Word on the Street Friday 8/18/17:
This was posted on the CBI site and I think it indicates more forward movement trying to get all the banks one the same systems
The selling of auction forms and electronic Instrument books
The Central Bank of Iraq announces a new mechanism for the sale of forms to participate in the window of sale of foreign currency and electronic books of electronic banks and financial transfer companies.
https://cbi.iq/news/view/372
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DC NY Iraq Articles:
Baghdad today published the names of members of the Electoral Commission next .. seat of the Sadrist movement!
A source familiar with the names
of the members of the upcoming election commission, which is likely to vote on
the granting of confidence in the coming days.
The source told Baghdad today,
that "the members of the Commission are each of Safa al-Jabri and Mu'tawad
al-Mousawi for the Dawa Party, Hatem Al-Hathal and the meaning of Abdul Hantoush
of the Union of Iraqi forces, and Volo Sinjari and Diyar Daski of the Kurdistan
Alliance."
He added that "the list also
includes Sa'ad al-Abdali from the Supreme Council, and Jaafar al-Muzani from the
Sadrist movement, and Adel Idan from independent sect."
40 thousand Iraqi soldiers on the outskirts of Tal Afar
Iraqi forces revealed that 40
thousand Iraqi army fighters stationed on the outskirts of Tal Afar in the
framework of its operations against the organization calling for the terrorist,
at the time of the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the International Coalition
forces in Iraq, General Andrew Croft, fears of targeting the militias of the
popular crowd during the battles of Tal Afar, Anbar, especially since its
headquarters are close to the lines of contact and there is no coordination
between the coalition and the crowd.
An Iraqi security official
revealed yesterday that there were about 40,000 Iraqi troops currently on the
outskirts of Tal Afar, west of Mosul, as part of their operations against a
terrorist organization.
The officer in the command of the
operations of Nineveh, Colonel Ahmed Jubouri, the number of members of the Iraqi
armed forces based on the outskirts of the judiciary has so far reached 40
thousand fighters, the counter-terrorism and federal police, rapid reaction
forces and the 9th Armored Division. He pointed out that "the
participation of the popular mobilization forces in the battle has not been
resolved so far."
Federal Police Lt. Col. Abbas
Mansour Al-Darraji said that the federal police forces will be the center of the
second incursion, along with the counter-terrorism forces in charge of the first
axis, and the federal police will be the main forces in the battle against
Da'ash.
Al-Daraji said that the rapid
reaction units moved from the village of Badush, west of Mosul, to Tal Afar, as
well as formations from the 16th Brigade, which is represented by the 75th
Brigade, into the judiciary in preparation for the battle.
Potential
targeting
On the other hand, the deputy
commander-in-chief of the coalition forces in Iraq, General Andrew Croft, there
are fears of targeting the forces of "crowd" during the battles of liberation
Tal Afar and Hawija and parts of western Anbar, especially as the headquarters
close to the lines of contact in these areas.
"We do not want to clash with
them, so we try to find out their presence to avoid a bad situation with them
because the international coalition is coordinating with the Iraqi armed forces
only," said Croft.
Sometimes they are part of the
Iraqi armed forces, and this will be a challenge, especially in areas such as
the Al-Anbaz, near Tal Afar and Hawija, where the popular forces control most of
the front line and carried out attacks over the past six months. "
"The challenge we face is to know
where everyone is and if we intend to carry out an air strike, it is a difficult
and critical task to know where everyone is, especially in areas like Anbar
where communication is difficult and wide open ground," said Croft.
Iraq appeals to the Security Council to assist in the trial of Da'ash
2017-08-16 T22: 54: 32Z
Abu Dhabi - Sky News
Arabic
Iraq has asked the UN Security Council to help gather evidence to try extremists from an organization calling for crimes against humanity.
Ibrahim al-Jaafari, the Iraqi
foreign minister, said in a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterich
circulated on Wednesday that his government and the United Kingdom were working
on a draft UN Security Council resolution to seek assistance.
The letter was sent more than five
months ago after human rights lawyer Amal Clooney urged Iraqi Prime Minister
Haidar al-Abadi to send a letter so that the council could open an investigation
into crimes committed by the extremist organization in Iraq
.
"The crimes committed by the
terrorist organization against the civilians and the destruction it inflicted on
the infrastructure and archaeological sites in Iraq are crimes against humanity,
which makes it important to transfer the perpetrators from gangs to the
terrorist in accordance with Iraqi law, " he said.
The foreign minister also stressed
the "sovereignty and jurisdiction" of Iraq in the negotiation and implementation
of any resolution of the Security Council .
A UN Security Council diplomat,
speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak
publicly, said Wednesday that work on the resolution had just begun
The Committee calls for protests against corruption in Baghdad and the provinces and set the date and timing
The central committee overseeing
the popular protests in Iraq on Thursday called for a massive demonstration
against corruption and corruption in Baghdad and the provinces, while setting
the date and timing.
"The expansion of the ranks of
those who reject the approach of slanderers and spoilers and the spread of a
culture of change among the corridors of Iraqi society would not have developed
without your sacrifices and the image and light of the Iraqi people," the
committee said in a statement.
The statement added that "our time
and you to reject corruption and corrupt and uphold the voice of the just people
is renewed on Friday, in Tahrir Square for the people of Baghdad beloved, and
all in his province to other provinces dear at 5:30 pm.
The statement said that "you will
win Iraq and your support for our army and our heroic security forces will break
the thorn of terrorism and corruption together."
Kauaihn Iraq Articles:
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Iran and Turkey: referendum on the secession of Iraq from Iraq is not possible
Release date: 2017/8/17 9:31 • 326 times scheduled
The head of the
General Staff of the Iranian armed forces, Major General Mohammad Baqri, said
that Iran and Turkey have a common position opposed to the referendum on the
independence of the Kurdistan region of Iraq to be held next month.
This came after his meeting with
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and holding talks with senior security
officials in Turkey, which he is visiting with a number of Iranian military
officials.
Baqeri's visit marks the first visit by an Iranian chief of staff to Turkey since the 1979 Iranian revolution.
The official Iranian news agency IRNA quoted Major General Bagheri as saying that the Turkish and Iranian sides stressed that "this referendum would have been the basis for the beginning of a series of tensions and confrontations inside Iraq and will be affected by neighboring countries."
He stressed that the officials of the two countries emphasize that "this is not possible and should not happen."
The Turkish Anatolia news agency reported Erdogan's reception of Major General Bagheri in a closed meeting lasting 50 minutes, adding that the Turkish presidency did not issue any statement on the content of the meeting.
Bakri held talks at a closed-door meeting with his Turkish chief of staff, Khulosi Akar, who arrived in Turkey at his invitation.
"The visit is an important event that would not have been possible without the parties' willingness to make deals on both Syria and Iraq," the daily Daily Sabah, close to the Turkish government, quoted diplomatic sources as saying.
The Kurdistan Regional Presidency announced last week that it would move forward in the referendum on the independence of the region scheduled for next September, despite the request of the United States of America to postpone the referendum.
Baqeri's visit marks the first visit by an Iranian chief of staff to Turkey since the 1979 Iranian revolution.
The official Iranian news agency IRNA quoted Major General Bagheri as saying that the Turkish and Iranian sides stressed that "this referendum would have been the basis for the beginning of a series of tensions and confrontations inside Iraq and will be affected by neighboring countries."
He stressed that the officials of the two countries emphasize that "this is not possible and should not happen."
The Turkish Anatolia news agency reported Erdogan's reception of Major General Bagheri in a closed meeting lasting 50 minutes, adding that the Turkish presidency did not issue any statement on the content of the meeting.
Bakri held talks at a closed-door meeting with his Turkish chief of staff, Khulosi Akar, who arrived in Turkey at his invitation.
"The visit is an important event that would not have been possible without the parties' willingness to make deals on both Syria and Iraq," the daily Daily Sabah, close to the Turkish government, quoted diplomatic sources as saying.
The Kurdistan Regional Presidency announced last week that it would move forward in the referendum on the independence of the region scheduled for next September, despite the request of the United States of America to postpone the referendum.
Iraq asks for UN help to bring elements to justice
The United Kingdom announced on
Wednesday that it was working with Iraq to submit a draft resolution adopted by
the United Nations Security Council to establish a mechanism to investigate the
crimes committed by the organization to advocate and prosecute the
perpetrators.
Yazda said in a statement received
by Basnews that it came after a letter sent by the Iraqi Foreign Minister
Ibrahim al-Jaafari to the United Nations last week asking for help in holding
accountable for his crimes and a similar request from Iraqi Prime Minister
Haider al-Abbadi issued earlier .
Amal Clooney, the legal adviser to
Yazda, Nadia Murat and other Yazidis who survived the genocide by a sympathetic
organization, has repeatedly called on the UN Security Council to establish a
mechanism to investigate and prosecute crimes in accordance with international
standards. Pointing out that it had urged the Government of Iraq on
several occasions to send a letter to the United Nations that would lead to a
vote in the Security Council.
Clooney welcomed the message of
Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim Jaafari as an important first step to bring
justice to justice, congratulating the UK government on its role in leading this
initiative within the United Nations.
Of course, such a move would be
meaningful only if an urgent Security Council action was taken to collect
evidence of predatory crimes so that it could be used in prosecutions in the
next stage.
"The Isidis and the victims of
others are seeking to achieve justice and to bring the perpetrators before the
law, and they deserve nothing less," Clooney said. I hope that the
message of the Iraqi government will be the beginning of the end of impunity for
genocide and other crimes committed by a preacher in Iraq and around the world.
"
Al-Shammari to «Middle East»: Saudi Arabia will establish large projects in Iraq
The Charge
d'Affaires of the Kingdom's Embassy in Baghdad expects perfect relations between
the two countries in the coming stage
Thursday - 25
Dhu al-Qadah 1438 AH - 17 August 2017 AD Issue Number [14142]
Abdul Aziz
al-Shammari, Charge d'Affaires in Baghdad during his speech to «Middle East»
(Photo: Bashir Saleh)
Arar: Abdel Hadi
Habtoor
After a hard day
and just before midnight, Abdul Aziz al-Shammari, the Saudi diplomat and acting
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in Baghdad, listened to Middle East questions
about the rapid pace of rapprochement between Riyadh and Baghdad and its future
prospects and impact on the two peoples.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Chargé d'Affaires, who was speaking after his visit to the new Arar border crossing with Iraq together with the Ambassador of Baghdad to Riyadh, stressed that the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince are to look at Iraq in all its classes and categories with one eye without distinction between one sect and another.
Abdul Aziz al-Shammari said that the Saudi government is in the process of carrying out large projects in Iraq to support the Iraqi economy, which will be an incentive for the private sector and Saudi companies to enter the Iraqi market to start and seize opportunities, he said.
Despite his recognition that the Saudi-Iraqi rapprochement may face some challenges, al-Shammari stressed that the Iraqi citizen and the political leadership in Iraq have become clear to them the vision and the sincerity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and how some countries benefited from the interruption of the relationship between the two countries.
The Charge d'Affaires of the Saudi Embassy to Iraq, also talked about his personal security in Baghdad, and the role of the Saudi-Iraqi rapprochement in curbing and diminishing sectarianism and sectarianism in the region ... To the details of the dialogue:
What is the activity of the Saudi mission in Baghdad, and what is it doing now?
- In fact, the Saudi Mission in Baghdad occupies a good hotel, and it carries out all its diplomatic activities to the fullest extent, where we receive businessmen, ordinary Iraqi citizens, MPs and politicians of different sects and races. You know Iraq is a country of components. And more than one component of the same nation, and this is for thousands of years and not today, for us directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques clear, that we look at all Iraq in different shades with one eye, and do not differentiate between the other and do not distinguish any component from the other, In our hearts, and we shall treat them equally, and all the people The Iraqi deserves our praise and appreciation.
- How to read the rapid and strong rapprochement between the two countries and a strategic reflection on the relations between Saudi Arabia and Iraq in the future?
- As is known, the Saudi embassy in Baghdad opened two years ago, during which two meetings between the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdul Aziz and Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi took place. The first was on the sidelines of the Arab Summit in Amman, the other during the visit of the Prime Minister to the Kingdom last 25 Ramadan. There was also a meeting between the former Interior Minister Prince Muhammad bin Nayef and the Iraqi Interior Minister, Mr. Qassem Al-Araji on the sidelines of the Arab Interior Ministers Conference in Tunis. Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir visited Iraq six months ago.
After visiting al-Jubair, the visits of Iraqi officials to the Kingdom, as well as some Saudi officials to Iraq, took place. I can also mention a visit by Iraqi Deputy Foreign Minister Dr. Nizar Khairallah with staff from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and various visits to the ministries of agriculture, Iraqi women parliamentarians visited the kingdom and saw some achievements in it. I expect that the Saudi-Iraqi relations in the next phase will be perfect and unprecedented, we have been cut off for more than 27 years, and what I noticed from the leadership of the two countries is raging feverishly, and to discuss all the ways to strengthen relations, in my opinion will be a strategic partnership and in the interest of the two countries.
- You are talking about large investments coming, especially in Iraq, and asked to contribute to them, what is your assessment of the security situation in Iraq and ensure their investments?
- On the subject of investments in Iraq, any entry to a Saudi investor will be through the Iraqi government, and there will be a lot of guarantees for investors and capital and sites that invest in Iraq, and may be the first phase through government projects of the Saudi leadership, which has a major role in supporting the economy And at the same time represents an incentive and encouragement for Saudi businessmen to start and seize opportunities in Iraq.
- The Saudi Council of Ministers announced a few days ago the approval of the establishment of the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council, how do you see the role of the Council in strengthening the trade and economic partnership between the two countries during the coming period?
The coordination council has the advantage that it is directly linked to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. Therefore, the needs of the Iraqi people will be seen as a priority and will go beyond some bureaucratic procedures. , We expect during the next two weeks a visit to the Iraqi Minister of Trade to Saudi Arabia, to put the first brick to the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council, which is based on the two countries to establish a genuine partnership between the Saudi and Iraqi people.
- What about security cooperation and coordination in the field of combating terrorism, especially against the organization calling the terrorist, and how this coordination goes?
- In the last visit to the Iraqi Interior Minister Qassim al-Araji, Saudi Arabia has raised several important points of interest to the two countries from the security of the border and the fight «calling» and open channels of communication between the security services in Saudi Arabia and its counterparts in Iraq to exchange information and fight terrorism and extremist thought, and in the coming days or weeks There will be meetings of specialists in the Ministries of Interior of the two countries to put points on the characters, and will see the impact of everyone in a very recent period.
- During the past period there have been some threats from some armed groups in Iraq towards Saudi Arabia, have you noticed any decline in the severity of these threats?
- I think that the Iraqi citizen today became clear to him the full picture, and do not be fooled by the tricks that prevailed at one stage, the Iraqi citizen and political leadership in Iraq became clear to them the vision and the extent of the sincerity of Saudi Arabia and the benefit of many countries of the interruption of the relationship between the two countries, Riyadh and Baghdad, The Iraqi government and the Iraqi security services will be conscious, and the efforts we see and make by Qassim al-Araji, the Iraqi Minister of the Interior, consciously and consciously about the G risks that threaten the Iraqi citizen, God willing, the next phase we will see an Iraq that is safe in all its provinces.
- Some suggest that the Saudi-Iraqi rapprochement may face objections, and perhaps Iran is at the head of the states, how do you see the picture?
Iraq has a border of more than 1200 kilometers with Iran and has 840 kilometers with Saudi Arabia. It also has borders with Jordan, Syria and Turkey. Iraq is a free country in all its actions and deals with its neighbors as required by its policy. Saudi Arabia is interested in developing its relations with Iraq as a country. Arab, neighbor and Muslim. Iraq's relationship with Iran is an internal affair, and the Iraqi government is well aware of its interests and interests, for the Saudi government does not interfere in the affairs of others.
- Are there projects and agreements with Iraq waiting for signature and declaration may be seen in the coming days?
- Yes, during the international conference in Baghdad next month we will witness the signing of partnerships between Saudi strategic companies and medium and large companies with their Iraqi counterparts, and there is expected to be a great momentum of partnerships between Saudi and Iraqi companies.
- Do you think that the visits by some Iraqi figures and references to Saudi Arabia will have a role in stopping the spread of sectarianism in the region and promoting the spirit of tolerance and coexistence?
Certainly, and for the sake of knowledge during my meetings with the references within Iraq, whether Shiite or Sunni or some other sects, we always refer to the European experience and the bitter war between Catholics and Orthodox and lasted for about 300 years was the biggest loser is the people, what happened in Iraq from the killing and displacement and destruction is An Iraqi who kills an Iraqi, today the Iraqi people are aware of what is going on around them, and the issue of stirring sectarian strife, even at the level of references, has become a disdainful situation. It has become shocking at the street level and at the political level. We may have seen in the media a bit earlier, but I am optimistic that the next stage to Do not mislead the people or the political leadership. This is a matter of provoking the abhorrent sectarianism that does not serve Iraq and did not serve it in the previous stage.
Are you concerned about your personal security in Iraq?
- On the contrary, I am between my family and my brothers, and the Iraqi government has made a great effort to secure the necessary guards, and I feel no difference between my life in the Kingdom and Iraq.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Chargé d'Affaires, who was speaking after his visit to the new Arar border crossing with Iraq together with the Ambassador of Baghdad to Riyadh, stressed that the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince are to look at Iraq in all its classes and categories with one eye without distinction between one sect and another.
Abdul Aziz al-Shammari said that the Saudi government is in the process of carrying out large projects in Iraq to support the Iraqi economy, which will be an incentive for the private sector and Saudi companies to enter the Iraqi market to start and seize opportunities, he said.
Despite his recognition that the Saudi-Iraqi rapprochement may face some challenges, al-Shammari stressed that the Iraqi citizen and the political leadership in Iraq have become clear to them the vision and the sincerity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and how some countries benefited from the interruption of the relationship between the two countries.
The Charge d'Affaires of the Saudi Embassy to Iraq, also talked about his personal security in Baghdad, and the role of the Saudi-Iraqi rapprochement in curbing and diminishing sectarianism and sectarianism in the region ... To the details of the dialogue:
What is the activity of the Saudi mission in Baghdad, and what is it doing now?
- In fact, the Saudi Mission in Baghdad occupies a good hotel, and it carries out all its diplomatic activities to the fullest extent, where we receive businessmen, ordinary Iraqi citizens, MPs and politicians of different sects and races. You know Iraq is a country of components. And more than one component of the same nation, and this is for thousands of years and not today, for us directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques clear, that we look at all Iraq in different shades with one eye, and do not differentiate between the other and do not distinguish any component from the other, In our hearts, and we shall treat them equally, and all the people The Iraqi deserves our praise and appreciation.
- How to read the rapid and strong rapprochement between the two countries and a strategic reflection on the relations between Saudi Arabia and Iraq in the future?
- As is known, the Saudi embassy in Baghdad opened two years ago, during which two meetings between the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdul Aziz and Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi took place. The first was on the sidelines of the Arab Summit in Amman, the other during the visit of the Prime Minister to the Kingdom last 25 Ramadan. There was also a meeting between the former Interior Minister Prince Muhammad bin Nayef and the Iraqi Interior Minister, Mr. Qassem Al-Araji on the sidelines of the Arab Interior Ministers Conference in Tunis. Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir visited Iraq six months ago.
After visiting al-Jubair, the visits of Iraqi officials to the Kingdom, as well as some Saudi officials to Iraq, took place. I can also mention a visit by Iraqi Deputy Foreign Minister Dr. Nizar Khairallah with staff from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and various visits to the ministries of agriculture, Iraqi women parliamentarians visited the kingdom and saw some achievements in it. I expect that the Saudi-Iraqi relations in the next phase will be perfect and unprecedented, we have been cut off for more than 27 years, and what I noticed from the leadership of the two countries is raging feverishly, and to discuss all the ways to strengthen relations, in my opinion will be a strategic partnership and in the interest of the two countries.
- You are talking about large investments coming, especially in Iraq, and asked to contribute to them, what is your assessment of the security situation in Iraq and ensure their investments?
- On the subject of investments in Iraq, any entry to a Saudi investor will be through the Iraqi government, and there will be a lot of guarantees for investors and capital and sites that invest in Iraq, and may be the first phase through government projects of the Saudi leadership, which has a major role in supporting the economy And at the same time represents an incentive and encouragement for Saudi businessmen to start and seize opportunities in Iraq.
- The Saudi Council of Ministers announced a few days ago the approval of the establishment of the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council, how do you see the role of the Council in strengthening the trade and economic partnership between the two countries during the coming period?
The coordination council has the advantage that it is directly linked to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. Therefore, the needs of the Iraqi people will be seen as a priority and will go beyond some bureaucratic procedures. , We expect during the next two weeks a visit to the Iraqi Minister of Trade to Saudi Arabia, to put the first brick to the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council, which is based on the two countries to establish a genuine partnership between the Saudi and Iraqi people.
- What about security cooperation and coordination in the field of combating terrorism, especially against the organization calling the terrorist, and how this coordination goes?
- In the last visit to the Iraqi Interior Minister Qassim al-Araji, Saudi Arabia has raised several important points of interest to the two countries from the security of the border and the fight «calling» and open channels of communication between the security services in Saudi Arabia and its counterparts in Iraq to exchange information and fight terrorism and extremist thought, and in the coming days or weeks There will be meetings of specialists in the Ministries of Interior of the two countries to put points on the characters, and will see the impact of everyone in a very recent period.
- During the past period there have been some threats from some armed groups in Iraq towards Saudi Arabia, have you noticed any decline in the severity of these threats?
- I think that the Iraqi citizen today became clear to him the full picture, and do not be fooled by the tricks that prevailed at one stage, the Iraqi citizen and political leadership in Iraq became clear to them the vision and the extent of the sincerity of Saudi Arabia and the benefit of many countries of the interruption of the relationship between the two countries, Riyadh and Baghdad, The Iraqi government and the Iraqi security services will be conscious, and the efforts we see and make by Qassim al-Araji, the Iraqi Minister of the Interior, consciously and consciously about the G risks that threaten the Iraqi citizen, God willing, the next phase we will see an Iraq that is safe in all its provinces.
- Some suggest that the Saudi-Iraqi rapprochement may face objections, and perhaps Iran is at the head of the states, how do you see the picture?
Iraq has a border of more than 1200 kilometers with Iran and has 840 kilometers with Saudi Arabia. It also has borders with Jordan, Syria and Turkey. Iraq is a free country in all its actions and deals with its neighbors as required by its policy. Saudi Arabia is interested in developing its relations with Iraq as a country. Arab, neighbor and Muslim. Iraq's relationship with Iran is an internal affair, and the Iraqi government is well aware of its interests and interests, for the Saudi government does not interfere in the affairs of others.
- Are there projects and agreements with Iraq waiting for signature and declaration may be seen in the coming days?
- Yes, during the international conference in Baghdad next month we will witness the signing of partnerships between Saudi strategic companies and medium and large companies with their Iraqi counterparts, and there is expected to be a great momentum of partnerships between Saudi and Iraqi companies.
- Do you think that the visits by some Iraqi figures and references to Saudi Arabia will have a role in stopping the spread of sectarianism in the region and promoting the spirit of tolerance and coexistence?
Certainly, and for the sake of knowledge during my meetings with the references within Iraq, whether Shiite or Sunni or some other sects, we always refer to the European experience and the bitter war between Catholics and Orthodox and lasted for about 300 years was the biggest loser is the people, what happened in Iraq from the killing and displacement and destruction is An Iraqi who kills an Iraqi, today the Iraqi people are aware of what is going on around them, and the issue of stirring sectarian strife, even at the level of references, has become a disdainful situation. It has become shocking at the street level and at the political level. We may have seen in the media a bit earlier, but I am optimistic that the next stage to Do not mislead the people or the political leadership. This is a matter of provoking the abhorrent sectarianism that does not serve Iraq and did not serve it in the previous stage.
Are you concerned about your personal security in Iraq?
- On the contrary, I am between my family and my brothers, and the Iraqi government has made a great effort to secure the necessary guards, and I feel no difference between my life in the Kingdom and Iraq.
Kurdish adherence to the date of the referendum of Iraqi Kurdistan
US soldier's
body arrives at Dover Air Base (AFP)
The delegation of the Kurdish
region of Baghdad to Baghdad refused to postpone the referendum on independence,
as it became the hands of the people of Kurdistan, which calls for the
referendum on time.
Meanwhile, Iraqi Prime Minister
Haidar al-Abadi described his meeting with the delegation of the region as
cordial and deep, pointing out that it was agreed to resolve all the outstanding
problems between Baghdad and Erbil in dialogue, and in a way that ensures the
unity of Iraq.
"The referendum on the
independence of the Iraqi Kurds may exacerbate the situation and may lead to
civil war," the Turkish foreign minister said. "The Kurdish referendum is a
violation of the Iraqi constitution. .
The Turkish warning coincided with
a sudden move by the Iranian chief of staff, who arrived in Ankara to discuss
several files, headed by the file of the referendum of the Kurds, according to
Turkish media reported.
The Iranian-Turkish coordination
indicates that Ankara and Tehran are trying to unify efforts to prevent the
referendum, especially in light of fears that this move would encourage the
Kurds of Turkey and Iran to secede.
In a separate context, Iraqi
intelligence sources revealed Wednesday that more than 2000 families of the
people of Tal Afar fled during the past five days to camps south of
Mosul.
The sources told the German news
agency: "More than two thousand families from the district of Tal Afar, west of
Mosul, fled during the past five days toward Iraqi forces, and were transferred
to the camp of Hammam al-Alail south of Mosul, where they undergo security
checks."
On the level of the international
coalition forces' participation in the US-led Da'ash campaign, Sergeant Allen
Stigler's body arrived at Dover Air Base, which was killed by wounds sustained
during artillery shelling on a coalition base two days ago.
An Iraqi security source in the
province of Salah al-Din said on Friday, the killing of nine federal police and
four suicide bombers from the elements of the Dahedash, in an attack on security
headquarters north of Baiji district north of Baghdad.
The source said: "A number of
suicide bombers infiltrated security headquarters in the area of 600 houses
north of Baiji, and clashed with the police, killing nine federal police and
four suicide bombers and the wounding of policemen in an initial toll.
Open the door to run for higher positions for Iraqis to get out of the political quota
A hospital was
destroyed during the fighting with the organization «Daash» in Mosul.
Reuters
Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar
al-Abadi announced yesterday the opening of the candidacy for citizens to the
highest positions in the state and independent bodies in an effort to get out of
the political quota in this context. The Turkish Foreign Minister Mouloud
Zhaoshoglu warned that the referendum on the independence of the Kurdistan
Region On September 25 could lead to a "civil war."
In detail, Abadi said in a speech
during the announcement of the opening of the door to run for office in Baghdad,
that «independent bodies must come out of the quota actually». "It is not
possible to establish a political system without a party organization, and our
steps are not against partisan action, but the mistake is to extend it to state
institutions and to be appointed on the basis of partisan and personal loyalty,"
he said. "As a first stage, we will announce a group of independent
bodies with a special website, and we will open the door to competent citizens.
We want to take correct steps for political and economic reform, and this is one
of them."
The Iraqi state includes 25
independent bodies, some of which are linked to the Council of Ministers and
others to the parliament, most notably the Independent Electoral Commission,
which demands that the Shiite leader Moqtada al-Sadr abolish and restructure
away from political quotas.
Abadi is the first step of its
kind in Iraq 14 years ago, during which the distribution of senior posts and the
management of independent bodies in the process of consensus on a sectarian
basis between the large political blocs.
On the other hand, warned Mouloud
Zhaoshoglu, yesterday, that the referendum on the independence of the Kurdistan
region of Iraq scheduled for September 25 could lead to a "civil war."
He said in
response to a question in an interview with the public channel "TRT" that the
referendum in Iraq "will only aggravate the situation" in this country, which is
facing many problems, adding that «this could lead to civil war».
As long as Ankara considered the
draft referendum a "mistake" and a "threat" to the territorial integrity of
Iraq, the media adviser to the head of the Kurdistan parliament Tariq Jawhar
said there were no indications of civil war in the region when the referendum
was held.
"I do not think civil war is going
on, because there is a strong will by all the people of Kurdistan to exercise
their democratic right," he said. He added that «this is an internal
matter does not concern neighboring countries, and if the decision between
Baghdad and Erbil on the formula of the relationship, whether federal or
confederal or even the establishment of a Kurdish state will not be any
problems». He also said that this would "enhance the security of the
region and its economic prosperity, and neighboring countries will also
benefit."
"In the past 25 years, the
Kurdistan region has been a stabilizing factor for the region. There are good
trade relations with Iran and Turkey, so there is no sign of civil war after the
referendum," he said.
On the ground, a security source
in the district of Tuz Khurmato, Salah ad Din province that violent clashes
broke out between the elements of the «Da'ash» and Peshmerga forces west of the
judiciary, pointing out that the clashes resulted in the deaths of five elements
of «da'ash» and wounding at least five others.
In the city of Baiji, north of
Baghdad, seven Iraqi security forces were killed and others wounded in a suicide
attack on security headquarters north of the city. "Seven people
were killed and six security forces were wounded in an attack by five suicide
bombers from Da'ash," said Baiji's chief, Mohammed Mahmoud. He said the
suicide bombers were "wearing explosive belts and attacked at dawn police and
army headquarters in al-Musafi, north of Baiji," 200 km north of Baghdad.
For his part, the spokesman of the
Iraqi Interior Ministry Brigadier Saad Maan, in a statement reduced "the death
of seven and wounding six others members of the security forces," also pointing
to "the killing of five suicide bombers" in the same attack.
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OIL / COMMODITIES / ENERGY
Blockchain technology could extend to oil and gas
transportation
Houston Business Journal
The smart sensors that make up the Internet of Things can help energy companies monitor and track oil and gas from the field to end users. That could change, at least when it comes to the blockchain, the distributed ledger technology behind cryptocurrency bitcoin. Though they are slower to adopt the technology than those experimenting with it in finance and tech, some oil and gas industry players are exploring ways the technology could be used for everything from commodities trading to tracking Read the full story
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The smart sensors that make up the Internet of Things can help energy companies monitor and track oil and gas from the field to end users. That could change, at least when it comes to the blockchain, the distributed ledger technology behind cryptocurrency bitcoin. Though they are slower to adopt the technology than those experimenting with it in finance and tech, some oil and gas industry players are exploring ways the technology could be used for everything from commodities trading to tracking Read the full story
Oil prices wobble after EIA-fueled
selloff
MarketWatch
Oil futures
struggle for direction on Thursday, a day after heavy selling that came on the
back of data showing U.S. oil production has jumped to an over two-year high.
Read the full story
Oil ticks up but stays near 3-week lows as U.S. crude output
rises
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Oil steady as high US output balances crude stock
draw
Oil prices steadied on Thursday after U.S. data showed a big fall in crude stockpiles but also an increase in production.
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Oil prices steadied on Thursday after U.S. data showed a big fall in crude stockpiles but also an increase in production.
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Gold mining output at its lowest level since the financial
crisis, says ANZ
Gold supply from mines have fallen "dramatically" this year, bolstering prices of the safe-haven asset in the face of geopolitical tensions, ANZ said in a note on Friday.
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Gold supply from mines have fallen "dramatically" this year, bolstering prices of the safe-haven asset in the face of geopolitical tensions, ANZ said in a note on Friday.
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Gold edges up on softer dollar, palladium at
16-year peak
Gold rose on Thursday as the dollar remained subdued after
minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve's July meeting hinted at a delay in
further rate hikes.
Gold prices trim losses but remain under
pressureInvesting.com
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BANKS / BANKING
Future of banking
Business
Standard
In this era of
global, interconnected financial systems, a ripple in one nook of the world can
create a shock wave in the entire economic ecosystem. This has led to increased
scrutiny and more stringent regulatory requisites for financial institutions.
Regulators have not only shortened the time but also doubled up the information
they sought from customers. Risk, financial data and technology are becoming hot
topics, and banks are looking for crucial and viable solutions that can help
them sail Read the full
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Don’t
fall for this scam using Federal Reserve Bank’s name
The Palm Beach Post
The Palm Beach Post
A number of
online videos and forums are instructing consumers to attempt... Read the full story
Surprising Secrets Your Banker Wishes You
Knew
The Cheat
Sheet
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would they say? Of course your banker can, in all likelihood, talk. But what we
mean is really talk — divulge secrets about the financial industry that could be
valuable to you as a consumer. We all keep some secrets when it comes to money.
Whether it has to do with hiding purchases from our families or hiding salaries
from our co-workers, people tend to clam up when it comes to money. That’s
because the Read the full
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A senior exec in Citigroup's equities unit has
left
Business
Insider UK
A senior
executive in Citigroup's equities unit has left the bank. David Tenney, formerly
the co-head of Investor Sales Services for the Americas, left Citi in July after
four years at the firm, Tenney wrote in a post on LinkedIn. Here's Tenney: "I
want to make you aware that I have left Citi as of last month. I am grateful for
the opportunity to have worked there for the last 4 years, which gave me a
platform to further hone my technical, leadership and management skills. Most
importantly, I am Read the full
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TREASURIES/ BONDS/ STOCKS
The 4 Stages of the Investor Emotion
Cycle
Investopedia
Investors
have an emotional counterpart to each of the four stages of the market cycle.
Read the full story
Dow looks set to break 4-day win streak as Fed
minutes sink in
MarketWatch
U.S. stock futures are heading lower on Thursday, as investors digest the latest Federal Reserve minutes and President Donald Trump’s decision to disband a pair of his advisory business panels. Read the full story
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U.S. stock futures are heading lower on Thursday, as investors digest the latest Federal Reserve minutes and President Donald Trump’s decision to disband a pair of his advisory business panels. Read the full story
US Treasurys lower
as investors digest Fed minutes and look to data
U.S. government
debt prices were lower on Thursday, as investors pored through the FOMC's latest
meeting minutes and looked out for more economic news.
European markets lower; Vestas down 7%; Novo Nordisk up
2%
Markets in Europe were lower Thursday as uncertainty surrounding internal U.S. policy continued to weigh on investor sentiment despite lessening tensions from North Korea.
Markets in Europe were lower Thursday as uncertainty surrounding internal U.S. policy continued to weigh on investor sentiment despite lessening tensions from North Korea.
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Asian shares close mixed as political turmoil weighs on the
dollar
Asian shares closed mixed as a rally in the dollar was halted on U.S. political turbulence while markets digested Fed minutes released Wednesday.
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Asian shares closed mixed as a rally in the dollar was halted on U.S. political turbulence while markets digested Fed minutes released Wednesday.
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INSURANCE
How Will Digital Disruption Empower Insurers To
Scale?
Business of
Apps
This article
was first published on hedgehog lab blog. Concerns about the rise of digital
disruption are of course valid. The fact remains, however, that advancements in
technology can make business processes more efficient, lead to the creation of
quality products and help companies build a brand that cannot be dismissed. This
applies across multiple... Read the full story
Global
Insurance Rates Continue Their (Moderated) Fall: Marsh
Carrier Management
Carrier Management
Global
insurance renewal rates fell for the 17th consecutive quarter in the second
quarter of 2017, according to Marsh’s Q2 2017 Global Insurance Market Index.
Despite the continuing decline, Q2 marks the sixth quarter in a row the rate of
decline has moderated on average, down 2.2 percent, compared to the previous
quarter’s decrease of 2.3 percent. Highlights of Marsh’s Q2 report include: Rate
decreases moderate globally in the second quarter of 2017 across property and
financial and Read the full
story
White House: Gov't to make health law payments this
month
WASHINGTON —
The government will make this month's payments to insurers under the Obama-era
health care law that President Donald Trump still wants to repeal and replace, a
White House official said Wednesday. Read the full story
Only four CO-OP insurers set up under Obamacare
are still standing
Co-operative News
Health care consumer oriented and operated plans in the USA have had a challenging year – and now, only four of the original 23 CO-OPs set up under the 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA) survive. The National Alliance of State Health CO-OPs (NASHCO), a trade body representing them, also closed down earlier this year. The four health care co-ops expected to be operating on the Obamacare insurance marketplace in 2018 are based in Maine, Wisconsin, Montana and New Mexico. After two difficult years in Read the full story
Co-operative News
Health care consumer oriented and operated plans in the USA have had a challenging year – and now, only four of the original 23 CO-OPs set up under the 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA) survive. The National Alliance of State Health CO-OPs (NASHCO), a trade body representing them, also closed down earlier this year. The four health care co-ops expected to be operating on the Obamacare insurance marketplace in 2018 are based in Maine, Wisconsin, Montana and New Mexico. After two difficult years in Read the full story
CURRENCIES
Dollar on defensive after Fed minutes dampen rate hike
prospects
The U.S. dollar
was on the defensive after the minutes from the Fed's last policy meeting showed
policymakers were wary of softness in inflation.
Forex - Dollar nurses losses after Fed minutes
raise rate hike doubtsInvesting.com
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Apple issues Canadian-dollar bond for first time —
and sets a record
MarketWatch
The iPhone maker sold C$2.5 billion of maple bonds to raise funds to pay dividends and buy back shares. Read the full story
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The iPhone maker sold C$2.5 billion of maple bonds to raise funds to pay dividends and buy back shares. Read the full story
Pound V euro: GBP rallies against EUR as UK retail sales beat
expectations
Express
THE pound
rallied from a ten-month low against the euro this morning as Britain’s
retailers saw sales rise more than expected in July. GBP/EUR is currently at
around €1.098, up 0.40 per cent from the ten-month low of €1.094 struck earlier
this morning. According to data published by the Office for National Statistics
this morning, UK retail sales grew at 0.3 per cent in July, beating expectations
that they would only grow by 0.2 per cent. Read the full story
Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling tumbles
despite upbeat UK jobs data
Express
Express
POUND sterling has toppled against the euro after making
an impressive comeback on the release of UK jobs data. The exchange rate is this
morning buying €1.094, after climbing to €1.101 yesterday. Sterling was
delivered a much needed boost after UK employment data proved better than
expected. Read the full
story
The pound is ‘extremely undervalued’ right now,
according to UBS
MarketWatch
With the pound falling to a seven-year low against the euro this week, sterling’s “journey south against the euro is probably closer to the end than the beginning,” UBS says. Read the full story
MarketWatch
With the pound falling to a seven-year low against the euro this week, sterling’s “journey south against the euro is probably closer to the end than the beginning,” UBS says. Read the full story
Forex - Aussie, kiwi move higher after
Australian data, Fed minutes
USA
5 Ways a New NAFTA Could Change Everything for Your
Business
Inc.
This week, the
U.S., Canada and Mexico begin talks to retool the decades-old trade agreement.
Here's the upshot for entrepreneurs. Read the full story
US
comes out swinging at NAFTA renegotiations, lists reform
demands
CNBC
CNBC
U.S. Trade
Representative Robert Lighthizer delivered an uncompromising list of demands on
behalf of the White House. Read the full story
U.S-China Trade Wars and the Gold Boom
Daily
Reckoning
This post
U.S-China Trade Wars and the Gold Boom appeared first on Daily Reckoning. “This
is just the beginning — I want to tell you that,” President Trump said while
speaking, with his economic council behind him, on investigating Chinese trade
practices. “This is just the beginning.” Trump, hitting directly on his campaign
promise from 2016, signed an executive order to instruct his trade office to
begin formal investigations into China. The order has been a long time coming.
While leaders in Read the full
story
Here's why the Fed's not hiking
rates
Business Insider UK
This summer, historically low equity market volatility is grabbing all the financial headlines. What is less remarked on is the bond market. Treasury market volatility remains similarly constrained, with yields stuck at around 20 basis points (bps, or 0.20%) below where they started the year. Back in early May I wrote about the yield “melt-up” that wasn’t. At that time the thesis was that a combination of steady but uninspiring growth, moderating inflation and lower yields elsewhere would keep Read the full story
Business Insider UK
This summer, historically low equity market volatility is grabbing all the financial headlines. What is less remarked on is the bond market. Treasury market volatility remains similarly constrained, with yields stuck at around 20 basis points (bps, or 0.20%) below where they started the year. Back in early May I wrote about the yield “melt-up” that wasn’t. At that time the thesis was that a combination of steady but uninspiring growth, moderating inflation and lower yields elsewhere would keep Read the full story
EMERGING MARKETS
Global Social Influencer Marketing at a
Glance: Top Five Emerging Markets
Adweek
Facebook and its role in e-commerce is a global
phenomenon. eMarketer reports $1.9 trillion in e-commerce revenue in 2016, a 24
percent spike from the prior year. Double-digit growth is forecasted through
2020 with global e-commerce sales topping $4 trillion and accounting for nearly
19 percent of all retail sales. China is the primary driver... Read the full story
QBE lifts HY profit 30% despite EM
woes
SBS
Insurance giant QBE has lifted first-half profit 30 per
cent to $US345 million despite a claims blowout in an emerging markets business
it will now restructure. Read the full story
India's Weightage In Emerging Markets Index To
Rise: Morgan Stanley
NDTV
While India ranks among the top three in the emerging market basket in terms of GDP, it barely makes it into the top15 in terms of MSCI index weight. Read the full story
NDTV
While India ranks among the top three in the emerging market basket in terms of GDP, it barely makes it into the top15 in terms of MSCI index weight. Read the full story
MIDDLE EAST
Iraq Sets Up Oil Shipping, Trading Joint
Venture
gCaptain
By Rania El
Gamal DUBAI, Aug 16 (Reuters) – OPEC member Iraq has formed a joint venture with
a shipping company owned by Arab states to transfer, store and trade crude and
oil products, according to official documents and industry sources. Middle East
oil producers are venturing into buying and selling oil to boost their incomes
[…] The post Iraq Sets Up Oil Shipping, Trading Joint Venture appeared first on
gCaptain. Read the full
story
Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council to boost bilateral trade,
cooperation: Commerce minister
RiyadhVision
Commerce and
Investment Minister Majid Al-Qassabi :: Saudi Commerce and Investment Minister
Majid Al-Qassabi said the Cabinet decision to establish the Saudi-Iraqi
Coordination Council enhances the opportunities for trade exchange and joint
cooperation to promote relations between the two countries. “It reflects the
Kingdom’s desire and keenness to open all areas of cooperation with Iraq to
serve the common interests of the two brotherly countries,” said Al-Qassabi, who
heads the council, which Read the full story
Egyptian ports revenues to rise 40% after charges drop -
Ministry
Mubasher
Mubasher
Cairo –
Mubasher: The Egyptian minister of transportation’s consultant for maritime and
river transport Mostafa El Deeb said that decreasing charges for Egyptian ports
services will surge ports’ revenues by 30% to 40%. This decision aims to keep …
Read the full story
AFRICA
South Africa: Have You Seen Grace Mugabe's U.S.$3.5
Million Mansion?
AllAfrica
(Photo: The Herald) Cape Town Zimbabwean First Lady Grace
Mugabe has bought a U.S.$3.5 million mansion in one of Johannesburg's wealthiest
communities. Veteran Zimbabwean journalist Peta Thornycroft reported for South
Africa's biggest press group, Independent Newspapers, on Thursday that Ms Mugabe
bought the house last February through a shelf company. Adverts describing the
property said it had "rolling lawns, a summer house, koi pond and six reception
rooms. It also has four bedrooms and four Read the full story
South
Africa: Hard Bargaining, Not Another Magic Plan, Will Get the Economy
Growing
AllAfrica
AllAfrica
Johannesburg
Finance ministers in today's South Africa should be judged not by whether they
have plans to rescue the economy themselves, but by their plans to get others to
help them to do it. South Africa's new finance minister Malusi Gigaba recently
unveiled a 14-point plan to revive the economy. He did this as part of his
campaign to restore trust in the economy, partly damaged by the cabinet
reshuffle in which he replaced a minister respected in the market place. The
plan has not achieved Read the full story
Nigeria announces reduction of cost of production of crude to
$23
Premium
Times
The
reduction, the corporation said, represents a 70.5 per cent fall. Read the full story
North Africa is surging as the continent’s top
travel destination, but Nigeria is
struggling
Quartz
North Africa is re-emerging as a major travel and tourism force in Africa, after a dip in the last few years. Since the Arab Spring… Read the full story
Quartz
North Africa is re-emerging as a major travel and tourism force in Africa, after a dip in the last few years. Since the Arab Spring… Read the full story
ASIA
Another country joins China and Japan in cracking
down on bitcoin exchanges
CNBC
CNBC
Australia joins China and Japan in trying to regulate
bitcoin and digital currency exchange providers with new crackdown on money
laundering. Read the full
story
The country stuck between the US and
China
BBC News
The Philippines is softening its stance towards China in an attempt to secure investment. Read the full story
BBC News
The Philippines is softening its stance towards China in an attempt to secure investment. Read the full story
U.S. at “Economic War” with China, Says Trump
Adviser Steve Bannon
Barron's
Asia Stocks to Watch Steve Bannon, the controversial adviser to President Donald Trump, has declared the U.S. is engaged in an "economic war" with China only days after the White House outlined plans to pressure Beijing on intellectual property violations. The comments come as the U.S. seeks China's help in dealing with the rogue North Korean regime which continues to pursue a nuclear weapons program and has threatened a missile strike near the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam. Bannon's comments Read the full story
Asia Stocks to Watch Steve Bannon, the controversial adviser to President Donald Trump, has declared the U.S. is engaged in an "economic war" with China only days after the White House outlined plans to pressure Beijing on intellectual property violations. The comments come as the U.S. seeks China's help in dealing with the rogue North Korean regime which continues to pursue a nuclear weapons program and has threatened a missile strike near the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam. Bannon's comments Read the full story
China's debt binge could crash the entire world economy, says
IMF
Daily
Mail
Consumer,
business and government debt has surged to 230 per cent of the country’s economy
– sparking fears of a high-risk bubble which could burst at any moment.
Read the full story
India's
Forex Reserve Could Hit $400 Billion Milestone Next Month:
Report
NDTV
NDTV
According to
Morgan Stanley, the pace of India's foreign exchange reserve accretion has been
the strongest since 2015. Read the full story
'China is the REAL winner' North Korea nuclear crisis boosts
Beijing as US influence wanes
Express
DONALD Trump's
bungled handling of the North Korean crisis has let China expand its global
influence, a top international lawyer has said. Robert Amsterdam said Beijing
had taken advantage of Mr Trump's failure to diffuse tensions with North Korean
despot Kim Jong-un. He claimed the US president's disastrous foreign policy has
further reduced American influence in the region, with China filling the power
vacuum. Read the full story
China orders ministries to open up more of economy
to foreign investors
South China Morning Post
Move comes amid Trump administration criticism of Beijing’s trade ‘unfair trade practices’ and overseas firms’ increasingly vocal frustrations about operating in China Read the full story
South China Morning Post
Move comes amid Trump administration criticism of Beijing’s trade ‘unfair trade practices’ and overseas firms’ increasingly vocal frustrations about operating in China Read the full story
EUROPE
Brexit
Bulletin: A Tale of Two Economies
Bloomberg
Bloomberg
Non-stop
business knowledge Get more on The Bloomberg App Sign up to receive the Brexit
Bulletin in your inbox, and follow @Brexit on Twitter. There was something for
everyone in yesterday’s U.K. economic data. For those who argue the British
economy is proving Brexit-proof, unemployment fell to 4.4 percent, its lowest
level since 1975. The pound rose in response. “Despite the scaremongering of the
Remain campaign, businesses have confidence in the U.K. economy and are
continuing to take on new Read the full story
Government must reveal full range of post-Brexit
trade options, says IfG
Civil Service World
*There are many unknowns surrounding future UK policy on agriculture and fisheries . Credit: Dan Law/PA* The government has been urged to set out details of the possible post-Brexit trade options between the UK and the EU in order to provide the most information possible about how the system will operate beyond 2019. A report by the Institute for Government released today argues that the government plan released this week calling for the UK to agree a transitional customs union with the EU from Read the full story
Civil Service World
*There are many unknowns surrounding future UK policy on agriculture and fisheries . Credit: Dan Law/PA* The government has been urged to set out details of the possible post-Brexit trade options between the UK and the EU in order to provide the most information possible about how the system will operate beyond 2019. A report by the Institute for Government released today argues that the government plan released this week calling for the UK to agree a transitional customs union with the EU from Read the full story
Number of EU nationals working in Britain hits record high
despite Brexit
The number of EU nationals working in the U.K. has hit a record high despite concerns of a post-Brexit exodus.
The number of EU nationals working in the U.K. has hit a record high despite concerns of a post-Brexit exodus.
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8-17-2017
Intel/Newshound Guru tman23 Article quote: "Erbil is ready to
postpone the referendum on the independence of Iraq’s Kurdish Autonomous Region
if Iraq's central government fulfills a number of conditions, Iraqi media
outlets write Aug. 17." IF IT IS CANCELLED...THERE IS
ONE ******* OF A DEAL MADE...AND IT WILL HAVE TO SHOW BEFORE THE
25TH...I just cant' figure Barzani's date of 9/25 for the vote...and
then Nov 1 Kurd will hold another election for President etc...Why not place it
all on the ballot at the same time Nov 1...This 9/25
date is weird and I suspect Barzani is holding not just Baghdad but other
entities feet to the fire.
8-17-2017 Newshound Guru chattels Kurdistan runs their own provincial elections. Baghdad sets elections for the Iraqi Parliament and provincial councils. Federal offices. Kurdistan has it's own Parliament, President and Prime Minister. Somewhat analogous to Federal and State government in the USA. Arguments between the Federal Government in Baghdad and the Regional government in Kurdistan center upon constitutional conflicts and interpretation not unlike here.
8-17-2017 Intel/Newshound Guru tman23 It has been reported that the coalition will begin construction at the start of 2018...It is also when I suspect they will lift the 3 zeros at the start of they year, and by their words, this is when the fiscal year begins with banks and is the appropriate time for accounting purposes...Add those 2 scenarios together...Then possibly as they did back on October 15 2003 they released the new Iraqi dinar...logical to think this could be repeated with the "new lower denoms"...Then take it to the first of the year where they lift the 3 zeros...But the lower denoms would need a rate or be worthless...so it's a brain teaser!
8-17-2017 Intel Guru ADMINBILL NEWS IS MAKING ME BELIEVE SOMETHING IS GOING ON FOR SURE BEHIND THE SCENE AS I HAVE BEEN SAYING FOR THE PAST TWO WEEKS BUT THE END GAME IS STILL SNOWING CERTAIN.
8-17-2017 Newshound Guru Adam Montana [Has the CBI issued any holidays before or is this upcoming weekend the first time they have done so? A few of us were wondering if there wasn't something going on behind the scenes when it comes to it.] The CBI issuing a holiday announcement is certainly intriguing. I can't tell you for certain if it's the first time, but... certainly intriguing, indeed.
8-17-2017 Intel/Newshound Guru American Contractor In the country of Yemen, the Central Bank of Aden has made a poor decision to float their exchange rate. We have dinar experts (I use that term used loosely) in the dinar community that think that the float in Yemen is a great idea. I can tell you that it is not. There are numerous groups and organizations that are against floating the currency and are asking others to follow suit and not follow the floating free market exchange rate. As it stands, there will be banks and ATM machines closing in Yemen, thanks to the corrupt practice of the Saudi supported Central Bank of Aden.
8-16-2017 Intel Guru Frank26 [...is the main event going to be down to any one event or a collection of the events at the same time?] NOT ''ONE'' THING IS THE MR [MONETARY REFORM]...THERE ARE A CONVERSION OF EVENTS THAT R HAPPENING NOW...AND RATHER QUICKLY...WHICH IS VERY IMPRESSIVE FOR THE ME. THE KEY...NOW IS...ART 140. WHY...BECAUSE IT WILL GIVE US THE BUDGET AND HCL...ALSO...THE INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITY RT NOW IS BRING US ART 8...BECAUSE THE INVESTORS ARE PUSHING IT ALONG WITH...THE WTO ...WHICH IS ALSO THE SAME AS SAYING THE USA...
8-17-2017 Intel Guru Okie_Oil_Man [Long time no see...glad you are feeling better!] Hello America, ships at sea and all our world wide friends…I’m very pleased to be here…It’s been quite a ride for all of us…If we were cowboys we would all have saddle sores. Prayerfully, things have finally come to where we can have something to look forward to…I have some information tonight I wish to furnish from second from the top individual…and I am only furnishing the information I receive… I do not guarantee it’s contents but I’ll share with you what I’ve been told. I have been told that our rv will occur from 6 pm tonight [Wednesday] til 9 am in the morning. That will be the official time it will start. ...it comes from a very good source. I can’t guarantee anything but it sounds wonderful to me...
8-17-2017 Newshound Guru mike Article: "The government and the central bank repacking world confidence of the Iraqi economy" IF Iraq does what the IMF has advised them, the reserves will go up. Things like enforcing tariff's, reducing government payroll/expenses and diversifying the economy, all of which will reduce the need for the CBI to prop up the Iraqi economy and cause a loss of the reserves.
8-17-2017 Newshound Guru chattels Kurdistan runs their own provincial elections. Baghdad sets elections for the Iraqi Parliament and provincial councils. Federal offices. Kurdistan has it's own Parliament, President and Prime Minister. Somewhat analogous to Federal and State government in the USA. Arguments between the Federal Government in Baghdad and the Regional government in Kurdistan center upon constitutional conflicts and interpretation not unlike here.
8-17-2017 Intel/Newshound Guru tman23 It has been reported that the coalition will begin construction at the start of 2018...It is also when I suspect they will lift the 3 zeros at the start of they year, and by their words, this is when the fiscal year begins with banks and is the appropriate time for accounting purposes...Add those 2 scenarios together...Then possibly as they did back on October 15 2003 they released the new Iraqi dinar...logical to think this could be repeated with the "new lower denoms"...Then take it to the first of the year where they lift the 3 zeros...But the lower denoms would need a rate or be worthless...so it's a brain teaser!
8-17-2017 Intel Guru ADMINBILL NEWS IS MAKING ME BELIEVE SOMETHING IS GOING ON FOR SURE BEHIND THE SCENE AS I HAVE BEEN SAYING FOR THE PAST TWO WEEKS BUT THE END GAME IS STILL SNOWING CERTAIN.
8-17-2017 Newshound Guru Adam Montana [Has the CBI issued any holidays before or is this upcoming weekend the first time they have done so? A few of us were wondering if there wasn't something going on behind the scenes when it comes to it.] The CBI issuing a holiday announcement is certainly intriguing. I can't tell you for certain if it's the first time, but... certainly intriguing, indeed.
8-17-2017 Intel/Newshound Guru American Contractor In the country of Yemen, the Central Bank of Aden has made a poor decision to float their exchange rate. We have dinar experts (I use that term used loosely) in the dinar community that think that the float in Yemen is a great idea. I can tell you that it is not. There are numerous groups and organizations that are against floating the currency and are asking others to follow suit and not follow the floating free market exchange rate. As it stands, there will be banks and ATM machines closing in Yemen, thanks to the corrupt practice of the Saudi supported Central Bank of Aden.
8-16-2017 Intel Guru Frank26 [...is the main event going to be down to any one event or a collection of the events at the same time?] NOT ''ONE'' THING IS THE MR [MONETARY REFORM]...THERE ARE A CONVERSION OF EVENTS THAT R HAPPENING NOW...AND RATHER QUICKLY...WHICH IS VERY IMPRESSIVE FOR THE ME. THE KEY...NOW IS...ART 140. WHY...BECAUSE IT WILL GIVE US THE BUDGET AND HCL...ALSO...THE INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITY RT NOW IS BRING US ART 8...BECAUSE THE INVESTORS ARE PUSHING IT ALONG WITH...THE WTO ...WHICH IS ALSO THE SAME AS SAYING THE USA...
8-17-2017 Intel Guru Okie_Oil_Man [Long time no see...glad you are feeling better!] Hello America, ships at sea and all our world wide friends…I’m very pleased to be here…It’s been quite a ride for all of us…If we were cowboys we would all have saddle sores. Prayerfully, things have finally come to where we can have something to look forward to…I have some information tonight I wish to furnish from second from the top individual…and I am only furnishing the information I receive… I do not guarantee it’s contents but I’ll share with you what I’ve been told. I have been told that our rv will occur from 6 pm tonight [Wednesday] til 9 am in the morning. That will be the official time it will start. ...it comes from a very good source. I can’t guarantee anything but it sounds wonderful to me...
8-17-2017 Newshound Guru mike Article: "The government and the central bank repacking world confidence of the Iraqi economy" IF Iraq does what the IMF has advised them, the reserves will go up. Things like enforcing tariff's, reducing government payroll/expenses and diversifying the economy, all of which will reduce the need for the CBI to prop up the Iraqi economy and cause a loss of the reserves.
8-17-2017 Newshound
Guru Kaperoni ...the recent IMF
Article IV is very important...Not only does it lay out the steps for the CBI,
we are seeing the CBI take action in recent days as a result.
In the last few days, we have seen in Iraq, the private banks continue
training and the CBI announce a conference for AML...all recommendations from
the IMF.
8-17-2017 Intel Guru Frank26 [...you have indicated no RV in Aug but are you still very positive about this year?] ...MY OPINION...OH %$#@! YES.
8-17-2017 Newshound Guru Walkingstick [new guru] ...I believe there is confusion... regarding the "Independence Referendum" and "Article 140 Kirkuk Referendum"...They are 2 totally separate issues...The "Independence Referendum"...seeking independence, becoming an independent state... We have read many articles,...Including a release by the UN stating... It is illegal, not per their Constitution. Article 140 also known as the (Kirkuk Referendum ).. In an nut shell: Reverse the Arabization carried out under Saddam's rule, re-demarcation of the regional borders under the Baath in 1968 and further by Saddam...In turn deciding whether Kirkuk, Diyala, Ninawa and others fall within the Kurdistan regional borders, become part of the Kurdistan region...They must accomplish complete normalization of those regions and conduct a census of Kirkuk...Moving forward: conclude with a referendum in Kirkuk and the other disputed territories to determine the will of their citizens...Mind you.. This is, a very brief explanation..
8-17-2017 Intel Guru Frank26 [...you have indicated no RV in Aug but are you still very positive about this year?] ...MY OPINION...OH %$#@! YES.
8-17-2017 Newshound Guru Walkingstick [new guru] ...I believe there is confusion... regarding the "Independence Referendum" and "Article 140 Kirkuk Referendum"...They are 2 totally separate issues...The "Independence Referendum"...seeking independence, becoming an independent state... We have read many articles,...Including a release by the UN stating... It is illegal, not per their Constitution. Article 140 also known as the (Kirkuk Referendum ).. In an nut shell: Reverse the Arabization carried out under Saddam's rule, re-demarcation of the regional borders under the Baath in 1968 and further by Saddam...In turn deciding whether Kirkuk, Diyala, Ninawa and others fall within the Kurdistan regional borders, become part of the Kurdistan region...They must accomplish complete normalization of those regions and conduct a census of Kirkuk...Moving forward: conclude with a referendum in Kirkuk and the other disputed territories to determine the will of their citizens...Mind you.. This is, a very brief explanation..
8-16-2017 Intel Guru Frank26 [When was the 4 day CBI holiday
scheduled? ] THIS WEEKEND I
BELIEVE... FASCINATING ISNT
IT?
Elmer:
Not in today
Artmeister:
RUMORTEL:
TANK ON RTC:
Tank is saying Okie info was right on.
Things are moving and we should get 800# tonight into
tomorrow.
What we are expecting should come forth in the next few
days.
WE APPRECIATE OKIE
Dinar Update Thursday
Night
Summary: Very little intel,
again tonight.
Okie
said that the 800 numbers would be released last night.
Rumors are that there is a special announcement on
TV tonight. Watch for it.
Bruce Call Intel Portion
Iraq:
Starting Tuesday, Iraq opened its borders with Saudi Arabia. Trading
internationally.
That means that they had an internationally
recognized rate on their currency. And they do.
Probably we cannot see it, it is behind the
scenes.
Iraq has a 3 day “unscheduled’ holiday going
on right now, Thurs, Fri, Sat. Holiday of celebration for Iraq.
In Iraq
today, over 28,000 ATM machines came on board. The balance of the ATMs
will be up and working by noon Sunday.
930 am Iraq time they came online today, 230
EDT.
Rates are being traded on FOREX. Were halted 2
days ago when they reached the planned rate. Qi cards are activated when that
rate is achieved. Qi cards are debit and credit cards now, new system.
Contractors
in Iraq are paid, including back pay, at the new rate.
Ref Dr Shabibi in 2012 that the Dinar would
support the rate of 16 dollars. The rate he hears is slightly higher than
that.
ATMs with new lower denoms came out
today.
What else has to happen? One more thing: The
official record, Gazette, is published on Wednesdays and Saturday. New rate was
not published on Wednesday, so will probably be in Saturday issue. 730 am Iraq,
or 1230 am EDT on Friday night.
USA:
There was a backlog of people waiting to
exchange “out west”. 19,000 were handled in 14 different banks in different
cities. I cannot tell you when accounts will be liquid.
AIIB, HSBC have communicated and are ready to
go. China is asking our treasury to go. I think we are in a really good place to
receive this. We should be in really good shape
between tonight and Sunday night. For Tier IV.
Public should start in 2 weeks, day after
Labor Day. We should be done by then. Looks like this is our last call before
our hiatus after RV.d
Catnip:
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Abadi's website;
posted only on Arabic side, not posted on English side)
Clarification
17 August 2017
Prime Minister Dr. Haidar al-Abadi attaches great importance to following up all media reports issued by international human rights organizations, which include accusations of some members of the Iraqi forces of committing violations against civilians. In this context, Dr. Abbadi set up a special committee of the prime minister to investigate the facts and gave them full authority In coordination with the ministries and security agencies and lead the joint operations in order to stand on the facts and take legal action and refer those who prove their right to these charges to the judiciary, has begun the work of the Committee and scheduled more than twenty reports and a charge on The investigation committee was formed by the Ministry of the Interior, as well as the hosting of the chairman and members of the investigative council, the investigation of the accused persons in custody and the taking of their statements where they were suspended. From work and placed in detention. The Commission has conducted a thorough and detailed investigation of the facts and access to all the documents related to the subject matter of its work and follow-up the actions taken in this regard by the security authorities concerned. The investigation committee concluded after the completion of all the fact-finding procedures to the occurrence of violations and clear violations committed by a number of members of the Rapid Response Division In the Federal Police, neglecting the recommendations and instructions issued by the Joint Operations Command and proving that they committed violations against civilians, beatings and death threats. The Committee supported the decision of the Higher Investigation Committee of the Ministry of Interior to refer the accused to the The Committee found that some of the charges in the Der Spiegel report were fabricated and inaccurate by mentioning the names of citizens as having been killed by members of Iraqi forces and the results of the Commission's investigations revealed that they were alive.
Dr. Saad Al-Hadithi
Spokesman for the Prime Minister's Information Office
17 August 2017
17 August 2017
Prime Minister Dr. Haidar al-Abadi attaches great importance to following up all media reports issued by international human rights organizations, which include accusations of some members of the Iraqi forces of committing violations against civilians. In this context, Dr. Abbadi set up a special committee of the prime minister to investigate the facts and gave them full authority In coordination with the ministries and security agencies and lead the joint operations in order to stand on the facts and take legal action and refer those who prove their right to these charges to the judiciary, has begun the work of the Committee and scheduled more than twenty reports and a charge on The investigation committee was formed by the Ministry of the Interior, as well as the hosting of the chairman and members of the investigative council, the investigation of the accused persons in custody and the taking of their statements where they were suspended. From work and placed in detention. The Commission has conducted a thorough and detailed investigation of the facts and access to all the documents related to the subject matter of its work and follow-up the actions taken in this regard by the security authorities concerned. The investigation committee concluded after the completion of all the fact-finding procedures to the occurrence of violations and clear violations committed by a number of members of the Rapid Response Division In the Federal Police, neglecting the recommendations and instructions issued by the Joint Operations Command and proving that they committed violations against civilians, beatings and death threats. The Committee supported the decision of the Higher Investigation Committee of the Ministry of Interior to refer the accused to the The Committee found that some of the charges in the Der Spiegel report were fabricated and inaccurate by mentioning the names of citizens as having been killed by members of Iraqi forces and the results of the Commission's investigations revealed that they were alive.
Dr. Saad Al-Hadithi
Spokesman for the Prime Minister's Information Office
17 August 2017
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ARTICLE 2-A
Sadrist movement of the Kurdish
delegation: we do not want any separation
2017/8/17 22:38
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The Sadrist movement, to the delegation of the referendum in Kurdistan, which has been visiting Baghdad for days, rejected the "any secession in Iraq," referring to the referendum on the Kurdistan region to be held on September 25 for independence.
"The head of the political body of the Sadrist movement Karrar al-Khafaji received on Thursday evening the Kurdish political delegation headed by Rose Nuri Shaways at the official headquarters of the body in Baghdad, and during the meeting exchanged views On various security, political, economic and social issues. "
Khafaji stressed that "the best solution to the outstanding problems between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government is through continuing dialogues and understandings and access to common points between the parties."
He added that "the political body of the Sadrist movement stands with one strong Iraq and its Kurds and Kurds and different religions and nationalities and affiliations and do not want to separate any part of Iraq, but want to live the Iraqi people from north to south under one banner and enjoy equality and social justice."
For his part, the head of the Kurdish political delegation expressed respect for the views of the political body Sadr movement by calling for resolving the outstanding issues between the Center and the region through dialogue and understanding, "pointing out that" will discuss this with the presidency of the Kurdistan region. "
2017/8/17 22:38
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The Sadrist movement, to the delegation of the referendum in Kurdistan, which has been visiting Baghdad for days, rejected the "any secession in Iraq," referring to the referendum on the Kurdistan region to be held on September 25 for independence.
"The head of the political body of the Sadrist movement Karrar al-Khafaji received on Thursday evening the Kurdish political delegation headed by Rose Nuri Shaways at the official headquarters of the body in Baghdad, and during the meeting exchanged views On various security, political, economic and social issues. "
Khafaji stressed that "the best solution to the outstanding problems between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government is through continuing dialogues and understandings and access to common points between the parties."
He added that "the political body of the Sadrist movement stands with one strong Iraq and its Kurds and Kurds and different religions and nationalities and affiliations and do not want to separate any part of Iraq, but want to live the Iraqi people from north to south under one banner and enjoy equality and social justice."
For his part, the head of the Kurdish political delegation expressed respect for the views of the political body Sadr movement by calling for resolving the outstanding issues between the Center and the region through dialogue and understanding, "pointing out that" will discuss this with the presidency of the Kurdistan region. "
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ARTICLE 2-B
Jaafari: I do not object to a
referendum identical to the Constitution .. Shaways: Do not back down
2017/8/17 18:22
2017/8/17 18:22
Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari
said on Thursday that the initiative of the Kurdistan delegation to visit
Baghdad to discuss the issue of the referendum contribute to pushing the
outstanding issues important steps on the road to a solution.
"We are linked by all the components of the Iraqi people to a charter, which is the constitution and to the extent that it conforms to the constitution, we have no objection," Jaafari told a joint news conference with the head of the delegation of the Supreme Council for the referendum in the Kurdistan region, Rose Nuri Shaways.
"We are looking at this initiative not in isolation from the general situation in Iraq," he said. "The referendum is Iraqi, but it has implications for the regional and international situation. We must assure the world that we will not create problems within it. "He said.
"It is no secret that the Kurdish community is wider than the Iraqi circle. It is present in Turkey, Syria, Iran and Russia, and all these issues must be brought before we proceed in any step."
Jaafari said that "this initiative contributes to pushing the files important steps on the road to a solution and reduce the gap between the various parties," noting that "some problems need time and dialogue to get good results."
Shaways said: "We are committed to unconditional dialogue to present all existing issues as a single way to solve the problems and bring the views and understanding between peoples together, whether they are together in one house or in two neighboring homes."
He stressed that "the right to self-determination is a legitimate and internationally guaranteed right for all peoples, including the Kurdish people, and has the right to resort to all democratic methods within international laws, objective conditions and public interests." This does not mean that we cut off dialogue. Fruitful and benefit everyone ".
"We are linked by all the components of the Iraqi people to a charter, which is the constitution and to the extent that it conforms to the constitution, we have no objection," Jaafari told a joint news conference with the head of the delegation of the Supreme Council for the referendum in the Kurdistan region, Rose Nuri Shaways.
"We are looking at this initiative not in isolation from the general situation in Iraq," he said. "The referendum is Iraqi, but it has implications for the regional and international situation. We must assure the world that we will not create problems within it. "He said.
"It is no secret that the Kurdish community is wider than the Iraqi circle. It is present in Turkey, Syria, Iran and Russia, and all these issues must be brought before we proceed in any step."
Jaafari said that "this initiative contributes to pushing the files important steps on the road to a solution and reduce the gap between the various parties," noting that "some problems need time and dialogue to get good results."
Shaways said: "We are committed to unconditional dialogue to present all existing issues as a single way to solve the problems and bring the views and understanding between peoples together, whether they are together in one house or in two neighboring homes."
He stressed that "the right to self-determination is a legitimate and internationally guaranteed right for all peoples, including the Kurdish people, and has the right to resort to all democratic methods within international laws, objective conditions and public interests." This does not mean that we cut off dialogue. Fruitful and benefit everyone ".
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ARTICLE 2-C
Hakim to Kurdish forces: Kirkuk remains
a city for peaceful coexistence
2017/8/17 20:06
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The head of the Iraqi National Alliance, Ammar al-Hakim, the unity of Iraq and the survival of the province of Kirkuk, a city for peaceful coexistence.
"Hakim received a delegation of Kurdish forces," he said. "During the meeting, he reiterated the unity of Iraq as a real guarantee of the rights of all."
He called on the wise to read the reality of the region and the world and to alert to the dangers facing everyone, which is facing only the unity of the row and the word.
The two sides discussed "developments in the political and security situation in Iraq and the region and the situation in the province of Kirkuk."
The head of the National Alliance, "that Kirkuk remains a city for peaceful coexistence, which preserves the rights of its people of all components."
2017/8/17 20:06
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The head of the Iraqi National Alliance, Ammar al-Hakim, the unity of Iraq and the survival of the province of Kirkuk, a city for peaceful coexistence.
"Hakim received a delegation of Kurdish forces," he said. "During the meeting, he reiterated the unity of Iraq as a real guarantee of the rights of all."
He called on the wise to read the reality of the region and the world and to alert to the dangers facing everyone, which is facing only the unity of the row and the word.
The two sides discussed "developments in the political and security situation in Iraq and the region and the situation in the province of Kirkuk."
The head of the National Alliance, "that Kirkuk remains a city for peaceful coexistence, which preserves the rights of its people of all components."
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ARTICLE 2-D
The National Conference calls on the
delegation of the Kurdish referendum to continue the efforts of dialogue
2017/8/18 10:39
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The Iraqi National Congress, on Friday, the importance of bringing the views of the Kurdish political forces and the federal government,
The Secretary-General of the National Congress, Aras Habib, in a meeting with the Kurdish political delegation, which is visiting Baghdad to discuss a number of outstanding issues, to "the need to take the dialogue approach in dealing with sensitive issues, to solve the problems related to the fate of an important part and a president of the Iraqi people.
"The party discussed the latest developments in the political scene with the Kurdish delegation in Baghdad, and the delegation presented a detailed definition of the issue of the referendum on the independence of Kurdistan and the political vision adopted by it," the press office said in a press statement. In this context.
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The Iraqi National Congress, on Friday, the importance of bringing the views of the Kurdish political forces and the federal government,
The Secretary-General of the National Congress, Aras Habib, in a meeting with the Kurdish political delegation, which is visiting Baghdad to discuss a number of outstanding issues, to "the need to take the dialogue approach in dealing with sensitive issues, to solve the problems related to the fate of an important part and a president of the Iraqi people.
"The party discussed the latest developments in the political scene with the Kurdish delegation in Baghdad, and the delegation presented a detailed definition of the issue of the referendum on the independence of Kurdistan and the political vision adopted by it," the press office said in a press statement. In this context.
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ARTICLE 3
A source denies the [Ayna]
deterioration of Maliki's health and his transfer to Iran
2017/8/17 13:32
2017/8/17 13:32
[Ayna-Baghdad]
Denied source familiar with the deteriorating health of the Vice President of the President of the coalition of state law Nuri al-Maliki.
"There is no truth to this news and Maliki has not been transferred to Iran for treatment," the source told the agency. "The vice president is still exercising his functions normally."
Some of the media reported today the deteriorating health of al-Maliki at dawn today and transfer to Iran for treatment.
It is noteworthy that the former prime minister has been in the past years for more than once for medical tests in the heart and was treated in a hospital in the British capital London.
Denied source familiar with the deteriorating health of the Vice President of the President of the coalition of state law Nuri al-Maliki.
"There is no truth to this news and Maliki has not been transferred to Iran for treatment," the source told the agency. "The vice president is still exercising his functions normally."
Some of the media reported today the deteriorating health of al-Maliki at dawn today and transfer to Iran for treatment.
It is noteworthy that the former prime minister has been in the past years for more than once for medical tests in the heart and was treated in a hospital in the British capital London.
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ARTICLE 4
The destruction of a weapons store, an
ammunition factory and a bomb and the plating of the wheels for "calling" in Tal
Afar
BAGHDAD, Aug 17 (KUNA) - The Air Force Command announced on Wednesday that based on information from the intelligence department of the General Intelligence and Security Directorate's "Nineween Arrives" operation, several successful air strikes were launched.
"The strikes resulted in the destruction of a storehouse of weapons and ammunition and a laboratory for the detonation and plating of the wheels," it said in a statement, referring to "the treatment of two facilities, one of which is used for meetings and the other as a command and control headquarters belonging to the elements in the district of Tal Afar" without further details. AH
BAGHDAD, Aug 17 (KUNA) - The Air Force Command announced on Wednesday that based on information from the intelligence department of the General Intelligence and Security Directorate's "Nineween Arrives" operation, several successful air strikes were launched.
"The strikes resulted in the destruction of a storehouse of weapons and ammunition and a laboratory for the detonation and plating of the wheels," it said in a statement, referring to "the treatment of two facilities, one of which is used for meetings and the other as a command and control headquarters belonging to the elements in the district of Tal Afar" without further details. AH
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ARTICLE 5-A
The popular crowd is moving towards Tal
Afar with near zero hour
2017/8/17 23:41
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The first armored brigade moved in the popular crowd towards Tal Afar district, west of Mosul, to participate in liberating it from terrorist gangs.
"The armored brigade of the 26th Brigade moved towards Tal Afar district in preparation to participate in the liberation of the judiciary," the statement said, quoting the general supervisor of the 26th Brigade in the popular crowd, Maitham al-Zaidi. Has arrived in turn to the sites assigned to them with the approach of the start of the zero hour. "
Zaidi added that "the brigade finished all preparations and will arrive on Friday the last of his pieces," pointing out that "the first hours will determine the map of the battle."
The head of the popular crowd, Faleh Fayyad, said Wednesday that the forces of the crowd will participate in the liberation of Tal Afar effectively, stressing the completion of preparations for the liberation of the judiciary.
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said last Tuesday that the liberation of Tal Afar was delayed, "to prepare and prepare well for the security forces after they left the battle of Mosul and provide logistical support for them from equipment and training," stressing "the participation of all security forces in the liberation of Tal Afar, including the popular crowd."
2017/8/17 23:41
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The first armored brigade moved in the popular crowd towards Tal Afar district, west of Mosul, to participate in liberating it from terrorist gangs.
"The armored brigade of the 26th Brigade moved towards Tal Afar district in preparation to participate in the liberation of the judiciary," the statement said, quoting the general supervisor of the 26th Brigade in the popular crowd, Maitham al-Zaidi. Has arrived in turn to the sites assigned to them with the approach of the start of the zero hour. "
Zaidi added that "the brigade finished all preparations and will arrive on Friday the last of his pieces," pointing out that "the first hours will determine the map of the battle."
The head of the popular crowd, Faleh Fayyad, said Wednesday that the forces of the crowd will participate in the liberation of Tal Afar effectively, stressing the completion of preparations for the liberation of the judiciary.
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said last Tuesday that the liberation of Tal Afar was delayed, "to prepare and prepare well for the security forces after they left the battle of Mosul and provide logistical support for them from equipment and training," stressing "the participation of all security forces in the liberation of Tal Afar, including the popular crowd."
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ARTICLE 5-B
The arrival of large reinforcements of
the crowd, the army and the federal police to free Tal Afar
NINEWA, Iraq, Aug 18 (KUNA) - The Iraqi Army Information Cell reported on Friday that large reinforcements had been sent to Tal Afar to prepare for the start of the battle and to free him from the organization he controls since 2014.
"Major reinforcements arrived on Friday morning from the popular mobilization forces, the army and the federal police towards Tal Afar district to participate in the liberation of the judiciary from the elements of the preaching organization," said a spokesman for the Popular Gathering, adding that "the 26th Armored Brigade moved towards Tal Afar district, west of Nineveh, Will see today the arrival of the last pieces of the brigade in preparation for participation in the liberalization of the judiciary. " Ending AH
NINEWA, Iraq, Aug 18 (KUNA) - The Iraqi Army Information Cell reported on Friday that large reinforcements had been sent to Tal Afar to prepare for the start of the battle and to free him from the organization he controls since 2014.
"Major reinforcements arrived on Friday morning from the popular mobilization forces, the army and the federal police towards Tal Afar district to participate in the liberation of the judiciary from the elements of the preaching organization," said a spokesman for the Popular Gathering, adding that "the 26th Armored Brigade moved towards Tal Afar district, west of Nineveh, Will see today the arrival of the last pieces of the brigade in preparation for participation in the liberalization of the judiciary. " Ending AH
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ARTICLE
6
Electric shock helps cure insomnia
2017/8/17 14:56
[Ayna-Follow]
The elderly, who receive electric shock therapy, known as electrolysis, to combat depression as they age, may need additional sessions to get rid of insomnia and its side effects, a recent medical study showed.
Dr. von McCall at the University of Washington, said electro-shock therapy is an effective treatment against depression, but our recent research also suggests its effectiveness in relieving the symptoms of insomnia among older patients.
The research was conducted on 240 patients aged 60 years and more who participated in a study that sought to benefit from electrotherapy sessions in the treatment of depression episodes together with the anti-depressant "anti-depressant".
It was noted that patients who were treated and subjected to electricity sessions had decreased their insomnia problems, which were classified as high, significantly.
Symptoms of insomnia episodes are diagnosed with very early waking, and drowsiness during the day, to significantly affect the quality of life.
2017/8/17 14:56
[Ayna-Follow]
The elderly, who receive electric shock therapy, known as electrolysis, to combat depression as they age, may need additional sessions to get rid of insomnia and its side effects, a recent medical study showed.
Dr. von McCall at the University of Washington, said electro-shock therapy is an effective treatment against depression, but our recent research also suggests its effectiveness in relieving the symptoms of insomnia among older patients.
The research was conducted on 240 patients aged 60 years and more who participated in a study that sought to benefit from electrotherapy sessions in the treatment of depression episodes together with the anti-depressant "anti-depressant".
It was noted that patients who were treated and subjected to electricity sessions had decreased their insomnia problems, which were classified as high, significantly.
Symptoms of insomnia episodes are diagnosed with very early waking, and drowsiness during the day, to significantly affect the quality of life.
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