Word on the Street Tuesday 12/19/17:
TNT CONFERENCE CALL MONDAY 12/18/17 DC NY CALL RECAP:
Good afternoon TNT Superfantastic Family. Today is Marvelous Monday. The subject line said and the bank played on. It is funny how some of you immediately went to the sinking of the Titanic. The bank played on comes from the Temptations Ball of Confusion. They made all the reference of all the confusing things going on. They wrapped up and the bank played on and missed all the confusion in the world. We had a ball of confusion this weekend and the first thing this morning. That is all it can do until it can play no more. Where are we? We know where we are not. Where are we in the grand scheme of things? The wheels are turning ever so slowly. I do very much believe that. It is almost impossible to pinpoint an exact time frame, so we have to play it out as we wait it out. Some things did happen in Iraq over the weekend. I didn't update you, since it was not the info saying RV. There were demonstrations in the street about corruption and the citizens demonstrating. That is really no big deal for us as I can see. There also was the announcement of salaries being paid today. A whole lot of categories of salaries being paid and, some were of the expectation that these could have been the new rate. That remains to be seen, and that was weekend information as opposed to weekday. Lets see what the pay looks like today and at what rate as the report comes in that pays were accordingly made. Other than that, there was an article about the deficit being cut 27 trillion down to 13 trillion, and that made some eyebrows come up and made the thought process say could this be the illusive RV raising it's head? That remains to be seen as well and those were weekend issues worthy of speaking of. We did have some banking folks highly expectant of something happening over the weekend. Of course they have moved the excitement to the first part of the week, still excited something is about to happen. Something good is a about to happen, and they are still of that expectation. In the midst of the confusion, the bank played on, and that is where we are right now. We are just going through the motions waiting for more info that will pinpoint where we are in the grand scheme of things. Maybe even a full scale release, but that remains to be seen. That is it as it stands right now as far as information that can be shared on this afternoon's call. Let me see what questions I may be able to entertain. Q and A: Q: Sandman : Back in September when asked that the RV might not happen until 2018, you affirmed that there was little chance of that. Ray: Yes, based on what I was being told. I did say very little chance of that not happening until 2018. Q: So today in the dinar post, it appears that legislation is lacking. Article 8 stills needs to be done and more. Are we now realistically into 2018 for the RV ? Ray: Who really knows. I share with you what I am being told based on expectations and what may or may have happened. Based on what was to take place 2018 did not seem likely. People can drag things on for whatever reason they want. Q: Could something happen today? Ray: Sure all the issues could be resolved in a snap of a finger saying it is done. Q: Post RV you stated you would list your bank locations for our members. Have you received any locations for are armed service men and women? Ray: No. Q: Any news from our Canadian neighbors? Ray: It is all quiet up there like it is down here. Q: Any Iraqi TV or Mosque news you can share? Ray: I won't say it is all quiet, but have no news or what may or may not be going on. Callers: Caller: Catnip: On the question I have, how many more items are your people expecting to see published in the Gazette? Ray: None. Some are saying it is done, and some info supporting that. I am waiting for some more things to materialize and become public. So they are not indicating anything else needs to happen for this thing to roll out. Yet there is something somewhere that is yet to be done. Catnip: As you said and or made public. Correct. Ray: Yes. Caller: What is the thoughts on things. Abadi mentioned full liberation and told things were going to happen. Just wanted your thoughts on their moral. Ray: It is a mixture and some citizens are frustrated. Fighting took place over the weekend, and others are frustrated of what has not taken place. Others are at peace. I would say it is a mixture of both. Ray's Wrap Up: I should have said this is going to be a short call. We are just waiting for updated information to let us know what is taking place. Recapping some of the banking community, we were anticipating something over the weekend and definately for Monday morning. Some had indications and thinking over the weekend that they would be able to move forward with some exchange activity. As fas as in Iraq, it has been very quiet as for the little information that has come out, and other information is still being suppressed for whatever reason. We just have to wait, and it is a timing thing. I don't have any info saying not till 2018, but knowing Christmas is a week away, I am doubting that it will happen on Christmas Eve. We have a few days into this week to see if it may materialize before this week is over, and if not then I am sure counting for the Holidays, New Years, etc... I could see probably 2018 if we don't see something materialize this week. Lets see what other information comes to us, so we could at least draw some presumptive conclusions. We won't be able to draw a real conclusion until it is all said and done and over with. We can at least make something speculative based on the information that comes to us. Let's await to see what else pops out today into tomorrow, and we will see how that unfolds for us. I don't know about you, but I am still Believing! It is already done. I am excited about your Future! Rayren98
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| USD/IRR | | | 12,048.0000 | 12,048.0000 | 12,048.0000 | | 17:51 |
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Financial loans for young people without interest
Baghdad Journal News
Member of the House of Representatives, Jamila al-Obeidi, on Tuesday, for giving young people who have technical expertise produced financial loans each according to his profession or investment project industrial or agricultural, pointing out that these loans will be without interest.
"Creating job opportunities for unemployed youth and supporting the private sector is very important to eliminate the unemployment that has spread in the country, especially in the province of Nineveh," Obaidi said in a statement.
She explained that "the majority of loans provided by some private banks and government have potentially harmful benefits to beneficiaries who intend to obtain loans to open income-generating projects because of the magnitude of the benefits that result."
"In order to create job opportunities for young people and eliminate unemployment and investment of capacities and skills disabled youth as a result of the interruption of the economic movement in the province of Nineveh, we coordinated with a private bank to grant young people who have technical expertise produced financial loans each according to his profession or investment project Industrial and agricultural to pay the loan in a period of 3-5 years from the date of signing the contract with the bank to provide guarantees to repay the loan.
Al-Obaidi stressed that "these loans will not have any benefits," explaining that "the National Bank, which was coordinated with him will provide the necessary requirements for any project is provided by the unemployed each according to his project and then to pay the total amount not exceeding the 5 Maximum years so that the beneficiary has paid the loan with little interest "
The arrest of a teacher carrying a counterfeit currency in Dhi Qar
Baghdad / Al-Ghad Press:
A security source in the province of Dhi Qar, on Tuesday, that the security services arrested a teacher carrying a counterfeit currency in the center of Nasiriyah province.
The source told "Al-Gharab Press" that "the security services in the city of Nasiriyah was able to arrest a 41-year-old teacher," pointing out that "the arrested was carrying a fake currency of 70 sheets of 50 thousand dinars."
He added that "the accused is under investigation and will be referred to the judiciary after the completion of investigative procedures with him," noting that "the arrest warrant issued against him in accordance with 280 of the Iraqi Penal Code."
A security source in the province of Dhi Qar, on Tuesday, that the security services arrested a teacher carrying a counterfeit currency in the center of Nasiriyah province.
The source told "Al-Gharab Press" that "the security services in the city of Nasiriyah was able to arrest a 41-year-old teacher," pointing out that "the arrested was carrying a fake currency of 70 sheets of 50 thousand dinars."
He added that "the accused is under investigation and will be referred to the judiciary after the completion of investigative procedures with him," noting that "the arrest warrant issued against him in accordance with 280 of the Iraqi Penal Code."
Oil prices rise due to continued halt of North Sea pipeline
Date of release:: 2017/12/19 13:25 • 20 times read
{International: Al Furat News} Oil markets rose on Tuesday as prices received support from the suspension of the Fortis pipeline in the North Sea and OPEC-led voluntary production constraints, but growing production in the United States curbed gains.
At 0757 GMT, US crude futures for the West Texas Intermediate were $ 57.35 a barrel, up 19 cents, or 0.3 percent, from the previous settlement price.
Brent crude <LCOc1> was up 15 cents, or 0.2 percent, at $ 63.56 a barrel.
Prices have seen little movement in recent trade, with Brent trading between 63 and 63.91 dollars a barrel since Friday.
Traders said the momentum had dwindled slightly as the call for a strike by oil workers in Nigeria was canceled. is over
Brent crude <LCOc1> was up 15 cents, or 0.2 percent, at $ 63.56 a barrel.
Prices have seen little movement in recent trade, with Brent trading between 63 and 63.91 dollars a barrel since Friday.
Traders said the momentum had dwindled slightly as the call for a strike by oil workers in Nigeria was canceled. is over
Iraq will use drones to protect pipelines - ministry
18 Dec, 2017 14:07
Iraq plans to use drones to monitor and protect its export and production pipelines in the first quarter of 2018, its Oil Ministry said on Monday. Security companies will have considered that can supply Iraq with drones and sophisticated camera systems to guard its pipelines, Reuters quoted spokesman Asim Jihad as saying. Oil Minister Jabar al-Luaibi will also visit Algeria in mid-January, where state-run Sonatrach is interested in investing in Iraq's energy sector, according to the spokesman.
Abadi directed funding of the Ministry of Construction by 5.5 billion dinars to complete more than two thousand housing units
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Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi, funded by the Ministry of Construction and Housing of 5.5 billion dinars to complete the completion of more than two thousand housing units.
This came during his chairmanship on Monday a meeting of the Higher Committee of the National Initiative for Housing, according to a statement issued by the press office of Abadi.
"The vision of the future government to develop a successful strategy in order to secure adequate housing for citizens and dependence on the companies, and to be the state sponsor of these projects, and provide more housing units within the ambitious housing plan."
Abadi said that "the gap in this area after the cessation of previous governments since the eighties of the last century from the adoption of housing projects collectively, which cost the citizen a lot in order to find suitable housing, and thus affected the income and the economy of the state in general.
The statement said that Abadi "listened to the observations that he requested in order to promote the reality of the country's housing to move to the ranks of successful countries in this area."
During the meeting, the Executive Action Plan for the National Housing Policy was adopted and the role of the National Housing Department was activated in following up the designs and implementation of the housing units and complexes.
Al-Abbadi also directed "the financing of the Ministry of Construction and Housing in the amount of 5'5 billion dinars to complete the completion of more than two thousand housing units in a number of provinces and distributed to the specific groups, especially the families of martyrs."
This came during his chairmanship on Monday a meeting of the Higher Committee of the National Initiative for Housing, according to a statement issued by the press office of Abadi.
"The vision of the future government to develop a successful strategy in order to secure adequate housing for citizens and dependence on the companies, and to be the state sponsor of these projects, and provide more housing units within the ambitious housing plan."
Abadi said that "the gap in this area after the cessation of previous governments since the eighties of the last century from the adoption of housing projects collectively, which cost the citizen a lot in order to find suitable housing, and thus affected the income and the economy of the state in general.
The statement said that Abadi "listened to the observations that he requested in order to promote the reality of the country's housing to move to the ranks of successful countries in this area."
During the meeting, the Executive Action Plan for the National Housing Policy was adopted and the role of the National Housing Department was activated in following up the designs and implementation of the housing units and complexes.
Al-Abbadi also directed "the financing of the Ministry of Construction and Housing in the amount of 5'5 billion dinars to complete the completion of more than two thousand housing units in a number of provinces and distributed to the specific groups, especially the families of martyrs."
Governor of Sulaymaniyah: We support all peaceful civil activities and will not allow unauthorized demonstrations
Stressing that the elections are the only way to resolve the crises and problems in Kurdistan. The Governor of Sulaymaniyah Hafal Abu Bakr told a news conference after the demonstrations in the city of Sulaymaniyah and a number of districts and other areas on Tuesday that the demands of the demonstrators are right and that they support any movement or civil activity, but stressed that the claim should be "within the legal framework and peaceful" , Stressing that elections alone are the only way to resolve crises and problems.
"We support the demands of the demonstrators and all the civil peaceful activities," he said, adding that the demonstrations "should be peaceful and do not result in acts of violence." "We and the people complement each other, and we have a duty to preserve," he told a news conference. On the safety of citizens and civil peace ». Pointing out that any political party wants to demonstrate to obtain official approvals and otherwise will be taken legal action against him.
"The management of Sulaymaniyah is protecting the lives and property of citizens and does not want any clash or clash between the security forces and demonstrators and works to protect security and stability in the province," said Hafal Abu Bakr, adding that the blood of any Kurd citizen is more important and more expensive than any political position or any An institution, but said that the people not to target private and public property.
The governor also called on the media to deal responsibly with covering events and avoiding incitement to violence. Noting that «the security forces are working to establish security and stability and the protection of peaceful demonstrations».
Demonstrations broke out Tuesday in the province of Sulaymaniyah and a number of other areas belonging to it, all areas are within the influence of the PUK and the Movement for Change, under the banner «Claim salaries and improve the lives of citizens».
The head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) branch 21 Fadhil Raouf told Basnews that a local party committee in Bir Makroun district was burned, pointing out that the committee official was injured. It was also reported that the "demonstrators" burned the building of the Directorate of Traffic in the area and other government departments and party headquarters.
In turn, an official of the fourth branch of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (Sulaymaniyah branch) told "Basnoyz" that "demonstrators" passed in front of the headquarters of the branch "and shouted obscene obscene words, but our cadres and guards of the headquarters did not respond to them," as the official branch of Halabja of the Democratic Party of Kurdistan Told Basnews that a party headquarters in Sid Sadeq district had been attacked by "demonstrators".
In this regard, the governor of Sulaimaniyah pointed out that "no civil or governmental institution should be targeted to claim rights." He stressed that "all demands are due to their legal and constitutional procedures, not by attacking government offices and institutions, and that the use of violence does not serve any party, The need to obtain formal approval before organizing any demonstration.
The Kurdistan region suffers from a difficult financial crisis since 2014 after Baghdad cut the region's share of the public budget, and the start of an attack on Kurdistan and low oil prices globally, in addition to receiving the region about two million displaced and Iraqi and Syrian refugees.
The crisis has affected the salaries of employees forced by the government of the Territory to reduce them to less than half, and the crisis has negatively affected the livelihood of citizens.
Governor of Sulaymaniyah Hafal Abu Bakr stressed at the end of his remarks on «the need to protect the experience of the Kurdistan Region and not to mix political conflicts with the legitimate demands of citizens», and considered that the ballot boxes and elections are the only way to resolve the crises and problems of the region. dd
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He pointed out that "the ministry is keen to create the appropriate environment for the work of international companies and cooperate with them to enhance opportunities for cooperation and investment in order to achieve common goals and interests."
For his part, the German ambassador in Baghdad expressed the desire of his country's companies to strengthen and expand the horizons of joint cooperation between the two countries and work to develop and develop bilateral relations.
Foreign Minister receives the credentials of Sudan's new ambassador and discuss relations between the two countries
Date of release: 2017/12/19 11:50 • 63 times scheduled
(Baghdad: al-Furat News) Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari received a copy of the credentials of Yassin Awad Ismail, ambassador of the new Republic of Sudan in Baghdad.
"The relations between the two countries were discussed, focusing on bilateral cooperation issues, the importance of coordination and the consolidation of positions in the international arena. The two sides also discussed regional issues of common concern," a statement from his office said.
Jaafari said that Iraq is looking forward to developing relations with Sudan and upgrading them to meet the aspirations of the two brotherly peoples. He stressed the need to continue working to enhance cooperation between the two countries and increase levels of coordination and consultation at all levels.
Al-Jaafari wished Ambassador Al-Mufqiya and success in his duties in Baghdad, expressing the readiness of the Foreign Ministry to provide all services to the diplomatic mission to develop joint work between the two countries.
For his part, Ambassador of the new Republic of Sudan in Baghdad Yassin Awad Ismail congratulated his country on the achievement of the final victory over the terrorist gangs, and expressed his government's aspiration to develop relations with Iraq in all fields and continue coordination and consultation between the two sides on various issues.
Jaafari said that Iraq is looking forward to developing relations with Sudan and upgrading them to meet the aspirations of the two brotherly peoples. He stressed the need to continue working to enhance cooperation between the two countries and increase levels of coordination and consultation at all levels.
Al-Jaafari wished Ambassador Al-Mufqiya and success in his duties in Baghdad, expressing the readiness of the Foreign Ministry to provide all services to the diplomatic mission to develop joint work between the two countries.
For his part, Ambassador of the new Republic of Sudan in Baghdad Yassin Awad Ismail congratulated his country on the achievement of the final victory over the terrorist gangs, and expressed his government's aspiration to develop relations with Iraq in all fields and continue coordination and consultation between the two sides on various issues.
Oil Minister discusses with German Ambassador bilateral cooperation in energy sector
Baghdad / Al-Ghad Press:
Oil Minister Jabbar Ali al-Allaibi on Tuesday met with German Ambassador to Iraq Cyril Jean Nun on ways to boost bilateral cooperation in oil and gas.
The importance of strengthening bilateral relations, especially in the field of oil and energy," Al-Allaibi said in a statement received by Al-Ghad Press. He called on German companies specialized in the oil and gas industry to participate in oil and gas industry development projects in Iraq.
Oil Minister Jabbar Ali al-Allaibi on Tuesday met with German Ambassador to Iraq Cyril Jean Nun on ways to boost bilateral cooperation in oil and gas.
The importance of strengthening bilateral relations, especially in the field of oil and energy," Al-Allaibi said in a statement received by Al-Ghad Press. He called on German companies specialized in the oil and gas industry to participate in oil and gas industry development projects in Iraq.
He pointed out that "the ministry is keen to create the appropriate environment for the work of international companies and cooperate with them to enhance opportunities for cooperation and investment in order to achieve common goals and interests."
For his part, the German ambassador in Baghdad expressed the desire of his country's companies to strengthen and expand the horizons of joint cooperation between the two countries and work to develop and develop bilateral relations.
Saudi Arabia appoints new ambassador to Iraq after vacancy for more than a year
Dec 19, 2017
IRAQ ANADOLI: The Iraqi Foreign Ministry announced on Monday that its minister, Ibrahim al-Jaafari, has received the credentials of the new Saudi ambassador to Iraq, Abdulaziz bin Khalid al-Shammari.
On August 28, 2016, the Iraqi Foreign Ministry officially asked its Saudi counterpart to replace Thamer al-Sabhan as its ambassador in Baghdad, about seven months after taking office.
The request came a week after Sabhan accused "Iraqi militias linked to Iran of being behind a plot to assassinate him while in Iraq."
The ministry said in a statement that "Minister Jaafari received today (yesterday) the credentials of the new Saudi ambassador in Iraq, Shammari."
He added: «During the receipt of credentials to review the progress of bilateral relations and ways to support and develop them in the interest of the two countries».
"Iraq pays particular attention to the development of bilateral relations with Riyadh in all fields and turning them into reality," Jaafari said. "Iraq has good investment opportunities for Saudi Arabia."
The new Saudi ambassador expressed his country's keenness to "develop bilateral relations and upgrade them to meet the aspirations of the two brotherly countries."
He pointed out that his country «intends to open consulates in (Madinaty) Najaf and Basra, and the establishment of the Trade Coordination Council between the two countries in order to achieve a bilateral trade partnership».
The relationship between Iraq and Saudi Arabia has been strained during the past period, after Baghdad submitted a request in August 2016 to Riyadh to replace its ambassador, Sobhan, on the charge of Baghdad by «interfering in the internal affairs of Iraq».
Relations between the two countries began to improve significantly thanks to al-Jubair's visit to Baghdad on February 25, where he held talks with Abadi, the first visit by a senior Saudi official since 1990.
On August 28, 2016, the Iraqi Foreign Ministry officially asked its Saudi counterpart to replace Thamer al-Sabhan as its ambassador in Baghdad, about seven months after taking office.
The request came a week after Sabhan accused "Iraqi militias linked to Iran of being behind a plot to assassinate him while in Iraq."
The ministry said in a statement that "Minister Jaafari received today (yesterday) the credentials of the new Saudi ambassador in Iraq, Shammari."
He added: «During the receipt of credentials to review the progress of bilateral relations and ways to support and develop them in the interest of the two countries».
"Iraq pays particular attention to the development of bilateral relations with Riyadh in all fields and turning them into reality," Jaafari said. "Iraq has good investment opportunities for Saudi Arabia."
The new Saudi ambassador expressed his country's keenness to "develop bilateral relations and upgrade them to meet the aspirations of the two brotherly countries."
He pointed out that his country «intends to open consulates in (Madinaty) Najaf and Basra, and the establishment of the Trade Coordination Council between the two countries in order to achieve a bilateral trade partnership».
The relationship between Iraq and Saudi Arabia has been strained during the past period, after Baghdad submitted a request in August 2016 to Riyadh to replace its ambassador, Sobhan, on the charge of Baghdad by «interfering in the internal affairs of Iraq».
Relations between the two countries began to improve significantly thanks to al-Jubair's visit to Baghdad on February 25, where he held talks with Abadi, the first visit by a senior Saudi official since 1990.
Ambassador: Iraq is ready to offer its security expertise to Egypt and the countries of the region
Release date: 2017/12/18 22:30 • 82 times scheduled
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) Iraqi Ambassador to Cairo, Habib al-Sadr, affirmed Iraq's readiness to provide its expertise and security potential generously to Egypt and the countries of the region.
"Iraq is interested in developing relations with Egypt in the fight against terrorism by exchanging information, enhancing intelligence efforts, training and arming, because Iraq and Egypt are converging in the challenges," Sadr said in a statement. And military. "
"We believe that Egypt and Iraq to achieve this constructive cooperation will reflect positively on the regional security system," he said, adding that "Iraq has long experience in the fight against terrorism, expertise, information and security capabilities and can be generously provided to Egypt and all countries of the region."
He recalled that "Iraq is saddened by the occurrence of any terrorist operation in Egypt because Egypt is for us the largest Arab brother and we look at the strength of Egypt and its security stability is one of the factors important for the stability of the region."
He stressed that "the war of terrorist groups on countries and societies has no limits, they are hostile to humans and nationalities, and it is necessary to fight the Takfiri ideology by providing intellectual equivalence based on spreading the culture of moderation, love, peace, respect for human rights and women's rights."
"We believe that Egypt and Iraq to achieve this constructive cooperation will reflect positively on the regional security system," he said, adding that "Iraq has long experience in the fight against terrorism, expertise, information and security capabilities and can be generously provided to Egypt and all countries of the region."
He recalled that "Iraq is saddened by the occurrence of any terrorist operation in Egypt because Egypt is for us the largest Arab brother and we look at the strength of Egypt and its security stability is one of the factors important for the stability of the region."
He stressed that "the war of terrorist groups on countries and societies has no limits, they are hostile to humans and nationalities, and it is necessary to fight the Takfiri ideology by providing intellectual equivalence based on spreading the culture of moderation, love, peace, respect for human rights and women's rights."
Official: Trade exchange between Iraq and Iran is equivalent to the markets of 3 continents
Date of release: 2017/12/18 23:20 • 203 times read
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iran's trade with Iraq is equivalent to its exchange with three continents: Europe, America and Africa, the secretary-general of the Iran-Iraq Chamber of Commerce Hamid Hosseini said on Monday.
Al-Husseini said during the monthly meeting of the joint chamber of commerce between Iran and Iraq that "the Kurdistan region alone constitutes 25 to 30 percent of Iranian trade, and Iraq alone for Iran is equivalent to the markets of three continents are Europe, America and Africa, while the Kurdistan region market for Iran is 2 to $ 2.5 billion equivalent to the market of one continent. "
He added that "Iraq agreed to establish the fourth meeting of the Joint Commission of Traders between Iran and Iraq during the month of February next," explaining that "holding this meeting would help to resolve some of the problems facing Iran's trade with Iraq."
He added that "Iraq agreed to establish the fourth meeting of the Joint Commission of Traders between Iran and Iraq during the month of February next," explaining that "holding this meeting would help to resolve some of the problems facing Iran's trade with Iraq."
Iraq supplies Egypt with 12 million barrels of oil next year
Baghdad - Journal News
Iraq's ambassador to Egypt Habib al-Sadr said on Monday that Egypt would be ready to supply Egypt with the same quantities of oil it received from Baghdad this year under the extension of the same agreement next year between the two sides.
"There will be an oil pipeline from Iraq through Jordan to Egypt, which will make Egypt an energy exporting center in the region," Sadr said in an interview.
"There is constructive cooperation between the two countries in this file and we hope that it will rise further in the meetings of the High Joint Committee between the two countries which is hoped to be held soon." Iraq also signed a memorandum of understanding with Egypt on supplying Egypt with 12 million barrels per year. This year.
International company is racing to establish ten airports in Iraq
Baghdad - Journal News
Diyala Provincial Council Chairman Ali al-Daini announced the provision of 27 international companies to implement the establishment of ten airports in ten provinces, including the Mansuriya airport in the province.
Daini said in a statement that he received the director of the local airports department at the Ministry of Transport in the presence of a number of members of the council. During the meeting, the mechanism was discussed to establish airports in ten governorates, including Diyala province in Mansouriya, northeast of Baquba. d
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One of the most valuable perks of the Platinum Card from American Express is the $200 airline fee credit. A similar $100 credit exists for the Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express. This credit is meant to cover incidental fees, such as checked baggage or in-flight refreshments, on a pre-selected qualifying airline. Unfortunately, this credit can’t be used on airfare like the credits offered with the Chase Sapphire Reserve or the Citi Prestige. And if you’re like me, you rarely incur Read the full story
TREASURIES/BONDS/STOCKS
Economic Calendar: Top Things to Watch This Week Investors
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Treasury yields tick higher on building optimism for tax bill MarketWatch
Treasury prices fell, pushing yields higher, on Monday on mounting expectations that congressional Republicans will pass tax-cut legislation this week.
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The biggest threat to investors in 2018 – the return of inflation - MoneyWeek MoneyWeek
Many investors’ fear a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis. But the biggest threat to your portfolio is the return of inflation. John Stepek explains the damage it would do. Read the full story https://moneyweek.com/the-
Economics 2018: Get Ready for a Whole Lot of Nothing The National Interest
Samuel Rines Economics, Americas Tax reform reverses many of those potential headwinds in 2018. Business investment is likely to pick up, if only on the margin. Sometimes the world is just boring, and that’s the way 2018 looks. Sure, it is always tempting to call a top or project an unexpected bull run. After all, plenty of people who warned about the impending financial crisis continue to place that at the top of their resume. Unfortunately, 2018 is not one of those years. With tax reform on
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Treasury yields tick higher on building optimism for tax bill MarketWatch
Treasury prices fell, pushing yields higher, on Monday on mounting expectations that congressional Republicans will pass tax-cut legislation this week.
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The biggest threat to investors in 2018 – the return of inflation - MoneyWeek MoneyWeek
Many investors’ fear a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis. But the biggest threat to your portfolio is the return of inflation. John Stepek explains the damage it would do. Read the full story https://moneyweek.com/the-
Economics 2018: Get Ready for a Whole Lot of Nothing The National Interest
Samuel Rines Economics, Americas Tax reform reverses many of those potential headwinds in 2018. Business investment is likely to pick up, if only on the margin. Sometimes the world is just boring, and that’s the way 2018 looks. Sure, it is always tempting to call a top or project an unexpected bull run. After all, plenty of people who warned about the impending financial crisis continue to place that at the top of their resume. Unfortunately, 2018 is not one of those years. With tax reform on
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INSURANCE/HEALTH
As California fires blaze, homeowners fear losing insurance
Reuters
Reuters
California homeowners and regulators have a new fear about wildfires ravaging the state: that insurers will drop coverage. Read the full story
Kogan to expand into pet insurance
SBS
SBS
Ecommerce group Kogan.com has struck a deal with PetSure, a subsidiary of The Holland Insurance Company, to offer its customers pet insurance. Read the full story
Life Insurance Schemes Might Fetch Better Returns In Future. Five Things To Know
NDTV
NDTV
The IRDAI-constituted committee said that the minimum investment limit of 50% in government securities (G-Secs) should be reduced so that the Life Funds can get exposure to equity and corporate bonds Read the full story
As health premiums rise, small businesses seek alternatives
Dispatch-Argus
Dispatch-Argus
NEW YORK (AP) — As small business owners learn what their 2018 health insurance costs will be, some are considering providing different types of coverage for their employees. Read the full story
Humana in talks to buy Kindred Healthcare with equity firms: source
Reuters
Third of people not taking their prescribed diabetes medication due to side effects
Science Magazine
Reuters
U.S. health insurer Humana Inc is in advanced talks to acquire acute care provider Kindred Healthcare Inc in partnership with private equity firms Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe and TPG, a source familiar with the matter said on Sunday. Read the full story
Science Magazine
Diabetes patients who take the most commonly prescribed diabetes drug, metformin, are the least likely to follow medical advice regarding their medication due its side effects, a new article in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism reports. .. Read the full story
Diabetes and exercise: how you can improve your health with HIIT
9Honey
9Honey
Diabetes, which is characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance and insufficient insulin production, currently affects 1.7 million Australians. Type 2 diabetes, associated with modifiable lifestyle risk factors, accounts for over 85 percent of cases in Australia. Causes and treatment of diabetes Diabetes can develop when the body no longer produces enough insulin, the hormone responsible for managing blood glucose levels, which results in high blood sugar and potentially cardiovascular Read the full story
Sun myths that could raise your skin cancer risk
9Honey
The sun is Australia’s friend — but it can also be our enemy. The potential dangers of the sun are drilled into us practically from birth, yet there’s still a lot of confusion about sun safety: How much sunscreen should we use? Will a “base tan” protect us from ultraviolet radiation? Will hiding from sunlight rob us of the benefits of vitamin D? That misinformation is cleared up by Dr Sally Phillips, general manager of health services at TAL, which has recently launched SpotChecker — a series of Read the full story
CRYPTO'S / DIGITAL CURRENCY
Bitcoin Futures, Spot Prices Converge After CME Trading Debut
Investor's Business Daily
Investor's Business Daily
Bitcoin CME Group futures regained some ground early Monday, after the cryptocurrency's debut on the world's largest futures exchange late Sunday. Read the full story
Bitcoin debuts on the world's largest futures exchange, and prices fall
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CNBC
CME, the world's largest futures exchange, debuted its bitcoin futures contract 6 p.m., ET, Sunday under the ticker "BTC." Read the full story
Bitcoin trading starts on the huge CME exchange
BBC News
You Need to Hear the SEC's Warning on Cryptocurrencies and ICOs
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Bitcoin’s mysterious inventor is now one of the world’s 50 richest people
Quartz
Analyst who predicted bitcoin's rise now sees it hitting $300,000-$400,000
CNBC
BBC News
The Chicago-based CME exchange begins Bitcoin trading for investors, as the price surges again. Read the full story
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Before you invest in the next hot ICO, here's what you need to know. Read the full story
Quartz
Bitcoin was a whisker away from hitting $20,000 over the weekend, hitting a high of $19,771 yesterday, according to the CoinDesk price index. At that… Read the full story
CNBC
Bitcoin will surge past $20,000 and continue its meteoric march into six figures, according to independent research analyst, Ronnie Moas. Read the full story
Forex - Dollar Gains In Asia As US Tax Cuts On Track, CME Bitcoin Futures Launch
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Dollar gains in Asia Read the full story
CURRENCIES
Forex - Dollar Extends Losses in Subdued Pre-Holiday Trade
Investing.com
Forex - Dollar Falls to 1-1/2 Week Lows in Cautious Trade
Investing.com
Investing.com
© Reuters. Dollar pushes lower vs. rivals with eyes on U.S. tax reform Read the full story
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Dollar slips as investors wait for U.S. tax reform vote Read the full story
Forex - Dollar Slips Lower but U.S. Tax Hopes SupportInvesting.com
Dollar loses ground but remains supported by tax overhaul hopes Read the full story
Dollar loses ground but remains supported by tax overhaul hopes Read the full story
Pound euro exchange rate: Sterling DROPS amid Brexit trade negotiation blow
Express
Express
POUND to euro exchange rate: Sterling is currently trading against the euro at €1.133, having dropped again from lows last week. It could be affected by the stall in the UK trade deals following a blow from the Chief EU negotiator. The pound hit lows of €1.135 last week, and has fallen again to €1.133 against the euro this morning. It follows from a mixed week regarding the UK economy, as wage growth continued to stall against UK inflation rates. Read the full story
NZ$ Gains to Month-High vs Pound as Weaker Brexit Mulled | Scoop News
Scoop
Dec. 18 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar rose to a month-high versus a broadly weaker pound on speculation the progress of Brexit negotiations could slow and fell versus the greenback on optimism about US tax cuts. Read the full story
Scoop
Dec. 18 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar rose to a month-high versus a broadly weaker pound on speculation the progress of Brexit negotiations could slow and fell versus the greenback on optimism about US tax cuts. Read the full story
Chart Of The Day: Trading The Aussie Dollar's Confusing Signals
Investing.com
Forex - Dollar Gains On Yen As Tax Cuts Likely, Aussie Up After Budget Update
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© Reuters. Dollar up in Asia Read the full story
Investing.com
Economy 2017-12-18 15:02:00 by Pinchas Cohen Making Sense Of Australia’s Murky Economy According to economics professor Richard Holden at UNSW in Sydney, Australia is heading into 2018 with mixed economic signals. While the US economy appears to be growing, with tightening monetary policy continuing throughout next year, Australia’s economic outlook is murky, with a number of points painting a confusing picture: Australia’s market narrative is that its housing boom is over, after the ABS Read the full story
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© Reuters. Dollar up in Asia Read the full story
USA/CANADA
Trump To Outline His Blueprint For Military And Foreign Policy
NPR
GOP faces 5-day scramble to pass tax bill, avoid government shutdown
The Washington Post
CBS News
Putin reportedly thanked the president for a tip that helped thwart a series of bombings in St. Petersburg Read the full story
NPR
President Trump will set out his national security strategy, stressing strong defense, homeland protection and economic prosperity. It could help guide decisions on defense spending and trade talks. Read the full story
The Washington Post
Republicans plan to vote on the tax bill early in the week, leaving them little time to strike a deal with Democrats to authorize funds to keep the government running. Read the full story
GOP tax bill added a last second provision that could enrich Trump and Republican senatorsCNBC
Kremlin says Putin thanked Trump for CIA tip on bombings
The last minute provision is said to benefit those with real estate income. Read the full story
Trump lawyer accuses Mueller of improperly obtaining transition emails
NBC News
NBC News
A top lawyer for President Donald Trump’s transition team has accused a government agency of unlawfully turning over thousands of emails to the special counsel. Read the full story
CBS News
Putin reportedly thanked the president for a tip that helped thwart a series of bombings in St. Petersburg Read the full story
EMERGING MARKETS
The 77-year-old loophole that created Puerto Rico's unique market and led to its ultimate meltdown
CNBC
CNBC
Puerto Rico is a separate fiscal jurisdiction from the mainland U.S., which offers its residents unique tax protections. Read the full story
Rebuilding Puerto Rico, One Small Gesture at a Time
The New York Times
The New York Times
Since Hurricane Maria steamrollered Puerto Rico, the day-to-day job of digging out, sometimes block by block, has fallen largely to island residents. Read the full story
Puerto Rico Facing Possible ‘Avalanche’ of Foreclosures, Report Says
Splinter
Russia's Rosneft wins gas licences in Venezuela
BBC News
Brazilian police foil million-dollar fraud to export precious wood to China
the guardian
Prosectors say police saved Amapá $30m worth of environmental damage Chinese entrepreneurs paid millions to company that bribed officials Two Chinese entrepreneurs paid millions of dollars to a Brazilian company that bribed environment officials of an Amazon state to illegally export precious hardwoods to China. But in a rare success against rising deforestation in the Amazon, Brazilian police and prosecutors were able to stop the scheme before exports started in earnest and said they saved the Read the full story
Splinter
As if the people of Puerto Rico haven’t been through enough recently. In the wake of devastation brought by Hurricane Maria last September, many islanders are now bracing for another pending crisis—foreclosures—according to a report in The New York Times. Read the full story
BBC News
The deal paves the way for Rosneft to develop two offshore gas fields in the Caribbean Sea. Read the full story
the guardian
Prosectors say police saved Amapá $30m worth of environmental damage Chinese entrepreneurs paid millions to company that bribed officials Two Chinese entrepreneurs paid millions of dollars to a Brazilian company that bribed environment officials of an Amazon state to illegally export precious hardwoods to China. But in a rare success against rising deforestation in the Amazon, Brazilian police and prosecutors were able to stop the scheme before exports started in earnest and said they saved the Read the full story
MIDDLE EAST
Don't fall for Netanyahu's dangerous distraction
Aljazeera
Iran economy's recovery strengthening but bank reform is urgent, IMF says - Breaking News - Jerusalem Post
Jerusalem Post
Aljazeera
Donald Trump's Jerusalem decision revived an interest in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, after seven years of Arab revolutions and armed conflicts taking centre-stage. There is something about the Palestinian people's predicament that still deeply moves Arab hearts and minds, as well as global supporters of justice. As Palestinian-American historian Rashid Khalidi wrote, "whatever Arab dictators and absolute monarchs may tell the Americans they depend on, the Arab peoples are unanimous in Read the full story
Jerusalem Post
DUBAI - Iran's economy is starting to recover more rapidly from years of international sanctions but the country urgently needs to shore up its banks, a senior International Monetary Fund official said on Monday. Gross domestic product growth soared to 12.5 percent in the year through last March 20, but that was almost entirely due to a leap in oil exports, after most sanctions were removed under a deal with world powers on Tehran's nuclear program. Oil exports are no longer growing nearly as Read the full story
UN plans vote rejecting Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital
USA TODAY
Germany ties Iraq aid to peaceful resolution of conflict with Kurds
Reuters
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, who is leading a crackdown on corruption, bought the world's priciest home
Business Insider
USA TODAY
The vote will further isolate Trump on the world stage. Read the full story
UN to Vote on Resolution Rejecting Trump Jerusalem Embassy Move
Bloomberg
The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote on an Egyptian draft resolution Monday that “calls upon all States to refrain from the establishment of diplomatic missions” in Jerusalem, after U.S. President Donald Trump recognized the city as Israel’s capital. The one-page draft resolution reviewed by Bloomberg News “demands that all States comply with Security Council resolutions regarding the Holy City of Jerusalem, and not to recognize any actions or measures contrary to those Read the full story
Bloomberg
The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote on an Egyptian draft resolution Monday that “calls upon all States to refrain from the establishment of diplomatic missions” in Jerusalem, after U.S. President Donald Trump recognized the city as Israel’s capital. The one-page draft resolution reviewed by Bloomberg News “demands that all States comply with Security Council resolutions regarding the Holy City of Jerusalem, and not to recognize any actions or measures contrary to those Read the full story
Reuters
Germany wants to continue support for Iraq and the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Regional Government, but that aid depends on peaceful efforts to solve the conflict between the two sides, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said on Monday. Read the full story
Business Insider
The formal gardens of the Chateau Louis XIV Patrice Diaz/Wikimedia Commons The most expensive home in the world was revealed to have been purchased by Saudi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The home sold in 2015 for $300 million, but the identity of the buyer remained a mystery. The purchase of the villa was part of a series of high-scale acquisitions made by the Crown Prince, who has led an anti-corruption probe targeting Saudi's most elite members. Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Read the full story
Heavy air pollution shuts schools in Iran
The New Arab
Heavy air pollution shuts schools in Iran Read the full story
The New Arab
Heavy air pollution shuts schools in Iran Read the full story
AFRICA
In Africa A Little Help Can Go A Long Way | Care2 CauseZimbabwe: Grace Mugabe Will Get Justice - Cleric AllAfricaZimbabweans will do justice to Grace Mugabe when her husband dies, a Catholic cleric and confidant of former President Robert Mugabe has ominously indicated. Father Fidelis Mukonori is understood to be one of the few people close to Mugabe, a famed loner, who was forced to resign last month after a revolt by the military and his own Zanu PF party. The Catholic cleric mediated between the military Generals and Mugabe who, as part of his resignation deal, was allowed to remain in the country, http://allafrica.com/stories/
Davies wants South Africa to move up the industrialisation ladder eNCA.com
Davies said that South Africa needs substantial change in the composition of its economy. http://www.enca.com/money/
Africa: The Foundations of Technological Transformation in Africa AllAfrica
Addis Ababa Speech delivered by the Managing Director International Monetary Fund to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa 1. Introduction Thank you, Madame Executive Secretary Songwe for that generous introduction. It is an honor to be here at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). I want to thank the Ethiopian government for welcoming me to Addis Ababa. It has been an excellent visit so far. Yesterday morning, in fact, I visited the Eastern industrial park. It story http://allafrica.com/stories/
WHO: Africa's healthcare suffering from lack of funding Aljazeera
A lack of funding is hampering the fight to improve healthcare in Africa, the World Health Organization's (WHO) regional director for the continent has warned, calling for additional resources to improve access to life-saving treatments. More than 445,000 people were killed by malaria in 2016, with Africa accounting for 91 percent of those deaths. Last year also saw reported malaria cases rising to 216m, up from 211m compared to the year before, according to the WHO's latest global report. http://www.aljazeera.com/news/
Davies wants South Africa to move up the industrialisation ladder eNCA.com
Davies said that South Africa needs substantial change in the composition of its economy. http://www.enca.com/money/
Africa: The Foundations of Technological Transformation in Africa AllAfrica
Addis Ababa Speech delivered by the Managing Director International Monetary Fund to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa 1. Introduction Thank you, Madame Executive Secretary Songwe for that generous introduction. It is an honor to be here at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). I want to thank the Ethiopian government for welcoming me to Addis Ababa. It has been an excellent visit so far. Yesterday morning, in fact, I visited the Eastern industrial park. It story http://allafrica.com/stories/
WHO: Africa's healthcare suffering from lack of funding Aljazeera
A lack of funding is hampering the fight to improve healthcare in Africa, the World Health Organization's (WHO) regional director for the continent has warned, calling for additional resources to improve access to life-saving treatments. More than 445,000 people were killed by malaria in 2016, with Africa accounting for 91 percent of those deaths. Last year also saw reported malaria cases rising to 216m, up from 211m compared to the year before, according to the WHO's latest global report. http://www.aljazeera.com/news/
ASIA
Exports to Asia help Japan mark trade surplus for 6th month in row - The Mainichi
The Mainichi
The Mainichi
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan ran a trade surplus of 113.36 billion yen ($1 billion) in November amid strong exports to Asia, staying in the black for the sixth straight month, but the figure shrank from a year earlier as energy imports jumped, government data showed Monday. Read the full story
GLP, Bank Of China Invest $70M In G7 Networks To Develop Internet Of Things
China Money Network
China Money Network
Singapore’s Global Logistics Providers and Bank of China Group Investment Ltd., a wholly owned investment subsidiary of Bank of China, have made a US$70 million strategic investment in G7 Networks, a Chinese Internet of Things (“IoT”) company, providing IoT and big data solutions for fleet management. With the investment, GLP and BOCGI will leverage resources in their respective industries to help G7 build out a smart IoT platform in China to support industrial upgrades, according to a company Read the full story
Hong Kong stocks edge higher, HKEX jumps 3.8pc after laying course for IPO rule change
South China Morning Post
South China Morning Post
Hang Seng Index inches above 29,000 level Read the full story
Asian shares rise amid U.S. tax cut hopes; pound struggles
Reuters
Asian shares inched up on Monday, tracking Wall Street, which hit record highs on expectations U.S. lawmakers will pass a long-awaited tax bill, while the British pound hovered near 3-week lows amid Brexit talks. Read the full story
Reuters
Asian shares inched up on Monday, tracking Wall Street, which hit record highs on expectations U.S. lawmakers will pass a long-awaited tax bill, while the British pound hovered near 3-week lows amid Brexit talks. Read the full story
EUROPE
Brexit Is More Threatening Than EU Conflict to Polish Government
Bloomberg
It’s Brexit, and not Warsaw’s escalating conflict with the European Union over democratic values, that presents a bigger threat to inflows of the bloc’s assistance to Poland, according to the government official in charge of funds absorption. While the EU’s executive is set to move ahead this week with plans to slap unprecedented political sanctions on Poland, Deputy Development Minister Jerzy Kwiecinski expressed confidence that the bloc won’t interrupt the handouts through the end of this Read the full story
Investing.com
© Reuters. Euro zone inflation continues to slowly increase Read the full story
U.K.’s Next Brexit Agony: What Sort of Trade Deal?The New York Times
Italy 5-star party keeps option on euro referendum open
Reuters
Britain’s next step will be as divisive as any. It must decide whether to model future ties with the European Union on Norway, Canada, a Canada-Singapore hybrid, or something else. Read the full story
Reuters
The leader of Italy's main opposition party said he was keeping the option of a referendum on the euro open in the event his party won elections and failed to convince Brussels of the need to change some of the euro zone's economic rules. Read the full story
Theresa May insists she will try to sign new trade deals before Brexit transition is over
The Independent
Theresa May will insist on Monday that she will try to sign new free trade deals during the UK’s Brexit transition period, setting herself on a collision course with Brussels. Read the full story d
The Independent
Theresa May will insist on Monday that she will try to sign new free trade deals during the UK’s Brexit transition period, setting herself on a collision course with Brussels. Read the full story d
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CBI Update:
The CBI for tuesday 12/19/17 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1184
The currency auction is 178,329,888
There is one news and announcements for Tuesday 12/19/17
1. A training workshop (data errors on the credit query system (CBS)) on Sunday, 2017/12/24
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December 19, 2017
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December 19, 2017
ISX Update:
Value Traded
11,864,491,038
Shares Traded
14,918,229,136
ISX ended in Green
Kauaihn Chatter:
12-18-2017 Newshound Guru mike Article: "External: one file and out of Iraq from the provisions of Chapter VII" I remember in 2013 Iraq was "removed from Chapter VII" The articles we've been reading related to Chapter VII was focused on the remaining funds in the oil for food program, they're still on the hook for the $4.7 billion they owe the Kuwati's. ...they're not going to just forgo the money they're rightfully owed with promises of economic opportunities. The Iraqi's need the Kuwaiti's, it's not the other way around. The last paragraph was the best part of the article: "complete liberation of isolation means opens the door of development and investment without the need for an international mediator on all levels, and the decomposition of the restrictions on goods entering international supervision to Iraq." Come on Abadi, you can do this.
12-18-2017 Intel Guru RayRen98 We've had a ball of confusion this weekend. ...where are we exactly in the grand scheme of things? The wheels are so ever slowly turning. But, it's almost impossible to pinpoint an exact time frame. So we have to play it out as we wait it out. ...there also was the announcements of salaries being paid today...And some were of the expectation that these could of or should have been at the new rate. That remains to be seen. ...there was an article that came out about ...the deficit being cut over there from 27 Trillion down to 13 trillion. And that made some eyebrows come up of the thought process...could this be the elusive RV raising it's head? That remains to be seen as well. We did have some banking folks highly expectant of things happening over the weekend and of course they have moved that excitement into the first part of the week, still excited that something is about to happen. And that is where we are right now... Waiting for more information that pinpoints where we are in the grand scheme of things...or even a full scale release. That remains to be seen.
12-18-2017 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat ...no one and I mean no one, has enough information or evidence to justify proof of saying that the RV will happen prior to Christmas. I want everyone to...remember that the reason we have had so many past Christmases come and go with news of the process to delete the zeros (thus RV) is that it was in fact planned RVs for the following timeframes in January 2011, 2013, 2016 and told about an EARLY 2017. ...at these times we had evidence from the CBI...This all is factual information told to us in retrospect by Dr Shabibi himself in the years following these timeframes. ...no one had any idea we would be disappointed again as they told us later it was postponed. If we get some good news of going forward once again now that we are nearing the end of 2017 with the “project to delete the zeros” and the re-education articles in the next 15 days there may still be hope for EARLY January 2018. Then and only then we should get excited.
12-18-2017 Newshound Guru mike Article: "World Bank: ready for the advancement of the Iraqi economy" Great article, but we have over 60 pages of articles where the World Bank has showed support for the advancement of the Iraqi economy and the dinar. These guys helped orchestrate the new dinar and move it from 3000-$1 to where it is today and a score of other things to move this country forward economically for the past 12 years. What's missing is political will. As an investor, I want more than speeches from the WB/IMF, Abadi and Iraq's leadership. I want a passed 2018 budget before 2018. I want a capped, 100% deposit insurance. I want the dinar in Article VIII. I want foreign investment to have the ability to own property in Iraq without having to have an Iraqi partner. I want government protections on the money I invest in Iraq. So far, we don't have this stuff...Pass the laws and show the world Iraq is ready for investment rather than telling me.
12-18-2017 Newshound Guru mike Article: "World Bank: ready for the advancement of the Iraqi economy" Great article, but we have over 60 pages of articles where the World Bank has showed support for the advancement of the Iraqi economy and the dinar. These guys helped orchestrate the new dinar and move it from 3000-$1 to where it is today and a score of other things to move this country forward economically for the past 12 years. What's missing is political will. As an investor, I want more than speeches from the WB/IMF, Abadi and Iraq's leadership. I want a passed 2018 budget before 2018. I want a capped, 100% deposit insurance. I want the dinar in Article VIII. I want foreign investment to have the ability to own property in Iraq without having to have an Iraqi partner. I want government protections on the money I invest in Iraq. So far, we don't have this stuff...Pass the laws and show the world Iraq is ready for investment rather than telling me.
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Artmeister:
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017, 4:39:08 PM CST
Subject: Dinar Update Monday Evening
Summary: Donald Trump announces Restoration of The REPUBLIC, Restoration of the Constitution, SOVEREIGNTY OF US PEOPLE. See below.
Iraq announces its minimum salary is 350 dinars. At the PUBLISHED rate, that would be about 30 cents/month. So, THE RATE HAS TO BE DIFFERENT.
Tank indicates that the struggles to meet the schedule and process of releasing the funds has become settled, and appears to be going forward.
If you have not listened to the Tank call from last night, PLEASE do so, or read my notes from this morning. IMPORTANT STUFF!!!
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From TANK
QUICK UPDATE
•Notice is definitely here today.
•Prosperity package deliveries have been confirmed.
•All players are cooperating and playing their role to get this done
Thadus Gumby: Listen to this carefully ALL THE WAY TO THE END. President D Trump just, in my humble opinion, has announced the restoration of the republic, the restoration of a sovereign people, restoration of the constitution, and a solid military plan to make the united States greater than it ever has been before. [Most of that in the last 5 minutes!--dle]
Hal la lu Yah!!!!!!!!
Sam Oliver: Don't just read the [following] article folks. Read what it says. Instead of 350,000.00 average salary being paid out. It reads 350 Dinars.
Catnip:
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Abadi's website; posted on both Arabic and English sides)
Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi heads a meeting of the Higher Committee of the National Initiative for Housing
18 - December - 2017
Prime Minister Dr. Haider al-Abadi on Monday chaired a meeting of the Higher Committee of the National Initiative for Housing.
During his opening session, the minister reviewed the vision of the future government to put in place a successful strategy to secure suitable housing for citizens and rely on the firm companies. The state will sponsor these projects and provide more housing units within an ambitious housing plan.
Dr. Haider Al-Abbadi discussed the gap in this area after the previous governments stopped since the 1980s to adopt collective housing projects, which cost the citizen a lot in order to find suitable housing for him, and thus affected his income and the economy of the country in general.
Dr. Haider Al-Abbadi listened to the remarks that his Excellency requested in order to improve the housing reality of the country to move to the ranks of successful countries in this field.
During the meeting, the Executive Action Plan for the National Housing Policy was adopted and the role of the National Housing Department was activated in following up the designs and implementation of the housing units and complexes.
Dr. Haidar al-Abadi also financed the Ministry of Construction and Housing in the amount of 5/5 billion dinars to complete the completion of more than two thousand housing units in a number of provinces and distributed to the specific groups, especially the families of the martyrs.
Prime Minister 's Media Office
18 - December - 2017
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ARTICLE 2
Tweet from Government of Iraq Twitter account; posted on 12-18-2017, around 11 am
With the support of
international and regional partners, the Iraqi people will build a secure and
prosperous Iraq for all
Tweet from Government of Iraq Twitter account; posted on 12-29-2017, around 4:20 am
- The @IraqiGovt announces plans to construct a strategic oil pipeline network across Iraq to transport crude and oil derivatives to all Iraqi provinces and to neighbouring countries
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ARTICLE 3
The Ministry of Finance begins with payment for the year 2018
2017/12/19 0:08
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The Ministry of Finance authorized ministries and departments not affiliated with the Ministry and the governorates and their councils with all powers of exchange during the month of January 2018 by [12/1].
This guidance comes to the delay of the House of Representatives in the adoption of the state budget for the year 2018, especially in the lists of parliamentary committees concerned to discuss.
The Ministry of Finance announced that the disbursement will be from the actual expenditures for 2017 or the preliminary estimates included in the budget bill 2017-2018, whichever is less related to salaries, allowances, wages, salaries, pensions, debt services and current expenditures for the purpose of payment of obligations and security expenditures, except for ongoing investment projects.
The Financial Management Act of 2004 gave the government the authority to exchange [12/1] for the previous budget for each month, ie, the Financial Management Law if the budget law is not approved or delayed, the previous budget is approved.
"If the previous budget, for example, is $ 120 million, the law allows the government to divide the budget by 12, and therefore $ 10 million is spent every month," said legal expert Tareq Harb.
He stressed the war that "the government may not spend more than the proportion resulting from the division of 12/1," stressing that "the work of the Financial Management Act is carried out until the adoption of the budget, and thus spend on light."
Parliamentary sources and political parties revealed the government's intention to work in the 2018 budget, without its approval by the House of Representatives, as happened in 2014.
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ARTICLE 4
A request to exempt judges from customs duties in the importation of cars
2017/12/19 9:40
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The Presidency of the Supreme Judicial Council addressed the Prime Minister to exempt judges from tax and customs duties if they import a personal car.
"The President of the Supreme Judicial Council Judge Faik Zaidan addressed the Prime Minister on the exemption of judges from the tax and customs duties in the case of importing a personal car and one time," the spokesman of the Supreme Judicial Council Judge Abdul Sattar Berqdar said in a statement received by the agency All Iraq [ Just".
He added that "the step comes in recognition of the great role played by judges in the application of the law and the consolidation of the values and principles of justice in all courts of Iraq to deliver rights to their owners."
Birkdar said that "the Presidency of the Council stressed the issue of the need for judges for personal cars in order to be able to move to perform their work and fill their personal needs, especially that the number currently does not exceed [1700] judge."
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ARTICLE 5
Basra Teachers Union threatens to keep open for all schools in the province until their salaries are paid
BASRA, Iraq (AP) - December 19 - The teachers' union in Basra has vowed to hold an open-ended suspension in all schools until the salaries of its employees are paid.
The union said in a statement that "a meeting was held for the administrative body of the branch of the union, and decided to confirm the payment of salaries on schedule on December 25, and in the event of non-payment of salaries on time, it calls for readiness and readiness and solidarity and solidarity and rows to be on Tuesday 26, December is an historic and historic day during which the official working hours are suspended in all schools in the province, and remains open until salaries are paid and demands are met. "
The union called upon the officials of the local and central governments to stand up and solidarity with their demands and to work towards achieving them before the deadline for the suspension of official working hours. Schools. AH
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ARTICLE 6
International coalition and Iraqi sources deny news of al-Baghdadi's arrest
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - December 18 - The US-led coalition led by the United States on Monday denied reports that it had arrested Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the al-Qaeda organization, adding that he did not know where he was. "Fall within the race between the intelligence agencies to achieve a certain propaganda."
The Coalition's Public Affairs Office responded to a question about the authenticity of reports that al-Baghdadi was arrested. "Unfortunately, these reports are incorrect," he said. "The coalition does not yet know the whereabouts of the terrorist known as Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Or detained, pending trial on charges of war crimes. "
Iraqi sources denied on Monday the reports of the fate of an organization leader calling on Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
Where the professor of national security at the University of Nahrain in Baghdad, Hussein Allawi, the unreliability of these reports, noting that they "fall within the race between the intelligence agencies to achieve a certain propaganda."
Allawi said in an interview that "this information is not documented and is linked to the information conflict and the great predicament about Ras al-Baghdadi, as agencies and some intelligence agencies are racing through the leak of information in the framework of propaganda aimed at confusion and not to reveal the truth to draw attention to this issue or that Or camouflage, for example, "adding that" the picture is not documented about the arrest of al-Baghdadi completely. "
According to the statement of international commissioner Haitham Abu Said, al-Baghdadi is at the base of the T2 Badia and he was arrested on 18/4-2017 after the aircraft of the International Alliance carried out the landing by the American commandos group of 50 people.
However, Hussein Allawi believes that this indicates a major fallacy of the lack of a US base in Syria, as the bases there are tactical bases for the training of troops backed by the coalition led by Washington.
Allawi pointed out that the competent security services in Iraq, such as the counterterrorism, intelligence and other intelligence agencies are working to follow the footsteps and movements of Baghdadi, and the same applies to the international coalition forces against the organization of Dahedh where it established a special unit to follow Baghdadi for the importance of this time, After the collapse of his terrorist organization.
Turkish newspaper Yeni Shafak said Baghdadi had been arrested by a US force in Iraq and secretly transferred to a US base in Syria. Finished
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