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Spice Girl Mel B files for divorce from husband of nearly ten years

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LOS ANGELES - Spice Girl Melanie ‘Mel B’ Brown filed for divorce from her husband after nearly 10 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences.

Court papers filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday show that British pop star Brown, 41, and husband Stephen Belafonte, a TV producer, have been separated since December.

Brown requested joint legal and physical custody of the couple’s daughter, five-year-old Madison Brown Belafonte.

Representatives for Brown did not immediately respond to Reuters for comment and efforts to reach Belafonte were

unsuccessful.

Brown, best known as Scary Spice in 1990s British pop group Spice Girls, married Belafonte in June 2007.

Brown has two other children from previous relationships. (rtr) British actress and singer Melanie Brown also known as Mel B arrives at the Creative Arts Emmys in Los Angeles, California, U.S. September 10, 2016.

LA sheriff’s office apologizes to Wyclef Jean for handcuffing incident

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Wyclef Jean arrives at the 42nd American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California November 23, 2014.

LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department apologized on Tuesday for briefly detaining Grammy-winning hip hop artist Wyclef Jean in handcuffs during a robbery investigation, after Jean said he was “treated like a criminal” by law enforcement officers.

The sheriff’s department released a statement describing its investigation in the early hours of Monday morning into a violent robbery in West Hollywood, a trendy municipality neighboring Los Angeles, and apologized “for any inconvenience this process caused Mr. Jean.”

“It is unfortunate that Mr. Jean was detained for six minutes during this investigation, as he had no involvement whatsoever in this violent crime,” the sheriff’s depart-

ment said.

Representatives for Jean did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The sheriff’s department said the suspects allegedly attacked and held up a man and a woman at gunpoint and robbed them of their possessions before driving away.

Jean was pulled over shortly after the incident because the vehicle he was in matched the description of the suspects’ car.

The statement said Jean was placed in handcuffs because he displayed “furtive movements and demeanor,” such as walking towards the trunk of the car despite deputies asking him not to.

The suspects in the robbery were later arrested.

In tweets and video of the incident posted to his Instagram and

Twitter feed, Jean, the Haitian-born former Fugees singer, said he appeared to have been the victim of “another case of mistaken identity” and threatened to sue.

“I was treated like a criminal until other police showed up and pointed out they had wrong person,” Jean, 47, wrote on Twitter.

“I am sure no father wants his sons or daughters to see him in Handcuffs especially if he is innocent,” he added.

Jean emigrated to the United States from Haiti at the age of 9 but has maintained his Haitian citizenship.

Tuesday’s incident comes amid heightened sensitivity about racial issues and the U.S. justice system following a spate of shootings by police of unarmed black people. (rtr)

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Queen expresses ‘deepest sympathy’ over attack LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II says her “thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathy” are with those affected

by Wednesday’s attack in London.

The monarch said: “I know I speak for everyone in expressing my enduring thanks and admiration for the members of the Metropolitan Police Service and all who work so selflessly to help and protect others.”

She also sent a message of apology to London’s police force after plans to have her preside over the opening of the New Scotland Yard building were cancelled follow-

ing the attack. The queen said in the statement Thursday that she looks forward “to visiting at a later date.”

Meanwhile The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Thursday for an attack by a man who plowed an SUV into pedestrians on a crowded London bridge and then stabbed a police officer to death on the grounds of Britain’s Parliament.

The attacker was born in Britain and known to authorities who had once investigated him for links to religious extremism, British Prime Minister Theresa May said Thursday in a sweeping speech in which she also encouraged Britons to go

about their lives.

The Islamic State group said through its Aamaq News Agency that the attacker was a soldier of the Islamic State who “carried out the operation in response to calls for targeting citizens of the coalition” of countries fighting IS in Syria and Iraq.

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Bali has potential of solar power plants

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Minister of tourism criticizes waste problem in Bali DENPASAR - Garbage problem having become the scourge of the Island of the Gods was sharply criticized by the Minister of Tourism, Arief Yahya, more specifically the mounting piles of garbage in the Suwung landfill. Such poor spectacle is clearly visible from the aircraft that will land at Ngurah Rai Airport. This can surely give a negative impression to travelers.

“Waste problems are never resolved and many a time I’ve got angry. As soon as landing, the piles of garbage is visible below,” he said amid the Development Planning Meeting (Musrenbang) for Formulation of Development Plan (RKPD) of Bali Province 2018 at Wiswasabha Utama, the office of the governor, on Tuesday (Mar. 21).

Arief added that annual meeting of the IMF and World Bank to be held in Bali in October 2018 should be used to resolve the garbage problem. Similarly, the congestion problem is equally critical to waste problem. Moreover, there will be 15,000 participants from around the world that will attend

the meeting.

“Economic core of Bali is tourism. We have also agreed that the main problem lies in the infrastructure and basic utilities. We need to build roads, water, electricity and internet plus resolving garbage problem,” he added.

For road problem, according to Arief, Bali can send a letter to the ministry for maritime considering that Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs, Luhut Binsar Panjaitan, will become the coordinator related to the IMF and the World Bank meeting. Another problem is related to the existence of one international airport in Bali.

According to him, the airport in North Bali must be soon realized because in principle the minister of transportation, minister of tourism, and the governor of Bali have agreed.

“This should be immediately realized. The location is available and so is the investor. It is too critical for Bali with single airport. If there is something urgent, flight cannot land here,” he concluded. (kmb32)

DENPASAR - Indonesia has the potential to develop renewable energy. Aside from fossils, there are also resources of sunlight, water, sea current and geothermal. Bali also has the sunlight potential to be developed into solar energy because the sunlight is available throughout the year. Meanwhile, the wind resource is not as good as the sunlight. Bali also has the potential of waterfall resource because there are many waterfalls on this island.

“Geothermal is actually very efficient and safe.

In other words, it is cheap and safe,” said Rector of Udayana University, Prof. Dr. Ketut Suastika, on Tuesday (Mar. 21) after signing the MoU with PLN. According to him, Bali should lead the utilization of geothermal resources.

Bali is expected not to depend on the supplies of Java. If any time there is an unresolved problem, he hoped Bali will not be getting dark. Hopefully, there is always a standalone backup. Udayana University has ever performed a study about solar power plant.

Moreover, a solar panel was just installed at the Faculty

of Engineering.

Additionally, he had a dream to create a green campus. “I have made a master plan and a total of 25 hectares of campus area can be covered. So, the relationship among the academic community can be connected,” he said.

Later on, most campus buildings will be installed with solar panel. General Manager of PLN Bali, Sandika Aflianto, said that according to National Business Plan of Electricity Supply (RUPTL) in 2016-2025, PLN Distribution Bali gets a ration of the development of 50-100MW power generation from solar power plant. There are several locations that can take advantage of the solar power plant (PLTS) such as Karangasem, Bangli, Jembrana and Tabanan. “It will depend on the feasibility test,” he said.

The Government Regulation No.12/2017 opens broad opportunities for investors to invest in solar power plant. “It is not just in Bali but also across Indonesia,” he said. It is said the price has been set by the ministry, so that his company will just need to run the procurement procedures. (kmb42)

customary village, South Denpasar.

Until a week before Pengerupukan falling on March 27, no single ogohogoh is visible. At the four customary hamlets of Renon customary village, consisting of the Kelod, Tengah, Peken and Pande, no people are found making ogoh-ogoh.

Chief of Renon customary village, I Made Sutama, said that in a series of Nyepi at Renon customary village it has been long without ogoh-ogoh. He did not know exactly why there is no ogoh-ogoh.

But in the 1980s, local people

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indeed made an ogoh-ogoh.

“However, when local sanctified effigies were put in their abode at respective shrines, there were revelations. Strangely, all the revelations were the same that did not allow the making of ogoh-ogoh because the series of ceremonies starting from melasti to tawur has nothing to do with the ogoh-ogoh,” said Sutama, recently.

However, in 1993, continued Sutama, there were some local people making ogoh-ogoh. “As the name of young people implies, they did it

in slightly forced with the consideration that other villages can make, why we cannot,” he said.

Well, after the ogoh-ogoh was ritually inaugurated and began to be paraded, all the community members that would parade were afraid because the ogoh-ogoh to be paraded looked to be alive. “Since then, local people do not dare to make ogoh-ogoh,” he said.

He said that tawur ritual and pengerupukan remain to be held with mabuwu-buwu ritual. The ritual is in the form of the torch parade

around the village accompanied with the sound of bamboo kulkul and baleganjur. Each intersection will be sprayed with mesuwi (spice) by mouth. This ceremony will be coordinated by customary youth clubs.

“Since there is no the making of ogoh-ogoh, then government funding assistance is diverted to these religious activities. The remaining fund will be used for the art development because every year Renon customary village holds a cultural performance,” said Sutama. (105)

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Pengerupukan at Renon village without ogoh-ogoh

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Dozens of houses and three shrines damaged by earthquake

NEGARA - An earthquake with the magnitude of 6.4 shook Bali on Wednesday (Mar. 22) at 7:10 with the epicenter at 8.88 South Altitude, 115.24 East Longitude and 23 km Southeast of Denpasar at a depth of 117 km affected up to Jembrana.

Daring designs lead looks on Tokyo catwalks

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mation due to their history and the amount of buzz surrounding them. These five fashion weeks are the most known fashion weeks in the world and have much influence of the fashion world. The fashion week held in Tokyo is the “Amazon Fashion Week TOKYO (#AmazonFWT)”. It is hosted by the Japan Fashion Week Organization (JFW Organization) and held twice a year in March and October.

Japan’s latest creations are showcased to the world at Shibuya Hikarie and Omotesando Hills as well as other locations in Tokyo.

DARING DESIGNS Colourful embroidery, creative batik designs and fearless facial jewellery brightened the catwalks at Tokyo Fashion Week where Asian designers presented their Autumn/Winter 2017-18 collections this week.

Vietnamese designer Nguyen Cong Tri decorated loose and oversized black, white and grey outfits with delicate flower embroidery to add bursts of colour.

Indonesian designer Rani Hatta worked mostly in monochrome, but weaved thick red threads through her work.

Traditional Indonesian batik material - which applies waxresistant dyeing to the cloth - was the highlight of designer Michelle

Tjokrosaputro’s collection, where it featured in vibrant jacket and skirt combinations as well as dresses.

Thai designer Linda Charoenlab added edgy motifs to colourful tartan outfits and complemented the looks with facial jewellery that dangled from models’ ears to their mouths.

More than 50 designers are presenting their creations at the event, officially known as Amazon Fashion Week Tokyo. (rtr)

The damage Kehen Temple

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Inspect damage of entrance gates at Kehen Temple

Regent strives for repair in amended budget

BANGLI - Destruction of the candi bentar (split gates) at Kehen Temple due to earthquake on Wednesday morning (Mar. 22) received the attention of the Regent of Bangli, I Made Gianyar. With the Division Head of Public Welfare, Jro Widarta, Made Gianyar came down immediately to inspect the damage to the temple building belonging to the cultural heritage.

Regent said to immediately restore the damage in this year’s amended regional budget.

When met after his site inspection to Kehen Temple, Gianyar stated that the earthquake damaging several temple and house buildings is a natural disaster.

The regent urged the community to contemplate on the successive natural disasters occurred in Bangli recently.

“Disasters occur everywhere.

After hit by floods and landslides, there has been an earthquake. As the lyric of pop song by Ebiet G Ade, it is worth becoming our reflection,” he said last Wednesday.

In addition to Kehen Temple, the regent got information if the earthquake last Wednesday also damaged a number of shrines and houses in several other locations.

To know the exact amount of the damages, he claimed to have asked the regional disaster mitigation

agency (BPBD) and village authorities to conduct data collection.

Regarding the repairs to damages caused by the earthquake, Regent Made Gianyar declared it certainly should be done immediately.

“Who should repair them? If they belong to individual capacity, it should be done by the individual itself. Those belonging to domain of the government will surely be restored by local government both due to landslides and earthquakes including the Kehen Temple belonging to domain of district government,” he said.

Gianyar said that his government will seek to repair the damages to the entrance gates of Kehen Temple immediately in this 2017 amended regional budget. Moreover, next year there is a plan to implement grandiose ritual at Kehen Temple.

“So, prior to the grandiose ritual, such damage should have been fixed,” he added.

Meanwhile, Jero Gede Kehen when interviewed last Wednesday said the entrance gates at Kehen Temple were built in 1965. Since the construction, the entrance gates made from rocks were never restored completely. To repair the damage due to the earthquake, he is going to perform rehabilitation included the shifting of the entrance gates. (kmb40)

The earthquake lasting about 10 seconds almost destroyed dozens of homes and family shrines owned by residents, and a resident got minor injury due to falling roof. It occurred at Kaleran hamlet, Yehembang, Mendoyo.

Headman of Yehembang, Mendoyo, Made Semadi, stated that there are 50 homes suffered damage roof. Fallen roof of people’s houses occurred at the end of their hood.

In addition, three shrine buildings belonging to residents are badly damaged. The worst damage happened to family shrine owned by Wayan Nestra, 65, a resident of Kaleran hamlet, Yehembang. His padma shrine was broken on the upper part while many other shrines turned sloping and their compound wall cracked.

In addition, Wayan Suadnyana, 33, a local resident, also became a victim. He suffered lacerations on his forehead as a result of the fallen roof tile of his house when the earthquake occurred. He told at that time he was in the house with small children. When the earthquake happened, he ran out of the house while carrying his child. Roof of his house fell onto his forehead. “Luckily, my son is okay,” he said when visited by headman of Mendoyo and Yehembang police chief.

Headman of Yehembang, Made Semadi, said that after the incident he immediately checked and collected data regarding the residents who became the victims. He said that at least 50 residents’ houses suffered minor damages. All houses suffered roof damages because the roof fell out.

Each house suffered fallen roof. He also confirmed that three family shrines of residents were damaged. Besides, a building of SDN 4 Yehembang elementary school also suffered damages to the roof and plafond and their walls cracked.

He has taken measures by providing modest assistance to the victims to repair their roof tiles that fell out and reported the incident to the government of Jembrana.

Meanwhile, two houses at Pohsanten village, Mendoyo, were also reported to suffer fallen roof. Likewise, some houses at Yeh Sumbul, Mendoyo, suffered similar condition as well. (120)

One of the shrine damaged due to the earthquake

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To reduce density of vehicles on the road

TOKYO - The head of a Japanese nationalist school at the heart of a swirling political scandal said in sworn testimony in parliament on Thursday that he received a donation of 1 million yen from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s wife in her husband’s name.

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To ensure results, Sample of MSS patient sent to Singapore

TABANAN - Samples of two MSS suspect patients getting treatment at Tabanan Hospital have been examined for almost two weeks. The officers have not been able to read the results clearly, so that to get certainty, these samples were sent to Singapore. The delivery is meant to confirm the results and determine where the bacteria transmission came from because on the other side there is a patient from Tabanan who is positive to Streptococcus suis meningitis (MSS).

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Sabragita bus can be one of the option for the students to go to school.

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Japan principal of scandal-hit school says he got donation from PM’s wife

Free school transport service soon realized

DENPASAR - To reduce the number of vehicles on the road, Denpasar police traffic unit makes synergy with municipal government of Denpasar by designing a school transport service, especially for students in Denpasar. This transport service is intended for elementary, junior high and high school students. In the first phase, the route prepared is for North Denpasar and East Denpasar. This program will be realized at the beginning of 2017/2018 academic year.

“This breakthrough is made in order to support one of the programs of the Denpasar municipality in creating security, safety, traffic order and smoothness. The service will be free of charge as being subsidized by the Denpasar municipal government,” said Denpasar Police Traffic Unit, Heri Supriawan, on Wednesday (Mar. 22).

Dissemination of the school transport services, continued Heri, is carried out in collaboration with stakeholders and just targets some schools. According to him, it was commenced on Monday (Mar. 20) at SMPN 8 Denpasar junior high school, while at SMPN 3 Denpasar was held on Wednesday (Mar. 22) and then at SMPN 1 Denpasar will be held on Saturday (Mar. 25).

“Special vehicle with special interior design has been prepared. It is meant that students can feel comfortable and safe,” he said.

The program is intended to provide the ease, smoothness and comfort for students to use public transport. In addition, it is an educational means for students that using school transport can reduce the pick-up of students by using private car and reduce traffic density as well as real manifestation of the government and police’s role in providing school transport and traffic smoothness. It is one of the direct assistance services (BLP) of the Denpasar municipality to alleviate the cost of education.

The route of North Denpasar and surrounding areas include Jalan Tunggul Ametung - Ahmad Yani - Gatot Subroto - Nangka Selatan Pattimura - Belimbing - Surapati and Kamboja. Then the route of East Denpasar and surrounding areas include from University of Ngurah Rai - Jalan Padma - Kemuda - Seroja - Ratna - Plawa - Pacar - Jepun and Kamboja.

“Those having interest to use the facility must register and fill in the form that must be approved by parents and the principal. The vehicle has very good condition with a special design both interior and exterior.

Additionally, it is equipped with CCTV, Wi-Fi, full air conditioning and other amenities. The program will be implemented from the 2017/2018 academic year. So, parents will not be busy to shuttle their children so that can focus on their daily work,” said Heri. (kmb36)

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Chief of Tabanan Health Agency, Nyoman Suratmika, said on Wednesday (Mar. 22) that some time ago the pig samples put in the same pigsty suspected of spreading the Streptococcus suis bacteria is negative. On the other hand, if the result of the pig sample is negative surely there will be another question regarding the origin of the Streptococcus suis bacteria that infected three village residents of Pengayehan, Gubug, Tabanan, where one of the patients is confirmed to be positive to MSS. “Two other patients are still suspects and they indeed indicate the symptoms of MSS. However, since the laboratory results for these two patients are not clear, it is required to perform VCR checks to Singapore,” said Suratmika.

Since the source of bacteria is not known for certain whether it is from pigs or other mammals, Suratmika appealed to the public to apply clean and healthy behaviors, especially in preparing food.

“Please prepare foods particularly meat until well done. Such a method is safe and killing bacteria with the temperature above 56 degrees for 30 minutes,” he said.

Streptococcus suis bacteria itself can live outside the body of its host.

In contrast to viruses, they depend on the host. These bacteria can be found in a free environment, especially in the infected animal feces.

On that account, all the breeders are expected to always clean up and spray their cage with disinfectant and maintain the sanitation well. (kmb24)

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Chief of Tabanan Health Agency, Nyoman Suratmika

The controversy has chipped away at Abe’s support and even sent Japanese shares briefly lower on Thursday, but Abe has said neither he nor his wife, Akie, intervened in a sweetheart land deal in which educational group Moritomo Gakuen, based in Osaka, western Japan, bought state-owned land at a fraction of its appraisal price to build an elementary school.

Abe has also denied allegations by Yasunori Kagoike, who has said he would step down as head of Moritomo Gakuen, that Akie had donated 1 million yen ($9,000) on the prime minister’s behalf.

Akie had been set to be honorary principal of the school, which was to open in April with a curriculum based on prewar patriotism that taught students to be subjects, not citizens.

She cut her ties after the scandal broke. The group currently runs a kindergarten with a similar curriculum.

Kagoike, in testimony to an upper house budget committee under oath - which means he could face perjury charges if he is later found to have lied - said he received money from Abe’s wife in 2015 when the two of them were alone in a room.

“She said ‘please, this is from Shinzo Abe,’ and gave me an envelope with 1 million yen in it,” Kagoike said.

“Abe’s wife apparently says she doesn’t remember this at all, but since this was a matter of honour to us, I remember it quite vividly.”

His testimony was broadcast live on four of Japan’s six television networks.

Kagoike is a member of Nippon Kaigi, a nationalist lobby group that promotes a traditional ethos mixing Shinto myth, patriotism and pride in an ancient imperial line. The group has close ties to Abe and his cabinet. (rtr)

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

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Sunken South Korean ferry slowly emerges three years after disaster SEOUL - A South Korean ferry that sank nearly three years ago, killing 304 people, most of them children on a school trip, slowly emerged from a grey sea on Thursday, a sombre reminder of a tragedy that traumatised the country.

The ferry, the Sewol, was structurally unsound, overloaded and

travelling too fast on a turn when it capsized and sank during a routine voyage off the southwest coast on April 16, 2014.

Bereaved families have been calling for the ship to be raised and for a more thorough investigation into the disaster. Officials also hope to find the last nine missing

Yonhap via REUTERS

The sunken ferry Sewol is seen during its salvage operations at the sea off Jindo, South Korea, March 23, 2017.

bodies.

“We can’t help but feel stunned seeing the ship being raised,” Lee Kum-hee, whose daughter Cho Eun-hwa was one of the nine, told reporters.

“My Eun-hwa has been in that dirty place. My poor Eun-hwa. It’s been heart-breaking, how cold she’s been there,” Lee said in tears.

Salvagers started to bring up the vessel, which has been lying on its side at a depth of 44 metres (144 feet), late on Wednesday, and worked through the night.

Television pictures taken from the air early on Thursday showed the white 140-metre (460-foot) long hull, coated in mud and sediment, breaking above the surface, flanked by winching barges.

“The work needs to be done very cautiously,” Lee Cheol-jo, an official at the Ministry of Ocean and Fisheries, which is in charge of the operation, told a briefing.

A Chinese salvage company has fitted 33 beams beneath the hull with 66 hydraulic jacks inching

the ship up.

Salvage workers in orange overalls and white hard-hats clambers over the hull fixing cables. The name Sewol could just be made out through the grime.

Lee said the ferry would be raised as high as 13 metres (42 feet) above the sea and then moved onto a semi-submersible vessel. That operation was expected to take until Friday and it would then be taken to a nearby port, but that could take up to 12 or 13 days, he said.

Once the sunken ferry had been secured on the semi-submersible vessel, bereaved families would be allowed to observe from a closer distance, another official said.

Only when the ferry has been brought to port will it be inspected, media reported.

Of those killed, 250 were teenagers from the same high-school, many of whom obeyed crew instructions to remain in their cabins even as crew members were escaping the sinking ship.

The botched rescue and toll

of children in one of Asia’s most technically advanced economies shocked and angered the country, with former President Park Geunhye and her administration the focus of much of the ire at the time.

Park denied accusations that she failed to act decisively but for many South Korans, she has never fully explained what she was doing during the seven hours between the first news reports and her first television appearance that day.

Her response to the disaster was again raised in recent months after she came under suspicion in the course of an investigation into a corruption scandal that led to her dismissal from office on March 10.

The captain of the ferry was found guilty of homicide in 2015 and jailed for life. More than a dozen other crew members got shorter sentences.

The salvage is costing about 85 billion won ($75 million), another ministry official said this week. (rtr)

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BUSINESS Philippine economy seen growing 6.5-7.0 pct in Q1 minister

MANILA - The Philippine economy is expected to expand between 6.5 and 7.0 percent in the first quarter or faster, the economic planning minister said on Thursday, putting the government on track to meet its full-year target.

The Southeast Asian economy is among the world’s fastest growing with gross domestic product expanding by 6.8 percent in 2016, a three-year high.

Robust consumption and increased infrastructure spending, which spurred last year’s growth, continued to fuel economic activity, Ernesto Pernia told Reuters.

They should also bolster the country’s defences against any economic fallout from Brexit, potential protectionist measures in the United States and divergent monetary policies around the world, Pernia said.

“First quarter growth will be in the neighbourhood of 6.5-7.0 percent, maybe even more,” he said.

The government has pledged to raise infrastructure spending to 5.2 percent of GDP this year from the projected 5 percent of GDP last year.

Pernia expects exports to perform better this year after declining 4.4 percent in 2016, as the government anticipates increased demand from China and Russia.

President Rodrigo Duterte has carried out a stunning U-turn in the Philippines’ foreign policy since assuming office last year, aggressively pursuing tighter business and defence ties with China and Russia and weaning the country off dependence on longtime ally the United States.

“China is ramping up its importation of (Philippine) products and Russia said it will increase its demand for agriculture products,” Pernia said.

China said on Wednesday it signed $1.74 billion worth of contracts to import Philippine products, such as fruits and lumber, during Vice Premier Wang Yang’s recent trip to Manila.

Pernia said full-year growth could be in the “midpoint” of the government’s 6.5-7.5 percent forecast range, bolstering expectations the central bank may raise rates for the first time this year in more than two years to temper rising inflation.

Annual inflation was 3.3 percent in February, the fastest pace in 27 months. While it remains within the central bank’s preferred range, the rate has moved closer to the top end of its 2-4 percent target.

The central bank is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged later on Thursday, but some economists said it would likely pull the rate-hike trigger at its next policy meeting in May. (rtr)

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Tao Park in Sukasada, Natural Beauty with Splashing of River Water

Tourism objects in Buleleng district are not only limited to beaches, lakes and waterfalls. Along with its development, riverside is also transformed into an object that is quite capable of attracting travelers to make a visit. For example, it has been done by Tao (shaded) Park at Bantang Banua neighborhood, Sukasada village/subdistrict.

A home for sale is seen in Santa Monica, California, U.S., March 21, 2017.

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Tight supply, higher prices weigh on U.S. home sales

WASHINGTON - U.S. home resales fell more than expected in February amid a persistent shortage of houses on the market that is pushing up prices and sidelining prospective buyers.

The National Association of Realtors said on Wednesday existing home sales declined 3.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.48 million units last month after hitting a 10-year high in January.

Sales were up 5.4 percent from February 2016, underscoring the sustainability of the housing market recovery despite the supply constraints. The median house price surged 7.7 percent from a year ago to $228,400 in February. That marked the 60th consecutive month of year-on-year price gains.

“There is a small supply of homes for sale and great demand for them, and that’s driving prices higher in many markets. We believe the strong appetite for homes will continue, people just need more homes to choose from,” said Gino Blefari, president at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Orange County, California.

Economists had forecast sales decreasing 2.0 percent last month. In February, houses typically stayed on the market for 45 days, down from 59 days a year ago. Despite February’s sales drop, the housing market was on track to again contribute to economic growth in the first quarter through increases in homebuild-

ing and broker commissions.

U.S. financial markets were little moved by the data as investors focused instead on potential delays to President Donald Trump’s economic agenda, including his pledge to cut taxes.

The PHLX housing index fell 0.5 percent. U.S. stock indexes were mostly weaker while prices for U.S. government bonds rose. The dollar fell against a basket of currencies.

Economists said there were few signs sales had been significantly affected by rising mortgage rates. Although annual wage growth has stubbornly remained below 3 percent, economists expect an acceleration as the job market, which is near full employment, tightens further.

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate is hovering at 4.30 percent.

The Federal Reserve last week raised its benchmark overnight interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 0.75 percent to 1.00 percent. The U.S. central bank has forecast two more rate hikes for 2017.

LAND, LABOR SHORTAGES A separate report from the Mortgage Bankers Association on Wednesday showed applications for loans to purchase

homes fell 2.7 percent last week from near a four-month peak.

“Despite supply constraints, we see a resilient labor market and solid real income gains as likely to support a decent pace of home sales ahead, although given the backup in rates we may experience some pullback in the near term,” said Kevin Cummins, a senior economist at Natwest Markets in Stamford, Connecticut.

Last month, sales fell in the Northeast, West and Midwest regions, but rose in the South. Though the number of homes on the market increased 4.2 percent to 1.75 million units last month, housing inventory remained near the all-time low of 1.65 million units hit in December. Supply was down 6.4 percent from a year ago.

Housing inventory has dropped for 21 straight months on a year-on-year basis. Builders have been unable to fill the inventory gap, citing rising prices for materials, higher borrowing costs, and shortages of lots and labor.

Lennar Corp, the second-largest U.S. homebuilder, reported on Tuesday a drop in quarterly gross margin as the company struggled with higher land and construction costs. Lennar, however, sold 5,453 homes in the first quarter ended Feb. 28, up from 4,832 homes in the year-earlier period, and reported a 12 percent jump in orders. (rtr)

The park newly opened last month is right on the bank of the Banyumala River that offers crystal clear water and heavy water flow. It is quite easy to get to the park. Visitors from Denpasar can find first the intersection of Three Monument or Sangket Terminal. Approximately 400 meters to the west, the location can be immediately found. At that time, the eyes will be immediately pampered by verdant trees and the rush of river water remaining to look very clear.

Such an atmosphere will be able to directly eliminate your fatigue after a hectic activity. When making a visit to the object, you cannot just take photos but also unwind, sit on some chairs and tables and gazebo lining at the edge of the river. Then, it looks more beautiful when equipped with colorful umbrellas looking like a rainbow. If you are hungry, do not worry. Various culinary delicacies and drinks can be easily found at this location.

The park owner, Made Yasamada, said the making of the park covering an area of ??26.5 square meters was inspired by his concern over the river that is used as a landfill. Vile impression cannot be avoided. “Initially, this location was very dirty.

Then, I cleaned it up and instantly made into a park,” he said not long ago.

Since the initial opening, the park has been able to attract people to make a visit, especially those of young age. For instance, Dea, a teenager form Busungbiu, is intrigued to visit because it is haunted by her curiosity after seeing a post on social media. “It’s very nice. The air is cool and very quiet. Besides, it is suitable for a visit,” she said.

Clean river fitted with river stones also attracts visitors to make it into the background of their photos. In addition, visitors would also like to enjoy the cool mountain water, so infrequently visitors take a bath at the location. With a myriad of sensations, this park should be included in your traveling agenda. (kmb)

Rumahan Beer Garden, A Place to Relax While Drinking Beer in Denpasar Looking for a nice place to relax while drinking beer? Try to visit the Rumahan Beer Garden located behind the Rumahan Bistro on Jalan Teuku Umar Denpasar. Other than having strategic location, it is also appropriate to hang out with colleagues, friends and business associates because it has 60 seats consisting of some 8-9 tables. Armed with masculine and outdoor concept, the Rumahan Beer Garden can become an alternative location to relax while drinking beer downtown Denpasar.

Fany Hermawan, Executive Chef of the Rumahan Bistro, said that the concept of the garden is deliberately designed to unwind after working. On that account, the Rumahan Beer Garden is open every day from 19:00 until 00:00. “Moreover, on weekend it will be open until 01:00 or 2:00,” she said on the sidelines of the opening of the Rumahan Beer Garden on Friday night (Mar. 10).

This owner of Rumahan Beer Garden added that the presence of the relaxing place is also meant to give different atmosphere of serving special foods and drinks prepared. “We also serve special menus. One of which is white snapper. The menu is very special because it is cooked in bamboo grilled on fire, so that the

fish meat becomes tenderer and served with sprouts of torch ginger lily condiment,” she explained.

Opening night of the Rumahan Beer Garden was attended by at least 100 people from the ICA and motorcycle clubs. The atmosphere was getting livelier with life music and barbeque servings. “We will continue to apply this concept in the future. It is as part of our service to our visitors,” she added.

The price offered is very reasonable. The 11 types of food served are maximally sold for IDR 50,000. Meanwhile, the price of beer on offer from small to large beer is ranging from IDR 25,000 to IDR 90,000 per bottle. “We will present the beer in bottle while seeing customers’ demand,” she said.

It presents eight types of local beer and 14 types of imported beer. On average, the imported beers are brought in from Europe such as Germany and Belgium. Each weekend, it features a live DJ while live music is performed every day. “We are targeting 70 to 90 visitors each day with the sales target of at least IDR 4 million per day. Our target market includes working people of Denpasar and surrounding area,” said Fany Hermawan. (kmb)

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British police arrest seven in probe into attack on parliament

LONDON - Police arrested seven people in the investigation into a lone-wolf attacker who killed three people and injured 40 before being shot dead by police near parliament in London, Britain’s most senior counter-terrorism officer said on Thursday.

Mark Rowley said there were four dead including the attacker and 29 people still being treated in hospital, seven of whom were in a critical condition. Police had said on Wednesday that the death toll was five in the worst such attack in Britain since 2005.

The attacker sped across Westminster Bridge in a car, ramming pedestrians along the way, then ran through the gates of the nearby parliament building and stabbed a policeman before he was shot dead.

Authorities have described the attack as a “marauding terrorist incident” and said they were working on the assumption that it was Islamist-related.

Britons have been left shocked by the fact that the attacker was able to cause such mayhem equipped with nothing more sophisticated than a hired car and a knife.

Police believe they know the identity of the attacker but have not named him.

Rowley said police had searched six addresses in London, Birmingham and other parts of the country in their investigation.

“It is still our belief ... that this attacker acted alone and was inspired by international terrorism. At this stage we have no specific information about further threats to the public,” Rowley said.

He said there was a mix of nationalities among the dead but gave no details. The victims were the policeman who was stabbed and two members of the public, a woman in her mid-40s and a man in his mid-50s. The fourth dead was the assailant.

Three French high-school students aged 15 or 16,

who were on a school trip to London with fellow students from Brittany, were among the injured.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault was expected to arrive in London to visit them at hospital, French media reported.

There were also five South Koreans among the injured, South Korea’s foreign ministry said in Seoul.

MAY TO MAKE STATEMENT

British Defence Minister Michael Fallon said security arrangements at parliament would be reviewed.

Westminster Bridge remained cordoned off with a strong police presence. The nearby Westminster underground rail station, normally a busy hub in the morning rush hour, was not accessible from the street as it was within the cordon.

Parliament was due to convene later in what Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday was a sign that the attack would not disrupt British democracy or normal life in the capital. May was expected to make a statement to parliament.

She said on Wednesday the location of the attack was not an accident. She said any assault on British values of liberty, democracy and freedom of speech was doomed to failure and Britons would not be divided by such acts.

But anti-immigration groups were quick to make links between immigration and the attack.

Leave.EU, a group that has campaigned for immigration to be severely restrained as part of Britain’s exit from the European Union, accused mainstream politicians of facilitating acts of terror by failing to secure borders.

“We are sick, tired but perhaps even more so we are angry that recent governments across Europe have enabled these attacks through grossly negligible policies that have left us vulnerable,” the group said in a statement. (rtr)

REUTERS/Darren Staples

Police officers and forensics investigators and police officers work on Westminster Bridge the morning after an attack by a man driving a car and weilding a knife left five people dead and dozens injured, in London, Britain, March 23, 2017.

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France’s Fillon says government is behind media leaks against him

PARIS - Right-wing presidential candidate Francois Fillon, hit by new damaging disclosures, accused the Socialist government on Wednesday of organising a campaign of media leaks about his financial affairs to neutralise him as a force in the election.

Still unable to reverse dismal approval ratings ahead of the first round of voting on April 23, Fillon went on the offensive to denounce weekly “organised leaks” which he said violated the confidentiality of the judicial investigation of his affairs.

“Who are organising these?

State services ...,” he told franceinfo radio.

“And, oddly enough, the Socialist party, Mr. Macron and Mr. Hollande pounce on these pseudorevelations,” he said, referring to election frontrunner Emmanuel Macron and Socialist President Francois Hollande.

The 63-year-old former prime minister was the leader in the race for the Elysee and seemed com-

fortably on course late last year to recover power for the centre-right The Republicans party after five years of Socialist rule.

That was until media reports in late January sent his ratings tumbling by disclosing he had paid his wife Penelope and two children hundreds of thousands of euros of public funds for work they may not have carried out.

He is now under formal investigation for misappropriation of public funds and a source close to the inquiry said on Tuesday that the investigation was being broadened to include suspicion that false documents had been presented to justify the employment of his family members.

A lawyer for Fillon’s Britishborn wife denied this allegation.

“Since Penelope Fillon’s past activities on behalf of her husband were real, all the documents pertaining to this work are also unquestionably genuine,” lawyer Pierre Cornut-Gentille said in a statement. (rtr)

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Parliament began its moment of silence at 9:33 a.m., honoring the shoulder number of the murdered officer, Keith Palmer, a 15-year veteran of the Metropolitan Police and a former soldier. Then Parliament, which was locked down after the attack, returned to business — a counter to those who had attacked British democracy.

“Those who carry out such wicked and depraved acts as we saw yesterday can never triumph in our country and we must ensure it is not violence, hatred or division but decency and tolerance that prevails in our country,” Trade Secretary Liam Fox said.

“Hear, hear!” lawmakers from all parties responded in unison.

Police believe the attacker acted alone and there is no reason to believe “imminent further attacks” are planned, she said. He had been investigated before but police believed he was a peripheral figure, May said. At least eight people were arrested in raids, some in the city of Birmingham, in the central part of the country.

Mayor Sadiq Khan called for Londoners to attend a candlelit vigil at Trafalgar Square on Thursday evening in solidarity with the victims and their families and to show that London remains united.

London went on. Parliament Square, Westminster Bridge and several surrounding streets remain cordoned off by police. Scores of unarmed officers in bright yellow jackets were staffing the perimeter tape, guiding confused civil servants trying to get to work. (ap)

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In addition to the police officer and the attacker, who was shot by police, two people died on Westminster Bridge and at least 30 others were injured, seven critically.

British officials did not release the attacker’s identity or confirm a link with the Islamic State group, though May did say it would be wrong to describe the attack as “Islamic” extremism. “It is Islamist terrorism,” she said. “It is a perversion of a great faith.”

The IS group has been responsible for numerous bloody attacks around the globe and has specifically called for Western followers to carry out this kind of attack in their own countries, though the group has also claimed attacks later found to have no clear links to it.

May set an unyielding tone Thursday in a sweeping statement before the House of Commons. While she honored the police, she also saluted the actions of millions of people who went about their lives as normal, describing it as proof that the act of terror failed.

“As I speak millions will be boarding trains and airplanes to travel to London, and to see for themselves the greatest city on Earth,” she told the House of Commons. “It is in these actions - millions of acts of normality - that we find the best response to terrorism —a response that denies our enemies their victory, that refuses to let them win, that shows we will never give in.”

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No agreement yet between government and Freeport: Official

BATAM - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), who was visiting Batam, said he had asked to speed up completion of the Sei Gong dam in Galang, Batam.

The plan was the dam with a capacity of holding 11 million cubic meters of water was to be completed by the end of 2018, but Jokowi said it could be finished in mid 2018.

“I have talked with the contractor that it could be completed in mid 2018,” the president said when inspecting the project on the Galang island on Thursday.

Construction of the Sei Gong which will have a production capacity of 400 liters per second will cost around Rp238 billion.

Currently , construction, which started in 2016, is around 35 percent completed, he said.

Public Works and Housing Minister Basuki Hadimulyo, who accompanied the president in the visit, said the Sei Gong dam is one of 49 new dams to be built by the government until 2019.

“It is a an estuary dam as it is located in a river estuary,” Basuki said.

The dam , expected to be op-

President Joko Widodo

“We agreed not to talk first before we have made a deal. The point is special mining license (IUPK). We continue to discuss this with Freeport,” special staff of the Energy and Mineral resources (ESDM) Minister Hadi M. Djuraid said here on Wednesday.

Hadi said PT Freeport still asked for fiscal guarantee, but he said, it is a long term request as it involved a number of related ministries.

Meanwhile, the minister of state enterprises has indicated that the holding company for state mining company that would be formed soon this year would take over 51 percent stake in Freeport Indonesia including 9.36 percent stake already in the hand of the government.

“The holding company could take over the majority stake in Freeport. The government is in the process of establishing the holding company which would grouped four large state companies- PT Inalum, PT Aneka Tambang, PT Bukit Asam Tbk, and PT Timah Tbk,” a Deputy for Restructuring and Business expansion at the Ministry of State Enterprises Aloysius K.

JAKARTA - The Indonesian government will always try to improve the protection of workers in the cigarette and tobacco industry, Manpower Minister M Hanif Dhakiri said.

“The government in this case the Manpower Ministry has interest in protecting workers and ensuring the continuation of business world/industry, including farmers, workers and business agents in the tobacco industry. We will continue to do our best,” the minister said following a meeting with representatives of the Federation of All-Indonesia Labor Unions in the Cigarette, Tobacco, Food and Beverage Industries (BP RTMM-SPSI) at the Manpower Ministry here on Wednesday.

Some 5.8 million Indonesians are currently employed in the cigarette and tobacco industry, consisting of 2.3 tobacco farmers, 1.5 million clove growers, 600 thousand tobacco workers and 1

million retailers.

In the formal sector, 401,989 Indonesians are employed in the cigarette industry, with threequarters or 291,824 of them being employed in manual clove-blended cigarette industry which constitutes labor-intensive industry.

The government protection of workers in the tobacco and cigarette industry include social security provided by the Workers Social Security Agency (BPJS Ketenagakerjaan) and commitment to ensure that all manpower regulations must always pay attention to the protection of workers and the continuation of business world/ industry particularly the tobacco and cigarette industry, he said.

“All these reflects the presence of the government to protect workers in the tobacco sector whose number runs into millions from the upstream to downstream industries,” he said. (ant)

The government and PT Freeport Indonesia (FI) have not reached an agreement on new mining contract, an official said here on Wednesday.

erational in 2019, is not intended for irrigation but only for human consumption, he added.

“Batam needs a supply of 3,250 liters of water per second. Now Batam has 8 dams with a total capacity to supply 2,800 liters per second. Additional dam, therefore, is needed,” he said.

He said currently the government also is building other 16 planned by the previous government. (ant)

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Govt always tries to better protect workers in tobacco industry

JAKARTA - The government and PT Freeport Indonesia (FI) have not reached an agreement on new mining contract, an official said here on Wednesday.

has said.

Aloysius said PT Inalum, the operator of the aluminum smelter in Asahan, North Sumatra, would be the holding company waiting for the government regulation as the legal umbrella.

Earlier, Deputy for Mining Business, Strategic Industry and Media Fajar Harry Sampurno said the main purpose of forming the holding company is to create a large, highly competitive and strong mining company.

“The central Government is the first in the list, followed by regional administration and the state enterprises ministry in acquiring the divested shares of Freeport, If named by the government, state enterprises are ready to take over up to 51 percent of the shares of Freeport,” Harry said.

Freeport Indonesia, has large copper and gold mines in Papua, but it has stopped production after it was banned from exporting its copper concentrate.

The government has issued a regulation banning exports of unprocessed minerals in a bid to boost development of processing industry in the country.

Freeport abruptly stopped production on February 10, 2017 and after disagreement with the government over its status of its contract. (ant)

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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton (L) of Britain arrives at the driver portrait session at the first race of the year.

UBUD - The Yoga Barn Bali calls the cool and tranquil upland area of Ubud as its home. Ubud in particular is now considered a pivotal spiritual healing place for travellers seeking a holiday destination that also caters to their renewal of mind, body and soul.

The are many places in Ubud that offer yoga classes for every physical level, including private classes, short-break yoga retreats and meditation classes in private yoga centres. However, The Yoga Barn Bali by Bali Spirit remains one of the most prominent.

The Yoga Barn Bali attracts yoga and wellbeing practitioners from the world over, be it beginners to certified instructors who feature regularly as guest teachers through its scheduled class programmes. Yoga exercise takes various styles, either modified or simplified, depending on breath synchronization, progressive ‘asanas’ or postures, the use of different props to help one adjust or support in these different postures, self-realization for self-transformation, and personal

development. Yoga can be practiced by anyone, regardless of their age or physical condition. Yoga Barn is part of Bali Spirit, an endeavour founded

by Charley Patton, Meghan Pappenheim and Balinese practitioner Kadek Gunarta, who started off conducting yoga classes at their workshop on Jalan Hanoman in Ubud. The Yoga Barn now has a total of five openair studios, two of which host daily classes, with a capacity of 80 and 35 students respectively, and with over 100 classes on offer per week. Studios are fully equipped for yoga with blankets, bolsters, blocks, straps and mats. Changing rooms and shower facilities are also onsite, as well as organic food catering from its onsite café, with two garden areas provided for meals, or simply for relaxation.

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In the leadup to Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix, the three-times champion Briton, and other leading drivers, were asked for their wish-lists for the championship and Hamilton had little hesitation championing a more inclusive track-side environment.

“A Miami race and more ladies in the paddock,” the 32-year-old said at the pre-race media conference.

“More access for the women, there’s too many dudes in the paddock.”

Hamilton was more for turning back the clock when it came to the series’ power units, however, agreeing with Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo’s wish for no more “electric engines” in Formula One. The current generation of quieter and more fuel-efficient V6 turbo hybrid power units, while technologically impressive, have failed to win over some fans who miss the noisier V8 engines.

Hamilton was less sold on

McLaren driver Fernando Alonso’s ironic suggestion that teams be given “equal engines”.

The 35-year-old Alonso was frustrated with the poor performance of the Honda-powered McLaren cars during winter testing, having already endured two bleak seasons since returning to the team in 2015.

“I don’t agree with that one,” Hamilton said of Alonso’s wish.

“Not electric and not Honda,” he quipped, drawing a murmur from reporters.

Most Formula One fans will wish for a more competitive series this year after Mercedes swept the drivers’ and constructors’ championships for the last three seasons running. The only serious on-track rivalry has been between Hamilton and his now-retired team mate Nico Rosberg.

Hamilton won 10 of 21 races last season, including the last four in succession, but was still runner-up behind German champion Rosberg,

who has been replaced by former Williams driver Valtteri Bottas.

A raft of technical changes, including fatter tyres and aerodynamic enhancements, have raised hopes rivals can bridge the gap with the Silver Arrows.

Bookmakers are less convinced, with many installing Hamilton as unbackable favourite to win a fourth world title and also the race at Albert Park on Sunday.

Hamilton has deflected the hype onto Ferrari, which had fast lap times and impressive reliability during winter testing.

He said he would relish a title fight from Ferrari’s four-times world champion Sebastian Vettel this season.

“It’s interesting to see, Sebastian is usually a lot more hype,” Hamilton said, eliciting a halfsmile from the German sitting a metre away from him at the media conference.

“I can tell he’s trying to keep a lid on it.

“More teams and more drivers up the front fighting for wins, that’s what racing is all about. I’m hoping that’s the case.” (rtr)

KINGSTON - Reigning Commonwealth Games 400 metres hurdles champion Kaliese Spencer denied on Wednesday that she “refused or evaded a drug test” and plans to legally challenge the assertion by the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission.

Spencer’s denial came less than 24 hours after Jamaican athletics officials said they were notified by the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission of rule violations by Spencer and 2011 World Championship relay bronze medallist Riker Hylton.

“Ms. Spencer categorically refutes any assertion that she has refused or evaded a drug test,” Spencer’s manager, Marvin Anderson, said in a statement.

“This allegation is simply false, as Ms. Spencer has always made herself available to be tested by JADCO.” According to the statement, Spencer intends to pursue all legal channels necessary to protect her name.

Jamaica’s Spencer won gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014 and was also a world championship silver medallist in the 4x400m relay in Berlin in 2009.

Anderson, speaking on Jamaican radio station Hitz 92fm on Tuesday, said Spencer was never notified that she had been selected for testing.

Hylton on Monday also refuted the claim and said he had not been properly informed that he had been selected for testing and only found out that he had been accused of declining to provide a sample after he had left the stadium.

A date for Spencer and Hylton’s hearings, which will be conducted by Jamaica’s Independent Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel, is yet to be set. The maximum penalty is a four-year suspension. (rtr)

Kaliese Spencer

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In this Nov. 11, 2016 photo, Thiago “Coco” Perugini controls the ball in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Perugini is one of the top young players at the youth soccer academy Club Social Parque, and has been invited to play with kids two years older than him.

The next Messi may be training at this youth soccer academy

BUENOS AIRES — Benjamin Palandella dribbles around a bigger boy who comes charging at him and shoots to the goal with shocking force for a 7-year-old player. Nearby, children jump to head a ball tethered on a rope, tip-toe over hoops and dribble around orange cones.

The kids training in this concrete court in a Buenos Aires working class neighborhood play for Club Social Parque. It’s the same soccer talent factory where international stars like Diego Maradona, Carlos Tevez and Juan Roman Riquelme polished their skills as children.

Spain’s “La Masia” youth academy may be the famed bedrock of Barcelona’s success and where Lionel Messi started training at 13 when he emigrated from Argentina. But Club Social Parque, a humble youth academy in Messi’s native country, has perhaps produced more world-class players than any other. At least 40 have become major international stars.

During practice, many of the children wore Messi’s Barcelona jersey and dream of becoming Argentina’s next soccer great. The coach often credited for the academy’s success oversees their drills from the sideline.

“At Club Parque, we work a lot on the fundamentals, the technique. We recognize talent from a young age and our eye has been sharpening with time,” said Ramon Maddoni, head scout at Parque and at the Boca Juniors club children’s division. “We’ve discovered more players than La Masia.”

The 75-year-old coach likes to recite the names of the dozens of kids — more than 200 by his count — that he has coached and who went on to play with Argentina’s national team, local and Europe’s top clubs. He recalls how he promised Tevez that he’d be a world-class striker long before he became a top goal scorer for clubs in England and Italy.

Or how Juan Pablo Sorin would cry when Maddoni would line him up on defense, because he wanted to score goals.

Sorin later played left back for Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain, and invited Maddoni on an all-expenses paid trip to Germany to watch him play with Argentina in the 2006 World Cup. These days, he recites names of new young talent.

“Benjamin is different from the group,” he said about Palandella. “He can pass with his back turned, he uses both legs. I see some of Riquelme in the way he moves the ball.

I see some of ‘Carlitos’ Tevez, in how he uses his hands and leans backward... He’s different.”

After the training game, Benjamin changed into a Barcelona shirt adorned with Messi’s number 10 and continued to kick the ball even after the other kids had gone home.

“I want to be like Messi and play for Barcelona,” he said.

He likes how the Barcelona star “steps” on the ball, scores and shoots free kicks. Like Messi, “Benjamin is very shy, but he transforms himself on the field,” his father, Gaston Pallandela said.

Former players say that the secret to Parque is Maddoni’s eye for spotting young talent. But also his insistence on practicing skill sets in reduced spaces and imperfect surfaces where kids learn how to react faster, giving them a competitive advantage when they eventually reach large professional fields.

Players stay in touch with him, and often invite him to dinner when they come to Buenos Aires after playing with European clubs.

“I often thought about Parque when I needed to resolve a situation on the field. I’d have these flashbacks of advice from the coach. And you incorporate all of that naturally because you’ve repeated it so many times,” said Cesar Lapaglia, a former professional player for Boca Juniors and Spain’s Tenerife, who played at Parque under Maddoni from the ages of seven to 13.

Club Social Parque was founded in 1949 when two smaller clubs made up of newspaper delivery men and factory workers merged in the neighborhood of Villa del Parque. Today, about 150 children as young as 6, and from all economic levels, train together twice a week and compete on the weekends in “Baby,” a popular soccer division played in small indoor courts.

Some of the academy’s best talent blossomed under agreements to transfer its young players to clubs Argentinos Juniors and Boca Juniors. The deal with Boca was brokered in the 1990s by then-team president Mauricio Macri, a millionaire businessman turned politician who was elected Argentina’s president last year.

Argentina is home to some of the world’s greatest players, but also corruption. Several generations of soccer bosses, trainers and scouts run the popular, lucrative and often unregulated business of discovering and selling young promises.

There are hundreds of clubs like Parque in the capital alone.

For the thousands of talented youngsters like Palandella, only a small percentage will become elite players. Some will struggle along the way to overcome injuries. Others will fall to the psychological pressure at home or on the field.

An economic and governance crisis at the Argentine Football Association prompted FIFA to take control from its leadership last year and help pick an emergency panel to manage its affairs. Professional players recently waged

a strike over unpaid wages that delayed the local league’s kickoff.

“Unfortunately in this country, there are a lot of extreme circumstances where it seems the mark of happiness or success is all about money, and often, parents associate soccer with this,” said former professional player Lionel Gancedo, who began his career at Parque at age 5. “During this early stage of a young player, it’s critically important that they have responsible people taking care of their development.”

During a recent youth league game played in the outskirts of Buenos Aires, some parents clung to a metal fence and cheered as if they were witnessing the World Cup final. A coach barked orders at their kids on the sideline.

Sitting on the green turf next to him was Thiago Perugini, one of the top young players at Parque. The 12-year-old with long, curly brown hair is so talented that he has was invited that weekend to play with kids two years older than him for another club. On the field, Perugini showed some of the ball control, precise passes and vision praised by Maddoni.

“The environment is very competitive,” said Thiago’s mom, Karina Estrada. “These kids have a lot pressure from all the parents screaming from the sidelines of the field. And even if they don’t have the pressure, the nerves on edge play against them.”

Back home, Thiago has dozens of trophies stacked high in the shelves of his room. He recently transferred to the youth division of San Lorenzo and his parents had painted the walls in the red and blue colors of the club that is beloved

by Argentina-born Pope Francis.

A framed picture shows images of “Coco” dribbling and kicking next to similar images of Maradona during moments of brilliance that helped Argentina win the 1986 World Cup. “I’d like to be like Maradona,” he said.

Like Maradona, Thiago is a classic playmaker. He knows that he wants to be a professional soccer player. But what would he do, if he doesn’t end up going pro? After a long silence, he shrugs his shoulders, smiles and answers: “I don’t know.” He trains three days a week with San Lorenzo and Parque, and often gets invited to play up to four tournament games over the weekend.

“The day that he doesn’t want to play anymore, it all ends right here. He has to be a good person and study and he has the support of his parents,” said Thiago’s dad, Diego Perugini, a former lower division soccer player who is a coach at Parque. “But seeing him play five minutes with the national team would be awesome. Just thinking about it gives me goosebumps.” (ap)

Chris Wondolowski thankful for call-up to national team SAN JOSE, Calif. — Chris Wondolowski didn’t have to travel far when he got the call to join the U.S. national team ahead of two key World Cup qualifiers.

The U.S. will be playing Honduras on the home field of Wondolowski’s San Jose Earthquakes on Friday night as the Americans look to bounce back from an 0-2 start in the final round of the North and Central American and Caribbean region.

“To represent your country is the ultimate pinnacle, especially as a soccer player in a World Cup qualifier in your hometown,” Wondolowski said. “I couldn’t have drawn it up any better. I’m very excited. I’m very honored to be a part of such a big game. It’s not necessarily the place we want to be, but it is an exciting place for U.S. Soccer right now. We have meaningful games in meaningful places.”

And Wondolowski might need to play a meaningful role with the U.S. short-handed at forward headed into the games against Honduras and then at Panama next Tuesday. Bobby Wood is out with a back injury, Jordan Morris has not practiced this week because of an ankle injury and Clint Dempsey said he might not be able to play 90 minutes after missing the final four months of the 2016 MLS season due to an irregular heartbeat.

That leaves just Jozy Altidore and Wondolowski as the only healthy forwards. The 34-year-old Wondolowski didn’t know whether he would get another chance at World Cup qualifying. He didn’t get his first call-up to the national team until six years ago despite a prolific MLS career. He has played 35 international games, including two at the 2014 World Cup. Wondolowski has scored 11 goals for the national team, but is most remembered for one he missed in the FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2015, file photo, San Jose Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski, right, dribbles against the Seattle Sounders during the first half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif.

Wondolowski didn’t have to travel far when he got the call up to the U.S. national team ahead of two key World Cup qualifiers.

round of 16 against Belgium at the 2014 World Cup. With the game scoreless late in regulation, he had a chance at a game-winner but shot over the crossbar from inside the 6-yard box. The U.S. lost 2-1 in overtime and Wondolowski has not played in any 2018 World Cup qualifiers.

“If you play well at the club level, you figure you can get a chance,” he said. “You never know if that will keep happening. You always have to cherish the times that you have.”

Wondolowski has done that by scoring 28 goals the past two seasons for the Earthquakes and one so far this season in three games. He doesn’t know if he will get a chance to play but has already been a valuable resource for his familiarity with the home stadium.

“They’ve been asking me about the field, the atmosphere,” he said. “I don’t have enough adjectives to tell them how great it is. The atmosphere you feel, the presence that the crowd provides throughout the game will lift you. It’s an amazing pitch, amazing fans, and hopefully we can get three points.”

After the losses to Mexico and Costa Rica last November that led to coach Jurgen Klinsmann’s firing and the return of Bruce Arena as coach, the U.S. has little margin for error.

The Americans are in last place in the six-team group that will send the top three teams to Russia in 2018 and the fourth into a playoff with the fifth-place nation from Asia.

“Some games you go in and you’re trying to implement things and work on your style,” Wondolowski said. “We’re worried about three points. Pretty, ugly, it doesn’t matter. Just grind it out any way possible.” (ap)

AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File

Croatia PM appeals for no hooliganism at Ukraine game ZAGREB — Croatia’s prime minister appealed to soccer fans to behave during Friday’s World Cup qualifying match against Ukraine.

Andrej Plenkovic urged all state institutions to make sure that the game in Zagreb passes without incidents.

It is the first time Croatia fans will be allowed into a home match in this World Cup qualifying program. FIFA ordered the Maksimir Stadium closed to fans when Croatia hosted Turkey and Iceland last year as punishment for previous incidents of racism and disorder.

“We must all take responsibility so that everything passes in order,” Plenkovic said Thursday. Plenkovic’s appeal comes only weeks after a masked man chased a referee with a metal bar during a local league match between Hajduk and Rijeka. Hajduk was fined over the incident and ordered to play two games in an empty stadium.

There have been other incidents in the past involving Croatian fans, some as a protest against soccer federation leaders, including at the European Championship in France last June.

A Euro 2016 game against the Czech Republic in Saint-Etienne was stopped for several minutes when fans threw flares on the field.

Croatia is in Group I with Ukraine, Iceland, Turkey, Finland and Kosovo. (ap)

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Sp rt AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko

In this Nov. 11, 2016 photo, Thiago “Coco” Perugini controls the ball in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Perugini is one of the top young players at the youth soccer academy Club Social Parque, and has been invited to play with kids two years older than him.

The next Messi may be training at this youth soccer academy

BUENOS AIRES — Benjamin Palandella dribbles around a bigger boy who comes charging at him and shoots to the goal with shocking force for a 7-year-old player. Nearby, children jump to head a ball tethered on a rope, tip-toe over hoops and dribble around orange cones.

The kids training in this concrete court in a Buenos Aires working class neighborhood play for Club Social Parque. It’s the same soccer talent factory where international stars like Diego Maradona, Carlos Tevez and Juan Roman Riquelme polished their skills as children.

Spain’s “La Masia” youth academy may be the famed bedrock of Barcelona’s success and where Lionel Messi started training at 13 when he emigrated from Argentina. But Club Social Parque, a humble youth academy in Messi’s native country, has perhaps produced more world-class players than any other. At least 40 have become major international stars.

During practice, many of the children wore Messi’s Barcelona jersey and dream of becoming Argentina’s next soccer great. The coach often credited for the academy’s success oversees their drills from the sideline.

“At Club Parque, we work a lot on the fundamentals, the technique. We recognize talent from a young age and our eye has been sharpening with time,” said Ramon Maddoni, head scout at Parque and at the Boca Juniors club children’s division. “We’ve discovered more players than La Masia.”

The 75-year-old coach likes to recite the names of the dozens of kids — more than 200 by his count — that he has coached and who went on to play with Argentina’s national team, local and Europe’s top clubs. He recalls how he promised Tevez that he’d be a world-class striker long before he became a top goal scorer for clubs in England and Italy.

Or how Juan Pablo Sorin would cry when Maddoni would line him up on defense, because he wanted to score goals.

Sorin later played left back for Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain, and invited Maddoni on an all-expenses paid trip to Germany to watch him play with Argentina in the 2006 World Cup. These days, he recites names of new young talent.

“Benjamin is different from the group,” he said about Palandella. “He can pass with his back turned, he uses both legs. I see some of Riquelme in the way he moves the ball.

I see some of ‘Carlitos’ Tevez, in how he uses his hands and leans backward... He’s different.”

After the training game, Benjamin changed into a Barcelona shirt adorned with Messi’s number 10 and continued to kick the ball even after the other kids had gone home.

“I want to be like Messi and play for Barcelona,” he said.

He likes how the Barcelona star “steps” on the ball, scores and shoots free kicks. Like Messi, “Benjamin is very shy, but he transforms himself on the field,” his father, Gaston Pallandela said.

Former players say that the secret to Parque is Maddoni’s eye for spotting young talent. But also his insistence on practicing skill sets in reduced spaces and imperfect surfaces where kids learn how to react faster, giving them a competitive advantage when they eventually reach large professional fields.

Players stay in touch with him, and often invite him to dinner when they come to Buenos Aires after playing with European clubs.

“I often thought about Parque when I needed to resolve a situation on the field. I’d have these flashbacks of advice from the coach. And you incorporate all of that naturally because you’ve repeated it so many times,” said Cesar Lapaglia, a former professional player for Boca Juniors and Spain’s Tenerife, who played at Parque under Maddoni from the ages of seven to 13.

Club Social Parque was founded in 1949 when two smaller clubs made up of newspaper delivery men and factory workers merged in the neighborhood of Villa del Parque. Today, about 150 children as young as 6, and from all economic levels, train together twice a week and compete on the weekends in “Baby,” a popular soccer division played in small indoor courts.

Some of the academy’s best talent blossomed under agreements to transfer its young players to clubs Argentinos Juniors and Boca Juniors. The deal with Boca was brokered in the 1990s by then-team president Mauricio Macri, a millionaire businessman turned politician who was elected Argentina’s president last year.

Argentina is home to some of the world’s greatest players, but also corruption. Several generations of soccer bosses, trainers and scouts run the popular, lucrative and often unregulated business of discovering and selling young promises.

There are hundreds of clubs like Parque in the capital alone.

For the thousands of talented youngsters like Palandella, only a small percentage will become elite players. Some will struggle along the way to overcome injuries. Others will fall to the psychological pressure at home or on the field.

An economic and governance crisis at the Argentine Football Association prompted FIFA to take control from its leadership last year and help pick an emergency panel to manage its affairs. Professional players recently waged

a strike over unpaid wages that delayed the local league’s kickoff.

“Unfortunately in this country, there are a lot of extreme circumstances where it seems the mark of happiness or success is all about money, and often, parents associate soccer with this,” said former professional player Lionel Gancedo, who began his career at Parque at age 5. “During this early stage of a young player, it’s critically important that they have responsible people taking care of their development.”

During a recent youth league game played in the outskirts of Buenos Aires, some parents clung to a metal fence and cheered as if they were witnessing the World Cup final. A coach barked orders at their kids on the sideline.

Sitting on the green turf next to him was Thiago Perugini, one of the top young players at Parque. The 12-year-old with long, curly brown hair is so talented that he has was invited that weekend to play with kids two years older than him for another club. On the field, Perugini showed some of the ball control, precise passes and vision praised by Maddoni.

“The environment is very competitive,” said Thiago’s mom, Karina Estrada. “These kids have a lot pressure from all the parents screaming from the sidelines of the field. And even if they don’t have the pressure, the nerves on edge play against them.”

Back home, Thiago has dozens of trophies stacked high in the shelves of his room. He recently transferred to the youth division of San Lorenzo and his parents had painted the walls in the red and blue colors of the club that is beloved

by Argentina-born Pope Francis.

A framed picture shows images of “Coco” dribbling and kicking next to similar images of Maradona during moments of brilliance that helped Argentina win the 1986 World Cup. “I’d like to be like Maradona,” he said.

Like Maradona, Thiago is a classic playmaker. He knows that he wants to be a professional soccer player. But what would he do, if he doesn’t end up going pro? After a long silence, he shrugs his shoulders, smiles and answers: “I don’t know.” He trains three days a week with San Lorenzo and Parque, and often gets invited to play up to four tournament games over the weekend.

“The day that he doesn’t want to play anymore, it all ends right here. He has to be a good person and study and he has the support of his parents,” said Thiago’s dad, Diego Perugini, a former lower division soccer player who is a coach at Parque. “But seeing him play five minutes with the national team would be awesome. Just thinking about it gives me goosebumps.” (ap)

Chris Wondolowski thankful for call-up to national team SAN JOSE, Calif. — Chris Wondolowski didn’t have to travel far when he got the call to join the U.S. national team ahead of two key World Cup qualifiers.

The U.S. will be playing Honduras on the home field of Wondolowski’s San Jose Earthquakes on Friday night as the Americans look to bounce back from an 0-2 start in the final round of the North and Central American and Caribbean region.

“To represent your country is the ultimate pinnacle, especially as a soccer player in a World Cup qualifier in your hometown,” Wondolowski said. “I couldn’t have drawn it up any better. I’m very excited. I’m very honored to be a part of such a big game. It’s not necessarily the place we want to be, but it is an exciting place for U.S. Soccer right now. We have meaningful games in meaningful places.”

And Wondolowski might need to play a meaningful role with the U.S. short-handed at forward headed into the games against Honduras and then at Panama next Tuesday. Bobby Wood is out with a back injury, Jordan Morris has not practiced this week because of an ankle injury and Clint Dempsey said he might not be able to play 90 minutes after missing the final four months of the 2016 MLS season due to an irregular heartbeat.

That leaves just Jozy Altidore and Wondolowski as the only healthy forwards. The 34-year-old Wondolowski didn’t know whether he would get another chance at World Cup qualifying. He didn’t get his first call-up to the national team until six years ago despite a prolific MLS career. He has played 35 international games, including two at the 2014 World Cup. Wondolowski has scored 11 goals for the national team, but is most remembered for one he missed in the FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2015, file photo, San Jose Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski, right, dribbles against the Seattle Sounders during the first half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif.

Wondolowski didn’t have to travel far when he got the call up to the U.S. national team ahead of two key World Cup qualifiers.

round of 16 against Belgium at the 2014 World Cup. With the game scoreless late in regulation, he had a chance at a game-winner but shot over the crossbar from inside the 6-yard box. The U.S. lost 2-1 in overtime and Wondolowski has not played in any 2018 World Cup qualifiers.

“If you play well at the club level, you figure you can get a chance,” he said. “You never know if that will keep happening. You always have to cherish the times that you have.”

Wondolowski has done that by scoring 28 goals the past two seasons for the Earthquakes and one so far this season in three games. He doesn’t know if he will get a chance to play but has already been a valuable resource for his familiarity with the home stadium.

“They’ve been asking me about the field, the atmosphere,” he said. “I don’t have enough adjectives to tell them how great it is. The atmosphere you feel, the presence that the crowd provides throughout the game will lift you. It’s an amazing pitch, amazing fans, and hopefully we can get three points.”

After the losses to Mexico and Costa Rica last November that led to coach Jurgen Klinsmann’s firing and the return of Bruce Arena as coach, the U.S. has little margin for error.

The Americans are in last place in the six-team group that will send the top three teams to Russia in 2018 and the fourth into a playoff with the fifth-place nation from Asia.

“Some games you go in and you’re trying to implement things and work on your style,” Wondolowski said. “We’re worried about three points. Pretty, ugly, it doesn’t matter. Just grind it out any way possible.” (ap)

AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File

Croatia PM appeals for no hooliganism at Ukraine game ZAGREB — Croatia’s prime minister appealed to soccer fans to behave during Friday’s World Cup qualifying match against Ukraine.

Andrej Plenkovic urged all state institutions to make sure that the game in Zagreb passes without incidents.

It is the first time Croatia fans will be allowed into a home match in this World Cup qualifying program. FIFA ordered the Maksimir Stadium closed to fans when Croatia hosted Turkey and Iceland last year as punishment for previous incidents of racism and disorder.

“We must all take responsibility so that everything passes in order,” Plenkovic said Thursday. Plenkovic’s appeal comes only weeks after a masked man chased a referee with a metal bar during a local league match between Hajduk and Rijeka. Hajduk was fined over the incident and ordered to play two games in an empty stadium.

There have been other incidents in the past involving Croatian fans, some as a protest against soccer federation leaders, including at the European Championship in France last June.

A Euro 2016 game against the Czech Republic in Saint-Etienne was stopped for several minutes when fans threw flares on the field.

Croatia is in Group I with Ukraine, Iceland, Turkey, Finland and Kosovo. (ap)

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Jamaica’s Spencer denies evading drug test

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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton (L) of Britain arrives at the driver portrait session at the first race of the year.

UBUD - The Yoga Barn Bali calls the cool and tranquil upland area of Ubud as its home. Ubud in particular is now considered a pivotal spiritual healing place for travellers seeking a holiday destination that also caters to their renewal of mind, body and soul.

The are many places in Ubud that offer yoga classes for every physical level, including private classes, short-break yoga retreats and meditation classes in private yoga centres. However, The Yoga Barn Bali by Bali Spirit remains one of the most prominent.

The Yoga Barn Bali attracts yoga and wellbeing practitioners from the world over, be it beginners to certified instructors who feature regularly as guest teachers through its scheduled class programmes. Yoga exercise takes various styles, either modified or simplified, depending on breath synchronization, progressive ‘asanas’ or postures, the use of different props to help one adjust or support in these different postures, self-realization for self-transformation, and personal

development. Yoga can be practiced by anyone, regardless of their age or physical condition. Yoga Barn is part of Bali Spirit, an endeavour founded

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In the leadup to Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix, the three-times champion Briton, and other leading drivers, were asked for their wish-lists for the championship and Hamilton had little hesitation championing a more inclusive track-side environment.

“A Miami race and more ladies in the paddock,” the 32-year-old said at the pre-race media conference.

“More access for the women, there’s too many dudes in the paddock.”

Hamilton was more for turning back the clock when it came to the series’ power units, however, agreeing with Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo’s wish for no more “electric engines” in Formula One. The current generation of quieter and more fuel-efficient V6 turbo hybrid power units, while technologically impressive, have failed to win over some fans who miss the noisier V8 engines.

Hamilton was less sold on

McLaren driver Fernando Alonso’s ironic suggestion that teams be given “equal engines”.

The 35-year-old Alonso was frustrated with the poor performance of the Honda-powered McLaren cars during winter testing, having already endured two bleak seasons since returning to the team in 2015.

“I don’t agree with that one,” Hamilton said of Alonso’s wish.

“Not electric and not Honda,” he quipped, drawing a murmur from reporters.

Most Formula One fans will wish for a more competitive series this year after Mercedes swept the drivers’ and constructors’ championships for the last three seasons running. The only serious on-track rivalry has been between Hamilton and his now-retired team mate Nico Rosberg.

Hamilton won 10 of 21 races last season, including the last four in succession, but was still runner-up behind German champion Rosberg,

who has been replaced by former Williams driver Valtteri Bottas.

A raft of technical changes, including fatter tyres and aerodynamic enhancements, have raised hopes rivals can bridge the gap with the Silver Arrows.

Bookmakers are less convinced, with many installing Hamilton as unbackable favourite to win a fourth world title and also the race at Albert Park on Sunday.

Hamilton has deflected the hype onto Ferrari, which had fast lap times and impressive reliability during winter testing.

He said he would relish a title fight from Ferrari’s four-times world champion Sebastian Vettel this season.

“It’s interesting to see, Sebastian is usually a lot more hype,” Hamilton said, eliciting a halfsmile from the German sitting a metre away from him at the media conference.

“I can tell he’s trying to keep a lid on it.

“More teams and more drivers up the front fighting for wins, that’s what racing is all about. I’m hoping that’s the case.” (rtr)

KINGSTON - Reigning Commonwealth Games 400 metres hurdles champion Kaliese Spencer denied on Wednesday that she “refused or evaded a drug test” and plans to legally challenge the assertion by the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission.

Spencer’s denial came less than 24 hours after Jamaican athletics officials said they were notified by the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission of rule violations by Spencer and 2011 World Championship relay bronze medallist Riker Hylton.

“Ms. Spencer categorically refutes any assertion that she has refused or evaded a drug test,” Spencer’s manager, Marvin Anderson, said in a statement.

“This allegation is simply false, as Ms. Spencer has always made herself available to be tested by JADCO.” According to the statement, Spencer intends to pursue all legal channels necessary to protect her name.

Jamaica’s Spencer won gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014 and was also a world championship silver medallist in the 4x400m relay in Berlin in 2009.

Anderson, speaking on Jamaican radio station Hitz 92fm on Tuesday, said Spencer was never notified that she had been selected for testing.

Hylton on Monday also refuted the claim and said he had not been properly informed that he had been selected for testing and only found out that he had been accused of declining to provide a sample after he had left the stadium.

A date for Spencer and Hylton’s hearings, which will be conducted by Jamaica’s Independent Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel, is yet to be set. The maximum penalty is a four-year suspension. (rtr)

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British police arrest seven in probe into attack on parliament

LONDON - Police arrested seven people in the investigation into a lone-wolf attacker who killed three people and injured 40 before being shot dead by police near parliament in London, Britain’s most senior counter-terrorism officer said on Thursday.

Mark Rowley said there were four dead including the attacker and 29 people still being treated in hospital, seven of whom were in a critical condition. Police had said on Wednesday that the death toll was five in the worst such attack in Britain since 2005.

The attacker sped across Westminster Bridge in a car, ramming pedestrians along the way, then ran through the gates of the nearby parliament building and stabbed a policeman before he was shot dead.

Authorities have described the attack as a “marauding terrorist incident” and said they were working on the assumption that it was Islamist-related.

Britons have been left shocked by the fact that the attacker was able to cause such mayhem equipped with nothing more sophisticated than a hired car and a knife.

Police believe they know the identity of the attacker but have not named him.

Rowley said police had searched six addresses in London, Birmingham and other parts of the country in their investigation.

“It is still our belief ... that this attacker acted alone and was inspired by international terrorism. At this stage we have no specific information about further threats to the public,” Rowley said.

He said there was a mix of nationalities among the dead but gave no details. The victims were the policeman who was stabbed and two members of the public, a woman in her mid-40s and a man in his mid-50s. The fourth dead was the assailant.

Three French high-school students aged 15 or 16,

who were on a school trip to London with fellow students from Brittany, were among the injured.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault was expected to arrive in London to visit them at hospital, French media reported.

There were also five South Koreans among the injured, South Korea’s foreign ministry said in Seoul.

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British Defence Minister Michael Fallon said security arrangements at parliament would be reviewed.

Westminster Bridge remained cordoned off with a strong police presence. The nearby Westminster underground rail station, normally a busy hub in the morning rush hour, was not accessible from the street as it was within the cordon.

Parliament was due to convene later in what Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday was a sign that the attack would not disrupt British democracy or normal life in the capital. May was expected to make a statement to parliament.

She said on Wednesday the location of the attack was not an accident. She said any assault on British values of liberty, democracy and freedom of speech was doomed to failure and Britons would not be divided by such acts.

But anti-immigration groups were quick to make links between immigration and the attack.

Leave.EU, a group that has campaigned for immigration to be severely restrained as part of Britain’s exit from the European Union, accused mainstream politicians of facilitating acts of terror by failing to secure borders.

“We are sick, tired but perhaps even more so we are angry that recent governments across Europe have enabled these attacks through grossly negligible policies that have left us vulnerable,” the group said in a statement. (rtr)

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Police officers and forensics investigators and police officers work on Westminster Bridge the morning after an attack by a man driving a car and weilding a knife left five people dead and dozens injured, in London, Britain, March 23, 2017.

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France’s Fillon says government is behind media leaks against him

PARIS - Right-wing presidential candidate Francois Fillon, hit by new damaging disclosures, accused the Socialist government on Wednesday of organising a campaign of media leaks about his financial affairs to neutralise him as a force in the election.

Still unable to reverse dismal approval ratings ahead of the first round of voting on April 23, Fillon went on the offensive to denounce weekly “organised leaks” which he said violated the confidentiality of the judicial investigation of his affairs.

“Who are organising these?

State services ...,” he told franceinfo radio.

“And, oddly enough, the Socialist party, Mr. Macron and Mr. Hollande pounce on these pseudorevelations,” he said, referring to election frontrunner Emmanuel Macron and Socialist President Francois Hollande.

The 63-year-old former prime minister was the leader in the race for the Elysee and seemed com-

fortably on course late last year to recover power for the centre-right The Republicans party after five years of Socialist rule.

That was until media reports in late January sent his ratings tumbling by disclosing he had paid his wife Penelope and two children hundreds of thousands of euros of public funds for work they may not have carried out.

He is now under formal investigation for misappropriation of public funds and a source close to the inquiry said on Tuesday that the investigation was being broadened to include suspicion that false documents had been presented to justify the employment of his family members.

A lawyer for Fillon’s Britishborn wife denied this allegation.

“Since Penelope Fillon’s past activities on behalf of her husband were real, all the documents pertaining to this work are also unquestionably genuine,” lawyer Pierre Cornut-Gentille said in a statement. (rtr)

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Parliament began its moment of silence at 9:33 a.m., honoring the shoulder number of the murdered officer, Keith Palmer, a 15-year veteran of the Metropolitan Police and a former soldier. Then Parliament, which was locked down after the attack, returned to business — a counter to those who had attacked British democracy.

“Those who carry out such wicked and depraved acts as we saw yesterday can never triumph in our country and we must ensure it is not violence, hatred or division but decency and tolerance that prevails in our country,” Trade Secretary Liam Fox said.

“Hear, hear!” lawmakers from all parties responded in unison.

Police believe the attacker acted alone and there is no reason to believe “imminent further attacks” are planned, she said. He had been investigated before but police believed he was a peripheral figure, May said. At least eight people were arrested in raids, some in the city of Birmingham, in the central part of the country.

Mayor Sadiq Khan called for Londoners to attend a candlelit vigil at Trafalgar Square on Thursday evening in solidarity with the victims and their families and to show that London remains united.

London went on. Parliament Square, Westminster Bridge and several surrounding streets remain cordoned off by police. Scores of unarmed officers in bright yellow jackets were staffing the perimeter tape, guiding confused civil servants trying to get to work. (ap)

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In addition to the police officer and the attacker, who was shot by police, two people died on Westminster Bridge and at least 30 others were injured, seven critically.

British officials did not release the attacker’s identity or confirm a link with the Islamic State group, though May did say it would be wrong to describe the attack as “Islamic” extremism. “It is Islamist terrorism,” she said. “It is a perversion of a great faith.”

The IS group has been responsible for numerous bloody attacks around the globe and has specifically called for Western followers to carry out this kind of attack in their own countries, though the group has also claimed attacks later found to have no clear links to it.

May set an unyielding tone Thursday in a sweeping statement before the House of Commons. While she honored the police, she also saluted the actions of millions of people who went about their lives as normal, describing it as proof that the act of terror failed.

“As I speak millions will be boarding trains and airplanes to travel to London, and to see for themselves the greatest city on Earth,” she told the House of Commons. “It is in these actions - millions of acts of normality - that we find the best response to terrorism —a response that denies our enemies their victory, that refuses to let them win, that shows we will never give in.”

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No agreement yet between government and Freeport: Official

BATAM - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), who was visiting Batam, said he had asked to speed up completion of the Sei Gong dam in Galang, Batam.

The plan was the dam with a capacity of holding 11 million cubic meters of water was to be completed by the end of 2018, but Jokowi said it could be finished in mid 2018.

“I have talked with the contractor that it could be completed in mid 2018,” the president said when inspecting the project on the Galang island on Thursday.

Construction of the Sei Gong which will have a production capacity of 400 liters per second will cost around Rp238 billion.

Currently , construction, which started in 2016, is around 35 percent completed, he said.

Public Works and Housing Minister Basuki Hadimulyo, who accompanied the president in the visit, said the Sei Gong dam is one of 49 new dams to be built by the government until 2019.

“It is a an estuary dam as it is located in a river estuary,” Basuki said.

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President Joko Widodo

“We agreed not to talk first before we have made a deal. The point is special mining license (IUPK). We continue to discuss this with Freeport,” special staff of the Energy and Mineral resources (ESDM) Minister Hadi M. Djuraid said here on Wednesday.

Hadi said PT Freeport still asked for fiscal guarantee, but he said, it is a long term request as it involved a number of related ministries.

Meanwhile, the minister of state enterprises has indicated that the holding company for state mining company that would be formed soon this year would take over 51 percent stake in Freeport Indonesia including 9.36 percent stake already in the hand of the government.

“The holding company could take over the majority stake in Freeport. The government is in the process of establishing the holding company which would grouped four large state companies- PT Inalum, PT Aneka Tambang, PT Bukit Asam Tbk, and PT Timah Tbk,” a Deputy for Restructuring and Business expansion at the Ministry of State Enterprises Aloysius K.

JAKARTA - The Indonesian government will always try to improve the protection of workers in the cigarette and tobacco industry, Manpower Minister M Hanif Dhakiri said.

“The government in this case the Manpower Ministry has interest in protecting workers and ensuring the continuation of business world/industry, including farmers, workers and business agents in the tobacco industry. We will continue to do our best,” the minister said following a meeting with representatives of the Federation of All-Indonesia Labor Unions in the Cigarette, Tobacco, Food and Beverage Industries (BP RTMM-SPSI) at the Manpower Ministry here on Wednesday.

Some 5.8 million Indonesians are currently employed in the cigarette and tobacco industry, consisting of 2.3 tobacco farmers, 1.5 million clove growers, 600 thousand tobacco workers and 1

million retailers.

In the formal sector, 401,989 Indonesians are employed in the cigarette industry, with threequarters or 291,824 of them being employed in manual clove-blended cigarette industry which constitutes labor-intensive industry.

The government protection of workers in the tobacco and cigarette industry include social security provided by the Workers Social Security Agency (BPJS Ketenagakerjaan) and commitment to ensure that all manpower regulations must always pay attention to the protection of workers and the continuation of business world/ industry particularly the tobacco and cigarette industry, he said.

“All these reflects the presence of the government to protect workers in the tobacco sector whose number runs into millions from the upstream to downstream industries,” he said. (ant)

The government and PT Freeport Indonesia (FI) have not reached an agreement on new mining contract, an official said here on Wednesday.

erational in 2019, is not intended for irrigation but only for human consumption, he added.

“Batam needs a supply of 3,250 liters of water per second. Now Batam has 8 dams with a total capacity to supply 2,800 liters per second. Additional dam, therefore, is needed,” he said.

He said currently the government also is building other 16 planned by the previous government. (ant)

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Govt always tries to better protect workers in tobacco industry

JAKARTA - The government and PT Freeport Indonesia (FI) have not reached an agreement on new mining contract, an official said here on Wednesday.

has said.

Aloysius said PT Inalum, the operator of the aluminum smelter in Asahan, North Sumatra, would be the holding company waiting for the government regulation as the legal umbrella.

Earlier, Deputy for Mining Business, Strategic Industry and Media Fajar Harry Sampurno said the main purpose of forming the holding company is to create a large, highly competitive and strong mining company.

“The central Government is the first in the list, followed by regional administration and the state enterprises ministry in acquiring the divested shares of Freeport, If named by the government, state enterprises are ready to take over up to 51 percent of the shares of Freeport,” Harry said.

Freeport Indonesia, has large copper and gold mines in Papua, but it has stopped production after it was banned from exporting its copper concentrate.

The government has issued a regulation banning exports of unprocessed minerals in a bid to boost development of processing industry in the country.

Freeport abruptly stopped production on February 10, 2017 and after disagreement with the government over its status of its contract. (ant)

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BUSINESS Philippine economy seen growing 6.5-7.0 pct in Q1 minister

MANILA - The Philippine economy is expected to expand between 6.5 and 7.0 percent in the first quarter or faster, the economic planning minister said on Thursday, putting the government on track to meet its full-year target.

The Southeast Asian economy is among the world’s fastest growing with gross domestic product expanding by 6.8 percent in 2016, a three-year high.

Robust consumption and increased infrastructure spending, which spurred last year’s growth, continued to fuel economic activity, Ernesto Pernia told Reuters.

They should also bolster the country’s defences against any economic fallout from Brexit, potential protectionist measures in the United States and divergent monetary policies around the world, Pernia said.

“First quarter growth will be in the neighbourhood of 6.5-7.0 percent, maybe even more,” he said.

The government has pledged to raise infrastructure spending to 5.2 percent of GDP this year from the projected 5 percent of GDP last year.

Pernia expects exports to perform better this year after declining 4.4 percent in 2016, as the government anticipates increased demand from China and Russia.

President Rodrigo Duterte has carried out a stunning U-turn in the Philippines’ foreign policy since assuming office last year, aggressively pursuing tighter business and defence ties with China and Russia and weaning the country off dependence on longtime ally the United States.

“China is ramping up its importation of (Philippine) products and Russia said it will increase its demand for agriculture products,” Pernia said.

China said on Wednesday it signed $1.74 billion worth of contracts to import Philippine products, such as fruits and lumber, during Vice Premier Wang Yang’s recent trip to Manila.

Pernia said full-year growth could be in the “midpoint” of the government’s 6.5-7.5 percent forecast range, bolstering expectations the central bank may raise rates for the first time this year in more than two years to temper rising inflation.

Annual inflation was 3.3 percent in February, the fastest pace in 27 months. While it remains within the central bank’s preferred range, the rate has moved closer to the top end of its 2-4 percent target.

The central bank is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged later on Thursday, but some economists said it would likely pull the rate-hike trigger at its next policy meeting in May. (rtr)

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Tao Park in Sukasada, Natural Beauty with Splashing of River Water

Tourism objects in Buleleng district are not only limited to beaches, lakes and waterfalls. Along with its development, riverside is also transformed into an object that is quite capable of attracting travelers to make a visit. For example, it has been done by Tao (shaded) Park at Bantang Banua neighborhood, Sukasada village/subdistrict.

A home for sale is seen in Santa Monica, California, U.S., March 21, 2017.

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Tight supply, higher prices weigh on U.S. home sales

WASHINGTON - U.S. home resales fell more than expected in February amid a persistent shortage of houses on the market that is pushing up prices and sidelining prospective buyers.

The National Association of Realtors said on Wednesday existing home sales declined 3.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.48 million units last month after hitting a 10-year high in January.

Sales were up 5.4 percent from February 2016, underscoring the sustainability of the housing market recovery despite the supply constraints. The median house price surged 7.7 percent from a year ago to $228,400 in February. That marked the 60th consecutive month of year-on-year price gains.

“There is a small supply of homes for sale and great demand for them, and that’s driving prices higher in many markets. We believe the strong appetite for homes will continue, people just need more homes to choose from,” said Gino Blefari, president at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Orange County, California.

Economists had forecast sales decreasing 2.0 percent last month. In February, houses typically stayed on the market for 45 days, down from 59 days a year ago. Despite February’s sales drop, the housing market was on track to again contribute to economic growth in the first quarter through increases in homebuild-

ing and broker commissions.

U.S. financial markets were little moved by the data as investors focused instead on potential delays to President Donald Trump’s economic agenda, including his pledge to cut taxes.

The PHLX housing index fell 0.5 percent. U.S. stock indexes were mostly weaker while prices for U.S. government bonds rose. The dollar fell against a basket of currencies.

Economists said there were few signs sales had been significantly affected by rising mortgage rates. Although annual wage growth has stubbornly remained below 3 percent, economists expect an acceleration as the job market, which is near full employment, tightens further.

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate is hovering at 4.30 percent.

The Federal Reserve last week raised its benchmark overnight interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 0.75 percent to 1.00 percent. The U.S. central bank has forecast two more rate hikes for 2017.

LAND, LABOR SHORTAGES A separate report from the Mortgage Bankers Association on Wednesday showed applications for loans to purchase

homes fell 2.7 percent last week from near a four-month peak.

“Despite supply constraints, we see a resilient labor market and solid real income gains as likely to support a decent pace of home sales ahead, although given the backup in rates we may experience some pullback in the near term,” said Kevin Cummins, a senior economist at Natwest Markets in Stamford, Connecticut.

Last month, sales fell in the Northeast, West and Midwest regions, but rose in the South. Though the number of homes on the market increased 4.2 percent to 1.75 million units last month, housing inventory remained near the all-time low of 1.65 million units hit in December. Supply was down 6.4 percent from a year ago.

Housing inventory has dropped for 21 straight months on a year-on-year basis. Builders have been unable to fill the inventory gap, citing rising prices for materials, higher borrowing costs, and shortages of lots and labor.

Lennar Corp, the second-largest U.S. homebuilder, reported on Tuesday a drop in quarterly gross margin as the company struggled with higher land and construction costs. Lennar, however, sold 5,453 homes in the first quarter ended Feb. 28, up from 4,832 homes in the year-earlier period, and reported a 12 percent jump in orders. (rtr)

The park newly opened last month is right on the bank of the Banyumala River that offers crystal clear water and heavy water flow. It is quite easy to get to the park. Visitors from Denpasar can find first the intersection of Three Monument or Sangket Terminal. Approximately 400 meters to the west, the location can be immediately found. At that time, the eyes will be immediately pampered by verdant trees and the rush of river water remaining to look very clear.

Such an atmosphere will be able to directly eliminate your fatigue after a hectic activity. When making a visit to the object, you cannot just take photos but also unwind, sit on some chairs and tables and gazebo lining at the edge of the river. Then, it looks more beautiful when equipped with colorful umbrellas looking like a rainbow. If you are hungry, do not worry. Various culinary delicacies and drinks can be easily found at this location.

The park owner, Made Yasamada, said the making of the park covering an area of ??26.5 square meters was inspired by his concern over the river that is used as a landfill. Vile impression cannot be avoided. “Initially, this location was very dirty.

Then, I cleaned it up and instantly made into a park,” he said not long ago.

Since the initial opening, the park has been able to attract people to make a visit, especially those of young age. For instance, Dea, a teenager form Busungbiu, is intrigued to visit because it is haunted by her curiosity after seeing a post on social media. “It’s very nice. The air is cool and very quiet. Besides, it is suitable for a visit,” she said.

Clean river fitted with river stones also attracts visitors to make it into the background of their photos. In addition, visitors would also like to enjoy the cool mountain water, so infrequently visitors take a bath at the location. With a myriad of sensations, this park should be included in your traveling agenda. (kmb)

Rumahan Beer Garden, A Place to Relax While Drinking Beer in Denpasar Looking for a nice place to relax while drinking beer? Try to visit the Rumahan Beer Garden located behind the Rumahan Bistro on Jalan Teuku Umar Denpasar. Other than having strategic location, it is also appropriate to hang out with colleagues, friends and business associates because it has 60 seats consisting of some 8-9 tables. Armed with masculine and outdoor concept, the Rumahan Beer Garden can become an alternative location to relax while drinking beer downtown Denpasar.

Fany Hermawan, Executive Chef of the Rumahan Bistro, said that the concept of the garden is deliberately designed to unwind after working. On that account, the Rumahan Beer Garden is open every day from 19:00 until 00:00. “Moreover, on weekend it will be open until 01:00 or 2:00,” she said on the sidelines of the opening of the Rumahan Beer Garden on Friday night (Mar. 10).

This owner of Rumahan Beer Garden added that the presence of the relaxing place is also meant to give different atmosphere of serving special foods and drinks prepared. “We also serve special menus. One of which is white snapper. The menu is very special because it is cooked in bamboo grilled on fire, so that the

fish meat becomes tenderer and served with sprouts of torch ginger lily condiment,” she explained.

Opening night of the Rumahan Beer Garden was attended by at least 100 people from the ICA and motorcycle clubs. The atmosphere was getting livelier with life music and barbeque servings. “We will continue to apply this concept in the future. It is as part of our service to our visitors,” she added.

The price offered is very reasonable. The 11 types of food served are maximally sold for IDR 50,000. Meanwhile, the price of beer on offer from small to large beer is ranging from IDR 25,000 to IDR 90,000 per bottle. “We will present the beer in bottle while seeing customers’ demand,” she said.

It presents eight types of local beer and 14 types of imported beer. On average, the imported beers are brought in from Europe such as Germany and Belgium. Each weekend, it features a live DJ while live music is performed every day. “We are targeting 70 to 90 visitors each day with the sales target of at least IDR 4 million per day. Our target market includes working people of Denpasar and surrounding area,” said Fany Hermawan. (kmb)

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To reduce density of vehicles on the road

TOKYO - The head of a Japanese nationalist school at the heart of a swirling political scandal said in sworn testimony in parliament on Thursday that he received a donation of 1 million yen from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s wife in her husband’s name.

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The officer of the electical company is fixing a cable. This is a very dangerous job and must use high concentration from the officer.

To ensure results, Sample of MSS patient sent to Singapore

TABANAN - Samples of two MSS suspect patients getting treatment at Tabanan Hospital have been examined for almost two weeks. The officers have not been able to read the results clearly, so that to get certainty, these samples were sent to Singapore. The delivery is meant to confirm the results and determine where the bacteria transmission came from because on the other side there is a patient from Tabanan who is positive to Streptococcus suis meningitis (MSS).

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Sabragita bus can be one of the option for the students to go to school.

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Free school transport service soon realized

DENPASAR - To reduce the number of vehicles on the road, Denpasar police traffic unit makes synergy with municipal government of Denpasar by designing a school transport service, especially for students in Denpasar. This transport service is intended for elementary, junior high and high school students. In the first phase, the route prepared is for North Denpasar and East Denpasar. This program will be realized at the beginning of 2017/2018 academic year.

“This breakthrough is made in order to support one of the programs of the Denpasar municipality in creating security, safety, traffic order and smoothness. The service will be free of charge as being subsidized by the Denpasar municipal government,” said Denpasar Police Traffic Unit, Heri Supriawan, on Wednesday (Mar. 22).

Dissemination of the school transport services, continued Heri, is carried out in collaboration with stakeholders and just targets some schools. According to him, it was commenced on Monday (Mar. 20) at SMPN 8 Denpasar junior high school, while at SMPN 3 Denpasar was held on Wednesday (Mar. 22) and then at SMPN 1 Denpasar will be held on Saturday (Mar. 25).

“Special vehicle with special interior design has been prepared. It is meant that students can feel comfortable and safe,” he said.

The program is intended to provide the ease, smoothness and comfort for students to use public transport. In addition, it is an educational means for students that using school transport can reduce the pick-up of students by using private car and reduce traffic density as well as real manifestation of the government and police’s role in providing school transport and traffic smoothness. It is one of the direct assistance services (BLP) of the Denpasar municipality to alleviate the cost of education.

The route of North Denpasar and surrounding areas include Jalan Tunggul Ametung - Ahmad Yani - Gatot Subroto - Nangka Selatan Pattimura - Belimbing - Surapati and Kamboja. Then the route of East Denpasar and surrounding areas include from University of Ngurah Rai - Jalan Padma - Kemuda - Seroja - Ratna - Plawa - Pacar - Jepun and Kamboja.

“Those having interest to use the facility must register and fill in the form that must be approved by parents and the principal. The vehicle has very good condition with a special design both interior and exterior.

Additionally, it is equipped with CCTV, Wi-Fi, full air conditioning and other amenities. The program will be implemented from the 2017/2018 academic year. So, parents will not be busy to shuttle their children so that can focus on their daily work,” said Heri. (kmb36)

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Chief of Tabanan Health Agency, Nyoman Suratmika, said on Wednesday (Mar. 22) that some time ago the pig samples put in the same pigsty suspected of spreading the Streptococcus suis bacteria is negative. On the other hand, if the result of the pig sample is negative surely there will be another question regarding the origin of the Streptococcus suis bacteria that infected three village residents of Pengayehan, Gubug, Tabanan, where one of the patients is confirmed to be positive to MSS. “Two other patients are still suspects and they indeed indicate the symptoms of MSS. However, since the laboratory results for these two patients are not clear, it is required to perform VCR checks to Singapore,” said Suratmika.

Since the source of bacteria is not known for certain whether it is from pigs or other mammals, Suratmika appealed to the public to apply clean and healthy behaviors, especially in preparing food.

“Please prepare foods particularly meat until well done. Such a method is safe and killing bacteria with the temperature above 56 degrees for 30 minutes,” he said.

Streptococcus suis bacteria itself can live outside the body of its host.

In contrast to viruses, they depend on the host. These bacteria can be found in a free environment, especially in the infected animal feces.

On that account, all the breeders are expected to always clean up and spray their cage with disinfectant and maintain the sanitation well. (kmb24)

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Chief of Tabanan Health Agency, Nyoman Suratmika

The controversy has chipped away at Abe’s support and even sent Japanese shares briefly lower on Thursday, but Abe has said neither he nor his wife, Akie, intervened in a sweetheart land deal in which educational group Moritomo Gakuen, based in Osaka, western Japan, bought state-owned land at a fraction of its appraisal price to build an elementary school.

Abe has also denied allegations by Yasunori Kagoike, who has said he would step down as head of Moritomo Gakuen, that Akie had donated 1 million yen ($9,000) on the prime minister’s behalf.

Akie had been set to be honorary principal of the school, which was to open in April with a curriculum based on prewar patriotism that taught students to be subjects, not citizens.

She cut her ties after the scandal broke. The group currently runs a kindergarten with a similar curriculum.

Kagoike, in testimony to an upper house budget committee under oath - which means he could face perjury charges if he is later found to have lied - said he received money from Abe’s wife in 2015 when the two of them were alone in a room.

“She said ‘please, this is from Shinzo Abe,’ and gave me an envelope with 1 million yen in it,” Kagoike said.

“Abe’s wife apparently says she doesn’t remember this at all, but since this was a matter of honour to us, I remember it quite vividly.”

His testimony was broadcast live on four of Japan’s six television networks.

Kagoike is a member of Nippon Kaigi, a nationalist lobby group that promotes a traditional ethos mixing Shinto myth, patriotism and pride in an ancient imperial line. The group has close ties to Abe and his cabinet. (rtr)

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

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Sunken South Korean ferry slowly emerges three years after disaster SEOUL - A South Korean ferry that sank nearly three years ago, killing 304 people, most of them children on a school trip, slowly emerged from a grey sea on Thursday, a sombre reminder of a tragedy that traumatised the country.

The ferry, the Sewol, was structurally unsound, overloaded and

travelling too fast on a turn when it capsized and sank during a routine voyage off the southwest coast on April 16, 2014.

Bereaved families have been calling for the ship to be raised and for a more thorough investigation into the disaster. Officials also hope to find the last nine missing

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The sunken ferry Sewol is seen during its salvage operations at the sea off Jindo, South Korea, March 23, 2017.

bodies.

“We can’t help but feel stunned seeing the ship being raised,” Lee Kum-hee, whose daughter Cho Eun-hwa was one of the nine, told reporters.

“My Eun-hwa has been in that dirty place. My poor Eun-hwa. It’s been heart-breaking, how cold she’s been there,” Lee said in tears.

Salvagers started to bring up the vessel, which has been lying on its side at a depth of 44 metres (144 feet), late on Wednesday, and worked through the night.

Television pictures taken from the air early on Thursday showed the white 140-metre (460-foot) long hull, coated in mud and sediment, breaking above the surface, flanked by winching barges.

“The work needs to be done very cautiously,” Lee Cheol-jo, an official at the Ministry of Ocean and Fisheries, which is in charge of the operation, told a briefing.

A Chinese salvage company has fitted 33 beams beneath the hull with 66 hydraulic jacks inching

the ship up.

Salvage workers in orange overalls and white hard-hats clambers over the hull fixing cables. The name Sewol could just be made out through the grime.

Lee said the ferry would be raised as high as 13 metres (42 feet) above the sea and then moved onto a semi-submersible vessel. That operation was expected to take until Friday and it would then be taken to a nearby port, but that could take up to 12 or 13 days, he said.

Once the sunken ferry had been secured on the semi-submersible vessel, bereaved families would be allowed to observe from a closer distance, another official said.

Only when the ferry has been brought to port will it be inspected, media reported.

Of those killed, 250 were teenagers from the same high-school, many of whom obeyed crew instructions to remain in their cabins even as crew members were escaping the sinking ship.

The botched rescue and toll

of children in one of Asia’s most technically advanced economies shocked and angered the country, with former President Park Geunhye and her administration the focus of much of the ire at the time.

Park denied accusations that she failed to act decisively but for many South Korans, she has never fully explained what she was doing during the seven hours between the first news reports and her first television appearance that day.

Her response to the disaster was again raised in recent months after she came under suspicion in the course of an investigation into a corruption scandal that led to her dismissal from office on March 10.

The captain of the ferry was found guilty of homicide in 2015 and jailed for life. More than a dozen other crew members got shorter sentences.

The salvage is costing about 85 billion won ($75 million), another ministry official said this week. (rtr)

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Dozens of houses and three shrines damaged by earthquake

NEGARA - An earthquake with the magnitude of 6.4 shook Bali on Wednesday (Mar. 22) at 7:10 with the epicenter at 8.88 South Altitude, 115.24 East Longitude and 23 km Southeast of Denpasar at a depth of 117 km affected up to Jembrana.

Daring designs lead looks on Tokyo catwalks

TOKYO - “Fashion Week” is a fashion festival held twice a year in the world’s fashion cities during which the trends for the next season are born from the latest collections that are unveiled at fashion shows and exhibitions.

Out of the world’s fashion weeks, those held in Paris, Milan, London, New York and Tokyo are regarded as having the most potential for disseminating infor-

mation due to their history and the amount of buzz surrounding them. These five fashion weeks are the most known fashion weeks in the world and have much influence of the fashion world. The fashion week held in Tokyo is the “Amazon Fashion Week TOKYO (#AmazonFWT)”. It is hosted by the Japan Fashion Week Organization (JFW Organization) and held twice a year in March and October.

Japan’s latest creations are showcased to the world at Shibuya Hikarie and Omotesando Hills as well as other locations in Tokyo.

DARING DESIGNS Colourful embroidery, creative batik designs and fearless facial jewellery brightened the catwalks at Tokyo Fashion Week where Asian designers presented their Autumn/Winter 2017-18 collections this week.

Vietnamese designer Nguyen Cong Tri decorated loose and oversized black, white and grey outfits with delicate flower embroidery to add bursts of colour.

Indonesian designer Rani Hatta worked mostly in monochrome, but weaved thick red threads through her work.

Traditional Indonesian batik material - which applies waxresistant dyeing to the cloth - was the highlight of designer Michelle

Tjokrosaputro’s collection, where it featured in vibrant jacket and skirt combinations as well as dresses.

Thai designer Linda Charoenlab added edgy motifs to colourful tartan outfits and complemented the looks with facial jewellery that dangled from models’ ears to their mouths.

More than 50 designers are presenting their creations at the event, officially known as Amazon Fashion Week Tokyo. (rtr)

The damage Kehen Temple

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Inspect damage of entrance gates at Kehen Temple

Regent strives for repair in amended budget

BANGLI - Destruction of the candi bentar (split gates) at Kehen Temple due to earthquake on Wednesday morning (Mar. 22) received the attention of the Regent of Bangli, I Made Gianyar. With the Division Head of Public Welfare, Jro Widarta, Made Gianyar came down immediately to inspect the damage to the temple building belonging to the cultural heritage.

Regent said to immediately restore the damage in this year’s amended regional budget.

When met after his site inspection to Kehen Temple, Gianyar stated that the earthquake damaging several temple and house buildings is a natural disaster.

The regent urged the community to contemplate on the successive natural disasters occurred in Bangli recently.

“Disasters occur everywhere.

After hit by floods and landslides, there has been an earthquake. As the lyric of pop song by Ebiet G Ade, it is worth becoming our reflection,” he said last Wednesday.

In addition to Kehen Temple, the regent got information if the earthquake last Wednesday also damaged a number of shrines and houses in several other locations.

To know the exact amount of the damages, he claimed to have asked the regional disaster mitigation

agency (BPBD) and village authorities to conduct data collection.

Regarding the repairs to damages caused by the earthquake, Regent Made Gianyar declared it certainly should be done immediately.

“Who should repair them? If they belong to individual capacity, it should be done by the individual itself. Those belonging to domain of the government will surely be restored by local government both due to landslides and earthquakes including the Kehen Temple belonging to domain of district government,” he said.

Gianyar said that his government will seek to repair the damages to the entrance gates of Kehen Temple immediately in this 2017 amended regional budget. Moreover, next year there is a plan to implement grandiose ritual at Kehen Temple.

“So, prior to the grandiose ritual, such damage should have been fixed,” he added.

Meanwhile, Jero Gede Kehen when interviewed last Wednesday said the entrance gates at Kehen Temple were built in 1965. Since the construction, the entrance gates made from rocks were never restored completely. To repair the damage due to the earthquake, he is going to perform rehabilitation included the shifting of the entrance gates. (kmb40)

The earthquake lasting about 10 seconds almost destroyed dozens of homes and family shrines owned by residents, and a resident got minor injury due to falling roof. It occurred at Kaleran hamlet, Yehembang, Mendoyo.

Headman of Yehembang, Mendoyo, Made Semadi, stated that there are 50 homes suffered damage roof. Fallen roof of people’s houses occurred at the end of their hood.

In addition, three shrine buildings belonging to residents are badly damaged. The worst damage happened to family shrine owned by Wayan Nestra, 65, a resident of Kaleran hamlet, Yehembang. His padma shrine was broken on the upper part while many other shrines turned sloping and their compound wall cracked.

In addition, Wayan Suadnyana, 33, a local resident, also became a victim. He suffered lacerations on his forehead as a result of the fallen roof tile of his house when the earthquake occurred. He told at that time he was in the house with small children. When the earthquake happened, he ran out of the house while carrying his child. Roof of his house fell onto his forehead. “Luckily, my son is okay,” he said when visited by headman of Mendoyo and Yehembang police chief.

Headman of Yehembang, Made Semadi, said that after the incident he immediately checked and collected data regarding the residents who became the victims. He said that at least 50 residents’ houses suffered minor damages. All houses suffered roof damages because the roof fell out.

Each house suffered fallen roof. He also confirmed that three family shrines of residents were damaged. Besides, a building of SDN 4 Yehembang elementary school also suffered damages to the roof and plafond and their walls cracked.

He has taken measures by providing modest assistance to the victims to repair their roof tiles that fell out and reported the incident to the government of Jembrana.

Meanwhile, two houses at Pohsanten village, Mendoyo, were also reported to suffer fallen roof. Likewise, some houses at Yeh Sumbul, Mendoyo, suffered similar condition as well. (120)

One of the shrine damaged due to the earthquake

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Bali has potential of solar power plants

The officer is cleaning the garbage in the river.

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Minister of tourism criticizes waste problem in Bali DENPASAR - Garbage problem having become the scourge of the Island of the Gods was sharply criticized by the Minister of Tourism, Arief Yahya, more specifically the mounting piles of garbage in the Suwung landfill. Such poor spectacle is clearly visible from the aircraft that will land at Ngurah Rai Airport. This can surely give a negative impression to travelers.

“Waste problems are never resolved and many a time I’ve got angry. As soon as landing, the piles of garbage is visible below,” he said amid the Development Planning Meeting (Musrenbang) for Formulation of Development Plan (RKPD) of Bali Province 2018 at Wiswasabha Utama, the office of the governor, on Tuesday (Mar. 21).

Arief added that annual meeting of the IMF and World Bank to be held in Bali in October 2018 should be used to resolve the garbage problem. Similarly, the congestion problem is equally critical to waste problem. Moreover, there will be 15,000 participants from around the world that will attend

the meeting.

“Economic core of Bali is tourism. We have also agreed that the main problem lies in the infrastructure and basic utilities. We need to build roads, water, electricity and internet plus resolving garbage problem,” he added.

For road problem, according to Arief, Bali can send a letter to the ministry for maritime considering that Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs, Luhut Binsar Panjaitan, will become the coordinator related to the IMF and the World Bank meeting. Another problem is related to the existence of one international airport in Bali.

According to him, the airport in North Bali must be soon realized because in principle the minister of transportation, minister of tourism, and the governor of Bali have agreed.

“This should be immediately realized. The location is available and so is the investor. It is too critical for Bali with single airport. If there is something urgent, flight cannot land here,” he concluded. (kmb32)

DENPASAR - Indonesia has the potential to develop renewable energy. Aside from fossils, there are also resources of sunlight, water, sea current and geothermal. Bali also has the sunlight potential to be developed into solar energy because the sunlight is available throughout the year. Meanwhile, the wind resource is not as good as the sunlight. Bali also has the potential of waterfall resource because there are many waterfalls on this island.

“Geothermal is actually very efficient and safe.

In other words, it is cheap and safe,” said Rector of Udayana University, Prof. Dr. Ketut Suastika, on Tuesday (Mar. 21) after signing the MoU with PLN. According to him, Bali should lead the utilization of geothermal resources.

Bali is expected not to depend on the supplies of Java. If any time there is an unresolved problem, he hoped Bali will not be getting dark. Hopefully, there is always a standalone backup. Udayana University has ever performed a study about solar power plant.

Moreover, a solar panel was just installed at the Faculty

of Engineering.

Additionally, he had a dream to create a green campus. “I have made a master plan and a total of 25 hectares of campus area can be covered. So, the relationship among the academic community can be connected,” he said.

Later on, most campus buildings will be installed with solar panel. General Manager of PLN Bali, Sandika Aflianto, said that according to National Business Plan of Electricity Supply (RUPTL) in 2016-2025, PLN Distribution Bali gets a ration of the development of 50-100MW power generation from solar power plant. There are several locations that can take advantage of the solar power plant (PLTS) such as Karangasem, Bangli, Jembrana and Tabanan. “It will depend on the feasibility test,” he said.

The Government Regulation No.12/2017 opens broad opportunities for investors to invest in solar power plant. “It is not just in Bali but also across Indonesia,” he said. It is said the price has been set by the ministry, so that his company will just need to run the procurement procedures. (kmb42)

customary village, South Denpasar.

Until a week before Pengerupukan falling on March 27, no single ogohogoh is visible. At the four customary hamlets of Renon customary village, consisting of the Kelod, Tengah, Peken and Pande, no people are found making ogoh-ogoh.

Chief of Renon customary village, I Made Sutama, said that in a series of Nyepi at Renon customary village it has been long without ogoh-ogoh. He did not know exactly why there is no ogoh-ogoh.

But in the 1980s, local people

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“However, when local sanctified effigies were put in their abode at respective shrines, there were revelations. Strangely, all the revelations were the same that did not allow the making of ogoh-ogoh because the series of ceremonies starting from melasti to tawur has nothing to do with the ogoh-ogoh,” said Sutama, recently.

However, in 1993, continued Sutama, there were some local people making ogoh-ogoh. “As the name of young people implies, they did it

in slightly forced with the consideration that other villages can make, why we cannot,” he said.

Well, after the ogoh-ogoh was ritually inaugurated and began to be paraded, all the community members that would parade were afraid because the ogoh-ogoh to be paraded looked to be alive. “Since then, local people do not dare to make ogoh-ogoh,” he said.

He said that tawur ritual and pengerupukan remain to be held with mabuwu-buwu ritual. The ritual is in the form of the torch parade

around the village accompanied with the sound of bamboo kulkul and baleganjur. Each intersection will be sprayed with mesuwi (spice) by mouth. This ceremony will be coordinated by customary youth clubs.

“Since there is no the making of ogoh-ogoh, then government funding assistance is diverted to these religious activities. The remaining fund will be used for the art development because every year Renon customary village holds a cultural performance,” said Sutama. (105)

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Friday, March 24, 2017 A police officer places flowers and a photo of fellow police officer Keith Palmer, who was killed in yesterdays attack, on Whitehall near the Houses of Parliament in London, Thursday March 23, 2017.

LOS ANGELES - Spice Girl Melanie ‘Mel B’ Brown filed for divorce from her husband after nearly 10 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences.

Court papers filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday show that British pop star Brown, 41, and husband Stephen Belafonte, a TV producer, have been separated since December.

Brown requested joint legal and physical custody of the couple’s daughter, five-year-old Madison Brown Belafonte.

Representatives for Brown did not immediately respond to Reuters for comment and efforts to reach Belafonte were

unsuccessful.

Brown, best known as Scary Spice in 1990s British pop group Spice Girls, married Belafonte in June 2007.

Brown has two other children from previous relationships. (rtr) British actress and singer Melanie Brown also known as Mel B arrives at the Creative Arts Emmys in Los Angeles, California, U.S. September 10, 2016.

LA sheriff’s office apologizes to Wyclef Jean for handcuffing incident

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Wyclef Jean arrives at the 42nd American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California November 23, 2014.

LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department apologized on Tuesday for briefly detaining Grammy-winning hip hop artist Wyclef Jean in handcuffs during a robbery investigation, after Jean said he was “treated like a criminal” by law enforcement officers.

The sheriff’s department released a statement describing its investigation in the early hours of Monday morning into a violent robbery in West Hollywood, a trendy municipality neighboring Los Angeles, and apologized “for any inconvenience this process caused Mr. Jean.”

“It is unfortunate that Mr. Jean was detained for six minutes during this investigation, as he had no involvement whatsoever in this violent crime,” the sheriff’s depart-

ment said.

Representatives for Jean did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The sheriff’s department said the suspects allegedly attacked and held up a man and a woman at gunpoint and robbed them of their possessions before driving away.

Jean was pulled over shortly after the incident because the vehicle he was in matched the description of the suspects’ car.

The statement said Jean was placed in handcuffs because he displayed “furtive movements and demeanor,” such as walking towards the trunk of the car despite deputies asking him not to.

The suspects in the robbery were later arrested.

In tweets and video of the incident posted to his Instagram and

Twitter feed, Jean, the Haitian-born former Fugees singer, said he appeared to have been the victim of “another case of mistaken identity” and threatened to sue.

“I was treated like a criminal until other police showed up and pointed out they had wrong person,” Jean, 47, wrote on Twitter.

“I am sure no father wants his sons or daughters to see him in Handcuffs especially if he is innocent,” he added.

Jean emigrated to the United States from Haiti at the age of 9 but has maintained his Haitian citizenship.

Tuesday’s incident comes amid heightened sensitivity about racial issues and the U.S. justice system following a spate of shootings by police of unarmed black people. (rtr)

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Queen expresses ‘deepest sympathy’ over attack LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II says her “thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathy” are with those affected

by Wednesday’s attack in London.

The monarch said: “I know I speak for everyone in expressing my enduring thanks and admiration for the members of the Metropolitan Police Service and all who work so selflessly to help and protect others.”

She also sent a message of apology to London’s police force after plans to have her preside over the opening of the New Scotland Yard building were cancelled follow-

ing the attack. The queen said in the statement Thursday that she looks forward “to visiting at a later date.”

Meanwhile The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Thursday for an attack by a man who plowed an SUV into pedestrians on a crowded London bridge and then stabbed a police officer to death on the grounds of Britain’s Parliament.

The attacker was born in Britain and known to authorities who had once investigated him for links to religious extremism, British Prime Minister Theresa May said Thursday in a sweeping speech in which she also encouraged Britons to go

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The Islamic State group said through its Aamaq News Agency that the attacker was a soldier of the Islamic State who “carried out the operation in response to calls for targeting citizens of the coalition” of countries fighting IS in Syria and Iraq.

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