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Foreign Ministry: The government should activate its agreements with Interpol to retrieve wanted persons
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The Parliamentary Foreign Relations Committee on Monday called on the government to activate its agreements with Interpol to recover wanted persons.
"In order to get the wanted people back to Iraq, only on terrorism or financial corruption charges, we need two things. First, we have to move files with Interpol, and the second is to conclude agreements with the host countries of the wanted ones," said committee member Abbas al-Bayati.
Al-Bayati said that "the activation of agreements with countries of the world is necessary," noting that "Iraq is in a state of security and political stability should not tour the wanted in the capitals of the world and enjoy the public money of the Iraqi state."
Iraqi authorities published lists of wanted men, including the daughter of former regime leader Raghad Saddam Hussein.
"In order to get the wanted people back to Iraq, only on terrorism or financial corruption charges, we need two things. First, we have to move files with Interpol, and the second is to conclude agreements with the host countries of the wanted ones," said committee member Abbas al-Bayati.
Al-Bayati said that "the activation of agreements with countries of the world is necessary," noting that "Iraq is in a state of security and political stability should not tour the wanted in the capitals of the world and enjoy the public money of the Iraqi state."
Iraqi authorities published lists of wanted men, including the daughter of former regime leader Raghad Saddam Hussein.
Kurdish deputy: support the IMF conditional on the demands of Kurdistan
Said the MP for the Mass Change Masoud Haidar If Baghdad does not comply with the request of the International Monetary Fund, the Fund will not recognize the Iraqi budget will destroy Iraq's financial reputation and may prevent the deal of companies and major banks with Baghdad.
Haidar said in a press statement that Iraq requested a loan of seven billion dollars for the year 2018 from the International Monetary Fund. The Iraqi government receives international loans annually.
The Iraqi public budget for 2018, which is estimated at $ 88 billion, has not yet been approved by the Iraqi Council of Representatives due to political differences. The Kurds rejected their share, which was reduced to 12.67% instead of 17%.
It aims to activate the relationship of educational institutions with the Commission on Human Rights and civil society organizations
Editorial Date: 2018/2/6 14:12 • 34 times scheduled
The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Abdul Razzaq al-Issa, discussed with a delegation of the High Commission for Human Rights in Iraq the development of coordination mechanisms between the ministry and civil society organizations.
Al-Issa said in a statement received by the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it today that "the ministry is moving towards the relationship of educational institutions with the Commission on Human Rights and civil society organizations to ensure the development of mechanisms for the appropriate joint coordination," noting that "there is an academic vision to develop the vocabulary of human rights, Studying in universities and making them at a level that is in line with the requirements of the stage and society. "
He pointed out that "these organizations have an active role in modernizing the community through a joint system of work with Iraqi state institutions, including universities and institutes," pointing out that "the Ministry of Education operates in accordance with the policy of openness that provides a national partnership for a conscious and prosperous society."
For his part, the delegation of human rights expressed their desire to develop programs of action that fit the nature of the work of Iraqi state institutions
He pointed out that "these organizations have an active role in modernizing the community through a joint system of work with Iraqi state institutions, including universities and institutes," pointing out that "the Ministry of Education operates in accordance with the policy of openness that provides a national partnership for a conscious and prosperous society."
For his part, the delegation of human rights expressed their desire to develop programs of action that fit the nature of the work of Iraqi state institutions
Maslamawi: The Ministry of Municipalities responded to the acceleration of large irrigation projects in Babylon
Release date: 2018/2/5 17:36 • 7 times read
(Babil: Euphrates News) MP for the province of Babil Salim al-Muslimawi said that his talks with a number of officials of the Ministry of Municipalities and Construction resulted in the ministry's response to accelerate the completion of a number of large irrigation projects in Babylon, and to overcome the obstacles that hinder implementation.
A statement of his office received the agency {Euphrates News} copy today of the Muslimawi to say at the end of a series of separate meetings with Deputy Undersecretary Yilmaz Najjar, the director of the sewer, and the Under Secretary for Technical Affairs, and Director General of water that "his talks also included the project of water Mahaweel, The completion rate was 91% and the receivables of the executing company, the Al-Hashim Water Project, and the Al-Kefal water project, which is one of the projects that have been delayed. "
"The company also discussed the achievements of the company executing the Hilla streams and large sewage project and the great knowledge of the equipment located within the work site." is ove
"The company also discussed the achievements of the company executing the Hilla streams and large sewage project and the great knowledge of the equipment located within the work site." is ove
Completion of the rehabilitation of 5 oil wells in southern Iraq with a production capacity of 11 thousand barrels per day
12:20 06.02.2018
Iraqi oil company "Basra" announced the rehabilitation and reclamation of 5 wells in the field of oil, in the south of the country, with a production capacity of 11 thousand barrels per day.
Baghdad - Sputnik . A statement issued by the Drilling and Reclamation Authority in the company about the director of the production department of industrial lift, Chief Engineer, Farqad Mustafa, said on Tuesday, "The rehabilitation and reclamation of five wells in the field of oil, and the wells are: Tuba 17, and Tuba 4, and 36, And the heart is 28 ".
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Iraq is planning a military operation to secure the route of transporting oil to Iran
The wells were rehabilitated with electric submersible pumps, and this type of pump is used for the first time in the field of the brick, "he added." The wells of Tuba 17 and Tuba 4 will be permanently heated and have a capacity of 3000 barrels per day. About 11 thousand barrels per day. "
The statement pointed out that "other wells will be rehabilitated by electric submersible pumps, in the field of Al-Tuba during the second half of this year, and is now in the process of processing the required materials."
Iraq is the second largest oil producer in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) after Saudi Arabia, with a production capacity of 4.8 million barrels per day.
Iraq is currently exporting crude oil from southern ports in Basra, after exports from Kirkuk's northern fields stopped in mid-October after Iraqi forces regained control of the fields from Kurdish forces.r
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The Iranian ambassador in Baghdad, Irj Masjdi, announced that his foreign minister, Mohammed Jawad Zarif, will participate in the Kuwait International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq scheduled for February 12.
In a press statement, Masjedi said that Iran, as it stood by Iraq in the war against an organization calling for terrorism and confronting terrorists, would also stand in the reconstruction and development phase alongside the government of Iraq and its friendly and brotherly people, stressing that Iran would vigorously support the development and construction process in Iraq " .
At the second Tehran security conference held in Iran last January, Zarif stressed that the reconstruction of Iraq and Syria was important and that the international community should pay attention to it.
Kuwait is due to host the International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq from February 12 to 14.
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Iraq is preparing for a military operation to secure the transfer of oil to Iran
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi forces are preparing to launch an operation to strengthen control of a region close to the border with Iran so that it can be used to transport Iraqi oil to Iran under an agreement, officials said.
The officials told Reuters on Monday that the security of the Hamrin mountain range could start this week. The area lies between the oil fields of Kirkuk and Khanaqin on the border with Iran.
Iraqi oil officials announced in December plans to transport crude from Kirkuk by truck to Iran's Kermanshah refinery. Trucking was supposed to start last week. Oil officials declined to comment on technical reasons.
Iraqi oil officials announced in December plans to transport crude from Kirkuk by truck to Iran's Kermanshah refinery. Trucking was supposed to start last week. Oil officials declined to comment on technical reasons.
"Six members of the tribal crowd, a pro-government force, were killed yesterday in an attack on a security checkpoint where they were located south of the Hamrin mountain range on the road to be used to transport oil," security sources said.
The two officials did not elaborate on possible threats to the Hamrin mountain range, but two insurgent groups are known to be active there, one of which is the remnants of a terrorist-supporting organization and the other, a newly-formed "white banner" that is largely unknown.
The agreement to transport crude oil by truck was part of an oil exchange deal announced by the two countries in December to allow the resumption of oil exports from Kirkuk. Iraq and Iran agreed to exchange up to 60,000 barrels per day of crude produced in Kirkuk with Iranian oil to be transported to southern Iraq.
Iran's foreign minister announces participation in Iraq reconstruction conference
Tuesday, 2018/2/6
The Iranian ambassador in Baghdad, Irj Masjdi, announced that his foreign minister, Mohammed Jawad Zarif, will participate in the Kuwait International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq scheduled for February 12.
In a press statement, Masjedi said that Iran, as it stood by Iraq in the war against an organization calling for terrorism and confronting terrorists, would also stand in the reconstruction and development phase alongside the government of Iraq and its friendly and brotherly people, stressing that Iran would vigorously support the development and construction process in Iraq " .
At the second Tehran security conference held in Iran last January, Zarif stressed that the reconstruction of Iraq and Syria was important and that the international community should pay attention to it.
Kuwait is due to host the International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq from February 12 to 14.
Iran announces its position on Saudi efforts to gain influence in Iraq
Release Date: 2018/2/6 9:40 • 403 times read
(International: Euphrates News) Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Jawad Zarif, the respect of his country to the will of the Iraqi people.
"We are not oblivious to this attitude towards the policy that Saudi Arabia has been exerting for years to gain influence, but it has not been a successful policy," Zarif said in an interview with Iran's Channel 2 television on Monday evening about the upcoming Iraqi parliamentary elections and Saudi activities in this area. It is the Iraqi people who decide their own destiny. "
"We have a good presence in Iraq but it is built on the basis of respect for the Iraqi people, which has made us influential," he said.
Zarif said he would take part in a conference to be held in Kuwait on the reconstruction of Iraq next week and hoped that the Iranian private sector would participate seriously.
"We have good opportunities in Iraq and Syria and we have a very good presence in Iraq, where our technical and engineering companies have been operating for years.
"The problem with our neighbors in Saudi Arabia is that they entered the region under false pretenses and are concerned that their activities do not produce results for them, but it is known that they have planted a bad seed and are counting on it," he said.
"When you try to hold a prime minister in your country to exert pressure through this path, the result will be clear. When you try to support terrorism and terrorist groups in a country to have influence and influence in that country, or you spend a lot of money to destabilize, Security in that country, it is known that this matter is not back to the security of that country and you have no influence "
"The Saudis have been practicing these methods for years and see their results, but unfortunately they have some weakness in assimilation," he said
"We have a good presence in Iraq but it is built on the basis of respect for the Iraqi people, which has made us influential," he said.
Zarif said he would take part in a conference to be held in Kuwait on the reconstruction of Iraq next week and hoped that the Iranian private sector would participate seriously.
"We have good opportunities in Iraq and Syria and we have a very good presence in Iraq, where our technical and engineering companies have been operating for years.
"The problem with our neighbors in Saudi Arabia is that they entered the region under false pretenses and are concerned that their activities do not produce results for them, but it is known that they have planted a bad seed and are counting on it," he said.
"When you try to hold a prime minister in your country to exert pressure through this path, the result will be clear. When you try to support terrorism and terrorist groups in a country to have influence and influence in that country, or you spend a lot of money to destabilize, Security in that country, it is known that this matter is not back to the security of that country and you have no influence "
"The Saudis have been practicing these methods for years and see their results, but unfortunately they have some weakness in assimilation," he said
The International Alliance is announcing a change in its operations against a preacher in Iraq
Tuesday, 06 February 2018 01:05 pm
The International Alliance announces a change in its operations against Dahesh Iraq
The US-led International Alliance against the terrorist organization "Da'ash" on Monday announced a change in its operations in Iraq amid reports of the withdrawal of US troops from there.
The coalition said in a statement quoted by The Hill newspaper that after the rapid successes that followed the liberation of Mosul, the coalition will shift its focus in Iraq from enabling combat operations to maintaining military gains against Dahesh.
The coalition statement came in response to a statement by the Iraqi government, earlier in the day, that US troops withdrew from the country after a defeat, and an Iraqi army official said a basic agreement between Baghdad and Washington, the withdrawal of 60% of US forces in Iraq.
The Alliance statement said that there would be a change in the "composition of the force," but pledged to keep "an appropriate number" of US forces in Iraq, adding that his continued presence will depend on the situation commensurate with the need and in coordination with the Iraqi government.
Jonathan Braga, director of operations of the International Alliance against Da'ash, said they were aware that the "enemy" was still capable of launching attacks, planning and inspiring attacks around the world.
He added that however, the formation of US forces may change over time to ensure the presence of the best forces to perform the task, noting that they will work to maintain the appropriate amount of capacities, as well as the presence of advisers to continue to train and advise and equip Iraqi forces against Daash, all with the approval of the Iraqi governmentd
The US-led International Alliance against the terrorist organization "Da'ash" on Monday announced a change in its operations in Iraq amid reports of the withdrawal of US troops from there.
The coalition said in a statement quoted by The Hill newspaper that after the rapid successes that followed the liberation of Mosul, the coalition will shift its focus in Iraq from enabling combat operations to maintaining military gains against Dahesh.
The coalition statement came in response to a statement by the Iraqi government, earlier in the day, that US troops withdrew from the country after a defeat, and an Iraqi army official said a basic agreement between Baghdad and Washington, the withdrawal of 60% of US forces in Iraq.
The Alliance statement said that there would be a change in the "composition of the force," but pledged to keep "an appropriate number" of US forces in Iraq, adding that his continued presence will depend on the situation commensurate with the need and in coordination with the Iraqi government.
Jonathan Braga, director of operations of the International Alliance against Da'ash, said they were aware that the "enemy" was still capable of launching attacks, planning and inspiring attacks around the world.
He added that however, the formation of US forces may change over time to ensure the presence of the best forces to perform the task, noting that they will work to maintain the appropriate amount of capacities, as well as the presence of advisers to continue to train and advise and equip Iraqi forces against Daash, all with the approval of the Iraqi governmentd
Iraq exempts 170 Jordanian products from customs
06-02-2018 12:35 AM
Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Eng. Yarub al-Qudah said that the Iraqi authorities recently approved the exemption of a new list of 170 Jordanian products from the customs duties imposed by 30% by the end of 2016. This brings the total of the goods that have been exempted to the moment to 541 out of 750 Jordan handed over to Iraq. "
The judges said that the ministry is in constant contact with the Iraqi authorities to activate the decision to exempt Jordanian products from fees, stressing that Jordan views Iraq not as a market but as a strategic partner in all fields.
According to the judges, the exemption of the new list of customs duties comes after the Iraqi side asked to verify the existence of factories produced in the Kingdom before studying exemption from customs duties. The Iraqi side, after a series of meetings with the Jordanian side, stipulated three conditions for exempting Jordanian goods from customs duties, namely, determining the production capacity of the Jordanian factories, the commitment to the agricultural calendar in Iraq and not including the goods issued by the Iraqi Council of Ministers.
Although Iraqi authorities have exempted Jordanian products from customs duties at the end of last year, Iraqi customs still charge a fee for these products, industry sources said.
"The Iraqi authorities are still paying customs duties on Jordanian products despite a decision to exempt them," said Iyad Abu Haltam, head of the East Amman Industrial Society.
Abu Haltam, who is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Amman Chamber of Industry, called on the government to urgently communicate with the Iraqi authorities to discuss this issue and activate the decision to exempt Jordanian products as soon as possible.
He pointed out that there is a state of anticipation by the industrialists wishing to export to Iraq until the activation of the decision to exempt Jordanian products from customs duties and start exporting. He pointed out that reviving the commercial relationship between the two countries requires allowing Iraqi trucks to enter and unload from the factory land.
Abu Haltam explained that the process of transporting goods to Iraq through the exchange area is more expensive compared to trans-sea transport, except that it sometimes damages the goods.
He pointed out that there is a state of stagnation in the domestic market because of high taxes, which caused a shortage of liquidity, stressing that the export to Iraq significantly helps to increase liquidity and move the wheel of the national economy.
The Director-General of the Amman Chamber of Industry, Dr. Nael Al-Husami, called on the government to address the concerned parties on the Iraqi side to expedite the implementation of the decision of the Iraqi Council of Ministers with the exception of the Jordanian products of customs duties imposed by the Iraqi government on all imports, Last year, which he hopes will contribute to the re-export of Jordan to the Iraqi market as it was before, which has seen a significant decline in recent years.
Al-Husami called for cooperation between the Jordanian and Iraqi sides to facilitate the flow of Jordanian exports into the Iraqi market so that Jordanian industrial companies can maintain their production capacity, especially in light of the repercussions of the Syrian crisis. For Jordanian trucks to enter the territory of Iraq to deliver Jordanian products to its importers there, especially as the Jordanian goods are still very popular in the Iraqi market, and this is reflected in the large turnout witnessed by the Jordanian wing at the Baghdad International Fair, which was held During the month of November.
The Chamber is studying the organization of a Jordanian industrial exhibition in Baghdad this year under the name "Made in Jordan", to consolidate the presence of Jordanian industries in the Iraqi market.
During the first 11 months of last year, the value of national exports rose 5.6 percent to 316.7 million dinars instead of 299.8 million dinars compared to the same period in 2016.
The Iraqi government decided to reduce the tariff rates imposed on imports of goods as of the beginning of this year, with a minimum fee of 0.5% and a maximum of 30%.
The judges said that the ministry is in constant contact with the Iraqi authorities to activate the decision to exempt Jordanian products from fees, stressing that Jordan views Iraq not as a market but as a strategic partner in all fields.
According to the judges, the exemption of the new list of customs duties comes after the Iraqi side asked to verify the existence of factories produced in the Kingdom before studying exemption from customs duties. The Iraqi side, after a series of meetings with the Jordanian side, stipulated three conditions for exempting Jordanian goods from customs duties, namely, determining the production capacity of the Jordanian factories, the commitment to the agricultural calendar in Iraq and not including the goods issued by the Iraqi Council of Ministers.
Although Iraqi authorities have exempted Jordanian products from customs duties at the end of last year, Iraqi customs still charge a fee for these products, industry sources said.
"The Iraqi authorities are still paying customs duties on Jordanian products despite a decision to exempt them," said Iyad Abu Haltam, head of the East Amman Industrial Society.
Abu Haltam, who is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Amman Chamber of Industry, called on the government to urgently communicate with the Iraqi authorities to discuss this issue and activate the decision to exempt Jordanian products as soon as possible.
He pointed out that there is a state of anticipation by the industrialists wishing to export to Iraq until the activation of the decision to exempt Jordanian products from customs duties and start exporting. He pointed out that reviving the commercial relationship between the two countries requires allowing Iraqi trucks to enter and unload from the factory land.
Abu Haltam explained that the process of transporting goods to Iraq through the exchange area is more expensive compared to trans-sea transport, except that it sometimes damages the goods.
He pointed out that there is a state of stagnation in the domestic market because of high taxes, which caused a shortage of liquidity, stressing that the export to Iraq significantly helps to increase liquidity and move the wheel of the national economy.
The Director-General of the Amman Chamber of Industry, Dr. Nael Al-Husami, called on the government to address the concerned parties on the Iraqi side to expedite the implementation of the decision of the Iraqi Council of Ministers with the exception of the Jordanian products of customs duties imposed by the Iraqi government on all imports, Last year, which he hopes will contribute to the re-export of Jordan to the Iraqi market as it was before, which has seen a significant decline in recent years.
Al-Husami called for cooperation between the Jordanian and Iraqi sides to facilitate the flow of Jordanian exports into the Iraqi market so that Jordanian industrial companies can maintain their production capacity, especially in light of the repercussions of the Syrian crisis. For Jordanian trucks to enter the territory of Iraq to deliver Jordanian products to its importers there, especially as the Jordanian goods are still very popular in the Iraqi market, and this is reflected in the large turnout witnessed by the Jordanian wing at the Baghdad International Fair, which was held During the month of November.
The Chamber is studying the organization of a Jordanian industrial exhibition in Baghdad this year under the name "Made in Jordan", to consolidate the presence of Jordanian industries in the Iraqi market.
During the first 11 months of last year, the value of national exports rose 5.6 percent to 316.7 million dinars instead of 299.8 million dinars compared to the same period in 2016.
The Iraqi government decided to reduce the tariff rates imposed on imports of goods as of the beginning of this year, with a minimum fee of 0.5% and a maximum of 30%.
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Christopher Verrone, head of technical analysis at Strategas Research Partners, discusses the deepening global equity slump and the bond market. He speaks with Francine Lacqua and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Surveillance." Read the full story
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A WORLD “is due” an economic crash that would cause chaos after major US stock indexes saw their worst weekly performance in two years on Friday, experts have warned. On Friday US stock indexes ended the week with their worst performance since June 2016 after the Dow Jones industrial average futures declined more than 200 points, S&P 500 dropped by nine points and Nasdaq 100 futures saw 37.75 points fall. There are concerns the stock market’s performance could indicate the US is set for its Read the full story
CNBC
The next correction could play havoc with investors' heads, according to Mayflower Advisors' Larry Glazer. Read the full story
INSURANCE/HEALTH
5 Scary Signs Of Prediabetes (And How You Can Reverse It Before It’s Too Late)
The Alternative Daily
The Alternative Daily
Diabetes is one of the most devastating medical conditions a person can have. The metabolic disorder puts you at greater risk for cardiovascular disease, dementia, and amputations. Yet, diabetes is also one of the most preventable diseases out there. Simple dietary and lifestyle changes can significantly lower your risk of developing a condition that is... Read the full story
Yes, It's Possible To Get The Flu Twice In One Season — Here's How To Protect Yourself
Bustle
Bustle
What's worse than getting the flu? How about getting more than once. If you're wondering whether you can get the flu twice in one season, bad news: experts say yes, you can. Unfortunately, the flu is not like the chicken pox, which most people only g… Read the full story
CDC focuses on fighting flu after Brenda Fitzgerald resignation
The Washington Times
The future of U.S. health care is bright — but don't count on Washington to fix it
CNBC
Commentator Zeke Emmanuel gives five reasons to be optimistic about the future of health care in the U.S. Read the full story
The Washington Times
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the resignation of its director will not disrupt efforts to combat a severe flu season that's killed more than 50 children and is on pace to break hospitalization records. Brenda Fitzgerald, who took the helm in July, resigned Wednesday amid reports she ... Read the full story
CNBC
Commentator Zeke Emmanuel gives five reasons to be optimistic about the future of health care in the U.S. Read the full story
CRYPTO'S / DIGITAL CURRENCY
It's getting harder to buy bitcoin with a credit card
CNN Money
CNN Money
Big U.S. and UK banks are banning customers from using their credit cards to buy cryptocurrencies Read the full story
Over $60 billion wiped off value of cryptocurrencies as bitcoin drops to lowest level since Nov 18
CNBC
CNBC
The price of bitcoin fell below $8,000 for the third time in four days on Monday. Read the full story
Major Banks Ban Buying Bitcoin With Your Credit Card
FORTUNE
FORTUNE
Most major U.S. credit card issuers have now banned the use of their cards to buy Bitcoin or other digital currencies, in a move intended to decrease both financial and legal risk. Bank of America began blocking cryptocurrency purchases on Friday, according to Bloomberg. JPMorgan did the same on Saturday. Citigroup also says it is halting cryptocurrency purchases on credit, and Capital One and Discover had already enacted their own bans. That means all of the top five credit card issuers have Read the full story
Bitcoin is the new locker room talk for some NFL players—here's what they're saying
NFL players have an interest in cryptocurrency investing, and are asking questions about bitcoin, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman says.
China Said Planning New Crackdown On Digital Currencies
China Money Network
Three major banks confirm that they won’t allow cryptocurrency transactions with their credit cards
The Verge
Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase and Citigroup won’t let you buy Bitcoin on credit Read the full story
NFL players have an interest in cryptocurrency investing, and are asking questions about bitcoin, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman says.
Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/
China Money Network
The Chinese government is planning additional steps to crack down on cryptocurrency speculation in that country, according to domestic media reports. A series of new regulatory measures will be taken in the coming weeks against initial coin offerings (ICO) and virtual currency transactions conducted in China and abroad, including the possible banning and disposal of domestic and foreign virtual currency exchange websites and related businesses, according to the Financial Times of the People’s Read the full story
The Verge
Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase and Citigroup won’t let you buy Bitcoin on credit Read the full story
CURRENCIES
Dollar extends slight gains as global equity markets slump
MarketWatch
The U.S. dollar on Monday trades slightly higher against its major rivals, strengthening tepidly versus the euro and pound, as the currency looked set to extend a recent comeback after employment data on Friday indicated a pickup in stubbornly low wages and inflation. Read the full story
Forex - Dollar Steady after Strong Jobs Data Fuels Rate Hike Bets
Investing.com
Forex - Dollar Index Slips Lower but Remains SupportedInvesting.com
© Reuters. Dollar steady after strong jobs data fuels rate hike bets Read the full story
Investing.com
Dollar slips vs. rivals but U.S. jobs data still supports Read the full story
Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling has ‘fallen’ after disappointing manufacturing data
Express
Express
THE POUND has fallen against the euro following disappointing manufacturing data with a slowing in growth. The exchange rate could be affected later this week after the Bank of England release new data this Thursday. The pound has fallen against the euro since last week, and is currently trading at £1.133 as of 7:20am this morning. Last week it hit a high of £1.143 after positive comments from Bank of England governor Mark Carney. Read the full story
Forex - Aussie Edges Higher, Kiwi Holds Steady in Late TradeInvesting.com
Forex -Dollar Weakens Further Against Yen, Aussie Gains After Caixin ServicesInvesting.com
© Reuters. Aussie regains some ground, kiwi little changed vs. stronger greenback Read the full story
Dollar down in Asia Read the full story
Forex - Dollar Down Against Yen In Asia As US Jobs Data WeighedInvesting.com
© Reuters. Dollar down vs yen in Asia Read the full story
© Reuters. Dollar down vs yen in Asia Read the full story
Forex - PBOC Sets Yuan Parity At 6.3019 Against DollarInvesting.com
© Reuters. Yuan parity Read the full story
USA/CANADA
© Reuters. Yuan parity Read the full story
USA/CANADA
What to expect from the Jerome Powell era at the Federal Reserve
Washington Examiner
Washington Examiner
Jerome Powell won’t run the Federal Reserve too differently than Janet Yellen would have. But, because he is not her and was not President Barack Obama’s nominee, he will start a four-year term as Fed chairman Monday while she begins as a think tanker at the Brookings Institution. Because he’s not Yellen, Powell not only has the endorsement of President Trump, but also the support of most Republican senators. That support could help him through difficult economic scenarios in the years ahead. Read the full story
Powell Takes Over as Fed Chairman With Economy Primed to Heat Up
Bloomberg
Bloomberg
MUFG Union Bank’s Chris Rupkey discusses Janet Yellen’s tenure as Fed Chair and Jay Powell. It’s been a long time since an incoming Federal Reserve leader had it this good. Jerome Powell will be sworn in Monday morning as the 16th chairman of the Fed, on the day after his 65th birthday. He’s inheriting a U.S. economy in its third-longest expansion on record, with unemployment and inflation near historically low levels. “Global growth feels more powerfully coordinated than it has in a long time Read the full story
'A bittersweet moment': Janet Yellen is disappointed she didn't get a second term as Fed chair
Business Insider
Business Insider
Federal Reserve Board Chairwoman Janet Yellen speaks during a news conference after the Fed releases its monetary policy decisions in Washington, U.S., June 14, 2017. Outgoing Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen said in an interview that she feels "bittersweet" about leaving her position. While it is tradition to renominate Federal Reserve chairmen for a second term, President Donald Trump nominated Fed board member Jerome Powell instead of Yellen. The economy, job market, and stock market have Read the full story
Congress returns with just days to avoid shutdown
The Hill
The Hill
GOP leaders are eyeing a six-week funding bill that would keep the government's lights on until March 23. Read the full story
Democratic memo to be “point-by-point” rebuttal of GOP memo
MSNBC
McCain, Coons to introduce new immigration bill that omits border wall funding: report
The Hill
Sens. Read the full story
MSNBC
After a Republican memo caused a stir in Washington DC, the Democrats are hoping to release a memo of their own. Rep. Denny Heck, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, gives NBC’s Kasie Hunt a preview of what to expect in that Democratic rebuttal. Read more Read the full story
The Hill
Sens. Read the full story
EMERGING MARKETS
China rebuffs U.S. criticism of relations with oil-rich Venezuela
Reuters
Reuters
China's support for Venezuela has benefited ordinary people and been broadly welcomed, the foreign ministry said on Monday after the U.S. Treasury accused China of aiding Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government with murky oil-for-loan investments. Read the full story
Is Mexico the most dangerous country on earth?
Aljazeera
Aljazeera
In 2006, Mexico launched a war on drugs with the fervent backing of its ever-helpful neighbour to the north, the United States of America. Now a bit more than a decade later, some 200,000 people are estimated to have been killed thus far as a result, with an additional 30,000 or more disappeared and a continuous discovery of unmarked mass graves. Recent reports suggest that 2017 was, in fact, Mexico's most violent year, in terms of homicides, since the Mexican government began publicising crime Read the full story
Tillerson Presses Venezuela as Trump Aid Threat Looms Over Trip
Bloomberg
“Disaster capitalism” in Puerto Rico: After Maria, power companies go private
Salon
Governor Ricardo Rosselló announced Monday that he will begin the process of selling the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, pending the approval of a federal judge and the island’s legislature. Before Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc on the U.S. territory last September, PREPA was already saddled with $9 billion of debt and aging infrastructure. After the hurricane, the utility came under fire for a series of blunders — from hiring and then firing Whitefish Energy to allegedly hoarding necessary Read the full story
Bloomberg
The U.S. is weighing sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector, Rex Tillerson said in Argentina Sunday, as he continues a South America trip that’s quickly being dogged by President Donald Trump’s threat to cut aid to the countries the Secretary of State is visiting. Tillerson said that during his meetings with Argentina’s leaders he’d raised the possibility of oil sanctions as a way of pushing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to abide by his own country’s constitution. The U.S. was considering Read the full story
Salon
Governor Ricardo Rosselló announced Monday that he will begin the process of selling the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, pending the approval of a federal judge and the island’s legislature. Before Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc on the U.S. territory last September, PREPA was already saddled with $9 billion of debt and aging infrastructure. After the hurricane, the utility came under fire for a series of blunders — from hiring and then firing Whitefish Energy to allegedly hoarding necessary Read the full story
MIDDLE EAST
Iraq plans military operation to secure oil route to Iran: security sources
Reuters
Reuters
Iraqi forces are preparing an operation to consolidate control of an area near the Iran border to be used for the transit of Iraqi oil, two officials said on Monday, highlighting concern about mountainous terrain where two armed groups are active. Read the full story
US starts Iraq drawdown after declaration of victory over IS
ABC News
Iran could be winner, U.S. a loser from UAE-Qatar tensions
Reuters
ABC News
American troops start drawdown in Iraq following Baghdad's declaration of victory over Islamic State group Read the full story
Reuters
A rise in tension between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in a row over military flights threatens U.S. strategic interests in the Gulf and could benefit regional rival Iran. Read the full story
Saudi mineral resources’ surpass $1.3tn – Minister
Mubasher
QSE closes Sunday in red
Mubasher
Aramco keeps March Arab Light Crude price to Asia unchanged
Mubasher
Mubasher
Riyadh – Mubasher: Preliminary estimate showed that Saudi Arabia's mineral resources’ value exceeds $1.3 trillion, said Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Khalid Al-Falih. Mineral resources’ value may surpass these estimates by … Read the full story
Mubasher
Mubasher: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) ended Sunday in the red, dragged down by the fall of all sectors, amid high liquidity. The general index slid 2.69%, or 247.7 points, to 8,959.3 points. By the end of the session, the QSE’s liquidity hiked … Read the full story
Mubasher
Riyadh – Mubasher: Saudi Arabian Oil Co, known internationally as Saudi Aramco, on Sunday said it has kept its price for Arab Light grade for March to Asia unchanged in March. The state-owned crude producer remained the price at a $1.65 premium … Read the full story
GCC to see higher budgeted spending in 2018 – Ubhar Capital
Mubasher
Mubasher
Mubasher: The Gulf countries announced the largest ever budgeted spending which is expected for 2018 despite the current oil prices, Ubhar Capital said in a recent report. The GCC governments have shifted their strategy to expansionary budgets … Read the full story
Will North Korea be the next Iraq for the US?
Aljazeera
On January 30, the Washington Post dropped a bombshell: Victor Cha, widely seen as the incoming US ambassador to South Korea, had been rejected by the White House for the job. Cha, a hardliner, is well known both in Washington and within the South Korean political establishment for his unwavering faith in sanctions against North Korea. An academic by training, he served as director for Asian affairs on the National Security Council during the Bush administration. Cha was not an ideal candidate Read the full story
Aljazeera
On January 30, the Washington Post dropped a bombshell: Victor Cha, widely seen as the incoming US ambassador to South Korea, had been rejected by the White House for the job. Cha, a hardliner, is well known both in Washington and within the South Korean political establishment for his unwavering faith in sanctions against North Korea. An academic by training, he served as director for Asian affairs on the National Security Council during the Bush administration. Cha was not an ideal candidate Read the full story
AFRICA
Zimbabwe: U.S Optimistic On Zim Re-EngagementAllAfrica
The United States is optimistic of mending its relationship with Zimbabwe by, among other things, revisiting the illegal sanctions that are in place. Desk officer responsible for Zimbabwe in the US State Department Bureau of African Affairs Mr Don Cordell said there would be room for further re-engagements once the new administration carried through the reform plans it articulated so far. Mr Cordell said this during his second trip to Zimbabwe, where he visited the American Corner at Turner Read the full story
THE Commercial Farmers Union of Zimbabwe (CFU) said it was against people in South Africa who want to cross the border and gain from the country's agricultural opportunities. CFU called on the government to give preference to its members as the country works to stabilise the economy. "We know that there are people in South Africa who want to come across the border and there are people who are even claiming to be agents saying we will find agriculture opportunities in Zimbabwe. We would, as a Read the full story
Dairy Farm Blows Open South Africa's Expanding Corruption ProbeBloomberg
Two armed security guards man a 10-foot-high steel gate at the entrance to a dairy farm in South Africa’s central Free State province that’s at the heart of a graft scandal embroiling some of President Jacob Zuma’s closest allies. The state-owned farm near the tiny hamlet of Vrede was leased to little-known company, Estina Pty Ltd., under a free 99-year contract in 2012 and the regional government agreed to help develop it, ostensibly to create 200 jobs. Now prosecutors say most of the 220 Read the full story
Trans-African railway line hopes to boost regional tradeAljazeera
There are ambitious plans for a railway line to connect East and West Africa. The route will run through 10 different countries and it is hoped it will boost trade on the continent. The Trans-African railway line could take decades to complete. Al Jazeera's Nicolas Haque reports from Thies, Senegal. Read the full story
Transforming foodAljazeera
In this episode of Innovate Africa, we are looking at how mobile technology has been used to make business easier for African farmers. The Farmable app which acts as a real-life Farmville, allowing investors to buy, monitor and trade virtual stock linked to real animals in local Ghanaian farms. Another valuable app is iCow. Billed as "the world's first mobile phone cow calendar", iCow is designed to help dairy farmers track the gestation period and progress of their cows. In Kenya, presenter Read the full story
In this episode of Innovate Africa, we are looking at how mobile technology has been used to make business easier for African farmers. The Farmable app which acts as a real-life Farmville, allowing investors to buy, monitor and trade virtual stock linked to real animals in local Ghanaian farms. Another valuable app is iCow. Billed as "the world's first mobile phone cow calendar", iCow is designed to help dairy farmers track the gestation period and progress of their cows. In Kenya, presenter Read the full story
ASIA
‘Shut the revolving door’ between the watchdogs and the watched in China’s financial industry
South China Morning Post
Move essential to tamp down risks brought on by conflicts of interest, article in Communist Party mouthpiece argues Read the full story
Asian Shares Fall On Wall Street Worries, Nikkei Down Sharply On Yen
Investing.com
China and Vietnam close to landmark deal on streamlined joint border checkpoint
South China Morning Post
China's Leshi says has $890 million of debts due in 2018
Reuters
What a US-China trade war would look like
Aljazeera
Chinese Regulators Move to Tighten Financial Regulation
The Epoch Times
Investing.com
© Reuters. Asian shares down Read the full story
South China Morning Post
‘Two countries, one inspection’ system supports Beijing’s ambitions to build closer trade and diplomatic links with Asean nations Read the full story
Reuters
Chinese video-streaming firm Leshi Internet Information & Technology said it has 5.62 billion yuan ($890 million) of loans and liabilities due in 2018. Read the full story
Aljazeera
In recent years, Asian trading partners, such as China, have seen a massive increase in their trade surplus with the US, which has been grappling with widespread deindustrialisation and manufacturing layoffs. US President Donald Trump has taken up the issue and has promised to "bring jobs back to the US". In the first year of his presidency, he effectively commenced a trade war by imposing hefty tariffs on imports of foreign-made solar panels and washing machines, where China and South Korea Read the full story
What Trump Needs to Do About the Lopsided Trade Balance With China: Part One
The Epoch Times
The Epoch Times
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping leave a business leaders event at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on November 9, 2017. Shang Yi, the author, is an independent economic analyst and researcher based in China. The following article is the penultimate in a series of analyses he has produced in recent months about the U.S.-China economic relationship. The Epoch Times translates the article to provide insight into how an independent mainland-based analyst views Read the full story
The Epoch Times
Shadow banking and insurance sector put on notice An eventful 2017 saw Chinese regulators begin to rein in a number of problematic behaviors in its financial sector. From tightening capital outflows to curbing the dealmaking of insurers funded by high-yield wealth management products, Beijing looked to deleverage its financial industry after years of loosely regulated expansion following the last financial crisis. And all signs point to an even tougher 2018 for China’s financial sector. With a Read the full story
China Caixin Services PMI For January Shows Surprise Jump To 54.7
Investing.com
© Reuters. Caixin services Read the full story
EUROPE
Investing.com
© Reuters. Caixin services Read the full story
EUROPE
Front Bench: Crunch week for May – can she get the breakthrough she needs to survive?
The Telegraph
Lord Lawson says THIS is what Theresa May has to do to obtain 'HUGE benefits' of Brexit
Express
The Telegraph
Welcome to Front Bench– our new newsletter featuring the latest political news and the best analysis. Every day, Daniel Capurro will give a clear and concise picture of the political agenda that morning, letting you know what matters most and why. It's easy to sign up – just click here. Read the full story
Express
BREXITEER Lord Lawson has ripped into gloomy post-Brexit reports and explained the “huge benefits” the UK will gain when it fully cuts ties with the European Union. Lord Lawson said that the most important element for the UK to regain after Brexit is to “control legislation”. The Brexiteer and Conservative politician told the Prime Minister exactly what to do to gain all the positives from leaving the EU. Read the full story
UK crops left to rot after drop in EU farm workers in Britain after Brexit referendum
The Independent
The Independent
British farmers have been forced to leave thousands of pounds worth of vegetables to rot in their fields, because of a drop in the number of farm workers from the European Union (EU). Read the full story
UK Services PMI Drops in JanuaryInvesting.com
Stocks - European Markets Follow Global Equities Sharply LowerInvesting.com
Downing Street insists UK will leave customs union
BBC News US
'No free lunch' Labour's plan to nationalise water would cost £90bn and see UK debt SURGE
Express
‘We're behind her!' Brexiteer RUBBISHES Theresa May coup claims
Express
HOUSING Minister Dominic Raab dismissed claims that Theresa May was an ineffective leader, saying the “majority of MPs” are behind the Prime Minister. The Tory MP offered his full backing to Theresa May and said that other MPs should display “team effort, a bit of discipline” to focus on the “prize” of a Brexit deal. Read the full story
© Reuters. UK services PMI drops to 53.0 vs. 54.1 forecast Read the full story
© Reuters. Frankfurt Stock Exchange Read the full story
BBC News US
Amid claims of Tory disunity over the direction of Brexit, the PM "categorically" rules out the option. Read the full story
Express
BILLIONS of pounds would be added to the national debt if a Jeremy Corbyn Government was to enact their election pledge to renationalise the water industry, a think tank has revealed. An extortionate sum of £90billion would be required to nationalise the industry, adding a total of five per cent to the national debt. The Social Market Foundation used the turnover, assets, and valuations of 19 water firms to calculate how much the socialist policy would cost the country. Read the full story
Express
HOUSING Minister Dominic Raab dismissed claims that Theresa May was an ineffective leader, saying the “majority of MPs” are behind the Prime Minister. The Tory MP offered his full backing to Theresa May and said that other MPs should display “team effort, a bit of discipline” to focus on the “prize” of a Brexit deal. Read the full story
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CBI Update:
The CBI for Tuesday 2/6/18 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1184
The currency auction is 1
There is one news and announcements for Tuesday 2/6/18
1.Instructions for the work of the secondary agents of the foreign remittance service providers
To the financial transfer companies and the banks that act as the agent of the foreign remittance service provider.
February 06, 2018
To the financial transfer companies and the banks that act as the agent of the foreign remittance service provider.
February 06, 2018
To the financial transfer companies and the banks that act as the agent of the foreign remittance service provider (instructions for the work of the secondary agents of the foreign remittance service providers) ... click here
ISX Update:
Value Traded
2,068,631,628
Shares Traded
2,419,624,195
ISX ended in Green
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2-5-2018 Newshound Guru G-Lin Article: "Deputy reveals the condition of the IMF to support the government for the allocation of 14% of the budget for Kurdistan" They better be quick. IMF told them they need to have the budget complete before the Kuwait Conf. That is next Monday. And they are not meeting again until next Sunday. Snap, snap Iraq.
2-5-2018 Newshound Guru chattels Article: " ...saw the parliament cafeteria several differences and reached the degree of engagement fistfights." parliament suspended its week amid a fight.
2-5-2018 Newshound Guru Don961 Article: "The central bank is required five hours to submit their applications for the purchase of currency" Quote: "The bank has set new conditions and instructions on banks and brokerage companies to enter the currency sale window to prevent corruption and trading in hard currency." Currency crackdown ... another step ... new conditions/rules ... imo.
2-5-2018 Intel Guru RayRen98 There was an update over the weekend...and no changes have been made from that plan so far as well know. [reference Guru RayRen98 post 2-4-2018] ...they are meeting again today and we may get more detailed information during the course of the day. The information I’m hearing from members and their dealers is that the price of dinar is going up, and the currency is harder to get now, especially uncirculated notes. To me, that is a great sign. We are also hearing more about the lower denoms being in some people’s hands, although there is still not public distribution. That is also a good sign of progress. Also exciting is hearing about there being a backlog in some vehicle purchases (in Iraq). There are issues getting enough of those vehicles into the country. That’s all good stuff.
2-5-2018 Newshound Guru chattels Article: " ...saw the parliament cafeteria several differences and reached the degree of engagement fistfights." parliament suspended its week amid a fight.
2-5-2018 Newshound Guru Don961 Article: "The central bank is required five hours to submit their applications for the purchase of currency" Quote: "The bank has set new conditions and instructions on banks and brokerage companies to enter the currency sale window to prevent corruption and trading in hard currency." Currency crackdown ... another step ... new conditions/rules ... imo.
2-5-2018 Intel Guru RayRen98 There was an update over the weekend...and no changes have been made from that plan so far as well know. [reference Guru RayRen98 post 2-4-2018] ...they are meeting again today and we may get more detailed information during the course of the day. The information I’m hearing from members and their dealers is that the price of dinar is going up, and the currency is harder to get now, especially uncirculated notes. To me, that is a great sign. We are also hearing more about the lower denoms being in some people’s hands, although there is still not public distribution. That is also a good sign of progress. Also exciting is hearing about there being a backlog in some vehicle purchases (in Iraq). There are issues getting enough of those vehicles into the country. That’s all good stuff.
2-5-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat "MASUM, STRESSED THE URGENT NEED OF IRAQ TO BUILD A SOLID ECONOMY" Quote: “TO BUILD A STRONG AND OPEN ECONOMY”. How can they do this when their currency is a temporary, war currency not meant to be taken outside of Iraq? They must go thru the currency reform process and complete it - RV.
2-5-2018 Newshound Guru chattels [...what do you think still needs to happen?] I would like to see a fully formed government and judiciary as provided for in the Constitution. I would like to see national reconciliation done. I would like to see Article 140 and an HCL. I would like to see resettlement of the displaced and security in Anbar / Nineveh / Kirkuk. I would like to see deposit guaranty insurance implemented with other business laws favoring investors and less corruption.
2-5-2018 Intel Guru Jester [...all that is happening with this memo business and draining the swamp, do you think has any thing to do with the timing the ust is waiting on?] IT HAS TO DO WITH THE US GETTING IT'S STUFF TOGETHER BUT IT IS NOT NECESSARILY ON THE SAME TIME FRAME...REMEMBER I TOLD YOU THEY HAD TO FEEL LIKE THEY COULD TRUST THE US... I THINK THAT MAY BE PART OF IT... THE OTHER GURUS THINK IT IS JUST IRAQ... IT IS A MUCH BIGGER PICTURE...
2-5-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 [Do you believe the rate is in the 2018 budget...?] IT IS 1 TO 1. [...you said the budget would be approved at the next session of parliament...Was it passed?] IT IS PASSED...NOTE...BUDGET HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE RI. [...when it ri. Will our government get 1to1 or wait for 3-4 rate?] 1 TO 1 IS FOR IRAQ...3 PLUS WILL EVENTUALLY BE FOR OUTSIDE. [...1:1 is for in country. Once that finally happens, will we be waiting the 72-78 days before we see it leave Iraqi borders at a higher rate?] NO LEAVES AT 1 TO 1...RV IS APPROX 72 PLUS. [IYO Once we see the rate on the CBI, will A see his target rate of 4.8 or higher (based on the pic he took with the old currency in it’s hay day) ON/BEFORE the 72-78 days or ON/AFTER 72-78 days.] IMO 3 PLUS WITH A POSSIBILITY TO GO 4 PLUS...CONTROL FLOAT WILL DETERMINE THAT.d
2-5-2018 Newshound Guru chattels [...what do you think still needs to happen?] I would like to see a fully formed government and judiciary as provided for in the Constitution. I would like to see national reconciliation done. I would like to see Article 140 and an HCL. I would like to see resettlement of the displaced and security in Anbar / Nineveh / Kirkuk. I would like to see deposit guaranty insurance implemented with other business laws favoring investors and less corruption.
2-5-2018 Intel Guru Jester [...all that is happening with this memo business and draining the swamp, do you think has any thing to do with the timing the ust is waiting on?] IT HAS TO DO WITH THE US GETTING IT'S STUFF TOGETHER BUT IT IS NOT NECESSARILY ON THE SAME TIME FRAME...REMEMBER I TOLD YOU THEY HAD TO FEEL LIKE THEY COULD TRUST THE US... I THINK THAT MAY BE PART OF IT... THE OTHER GURUS THINK IT IS JUST IRAQ... IT IS A MUCH BIGGER PICTURE...
2-5-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 [Do you believe the rate is in the 2018 budget...?] IT IS 1 TO 1. [...you said the budget would be approved at the next session of parliament...Was it passed?] IT IS PASSED...NOTE...BUDGET HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE RI. [...when it ri. Will our government get 1to1 or wait for 3-4 rate?] 1 TO 1 IS FOR IRAQ...3 PLUS WILL EVENTUALLY BE FOR OUTSIDE. [...1:1 is for in country. Once that finally happens, will we be waiting the 72-78 days before we see it leave Iraqi borders at a higher rate?] NO LEAVES AT 1 TO 1...RV IS APPROX 72 PLUS. [IYO Once we see the rate on the CBI, will A see his target rate of 4.8 or higher (based on the pic he took with the old currency in it’s hay day) ON/BEFORE the 72-78 days or ON/AFTER 72-78 days.] IMO 3 PLUS WITH A POSSIBILITY TO GO 4 PLUS...CONTROL FLOAT WILL DETERMINE THAT.d
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ARTICLE 1-A
Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi receives British Ambassador to Baghdad Mr. John Wilicks
5 February 2018
Prime Minister Dr. Haider al-Abadi received in his office Monday British Ambassador to Baghdad Mr. John Wilicks.
The British ambassador confirmed his country's support for Iraq in various fields after achieving the great victory over the gangs and the terror and the great desire of the British companies to contribute to the reconstruction efforts.
John Wilicks renewed the invitation of British Prime Minister Theresa May to Dr. Haider al-Abbadi to visit London.
Prime Minister 's Media Office
5 February 2018
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ARTICLE 1-B
Prime Minister Dr. Haidar Al-Abadi receives US Ambassador to Baghdad Mr. Douglas Silliman
5 February 2018
Prime Minister Dr. Haider al-Abadi received at his office on Monday the US ambassador to Baghdad, Mr. Douglas Seelman.
During the meeting, they discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation between the two countries and the support of the United States of America for Iraq in all fields and the stability and reconstruction of Iraq and the desire of US companies to invest in it.
Prime Minister 's Media Office
5 February 2018
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ARTICLE 1-C
Prime Minister Dr. Haider al-Abadi receives the envoy of the German Chancellor, Mr. Eckhard Brouza
5 February 2018
Prime Minister Dr. Haider Abadi received in his office Monday the German Chancellor Angela Merkel's envoy.
Mr. Barouza stressed the broad German participation in the Iraq reconstruction conference to be held in Kuwait and his country's desire to work with Iraq in various sectors, including energy, finance, education, automation of services and management of reconstruction projects.
Prime Minister 's Media Office
5 February 2018
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ARTICLE 2
More than 244,000 displaced families have returned to their homes in Anbar, Salahaddin and Nineveh
Salah al-Din - Iraq Press - February 6: According to informed security sources in the province of Salah al-Din, on Tuesday, "To maintain the stability of security and the restoration of basic services and create the appropriate conditions in the liberated provinces, and the government's plan and its efforts to return all the displaced to their areas voluntarily, Over 244,000 displaced families returned to their areas of residence in the provinces that have been liberated from the profanation of terrorist gangs. "
"The province of Anbar witnessed the return of more than 55 thousand displaced families to the areas of housing, and returned to Salah al-Din more than 136 thousand displaced families, while the province of Nineveh, the return of more than 53 thousand families." AH
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ARTICLE 3
Jordan approves oil pipeline agreement with Iraq
2018/2/6 11:16
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The Jordanian government approved an economic agreement in response to a decision by Iraq.
The Jordanian cabinet, chaired by acting Prime Minister Mamdouh al-Abadi, decided to approve a framework agreement to be signed between Jordan's ministries of energy and mineral wealth and Iraqi oil on the export pipeline project between Iraq and Jordan.
The project aims to build a pipeline for the export of Iraqi oil through Jordan to the port of Aqaba and supply Jordan with part of its oil needs.
The pipeline project between the two countries is a strategic project that serves the interests of the two countries. It provides a new export outlet for Iraqi oil and works to strengthen the energy strategy in Jordan.
On April 9, 2013, Iraq and Jordan signed a framework agreement for the laying of a pipeline to transport Iraqi crude oil from Basra to export ports in the port of Aqaba on the Red Sea coast and reach Egypt at a cost of about $ 18 billion, in addition to the agreement to build a large gas pipeline parallel to the oil pipeline .
The oil and energy ministries in Iraq and Jordan signed on November 15, 2015 a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of oil and natural gas.
On April 2, 2017, the Iraqi government approved the construction of the Basra-Aqaba-Jordan oil pipeline project at a cost of about $ 5.6 billion.
The final cost of the Iraqi-Jordanian oil pipeline project is estimated at $ 5.6 billion, and the investor will bear the cost of extending the pipeline, where the investor will recover its costs by paying the Iraqi government.
The completion of the pipeline project between the two countries is 25 years. It is planned to export one million barrels per day of Iraqi crude to Jordan, including 150 thousand barrels to operate the refinery Zarqa.
The pipeline will extend to the port of Aqaba, the distance to the oil heading west towards Europe and North Africa, and will avoid traffic from the Gulf Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, to the Arabian Sea and then the Straits of Bab al-Mandab and the Red Sea to the Suez Canal.
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ARTICLE 4
Rehabilitation of 18 educational buildings in Baghdad and the provinces within the campaign "Our school is our home"
BAGHDAD - February 6 - The Ministry of Education announced on Tuesday the rehabilitation of 18 educational buildings distributed among its various directorates in Baghdad and the provinces as part of the national campaign "Our School Our Home".
The media office explained that "there are three schools in Babylon (creativity, Suez and corrections) completed their educational cadres and in cooperation with parents to paint the rows, and the addition of educational drawings on the walls, and maintenance of health and rehabilitation of damaged electrical wiring, while in Wasit education was there Three other schools (Al-Sharqiya, Al-Aswar and Al-Masirah) carried out the painting of walls, electrical and water installations, and comprehensive cleaning of their schools. The school was also organized and cultivated, as was the case in Karbala governorate. The walls were painted in addition to two schools in the province of Diyala (Al-Thaqleen and Al-Sadeq Al-Amin). Their self-help contributed to painting the walls, repairing the flights, painting the educational art paintings and also maintaining the health groups.
"The second karkh education witnessed the rehabilitation of the primary school in al-Doura district, and on the Rusafa side, the school of al-Israa and al-Bayader was rehabilitated. The middle school was also rehabilitated in the district of Abi al-Khasib, Painting walls and thorough cleaning of the two schools. " Ending AH
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ARTICLE 5
Security experts reveal why al-Baghdadi is not mentioned in the wanted list
Date of release: 2018/2/6 10:34
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The failure to name a guerrilla leader called the terrorist Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi on the list of wanted lists announced by the government shows he was killed, security experts said.
"The terrorist (al-Baghdadi) is likely to have been killed in a raid by the Iraqi air force in the desert near the Syrian border, where anonymity on the lists of the most wanted of the Iraqi government confirms his death," the experts told AFP.
"Baghdadi did not show him any audio recordings for several months, and there is information indicating that the position of the alleged caliphate of terrorist gangs is vacant and this is evidence of his death."
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced the liberation of Iraq from the gangs of terrorist gangs on Dec. 9 last year.
The Iraqi authorities for the first time, the first Sunday, the names of 60 people of the most wanted for belonging to the organization and urged Al Qaeda and the Baath Party dissolved, which was headed by Saddam and the list was free from the name of al-Baghdadi.
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ARTICLE 6
Medical study shocked hot tea lovers !!
2018/2/6 8:39
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A medical study warned of the dangers of drinking hot tea daily. The Daily Telegraph published a report entitled "A cup of hot tea a day increases the risk of cancer."
Drinking a cup of hot tea increases the risk of cancer, according to a recent medical study in China. She explained that it is known that the consumption of alcohol and smoking are linked to cancer, but a new medical study confirmed that drinking hot tea increases the incidence of esophageal cancer by 5 times.
The newspaper noted that the cancer of the esophagus kills about 9 thousand people in the United Kingdom annually.
Researchers in China, who studied 459,155 cases over a nine-year period, said: "When comparing people who drank less cups of tea per week and drank less than 15 grams of alcohol a day and those who drank hot tea and 15 grams of alcohol a day, "They drank very hot tea on a daily basis and their rate of esophageal cancer was very high."
The findings were published in the annual Journal of Internal Medicine.
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