Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Rape of toddler under investigation - Mother could be charged -page 2 Police still hunting gunmen who attacked elderly Berbice w o m a n -page 2

Man who attempted to grab gun at rally wanted 'to kill Trump’ -page 10

4 years jail; $8.2M ďŹ ne for mother busted with cocaine-page 6 Rio 2016: Clean R u s s i a n athletes should compete for their country Bach -page 17

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Tuesday 21st June

Police still hunting gunmen who attacked elderly Berbice woman

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s investigations continue, police have not been able to apprehend the three assailants, who attacked 69 - year - old Veronica Balak on Sunday morning at her Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam home.

During an interview with the Daily News, the woman who lives alone said that she was unable to identify or give a description of her attackers, since during the attack her head was held downwards at gunpoint. A policewoman who was on the premises at the time this newspaper made contact with Ms. Balak said that detectives are still looking for evidence to aid in their investigation and are unable to release any information to the public.

When questioned about the men who were in custody, the female officer reiterated that she was unable to release any information. The incident occurred on June 19, at around 3:00 hrs when three individuals broke into the house. The elderly woman sustained injuries about her body as her attackers physically assaulted her and even threatened to set her on fire. The men obtained $20,000.00 in cash before escaping.

Rape of toddler under investigation Mother could be charged

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he Child Care and Protection Agency (CC&PA) is seeking to have charges of gross neglect laid against the mother of the 3 – year – old who was allegedly raped at the weekend at Springlands, Corriverton, Region Six. The CC&PA says it is already on the ground investigating the matter and that it is time that parents be held accountable if they cannot wake up and take responsibility.

transferred to the New Amsterdam Hospital where she underwent emergency surgery.

Commander of ‘B’ Division, Ian Amsterdam says three persons are in custody, including the mother of the child and a male neighbor.

According to reports, the mother was imbibing in alcohol with the said neighbour on the night before the incident.

According to reports, the mother found the toddler bleeding from the anus and vagina and rushed her to the Skeldon Hospital. She was later

A source who lives in the area told Daily News that it was sometime after 1:00 hrs on June 19 when they heard the shouts of the mother for

help. The neighbor, after going over, found the bloodied child lying in the hallway with the door ajar.

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City Hall distances self from Chinese fund

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own Clerk Royston King says there is no evidence that monies were given to City Hall by the Chinese Embassy to assist with the cleanup of the city. He told the Daily news City Hall yesterday, “We have not received any money, we did not receive any money from the embassy, and that I can say without fear of contradicting, we don’t know about that money.”

The Town Clerk says he is determined to get to the bottom of the matter as an investigation has been launched. King says he intends to find out who the recipients of the money were, what happened and how it was spent, since it was never placed in the council's treasury, nor is there paperwork to show that it was received.

Back in November 2015, City Hall is reported to have received from the Chinese Embassy, in excess of US $40,000, to assist in the cleanup campaign by City Hall throughout Georgetown. Whenever donations are made to the council, there is a formal way of acknowledgement.

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4 years jail; $8.2M fine for mother busted with cocaine

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At the court, the woman showed no remorse for her action, stating publicly that “God will provide, these couple years gon’ go by like nothing…. My children will be will be well taken care of.” In a failed attempt to shield her husband James Forde, she had told the court on Monday that, “It’s my The mother of two had pleaded guilty to the offense on Monday by stuff; my husband and children Magistrate Zamilla Ally-Seepaul at were not involved,” after pleading guilty to the charge.

Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court, after it was alleged that she However, despite this, James attempted to traffic more than Forde was also charged on seven pounds of cocaine to the Monday with inciting his wife to United States. traffic the substance between June 1 and 15 at their home at Lot 100 In handing down her sentence, B Mora Street, Vryheid’s Lust, Magistrate Seepaul considered East Coast Demerara. The 23-yearForde’s guilty plea and the fact old taxi driver denied the that this was her first conviction. allegation and was remanded until The court also concluded that it July 25. was a serious offence along with the quantity and value for the drug Attorney-at-law before sentencing the woman. wenty – one -year-old Angelica Forde who was charged on Monday for possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking was today sentenced to four years imprisonment and fined $8.2M.

Mark Conway, who represented the couple pleaded with the magistrate to impose a lighter sentence on the mother, since she admitted to the crime and did not waste the court’s time. Custom’s Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) prosecutor, Sandiford-Thompson told the court that on June 15, at the Eugene F. Correia International Airport, Angelica Forde and her two children were on a flight to the US via Barbados when CANU officers at the airport noticed that her clothing fitted in an unusual manner.

Initiated by suspicion, a female CANU officer then took the woman into a checking room where she was searched. It was then the officers discovered more than seven pound cocaine strapped to the woman’s body.

Angelica and James Forde at Court.

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Yulin dog meat festival begins in China amid widespread criticism

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n annual dog meat festival has begun in southern China, amid widespread domestic and international opposition. About 10,000 dogs and cats are expected to be killed and eaten during the controversial 10day festival in Yulin.

Activists say the event is cruel, and this year a petition calling for it to be banned collected 11 million signatures.

The local government says the festival does not have ofďŹ cial backing but is staged by private businesses.

What is the festival about?

The Lychee and Dog Meat Festival sees people gathering in Yulin to sample dog meat hotpot, lychee fruits and local liquor. A tradition of eating dog meat dates back some 500 years in China, South Korea and other countries, where many believe it wards off the heat in summer months.

However the Yulin festival, celebrated during the summer solstice, is a relatively new one, beginning only in

criticism each year.

recent years.

A poll published this week in state news agency Xinhua showed that 64% Residents and vendors in Yulin say the of people aged 16 to 50 would support a permanent end to the festival. animals are killed in a humane way.

Another 51.7%, including Yulin But critics say animals are killed residents, wanted the dog meat trade brutally and publicly, and are banned completely, with 69.5% sometimes beaten to death or cooked claiming to have never eaten dog meat. while still alive. Ahead of the festival, "It's embarrassing to us that the world dogs are often kept in small, cramped cages. Some photographs show animals wrongly believes that the brutally cruel Yulin festival is part of Chinese wearing collars, suggesting they may culture," said Qin Xiaona, director of have been stolen pets. the Capital Animal Welfare Association charity, one of many groups that Many dogs are transported from other cities in cramped lorries and unsanitary commissioned the survey. "It isn't." conditions, allowing diseases to spread Many activist groups, like Humane easily. According to campaign group Society International (HSI) are also Stop Yulin Forever, dogs are denied working to rescue dogs from local food and water for days during their slaughterhouses. The HSI rescued 20 trip. dogs from a slaughterhouse just a day ahead of the festival. "It's shocking to Does the festival have popular think that if we had not been there, all support? these animals would have been beaten Selling dog meat for human consumption is legal in China, with an to death and eaten," said Peter Li, HSI's China policy specialist. On China's estimated 10 million dogs killed for Sina Weibo social network, the human consumption every year. The majority of netizens have voiced Yulin event is a source of pride for disapproval, with one user saying his many locals, with many restaurants dog was "family, not food". (BBC) serving dog dishes and people travelling to the city to join in. But it attracts widespread and growing What happens to the animals?

The festival sees people gather to have dog meat hotpot, fruit lychees and liquor

Many people travel to Yulin from other cities to take part in the festival

INTERNATIONAL NEWS GUYANA DAILY NEWS Man who attempted to grab gun at rally wanted 'to kill Trump’ Page 10

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often supplements them at campaign events. The Secret Service says it has charged Sandford with violating two He was in the country illegally, his federal laws following the incident, visa having expired. He had been living out of his car in California for a including assault, and he could face up to a decade in prison if convicted. month, according to CNN affiliate KSNV. On June 17, he practiced Many of Trump's rallies throughout shooting a gun for the first time at a the campaign have been contentious, gun range in Las Vegas. “(Sandford) with protests both inside and outside further stated that if he were on the the events. Secret Service agents had street tomorrow, he would try this again," reads the complaint, obtained to run to Trump's side during a campaign rally earlier this year in

by CNN. "Sandford claimed he had been planning to kill Trump for about Ohio to protect him against a man attempting to rush the stage during a year but decided to act on this Police said Michael Sandford, a his remarks. The Secret Service said Briton, struck up a conversation with occasion because he finally felt other charges are still pending and the confident about trying it." a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police incident remains under investigation. officer under the pretense that he was CNN's Scott Glover, Theodore He made an appearance before a seeking to get an autograph. During Schleifer, Noah Gray and Kristen the conversation, police said Sandford federal judge Monday, and has been charged with committing a violent act Holmes contributed to this report. tried to pull the officer's service (CNN) in a restricted area, according to weapon from its holster.

KSNV. It's not clear if he entered a plea or if he has an attorney. Sandford Other officers also assigned to also told authorities that had he not provide security at the event were tried to assassinate Trump at the Las quickly able to detain Sandford and Vegas event, he had planned to go to authorities said there was no further disruption to the event. Sandford told his next rally, in Phoenix, Arizona, and try again there. police that he drove to Las Vegas from California "to kill Trump," Trump is under U.S. Secret Service according to the complaint, after hearing a few days earlier in the news protection but local law enforcement A court sketch of Michael Sandford.

he man arrested for trying to disarm a police officer inside a Donald Trump rally in Las Vegas Saturday told authorities he intended to use the gun "to kill Trump," according to a new criminal complaint. Police arrested the 19year-old after he attempted to pull a police officer's gun from its holster inside a Las Vegas theater where Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, was holding a campaign rally.

that he was expected there.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS GUYANA DAILY NEWS India uproar over Salman Khan 'raped woman' comment Page 13

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ollywood star Salman Khan has been given a week to apologise after he told reporters his filming schedule was so gruelling he felt like a "raped woman". The National Commission for Women (NCW) said he would be issued with a summons if he did not say sorry. Khan tried to retract his remark but it was widely reported.

Outraged Twitter users have criticised him, and the hashtag #InsensitiveSalman has been trending. Supporters launched a counter campaign #SalmanMisquoted.

Official figures show the incidence of sexual violence is increasing in India, where the brutal gang rape and murder of a student in Delhi in 2012 led to protests and new anti-rape laws.

The star's father, Salim Khan, asked

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people to forgive his son for his remarks. "Undoubtedly what Salman said is wrong," the veteran actor and screenwriter tweeted. But he added: "The intention was not wrong.

Nevertheless I apologise on behalf of his family his fans & his friends." Khan, one of India's biggest stars, made his comments in an interview to promote his next film Sultan, in which he plays a wrestler.

The actor's full quote, according to audio recordings released by the media, was: "When I used to walk out of that ring, it used to be actually like a raped woman walking out." As journalists start laughing, he says, "I don't think I should have" and tries to

explain that he found it hard to walk.

In the same interview, Khan said he was able to quit every "vice" - like cigarettes alcohol and coffee - except women. A spokesman for the actor said he had been "joking". But many Twitter users pointed out that regardless of his hasty retraction, he should never have made the comparison in the first place.

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Daily Horoscope

( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Do not get involved in joint financial ventures.

Someone you work with could try to undermine you. Your ability to deal with others will help you in getting the support you need.

Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Your energetic personality will make you the center of attention at social gatherings. You will be in the doghouse if you are being. Escapist tendencies will result in a poor reputation and a lack of confidence.

(Mar. 21- April 20) It is best not to upset the apple cart if you learn information that may damage a colleague's reputation. You may find it necessary to confront a situation that has gotten out of hand. Don't be afraid to confront situations concerning loved ones in order to solve any problems that may exist.

(Apr. 21- may 21) Trips will be exciting. Communications with loved ones may be strained. Joint ventures might prove to be unfavorable (May 22-June 21) Do something special for them. Not everything you hear will be legitimate. You may have problems with skin, bones, or teeth if you haven't been taking proper care of yourself.

(June 22-July 22) Emotional upset may prevail on the domestic scene if you have neglected your duties or your mate. Your energetic personality will make you the center of attention at social gatherings. Your high energy must be directed into productive goals, or frustrations will occur.

(July 23-Aug 22) You may be frazzled today. Make arrangements to spend quality time together. If you can't trust someone, question the connection.

(Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Don't force your opinions on friends or relatives unless you are prepared to lose their favor. If you put your energy into physical outlets you will avoid confrontations.

Encourage the youngsters in your family.

(Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You could meet potential new mates if you go out with friends or take pleasure trips. Investments may not be as lucrative as you thought. Call someone you haven't seen in a long time.

(Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Take advantage of your attributes and lure the mate of your choice. Your romantic inclination should lead to a committed relationship. Social events will lead to a strong and stable relationship (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Do what you can but don't jeopardize your health trying to please everyone. Don't let others take advantage of your good nature. Try to channel your energy into physical work.

(Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Uncertainties regarding relatives will make situations uncomfortable if you attend a family function.

Strong willpower will come to your rescue. You could find yourself having problems with coworkers and employers.

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Australian Olympic team demands security after Rio paralympian mugged

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ustralian Olympic authorities say they want greater security for athletes in Rio immediately, after a gold-medal winning paralympian was mugged in the city at gunpoint.

Six-time Australian Paralympics athlete 47-year-old Liesl Tesch had her bike stolen at a bus stop near her hotel on Sunday morning by two men, who threatened her and sailing team member Sarah Ross with a pistol.

In a statement Tuesday, Australian Olympic team Chef de Mission Kitty Chiller said the mugging was a "major concern" and called for extra police and security for athletes. "The Paralympic sailors were confronted by the men in broad daylight, it was 7.30 in the morning, and right near their accommodation. There were people around Questions have previously been raised over whether Brazil is ready to host the Olympic Games in August, asviolence, governmental chaos and the worries about the Zika virus continue to plague the event.

A 100,000 member security force is due to start work by the opening ceremony on August 5, but Chiller said she had written to the Rio organizers asking for them to be mobilized sooner. "This is not an isolated incident, athletes have been mugged while training and competing in Rio test events and we want our athletes protected," Chiller said.

Also on Sunday morning, 20 masked gunmen raided Rio de Janeiro's Souza Aguiar hospital attempting to free an alleged drug kingpin. In the shootout,

one person was killed and two others injured. It is one of ďŹ ve designated hospitals which will treat tourists during the summer Olympics.

Athlete 'shaken' by robbery Australian paralympian Liesl Tesch The Australian Paralympic during the 2012 London Games.

Committee released a statement on Monday which said both women traveling there before the Games, there were unharmed but shaken after the robbery, which they had reported to the is a heightened need to be security conscious." (CNN) police. Speaking to Australia's Nine Network, Tesch described how she was pushed to the ground by the gunmen who then rode off on her bike.

"The guy in front of me, I think he said 'diner.' I speak sort of Spanish, so I pulled up my shirt and showed him I had no money. Then he said something else, I don't know what, and he lifted the gun up towards me," she said.

Tesch, who became an incomplete paraplegic at the age of 19 after a mountain bike accident, won a gold medal in Mixed Two Person Sailing at the 2012 London Paralympic Games.

She also won two silver medals and a bronze medal in wheelchair basketball at the Sydney, Athens and Beijing Games. The Committee's Chef de Mission Kate McLoughlin said in a statement the Australian Federal Police had advised their athletes to exercise a high degree of caution while traveling in Rio. "That advice is particularly important before the Paralympic Games period," she said. "We know there will be a hugely elevated level of security in place during the Paralympic Games but, for athletes and teams

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Rio 2016: Clean Russian athletes should compete for their country - Bach

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ussian athletes should be able to compete for their country at Rio 2016 - if they pass extra doping checks, says the International Olympic Committee. IOC president Thomas Bach said clean Russian athletes should take part under their own flag - not as neutrals. Athletics' governing body the IAAF says it will accept appeals from Russian athletes on an "exceptional basis".

The IAAF upheld a ban on Russian track and field athletes competing at this summer's Olympic Games on Friday. "If there are athletes qualified, then they will compete as members of the team of the Russian Olympic Committee," said Bach. But the IAAF responded by insisting that if athletes met "strict criteria", they would compete "in an individual capacity as neutral athletes, not under any country's flag".

additional IAAF anti-doping tests before Rio, adding: "Our Olympians are ready to go over and above all the normal anti-doping tests to show their IOC president Thomas Bach indicated Russian athletes could still compete in Rio despite the commitment to clean and fair IAAF ban sport." The IOC met in Lausanne on Tuesday to agree undertake all efforts to keep doped a five-point anti-doping plan, saying the athletes away from the Olympic "presumption of innocence of athletes" Games" and "take swift action to from Russian and Kenyan athletes was suspend all athletes" caught using "being put seriously into question". banned substances To also sanction "coaches, officials, Both Kenya and Russia have been doctors or any other persons deemed non-compliant with anti-doping implicated" in cheating rules. The IOC added the lack of trusted To ask the World Anti-doping Agency doping controls meant it wanted each to convene an "extraordinary world sport's governing body to vet their conference on doping" in 2017 athletes. Both countries have now asked the IOC for further clarification on how their athletes can qualify for exemptions and compete at the Rio. Russia track federation general secretary Mikhail Butov praised the IOC's "compromise", but said it "needed to be explained". Mahoah Esipisu, a spokesman for Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta, said: "We are one of the most tested nations. We are ready for the new requirement (of testing our athletes) because we support clean athletics."

It added: "This decision has been unequivocally supported across sport and the IOC summit today unanimously agreed to fully respect the IAAF decision." The president of the Russian Olympic Committee, Alexander Zhukov, confirmed Russia's clean athletes would appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) against the "legally indefensible" ban on them competing.

At Tuesday's meeting, the IOC also agreed:

He added that Russia "will not boycott the Olympics". A statement from the Russian Ministry for Sport said its athletes would undergo at least three

"To fully respect" the IAAF's decision to uphold the ban To urge international federations and national Olympic committees "to