the latest image of Al-Nuri mosque in #Mosul Old district and the #Iraqi flag is seen really close to the mosque.
Article Rayren98 read this morning
12 Questions High Net Worth People Should Ask When Protecting Their Wealth and Assets
- Who is your current insurance carrier and insurance agent?
- Do you have umbrella liability coverage that matches your net worth?
- Does your umbrella policy include excess uninsured/underinsured motorist liability?
- Will your homeowner’s coverage pay to rebuild your home with similar quality materials and craftsmanship?
- If you recently expanded or upgraded your home, did you notify your insurance agent?
- If you own a wine collection, a significant amount of jewelry, artwork or other valuable items, are they insured adequately? (For related reading, see: Homeowner Insurance Gaps to Watch out for.)
- Do you have at least $1 million in uninsured/underinsured liability protection?
- If you employ domestic staff like a nanny, housekeeper, gardener, or chef, do you have employment practices liability and workers compensation insurance?
- If you serve on a board, do you understand the organization's insurance may not protect you from liability lawsuits that may be brought against it?
- Have you considered raising your insurance deductibles?
- Is all of your insurance coverage (home, auto, collector car, boat, valuables, umbrella, etc.) with the same carrier? (Life insurance does not need to be with the same carrier as there rarely is a discount for adding it to the insurance package.)
- Have you informed your insurance agent about any safety and loss prevention devices (security systems) in your home and autos?
Keep in mind that each person’s insurance portfolio will be different and unique to their needs. These questions are a great way to review and assess your current insurance coverage. Discussing all of this with your insurance agent, whether you already have one or are looking for a new one, will greatly improve the likelihood that you have the comprehensive insurance portfolio that is best for your situation.
(For more from this author, see: Sudden Wealth: How to Handle a Cash Influx.)
Word on the Street Friday 4/24/17:
Forex Rates:
| USD/IQD | | | 1,142.3000 | 1,142.3000 | 1,142.3000 | | 20:00 |
| USD/VND | | | 22,349.0000 | 22,349.0000 | 22,349.0000 | | 20:00 |
| USD/CNY | | | 6.8860 | 6.8714 | 6.8783 | | 05:47 |
| USD/KWD | | | 0.3042 | 0.3042 | 0.3042 | | 16:54 |
| GBP/USD | | | 1.2516 | 1.2500 | 1.2504 | | 05:47 |
| USD/IRR | | | 12,048.0000 | 12,048.0000 | 12,048.0000 | | 17:51 |
| USD/IDR | | | 13,293.0000 | 13,238.0000 | 13,273.0000 | | 05:40 |
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He added that 'zero control alone achieved profits exceeding 200 percent', noting that 'all the points surrounding the capital will remain and develop, especially control of zero, because it is the only vital control that balances the balance between the western and southern ports and eastern ports of the region, because the latter did not apply the Tariff Law until right Now'.
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13-04-2017 12:22 PM
The Office of the Inspector-General of the Ministry of Finance referred 200 customs officers to the judiciary because of files of corruption concerning the existence of large differences in customs duties.
Inspector General of the Ministry Maher al-Bayati said that the ministry withdrew the hand and referred more than 200 customs officials because of the differences of demarcation and corruption files related to customs duties.
Al-Bayati added that 'the recent monitoring and inspection procedures adopted by the ministry, the office and the financial institutions contributed to the achievement of large profits exceeding double in some locations.'
He added that 'zero control alone achieved profits exceeding 200 percent', noting that 'all the points surrounding the capital will remain and develop, especially control of zero, because it is the only vital control that balances the balance between the western and southern ports and eastern ports of the region, because the latter did not apply the Tariff Law until right Now'.
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The transfer of 200 Custom Officials to the judiciary because of files of Corruption
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The Office of the Inspector-General of the Ministry of Finance referred 200 customs officers to the judiciary because of files of corruption concerning the existence of large differences in customs duties.
Inspector General of the Ministry Maher al-Bayati said that the ministry withdrew the hand and referred more than 200 customs officials because of the differences of demarcation and corruption files related to customs duties.
Al-Bayati added that 'the recent monitoring and inspection procedures adopted by the ministry, the office and the financial institutions contributed to the achievement of large profits exceeding double in some locations.'
He added that 'zero control alone achieved profits exceeding 200 percent', noting that 'all the points surrounding the capital will remain and develop, especially control of zero, because it is the only vital control that balances the balance between the western and southern ports and eastern ports of the region, because the latter did not apply the Tariff Law until right Now'.
The Office of the Inspector-General of the Ministry of Finance referred 200 customs officers to the judiciary because of files of corruption concerning the existence of large differences in customs duties.
Inspector General of the Ministry Maher al-Bayati said that the ministry withdrew the hand and referred more than 200 customs officials because of the differences of demarcation and corruption files related to customs duties.
Al-Bayati added that 'the recent monitoring and inspection procedures adopted by the ministry, the office and the financial institutions contributed to the achievement of large profits exceeding double in some locations.'
He added that 'zero control alone achieved profits exceeding 200 percent', noting that 'all the points surrounding the capital will remain and develop, especially control of zero, because it is the only vital control that balances the balance between the western and southern ports and eastern ports of the region, because the latter did not apply the Tariff Law until right Now'.
The launch of popular activities to support the referendum and independence in the Kurdistan Region
In addition to the various segments of Kurdish society, dozens of members of the Arab tribes in the region participated in the festival.
Kurdish warning against the backdrop of parliamentary signatures to remove the governor of Kirkuk
Warned the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, led by Jalal Talabani, that the collection of signatures in the parliament to dismiss the governor of Kirkuk, "Najmuddin Karim," a gap between the political blocs and the widening political differences in the country.
The leader of the Union, Ares Abdullah, told the "Journal News" on Thursday, that "the process of collecting signatures if they are in accordance with the constitutional and legal basis is a constitutional right legislated in the Iraqi constitution, but if a reaction to a particular situation is rejected by most blocs and This is limited to Kurdish blocs. "
"It is necessary that the work of parliament is legal and not subject to certain whims by certain parties at the expense of others." "Everyone supports the work of the parliament if there is a failure in the work of the governor of Kirkuk, but if the goal is just listening to dictates, this is unacceptable and does not harm the interests of Iraq or any other Iraqi political entity.
183 cases of suffocation were recorded due to the dust storm that hit Karbala
Karbala health department announced dozens of cases of suffocation due to the dust storm that hit the province on Thursday and led to a lack of vision in some areas.
The Department said in a statement that the hospitals received one hundred and eighty-eight cases of tight breathing and asthma due to the dust storm that hit the province, confirming that these cases received treatment and left the hospitals.
The port of Umm Qasr receives five vessels
The port of Umm Qasr this morning received five vessels of different nationalities and various loads, where the ship docked at Quay 11 carrying 605 containers.
The port's media office said in a statement that "the port of Umm Qasr received today morning 5 dregs of different nationalities and countries with different loads."
He added that "the vessel (HONG XUN) with a load of 9891 tons varied and unloaded on berth 13 and ship (MSC RANIA) and carrying a number of containers of 1369 and unloaded on berth 15 and the ship (BF MEL ODY) load varied and docked on quay 18 in addition to the ship (BUSAN TRADER) and holds 211 containers where it docked on pier 20.
13-04-2017 12:22 PM
The Office of the Inspector-General of the Ministry of Finance referred 200 customs officers to the judiciary because of files of corruption concerning the existence of large differences in customs duties.
Inspector General of the Ministry Maher al-Bayati said that the ministry withdrew the hand and referred more than 200 customs officials because of the differences of demarcation and corruption files related to customs duties.
Al-Bayati added that 'the recent monitoring and inspection procedures adopted by the ministry, the office and the financial institutions contributed to the achievement of large profits exceeding double in some locations.'
He added that 'zero control alone achieved profits exceeding 200 percent', noting that 'all the points surrounding the capital will remain and develop, especially control of zero, because it is the only vital control that balances the balance between the western and southern ports and eastern ports of the region, because the latter did not apply the Tariff Law until right Now'.
Kauaihn Iraq Articles:
Iraq and Kuwait agree on "integrated plan" for economic cooperation
Minister of Planning and Minister of Trade Salman Jumaili announced on Friday the development of an integrated plan between Iraq and Kuwait to address the obstacles facing economic and trade cooperation between the two countries, stressing that Iraq does not suffer from economic problems.
"The Iraqi economy is not suffering from economic problems, but it has been affected in the past years by the fluctuations in world oil prices and the political crises that the country is going through, especially the war on the organization of (Al-Jadida)," Jumaili said in an interview with Kuwait News Agency KUNA. ).
Al-Jumaili stressed "the importance of his brotherly visit to Kuwait to overcome obstacles to the entry of Kuwaiti companies to invest in his country and find the best possible solutions to this and to increase the volume of trade exchange," noting that "his meeting with the Minister of Trade and Industry and Acting Minister of State for Youth, Khalid Al-Rowdan discussed how to facilitate the flow of goods Food and capital for companies between the two countries and increase the visits of Kuwaiti businessmen and investors. "
Al-Jumaili explained that "the visit resulted in the development of an integrated plan to address the obstacles in the next phase by facilitating the obtaining of visas between the two countries and the possibility of entering goods between the land border as well as facilitating the payment of goods." Kuwait on the stability of the security situation in Iraq, which will reflect positively on the promotion of development between the two countries. "
On the role of the port of Mubarak in the process of promoting development between the two countries, Jumaili said that "the priority of his country includes the focus on Iraqi ports, adding that in the case of not absorb these ports for the movement of exports and imports to serve the national economy and promote it there will be cooperation in the future with Kuwait to benefit from the port of Mubarak Al-Kabeer.
Al-Jumaili met on Thursday with Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister and Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Ending / 25
UN to rehabilitate three bridges in Anbar
13-04-2017 01:15 PM The director of the Roads and Bridges Department of Anbar Mahdi Abdul Farhan, on Thursday, the transfer of three bridges for rehabilitation at the expense of the United Nations in the province, pointing out that these bridges destroyed by the organization 'Daash'.
Farhan said in a press statement that the United Nations Development Cooperation Organization undp, referred to the construction of the safe bridge and the iron bridge under the Japanese bridge and the iron bridge down the bridge of Palestine, to Iraqi companies pointing out that 'the beginning of the ages of these bridges will begin in the next few days'.
Farhan said, that 'these bridges destroyed by the call and the purpose of reconstruction to walk in the case of citizens to walk between them between the area surrounding the center of the city of Ramadi'.
Farhan said in a press statement that the United Nations Development Cooperation Organization undp, referred to the construction of the safe bridge and the iron bridge under the Japanese bridge and the iron bridge down the bridge of Palestine, to Iraqi companies pointing out that 'the beginning of the ages of these bridges will begin in the next few days'.
Farhan said, that 'these bridges destroyed by the call and the purpose of reconstruction to walk in the case of citizens to walk between them between the area surrounding the center of the city of Ramadi'.
Charges for France, Qatar and Turkey in Kimwei Khan Sheikhan
Syria's envoy to the UN Security Council, Bashar al-Jaafari, accused opposition militants of carrying out chemical attacks in Syria, saying they had transferred two liters of sarin gas from Libya.
Jaafari also accused France, Qatar and Turkey of complicity in the matter, saying that "France, Qatar and Turkey handed over two liters of sarin to the terrorist Haitham Kassar."
The Russian delegate to the United Nations detailed the transfer of sarin gas from Libya, noting that "the transfer was carried out by a Turkish civil aircraft."
Jaafari said the United States had fabricated Khan Chikhun's attack with the help of the opposition, with the aim of "interfering in Syria as a pretext for the war on Iraq."
Barzani delighted: It is time to listen to our audience
Said the adviser of the Security Council of the Kurdistan Region, pleased Barzani, "to defeat the organization calling the terrorist an appropriate opportunity to address the realistic and long-term for all the problems of Iraq old and new."
He pointed out that "the Kurdistan region will hold a referendum this year on independence," noting that "the time has come to hear the forces and political parties to appeal to the masses.
The leader of the Kurdistan Islamic Union, Nasr al-Din Sindi considered that "the opinion of neighboring countries on the right to self-determination of the people of Kurdistan is of great importance, noting that Tehran does not mind the determination of the region for its own destiny.
France is monitoring 17,000 people linked to terrorism and revealing the numbers of Iraq and Syria
Twilight News Since the beginning of March, France has been monitoring 17,393 suspected terrorists, and there are 2,046 French terrorist fighters in Syria and Iraq.
The report of the French Senate, entitled "Reducing Extremism and Local and Regional Authorities", included statements by the Counter-Terrorism Committee.
According to the report, there are 17,393 people suspected of having links to terrorism.
The report of the French Senate, entitled "Reducing Extremism and Local and Regional Authorities", included statements by the Counter-Terrorism Committee.
According to the report, there are 17,393 people suspected of having links to terrorism.
He pointed out that these are not always monitored and that only some of them are subject to constant supervision.
According to the report, there are 2,046 French terrorist fighters in Syria and Iraq, and it is believed that 249 of them were killed there.
According to the report, there are 2,046 French terrorist fighters in Syria and Iraq, and it is believed that 249 of them were killed there.
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ECONOMIC TIMES / CHATTER
GLOBAL/NEWS/INFO
What is the cheapest way to send money overseas? How to transfer money abroad
Express
IT HAS been two weeks since Article 50 was triggered, officially starting the Brexit process, and the GBP/EUR exchange rate has more than recovered initial losses. In fact, the pound is currently trending at a six-and-a-half-week high of €1.179. Compared to transferring money on the day Article 50 was triggered, sending pounds overseas now would get you 2.7 per cent more on your funds - which can amount to a big difference on larger transfers. Read the full story
OIL / COMMODITIES / ENERGY
Gold just surged to a five month high—and 'has the chance to go further'
Some strategists see further upside for a commodity that typically trends higher in times of geopolitical and economic unrest.
Read more: http://www.cnbc.com/id/
Gold hits five-month high as Trump comments hurt dollar
Gold rallied to a five-month high, after comments by U.S. President Trump on the the strength of the dollar knocked the currency half a percent lower.
Read more: http://www.cnbc.com/id/
Gold, silver prices leap after Trump calls dollar ‘too strong’
MarketWatch
Gold, silver and prices for other metals leapt Thursday, bolstered as the U.S. dollar was shoved lower after U.S. President Donald Trump said the currency has been trading at “too strong” of a level. Read the full story
Oil prices up as IEA report counters higher US output
Oil traded flat on Thursday after weekly data indicated a continued rise in U.S. production, while an IEA report said the market was close to balance.
Read more: http://www.cnbc.com/id/
Oil prices flat as U.S. production offsets inventory draw
© Reuters. Oil prices flat as U.S. production offsets inventory draw Read the full story
Oil prices erase losses after IEA says market is ‘very close’ to balance
MarketWatch
Oil prices turned slightly higher on Thursday after an energy watchdog said the market is “very close” to a balance after years of oversupply. Read the full story
Warrior Met Coal prices offering at high end of range
MarketWatch
Warrior Met Coal Inc. priced its initial public offering at $19 a share Thursday, at the high end of its expected range. Selling stockholders sold 16.67 million shares to raise about $317 million. Warrior Met Coal will not receive any proceeds from the sale. The shares are expected to start trading Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "HCC." Selling stockholders have granted underwriters the option to buy up to an additional 2.5 million share within 30 days. Read the full story
What is the cheapest way to send money overseas? How to transfer money abroad
Express
IT HAS been two weeks since Article 50 was triggered, officially starting the Brexit process, and the GBP/EUR exchange rate has more than recovered initial losses. In fact, the pound is currently trending at a six-and-a-half-week high of €1.179. Compared to transferring money on the day Article 50 was triggered, sending pounds overseas now would get you 2.7 per cent more on your funds - which can amount to a big difference on larger transfers. Read the full story
OIL / COMMODITIES / ENERGY
Gold just surged to a five month high—and 'has the chance to go further'
Some strategists see further upside for a commodity that typically trends higher in times of geopolitical and economic unrest.
Read more: http://www.cnbc.com/id/
Gold hits five-month high as Trump comments hurt dollar
Gold rallied to a five-month high, after comments by U.S. President Trump on the the strength of the dollar knocked the currency half a percent lower.
Read more: http://www.cnbc.com/id/
Gold, silver prices leap after Trump calls dollar ‘too strong’
MarketWatch
Gold, silver and prices for other metals leapt Thursday, bolstered as the U.S. dollar was shoved lower after U.S. President Donald Trump said the currency has been trading at “too strong” of a level. Read the full story
Oil prices up as IEA report counters higher US output
Oil traded flat on Thursday after weekly data indicated a continued rise in U.S. production, while an IEA report said the market was close to balance.
Read more: http://www.cnbc.com/id/
Oil prices flat as U.S. production offsets inventory draw
© Reuters. Oil prices flat as U.S. production offsets inventory draw Read the full story
Oil prices erase losses after IEA says market is ‘very close’ to balance
MarketWatch
Oil prices turned slightly higher on Thursday after an energy watchdog said the market is “very close” to a balance after years of oversupply. Read the full story
Warrior Met Coal prices offering at high end of range
MarketWatch
Warrior Met Coal Inc. priced its initial public offering at $19 a share Thursday, at the high end of its expected range. Selling stockholders sold 16.67 million shares to raise about $317 million. Warrior Met Coal will not receive any proceeds from the sale. The shares are expected to start trading Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "HCC." Selling stockholders have granted underwriters the option to buy up to an additional 2.5 million share within 30 days. Read the full story
BANKS/BANKING
Investment banks' revenues look set to soar as Trump mulls regulatory relief
International Business Times, UK Edition
S&P Global Ratings says banks could benefit as US and EU authorities pull back from stringent regulations. Read the full story
JP Morgan Chase posts stellar first quarter amid strong loan growth and trading revenue
JPMorgan Chase reported first-quarter earnings on Thursday. Here's how the company fared against analysts' expectations.
Read more: http://www.cnbc.com/id/
Wells Fargo reports slight drop in profit
Reuters
Wells Fargo & Co, which has been mired in litigations stemming from a sales scandal, reported a 0.6 percent fall in quarterly profit on Thursday, hit by weaker mortgage banking fees and higher costs. Read the full story
Citigroup beats on earnings as fixed income revenues rise to a 3-year high
Business Insider
Citigroup reported first-quarter earnings that topped analysts' forecasts on Thursday as its fixed-income revenues rose to a three-year high. Citi reported $1.35 in adjusted earnings per share, beating analysts' consensus forecast for $1.24 according to Bloomberg. Fixed income revenue totaled $3.62 billion, up 19% year-over-year, ahead of the expectation for $3.52 billion. Equity markets revenue increased 10% year-over-year to $769 million, driven by derivatives trading. Citi's global consumer Read the full story
BANKS/BANKING
Investment banks' revenues look set to soar as Trump mulls regulatory relief
International Business Times, UK Edition
S&P Global Ratings says banks could benefit as US and EU authorities pull back from stringent regulations. Read the full story
JPMorgan Chase reported first-quarter earnings on Thursday. Here's how the company fared against analysts' expectations.
Read more: http://www.cnbc.com/id/
Wells Fargo reports slight drop in profit
Reuters
Wells Fargo & Co, which has been mired in litigations stemming from a sales scandal, reported a 0.6 percent fall in quarterly profit on Thursday, hit by weaker mortgage banking fees and higher costs. Read the full story
Citigroup beats on earnings as fixed income revenues rise to a 3-year high
Business Insider
Citigroup reported first-quarter earnings that topped analysts' forecasts on Thursday as its fixed-income revenues rose to a three-year high. Citi reported $1.35 in adjusted earnings per share, beating analysts' consensus forecast for $1.24 according to Bloomberg. Fixed income revenue totaled $3.62 billion, up 19% year-over-year, ahead of the expectation for $3.52 billion. Equity markets revenue increased 10% year-over-year to $769 million, driven by derivatives trading. Citi's global consumer Read the full story
USA
U.S. jobless claims unexpectedly fall as labor market remains firm
Reuters
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, suggesting the labor market remains strong despite a sharp slowdown in job growth in March. Read the full story
Trump says he is undecided about renominating Yellen
President Donald Trump told The Wall Street Journal Wednesday that he is undecided on renominating Janet Yellen as Fed chair.
Read more: http://www.cnbc.com/id/
Here come initial jobless claims ...
Business Insider
Initial jobless claims are expected to have climbed to 254,000 last week, according to economists surveyed by Bloomberg. Claims, which count the number of people who applied for unemployment insurance for the first time in the past week, fell by 25,000 last week to 234,000. The four-week moving average was 250,000, a decrease of 4,500 from the previous week's revised number. Initial jobless claims are used as a real-time proxy for the pace of layoffs and the overall health of the labor market Read the full story
USA
U.S. jobless claims unexpectedly fall as labor market remains firm
Reuters
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, suggesting the labor market remains strong despite a sharp slowdown in job growth in March. Read the full story
Trump says he is undecided about renominating Yellen
President Donald Trump told The Wall Street Journal Wednesday that he is undecided on renominating Janet Yellen as Fed chair.
Read more: http://www.cnbc.com/id/
Here come initial jobless claims ...
Business Insider
Initial jobless claims are expected to have climbed to 254,000 last week, according to economists surveyed by Bloomberg. Claims, which count the number of people who applied for unemployment insurance for the first time in the past week, fell by 25,000 last week to 234,000. The four-week moving average was 250,000, a decrease of 4,500 from the previous week's revised number. Initial jobless claims are used as a real-time proxy for the pace of layoffs and the overall health of the labor market Read the full story
EMERGING MARKETS
Brazil’s political class is in crisis as over 100 are investigated for corruption
The Washington Post
The allegations could paralyze the government and derail the economic recovery. Read the full story
MIDDLE EAST
EMERGING MARKETS
Brazil’s political class is in crisis as over 100 are investigated for corruption
The Washington Post
The allegations could paralyze the government and derail the economic recovery. Read the full story
MIDDLE EAST
By RICK GLADSTONE
President Bashar al-Assad doubled down on denials of responsibility for the attack, contending the episode had been staged as a pretext for a U.S. strike.
UAE gold trade grows 12.6% in 2016 - FCA
Mubasher
Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: The gold trade in the UAE increased 12.6% in 2016, according to a new report by the Federal Customs Authority (FCA). The volume of trade reached AED 244.3 billion ($66.52 billion) last year, up from AED 217 billion ($59.09 … Read the full story
Portfolios look to UAE banks' stocks - Analysts
Mubasher
By: Mahmoud Gamal Mubasher: Investment portfolios are beginning to focus their attention and increase their stock positions in banking stocks in the two UAE markets, analyst Ahmed Ismail told Mubasher. This new focus may prompt further recovery in … Read the full story
Saudi Arabia raises $9 billion in first global Islamic bond issue
Livemint
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia raised $9 billion in its first global Islamic bond issue, the government announced on Thursday, a move analysts say could ease pressure on foreign reserves. Read the full story
Airplane maker ATR signs $536M deal with Iran
USA TODAY
ATR spokesman David Vargas confirmed the deal. Read the full story
President Bashar al-Assad doubled down on denials of responsibility for the attack, contending the episode had been staged as a pretext for a U.S. strike.
UAE gold trade grows 12.6% in 2016 - FCA
Mubasher
Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: The gold trade in the UAE increased 12.6% in 2016, according to a new report by the Federal Customs Authority (FCA). The volume of trade reached AED 244.3 billion ($66.52 billion) last year, up from AED 217 billion ($59.09 … Read the full story
Portfolios look to UAE banks' stocks - Analysts
Mubasher
By: Mahmoud Gamal Mubasher: Investment portfolios are beginning to focus their attention and increase their stock positions in banking stocks in the two UAE markets, analyst Ahmed Ismail told Mubasher. This new focus may prompt further recovery in … Read the full story
Saudi Arabia raises $9 billion in first global Islamic bond issue
Livemint
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia raised $9 billion in its first global Islamic bond issue, the government announced on Thursday, a move analysts say could ease pressure on foreign reserves. Read the full story
Airplane maker ATR signs $536M deal with Iran
USA TODAY
ATR spokesman David Vargas confirmed the deal. Read the full story
ASIA
At Chinese border with North Korea, trade cools but few signs of strain
Reuters
Despite heightened tension on the Korean peninsula and North Korea warning of a nuclear strike against any sign of U.S. aggression, there were few signs of strain on Thursday on the main border post between China and the reclusive nation. Read the full story
Planned rules to shake up Asia wealth managers' fee-sharing business
Reuters
Hong Kong and Singapore are set to launch new disclosure rules for wealth managers on what they are paid by funds to sell their products, moves aimed at revealing conflicts of interest but which could disrupt a business that generates billions of dollars in fees. Read the full story
China March trade balance surplus hits $23.9 billion, higher than expected $10 billion
CNBC
China's exports rose 16.4 percent in March on-year, beating a Reuters' analyst forecast of 3.2 percent to reverse a decline of 1.3 percent in February, data from the Chinese customs showed Thursday. Read the full story
New rules to make spinoffs tax free may unlock potential of Japan’s firms
The Japan Times
Hedge fund manager Jamie Rosenwald is excited about tax reform, but it has nothing to do with Trump trades. While U.S. politicians grapple with partisan rancor, Japanese bureaucrats at a ministry once renowned for overseeing the nation’s industrial policy have been rolling out tax changes that might have flown under the radar of global investors. […] The post New rules to make spinoffs tax free may unlock potential of Japan’s firms appeared first on The Japan Times. Read the full story
It may be time to get excited about Chinese economic data again
Business Insider
If there's a prevailing theme about Chinese economic data, particularly the nation's GDP report, it's that it's remarkably consistent. Perhaps too consistent. Just have a look at Chinese GDP over the past decade or so, particularly over recent years. Remarkable, isn't it? The stability in the data has, understandably, drawn ire from analysts or investors around the world, helping to fuel the belief that it does not represent the reality as to what's happening on the ground, but rather what the Read the full story
ASIA
At Chinese border with North Korea, trade cools but few signs of strain
Reuters
Despite heightened tension on the Korean peninsula and North Korea warning of a nuclear strike against any sign of U.S. aggression, there were few signs of strain on Thursday on the main border post between China and the reclusive nation. Read the full story
Planned rules to shake up Asia wealth managers' fee-sharing business
Reuters
Hong Kong and Singapore are set to launch new disclosure rules for wealth managers on what they are paid by funds to sell their products, moves aimed at revealing conflicts of interest but which could disrupt a business that generates billions of dollars in fees. Read the full story
China March trade balance surplus hits $23.9 billion, higher than expected $10 billion
CNBC
China's exports rose 16.4 percent in March on-year, beating a Reuters' analyst forecast of 3.2 percent to reverse a decline of 1.3 percent in February, data from the Chinese customs showed Thursday. Read the full story
New rules to make spinoffs tax free may unlock potential of Japan’s firms
The Japan Times
Hedge fund manager Jamie Rosenwald is excited about tax reform, but it has nothing to do with Trump trades. While U.S. politicians grapple with partisan rancor, Japanese bureaucrats at a ministry once renowned for overseeing the nation’s industrial policy have been rolling out tax changes that might have flown under the radar of global investors. […] The post New rules to make spinoffs tax free may unlock potential of Japan’s firms appeared first on The Japan Times. Read the full story
It may be time to get excited about Chinese economic data again
Business Insider
If there's a prevailing theme about Chinese economic data, particularly the nation's GDP report, it's that it's remarkably consistent. Perhaps too consistent. Just have a look at Chinese GDP over the past decade or so, particularly over recent years. Remarkable, isn't it? The stability in the data has, understandably, drawn ire from analysts or investors around the world, helping to fuel the belief that it does not represent the reality as to what's happening on the ground, but rather what the Read the full story
EUROPE
Eurozone alert: Germany warns of 'sharp' rates rise and banks AREN’T prepared
Express
ONE of Germany's top bankers is warning the EU could be forced to introduce “sharp” rates rises sparking hyperinflation fears. And he says banks may be unprepared for the outcome of a spike which could cause wipe-out for the value of the euro. Bundesbank executive board member Andreas Dombret issued a very targeted and stark warning to banks this morning. And he said risk managers should beware as most of them have never lived through a period of significant rates rises which can lead to Read the full story
UK Eyes Wall Street Access in Post Brexit U.S. Trade Deal
Bloomberg
Pedestrians walk along Wall Street as a Christmas tre stands in fron of the NYSE in NY US on Wednesday Dec 21, 2016 stocks fluctuated with the Dow Jones Industrial Average failing to make progress toward 20,000 as oil erased gains and a rally in the dollar faltered in ligh trading ahead of the holidays. The UK is eyeing a deal with the US to give London based banks free access to Wall Street, International Trad Secretary Liam Fox said as he Read the full story
EUROPE
Eurozone alert: Germany warns of 'sharp' rates rise and banks AREN’T prepared
Express
ONE of Germany's top bankers is warning the EU could be forced to introduce “sharp” rates rises sparking hyperinflation fears. And he says banks may be unprepared for the outcome of a spike which could cause wipe-out for the value of the euro. Bundesbank executive board member Andreas Dombret issued a very targeted and stark warning to banks this morning. And he said risk managers should beware as most of them have never lived through a period of significant rates rises which can lead to Read the full story
UK Eyes Wall Street Access in Post Brexit U.S. Trade Deal
Bloomberg
Pedestrians walk along Wall Street as a Christmas tre stands in fron of the NYSE in NY US on Wednesday Dec 21, 2016 stocks fluctuated with the Dow Jones Industrial Average failing to make progress toward 20,000 as oil erased gains and a rally in the dollar faltered in ligh trading ahead of the holidays. The UK is eyeing a deal with the US to give London based banks free access to Wall Street, International Trad Secretary Liam Fox said as he Read the full story
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4-14-2017 Intel Guru Bruce Tuesday night, I was in pretty good form that this would happen to us this week before Easter. I still believe that is the plan. My opinion of the timing has not changed. What about Iraq? Is it about Mosul? No, not anymore. I am hearing it is not really bout Iraq. Iraq is done. They have done all to be released from sanctions. We already heard about reports in Iraq that the dinar valued 6 times that of the dollar. Usually happens is the UN Operational rates are visible on the 13th and than effective around the 15th. The 15th is Saturday. I would say we should be exchanging before Easter. I don’t like to say it is all done, been done, however we are hearing it is all pretty much complete. Let’s just see what happens.
4-13-2017 Newshound Guru 1bobby Article: "Parliamentary economy talks about the provisions of the law "Trademarks" As we delved further into what we are seeing is a WTO requirement. The TRIPS Agreement within the WTO guidelines mainly deals with intellectual property protections, it also go into trademark issues. Some ask if this needed for an RV. What it is needed for is promoting trade which is one of the pillars that influences exchange rates.
4-13-2017 Newshound Guru Kaperoni Article: "UNDP to Implement E-Tendering system in Iraq" Quote: "The UN Development Programme (UNDP)’s Iraq Country Office has announced that, starting 1st May 2017, all procurement processes will be conducted using an online E-Tendering system (Electronic Tendering Platform)." Good to see. More electronic, less corruption.
4-13-2017 Newshound Guru Kaperoni Article: "UNDP to Implement E-Tendering system in Iraq" Quote: "The UN Development Programme (UNDP)’s Iraq Country Office has announced that, starting 1st May 2017, all procurement processes will be conducted using an online E-Tendering system (Electronic Tendering Platform)." Good to see. More electronic, less corruption.
4-13-2017 Intel Guru Frank26 [What about the VND?] ANSWER – Looking strong...the VND...it exploded in power because of our relationship with them
4-13-2017 Intel Guru Frank26 [Are we still looking good for this month?] ANSWER -- yes...I’m not give you a date...but the MR is looking extremely good in this month of April. OH YES...they could do this... [In country rate?] ANSWER – it’s not on the CBI spreadsheet...IMO...the rate will show when it’s international. It’s possible for them to move from 1,000 to 1 to 1 to 1 <<< in country. I don’t think you’ll see 1 to 1. When it leaves the borders of Iraq...IMO...I believe it will be higher than $1. You will see things on Forex...not the CBI website. [post 2 of 2]
4-13-2017 Intel Guru Frank26 As you know...the phone company...two of them...they reduced the price of their services (Zain and Sims). This is an indicator...and there will be MORE. Here’s two more. AsiaCell is also lowering their charges. 1 minute for 1 dinar. Do you see any 1 dinars? Something is happening. Also...an airline in Iraq is lowering the price of their tickets. Electricity says the same thing...trying to lower prices. When a company slashes prices...doesn’t that tell you something? Charging 1 dinar? HOW? There will be a 1 Dinar when the lower denoms come out and 1 dinar coin (brown in color)...and a Fil...these things are coming. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
4-13-2017 Intel Guru Frank26 As you know...the phone company...two of them...they reduced the price of their services (Zain and Sims). This is an indicator...and there will be MORE. Here’s two more. AsiaCell is also lowering their charges. 1 minute for 1 dinar. Do you see any 1 dinars? Something is happening. Also...an airline in Iraq is lowering the price of their tickets. Electricity says the same thing...trying to lower prices. When a company slashes prices...doesn’t that tell you something? Charging 1 dinar? HOW? There will be a 1 Dinar when the lower denoms come out and 1 dinar coin (brown in color)...and a Fil...these things are coming. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
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ARTICLE 1-A
The House of Representatives raises its meeting to next Saturday
2017/4/13 14:59
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ARTICLE 1-B
Jubouri arrives in Diwaniya and meets a number of officials and elders of the province
2017/4/14 11:26
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The head of the House of Representatives Salim al-Jubouri arrived Friday morning to the province of Diwaniyah.
The head of the House of Representatives Salim al-Jubouri arrived Friday morning to the province of Diwaniyah.
A statement from his office received the agency of all Iraq [where] a copy of it, that Jubouri "met with a number of officials and elders and dignitaries of the province."
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ARTICLE 2
UN appoints Iraqi delegate Mohamed al-Hakim as director of ESCWA
2017/4/14 8:47
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday appointed Iraq's permanent representative to the United Nations, Mohammed al-Hakim, as Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday appointed Iraq's permanent representative to the United Nations, Mohammed al-Hakim, as Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).
Hakima is succeeded by Rima Khalaf, who resigned recently after being asked to withdraw the commission's report, which concluded that Israel was a "racist" state that had created a system of apartheid.
In a statement, Guterres praised Hakim, saying he was "very knowledgeable about the government landscape in the region and had a strong network of connections across the region."
He previously served as Permanent Representative and Ambassador of Iraq to the United Nations in Geneva [2010-2013] and Ambassador and Director of Arab, European and International Organizations and Policy Planning at the Iraqi Foreign Ministry in Baghdad between 2006 and 2010 and the Iraqi Minister of Communications between 2004 and 2005.
He was previously a member of the Iraqi National Committee on Foreign Relations between 2005 and 2006 and a senior social and economic adviser to the Iraqi vice president between 2004 and 2010.
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ARTICLE 3
Hakim: The Yazidi component is adding quality to Iraqi society and must be corrected
2017/4/14 9:41
[Ayna-Baghdad]
Described the head of the National Alliance Ammar al-Hakim, the component of the Yazidi in Iraq as an addition to the quality of Iraqi society, indicating that the Iraqi components are not measured in numbers so do not qualify as a single minority.
Described the head of the National Alliance Ammar al-Hakim, the component of the Yazidi in Iraq as an addition to the quality of Iraqi society, indicating that the Iraqi components are not measured in numbers so do not qualify as a single minority.
A statement from his office received the agency of all Iraq [where] a copy of it, Hakim "received on Thursday in his office deputy for the component Yazidi Vian Dakhil, and that the National Alliance was and will remain supportive of all components of Iraq and the adoption of all their legitimate rights.
Al-Hakim pointed out that "the new Iraq we want an Iraq that guarantees the rights of all through citizenship, which preserves the rights and identity of each component," calling for "fairness of Yazidis and work to restore the cohesion community in the areas they inhabit and demand to disclose what was exposed Yazidiat."
For its part, Dakhil praised the presence of Yazidi demands in Hakim's speeches, calling for plans to restore harmony in the areas of Yazidis.
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ARTICLE 4
Deputy law: Maliki will run for the presidency of the National Alliance succeeding the wise
2017/4/13 13:49
[Ayna-Baghdad]
Revealed a deputy for the coalition of the rule of law, the intention of the President of the coalition Nuri al-Maliki, to run for the presidency of the coalition.
Revealed a deputy for the coalition of the rule of law, the intention of the President of the coalition Nuri al-Maliki, to run for the presidency of the coalition.
Rasul Radi said in a press statement on Thursday that Maliki is the candidate for the presidency of the National Alliance after Mr. Ammar al-Hakim, as he heads the coalition of the rule of law, the largest bloc within the coalition.
Radhi added that "the National Alliance will choose on the first of next July a new figure behind the wise in the presidency of the coalition," pointing out that "the presidency of the coalition is a periodic include all the heads of the blocks belonging to it."
He pointed out that al-Maliki "is the candidate for the presidency of the National Alliance succeeding the wise, after the agreement during the first meeting of the coalition to be the presidency of the share of the largest bloc," he said.
The head of the National Alliance Ammar al-Hakim, called yesterday, the leaders of the coalition to begin the procedures for the selection of the presidency of the alliance coming from now succeeding him.
Last September, Hakim, the leader of the National Alliance, chose to head the alliance.
Radhi added that "the National Alliance will choose on the first of next July a new figure behind the wise in the presidency of the coalition," pointing out that "the presidency of the coalition is a periodic include all the heads of the blocks belonging to it."
He pointed out that al-Maliki "is the candidate for the presidency of the National Alliance succeeding the wise, after the agreement during the first meeting of the coalition to be the presidency of the share of the largest bloc," he said.
The head of the National Alliance Ammar al-Hakim, called yesterday, the leaders of the coalition to begin the procedures for the selection of the presidency of the alliance coming from now succeeding him.
Last September, Hakim, the leader of the National Alliance, chose to head the alliance.
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ARTICLE 5
They come to control the western entrance to the right side of Mosul
NINEWA, April 13 (Xinhua) - The Yanuwei Operations Command announced on Thursday the control of the control of the Sham Gate, the western entrance to the right-hand side of the city of Mosul and the liberation of Halleh village.
"The 9th Armored Division liberated the village of Hleileh and continued its search with the northern areas of the right-hand coast (Musheirefah and the church)," said a statement from the military information cell. .
He added that "the building of the company of agricultural equipment, water and sewage stores, electricity and Asala Halilah station and the building of the company between Mesopotamia and the center of the reform of adult police was lifted and the Iraqi flag after the loss of enemy lives and equipment. Finished
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ARTICLE 6
Air Force Command: Battle of Mosul is coming to an end and laser bombs are the last ironing
BAGHDAD, April 14 (KUNA) - The Iraqi Air Force's (IAF) headquarters in Mosul are laser-guided, which is usually used to verify the nature of the target, according to information from the intelligence services, That "the battle of the right coast of Mosul has come to an end."
"Fighting inside cities is not easy and sometimes terrorists move from house to house, so the air force can not use unguided conventional bombs, otherwise there will be mistakes," said Lieutenant General Anwar Hama Amin. "There is coordination between the Iraqi security services and the international coalition , "No air strike can be carried out by Iraqi forces or the coalition without going through a series of actions, including analyzing the target and aerial photographs and then selecting the right weapon according to the target size."
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ARTICLE 7
Discover a new benefit of olive oil
SANTIAGO, April 13 (UPI) - Doctors from Chile State University, together with their foreign colleagues, have identified a new benefit for olive oil.
Experts say that the hydroxystirosol found in olive oil reduces the negative impact of excessive consumption of animal fats. It contains antioxidant properties, which have a protective effect on the liver, heart and brain.
Scientists have reached these conclusions after experiments on mice. Where they were divided into 4 groups, one of which was given meals containing high percentage of animal fat in addition to olive oil.
After the animals stayed on this diet for 12 weeks, their blood and tissue were sampled. The analysis showed that the proportion of cholesterol in the blood of mice that used olive oil in their diet, did not increase, as opposed to rodents that were given animal fat only.
Experts believe that the results for mice also apply to humans, so scientists recommend eating products containing.
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