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Czechs go crazy as pop singer Gott turns 80 PRAGUE - Hundreds of people from home and abroad queued in steady rain in central Prague Sunday to buy a “Zero Euro” souvenir banknote depicting Czech pop singer Karel Gott in honour of his 80th birthday.

The first fans and collectors arrived on Thursday to buy the zerodenomination banknote for the equivalent of two euros (dollars) from special ATMs in the shop of a local record company.

“We arrived at 6:00 am on Saturday. We slept in a sleeping bag on the pavement,” said Lukas Gandzala, who came from the northern Slovak city of Poprad, some 450 kilometres (280 miles) from Prague.

“We collect the banknotes, the Zero Euro is a big phenomenon in our country, and so is Karel Gott,” he told AFP, folding his umbrella to finally get inside the shop after his rain-drenched 26-hour wait.

Unlike Slovakia, with which it formed a single state until 1993, the Czech Republic has not yet introduced the euro and its government has no plans to replace its koruna currency in the near future.

Created by Frenchman Richard Faille in 2015 and authorised by the European Central Bank, the Zero Euro notes used solely as souvenirs have so far depicted well-known

sites and people like the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben and Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn.

Dubbed “Divine Karel,” Gott has been voted the most popular singer 42 times in the annual Golden Nightingale poll of Czech music fans.

Very popular also in neighbouring Germany, Gott has released almost 300 LPs and CDs, selling dozens of millions of them.

Relishing the singer’s hits as well as the title song for the ‘Maya the Bee’ children’s TV series, German fans have dubbed Gott “the Golden Voice from Prague”.

Born on July 14, 1939, Gott rose to stardom in the 1960s when he sang in Germany and the US and represented Austria in the Eurovision song contest.

At the weekend, Czech Television filled its prime time with Gott-related shows, while the topselling broadsheet DNES published recipes for Gott’s favourite meals on its website.

At the front of the winding, bulky queue, Jana Vankova from Ricany near Prague, who spent the night in a folding chair, said she would buy the banknote as a birthday tribute to Gott.

“We’re all fans, not banknote dealers. We really love Gott,” she told AFP. (afp)

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A couple guard the ATM selling a “Zero Euro” souvenir banknote depicting Czech pop singer Karel Gott in honour of his 80th birthday on July 14, 2019 at the shop of a local record company, in Prague.

Disney’s 3D ‘Lion King’ sends animation roaring forward

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LOS ANGELES - Disney’s blockbuster 3D remakes of animated classics have rampaged through box offices in recent years, but the studio is banking on its latest -- “The Lion King” -- to climb right to the top of the food chain.

With a star-studded voice cast including Beyonce and estimated $250 million budget, Hollywood’s reigning hitmaker has spared no expense bringing arguably its most beloved source material roaring to photo-realistic life.

Expectations are sky-high for the film about young lion cub Simba avenging his father’s death to emulate the commercial success of “The Jungle Book” (2016), “Beauty and the Beast” (2017) and “Aladdin” (2019).

A trailer for the new “Lion King” was watched by 225 million people in its first 24 hours in November, shattering Disney’s record.

But while the film -- set for release Friday -- is being billed as the Mouse House’s latest “live-action” movie, it is in fact a different beast altogether.

With no human characters in sight, almost every shot -- from the pixel-perfect hairs of Mufasa’s glistening mane to the eerily realistic hyena eyes piercing through the Elephant Graveyard gloom -- was conjured from scratch using computer-generated imagery.

And yet “The Lion King” is not strictly a 3D animation either, in any conventional sense.

It is instead something totally new, says director Jon Favreau -- a film shot by a traditional camera crew, but entirely inside a virtual reality 3D world.

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Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo (C) shakes hands with former general Prabowo Subianto (L) at the newly-inaugurated Mass Railway Transport (MRT) system in Jakarta on July 13, 2019, during their first meeting since the April 17 general election.

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In this file photo taken on July 08, 2019 US singer/songwriter Beyonce arrives for the world premiere of Disney’s “The Lion King” at the Dolby theatre on July 9, 2019 in Hollywood.

Filmmakers and actors at the studio were able to don digital headsets and “step into” a video game-style African savannah to film -- or simply watch -- rough computer-generated versions of Simba and his pals cavorting through the Pride Lands.

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“The crew would be able to put on the headsets, go in and scout and actually set cameras within VR,” Favreau told journalists in Beverly Hills this week.

“Whenever anybody visited I would pop them into the equipment.” (afp)

Indonesia leader and runner-up seek post-election peace

The winner and runner-up in Indonesia’s presidential election which sparked deadly riots in the capital called for reconciliation on Saturday, in their first meeting since the vote.

It comes two weeks after defeated Prabowo Subianto lost a court challenge to overturn President Joko Widodo’s victory in the April election.

On Saturday, the former general and the country’s re-elected leader rode the newly-inaugurated mass rapid transit (MRT) system together in Jakarta.

“Some people asked why Prabo-

wo has not congratulated Jokowi, well I do have manners and I wanted to congratulate him in person,” Subianto said, standing next to the president.

“Being a president is about serving people, the problems he will have to face are enormous and I am ready to help,” he added.

Widodo said he initiated a meeting with his two-time presidential

challenger on an MRT train because he knew Subianto had never used the new system.

“I am grateful for this arrangement so I can meet Prabowo Subianto, I hope our supporters will follow suit because we are all fellow countrymen,” the 58-yearold said.

“Let’s unite as a nation because global competition is getting tighter and we need to stay together to develop our country,” he added.

The general election commission declared Widodo the winner

with 55.5 percent of votes, against Subianto’s 44.5 percent.

In May, peaceful protests against the official result by Subianto supporters erupted into two nights of street battles between police and rioters, leaving nine people dead and hundreds injured in the capital of the world’s third-biggest democracy.

The constitutional court last month rejected Subianto’s claims of widespread rigging and voter fraud. He lost a similar court battle in 2014 when Widodo won the

presidential election for the first time.

Widodo and his vice-presidential running mate Ma’ruf Amin are due to be inaugurated later this year. (afp) 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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BASICALLY photography is a technique of playing light.

The availability of light is one of the most important considerations for photographers when executing a shooting object. To produce photos with optimal quality, photographers will always consider the direction of light, both natural light and artificial light.

The balance of highlight and shadow is one of the effects arising from considering the direction of lighting.

In outline, there are five basic models of lighting direction or position in photography, namely front light, oval light, side light, rim light and back light. In this edition, we will specifically discuss about how to make a photo using the rim light technique. Commonly, the rim light technique is carried out when shooting is carried out in studio by using artificial light whose position is arranged in such a way. However, it does not mean this technique cannot be done when shooting outdoors by utilizing natural light sources or sunlight. Moreover, under the heat of the sunlight, we can still make photos with a charming rim light technique that is not inferior to photo studio.

The logic of rim light is when there is a strong light source located on the side, slightly to the side, and behind the point of interest (object); the outer surface of the object will appear a rim light. In other words, the rim light is the light making a line around the object and forming the side or edge of the object. Rim light can occur if the light coming

from the side or back of the object is stronger than the light in front of the object (main light). The indication of an object exposed to the rim light is that the part or the edge of the object looks to shine and light because the object is surrounded by strong light. An easy way to detect the presence of a rim light

can be seen on the hair of a model or object that looks to light. This rim light technique also aims to separate the background from the main object or model.

So, what’s the difference between rim light and a silhouette?

Both techniques are very different even though both use light from

the side or from behind the object.

Meanwhile, silhouette technique mostly takes light from the back of the object with the intention of producing photos of black objects and more similar to shadows intended to cause mysterious effects. Meanwhile, the rim light technique still uses light directed to an object (fill

in). However, the intensity is relatively low or this fill must be lower than the light coming from the side or back of the object. Characteristic of using the rim light technique is to display a clear or shiny line or contour on the back edge of the objects shot. Have a nice try with the rim light! (ian)

NEGARA - Until now, the Kali Kembar Bridge on Jalan Danau Beratan, Lelateng village, Negara, is still taken advantage as illegal garbage disposal site.

This condition made local people complain. They hoped relevant agency can take actions because the garbage disposal is not carried out by local residents. Surrounding residents objected to the construction of bridges in the district’s street functioned as illegal garbage disposal site by residents from outside the region.

As seen on the location on Friday (Jul. 12), the garbage piles

remained crowded on the bridge connecting the Lelateng village to Baluk village. Unavoidably, such piles of garbage generated stench.

Although the signboard of prohibition from disposing of garbage has been installed, the garbage piles remain to spill over onto road and river flow. Moreover, the garbage blown by the wind scattered up to several meters around the paddy fields of residents.

I Ketut Suetha, 60, one of the local residents, said the Kali Kembar Bridge had become an illegal disposal site since the garbage container in the south of the Le-

lateng Assistant Health Center was moved several years ago. According to him, garbage dumpers on the bridge are not residents of Lelateng.

Various efforts have been made by local residents, one of which was by lurking the culprits.

According to him, he had caught on the culprits and in fact they are outsiders that indeed intentionally dumped the garbage there. Moreover, the location has been taken advantage as disposal site for the remnants of chicken slaughter that finally caused stench.

Headman of Lelateng, I Made Santa Purwa, said that his office

had reported the problem to the Environment Agency (DLH). Besides, village administration had also routinely carried out mutual cooperation with a number of communities caring for the bridge taken advantage into garbage disposal site. After being cleaned up, at night it has been full again. “Actually, it has been installed with prohibition signboard,” said the headman.

He admitted to have difficulty in catching the culprits. Meanwhile, related to the residents’ proposal for arranging the location, he will write to Environment Agency. Hopefully,

it can be allocated in the regional budget amendment (APBD).

In the meantime, the head of subgroup IV of Peken hamlet, Lelateng, I Putu Darma, said the activities of garbage disposal are usually carried out early in the morning so that it is difficult to be monitored.

According to him, the people usually dispose of the garbage around 01:00 to 04:00. Moreover, the garbage is thrown away without stopping their vehicle. According to him, the location is necessary to be arranged so that it no longer gives impression like a landfill. (120)

Havaianas Collaborates with Local Artists, Inviting Guests to be Free for Summer Season

Kali Kembar Bridge still used as illegal garbage disposal site

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Havaianas Indonesia today welcomes the summer season by having a celebration of freedom at Havaianas Sunset Road store with the theme #LetsBeFree. Collaborating with one of the most famous local folk bands, Nostress, Havaianas will invite guests to discover the new summer season while having a joyful experience including live music, food exhibition, and in store special promotion.

“We want to spread the summer season spirit to our guests by celebrating the freedom of expression.

Havaianas translates its spirit by inviting guests to feel the joy of summer with a celebration as well as giving appreciation to local artists.

This is also to show our continuation to appreciate local artists and to maintain the relationship between

us. With the theme #LetsBeFree, Havaianas wants to show its spirit by giving a range of vibrant, colorful, and spontaneous collection for our customers to get ready for summer,” said Vivin Andriani, Brand Manager Havaianas Bali.

Bringing the Brazilian summer concept with a touch of art, the event will include series of performance from local artists and local bands which will play different genres, including Nostress, DJ Maira Killa, and Dromme. The collaboration between Havaianas and local artists show how Havaianas continues to support the local heritage in Indonesia, especially those who are originated in Bali who has been supporting Havaianas’ journey in Indonesia throughout the years. Guests will also be able

to enjoy the latest collection which consists a wide array of comfortable rubber-made footwear for all ages, accessories and attractive merchandise that are suitable for your next summer holiday.

“Havaianas will bring its brazilian summer concept to Bali where everyone can enjoy the celebration while wearing a pair of summer appropriate sandals. Guests will also able to experience series of attractions, from music and DJ performance, games, food trucks, and special promotion at the event,” added Vivin.

Located at Jalan Sunset Road No.6, Seminyak, Kuta, the store is inviting everyone to join and enjoy Havaianas vibes, reflecting the brand’s belief that everyone is welcome and Havaianas fits for everyone.

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Cliff at Tabu hamlet draws many climbing enthusiasts

Festival Review: Love Trails, South Wales LOVE Trails is a totally unique style of festival : it is a music festival and it offers daily organised runs through the stunning Welsh countryside.

Located at Weobley Castle estate, just a mile from the coast, festival goers can explore the Gower Peninsula on runs ranging from 3km (1.8 miles) to 55km (34 miles), then return in the evening for live music and a well deserved beer.

Co-Founders Theo Larn-Jones and George Restall first started Love Trails as a party for their friends who shared a common passion for music festivals and “the best things about running”.

This fresh, exciting concept has quickly spiralled and in 2019 Love Trails welcomed 2000 happy campers (up from 900 in 2018), and put on a dazzling array of talks, workshops and fitness classes in addition to the music and runs.

Why go to Love Trails The concept is simple; trail running involves running through the countryside, along beaches, up and down hills and through forests.

It’s better for your knees than running on the road and much more interesting.

You don’t need to be a keen runner to take part, as there’s distances and courses for all abilities, but to make the most of it some running experience will help.

The Love Trails is so friendly What makes this festival so special is the incredible vibe: the chance to run in groups makes it easy to start up conversations, and everyone is so friendly.

Every time we sat down for a bite to eat or a pint, people would ask if they could join us and strike up a conversation. I spoke to several men and women who travelled to the festival alone, and they all commented

on how easy it was to make friends.

A dog friendly festival What’s more, Love Trails is a dog friendly festival, and I felt a rush of joy every time I spotted a Labrador puppy or friendly terrier.

It really added to the happy atmosphere of the weekend.

Accommodation Love Trails may be a relatively small festival, but there’s ample space for camping. There are two main campsites: Estuary View and Castle Camping, both with their own car parks. The latter campsite also has pre-erected tipis if you would like the full “glamping” experience. Both campsites have plenty of portaloos as well as showering facilities – the latter has an additional surcharge. There is also a dedicated area for campervans next to the Castle car park.

One thing to note is that Love

Trails doesn’t have any dedicated security lock-up facilities, so you may want to leave your valuables at home. The festival is situated in the middle of the countryside, so the chances of theft are pretty slim.

Running activities The majority of organised runs at Love Trails are included in the ticket price. These guided trail runs and “just show up” runs have a variety of themes, from wine tasting 5km to a 20km run to wild swim.

Some of the runs take place within the festival grounds, but most branch out much further, through fields of cows and sheep, up scrambly hills and along pretty forest paths. Festival wrist-band wearers also have access to the Love Trails Adventure Bus, so if you get tired or want to get straight to the beach, you can jump on a bus for free.

For runs under 10km, there’s little pressure to run at a specific pace – it’s

all about having fun and exploring the trails. The longer runs are dedicated to the hard core runners.

Highlights include a fantastic 5km medieval themed obstacle course, with axe throwing, archery and rock climbing. I attempted a “beer mile” relay, which involved downing a can of beer and sprinting 400m around a course as merry festival goers cheered wildly.

Many of the runs are hosted by running clubs from around the country, which is fantastic for those thinking about signing up to club once the festival is over.

I joined the City Hash House Harriers for a 7.5km jaunt through the Welsh countryside. They describe themselves as a “drinking club with a running problem” and this mantra certainly rang true on my run. It was great fun and involved plenty of beer and several moments of walking – not every run has to be serious! (net)

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Local community and tourism players are asked to jointly maintain the stability of Nusa Penida tourism because the regional government is now trying to continuously organize all aspects in it.

BANGLI - A cliff located at Tabu hamlet area, Songan, Kintamani, has become an attraction for climbing enthusiasts. A rock climbing sport event has been held at the location several times. Seeing this potential, the local hamlet intends to seriously organize and develop it into a tourist attraction.

Hamlet chief of Tabu, Songan B village, I Komang Kertia, revealed the main attraction of the cliffs at his hamlet region is the condition remaining very natural. Besides, the natural scenery that can be seen by climbers from the cliffs is also very beautiful. “According to some rock climbers, the cliffs are said to be very challenging,” he said recently.

He explained that all this time at least the cliffs had been taken advantage to organize sports events by climbing fans for two times. The last time was a rock

climbing festival organized around last June.

With the existing potential, his hamlet authority has the desire to organize and develop it into a tourist attraction for sports lovers. So far, some tourist attractions have been offered in the Songan area like the cycling, tracking, camping ground and Jeep adventure. To develop the rock climbing tourist object, he admitted to face a problem related to lack of facilities such as road access. His hamlet is also going to make road access as the first priority in the future. “We have proposed through village funds for concreted road access,” he explained.

The development will be gradually attempted starting in 2020. In the later development, his hamlet authority will make cooperation with the operator of other tourist attraction at Songan village. (kmb40)

Maintaining stability of Nusa Penida tourism

SEMARAPURA - The Nusa Penida Islands are now at issue. It does not only happen due to the potential of its natural beauty, but also the problems accompanying its development.

With such situations and conditions, local community and tourism players are asked to jointly maintain the stability of Nusa Penida tourism because the regional government is now trying to continuously organize all aspects in it.

This was conveyed by Regent of Klungkung, Nyoman Suwirta, recently, addressing the dynamic situation that developed as a result of the latest policies implemented by the current regional government especially regarding the application of levies to every tourist visiting Nusa Penida. Regent Suwirta wanted to open the horizons of community and business people that tourism sector is very sensitive to negative campaigns. Therefore, he asked all the parties to hold back, so that they could equally see a greater interest related to the progress of Nusa Penida’s development in the future.

“We are building a positive image of Nusa Penida in various ways such as through promotion and packaging objects to make them as attractive as possible in order to attract visits. Don’t even be accompanied with com-

plaints of damaged roads, lack of this and that. The realization certainly requires planning and budget. That is why the levy is important in accordance with the mandate of the regional regulation. Later on, the results will also be returned to fully repair Nusa Penida in terms of infrastructure and tourist objects,” explained Regent Suwirta.

Regent Suwirta saw there is a quite serious problem with people’s mindset and tourism players. He wanted to have a common understanding, so that every issue concerning Nusa Penida will not immediately influence the good impression of Nusa Penida as a leading destination in Bali at this time. Moreover, in the digital era, along with the increasingly uncontrollable and rampant social media, negative campaigns are said to be very fast affecting the

decision of tourists to visit or even cancel it. “Social media are very wild. So, since a long time ago I have cautioned to post something on the media carefully,” said the regent originating from Nusa Ceningan.

On that account, he hoped the spirit of the community, tourism players and local governments can be the same, namely building, developing and advancing Nusa Penida, which has long been dubbed as a hidden pearl, or popular among the people as Bali’s Golden egg.

“Logically, if Nusa Penida gets a good and positive impression, tourists will certainly be interested in coming. Of course, all of us (community, tourism players and local government) will be benefited. It is my intention. Hopefully, we have the same vision and maintain stability of the Nusa Penida tourism,” he said. (kmb31)

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A cliff located at Tabu hamlet area, Songan, Kintamani, has become an attraction for climbing enthusiasts.

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Identify high risk pregnancy

DENPASAR - Regional government of Bali wants a quality family. Central government through the family planning program also wants a quality family, not determined by the number of children. However, in terms of health, there are factors affecting pregnancy that can have high risk.

An obstetrician and gynecologist of Sanglah Hospital, Made Bagus Dwi Aryana, stated that every pregnancy has a risk, but there are those having low risk and high risk. Some high-risk pregnancies have the potential to obstetric emergency (APGO), obstetric emergency (AGO), and critical obstetric emergency (AGDO).

He called the pregnancy having the obstetric emergency as the 7 T (Too), namely the pregnancy at too young age (16 years), pregnancy at too old age (35 years and over), pregnancy at the age of more than 35 years, having too close (less than 2 years) interval of one child and another, giving birth too often or more than 4 times and mother’s body is too short namely 145 cm.

In addition, the pregnancy having the potential to obstetric emergency is those having the experience of cesarean section (SC), having vaginal surgery, and having failed to have pregnancy (abortion) previously.

Pregnancy of obstetric emergency is the one with a disease suffered by the mother such as asthma, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, jaundice, sexually-transmitted disease, HIV / AIDS, malaria, high blood pressure, multiple pregnancies, a

large amount of amniotic fluid, pregnancy after delivery, pregnancy with the infant death in the womb, the baby with breech position and latitudinal location.

Pregnancy of critical obstetric emergency (AGDO) is the one with the occurrence of hemorrhage in pregnancy, and severe pre-eclampsia or eclampsia.

According to him, when having too often pregnancy, the muscles in the uterus as well as the support in the uterus will get tired. “For example, having been pregnant four times, five times or six times will make muscles tired.

When a mother is pregnant, the muscle stretches and contracts.

When she is tired, such condition will make her easier to face postpartum hemorrhage,” he said.

In harmony with the growing older of the mother, frequent pregnancy will also affect the pregnancy. “The older a woman gets pregnant, the easier she is to get cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and heart disorders. Additionally, the older the mother is pregnant there is the potential to Down syndrome to her child, at the age of above 35 or above 40,” he said.

Indeed such factors do affect the quality of one’s pregnancy.

However, there is also possibility if the first pregnancy can also bleed because every pregnancy has a risk. “The postpartum hemorrhage is not only based on the amount, but can also be caused by poor nutrition, anemic mother and poor nutrition. One of the risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage happens if the number of pregnancies is too frequent,” he explained. (kmb42)

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Every pregnancy has a risk, but there are those having low risk and high risk.

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The bombing and taming scenario is in a series of the VVIP security exercise simulation held by the IX/Udayana Military Region Command personnel.

Intruders carrying explosives secured

by VVIP Service in Nusa Dua

MANGUPURA - An intruder was arrested by VVIP security officers when entering the BICC Nusa Dua area, where an international conference was held that was also attended by the president of the Republic of Indonesia. The intruder was also found carrying a bag suspected of containing a bomb.

In order to secure the alleged bomb, the bomb squad of the Indonesian Military (TNI) conducted an inspection. From the results of checking, it is true that the item was a bomb. For this reason, the bomb squad was forced to take a detonating action remotely.

The bombing and taming scenario is in a series of the VVIP security exercise simulation held by the IX/ Udayana Military Region Command personnel on Saturday (Jul. 13) in Nusa Dua. In the simulation, the exercise was also conducted to pass and evacuate the VVIPs from the meeting venue by using a tactical vehicle belonging to the TNI. According to the Commander of the IX/Udayana Military Region, Benny Susianto, when met after the exercise in Nusa Dua stated the activity is carried out to maintain unit professionalism in carrying out VVIP security tasks. According to him, the VVIP security task is part of formulation of the main tasks owned by the TNI elaborated from the task

of military operations other than war. He added there are 14 military operation tasks other than war, one of which is the VVIP security. “We consider this as part of our main tasks so that it becomes our annual exercise budgeted every year,” he concluded.

He admitted this kind of exercise should actually be integrated with various institutions, including the police, regional government, and other elements in the region.

For the scenario played, said the commander, includes the security of VVIP, threats from murder or suicidal bombings as well as threats from natural disaster hazards.

“We play all the simulations to cover all the possibilities becoming the threat to the object of security.

In other words, my soldiers can experience all what they have to do.

And thanks God with this evaluation, I declare this unit is ready to carry out the tasks,” he said.

He added the activity also has great benefits, especially for increasing tourism in Bali. With this

effort, tourists will be more confident and believe that Bali is safe because the device is professional in carrying out its security duties.

Meanwhile, Managing Director of the Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) Nusa Dua, I Gusti Ngurah Ardita, expressed his gratitude for the implementation of the exercise activity.

As is known, the Nusa Dua area managed by ITDC has several facilities for large-scale international meetings. Meanwhile, similar exercise had also been carried out several times in this tourist area. Of course, the resort management is very grateful because this will also increase the value of the region.

He revealed that in the tourism industry there is an important element that needs to be prepared, namely safety, security and best services.

“When there are implementations of international events, assuredly Nusa Dua has been ready in terms of security element, and this is our value,” he concluded. (kmb23)

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Ashley Abrahams, 38, a heroin addict who lives on the street and hustles for money to support his drug habit, sits in the plastic sheets he uses as a bed on June 11, 2019 in Braamfontein, a suburb of Johannesburg.

Desperate for next fix -- heroin-based ‘nyaope’ grips S.Africa

SOWETO - After helping an elderly woman load her bags into a mini-bus taxi at a busy intersection in Soweto, a scrawny and strung-out young man is rewarded with a few coins for his efforts.

High on nyaope, a street drug whose main ingredient is heroin, he is determined to make 30 rand ($2) within the next two hours before withdrawal symptoms start to creep in.

“It has been 11 years straight up, just smoking non-stop,” he told AFP as he drew on a cigarette (tobacco) with his trembling hands.

“The thing that made me start smoking nyaope was stress, I had too much stress in my life. So I ended up relying on nyaope to calm me down,” said the frail and distant-eyed 28-year-old.

Heroin has been wreaking havoc in South Africa’s cities and rural areas since the early 2000s, according to a recent report by ENACT, an EUfunded project against cross-border organised crime.

Highly addictive, the nyaope cocktail is made of heroin cut with methamphetamine, codeine and other substances reputedly ranging from anti-retroviral drugs to even powder from flat-screen televisions.

Smoked in a rolled joint laced with marijuana, or else liquidised and injected, it often leaves users with

zombie-like sleepiness.

“That is why you find guys at street corners always sleeping. From the moment when you get the fix, you forget all the problems,” said the nyaope user in Soweto, a township on the outskirts of Johannesburg.

The drug is known as “unga” in the Western Cape, “spices” or “whoonga” in Kwa-Zulu Natal province, and “nyaope” in Gauteng, the province that is home to both Johannesburg and Pretoria.

- ‘Underpinning criminal economy’ The ENACT report -- “Hiding in Plain Sight: Heroin’s Stealthy Takeover of South Africa” -- estimates there are more than 100,000 regular heroin users in South Africa and a trafficking market generating about 3.6 billion rand ($260 million) in annual revenue.

“Heroin is a key commodity underpinning the criminal economy in South Africa, and has facilitated the expansion of the criminal economy,” report author Simone Haysom said.

“The drug trade has had the most destructive effect in poor communi-

ties,” she added.

Heroin moves from Afghanistan, which is the world’s top grower of the poppy from which heroin is produced, across the Indian Ocean to east Africa, down through southern Africa and then inland for distribution.

“For 50 metres (yards) around us here, you can buy any drug. It’s a known fact,” Robert Michel, the frustrated director at the non-profit Outreach Foundation, told AFP at their offices in a churchyard in Johannesburg’s Hillbrow district.

Shaun Shelly, founder of the SA Drug Policy Week awareness programme, agreed, saying “as a total stranger you could probably get heroin there in 15 minutes on the street.”

In Hillbrow, one of the most notorious crime-ridden neighbourhoods in downtown Johannesburg, heroin peddling is mostly done by gangs, organised crime syndicates and corrupt police.

“The worst part of it is that the police is not really doing anything. In many cases, what we hear is that the police and the drug dealers are working hand in hand,” Michel said. (afp)

ANKARA - Three years ago, Elif was a teacher at a high school in southeast Turkey. Today, she still works in an education centre, but she is only allowed to cook and clean.

Elif, whose name has been changed upon request, is one of 33,000 teachers sacked over suspected links to an Islamic network accused of trying to overthrow the government on July 15, 2016.

“While other teachers teach, I make food and clean toilets,” said Elif. “I am 37 and I am starting my life from scratch again.”

She is far from alone: from the former academic who now works as a construction worker, to the ex-head of an NGO who now runs a cafe, and from an ex-judge who sells tea to a former police officer who works as a caretaker -- there are many examples in a country where 150,000 public sector workers have lost their jobs since the attempted putsch.

The government says it is necessary to purge followers of US-based preacher Fethullah Gulen from the highest echelons of the military and judiciary down to every part of public service.

Gulen, who has lived in the US for 20 years and was once seen as an ally of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, strongly denies the government’s claim that he ordered the putsch in 2016.

Described by the government as a “terrorist organisation”, the slightest whiff of association with Gulen has destroyed lives.

Elif describes herself as a “left-

ist Muslim” and admits to being a “sympathiser” of the movement, but says she has never been an active part of the network.

She was even acquitted in court last summer of being a member, but that was not enough to save her career.

- ‘Shock’ Many highly-educated Turks like her in the public sector have been stigmatised and frozen out of their professions simply over suspicions of Gulenist ties.

Ahmet, a former chemistry academic who also wished to use a pseudonym, says he has applied for 1,200 jobs and only been granted around 30 or 40 interviews, of which none was successful.

He has been forced to grow fruit and vegetables and sell them on a street corner to survive.

The 44-year-old and his wife are among 6,000 academics sacked by decree during the two-year state of emergency which followed the attempted coup.

“It was a shock,” he told AFP. “When I explain my situation to employers, they don’t want to hire me. Maybe if I did not say anything, I could work in the black market,” he added, but he refuses to do so since he believes he has nothing to hide.

“People know we have done nothing wrong, but everyone is extremely scared,” Elif said.

“Look, even I don’t want you to publish my name because I am scared,” she added. (afp)

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A man sells cheese on July 13, 2019 at the historical spice bazaar at Eminonu district in Istanbul.

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BUSINESS Acosta exits; Trump’s big Cabinet turnover keeps growing

WASHINGTON - Adding to the lengthy list of departures from President Donald Trump’s Cabinet, Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta said Friday he’s stepping down amid the tumult over his handling of a 2008 secret plea deal with wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein, who is accused of sexually abusing underage girls.

Trump, with Acosta at his side, said Friday he did not ask his secretary to leave and “I hate to see this happen.” The president, who publicly faults the news media almost daily, said Acosta put the blame there, too.

Acosta “informed me this morning that he felt the constant drumbeat of press about a prosecution which took place under his watch more than 12 years ago was bad for the Administration, which he so strongly believes in, and he graciously tendered his resignation,” Trump tweeted later in the day.

Trump said Patrick Pizzella, deputy secretary since April 2018, would succeed Acosta on an acting basis.

Pizzella served in the administrations of Republican George W. Bush and Democrat Barack Obama. A coalition of civil rights, human rights, labor and other groups opposed his nomination by Trump to the department’s No. 2 slot, citing Pizzella’s record on labor rights.

Acosta was the U.S. attorney in Miami when he oversaw a 2008 non-prosecution agreement that allowed Epstein to avoid federal trial but plead guilty to state charges and serve 13 months in jail. Similar charges filed against Epstein by federal prosecutors in New York this week had put Acosta’s handling of the 2008 agreement with the now-jailed financier back in the spotlight.

Years ago, Epstein had counted Trump and former President Bill Clinton among his friends, but Trump said this week he was “not a fan.”

Acosta said he didn’t want his involvement in Epstein’s case to overshadow the president’s agenda and said his resignation would be effective next week.

“My point here today is we have an amazing economy, and the focus needs to be on the economy,” he said.

Top Democratic lawmakers and presidential candidates had demanded that Acosta resign. But Acosta had defended his actions, insisting at a news conference Wednesday that he got the toughest deal on Epstein that he could at the time.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said he should never have been appointed by Trump and confirmed by the Senate. “Thank God he’s gone,” she said Acosta had also frustrated some conservatives who wanted him gone long before the

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Labor Secretary Alex Acosta, right, accompanied President Donald Trump, left, speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Friday, July 12, 2019, before Trump boards Marine One for a short trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md. and then on to Wisconsin. Trump says Labor Secretary Alex Acosta to step down, move comes in wake of handling of Jeffrey Epstein case.

Epstein uproar. Among their objections were his decisions to proceed with several employment discrimination lawsuits and to allow certain Obama administration holdovers to keep their jobs.

His resignation extends record turnover at the highest levels of Trump’s administration, with acting secretaries at key departments, including the Pentagon and Homeland Security. Roughly two-thirds of the Cabinet has turned over by the two-and-a-half year mark of Trump’s term. Only the departments of Treasury, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Education, Energy, Commerce and Agriculture continue with the leaders that were first confirmed.

The high rate of turnover also extends to the White House, where 76% of those given the title of “assistant to the president” in Trump’s first year had left by the beginning of July 2019, according to Martha Joynt Kumar, director of the White House Transition Project. The percentages were substantially lower under Obama (61, Bush (50%) and Clinton (42%), according to Kumar’s research.

Epstein, 66, reached the plea deal in Florida in 2008 to secretly end a federal sex

abuse investigation involving at least 40 teenage girls that could have landed him behind bars for life. He instead pleaded guilty to Florida state charges, spent 13 months in jail, paid settlements to victims and registered as a sex offender.

A federal judge has said Acosta violated federal law by keeping Epstein’s victims in the dark about the plea arrangement, and the Justice Department has been investigating.

The deal came under scrutiny earlier this year after reporting by The Miami Herald.

Trump had defended Acosta earlier this week while saying he’d look “very closely” at his handling of the 2008 agreement.

Acosta had attempted to clear his name and held a news conference — encouraged

by Trump — to defend his actions. In a 50-plus-minute lawyerly rebuttal, he argued his office had secured the best deal it could and had worked in the best interests of Epstein’s victims.

“We did what we did because we wanted to see Epstein go to jail,” he said.

Pressed on whether he had any regrets, Acosta repeatedly said circumstances had changed since then.

“We now have 12 years of knowledge and hindsight and we live in a very different world,” he said. “Today’s world treats victims very, very differently.”

After federal attorneys in New York announced the new charges against Epstein this week, Acosta tweeted that he was pleased by their decision.

“The crimes committed by Epstein are horrific,” Acosta tweeted. “Now that new evidence and additional testimony is available, the NY prosecution offers an important opportunity to more fully bring him to justice.”

Acosta took office as the nation’s 27th labor secretary in early 2017, leading a sprawling agency that enforces more than 180 federal laws covering about 10 million employers and 125 million workers. The department also plays a role in combatting human trafficking.

Before he was named a U.S. attorney, Acosta was an assistant attorney general for the civil rights division in President George W. Bush’s first term. Before joining the Trump administration, he was dean of the Florida International University law school. (ap)

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Belimbing Village, a ‘Green Gem’ Tourism Village

Desiring to explore a countryside atmosphere with the overlay of verdant paddy fields? If you get interested in it, just come to Belimbing village located in Pupuan subdistrict, Tabanan. It will take you approximately two hours from the city of Denpasar or more than fifteen minutes from the town of Tabanan to get there.

This village is named Belimbing because its topography resembles a belimbing (in Balinese language) or ‘star fruit.’ Some sides are cut by rivers and the land conditions are sloping so that farmers must make terraces to be able to grow crops. This is the uniqueness owned by this village. It spread across the area of 360 hectares so that it is dubbed as a ‘green gem.’ Besides, Belimbing village also has the Mekori Temple surrounded by 18 hectares of tropical forest along with its monkey population.

Armed with this attraction, Belimbing then becomes a tourism village which has now started to attract tourists to visit. Other than because of having traditional sap and producing palm sugar, Belimbing village is included in the program of Nikosake (sap, coffee, snakefruit and coconut) area currently being aggressively encouraged by the Tabanan district government.

Meanwhile, Head of the BPD of Belimbing village, I Made Sumertadana, said not long ago that the Belimbing village already pioneered the tourism village since 2009. For ten years the village officials worked together with residents to prepare facilities, promote and prepare human resources to manage the tourism village. By degrees, Belimbing village began to be known to the public as one of the promising tourist destinations, especially for tourists desiring an adventure to pristine nature.

At present, tourist visits to Belimbing village reach 50 to 70 people per day. He admitted such number experienced a decrease

when compared to the previous months. To be able to increase tourist visits to Belimbing, the village authority is going to build a new tourist attraction in the form of selfie spots this June located at Suradadi hamlet with village fund through BUMDES. Tourists desiring to enjoy the natural beauty will be offered some tour packages at affordable prices. According to Sumertadana, the tour packages that can now be enjoyed at Belimbing village include trekking. It is

available in short, medium and long routes.

To be able to enjoy the pathway, there are tour guide services offered by local residents.

Besides, there are also residents directly preparing food for tourists participating in the trekking package. The tour packages on offer are strolling in rice field, trekking package, cycling package to attractions such as coconut tree climbing and rooster pre-fighting attraction or mabombong.

In addition, Belimbing village has an-

other attraction, namely waterfall. So far, only two waterfalls can be offered as tourist attractions, namely the Selingsing Benben and Selingsing Sade. Another potential to be explored is the package of making palm sugar. Through this attraction, tourists can experience the process of making palm sugar from the taping directly to the making of the palm sugar. To take part in this process, tourists must stay overnight. For this purpose, the village will also develop homestay. (kmb)

Uma Kawan, an Instagramable Tourist Destination

Agricultural tourist destinations become the main attraction for local and foreign tourists.

This consideration then inspired the Tourism Awareness Group

(Pokdarwis) of Baturiti village, Kerambitan subdistrict, Tabanan, to ‘conjure up’ their rice fields in Subak Buluh into a new tourist destination. This tourist attraction

is expected to become one of the pioneers of tourism development in Kerambitan.

In the area, there are several selfie spots such as the installation of bird nests, hearts and boats. More interestingly, the selfie spots are made from wood waste. This area is also equipped with swings and food stalls offering traditional cuisines of Kerambitan such as Balinese cakes, Balinese porridge and the jejeruk nyawan (baby bee delicacy).

Head of Pokdarwis Baturiti, Made Pasek Wiratmaja, said the tourist attraction originated from the many tourists visiting Baturiti village for cycling and trekking.

“Guests feel comfortable because they can interact directly with local farmers. This phenomenon then inspired us to build a haven and selfie spot. Apparently many

tourists are interested and eventually we continued to develop it by establishing a group and involving four representatives from six hamlets,” he explained.

With the natural concept and directly involving the activities of local people, he is confident the tourism village will run and develop well. As planned, Uma Kawan will be managed through village-owned enterprise or BUMDes. “Here we do not accentuate the benefits, but how local residents can rise up and get involved in it.

Our concept is still promoting agriculture,” he said.

Likewise for cuisines, admitted Pasek, residents wishing to display traditional culinary specialties can also present it at the Uma Kawan.

“We want to empower the local community. So, we involve them

all to raise the potential of tourism village,” he explained.

The existence of Uma Kawan since its introduction at the Kerambitan Festival 2018, admitted Pasek, was received quite well by the community. Evidently, the average visit per day could reach 50 people and even on Saturday and Sunday increases to 150 people.

“They are mostly local communities, while foreign tourists are usually from Australia,” he explained.

By only paying admission ticket at IDR 10,000, visitors can enjoy the scenery with a variety of selfie spots, soft drink and Balinese snacks. ‘’We are still developing it in accordance with the ideas of group members, as long as it does not interfere with the agricultural concept that we emphasize here,” he stressed. (kmb)

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Macron showcases Europe military prowess at Paris parade

PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday sought to showcase European military cooperation in the annual Bastille Day parade at a time of growing tensions between Europe the United States.

Key EU leaders, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, joined Macron to watch the parade down the Champs-Elysees that marks the July 14, 1789 storming of the Bastille fortress in Paris in the French Revolution.

Over 4,000 members of the armed forces, including regiments from other European armies, marched down the famed cobbles of the avenue in a tradition that dates back to the aftermath of World War I. Army dogs festooned with medals, members of France’s celebrated Foreign Legion and mounted cavalry in glittering uniforms brandishing ceremonial sabres all paraded in front of the high-ranking guests.

Meanwhile, French inventor and entrepreneur Franky Zapata showed off his futuristic flyboard, soaring above the Champs Elysees and the assembled leaders. Standing in an open-top command car alongside France’s chief of staff General Francois Lecointre, Macron inspected the waiting forces and waved to the crowds.

But in a reminder of the domestic troubles the president has faced in the last months, he met jeers and whistles from supporters of the “yellow vest” movement who have staged weekly protests against the government.

Two prominent members of the movement Jerome Rodrigues and Maxime Nicolle, were both detained by the police, sources told AFP.

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Zapata CEO Franky Zapata (R) flies a jet-powered hoverboard or “Flyboard” prior to the Bastille Day military parade down the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris on July 14, 2019.

- ‘Europe never so important’ Closer European defence cooperation has been one of Macron’s key foreign policy aims and the president shows no sign of wavering despite growing political turbulence in Germany and Britain’s looming exit from the European Union.

At the 2017 parade, Macron’s guest of honour was the freshly-inaugurated US President Donald Trump as the young French leader sought to take the initiative in forming a bond with his counterpart.

But since then ties between Trump and Macron have soured over the US pullout

from the Paris climate accord and the Iran nuclear deal, as well as France’s new law for a tax on digital giants, mostly US companies.

Macron, who pushed the idea of the European Intervention Initiative (E2I) to undertake missions outside of existing structures like NATO, says European defence cooperation is crucial.

“Never, since the end of World War II has Europe been so important,” Macron said in a statement to mark July 14.

He said the aim of the E2I was to “act together and reinforce our capacity to act together,” adding: “Our security and our

defence pass through Europe.”

Forces from all nine countries taking part alongside France in the E2I -- including Britain and Germany -- were represented at the parade.

In a sign of France’s ambition to be a leading modern military power under Macron, the president Saturday announced the creation of a national space force command that will eventually be part of the air force.

Highlighting France’s continued commitment to NATO, the alliance’s secretary general Jens Stoltenberg was also present at the parade. (afp)

Clashes at latest Hong Kong anti-extradition march

HONG KONG - Police and protesters clashed again in Hong Kong Sunday as unrest caused by a widely-loathed plan to allow extra-

ditions to mainland China showed no sign of abating.

Police used pepper spray and batons against small groups of pro-

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Protesters attend a rally against a controversial extradition law proposal in Sha Tin district of Hong Kong on Jumy 14, 2019.

testers who took over a road on the sidelines of another huge rally in Sha Tin, a district that lies between the main urban sprawl around the harbour and the Chinese border.

Masked protesters responded by building barricades from metal fencing and a stand-off with riot police ensued.

Hong Kong has been rocked by more than a month of huge largely peaceful protests -- as well as a series of separate violent confrontations with police -- sparked by a law that would have allowed extraditions to mainland China and other countries.

Last month, parliament was trashed by hundreds of masked, youth-led protesters in unprecedented scenes.

The bill has since been postponed, but that has done little to quell public anger which has evolved into a wider movement calling for democratic reforms, universal suffrage and a

halt to sliding freedoms in the semiautonomous hub.

Protesters are also demanding the bill be scrapped entirely, an independent inquiry into police use of tear gas and rubber bullets, an amnesty for those arrested, and for the city’s unelected leader Carrie Lam to step down.

Tens of thousands marched through Sha Tin on Sunday, the fifth week in a row that Hong Kong has seen such huge rallies.

Almost all have ended with violence between police and a minority of hardcore protesters.

“We have marched so many times but the government still didn’t listen, forcing everyone to take to the street,” Tony Wong, a 24-year-old protester on the Sha Tin march, told AFP. Many protesters see the rallies as part of an existential fight against an increasingly assertive Beijing.

“This is a dangerous moment.

Hong Kongers can choose to die or they can live. We’re on the edge but fortunately we haven’t died off yet,” said JoJo So, a woman in her fifties who was attending the rally.

Beijing has thrown its full support behind Lam, calling on Hong Kong police to pursue anyone involved in the parliament storming and other clashes.

Under the 1997 handover deal with the British, China promised to allow Hong Kong to keep key liberties such as its independent judiciary and rights like freedom of speech.

But many say that 50-year deal is already being reneged on, citing the disappearance into mainland custody of dissident booksellers, the disqualification of prominent politicians and the jailing of democracy protest leaders.

Authorities have also resisted calls for the city’s leader to be directly elected by the people. (afp)

Pekanbaru shrouded in haze from forest fire

RIAU - Tampan and Senapelan Sub-districts in Pekanbaru, Riau Province, Sumatra Island, on Sunday were shrouded in haze coming from forest fire. “Haze shrouds Panam (in Tampan sub-district),” Tanjung, a local inhabitant, said here on Sunday.

The Terra and Aqua satellites detected 38 hotspots on Sunday morning, an increase from 35 hotspots on the previous day, the Pekanbaru meteorology, climatology and geophysics (BMKG) station, said.

The 38 hotspots were found in 11 districts and municipalities in

Riau Province. Siak District had nine hotspots, Pelalawan seven, Bengkalis six, Rokan Hilir six, Kampar three, Rokan Hulu two, as well as Pekanbaru, Meranti, Kuantan Singngi, Indragiri Hilir and Indragiri Hulu one hotspot each A joint team comprising local fire fighters, police and military of-

ficers, has tried to extinguish forest fire in Parit Baru Village, Tambang Sub-district, Kampar District, since several days ago.

A local farmer identified by his initial as MH (22) was detained

by Riau Police for setting fire on peatland area to be converted into a farming area in Parit Baru.

The Indonesian Government has outlawed the use of fire to clear land because it often trigger forest and bush fires.

Head of the National Disaster

Mitigation Agency (BNPB) Lt Gen. Doni Monardo had earlier stated that Riau was highly susceptible to forest and land fires, with the dry season peaking during the period from July to October.

The agency has deployed 1,512 personnel in Riau comprising military and police personnel, Manggala Agni, and the Fire Care Community, as well as involved academicians, ulemas, environmental NGO, and journalists, as a precautionary measure against land

and forest fires.

“The task force is expected to edify the people to stop the practice of land burning to prepare the land for plantation,” Monardo remarked.

Earlier this year, the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reminded the regional authorities to step up their vigilance over possible forest fires and droughts as this year’s dry season was forecast to be drier than that of the previous year. (ant)

Police detains suspect in Kampar peatland fire

KAMPAR - Riau Police has arrested a man identified by his initial MH for allegedly ignited a fire in a peatland area, when he opened a two-hectare land for chili farming in Parit Baru Village, Kampar District of Riau Province.

“The suspect admitted that he want to open a chili farm. He slashed and burned bushes in the area,” Tambang Sub-district Police

Chief First Police Inspector Jurfredi said here on Sunday.

However, his action has caused the fire to spread out of control and engulfed a wider peatland area.

The 22-year old suspect was arrested on Wednesday (July 10) at around 2 p.m. local time at the fire site.

“The suspect opened a twohectare land by burning it with

lighter. He was planned to open a chili farm,” Jurfredi said.

Dry peatland is flammable and once it was burnt, fire can easily spread under ground and create black smoke, he said. “As the fire went wild, the suspect tried to put it out, but it was a vain attempt,” Jurfredi added.

The suspect was arrested at Tambang Police precinct in Kampar, and

charged with article 108 of law no 39/2014 on forest preservation, as amended by article 187 of the Criminal Code on the ban to burn land and forest. The forest fire brigade of the Environmental and Forestry Ministry (Manggala Agni) continued its efforts to extinguish the fire.

“Fire has been detected below the peatland surface, fully conflagrating the bushes. This condition

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has made it difficult for the team to put out the fire,” Edwin Putra, head of Manggala Agni for Pekanbaru region, revealed here on Friday.

Putra confirmed that the team had managed to contain the fire and will continue to work towards extinguishing it. Since January 2019, the Riau Police has handled 17 cases related to land and forest fires in the region. (ant)

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Korean women crushed 64-0

by Hungary at world water polo GWANGJU - South Korea’s women suffered a record 64-0 defeat by Hungary in water polo as the hosts marked their world championship debut with an unwanted slice of history.

Nyang Nyang Beach

BADUNG - Nyang Nyang Beach in Bali is a pristine 1.5-kilometre stretch of coastline and also one of Bali’s least visited beaches.

This is partly due to its far-flung location and the long trek required to reach it. Still, it makes for a prize destination for day-trippers and beach lovers exploring the southern Bukit peninsula, and offers great surf for those looking for waves to ride all for themselves. The beach is located in the Pecatu area, half a kilometre’s drive southeast of the Uluwatu Temple. There are several routes branching off from the Jalan Uluwatu main road that leads down to two halves of Nyang Nyang Beach, one of them is via Jalan Batu Nunggulan and right at the cliff edge of Villa Plenilunio.

From this end, you need to continue on an approximate half-hour trek down moderately rugged terrain and flight of stairs – a journey well worth it thanks to the splendid

views over the limestone hillside covered in lush greenery and flowering bushes. Sounds and views of the ocean accompany your steady descent.

Depending on the route you chose, the flight of stairs usually doesn’t end at the coast, but on flat grassy plains. Beyond this is the prize view when you sink your feet into the coarse sand. The deserted terrain is bordered by slanting cliffs as far as your eyes can see, with thin mists hanging above the ocean. Out at sea you will be able to see the natural reef that breaks the incoming tides, allowing for calm and clear waters bordering the coast. The long coastline makes for a good walk, with virtually no other human in sight most of the time, other than occasional local seaweed farmers tending to their crops, or bold and lonesome surfers out on the reef break, having their thrill of a lifetime (only for the advanced,

and those really determined on carrying their boards down and up the hill again). There are actually two halves of Nyang Nyang Beach, divided only by a broad grassy headland. Near the western end of the eastern half of Nyang Nyang, you’ll be treated to a lone split shipwreck on the sand. You can stay on for sunset here or make the climb up again before dark. It has also become a camping site for die-hard travellers and weekenders as the deserted ambiance makes it an excellent spot for bonfires under the stars and for those willing to set up tents and camp the night. Swimming out is not recommended; obviously there are no lifeguards on patrol. Also, be in good shape and bring adequate rations and drinking water – there are also no food stalls or peddlers, other than one at Nyang Nyang Beach’s western half, selling drinks and colourful beach cloths. (IBP/net)

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This handout photo taken and released by the FINA Organising Committee via Yonhap shows South Korean players listening to their coach during the women’s water polo match between South Korea and Hungary at the 2019 World Championships in Gwangju on July 14, 2019.

A rampant Hungary side buried the hapless Koreans in an avalanche of goals -- 34 in the first half and 30 more after the break -- in their Group B clash in Gwangju.

The lop-sided result followed a horror outing for South Africa, who were battered 33-0 by the European champions the Netherlands a day earlier.

New Zealand’s men previously held the honour of being the biggest world championships losers after being pulverised 38-1 by Croatia at the 1994 tournament in Rome.

South Korea only rustled up a women’s team a month before the start of the competition, calling on former swimmers and with all but captain Oh Hee-ji still in their teens.

Their lack of experience told against the two-time world champion Hungarians as it took their beefier opponents just 12 seconds to take the lead on a penalty shot by Dorottya Szilagyi.

After that it quickly became hard to follow the score as the goals poured in at a rate of roughly one every thirty seconds in the 32 minute match.

“After the game, we told each other we’ll try to do better next time,” Song Ye-seo, who registered her country’s only effort on goal, told South Korea’s Yonhap news agency.

After being on the wrong end of a virtual cricket score, she added: “It was an honour to play a team that we’d only watched on YouTube -- they were bigger and stronger than we thought.” (afp)

Sun’s career hangs on September doping hearing - FINA

GANGJU - China’s swim king Sun Yang faces a September hearing over explosive doping allegations that could potentially end his career, a senior FINA official said Sunday.

A leaked FINA doping panel report claimed the triple Olympic champion had destroyed his own blood sample with a hammer, but Sun has nevertheless been cleared to compete at next week’s world championships in Gwangju, South Korea.

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after FINA let Sun off on a legal technicality, although four months later the date of the hearing had yet to be set.

FINA executive director Cornel Marculescu has defended the stance taken by swimming’s ruling body, despite the bombshell contents of the doping panel report obtained

by Australia’s Sunday Telegraph.

“It’s very damaging,” Marculescu told AFP. “I don’t know how it’s possible for something this confidential to go out to the world.

“But the situation is very simple -- we have a decision from the FINA doping panel, which is totally independent,” he added.

“According to the rules WADA can appeal -- and they did so -- and CAS is going to hold a hearing sometime in September so we wait to see what will happen.”

Sun and a security guard are said to have smashed vials of blood collected after independent testers visited the athlete’s villa in Zhejiang Province last September.

If WADA win their case and he is found guilty of a doping violation, Sun could face a lifetime ban after serving a three-month suspension in 2014 for taking banned stimulant he claimed was for a heart problem.

- Turbulent career Sun clashed with rival swimmers at the 2016 Rio Olympics, notably Australian Mack Horton, who branded him a “drug cheat” over that prior ban before pipping Sun to gold in the 400 metres freestyle.

French swimmer Camille Lacourt also savaged the Chinese giant, sniffing that “Sun Yang pees purple!”

But Marculescu insisted the decision to clear the nine-time world champion this time was the correct one.

“The lawyers who made that decision started their meeting at 10 in the morning and finished at midnight,” he said, adding that the 27-year-old Sun was innocent until proven otherwise.

“They hear testimony and they make these decisions. Now let’s see what the next step is when it goes to CAS. It’s very difficult to make somebody guilty without

having any decision by the respective bodies.”

FINA have faced criticism for failing to ban Sun and the

shocking contents of the doping panel’s 59-page report, dated January 3, look set to add fuel to the fire. (afp)

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In this file photo taken on August 24, 2018, China’s Sun Yang reacts after the final of the men’s 1500m freestyle swimming event during the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta.

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Neymar renews war of words with PSG, hailing Barcelona ‘remontada’

Neymar fired another shot in his battle with Paris Saint-Germain after saying his favourite football memory is Barcelona’s incredible 2017 comeback win over PSG, which Neymar helped inflict on his current club.

Referee Stephanie Frappart points to the penalty spot after checking the VAR during the Women’s World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019.

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Inter striker Icardi leaves training camp amid transfer rumours

Brazilian football star Neymar holds a trophy during a five-a-side football tournament for his charity Neymar Junior Project Institute, in Praia Grande, Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 13, 2019.

Pogba sets up Rashford in Man United’s 2-0 win over Perth bottom corner of the Perth net.

Midfielder James Garner, who had been on the pitch for only a minute, scored United’s second goal in the 85th on a long-range volley after a mix-up in the Perth defense.

After a scoreless first half, Rashford and Pogba were two of 11 changes for

FIFA stats show women referees relied more on VAR than men

ZURICH - FIFA statistics show Women’s World Cup referees relied on video review more than men’s referees at the 2018 World Cup. FIFA says 535 incidents were checked with video assistant referees (VAR) at a rate of 10.28 for each of 52 games played in France. The equivalent numbers were 455 at a rate of 7.1 for each of 64 games in Russia last year.

The 33 decisions reviewed at the women’s tournament compared to 20 in 12 more men’s games. The rate was one intervention every 1.6 women’s games compared to once every 3.2 men’s games.

FIFA says the VAR system helped award 13 penalties to women’s teams, of the 26 total spot-kicks given.

In Russia, nine penalties were awarded using VAR of 29 total spot-kicks. (ap)

Asked by online sports channel Oh My Goal about his best changing room memory, the world’s most expensive player chose the aftermath of that win.

“We all went crazy afterwards. I think it was the best possible feeling for all of us,” the Brazilian star said in the interview, which was posted on Saturday.

Neymar was speaking in Sao Paulo ahead of his belated return to the club on Monday, after insisting last week that he had prior agreement from PSG to stay in Brazil to help his foundation, the Neymar Institute. His comments are set to further strain his relationship with the club.

He wants out of the Parc des Princes and would prefer a return to Barca, but is struggling to find suitors due to the 222 million euros ($252 million) the capital splashed out to take him away from Barcelona two years ago.

The chances of him rejoining the Catalan giants are further complicated by Antoine Griezmann’s arrival from Atletico Madrid for 120 million euros.

When Neymar missed last Monday’s first training session PSG issued a statement declaring they would take “appropriate action” against the star.

Sporting director Leonardo has nevertheless said that “Neymar can leave PSG if there is an offer that suits everybody”.

Later Saturday, Neymar added fuel to the fire over a possible return to the Camp Nou, with an Instagram post.

It was a 10-second video of himself in a Barcelona shirt, his father, and a quote from the Bible: “No weapon turned against you will prosper.” (Isaiah Chapter 54, Verse 17).

Barcelona’s famous rout of Paris Saint-Germain took place in the final 16 stage of the 2017 Champions League.

PSG had won the first leg of that Champions League last 16 tie 4-0 and were seconds away from the quarter-finals.

Neymar scored in the 88th and 91st minutes of the famous match before setting up Sergi Roberto for a winner five minutes into stoppage time. That sealed their 6-1 win over PSG, who then shelled out the world-record fee to bag the Brazilian the following summer.

“What we felt when we scored the sixth goal I’ve never felt anything like that, it was incredible,” Neymar told Oh My Goal on Saturday. (afp)

PERTH - Unsettled Paul Pogba provided the backheel flick for England striker Marcus Rashford to score in Manchester United’s 2-0 win over the A-League’s Perth Glory on Saturday at Perth Stadium.

With his back to the goal in the 60th minute, Rashford took Pogba’s pass, swiveled and lashed a left-footed shot into the

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United at the start of the second. Pogba’s future with the club has been the subject of much speculation after saying that he wants to play elsewhere in Europe next season despite having two years left on his contract.

Daniel James started for the visitors but fellow summer signing and right back

Aaron Wan-Bissaka was on the bench until halftime.

Romelu Lukaku and Victor Lindelof were not included in the lineup.

United is in Perth for 10 days and two matches. Its second match is next Wednesday against Leeds at the same Perth Stadium. (ap)

Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi has left the club’s pre-season training camp in Switzerland, the Serie A giants announced on Saturday, as speculation surrounding his future intensified.

The Argentinian, who was stripped of the captaincy last season amid a long contract dispute, has been linked with a possible move to Juventus.

Icardi was the joint top-scorer in the 2017-18 Serie A campaign with 29 goals, but managed just 11 last term having spent 53 days on the sidelines after being replaced as skipper by goalkeeper Samir Handanovic. “@MauroIcardi will today return to Milan from our training camp in Lugano,” Inter said on Twitter.

“The club and the striker have come to this decision by mutual agreement. Icardi will continue his pre-season training over the next few days and will take no part in our summer tour of Asia.”

Inter Milan endured a topsyturvy campaign last season, only securing fourth place and Champions League qualification on the Serie A final day.

Luciano Spalletti left his role as head coach in May, with former Juventus, Italy and Chelsea boss Antonio Conte taking over.

They have already been busy in the transfer market, bringing in experienced centre-back Diego Godin from Atletico Madrid on a free transfer and signing Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella from Cagliari. (afp)

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Neymar renews war of words with PSG, hailing Barcelona ‘remontada’

Neymar fired another shot in his battle with Paris Saint-Germain after saying his favourite football memory is Barcelona’s incredible 2017 comeback win over PSG, which Neymar helped inflict on his current club.

Referee Stephanie Frappart points to the penalty spot after checking the VAR during the Women’s World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019.

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Inter striker Icardi leaves training camp amid transfer rumours

Brazilian football star Neymar holds a trophy during a five-a-side football tournament for his charity Neymar Junior Project Institute, in Praia Grande, Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 13, 2019.

Pogba sets up Rashford in Man United’s 2-0 win over Perth bottom corner of the Perth net.

Midfielder James Garner, who had been on the pitch for only a minute, scored United’s second goal in the 85th on a long-range volley after a mix-up in the Perth defense.

After a scoreless first half, Rashford and Pogba were two of 11 changes for

FIFA stats show women referees relied more on VAR than men

ZURICH - FIFA statistics show Women’s World Cup referees relied on video review more than men’s referees at the 2018 World Cup. FIFA says 535 incidents were checked with video assistant referees (VAR) at a rate of 10.28 for each of 52 games played in France. The equivalent numbers were 455 at a rate of 7.1 for each of 64 games in Russia last year.

The 33 decisions reviewed at the women’s tournament compared to 20 in 12 more men’s games. The rate was one intervention every 1.6 women’s games compared to once every 3.2 men’s games.

FIFA says the VAR system helped award 13 penalties to women’s teams, of the 26 total spot-kicks given.

In Russia, nine penalties were awarded using VAR of 29 total spot-kicks. (ap)

Asked by online sports channel Oh My Goal about his best changing room memory, the world’s most expensive player chose the aftermath of that win.

“We all went crazy afterwards. I think it was the best possible feeling for all of us,” the Brazilian star said in the interview, which was posted on Saturday.

Neymar was speaking in Sao Paulo ahead of his belated return to the club on Monday, after insisting last week that he had prior agreement from PSG to stay in Brazil to help his foundation, the Neymar Institute. His comments are set to further strain his relationship with the club.

He wants out of the Parc des Princes and would prefer a return to Barca, but is struggling to find suitors due to the 222 million euros ($252 million) the capital splashed out to take him away from Barcelona two years ago.

The chances of him rejoining the Catalan giants are further complicated by Antoine Griezmann’s arrival from Atletico Madrid for 120 million euros.

When Neymar missed last Monday’s first training session PSG issued a statement declaring they would take “appropriate action” against the star.

Sporting director Leonardo has nevertheless said that “Neymar can leave PSG if there is an offer that suits everybody”.

Later Saturday, Neymar added fuel to the fire over a possible return to the Camp Nou, with an Instagram post.

It was a 10-second video of himself in a Barcelona shirt, his father, and a quote from the Bible: “No weapon turned against you will prosper.” (Isaiah Chapter 54, Verse 17).

Barcelona’s famous rout of Paris Saint-Germain took place in the final 16 stage of the 2017 Champions League.

PSG had won the first leg of that Champions League last 16 tie 4-0 and were seconds away from the quarter-finals.

Neymar scored in the 88th and 91st minutes of the famous match before setting up Sergi Roberto for a winner five minutes into stoppage time. That sealed their 6-1 win over PSG, who then shelled out the world-record fee to bag the Brazilian the following summer.

“What we felt when we scored the sixth goal I’ve never felt anything like that, it was incredible,” Neymar told Oh My Goal on Saturday. (afp)

PERTH - Unsettled Paul Pogba provided the backheel flick for England striker Marcus Rashford to score in Manchester United’s 2-0 win over the A-League’s Perth Glory on Saturday at Perth Stadium.

With his back to the goal in the 60th minute, Rashford took Pogba’s pass, swiveled and lashed a left-footed shot into the

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United at the start of the second. Pogba’s future with the club has been the subject of much speculation after saying that he wants to play elsewhere in Europe next season despite having two years left on his contract.

Daniel James started for the visitors but fellow summer signing and right back

Aaron Wan-Bissaka was on the bench until halftime.

Romelu Lukaku and Victor Lindelof were not included in the lineup.

United is in Perth for 10 days and two matches. Its second match is next Wednesday against Leeds at the same Perth Stadium. (ap)

Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi has left the club’s pre-season training camp in Switzerland, the Serie A giants announced on Saturday, as speculation surrounding his future intensified.

The Argentinian, who was stripped of the captaincy last season amid a long contract dispute, has been linked with a possible move to Juventus.

Icardi was the joint top-scorer in the 2017-18 Serie A campaign with 29 goals, but managed just 11 last term having spent 53 days on the sidelines after being replaced as skipper by goalkeeper Samir Handanovic. “@MauroIcardi will today return to Milan from our training camp in Lugano,” Inter said on Twitter.

“The club and the striker have come to this decision by mutual agreement. Icardi will continue his pre-season training over the next few days and will take no part in our summer tour of Asia.”

Inter Milan endured a topsyturvy campaign last season, only securing fourth place and Champions League qualification on the Serie A final day.

Luciano Spalletti left his role as head coach in May, with former Juventus, Italy and Chelsea boss Antonio Conte taking over.

They have already been busy in the transfer market, bringing in experienced centre-back Diego Godin from Atletico Madrid on a free transfer and signing Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella from Cagliari. (afp)

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Korean women crushed 64-0

by Hungary at world water polo GWANGJU - South Korea’s women suffered a record 64-0 defeat by Hungary in water polo as the hosts marked their world championship debut with an unwanted slice of history.

Nyang Nyang Beach

BADUNG - Nyang Nyang Beach in Bali is a pristine 1.5-kilometre stretch of coastline and also one of Bali’s least visited beaches.

This is partly due to its far-flung location and the long trek required to reach it. Still, it makes for a prize destination for day-trippers and beach lovers exploring the southern Bukit peninsula, and offers great surf for those looking for waves to ride all for themselves. The beach is located in the Pecatu area, half a kilometre’s drive southeast of the Uluwatu Temple. There are several routes branching off from the Jalan Uluwatu main road that leads down to two halves of Nyang Nyang Beach, one of them is via Jalan Batu Nunggulan and right at the cliff edge of Villa Plenilunio.

From this end, you need to continue on an approximate half-hour trek down moderately rugged terrain and flight of stairs – a journey well worth it thanks to the splendid

views over the limestone hillside covered in lush greenery and flowering bushes. Sounds and views of the ocean accompany your steady descent.

Depending on the route you chose, the flight of stairs usually doesn’t end at the coast, but on flat grassy plains. Beyond this is the prize view when you sink your feet into the coarse sand. The deserted terrain is bordered by slanting cliffs as far as your eyes can see, with thin mists hanging above the ocean. Out at sea you will be able to see the natural reef that breaks the incoming tides, allowing for calm and clear waters bordering the coast. The long coastline makes for a good walk, with virtually no other human in sight most of the time, other than occasional local seaweed farmers tending to their crops, or bold and lonesome surfers out on the reef break, having their thrill of a lifetime (only for the advanced,

and those really determined on carrying their boards down and up the hill again). There are actually two halves of Nyang Nyang Beach, divided only by a broad grassy headland. Near the western end of the eastern half of Nyang Nyang, you’ll be treated to a lone split shipwreck on the sand. You can stay on for sunset here or make the climb up again before dark. It has also become a camping site for die-hard travellers and weekenders as the deserted ambiance makes it an excellent spot for bonfires under the stars and for those willing to set up tents and camp the night. Swimming out is not recommended; obviously there are no lifeguards on patrol. Also, be in good shape and bring adequate rations and drinking water – there are also no food stalls or peddlers, other than one at Nyang Nyang Beach’s western half, selling drinks and colourful beach cloths. (IBP/net)

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This handout photo taken and released by the FINA Organising Committee via Yonhap shows South Korean players listening to their coach during the women’s water polo match between South Korea and Hungary at the 2019 World Championships in Gwangju on July 14, 2019.

A rampant Hungary side buried the hapless Koreans in an avalanche of goals -- 34 in the first half and 30 more after the break -- in their Group B clash in Gwangju.

The lop-sided result followed a horror outing for South Africa, who were battered 33-0 by the European champions the Netherlands a day earlier.

New Zealand’s men previously held the honour of being the biggest world championships losers after being pulverised 38-1 by Croatia at the 1994 tournament in Rome.

South Korea only rustled up a women’s team a month before the start of the competition, calling on former swimmers and with all but captain Oh Hee-ji still in their teens.

Their lack of experience told against the two-time world champion Hungarians as it took their beefier opponents just 12 seconds to take the lead on a penalty shot by Dorottya Szilagyi.

After that it quickly became hard to follow the score as the goals poured in at a rate of roughly one every thirty seconds in the 32 minute match.

“After the game, we told each other we’ll try to do better next time,” Song Ye-seo, who registered her country’s only effort on goal, told South Korea’s Yonhap news agency.

After being on the wrong end of a virtual cricket score, she added: “It was an honour to play a team that we’d only watched on YouTube -- they were bigger and stronger than we thought.” (afp)

Sun’s career hangs on September doping hearing - FINA

GANGJU - China’s swim king Sun Yang faces a September hearing over explosive doping allegations that could potentially end his career, a senior FINA official said Sunday.

A leaked FINA doping panel report claimed the triple Olympic champion had destroyed his own blood sample with a hammer, but Sun has nevertheless been cleared to compete at next week’s world championships in Gwangju, South Korea.

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after FINA let Sun off on a legal technicality, although four months later the date of the hearing had yet to be set.

FINA executive director Cornel Marculescu has defended the stance taken by swimming’s ruling body, despite the bombshell contents of the doping panel report obtained

by Australia’s Sunday Telegraph.

“It’s very damaging,” Marculescu told AFP. “I don’t know how it’s possible for something this confidential to go out to the world.

“But the situation is very simple -- we have a decision from the FINA doping panel, which is totally independent,” he added.

“According to the rules WADA can appeal -- and they did so -- and CAS is going to hold a hearing sometime in September so we wait to see what will happen.”

Sun and a security guard are said to have smashed vials of blood collected after independent testers visited the athlete’s villa in Zhejiang Province last September.

If WADA win their case and he is found guilty of a doping violation, Sun could face a lifetime ban after serving a three-month suspension in 2014 for taking banned stimulant he claimed was for a heart problem.

- Turbulent career Sun clashed with rival swimmers at the 2016 Rio Olympics, notably Australian Mack Horton, who branded him a “drug cheat” over that prior ban before pipping Sun to gold in the 400 metres freestyle.

French swimmer Camille Lacourt also savaged the Chinese giant, sniffing that “Sun Yang pees purple!”

But Marculescu insisted the decision to clear the nine-time world champion this time was the correct one.

“The lawyers who made that decision started their meeting at 10 in the morning and finished at midnight,” he said, adding that the 27-year-old Sun was innocent until proven otherwise.

“They hear testimony and they make these decisions. Now let’s see what the next step is when it goes to CAS. It’s very difficult to make somebody guilty without

having any decision by the respective bodies.”

FINA have faced criticism for failing to ban Sun and the

shocking contents of the doping panel’s 59-page report, dated January 3, look set to add fuel to the fire. (afp)

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In this file photo taken on August 24, 2018, China’s Sun Yang reacts after the final of the men’s 1500m freestyle swimming event during the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta.

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Macron showcases Europe military prowess at Paris parade

PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday sought to showcase European military cooperation in the annual Bastille Day parade at a time of growing tensions between Europe the United States.

Key EU leaders, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, joined Macron to watch the parade down the Champs-Elysees that marks the July 14, 1789 storming of the Bastille fortress in Paris in the French Revolution.

Over 4,000 members of the armed forces, including regiments from other European armies, marched down the famed cobbles of the avenue in a tradition that dates back to the aftermath of World War I. Army dogs festooned with medals, members of France’s celebrated Foreign Legion and mounted cavalry in glittering uniforms brandishing ceremonial sabres all paraded in front of the high-ranking guests.

Meanwhile, French inventor and entrepreneur Franky Zapata showed off his futuristic flyboard, soaring above the Champs Elysees and the assembled leaders. Standing in an open-top command car alongside France’s chief of staff General Francois Lecointre, Macron inspected the waiting forces and waved to the crowds.

But in a reminder of the domestic troubles the president has faced in the last months, he met jeers and whistles from supporters of the “yellow vest” movement who have staged weekly protests against the government.

Two prominent members of the movement Jerome Rodrigues and Maxime Nicolle, were both detained by the police, sources told AFP.

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Zapata CEO Franky Zapata (R) flies a jet-powered hoverboard or “Flyboard” prior to the Bastille Day military parade down the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris on July 14, 2019.

- ‘Europe never so important’ Closer European defence cooperation has been one of Macron’s key foreign policy aims and the president shows no sign of wavering despite growing political turbulence in Germany and Britain’s looming exit from the European Union.

At the 2017 parade, Macron’s guest of honour was the freshly-inaugurated US President Donald Trump as the young French leader sought to take the initiative in forming a bond with his counterpart.

But since then ties between Trump and Macron have soured over the US pullout

from the Paris climate accord and the Iran nuclear deal, as well as France’s new law for a tax on digital giants, mostly US companies.

Macron, who pushed the idea of the European Intervention Initiative (E2I) to undertake missions outside of existing structures like NATO, says European defence cooperation is crucial.

“Never, since the end of World War II has Europe been so important,” Macron said in a statement to mark July 14.

He said the aim of the E2I was to “act together and reinforce our capacity to act together,” adding: “Our security and our

defence pass through Europe.”

Forces from all nine countries taking part alongside France in the E2I -- including Britain and Germany -- were represented at the parade.

In a sign of France’s ambition to be a leading modern military power under Macron, the president Saturday announced the creation of a national space force command that will eventually be part of the air force.

Highlighting France’s continued commitment to NATO, the alliance’s secretary general Jens Stoltenberg was also present at the parade. (afp)

Clashes at latest Hong Kong anti-extradition march

HONG KONG - Police and protesters clashed again in Hong Kong Sunday as unrest caused by a widely-loathed plan to allow extra-

ditions to mainland China showed no sign of abating.

Police used pepper spray and batons against small groups of pro-

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Protesters attend a rally against a controversial extradition law proposal in Sha Tin district of Hong Kong on Jumy 14, 2019.

testers who took over a road on the sidelines of another huge rally in Sha Tin, a district that lies between the main urban sprawl around the harbour and the Chinese border.

Masked protesters responded by building barricades from metal fencing and a stand-off with riot police ensued.

Hong Kong has been rocked by more than a month of huge largely peaceful protests -- as well as a series of separate violent confrontations with police -- sparked by a law that would have allowed extraditions to mainland China and other countries.

Last month, parliament was trashed by hundreds of masked, youth-led protesters in unprecedented scenes.

The bill has since been postponed, but that has done little to quell public anger which has evolved into a wider movement calling for democratic reforms, universal suffrage and a

halt to sliding freedoms in the semiautonomous hub.

Protesters are also demanding the bill be scrapped entirely, an independent inquiry into police use of tear gas and rubber bullets, an amnesty for those arrested, and for the city’s unelected leader Carrie Lam to step down.

Tens of thousands marched through Sha Tin on Sunday, the fifth week in a row that Hong Kong has seen such huge rallies.

Almost all have ended with violence between police and a minority of hardcore protesters.

“We have marched so many times but the government still didn’t listen, forcing everyone to take to the street,” Tony Wong, a 24-year-old protester on the Sha Tin march, told AFP. Many protesters see the rallies as part of an existential fight against an increasingly assertive Beijing.

“This is a dangerous moment.

Hong Kongers can choose to die or they can live. We’re on the edge but fortunately we haven’t died off yet,” said JoJo So, a woman in her fifties who was attending the rally.

Beijing has thrown its full support behind Lam, calling on Hong Kong police to pursue anyone involved in the parliament storming and other clashes.

Under the 1997 handover deal with the British, China promised to allow Hong Kong to keep key liberties such as its independent judiciary and rights like freedom of speech.

But many say that 50-year deal is already being reneged on, citing the disappearance into mainland custody of dissident booksellers, the disqualification of prominent politicians and the jailing of democracy protest leaders.

Authorities have also resisted calls for the city’s leader to be directly elected by the people. (afp)

Pekanbaru shrouded in haze from forest fire

RIAU - Tampan and Senapelan Sub-districts in Pekanbaru, Riau Province, Sumatra Island, on Sunday were shrouded in haze coming from forest fire. “Haze shrouds Panam (in Tampan sub-district),” Tanjung, a local inhabitant, said here on Sunday.

The Terra and Aqua satellites detected 38 hotspots on Sunday morning, an increase from 35 hotspots on the previous day, the Pekanbaru meteorology, climatology and geophysics (BMKG) station, said.

The 38 hotspots were found in 11 districts and municipalities in

Riau Province. Siak District had nine hotspots, Pelalawan seven, Bengkalis six, Rokan Hilir six, Kampar three, Rokan Hulu two, as well as Pekanbaru, Meranti, Kuantan Singngi, Indragiri Hilir and Indragiri Hulu one hotspot each A joint team comprising local fire fighters, police and military of-

ficers, has tried to extinguish forest fire in Parit Baru Village, Tambang Sub-district, Kampar District, since several days ago.

A local farmer identified by his initial as MH (22) was detained

by Riau Police for setting fire on peatland area to be converted into a farming area in Parit Baru.

The Indonesian Government has outlawed the use of fire to clear land because it often trigger forest and bush fires.

Head of the National Disaster

Mitigation Agency (BNPB) Lt Gen. Doni Monardo had earlier stated that Riau was highly susceptible to forest and land fires, with the dry season peaking during the period from July to October.

The agency has deployed 1,512 personnel in Riau comprising military and police personnel, Manggala Agni, and the Fire Care Community, as well as involved academicians, ulemas, environmental NGO, and journalists, as a precautionary measure against land

and forest fires.

“The task force is expected to edify the people to stop the practice of land burning to prepare the land for plantation,” Monardo remarked.

Earlier this year, the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reminded the regional authorities to step up their vigilance over possible forest fires and droughts as this year’s dry season was forecast to be drier than that of the previous year. (ant)

Police detains suspect in Kampar peatland fire

KAMPAR - Riau Police has arrested a man identified by his initial MH for allegedly ignited a fire in a peatland area, when he opened a two-hectare land for chili farming in Parit Baru Village, Kampar District of Riau Province.

“The suspect admitted that he want to open a chili farm. He slashed and burned bushes in the area,” Tambang Sub-district Police

Chief First Police Inspector Jurfredi said here on Sunday.

However, his action has caused the fire to spread out of control and engulfed a wider peatland area.

The 22-year old suspect was arrested on Wednesday (July 10) at around 2 p.m. local time at the fire site.

“The suspect opened a twohectare land by burning it with

lighter. He was planned to open a chili farm,” Jurfredi said.

Dry peatland is flammable and once it was burnt, fire can easily spread under ground and create black smoke, he said. “As the fire went wild, the suspect tried to put it out, but it was a vain attempt,” Jurfredi added.

The suspect was arrested at Tambang Police precinct in Kampar, and

charged with article 108 of law no 39/2014 on forest preservation, as amended by article 187 of the Criminal Code on the ban to burn land and forest. The forest fire brigade of the Environmental and Forestry Ministry (Manggala Agni) continued its efforts to extinguish the fire.

“Fire has been detected below the peatland surface, fully conflagrating the bushes. This condition

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has made it difficult for the team to put out the fire,” Edwin Putra, head of Manggala Agni for Pekanbaru region, revealed here on Friday.

Putra confirmed that the team had managed to contain the fire and will continue to work towards extinguishing it. Since January 2019, the Riau Police has handled 17 cases related to land and forest fires in the region. (ant)

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BUSINESS Acosta exits; Trump’s big Cabinet turnover keeps growing

WASHINGTON - Adding to the lengthy list of departures from President Donald Trump’s Cabinet, Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta said Friday he’s stepping down amid the tumult over his handling of a 2008 secret plea deal with wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein, who is accused of sexually abusing underage girls.

Trump, with Acosta at his side, said Friday he did not ask his secretary to leave and “I hate to see this happen.” The president, who publicly faults the news media almost daily, said Acosta put the blame there, too.

Acosta “informed me this morning that he felt the constant drumbeat of press about a prosecution which took place under his watch more than 12 years ago was bad for the Administration, which he so strongly believes in, and he graciously tendered his resignation,” Trump tweeted later in the day.

Trump said Patrick Pizzella, deputy secretary since April 2018, would succeed Acosta on an acting basis.

Pizzella served in the administrations of Republican George W. Bush and Democrat Barack Obama. A coalition of civil rights, human rights, labor and other groups opposed his nomination by Trump to the department’s No. 2 slot, citing Pizzella’s record on labor rights.

Acosta was the U.S. attorney in Miami when he oversaw a 2008 non-prosecution agreement that allowed Epstein to avoid federal trial but plead guilty to state charges and serve 13 months in jail. Similar charges filed against Epstein by federal prosecutors in New York this week had put Acosta’s handling of the 2008 agreement with the now-jailed financier back in the spotlight.

Years ago, Epstein had counted Trump and former President Bill Clinton among his friends, but Trump said this week he was “not a fan.”

Acosta said he didn’t want his involvement in Epstein’s case to overshadow the president’s agenda and said his resignation would be effective next week.

“My point here today is we have an amazing economy, and the focus needs to be on the economy,” he said.

Top Democratic lawmakers and presidential candidates had demanded that Acosta resign. But Acosta had defended his actions, insisting at a news conference Wednesday that he got the toughest deal on Epstein that he could at the time.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said he should never have been appointed by Trump and confirmed by the Senate. “Thank God he’s gone,” she said Acosta had also frustrated some conservatives who wanted him gone long before the

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Labor Secretary Alex Acosta, right, accompanied President Donald Trump, left, speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Friday, July 12, 2019, before Trump boards Marine One for a short trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md. and then on to Wisconsin. Trump says Labor Secretary Alex Acosta to step down, move comes in wake of handling of Jeffrey Epstein case.

Epstein uproar. Among their objections were his decisions to proceed with several employment discrimination lawsuits and to allow certain Obama administration holdovers to keep their jobs.

His resignation extends record turnover at the highest levels of Trump’s administration, with acting secretaries at key departments, including the Pentagon and Homeland Security. Roughly two-thirds of the Cabinet has turned over by the two-and-a-half year mark of Trump’s term. Only the departments of Treasury, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Education, Energy, Commerce and Agriculture continue with the leaders that were first confirmed.

The high rate of turnover also extends to the White House, where 76% of those given the title of “assistant to the president” in Trump’s first year had left by the beginning of July 2019, according to Martha Joynt Kumar, director of the White House Transition Project. The percentages were substantially lower under Obama (61, Bush (50%) and Clinton (42%), according to Kumar’s research.

Epstein, 66, reached the plea deal in Florida in 2008 to secretly end a federal sex

abuse investigation involving at least 40 teenage girls that could have landed him behind bars for life. He instead pleaded guilty to Florida state charges, spent 13 months in jail, paid settlements to victims and registered as a sex offender.

A federal judge has said Acosta violated federal law by keeping Epstein’s victims in the dark about the plea arrangement, and the Justice Department has been investigating.

The deal came under scrutiny earlier this year after reporting by The Miami Herald.

Trump had defended Acosta earlier this week while saying he’d look “very closely” at his handling of the 2008 agreement.

Acosta had attempted to clear his name and held a news conference — encouraged

by Trump — to defend his actions. In a 50-plus-minute lawyerly rebuttal, he argued his office had secured the best deal it could and had worked in the best interests of Epstein’s victims.

“We did what we did because we wanted to see Epstein go to jail,” he said.

Pressed on whether he had any regrets, Acosta repeatedly said circumstances had changed since then.

“We now have 12 years of knowledge and hindsight and we live in a very different world,” he said. “Today’s world treats victims very, very differently.”

After federal attorneys in New York announced the new charges against Epstein this week, Acosta tweeted that he was pleased by their decision.

“The crimes committed by Epstein are horrific,” Acosta tweeted. “Now that new evidence and additional testimony is available, the NY prosecution offers an important opportunity to more fully bring him to justice.”

Acosta took office as the nation’s 27th labor secretary in early 2017, leading a sprawling agency that enforces more than 180 federal laws covering about 10 million employers and 125 million workers. The department also plays a role in combatting human trafficking.

Before he was named a U.S. attorney, Acosta was an assistant attorney general for the civil rights division in President George W. Bush’s first term. Before joining the Trump administration, he was dean of the Florida International University law school. (ap)

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Belimbing Village, a ‘Green Gem’ Tourism Village

Desiring to explore a countryside atmosphere with the overlay of verdant paddy fields? If you get interested in it, just come to Belimbing village located in Pupuan subdistrict, Tabanan. It will take you approximately two hours from the city of Denpasar or more than fifteen minutes from the town of Tabanan to get there.

This village is named Belimbing because its topography resembles a belimbing (in Balinese language) or ‘star fruit.’ Some sides are cut by rivers and the land conditions are sloping so that farmers must make terraces to be able to grow crops. This is the uniqueness owned by this village. It spread across the area of 360 hectares so that it is dubbed as a ‘green gem.’ Besides, Belimbing village also has the Mekori Temple surrounded by 18 hectares of tropical forest along with its monkey population.

Armed with this attraction, Belimbing then becomes a tourism village which has now started to attract tourists to visit. Other than because of having traditional sap and producing palm sugar, Belimbing village is included in the program of Nikosake (sap, coffee, snakefruit and coconut) area currently being aggressively encouraged by the Tabanan district government.

Meanwhile, Head of the BPD of Belimbing village, I Made Sumertadana, said not long ago that the Belimbing village already pioneered the tourism village since 2009. For ten years the village officials worked together with residents to prepare facilities, promote and prepare human resources to manage the tourism village. By degrees, Belimbing village began to be known to the public as one of the promising tourist destinations, especially for tourists desiring an adventure to pristine nature.

At present, tourist visits to Belimbing village reach 50 to 70 people per day. He admitted such number experienced a decrease

when compared to the previous months. To be able to increase tourist visits to Belimbing, the village authority is going to build a new tourist attraction in the form of selfie spots this June located at Suradadi hamlet with village fund through BUMDES. Tourists desiring to enjoy the natural beauty will be offered some tour packages at affordable prices. According to Sumertadana, the tour packages that can now be enjoyed at Belimbing village include trekking. It is

available in short, medium and long routes.

To be able to enjoy the pathway, there are tour guide services offered by local residents.

Besides, there are also residents directly preparing food for tourists participating in the trekking package. The tour packages on offer are strolling in rice field, trekking package, cycling package to attractions such as coconut tree climbing and rooster pre-fighting attraction or mabombong.

In addition, Belimbing village has an-

other attraction, namely waterfall. So far, only two waterfalls can be offered as tourist attractions, namely the Selingsing Benben and Selingsing Sade. Another potential to be explored is the package of making palm sugar. Through this attraction, tourists can experience the process of making palm sugar from the taping directly to the making of the palm sugar. To take part in this process, tourists must stay overnight. For this purpose, the village will also develop homestay. (kmb)

Uma Kawan, an Instagramable Tourist Destination

Agricultural tourist destinations become the main attraction for local and foreign tourists.

This consideration then inspired the Tourism Awareness Group

(Pokdarwis) of Baturiti village, Kerambitan subdistrict, Tabanan, to ‘conjure up’ their rice fields in Subak Buluh into a new tourist destination. This tourist attraction

is expected to become one of the pioneers of tourism development in Kerambitan.

In the area, there are several selfie spots such as the installation of bird nests, hearts and boats. More interestingly, the selfie spots are made from wood waste. This area is also equipped with swings and food stalls offering traditional cuisines of Kerambitan such as Balinese cakes, Balinese porridge and the jejeruk nyawan (baby bee delicacy).

Head of Pokdarwis Baturiti, Made Pasek Wiratmaja, said the tourist attraction originated from the many tourists visiting Baturiti village for cycling and trekking.

“Guests feel comfortable because they can interact directly with local farmers. This phenomenon then inspired us to build a haven and selfie spot. Apparently many

tourists are interested and eventually we continued to develop it by establishing a group and involving four representatives from six hamlets,” he explained.

With the natural concept and directly involving the activities of local people, he is confident the tourism village will run and develop well. As planned, Uma Kawan will be managed through village-owned enterprise or BUMDes. “Here we do not accentuate the benefits, but how local residents can rise up and get involved in it.

Our concept is still promoting agriculture,” he said.

Likewise for cuisines, admitted Pasek, residents wishing to display traditional culinary specialties can also present it at the Uma Kawan.

“We want to empower the local community. So, we involve them

all to raise the potential of tourism village,” he explained.

The existence of Uma Kawan since its introduction at the Kerambitan Festival 2018, admitted Pasek, was received quite well by the community. Evidently, the average visit per day could reach 50 people and even on Saturday and Sunday increases to 150 people.

“They are mostly local communities, while foreign tourists are usually from Australia,” he explained.

By only paying admission ticket at IDR 10,000, visitors can enjoy the scenery with a variety of selfie spots, soft drink and Balinese snacks. ‘’We are still developing it in accordance with the ideas of group members, as long as it does not interfere with the agricultural concept that we emphasize here,” he stressed. (kmb)

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Identify high risk pregnancy

DENPASAR - Regional government of Bali wants a quality family. Central government through the family planning program also wants a quality family, not determined by the number of children. However, in terms of health, there are factors affecting pregnancy that can have high risk.

An obstetrician and gynecologist of Sanglah Hospital, Made Bagus Dwi Aryana, stated that every pregnancy has a risk, but there are those having low risk and high risk. Some high-risk pregnancies have the potential to obstetric emergency (APGO), obstetric emergency (AGO), and critical obstetric emergency (AGDO).

He called the pregnancy having the obstetric emergency as the 7 T (Too), namely the pregnancy at too young age (16 years), pregnancy at too old age (35 years and over), pregnancy at the age of more than 35 years, having too close (less than 2 years) interval of one child and another, giving birth too often or more than 4 times and mother’s body is too short namely 145 cm.

In addition, the pregnancy having the potential to obstetric emergency is those having the experience of cesarean section (SC), having vaginal surgery, and having failed to have pregnancy (abortion) previously.

Pregnancy of obstetric emergency is the one with a disease suffered by the mother such as asthma, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, jaundice, sexually-transmitted disease, HIV / AIDS, malaria, high blood pressure, multiple pregnancies, a

large amount of amniotic fluid, pregnancy after delivery, pregnancy with the infant death in the womb, the baby with breech position and latitudinal location.

Pregnancy of critical obstetric emergency (AGDO) is the one with the occurrence of hemorrhage in pregnancy, and severe pre-eclampsia or eclampsia.

According to him, when having too often pregnancy, the muscles in the uterus as well as the support in the uterus will get tired. “For example, having been pregnant four times, five times or six times will make muscles tired.

When a mother is pregnant, the muscle stretches and contracts.

When she is tired, such condition will make her easier to face postpartum hemorrhage,” he said.

In harmony with the growing older of the mother, frequent pregnancy will also affect the pregnancy. “The older a woman gets pregnant, the easier she is to get cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and heart disorders. Additionally, the older the mother is pregnant there is the potential to Down syndrome to her child, at the age of above 35 or above 40,” he said.

Indeed such factors do affect the quality of one’s pregnancy.

However, there is also possibility if the first pregnancy can also bleed because every pregnancy has a risk. “The postpartum hemorrhage is not only based on the amount, but can also be caused by poor nutrition, anemic mother and poor nutrition. One of the risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage happens if the number of pregnancies is too frequent,” he explained. (kmb42)

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Every pregnancy has a risk, but there are those having low risk and high risk.

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The bombing and taming scenario is in a series of the VVIP security exercise simulation held by the IX/Udayana Military Region Command personnel.

Intruders carrying explosives secured

by VVIP Service in Nusa Dua

MANGUPURA - An intruder was arrested by VVIP security officers when entering the BICC Nusa Dua area, where an international conference was held that was also attended by the president of the Republic of Indonesia. The intruder was also found carrying a bag suspected of containing a bomb.

In order to secure the alleged bomb, the bomb squad of the Indonesian Military (TNI) conducted an inspection. From the results of checking, it is true that the item was a bomb. For this reason, the bomb squad was forced to take a detonating action remotely.

The bombing and taming scenario is in a series of the VVIP security exercise simulation held by the IX/ Udayana Military Region Command personnel on Saturday (Jul. 13) in Nusa Dua. In the simulation, the exercise was also conducted to pass and evacuate the VVIPs from the meeting venue by using a tactical vehicle belonging to the TNI. According to the Commander of the IX/Udayana Military Region, Benny Susianto, when met after the exercise in Nusa Dua stated the activity is carried out to maintain unit professionalism in carrying out VVIP security tasks. According to him, the VVIP security task is part of formulation of the main tasks owned by the TNI elaborated from the task

of military operations other than war. He added there are 14 military operation tasks other than war, one of which is the VVIP security. “We consider this as part of our main tasks so that it becomes our annual exercise budgeted every year,” he concluded.

He admitted this kind of exercise should actually be integrated with various institutions, including the police, regional government, and other elements in the region.

For the scenario played, said the commander, includes the security of VVIP, threats from murder or suicidal bombings as well as threats from natural disaster hazards.

“We play all the simulations to cover all the possibilities becoming the threat to the object of security.

In other words, my soldiers can experience all what they have to do.

And thanks God with this evaluation, I declare this unit is ready to carry out the tasks,” he said.

He added the activity also has great benefits, especially for increasing tourism in Bali. With this

effort, tourists will be more confident and believe that Bali is safe because the device is professional in carrying out its security duties.

Meanwhile, Managing Director of the Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) Nusa Dua, I Gusti Ngurah Ardita, expressed his gratitude for the implementation of the exercise activity.

As is known, the Nusa Dua area managed by ITDC has several facilities for large-scale international meetings. Meanwhile, similar exercise had also been carried out several times in this tourist area. Of course, the resort management is very grateful because this will also increase the value of the region.

He revealed that in the tourism industry there is an important element that needs to be prepared, namely safety, security and best services.

“When there are implementations of international events, assuredly Nusa Dua has been ready in terms of security element, and this is our value,” he concluded. (kmb23)

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Ashley Abrahams, 38, a heroin addict who lives on the street and hustles for money to support his drug habit, sits in the plastic sheets he uses as a bed on June 11, 2019 in Braamfontein, a suburb of Johannesburg.

Desperate for next fix -- heroin-based ‘nyaope’ grips S.Africa

SOWETO - After helping an elderly woman load her bags into a mini-bus taxi at a busy intersection in Soweto, a scrawny and strung-out young man is rewarded with a few coins for his efforts.

High on nyaope, a street drug whose main ingredient is heroin, he is determined to make 30 rand ($2) within the next two hours before withdrawal symptoms start to creep in.

“It has been 11 years straight up, just smoking non-stop,” he told AFP as he drew on a cigarette (tobacco) with his trembling hands.

“The thing that made me start smoking nyaope was stress, I had too much stress in my life. So I ended up relying on nyaope to calm me down,” said the frail and distant-eyed 28-year-old.

Heroin has been wreaking havoc in South Africa’s cities and rural areas since the early 2000s, according to a recent report by ENACT, an EUfunded project against cross-border organised crime.

Highly addictive, the nyaope cocktail is made of heroin cut with methamphetamine, codeine and other substances reputedly ranging from anti-retroviral drugs to even powder from flat-screen televisions.

Smoked in a rolled joint laced with marijuana, or else liquidised and injected, it often leaves users with

zombie-like sleepiness.

“That is why you find guys at street corners always sleeping. From the moment when you get the fix, you forget all the problems,” said the nyaope user in Soweto, a township on the outskirts of Johannesburg.

The drug is known as “unga” in the Western Cape, “spices” or “whoonga” in Kwa-Zulu Natal province, and “nyaope” in Gauteng, the province that is home to both Johannesburg and Pretoria.

- ‘Underpinning criminal economy’ The ENACT report -- “Hiding in Plain Sight: Heroin’s Stealthy Takeover of South Africa” -- estimates there are more than 100,000 regular heroin users in South Africa and a trafficking market generating about 3.6 billion rand ($260 million) in annual revenue.

“Heroin is a key commodity underpinning the criminal economy in South Africa, and has facilitated the expansion of the criminal economy,” report author Simone Haysom said.

“The drug trade has had the most destructive effect in poor communi-

ties,” she added.

Heroin moves from Afghanistan, which is the world’s top grower of the poppy from which heroin is produced, across the Indian Ocean to east Africa, down through southern Africa and then inland for distribution.

“For 50 metres (yards) around us here, you can buy any drug. It’s a known fact,” Robert Michel, the frustrated director at the non-profit Outreach Foundation, told AFP at their offices in a churchyard in Johannesburg’s Hillbrow district.

Shaun Shelly, founder of the SA Drug Policy Week awareness programme, agreed, saying “as a total stranger you could probably get heroin there in 15 minutes on the street.”

In Hillbrow, one of the most notorious crime-ridden neighbourhoods in downtown Johannesburg, heroin peddling is mostly done by gangs, organised crime syndicates and corrupt police.

“The worst part of it is that the police is not really doing anything. In many cases, what we hear is that the police and the drug dealers are working hand in hand,” Michel said. (afp)

ANKARA - Three years ago, Elif was a teacher at a high school in southeast Turkey. Today, she still works in an education centre, but she is only allowed to cook and clean.

Elif, whose name has been changed upon request, is one of 33,000 teachers sacked over suspected links to an Islamic network accused of trying to overthrow the government on July 15, 2016.

“While other teachers teach, I make food and clean toilets,” said Elif. “I am 37 and I am starting my life from scratch again.”

She is far from alone: from the former academic who now works as a construction worker, to the ex-head of an NGO who now runs a cafe, and from an ex-judge who sells tea to a former police officer who works as a caretaker -- there are many examples in a country where 150,000 public sector workers have lost their jobs since the attempted putsch.

The government says it is necessary to purge followers of US-based preacher Fethullah Gulen from the highest echelons of the military and judiciary down to every part of public service.

Gulen, who has lived in the US for 20 years and was once seen as an ally of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, strongly denies the government’s claim that he ordered the putsch in 2016.

Described by the government as a “terrorist organisation”, the slightest whiff of association with Gulen has destroyed lives.

Elif describes herself as a “left-

ist Muslim” and admits to being a “sympathiser” of the movement, but says she has never been an active part of the network.

She was even acquitted in court last summer of being a member, but that was not enough to save her career.

- ‘Shock’ Many highly-educated Turks like her in the public sector have been stigmatised and frozen out of their professions simply over suspicions of Gulenist ties.

Ahmet, a former chemistry academic who also wished to use a pseudonym, says he has applied for 1,200 jobs and only been granted around 30 or 40 interviews, of which none was successful.

He has been forced to grow fruit and vegetables and sell them on a street corner to survive.

The 44-year-old and his wife are among 6,000 academics sacked by decree during the two-year state of emergency which followed the attempted coup.

“It was a shock,” he told AFP. “When I explain my situation to employers, they don’t want to hire me. Maybe if I did not say anything, I could work in the black market,” he added, but he refuses to do so since he believes he has nothing to hide.

“People know we have done nothing wrong, but everyone is extremely scared,” Elif said.

“Look, even I don’t want you to publish my name because I am scared,” she added. (afp)

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A man sells cheese on July 13, 2019 at the historical spice bazaar at Eminonu district in Istanbul.

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Cliff at Tabu hamlet draws many climbing enthusiasts

Festival Review: Love Trails, South Wales LOVE Trails is a totally unique style of festival : it is a music festival and it offers daily organised runs through the stunning Welsh countryside.

Located at Weobley Castle estate, just a mile from the coast, festival goers can explore the Gower Peninsula on runs ranging from 3km (1.8 miles) to 55km (34 miles), then return in the evening for live music and a well deserved beer.

Co-Founders Theo Larn-Jones and George Restall first started Love Trails as a party for their friends who shared a common passion for music festivals and “the best things about running”.

This fresh, exciting concept has quickly spiralled and in 2019 Love Trails welcomed 2000 happy campers (up from 900 in 2018), and put on a dazzling array of talks, workshops and fitness classes in addition to the music and runs.

Why go to Love Trails The concept is simple; trail running involves running through the countryside, along beaches, up and down hills and through forests.

It’s better for your knees than running on the road and much more interesting.

You don’t need to be a keen runner to take part, as there’s distances and courses for all abilities, but to make the most of it some running experience will help.

The Love Trails is so friendly What makes this festival so special is the incredible vibe: the chance to run in groups makes it easy to start up conversations, and everyone is so friendly.

Every time we sat down for a bite to eat or a pint, people would ask if they could join us and strike up a conversation. I spoke to several men and women who travelled to the festival alone, and they all commented

on how easy it was to make friends.

A dog friendly festival What’s more, Love Trails is a dog friendly festival, and I felt a rush of joy every time I spotted a Labrador puppy or friendly terrier.

It really added to the happy atmosphere of the weekend.

Accommodation Love Trails may be a relatively small festival, but there’s ample space for camping. There are two main campsites: Estuary View and Castle Camping, both with their own car parks. The latter campsite also has pre-erected tipis if you would like the full “glamping” experience. Both campsites have plenty of portaloos as well as showering facilities – the latter has an additional surcharge. There is also a dedicated area for campervans next to the Castle car park.

One thing to note is that Love

Trails doesn’t have any dedicated security lock-up facilities, so you may want to leave your valuables at home. The festival is situated in the middle of the countryside, so the chances of theft are pretty slim.

Running activities The majority of organised runs at Love Trails are included in the ticket price. These guided trail runs and “just show up” runs have a variety of themes, from wine tasting 5km to a 20km run to wild swim.

Some of the runs take place within the festival grounds, but most branch out much further, through fields of cows and sheep, up scrambly hills and along pretty forest paths. Festival wrist-band wearers also have access to the Love Trails Adventure Bus, so if you get tired or want to get straight to the beach, you can jump on a bus for free.

For runs under 10km, there’s little pressure to run at a specific pace – it’s

all about having fun and exploring the trails. The longer runs are dedicated to the hard core runners.

Highlights include a fantastic 5km medieval themed obstacle course, with axe throwing, archery and rock climbing. I attempted a “beer mile” relay, which involved downing a can of beer and sprinting 400m around a course as merry festival goers cheered wildly.

Many of the runs are hosted by running clubs from around the country, which is fantastic for those thinking about signing up to club once the festival is over.

I joined the City Hash House Harriers for a 7.5km jaunt through the Welsh countryside. They describe themselves as a “drinking club with a running problem” and this mantra certainly rang true on my run. It was great fun and involved plenty of beer and several moments of walking – not every run has to be serious! (net)

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Local community and tourism players are asked to jointly maintain the stability of Nusa Penida tourism because the regional government is now trying to continuously organize all aspects in it.

BANGLI - A cliff located at Tabu hamlet area, Songan, Kintamani, has become an attraction for climbing enthusiasts. A rock climbing sport event has been held at the location several times. Seeing this potential, the local hamlet intends to seriously organize and develop it into a tourist attraction.

Hamlet chief of Tabu, Songan B village, I Komang Kertia, revealed the main attraction of the cliffs at his hamlet region is the condition remaining very natural. Besides, the natural scenery that can be seen by climbers from the cliffs is also very beautiful. “According to some rock climbers, the cliffs are said to be very challenging,” he said recently.

He explained that all this time at least the cliffs had been taken advantage to organize sports events by climbing fans for two times. The last time was a rock

climbing festival organized around last June.

With the existing potential, his hamlet authority has the desire to organize and develop it into a tourist attraction for sports lovers. So far, some tourist attractions have been offered in the Songan area like the cycling, tracking, camping ground and Jeep adventure. To develop the rock climbing tourist object, he admitted to face a problem related to lack of facilities such as road access. His hamlet is also going to make road access as the first priority in the future. “We have proposed through village funds for concreted road access,” he explained.

The development will be gradually attempted starting in 2020. In the later development, his hamlet authority will make cooperation with the operator of other tourist attraction at Songan village. (kmb40)

Maintaining stability of Nusa Penida tourism

SEMARAPURA - The Nusa Penida Islands are now at issue. It does not only happen due to the potential of its natural beauty, but also the problems accompanying its development.

With such situations and conditions, local community and tourism players are asked to jointly maintain the stability of Nusa Penida tourism because the regional government is now trying to continuously organize all aspects in it.

This was conveyed by Regent of Klungkung, Nyoman Suwirta, recently, addressing the dynamic situation that developed as a result of the latest policies implemented by the current regional government especially regarding the application of levies to every tourist visiting Nusa Penida. Regent Suwirta wanted to open the horizons of community and business people that tourism sector is very sensitive to negative campaigns. Therefore, he asked all the parties to hold back, so that they could equally see a greater interest related to the progress of Nusa Penida’s development in the future.

“We are building a positive image of Nusa Penida in various ways such as through promotion and packaging objects to make them as attractive as possible in order to attract visits. Don’t even be accompanied with com-

plaints of damaged roads, lack of this and that. The realization certainly requires planning and budget. That is why the levy is important in accordance with the mandate of the regional regulation. Later on, the results will also be returned to fully repair Nusa Penida in terms of infrastructure and tourist objects,” explained Regent Suwirta.

Regent Suwirta saw there is a quite serious problem with people’s mindset and tourism players. He wanted to have a common understanding, so that every issue concerning Nusa Penida will not immediately influence the good impression of Nusa Penida as a leading destination in Bali at this time. Moreover, in the digital era, along with the increasingly uncontrollable and rampant social media, negative campaigns are said to be very fast affecting the

decision of tourists to visit or even cancel it. “Social media are very wild. So, since a long time ago I have cautioned to post something on the media carefully,” said the regent originating from Nusa Ceningan.

On that account, he hoped the spirit of the community, tourism players and local governments can be the same, namely building, developing and advancing Nusa Penida, which has long been dubbed as a hidden pearl, or popular among the people as Bali’s Golden egg.

“Logically, if Nusa Penida gets a good and positive impression, tourists will certainly be interested in coming. Of course, all of us (community, tourism players and local government) will be benefited. It is my intention. Hopefully, we have the same vision and maintain stability of the Nusa Penida tourism,” he said. (kmb31)

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A cliff located at Tabu hamlet area, Songan, Kintamani, has become an attraction for climbing enthusiasts.

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BASICALLY photography is a technique of playing light.

The availability of light is one of the most important considerations for photographers when executing a shooting object. To produce photos with optimal quality, photographers will always consider the direction of light, both natural light and artificial light.

The balance of highlight and shadow is one of the effects arising from considering the direction of lighting.

In outline, there are five basic models of lighting direction or position in photography, namely front light, oval light, side light, rim light and back light. In this edition, we will specifically discuss about how to make a photo using the rim light technique. Commonly, the rim light technique is carried out when shooting is carried out in studio by using artificial light whose position is arranged in such a way. However, it does not mean this technique cannot be done when shooting outdoors by utilizing natural light sources or sunlight. Moreover, under the heat of the sunlight, we can still make photos with a charming rim light technique that is not inferior to photo studio.

The logic of rim light is when there is a strong light source located on the side, slightly to the side, and behind the point of interest (object); the outer surface of the object will appear a rim light. In other words, the rim light is the light making a line around the object and forming the side or edge of the object. Rim light can occur if the light coming

from the side or back of the object is stronger than the light in front of the object (main light). The indication of an object exposed to the rim light is that the part or the edge of the object looks to shine and light because the object is surrounded by strong light. An easy way to detect the presence of a rim light

can be seen on the hair of a model or object that looks to light. This rim light technique also aims to separate the background from the main object or model.

So, what’s the difference between rim light and a silhouette?

Both techniques are very different even though both use light from

the side or from behind the object.

Meanwhile, silhouette technique mostly takes light from the back of the object with the intention of producing photos of black objects and more similar to shadows intended to cause mysterious effects. Meanwhile, the rim light technique still uses light directed to an object (fill

in). However, the intensity is relatively low or this fill must be lower than the light coming from the side or back of the object. Characteristic of using the rim light technique is to display a clear or shiny line or contour on the back edge of the objects shot. Have a nice try with the rim light! (ian)

NEGARA - Until now, the Kali Kembar Bridge on Jalan Danau Beratan, Lelateng village, Negara, is still taken advantage as illegal garbage disposal site.

This condition made local people complain. They hoped relevant agency can take actions because the garbage disposal is not carried out by local residents. Surrounding residents objected to the construction of bridges in the district’s street functioned as illegal garbage disposal site by residents from outside the region.

As seen on the location on Friday (Jul. 12), the garbage piles

remained crowded on the bridge connecting the Lelateng village to Baluk village. Unavoidably, such piles of garbage generated stench.

Although the signboard of prohibition from disposing of garbage has been installed, the garbage piles remain to spill over onto road and river flow. Moreover, the garbage blown by the wind scattered up to several meters around the paddy fields of residents.

I Ketut Suetha, 60, one of the local residents, said the Kali Kembar Bridge had become an illegal disposal site since the garbage container in the south of the Le-

lateng Assistant Health Center was moved several years ago. According to him, garbage dumpers on the bridge are not residents of Lelateng.

Various efforts have been made by local residents, one of which was by lurking the culprits.

According to him, he had caught on the culprits and in fact they are outsiders that indeed intentionally dumped the garbage there. Moreover, the location has been taken advantage as disposal site for the remnants of chicken slaughter that finally caused stench.

Headman of Lelateng, I Made Santa Purwa, said that his office

had reported the problem to the Environment Agency (DLH). Besides, village administration had also routinely carried out mutual cooperation with a number of communities caring for the bridge taken advantage into garbage disposal site. After being cleaned up, at night it has been full again. “Actually, it has been installed with prohibition signboard,” said the headman.

He admitted to have difficulty in catching the culprits. Meanwhile, related to the residents’ proposal for arranging the location, he will write to Environment Agency. Hopefully,

it can be allocated in the regional budget amendment (APBD).

In the meantime, the head of subgroup IV of Peken hamlet, Lelateng, I Putu Darma, said the activities of garbage disposal are usually carried out early in the morning so that it is difficult to be monitored.

According to him, the people usually dispose of the garbage around 01:00 to 04:00. Moreover, the garbage is thrown away without stopping their vehicle. According to him, the location is necessary to be arranged so that it no longer gives impression like a landfill. (120)

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Havaianas Indonesia today welcomes the summer season by having a celebration of freedom at Havaianas Sunset Road store with the theme #LetsBeFree. Collaborating with one of the most famous local folk bands, Nostress, Havaianas will invite guests to discover the new summer season while having a joyful experience including live music, food exhibition, and in store special promotion.

“We want to spread the summer season spirit to our guests by celebrating the freedom of expression.

Havaianas translates its spirit by inviting guests to feel the joy of summer with a celebration as well as giving appreciation to local artists.

This is also to show our continuation to appreciate local artists and to maintain the relationship between

us. With the theme #LetsBeFree, Havaianas wants to show its spirit by giving a range of vibrant, colorful, and spontaneous collection for our customers to get ready for summer,” said Vivin Andriani, Brand Manager Havaianas Bali.

Bringing the Brazilian summer concept with a touch of art, the event will include series of performance from local artists and local bands which will play different genres, including Nostress, DJ Maira Killa, and Dromme. The collaboration between Havaianas and local artists show how Havaianas continues to support the local heritage in Indonesia, especially those who are originated in Bali who has been supporting Havaianas’ journey in Indonesia throughout the years. Guests will also be able

to enjoy the latest collection which consists a wide array of comfortable rubber-made footwear for all ages, accessories and attractive merchandise that are suitable for your next summer holiday.

“Havaianas will bring its brazilian summer concept to Bali where everyone can enjoy the celebration while wearing a pair of summer appropriate sandals. Guests will also able to experience series of attractions, from music and DJ performance, games, food trucks, and special promotion at the event,” added Vivin.

Located at Jalan Sunset Road No.6, Seminyak, Kuta, the store is inviting everyone to join and enjoy Havaianas vibes, reflecting the brand’s belief that everyone is welcome and Havaianas fits for everyone.

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Czechs go crazy as pop singer Gott turns 80 PRAGUE - Hundreds of people from home and abroad queued in steady rain in central Prague Sunday to buy a “Zero Euro” souvenir banknote depicting Czech pop singer Karel Gott in honour of his 80th birthday.

The first fans and collectors arrived on Thursday to buy the zerodenomination banknote for the equivalent of two euros (dollars) from special ATMs in the shop of a local record company.

“We arrived at 6:00 am on Saturday. We slept in a sleeping bag on the pavement,” said Lukas Gandzala, who came from the northern Slovak city of Poprad, some 450 kilometres (280 miles) from Prague.

“We collect the banknotes, the Zero Euro is a big phenomenon in our country, and so is Karel Gott,” he told AFP, folding his umbrella to finally get inside the shop after his rain-drenched 26-hour wait.

Unlike Slovakia, with which it formed a single state until 1993, the Czech Republic has not yet introduced the euro and its government has no plans to replace its koruna currency in the near future.

Created by Frenchman Richard Faille in 2015 and authorised by the European Central Bank, the Zero Euro notes used solely as souvenirs have so far depicted well-known

sites and people like the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben and Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn.

Dubbed “Divine Karel,” Gott has been voted the most popular singer 42 times in the annual Golden Nightingale poll of Czech music fans.

Very popular also in neighbouring Germany, Gott has released almost 300 LPs and CDs, selling dozens of millions of them.

Relishing the singer’s hits as well as the title song for the ‘Maya the Bee’ children’s TV series, German fans have dubbed Gott “the Golden Voice from Prague”.

Born on July 14, 1939, Gott rose to stardom in the 1960s when he sang in Germany and the US and represented Austria in the Eurovision song contest.

At the weekend, Czech Television filled its prime time with Gott-related shows, while the topselling broadsheet DNES published recipes for Gott’s favourite meals on its website.

At the front of the winding, bulky queue, Jana Vankova from Ricany near Prague, who spent the night in a folding chair, said she would buy the banknote as a birthday tribute to Gott.

“We’re all fans, not banknote dealers. We really love Gott,” she told AFP. (afp)

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A couple guard the ATM selling a “Zero Euro” souvenir banknote depicting Czech pop singer Karel Gott in honour of his 80th birthday on July 14, 2019 at the shop of a local record company, in Prague.

Disney’s 3D ‘Lion King’ sends animation roaring forward

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LOS ANGELES - Disney’s blockbuster 3D remakes of animated classics have rampaged through box offices in recent years, but the studio is banking on its latest -- “The Lion King” -- to climb right to the top of the food chain.

With a star-studded voice cast including Beyonce and estimated $250 million budget, Hollywood’s reigning hitmaker has spared no expense bringing arguably its most beloved source material roaring to photo-realistic life.

Expectations are sky-high for the film about young lion cub Simba avenging his father’s death to emulate the commercial success of “The Jungle Book” (2016), “Beauty and the Beast” (2017) and “Aladdin” (2019).

A trailer for the new “Lion King” was watched by 225 million people in its first 24 hours in November, shattering Disney’s record.

But while the film -- set for release Friday -- is being billed as the Mouse House’s latest “live-action” movie, it is in fact a different beast altogether.

With no human characters in sight, almost every shot -- from the pixel-perfect hairs of Mufasa’s glistening mane to the eerily realistic hyena eyes piercing through the Elephant Graveyard gloom -- was conjured from scratch using computer-generated imagery.

And yet “The Lion King” is not strictly a 3D animation either, in any conventional sense.

It is instead something totally new, says director Jon Favreau -- a film shot by a traditional camera crew, but entirely inside a virtual reality 3D world.

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Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo (C) shakes hands with former general Prabowo Subianto (L) at the newly-inaugurated Mass Railway Transport (MRT) system in Jakarta on July 13, 2019, during their first meeting since the April 17 general election.

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In this file photo taken on July 08, 2019 US singer/songwriter Beyonce arrives for the world premiere of Disney’s “The Lion King” at the Dolby theatre on July 9, 2019 in Hollywood.

Filmmakers and actors at the studio were able to don digital headsets and “step into” a video game-style African savannah to film -- or simply watch -- rough computer-generated versions of Simba and his pals cavorting through the Pride Lands.

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“The crew would be able to put on the headsets, go in and scout and actually set cameras within VR,” Favreau told journalists in Beverly Hills this week.

“Whenever anybody visited I would pop them into the equipment.” (afp)

Indonesia leader and runner-up seek post-election peace

The winner and runner-up in Indonesia’s presidential election which sparked deadly riots in the capital called for reconciliation on Saturday, in their first meeting since the vote.

It comes two weeks after defeated Prabowo Subianto lost a court challenge to overturn President Joko Widodo’s victory in the April election.

On Saturday, the former general and the country’s re-elected leader rode the newly-inaugurated mass rapid transit (MRT) system together in Jakarta.

“Some people asked why Prabo-

wo has not congratulated Jokowi, well I do have manners and I wanted to congratulate him in person,” Subianto said, standing next to the president.

“Being a president is about serving people, the problems he will have to face are enormous and I am ready to help,” he added.

Widodo said he initiated a meeting with his two-time presidential

challenger on an MRT train because he knew Subianto had never used the new system.

“I am grateful for this arrangement so I can meet Prabowo Subianto, I hope our supporters will follow suit because we are all fellow countrymen,” the 58-yearold said.

“Let’s unite as a nation because global competition is getting tighter and we need to stay together to develop our country,” he added.

The general election commission declared Widodo the winner

with 55.5 percent of votes, against Subianto’s 44.5 percent.

In May, peaceful protests against the official result by Subianto supporters erupted into two nights of street battles between police and rioters, leaving nine people dead and hundreds injured in the capital of the world’s third-biggest democracy.

The constitutional court last month rejected Subianto’s claims of widespread rigging and voter fraud. He lost a similar court battle in 2014 when Widodo won the

presidential election for the first time.

Widodo and his vice-presidential running mate Ma’ruf Amin are due to be inaugurated later this year. (afp) 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.