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Abadi will announce the victory of the liberation of Mosul .. And a central celebration by the occasion
The head of the armed forces, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, announced the victory of the liberation of Mosul from the scene of the event, revealing the central celebration will be held on this occasion, which includes all the security forces that contributed to this victory Al-Maser.
Federal Police: We seek to end our duties in Mosul and Abadi from declaring victory "exclusively"
Baghdad - Journal News
The head of the federal police, Major General Raid Shaker Jawdat, said on Sunday that his forces are seeking to end their tasks in the liberation of the city of Mosul tomorrow, "noting that Prime Minister Haider Abadi is the one who declares victory exclusively.
"What was mentioned in the media regarding the release of Mosul on Monday is a disgrace," Jawdat said in a statement received by the Journal News.
"We are seeking to end the functions of the federal police tomorrow," noting that "there are other tasks should be implemented by the forces involved in the liberation of Mosul."
He explained that "the final declaration of the liberation of Mosul in full by the commander-in-chief of the armed forces Haider Abadi prime minister."
Local media reported reports by the head of the federal police, Major General Raed Shaker Jodat, in which Nasr announced his troops to a preacher in the land of Mosul.
Mr. Ammar al-Hakim: There is no survival of any foreign troops or division of Iraq after the stage of urging
Date of release: 2017/7/2 13:40 • 125 times read
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) The head of the National Alliance, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim, refused to stay any foreign soldiers or foreign military bases in Iraq after the stage of urging.
Mr. Ammar al-Hakim said in his speech during the seventh session of the Conference of the Islamic Film Market under the auspices of the Federation of Islamic Radio and Television, that "the battle of Mosul is a human battle with distinction, as the security forces liberated the civil and more than one million 250,000 citizens live in it, The task was to preserve the lives and then eliminate the preacher, and the black banner of the gangs Stantex advocates not only in Iraq, but in the region as a whole.
The Iraqi National Alliance, as the largest parliamentary bloc in Iraq, has put forward the settlement project, and the Iraqi National Alliance (NNA), as the largest bloc in Iraq, The national settlement document is based on three basic pillars: mutual concessions, guarantees and mutual guarantees, where everyone takes within the scope of the law and the constitution. "
"Priority will also be given to providing services and fighting corruption," he said. "Our priorities for post-liberation liberation, reconstruction of the victim's areas and the areas of sacrifice will be a key priority in the next phase."
"The Iraqi unity does not allow the survival of one soldier or one military base for a non-Iraqi foreign party," he said, noting that "Iraq's unity will stand and defend the unity of Iraq and convince each partner to imagine for a moment that through the division of this country, Gets better opportunities for himself and others. "
"Mainstreaming the experience of popular mobilization from military mobilization to human mobilization, health mobilization, economic mobilization, and scientific, cultural and media mobilization, the experience of involving people in decision-making was a successful experience," he said.
He stressed that "Iraq plays in the next stage a regional role, and be a key player close to the souls and bridge the relationship between the opponents and against this background was the call of the brothers in the region to sit at the same table to discuss and determine areas of difference and areas of agreement and interests
The Iraqi National Alliance, as the largest parliamentary bloc in Iraq, has put forward the settlement project, and the Iraqi National Alliance (NNA), as the largest bloc in Iraq, The national settlement document is based on three basic pillars: mutual concessions, guarantees and mutual guarantees, where everyone takes within the scope of the law and the constitution. "
"Priority will also be given to providing services and fighting corruption," he said. "Our priorities for post-liberation liberation, reconstruction of the victim's areas and the areas of sacrifice will be a key priority in the next phase."
"The Iraqi unity does not allow the survival of one soldier or one military base for a non-Iraqi foreign party," he said, noting that "Iraq's unity will stand and defend the unity of Iraq and convince each partner to imagine for a moment that through the division of this country, Gets better opportunities for himself and others. "
"Mainstreaming the experience of popular mobilization from military mobilization to human mobilization, health mobilization, economic mobilization, and scientific, cultural and media mobilization, the experience of involving people in decision-making was a successful experience," he said.
He stressed that "Iraq plays in the next stage a regional role, and be a key player close to the souls and bridge the relationship between the opponents and against this background was the call of the brothers in the region to sit at the same table to discuss and determine areas of difference and areas of agreement and interests
Iran deprives Iraqi Kurdistan of drinking water
An official in the region linked the Zab River with the independence referendum
Monday - 8 Shawwal 1438 AH - 03 July 2017 AD Issue Number [14097]
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources in the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq, yesterday, that the Iranian regime continues for more than 10 days cut off the small Zab River, which has so far caused a significant reduction of water levels in the region and the emergence of a water crisis suffocating. "It will resort to the United Nations and the international community to deter Tehran from its policies of cutting off water from Kurdistan," she said.
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Majid pointed out that he provided all the details to the Prime Minister and Vice-President «and included the seriousness and damage caused by cutting the river water, drinking water and agriculture in Kurdistan, and spoke with Iranian officials, especially the Iranian consul in the city of Arbil, and told us the Iraqi government, because Iraq is the biggest loser From cutting Tehran this river ».
"The Iraqi government must also intervene to solve the problem, and we are seriously pursuing our efforts to resolve it," he said. He pointed out that Iran «informed the region that it will re-launch the amount of water in the river after two days of cutting, and then will launch other quantities, but did not keep their promises ... For more than ten days so far Tehran has not fired any drop of water of the river».
For more than ten years, the Iranian regime has been building several dams on rivers that originate from the Kurdistan region of Iran and enter the Iraqi Kurdistan region. It has built nine dams on the small Zab River and 11 dams on the Sirwan River and its branches.
"The Iranian authorities are arguing that they cut off the river to fill the Klousa dam, but this is scientifically incorrect, because in all countries, dams are being released by June, because summer is not a season for storing water," Majid said. He explained that «the timing of cutting the river from Kurdistan by Iran coincides with the preparations of the province to hold a referendum on the independence of Kurdistan, and this step, which was accepted by Tehran at this time specifically read as a political aim to use water as a pressure on Kurdistan, and if not so Iran should Solve the problem and release the water of the river ».
He pointed out that the government of the region «will now have to reduce the release of water from the Dokan Dam, and in the future stages of the damDrindekhan also to Iraq, because of what Iran has cut the small Zab River, because we are forced to collect water for the provision of drinking water for citizens, The water is released from 180 cubic meters to about 50 cubic meters, where 90 thousand citizens in the district of Qal'at Daza of the province of Sulaymaniyah and a section of the province's residents to drink this river, in addition to some other areas of Kirkuk and its outskirts and large areas of agricultural land stretching from the castle to South of Kirkuk. "
"We will send a message to the United Nations and to the representatives of the countries of the world in the region, particularly the United States and Britain, and Iran must abide by international norms and conventions on the inter-state water area," he said.
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Majid pointed out that he provided all the details to the Prime Minister and Vice-President «and included the seriousness and damage caused by cutting the river water, drinking water and agriculture in Kurdistan, and spoke with Iranian officials, especially the Iranian consul in the city of Arbil, and told us the Iraqi government, because Iraq is the biggest loser From cutting Tehran this river ».
"The Iraqi government must also intervene to solve the problem, and we are seriously pursuing our efforts to resolve it," he said. He pointed out that Iran «informed the region that it will re-launch the amount of water in the river after two days of cutting, and then will launch other quantities, but did not keep their promises ... For more than ten days so far Tehran has not fired any drop of water of the river».
For more than ten years, the Iranian regime has been building several dams on rivers that originate from the Kurdistan region of Iran and enter the Iraqi Kurdistan region. It has built nine dams on the small Zab River and 11 dams on the Sirwan River and its branches.
"The Iranian authorities are arguing that they cut off the river to fill the Klousa dam, but this is scientifically incorrect, because in all countries, dams are being released by June, because summer is not a season for storing water," Majid said. He explained that «the timing of cutting the river from Kurdistan by Iran coincides with the preparations of the province to hold a referendum on the independence of Kurdistan, and this step, which was accepted by Tehran at this time specifically read as a political aim to use water as a pressure on Kurdistan, and if not so Iran should Solve the problem and release the water of the river ».
He pointed out that the government of the region «will now have to reduce the release of water from the Dokan Dam, and in the future stages of the damDrindekhan also to Iraq, because of what Iran has cut the small Zab River, because we are forced to collect water for the provision of drinking water for citizens, The water is released from 180 cubic meters to about 50 cubic meters, where 90 thousand citizens in the district of Qal'at Daza of the province of Sulaymaniyah and a section of the province's residents to drink this river, in addition to some other areas of Kirkuk and its outskirts and large areas of agricultural land stretching from the castle to South of Kirkuk. "
"We will send a message to the United Nations and to the representatives of the countries of the world in the region, particularly the United States and Britain, and Iran must abide by international norms and conventions on the inter-state water area," he said.
Trade warns agents from exploiting Kapun ration card distribution
Editorial Date: 2017/7/3 11:57 • 79 times scheduled
{Baghdad: Al-Furat News} The Ministry of Commerce warned agents of food and flour from exploiting the distribution of the new ration card Kapun and demanding citizens more than the amount of the decision.
A statement to the ministry received the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of the Director General of the Department of Planning and Follow-up Abthal Hashim, saying "the agents not to exploit the citizens and demand more than the amount specified by the ministry and 1000 dinars for each ration card, which must be under an official receipt delivered to the citizen upon delivery His new ration card 2017-2018. "
Hashim appealed to all citizens to pay the amount specified by the ministry and to report any extortion or claim other than the amount mentioned through the phones declared in each branch of the supply or the Office of the Director General and the headquarters of the Department directly, noting that the punishment of the agent violates the cancellation of his agency " .
The Ministry of Commerce announced yesterday the completion of the printing of the new ration card for 2017 and 2018 to seven provinces are Baghdad, Diwaniya, Wasit, Najaf, Muthanna and Dhi Qar.
Hashim appealed to all citizens to pay the amount specified by the ministry and to report any extortion or claim other than the amount mentioned through the phones declared in each branch of the supply or the Office of the Director General and the headquarters of the Department directly, noting that the punishment of the agent violates the cancellation of his agency " .
The Ministry of Commerce announced yesterday the completion of the printing of the new ration card for 2017 and 2018 to seven provinces are Baghdad, Diwaniya, Wasit, Najaf, Muthanna and Dhi Qar.
Governor of Baghdad: 350 random in the capital and we need more than one million housing units
Date of release: 2017/7/3 10:16 • 93 times read
The governor of Baghdad Atwan al-Atwani, today, the need for the province to more than a million housing units, noting that the only solution to resolve the crisis is to invest and the establishment of housing units similar to the complex Basmaya.
Al-Atwani said in a statement to his office received the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it, "Baghdad suffers from the existence of more than 350 random because of the absence of a housing plan is well studied and the cessation of many housing projects in the province because of the financial crisis."
He added that "the province of Baghdad needs more than one million housing units to cover the housing crisis suffocation in Baghdad, especially for those with limited income."
He pointed out that "the province suggested to the Council of Ministers to establish integrated cities in terms of infrastructure and distribution to citizens," noting that "the only solution to resolve the housing crisis under the austerity measures is the right investment after the approval of the federal government to enter companies."
He added that "the province of Baghdad needs more than one million housing units to cover the housing crisis suffocation in Baghdad, especially for those with limited income."
He pointed out that "the province suggested to the Council of Ministers to establish integrated cities in terms of infrastructure and distribution to citizens," noting that "the only solution to resolve the housing crisis under the austerity measures is the right investment after the approval of the federal government to enter companies."
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Iraqis prepare to celebrate Mosul victory blocks away from raging battles
Iraqis prepared on Sunday to celebrate an expected victory over Islamic State in Mosul, just blocks away from battles raging in the last few districts where the militants are dug in.
Troops tied white banners and Iraqi flags to lamp posts and damaged buildings including the Hadba minaret, which the jihadists blew up in June along with the adjoining Grand al-Nuri Mosque, as air strikes and mortars rained down nearby.
It was from al-Nuri's pulpit that Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared his caliphate three years ago.
Authorities are planning a week of nationwide celebrations, according to a government statement, and Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi is expected to visit Mosul to formally declare victory.
Mosul's fall would mark the effective end of the Iraqi half of the caliphate which Islamic State declared three years ago in parts of Iraq and Syria. The group still controls territory west and south of Mosul, where tens of thousands of civilians live.
Soldiers from the elite Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) retook the Makawi district of Mosul's Old City on Sunday, a military statement said, a few blocks from the western banks of the Tigris. Reaching the river will give Iraqi forces control over the entire city and is expected by the end of this week.
Troops tied white banners and Iraqi flags to lamp posts and damaged buildings including the Hadba minaret, which the jihadists blew up in June along with the adjoining Grand al-Nuri Mosque, as air strikes and mortars rained down nearby.
It was from al-Nuri's pulpit that Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared his caliphate three years ago.
Authorities are planning a week of nationwide celebrations, according to a government statement, and Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi is expected to visit Mosul to formally declare victory.
Mosul's fall would mark the effective end of the Iraqi half of the caliphate which Islamic State declared three years ago in parts of Iraq and Syria. The group still controls territory west and south of Mosul, where tens of thousands of civilians live.
Soldiers from the elite Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) retook the Makawi district of Mosul's Old City on Sunday, a military statement said, a few blocks from the western banks of the Tigris. Reaching the river will give Iraqi forces control over the entire city and is expected by the end of this week.
Larijani: The liberation of Mosul is an important step to establish security and stability in the region
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TEHRAN, July 2 (KUNA) - The leader of the Islamic Consultative Council, Ali Larijani, said that the liberation of the Iraqi city of Mosul from the control of elements calling for Takfir terrorists constitutes an important step in the establishment of security and stability in the region.
In a cable sent to the Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives, Salim al-Jubouri, he congratulated Larijani on the occasion of the "great victory" achieved by the Iraqi people and government in the framework of the liberation of Mosul from the hands of elements calling on the terrorists Takfirin, The context of the establishment of security and sustainable stability at the level of the region, especially the friendly and brotherly Republic of Iraq.
The President of the Islamic Consultative Council, in his telegram to his Iraqi counterpart, praised the role of the religious authority and its guidance, as well as the cohesion, harmony and national coordination in achieving this victory, stressing the need to preserve these achievements to achieve the next victories in this country.
In his message, Larijani stressed the Iranian Islamic Republic's stand in support of the Iraqi government and the Muslim and neighborly people and in the interests of development and counter-terrorism in this country. He praised the progress and dignity of the Iraqi government and people and the speaker of Iraq's parliament.
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The President of the Islamic Consultative Council, in his telegram to his Iraqi counterpart, praised the role of the religious authority and its guidance, as well as the cohesion, harmony and national coordination in achieving this victory, stressing the need to preserve these achievements to achieve the next victories in this country.
In his message, Larijani stressed the Iranian Islamic Republic's stand in support of the Iraqi government and the Muslim and neighborly people and in the interests of development and counter-terrorism in this country. He praised the progress and dignity of the Iraqi government and people and the speaker of Iraq's parliament.
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Japan and the EU on the verge of a free trade agreement
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Japan and the European Union are close to reaching a broad free trade agreement that could help curb the trade protectionism unleashed by US President Donald Trump's policies.
EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström expressed "great confidence" that a broad agreement could be reached at the July 6 summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as the two sides cut tariffs on cars and agricultural goods, Reuters reported.
The conclusion of an agreement gives an important political victory to the Europeans and Europe and may raise doubts about the impact of the US government on the priorities of the global economy.
"It is possible to conclude good, fair, transparent and viable trade agreements so that the win is achieved, and not as the United States believes, it seems that a party's gain is a loss to the other side," Malmström told reporters.
Malmstrom's comments came after two days of meetings with Japan's Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo over an agreement that could cancel a large number of trade restrictions.
"We have made progress, but there are still important points left," Kishida told reporters.
"Since we are trying to reach a broad agreement by the summit, I plan to travel to Brussels to achieve that," he said.
Japan and the European Union have been negotiating a trade deal since 2013, but negotiations have become more urgent since the US president withdrew from the PTA.
EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström expressed "great confidence" that a broad agreement could be reached at the July 6 summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as the two sides cut tariffs on cars and agricultural goods, Reuters reported.
The conclusion of an agreement gives an important political victory to the Europeans and Europe and may raise doubts about the impact of the US government on the priorities of the global economy.
"It is possible to conclude good, fair, transparent and viable trade agreements so that the win is achieved, and not as the United States believes, it seems that a party's gain is a loss to the other side," Malmström told reporters.
Malmstrom's comments came after two days of meetings with Japan's Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo over an agreement that could cancel a large number of trade restrictions.
"We have made progress, but there are still important points left," Kishida told reporters.
"Since we are trying to reach a broad agreement by the summit, I plan to travel to Brussels to achieve that," he said.
Japan and the European Union have been negotiating a trade deal since 2013, but negotiations have become more urgent since the US president withdrew from the PTA.
Iranian air flights to Iraqi Najaf still suspended
Teheran/ Iraq TradeLink: The increasing air and ground fares in Iraqi Najat International Airport is still suspended by the Iranian air companies, conditioning the resumption of the flights with "reviewing these fares".
Iranian Aviation sources reported that a meeting shall be held here to discuss the problems connected with the increasing fares and ground service.
10 Iranian air companies will take part in the suspension of flights to Najaf airport, the sources added
Al-Shammari disclosed that the capital of the Iraqi Islamic banks reached to 3 billion dollars
Call to establish Islamic banks' capital in Iraq
Baghdad/ Iraq TradeLink: Chairman of Iraqi Islamic Banks Association Sadiq al-Shammari called for forming an Islamic banks' capital and finding new tools to diversify their financing.
He disclosed that there are 17 Islamic banks in Iraq at the current stage.
These banks controlled a good share in the Iraqi markets, particularly after the issuance of their law of 2015 which organized the functions of the Islamic banks in the country, he added.
Al-Shammari disclosed that the capital of the Iraqi Islamic banks reached to 3 billion dollars
48 hours extra time for Qatar and the threat of bankruptcy
Release Date: 2017/7/3 9:19 • 452 times read
The Kingdom and its three allies who accuse Qatar of supporting terrorism have agreed to a request from Kuwait to extend an ultimatum that ended on Sunday night for Doha to 48 hours to respond to the demands of the four countries, a joint statement published by the Saudi Press Agency said on Monday.
The Kuwait News Agency, without mentioning whether Qatar has rejected the deadline as widely expected, that the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah asked Saudi Arabia and the other three Arab countries to extend the deadline.
Kuwait is leading mediation efforts after Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt cut diplomatic ties and transport links with Qatar and accused it of supporting terrorism and allied with Iran.
Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdul Rahman al-Thani said the demands, including the closure of Al-Jazeera television and the expulsion of Turkish troops stationed in Doha, had been put down to reject and described the accusations as unfounded.
Arab countries have threatened to impose further sanctions on Qatar if it does not implement a list of 13 demands submitted by Kuwait to Doha 10 days ago.
Egypt said on Sunday foreign ministers from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain would meet in Cairo on Wednesday to discuss the next step in dealing with Qatar without giving further details.
The two countries did not specify the additional sanctions they may impose on Doha, but bankers in the region believe that Saudi, UAE and Bahraini banks may receive official guidance to withdraw their deposits and interbank loans from Qatar.
Kuwait is leading mediation efforts after Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt cut diplomatic ties and transport links with Qatar and accused it of supporting terrorism and allied with Iran.
Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdul Rahman al-Thani said the demands, including the closure of Al-Jazeera television and the expulsion of Turkish troops stationed in Doha, had been put down to reject and described the accusations as unfounded.
Arab countries have threatened to impose further sanctions on Qatar if it does not implement a list of 13 demands submitted by Kuwait to Doha 10 days ago.
Egypt said on Sunday foreign ministers from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain would meet in Cairo on Wednesday to discuss the next step in dealing with Qatar without giving further details.
The two countries did not specify the additional sanctions they may impose on Doha, but bankers in the region believe that Saudi, UAE and Bahraini banks may receive official guidance to withdraw their deposits and interbank loans from Qatar.
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Money in Swiss banks: India slips to 88th place; UK on top
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Zurich/New Delhi: India has slipped to 88th place in terms of money parked by its citizens with Swiss banks, while the UK remains on the top. Read the full story
UAE central bank raises EIBOR in H1
Mubasher
Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: The Central Bank of the UAE raised the Emirates Interbank Offered Rate (EIBOR) in the first half of 2017, according to a statement. The six-month EIBOR rose from 1.71% early January to 1.75% by the end of H1-17. The one-year … Read the full story
CVC monitoring CBI probe in 10 top bank frauds, including Vijay Mallya
Livemint
New Delhi: The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is supervising the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) probe in 10 top bank fraud cases, including one involving fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, and says bankers need have no fear if their decisions are bona fide. Read the full story
Bank profits dealt a blow on low bond yields
Dawn
KARACHI: The banking industry’s profits dropped 40 per cent to Rs137.8 billion during the nine months to March as yields on government bonds, heavily relied on by banks as they are risk-free, remained low. Moreover, the direct tax collection grew 10.2pc during the July-March period compared to a growth of 15.4pc a year earlier. The slowdown can be traced to a reduction in the corporate tax rate amid slower pace of increase in corporate profitability. Banks’ interest in government securities, as Read the full story
TREASURIES/ BONDS/ STOCKS
Treasuring American treasuries: A good idea?
The Indian Economist
By Jatin Bavishi According to the latest RBI Bulletin, India increased its holding of American government securities to $124.1 billion at the end of April 2017. This is the largest Indian holding of American securities since July 2016 when the exposure stood at $123.7 billion. This makes India the third largest holder of treasuries among the BRICS nations after China and Brazil. Brazil’s exposure stands at $267.7 billion whereas China’s exposure to American government securities is a mammoth Read the full story
BANKS / BANKING
Previewing Big Bank's Q2 Earnings: Wells Fargo Is Deutsche Bank's Favorite Non-Macro Dependent Stock
Benzinga
Deutsche Bank in a note Friday previewed second-quarter earnings of big banks, highlighting Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE: WFC) as its favorite non-macro dependent stock. Analyst Matt O'Connor named Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE: GS), Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) as his top picks. Trading To Hurt 2Q Results Deutsche Bank expects a mere 5-percent earnings per share for the second quarter, given drags from trading, mortgage, credit costs and modest expense growth. The Read the full story
Money in Swiss banks: India slips to 88th place; UK on top
Livemint
Zurich/New Delhi: India has slipped to 88th place in terms of money parked by its citizens with Swiss banks, while the UK remains on the top. Read the full story
Livemint
Zurich/New Delhi: India has slipped to 88th place in terms of money parked by its citizens with Swiss banks, while the UK remains on the top. Read the full story
UAE central bank raises EIBOR in H1
Mubasher
Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: The Central Bank of the UAE raised the Emirates Interbank Offered Rate (EIBOR) in the first half of 2017, according to a statement. The six-month EIBOR rose from 1.71% early January to 1.75% by the end of H1-17. The one-year … Read the full story
Mubasher
Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: The Central Bank of the UAE raised the Emirates Interbank Offered Rate (EIBOR) in the first half of 2017, according to a statement. The six-month EIBOR rose from 1.71% early January to 1.75% by the end of H1-17. The one-year … Read the full story
CVC monitoring CBI probe in 10 top bank frauds, including Vijay Mallya
Livemint
New Delhi: The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is supervising the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) probe in 10 top bank fraud cases, including one involving fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, and says bankers need have no fear if their decisions are bona fide. Read the full story
Livemint
New Delhi: The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is supervising the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) probe in 10 top bank fraud cases, including one involving fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, and says bankers need have no fear if their decisions are bona fide. Read the full story
Bank profits dealt a blow on low bond yields
Dawn
KARACHI: The banking industry’s profits dropped 40 per cent to Rs137.8 billion during the nine months to March as yields on government bonds, heavily relied on by banks as they are risk-free, remained low. Moreover, the direct tax collection grew 10.2pc during the July-March period compared to a growth of 15.4pc a year earlier. The slowdown can be traced to a reduction in the corporate tax rate amid slower pace of increase in corporate profitability. Banks’ interest in government securities, as Read the full story
Dawn
KARACHI: The banking industry’s profits dropped 40 per cent to Rs137.8 billion during the nine months to March as yields on government bonds, heavily relied on by banks as they are risk-free, remained low. Moreover, the direct tax collection grew 10.2pc during the July-March period compared to a growth of 15.4pc a year earlier. The slowdown can be traced to a reduction in the corporate tax rate amid slower pace of increase in corporate profitability. Banks’ interest in government securities, as Read the full story
TREASURIES/ BONDS/ STOCKS
Treasuring American treasuries: A good idea?
The Indian Economist
By Jatin Bavishi According to the latest RBI Bulletin, India increased its holding of American government securities to $124.1 billion at the end of April 2017. This is the largest Indian holding of American securities since July 2016 when the exposure stood at $123.7 billion. This makes India the third largest holder of treasuries among the BRICS nations after China and Brazil. Brazil’s exposure stands at $267.7 billion whereas China’s exposure to American government securities is a mammoth Read the full story
The Indian Economist
By Jatin Bavishi According to the latest RBI Bulletin, India increased its holding of American government securities to $124.1 billion at the end of April 2017. This is the largest Indian holding of American securities since July 2016 when the exposure stood at $123.7 billion. This makes India the third largest holder of treasuries among the BRICS nations after China and Brazil. Brazil’s exposure stands at $267.7 billion whereas China’s exposure to American government securities is a mammoth Read the full story
CURRENCIES
Forex - Weekly outlook: July 3 - 7
Investing.com
© Reuters. Dollar ends week near nine-month lows Read the full story
British Tesco and Barclays banks have stopped dealing in Qatari riyals
RiyadhVision
A customer at a Tesco Bank cash point, in Liverpool, north west England, on November 7, 2016. :: Tesco Bank, owned by Britain’s biggest retailer Tesco, is no longer allowing customers to buy or sell Qatari riyals at its stores, a spokesman for the retailer said on Friday. According to Doha News website, many foreign banks and exchange agencies have stopped accepting Qatari riyals from Wednesday. Banking institutions have put the Qatari riyal under surveillance due to its sharp drop in the market Read the full story
CURRENCIES
Forex - Weekly outlook: July 3 - 7
© Reuters. Dollar ends week near nine-month lows Read the full story
British Tesco and Barclays banks have stopped dealing in Qatari riyals
A customer at a Tesco Bank cash point, in Liverpool, north west England, on November 7, 2016. :: Tesco Bank, owned by Britain’s biggest retailer Tesco, is no longer allowing customers to buy or sell Qatari riyals at its stores, a spokesman for the retailer said on Friday. According to Doha News website, many foreign banks and exchange agencies have stopped accepting Qatari riyals from Wednesday. Banking institutions have put the Qatari riyal under surveillance due to its sharp drop in the market Read the full story
USA
Long lines in Nevada as recreational marijuana goes on sale
CNN
Fireworks, long lines and even a wedding marked the start of recreational marijuana sales in Nevada. Read the full story
USA
Long lines in Nevada as recreational marijuana goes on sale
CNN
Fireworks, long lines and even a wedding marked the start of recreational marijuana sales in Nevada. Read the full story
New Study Says This Region of the U.S. Will Be Hit Hardest by Climate Change
Futurism
A new study parsed extensive regional economic data to simulate daily projections about the impact of climate change for every county in the U.S. The American South will be hardest hit in this century, losing wealth, land, and lives at alarming rates. Read the full story
EMERGING MARKETS
Emerging Market Bonds: What To Do If Correction Comes
Barron's
Bank of America Merrill Lynch expects a correction in emerging-market debt, but suggests its favorite trades with volatility ahead. Read the full story
Venezuelans shop in Colombia to get the basics
CNN
Venezuela has had shortages of almost everything, so people are going to neighboring Colombia to buy what they need. CNN's Leyla Santiago has the story. Read the full story
New Study Says This Region of the U.S. Will Be Hit Hardest by Climate Change
Futurism
Futurism
A new study parsed extensive regional economic data to simulate daily projections about the impact of climate change for every county in the U.S. The American South will be hardest hit in this century, losing wealth, land, and lives at alarming rates. Read the full story
EMERGING MARKETS
Emerging Market Bonds: What To Do If Correction Comes
Barron's
Barron's
Bank of America Merrill Lynch expects a correction in emerging-market debt, but suggests its favorite trades with volatility ahead. Read the full story
Venezuelans shop in Colombia to get the basics
CNN
CNN
Venezuela has had shortages of almost everything, so people are going to neighboring Colombia to buy what they need. CNN's Leyla Santiago has the story. Read the full story
MIDDLE EAST
After I saw this I prayed their people.
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Actual footage of what's happening with n Iraq
Qatar stock exchange drops as Arab deadline nears
ABC News
Qatar's stock exchange has dropped following an extended holiday closure as the tiny Gulf nation faces a deadline to accept demands from four Arab countries Read the full story
Qatar, Defiant at Deadline, Faces New Threats by Neighbors
The Wall Street Journal
Qatar faces a potential volley of new punitive measures by Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Arab states if it refuses to bow by Sunday to their demands in the worst regional diplomatic crisis in years. Read the full story
Emirates expands in Asia
Mubasher
Dubai – Mubasher: Emirates on Sunday revealed that it increased its flight destinations in Southeast Asia to 13, according to a press release. The UAE-based flights company launched its first route to Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, through … Read the full story
Egypt attracts $9.8bn foreign investments in FY16/17
Mubasher
Cairo – Mubasher: Foreign investments in Egypt’s domestic debt instruments rose to $9.8 billion in the fiscal year 2016/2017, Reuters reported on Sunday, citing deputy minister of finance for monetary policies Ahmed Kouchouk. Foreigners’ … Read the full story
“Egypt Can” conference launches today
Mubasher
Cairo – Mubasher: “Egypt Can” for women conference is launched on Sunday under the patronage of Egypt's president Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, according to a statement. The two-day conference is organized by the Ministry of Immigration and Egyptian … Read the full story
Saudi political succession likely to maintain reform scheme – Report
Mubasher
Riyadh – Mubasher: Bank of America Merrill Lynch has said that it expects the political succession in Saudi Arabia to be “relatively smooth…despite the unprecedented political change.” In a new report, the US-based bank said that following the … Read the full story
AFRICA
Zimbabwe: 'Go and Herd Cattle,' Mugabe Tells Unemployed Youth
AllAfrica
(Photo: Justin Mutenda/The Herald) Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, 93, on Friday told unemployed youths to "go and herd cattle" in the rural areas amid a critical shortage of jobs in the southern African country. During his election campaign of the 2013 polls, Mugabe promised Zimbabweans that his government would create more than 2.2 million jobs. However, latest statistics indicated that Zimbabwe had a formal unemployment rate of around 80%. Addressing his supporters at a rally at Mucheke Read the full story
Africa: Boosting Intra-Africa Trade Requires Political Will - Kagame
AllAfrica
President Paul Kagame has said that boosting intra-Africa trade should go beyond financial investments to political will. President Kagame was speaking at the closing of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Annual General Meeting 2017 yesterday at the Kigali Convention Centre. Kagame said that as countries focus on mobilizing funds to make investments in trade promotion, they should also move to address bottlenecks brought about by lack of political will. He cited the example of regions Read the full story
MIDDLE EAST
After I saw this I prayed their people.
Warning video is graphic.
Actual footage of what's happening with n Iraq
Qatar stock exchange drops as Arab deadline nears
ABC News
Qatar's stock exchange has dropped following an extended holiday closure as the tiny Gulf nation faces a deadline to accept demands from four Arab countries Read the full story
Qatar, Defiant at Deadline, Faces New Threats by Neighbors
The Wall Street Journal
Qatar faces a potential volley of new punitive measures by Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Arab states if it refuses to bow by Sunday to their demands in the worst regional diplomatic crisis in years. Read the full story
Emirates expands in Asia
Mubasher
Mubasher
Dubai – Mubasher: Emirates on Sunday revealed that it increased its flight destinations in Southeast Asia to 13, according to a press release. The UAE-based flights company launched its first route to Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, through … Read the full story
Egypt attracts $9.8bn foreign investments in FY16/17
Mubasher
Cairo – Mubasher: Foreign investments in Egypt’s domestic debt instruments rose to $9.8 billion in the fiscal year 2016/2017, Reuters reported on Sunday, citing deputy minister of finance for monetary policies Ahmed Kouchouk. Foreigners’ … Read the full story
Mubasher
Cairo – Mubasher: Foreign investments in Egypt’s domestic debt instruments rose to $9.8 billion in the fiscal year 2016/2017, Reuters reported on Sunday, citing deputy minister of finance for monetary policies Ahmed Kouchouk. Foreigners’ … Read the full story
“Egypt Can” conference launches today
Mubasher
Mubasher
Cairo – Mubasher: “Egypt Can” for women conference is launched on Sunday under the patronage of Egypt's president Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, according to a statement. The two-day conference is organized by the Ministry of Immigration and Egyptian … Read the full story
Saudi political succession likely to maintain reform scheme – Report
Mubasher
Riyadh – Mubasher: Bank of America Merrill Lynch has said that it expects the political succession in Saudi Arabia to be “relatively smooth…despite the unprecedented political change.” In a new report, the US-based bank said that following the … Read the full story
Mubasher
Riyadh – Mubasher: Bank of America Merrill Lynch has said that it expects the political succession in Saudi Arabia to be “relatively smooth…despite the unprecedented political change.” In a new report, the US-based bank said that following the … Read the full story
AFRICA
Zimbabwe: 'Go and Herd Cattle,' Mugabe Tells Unemployed Youth
AllAfrica
(Photo: Justin Mutenda/The Herald) Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, 93, on Friday told unemployed youths to "go and herd cattle" in the rural areas amid a critical shortage of jobs in the southern African country. During his election campaign of the 2013 polls, Mugabe promised Zimbabweans that his government would create more than 2.2 million jobs. However, latest statistics indicated that Zimbabwe had a formal unemployment rate of around 80%. Addressing his supporters at a rally at Mucheke Read the full story
Africa: Boosting Intra-Africa Trade Requires Political Will - Kagame
AllAfrica
President Paul Kagame has said that boosting intra-Africa trade should go beyond financial investments to political will. President Kagame was speaking at the closing of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Annual General Meeting 2017 yesterday at the Kigali Convention Centre. Kagame said that as countries focus on mobilizing funds to make investments in trade promotion, they should also move to address bottlenecks brought about by lack of political will. He cited the example of regions Read the full story
ASIA
China taps ‘flammable ice’ for energy needs as hunt for elusive fossil fuel heats up
China is drilling deep into the ocean floor in the hope of tapping vast deposits of a frozen fossil fuel known as “flammable ice” but ... Read the full story
Divided G7 an opportunity for Asia and the G20
East Asia ForumAuthor: Adam Triggs, ANU The G7 is falling apart. Russia has been isolated. The United Kingdom has isolated itself. Germany continues a tense relationship with much of Europe. The NATO alliance has been rocked and the future of the European Union remains uncertain. The United States appears determined to oppose its oldest allies on climate,... Read the full story
AAE-1 submarine internet cable linking Asia, Africa and Europe starts operations
Dawn
A 25,000-kilometre-long submarine cable system linking Asia, Africa and Europe has started operations, as China United Network Communications Group, a key participant in the cable project, accelerates steps to build internet infrastructure for countries and regions participating in the One Belt, One Road (OBOR) initiative. The cable system connects Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Pakistan, India, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Greece, Italy and France. The Read the full story
EUROPE
They’re cashing in!’ Poland should be COMPENSATED for joining EU, ex-pm blasts in rant
Express
POLAND should be compensated for joining the EU and providing cheap labour to wealthier western nations, the country's former prime minister has said. Jaroslaw Kaczynski, leader of the ruling Law and Justice Party , also claimed the nation had a "moral right" to seek recompense for the heavy losses suffered during World War Two. Mr Kaczynski was speaking at a party conference in Przysucha, 60 miles south of Warsaw, where he also said Poland reserved the right to refuse entry to refugees, a Read the full story
Remainer desperation? Anti-Brexit academic urges May to stall Britain's departure from EU
Express
AN ACADEMIC boffin who wants to stop Brexit in its tracks has urged Theresa May to keep Britain inside the EU for as long as humanly possible. Richard Murphy, who is an economist and professor, has pleaded with Theresa May to stall negotiations with Brussels, so Britain can stay in the EU for longer. Read the full story
Express
AN ACADEMIC boffin who wants to stop Brexit in its tracks has urged Theresa May to keep Britain inside the EU for as long as humanly possible. Richard Murphy, who is an economist and professor, has pleaded with Theresa May to stall negotiations with Brussels, so Britain can stay in the EU for longer. Read the full story
Blessed and Highly Favored:
CBI Update:
The CBI for Monday 7/3/17 did update on the indicative rates 1184
The currency auction is
There are no and announcements for Monday 7/3/17 :
ISX Update:
Value Traded
594,385,020
Shares Traded
895,571,568
ISX ended in Green
Central Important meeting with the International Monetary Fund during the month of August
03-07-2017 01:57 PM
The Governor of the Central Bank, on Monday, an important 'meeting' with the International Monetary Fund during the month of August next, noting that the basis of Iraq's fulfillment of the requirements of the Fund launch of grants and loans agreed upon.
"An important meeting will be held with the International Monetary Fund in August and will be based on Iraq's fulfillment of the requirements of the Fund to launch grants and loans agreed after the submission of (supplementary budget) to pay the dues of farmers and contractors and processors and several sections of other expenses.
Al-Alak explained that "the requirements of the Monetary Fund in this area indicated the article says that (in case of the need to prepare a supplementary budget for the implementation of the payment of dues, the government to provide a supplementary budget to develop a legal cover to pay these receivables and make some adjustments based on the change that happened On the price of oil or because of the increase of some existing expenses). The objective of the IMF from these observations is to keep the ceilings set for expenditures.
He pointed out that in the last meeting of the International Monetary Fund there were observations on the commitment to allocations scheduled in the state budget and the existence of a deviation from them in some cases, and we have explained to them that Iraq - and under the relatively unstable conditions experienced by - can not adjust the rhythms In it because of a lot of variables and circumstances, and after you understand that they demanded that there be a legal cover for these changes are emerging '.
"An important meeting will be held with the International Monetary Fund in August and will be based on Iraq's fulfillment of the requirements of the Fund to launch grants and loans agreed after the submission of (supplementary budget) to pay the dues of farmers and contractors and processors and several sections of other expenses.
Al-Alak explained that "the requirements of the Monetary Fund in this area indicated the article says that (in case of the need to prepare a supplementary budget for the implementation of the payment of dues, the government to provide a supplementary budget to develop a legal cover to pay these receivables and make some adjustments based on the change that happened On the price of oil or because of the increase of some existing expenses). The objective of the IMF from these observations is to keep the ceilings set for expenditures.
He pointed out that in the last meeting of the International Monetary Fund there were observations on the commitment to allocations scheduled in the state budget and the existence of a deviation from them in some cases, and we have explained to them that Iraq - and under the relatively unstable conditions experienced by - can not adjust the rhythms In it because of a lot of variables and circumstances, and after you understand that they demanded that there be a legal cover for these changes are emerging '.
Iraq has passed the stage of danger and moved from gray to follow up
03-07-2017 02:00 PM
The governor of the Central Bank Ali al-Alak, on Monday, Iraq has passed the stage of danger after it was heading from the "gray zone" to "black," pointing out that Iraq has moved to the area of 'follow-up'.
Al-Aalak said that Iraq has gone a long way in the issues of combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism. After there were observations and a report prepared by the Financial Action Organization to measure the commitment of countries to combat money laundering and terrorism financing by the end of 2012 was alarming, In the (black list) '.
He added that after the efforts and through the issuance of a new law to combat money laundering and activation of the Anti-Money Laundering Bureau by the Central Bank and the measures taken by the bank in the follow-up to banks and financial institutions and the development of many of the procedures related to the operations of regulation and control of the financial sector and banking in particular, Iraq was able to overcome the danger stage after it was going from (gray area) to (black), but we moved from (gray) to the (follow-up).
The governor of the Central Bank Agency, 'Iraq's exit from the subject of follow-up on the fulfillment of Iraq's requirements and obligations of the Organization'.
Al-Aalak said that Iraq has gone a long way in the issues of combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism. After there were observations and a report prepared by the Financial Action Organization to measure the commitment of countries to combat money laundering and terrorism financing by the end of 2012 was alarming, In the (black list) '.
He added that after the efforts and through the issuance of a new law to combat money laundering and activation of the Anti-Money Laundering Bureau by the Central Bank and the measures taken by the bank in the follow-up to banks and financial institutions and the development of many of the procedures related to the operations of regulation and control of the financial sector and banking in particular, Iraq was able to overcome the danger stage after it was going from (gray area) to (black), but we moved from (gray) to the (follow-up).
The governor of the Central Bank Agency, 'Iraq's exit from the subject of follow-up on the fulfillment of Iraq's requirements and obligations of the Organization'.
Rafidain Bank to pay the salaries of military retirees for the July meal
The Rafidain Bank announced that it will start on Sunday to pay the salaries of military retirees for the July meal through manual exchange and smart card.
The bank's media office said in a statement to the News Agency that the bank will start paying the salaries of military retirees for the July meal, adding that this includes cardholders such as smart card and manual exchange.
.The statement pointed out that the bank is an executive in the disbursement of salaries after the arrival of lists of retirees by the National Pension Authority
Kauaihn Chatter:
7-3-2017 Newshound Guru Kaperoni The CBI will never revalue the dinar...they will allow the dinar to appreciate to counter inflationary pressure created by investment in the private sector. [I...read that no Country has ever Floated their Currency after they were devalue like Iraq was - But would Revalue to what it was before -Then Float?] ...that is nonsense, the CBI already floated the dinar of sorts, from 2003-2005 to reduce the inflation from 45% to less than 6% under Shabibi. ...the rate is 1184, they will float it directly from there. There is no RV...I believe the dinar can rise rapidly...and be at 1 to $1 within 6 months or a year. The bottom line is Iraq needs to create the right environment for investors. Then and only then will the CBI act...which will allow the dinar to rise. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
7-2-2017 Newshound Guru Phillyman Article: "Abadi will announce the victory of the liberation of Mosul .. And a central celebration by the occasion" There have been enough time lines thrown out to make ones head spin but finally we see Mosuls liberation coming to a close. Looking forward to the grand announcement by Abadi!
7-2-2017 Intel Guru Frank26 IMO...the LD’s...the banks that need LD’s have them. Those that have them...have enough to launch the new rate of the IQD. The reason why...what they already have in the banks ...is enough because the rest will be done with eDinars. I believe that Iraq will be celebrating with FIREWORKS very soon!
7-2-2017 Newshound Guru Breitling …With Donald J Trump it doesn’t matter if you like him or hate him, the policies in the Middle East have changed. It’s a completely different ball game…What did Donald J Trump do when he got into office? Not only did he follow the same exact campaign that Ronald Reagan did but he’s also following the the same policy and what Ronald Reagan did with the USSR. How did Ronald Reagan crush the USSR? He went to Saudi Arabia and he said you need to start spooling up the production of oil. We’re going to lower the price of oil. It’s going to jump start the American economy and that’s the number one export out of Russia. That’s going to hurt the Russians…To make up for the oil prices they are going to have to add value to their currency. And it’s always been that way. The United States would do that if we were in the same situation. It’s not market driven. It’s policy driven… [Part 2 of 4]
7-2-2017 Intel/Newshound Guru tman23 My thoughts are...The lifting of the 3 zeros means...Lifting the zeros from the exchange and the notes...There will be a redenomination...IMO...our chance comes where as the 3 zero notes may hold that new value including the zeros for a very short period of time... A VERY SHORT TIME! All we know for a fact is the CBI gave the green light to begin the process to lift the 3 zeros March 2015...Shabibi said it was a 3 step process with each phase taking about 6 months...IMO they are close...and proof of that is Kurd banks have been following CBI protocol...and the Erbil bank was to go FULL CBI BANK BRANCH July 1...so we are in the time line...and if not by the 15th...then we are going to 2018...IMO! And I don't believe 2018 is favorable for what we want...or are looking for...IMO.
7-2-2017 Newshound Guru Breitling There’s lots of great news on what’s been happening. Some very very good news coming out…you’ll love it. The key is…to put everything on table so you can talk about this subject correctly. And that’s all it is. That’s my secret…People don’t get that a part of a country’s currency is part of it’s policy and strategy. And what comes after that? You have operations and tactics…none of this is a mystery. How do you define a country’s currency a scam? The idea is, is it going to gain value? Is that a scam? The Iraqi dinar is not a scam. When I got in on this investment I got a report from the IMF… Some of the information we had to pay for, some of it we found but it was undervalued. They said the real value was between 4 and 12 cents. That’s how I got into the Iraqi dinar…Before the Iraqi dinar came out…they had these conspiracy theories out on how it’s the dumbest thing in the world because they’re in the middle of a war. We know they’re in the middle of a war…that’s why we’re investing. What do you want to wait for it to be expensive and then invest? [Part 1 of 4]
7-2-2017 Newshound Guru Breitling …With Donald J Trump it doesn’t matter if you like him or hate him, the policies in the Middle East have changed. It’s a completely different ball game…What did Donald J Trump do when he got into office? Not only did he follow the same exact campaign that Ronald Reagan did but he’s also following the the same policy and what Ronald Reagan did with the USSR. How did Ronald Reagan crush the USSR? He went to Saudi Arabia and he said you need to start spooling up the production of oil. We’re going to lower the price of oil. It’s going to jump start the American economy and that’s the number one export out of Russia. That’s going to hurt the Russians…To make up for the oil prices they are going to have to add value to their currency. And it’s always been that way. The United States would do that if we were in the same situation. It’s not market driven. It’s policy driven… [Part 2 of 4]
7-2-2017 Intel/Newshound Guru tman23 My thoughts are...The lifting of the 3 zeros means...Lifting the zeros from the exchange and the notes...There will be a redenomination...IMO...our chance comes where as the 3 zero notes may hold that new value including the zeros for a very short period of time... A VERY SHORT TIME! All we know for a fact is the CBI gave the green light to begin the process to lift the 3 zeros March 2015...Shabibi said it was a 3 step process with each phase taking about 6 months...IMO they are close...and proof of that is Kurd banks have been following CBI protocol...and the Erbil bank was to go FULL CBI BANK BRANCH July 1...so we are in the time line...and if not by the 15th...then we are going to 2018...IMO! And I don't believe 2018 is favorable for what we want...or are looking for...IMO.
7-2-2017 Newshound Guru Breitling There’s lots of great news on what’s been happening. Some very very good news coming out…you’ll love it. The key is…to put everything on table so you can talk about this subject correctly. And that’s all it is. That’s my secret…People don’t get that a part of a country’s currency is part of it’s policy and strategy. And what comes after that? You have operations and tactics…none of this is a mystery. How do you define a country’s currency a scam? The idea is, is it going to gain value? Is that a scam? The Iraqi dinar is not a scam. When I got in on this investment I got a report from the IMF… Some of the information we had to pay for, some of it we found but it was undervalued. They said the real value was between 4 and 12 cents. That’s how I got into the Iraqi dinar…Before the Iraqi dinar came out…they had these conspiracy theories out on how it’s the dumbest thing in the world because they’re in the middle of a war. We know they’re in the middle of a war…that’s why we’re investing. What do you want to wait for it to be expensive and then invest? [Part 1 of 4]
7-2-2017 Newshound Guru Kaperoni [... have you read anywhere that they will begin the auctions this month?] The auctions have to continue as long as the CBI is in a closed pegged monetary policy. No choice. It is the only method to keep the Dinar stable and the CBI profitable. That will change once they change the monetary policy.
Elmer:
Not in today
Artmeister:
Not in today
Catnip:
Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abbadi received on Sunday a phone call from His Majesty King Abdullah bin Al Hussein.
His Majesty King Abdullah bin Al Hussein congratulated Dr. Abadi and the Iraqi people on the victories achieved by the Iraqi forces and the success of the liberation operations in Mosul, reiterating Jordan's firm support for Iraq in its war against terrorism.
For his part, the Prime Minister thanked the King of Jordan for his congratulations and Jordan's support for Iraq in the fight against terrorism, stressing Iraq's determination to liberate all its territory from gangs,
They also reviewed developments in the region, the importance of regional cooperation to fight terrorism, and the ultimate elimination of terrorist gangs.
Prime Minister 's Media Office
2 July 2017
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ARTICLE 1-A (from PM Abadi's website; posted on both Arabic and English sides)
Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abbadi receives a telephone call from His Majesty King Abdullah bin Al Hussein
Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abbadi received on Sunday a phone call from His Majesty King Abdullah bin Al Hussein.
His Majesty King Abdullah bin Al Hussein congratulated Dr. Abadi and the Iraqi people on the victories achieved by the Iraqi forces and the success of the liberation operations in Mosul, reiterating Jordan's firm support for Iraq in its war against terrorism.
For his part, the Prime Minister thanked the King of Jordan for his congratulations and Jordan's support for Iraq in the fight against terrorism, stressing Iraq's determination to liberate all its territory from gangs,
They also reviewed developments in the region, the importance of regional cooperation to fight terrorism, and the ultimate elimination of terrorist gangs.
Prime Minister 's Media Office
2 July 2017
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ARTICLE 1-B (from PM Abadi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not posted on English side)
Prime Minister of the Armed Forces Dr. Haidar Al-Abadi heads a meeting of the Ministerial Council for National Security
Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Dr. Haider Al-Abadi, presided over a meeting of the Ministerial Council for National Security on Sunday.
During the meeting, they discussed the developments of the military operations to resolve the battle of Mosul, in addition to the return of the displaced through security checks according to a timetable and the restoration of stability of liberated areas.
The Council discussed a number of topics on the agenda and issued a set of resolutions and directives.
Prime Minister 's Media Office
2 July 2017
Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Dr. Haider Al-Abadi, presided over a meeting of the Ministerial Council for National Security on Sunday.
During the meeting, they discussed the developments of the military operations to resolve the battle of Mosul, in addition to the return of the displaced through security checks according to a timetable and the restoration of stability of liberated areas.
The Council discussed a number of topics on the agenda and issued a set of resolutions and directives.
Prime Minister 's Media Office
2 July 2017
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ARTICLE 2
Maliki sends a cable to Sistani, in which he revives the security forces and ignores the Peshmerga
BAGHDAD, July 2 (Xinhua) - Vice President Nuri al-Maliki on Sunday sent a cable of congratulations to the supreme religious authority in Najaf, Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani and the Iraqi people, on the occasion of liberating the city of Mosul from the grip of an oppressive organization.
He praised al-Maliki in his cable "the armed forces of all types of the army, air force, air force, anti-terrorism, rapid intervention and federal police, and the popular mob that has achieved many victories by standing by his brothers in the military in the fierce battle they wanted to overthrow Iraq and the process Political but turned to reshaping our national political positions. "
The cable did not include any reference to the Peshmerga forces in the Kurdistan Region, which is part of the tripartite alliance between Iraq and the United States to confront a reluctant, which was and is still fighting battles against the militant organization of the fall of cities and regions estimated one-third of Iraq in the era of Maliki's rule in mid-2014.
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ARTICLE 3
Minister of Education from the University of Mosul: the resumption of work in September
2017/7/3 13:27 • 12 times read
Ayna-Baghdad]
The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Abdul Razzaq Al-Issa inspected the faculties of the University of Mosul and its scientific facilities.
The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Abdul Razzaq Al-Issa inspected the faculties of the University of Mosul and its scientific facilities.
A statement issued by the ministry to the agency of all of Iraq [where] a copy of Al-Issa announced the resumption of work at the university and its terms of reference all the beginning of next September, "noting that" work is under way and rapidly to rehabilitate the damaged infrastructure of the university targeted by terrorist gangs.
The Minister of Education added that "the work is under way and quickly to rehabilitate the buildings of the university, which has been affected by the terrorist acts of gangs, calling for obscurantism," noting that "this rehabilitation comes in cooperation with government institutions and international organizations."
Al-Issa praised "the courage of the employees of the University of Mosul teachers, staff and students to insist on challenging all aspects of terrorism and their contribution to the reconstruction of this great scientific edifice."
The Minister of Higher Education said that "the ministry will organize intensive training courses for university employees to establish the concepts of tolerance and the consolidation of the principle of citizenship.
The visit of the Minister of Higher Education at the university included the presentation of his first doctoral dissertation at the Faculty of Science.
The Minister of Education added that "the work is under way and quickly to rehabilitate the buildings of the university, which has been affected by the terrorist acts of gangs, calling for obscurantism," noting that "this rehabilitation comes in cooperation with government institutions and international organizations."
Al-Issa praised "the courage of the employees of the University of Mosul teachers, staff and students to insist on challenging all aspects of terrorism and their contribution to the reconstruction of this great scientific edifice."
The Minister of Higher Education said that "the ministry will organize intensive training courses for university employees to establish the concepts of tolerance and the consolidation of the principle of citizenship.
The visit of the Minister of Higher Education at the university included the presentation of his first doctoral dissertation at the Faculty of Science.
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ARTICLE 4
The liberation of the mosque Bilal Habashi and the garden of the province and White Mosque Ayman Mosul old
NINEWA, Iraq, July 3 (UPI) - The Federal Military Police (HWC) announced on Monday that "the federal police forces continue to wage fierce battles in the southern axis, advance towards their targets and chase and kill remnants of the Old City."
He added that "the mosque of Bilal al-Habashi has been liberated, in a new door, the conservatory park, and the white mosque in the door of the Serail." "Dozens of people were killed, two snipers, a car bomb dismantled and 23 improvised explosive devices."
It added that "there were found two additions, three explosive belts, 156 rocket launchers, 5,000 PKK equipment, 20 containers of equipment, as well as the destruction of one of the oxen and the detonation of 7 improvised explosive devices," noting that "military operations continue until the liberation of full Nineveh province. "
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ARTICLE 5
Commander of the Federal Police: We have liberated 190 areas since the beginning of the battle for the liberation of Nineveh
2017/7/2 19:47
[Ayna-Baghdad]
Federal Police Chief Lieutenant-General Raed Jawdat said federal police have liberated 190 areas since the start of the battle for the liberation of Nineveh Province in October.
Federal Police Chief Lieutenant-General Raed Jawdat said federal police have liberated 190 areas since the start of the battle for the liberation of Nineveh Province in October.
"It has liberated 128 vital targets and regained control of an area of 2,604 square kilometers," Jawdat said in a statement.
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ARTICLE 6
Urgent Release of the entire door of the Serail in Old Mosul
2017/7/3 10:49
[Ayna-Baghdad]
Federal Police Chief Major-General Raed Jawdat announced the liberation of his forces in the entire Bab al-Saray area in the old Mosul and the Iraqi flag was raised on its buildings.
Federal Police Chief Major-General Raed Jawdat announced the liberation of his forces in the entire Bab al-Saray area in the old Mosul and the Iraqi flag was raised on its buildings.
"The federal police have paid special units of the elite commandos to break into another camp for the wild in the Nujaifi area and its environs," Jawdat said in a statement.
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ARTICLE 7
URGENT The army free the Khatunya and the Molds in the Old City
2017/7/3 12:30 • 8 times read
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The forces of the army, the areas of Katunya and the Old City, were liberated on the right side of Mosul. A statement issued by the Iraqi Army Information Service received a copy of it saying that "the army's units liberated the Khatounia area and the Al-Tuval area in the old city from the right coast of Mosul."
The forces of the army, the areas of Katunya and the Old City, were liberated on the right side of Mosul. A statement issued by the Iraqi Army Information Service received a copy of it saying that "the army's units liberated the Khatounia area and the Al-Tuval area in the old city from the right coast of Mosul."
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ARTICLE 8
Islamic State currency designer killed in anonymous attack west of Mosul
Tal Afar: Islamic State’s currency designer was killed Sunday by unknown attackers west of Mosul as security forces chase the last few remaining militants in the region.
A local source told Alsumaria News that the militant carried the nationality of a “neighboring country”, and was killed in central Tal Afar, a major IS stronghold west of Mosul. He was on his way out of a home which he had seized, the source revealed.
The targeted member was one of a few foreign nationals which the Islamic State had tasked with designing the group’s golden currency as part of the so-called “treasury department”. The assassinated member was a close aide to IS supreme leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, said the source.
Despite its shrinking domain under security operations, Islamic State ordered merchants to adopt its golden Dirham and Dinars starting 27th of the last month, setting their values at USD 1.80.
Iraqi government forces, backed by a U.S.-led coalition and paramilitary forces, are currently fighting IS members out of the last few meters in Mosul, their previously-proclaimed capital.
Islamic State have been holding Tal Afar since 2014, with the area becoming one of its most significant bastions in Nineveh province.
So far, offensives by the pro-government Popular Mobilization have isolated the town from the Syrian borders and from Mosul, and recaptured a main military base there. But news of internal divisions and mysterious assassinations of IS leaders in that town have been recurrent over the past months.
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ARTICLE 9
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