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Comedian, civil rights activist Dick Gregory dies at 84

‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’ outdoes ‘Logan Lucky’ at box office.

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‘Hitman’s Bodyguard’ Nabs No. 1, ‘Logan Lucky’ Misfires

LOS ANGELES - Without a superhero movie or new studio sequel in play, this weekend provided an opening for two smaller films to shine. But as the weekend draws to a close, one is beaming brighter than the other.

That title goes to Lionsgate’s R-rated action comedy “Hitman’s Bodyguard,” which is firing off to $21.6 million during its opening weekend at 3,377 locations.

That’s a solid opening, especially during a painful summer for the movie business and sleepy month of August.

The final tally was fueled by an aggressive marketing push, and a trio of stars at the center -- Samuel L. Jackson as a notorious hitman, and Salma Hayek as hit equally threatening wife, and Ryan Reynolds as a bodyguard.

The film comes courtesy of director Patrick Hughes (“The Expendables 3”) and writer Tom O’Connor. “’The Hitman’s Bodyguard’ is generating great word of mouth among moviegoers,” said Lionsgate’s distribution president David Spitz. “It has a clear runway in the weeks ahead, and we expect it to play well right into September.”

Meanwhile, “Logan Lucky” -- a critical darling from Steven Soderbergh and Bleecker Street -- is sputtering. The heist comedy, which relied on an unconventional production and marketing strategy, looks to make $8.1 million this weekend from 3,031 theaters.

The film was partially funded through foreign pre-sales and partnering with Amazon for streaming rights. The story -- penned by Rebecca Blunt, who likely doesn’t exist -- centers on a trio of siblings played by Channing

Tatum, Riley Keough, and Adam Driver, who attempt to pull off a massive robbery. It’s set at the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR race.

Of the two, “Logan Lucky” fared better with critics, earning a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, as opposed to “Hitman’s Bodyguard,” which has a 39%. But the roles are reversed when it comes to audience reception -- “Hitman’s Bodyguard” has a B+ CinemaScore as opposed to “Logan Lucky’s” B. In the end, “Logan Lucky” will end up in third for the weekend behind the second frame of “Annabelle: Creation.” The latest in the “Conjuring” universe from Warner Bros. is targeting $15.5 million from 3,542 locations. And “Dunkirk” will land in fourth behind “Logan Lucky” with an estimated $6.7 million. The same studio has more cause to celebrate as “Wonder Woman” crosses $800 million worldwide.

“Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature” rounds out the top five this weekend with $5.1 million.

Outside of the wide releases, TWC continues its gradual rollout for Taylor Sheridan’s “Wind River.”

This weekend it looks to gross $3 million from 694 locations, raising its total cume past $4.1 million.

And major acquisition at Sundance, “Patti Cake$” is struggling to find an audience with $66,000 from 14 locations.

Overall, the summer of hell continues: This season’s box office has slipped to 13.3% behind last year at this point, according to data from ComScore, which also reports the 2017 box office is now pacing 5% behind 2016. (rtr)

WASHINGTON - Dick Gregory, a comedian who lambasted racism and played a prominent role in the 1960s civil rights movement after becoming one of the first black comics to perform for white audiences, died on Saturday at age 84, his son said.

“It is with enormous sadness that the Gregory family confirms that their father, comedic legend and civil rights activist Mr. Dick Gregory departed this earth tonight in Washington, D.C.,” his son, Christian, wrote on Instagram.

Gregory, who lived in Washington, died of heart failure in Sibley Memorial Hospital, where he had checked in a week ago after falling ill, said his longtime publicist Steve Jaffe.

Gregory’s success as a comedian in the early 1960s helped pave the way for other black comics, such as Richard Pryor, to gain greater fame by reaching a mainstream

audience.

Born in St. Louis, Gregory grew up in poverty. He was working for the U.S. Postal Service and performing in front of largely black audiences for low pay when Playboy founder Hugh Hefner saw his act and hired the comedian to perform at his nightclub in 1961.

At the time, stand-up comedy was largely segregated.

“When I started, a black comic couldn’t work a white nightclub,” Gregory told the Florida TimesUnion. “You could sing, you could dance, but you couldn’t stand flatfooted and talk - then the system would know how brilliant black folks was.”

Soon after his break at the Playboy Club, Gregory recorded a number of comedy albums and appeared on television talk shows, becoming one of the highest paid black entertainers in the early 1960s. (rtr)

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Malaysia apologises for Indonesia flag blunder, reprinting regional games guide

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A copy of the SEA Games Opening Ceremony guidebook shows a misprinted Indonesian flag.

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Activist Dick Gregory delivers a speech during a public viewing and funeral for legendary singer James Brown in Augusta, Georgia December 30, 2006.

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KUALA LUMPUR/JAKARTA - Malaysia apologised on Sunday for the upside-down printing of Indonesia’s flag in the souvenir guidebook for the Southeast Asia Games, which officials said is being withdrawn and reprinted. The mistake, spotted at the games’ opening in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday, sparked an outcry in Indonesia and the hashtag #ShameonyouMalaysia was trending on social media.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo told reporters in Jakarta the incident concerned “national pride”, and called for an apology. Within hours, Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman apologised to the government and people of Indonesia for the “inadvertent error”, saying that all measures have been taken “to address this unfortunate situation”.

Earlier, Malaysia Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the mistake would be corrected and a new guidebook sent to the games’ officials and guests. “We apologise for affecting the image and reputation of the Republic of Indonesia, as the flag is a symbol of pride,” he said after meeting Indonesia’s delegation to the games.

Indonesia’s flag has two horizontal bands with red on the top and white underneath. Turning it upside down makes it look like Poland’s flag. Indonesian Youth and Sports Minister Imam Nahrawi acknowl-

edged Khairy’s apology, and said he hoped the incident will not be repeated. Imam earlier expressed dismay, posting pictures of the mistake on his Twitter account after the games’ opening ceremony.

“It was a good opening ceremony but spoiled by this fatal negligence that was very painful,” he said. The flag blunder was the latest in a series of embarrassing incidents at the regional sports meet.

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Penglipuran to build bamboo museum

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Customary village prepares 0.74 acre of land

BANGLI —The management of Penglipuran tourism village is going to build a number of new facilities to support the tourist attraction, including a bamboo museum. For construction of the museum, the customary village has prepared an area of ??0.74 acre.

Operations Manager of Penglipuran tourism village, I Nengah Moneng, said on Sunday (Aug. 20) that the development plan of a number of supporting facilities for Penglipuran tourism village such as the bamboo museum, a traditional swimming pool and a playground area, have been discussed with chief of Penglipuran customary village. In the meeting, the chief asked to them to be patient as the plan is still in progress. “We have been asked to wait as the process has not been finalised” said Moneng.

Moneng added that chief of Penglipuran customary village has met with member of the Regional Representative Council (DPD) of the RI, I Gusti Ngurah Arya Wedakarna, and bamboo expert from Udayana University, Mrs. Diah recently to discuss the plan to build a bamboo museum. As a result of the meeting, the chief of the customary village asked to prepare 0.74 acres of land for the construction of the tourist attraction’s supporting facilities.

“The village authority has no problem with the land requested because the chief of the customary village has already prepared land for the constructin of the bamboo museum. The 0.74 acre of land is located east of the village square. In essence, we are just waiting”, said Nengah Moneng.

He revealed that the village is still designing the traditional swimming pool. Originally, the location planned for that purpose was Sangsang River, but tlocal residents are using that part of the river for a watermill. “Land in the weat has been st aside for the playground’ he said.

The addition of new facilities, he explained is meant to enhance the Penglipuran attraction so that visitors will not be bored. So far the only activity offered in this village is taking promenades through the village.

The bamboo museum, tradiional swimming pool and playround will help visitors feel more comfortable and entertained.

“The idea to build a playground came from visitors themselves so we are confident that it will be a popular addition, particularly with children who will no doubt be hapy to play here. Parents will also enjoy their visit to Penglipuran”, said Moneng.

Penglipuran customary village chief, I Wayan Supat, emphasised that the plan for the bamboo museum, playgorund and swimming pool are still bein discussed. Construction of the bamboo museum has been followed up on but has yet to be finallized. “The village has already prepared the 0.74 hecatres of land and the funds for the construction will be provided by the central government. We are just waiting for the funds”, he added.

Supat went on to say that the plan for the playground and swimming pool are still being discussed and that the source of funds for these two facilities has not been ascertained. “We have already looked into the details of the playground, however the traditional swimming pool of course needs a source of water, so this is still being explored” siad I Wayan Supat. (kmb41)

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Goa Lawah

After increase of levy for tourist destination

District govt asked to increase facilities

SEMARAPURA — The government of Klungkung’s plan to apply a levy for a single package of the city tour tour and the increase of admission ticket at Goa Lawah has not been made known to the Association of Indonesia Tour Travel Agency (ASITA) Bali. Nevertheless, this increased has not been questioned however the district government is being asked to make improvements to facilities and and the quality of services.

After the revision of Regional Bylaw No.13/2013 on the levy of recreational and sports destinations, the city tour with destinations like Puputan Monument, Klungkung Grand Palace, Semarajaya Museum, Kerta Gosa and the art market is designed into single package. (Child) domestic tourist is increased to IDR 10,000 (child) and adults at IDR 15,000. In the meantime, for foreign tourist, the ticket admission becomes IDR 25,000 (child) and adult at IDR 50,000 (adult). In contrast to the previous price, child was charged at IDR 4,000 and adults IDR 6,000 collected at each object.

Chairman of ASITA Bali, Ketut Ardana, said on Sunday (Aug. 20) that the revision of the levy should be submitted to tourism players, especially ASITA earlier, so that it can be submitted to the members as soon as possible. It is considered important to avoid miscommunication with tourists. “Actually, the change is not a problem. More importantly, there are communication and dis-

semination first if they have not got this information,” he said.

The revision is expected to be followed by improvement of facilities at the object, such as toilet and so is the quality of service.

“Most importantly, it is clean, the water runs and there is toilet.

Environmental sanitation should be maintained, not to be disturbed by merchants (tourists—Ed). The tariff increase should also be accompanied with improvements having been done on the object concerned,” he said.

In addition to city tours, the increase is also drafted for Goa Lawah Temple attraction. Previously, child was charged at IDR 4,000 and adult at IDR 6,000, while now it has been increased to IDR 6,000 and IDR 12,000 for adult (domestic). In the meantime, foreign tourist is charged at IDR 10,000 (child) and adults at IDR 15,000. This increase of admission ticket has not been known by chief of Goa Lawah Temple, Putu Juliadi, who is also a ticket attendant. However, it declared to

follow the policy.

“If going up, we’ll just follow it. But tourists should be served with more things for tourists such as toilet. Now, there has been only one company having international standard. In essence, we hope to provide them with additional,” he said.

Parking lot of the tourist object located at Pesinggahan village, Dawan, still has damages at some points. Likewise, location of merchants has not been well arranged.

It is expected to get the attention from the government. “Cleaning service staff is not adequate.

In essence, we hope the district government can give more attentions,” he said.

Previously, the Head of the Klungkung Tourism Office, I Nengah Sukasta, confirmed that to poise the increase in levy, the district government still makes a breakthrough on the tourist object in an effort to improve the quality. “District government will continue to make improvement,” he said. (kmb45)

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Banyupinaruh, district police deploy dozens of personnel

SEMARAPURA — A number of beaches in the district of Klungkung were thronged by local residents carrying out the Banyupinaruh ritual on Sunday (Aug.20), related to the celebration of Saraswati Day that occurred the day before. In order to ensure a smooth unfolding, Klungkung’s district police deployed dozens of personnel to oversee the crowds.

Chief of Klungkung Police Operating Affairs, Nyoman Suarsika, explained that police officers were deployed to several locations that are popular locations for the Banyupinaruh celebration, from

An array of solar panels are seen in Oakland, California, U.S. on December 4, 2016.

Klotok, Kusamba and Karangnadi to Pesinggahan beaches. “Several personnel were deployed to each beach”, he explained.

The police supervision was intended both to prevent criminal activ-

ity but also to ensure marine safety so that nobody would get dragged out to sea. “This measure is intended to prevent unwanted incidents”, he said.

According to observations at Pesinggahan Beach, thousands of

residents of all ages performed the Banyupinaruh ritual that involves people purifying themselves by dunking into the ocean. People started arriving around 04:00 with the peak occurring at around 0:700.

The large numbers of people left lots of garbage on the beach.

Based on information compiled from the Klungkung regional disaster mitigation agency (BPBD), during the

Utilities and grid operators have been planning for the event for years, calculating the timing and drop in output from solar, running simulations of the potential impact on demand, and lining up standby power sources. It promises a critical test of their ability to manage a sizeable swing in renewable power.

Solar energy now accounts for more than 42,600 megawatts (MW), about 5 percent of the U.S.’s peak demand, up from 5 MW in 2000,

according to the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC), a group formed to improve the nation’s power system in the wake of a 1964 blackout. When the next eclipse comes to the United States in 2024, solar will account for 14 percent of the nation’s power, estimates NERC. For utilities and solar farms, the eclipse represents an opportunity to see how well prepared their systems are to respond to rapid swings in an era where variable energy sources such as

solar and wind are climbing in scale and importance.

Power companies view Monday’s event as a “test bed” on how power systems can manage a major change in supply, said John Moura, director of reliability assessment and system analysis at the North American Electric Reliability Corp.

“It has been tested before, just not at this magnitude,” adds Steven Greenlee, a spokesman for the California Independent System Operator

(CISO), which controls routing power in the nation’s most populous state.

CISO estimates that at the peak of the eclipse, the state’s normal solar output of about 8,800 MW will be reduced to 3,100 MW and then surge to more than 9,000 MW when the sun returns.

CISO’s preparation includes studying how German utilities dealt with a 2015 eclipse in that country. Its review prompted the grid overseer to add an additional 200 MW to its normal 250 MW power reserves.

“We’ve calculated that during the eclipse, that solar will ramp off at about 70 MW per minute,” said

Greenlee. “And then we’ll see the solar rolling back at about 90 MW per minute or more.”

Power utilities say the focus will be on managing a rapid drop off and accommodate the solar surge post the eclipse. Utility executives say they do not expect any interruption in service, but are prepared to ask customers to pare usage if a problem arises.”We want to assure our customers that we have secured enough resources to meet their energy needs, even with significantly less solar generation on hand,” said Caroline Winn, chief operating officer at utility San Diego Gas & Electric Co. (rtr)

Japan launches satellite for advanced GPS operation

TOKYO - Japan on Saturday launched an H-2A rocket carrying a geo-positioning satellite into orbit after a week-long delay, the government said.

The launch of Japan’s third geopositioning satellite is part of its plan to build a version of the U.S. global positioning system (GPS) to offer location information used for autopiloting and possible national security purposes.

The government postponed the launch a week ago because of a technical glitch.

“With the success of the third satellite, we have made another

step closer for having signals from four satellites in the future,” Masaji Matsuyama, minister in charge of space policy, said in a statement.

The government plans to launch a fourth satellite by the end of the year to start offering highly precise position information by next April.

Japan plans to boost the number of its geo-positioning satellites to seven by 2023, making its system independently operational even if the U.S. GPS becomes unavailable for some reason, a government official said previously.

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by Mitsubishi Electric Corp and was blasted into orbit by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (rtr) A H-IIA rocket carrying Michibiki 3 satellite, one of four satellites that will augment regional navigational systems, lifts off from the launching pad at Tanegashima Space Center on the southwestern island of Tanegashima, Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo August 19, 2017.

Banyupinaruh celebration on Lepang Beach, a visitor from Penasan hamlet, Tihingan, Edy, was reported to have been dragged out to sea by the strong currents. Fortunately water police and others, managed to rescue him. “This information is based on Radio RAPI of Klungkung. Fortunately, he could be saved”, said Chief Executive of BPBD Klungkung, I Putu Widiada. (kmb45)

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Solar eclipse presents first major test of power grid in renewable era

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A number of beaches in the district of Klungkung were thronged by local residents carrying out the Banyupinaruh ritual on Sunday (Aug.20)

German tourist sentenced For success of non-cash toll payments Jasa Marga boosts installation of GTO lightly in murder case

DENPASAR — The Denpasar district court was criticised for the light sentence that was handed down for the murder of Steven Djingga. The defendant in this case was a foreigner from Germany named Giuliano Lemoine. Despite being found guilty of murder, the defendant was only sentenced to 2.5 years in prison.

Other than the light indictment, the trial with prosecutor Dewa Arya Lanang Raharja wa also criticized for apparently being closed and being postponed twice. The trial for the indictment finally took place last Wednesday (Aug. 16). The panel of judges presiding over this case was Ester Oktavi.

In the indictment, the prosecutor charged the defendant Lemoine under a single law, Article 351 paragraph (3) of

the Criminal Code, regarding persecution resulting in death.

The prosecutor demanded a light sentence of 2.5 years for the defendant even though the penalty for murder is 7 years on prison. Inevitably, the attitudes of the prosecutors in handling the murder case involving a foreign defendant with a sentence of 2.5 years in prison raised some questions.

Section Head of General Crime at the Denpasar Prosecutor’s Office, Ketut Maha Agung, when asked for his confirmation on Sunday (Aug. 20) did not want to give any explanation on the pretext that he did not know who the prosecutor was. “Who was the prosecutor”, of asked Agung. Nevertheless, he said that he will be checking into it Monday (Aug. 21).

The defendant Giuliano

Lemoine from Germany was brought to court for the case of the murder of Steven Djingga.

The incident occurred on Tuesday (Mar. 21, 2007) around 01:00 in front of Paddy’s Club on Jalan Legian, Kuta. Initially, the victim Steven Djingga and witness Wisno Toni visited Paddy’s Club. Upon arrival at the location, there was a fight between the victim and the defendant triggered by a mutual nudge. The victim and the defendant continued fighting outside Paddy’s Club. Being unsatisfied, the defendant Giuliano Lemoine approached the victim Steven Djingga and punched him. Steven Djingga fell down and hit the back of his head on the floor. His nose was bleeding and the victim died on Saturday March 25, 2017. (kmb37)

MANGUPURA — In order for the government’s non-cash program, to succeed, PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk. Has sped up the installation of automatic toll booths (GTOs) on toll roads.

Gradually, Jasa Marga will convert regular toll booths throghtout Indonesia (inclduing Bali) into GTOs. There aim is to have all of the GTOs installed by October 31, 2017.

President Director of PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk, Desi Arryani, when contacted recently revealed that the company is continuing to add GTO on the toll roads that it manages.

Desi said the government will do its best to let the public know about the new program and then Jasa Marga will do everything gradually to ensure

the success of the non-cash program by converting all regular toll booths into GTOs. “Some of our booths will be full GTO but using GTO hybrid which means that they are equipped with a cross bar in safe locations.

We know that sometimes if people are queuing up and the driver at the front of the line does not have a cash card, someone behind them may want to lend them their card . We want to avoid this type of thing.

Gradually we will change the booths so that they only accept non-cash options”, she explained.

So far very few toll booths accept non-cash payments with just 33 percent nationally and 15 percent in Bali. “This is a very low percentage and over the next few months cash

less payments will be applied on all toll roads. Well this should be studied”, she added.

Desi added the number of GTO has reached 40 percent or 466 units of the total number reaching 1.002 units in all toll roads. As targeted, at the end October 2017, the GTO installation throughout Indonesia has reached 100 percent. “We also have to direct the sales of electronic money cards at the booths and so on,” she added.

Transition of regular booths to GTO is still running until now. She hoped until the end of September 2017 the transition process has reached 60 percent. “While monitoring the development of non-cash user community, we gradually attempt to reach 100 percent (GTO transition),” he concluded. (kmb23)

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U.S. warship collision exposes Singapore-Malaysia sea dispute

KUALA LUMPUR - A collision between a U.S. warship and an oil tanker near the Straits of Malacca on Monday has shone a light on a territorial dispute that has simmered between neighbours Singapore and Malaysia for nearly 40 years.

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Residents of Jineng Agung hoped that the government will take immediate action to handle abrasion in the area.

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Abrasion at Jineng Agung, Gilimanuk, getting worse

NEGARA - Abrasion on Jineng Agung Beach in Gilimanuk village, Melaya, is getting worse. As seen on Saturday afternoon (Aug 19.), the wall of one’s resident’s home is being eroded by abrasion. People in the area are increasingly concerned.

“Every night we have trouble sleeping because we are afraid that the rising water is threatening our house”, said

local Mrs. Jero.

Grandpa Nyoman Cenik’s house is also becoming damaged by the sea and is now supported by bamboo poles. The house of this disadvantaged family has been pounded by waves and piled high with mounds of garbage. Residents of Jineng Agung hoped that the government will take immediate action to handle abrasion in the area.

Chairman of the Jembrana House of Representatives, I

Ketut Sugiasa, had the opportunity to inspect the the abrasion at Jineng Agung on Sunday (Aug. 20) and felt sorry about the increasingly severe abrasion in the region.

“This should be handled immediately. Otherwise, the area be destroyed within two years and many houses will be swept away. We will fight to get attention from the Bali-Penida River Agency and the central government”, he explained. (kmb)

Fish famine, fishermen of Pesinggahan switch profession SEMARAPURA — Fishermen on Pesinggahan Beach, Dawan, have been frustrated for the last three months because of the fish famine. A few fishermen have been forced to switch to professions with more promising incomes.

One local fisherman 55 year old Wayan Kapit, said that the livelihood of fishermen seems uncertain lately.

This profession seems to be unable to give of earning a living. This condition has been exacerbated by the fish famine of the last three months. Catch very few fish” he said while moving his boat on Sunday (Aug. 20).

Fishermen usually head out ot sea at between 04:00 and 08:00. Last Sunday, during this time frame, he only caught two fish that he sold for IDR 20,000. This does not even cover operating costs that come to about IDR 50,000. “When compared to the operating cost, the money we make is no where near enough. We don’t just suffer losses, we are harming our selves. Some days, we do make some profits but it is commonplace

not to” he said.

Due to such low income, a number of fishermen have decided to switch to other professions whose income is considered more promising. Many work as porters loading goods onto boats. “ Many fishermen look for other work that is more certain of providing an income”, said Kapit.

To make matters more challenging, the equipment that many fishermen are using needs to be replaced.

The government is expected to give assistance in this regard. “So far, we have received insurance. Yet there is no provision for equipment since the assistance given a few years ago”, added this resident from Sukahati hamlet.

In the meantime, a 50 year old fishmonger named Ni Komang Sariani said that amid the fish famine, there is a large demand for fish, especially on holidays like “ Many people are looking for fish, but the catches are very small” she said. (kmb45)

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Due to such low income, a number of fishermen have decided to switch to other professions whose income is considered more promising.

Money laundering probe exposes Australian banks’ compliance frailties

HONG KONG - A money laundering probe at Commonwealth Bank of Australia is the latest in a slew of scandals denting the reputation of Australian banks as simple, reliable lenders at the forefront in the battle against financial crime.

Australian banks have lagged their global peers in both their spending and their approach on anti-money laundering and knowyour-customer systems as they pursued rapid growth in customer deposits, some banking officials and experts say.

“In the last few years, regulators and banks have been focused on changing the whole bank culture to get all levels of staff taking compliance seriously,” said Philippa Allen, CEO of ComplianceAsia, which advices on compliance issues.

“That is not as widespread yet in Australia,” she said. “Australian banks have not had the big fines imposed on them like their global peers have.”

Know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) processes became a key focus globally after HSBC Group and Standard Chartered were hit with hefty fines in 2012.

Major international banks are now spending between $900 million and $1.3 billion a year on financial crime compliance, according to analysis by corporate governance recruitment firm Barclay Simpson.

HSBC spent $1.6 billion on regulatory and compliance programmes in the first half of 2017, up 12 percent from a year ago.

In comparison, CBA’s spending on risk and compliance fell 7 percent to A$470 million ($371 million) in the year to June, according to the bank’s annual report.

CBA said the drop was a result of the “timing and completion of key phases of risk and compliance projects” in the prior year including roll-out of refreshed teller machines.

The bank said it has hired more than 50 compliance professionals since 2015 and is strengthening its customer background check processes while upgrading technology used to monitor accounts and transactions for suspicious activity.

Rival National Australia Bank’s spend on compliance and operational risk was nearly unchanged at A$167 million in its first halfyear. (rtr)

The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain collided with merchant vessel Alnic MC to the east of Singapore, while heading to the city-state for a routine port call.

Ten U.S. sailors are missing and five were injured in the collision, which resulted in significant damage to the hull of the U.S. vessel and the flooding of some of its compartments.

Singapore and Malaysia both said the incident took place in their territorial waters, as the warship and oil tanker collided near the rocky outcrop of Pedra Branca, an area that has long been contested by both countries.

Both countries said they were leading the search and rescue operation for the missing sailors.

Singapore was once part of Malaysia but they separated acrimoniously in 1965, clouding diplomatic and economic dealings for years.

The International Court of Justice ruled in 2008 that Pedra Branca, which means “white rock” in Portuguese, belonged to Singapore and a nearby feature called Middle Rocks belonged to Malaysia.

Malaysia sought a review of the ruling this year, reopening the dispute.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

(MPA) said it was notified just before dawn of the collision in “Singapore territorial waters” in the Singapore Strait, and Singapore was leading the search and rescue operations.

Malaysia insisted that the incident happened in its waters, just miles off its southern state of Johor.

Malaysia’s navy chief, Admiral Ahmad Kamarulzaman Ahmad Badaruddin, told Reuters the KD Handalan was the first to respond to the distress call from the U.S. ship.

“KD Handalan was just three miles from the USS McCain when it first received the distress call,” he said.

Malaysia’s Maritime Enforcement Agency Director General Zulkifili Abu Bakar told reporters Malaysia disputed Singapore’s assertion that the accident happened in its waters.

He said the Malaysian search and rescue operation was independent of Singapore’s and Malaysia had not communicated with its neighbour about the incident.

“What is important is, we do not want to have another collision between assets on the ground,” Zulkifili said. “For the time being, we shouldn’t be arguing about whose waters it is, the most important thing is to focus on search and rescue.”

The Malaysian navy assigned four vessels and a Super Lynx helicopter for the search and rescue, while the Malaysian armed forces and maritime authorities also deployed more assets. The Indonesian navy said it had deployed two warships.

The U.S. Navy said Singapore and U.S. assets were involved in search and rescue, but made no reference to Malaysian or Indonesian assets. (rtr)

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The U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain is seen after a collision, in Singapore waters August 21, 2017.

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BUSINESS Initial NAFTA talks conclude amid signs schedule could slip

WASHINGTON - The United States, Canada and Mexico wrapped up their first round of talks on Sunday to revamp the NAFTA trade pact, vowing to keep up a blistering pace of negotiations that some involved in the process said may be too fast to bridge deep differences. In a joint statement issued at the end of five days of negotiations in Washington, the top trade officials from the three countries said Mexico would host the next round of talks from Sept. 1 to 5.

cits - was one of his top priorities. But the United States did reveal extensive texts governing cross-border data flows and e-commerce, said Kenneth Propp, the trade policy director for BSA-The Software Alliance, a group on USTR’s trade advisory committee.

The NAFTA countries already had made broad agreements guaranteeing cross-border data flows and other digital trade as part of the now-defunct Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement. “Our sense is that there should be a lot of commonality as a starting point on this subject,” Propp said.

The talks will move to Canada later in September, then return to the United States in October, with additional rounds planned for later this year, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Mexican Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo and Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said. “While a great deal of effort and negotiation will be required in the coming months, Canada, Mexico and the United States are committed to an accelerated and comprehensive negotiation process that will upgrade our agreement,” the officials said.

One person directly involved in the talks described the schedule as exceedingly fast, given that past trade deals took years to negotiate. The three countries are trying to complete a full modernization of the 23-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement by early 2018, before Mexico’s national election campaign starts.

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to scrap NAFTA without major changes to reduce U.S. goods trade deficits with its North American neighbors, describing it as a “disaster” that drained hundreds of thousands of American manufacturing jobs to low-wage Mexico.

The joint statement said the three countries made “detailed conceptual presentations” across the scope of NAFTA issues and began work to negotiate some of the agreement’s texts, although it did not provide details on the topics.

Negotiating teams “agreed to provide additional text, comments or alternate proposals during the next two weeks,” ahead of the Mexico round.

SPEED VS SUBSTANCE

A second person participating directly in the talks but not authorized to speak about them said negotiating teams were instructed to “work and work fast,” but added that the substance of the agreement would not be sacrificed for speed. Trade experts have consistently said that the schedule is far too ambitious, given the amount of work and differences on key issues.

“It’s hard to imagine how they can do something very substantive and do it very quickly. It’s almost as if you can have one or the other. You can have it quick, or you can have it meaningful,” said John Masswohl, director of government relations at the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. (rtr)

NOT ALL CARDS ON THE TABLE

The source involved in the talks, who was not authorized to speak publicly, said there had been no drama as the three countries exchanged proposals. Not all cards were put on the table, the source added, saying that during four four-hour sessions on rules of origin, the United States did not reveal its proposed targets for boosting North American and U.S. content for the automotive sector.

Lighthizer had made clear that strengthening rules of origin for autos - the biggest source of U.S. trade defi-

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Job seekers prepare to register to apply for vacancies at a job fair in Monterrey, northern Mexico February 24, 2009.

Lebanese president signs public sector pay rise and tax hike laws

BEIRUT - Lebanese President Michel Aoun signed off on public sector wage increases and related tax hikes on Monday, the national news agency NNA said.

Aoun had held off ratifying the two laws since parliament approved them last month, amid concerns from businesses about the impact of more taxes on Lebanon’s fragile economy.

The public sector pay scale law has been under discussion for years. The government had estimated that it would cost around $800 million, or $1.2 billion if it included certain pension increases.

The tax law raises value-added tax (VAT) by one percentage point to 11 percent and hikes corporation tax to 17 percent

from 15 percent.

Several protests have broken out this year over the proposed tax hikes, which are intended to fund public sector pay rises.

In recent weeks, some public sector workers have also gathered in the streets calling for Aoun to finally sign the laws. (rtr)

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“ Lukat Gni ”, To maintain balance and purity of macrocosm and microcosm

Residents of Satria Kawan Palace, Paksebali village, Dawan, organized the lukat gni or flame war tradition. This tradition is carried out through generations every year falling on new moon of the Balinese ninth month or at the night of Pengrupukan or the day before celebration of Nyepi, Monday (Mar. 27).

Lukat gni also called flame war is derived from two words, namely lukat and gni. Lukat or melukat means cleansing of all impurities and the unseen while gni means fire. Lukat gni can be interpreted as a tradition of cleansing or purifying the microcosm and macrocosm from any kind of impurities by means of fire. This tradition is also aimed at maintaining balance of nature and humans to result in harmony in the implementation of the catur bratha penyepian or five abstinences.

This lukat gni tradition begins with a joint worship at temples or family temple to invoke safety and smoothness for the implementation of lukat gni. Dozens of youths that take part in this activity are then heading for the catus pata or central intersection of the village to carry out the tradition. Here, the participants further slammed the fire of tied danyuh (dried coconut leaves) onto each opponent. No injuries are seen despite being hit by fire. Moreover, there is no resentment among the participants. The atmosphere is

getting festive with the accompaniment of baleganjur orchestra.

Spiritual figure of Satria Kawan Palace, Mangku A.A. Gde Anom Merta, said that flame war is a heritage tradition of Satria Kawan Palace. “As younger generations, we must continue and preserve the traditions having been passed down by the elders here. This tradition has actually existed since around hundreds of years ago,” he said after the implementation of the lukat gni, According to him, the lukat gni often known as flame war is one of the purificatory rites carried out to purify the macrocosm and microcosm. Implementation of this annual tradition is expected to be able to neutralize negative effects and create harmony in ourselves and the balance of the universe.

“Through this lukat gni, we will create harmony and balance of the universe,” he said.

A participant of lukat gni, A.A. Gde Baskara Diningrat, said that he took this tradition to preserve the heritage. Armed with selfconfidence, he said, the heat of the fire afflicting to the body will not be felt. Every fire is believed to eliminate all the impurities inside.

“With the confidence I have, the more exposed to the fire, the more impurities will be missing from our body,” said Baskara who participates regularly in this tradition every year. (kmb)

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Sacred Wayang Wong Dance of Tejakula Set Four Centuries Ago

Wayang Wong sacred dance that only exists at Tejakula village, Tejakula subdistrict, was presented at Maksan Temple of local village on Thursday (Apr. 6). The location is chosen because the masks of wayang wong characters are kept at local temple.

They are even believed to have been four centuries old.

The players performing the Ramayana storyline start staging the first episode of the Bala Kanda in the Ramayana epic. In this staging, the storyline presented by the players is entitled “Sander Sita.”

It tells about the duke Marica disguising as a golden deer to attract the attention of Sita. When seeing the deer, Sita then asked Rama to chase it.

Rama went away from Sita and tried to shoot the disguising deer. Marica cleverly cried out for help, and his voice was similar to Rama’s. Again, Sita asked Laksmana to look for Rama as being told to be facing difficulties. When Laksmana followed Rama, Sita was abducted by Ravana. By and large, when featuring the storyline of kanda (book—Ed) starting from the first through the seventh, it will take approximately 4.5 years to 5 years.

Chairman of the Tejakukus Foundation, Gede Komang, amid the staging told that as sacred dance it is mandatory to be performed as devotional services or ngayah at the Maksan Temple of Tejakula.

As usual, the performance is done twice every year precisely on Wraspati Dungulan or the day after Galungan. Since it is sacred, the wayang wong must still perform the episodes of Ramayana epic sequentially. “It has become the tasks of the players of wayang wong to perform devotional services at the temple because the masks are stored at this Maksan temple,” said Komang Gede when met Friday afternoon.

READ Repel Calamities, Residents of Sema Agung Do Melasti with Tektekan According to him, although it is classified into sacred dance, currently this wayang wong is also staged as entertainment art. For several times, the figures of wayang wong characters are presented in the art collaborations. However, the masks staged

in the entertainment are not the sacred ones as those stored at Maksan Temple, but the imitations that are kept by the foundation.

Based on the existing references, wayang wong is known as sacred art. This art first appeared at Tejakula village about four centuries ago. From the location of its emergence at Tejakula, this art then spread to several regions in Bali. Although having been widespread, its taksu (divine vibration) never disappears and is kept sacred until now.

Wayang wong even becomes one of the nine dances included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Besides, the wayang wong dance is also recognized as one of the intangible cultural heritage objects in 2015. (kmb)

The Sticky and Chewy “Jaja Bantal”

Balinese people have a treasure of traditional cakes with tasty and unique flavor. The aroma always tempts us so as to give it a try. One of them is jaja bantal offering sticky and chewy flavor. Balinese people like best this cake, but should not eat too much because it can result in illness.

Understandably, the main ingredient is white sticky rice that can generate excessive heat inside.

In the Balinese language, jaje means ‘cake’ that may refer to the shape resembling a small pillow, so that it is called jaje bantal. Other than functioned as refreshment, this cake is also obligatory in the ritual of picking up the bride by the bridegroom known as Ngabe Tipat Bantal. When pickingup the groom, it is attended by family members as well as

customary and administrative village apparatus.

Nevertheless, this cake has become a snack very easily obtained. Stalls in rural area, school canteens, traditional markets and pastry shops are serving this cake. Moreover, it is also available at various hotels in the area of Sanur, Nusa Dua, Kuta and other areas in Bali offered in their dessert menu.

This cake is classified into eco-friendly because it uses many natural materials such as young coconut leaf as wrapper, bamboo pin as well as the locking strap made of bamboo rope. This cake applies natural sweetener, not artificial. Inside it is filled with banana or mix with red beans, so that it offers a different taste.

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The ingredients required include white sticky rice, grated coconut, small sliced banana, red beans, sugar and salt. The preparation: first of all, soak the white sticky rice for approximately an hour, and then steam half-done.

Then, take out and mix the white sticky rice with grated coconut, red beans, sugar and salt to taste. Stir well and evenly.

Previously, prepare the wrapping of young coconut leaf by making a circle like a pillow. Then, put white sticky rice into the wrapper and stuff with sliced banana and wrap. Tie with a rope and then boil to cook for approximately an hour.

Ultimately, take out and cool down. Now, it is ready to be served. (kmb)

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US scales back visa services in Russia after Putin cuts its staff MOSCOW - The United States said on Monday it was scaling back its visa services in Russia after Moscow ordered it to sharply cut its diplomatic staff in retaliation over new U.S. sanctions.

President Vladimir Putin, reacting to new sanctions imposed by the U.S. Congress which President Donald Trump reluctantly signed into law, last month ordered Washington to cut diplomatic and technical staff in Russia by 755 people, or by about 60 percent, by Sept. 1.

The U.S. embassy in Russia said on Monday the move had forced it to rethink its visa operations and that it was suspending all non-immigrant visa operations across Russia on Aug. 23.

It said services would be resumed on Sept. 1, but would be offered “on a greatly reduced scale.” It would be cancelling an unspecified number of scheduled appointments and asking applicants to reschedule, it said in a statement.

“Capacity for interviews in the future will be greatly reduced because we have had to greatly reduce our staffing levels to comply with the Russian government’s requirement,” the embassy told applicants in a note on its web site.

The move, which is likely to further sour already battered U.S.-Russia relations, means Russian citizens wanting to visit the United States for tourism will no longer be able to apply via U.S. consulates outside Moscow and will have to travel to the Russian capital instead.

That will pose a serious logistical challenge for some Russians whose country, the world’s largest by territory, stretches across eleven time zones.

The United States has consulates in St Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and Vladivostok.

“Visa operations at the U.S. consulates will remain suspended indefinitely,” the embassy said.

Russia’s decision to reduce the U.S. diplomatic presence had called into question Russia’s seriousness about pursuing better relations with Washington, the embassy added.

Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said earlier this month that the United States had issued around 150,000 visas to Russian citizens last year.

The U.S. embassy signalled its new scaled back visa regime could be in place for some time.

“We will operate at reduced capacity for as long as our staffing levels are reduced,” it said. (rtr)

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The state flag of the U.S. flies outside the country’s consulate general in St. Petersburg, Russia July 31, 2017.

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Two men react at an impromptu memorial where a van crashed into pedestrians at Las Ramblas in Barcelona, Spain August 21, 2017.

Police extend search for Barcelona attack van driver outside Spain

BARCELONA - Spanish police on Monday extended the search for the man who killed 13 people in Barcelona by ramming a van into crowds to all of Europe as details emerged of how he fled on foot through the streets of the old town before disappearing.

Authorities are looking for Younes Abouyaaqoub, a 22-yearold Moroccan-born man, who they believe was behind the wheel of a van which left a trail of dead and injured on Barcelona’s famed boulevard.

The Catalan regional government said all European police forces were now searching for Abouyaaqoub and authorities could not rule out that he had slipped across the border into France.

“This person is no longer just being sought in Catalonia but in all European countries, this is an effort by European police,” Joaquim Forn, in charge of home affairs in the northeastern Spanish region, told Catalan radio.

Forn confirmed that police were now almost certain Abouyaaqoub was the driver.

“Everything points to that,” he added.

Authorities have stepped up checks at Spain’s borders.

They also raided more homes overnight in Ripoll, a town in the foothills of the Pyrenees and close to France where many of the suspects in a 12-strong cell thought to be behind the attack had lived.

Others thought to be part of the suspected Islamist militant network have been arrested, shot by police or killed in an explosion at a house in Catalonia a day before Thursday’s van attack.

The attack in Barcelona was linked to another hours later in the resort down of Cambrils, further down the Mediterranean coastline from Barcelona.

A car crashed into passers-by there and attackers got out to try and stab people. Five suspects were shot dead, while a Spanish woman died in the attack.

Abouyaaqoub abandoned the van after zig-zagging down Las

Ramblas avenue at high speed, police have said. Witnesses had seen him walking away unarmed from the scene, they said.

Spanish papers El Pais and La Vanguardia said they had seen images of the man leaving Las Ramblas then crossing through La Boqueria food market, another tourist attraction, before disappearing.

El Pais published CCTV footage on Monday of a man wearing a black and white shirt similar to the one Abouyaaqoub wore when he was caught on a bank security camera the night before the attacks.

The regional government is due to give details about the investigation at a news conference at noon.

Spanish political leaders from all the main parties were also due to meet later on Monday to review security measures as part of cross-party efforts to unite on anti-terrorist efforts. (rtr)

Fired workers protest against U.S.-owned miner Freeport Indonesia

Hundreds of workers laid off by Freeport Indonesia blocked routes and set trucks on fire near the company’s mines in the eastern province of Papua on Saturday, company officials said.

The Indonesian unit of U.S. mining giant Freeport McMoran Inc. has been embroiled in a labour dispute since May, when around 5,000 workers went on

strike to protest against mass layoffs.

Freeport says the layoffs were triggered by unexpected revisions earlier this year in government

rules on taxes and royalties.

The protests by the ex-workers, who were demanding their jobs back, prompted police personnel to secure the area.

A spokesman for the company said the protests have not had an impact on operations, although employee access to worksites was being affected.

“Some of our employee convoys have been cancelled and we will not be scheduling further convoys until

the situation is conducive again. We have urged our workers to avoid this area until further notice,” said Freeport Indonesia spokesman Riza Pratama.

The company is a major source of employment and livelihoods in the impoverished eastern-most province of Indonesia.(rtr)

Police identify perpetrators Indonesian committee seeks 20 thousand volunteers for Asian Games 2018 of shooting incident in PT Freeport

TIMIKA - Head of Papua Regional Police, Inspector General Boy Rafli Amar, said that his side has identified the perpetrators of shooting against a vehicle belongs to PT Freeport Indonesia in Tembagapura District on last Thursday.

“We have identified the armed group. The police have checked the scene and investigated the case,” Amar said here on Sunday.

According to Amar, the perpetrators owned firearms and presumed to be involved in several acts of terror.

The police have got data of the

perpetrators and discovered that they are hiding in hilly areas around Mile 60 and Mile 68 and at Kali Kabur region.

The police will conduct further investigation relating to the detention of perpetrators, Amar said. He added the vehicles of PT Freeport Indonesia can operate normally in the area of the scene.

The shooting incident which occurred at Mile 60 area on last Thursday has caused damage in a car belongs to PTFI and also injured a personnel of Mobile Brigade unit.(ant)

JAKARTA - The Indonesia Asian Games Organizing Committee (INASGOC) is seeking 20 thousand Indonesian and foreign volunteers during the event in Jakarta and Palembang from Aug 18 to Sept 2, 2018.

INASGOCs Administration Deputy, Francis Wanandi, said here on Saturday that the official registration would be opened today until early Sept.

Wanandi added that those interested to volunteer may register directly at INASGOCs booth at the Asian Games International Fitness and Health Expo (GOIFEX) 2017 at the Jakarta Convention Center from Aug 19 to 20, while the online registration will be opened later this month.

“The online registration will be opened in two weeks as its current information technology has not been ready yet,” he noted.

The registration process is as simple as collecting copy of personal identification, such as citizen identification card, passport, or student card, and then waiting for the acceptance call from INASGOC. “We will manually input the registrants name to the online system in two weeks, then we will call the candidates for the next selection process,” he remarked.

According to Wanandi, foreign volunteers are needed, particularly as translators, for athletes and officials from 44 countries to com-

municate with the Indonesian committee.

“The terms and conditions for foreign volunteers have not been decided yet, but many people have been showing their interests to pay their own tickets and accommodations,” he explained.

Wanandi noted that the volunteers would be initially posted during the Asian Games test events in early Feb 2018.

To mark a year before the 18th Asian Games 2018, Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Vice President Jusuf Kalla kicked off the countdown at the National Monument (Monas) arena in Jakarta on Friday (Aug 18).(ant)

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Pejeng village

GIANYAR - Pejeng village located in District Tampaksiring, Gianyar regency, Bali Province, Indonesia. Pejeng village is located between two rivers. In east bounded by Pekerisan river’s and west bounded by Patanu river’s.

This village has been known to the world since 1705, when GE Rumphius (an expert in life sciences), wrote about the “Moon Pejeng” which until now held at Penataran Sasih Pura’s.

Besides Pejeng, Gianyar regency has several popular tourist villages, such as the village of Ubud, Goa Gajah, and Tirta Empul. Pejeng village famous for its natural beauty and diverse culture. Pejeng offers stunning natural attractions and cultural community of diverse, ranging from dances and customs. In the village there is a royal Pajeng, namely “Puri Agung Pejeng”. This castle is one evidence of the spread or development of the kingdom in Bali.

The village and the area nearby are swarming with historical sites!

Apart from Garba Cave, Gunung Kawi, Goa Gajah (or Elephant Cave, a Buddhist sanctuary built in the 9th century), as well as Tirta Empul and Sebatu holy springs, Tampaksiring Palace is located only 20-minute away. Sacred temples like Pengukur-ukuran, Penataran Sasih, Kebo Edan, Samuan Tiga, or Pusering Jagat are placed only a few kilometers away from each other.

Penataran Sasih temple was well-known for hosting the Moon of Pejeng. It is said to be the largest single-cast bronze kettle drum in the world and the largest known relic from Southeast Asia’s Bronze Age period. The locals believe that the Moon of Pejeng is sacred.

“We believe that The Moon would make a sound as a sign that a catastrophic event would take place,” said Dewa Gede Badung. He remembered how The Moon was last heard made a sound in 1965, before the Indonesian grim massacres.

Pusering Jagat temple, on the other hand, is believed to be the center of the old Pejeng Kingdom. The temple attracted devotees who are wishing for fertility and seeking healing powers. (IBP/net)

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Dimitrov downs Kyrgios to win Cincinnati Open CINCINNATI - Grigor Dimitrov clinched the biggest title of his career and enjoyed a huge confidence boost ahead of the U.S. Open by beating Nick Kyrgios 6-3 7-5 to win the Cincinnati Open on Sunday.

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Mohamed Farah of Britain (Silver) celebrates with his family.

Farah wins his farewell track race in Britain

BIRMINGHAM - Mo Farah brought down the curtain on his peerless track career in Britain by winning his farewell race on home soil on an emotional afternoon at the Birmingham Grand Prix Diamond League meeting on Sunday.

In his penultimate track race -his final run will be at the Zurich Weltklasse meeting on Thursday -- before becoming a marathon man on the roads next season, the quadruple Olympic champion outclassed a 3,000 metres field with familiar elan.

The weekend after winning 5,000 metres silver and a fortnight since his 10,000 metres triumph at the World Championships in London, the 34-year-old was presented with a more accommodating field for his domestic goodbye.

The crowd at the Alexander Stadium gave Britain’s greatest racer -- perhaps the best the world has seen too after 10 global title wins -- a rapturous reception before watching him sprint away one last time down the home straight as he won in 7 minutes 38.64 seconds.

Farah, who clocked 56.89 seconds over the last lap to ease away from Spain’s runner-up, Adel Mechaal, the fourth-placed finisher in the world 1500 metres final, told the BBC: “It means everything to me.

“The emotion was high and I had a lot of support from the home crowd. This is what we dream of -having a home crowd cheer you on -- and I want to thank everyone who has supported me and followed my journey.

“I never dreamed of becoming four times Olympic champion and a multi world champion. All

I ever dreamed of was competing for Britain.

“Now I just want to continue to see what I can do on the road, without having a target on my back, and just try to enjoy it without so much pressure.

“I’m going to a completely new game on the roads with a new mind and I’m excited.”

Five more newly-crowned world champions celebrated their London triumphs in style, headed by Qatari’s magnificent high jumper Mutaz Essa Barshim, who produced the performance of the meeting with the world’s best jump of the year, 2.40 metres.

Barshim again demonstrated why Javier Sotomayor’s world record of 2.45 metres is under threat with his clearance that pleased him so much, he promised to leave with the high jump bar as a souvenir.

“I knew I was in good shape.

I felt good and went for it,” he said, clutching the bar. “That jump was amazing, I’m taking that bar home!”

Other world champions to thrive were Greece’s Ekaterini Stefanidi, who won her 12th consecutive pole vault competition (4.75 metres) and Ramil Guliyev, Turkey’s surprise 200 metres winner, who again forged away strongly from a quality field to win in 20.17 seconds.

Croatia’s discus colossus Sandra Perkovic, who won a second world gold to add to her two Olympic golds, was again in a different league, unleashing a 67.51m winning throw, while New Zealand’s shotput winner Tom Walsh prevailed again with a 21.83m winner. (rtr)

With three of the ‘Big Four’ players nursing injuries and Rafa Nadal knocked out in the quarter-finals by Kyrgios, Bulgarian Dimitrov grasped his chance with both hands, winning his first Masters 1000 series event under a broiling hot sun.

A break in each set was enough for the seventh seed to claim his third title of the year and seventh of his career.

“I’m just happy. There’s nothing else I can say, honestly,” the 26-year-old told reporters.

“I’m just happy and I’m humbled to have that trophy in my hands, and especially to win here, my first Masters 1000.

“I always like this tournament. I have played it quite a few times and always thought this can be maybe one of the first ones, and it is the first one.”

Dimitrov did not drop a set all tournament, the first player to do so at a Masters 1000 tournament since Novak Djokovic’s 2007 win at Miami.

He was almost impregnable on serve, winning 52 of his 53 service games.

“Going to the (U.S.) Open, it’s for sure a lot of positivity with it,” said Dimitrov, a semi-finalist at the Australian Open in January.

“But the most important thing now is just to stay grounded, keep on doing the same work, believe in myself, and just prepare the best way that I can for the Open.”

Both players were in their maiden Masters 1000 title match but Dimitrov showed more poise than his 22-year-old opponent, saving a pair of early break points to set the tone.

Kyrgios’s 31 unforced errors comfortably outstripped his 21 winners, the combustible Australian unable to find the magic he produced in his quarterfinal win over Nadal.

But he was thrilled with his run to a first final of the year, having been jeered by the crowd three weeks ago at the Citi Open in Washington D.C. when he retired from his match with a shoulder injury.

“Looking back from where I was... I would have never thought I would have had my first Masters 1000 event final,” he said.

“So I’m pretty happy with the result. From where I was to here, it’s just been amazing.

“I lost today but I feel great. I feel great where I’m at right now ... I’m pretty excited for the U.S. Open.”

The U.S. Open starts Aug. 28. (rtr)

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Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) holds the Rookwood Cup after defeating Nick Kyrgios (AUS) in the finals during the Western and Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center.

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Conte salutes his Chelsea fighters after battling display LONDON - For all the talk of crisis at Stamford Bridge following last week’s meltdown against Burnley, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte was left saluting his side on Sunday after they edged Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in a match they could just as easily have lost.

“I think I must be pleased,” said Conte, whose nine-man side were beaten 3-2 by Burnley in their opening match of the new Premier League season.

“I want to thank my players because they showed me great desire and heart and I saw today the fighters.”

The Italian was particularly pleased because the champions were without the suspended Cesc Fabregas and Gary Cahill, giving Tiemoue Bakayoko his debut and trusting Andreas Christensen at the heart of their defence. But it was a couple of old hands in David Luiz and Marcos Alonso who stood out.

The Brazilian was pushed forward into midfield and had a hand in both goals. Chelsea made the breakthrough against the run of play on 23 minutes when Alonso thumped home a superb free kick from 20 metres after Dele Alli had fouled Luiz.

But Luiz also stood strong when Spurs threatened to overrun Chelsea with the quickfire passing that served them so well last season. “David played very well, it was an amazing performance from him,” said Conte.

“He played with great experience and personality, a point of reference for other players. But it is easy to forget we had four new players from last season and we played like we wanted to show we were champions.”

Conte again said the club were working towards strengthening the squad in the transfer window, with at least three arrivals expected.

“For us it is very important to be focused on ourself. We know a lot of teams have improved since last season,” he said.

“The club is trying to do its best in the transfer market but today I must be satisfied with my players because they gave me everything.”(rtr)

Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso celebrates scoring their second goal

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Neymar targets improvement after phenomenal home debut

Antonio Barragan in action with Barcelona’s Gerard Deulofeu

REUTERS/Sergio Perez

Deulofeu stars for Barca in shadow of terror attack

Barcelona got off to a winning start in La Liga on Sunday, beating Real Betis 2-0 in a subdued atmosphere at the Nou Camp after the deadly attacks in the Catalan capital and the town of Cambrils. Rivals Real Madrid began their pursuit of back-to-back league titles for the first time since 2008 with a 3-0 win at Deportivo La Coruna with goals from Gareth Bale, Casemiro and Toni Kroos, although captain Sergio Ramos was sent off in the dying seconds, earning a 23rd career red card.

Betis defender Alin Tosca diverted a cross from the lively Gerard Deulofeu into his own net to put Barca ahead in the 36th minute, while the former Everton forward, who returned to his boyhood club this summer, also laid on the pass for the second goal which was smashed in

by Sergi Roberto in the 39th. Lionel Messi was the fulcrum of most of Barca’s creativity and more responsibility was placed on his shoulders due to the absence of Luis Suarez and Andres Iniesta.

But the Argentine was denied a goal, hitting the woodwork three times. There was a solemn feeling at the Nou Camp before and during the game with only 56,480 supporters at the 99,000-capacity arena. The club announced it had granted fans’ requests to return tickets in the wake of Thursday’s attacks, which killed 14 people and injured more than 100.

“It was a moving tribute, we wanted to celebrate this victory and

I dedicated the (first) goal to the victims and their families,” Deulofeu told reporters. “What happened was terrible, we hope something like this never happens again. We are not afraid but this needs to stop. This victory was for them.”

RUTHLESS REAL In Coruna, Deportivo made a flying start against Real but wasted three early chances to surprise the champions. The first two fell to Romanian striker Florin Andone, who was twice foiled by Real goalkeeper Keylor Navas. Real, by contrast, were utterly ruthless.

Isco and Marcelo drove Zinedine Zidane’s side forward from the left and moved the ball for Luka Modric to shoot at goal. The Croatian’s tame shot slipped out of the hands of goalkeeper Ruben Martinez to the feet of Karim Benzema, who rolled the ball across for Bale to nudge home. Real then showed their class with their second goal after a long period of

possession, with Marcelo sliding the ball to the far post where Casemiro was waiting to tuck into the unguarded net, completing a move involving 44 passes.

“We aspire to play like this and we know we have the players to do it and we have worked very hard to score a goal like the second and we are all delighted with it,” Zidane told reporters. “We’re very happy with how the game went although not with what happened to Sergio. In general we’re happy because this isn’t an easy place to go, Deportivo can cause you problems and they had their chances today.” Toni Kroos met a Bale cutback to strike Real’s third in the 62nd minute while Deportivo striker Florin Andone completed a miserable night by squandering a late penalty.

Spain centre back Ramos, who has never been sent off in 143 games for his country, earned a second yellow card in injury time, joining Pablo Alfaro and Xavi Aguado on a La Liga record of 18 red cards.(rtr)

Neymar said he was already feeling at home at Paris St Germain after scoring twice in a dazzling display in his second match for the French club following his record transfer from Barcelona.

In addition to his two goals in his first match at Parc des Princes, Neymar set up two more and won a penalty as 10-man PSG trounced Toulouse 6-2 to go top of Ligue 1 on Sunday. “I already feel at home here,” he told local media. “The team plays in the Brazilian style and this helps my integration.

“I love the atmosphere of the Parc des Princes. The fans supported us until the last minute. They made a lot of noise. “Now I want to adapt quicker... I think I can improve.”

Neymar, who moved from Barcelona for 222 million euros ($260.61 million) earlier this month, has now scored three goals in two matches for his new club after opening his account on debut against Guingamp last week.

The 25-year-old left his best until last on Sunday, showing brilliant control, and benefiting from a bit of luck,

as he danced around five defenders before planting the ball in the back of the net in stoppage time.

“I do not really remember what happened on my second goal, the most important thing is that it went into the back of the net,” he said.

Toulouse striker Andy Delort, whose foul on the Brazilian led to the penalty converted by Edinson Cavani, compared Neymar’s skills to those of another Brazilian who made his mark at Barcelona and PSG. “He’s a phenomenon, an artist,” he told L’Equipe. “It was like Ronaldinho, we never knew what to expect when he got the ball. I do not know if there’s a way to stop him.

“The only positive thing is that we have only have to face him once more in the championship.”

The result moved PSG to the top of the table on goal difference, with champions Monaco and SaintEtienne also maintaining their 100 percent records with three wins each.

PSG, last year’s runners-up, host Saint-Etienne next weekend in their fourth match of the season.(rtr)

REUTERS/Benoit Tessier TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Paris Saint-Germain’s Neymar celebrates scoring their sixth goal

Team spirit holds key to Man Utd flying start, says Matic

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic is enjoying the positive dressing room atmosphere at his new club and believes that such team spirit will help the club cope with pressure over a long season.

United have won each of their first two Premier League games 4-0 and are top of the table on goal difference. Their dominance against West Ham United and Swansea City earned praise and fuelled fans’ hopes of a first league title since 2013. .

Matic, who joined United from champions Chelsea in July, played a key part in Jose Mourinho’s side picking up consecutive victories and the Serbian credits the results to the players’ unity off the pitch rather than individual performances. “It’s just the beginning of the season, but I am confident,” Matic said.

“It’s always special when you play for Manchester United and

there is always pressure, but we are ready to cope with that.”

United will return to the Champions League next month after winning the Europa League in May. “The group is great, we are all friends in the changing room and that’s very important. The season is long, so we have to have a good group, have good communication, and this team has that. I’m happy to be a part of this.”

Matic says the team are not becoming overconfident after notching two wins and are looking ahead to Saturday’s match against Leicester City, champions in 2015-16.

“We’re not getting carried away... we’re two games into the season and we’ve got another tough game against Leicester City next week, which won’t be easy. I’m just pleased to be playing,” Matic added.(rtr)

REUTERS/Rebecca Naden

Manchester United’s Paul Pogba & Nemanja Matic after the match

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Conte salutes his Chelsea fighters after battling display LONDON - For all the talk of crisis at Stamford Bridge following last week’s meltdown against Burnley, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte was left saluting his side on Sunday after they edged Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in a match they could just as easily have lost.

“I think I must be pleased,” said Conte, whose nine-man side were beaten 3-2 by Burnley in their opening match of the new Premier League season.

“I want to thank my players because they showed me great desire and heart and I saw today the fighters.”

The Italian was particularly pleased because the champions were without the suspended Cesc Fabregas and Gary Cahill, giving Tiemoue Bakayoko his debut and trusting Andreas Christensen at the heart of their defence. But it was a couple of old hands in David Luiz and Marcos Alonso who stood out.

The Brazilian was pushed forward into midfield and had a hand in both goals. Chelsea made the breakthrough against the run of play on 23 minutes when Alonso thumped home a superb free kick from 20 metres after Dele Alli had fouled Luiz.

But Luiz also stood strong when Spurs threatened to overrun Chelsea with the quickfire passing that served them so well last season. “David played very well, it was an amazing performance from him,” said Conte.

“He played with great experience and personality, a point of reference for other players. But it is easy to forget we had four new players from last season and we played like we wanted to show we were champions.”

Conte again said the club were working towards strengthening the squad in the transfer window, with at least three arrivals expected.

“For us it is very important to be focused on ourself. We know a lot of teams have improved since last season,” he said.

“The club is trying to do its best in the transfer market but today I must be satisfied with my players because they gave me everything.”(rtr)

Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso celebrates scoring their second goal

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Neymar targets improvement after phenomenal home debut

Antonio Barragan in action with Barcelona’s Gerard Deulofeu

REUTERS/Sergio Perez

Deulofeu stars for Barca in shadow of terror attack

Barcelona got off to a winning start in La Liga on Sunday, beating Real Betis 2-0 in a subdued atmosphere at the Nou Camp after the deadly attacks in the Catalan capital and the town of Cambrils. Rivals Real Madrid began their pursuit of back-to-back league titles for the first time since 2008 with a 3-0 win at Deportivo La Coruna with goals from Gareth Bale, Casemiro and Toni Kroos, although captain Sergio Ramos was sent off in the dying seconds, earning a 23rd career red card.

Betis defender Alin Tosca diverted a cross from the lively Gerard Deulofeu into his own net to put Barca ahead in the 36th minute, while the former Everton forward, who returned to his boyhood club this summer, also laid on the pass for the second goal which was smashed in

by Sergi Roberto in the 39th. Lionel Messi was the fulcrum of most of Barca’s creativity and more responsibility was placed on his shoulders due to the absence of Luis Suarez and Andres Iniesta.

But the Argentine was denied a goal, hitting the woodwork three times. There was a solemn feeling at the Nou Camp before and during the game with only 56,480 supporters at the 99,000-capacity arena. The club announced it had granted fans’ requests to return tickets in the wake of Thursday’s attacks, which killed 14 people and injured more than 100.

“It was a moving tribute, we wanted to celebrate this victory and

I dedicated the (first) goal to the victims and their families,” Deulofeu told reporters. “What happened was terrible, we hope something like this never happens again. We are not afraid but this needs to stop. This victory was for them.”

RUTHLESS REAL In Coruna, Deportivo made a flying start against Real but wasted three early chances to surprise the champions. The first two fell to Romanian striker Florin Andone, who was twice foiled by Real goalkeeper Keylor Navas. Real, by contrast, were utterly ruthless.

Isco and Marcelo drove Zinedine Zidane’s side forward from the left and moved the ball for Luka Modric to shoot at goal. The Croatian’s tame shot slipped out of the hands of goalkeeper Ruben Martinez to the feet of Karim Benzema, who rolled the ball across for Bale to nudge home. Real then showed their class with their second goal after a long period of

possession, with Marcelo sliding the ball to the far post where Casemiro was waiting to tuck into the unguarded net, completing a move involving 44 passes.

“We aspire to play like this and we know we have the players to do it and we have worked very hard to score a goal like the second and we are all delighted with it,” Zidane told reporters. “We’re very happy with how the game went although not with what happened to Sergio. In general we’re happy because this isn’t an easy place to go, Deportivo can cause you problems and they had their chances today.” Toni Kroos met a Bale cutback to strike Real’s third in the 62nd minute while Deportivo striker Florin Andone completed a miserable night by squandering a late penalty.

Spain centre back Ramos, who has never been sent off in 143 games for his country, earned a second yellow card in injury time, joining Pablo Alfaro and Xavi Aguado on a La Liga record of 18 red cards.(rtr)

Neymar said he was already feeling at home at Paris St Germain after scoring twice in a dazzling display in his second match for the French club following his record transfer from Barcelona.

In addition to his two goals in his first match at Parc des Princes, Neymar set up two more and won a penalty as 10-man PSG trounced Toulouse 6-2 to go top of Ligue 1 on Sunday. “I already feel at home here,” he told local media. “The team plays in the Brazilian style and this helps my integration.

“I love the atmosphere of the Parc des Princes. The fans supported us until the last minute. They made a lot of noise. “Now I want to adapt quicker... I think I can improve.”

Neymar, who moved from Barcelona for 222 million euros ($260.61 million) earlier this month, has now scored three goals in two matches for his new club after opening his account on debut against Guingamp last week.

The 25-year-old left his best until last on Sunday, showing brilliant control, and benefiting from a bit of luck,

as he danced around five defenders before planting the ball in the back of the net in stoppage time.

“I do not really remember what happened on my second goal, the most important thing is that it went into the back of the net,” he said.

Toulouse striker Andy Delort, whose foul on the Brazilian led to the penalty converted by Edinson Cavani, compared Neymar’s skills to those of another Brazilian who made his mark at Barcelona and PSG. “He’s a phenomenon, an artist,” he told L’Equipe. “It was like Ronaldinho, we never knew what to expect when he got the ball. I do not know if there’s a way to stop him.

“The only positive thing is that we have only have to face him once more in the championship.”

The result moved PSG to the top of the table on goal difference, with champions Monaco and SaintEtienne also maintaining their 100 percent records with three wins each.

PSG, last year’s runners-up, host Saint-Etienne next weekend in their fourth match of the season.(rtr)

REUTERS/Benoit Tessier TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Paris Saint-Germain’s Neymar celebrates scoring their sixth goal

Team spirit holds key to Man Utd flying start, says Matic

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic is enjoying the positive dressing room atmosphere at his new club and believes that such team spirit will help the club cope with pressure over a long season.

United have won each of their first two Premier League games 4-0 and are top of the table on goal difference. Their dominance against West Ham United and Swansea City earned praise and fuelled fans’ hopes of a first league title since 2013. .

Matic, who joined United from champions Chelsea in July, played a key part in Jose Mourinho’s side picking up consecutive victories and the Serbian credits the results to the players’ unity off the pitch rather than individual performances. “It’s just the beginning of the season, but I am confident,” Matic said.

“It’s always special when you play for Manchester United and

there is always pressure, but we are ready to cope with that.”

United will return to the Champions League next month after winning the Europa League in May. “The group is great, we are all friends in the changing room and that’s very important. The season is long, so we have to have a good group, have good communication, and this team has that. I’m happy to be a part of this.”

Matic says the team are not becoming overconfident after notching two wins and are looking ahead to Saturday’s match against Leicester City, champions in 2015-16.

“We’re not getting carried away... we’re two games into the season and we’ve got another tough game against Leicester City next week, which won’t be easy. I’m just pleased to be playing,” Matic added.(rtr)

REUTERS/Rebecca Naden

Manchester United’s Paul Pogba & Nemanja Matic after the match

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Tuesday, August 22, 2017

International

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

International

Pejeng village

GIANYAR - Pejeng village located in District Tampaksiring, Gianyar regency, Bali Province, Indonesia. Pejeng village is located between two rivers. In east bounded by Pekerisan river’s and west bounded by Patanu river’s.

This village has been known to the world since 1705, when GE Rumphius (an expert in life sciences), wrote about the “Moon Pejeng” which until now held at Penataran Sasih Pura’s.

Besides Pejeng, Gianyar regency has several popular tourist villages, such as the village of Ubud, Goa Gajah, and Tirta Empul. Pejeng village famous for its natural beauty and diverse culture. Pejeng offers stunning natural attractions and cultural community of diverse, ranging from dances and customs. In the village there is a royal Pajeng, namely “Puri Agung Pejeng”. This castle is one evidence of the spread or development of the kingdom in Bali.

The village and the area nearby are swarming with historical sites!

Apart from Garba Cave, Gunung Kawi, Goa Gajah (or Elephant Cave, a Buddhist sanctuary built in the 9th century), as well as Tirta Empul and Sebatu holy springs, Tampaksiring Palace is located only 20-minute away. Sacred temples like Pengukur-ukuran, Penataran Sasih, Kebo Edan, Samuan Tiga, or Pusering Jagat are placed only a few kilometers away from each other.

Penataran Sasih temple was well-known for hosting the Moon of Pejeng. It is said to be the largest single-cast bronze kettle drum in the world and the largest known relic from Southeast Asia’s Bronze Age period. The locals believe that the Moon of Pejeng is sacred.

“We believe that The Moon would make a sound as a sign that a catastrophic event would take place,” said Dewa Gede Badung. He remembered how The Moon was last heard made a sound in 1965, before the Indonesian grim massacres.

Pusering Jagat temple, on the other hand, is believed to be the center of the old Pejeng Kingdom. The temple attracted devotees who are wishing for fertility and seeking healing powers. (IBP/net)

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Dimitrov downs Kyrgios to win Cincinnati Open CINCINNATI - Grigor Dimitrov clinched the biggest title of his career and enjoyed a huge confidence boost ahead of the U.S. Open by beating Nick Kyrgios 6-3 7-5 to win the Cincinnati Open on Sunday.

REUTERS/Matthew Childs TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Mohamed Farah of Britain (Silver) celebrates with his family.

Farah wins his farewell track race in Britain

BIRMINGHAM - Mo Farah brought down the curtain on his peerless track career in Britain by winning his farewell race on home soil on an emotional afternoon at the Birmingham Grand Prix Diamond League meeting on Sunday.

In his penultimate track race -his final run will be at the Zurich Weltklasse meeting on Thursday -- before becoming a marathon man on the roads next season, the quadruple Olympic champion outclassed a 3,000 metres field with familiar elan.

The weekend after winning 5,000 metres silver and a fortnight since his 10,000 metres triumph at the World Championships in London, the 34-year-old was presented with a more accommodating field for his domestic goodbye.

The crowd at the Alexander Stadium gave Britain’s greatest racer -- perhaps the best the world has seen too after 10 global title wins -- a rapturous reception before watching him sprint away one last time down the home straight as he won in 7 minutes 38.64 seconds.

Farah, who clocked 56.89 seconds over the last lap to ease away from Spain’s runner-up, Adel Mechaal, the fourth-placed finisher in the world 1500 metres final, told the BBC: “It means everything to me.

“The emotion was high and I had a lot of support from the home crowd. This is what we dream of -having a home crowd cheer you on -- and I want to thank everyone who has supported me and followed my journey.

“I never dreamed of becoming four times Olympic champion and a multi world champion. All

I ever dreamed of was competing for Britain.

“Now I just want to continue to see what I can do on the road, without having a target on my back, and just try to enjoy it without so much pressure.

“I’m going to a completely new game on the roads with a new mind and I’m excited.”

Five more newly-crowned world champions celebrated their London triumphs in style, headed by Qatari’s magnificent high jumper Mutaz Essa Barshim, who produced the performance of the meeting with the world’s best jump of the year, 2.40 metres.

Barshim again demonstrated why Javier Sotomayor’s world record of 2.45 metres is under threat with his clearance that pleased him so much, he promised to leave with the high jump bar as a souvenir.

“I knew I was in good shape.

I felt good and went for it,” he said, clutching the bar. “That jump was amazing, I’m taking that bar home!”

Other world champions to thrive were Greece’s Ekaterini Stefanidi, who won her 12th consecutive pole vault competition (4.75 metres) and Ramil Guliyev, Turkey’s surprise 200 metres winner, who again forged away strongly from a quality field to win in 20.17 seconds.

Croatia’s discus colossus Sandra Perkovic, who won a second world gold to add to her two Olympic golds, was again in a different league, unleashing a 67.51m winning throw, while New Zealand’s shotput winner Tom Walsh prevailed again with a 21.83m winner. (rtr)

With three of the ‘Big Four’ players nursing injuries and Rafa Nadal knocked out in the quarter-finals by Kyrgios, Bulgarian Dimitrov grasped his chance with both hands, winning his first Masters 1000 series event under a broiling hot sun.

A break in each set was enough for the seventh seed to claim his third title of the year and seventh of his career.

“I’m just happy. There’s nothing else I can say, honestly,” the 26-year-old told reporters.

“I’m just happy and I’m humbled to have that trophy in my hands, and especially to win here, my first Masters 1000.

“I always like this tournament. I have played it quite a few times and always thought this can be maybe one of the first ones, and it is the first one.”

Dimitrov did not drop a set all tournament, the first player to do so at a Masters 1000 tournament since Novak Djokovic’s 2007 win at Miami.

He was almost impregnable on serve, winning 52 of his 53 service games.

“Going to the (U.S.) Open, it’s for sure a lot of positivity with it,” said Dimitrov, a semi-finalist at the Australian Open in January.

“But the most important thing now is just to stay grounded, keep on doing the same work, believe in myself, and just prepare the best way that I can for the Open.”

Both players were in their maiden Masters 1000 title match but Dimitrov showed more poise than his 22-year-old opponent, saving a pair of early break points to set the tone.

Kyrgios’s 31 unforced errors comfortably outstripped his 21 winners, the combustible Australian unable to find the magic he produced in his quarterfinal win over Nadal.

But he was thrilled with his run to a first final of the year, having been jeered by the crowd three weeks ago at the Citi Open in Washington D.C. when he retired from his match with a shoulder injury.

“Looking back from where I was... I would have never thought I would have had my first Masters 1000 event final,” he said.

“So I’m pretty happy with the result. From where I was to here, it’s just been amazing.

“I lost today but I feel great. I feel great where I’m at right now ... I’m pretty excited for the U.S. Open.”

The U.S. Open starts Aug. 28. (rtr)

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US scales back visa services in Russia after Putin cuts its staff MOSCOW - The United States said on Monday it was scaling back its visa services in Russia after Moscow ordered it to sharply cut its diplomatic staff in retaliation over new U.S. sanctions.

President Vladimir Putin, reacting to new sanctions imposed by the U.S. Congress which President Donald Trump reluctantly signed into law, last month ordered Washington to cut diplomatic and technical staff in Russia by 755 people, or by about 60 percent, by Sept. 1.

The U.S. embassy in Russia said on Monday the move had forced it to rethink its visa operations and that it was suspending all non-immigrant visa operations across Russia on Aug. 23.

It said services would be resumed on Sept. 1, but would be offered “on a greatly reduced scale.” It would be cancelling an unspecified number of scheduled appointments and asking applicants to reschedule, it said in a statement.

“Capacity for interviews in the future will be greatly reduced because we have had to greatly reduce our staffing levels to comply with the Russian government’s requirement,” the embassy told applicants in a note on its web site.

The move, which is likely to further sour already battered U.S.-Russia relations, means Russian citizens wanting to visit the United States for tourism will no longer be able to apply via U.S. consulates outside Moscow and will have to travel to the Russian capital instead.

That will pose a serious logistical challenge for some Russians whose country, the world’s largest by territory, stretches across eleven time zones.

The United States has consulates in St Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and Vladivostok.

“Visa operations at the U.S. consulates will remain suspended indefinitely,” the embassy said.

Russia’s decision to reduce the U.S. diplomatic presence had called into question Russia’s seriousness about pursuing better relations with Washington, the embassy added.

Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said earlier this month that the United States had issued around 150,000 visas to Russian citizens last year.

The U.S. embassy signalled its new scaled back visa regime could be in place for some time.

“We will operate at reduced capacity for as long as our staffing levels are reduced,” it said. (rtr)

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The state flag of the U.S. flies outside the country’s consulate general in St. Petersburg, Russia July 31, 2017.

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Two men react at an impromptu memorial where a van crashed into pedestrians at Las Ramblas in Barcelona, Spain August 21, 2017.

Police extend search for Barcelona attack van driver outside Spain

BARCELONA - Spanish police on Monday extended the search for the man who killed 13 people in Barcelona by ramming a van into crowds to all of Europe as details emerged of how he fled on foot through the streets of the old town before disappearing.

Authorities are looking for Younes Abouyaaqoub, a 22-yearold Moroccan-born man, who they believe was behind the wheel of a van which left a trail of dead and injured on Barcelona’s famed boulevard.

The Catalan regional government said all European police forces were now searching for Abouyaaqoub and authorities could not rule out that he had slipped across the border into France.

“This person is no longer just being sought in Catalonia but in all European countries, this is an effort by European police,” Joaquim Forn, in charge of home affairs in the northeastern Spanish region, told Catalan radio.

Forn confirmed that police were now almost certain Abouyaaqoub was the driver.

“Everything points to that,” he added.

Authorities have stepped up checks at Spain’s borders.

They also raided more homes overnight in Ripoll, a town in the foothills of the Pyrenees and close to France where many of the suspects in a 12-strong cell thought to be behind the attack had lived.

Others thought to be part of the suspected Islamist militant network have been arrested, shot by police or killed in an explosion at a house in Catalonia a day before Thursday’s van attack.

The attack in Barcelona was linked to another hours later in the resort down of Cambrils, further down the Mediterranean coastline from Barcelona.

A car crashed into passers-by there and attackers got out to try and stab people. Five suspects were shot dead, while a Spanish woman died in the attack.

Abouyaaqoub abandoned the van after zig-zagging down Las

Ramblas avenue at high speed, police have said. Witnesses had seen him walking away unarmed from the scene, they said.

Spanish papers El Pais and La Vanguardia said they had seen images of the man leaving Las Ramblas then crossing through La Boqueria food market, another tourist attraction, before disappearing.

El Pais published CCTV footage on Monday of a man wearing a black and white shirt similar to the one Abouyaaqoub wore when he was caught on a bank security camera the night before the attacks.

The regional government is due to give details about the investigation at a news conference at noon.

Spanish political leaders from all the main parties were also due to meet later on Monday to review security measures as part of cross-party efforts to unite on anti-terrorist efforts. (rtr)

Fired workers protest against U.S.-owned miner Freeport Indonesia

Hundreds of workers laid off by Freeport Indonesia blocked routes and set trucks on fire near the company’s mines in the eastern province of Papua on Saturday, company officials said.

The Indonesian unit of U.S. mining giant Freeport McMoran Inc. has been embroiled in a labour dispute since May, when around 5,000 workers went on

strike to protest against mass layoffs.

Freeport says the layoffs were triggered by unexpected revisions earlier this year in government

rules on taxes and royalties.

The protests by the ex-workers, who were demanding their jobs back, prompted police personnel to secure the area.

A spokesman for the company said the protests have not had an impact on operations, although employee access to worksites was being affected.

“Some of our employee convoys have been cancelled and we will not be scheduling further convoys until

the situation is conducive again. We have urged our workers to avoid this area until further notice,” said Freeport Indonesia spokesman Riza Pratama.

The company is a major source of employment and livelihoods in the impoverished eastern-most province of Indonesia.(rtr)

Police identify perpetrators Indonesian committee seeks 20 thousand volunteers for Asian Games 2018 of shooting incident in PT Freeport

TIMIKA - Head of Papua Regional Police, Inspector General Boy Rafli Amar, said that his side has identified the perpetrators of shooting against a vehicle belongs to PT Freeport Indonesia in Tembagapura District on last Thursday.

“We have identified the armed group. The police have checked the scene and investigated the case,” Amar said here on Sunday.

According to Amar, the perpetrators owned firearms and presumed to be involved in several acts of terror.

The police have got data of the

perpetrators and discovered that they are hiding in hilly areas around Mile 60 and Mile 68 and at Kali Kabur region.

The police will conduct further investigation relating to the detention of perpetrators, Amar said. He added the vehicles of PT Freeport Indonesia can operate normally in the area of the scene.

The shooting incident which occurred at Mile 60 area on last Thursday has caused damage in a car belongs to PTFI and also injured a personnel of Mobile Brigade unit.(ant)

JAKARTA - The Indonesia Asian Games Organizing Committee (INASGOC) is seeking 20 thousand Indonesian and foreign volunteers during the event in Jakarta and Palembang from Aug 18 to Sept 2, 2018.

INASGOCs Administration Deputy, Francis Wanandi, said here on Saturday that the official registration would be opened today until early Sept.

Wanandi added that those interested to volunteer may register directly at INASGOCs booth at the Asian Games International Fitness and Health Expo (GOIFEX) 2017 at the Jakarta Convention Center from Aug 19 to 20, while the online registration will be opened later this month.

“The online registration will be opened in two weeks as its current information technology has not been ready yet,” he noted.

The registration process is as simple as collecting copy of personal identification, such as citizen identification card, passport, or student card, and then waiting for the acceptance call from INASGOC. “We will manually input the registrants name to the online system in two weeks, then we will call the candidates for the next selection process,” he remarked.

According to Wanandi, foreign volunteers are needed, particularly as translators, for athletes and officials from 44 countries to com-

municate with the Indonesian committee.

“The terms and conditions for foreign volunteers have not been decided yet, but many people have been showing their interests to pay their own tickets and accommodations,” he explained.

Wanandi noted that the volunteers would be initially posted during the Asian Games test events in early Feb 2018.

To mark a year before the 18th Asian Games 2018, Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Vice President Jusuf Kalla kicked off the countdown at the National Monument (Monas) arena in Jakarta on Friday (Aug 18).(ant)

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BUSINESS Initial NAFTA talks conclude amid signs schedule could slip

WASHINGTON - The United States, Canada and Mexico wrapped up their first round of talks on Sunday to revamp the NAFTA trade pact, vowing to keep up a blistering pace of negotiations that some involved in the process said may be too fast to bridge deep differences. In a joint statement issued at the end of five days of negotiations in Washington, the top trade officials from the three countries said Mexico would host the next round of talks from Sept. 1 to 5.

cits - was one of his top priorities. But the United States did reveal extensive texts governing cross-border data flows and e-commerce, said Kenneth Propp, the trade policy director for BSA-The Software Alliance, a group on USTR’s trade advisory committee.

The NAFTA countries already had made broad agreements guaranteeing cross-border data flows and other digital trade as part of the now-defunct Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement. “Our sense is that there should be a lot of commonality as a starting point on this subject,” Propp said.

The talks will move to Canada later in September, then return to the United States in October, with additional rounds planned for later this year, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Mexican Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo and Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said. “While a great deal of effort and negotiation will be required in the coming months, Canada, Mexico and the United States are committed to an accelerated and comprehensive negotiation process that will upgrade our agreement,” the officials said.

One person directly involved in the talks described the schedule as exceedingly fast, given that past trade deals took years to negotiate. The three countries are trying to complete a full modernization of the 23-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement by early 2018, before Mexico’s national election campaign starts.

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to scrap NAFTA without major changes to reduce U.S. goods trade deficits with its North American neighbors, describing it as a “disaster” that drained hundreds of thousands of American manufacturing jobs to low-wage Mexico.

The joint statement said the three countries made “detailed conceptual presentations” across the scope of NAFTA issues and began work to negotiate some of the agreement’s texts, although it did not provide details on the topics.

Negotiating teams “agreed to provide additional text, comments or alternate proposals during the next two weeks,” ahead of the Mexico round.

SPEED VS SUBSTANCE

A second person participating directly in the talks but not authorized to speak about them said negotiating teams were instructed to “work and work fast,” but added that the substance of the agreement would not be sacrificed for speed. Trade experts have consistently said that the schedule is far too ambitious, given the amount of work and differences on key issues.

“It’s hard to imagine how they can do something very substantive and do it very quickly. It’s almost as if you can have one or the other. You can have it quick, or you can have it meaningful,” said John Masswohl, director of government relations at the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. (rtr)

NOT ALL CARDS ON THE TABLE

The source involved in the talks, who was not authorized to speak publicly, said there had been no drama as the three countries exchanged proposals. Not all cards were put on the table, the source added, saying that during four four-hour sessions on rules of origin, the United States did not reveal its proposed targets for boosting North American and U.S. content for the automotive sector.

Lighthizer had made clear that strengthening rules of origin for autos - the biggest source of U.S. trade defi-

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Job seekers prepare to register to apply for vacancies at a job fair in Monterrey, northern Mexico February 24, 2009.

Lebanese president signs public sector pay rise and tax hike laws

BEIRUT - Lebanese President Michel Aoun signed off on public sector wage increases and related tax hikes on Monday, the national news agency NNA said.

Aoun had held off ratifying the two laws since parliament approved them last month, amid concerns from businesses about the impact of more taxes on Lebanon’s fragile economy.

The public sector pay scale law has been under discussion for years. The government had estimated that it would cost around $800 million, or $1.2 billion if it included certain pension increases.

The tax law raises value-added tax (VAT) by one percentage point to 11 percent and hikes corporation tax to 17 percent

from 15 percent.

Several protests have broken out this year over the proposed tax hikes, which are intended to fund public sector pay rises.

In recent weeks, some public sector workers have also gathered in the streets calling for Aoun to finally sign the laws. (rtr)

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“ Lukat Gni ”, To maintain balance and purity of macrocosm and microcosm

Residents of Satria Kawan Palace, Paksebali village, Dawan, organized the lukat gni or flame war tradition. This tradition is carried out through generations every year falling on new moon of the Balinese ninth month or at the night of Pengrupukan or the day before celebration of Nyepi, Monday (Mar. 27).

Lukat gni also called flame war is derived from two words, namely lukat and gni. Lukat or melukat means cleansing of all impurities and the unseen while gni means fire. Lukat gni can be interpreted as a tradition of cleansing or purifying the microcosm and macrocosm from any kind of impurities by means of fire. This tradition is also aimed at maintaining balance of nature and humans to result in harmony in the implementation of the catur bratha penyepian or five abstinences.

This lukat gni tradition begins with a joint worship at temples or family temple to invoke safety and smoothness for the implementation of lukat gni. Dozens of youths that take part in this activity are then heading for the catus pata or central intersection of the village to carry out the tradition. Here, the participants further slammed the fire of tied danyuh (dried coconut leaves) onto each opponent. No injuries are seen despite being hit by fire. Moreover, there is no resentment among the participants. The atmosphere is

getting festive with the accompaniment of baleganjur orchestra.

Spiritual figure of Satria Kawan Palace, Mangku A.A. Gde Anom Merta, said that flame war is a heritage tradition of Satria Kawan Palace. “As younger generations, we must continue and preserve the traditions having been passed down by the elders here. This tradition has actually existed since around hundreds of years ago,” he said after the implementation of the lukat gni, According to him, the lukat gni often known as flame war is one of the purificatory rites carried out to purify the macrocosm and microcosm. Implementation of this annual tradition is expected to be able to neutralize negative effects and create harmony in ourselves and the balance of the universe.

“Through this lukat gni, we will create harmony and balance of the universe,” he said.

A participant of lukat gni, A.A. Gde Baskara Diningrat, said that he took this tradition to preserve the heritage. Armed with selfconfidence, he said, the heat of the fire afflicting to the body will not be felt. Every fire is believed to eliminate all the impurities inside.

“With the confidence I have, the more exposed to the fire, the more impurities will be missing from our body,” said Baskara who participates regularly in this tradition every year. (kmb)

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Sacred Wayang Wong Dance of Tejakula Set Four Centuries Ago

Wayang Wong sacred dance that only exists at Tejakula village, Tejakula subdistrict, was presented at Maksan Temple of local village on Thursday (Apr. 6). The location is chosen because the masks of wayang wong characters are kept at local temple.

They are even believed to have been four centuries old.

The players performing the Ramayana storyline start staging the first episode of the Bala Kanda in the Ramayana epic. In this staging, the storyline presented by the players is entitled “Sander Sita.”

It tells about the duke Marica disguising as a golden deer to attract the attention of Sita. When seeing the deer, Sita then asked Rama to chase it.

Rama went away from Sita and tried to shoot the disguising deer. Marica cleverly cried out for help, and his voice was similar to Rama’s. Again, Sita asked Laksmana to look for Rama as being told to be facing difficulties. When Laksmana followed Rama, Sita was abducted by Ravana. By and large, when featuring the storyline of kanda (book—Ed) starting from the first through the seventh, it will take approximately 4.5 years to 5 years.

Chairman of the Tejakukus Foundation, Gede Komang, amid the staging told that as sacred dance it is mandatory to be performed as devotional services or ngayah at the Maksan Temple of Tejakula.

As usual, the performance is done twice every year precisely on Wraspati Dungulan or the day after Galungan. Since it is sacred, the wayang wong must still perform the episodes of Ramayana epic sequentially. “It has become the tasks of the players of wayang wong to perform devotional services at the temple because the masks are stored at this Maksan temple,” said Komang Gede when met Friday afternoon.

READ Repel Calamities, Residents of Sema Agung Do Melasti with Tektekan According to him, although it is classified into sacred dance, currently this wayang wong is also staged as entertainment art. For several times, the figures of wayang wong characters are presented in the art collaborations. However, the masks staged

in the entertainment are not the sacred ones as those stored at Maksan Temple, but the imitations that are kept by the foundation.

Based on the existing references, wayang wong is known as sacred art. This art first appeared at Tejakula village about four centuries ago. From the location of its emergence at Tejakula, this art then spread to several regions in Bali. Although having been widespread, its taksu (divine vibration) never disappears and is kept sacred until now.

Wayang wong even becomes one of the nine dances included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Besides, the wayang wong dance is also recognized as one of the intangible cultural heritage objects in 2015. (kmb)

The Sticky and Chewy “Jaja Bantal”

Balinese people have a treasure of traditional cakes with tasty and unique flavor. The aroma always tempts us so as to give it a try. One of them is jaja bantal offering sticky and chewy flavor. Balinese people like best this cake, but should not eat too much because it can result in illness.

Understandably, the main ingredient is white sticky rice that can generate excessive heat inside.

In the Balinese language, jaje means ‘cake’ that may refer to the shape resembling a small pillow, so that it is called jaje bantal. Other than functioned as refreshment, this cake is also obligatory in the ritual of picking up the bride by the bridegroom known as Ngabe Tipat Bantal. When pickingup the groom, it is attended by family members as well as

customary and administrative village apparatus.

Nevertheless, this cake has become a snack very easily obtained. Stalls in rural area, school canteens, traditional markets and pastry shops are serving this cake. Moreover, it is also available at various hotels in the area of Sanur, Nusa Dua, Kuta and other areas in Bali offered in their dessert menu.

This cake is classified into eco-friendly because it uses many natural materials such as young coconut leaf as wrapper, bamboo pin as well as the locking strap made of bamboo rope. This cake applies natural sweetener, not artificial. Inside it is filled with banana or mix with red beans, so that it offers a different taste.

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The ingredients required include white sticky rice, grated coconut, small sliced banana, red beans, sugar and salt. The preparation: first of all, soak the white sticky rice for approximately an hour, and then steam half-done.

Then, take out and mix the white sticky rice with grated coconut, red beans, sugar and salt to taste. Stir well and evenly.

Previously, prepare the wrapping of young coconut leaf by making a circle like a pillow. Then, put white sticky rice into the wrapper and stuff with sliced banana and wrap. Tie with a rope and then boil to cook for approximately an hour.

Ultimately, take out and cool down. Now, it is ready to be served. (kmb)

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U.S. warship collision exposes Singapore-Malaysia sea dispute

KUALA LUMPUR - A collision between a U.S. warship and an oil tanker near the Straits of Malacca on Monday has shone a light on a territorial dispute that has simmered between neighbours Singapore and Malaysia for nearly 40 years.

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The logo of Australia’s Commonwealth Bank adorns an automatic teller machine (ATM) in central Sydney, Australia October 18, 2016.

Residents of Jineng Agung hoped that the government will take immediate action to handle abrasion in the area.

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Abrasion at Jineng Agung, Gilimanuk, getting worse

NEGARA - Abrasion on Jineng Agung Beach in Gilimanuk village, Melaya, is getting worse. As seen on Saturday afternoon (Aug 19.), the wall of one’s resident’s home is being eroded by abrasion. People in the area are increasingly concerned.

“Every night we have trouble sleeping because we are afraid that the rising water is threatening our house”, said

local Mrs. Jero.

Grandpa Nyoman Cenik’s house is also becoming damaged by the sea and is now supported by bamboo poles. The house of this disadvantaged family has been pounded by waves and piled high with mounds of garbage. Residents of Jineng Agung hoped that the government will take immediate action to handle abrasion in the area.

Chairman of the Jembrana House of Representatives, I

Ketut Sugiasa, had the opportunity to inspect the the abrasion at Jineng Agung on Sunday (Aug. 20) and felt sorry about the increasingly severe abrasion in the region.

“This should be handled immediately. Otherwise, the area be destroyed within two years and many houses will be swept away. We will fight to get attention from the Bali-Penida River Agency and the central government”, he explained. (kmb)

Fish famine, fishermen of Pesinggahan switch profession SEMARAPURA — Fishermen on Pesinggahan Beach, Dawan, have been frustrated for the last three months because of the fish famine. A few fishermen have been forced to switch to professions with more promising incomes.

One local fisherman 55 year old Wayan Kapit, said that the livelihood of fishermen seems uncertain lately.

This profession seems to be unable to give of earning a living. This condition has been exacerbated by the fish famine of the last three months. Catch very few fish” he said while moving his boat on Sunday (Aug. 20).

Fishermen usually head out ot sea at between 04:00 and 08:00. Last Sunday, during this time frame, he only caught two fish that he sold for IDR 20,000. This does not even cover operating costs that come to about IDR 50,000. “When compared to the operating cost, the money we make is no where near enough. We don’t just suffer losses, we are harming our selves. Some days, we do make some profits but it is commonplace

not to” he said.

Due to such low income, a number of fishermen have decided to switch to other professions whose income is considered more promising. Many work as porters loading goods onto boats. “ Many fishermen look for other work that is more certain of providing an income”, said Kapit.

To make matters more challenging, the equipment that many fishermen are using needs to be replaced.

The government is expected to give assistance in this regard. “So far, we have received insurance. Yet there is no provision for equipment since the assistance given a few years ago”, added this resident from Sukahati hamlet.

In the meantime, a 50 year old fishmonger named Ni Komang Sariani said that amid the fish famine, there is a large demand for fish, especially on holidays like “ Many people are looking for fish, but the catches are very small” she said. (kmb45)

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Due to such low income, a number of fishermen have decided to switch to other professions whose income is considered more promising.

Money laundering probe exposes Australian banks’ compliance frailties

HONG KONG - A money laundering probe at Commonwealth Bank of Australia is the latest in a slew of scandals denting the reputation of Australian banks as simple, reliable lenders at the forefront in the battle against financial crime.

Australian banks have lagged their global peers in both their spending and their approach on anti-money laundering and knowyour-customer systems as they pursued rapid growth in customer deposits, some banking officials and experts say.

“In the last few years, regulators and banks have been focused on changing the whole bank culture to get all levels of staff taking compliance seriously,” said Philippa Allen, CEO of ComplianceAsia, which advices on compliance issues.

“That is not as widespread yet in Australia,” she said. “Australian banks have not had the big fines imposed on them like their global peers have.”

Know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) processes became a key focus globally after HSBC Group and Standard Chartered were hit with hefty fines in 2012.

Major international banks are now spending between $900 million and $1.3 billion a year on financial crime compliance, according to analysis by corporate governance recruitment firm Barclay Simpson.

HSBC spent $1.6 billion on regulatory and compliance programmes in the first half of 2017, up 12 percent from a year ago.

In comparison, CBA’s spending on risk and compliance fell 7 percent to A$470 million ($371 million) in the year to June, according to the bank’s annual report.

CBA said the drop was a result of the “timing and completion of key phases of risk and compliance projects” in the prior year including roll-out of refreshed teller machines.

The bank said it has hired more than 50 compliance professionals since 2015 and is strengthening its customer background check processes while upgrading technology used to monitor accounts and transactions for suspicious activity.

Rival National Australia Bank’s spend on compliance and operational risk was nearly unchanged at A$167 million in its first halfyear. (rtr)

The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain collided with merchant vessel Alnic MC to the east of Singapore, while heading to the city-state for a routine port call.

Ten U.S. sailors are missing and five were injured in the collision, which resulted in significant damage to the hull of the U.S. vessel and the flooding of some of its compartments.

Singapore and Malaysia both said the incident took place in their territorial waters, as the warship and oil tanker collided near the rocky outcrop of Pedra Branca, an area that has long been contested by both countries.

Both countries said they were leading the search and rescue operation for the missing sailors.

Singapore was once part of Malaysia but they separated acrimoniously in 1965, clouding diplomatic and economic dealings for years.

The International Court of Justice ruled in 2008 that Pedra Branca, which means “white rock” in Portuguese, belonged to Singapore and a nearby feature called Middle Rocks belonged to Malaysia.

Malaysia sought a review of the ruling this year, reopening the dispute.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

(MPA) said it was notified just before dawn of the collision in “Singapore territorial waters” in the Singapore Strait, and Singapore was leading the search and rescue operations.

Malaysia insisted that the incident happened in its waters, just miles off its southern state of Johor.

Malaysia’s navy chief, Admiral Ahmad Kamarulzaman Ahmad Badaruddin, told Reuters the KD Handalan was the first to respond to the distress call from the U.S. ship.

“KD Handalan was just three miles from the USS McCain when it first received the distress call,” he said.

Malaysia’s Maritime Enforcement Agency Director General Zulkifili Abu Bakar told reporters Malaysia disputed Singapore’s assertion that the accident happened in its waters.

He said the Malaysian search and rescue operation was independent of Singapore’s and Malaysia had not communicated with its neighbour about the incident.

“What is important is, we do not want to have another collision between assets on the ground,” Zulkifili said. “For the time being, we shouldn’t be arguing about whose waters it is, the most important thing is to focus on search and rescue.”

The Malaysian navy assigned four vessels and a Super Lynx helicopter for the search and rescue, while the Malaysian armed forces and maritime authorities also deployed more assets. The Indonesian navy said it had deployed two warships.

The U.S. Navy said Singapore and U.S. assets were involved in search and rescue, but made no reference to Malaysian or Indonesian assets. (rtr)

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The U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain is seen after a collision, in Singapore waters August 21, 2017.

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Banyupinaruh, district police deploy dozens of personnel

SEMARAPURA — A number of beaches in the district of Klungkung were thronged by local residents carrying out the Banyupinaruh ritual on Sunday (Aug.20), related to the celebration of Saraswati Day that occurred the day before. In order to ensure a smooth unfolding, Klungkung’s district police deployed dozens of personnel to oversee the crowds.

Chief of Klungkung Police Operating Affairs, Nyoman Suarsika, explained that police officers were deployed to several locations that are popular locations for the Banyupinaruh celebration, from

An array of solar panels are seen in Oakland, California, U.S. on December 4, 2016.

Klotok, Kusamba and Karangnadi to Pesinggahan beaches. “Several personnel were deployed to each beach”, he explained.

The police supervision was intended both to prevent criminal activ-

ity but also to ensure marine safety so that nobody would get dragged out to sea. “This measure is intended to prevent unwanted incidents”, he said.

According to observations at Pesinggahan Beach, thousands of

residents of all ages performed the Banyupinaruh ritual that involves people purifying themselves by dunking into the ocean. People started arriving around 04:00 with the peak occurring at around 0:700.

The large numbers of people left lots of garbage on the beach.

Based on information compiled from the Klungkung regional disaster mitigation agency (BPBD), during the

Utilities and grid operators have been planning for the event for years, calculating the timing and drop in output from solar, running simulations of the potential impact on demand, and lining up standby power sources. It promises a critical test of their ability to manage a sizeable swing in renewable power.

Solar energy now accounts for more than 42,600 megawatts (MW), about 5 percent of the U.S.’s peak demand, up from 5 MW in 2000,

according to the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC), a group formed to improve the nation’s power system in the wake of a 1964 blackout. When the next eclipse comes to the United States in 2024, solar will account for 14 percent of the nation’s power, estimates NERC. For utilities and solar farms, the eclipse represents an opportunity to see how well prepared their systems are to respond to rapid swings in an era where variable energy sources such as

solar and wind are climbing in scale and importance.

Power companies view Monday’s event as a “test bed” on how power systems can manage a major change in supply, said John Moura, director of reliability assessment and system analysis at the North American Electric Reliability Corp.

“It has been tested before, just not at this magnitude,” adds Steven Greenlee, a spokesman for the California Independent System Operator

(CISO), which controls routing power in the nation’s most populous state.

CISO estimates that at the peak of the eclipse, the state’s normal solar output of about 8,800 MW will be reduced to 3,100 MW and then surge to more than 9,000 MW when the sun returns.

CISO’s preparation includes studying how German utilities dealt with a 2015 eclipse in that country. Its review prompted the grid overseer to add an additional 200 MW to its normal 250 MW power reserves.

“We’ve calculated that during the eclipse, that solar will ramp off at about 70 MW per minute,” said

Greenlee. “And then we’ll see the solar rolling back at about 90 MW per minute or more.”

Power utilities say the focus will be on managing a rapid drop off and accommodate the solar surge post the eclipse. Utility executives say they do not expect any interruption in service, but are prepared to ask customers to pare usage if a problem arises.”We want to assure our customers that we have secured enough resources to meet their energy needs, even with significantly less solar generation on hand,” said Caroline Winn, chief operating officer at utility San Diego Gas & Electric Co. (rtr)

Japan launches satellite for advanced GPS operation

TOKYO - Japan on Saturday launched an H-2A rocket carrying a geo-positioning satellite into orbit after a week-long delay, the government said.

The launch of Japan’s third geopositioning satellite is part of its plan to build a version of the U.S. global positioning system (GPS) to offer location information used for autopiloting and possible national security purposes.

The government postponed the launch a week ago because of a technical glitch.

“With the success of the third satellite, we have made another

step closer for having signals from four satellites in the future,” Masaji Matsuyama, minister in charge of space policy, said in a statement.

The government plans to launch a fourth satellite by the end of the year to start offering highly precise position information by next April.

Japan plans to boost the number of its geo-positioning satellites to seven by 2023, making its system independently operational even if the U.S. GPS becomes unavailable for some reason, a government official said previously.

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by Mitsubishi Electric Corp and was blasted into orbit by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (rtr) A H-IIA rocket carrying Michibiki 3 satellite, one of four satellites that will augment regional navigational systems, lifts off from the launching pad at Tanegashima Space Center on the southwestern island of Tanegashima, Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo August 19, 2017.

Banyupinaruh celebration on Lepang Beach, a visitor from Penasan hamlet, Tihingan, Edy, was reported to have been dragged out to sea by the strong currents. Fortunately water police and others, managed to rescue him. “This information is based on Radio RAPI of Klungkung. Fortunately, he could be saved”, said Chief Executive of BPBD Klungkung, I Putu Widiada. (kmb45)

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Solar eclipse presents first major test of power grid in renewable era

HOUSTON - As Monday’s total solar eclipse sweeps from Oregon to South Carolina, U.S. electric power and grid operators will be glued to their monitoring systems in what for them represents the biggest test of the renewable energy era.

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A number of beaches in the district of Klungkung were thronged by local residents carrying out the Banyupinaruh ritual on Sunday (Aug.20)

German tourist sentenced For success of non-cash toll payments Jasa Marga boosts installation of GTO lightly in murder case

DENPASAR — The Denpasar district court was criticised for the light sentence that was handed down for the murder of Steven Djingga. The defendant in this case was a foreigner from Germany named Giuliano Lemoine. Despite being found guilty of murder, the defendant was only sentenced to 2.5 years in prison.

Other than the light indictment, the trial with prosecutor Dewa Arya Lanang Raharja wa also criticized for apparently being closed and being postponed twice. The trial for the indictment finally took place last Wednesday (Aug. 16). The panel of judges presiding over this case was Ester Oktavi.

In the indictment, the prosecutor charged the defendant Lemoine under a single law, Article 351 paragraph (3) of

the Criminal Code, regarding persecution resulting in death.

The prosecutor demanded a light sentence of 2.5 years for the defendant even though the penalty for murder is 7 years on prison. Inevitably, the attitudes of the prosecutors in handling the murder case involving a foreign defendant with a sentence of 2.5 years in prison raised some questions.

Section Head of General Crime at the Denpasar Prosecutor’s Office, Ketut Maha Agung, when asked for his confirmation on Sunday (Aug. 20) did not want to give any explanation on the pretext that he did not know who the prosecutor was. “Who was the prosecutor”, of asked Agung. Nevertheless, he said that he will be checking into it Monday (Aug. 21).

The defendant Giuliano

Lemoine from Germany was brought to court for the case of the murder of Steven Djingga.

The incident occurred on Tuesday (Mar. 21, 2007) around 01:00 in front of Paddy’s Club on Jalan Legian, Kuta. Initially, the victim Steven Djingga and witness Wisno Toni visited Paddy’s Club. Upon arrival at the location, there was a fight between the victim and the defendant triggered by a mutual nudge. The victim and the defendant continued fighting outside Paddy’s Club. Being unsatisfied, the defendant Giuliano Lemoine approached the victim Steven Djingga and punched him. Steven Djingga fell down and hit the back of his head on the floor. His nose was bleeding and the victim died on Saturday March 25, 2017. (kmb37)

MANGUPURA — In order for the government’s non-cash program, to succeed, PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk. Has sped up the installation of automatic toll booths (GTOs) on toll roads.

Gradually, Jasa Marga will convert regular toll booths throghtout Indonesia (inclduing Bali) into GTOs. There aim is to have all of the GTOs installed by October 31, 2017.

President Director of PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk, Desi Arryani, when contacted recently revealed that the company is continuing to add GTO on the toll roads that it manages.

Desi said the government will do its best to let the public know about the new program and then Jasa Marga will do everything gradually to ensure

the success of the non-cash program by converting all regular toll booths into GTOs. “Some of our booths will be full GTO but using GTO hybrid which means that they are equipped with a cross bar in safe locations.

We know that sometimes if people are queuing up and the driver at the front of the line does not have a cash card, someone behind them may want to lend them their card . We want to avoid this type of thing.

Gradually we will change the booths so that they only accept non-cash options”, she explained.

So far very few toll booths accept non-cash payments with just 33 percent nationally and 15 percent in Bali. “This is a very low percentage and over the next few months cash

less payments will be applied on all toll roads. Well this should be studied”, she added.

Desi added the number of GTO has reached 40 percent or 466 units of the total number reaching 1.002 units in all toll roads. As targeted, at the end October 2017, the GTO installation throughout Indonesia has reached 100 percent. “We also have to direct the sales of electronic money cards at the booths and so on,” she added.

Transition of regular booths to GTO is still running until now. She hoped until the end of September 2017 the transition process has reached 60 percent. “While monitoring the development of non-cash user community, we gradually attempt to reach 100 percent (GTO transition),” he concluded. (kmb23)

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Customary village prepares 0.74 acre of land

BANGLI —The management of Penglipuran tourism village is going to build a number of new facilities to support the tourist attraction, including a bamboo museum. For construction of the museum, the customary village has prepared an area of ??0.74 acre.

Operations Manager of Penglipuran tourism village, I Nengah Moneng, said on Sunday (Aug. 20) that the development plan of a number of supporting facilities for Penglipuran tourism village such as the bamboo museum, a traditional swimming pool and a playground area, have been discussed with chief of Penglipuran customary village. In the meeting, the chief asked to them to be patient as the plan is still in progress. “We have been asked to wait as the process has not been finalised” said Moneng.

Moneng added that chief of Penglipuran customary village has met with member of the Regional Representative Council (DPD) of the RI, I Gusti Ngurah Arya Wedakarna, and bamboo expert from Udayana University, Mrs. Diah recently to discuss the plan to build a bamboo museum. As a result of the meeting, the chief of the customary village asked to prepare 0.74 acres of land for the construction of the tourist attraction’s supporting facilities.

“The village authority has no problem with the land requested because the chief of the customary village has already prepared land for the constructin of the bamboo museum. The 0.74 acre of land is located east of the village square. In essence, we are just waiting”, said Nengah Moneng.

He revealed that the village is still designing the traditional swimming pool. Originally, the location planned for that purpose was Sangsang River, but tlocal residents are using that part of the river for a watermill. “Land in the weat has been st aside for the playground’ he said.

The addition of new facilities, he explained is meant to enhance the Penglipuran attraction so that visitors will not be bored. So far the only activity offered in this village is taking promenades through the village.

The bamboo museum, tradiional swimming pool and playround will help visitors feel more comfortable and entertained.

“The idea to build a playground came from visitors themselves so we are confident that it will be a popular addition, particularly with children who will no doubt be hapy to play here. Parents will also enjoy their visit to Penglipuran”, said Moneng.

Penglipuran customary village chief, I Wayan Supat, emphasised that the plan for the bamboo museum, playgorund and swimming pool are still bein discussed. Construction of the bamboo museum has been followed up on but has yet to be finallized. “The village has already prepared the 0.74 hecatres of land and the funds for the construction will be provided by the central government. We are just waiting for the funds”, he added.

Supat went on to say that the plan for the playground and swimming pool are still being discussed and that the source of funds for these two facilities has not been ascertained. “We have already looked into the details of the playground, however the traditional swimming pool of course needs a source of water, so this is still being explored” siad I Wayan Supat. (kmb41)

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District govt asked to increase facilities

SEMARAPURA — The government of Klungkung’s plan to apply a levy for a single package of the city tour tour and the increase of admission ticket at Goa Lawah has not been made known to the Association of Indonesia Tour Travel Agency (ASITA) Bali. Nevertheless, this increased has not been questioned however the district government is being asked to make improvements to facilities and and the quality of services.

After the revision of Regional Bylaw No.13/2013 on the levy of recreational and sports destinations, the city tour with destinations like Puputan Monument, Klungkung Grand Palace, Semarajaya Museum, Kerta Gosa and the art market is designed into single package. (Child) domestic tourist is increased to IDR 10,000 (child) and adults at IDR 15,000. In the meantime, for foreign tourist, the ticket admission becomes IDR 25,000 (child) and adult at IDR 50,000 (adult). In contrast to the previous price, child was charged at IDR 4,000 and adults IDR 6,000 collected at each object.

Chairman of ASITA Bali, Ketut Ardana, said on Sunday (Aug. 20) that the revision of the levy should be submitted to tourism players, especially ASITA earlier, so that it can be submitted to the members as soon as possible. It is considered important to avoid miscommunication with tourists. “Actually, the change is not a problem. More importantly, there are communication and dis-

semination first if they have not got this information,” he said.

The revision is expected to be followed by improvement of facilities at the object, such as toilet and so is the quality of service.

“Most importantly, it is clean, the water runs and there is toilet.

Environmental sanitation should be maintained, not to be disturbed by merchants (tourists—Ed). The tariff increase should also be accompanied with improvements having been done on the object concerned,” he said.

In addition to city tours, the increase is also drafted for Goa Lawah Temple attraction. Previously, child was charged at IDR 4,000 and adult at IDR 6,000, while now it has been increased to IDR 6,000 and IDR 12,000 for adult (domestic). In the meantime, foreign tourist is charged at IDR 10,000 (child) and adults at IDR 15,000. This increase of admission ticket has not been known by chief of Goa Lawah Temple, Putu Juliadi, who is also a ticket attendant. However, it declared to

follow the policy.

“If going up, we’ll just follow it. But tourists should be served with more things for tourists such as toilet. Now, there has been only one company having international standard. In essence, we hope to provide them with additional,” he said.

Parking lot of the tourist object located at Pesinggahan village, Dawan, still has damages at some points. Likewise, location of merchants has not been well arranged.

It is expected to get the attention from the government. “Cleaning service staff is not adequate.

In essence, we hope the district government can give more attentions,” he said.

Previously, the Head of the Klungkung Tourism Office, I Nengah Sukasta, confirmed that to poise the increase in levy, the district government still makes a breakthrough on the tourist object in an effort to improve the quality. “District government will continue to make improvement,” he said. (kmb45)

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Comedian, civil rights activist Dick Gregory dies at 84

‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’ outdoes ‘Logan Lucky’ at box office.

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LOS ANGELES - Without a superhero movie or new studio sequel in play, this weekend provided an opening for two smaller films to shine. But as the weekend draws to a close, one is beaming brighter than the other.

That title goes to Lionsgate’s R-rated action comedy “Hitman’s Bodyguard,” which is firing off to $21.6 million during its opening weekend at 3,377 locations.

That’s a solid opening, especially during a painful summer for the movie business and sleepy month of August.

The final tally was fueled by an aggressive marketing push, and a trio of stars at the center -- Samuel L. Jackson as a notorious hitman, and Salma Hayek as hit equally threatening wife, and Ryan Reynolds as a bodyguard.

The film comes courtesy of director Patrick Hughes (“The Expendables 3”) and writer Tom O’Connor. “’The Hitman’s Bodyguard’ is generating great word of mouth among moviegoers,” said Lionsgate’s distribution president David Spitz. “It has a clear runway in the weeks ahead, and we expect it to play well right into September.”

Meanwhile, “Logan Lucky” -- a critical darling from Steven Soderbergh and Bleecker Street -- is sputtering. The heist comedy, which relied on an unconventional production and marketing strategy, looks to make $8.1 million this weekend from 3,031 theaters.

The film was partially funded through foreign pre-sales and partnering with Amazon for streaming rights. The story -- penned by Rebecca Blunt, who likely doesn’t exist -- centers on a trio of siblings played by Channing

Tatum, Riley Keough, and Adam Driver, who attempt to pull off a massive robbery. It’s set at the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR race.

Of the two, “Logan Lucky” fared better with critics, earning a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, as opposed to “Hitman’s Bodyguard,” which has a 39%. But the roles are reversed when it comes to audience reception -- “Hitman’s Bodyguard” has a B+ CinemaScore as opposed to “Logan Lucky’s” B. In the end, “Logan Lucky” will end up in third for the weekend behind the second frame of “Annabelle: Creation.” The latest in the “Conjuring” universe from Warner Bros. is targeting $15.5 million from 3,542 locations. And “Dunkirk” will land in fourth behind “Logan Lucky” with an estimated $6.7 million. The same studio has more cause to celebrate as “Wonder Woman” crosses $800 million worldwide.

“Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature” rounds out the top five this weekend with $5.1 million.

Outside of the wide releases, TWC continues its gradual rollout for Taylor Sheridan’s “Wind River.”

This weekend it looks to gross $3 million from 694 locations, raising its total cume past $4.1 million.

And major acquisition at Sundance, “Patti Cake$” is struggling to find an audience with $66,000 from 14 locations.

Overall, the summer of hell continues: This season’s box office has slipped to 13.3% behind last year at this point, according to data from ComScore, which also reports the 2017 box office is now pacing 5% behind 2016. (rtr)

WASHINGTON - Dick Gregory, a comedian who lambasted racism and played a prominent role in the 1960s civil rights movement after becoming one of the first black comics to perform for white audiences, died on Saturday at age 84, his son said.

“It is with enormous sadness that the Gregory family confirms that their father, comedic legend and civil rights activist Mr. Dick Gregory departed this earth tonight in Washington, D.C.,” his son, Christian, wrote on Instagram.

Gregory, who lived in Washington, died of heart failure in Sibley Memorial Hospital, where he had checked in a week ago after falling ill, said his longtime publicist Steve Jaffe.

Gregory’s success as a comedian in the early 1960s helped pave the way for other black comics, such as Richard Pryor, to gain greater fame by reaching a mainstream

audience.

Born in St. Louis, Gregory grew up in poverty. He was working for the U.S. Postal Service and performing in front of largely black audiences for low pay when Playboy founder Hugh Hefner saw his act and hired the comedian to perform at his nightclub in 1961.

At the time, stand-up comedy was largely segregated.

“When I started, a black comic couldn’t work a white nightclub,” Gregory told the Florida TimesUnion. “You could sing, you could dance, but you couldn’t stand flatfooted and talk - then the system would know how brilliant black folks was.”

Soon after his break at the Playboy Club, Gregory recorded a number of comedy albums and appeared on television talk shows, becoming one of the highest paid black entertainers in the early 1960s. (rtr)

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KUALA LUMPUR/JAKARTA - Malaysia apologised on Sunday for the upside-down printing of Indonesia’s flag in the souvenir guidebook for the Southeast Asia Games, which officials said is being withdrawn and reprinted. The mistake, spotted at the games’ opening in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday, sparked an outcry in Indonesia and the hashtag #ShameonyouMalaysia was trending on social media.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo told reporters in Jakarta the incident concerned “national pride”, and called for an apology. Within hours, Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman apologised to the government and people of Indonesia for the “inadvertent error”, saying that all measures have been taken “to address this unfortunate situation”.

Earlier, Malaysia Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the mistake would be corrected and a new guidebook sent to the games’ officials and guests. “We apologise for affecting the image and reputation of the Republic of Indonesia, as the flag is a symbol of pride,” he said after meeting Indonesia’s delegation to the games.

Indonesia’s flag has two horizontal bands with red on the top and white underneath. Turning it upside down makes it look like Poland’s flag. Indonesian Youth and Sports Minister Imam Nahrawi acknowl-

edged Khairy’s apology, and said he hoped the incident will not be repeated. Imam earlier expressed dismay, posting pictures of the mistake on his Twitter account after the games’ opening ceremony.

“It was a good opening ceremony but spoiled by this fatal negligence that was very painful,” he said. The flag blunder was the latest in a series of embarrassing incidents at the regional sports meet.

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