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Leeds stands up for
Palestine Nationwide demonstrations continue in ‘fight for justice’
By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk
Calls of ‘Free, Free, Palestine’ were echoed across Britain this past week as demonstrations were held in support of the war-ravished region. Since the start of the attacks on Gaza, more than 800 innocent Palestinians have been killed and over 140,000 Gaza residents have been displaced. Despite these figures, Israel’s
army has continued to progress in their ground invasion as the death toll continues to rise. Over the past fortnight, people in the UK have taken to the streets in pro-Palestine protests, and to campaign against what they deem as ‘bias reporting from the media’. BBC studios across the nation have found themselves targeted in particular, due to their alleged ‘Israeli-bias’ in the reporting of the ongoing unrest in Gaza. UK Protests More than 100,000 marched on
London last weekend starting from Downing Street before heading up Whitehall to the Israeli Embassy. At both sites, key speakers addressed the crowds who blocked roads across the city. Streets were turned into a sea of green, red and black as people travelled from all over the country to join in the protest. Diane Abbott MP and Andy Slaughter MP, opened the speeches before the huge crowd began their march. Speakers at the
FRUSTRATED: More than a thousand people gathered at the Headrow on Thursday 24th July to demonstrate against the ongoing violence in Gaza and fairer media coverage
At time of t going to prin ve 800 Gazan’s ha been killed and 140,000 displaced
latter site included Hugh Lanning, Chair of Palestine Solidarity Campaign, and Director Sarah Colborne. Ms Colborne said she condemns Israel’s massacre on Gaza and rallied the crowd with her messages of support. She said: “London has already shown its outrage at Israel's attacks on the mostly refugee population of Gaza, with people turning out in their thousands last week. “Today's national demon-
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stration will give people from respond to the worsening across the country the chance situation and funding will also be to say ‘enough is enough’, reallocated to help rebuild Israel's siege of Gaza and its UNRWA schools that are being occupation of Palestinian used as shelters. land has to end now. International Development “People want justice and Secretary Justine Greening said: freedom for the Palestinians, “The escalation in violence has and they will be voicing this in had a devastating impact on their thousands.” civilians. Meanwhile, demonstrations “More than 500 Palestinians continue to take place in are now reported to have been other major cities and in killed with at least 83 children Leeds, more than 1,000 among the dead and more than protestors gathered to unite 100,000 people have had to flee in their latest awareness their homes. campaign. “This new support from the The Leeds gathering was UK will provide lifesaving food, attended by young and old, shelter and clean water to those with all races and religions in desperate need as a result of present to condemn the the fighting. violence in Gaza and demand “We must see an immediate ‘humanitarian action’ be de-escalation and ceasefire to taken to see a ceasefire prevent further civilian loss of ordered. life, followed by a return to Social media continues to peaceful negotiations.” be the number one ‘tool’ Worldwide protests event organisers seem to be Pro-Palestine protests have utilising most efficiently with also been seen around the world groups quickly gathering in a variation of forms, from attention from like-minded marches to fundraisers. supporters. Scenes threatened to turn ugly Government response at a professional football match The UK announced earlier earlier this week after prothis week that it will provide Palestine supporters disrupted a more than £5million in football match in Austria emergency support including between the Israeli club Maccabi health care, clean water, Haifa and French team Lille. blankets and cooking No persons were seriously equipment, to help tens of injured in the incident which is BACKING: Messages of support were written on signs and flags filled thousands of people affected one of very few violent scenes the sky as the group listened to speakers on the steps of Leeds Art Gallery seen in the predominantly by the violence in Gaza. This includes £2million in peaceful demonstrations to date. new funding, announced by Prime people who have been driven out of their In America, thousands of Jews turned Minister David Cameron, for the United homes. out in New York, with the message that A further £3million in funding will be Israel is no longer a ‘Jewish State’ but Nations Relief and Works Agency’s (UNRWA) Flash Appeal. This will provide brought forward to help the International rather a ‘Zionist State’, which is ‘ignoring emergency assistance to more than 84,000 Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) basic human rights’.
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SUPPORT: Rizwan Ali, who helped create the exhibition, will be attempting to raise awareness of ‘suffering Palestinians’ with a demonstration in Briggate, pictured with fellow supporter, and niece, Maria
Palestine Exhibition
With demonstrations taking place up and down the country throughout the past month in support of Palestine, a unique, visual exhibition will be displayed in Leeds this weekend. Details are being kept under wraps at the moment yet the interactive art, titled ‘The Hidden truth’, has been created, according to its brainchild, Rizwan Ali, to ‘expose the reality of Israel’s war crimes’. Rizwan adds that there has never been such an exhibition shown in the city centre before and although it may cause controversy, the message it spreads will ‘be true’. “We wanted to do something a bit different to raise awareness of the true damage Israel’s bombs are having,” he said. “This demonstration is very visual and we have had permission to hold it on Briggate which is great as more people, who may be unaware of the situation, are able to see it.” The exhibition will be held on Briggate between 12pm and 4pm on Saturday 26th July.
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Leeds Metropolitan University are celebrating after scooping two gold awards at the HEIST awards the annual higher education sector awards which recognise excellence in marketing. The university scooped top accolades for best undergraduate prospectus and best CSR/Community/Business Campaign. The prospectus was part of the ‘It's amazing what you can do’ campaign aimed at recruiting students for this September, with judges commenting that the prospectus was ‘an excellent, well researched prospectus with evidenced success’. Leeds Met was also highly commended in the category for the best PR/advocacy campaign for its 'research with impact' PR campaign aimed at raising the profile of research both within and outside of the university.
Celebrate Leeds’ Parks
The magical parks of Leeds are set to be celebrated as part of a special week of events beginning this week. In what is always a packed programme of activities, guided walks and volunteering opportunities, residents from the city with a passion for parks will be able to attend a range of events that showcase the important role that green spaces play in both communities and people’s lives. This forms part of a national ‘Love Parks Week’ which is being held from 25th July up until 3rd August. While many events are free or at a nominal charge, selected events do need to be booked, and people are asked to reserve their place if interested, as soon as possible. For a full programme of events and activities in Leeds to celebrate Love Parks Week, please see www.loveparksweek.org
The Girl Summit team pose for a photo at DFID's headquarters prior to the event
Stamping out FGM and CFM
The beach returns
The fun and atmosphere of an unforgettable trip to the beach is once again set to transform a popular city centre square next month. Following a successful debut last year, Leeds own ‘City Beach’ will be returning for a second summer season to Millennium Square from Saturday 9th August until Sunday 31st August. Organised by International Funfairs in partnership with Leeds City Council, City Beach will be open daily from 10.30am to 7pm. Set to take centre stage this year is a traditional Ferris-wheel which will overlook the real sand area surrounded with boardwalk style decking, deck chairs and palm trees. Once again a wide range of themed activities, rides and stalls will also be available for all the family to enjoy including ‘Bamboo Bungees’ trampolines, a tropical jungle adventure funhouse, beach slide, ‘Waikiki’ cars, seaside carousel plus water attraction favourites; Pirate boats, Aqua Walker balls and new water cannons.
A new package of action and funding to protect millions of girls at home and abroad from female genital mutilation and forced marriage, was announced this week at the Girl Summit 2014. The event was attended by over 500 delegates from 50 countries, UN agencies, survivors, charities, community groups, faith
leaders and front line professionals, to galvanise global efforts to end female genital mutilation (FGM) and child and forced marriage (CFM) within a generation. The Girl Summit, hosted by the Government and UNICEF, is aimed at mobilising domestic and international efforts to end FGM and CFM within a
generation. It will bring together domestic and international work to accelerate the work of campaigners, governments and charities around the world to bring an end to these practices. A new report out today from City University London in collaboration with Equality Now estimates that approximately 60,000 girls aged 0-14 were born in England and Wales to mothers who had undergone FGM. It estimates that approximately 103,000 women aged 15-49 and approximately 24,000 women aged 50 and over, who have migrated to England and Wales, are living with the consequences of FGM. In addition, approximately 10,000 girls aged under 15 who have migrated to England and Wales, are likely to have undergone FGM.
Major steps to stamp out these practices include • A £1.4m FGM Prevention Programme, launched in partnership with NHS England to help care for survivors and safeguard those at risk. • New police guidance from the College of Policing and an inspection programme by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) that will
look at how the police handle cases of FGM. • A consultation on proposals to introduce new civil orders designed to protect girls identified as being at risk of FGM. • New legislation that will mean parents can be prosecuted if they fail to prevent their
daughter being cut. • New legislation to grant victims of FGM lifelong anonymity from the time an allegation is made. • A new specialist FGM service which will include social services, to proactively identify and respond to FGM. This will be supported by an ongoing
package of work led by the Chief Social Worker Isabelle Trowler. • New programmes to prevent child and forced marriage in 12 developing countries. • An International Charter – calling for the eradication of these practices within a generation.
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Leeds in Bloom
Talented young artists from schools across the city have seen their flowerbed designs become a reality outside of one of Leeds’ most prestigious civic buildings. Held as part of this year’s Leeds in Bloom design a flowerbed or edible bed competition, 10 lucky winners were invited to see their designs come to life in locations outside the civic hall as part of a special ceremony. They were then presented with prizes and certificates by the Lord Mayor of Leeds Cllr David Congreve and Cllr Jack Dunn whilst gardening gift vouchers, totalling £300, were also presented to the schools that each youngster attends. Over 1,700 entries were received as part of the initiative, which aim is to encourage young people to, not only become more aware of their environment and its horticulture features, but also find out more about the fun they can have while gardening.
CHALLENGE: Abid Khan completed the task of cycling from Bradford to Leeds and back again last weekend as he raised funds for the charity, Interpal
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A 19-hour fast, sweltering conditions, and even a pair of broken handlebars could not stop a Bradford cyclist from completing his fundraising mission last weekend. Abid Khan, from Clayton Heights, pedalled his way from Bradford to Leeds, and back again, in hope of raising funds for those most in need in Palestine. Within just one week of setting himself the challenge, the 27-year-old had already raised over £1,000 before he took to the roads on Sunday. With the support of his wife, who followed closely behind in a convoy, Abid was able to complete the task despite only riding a bike on the road for the first time earlier in the week. “It was really tough and a big challenge especially without any water,” he said. “Thankfully I had some great support from my wife, friends and family who, as well as sponsoring me, sent me texts and messages of encouragement throughout the ride. “I was really proud to finish it because I knew this money would be going to a good cause.” Setting off from Bradford city centre at 11.30am, Abid cycled
Bradford Council's Sport and Leisure service is inviting residents to give their views about its pools and other facilities offered at its sports centres including the gyms. Respondents are being offered the chance to win a free year's membership of the Council's facilities across the district with all entries being put in a prize draw. The aim of the survey is to find out how much residents know about the facilities that are available and how they rate them. The feedback will help to further improve the activities on offer. To take part in the survey, log on to www.bradford.gov.uk/consultations and follow the instructions or pick up a paper copy from the Council's pools and offices before 5th August.
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Pedalling for Palestine Fundraiser jumps on the saddle for charity
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An award-winning global village market is once again set to bring an international flavour to the Ilkley Summer Festival. From Friday 8th August until Sunday 10th August 2014, a selection of traders from around the world will be offering a mouthwatering selection of continental goodies at a market taking place on The Grove. The market organised by Bradford Council will run from 9am until 6pm on Friday and Saturday and 10am and 5pm on the Sunday. There will be around 40 stalls featuring a range of meats, breads, preserves and patisseries, as well as a whole range of cheeses and confectionery. In addition to the food, there will be hand crafted Russian Dolls and wooden furniture, as well as scarves, jewellery and host of unique household decorations.
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CYCLING: Abid was not able to drink any liquids during the challenge as he was fasting and had to pour water over himself to keep cool in the heat
his way to Leeds in around 90 minutes before he had to undertake the unenviable task of cycling back. After a rest period to catch his breath, and also hammer the handlebars back onto his bike, he jumped back on the saddle and began the uphill climb. Arriving in the city just over one and a half hours later, Abid says he was greeted by the ‘common sight’ of fellow fundraisers also undertaking selfless acts to raise money for Palestine. The Bradford resident added that it made him very emotional to think of all the people who had been affected by the conflicts abroad. “At the time of breaking fast I was close to tears,” he said. “I knew that I had struggled throughout the day and was now able to have access to food and drink, but people in Palestine didn’t even have these little luxuries. “That thought kept going through my mind and it really put the whole fundraising challenge into perspective.” He added: “I hope people will read my story and do similar initiatives because we can all do our part to help any charity.” Abid will meet representatives from the Interpal charity this weekend to hand over the donations which so far total almost £2,000.
“At the time of breaking fast I was close to tears. I knew that I had struggled throughout the day and was now able to have access to food and drink, but people in Palestine didn’t even have these little luxuries.”
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Get arty this summer
Anyone looking for something to keep children occupied this summer is encouraged to visit Huddersfield Art Gallery. The Gallery will be holding artist led workshops on the first three Tuesdays in August, aimed at encouraging children to explore their creative side. The workshop themes include exploring patterns and colour, looking at the stories surrounding the paintings on display and a drawing workshop. This year the gallery is also home to a pop up café - perfect for relaxing with a cuppa and a cake. Visitors are also encourages to browse around gallery 6 – home to Yorkshire Makers, Huddersfield’s beautiful craft gallery where you can buy something beautiful made by a local artist. The workshops each cost £5 per child, with a £1 discount for Kirklees Passport holders. Places need to be booked in advance by calling 01484 223800 or emailing museumsandgalleries@kirklees.gov.uk
Statue returns ‘home’
A life-size marble statue of the Madonna and Child has been returned to Cliffe Castle after a 64year absence. Local historians had initially thought that the 1870s Italian Marble statue was sold at auction in 1950. But sculpture historian happened to spot it in the grounds of St Anne's Presbytery and recognised it as an important piece of work. Museum staff realised it was the missing statue. It was one of a number of artworks representing the Virgin Mary in the Castle. Research showed that, rather than being sold at auction, the statue was presented by the Countess Manvers, Henry Isaac Butterfield's granddaughter, to St Anne's Church.
Honorary Doctors By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk
An Imam, a Sikh Leader and a community champion lead the way in this year’s honorary doctorates list who were commended this past week as part of Leeds summer Metropolitan’s graduations. Amongst the total 17 recipients of this year’s awards was Hamara Healthy Living Centre’s CEO, Hanif Malik, who was commended for his work in helping to establish the largest ethnic minority organisation in the voluntary and community sector in Leeds. Mr Malik worked closely with the university earlier this year on a project aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of taxi drivers by supporting them to make positive changes to their diet, exercise and lifestyle. On receiving his honorary degree, the Leeds resident said he was ‘honoured’ and ‘privileged’ to be commended by the educational institution. “My advice to students graduating today is to aim high and never let people tell you that you can’t achieve your goals because I’d like to think I’ve proven people
wrong over the years,” he said. Honorary Doctorate was “Regardless of your Chairman of the Guru Nanak Sewak Jatha background, if you aim high Nishkam and you’re committed and (GNNSJ), Harban Singh passionate about what you do, Sagoo. Ever since moving to the you can get there. “Leeds Met were involved UK in the 1960’s, Mr Sagoo with the Hamara Centre right has been helping to support from the outset in terms of its Sikhs in the city become part development so I think it’s not of mainstream society. The an exaggeration to say that 73-year-old grandfather without the input of the was awarded an Honorary University, we may never have Doctorate for his service to the city and region and had the Hamara Centre.” Also accepting his award on contribution to public and the same day was Imam of voluntary service. Leeds Makkah Masjid, Qari Asim MBE. Mr Asim has worked tirelessly to build bridges between communities in Leeds since the 7/7 terror attacks and was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Laws for his contribution to public life. On receiving his award, he commented: “I am absolutely delighted and incredibly humbled to have received this prestigious honour from a distinguished institution. “This honorary Doctorate gives me a renewed sense of purpose to work even ACCEPTED: Harban Singh Sagoo picked harder to enhance up his Honorary Doctorate at the age of 73, community relations.” after moving to the city in the 60’s Also accepting his
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University acknowledges Leeds’ finest in graduation ceremony
PROUD: Qari Asim MBE has worked to build bridges between Leeds’ communities in his role as Imam at Leeds’ Makkah Masjid
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As support continues to pour in for Palestine, a business in Bradford has been working overtime to ensure the colours of the nation are plastered across the city. Prime Image, a multimedia design
SUPPORT: The team at Prime Image have been printing car stickers and creating signs to show their support for Palestine over the past month (l-r) (back row) Wasim Qureshi, Zubair Saeed, (front row) Hassan Sheikh, Shahzad Ahmed
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and print agency operating out of Lister Mills, has been printing stickers and magnets in support of the area, all free of charge, since the first Manchester BBC protest a fortnight ago. Since then, the business has helped cover more than 140 cars in the Palestine designs, with only donations accepted for the work. So far, the team have raised more than £1,700 which will be handed over to the Interpal Charity. Managing Director, Wasim Qureshi, says the idea initially came from a friend requesting one sticker for his car and it soon snowballed into a major project. “It has been absolutely hectic here for the past two weeks,” he said. “It was initially just one person who came down on the Sunday of the Ride4Justice convoy because one of his friends was going to spray his bonnet the colours of the Palestinian flag. “We printed him out some stickers for his car instead and as people were driving past they started pulling over and asking if they could get some
done as well. “Soon we were printing them for everyone. The only thing we asked was they made a contribution to charity and at our last count we had brought in £1754.40.” He added: “We had initially just thought of creating small stickers for inside cars but we quickly started getting requests for back windscreen designs, front bonnets and even wrapping cars.” Mr Qureshi actually travelled to Gaza back in 2010 to deliver aid as part of a convoy and saw the impact war can have on the most vulnerable. He says his experiences there have only inspired him to continue supporting the ‘innocent civilians’ and he hopes campaigns such as the stickers, help raise awareness of what is happening in Gaza. “A few years ago I did travel to Gaza and the people there were incredibly humble,” he said. “We have long been supporters of Gaza and hopefully the ongoing protests throughout Britain and the world, will raise awareness of the injustices in the country.”
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Mainstream media gone dumb? Activist Ashleigh Shaw gives Asian Express readers her opinion on the world-wide protests for Palestine
Ashleigh Shaw, a 49-year-old mother of two from Cheshire, became a social media activist in 2011
Since the three Israeli settlers were kidnapped and subsequently found dead, the Israeli authorities have escalated their control over the people of Gaza, as usual in the form of violence, fear, and now bombing from land, sea and air. Since the beginning of the escalation, ordinary people, from around the globe, from all walks of life, all religions, all cultures, have joined together, sometimes in their tens of thousands, to show their support for the Palestinian people. Their soul purpose has been to voice their contempt for the disproportionate Israeli attacks and collective punishment, of the already beleaguered citizens of Gaza, and also the West Bank. The mainstream media, such as the BBC, from here in Britain, were reporting the attacks on Gaza, as a justification for Hamas rocket attacks. As for my part at this point, I could not bare the bias reporting of the situation, and reached for my phone, and made a video giving a brief outline of what was actually happening, and why Hamas had fired the rockets. What began to become clear was that Hamas were reacting in selfdefense after the mass arrests of civilians. After a few days, reports came pouring in over social media, especially Facebook, showing that people were beginning to protest in
favour of Palestine, and against the Israeli attack on them. Yet our media remained silent. As a direct result of the video I had posted to Facebook, I was contacted and asked to speak at a protest outside BBC Media City, Manchester, to show our outrage at the clear misinformation and proIsraeli bias. The protest was attended by around 5,000 people and I can assure you - we were very loud. The BBC reported the protest, as a short paragraph stating that the protest was against the Israeli attack on it's website, but still, we had nothing on the mainstream news. You really must question, why the world's media still remains silent when mass, spontaneous demonstrations have been gathering momentum all over the globe, protesting at the Israeli attack. If there is a large demonstration anywhere, the media is there, on the ground, in the thick of it, giving us minute-by-minute reports. So why the silence? This is not a couple of small protests, this is a global outpouring of humanity towards the Palestinian people, surely - a mass global movement is worthy of reporting. At the heart of the matter, lies the ‘no-criticism-of-Israel’ policy, which appears to have been adopted by both the world's governments and
mainstream media with equal guilt. What makes Israel so special? Why is it that we are allowed to criticise every other country on the planet, yet criticism of Israel is actively suppressed? Without entering into the realm of conspiracy here, the fact of the matter is, that Israeli lobbies are a powerful force, within most governments, American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) in the U.S.A. and the Board of Deputies of British Jews (BDBJ) in Britain for example, fighting for the rights of the Zionist state, behind the closed doors of OUR government's conference rooms. Our governments put the interests of Israel, before those of it's own people, and that of the Palestinians, and now they are actively censoring the Global Media. Frustrated BBC journalists had to resort to tweeting pictures of the protests below their offices at BBC headquarters in London. It is a most disturbing turn of events, and those which must be addressed. We want a free press, not a Zionist press.
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EU parliamentarians must rescue the EU from pro-Israel corrupt officials Arab Organisation for Human Rights in the UK (AOHR UK) criticised the EU for failing once again to take a legal and moral stand vis-à-vis the Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip which have so far killed more than 693 Palestinians, including 164 children. The Israeli offensive has also injured more than 4300 civilians and destroyed hundreds of homes and public facilities. They added that the EU Foreign Affairs Council issued a statement on Tuesday the 22nd of July 2014 expressing its deep concern for the escalation in violence in Gaza Strip and called for an immediate ceasefire. The statement used very strong and clear language to condemn the rockets fired from Gaza and the use of civilians as human shields. It called for ‘disarming all terrorist
groups in Gaza’. When it to came to Israel, the statement carefully selected its words and condemned the killing of civilians without condemning the killer. It also recognised what it described as Israel’s right to defend itself and called upon Israel to ensure its operations be ‘proportionate and in line with international humanitarian law’. The organisation pointed out that the statement was issued on day 16 of the Israeli attack on Gaza which witnessed another bloody day of random strikes on various parts of the Strip. More than 75 people were killed on that day, many of them women and children. Monday was also a bloody day during which 103 people were killed in addition to the hundreds who were wounded. AOHR UK stressed that the tone and language of the statement
revealed the unwavering support of the EU for the Israeli strikes on Gaza and their adoption of the Israeli narrative for justifying the aggression, which has killed hundreds of civilians.
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moral low for the EU. Speaking of Israel’s right to defend itself is a claim that cannot be justified on any human level nor be defended except in the annals of a barbarous institution such as the EU which is governed by the law of the jungle. It’s been pointed out that the EU’s position vis-à-vis the Israeli aggression does not reflect the views of the peoples of the EU. Many Europeans have organised protests and called upon their governments to take a firm stand against the Israeli massacres which shocked the world with images of children and women torn apart and buildings destroyed in one of the most crowded zones in the world. Gaza has been under siege by both the Israeli and Egyptian regimes for the past seven years. The EU has been supportive of the Israeli strikes since the beginning which led to the death of hundreds of Palestinians who could have been saved had Israel not enjoyed this kind of support, especially since Israel enjoys very close relations
making the EU and its member states complicit in the death of Palestinians especially in light of their refusal to take any tangible steps to stop the flow of weapons and military technology to Israel. The Organisation concluded that the statements issued by EU so far reflect quite clearly that the leaders of EU countries were not concerned or affected by the images of brutal death. Vilifying Palestinian victims and insisting on depicting Israel as a peaceful, innocent party in the conflict only serves to embolden Israel to commit more crimes, a position that threatens international peace and security. Civil society institutions in the EU have been called upon to expose the EU’s scandalous stand vis-à-vis the suffering of Palestinians since the EU has been drawing upon taxpayers money to support a terrorist state that has breached all human rights laws. AOHR UK also urged parliamentarians who have condemned the Israeli aggression on
When it to came to Israel, the statement carefully selected its words and condemned the killing of civilians without condemning the killer The EU statement not only put the victim on par with the killer but actually described the Palestinians in terms that transformed them into aggressors in yet another legal and
with the EU and privileges on par with a member state. The advanced weapons used to kill Palestinians were developed in collaboration with EU companies
legal and humanitarian basis to exert more efforts to save EU institutions from the hands of corrupt officials who are leading the EU down the path of ruin.
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Tesco sells dates from internationallyrecognised illegal Israeli territory DATES: The produce at the Bradford Tesco store, is clearly labelled up as produced and packed in occupied Israeli territory
The United Nations signed a new directive in January this year, which called upon the European Union’s 28nation-bloc from dealing or cooperating with businesses in the occupied territories of Israel-Palestine. Surprising then that one of Britain’s leading supermarket chain, Tesco, would trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, which is proclaimed illegal under international law. The supermarket-giant’s branch on Canal Road in Bradford, are selling dates during the Muslim’s holy month of Ramadhan. However, to the fury of Asian Express readers, they’ve discovered that all packaged varieties of the dates were from Israel West Bank. Many have said that they will stop shopping at Tesco altogether. Sajad Hussain, from Bradford said: “I was absolutely disgusted that Tesco was flogging produce aimed predominantly to Muslims in Bradford during Ramadhan, from a region where Muslims are being subjugated to horrors that we can’t even imagine. “To add insult to injury, the store manager seemed phased when I questioned him whether he knew that Israel West Bank is a globally-recognised illegal territory.” Asian Express contacted Tesco head office to question why they were trading with Israeli businesses from an illegal territory and what action it would take on selling dates from that region. A spokesperson from Tesco said: “We currently have one product that comes from the West Bank - a line of dates that is grown in Israel and packed in the West Bank. “We clearly label the product as coming from the West Bank so customers can make an informed choice. “We will be sourcing dates from a different facility outside the West Bank from September this year.” A growing international boycott campaign has been threatening the Jewish economy for a number of years in the wake of continuing development of Jewish-only settlements in the West Bank. In February this year Norway’s finance minister directed a boycott worth $810 with two Israeli firms.
Asian Express Managing Editor, Andleeb Hanif commented: “Europe says that Israeli settlements are illegal under international law, yet it continues to trade with Israel. How bizarre! By stocking products and goods from an apartheid region, consumers are unwittingly contributing to the injustice upon the suppressed people.”
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Q&A with your property law solicitor
DIN Solicitors specialise in various areas of law. This week our solicitor will be discussing frequently asked questions in relation to residential conveyancing.
• What is conveyancing? Conveyancing is the term given to the process of transferring legal ownership of land and property. Conveyancing can include sale, purchase, and re-mortgaging.
• How long does conveyancing take? The conveyancing process does not have a fixed duration. Much depends on whether or not there is a mortgage, the cooperation of all parties involved etc. A straightforward conveyance where there are no major problems can be completed within 6-12 weeks. However please note this is a guide only; some conveyances may take longer and some may be completed sooner.
• How much does conveyancing cost? There are two costs – one is the legal fee and one is a fee for disbursements (see below). The legal fee will depend on the purchase/sale price of the property and whether a mortgage is involved. We are able to provide a fixed fee which is very reasonable and competitive. • What are disbursements? Disbursements are expenses paid to third parties and which are incurred in the conveyancing process (e.g. property searches, Land Registry fees etc). We have excellent contacts with search providers and can obtain competitive quotes for search fees.
• What are the different types of searches? The main searches include the following: • Local Authority Search – this reveals the property’s planning history and any future planning proposals likely to impact the property. • Drainage Search – this tells you whether the drains run into a private or public sewer. • Land Registry Search – this reveals if there are any undisclosed mortgages on the property. • Land Charges Search – this is usually required by the mortgage lender to ensure you are not bankrupt. • Environmental Search – this reveals if there are any waste disposal sites in the locality and whether there is any risk of flooding, subsidence etc. There may be other searches which may be applicable to your conveyance. Please contact us and we will advise you further.
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BRInging gifts to the children Bradford youngsters receive special Ramadan presents By Ashley Grint
various ideas. The most significant to them was the act of giving, thus they came up with the idea of delivering Eid An afterschool children’s club gifts to children in the local has been on a special gift-giving hospital. mission this past week as they “The children decided that handed out tens of presents they would like to make their during Ramadan. time ‘special’ too by delivering Four members of W-Childcare gifts to them as a gesture of made the trip to Bradford Royal kindness and to show that Infirmary’s Ward 17 to hand out members of the wider the gifts with the supervision of community do care and think two staff members. about them and ultimately uplift The children brought in toys their spirits.” for young boys and girls who Around 30 gifts were handed are currently being treated in out in total by the team and the hospital and chose the local Media Relations Officer, Nazim cause as part of an in-class Ali, says the whole experience project. brought back memories of his Youngsters also got the own childhood. chance to meet some of the “On a personal level I spent a nurses on the ward who were large part of my early childhood extremely grateful for the in the Children's Ward in generous donation. Bradford Royal Infirmary due Volunteer, Sameera Khan, to my struggle with who acted as one of the class’s Tuberculosis. guides on the day explained I know too well how at times how the project had come you feel the loneliness and miss about. being at home with your family She said: “During discussion and playing with your friends,” time the children were he said. exploring what the real essence “Just to see the children smile of Ramadan is and what it on receiving their gifts was a means to them. priceless feeling and brought “The children contributed back so many memories.” ashley@asianexpress.co.uk
GIVING: Toys were handed to children in Bradford Royal Infirmary’s Ward 17 as part of a project during Ramadan
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Halal burger case concludes An investigation into undeclared pork found in halal lamb burgers supplied to Leicester schools has concluded that no further action should be taken against the manufacturer Paragon Quality Foods Ltd. In April 2013, Leicester City Council withdrew halal lamb burgers supplied to 19 schools after test results showed up to 50 per cent pork DNA in a sample. Follow-up tests on this sample were commissioned by Espo – which provides school dinners to the city council - and also carried out by a public analyst on behalf of Leicester City Council. The results of these tests supported the original findings. The council took samples of nine additional batches of the halal lamb burgers which had been supplied to schools in the city. The public analyst found undeclared goat DNA in all of them but no undeclared pork DNA. Two samples of the halal lamb burgers taken from consignments at a Leicester wholesaler were also tested by the public analyst. Both of these samples were found to contain undeclared pork DNA and undeclared goat DNA. After receiving the results of the council’s testing, Paragon Quality Foods tested samples of frozen raw ingredients still in storage. The company's own testing also found evidence of undeclared goat DNA - but no pork DNA. It immediately acted to prohibit further use of the agent which had supplied the ingredient and the slaughterhouse from which it originated.
Leicester City Council has been investigating the findings with the full cooperation of Paragon Quality Foods Ltd over the last 14 months. This has included site visits, paperwork audits and interviews with key personnel under caution. The council has now concluded its investigation and is satisfied that Paragon Quality Foods Ltd exercised due diligence during the period in question. Therefore, no further action will result. Cllr Sarah Russell, Assistant City Mayor for neighbourhood services, said: “Officers have carried out a very detailed investigation. The company was diligent in its procedures at the time in question and may have been victim of adulteration further up the supply chain. “It is important to remember that the samples taken were produced around the time of the nationwide horsemeat scandal and expectations have changed significantly since then. “Paragon was quick to respond to this, introducing new procedures in its selection and traceability of suppliers, and inhouse testing of the material supplied to it, early in 2013. “But it is still clear that more needs to be done nationally to ensure that the food is governed in a way that prioritises and reestablishes consumer confidence.” Metin Pekin, managing director of Paragon Quality Foods, said: “Paragon Quality Foods is a pork-free site and has always operated the strictest of controls regarding the sourcing and production of its products.
“We are pleased that Leicester City Council has concluded that our company had exercised due diligence. “We understand the need for the council to act on its test results, particularly in light of what became apparent as the international adulteration of the meat supply chain. “In response to the emerging scandal at that time, Paragon Quality Foods introduced industry leading systems, including our on-site DNA testing lab. “Based on the independent analysis that Paragon received, we disputed Leicester City Council’s interpretation of test results which claimed the presence of pork DNA. “However, we are grateful to the council for its thorough investigation of this sensitive issue.” A recent programme of meat product testing carried out by Leicester City Council found that over 40 per cent of 105 samples taken from local businesses contained meat from species not declared. In April 2014, a sample of Halal lamb sheek-kebabs supplied to schools from another manufacturer was found to contain over 50 per cent undeclared beef DNA. This is being investigated by the home authority where the product was made. Last year, the city council set up a new board to review standards and practices for buying food for schools, elderly people's homes and other council venues.
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Liberal Democrats ‘condemn’ MP’s tweet
Forced to apologise A Lib Dem MP has been forced to retract his comments after posting controversial remarks on Twitter in regard to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Bradford East representative, David Ward, tweeted on Tuesday ‘The big question is - if I lived in #Gaza would I fire a rocket? Probably yes’, before adding – ‘Ich bin ein #palestinian - the West must make up its mind - which side is it
on?’ His message was not welcomed by fellow Liberal Democrats who urged the party member to remove the comment from social media. Tory chairman, Grant Shapps, lead the calls for Mr Ward to delete the Tweet, labelling his message ‘appalling’ He said: “No MP should tweet what's essentially incitement to violence. Completely irresponsible.”
CONTROVERSIAL: Bradford East Lib Dem MP, David Ward, has been told to remove his comment from Twitter described as ‘an incitement to violence’
Mr Ward has previously found himself in hot water for controversial comments in regard to Israel. In July 2013 he had his party’s whip withdrawn over controversial comments he made in the lead-up to Holocaust Day in January. After substantial pressure from party colleagues, and the threat of disciplinary action, Mr Ward finally made the decision to apologise
Wednesday in a prepared statement. It read: “I utterly condemn the violence on both sides in Israel and Gaza. I condemn the actions of Hamas, and my comments were not in support of firing rockets into Israel. If they gave the opposite impression, I apologise. “However, while I defend the right of Israel to exist and defend itself, I will continue to speak out for
the rights of the Palestinian people who are facing untold suffering. More must be done by the world community to end this humanitarian crisis and protect the families living in Gaza. I can understand their plight and desperation.” The Liberal Democrats have previously been accused of failing to respond quickly to allegations of anti-semitism.
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Poetry brings Yorkshire town to life
Batley Blossoms POET: Ahmad Gul OBE, Chairman of the Gujarati Writers Forum, has been writing poetry since he was a child in Alipore in India and hopes to see more children getting involved in literature
A writing group in Batley were celebrating last month after releasing two new books with a helping hand from some young budding poets. Batley Blooms was officially released last month by the Gujarati Writers Forum and includes 38 poems written by schoolchildren from three local schools. Batley Girls High School, Zakaria Muslim Girls’ High School and Batley Business Enterprise College all took part in the project which was set up with the aim of promoting literature to the youth as well as creating cohesion between English and Asian children in Batley. Chairman of the Gujarati Writers Forum and poet, Ahmad Gul OBE, helped establish the project and said he was delighted to see such enthusiasm from students. “Poetry is a way of
bringing cultures together and that is why we wanted to come into schools and get children involved with literature,” he said. “Some of the poems are about ‘best friends’ and when somebody reads this book they will see that English girls are the best friends of Asian girls and it’s the same the other way too. “This is very important for people to see because it is promoting the mix of cultures through writing.” He added: “By doing this book we are also trying to get a new generation involved and my aim is to bring interest to literature. Any kind, whether you write poetry, prose, whatever it may be, I just hope to see more young people involved.” The book was officially launched at a special event last month with councillors and MPs in attendance alongside special guest, Dr
Jayendra Shekhdiwala, who is a professor at SP University in India. At the presentation, a separate book was also presented for the first time called ‘Fireplace’ and is a book of poems by Mr Gul. Since moving to Batley in 1963 from his hometown of Alipore, India, Mr Gul has been writing poetry about his experiences in the UK and back home. His latest book, the twelfth to be published, talks about some of his earliest memories of arriving at Heathrow Airport on his own at just 24, to making his way North to Batley with just three pounds in his pocket. With approximately 200 Indian’s living in the town at that time, Mr Gul says he used poetry as a way of helping him remember his home and family, and also cope with adapting to life in England.
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Malaysia aircraft investigation continues TRAGIC: Richard Mayne, a student at the University of Leeds, was one of ten Brits killed in the Malaysia Airline crash
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A Leeds student is amongst the 298 fatalities of last week’s Malaysian Airline crash which was shot down over the Ukraine/Russia border. Richard Mayne, 20, originally from Leicester, had been studying Maths and Finance at the University of Leeds and was onboard the Boeing 777-200 aircraft which crashed en-route to Kuala Lumpur from Amsterdam. Nine other Brits were also killed in the airline’s latest tragedy, just months after the infamous flight MH370 disappeared with 227 passengers on board. Mr Mayne had recently returned from a charity fund-raising trip to Mount Everest in March, whereby he raised more than £1,000 for the Kidasha charity which supports disadvantaged and vulnerable children in Nepal. John Wood, headmaster at the student’s former high school, The Dixie Grammar School, praised the young man. He said: “All of us in The Dixie Grammar School community are devastated to hear the tragic news of Richard Mayne's death on the Malaysian Airlines flight. “Richard was a great all rounder, good academically and also a keen sportsman.
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“It is indicative of his high standing at school that Richard was our deputy head boy, having been appointed following a rigorous selection process which included a vote by all students and staff. “But more importantly than this, Richard was an extremely pleasant and thoughtful young man who gave his time generously for everyone.” Earlier this week, Moscow separatists finally agreed to release the plane’s flight recorder to Malaysian officials as investigations continue to determine who was behind the apparent ‘targeted shooting’ of the aircraft. Despite this, Ukrainian forces claim they have telephone recordings which allegedly prove that Russian officials had ordered the separatists to handle the recording boxes before handing them to international investigators. This could hamper the whole investigation and US President, Barrack Obama, along with British Prime Minister, David Cameron, have warned Russia that strong sanctions will be taken if a proper investigation cannot be carried out. Meanwhile, the bodies of nearly 200 victims arrived in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Tuesday.
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Recycling centre closes temporarily
Eastwood Recycling Centre in Todmorden is expected to be closed until November 2014, as extensive repairs are needed following an incident which caused damage on Saturday 19th July. This comes just seven months after reopening following major renovations to improve the facilities. A man has been charged with criminal damage and detailed investigations are underway by the Police, Calderdale Council and SITA UK. Immediately after the incident on Saturday, Council and SITA UK teams swung into action to make the centre safe and to prevent danger to the public. A security guard is at the site every night as a precaution, and a SITA UK employee is there during the day to advise visitors of alternative ways to recycle and dispose of waste while Eastwood is closed.
Loaning artwork
Due to popular demand, the UKs most longstanding Picture Lending Scheme, hosted at Leeds’ Art Gallery, will take place for the first time over two days this weekend. Bringing original art to people’s homes since 1961, picture lending from the collection of Leeds Art Gallery has proved to be a tremendous success with people across Yorkshire, who through the scheme have a rare opportunity to enjoy original works of art in the privacy of their own homes. The gallery is now just one of a few remaining in the country offering the unique service, which ever growing, has over six hundred pictures to choose from. Available to loan from just £48 for the year are a fantastic range of works including oils, watercolours, drawings, photographs, and a variety of prints.
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Making it clean for palestine By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk
A group of fundraising car washers got their buckets and sponges out last week as they raised thousands of pounds for Gaza. Throughout the scorching temperatures on Sunday, more than 20 volunteers from One Ummah Leeds took to the street and raised £6,500, taking their total to more than £20,000. Washing more than 500 cars, in exchange for donations going
towards Gaza, the group spent nine hours cleaning up people’s motors in Leeds. Volunteers came down throughout the day to join in the activities, whilst local businesses provided extra through support sponsorship. Naheem Yacub, part of the organising committee, said he was delighted to see so many people turn out on the day and the generosity of the public. “We had such a busy day and it never really stopped from 10am through until 7pm,” he said. “People were coming down to get their cars washed and some even parked up after it had been cleaned and grabbed a sponge so they could join in. The group have been selling tshirts and hoodies in build up to
the event which show support for Palestine in the ongoing conflict with Israel. merchandise was Further provided in the weekend and Naheem added that the popularity of all this once again shows a united city. “We were handing out air fresheners to every third or fourth car and by 4pm we had run out,” he said. “We just want to say a big thank you to all the volunteers and businesses who supported the event, and most importantly to the people who came down to get their cars washed.” A second car wash is set to be held this Sunday (27th July) outside the Pakistani Centre, opposite Bilal Masjid, in Leeds, where the team hope to take their total fundraising effort to £30,000 before Eid.
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PULLED-OUT: Directors of iBoardTouch, Mr Zulfi Baif and Mr Saeed Rana, said their company was forced into the decision of backing out of an investment opportunity in Israel due to the immoral, illegal actions of the country
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Israel Directors at a rapidly growing Yorkshire-based business have decided to take their own stand against the Israeli attacks on Palestine by cancelling a huge investment opportunity. iBoardTouch specialise in providing the latest interactive touchscreen technologies and despite only setting up less than two years ago, is already the second largest touchscreen manufacturer in the UK. With upcoming investment opportunities in both Germany and Dubai, which would accompany already established markets abroad, the business is gaining international notice. However, one investment opportunity ‘had to be cancelled’, according to the company’s directors, as it would be ‘morally wrong’ to financially support a nation currently in the midst of an illegal battle. Directors, Zulfi Baig and Saeed Rana, expressed their anger at what is currently happening in Gaza and said they were unwilling to show any kind of support to Israel at this time. “At the end of the day, we, as human beings, need to look at what is happening in Gaza and say enough is enough,” Mr Baig said. “We took the decision not to invest in the country purely because we did not want to show any financial support to Israel whilst this injustice is going on. “Yes, we will take a hit with this as we even had plans to open offices over there,
but we couldn’t morally go into a country which is committing crimes, on this scale. “Hundreds of people are dying because of Israel’s actions and we had initially planned to do a six-figure-deal with the country, yet that has now been scrapped.” Mr Rana added: “We have done our part in that sense, but why can’t somewhere such as Qatar help all the innocent Palestinians affected by the bombings. “They have been spending billions on a World Cup yet nothing to help these people. “The price of Muslim blood seems extremely low at the moment, less than a football ticket.” Peaceful protests have been taking place up and down the UK over the past two weeks in response to the ongoing unrest in Palestine. Both Mr Rana and Mr Baig praised the demonstrations as a way of creating awareness and added that it was now time to hit Israel ‘where it really hurts, in the pocket’. “I would suggest to everyone that we vote with our feet,” Mr Rana said. “Stop buying products which were made in Israel from your supermarket because eventually it will make a difference. “It may only be a few pounds here and there, but if everybody took this stand we would get noticed and the country would be forced to undertake the change which is needed right now.”
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After the success of Make Bradford British, the team at Channel 4 couldn’t resist a second series and despite a host of new characters and a new location, there is at least one familiar face. Bradford’s very own, Rashid Khan, star of the first series, will take up a presenting role in the upcoming ‘Make Leicester British’ programmes. Following on from the original, the concept remains the same, with eight strangers from different cultures and backgrounds all coming together to learn about each other’s cultures. Leicester’s ethnic makeup has undergone significant changes over the past decade thanks to migration, and the city is now one of the first in the country where Britons are no longer a majority. Since Make Bradford British was broadcast in 2012, immigration has become an even bigger political issue. A recent YouGov poll found that immigration is now seen as the ‘most important issue facing the country’ (neck and neck with the economy) and Ukip stormed to victory in last month's European elections on an anti-EU, anti-immigration platform. Leicester has a reputation as a harmonious city and a model of successful multiculturalism. The series aims to find out what the city can teach the rest of Britain, but it also looks at how integrated the new European migrants are and what has changed in the communities where they have settled. With the production process still going on, Rashid Khan said he can’t reveal too many details but did say it was good to be back. “It was overwhelming to be asked back for a second series and I was very excited to hear that there was going to be another,” he said.
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“I know there’s been a lot of positive feedback from the public wanting to see what has happened to the original cast but instead this series will focus on people in Leicester which I’m sure will still be very good. “As with the first one, it is an eyeopener because if you are going to put eight strangers together from different cultures and backgrounds there’s always going to be highs and lows. “It is not really focussed on religion, more on cultures,
upbringings and backgrounds of different people. “It’s like a Big Brother and Wife Swap put into one.” As with Make Bradford British, in the first programme everyone will live together in one house, eating together, managing a budget and going on trips together to explore their different senses of what it means to be British. In the second programme they will be paired up and spend a number of days and nights together - living in one another’s homes and meeting
friends and family – to gain a real insight into each others’ lives. Following the success of Make Bradford British, which won a prestigious international Rose d’Or award, Rashid says he still stays in touch with some of the original stars and explained what he is doing now. “Since the first series, myself, Damon and Desmond have been going into schools and hosting workshops on diversity and social cohesion,” he said. “Because we have experienced different cultures from the first series,
and by living in Bradford, any misconceptions we had about each others’ lifestyles have been removed. “By making these links with children and teaching them about the importance of diversity I like to think we are kind of acting like role models for the kids. “It is really enjoyable and we are always learning as well.” If you would like the Make Bradford British team to visit your school, youth centre or organisation, you can contact Rashid at rashidkhan13@ hotmail.co.uk
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Conviction Quashed Solicitor helps innocent husband win appeal after being labelled ‘rapist’ by wife
A Leeds solicitor says that more and more women are doing ‘whatever it takes’ to remain a UK citizen after seeing a rise in the number of allegations being made in regards to false sexual or physical abuse. Abdul Iftikhar, of Kamrans Solicitors, has just recently closed a three-year appeal case which saw an innocent husband have his 13-year sentence revoked on the grounds that his wife lied about being sexually abused. The accused, Mr Khan, who asked for anonymity, had initially been handed the lengthy sentence after being found guilty of 16 counts of rape, over a two- year-period, by the complainant, his wife. Yet after a lengthy appeals process, which included collating fresh evidence namely: 16 witness statements, and documents from a number of organisations including the Home Office, DVLA, hospital and a bank, the conviction was resoundingly quashed. From the offset, Mr Khan vehemently denied all the allegations and Mr Iftikhar says the support of his client’s family was crucial in helping to prove the man’s innocence. “He was fortunate to have such a supportive family behind him, who supported him throughout this ordeal,” he said. “Our appeal was so strong, and the evidence that came with it, that the Court of Appeal actually took the rare decision to say no retrial would be ordered after this latest decision. “It is worrying to see these types of cases on the rise, with more women from the Asian subcontinent seemingly willing to do whatever it takes to remain in the UK. “Mr Khan’s case also had the added incentive, for the woman in question, to secure custody of the children. The father had been given the right to care for them and his wife once again used these allegations against him in an attempt to take the children away. “The past three years have been extremely difficult for Mr Khan but he can now start rebuilding his life.” Mr Khan’s case was finally decided upon earlier this month in front of Lord Justice Laws, Mr Justice Andrew Smith and His Honour Judge Cooke QC. Meanwhile, Mr Iftikhar explained further why he believed this type of case was becoming more common. “There is no doubt that the making of these false allegations are becoming more prevalent in society today,” he said. “By alleging that a partner has sexually or physically abused a spouse, they are more likely to be granted permission to remain in the UK on compassionate grounds and this inevitably has a knock-on effect on custody battles. “Innocent people are falling victim to false crimes being reported and hopefully this story will warn others of the situation.” A spokesperson for the innocent Mr Khan provided the following statement in
SUCCESS: Abdul Iftikhar, of Kamrans Solicitors, defended the innocent party in this case which took three years to successfully appeal
regard to the case. “The Khan family was devastated as to the manner in which the allegations of abuse were approached by the authorities and particularly the conduct of the Greater Manchester Police which only became apparent during the appeal process. “It became clear that not only had the complainant lied on oath but that the police had suppressed evidence (in favour of the defence), which would have impacted on whether there would have been a conviction in the first place. “Notwithstanding that our loved one lost his reputation, liberty and career, despite overwhelming evidence, the police are taking no action against the former wife. This the family find is wholly unfair. “Ultimately, the family had to search far and wide for a criminal solicitor specialising in criminal appeals and wholeheartedly recognise that without the assistance of Mr Iftikhar of Kamrans Solicitors, Leeds, who scrutinised the case in fine detail and whose search for fresh evidence over three years was clinical and in great depth, the chances of success would have drastically reduced. “The family are now considering their options against the conduct of the complainant, Greater Manchester Police and the Crown Prosecution Service.”
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Give generously AND carefully Police issue reminder to charity fundraisers RULES: Volunteers often start collecting more during the month of Ramadan and West Yorkshire Police want to ensure guidelines are followed by all street collectors
As the number of fundraisers and charity collectors on the streets of West Yorkshire increases during Ramadan, the county’s police force is offering a reminder to those people to follow established guidelines for giving and receiving donations. A small rise in the number of public complaints has been reported by West Yorkshire police in regard to the impromptu street collections over the
past few weeks. With the current events in Gaza and Syria, coinciding with the month of Ramadan, it has lead to increased concern among local communities, along with increased appeals and fundraising. While spontaneous street collections are mostly well intentioned, it can often be difficult for the public to verify that they are giving to a genuine charity. There are laws around collecting money for charity in public which are there to protect donors and make sure that the money raised goes to a genuine charitable cause.
Police officials are now offering the following advice to both collectors and fundraisers: Be careful when responding to emails or clicking links within them to ensure that they are genuine. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a request for donations that appear to come from a charity, don’t hesitate to contact that charity directly. If you are in any doubt about a charity collector, ask for their identification and the charity’s name and registration number. If you are not happy about giving then and there, you can check to see if the
charity is on the public register of charities on the Commission’s website - www.charitycommission.gov.uk. If you are concerned that you may have been targeted by a fundraising scam, you should report this to the police. You should also contact the Charity Commission on 0845 300 0218 or via the aforementioned website. Think about how you are going to give. If you are a UK taxpayer and donate directly to a charity - whether online, over the phone, by post or by handing in a cheque at the charity's office or shop - it can claim Gift Aid to maximise your donation.
Life sentence for delivery driver killers
Two men, found guilty of the murder of a pizza delivery driver in Sheffield, have been sentenced to life in prison. Thavisha Lakindu Peiris, 25, bled to death whilst on his final shift in his car in Southey Crescent, on 27th October, just days before he was set to start his ‘dream job. Kasim Ahmed, 18, from Darnall, and Shamraze Khan, 26, from Sheffield, were jailed for a minimum of 23 years and
24 years on Thursday. Mr Peiris had been studying at Sheffield Hallam University and had just graduated from an IT course whilst working part-time as a Domino’s Pizza delivery driver. He was set to start work as an IT consultant just days after he was murdered in a ‘frenzied knife attack’ by his two assailants. A post-mortem examination showed that Mr Peiris had 14 stab wounds including one which severed his carotid artery and
another to his heart. In a statement they said: “We are still devastated and heartbroken over the loss of Thavisha and we are still unable to comprehend that he is actually gone. “He gave us so many reasons to smile and he was so caring and loving...The way in which he was taken from us is absolutely devastating.” MURDERED: Thavisha Lakindu Peiris was on his final shift as a Domino’s Pizza delivery driver when he was stabbed 14 times by his two attackers
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#Cakes4Syria After a hugely successful campaign during Ramadan last year, the Cakes4Syria team are back once again in 2014 and have already raised well over £25,000. Expanding into a nationwide mission this year, the simple concept of buying a cake in exchange for £10 will help vulnerable Syrian refugees who have been affected by the ongoing civil war in their home country. Five pounds from every cake purchased goes straight to Islamic Relief’s Syria Appeal and this year’s fundraising target has already been smashed with cakes purchased across England, Wales and even Scotland. The project is run by young Muslim volunteers with distributors across the country on hand to drop off the cakes at the customer’s doorstep twice a week. With more and more orders coming in on a daily basis, it is up to the team at the Bradford Hub to keep the campaign running smoothly. Volunteer and one of the lead organisers of this year’s event, Sibbat E-Noor, said he was thrilled to see such a response on a national-scale and that it was an easy decision to expand the operation this year. “Last year we had so many people calling from London and Birmingham wanting cakes that we decided that we really had to sit down and discuss whether it was feasible,” he said. “Basically from there we decided to go ahead with it and ever since we have
received thousands of calls up here in Bradford and our 10,000th cake is set to be delivered on Thursday (17th July).” More than six million Syrians are currently in need of humanitarian aid with 1.7million refugees. The Cakes4Syria campaign has proved to be a big success both years it has run and Sibbat adds that it doesn’t surprise him how much people are willing to give. “At the end of the day people want to help but often don’t know how,” he said. “By simply picking up the phone and buying a cake you are helping someone in Syria and you are also getting a sweet reward too. “The generosity of our volunteers, of Islamic Relief, and of the people buying the cakes has been fantastic. We have even had one school right here in Bradford order 56 cakes at once just this week.” Cakes can be ordered by calling the Cakes4Syria call centre on 01274 952 144 or texting 07511 724 372 between 12pm and 8pm. Deliveries are made every Thursday and Sunday up until the end of Ramadan.
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Business news Halal Food Authority welcomed in Malaysia The Halal Food Authority (HFA) is pleased to announce that after a rigorous audit of their certification and audit procedures, as well as their organisational setup by a high profile auditor from Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM), the HFA has been
confirmed as a recognised Foreign Halal Certification Body by the Halal Hub Division of JAKIM. To this end, all HFA halal certificates shall be recognised and accepted in Malaysia and certified products can now be exported to Malaysia without any
hindrance. The company is delighted to extend their sincere thanks and best wishes to all their clients, stakeholders, and members of staff who assisted HFA with great deal of patience, support and cooperation in achieving this status. HFA is proud to have the
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anan is stocking the latest fashion brands of Asian clothing this Eid for you to welcome it in style. Visit the store and explore the range of festive Eid designs they have available from well known designers such as Junaid Jamshed, Sana Safinaz, Asim Jofa, Lakhani, Firdous, Faraz Manan, Maria.B, and many more, waiting to be taken straight off the rack and into your wardrobe. Prepare to exude confidence and personality in your style with these collections that bring together the cultured essence of South Asia. You will be spoilt for choice. Almirah and Junaid Jamshed menswear cater to an audience who appreciate style whilst still upholding values of the Asian culture. The attention to detail and use of colour are what makes this collection unique and perfect for the new, modern Asian man who wants that touch of tradition. When it comes to kids, Janan know they can be fussy. But not to worry, the Junaid Jamshed kidswear range brings together colours and designs which are appropriate for kids that make them comfortable as well as stylish. The boys can dress up in the ‘Chotu’ collection by Junaid
Jamshed. These are stylish with a touch of tradition that are comfortable for the boys. For the girls the outfits are chic and beautiful, fused with vibrant colours and stunning prints. For those planning a wedding after Eid, Janan’s Bridal Suite boasts an array of dazzling, beautifully designed outfits sure to make your wedding experience special. Outfits can also be designed using our bespoke service to suit your particular needs and desires and your personal preferences; an element that will truly make your dress special to you. Let’s not forget the men. At Janan we specialise in made to measure and bespoke sherwanis that will add a unique addition to your special day. We know how important it is to look your best and stand out from the rest, so we offer a personalised service which will have your sherwani tailored to suit your needs. Tempted? Wait there’s more! Once you have quenched your thirst and feasted your eyes on the fashion around you; treat your stomach to sizzling, hand crafted food at Cafe Janan. Our Premier Samosa Chaat is bursting with flavour and spice, sure to leave a lasting impression and taste with you!
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he British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (Bapio) was recently unsuccessful in its Judicial Review claim against the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and the General Medical Council (GMC), the doctors' regulatory body. Racial discrimination allegations sparked the Judicial Review claim in the Royal Courts of Justice in London. Bapio began its legal battle against the RCGP and the GMC due to claims that the RCGP’s membership exam, the MRCGP, which doctors must pass to practise as a GP in the UK, discriminates against ethnic minority candidates. Bapio’s allegations against the RCGP (which conducts the exam) and the GMC (which is accountable for ensuring a fair process), included evidence that white candidates are four times more likely to pass the exam first time than minority ethnic candidates trained in the UK, and 14 times more likely than candidates trained overseas. Particular emphasis was drawn to the Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA), where students are examined on their ability to demonstrate effective communication with patients and colleagues. At the Judicial Review hearing, Mr Justice Mitting rejected the claim by Bapio that the CSA should be declared unlawful. He found that the RCGP was neither racially discriminatory nor in breach of its public sector equality duty. Mr Justice Mitting said the claim had been brought in good faith and in the public interest. He then expressed hope that the case would lead to progress:
“The bringing of this claim is likely, in the end, to bring something of benefit to the medical profession.” Mr Justice Mitting found that there was a disparity in results between different ethnic groups and stated that the RCGP must take action. He then expressed words of warning: “If it does not act and its failure to act is the subject of a further challenge in the future, it may well be that it will be held to have breached its duty,” he said. “But, as of now, I am satisfied that it's not in breach of its duty.” Mr Justice Mitting concluded by describing the outcome for Bapio as ‘if not a legal victory then a moral success’. Bapio president Dr Ramesh Mehta expressed hope in the judge’s remarks: “Although we may have lost the battle at this time, we feel we have won the war because the Judge has also said to the RCGP that they must now take action.” Whilst Bapio is undoubtedly disappointed with the judgment it seems that there could be a brighter future ahead for those ethnic minorities due to sit the examination. Mr Justice Mitting’s judgment could be seen as an invitation for Bapio to initiate further Judicial Review proceedings should the RCGP fail to take action to reduce the disparity in the results of the examination. This would not have been achieved without Bapio’s Judicial Review claim. We at Blacks have experience in handling Judicial Review proceedings and Medical Practice Law.
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ysha and Haris are just one of 5,400 happy couples who Carlisle Business Centre have proudly hosted their special day for, working hard to ensure their reception, mendhi and wedding day is an intimate and private affair. The site offers a seating area of 180 guests, banqueting style in our newly refurbished ‘Prolegis Suite’, which consists of a fully surround system and mood lighting leading out to our free car park that has a capacity of a 100 spaces. A non-intrusive platform is perfect for decorative mendhi or wedding stages and even speeches from emotional fathers and loved ones. Onsite experienced and specialist caterers in Indian and Pakistani mouthwatering cuisine are available, whilst the team at Carlisle Business Centre can offer a fully comprehensive service leaving you to worry only about what the bride and groom might wear. Not only is Carlisle Business Centre an ideal space for private social affairs like birthdays and charity fundraisers, it is
also great for people like Neelam Saddiq; a young 26-year-old entrepreneur, who runs a nursery and mobile childcare service in one of the largest units. Carlisle Business Centre is situated in a former 36,000sq/ft textile mill and is officially recognised as a landmark in Manningham and one of the largest business centres in Bradford. The building was extended and revived in 1991 to provide office accommodation for budding entrepreneurs. Today it is home to over 70
businesses ranging from website designers to teeth whitening companies and offers meeting/training rooms and space to host business events too. Carlisle Business Centre is a not for private profit organisation, driven by a dedicated workforce, that's supported by a voluntary board of directors. The premises operate as a social enterprise that donates its generated profit; from services provided to people like Aysha and Haris and Neelam Saddiq, to the Action For Community Ltd charity, enabling them to proudly support the local community. Amongst their many projects, a handful include: tackling unemployment, health inequalities and reducing infant immortality and isolation. In addition the team’s commitment to helping businesses start up and grow is testament to their investment in services such as free business coaching, mailbox, all inclusive shared office facilities and an opportunity to win up to £15k of support services offered through the ‘Big Boost’ programme.
“Whatever you’re doing, I am pleased to say, you can do it here. For more information contact us on 01274 223 023 or visit www.carlislebusinesscentre.co.uk” Sam Keighley, Cheif Executive
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World Buffet to be knockout success new world buffet will officially open its doors on Wednesday 6th August with a special guest on hand to ensure that it’s not just the food that packs a punch. Boxing superstar, Amir Khan, will be one of the first diners to enjoy the comforts at Orissa Dining as he helps to cut the ribbon and welcome Bradford’s foodies to their latest dining hotspot. Guests on the night will not only be able to sample some of the delectable dishes but also take advantage of oozing chocolate fountains and mouthwatering appetisers amongst a host of other activities. Can’t wait until the 6th? Don’t worry. One week prior to the evening, between 1st and 5th August, a soft launch for Eid will take place where diners can come down and try out the expansive menu with special promotions and offers throughout the day. Orissa Dining owner, Ahssan Khan, said he can’t wait to welcome hungry clientele to the restaurant and looked forward to becoming part of the community. “We opened here in Bradford because there was a gap in the market for a world-class world buffet,” he said. “Our chefs come from around the world and specialise in different cuisines allowing diners to experience the finest tastes
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from different countries. “There are no other restaurants quite like this in the city. We serve the best of each cuisine from just one location and I can’t wait to open now.” Whatever your taste, whether it be Indian, Chinese, Italian, Thai, Middle Eastern or even Tex Mex, you can be sure that there is something for you. As well as the 200capacity dining area for the world buffet, a banqueting hall is also located downstairs which has the potential to cater for up to 600 guests. An adjoining sweet centre is also located on site which will serve up fresh treats every day for peckish residents who can sit in and enjoy a treat or take away. Head down to Orissa Dining next month and experience the world’s greatest tastes, from right here in Bradford.
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TRIP: Owners, Sajid Hussain and Mohammed Rafi have been providing personal trips to Hajj for nine years
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ant to make that memorable Hajj trip this year but worry about getting lost, not understanding the local dialect, or missing out on some of the many ‘must-see’ attractions? Well worry no more. Simply visit Subhanallah Hajj and Umrah Tours in Huddersfield this summer and learn how you can not only book that once in a lifetime trip but also receive a guided, personal service around all the holy sites. With two to five week tours available for all bookings, there is a package for every person and of course the prices are at the most competitive around. Starting from just £4,200 for five weeks, the cost cannot be beaten for the quality of service and accommodation on offer. You will stay in the five star luxury Makkah Hilton Towers, located just seconds away from the Sacred Mosque, where millions will embark upon a spiritual journey that will never be forgotten. Group leader, Mohammed Rafi, is on hand throughout the tour to lead the group round the sites including mountain treks for the more adventurous and historic Islamic sites which must be seen. Urdu, Punjabi and Arabic are all covered by tour providers. Unlike other tour providers, Subhanallah Hajj and Umrah Tours guarantee every
visitor will experience the ultimate Hajj trip, with a 100% feedback rate throughout the past nine years of organised expeditions. Money transfers are also now available in store so can rest assure that you, or a friend/family member, undertaking a Hajj, will not be left stranded. As well as your standard tour, extra amenities with the Yorkshire company include, a free 10L of Zam Zam, a Saudi sim card, Hajj guide book and ehram/ladies head scarf if required. The company also have their own laundry service on site at the hotel which is free for every traveller. Simply hand over your clothes to the staff, who will then wash, dry and iron every garment saving you time and money throughout your special visit. There is of course one other necessity every Muslim must undertake to make their Hajj trip complete and it certainly isn’t the easiest. The 400-plus mile trip between Makkah and Madina is usually done via old Suadi buses which have no air-conditioning and run just once a year. By booking with Subhanallah Hajj and Umrah Tours, you will be entitled to travel in style on a private bus, along with the group, which is to the highest standard. So why wait? Book today and start your countdown to a spiritual trip you will never forget with ‘the people who care’.
63 Yews Hill Road Thornton Lodge, Huddersfield, HD1 3SA GUIDE: Mohammed Rafi leads the group throughout the tour and has been doing so for the past nine year
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Lala’s Restaurant Putting the ‘GREAT’ back in Great Horton LAUNCH: (l-r) Owner, Faisal ‘Junior’ Rashid, and Branch Manager, Nazam Nasser
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radford’s most renowned area for top quality meals is set to welcome a ‘new kid on the block’ next month as the highly anticipated launch of Lala’s Restaurant commences. Determined to bring a new flavour and taste to Bradford, as well as rejuvenating the area’s passion for food, the Lala’s team have taken on their biggest project to date in order to cater for the city’s food lovers. Based on Great Horton Road, owner, Faisal Rashid, has helped oversee the transition of the formerly burnt out site, rise from the ashes, and become a perfect setting for every occasion. Mr Rashid, known as ‘Junior’ to all his diners, says he is returning ‘home’ with the launch of Lala’s Bradford establishment and can’t wait to welcome clientele to the new restaurant. “It is great to see everything finally coming together and Lala’s finally returning to Bradford,” he said. “Diners have nothing like this available to them as things currently stand. Quality is no compromise. “Our aim is to put the ‘great’ back in Great Horton and bring energy back into this famous area.” When open, diners can expect the same great quality food and service as seen in other Lala’s establishments,
already running in Batley, Huddersfield and Wakefield, with extra dishes added to the menu. Continuing with their famous style, of continental food with a ‘Desi twist’, there will also options ranging from pastas to steaks - all this of course at the most competitive prices possible. You can rest assured that there is bound to be a course for every palate, whether you are wanting a quick bite for a snack, a coffee for a meeting, or a big meal for a celebration, you will not be disappointed. A dessert parlour will also be constructed onsite for those with a sweet tooth. Designed and built around Mr Rashid’s own design, he adds that there will be a few surprises for diners and is confident they will be a big hit. “The restaurant, from the building itself right down to the food, will be packed full of new surprises which we think people are going to love,” he said. “Lala’s will be able to cater for up to 250 people at any time and with a chic, outdoor area for the warmer days, comfort is certainly something that has not been overlooked.” Lala’s will open next month at their new Great Horton site whilst Junior and his team would like to wish everyone an Eid Mubarak.
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The mother of three-year-old Mikaeel Kular has admitted killing her son at her trial at the High Court in Edinburgh. Rosdeep Adekoya, 34, pleaded guilty to a charge of culpable homicide, a reduced charge from murder, when she appeared in court on Friday 25th July. Little Mikaeel was beaten over a prolonged period and killed by Adekoya before his body was wrapped in a duvet, stuffed in a suitcase and dumped in woodland 20 miles from the family home in Drylaw, Scotland. The toddler’s fatal beating came after the family visited Nando’s restaurant and Mikaeel was sick. He was beaten over a period of four days, between 12th and 15th January, with Adekoya pleading guilty to punching her son and causing his body to hit against a hard object or inflicting blunt injuries on his head and body The court heard how Adekoya had beaten her son regularly and her internet search history included hits such as ‘I find it hard to love my son’, ‘I love all of my children except one’, ‘Why am I so aggressive with my son’ and ‘Get rid of bruises’. The mother-of-five also admitted attempting to defeat the ends of justice by contacting emergency services and claiming her son had walked out of the house overnight. His disappearance earlier this year led to a huge search by thousands of members of the public, who had initially been told that he had gone missing. It was two days later that the body was found in the woodland in Fife leading to nationwide grieving. Advocate depute Alex Prentice told the court: “The basis for the plea tendered being accepted is that the Crown accepts that the accused had no intention to kill Mikaeel and that the assault perpetrated upon him, although severe, fell short of the wicked recklessness required for murder.” Culpabale homicide, like murder, is a form of unlawful killing. Yet the glaring difference is that if a person kills intentionally it is murder, whilst if a person kills negligently, it is culpable homicide.
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KILLED: Mikaeel Kular was killed by his mother, Rosdeep Adekoya, after four days of beatings in the family home in Drylaw before his body was dumped in woodland, 20 miles from the family home
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New sanctions brought in this past week will see businesses, found to be employing illegal workers, handed tougher penalties in the form of higher fines. Previously, a business owner would be fined a maximum of £10,000 for providing work for such an employee yet that has now doubled in an attempt to stamp out the crime. New measures have also been
introduced to ensure businesses don’t unintentionally hire an illegal worker. An interactive online tool, available at www.gov.uk/legalright-work-uk, has been launched to help employers establish if an applicant has the right to work in the UK simply by answering a few ‘yes’ or ‘no’ questions. Immigration and Security Minister James Brokenshire said it
was crucial to increase the punishment for employers who break the law as it also has an effect on the wider community. He said: “Illegal working is a key driver of illegal immigration. It is not a victimless crime. It defrauds the taxpayer, undercuts honest employers and cheats job seekers out of employment opportunities. “Doubling the maximum
July 2014 - 3rd Edition penalty for those who hire illegal workers sends out a strong message to those who break the rules. “At the same time as getting tougher on rogue employers, we want to support legitimate ones by making it easier for them to check the immigration status of potential employees by using our new online tool.” If an employer is convicted of
‘knowingly employing’ an illegal worker, they may be sentenced for up to two years’ imprisonment and/or receive an unlimited fine, with business details having the possibility of being published by the Home Office. If you need more help you can contact the Home Office helpline on 0300 123 4699 or send an email to businesshelpdesk@homeoffice. gsi.gov.uk
STRICT: James Brokernshire, Immigration and Security Minister, said the new £20,000 fine for hiring illegal workers is vital to help deter illegal immigration
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No Mo in Glasgow England star forced to pull out of Commonwealths One of Team GB’s most prolific athletes has announced that he will not be competing in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games following a recent illness. Mo Farah says he has been forced to withdraw from the competitions after failing to fully recover in time to compete in his two planned events much to the disappointment of the predominantly home crowd. The 31-year-old long runner had clinched Gold at the London Olympics in both the 5,000 and 10,000 metres events, and repeated the same feat last year at the World Championships in Moscow. He was set to compete in both events once more in this summer’s Commonwealth Games, representing England rather than team GB, yet a statement released on Thursday 24th July confirmed
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his decision to pull out. Farah says he still plans on running in next month’s European Championships in Zurich and has remained in his training camp in Switzerland in an attempt to prove his fitness. Writing via an England team statement, he said: “I have taken the tough decision to withdraw from the Commonwealth Games. “The sickness I had two weeks ago was a big setback for me. “Training is getting better but I need another few weeks to get back to the level I was at in 2012 and 2013. “I really wanted to add the Commonwealth titles to my Olympic and World Championships, but the event is coming a few weeks too soon for me as my body is telling me it's not ready to race yet.” England's Chef de Mission Jan
Paterson said his presence would have been a great sight for fans yet wished Farah a speedy recovery. He said: “It is a real blow for any athlete to miss out on a major championships through injury, but to have fought so hard to regain full fitness and to have to take such a difficult decision at this stage is particularly hard. “We wish Mo all the very best and hope to see him back to his peak very soon.” The 20th edition of the Commonwealth Games kicked off on Wednesday 23rd July with an Opening Ceremony at Celtic Park. Hundreds of millions tuned in to watch the show live from around the world with stars such as lifelong Celtic fan, Rod Stewart, and Britain’s Got Talent contestant, Susan Boyle, headlining the spectacle.
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British low cost carrier EasyJet said it will resume flights to Tel Aviv as scheduled from Friday 25th July after regulators lifted advice over flying into the Israeli airport. EasyJet said it would operate a flight from Tel Aviv to London on Thursday afternoon, before returning to its normal schedule, which includes connections between Tel Aviv and both London and Geneva, on Friday. “EasyJet will continue to monitor the safety advice on travel to and from Tel Aviv from all relevant authorities,” the company said in an emailed statement. On Tuesday the U.S. Federal Aviation Authority issued a ban on U.S. carriers from flying to Tel Aviv after a Palestinian rocket fired from Gaza fell close to Ben Gurion International Airport, with Europe's aviation regulator following suit with a recommendation not to fly there. They both lifted their warnings on Thursday.
UK sells arms to Russia
Lawmakers on Wednesday queried why Britain had granted licences to sell tens of millions of pounds worth of arms to Russia, embarrassing Prime Minister David Cameron, who has called for a Europe-wide ban on such sales because of the Ukraine crisis. The criticism, in a report compiled by four of parliament's select committees, comes two days after the British leader said France's sale of two helicopter carriers to Russia would be ‘unthinkable’ in Britain. The government said in March it would stop some arms exports to Russia, but the report said that as of mid-May only 34 of 285 outstanding licences, worth more than £131million had been suspended or revoked.
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Food drive
Muslims from six mosques, charities and Islamic Centres in Manchester have come together to collect food items for their local food bank during the month of Ramadan. Last year in the UK, nearly onemillion people turned to food banks due to rising prices, unemployment and homelessness, meaning the services provided by these groups is more vital than ever. The Prophet Muhammad Food Drive, launched earlier this month, has been encouraging youth and members of the Muslim community to donate non-perishable food to help Compassion Food Bank in Moss Side. Syed Mohammed Musa Naqvi, the organiser and founder of the food drive, expressed his delight at the success of the group, in its early stages. “We have started this food drive in the name of Prophet Muhammad in this blessed month, who was sent as a blessing to the whole of humanity,” he said. “The Muslim community is a generous and caring community, with a history rich with examples of compassion, mercy and a strong
TEAM: Volunteers stand with just some of the many donated items which have so far been collected since the Prophet Muhammad Food Drive launched earlier this year
Northern food bank reaches those most in need tradition of giving and helping those in need.” The food drive has brought together Muslims from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, to show a unified stand against poverty. “We’ve got people from Indian, East African, Pakistani, Iraqi, Iranian, Syrian, Lebanese descent coming together, sharing their passion in helping our local community,” Mr Naqvi continued. “It is staggering that in a modern capitalist country, such as Britain, which prides itself in having a
welfare state, there is an estimated 13 million people living below the poverty line. “Many of these people face a difficult choice between whether to feed their kids or to pay their bills. Thousands go to sleep hungry every night. “This doesn’t sit comfortably with many of us as Muslims. Over the last three days the community has really come together and we have had such an overwhelming response to this appeal, that we are making this a regular thing.” The Prophet Muhammad Food
Drive will continue beyond Ramadan using Islamic festivals that happen throughout the year to make this a sustainable effort. Links have already been made with Islamic centres in Leeds and Bradford to make the Prophet Muhammad Food Drive a coordinated national effort. The groups that have been helping with the collection are: Islamic Unity Society, Jaffaria Islamic Centre, Darul Islam Foundation, Al-Raza Foundation, Labbayak Ya Zahra and Mohammadiyah Youth Society.
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criminalised Changes in government legislation set to protect thousands of potential victims
Forcing someone to marry against their will has become a criminal offence as of Monday 16th June. The new legislation has been introduced by the government to help people in England and Wales, but will also apply to UK nationals overseas who are at risk of becoming the victim of a forced marriage. Forced marriage can involve physical, psychological, emotional, financial and sexual abuse including being held unlawfully captive, assaulted and raped. In 2013, the government’s Forced Marriage Unit gave advice or support related to a possible forced marriage to more than 1300 people. The maximum penalty for the new offence of forced marriage is seven years imprisonment. Law enforcement agencies will also be able to pursue perpetrators in other countries where a UK national is involved under new powers defined in legislation. Home Secretary Theresa May said: “Forced marriage is a tragedy for each and every victim, and its very nature means that many cases go unreported. “I am proud to say that the UK is already a world-leader in the fight to stamp out this harmful practice with the government’s Forced Marriage Unit working hard to tackle this terrible practice in the UK and overseas. “Today’s criminalisation is a further move by this government to ensure victims are protected by the law and that they have the confidence, safety and the freedom to choose. “This summer, the Prime Minister will also be hosting the UK’s first summit dedicated to galvanising action against forced marriage and related issues.” The new legislation also makes forcing a UK national into marriage outside the UK an offence under domestic law for the first time. The offence is triable in courts in England and Wales. The new criminal offences will work alongside existing civil legislation (Forced Marriage Protection Orders - FMPOs) allowing victims to pursue a civil or criminal option. FMPOs can already be made by a civil court against any individuals suspected of trying to force a victim into marriage. From today the
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breach of a FMPO is a criminal offence with a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine. This will strengthen the existing law by enabling speedier and more effective enforcement action against those who breach the terms of an order. It will still be possible for victims to seek enforcement for breach of a forced marriage protection order by way of the civil court’s contempt powers as an alternative to reporting the breach to the police. Crime Prevention Minister Norman Baker said: “Forced marriage is an appalling form of abuse which crosses borders and cultural boundaries. The scale of reported cases is deeply worrying, but this is just the tip of the iceberg. “Legislation is the next key step in solving this problem and builds on the hard work already being done by the government and third sector organisations to tackle this practice. “The message from the coalition government is clear - forced marriage is totally unacceptable and will not be tolerated.” Aneeta Prem, founder of Freedom charity, which exists to educate young people about forced marriage, said: “I am delighted that the government has taken action to criminalise forced marriage. “In the most tragic cases, people forced into marriage become domestic slaves by day and sexual slaves by night. “Today’s announcement sends out a powerful message that this indefensible abuse of human rights will be not be tolerated. “Everyone should have the freedom to choose.” Dr Ash Chand, the NSPCC’s strategy head for minority ethnic children said: “The change in the law to make forced marriage a crime in England and Wales is a huge step forward which we hope will deter those plotting against their own children. “Many young people who call our ChildLine service about this issue are frightened, concerned and feel control of their lives is being wrenched from them. “We have produced an animation that will help allay their fears and encourage them to contact us for help and advice.”
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School bombed Israel tank shells Gaza school Fifteen Palestinians, including one baby, have died and hundreds more have been injured after an Israeli shell struck a UN-run school in Northern Gaza. The site, in the city of Beit Hanoun, was being used to house displaced civilians with mainly children and women present, and amongst the dead were also UN staff. It is the fourth time in two weeks that a UN facility has been hit since the recent conflict intensified. Chris Gunness, a spokesman for United Nations Relief and Works Agency, said a window to allow
civilians to leave the area was never granted. PROTECT: Innocent Palestinians, attempting to escape the conflict, have been He told the AFP news agency: “We've seeking shelter in UN-run facilities yet remain in danger from constant Israeli fire spent much of the day trying to negotiate or to co- innocent civilians seeking shelter ceasefire in Gaza. In response to the attack, the ordinate a window so that civilians, there. The news of the attack was heard Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) including our staff, could leave. “That was never granted... and around the world on the same day, posted on their Twitter account 24th July, with that Hamas had prevented people the consequences of that appear to Thursday international outcries for a evacuating yet did accept that an be tragic.” investigation was needed to He later wrote via his Twitter ceasefire to commence. Leading the calls was British understand how the attack account that the co-ordinates of Secretary, Philip happened. where the school was, had been Foreign Posting on social media, the IDF handed over to the Israeli military Hammond, who spoke from Egypt in an attempt to protect those and called for a humanitarian wrote: “Last night, we told Red
Cross to evacuate civilians from UNRWA's shelter in Beit Hanoun btw 10am & 2pm. UNRWA & Red Cross got the message. “Hamas prevented civilians from evacuating the area during the window that we gave them.” More than 750 Palestinians have been killed since the fighting began 17 days ago, whilst over 140,000 have also fled Gaza.
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Missing plane found
Authorities said on Thursday they located the wreckage of an Air Algerie flight after it crashed in northern Mali killing all 116 passengers and crew, en route from Burkina Faso to Algeria. Regional aviation officials said they had lost contact with flight AH5017 at around 1.55am on Thursday, less than an hour after takeoff, following a request by the pilot to change course due to bad weather. Two French Mirage fighter jets and United Nations helicopters on Thursday had, for hours, hunted for the wreck of the
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 plane in remote northern Mali, a region prey to scattered Islamist militants and Tuareg separatist fighters. Malian state television said the wreckage of the flight was discovered between the town of Gossi and the Burkina Faso border. It said President Ibrahima Boubacar Keita would visit the site of the crash on Friday. Air Algerie's last major accident was in 2003 when one of its planes crashed shortly after take-off from the southern city of Tamanrasset, killing 102 people.
A new route China plans railway to South Asian borders
Train slams into school bus
A train slammed into a school bus in southern India on Thursday, killing at least 19 children and the driver, police said. The bus crossed a railway track at an unmanned crossing in Telangana without stopping to check if the way was clear, said Indian Railways spokesman Anil Kumar Saxena. Police said the bus was carrying 32 children, 12 of whom died on the spot. Seven more died in a nearby hospital, where others are in critical
condition. “Doctors say blood is flowing from their bodies,” said a police official who declined to be identified, as he was not authorised to speak to the media. He put the tally of deaths at 20, including the bus driver. Road and rail accidents are common in India, where rickety infrastructure and weak law enforcement struggle to cope with a surge in traffic and floods of unlicensed drivers. More than 230,000 people were killed on Indian roads in 2010.
ACCESS: China plans to expand its railway to India, Bhutan and Nepal by 2020
As the world’s population continues to connect with others across the globe, China has announced plans to create new railways to the borders of India, Bhutan and Nepal. Plans were reported on Thursday which would see the current line, running to Tibet, extended to the three aforementioned nations, once an extension to a key site in Tibetan Buddhism opens. The construction is expected to be complete by 2020 and will be a key factor in the Chinese government’s plans to boost development. The China-to-Tibet line was officially
opened in 2006, and passes through icy peaks on the Tibetan highlands, reaching top heights of 5,000m above sea level. The Global Times have also reported further plans in regard to current developments which are likely to open next month. Currently, the line runs up to the Tibetan capital of Lhasa but an extension through to Shigatse, the traditional seat of the Tibetan Buddhism’s second-highest figure, is set to be completed. That link is also reportedly scheduled for its own extension during the 20162020 period, to two separate points, one
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Cricket in the Commonwealth?
Cricket's absence from Commonwealth Games will continue at least until the 2018 Games in Australia after the International Cricket Council (ICC) turned down an invitation from the governing body of the multi-sport event. South Africa won the gold medal when cricket, in its 50-over format, made its only appearance at the quadrennial event featuring mostly former British colonies during the 1998 Kuala Lumpur Games. Prince Tunku Imran of Malaysia, the chairman of the Commonwealth Games Federation,
formally approached the ICC in 2012 to consider participating in the 2014 Glasgow Games, which got underway on Wednesday, and also the next one. “There were discussions about the inclusion of men's and women's Twenty20 cricket in both the 2014 and 2018 Commonwealth Games but neither of these came to fruition,” an ICC spokesperson told Reuters in a statement. “However, cricket is scheduled to feature in the Commonwealth Youth Games in St Lucia in 2017.”
No turbans allowed
Basketball's noheadgear rule has irked the sports minister who has reacted with anger after two Sikh members of the men's national team had to remove their turbans before they were allowed to play in the recent Asia Cup in China. Players are not allowed "Headgear, hair accessories and jewellery" under the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) rules but the Indian duo of Amritpal Singh and Amjyot Singh told local media they never had to
remove turban until the 12th July match against Japan in Wuhan. “We are shocked and outraged. We have spoken to Basketball Federation of India and sought a detailed report from them,” sports minister Sarbananda Sonowal said in a statement. “We have also asked International Olympic Committee (IOC) to issue necessary guidelines/instructions to international sports federations so that such incidents do not take place again,” he said.
Football fixer sentenced A businessman from Singapore has been sentenced to three years in jail after attempting to bribe football referees with prostitutes. Eric Ding, 31, was convicted on 1st July after bribing three Lebanese officials in exchange for fixing football matches they were due to officiate in. Having initially approached the referees in Beirut in 2012, Ding proceeded to make his money through online betting in hopes of leaving less of a paper trail, according to the prosecution. Yet it was the string of lucrative purchases made by the guilty party which ultimately proved his wrongdoings. Amongst the purchases were two expensive cars – an Aston Martin V8 Vantage and Porsche 911, as well as a terraced home in an affluent neighbourhood. Prosecutors had argued that the luxury purchases were also proof of Ding’s involvement in a much wider scale operation in regard to match-fixing activities. Despite the guilty charge, District Judge Toh Yung
GUILTY: Eric Ding has appealed his three year sentence for match fixing after being found guilty by a District Judge in Singapore
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Cheong, said that there was ‘insufficient evidence’ to show Ding was involved in a large international crime syndicate, and thus his sentence was less than suggested by the prosecution. He said: “The absence of such evidence was one of the reasons why my sentence is below the sentencing range suggested by the prosecution. “If there was indeed evidence that the accused played a major role in a large criminal organisation, I may well have accepted the sentencing range suggested by the prosecution.” Ding’s lawyers say the businessman will appeal the decision and had applied for bail yet the latter request was denied by Deputy Public Prosecutor Alan Loh. “There's no special reason why Ding should be allowed to go on bail,” Mr Loh said. Ding later told gathering reporters that he was looking forward to having his name cleared when the appeal date is decided upon for the High Court. In 2013, Europol investigators claimed that 680 matches worldwide were fixed by syndicates with specific links to Singapore.
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Disaster in the sky DEATH: 47 people were killed by the crash whilst 11 more were taken to hospital in serious conditions
Fatal plane crash in Taiwan Just one week after the Malaysian Airline flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine, a second passenger plane has crashed in Taiwan killing 47 people. The Taiwan TransAsia Airways plane came down near Magong Airport, Taiwan, on the outlying Penghu Island with 54 passengers and four crew members onboard. An emergency landing attempt had failed with the weather being tipped to have been a factor after a typhoon had passed by earlier in the day. Despite this, Taiwan's civil aviation authorities said the weather had been suitable for flying and an inquiry has now been launched to determine the cause of the crash.
“There were nine flights on the same route between 2pm and 7pm yesterday (Wednesday 23rd July). Only the TransAsia flight crashed,” said Jean Shen, director of the Civil Aeronautics Administration. “The weather reports showed it was totally okay for landing," she said, adding that authorities were not ruling anything out. “We cannot say for sure what went wrong at this point. The flight safety committee has opened an investigation.” Taiwan does have a record of aviation disasters over the last two decades with a total of eight incidents occurring from 2002 to the modern day. Despite recent safety
measures being deployed by the government, this latest crash will raise further questions in regard to the airline’s wellbeing. There was a previous fatal accident in 2002 when a cargo plane carrying two pilots crashed into the sea. Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou said in a statement that all of the island's people were grieving, adding: “Today is a very sad day in the history of Taiwan aviation.” Meanwhile, China's president, Xi Jinping, who is on a Latin America tour, is reported to have been ‘deeply grieved’ after learning of the casualties, the mainland's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said in a statement.
Ship makes final journey
The rusty hulk of the Costa Concordia cruise liner began its journey to the scrapyard on Wednesday after a two-year salvage operation off the Italian island where it capsized two years ago, killing 32 people. Boats sounded horns and church bells rang as a tug boat slowly pulled the wreck of the liner, which was around two-and-a half times the size of the Titanic, away from the island of Giglio, accompanied by a convoy of 14 vessels. Salvage workers gathered in bars at the port, drinking beer and smoking huge
cigars, to celebrate after completing one of the largest maritime salvage operations in history. The 114,500-tonne wreck is due to arrive at a port near Genoa in northern Italy on Sunday, before being broken up for scrap. The oncegleaming white luxury liner sank off the holiday island of Giglio in January 2012 after sailing too close to shore. Over the past week, salvagers have slowly lifted the ship from underwater platforms by pumping air into 30 large metal boxes, or sponsons, attached to the hull.
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Q: How did you feel when you were offered the role? A: To be honest, I was in shock and disbelief! That was one of my dreams – to act opposite Salman Khan and seeing my dream come true, it was absolutely amazing. Q: What was it like to work with Salman Khan? A: I have never seen or known Salman before this. The first day of shooting was the most nervewracking day of my life. To be honest, I think everyone was excited but a little bit scared too. We were shooting in Karjat when Salman walked in. It felt like the whole
energy on the set had changed. I turned around and saw Salman walking with his whole crew around. He just looked extremely comfortable and confident. I still had this perception of a super star (that it may be very difficult to work with him) so I did not know what to except. I was afraid that I might do something wrong, but after seven months of filming I can confirm that Salman is very calm and extremely helpful. This was something I did not expect from him. Q: ‘Kick’ is the first movie directed by Sajid Nadiadwala. Do you think he has done a good job?
A: Absolutely! I think he has done the most amazing job with bringing this team together and making sure that the actors feel extremely comfortable, and that the team as a whole works together really well. In my opinion he is captaining the ship really well. Q: Tell us a bit more about your role in ‘Kick’? A: I am playing a psychiatrist called Shaina, who is about to marry Indian police officer Himanshu. Neither one of us are looking forward to the arranged marriage, but when we meet on a train we quickly form a firm friendship. We
start talking but what we don’t realise is that both of us are talking about the same person who has affected our lives profoundly. Q: You have done six films in Bollywood so far and you have never dubbed your lines. For the first time you have dubbed for ‘Kick’. How was the experience? A: Actually, it was very difficult. It was Salman who suggested it to me and I have to say after I was done with it, I felt so great! I was on so much pressure because Salman compared me to Zeenat Aman – even though it was one of the biggest compliments I have ever
received I asked him not to say it again. Q: What was the greatest challenge for your role? A: I think it has to be the fact that it was such a big movie! You don’t want to disappoint anyone; you don’t want to disappoint your director, your co-stars. You just want to give everything to the movie and want to do your best, to make sure your scenes are great. Also, I really wanted to make sure that I got my character right, I listened to Sajid Nadiadwala, went with his brief, did exactly what he asked for.
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UMA Global Records, releasing a beautiful nasheed influenced cover of the Bollywood hit 'Shukran Allah', amassing over 100,000 hits in just 1 month. He is currently recording his next album, with 'Allah Hu' a taster of what this great British talent has to offer. A free download of ‘Allah Hu’ available to all Asian Express newspaper readers, just go to Facebook/nazeelofficial or Twitter/nazeel official
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Fans of Kareena Kapoor are in for a real treat, as we get to see a new Bohemian look for the sassy actress in her forthcoming film ‘Singham Returns’ Kareena Kapoor, who will be seen playing a Maharashtrian girl, plays a salon owner. She will be seen sporting a chic, ‘Boho’ look in the film, as she works vibrant colours and retro styles, such as flared trousers, long skirts and chic crop jackets. A source close to the team said: “Rohit (the director) was very particular
with the kind of look he wanted for Kareena. “While styling for Kareena we had to keep in mind her character, which is of a very bubbly and outgoing Maharashtrian girl, who plays the love interest of Bajirao Singham. We have played with a lot of vibrant colours giving her a very bohemian and chic look.” When quizzed, Tanya Ghavri, stylist for Kareena in the film, said: “This is my first film with Kareena. She is a star and has probably tried all kinds of costumes
since she has been in the film industry! “So for this film particularly, and keeping the story in mind, I have played with the colours. There are almost 20-25 designer outfits that Kareena will be seen wearing and are all a class apart from each other. It’s surely going to be a treat for her fans.” Directed by Rohit Shetty ‘Singham Returns’ starring Ajay Devgn and Kareena Kapoor is produced by Reliance Entertainment and releases worldwide on 15th August 2014.
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FILM: Honour Killing DIRECTED BY: Avtar Bhogal GENRE: Drama STAR CAST: Zara Sheikh, Sandeep Singh, Jawed Sheikh, Tom Alter, Gulshan Grover, Prem Chopra
RELEASE DATE: 01/08/2014 A powerful multi-cultural love story set against the shocking backdrop of honour killings in the UK. Three men become firm friends in meltingpot Britain, despite their very different cultural backgrounds. One is a Sardar, the second a Pathan, and the third an Englishman who was born and raised in India. When the Englishman's daughter weds, his friends get together to organise traditional Asian celebrations. The Sardar's son Sunny (Sandeep Singh), who has come the UK to continue his education, meets the Pathan's daughter Sameera (Zara Sheikh) and they quickly fall in love. The blissfully happy young couple hope that their parents will be relaxed about their plans to marry. But the respective families' intense opposition leads to bitter enmity and ultimate tragedy. Shot in London and Punjab, Avtar Bhogal's important drama uses actors from Britain, India and Pakistan to explore the complex background to the burning issue of honour killings.
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FILM: Kick DIRECTED BY: Sajid Nadiadwala GENRE: Action/Comedy STAR CAST: Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Radeep Hooda
RELEASE DATE: 25/07/2014
Salman Khan stars in an intoxicating Bollywood actionromance about a man who lives for the thrill of the adrenaline rush. Psychiatrist Shaina (Jacqueline Fernandez) is about to marry Indian
quickly form a firm friendship. Shaina talks about her previous relationship with thrill-seeker Devi (Salman Khan), whose life is devoted to the pursuit of kicks. Himanshu reciprocates with the tale of how he finally met his match in the form of a very clever thief. What they don't realise is that they're both talking about the same man! And when Devi re-enters their lives, a deeper mystery unfolds - with deadly consequences. 'Dabangg' superstar Salman Khan leads the superlative cast of this remake of the Telugu hit of the same name, which was partly shot on location in Glasgow.
police officer Himanshu (Radeep Hooda) and neither of them are delighted at the prospect of this arranged union. But when they meet on a train journey to Warsaw, the couple
claim his rightful place as the only son and heir of Pannalal Johri. However, his joy is short lived as he discovers that his father is dead. Worse still, Pannalal’s loyal family lawyer, Abdulla (Johnny Lever), informs him that his father has willed his entire fortune to his dog – Entertainment! In order to inherit his father’s estate, Akhil and his best friend Jugnu (Krushna) decide to get rid of the pesky canine. Meanwhile, distant relatives of Pannalal, Suppose you discover that Karan (Prakash Raj) and Arjun (Sonu Sood), decide your father is not really your father; that your actual to get rid of Akhil, to land the fortune themselves. father is multi-billionaire What ensues is a deadly Pannalal Johri; and that you but hilarious game as Akhil are his only heir. and Jugnu plot everThat’s exactly what ingenious ways to kill off happens to our hero, Akhil Lokhande (Akshay Kumar), Entertainment, while Karan-Arjun hatch who has been working five nefarious plans to do away jobs a day just to keep his with Akhil – a dog-eat-dog fake ‘father’ (Darshan situation if ever there was Jariwala) who has been one. faking illness in hospital. In the midst of this However, overnight Akhil’s murderous mayhem is the fortunes change. loveable, loyal and He’s secured a spot in intelligent Entertainment. girlfriend Saakshi’s Will underdog Akhil have (Tamannaah) heart and now her home too, presided over the last laugh, will and testament? by her penny-pinching Will Karan-Arjun land in father (played by Mithun the doghouse? Chakraborty). Or will Entertainment However, on discovering prove that he’s Top Dog and his lineage, an overjoyed Akhil travels to Bangkok to enjoy the last bark?
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FILM: Singham Returns DIRECTED BY: Rohit Shetty GENRE: Action STAR CAST: Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Amol Gupte Anupam Kher, Sameer Dharmadhikari, Vineet Sharma Singham Returns (translation: Lion 2) is an upcoming Bollywood action film directed by Rohit Shetty. The film is the sequel to the 2011 super hit Singham, featuring Ajay Devgan. Originally flagged with a release date of December 2013, the producers have decided that the film will hit the floors to celebrate Independence Day. Returning as the new DCP of the Mumbai Police Force, Ajay Devgn aka Bajirao Singham - who fought against the injustice and corruption, will now see a new challenge. Singham, will be seen battling the widespread issue of black money
and will use his own inimitable style to take on villainous forces and fight against few political parties to eradicate the black money evil from the country.
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SJUEPLYT 2014 TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION STARRING: MARK WAHLBERG, STANLEY TUCCI, LI BINGBING, KELSEY GRAMMER, SOPHIA MYLES DIRECTOR: MICHAEL BAY GENRE: ACTION, SCI-FI The fourth instalment of the hit Transformers CERT movie series begins after an epic battle that left a great city torn, but with the world saved. As humanity picks up the pieces,
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Autobots rise to meet their most fearsome challenge yet. In an incredible adventure, they are swept up in a war of good and evil, ultimately leading to a climactic battle across the world.
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 STARRING: JAY BARUCHEL, GERARD BUTLER, CRAIG FERGUSON, AMERICA FERRERA, JONAH HILL, KRISTEN WIIG DIRECTOR: DEAN DEBLOIS GENRE: ACTION, FAMILY, COMEDY The thrilling second chapter of the epic How to Train your Dragon trilogy brings us back to the fantastical world of Hiccup and Toothless five years after the two have successfully united dragons and Vikings on the island of Berk. While Astrid, Snotlout and the rest of the gang are challenging each other to dragon races (the island's new favourite contact sport), the now inseparable pair journey through the skies,
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DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES STARRING: ANDY SERKIS, GARY OLDMAN, JUDY GREER, JASON CLARKE, KARI RUSSELL DIRECTOR: MATT REEVES GENRE: ACTION, DRAMA, SCI-FI, THRILLER 12A
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HERCULES (ALSO IN 3D!) STARRING: DWAYNE JOHNSON, RUFUS SEWELL, TBC IAN MCSHANE, CERT JOHN HURT, JOSEPH FIENNES DIRECTOR: BRETT RATNER GENRE: ACTION Dwayne Johnson's Hercules battles terrifying foes in a fresh and visceral new take on this legendary action hero. Having completed his character-defining twelve labours, tormented Hercules (Dwayne Johnson) has become a battleweary warrior who leads a band of mercenaries. The King of Thrace (John Hurt) calls upon him to help end a bloody civil conflict by defeating a savage, brutal warlord. Now Hercules must find the strength to become a hero again. But this will not simply be a battle against a formidable enemy, but a fight for his very soul.
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SJUEPLYT 2014 GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (ALSO IN 3D)
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An action-packed, epic space adventure, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy expands the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the cosmos. Brash adventurer Peter Quill finds himself the object of an unrelenting bounty hunt after stealing a mysterious orb coveted by Ronan, a powerful villain with ambitions that threaten the entire universe. To evade the ever-persistent Ronan, Quill is forced into an uneasy truce with a quartet of disparate misfits—Rocket, a gun-
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Stars of the previous Step Up films come together for the ultimate incredible dance battle. Sean (Ryan Guzman) and his dance crew have been struggling for more than a year to get their break in Hollywood. He soldiers on after everyone else gives
toting raccoon, Groot, a tree-like humanoid, the deadly and enigmatic Gamora and the revenge-driven Drax the Destroyer. But when Quill discovers the true power of the orb and the menace it poses to the cosmos, he must do his best to rally his ragtag rivals for a last, desperate stand— with the galaxy's fate in the balance.
THE NUT JOB
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STARRING: WILL ARNETT, BRENDAN FRASER, LIAM NEESON, KATHERINE HEIGL DIRECTOR: PETER LEPENIOTIS GENRE: COMEDY, FAMILY The Nut Job follows the travails of Surly, a mischievous city park squirrel and his rat friend Buddy,
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BMW have just launched its i8 - a plug-in hybrid performance vehicle that uses a three cylinder turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine in a package that takes BMW’s EfficientDynamics philosophy to a new high. Bringing together hallmark BMW dynamics, lightweight design and efficiency, BMW states that the 2+2-seater i8 is a new-generation sports car. The length, width and height of the BMW i8, is in keeping with typical sports car proportions, and its compact construction allows the front and rear sections of the car to be particularly low-slung and thus accentuating the car’s dynamically stretched flanks. The dihedral doors open forwards and upwards, adding intrigue to the design.
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Menacingly powerful Bi-turbo twelve-cylinder S 64 AMG Coupe owns the road
The S 65 AMG Coupé is the new twelve-cylinder top-of-the-range model in the S-Class Coupé series. Unique drive comfort, benchmark performance and exquisite appointments are all hallmarks of this two-door Mercedes vehicle. The irresistible contours of the V12 Coupé are accentuated by a host of expressive design elements in highsheen chrome. The AMG 6.0-litre V12 biturbo engine, with an output of 630 hp and 1000 newton metres of torque, is unique in its segment, as is the AMG sports suspension, based on ‘Magic Body Control’ with curve tilting function and ‘Road Surface Scan’. Tobias Moers, Chairman of the Board of Management of MercedesAMG GmbH comments: "There are AMG fans for whom our V12 biturbo engine is the measure of all things. “For this clientele we have developed a unique car in the form of the new S 65 AMG Coupé. From driving dynamics to comfort and
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equipment – our new twelve-cylinder coupé surpasses even the highest of expectations." Following the S 65 AMG, the SL 65 AMG and the G 65 AMG, the new S 65 AMG Coupé is the fourth AMG high-performance car with a V12 engine. No other car manufacturer in the world offers such a wide portfolio of twelve-cylinder vehicles as
Mercedes-AMG. Back in 2003 the performance brand of Mercedes-Benz presented a coupé with a powerful V12 biturbo engine in the form of the CL 65 AMG (C215 model series). Its successor, the CL 65 AMG (C216 model series) was available between 2007 and 2014 and was the direct predecessor to the new S 65 AMG Coupé.
The BMW i8 embodies a revolutionary, future-focused interpretation of the driving pleasure, for which BMW is renowned. It was purpose-designed as a plug-in-hybrid sports car offering agile performance, near 50:50 weight distribution and outstanding efficiency. Its also the first BMW production model to be powered by a three-cylinder petrol engine. This highly turbocharged unit is equipped with latest-generation BMW TwinPower Turbo
technology with high-precision injectors positioned between the valves, along with Valvetronic. The low roll torque is further reduced by a balancer shaft, while a multi-stage damper integrated in the automatic transmission ensures very smooth and refined running at low RPM. This three-cylinder combustion engine in the BMW i8 develops 231hp and drives the rear wheels, while a maximum torque of 320Nm is available from 3,700rpm. The car’s second power source is a 96 kW/131hp hybrid synchronous electric motor which sends its power to the front axle.
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The motor develops 250Nm torque from a standstill. As well as providing a power boost to assist the petrol engine during acceleration, the electric motor can also power the vehicle by itself with a range in everyday driving of up to 22 miles and a top speed of 75mph on electric power alone, drawing its energy from a lithiumion battery. Developed by BMW Group, the highvoltage battery has a liquid cooling system, offers a maximum usable capacity of five
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kilowatt hours and can be recharged from a from the electric motor via a two-stage conventional household power socket, at a automatic transmission. Combined maximum BMW i Wallbox or at a public output of 362hp and combined peak torque of charging station. The battery can 570Nm provide all-wheel-drive also be recharged via the performance which is as electric motor on the dynamic as it is efficient. overrun. Utilising both power The rear wheels of the sources enables the BMW i8 are driven by the sprint from zero to petrol engine via a six-speed 62mph takes just automatic transmission, while the 4.4 seconds, front wheels receive their power going on
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Enhanced performance Land Rover introduces updates for Range Rover & Range Rover Sport 2015 models
Land Rover is introducing a comprehensive suite of updates to Range Rover and Range Rover Sport for 2015 model year, reaffirming their status as one of the world’s best luxury and premium sporting SUVs, unrivalled in their breadth of capability, both on- and off-road. The potent SDV8 now produces 339PS and 740Nm – a 40Nm increase – with a fuller torque curve from 1700 to 3300rpm thanks to detailed calibration changes. This improves in-gear acceleration by up to 6.5% from fifth to eighth gear, ensuring effortless overtaking ability and enhanced towing capability. The ZF 8HP70 8-speed automatic gearbox has been re-engineered with a revised torque converter incorporating a twin-spring damper. Despite such a large increase in torque, the SDV8’s fuel economy and CO2 emissions remain unchanged at 32.5mpg and 229g/km CO2. Updated puddle lamps now project each vehicle’s silhouette onto the ground
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Luxurious beast A sports car icon since 1974, the 911 Turbo remains a benchmark high performance coupé. Now the 911 Turbo S Exclusive GB Edition celebrates over four decades of combining the virtues of circuit race car with those of an everyday road car. Featuring the 560 hp flat-six twin-turbo engine, the high performance sports coupé the unveiling of the Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive GB Edition, it endures the tradition at Porsche of building luxurious cars for the individual. As the name suggests the new 911 Turbo S Exclusive GB Edition is unique to the UK market and will be offered in a limited edition of 40, priced from £150,237.
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A Rising Star Eight-year-old fighter brings home medal haul
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A young kickboxing star from Bradford, who only took up the sport 14 months ago, has rounded off his first year in style as he clinched gold and silver medals at last week’s European Championships. Eight-year-old Zeeshaan Ramzan travelled to Sheffield last weekend to compete in the WTKA beginner’s tournament. Having already picked up a couple of accolades in club competitions, the young Copthorne Primary School pupil made the step up onto the bigger stage and certainly didn’t disappoint. Initially taking home a Gold medal in the under 23kg, light contact category, Zeeshaan followed this up with a Silver in the under 30kg, points fighting. His father, Mohammed Ramzan, said he was ‘incredibly proud’ of his son and couldn’t believe how fast he has improved in just one year of training. “It was great to watch him succeed and see how happy he was competing,” he said. “He’s not been doing it for long and I thought he might be entered into competitions for experience but never imagined him to become so good so fast. “I am very proud of him and he has got a lot of experience form other tournaments this year which will be very important for him as he grows up.” Zeeshaan is the first member of
his family to take up kickboxing help with the costs of training and after receiving an advert for a local travelling through a sponsorship.” club from his school. If you would like to sponsor After having to convince his Zeeshaan and help him continue to father to let him start training, he pursue his career in sport, please says he hopes to continue competing send an email to for a long time yet. ashley@asianexpress.co.uk “I’ve been doing it for a year now and really enjoying it,” he said. “I was bored WINNER: Zeeshaan won a at home before and Gold in the under 23kg, light got a leaflet from contact category, and Silver school so decided to medal in the under 30kg, give it a go. points contest “Now I just want to keep doing it and keep winning medals.” Zeeshaan currently trains at Bradfordbased Azhar Farooq Kickboxing Club, and Holme Valley’s Blackbelt Academy, run by Tony Sykes. Although no future competitions have yet been signed up for, Mohammed added that he will continue to support his son as long as he is enjoying himself. “There is a couple of tournaments in the distant future but nothing short term,” he said. “For now he is just going to keep training and keep improving. He added: “It would be great if any local businesses would be able to
TECHNIQUE: The youngster only took up the sport 14 months ago but his father says he can’t believe how quickly he has improved
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Ramadan Runner CONQUERED: Nazim Ali completed the tiresome 10k challenge in just over one hour as he raised money for the Penny Appeal charity
“I was nervous before the actual run because I knew it was going to be warm and I knew it was going to be in the middle of my fasting,” he said. “I had to prepare well for this race and so I did a couple of practice runs in the evening leading up to the run. “Perhaps most importantly I had to make sure that what I was eating before that day’s fast began, would only help me in the run.” Nazim’s diet in the morning was made up of large portions of fruit, including grapes, oranges, bananas and watermelon, as well a substantial serving of almonds. This was all washed down with two glasses of milk, and the same quantity of water, which helped prepare him for the task ahead. During the run, the Penny Appeal Ambassador said he passed three people who had passed out due to the heat yet he was determined to complete the
More than a boxer By Ashley Grint
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Keighley fighter’s story to be told through drama
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whole race. “I did take it easy because it was so warm but eventually came in at hour, two minutes and 20 seconds,” he said. “At the water breaks I poured the liquid over my head and back but within a couple of minutes it had dried up because of the sun. “It was hard but it was also an amazing experience and I want to thank everybody who has sponsored me so far.” The £3,500 so far raised takes Nazim’s own individual fundraising mission up to £15,000 since he began undertaking such challenges in 2002. Some of the biggest monetary donations for the Leeds event were from Bradford-based community organisation, Naqshbandia Active Development Association (NADA), of which Nazim is general secretary, who raised £650 through a collection, whilst Nazim’s football team, Fairbank United, also pledged £224 after a fundraising Iftar.
Five years ago a teenage girl named Ambreen Sadiq made international headlines after becoming Britain’s first female Muslim boxer. Since then, she has gone on to clinch a national championship and become a role model for aspiring sports women from black and minority ethnic backgrounds. Now 20-years-old, the former Shipley College student is about to embark on her latest journey as she takes a step back from the ring in her new role as boxing coach for a production based on her extraordinary life. Sadiq, from Keighley, has been forced to fight prejudice since she first shot to the public eye in 2009 yet undeterred she continued to compete in the sport she loved. The production, set to be shown inside a real ring in a housing estate gym during this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival, will be showcased just weeks after women’s boxing is first competed in at the
how to properly throw punches and the correct stances, so that they look and move like professional boxers.” Two champion female boxers are working on the play, which will be based on the experiences of young Asian Muslim women in Britain trying to forge a career in the sport. The cast of five, aged 16-18, have been training for more than six months to prepare for the eight-day run at Sandy’s Boxing Gym, in Craigmillar, Edinburgh, before the Commonwealth Games. In build up to the release, Sadiq play is brought to England and has spoke of her love for boxing and shown in Bradford and Manchester what people can expect from the in the Autumn. Much of the show has been performance.
Looking back Ambreen says: “I was told by some I was bringing shame on the community but I was determined to break down some barriers.” “This is my first taste of drama,” she said. “I love to have a go at anything different. “Initially I was contacted to do an interview about my life for a production about girls in boxing. “I began to get more involved with the project and am now coaching the actresses so they know
inspired by the story of Sadiq, who is hoping to represent Britain in the ring at the Olympics in Tokyo in 2020. She added: “An Asian girl or woman boxing is a huge thing in our culture especially when you are Pakistani and a Muslim; it’s seen as not very ladylike. The dress code
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COMPETITIVE: Ambreen Sadiq has been boxing since she was just a child and has fought through prejudice to pursue the sport she loves
PRODUCTION: Sadiq is currently training actresses who will relay parts of her life story in a production entitiled ‘No Guts, No Heart, No Glory’ in Edinburgh this year
dictates competitors wear vest and shorts – forbidden clothing for Muslim girls. “But I was born a fighter. There’s a photo of me as a baby with my hands up in front of me. My dad said he knew then that I would like boxing, and it was him that encouraged me at the age of 13 to go and practice down the gym with my brother. “I was told by some I was bringing shame on the community but I was determined to break down some barriers - and it’s my utmost wish that my story will help other young women to do the same! I was lucky to have the support of my family and later, friends and staff at Shipley College.” ‘No Guts, No Heart, No Glory’ is at Sandy’s Boxing Gym in Craigmillar, Edinburgh, from 18th to 25th August.
German Grand Prix brings in more points for Force India
It was another doubles points finish for Force India drivers last weekend as they picked up seven points in the German Grand Prix, whilst Mercedes’ Nico Rosberg came home in top spot. Nico Hulkenberg’s seventh place finish earned him the six points, and helped maintain his impressive record of finishing in a points position in every one of the ten races this season. Only Fernando Alonso can boast the same statistic for this campaign, highlighting once again the great strides of progress that the Force India team has made. It was a testing day for both drivers at the Hockenheimring, with Perez edging Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen into the final point’s position whilst his German colleague was forced to endure a testing engine. Speaking after the race, Hulkenberg praised his team’s efforts in helping to make the recovery as smooth as possible. “It was a difficult race and different to
what we expected, mainly due to the lower temperatures with the track being 20 degrees cooler than on Friday,” he said. “We were expecting a lot of rear degradation, but after a couple of laps it became clear the fronts were the limiting tyres, and that changed the game. “It was a pretty challenging afternoon and, considering how the car felt, I think we got the maximum from the race. “I also had to overcome some engine issues in the middle of the race because there were some hesitations and it was not driving smoothly. “It was a good recovery by the team to solve the issue. It was important to score more points and from that point of view I’m feeling satisfied.” The race will perhaps be most remembered for Felipe Massa’s crash on the first corner which saw the Williams competitor do a full 360 degree flip after contact from McLaren's Kevin Magnussen but thankfully walked away unscathed.
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An amateur football team from Bradford, who compete in one of the city’s local leagues, held a special presentation evening last week to congratulate the players on a solid season. Fairbank United held their annual event with local councillor, Amir Hussain, on hand as the guest of honour. Cllr Hussain described his favourite moments from the year, after watching the youth teams compete in their respected leagues, before speaking of the progress the club has made since being established. Individual awards were given out to players who had improved the most over the season, as well as special recognition to volunteers who had played a significant part in helping the team’s coaches. SUCCESS: Player of the Year, Billal Saleem, The event also doubled-up as a stands alongside Chairman, Shazad Bashir, charity iftari with the club’s with his trophy received on the night predominantly Muslim members opening their fast together before the fact there are fellow Muslim’s who holding a collection for two charities. Club chairman, Shazad Bashir, was after a long fast will struggle to find food on their table.” delighted with the way the club’s Half the money raised was given to members responded to the appeal. a Palestine charity with the other 50 “This year the fast’s are long and per cent donated to club member and hard, but at least we are safe in the former coach, Nazim Ali, who knowledge that when we come to break our fast we will be well fed,” he completed his 10k challenge last weekend. said. “I felt it was important to highlight
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An avid fundraiser from Bradford showed that not even a 19-hour fast can deter him from helping a good cause as he completed last weekend’s Leeds 10k Race for All. 33-year-old Nazim Ali, from Manningham, took on the challenge in hopes of raising money for Syrian refugees, through the charity Penny Appeal, as well as for victims of the ongoing unrest in Palestine. Despite the sweltering heat, which was felt across the country on Sunday, Nazim crossed the finish line in just over one hour and helped raise more than £3,500 in the process. Having already completed marathons, half-marathons and 10k events before, the local resident is somewhat used to long distance challenges yet he explained why last weekend’s run was one of the most mentally challenging yet.
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Palestine Nationwide demonstrations continue in ‘fight for justice’
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Calls of ‘Free, Free, Palestine’ were echoed across Britain this past week as demonstrations were held in support of the war-ravished region. Since the start of the attacks on Gaza, more than 800 innocent Palestinians have been killed and over 140,000 Gaza residents have been displaced. Despite these figures, Israel’s
army has continued to progress in their ground invasion as the death toll continues to rise. Over the past fortnight, people in the UK have taken to the streets in pro-Palestine protests, and to campaign against what they deem as ‘bias reporting from the media’. BBC studios across the nation have found themselves targeted in particular, due to their alleged ‘Israeli-bias’ in the reporting of the ongoing unrest in Gaza. UK Protests More than 100,000 marched on
London last weekend starting from Downing Street before heading up Whitehall to the Israeli Embassy. At both sites, key speakers addressed the crowds who blocked roads across the city. Streets were turned into a sea of green, red and black as people travelled from all over the country to join in the protest. Diane Abbott MP and Andy Slaughter MP, opened the speeches before the huge crowd began their march. Speakers at the
FRUSTRATED: More than a thousand people gathered at the Headrow on Thursday 24th July to demonstrate against the ongoing violence in Gaza and fairer media coverage
At time of t going to prin ve 800 Gazans ha been killed and 140,000 displaced
latter site included Hugh Lanning, Chair of Palestine Solidarity Campaign, and Director Sarah Colborne. Ms Colborne said she condemns Israel’s massacre on Gaza and rallied the crowd with her messages of support. She said: “London has already shown its outrage at Israel's attacks on the mostly refugee population of Gaza, with people turning out in their thousands last week. “Today's national demon-