| Word on the Street Wednesday 1/10/18 |
Word on the Street Wednesday 1/10/18:
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| USD/IQD | | | 1,166.6000 | 1,159.8000 | 1,165.9000 | | 07:11 |
| USD/VND | | | 22,674.5000 | 22,227.0000 | 22,357.0000 | | 07:11 |
| USD/CNY | | | 6.5342 | 6.5024 | 6.5197 | | 07:13 |
| USD/KWD | | | 0.3014 | 0.3006 | 0.3010 | | 06:04 |
| GBP/USD | | | 1.3559 | 1.3485 | 1.3531 | | 07:14 |
| USD/IRR | | | 12,048.0000 | 12,048.0000 | 12,048.0000 | | 17:51 |
| USD/IDR | | | 13,455.0000 | 13,413.0000 | 13,438.0000 | | 07:12 |
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Rafidain issues a clarification on customs duties for citizens
The bank's information office said in a statement that "in the case of receipt of customs duties from citizens investors to pay in Iraqi dinar cost will be (5000) dinars per hundred thousand dinars (5%) to cover the costs of counting and sorting and transfer and insurance amounts in Iraqi dinar, big ".
He added that "in case of receipt of customs duties and tax from the citizen to pay in dollars are deposited in the branch in the account of foreign currency notes according to the bulletin of the Central Bank of the purchase and the price of 1182, stressing that" the registration of categories on the back of the registration document with lists of notification sent to the Treasury and the amount of fees (1182) dinars per dollar, and the evaluation and registration shall be at the same price. "
The branch also specified (0.3%) JD (three thousand) dinars for the safekeeping of the safety of expatriate cars.
He added that "4% of the cash deposits in the Syrian pound currency, which applies only to the (Alwaleed and Rabia border) or the Iraqi dinar or equivalent in Syrian pounds of the applicant."
He pointed out that "the amounts collected monthly on the basis of the price of the dollar (1182) dinars per one dollar to the Treasury Department under a notice to prove the details of notification of receipt of customs and tax of the citizen who is completing the farewell of his money."
He pointed out that "an appropriate mechanism has been put in place to simplify the procedure for receiving customs duties from citizens who are paid at the border crossings. This is through the citizen filling out the form of the tax collection provided to him by the branch and with all accuracy. Then the signatures of the taxpayers will be obtained on the collection form in support of paying the customs duties "He said.
Baghdad Investment: 200 projects under construction
10/1/2018 12:00 am
Baghdad / Wafa Amer
Baghdad Investment Authority revealed the existence of more than 200 investment projects in the capital under completion and in various sectors, while laying the foundation stone for a residential complex for private employees of the Ministry of Oil.
The Chairman of the Authority, Eng. Shaker Zamili, told Al Sabah that the investment movement in the country has witnessed a remarkable development and progress in the implementation and completion of the projects, revealing the existence of more than 200 investment projects under implementation along with 250 projects under the approval, contracting and delivery procedures, In addition to the University of Science and Innovations project with water cities, hotels and hospitals, as well as commercial and administrative buildings, health clubs and other recreational activities, indicating that the licenses of these companies were granted to large and experienced investment companies.
He added that the foundation stone for an investment residential project for the benefit of employees of the Ministry of Oil in the presence of Minister Engineer Jabbar al-Luaibi, adding that the compound pays tribute to the land of the complex marketing the oil area of 80 thousand square meters and a total cost exceeded 50 billion dinars, to contribute to fill the deficit in the residential sector through Increase housing units and increase employment opportunities.
He added that the complex includes the construction of 21 buildings with four types (a, b, c, d) and heights ranging from 4 to 5 floors, while the sizes of residential units are 200, 175, 150 and 125 square meters, and includes buildings, restaurants, a mall, gas station and parking For cars, as well as green spaces
Baghdad Investment Authority revealed the existence of more than 200 investment projects in the capital under completion and in various sectors, while laying the foundation stone for a residential complex for private employees of the Ministry of Oil.
The Chairman of the Authority, Eng. Shaker Zamili, told Al Sabah that the investment movement in the country has witnessed a remarkable development and progress in the implementation and completion of the projects, revealing the existence of more than 200 investment projects under implementation along with 250 projects under the approval, contracting and delivery procedures, In addition to the University of Science and Innovations project with water cities, hotels and hospitals, as well as commercial and administrative buildings, health clubs and other recreational activities, indicating that the licenses of these companies were granted to large and experienced investment companies.
He added that the foundation stone for an investment residential project for the benefit of employees of the Ministry of Oil in the presence of Minister Engineer Jabbar al-Luaibi, adding that the compound pays tribute to the land of the complex marketing the oil area of 80 thousand square meters and a total cost exceeded 50 billion dinars, to contribute to fill the deficit in the residential sector through Increase housing units and increase employment opportunities.
He added that the complex includes the construction of 21 buildings with four types (a, b, c, d) and heights ranging from 4 to 5 floors, while the sizes of residential units are 200, 175, 150 and 125 square meters, and includes buildings, restaurants, a mall, gas station and parking For cars, as well as green spaces
Trade is working to establish specialized exhibitions in Baghdad and the provinces
10/1/2018 12:00 am
Baghdad / Taha Hussein
The General Company for Exhibitions and Commercial Services has prepared a new plan to organize exhibitions in Baghdad and the provinces. The issuance and granting of import licenses to traders and importers will be started soon through a new electronic system.
"The company has prepared a promising plan to organize a wide range of exhibitions in various fields of scientific and commercial aspects related to supporting the reconstruction projects, starting from this month until the end of 2018," said Hashem Al Sudani, Director General of the Ministry of Commerce. That the company recently signed two memorandums of understanding with the Egyptian and Syrian sides to set up an exhibition for Egyptian industries and another for Syrian industries, in addition to the agreement with a number of Arab and foreign companies to organize various exhibitions.
He added that the company takes it upon itself to hold exhibitions inside and outside the country, pointing out that this aims to promote products whether imported or exported, in addition to working on transferring technology and expertise and bringing investment to the whole country, especially as it needs reconstruction and investment to overcome all odds In particular, that Iraq has the resources to make such investments.
He stressed the keenness of the company to establish various exhibitions in cooperation with local or international organizers on the ground of Baghdad International Fair or exhibitions held in Basra, Najaf, Wasit, Diwaniyah or Samawah, as well as exhibitions held in the Kurdistan region, all aimed at serving the industrial and service sectors In the country and the development of infrastructure and its own potential.
Regarding the import and export licenses, the general manager of the company said that the work development plan was keen to adopt a new mechanism in granting and issuing import licenses to traders and importers based on the new electronic system rather than the paper system, adding that the new mechanism that the company will work in the few days Which will facilitate the issuance of such vacations to traders and suppliers without the need to review the departments of the ministry, and the company will circulate the experience at all outlets, which will be difficult to falsify by the weak soul
The General Company for Exhibitions and Commercial Services has prepared a new plan to organize exhibitions in Baghdad and the provinces. The issuance and granting of import licenses to traders and importers will be started soon through a new electronic system.
"The company has prepared a promising plan to organize a wide range of exhibitions in various fields of scientific and commercial aspects related to supporting the reconstruction projects, starting from this month until the end of 2018," said Hashem Al Sudani, Director General of the Ministry of Commerce. That the company recently signed two memorandums of understanding with the Egyptian and Syrian sides to set up an exhibition for Egyptian industries and another for Syrian industries, in addition to the agreement with a number of Arab and foreign companies to organize various exhibitions.
He added that the company takes it upon itself to hold exhibitions inside and outside the country, pointing out that this aims to promote products whether imported or exported, in addition to working on transferring technology and expertise and bringing investment to the whole country, especially as it needs reconstruction and investment to overcome all odds In particular, that Iraq has the resources to make such investments.
He stressed the keenness of the company to establish various exhibitions in cooperation with local or international organizers on the ground of Baghdad International Fair or exhibitions held in Basra, Najaf, Wasit, Diwaniyah or Samawah, as well as exhibitions held in the Kurdistan region, all aimed at serving the industrial and service sectors In the country and the development of infrastructure and its own potential.
Regarding the import and export licenses, the general manager of the company said that the work development plan was keen to adopt a new mechanism in granting and issuing import licenses to traders and importers based on the new electronic system rather than the paper system, adding that the new mechanism that the company will work in the few days Which will facilitate the issuance of such vacations to traders and suppliers without the need to review the departments of the ministry, and the company will circulate the experience at all outlets, which will be difficult to falsify by the weak soul
Distributed about 119 thousand voter cards in Karbala
10/1/2018 12:00 am
Karbala / Ali Lefth
Nasiriyah / Hazem Mohammed Habib
The Karbala Electoral Office in the Independent High Electoral Commission distributed about 119 thousand cards in 34 centers distributed among all the cities of the province, at a time when the Electoral Commission in Dhi Qar continues to receive their citizens' electoral cards.
The Director General of Karbala Electoral Office, Kazem al-Asadi, told "Al-Sabah" that the office, within its preparations for the elections of the provincial councils and the Federal House of Representatives distributed voter cards since October last year, noting that the distribution includes two types of biometric cards, the first long- Of the voters and the ten fingerprints and the triple name of the mother, which were issued to voters who updated their data in the previous period and is a permanent card.
Al-Asadi said that the second card is short-term and issued to the voters of the breed (1997-1998-1999-2000) based on their data recorded in the ration card according to the Ministry of Commerce, stressing that the number of cards handed to citizens amounted to 374 thousand and 794 cards, (51 percent) of voters in the province, a small percentage due to the lack of voter response and reluctance to review UNHCR's posts.
He said that the number of cards distributed until the third day of January is 118 thousand and 847 cards, through 34 centers distributed among all the cities of the province and work all days of the week except public holidays.
Al-Asadi noted that citizens who have lost their old cards must inform the police at all police stations as an official document in order to update their data and then issue new cards to them later. As for the damaged cards, their owners must check and hand over one of the polling stations. Data to be issued later.
Director General of the Karbala Electoral Office, called on citizens who are entitled to vote to go to the registration centers in order to receive the new cards or update the data. He urged the media to cooperate with UNHCR to inform citizens of the importance of these cards.
On the other hand, the Electoral Commission distributed in the province of Dhi Qar, 210 thousand voter card, confirming the continued popularity of citizens to receive their card throughout the province.
The head of the UNHCR office, Rafid al-Zaidi, told Al-Sabah that the UNHCR office has distributed 210,000 voter cards, or 30 per cent of the 700,000 cards issued to the Office, which is a good percentage compared to the rest of the provinces. (E-Box Device) that is expected to arrive in the next few days
Nasiriyah / Hazem Mohammed Habib
The Karbala Electoral Office in the Independent High Electoral Commission distributed about 119 thousand cards in 34 centers distributed among all the cities of the province, at a time when the Electoral Commission in Dhi Qar continues to receive their citizens' electoral cards.
The Director General of Karbala Electoral Office, Kazem al-Asadi, told "Al-Sabah" that the office, within its preparations for the elections of the provincial councils and the Federal House of Representatives distributed voter cards since October last year, noting that the distribution includes two types of biometric cards, the first long- Of the voters and the ten fingerprints and the triple name of the mother, which were issued to voters who updated their data in the previous period and is a permanent card.
Al-Asadi said that the second card is short-term and issued to the voters of the breed (1997-1998-1999-2000) based on their data recorded in the ration card according to the Ministry of Commerce, stressing that the number of cards handed to citizens amounted to 374 thousand and 794 cards, (51 percent) of voters in the province, a small percentage due to the lack of voter response and reluctance to review UNHCR's posts.
He said that the number of cards distributed until the third day of January is 118 thousand and 847 cards, through 34 centers distributed among all the cities of the province and work all days of the week except public holidays.
Al-Asadi noted that citizens who have lost their old cards must inform the police at all police stations as an official document in order to update their data and then issue new cards to them later. As for the damaged cards, their owners must check and hand over one of the polling stations. Data to be issued later.
Director General of the Karbala Electoral Office, called on citizens who are entitled to vote to go to the registration centers in order to receive the new cards or update the data. He urged the media to cooperate with UNHCR to inform citizens of the importance of these cards.
On the other hand, the Electoral Commission distributed in the province of Dhi Qar, 210 thousand voter card, confirming the continued popularity of citizens to receive their card throughout the province.
The head of the UNHCR office, Rafid al-Zaidi, told Al-Sabah that the UNHCR office has distributed 210,000 voter cards, or 30 per cent of the 700,000 cards issued to the Office, which is a good percentage compared to the rest of the provinces. (E-Box Device) that is expected to arrive in the next few days
Oil announces near resumption of exports of Kirkuk fields
Editorial Date: 2018/1/10 11:58 • 104 times read
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) The Ministry of Oil, near the resumption of oil exports from the fields of Kirkuk after the imposition of security and federal control in the province on 16 October last.
A statement of the ministry's information received by the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of the Undersecretary for Extraction Affairs Karim Hattab confirmed "the ministry's keenness to rehabilitate and develop oil facilities and fields in the province of Kirkuk in order to sustain and increase production from fields and resume exports, and that the ministry has made an important step in the rehabilitation of oil installations In Kirkuk. "
"The ministry has developed ambitious plans to rehabilitate oil facilities, develop infrastructure and rehabilitate reservoirs, pumping stations and oil pipelines transporting crude oil and oil derivatives," Hattab said during his inspection of oil installations in Kirkuk province.
Hattab added that "the Minister of Oil has instructed to harness all the possibilities available to support the oil projects in the province of Kirkuk and the formation of follow-up teams and supervision by agents and officials of other oil companies to visit the province in order to live and daily follow-up of the ongoing rehabilitation and development processes in oil fields and facilities and refineries and pipelines and distribution And others. "
"He met with the governor of Kirkuk, Rakan Jubouri, and discussed with him the importance of concerted efforts of all concerned parties to achieve the goals and plans to promote the oil and gas industry in the province, as well as upgrading the level of services provided to citizens.
The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Extraction may lose a number of oil installations in oil companies and refineries and the North Gas, as well as pipelines and distribution of oil products and drilling and energy police, and met with officials and workers there, conveying greetings of the Minister of Oil them.
This is accompanied by Undersecretary of the Ministry during his visit and his life in the North Oil Company of the Inspector General and officials of the pipeline company and the Petroleum Products Distribution Company and the North Oil and Director General of the Energy Police.
"The ministry has developed ambitious plans to rehabilitate oil facilities, develop infrastructure and rehabilitate reservoirs, pumping stations and oil pipelines transporting crude oil and oil derivatives," Hattab said during his inspection of oil installations in Kirkuk province.
Hattab added that "the Minister of Oil has instructed to harness all the possibilities available to support the oil projects in the province of Kirkuk and the formation of follow-up teams and supervision by agents and officials of other oil companies to visit the province in order to live and daily follow-up of the ongoing rehabilitation and development processes in oil fields and facilities and refineries and pipelines and distribution And others. "
"He met with the governor of Kirkuk, Rakan Jubouri, and discussed with him the importance of concerted efforts of all concerned parties to achieve the goals and plans to promote the oil and gas industry in the province, as well as upgrading the level of services provided to citizens.
The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Extraction may lose a number of oil installations in oil companies and refineries and the North Gas, as well as pipelines and distribution of oil products and drilling and energy police, and met with officials and workers there, conveying greetings of the Minister of Oil them.
This is accompanied by Undersecretary of the Ministry during his visit and his life in the North Oil Company of the Inspector General and officials of the pipeline company and the Petroleum Products Distribution Company and the North Oil and Director General of the Energy Police.
Why does America insist on funding "only" minorities in Iraq?
The US administration has reached an agreement with the United Nations Agency for International Development (USAID) to provide more funding for ethnic and religious minorities in Iraq, where $ 55 million will be allocated to the UNDP funding facility to stabilize minority issues in the regions. Northern Iraq.
The deal came more than two months after US Vice President Mike Pence announced that the United States would stop funding "ineffective" UN relief programs in Iraq and provide more direct aid through the US Agency for International Development and religious groups.
The United States pledged $ 150 million to the Iraqi stabilization fund last July. USAID officials said the funds would be split into two tranches worth $ 75 million, with the second tranche of funding contingent on UNDP improving accountability. And transparency in the Stabilization Fund.
The agency said it was moving ahead with mechanisms to allow the agency to ask proposals from outside groups on how to facilitate the return of ethnic and religious minorities to their homes in Iraq. In a speech at the annual solidarity dinner for Christians in the Middle East, Bens said UN organizations failed to help minorities Especially religious Christians in Iraq. Christians in the Middle East and all those persecuted in the region should not rely on multinational institutions if America could directly help them, he said.
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Iraq Says Still Following IS Remnants, as Report Indicates 3000-Strong Presence in Desert
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In a speech on occasion of celebrating the 96th anniversary of Police, Abadi said, “We are still following the remnants of the defeated terrorists in the desert. We will conquer them,” Iraqi News reported.
“Congratulations to the champions of the Interior Ministry on their day, which comes at times of great victories against Islamic State,” Abadi added.
Meanwhile, the Saudi Okaz newspaper has quoted an Iraqi security report as saying that around 3,000 IS members are still at Nineveh desert in north of the country, in addition to hundreds of militants in Mosul, Diyala and Salahuddin.
The report tackled logistic support that the militants still receive from unknown resources, according to sources speaking to Okaz. It was unclear if the report discussed presence of a plan for the militants to control regions between eastern province of Diyala and Salahuddin Province, located north of Capital Baghdad, through blocking all roads leading to them.
Last month, Abadi announced full liberation of Iraqi lands, declaring end of war against IS members.
Iraqi forces, backed by an international coalition and paramilitary troops, have been fighting since October 2016 to retake territories IS had occupied. Since then, forces took back the group’s former capital, Mosul, the town of Tal Afar, Kirkuk’s Hawija, and Anbar’s Annah, Rawa and Qaim
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has said troops are still following the remnants of the self-styled Islamic State terrorist group, adding that his country will achieve prosperity like it defeated terrorism.In a speech on occasion of celebrating the 96th anniversary of Police, Abadi said, “We are still following the remnants of the defeated terrorists in the desert. We will conquer them,” Iraqi News reported.
“Congratulations to the champions of the Interior Ministry on their day, which comes at times of great victories against Islamic State,” Abadi added.
Meanwhile, the Saudi Okaz newspaper has quoted an Iraqi security report as saying that around 3,000 IS members are still at Nineveh desert in north of the country, in addition to hundreds of militants in Mosul, Diyala and Salahuddin.
The report tackled logistic support that the militants still receive from unknown resources, according to sources speaking to Okaz. It was unclear if the report discussed presence of a plan for the militants to control regions between eastern province of Diyala and Salahuddin Province, located north of Capital Baghdad, through blocking all roads leading to them.
Last month, Abadi announced full liberation of Iraqi lands, declaring end of war against IS members.
Iraqi forces, backed by an international coalition and paramilitary troops, have been fighting since October 2016 to retake territories IS had occupied. Since then, forces took back the group’s former capital, Mosul, the town of Tal Afar, Kirkuk’s Hawija, and Anbar’s Annah, Rawa and Qaim
The World Bank focuses on financing three areas in Iraq
BAGHDAD / SNG - World Bank officials have identified three areas of potential funding focus in Iraq.
A statement from the Secretariat General of the Council of Ministers received SNG, a copy of it that "the Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers Mahdi Al-Alak chaired the workshop on the policy of financing projects between the World Bank and representatives of government agencies and economic investment projects."
"The conference aims at reaching a mechanism for financing reconstruction projects in Iraq," he said, adding that the conference, which will be hosted by Kuwait next month, will see a comprehensive investment plan for reconstruction and development in Iraq.
"The government has a comprehensive plan for investment to be presented at the conference for the reconstruction of the industrial, agricultural and economic sectors, especially as Iraq will deal with banks and international destinations."
He pointed to "the file of humanitarian needs for the management of funding, primarily the World Bank and banks operating in Iraq."
For her part, the Director of the World Bank's Office in Iraq, Yara Salem, to the completion of a proposal to study a strategic co-financing of the Fund for Iraq.
A number of World Bank officials reviewed the mechanism of strategy and how the financing process, the principles of financing including the diversification of sources and smart subsidies to take advantage of funds and grants, and credibility with companies and investors. The World Bank has identified three areas of potential focus of funding: the private sector, the public sector, "He said.
A statement from the Secretariat General of the Council of Ministers received SNG, a copy of it that "the Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers Mahdi Al-Alak chaired the workshop on the policy of financing projects between the World Bank and representatives of government agencies and economic investment projects."
"The conference aims at reaching a mechanism for financing reconstruction projects in Iraq," he said, adding that the conference, which will be hosted by Kuwait next month, will see a comprehensive investment plan for reconstruction and development in Iraq.
"The government has a comprehensive plan for investment to be presented at the conference for the reconstruction of the industrial, agricultural and economic sectors, especially as Iraq will deal with banks and international destinations."
He pointed to "the file of humanitarian needs for the management of funding, primarily the World Bank and banks operating in Iraq."
For her part, the Director of the World Bank's Office in Iraq, Yara Salem, to the completion of a proposal to study a strategic co-financing of the Fund for Iraq.
A number of World Bank officials reviewed the mechanism of strategy and how the financing process, the principles of financing including the diversification of sources and smart subsidies to take advantage of funds and grants, and credibility with companies and investors. The World Bank has identified three areas of potential focus of funding: the private sector, the public sector, "He said.
Washington encourages Baghdad to pay the salaries of employees of the Kurdistan region
10/01/2018
The United States has expressed concern about the splits within the Kurdish parties, noting that this is difficult to discuss between Baghdad and Erbil.
The US ambassador to Iraq, Douglas Silliman said that the United States of America stresses the importance of the existence of Kurdistan within a unified Iraq, indicating that his country encourages Baghdad to pay the salaries of regional staff and resolve the problems of border crossings and security coordination with the government of the Territory.
SELIMAN welcomed the announcement by the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) of a large electoral list of future benefits, pointing out that democracies face difficulties and should be supported in accordance with constitutional frameworks.
The Secretariat of the Council of Ministers discusses the work papers of the Kuwait Conference for Reconstruction and Development
Baghdad - Journal News
The National Team of the Kuwait Conference chaired by the Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers Mahdi Al-Alaq discussed a set of working papers to be presented by Iraq at the Kuwait Conference to be held in February.
"The working papers discussed by the team with the central bank governor included a paper on the approved financial policies of the general framework of the national plan for reconstruction and development, as well as the report of the advisers on the reality of mine contamination in liberated areas and its possible inclusion in the agenda of the conference," the statement said.
The team also reviewed a number of issues related to the results of the media delegation's meeting with the Kuwaiti side in December last year, 2018, and the participation of recently invited speakers as EU foreign policy chief Federica Mujerini and preliminary approval of Germany to speak in the post-conflict reconstruction section. "
The team also reviewed a number of issues related to the results of the media delegation's meeting with the Kuwaiti side in December last year, 2018, and the participation of recently invited speakers as EU foreign policy chief Federica Mujerini and preliminary approval of Germany to speak in the post-conflict reconstruction section. "
Kubic for infallibility: You have to solve the problems that may hinder the elections by their exact date
10-01-2018 12:43 PM
The Euphrates -
President of the Republic Fuad Masum received at the Peace Palace in Baghdad Wednesday morning the representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Mr. Jan Kubic.
The meeting discussed the role of the United Nations in assisting in the interim phase, especially in the field of the return of displaced persons and the elections, as well as exchange of views on political developments and the relationship between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government and outstanding problems. In this regard, Mr. Kubic praised the important role of the President of the Republic in working to secure constructive dialogue, Problem Solving.
He stressed the need to preserve the constitutional timing of the elections and work to restore stability and services to all liberated areas and provide all the appropriate atmosphere to participate in the electoral process.
In turn, Kubic stressed the support of the International Organization for Iraq by providing necessary assistance to Iraqis to resolve the problems that may impede the elections on the date set, as well as help in encouraging all political parties to start a dialogue to end all outstanding problems
The meeting discussed the role of the United Nations in assisting in the interim phase, especially in the field of the return of displaced persons and the elections, as well as exchange of views on political developments and the relationship between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government and outstanding problems. In this regard, Mr. Kubic praised the important role of the President of the Republic in working to secure constructive dialogue, Problem Solving.
He stressed the need to preserve the constitutional timing of the elections and work to restore stability and services to all liberated areas and provide all the appropriate atmosphere to participate in the electoral process.
In turn, Kubic stressed the support of the International Organization for Iraq by providing necessary assistance to Iraqis to resolve the problems that may impede the elections on the date set, as well as help in encouraging all political parties to start a dialogue to end all outstanding problems
Change calls on the federal government to define the official point at the crossing with Iran
Release date: 2018/1/10 8:17 • 140 times read
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) MP for the bloc of change Hoshyar Abdullah, the federal government and the Ministry of the Interior to form a committee to determine the official border point at the border [Kili} border between Kurdistan and Iran.
Abdullah said in a statement received by the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it that "the port of {Kelly} border between us and Iran has not been officially opened so far, and there are serious efforts by the Iraqi and Iranian governments to officially open and adopted as a border entry and exit of passengers and goods."
"There is no agreement so far between the two sides to set an agreed border point between local officials at this crossing, and the Iranian side chose an uncontested point, and this situation requires us to resolve this problem."
"We visited the border crossing yesterday and found people very enthusiastic about opening it officially as soon as possible by the federal government because of its importance to both parties and its economic, commercial and social benefits," Abdullah said.
Abdullah stressed on "the need for the Ministry of the Interior to form a specialized committee to determine the official border point of Iraq and the completion of all the legal implications of this port as soon as possible with a view to opening it officially."
"There is no agreement so far between the two sides to set an agreed border point between local officials at this crossing, and the Iranian side chose an uncontested point, and this situation requires us to resolve this problem."
"We visited the border crossing yesterday and found people very enthusiastic about opening it officially as soon as possible by the federal government because of its importance to both parties and its economic, commercial and social benefits," Abdullah said.
Abdullah stressed on "the need for the Ministry of the Interior to form a specialized committee to determine the official border point of Iraq and the completion of all the legal implications of this port as soon as possible with a view to opening it officially."
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Are you considering investing in gold to protect against inflation, or get some dividend income? Read this first. Read the full story
AM-PM Roundup Gold, Silver Prices Retreat Amid Rebound In U.S. Dollar Jim Wyckoff Tuesday January 09, 2018 08:16 Kitco News Share this article: (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are weaker in early U.S. trading Tuesday. A rebound in the U.S. dollar index early this week is providing downside price pressure on the gold and silver markets. Some normal profit-taking and chart consolidation are also featured after gold prices hit a 3.5-month high last week. February Comex gold was last down Read the full story
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Goldman's oil analyst gives his tips on making money in a flat marketCNBC
Oil traders are well-positioned to generate returns despite the likelihood of prices slipping, according to a senior analyst at Goldman Sachs. Read the full story
Brent crude oil tops $68 a barrel — its highest since 2015Business Insider
Iraqi workers stand near a pipeline as it ejects oil at Al Tuba oil field in Basra, southeast of Baghdad REUTERS/Essam Al-Sudani Brent crude oil, the international benchmark, briefly topped $68 a barrel for the first time since May 2015. OPEC-led production cuts and an expected tightening of US inventories provided the boost. (Reuters) - Oil rose further above $68 a barrel briefly on Tuesday, touching its highest since May 2015, supported by OPEC-led production cuts and expectations U.S. crude Read the full story
Drivers are set to pay more for gas this yearMarketWatch
Regular unleaded gasoline prices this year are expected to hit their highest annual average since 2014, according to gas-price tracker GasBuddy. Read the full story
BANKS/BANKING/CREDIT
Mphasis Announces Blockchain led Digital Solution for the Financial Services & Insurance industriesInsurance News
SAN JOSE, Calif. , Jan. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Mphasis (BSE: 526299; NSE: MPHASIS ), a leading IT solutions provider specializing in cloud and cognitive services, today announced blockchain-enabled digital solutions, Wealthchain and Chainsure, for the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance vertical. These solutions enhance security, efficiency and governance through which these firms and their partners jointly create and deliver value and experiences to their customers. Mphasis has partnered Read the full story
Jamie Dimon says he regrets calling bitcoin a fraudCNBC
J.P. Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says "blockchain is real." Read the full story
Banking frauds are no longer a rich man’s problemLivemint
Sometimes nightmares can come true. Natwar Sharma, 43, is a Delhi-based executive. One December morning last year, he woke up to nine SMSs from ICICI Bank Ltd, where he has a savings account. The messages were about various transactions from Sharma’s account while he was sleeping. All withdrawals were of about Rs2,000, and the total damage was about Rs18,000. As soon as he realized the fraud, Sharma informed ICICI Bank’s customer care. He also went to his branch and made a written application to Read the full story
It'll be another weak year for the US dollar, Goldman Sachs predictsCNBC
The U.S. currency is set for another soft year despite a hawkish Federal Reserve that could hike interest rates up to four times. Read the full story
Trump tax cuts enable North Carolina bank to give out $1k bonusesFox Business
Aquesta Bank CEO Jim Engel on Monday said that President Trump's tax plan was the main "driver" in helping the bank raise the company minimum wage to $15 per hour and giving $1,000 cash bonuses to all of its employees. Read the full story
On bank enforcement, look for tough-guy Trump, analyst saysMarketWatch
A Washington analyst believes the Trump administration may set a stringent tone for regulators when it comes to enforcement of bank actions. Read the full story
Credit card debt hits new record, raising warning signUSA TODAY
The record, reached in November, shows a more confident consumer but raises concerns. Read the full story
John Williams, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, thinks the central bank needs new tools to fight chronically low inflation. Williams, speaking at a Brookings Institution conference in Washington, made the case for a shift to a price-level target, which would have called for more aggressive interventions during the Great Recession. Williams is worried the Fed has a "credibility problem" because it has fallen short of its 2% inflation target for much of the economic recovery Read the full story
TREASURIES/BONDS/STOCKS
The bond market is doing something it hasn’t done in 52 yearsCNBC
Volatility in the Treasury market has sunk to a multidecade low, and that could have sweeping implications for the bond market this year. Read the full story
Opinion: Here are the 3 things that could stop the stock market in 2018MarketWatch
Inflation, politics or war could derail this runaway train, writes Howard Gold. Read the full story
Why U.S. inflation data will be a litmus test for bond buyersMarketWatch
Top 5 Things to Know in the Market on TuesdayInvesting.com
December consumer-price index data on Friday will draw the attention of investors looking to see whether the bond market’s expectations for price pressures will pan out Read the full story
© Reuters. 5 key factors for the markets on Tuesday Read the full story
Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad: S&P, Nasdaq Notch New Highs as Dow SlipsBarron's
Stocks closed mix on Monday, awaiting the beginning of earnings season. Read the full story
INSURANCE/HEALTH
5 Surprising Factors That Inflate Your Car Insurance Rate - NerdWalletNerdWallet
We all want our car insurance to be cheap. But it’s no surprise that it isn’t exactly up to us. It’s your insurer — or really, your insurer’s complex underwriting algorithm — that determines how high your rates go. And many factors that affect your rate, such as your driving history, car model and annual mileage, are logical. But did you know that personal details like your relationship status, gender and neighborhood can also affect your rate? Auto insurance pricing is all about your risk to Read the full story
Experts, Industry Push Back on Health Insurance ProposalRoll Call
Industry groups and policy experts are questioning a Trump administration proposal on health insurance even as it garners accolades from congressional Republicans. The proposed rule, announced on Thursday, would loosen regulations under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, or ERISA, that govern association health plans. Such plans allow businesses to band together in purchasing health insurance. Supporters say the rule is intended to help consumers hit the hardest by rising premiums Read the full story
Profit outlook brightens for ObamaCare insurersThe Hill
American kids are 70 percent more likely to die before adulthood than kids in other rich countriesVox
Winnipeg surgeries postponed because of fluCBC News
Health care: This expense could have already eaten up your tax refundUSA TODAY
Walk-in Doctor Visits at Work? Welcome to the Office Health CenterThe Wall Street Journal
What if you could see a doctor without leaving work--or spending time in a waiting room? To keep employees healthy and productive, businesses bring doctors--and more--in-house. Read the full story
The ObamaCare doomsday scenario that many Republicans and Democrats predicted for 2018 is unlikely to come to pass, with insurers having adapted to the uncertainty that marked President Trump's first year in office. Read the full story
A new study ranks 20 wealthy countries on childhood deaths. The US comes in last. Read the full story
Winnipeg hospitals are cancelling dozens of surgeries this week to make room on the wards for patients sick with the flu. Read the full story
Brutal flu season could get even worse
CBS News
Health Insurer Sues Trump Admin Over Slashed Subsidies For Low-Income PatientsTPM
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The CDC says the number of flu cases is up sharply, with high activity reported in 26 states Read the full story
In the wake of a surprisingly robust open enrollment period, the small health insurance co-op Maine Community Health Options (MCHO) became the first insurer in the country to sue the Trump administration over millions in subsidies that the federal government cut off in October. The text of the Affordable Care Act, MCHO argued, guarantees the cost-sharing reduction (CSR) payments to insurance companies to compensate them for having to accept patients regardless of their health status. Following Read the full story
There is a spike in health care spending after individuals receive their tax refunds, according to new research from JPMorgan Chase Institute. Read the full story
What if you could see a doctor without leaving work--or spending time in a waiting room? To keep employees healthy and productive, businesses bring doctors--and more--in-house. Read the full story
CRYPTO'S / DIGITAL CURRENCY
Cryptocurrencies are the 'greatest opportunity' to get millennials to trade: TD AmeritradeCNBC
The cryptocurrency market may be just what is needed to lure millennials into trading, TD Ameritrade's JJ Kinahan said. Read the full story
Ethereum co-creator says the cryptocurrency's value could triple in 2018CNBC
Ethereum co-creator Steven Nerayoff says increased projects built on ethereum's protocols could triple its market cap. Read the full story
Ethereum Regains Title as Second Most Valuable Cryptocurrency Behind BitcoinFORTUNE
New 'insane' ETF proposal for bitcoin generates worry on Wall StreetCNBC
The tax bill could ‘muddy’ what fourth-quarter results say about fundamentals, Goldman writesMarketWatch
It’s been a fierce battle for silver in the cryptocurrency world in recent days. On Monday, Ethereum regained the title of second most valuable cryptoccurency after rival asset Ripple held its ground for roughly a week. Ripple prices fell roughly 25% Monday to $2.50, leading a broader sell-off in the cryptocurrency markets. Bitcoin values also fell roughly 7.6% to $15,000, while Ethereum prices rose slightly, 2.5% to $1,155. That pushed Ripple’s market capitalization down to $98.5 billion, and Read the full story
The latest efforts to expand the way investors can buy bitcoins venture into the often misunderstood and potentially dangerous area of leveraged ETFs. Read the full story
Over the past few quarters, the corporate earnings seasons proved to be a powerful catalyst for Wall Street, with U.S. stock-market investors seeing strong company results as justification for equity valuations. In the upcoming quarter, however, the outlook is a lot cloudier. Read the full story
CryptoWatch: Cryptocurrencies see $100 billion hit amid South Korean clampdownMarketWatch
Cryptocurrencies take it on the chin Monday, retreating from an all-time high valuation of the sector on Sunday Read the full story
Cryptocurrencies take it on the chin Monday, retreating from an all-time high valuation of the sector on Sunday Read the full story
CURRENCIES
Forex - Dollar Trades at 1-Week Highs Vs. RivalsInvesting.com
Dollar remains broadly supported against other majors Read the full story
What will strengthen the US dollarYahoo Finance
Dollar Off Four-Month Lows as EUR/USD Comes Under PressureInvesting.com
Forex Jan 08, 2018 17:43 GMT Investing.com – The dollar rose against a basket of major currencies Monday ahead of Fed speakers as traders continued to expect the Federal Reserve to maintain its rate hike path this year despite Friday’s weak jobs report. The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a trade-weighted basket of six major currencies, rose 0.34% to 92.06. The dollar attempted to pare recent losses as recent comments from a fed official reinforced investor Read the full story
Following the passage of President Donald Trump’s tax bill in December a number of market analysts put forward the case that it would lead to a stronger dollar. This has merit, but the dollar has slid ever since. Read the full story
Dollar Off Four-Month Lows as EUR/USD Comes Under PressureInvesting.com
Forex Jan 08, 2018 17:43 GMT Investing.com – The dollar rose against a basket of major currencies Monday ahead of Fed speakers as traders continued to expect the Federal Reserve to maintain its rate hike path this year despite Friday’s weak jobs report. The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a trade-weighted basket of six major currencies, rose 0.34% to 92.06. The dollar attempted to pare recent losses as recent comments from a fed official reinforced investor Read the full story
Forex - Aussie Gains In Asia After Building Approvals Data Shows Surprise GainInvesting.com
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© Reuters. Aussie and kiwi gain ground vs. greenback in late trade Read the full story
Dollar gains in Asia Read the full story
Forex - Yen Strengthens after BOJ Trims Bond PurchasesInvesting.com
USA/CANADA
© Reuters. Yen strengthens after BOJ trims bond purchases Read the full story
Forex - PBOC Sets Yuan Parity At 6.4968 Against The DollarInvesting.com
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Mudslides threaten California areas scorched by wildfiresNBC News
The year's first major rainstorm is testing areas where scorched land has lost vegetation that could soak up the water. Read the full story
As Economy Strengthens, Fed Ponders New ApproachThe New York Times
Democrats ask watchdog to review new IRS tax guidelinesBusiness Insider
Opinion: Why 2018 could truly be historic for small business (and it's about time!)Fox News
Fed’s Monetary Policy Cornerstone Attacked at Economists’ GatheringBloomberg
Ben Bernanke predicts Fed will discuss changing inflation target in 2019Washington Examiner
The Federal Reserve is welcoming a debate among economists about proposed changes that might improve its response to future economic downturns. Read the full story
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) speaks during a markup on the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" on Capitol Hill in Washington Thomson Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two U.S. Democratic politicians asked a government watchdog on Monday to scrutinize implementation of President Donald Trump's tax law, warning that the administration could use new tax guidelines to create the appearance of a large middle-class tax cut ahead of the 2018 mid-term elections. In a letter to U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro, Democratic Read the full story
What happens when small business regains the spring in its step? Let's hope we're about to find out. Read the full story
Milton Friedman put a nail in the coffin of the original version of the Phillips Curve 50 years ago when he correctly foresaw that the U.S. could simultaneously suffer from high unemployment and lofty inflation. A growing number of economists are now trying to lay to rest Phillips Curve 2.0, still in use at the Federal Reserve and other central banks to guide monetary policy. Read the full story
The Federal Reserve is headed for a major debate over the next 18 months about changing its 2 percent inflation target to allow for more stimulus to battle the next recession, former Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke predicted Monday. Speaking at an event at the Brookings Institution, where he is a scholar, Bernanke suggested that Trump Fed chairman nominee Jerome Powell is likely to formally begin re-examining the Fed’s target this year and that there “there will be some pretty serious discussions” on Read the full story
Trump pushes to expand high-speed internet in rural AmericaReuters
EMERGING MARKETS
BRAZIL: Economists Trim 2018 GDP Growth Estimate To 2.69%RTTNews
Economists surveyed by the Brazilian central bank increased their forecasts for economic growth in 2017 for the sixth week in a row, to 1.01% from 1.00% a week before. For 2018, the median estimate for GDP growth fell for the first time after seven weekly increases, to 2.69% from 2.70% last week. Read the full story
Japanese firms agree to supply FPSO for project off Brazil - News for the Oil and Gas SectorEnergy Voice
A group of Japanese firms said today that they had agreed to invest in a long-term charter business which will provide an FPSO for the Sepia area offshore Brazil. Mitsui and Marubeni will invest in Sepia MV30, a Dutch company established by Modec, as part of the agreement. MV30 previously clinched a deal to supply the FPSO to Petrobras for 21 years. The vessel will be capable of processing 180,000 barrels of oil per day and 212million cubic feet of gas per day. It will be able to store Read the full story
ATB Coin Offers the Government of Venezuela to Use Coins as a Payment Method - Bitcoinist.com
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Venezuela plans to integrate cryptocurrency as a state payment method, said Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The state considered the option of creating their own cryptocurrency “El Petro”, but the ATB Coin creators suggested that the authorities consider the option of introducing the ATB Coin cryptocurrency as a coin used at the state level. “This option has numerous advantages,” the company said in a statement. Firstly, the blockchain paradigm can be the best choice at the governmental Read the full story
OPEC not to change oil output on Iran,Venezuela instabilityMubasher
Concerns mount as Venezuela closes in on petro, an oil-backed cryptocurrencyCNBC
Opinion: ‘Fire and Fury’ poses new risks to Trump and, in turn, the U.S. stock market rallyMarketWatch
Despite Trump threats, vehicle imports from Mexico hit an all-time high
The numbers show automakers are not slowing down final production at plants in Mexico, despite threats from the Trump Administration.
OPEC on Monday announced it would not increase its oil production unless the crisis in Iran and Venezuela escalated Read the full story
Venezuela is set to launch its own oil-backed cryptocurrency but blockchain experts are skeptical it will work. Read the full story
Nigam Arora says it’s time for investors to diversify into emerging markets stocks. Read the full story
The numbers show automakers are not slowing down final production at plants in Mexico, despite threats from the Trump Administration.
Mexican auto exports surge in 2017 despite NAFTA fearsThe Globe and Mail
Full-year 2017 auto exports grew 12.1 per cent and production increased 8.9 per cent, according to auto industry group AMIA Read the full story
Aberdeen Standard Investments' Wolf Says Weaker Dollar Is Favorable for Emerging MarketsBloombergFull-year 2017 auto exports grew 12.1 per cent and production increased 8.9 per cent, according to auto industry group AMIA Read the full story
Aberdeen Standard Investments Senior Emerging Markets Economist Alex Wolf weighs in on the performance of emerging markets. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets." Read the full story
Puerto Rico is Trump's KatrinaThinkProgress.org
“Usually, after something like this happens, people are out on the streets working immediately. But this time, the government’s response has been very slow," Luis Rodriguez, a resident of Caguas, Puerto Rico, told The New York Times in October. “The water comes and goes, comes and goes, and it’s just a trickle." More than 100 days... Read the full story
MIDDLE EAST
Macron insists France is committed to two-state solution in Jerusalem after Trump reversalExpress
EMMANUEL Macron reaffirmed France’s commitment to a two-state solution in Jerusalem, saying it remained the only viable option to end the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the French presidency said in a statement. Palestinian leaders must continue “calling for calm and dialogue” if they are to pave the way for future peace negotiations with Israel, the 40-year-old centrist said during a meeting with members of the Palestinian Central Council. Read the full story
UNICEF acting to add Israeli military to list of ‘grave violators of children’s rights’JNS.org
(Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS) The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is spearheading a campaign to include the Israeli military on a U.N. blacklist of “grave violators of children’s rights” that includes terrorist groups like Islamic State and Boko Haram, according to a new report by the NGO Monitor watchdog group. The UNICEF logo. Credit: UNICEF. The report, which according to Fox News was presented to senior U.N. officials in recent weeks, illustrates how a UNICEF working group—composed Read the full story
Qatar: UN report proof Saudi-led blockade illegalAljazeera
Mike Pence headed to Middle East with focus on combating terrorism, religious persecutionThe Washington Times
Vice President Mike Pence will travel to the Middle East later this month to advance the administration's agenda of combating terrorism and helping persecuted religious minorities, the White House announced Monday. Mr. Pence is scheduled to depart Jan. 19 for a five-day trip with stops in Egypt, Jordan and Israel. ... Read the full story
A blockade against Qatar by several fellow members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is arbitrary and negatively impacting the people of the region, according to a new UN investigation. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain, as well as Egypt, cut diplomatic, trade and travel ties with Qatar in June last year, accusing it of supporting "terrorism". Doha strongly denies the charge. In November 2017, representatives from the United Nations' Office of the High Commissioner for Read the full story
Vice President Mike Pence will travel to the Middle East later this month to advance the administration's agenda of combating terrorism and helping persecuted religious minorities, the White House announced Monday. Mr. Pence is scheduled to depart Jan. 19 for a five-day trip with stops in Egypt, Jordan and Israel. ... Read the full story
AFRICA
U.N. urges Israel to find solutions for African migrantsReuters
Israel should stop plans to send tens of thousands of migrants back to Africa forcibly, the United Nations refugee agency said on Tuesday, suggesting some could be resettled in Europe or other countries. Read the full story
South African new-vehicle sales inch up 1.8% in 2017, exports, production downEngineering News
After spending three years in negative territory, South African new-vehicle sales finally managed to inch forward in 2017, growing by 1.8%, to 557 586 units, compared with 2016. New-vehicle sales dropped by 11.4% in 2016, 4.1% in 2015 and 0.7% in 2014. Read the full story
Africa Energy Indaba partners with SAEECEngineering News
The Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) has entered into a strategic partnership with the South African Electrotechnical Export Council (SAEEC) to grow and develop the African energy sector with SAEEC member companies. The SAEEC is a public–private partnership between South African business and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and was established to facilitate the export growth and internationalisation of its members. The partnership creates an opportunity for the SAEEC to be recognised as the Read the full story
Rwanda’s development model wouldn’t work elsewhere in AfricaQuartz
Zimbabwe anti-corruption body investigates Grace Mugabe's PhDBBC News
The former first lady's doctorate was awarded after just months of study in 2014. Read the full story
Rwanda is often touted as an example of what African states could achieve if only they were better governed. Out of the ashes of a… Read the full story
The former first lady's doctorate was awarded after just months of study in 2014. Read the full story
ASIA
China's foreign-exchange reserves rise for the first time in 3 years — but there's a catchBusiness Insider UK
Amid Signs of a Thaw in North Korea, Tensions Bubble UpThe Wall Street Journal
Fighting China isn't a good plan — just stop the huge US wealth and tech transfers
More balanced U.S.-China trade would trigger a steady acceleration of American economic activity, Michael Ivanovitch writes.
Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/
China’s foreign exchange reserves rose in 2017 to $3.14 trillion, the first annual increase since 2014. The rise is a mixed bag: perhaps an indicator of the effectiveness of capital controls, and certainly an indicator of the tumbling dollar. China does not appear to be relenting on its controls to stem capital outflows. Softened capital controls help. The weak dollar, China’s complex web of capital controls, and its efforts to crack down on its huge and over-leveraged conglomerates to invest Read the full story
A U.S. debate on whether it could mount a limited military strike against North Korea shows how fraught that confrontation remains despite the tentative onset of diplomatic activity, Gerald F. Seib writes. Read the full story
Tillerson and Mattis are reportedly trying to hold Trump back from striking North KoreaBusiness Insider
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures with both hands as he talks about his 12-day Asian tour that brought him to five countries in Asia, with the final stop in the Philippines for 31st ASEAN Summit Tuesday, November 14, 2017 in Manila, Philippines. At left is National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster and at right is State Secretary Rex Tillerson. President Donald Trump's Secretaries of State and Defense are reportedly trying to convince him not to strike North Korea, while his National Security Read the full story
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures with both hands as he talks about his 12-day Asian tour that brought him to five countries in Asia, with the final stop in the Philippines for 31st ASEAN Summit Tuesday, November 14, 2017 in Manila, Philippines. At left is National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster and at right is State Secretary Rex Tillerson. President Donald Trump's Secretaries of State and Defense are reportedly trying to convince him not to strike North Korea, while his National Security Read the full story
Five things to know about the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation summitSouth China Morning Post
China is beating the US in many areas of artificial intelligence, A.I. firm says
China has an edge in terms of government support, but the U.S. leads in areas like autonomous driving, says an A.I. firm operating in both countries.
Five-year development plan, including construction of hydropower dams, is expected to top agenda at Mekong River nations’ conference in Cambodia Read the full story
China's economic transition is good news for its debt worries, economist says
A benefit of China shifting its economy is that the country's growth will be less reliant on borrowing, an economist said on Monday.
A benefit of China shifting its economy is that the country's growth will be less reliant on borrowing, an economist said on Monday.
China has an edge in terms of government support, but the U.S. leads in areas like autonomous driving, says an A.I. firm operating in both countries.
More balanced U.S.-China trade would trigger a steady acceleration of American economic activity, Michael Ivanovitch writes.
Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/
EUROPE
Euro Zone Unemployment Falls as ExpectedInvesting.com
© Reuters. Euro zone unemployment fell in November. Read the full storyStocks - European Markets Open Higher Ahead of E.Z. DataInvesting.comEU's Juncker: Don't believe Brexit won't happenBBC News
© Reuters. Frankfurt Stock Exchange Read the full storyHalf of British voters say May is incapable of getting the right Brexit deal: Poll
The number of British voters who think Theresa May is incapable of getting the right Brexit deal has increased from 35 to 50 percent, says new poll.
The EU Commission chief says he believes the UK is on course to leave the bloc. Read the full story
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CBI Update:
The CBI for Wednesday 1/10/18 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1184
The currency auction is 170,266,254
There is no news and announcements for Wednesday 1/10/18
ISX Update:
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1-10-2018 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Articles “Know Your Currency” The article showing security features of their currency at this time frame is if not one of the two articles we seek, it sure is a contender for one of them, imo.! For the 250, 500 and 1,000 note to be openly used by the CBI noted in the article for security features, is for a good reason that we all should see right out the gate...There is no reason to worry about those notes with present 1184 program rate, now add the international calculation into the mix and you have a very valid reason to make people aware for what they have and own... And if one is a veteran in this investment, one better have had that on ones mind a long time ago! imo. It clearly is now (imo) a signal to every one that may own or will be using the new notes we expect in the near (Let's hope immediate future.) future to be part of the quiver of currencies coming soon not to discard. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
1-9-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 WANNA KNOW A SECRET? I GO TO READ AN ARTICLE THAT EXPLAINS ABOUT OOO'S CURRENCY COUNTERFEITING BECAUSE THEY WILL BE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEW LD'S /CC'S FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS POST RI. [You said that it is possible...that we may 'not' see them, because the 'rate', possibly could come out first. I took that information to mean that we---'are that close' to this being over. Hope I got this right sir.] YES...FOR WHEN I PUT MY FAITH IN SOMETHING IT IS BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN WELL...STUDIED. IMO WE R AS CLOSE AS HEAT IS TO A FLAME.
1-9-2018 Newshound Guru Kaperoni Articles: "Know your money," the central bank publishes security tags Iraqi currency" "How to recognize the Iraqi currency counterfeit?" "The central bank reveals security signs Iraqi currency to curb forgery" This is interesting...why now? In all the years I have been watching this I have only seen the CBI talk about note security maybe 2-3 times. In another article, we see the CBI talk about the "next period" going all electronic transactions, yet today they are telling citizens to make sure you are not using counterfeit currency. IMO, since this is all over the local media, it appears to be something almost from the World Bank (like the delete zeros articles were back in 2012) to inform as many as possible. Almost in anticipation of something. Maybe the CBI plans to activate the banking system (deposit insurance,etc) in the next few weeks luring citizens to bring their dinar into the banks. We just have to let it play out and see what happens.
1-9-2018 Newshound Guru Kaperoni Articles: "Know your money," the central bank publishes security tags Iraqi currency" "How to recognize the Iraqi currency counterfeit?" "The central bank reveals security signs Iraqi currency to curb forgery" This is interesting...why now? In all the years I have been watching this I have only seen the CBI talk about note security maybe 2-3 times. In another article, we see the CBI talk about the "next period" going all electronic transactions, yet today they are telling citizens to make sure you are not using counterfeit currency. IMO, since this is all over the local media, it appears to be something almost from the World Bank (like the delete zeros articles were back in 2012) to inform as many as possible. Almost in anticipation of something. Maybe the CBI plans to activate the banking system (deposit insurance,etc) in the next few weeks luring citizens to bring their dinar into the banks. We just have to let it play out and see what happens.
1-9-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 Article: "How to recognize the counterfeit Iraqi currency?" [...this article is appearing on quite a few news sites...] INDEED IT HAS...AND ON IRAQIA TV AND NEWSPAPERS AND FLYERS AND...WELL... IT'S EVERYWHERE DUE TO THE EDUCATION PROCESS OF THE CITIZENS WITH THE MR [MONETARY REFORM]. BECAUSE THE 000'S WILL BE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LD'S/CC'S FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS POST RI. 000'S ARE THE EASIEST TO COUNTERFEIT...THE LD'S/CC'S ARE THE HARDEST IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE AT THE MOMENT. TA DA...smile).
1-9-2018 Intel Guru Dr. Clarke How Many More DAYS, can Iraq continue to go forward, with citizens INSIDE & OUTSIDE the country, quietly using cards, with an Increased Rate on them?
1-9-2018 Intel Guru Dr. Clarke How Many More DAYS, can Iraq continue to go forward, with citizens INSIDE & OUTSIDE the country, quietly using cards, with an Increased Rate on them?
1-9-2018 Guest Intel Guru Sergio Here is a brief update. The word on the street in Iraq is, things are starting to break lose. Ma and papa stores are springing to life, with more and more startups. People are starting to put their money in the bank. It’s still ruff, but peeps are excited about the prospect of making a business. Oh a bit more, there are those small construction Iraqi owned who are bidding on contracts to do rebuilding...they are trying to get their foot in the door so to speak. Getting people working is a key to our investment... One of the keys. No word on the value of the Dinar going up but, people are using the Dinar more then the dollars in Baghdad.
1-9-2018 Intel Guru RayRen98 [It was an International entity that turned off Iraq's rate years ago and restricted it's currency. With all of the required sanctions removed and Iraq having completed all requirements; is it plausible the roll out has to come from that same international entity and Iraq is waiting like we are?] Iraq is in fact waiting like we are, but they have done their portion of this – they have reinstated the dinar as a sovereign nation. The US Treasury has released this, and the banks are getting all excited. Iraq is ready for this to be over yesterday. They are investing their money in infrastructure. Remember, they want everyone to be paid by the 12th, and they set that date for a reason.
1-9-2018 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article: "Central: We aim to complete all financial transactions electronically" this is a very powerful... They start talking about sustainable development by using electronic payment systems. They are to be used by both Public and Private entities through Iraq's Banking System as a whole. They are telling us they have a system that is avoid of complexity issues, which appears to be the diminishing use of cash in Public and Private transactions and apparently large transactions to boot. They also LAUNCH or have launched the system to pay salaries...Which takes away the demand and or need for the use of cash, as much. The system is to be or is now from here on out to be more transparent and secure with out manipulation. A very good thing that fits Abadi's agenda! imo They go so far as to tell us they are able to do the aforementioned, all over the country now. They are also or the central bank is the guarantor of salaries! All huge indicators developing, if not already developed and being LAUNCHED... imo
1-9-2018 Intel Guru RayRen98 [It was an International entity that turned off Iraq's rate years ago and restricted it's currency. With all of the required sanctions removed and Iraq having completed all requirements; is it plausible the roll out has to come from that same international entity and Iraq is waiting like we are?] Iraq is in fact waiting like we are, but they have done their portion of this – they have reinstated the dinar as a sovereign nation. The US Treasury has released this, and the banks are getting all excited. Iraq is ready for this to be over yesterday. They are investing their money in infrastructure. Remember, they want everyone to be paid by the 12th, and they set that date for a reason.
1-9-2018 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article: "Central: We aim to complete all financial transactions electronically" this is a very powerful... They start talking about sustainable development by using electronic payment systems. They are to be used by both Public and Private entities through Iraq's Banking System as a whole. They are telling us they have a system that is avoid of complexity issues, which appears to be the diminishing use of cash in Public and Private transactions and apparently large transactions to boot. They also LAUNCH or have launched the system to pay salaries...Which takes away the demand and or need for the use of cash, as much. The system is to be or is now from here on out to be more transparent and secure with out manipulation. A very good thing that fits Abadi's agenda! imo They go so far as to tell us they are able to do the aforementioned, all over the country now. They are also or the central bank is the guarantor of salaries! All huge indicators developing, if not already developed and being LAUNCHED... imo
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Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2018, 5:41:20 PM CST
Subject: Dinar UPdate Tuesday PM
Summary: There is a blackout on info in the US, and a 3 day (2 more) delay in Europe, according to 2 sources. Delay may be related to a final push to get rid of the bad guys.
Very good, very interesting Goldfish Report with Dr Scott Werner bringing a message from St Germain about Jared Rand, medbeds, and cryptocurrencies, and Winston Shrout talking about just WHO has the constitutional authority to arrest elected officials and try them! Quite interesting!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
TNT:
Wavemanpops : I’m in FLORIDA my best friends wealth Mgr Said There was a mandatory meeting for all employees that said there is a plan this week to raise currency rates and that all must be at work. Excited we are...WF... This happened on Saturday...They were bold and mentioned Dinar that was shocking to me...Yes Wells.. Yes we finally hear it 1st hand...They are not hiding it anymore
Operation Disclosure GCR/RV Intel Alert
January 8, 2018 - 07:49:00 AM
Multiple sources have confirmed a massive threat appeared yesterday, Jan. 7 and was neutralized by the Alliance.
The RV release that was scheduled yesterday was military deception.
A threat appeared and it was neutralized, the cabal fell for the bait as expected.
There's only so very few of cabal remaining, eventually, there won't be any more of them.
The RV is once again scheduled for release today.
Military deception again or not? Nobody knows... [but] that's the point.
If no more threats appear, the Alliance will begin the transition event, starting with the RV, then the GCR, and [then] GESARA.
Victory is on the horizon.
Speak Intel & Twitter Campaign Instructions
- JUST CONFIRMED MILITARY SAID CORE IS BEING LIQUID NOW. WE SHOULD GET NOTIFICATIONS ANY MINUTE.
- WE ARE BEING ADVISED BY PEOPLE IN PROCESS TO TURN UP THE PRESSURE TO ENSURE PERFORMANCE NOW!!
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Sounds like a cover up for a secret space mission, to me!
BREAKING: U.S. GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES ULTRA-SECRET "ZUMA" PAYLOAD INTO ORBIT - #QAnon https://www.youtube.com/watch?
NEW Q-ANON- SpaceX Zuma Launch kills NK Missile Guidance https://www.youtube.com/watch?
.Tidbits from TNT Tuesday Afternoon 1-9-18
Dangersmith: Thinking politically and logically, Trump will be giving the State Of The Union address on Jan. 30th. You can bet the farm tractor that it will be done before then. Hopefully this week. Trump will be shouting from the Sun about all the things he has accomplished and this would be a feather in his cap. Think about it.....
Debritt: Is the BIS responsible for the roll out to the exchanges?
Netglobal: debritt, one of those 3 letter agencies is responsible, BIS, IMF, CBI, US Treasury, etc...
Tim2h27man: Seriously....Tony said this was sitting at the banks all signed off on. What in the world are they all waiting on???
Netglobal: tim, last I heard was this is in the hands of the US Treasury. They had to do some technical work and Iraq contracted the US Treasury to do it
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Harambe: CNBC: Oil hits highest since May 2015 above $68 on tighter market https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Abadi's website; posted only on Arabic side only, not posted on English side)
The Council of Ministers holds its regular session chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Haider Abadi
9 January 2018
The Council of Ministers held its regular session on Tuesday, 9 January under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister Dr. Haider Abadi.
During the session, the vote on the transfer of powers of the Ministry of Construction, Housing, Municipalities and Public Works to the provinces not organized in the province.
In order to remove the obstacles to holding the elections on time as approved by the Council of Ministers, there was a lengthy discussion to remove these obstacles. The Council voted to postpone the payment of the customs fees for the processed materials to the Independent High Electoral Commission. The Council of Ministers also held a meeting of Ministers of Electricity, With the Council of the High Electoral Commission to discuss the facilitation of holding elections in the provinces of Anbar and Nineveh and to identify the problems and obstacles and find solutions to them, and the Council of Ministers also decided the Ministry of Displacement and Migration and the Independent High Electoral Commission Coordinate with each other for the purpose of Dedicate (1000) to a private caravan of displaced persons registration centers in the UNHCR schools above.
Prime Minister 's Media Office
9 January 2018
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ARTICLE 2
Abadi: delaying the budget aims to embarrass the government and do not allow "me arms and extortion"
BAGHDAD - January 10 - Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi said that delaying the adoption of the budget and voting on it aims to embarrass the government, while stressing that the reasons for not approving it are unconvincing.
"This week and today, our troops and our people took part in the festivities of the army and police, after winning with the rest of the formations and ranks of our heroic forces," Abadi said, hoping that "this year will be the year of stability and the end of the cleansing operations."
"We continue to complete the building of our security capabilities in various fields and focus on the intelligence side," he said. "In this regard, our security services managed to thwart and thwart many terrorist attacks on civilians."
He called on the House of Representatives to "speed up the adoption of the General Budget for its importance in the administration of the state and to meet the interests of citizens and services," stressing that "the share of the region is specific, and the justifications are not convincing and can not allow our arms and blackmail."
He called on the Prime Minister, Parliament to "resolve the file of the election law and ratification of the date set by the Council of Ministers," calling on all citizens to "update their record and receipt of voter card and prepare for the elections."
He stressed the "untrue news about the forced return of displaced people for the elections," but said, "We challenge them if they prove their claims."
"The Higher Committee headed by the Chief of Staff, directed the region to resolve the issue of the border, but unfortunately does not cooperate," adding that "However, we will pay salaries to employees and not to parties."
"This year the Kurdistan Regional Government received 9 trillion dinars of oil sales only, where did you go?" He asked. He called on the regional government to "announce figures, amounts and resources."
On the relationship between the center and the region, Abadi said, "There is no break with the Kurdistan Democratic Party, but the attempt to obstruction is unacceptable and must participate in the solution," noting that "some have hostility with the Prime Minister may and away from the public interest."
He explained that "the farmers of the region received their rights in 2017 and before, except for excess quantities," stressing that "the government's goal is not to punish anyone and seek justice."
"We need strategic understanding and cooperation with the Turkish side to bring out its symbolic forces in the Kurdistan region," Abbadi said. "We do not assign any side against any neighboring country and we do not want to wage wars on behalf of the forces. Turkish rejection ". Finished
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ARTICLE 3
Exchange of accusations between the Arabs of Kirkuk and its Kurds by taking over land and villages in the district of Dibs
KIRKUK, Iraq (AP) - January 10 - In the past few hours, Kurds and Kurds in Kirkuk have been accused of trying to seize agricultural lands and houses in the Dabas district. Local government members in Kirkuk have confirmed that the governor is trying to Arabize the judiciary by bringing Arab families to the region. 13, the governor said it was time for the return of those displaced families.
A member of the provincial council and official of the office of Article 140 Babeker friend said that Jubouri worked to move the Iraqi army to seize the houses of Kurds and their agricultural lands in the areas of Sarkran and Balkana.
"The current situation in Kirkuk is unstable as a result of a letter from the governor of Kirkuk to the governor of Dabas district and to Salahuddin's operations, in which he requests the support of Arab expatriate families to return to their areas," he told a news conference.
According to the accusation, the security forces have already moved in both directions to seize the houses and lands of the Kurds, and moved pieces of the army and Salahuddin operations to support the incoming Arabs
More than 4000 Kurdish families were displaced from this area of Sarkran in the time of the former regime as a result of the policy of Arabization and returned to their original areas and residences in Kirkuk after 2003 according to the Kurdish side, which confirmed that the governor, after the events of November 16, sent official books to Arab Shamr, A letter to Saddam Hussein, demanding the ownership of those areas of the displaced Kurds and supply them with weapons to maintain them.
Rakan al-Jubouri responded to these accusations by saying that the Arab families were displaced from the district of Dibs 13 years ago and now they returned to it, stressing that saying that everyone should be subject to the law or jurisprudence will raise a problem.
He pointed out that these villages include land and houses still registered with the names of displaced families that have been prevented from returning over the past years, and today the administration of the province seeks to restore things to normal after the imposition of the law.
There has been no comment from Baghdad so far, but the head of the Kurdistan government, Nigervan Barzani expressed concern about attempts to Arabization ongoing in Kirkuk, and called on the Iraqi government to put an end to the problems in them. Finished (1)
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ARTICLE 4
Al-Salmani: 140 families from Ameriya camps return and the voluntary return of displaced families continues
ANBAR, Jan. 10 (Xinhuanet) - A member of the Al-Anbar province announced on Wednesday that 140 families have been transferred to camps in the western region of the province.
The member of the Committee for Migration and Displaced, MP Ahmad al-Salmani, who had previously announced the closure of the camp after 18K after the transfer of all displaced to their liberated areas, "Our visit, on Tuesday, to the camp of Ameriyah steadfast to supervise the transfer of displaced to their areas of origin (140) families and 840 individuals to their areas west of Al-Anbar. The voluntary return of IDPs will continue until everyone returns to their homes so that they can better reorganize their lives. Efforts to transfer displaced people from western camps to their areas west of Al-Anbar In cooperation with the Ministry of Immigration and The displaced and the operations of the island and the desert. " AH
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ARTICLE 5
The arrest of two officers and two associates in Salah al-Din on charges of forgery and financial and administrative corruption
Salah al-Din - Iraq Press - January 10: The Office of the Inspector-General of the Ministry of Interior in the province of Salah al-Din, the arrest of two officers, one of the rank of major and the rank of lieutenant and two associates to the Directorate of Traffic Salah al-Din on issues of counterfeiting.
He pointed out that "the arrests were carried out in accordance with the jurisprudence of the fundamentalist, the Office of the Inspector-General arrested two officers to the Directorate of Traffic Salah al-Din as well as a commissioner and associate at the rank of President in accordance with Article 340 of the GS for the purpose of falsifying registration transactions "Adding that" the judicial verdict was issued by the judge of the Salahuddin Court, which is competent to deal with the issues of integrity and in coordination with the investigation office of the integrity of Salah al-Din, and filed a fundamental arrest for interrogation. " End Ah
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ARTICLE 6
World Health News Video game disorders are classified as disease
2018/1/7 23:57
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The World Health Organization (WHO) said "video game disorders" will be recognized as a disease later this year after experts have agreed on the risks of their addiction.
Tariq Jasarevic, a spokesman for the organization, told reporters in Geneva that the unrest would be included in the 11 th edition of the International Classification of Diseases.
The International Organization carries out the task of updating Category 11, which includes contributions from a large number of physicians around the world.
"The definition of unrest that the organization is now trying to define is" a pattern of behavior that can be played by electronic games or video games, characterized by low control over the exercise of play, and the tyranny at the expense of other activities to the degree of other concerns " .
He added that other symptoms of the disorder include "continuing to play games and even increase the degree of exercise despite the occurrence of negative results."
"The interim guidelines indicate that a person must show an abnormal attachment to video game play for at least one year prior to being diagnosed with the disorder, which will be classified as" addictive behavior, "Jasarevich said.
Some undocumented evidence suggests that the disorder is disproportionately affecting younger people who are more closely associated with the constantly expanding online video game world.
But the WHO spokesman warned it was too early to speculate on the extent of the problem. Game disruption was a relatively new concept, and epidemiological data available at the population level had not yet been identified.
Despite the absence of documented information, "health experts basically agree that there is already a problem" and believe that the official integration of the disorder into the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is the next appropriate step
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