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The 3 presidencies accordingly met late Thursday evening and concluded that 12.7% will be allocated for the Kurds in the budget.
PM Abadi reportedly agreeing to paying only two ministers of Kurdistan alleging the others are funding corruption.
12 articles in the budget did get passed, but not the "big one."
Saturday is the intended day for the final votes on the budget, however, the Kurds are vowing to continue their boycott of the vote.
In spite of these issues, the 800 numbers are still expected sometime throughout the weekend! #wearethepeople
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Friday, 02 March 2018 12:49 PM
An Iraqi security source said on Friday that the security forces began cutting off some roads leading to Tahrir square in the center of Baghdad, while tight measures were imposed in conjunction with a demonstration planned for today.
The source said according to the channel (Alsumaria) news that the security forces imposed tight security measures and began to close some roads leading to Tahrir Square in downtown Baghdad.
He added that the closure of roads comes as a security victory in conjunction with a demonstration in Tahrir Square.
An Iraqi security source said on Friday that the security forces began cutting off some roads leading to Tahrir square in the center of Baghdad, while tight measures were imposed in conjunction with a demonstration planned for today.
The source said according to the channel (Alsumaria) news that the security forces imposed tight security measures and began to close some roads leading to Tahrir Square in downtown Baghdad.
He added that the closure of roads comes as a security victory in conjunction with a demonstration in Tahrir Square.
Najafi reference to a Kurdish delegation: unity and national unity governing all
Date of release: 2018/3/2 11:12 • 217 times read
(Baghdad: al-Furat News) The religious authority, Grand Ayatollah, Sheikh Bashir al-Najafi, stressed to a Kurdish delegation the importance of national unity.
A statement of his office received the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it, the reference Najafi received the Center for Strategic Research and a number of politicians in the Kurdistan region and stressed in the meeting on the "must be unity and national unity of Iraq governing all, and that the points of difference is a concern for the benefit of children All of Iraq; to turn the dispute to the element of convergence and strength, not weakness and rivalry and division. "
He called on Najafi to "build the elements of unity through the elements of religious faith in the love of the homeland of faith, and build the generation through professors, educators and academics to plant the love of Iraq in the hearts of their children, and cherish the history and civilization of Iraq, and that these elements will only be through psychological reform and self Politicians and officials. "
"As I occupy my intellect and myself with the sons of the center and the south, I also occupy them with my children in northern Iraq, in compliance with the command of the Great Prophet."
For his part, the representative of the Sheikh Najafi and the director of his office Sheikh Ali Najafi told the media that "we have no choice but to preserve the national unity and unity, and the dialogue is based on the interest of the citizen without any difference between the people of Iraq and all, They have the same rights over the Iraqi government, and they have the same duties. "
The Kurdish delegation expressed its satisfaction with its presence in Najaf, stressing that "it is an extension of historical relations and one destiny, thanking the religious authority for its immortal positions to prevent bloodshed, preserve Iraq and unify ranks. The Iraqis faced the most brutal barbaric attack in the history of mankind.
He called on Najafi to "build the elements of unity through the elements of religious faith in the love of the homeland of faith, and build the generation through professors, educators and academics to plant the love of Iraq in the hearts of their children, and cherish the history and civilization of Iraq, and that these elements will only be through psychological reform and self Politicians and officials. "
"As I occupy my intellect and myself with the sons of the center and the south, I also occupy them with my children in northern Iraq, in compliance with the command of the Great Prophet."
For his part, the representative of the Sheikh Najafi and the director of his office Sheikh Ali Najafi told the media that "we have no choice but to preserve the national unity and unity, and the dialogue is based on the interest of the citizen without any difference between the people of Iraq and all, They have the same rights over the Iraqi government, and they have the same duties. "
The Kurdish delegation expressed its satisfaction with its presence in Najaf, stressing that "it is an extension of historical relations and one destiny, thanking the religious authority for its immortal positions to prevent bloodshed, preserve Iraq and unify ranks. The Iraqis faced the most brutal barbaric attack in the history of mankind.
Targeting an oil pipeline between Kirkuk and Sulaymaniyah
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A security source reported on Thursday that an oil pipeline between the provinces of Kirkuk and Sulaymaniyah has been sabotaged and cut off the road between them.
The source said that 'an act of sabotage by an improvised explosive device aimed at crude oil in the area of Jaiman between the provinces of Kirkuk and Sulaymaniyah.'
The source added that 'sabotage work resulted in cutting off the link between the two provinces'. .
Iraq defies US intent to buy Russian missile defense system
Iraq has expressed its intention to ask Russia to buy a missile defense system, said Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari on Wednesday, saying that his country "has the right to look for the best opportunities to strengthen its defense after paying a high price in the fight against terrorism."
"The foreign minister signed with Russian Vice President Dimitri Rogozin the minutes of the seventh meeting of the Iraqi-Russian Joint Committee at the conclusion of the meetings held in Moscow," Jaafari said. On more than one level, including files of a strategic and vital nature ».
He revealed «Iraq's intention to demand from Russia to buy a missile defense system», indicating that «the intention to take advantage of this opportunity, and we are studying the problems and the surrounding difficulties and work to overcome them».
He pointed out that «Iraq has the right to look for the best opportunities to strengthen its defensive position after he paid a high price in the fight against terrorism and the damage suffered by his people and his people».
Russian Vice-President that "the military successes achieved by Iraq on terrorism need great economic successes, which is seen in Russian-Iraqi relations."
Jaafari headed the Iraqi side at the seventh meeting of the Iraqi-Russian Joint Commission, where the two sides evaluated the program for the development of trade and economic relations, and affirmed their common endeavor to strengthen and deepen. The two sides also agreed to hold the eighth session of the Joint Committee meeting in Baghdad in 2019, and will be agreed on the date of the meeting, and its agenda through diplomatic channels.
The statement came as the Iraqi government denies contracting with the Russian side to import the system (S400), according to a previous statement to the spokesman of the Office of Abadi to «Jerusalem Arab».
It also comes after a warning from the US State Department to the Iraqi authorities the consequences of concluding deals to buy Russian weapons, according to the law to confront the enemies of America through sanctions.
"The United States is talking to many countries, including Iraq, to explain the significance of the law and the possible implications for these countries to have defensive deals with Russia," US State Department spokesman Heather Neuert said last week.
"It does not know whether the deal was signed between Iraq and Russia on S-400 systems or not."
The Security and Defense Committee in the Iraqi Council of Representatives revealed that some Gulf countries have lobbied the United States to prevent Iraq from developing its military system.
"Iraq has a special armament policy, and all that is issued by the American side does not mean anything to us," said MP Imad Jokhna. "The United States is dealing with double standards and does not respect the agreement on security cooperation with Iraq."
He added that «the Iraqi army in general follows the Russian doctrine of arming and training, but the need today require a variety of sources of armament relying on more than one», stressing that «America objected to arming Iraq with the Russian air defense system (S400), although That Iraq did not offer to buy the system mentioned, but put forward the idea only ».
"The foreign minister signed with Russian Vice President Dimitri Rogozin the minutes of the seventh meeting of the Iraqi-Russian Joint Committee at the conclusion of the meetings held in Moscow," Jaafari said. On more than one level, including files of a strategic and vital nature ».
He revealed «Iraq's intention to demand from Russia to buy a missile defense system», indicating that «the intention to take advantage of this opportunity, and we are studying the problems and the surrounding difficulties and work to overcome them».
He pointed out that «Iraq has the right to look for the best opportunities to strengthen its defensive position after he paid a high price in the fight against terrorism and the damage suffered by his people and his people».
Russian Vice-President that "the military successes achieved by Iraq on terrorism need great economic successes, which is seen in Russian-Iraqi relations."
Jaafari headed the Iraqi side at the seventh meeting of the Iraqi-Russian Joint Commission, where the two sides evaluated the program for the development of trade and economic relations, and affirmed their common endeavor to strengthen and deepen. The two sides also agreed to hold the eighth session of the Joint Committee meeting in Baghdad in 2019, and will be agreed on the date of the meeting, and its agenda through diplomatic channels.
The statement came as the Iraqi government denies contracting with the Russian side to import the system (S400), according to a previous statement to the spokesman of the Office of Abadi to «Jerusalem Arab».
It also comes after a warning from the US State Department to the Iraqi authorities the consequences of concluding deals to buy Russian weapons, according to the law to confront the enemies of America through sanctions.
"The United States is talking to many countries, including Iraq, to explain the significance of the law and the possible implications for these countries to have defensive deals with Russia," US State Department spokesman Heather Neuert said last week.
"It does not know whether the deal was signed between Iraq and Russia on S-400 systems or not."
The Security and Defense Committee in the Iraqi Council of Representatives revealed that some Gulf countries have lobbied the United States to prevent Iraq from developing its military system.
"Iraq has a special armament policy, and all that is issued by the American side does not mean anything to us," said MP Imad Jokhna. "The United States is dealing with double standards and does not respect the agreement on security cooperation with Iraq."
He added that «the Iraqi army in general follows the Russian doctrine of arming and training, but the need today require a variety of sources of armament relying on more than one», stressing that «America objected to arming Iraq with the Russian air defense system (S400), although That Iraq did not offer to buy the system mentioned, but put forward the idea only ».
Gulf pressure
He explained that «the Gulf countries are not pleased with the possession of Iraq's air defense system, despite the Russian possession of them, where they pressed on the US side in order to prevent Iraq from obtaining it», without disclosure of these countries.
After the announcement of the end of military operations against the organization of the «Islamic State» (Dahesh) began to rearrange and organize the forces that participated in the liberation for three consecutive years (2014 2017).
Observers believe that Iraq is moving to develop its military arsenal after spending most of its budget on weapons and equipment to sustain the momentum of the fighting.
Iraq seeks to fortify its air defenses like neighboring countries to repel any attacks that may come from outside the border in the context of talk about movements of regulation on the border between Iraq and Syria.
After the announcement of the end of military operations against the organization of the «Islamic State» (Dahesh) began to rearrange and organize the forces that participated in the liberation for three consecutive years (2014 2017).
Observers believe that Iraq is moving to develop its military arsenal after spending most of its budget on weapons and equipment to sustain the momentum of the fighting.
Iraq seeks to fortify its air defenses like neighboring countries to repel any attacks that may come from outside the border in the context of talk about movements of regulation on the border between Iraq and Syria.
3 thousand of the "state" near Qaim
The leader of the crowd in Anbar province, Qari al-Obeidi, on Wednesday, the presence of 3,000 members of the organization near the western province of Qaim, which is witnessing a heavy presence of US forces, and called on Prime Minister Haider Abadi to approach the Syrian side to bomb their communities.
He said in a statement that «about three thousand Daqi are holed up in a (hybrid) area near the Syrian area of Albu Kamal north of the Euphrates River, which is only 3 km from the Qaim district in western Anbar, which is a threat to the western sector of the province», calling the Prime Minister General of the Armed Forces Haider Abadi to "intervene to obtain approval from the Syrian side to bomb the assembly."
He added that «intelligence information confirmed that most of those present in this region of those who fled during the liberation of the western regions by the security forces and the forces that support them towards that region, mostly foreign nationalities», pointing out that «the American air flying over the skies of that region did not move To bomb this gathering without knowing the reasons ».
He said in a statement that «about three thousand Daqi are holed up in a (hybrid) area near the Syrian area of Albu Kamal north of the Euphrates River, which is only 3 km from the Qaim district in western Anbar, which is a threat to the western sector of the province», calling the Prime Minister General of the Armed Forces Haider Abadi to "intervene to obtain approval from the Syrian side to bomb the assembly."
He added that «intelligence information confirmed that most of those present in this region of those who fled during the liberation of the western regions by the security forces and the forces that support them towards that region, mostly foreign nationalities», pointing out that «the American air flying over the skies of that region did not move To bomb this gathering without knowing the reasons ».
US threatens sanctions as Iraq eyes Russia's S-400 missile system
Published time: 1 Mar, 2018 16:10
Having suffered two decades of US-led bombing campaigns, terrorist insurgency and sectarian violence, Iraq is now trying to protect its airspace. But the US threats to slap it with sanctions if it buys Russian missile systems.
Baghdad has recently expressed interest in purchasing Russia's advanced S-400 surface-to-air missile defense systems. However, if Iraq goes forward with the plan, it faces a dilemma: the US could potentially retaliate with sanctions under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act of 2017 (CAATSA).
"We want to purchase any weapons that will strengthen the security of Iraq and the country's armed forces. At the same time, we respect regional and international commitments," Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim Jaafari told RIA Novosti on Wednesday. "There are a number of obstacles on the path [of buying] S-400 systems. "The Iraqi side is still negotiating, and when the final decision is made, it will be considered," Jaafari added.
According to State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert, Iraq has already warned that procurement S-400 systems could violate CAATSA, which imposes sanctions on countries which purchase weapons from Moscow.
"We are communicating with governments all around the world, such as Iraq and others, about the CAATSA law, and making those governments aware of how they could run afoul of the CAATSA law and the potential repercussions as a result," Nauert said during a press briefing last week. "We have made it clear to countries around the world this is our law, this is what will cause your country, your government to run afoul of the law, and countries then need to make a choice."
But while the US is trying to prevent Russian weapons from entering the country, it appears that Iraq is trying to push the American military out - this time for good. Iraq's parliament passed a resolution on Thursday demanding that the government set a timeline for the withdrawal of all foreign troops stationed in the country.
"Parliament voted on a decision to thank friendly nations for their support in defeating Islamic State [IS, formerly ISIS] and at the same time to demand the government set a timeline for the withdrawal of foreign troops," Husham al-Suhail, a ruling coal law lawmaker, told Reuters.
Russia has traditionally served as one of Iraq's main arms providers. Moscow's ambassador to Iraq, Maksim Maksimov, said in February that Russia is ready to sell the Iraqis S-400s if a "suitable request" for the systems is made. He noted that "large amounts of military equipment" - including MI-35M and MI-28N helicopters, SU-25 fighters and anti-tank Kornet-TI - has already been sent to Iraq to help defeat IS.
The S-400 Triumph is Russia's most advanced long-range surface-to-air system currently on the market. Boasting a range of 400km (250 miles), the missile system is capable of neutralizing targets at an altitude of up to 30km - and can even hit ground targets. NATO member Turkey is currently finalizing a deal with Moscow for the advanced anti-air system, although it remains unclear whether Ankara will be subject to sanctions under CAATSA. d
Iraqi parliament demands timeline for US troop pullout
The Washington Times - Thursday, March 1, 2018 US military says the fate of its ongoing presence in Iraq will be determined in "coordination with" and will depend on the "approval of" the government in Baghdad .
The comments by Col. Ryan Dillon, a spokesman for the US-led coalition that battled the Islamic State in Iraq , came in response to Iraqi parliament's demand Thursday that a timeline was set for the pullout of foreign troops from the country.
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared victor over ISIS in December. But as many as 5,000 US troops are still stationed in Iraq , and the parliament in Baghdad voted by overwhelming major Thursday that Mr. Abadi must now establish a schedule for their withdrawal.
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared victor over ISIS in December. But as many as 5,000 US troops are still stationed in Iraq , and the parliament in Baghdad voted by overwhelming major Thursday that Mr. Abadi must now establish a schedule for their withdrawal.
In response, Col. Dillon told Reuters that the continued presence of US forces "will be conditions-based, proportional to need, in coordination with and by the approval of the Iraqi government."
A Reuters report Thursday asserted that the Iraqi parliament's demand undermcores a balancing act Mr. Abadi must conduct between the United States and Iran, his two largest military allies who are themselves arch-adversaries.
There are no Iranian regular forces in Iraq , but there are Iranian-backed Shia Muslim
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Chief of staff in Baghdad to discuss military relations between Iraq and Turkey
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Defense Minister Irfan al-Hayali met Thursday with Turkish army chief of staff Khulosi Akkar and his accompanying delegation, the defense ministry said.
The defense minister said in a statement that during the meeting, "discuss military relations between Iraq and Turkey in the fields of training and combating terrorism and activating the intelligence and security efforts between the two countries."
According to the statement, "the Turkish Chief of Staff congratulated the Minister of Defense and the Iraqi people on the occasion of the victories achieved by the army forces on terrorist gangs," praising "the high combat spirit enjoyed by the Iraqi fighter as well as the sacrifices made by the army and the great role played in all areas to help the people of liberated areas and All services to them. "
For his part, the defense minister said that "Iraq fought on behalf of the world and the victory of Iraq is a victory for the will of good on evil," praising "the brotherly relations that bind the two peoples, especially that Turkey is a neighbor of Iraq," saying, "We are keen to be good relations with our neighbors in all fields "He said.
The defense minister said in a statement that during the meeting, "discuss military relations between Iraq and Turkey in the fields of training and combating terrorism and activating the intelligence and security efforts between the two countries."
According to the statement, "the Turkish Chief of Staff congratulated the Minister of Defense and the Iraqi people on the occasion of the victories achieved by the army forces on terrorist gangs," praising "the high combat spirit enjoyed by the Iraqi fighter as well as the sacrifices made by the army and the great role played in all areas to help the people of liberated areas and All services to them. "
For his part, the defense minister said that "Iraq fought on behalf of the world and the victory of Iraq is a victory for the will of good on evil," praising "the brotherly relations that bind the two peoples, especially that Turkey is a neighbor of Iraq," saying, "We are keen to be good relations with our neighbors in all fields "He said.
An agreement between Iraq and Iran to reopen the Khosravi crossing
Release Date: 2018/3/1 21:14 • 47 times read
The head of the 40th Committee of the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRGC) announced on Thursday that preparations had been made for signing an agreement between Iran and Iraq to reopen the Khosravi border crossing to provide services to visitors.
The opening of the Khosravi border crossing leads to a reduction in congestion at the Mehran border crossing, and both crossings are managed in an orderly and proper manner," Hossein Zulfiqari, Iran's deputy interior minister in security affairs, told a meeting of the 40th committee today in Kermanshah province.
"We have been able to create the infrastructure of the crossing of Khosravi border, stressing that one of the priorities of the Committee of Forty, to maintain the safety of visitors to Imam Hussein (peace be upon him)."
"There is a clear willingness to reopen the Khosravi border crossing to provide services to visitors, especially during the visit of 40 Imam Hussein," he said. "There has been an open agreement to reopen the Khosravi border crossing, which will soon be signed with the Iraqi side."
The official in the Iranian interior ministry also called for "the need to issue visas between Iraq and Iran electronically, to prevent the exploitation of things by some fraudsters and unlicensed offices.
The opening of the Khosravi border crossing leads to a reduction in congestion at the Mehran border crossing, and both crossings are managed in an orderly and proper manner," Hossein Zulfiqari, Iran's deputy interior minister in security affairs, told a meeting of the 40th committee today in Kermanshah province.
"We have been able to create the infrastructure of the crossing of Khosravi border, stressing that one of the priorities of the Committee of Forty, to maintain the safety of visitors to Imam Hussein (peace be upon him)."
"There is a clear willingness to reopen the Khosravi border crossing to provide services to visitors, especially during the visit of 40 Imam Hussein," he said. "There has been an open agreement to reopen the Khosravi border crossing, which will soon be signed with the Iraqi side."
The official in the Iranian interior ministry also called for "the need to issue visas between Iraq and Iran electronically, to prevent the exploitation of things by some fraudsters and unlicensed offices.
Najafi: Iraqis are equal and have the same rights over the Iraqi government
Editorial Date: 2018/3/1 20:15 • 121 times read
(Baghdad: al-Furat News) The religious authority, Grand Ayatollah, Sheikh Bashir al-Najafi, affirmed that Iraqis are equal and have the same rights over the Iraqi government.
"The reference Najafi stressed during his meeting with the Center for Strategic Research and a number of politicians in Iraqi Kurdistan in Najaf, the need to be the national unity and the Iraqi national rule over all."
Najaf said: "The points of difference must be a factor of concern for the benefit of the people of Iraq all; to turn the dispute to the element of convergence and strength, not weakness, rivalry and division," calling for "building the elements of unity through the elements of religious faith in the love of the homeland of faith, Teachers, educators and academics to plant the love of Iraq in the hearts of their children. "
He called for "pride in the history and civilization of Iraq," explaining that "these two elements will only be through psychological and self-reform of politicians and officials." I also occupy my intellect and myself with the sons of the center and the south, as well as my children in northern Iraq, "He said.
For his part, the representative of the reference and the director of his office Sheikh Ali Najafi told the media that "we have no choice but to preserve the unity and national unity, and that the dialogue is based on the interest of the citizen without any difference between all the Sons of Iraq, in addition to establishing a rule that Iraqis are equal to the same Rights to the Iraqi government, and they have the same duties. "
The delegation expressed its satisfaction with its presence in Najaf, stressing that it is an extension of historical relations and a single destiny, thanking the religious authority for its immortal positions to prevent bloodshed, preserve Iraq and unite ranks. The Iraqis faced the most brutal barbaric attack in the history of mankind.
Najaf said: "The points of difference must be a factor of concern for the benefit of the people of Iraq all; to turn the dispute to the element of convergence and strength, not weakness, rivalry and division," calling for "building the elements of unity through the elements of religious faith in the love of the homeland of faith, Teachers, educators and academics to plant the love of Iraq in the hearts of their children. "
He called for "pride in the history and civilization of Iraq," explaining that "these two elements will only be through psychological and self-reform of politicians and officials." I also occupy my intellect and myself with the sons of the center and the south, as well as my children in northern Iraq, "He said.
For his part, the representative of the reference and the director of his office Sheikh Ali Najafi told the media that "we have no choice but to preserve the unity and national unity, and that the dialogue is based on the interest of the citizen without any difference between all the Sons of Iraq, in addition to establishing a rule that Iraqis are equal to the same Rights to the Iraqi government, and they have the same duties. "
The delegation expressed its satisfaction with its presence in Najaf, stressing that it is an extension of historical relations and a single destiny, thanking the religious authority for its immortal positions to prevent bloodshed, preserve Iraq and unite ranks. The Iraqis faced the most brutal barbaric attack in the history of mankind.
Iraq and Turkey discuss military relations between the two countries
Defense Minister Irfan Mahmood al-Hayali discussed with Turkish army chief of staff Khulosi Akkar and his accompanying delegation the military relations between Iraq and Turkey in the fields of training and combating terrorism and activating the intelligence and security efforts between the two countries.
"Iraq fought on behalf of the world and the victory of Iraq is a victory for the will of good on evil, praising the fraternal relations that bind our two peoples, especially that Turkey is a neighbor of Iraq and we are keen to be our relations," al-Hayali said during a meeting with the Turkish army chief of staff. Good with our neighbors in all fields. "
For his part, congratulated the Turkish Chief of Staff and the Minister of Defense and the Iraqi people on the occasion of the victories achieved by the army on terrorist gangs, praising "the high combat spirit enjoyed by the Iraqi fighter as well as the sacrifices made by the army and the great role played in all areas to help the people of liberated areas and provide all Services to them ".
US Senator: Independent State of Kurdistan "close"
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US Senator Ted Cruz said the free and independent state of Kurdistan is "close" and called on his country to support the Kurds.
"I strongly support the establishment of a free and independent Kurdistan," said Senator Cruz.
"The Kurds were our friends who stood by America in times of need and made great sacrifices," the US senator, a US senator from Texas, told Kurdistan 24.
Mr Cruz has been a long-time supporter of Kurdish politics and has defended issues of interest to Kurdistan repeatedly in the US Congress.
"During my term in the Senate, I tried to speak out loud about the rights of the Kurdish people and I will continue to speak and defend them," Cruz said.
Cruze described the October 16 events in Kirkuk as "hostile practices that pose a serious threat to the safety of our allies and serve as an incentive for an organized organization to rearrange its ranks."
Iraqi forces and militias took control of Kirkuk and disputed areas days after the referendum on September 25 in the Kurdistan region on independence and won the votes of the majority in favor of self-determination.
He called on Baghdad to stop efforts that contribute to regional escalation against the people of Kurdistan.
The US senator stressed that his country should not allow US weapons and equipment to be used by "Iranian-backed militias" against Kurdistan.
"The Kurds have contributed mainly to the deterrence of a preacher and have clearly expressed their desire for independence from Iraq," Cruz said.
Cruz called on the international community to support the desire of the Kurdish people to self-determination against all regional parties that threaten their livelihoods, according to Cruz.
"The Kurds are our allies and we have to help them establish a state," Cruz said. We will see a free and independent Kurdistan day," the US senator said.
Captain: Parliamentary and government promises to eliminate the deductions of teachers and the adoption of the law on the protection of teachers
Release Date: 2018/3/1 21:40 • 75 times scheduled
(Al-Furat News) The head of the Teachers' Association, Abbas al-Naqib, revealed that he received parliamentary and government promises to remove deductions from teaching staff within the federal budget for 2018 and to pass the law on the protection of teachers.
The captain told the {Euphrates News} today, that "the abuse of teachers began as a problem and then increased and turned to beatings and beatings and threats of death," noting that "the union stood a serious stand with teachers through the convening of conferences resulted in a draft law on the protection of the teacher and presented in this The session was discussed and the first discussion and returned to the inclusion of the Cabinet and emptied on the shelf.
He pointed out that "after the exit of demonstrations and protests and claims to legislate the law returned to the House of Representatives and came out this formula," noting that "abuses against teachers is an exotic phenomenon after the understanding of democratic parents in the wrong way."
"We had a meeting with the Prime Minister after the injustice inflicted on teachers and teachers with regard to allowances and promotions and the salaries of teachers and teachers, and we have reached tangible results and good and our promises to delete them from the budget of 2018."
He pointed out that "after the exit of demonstrations and protests and claims to legislate the law returned to the House of Representatives and came out this formula," noting that "abuses against teachers is an exotic phenomenon after the understanding of democratic parents in the wrong way."
"We had a meeting with the Prime Minister after the injustice inflicted on teachers and teachers with regard to allowances and promotions and the salaries of teachers and teachers, and we have reached tangible results and good and our promises to delete them from the budget of 2018."
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Commodities Feb 28, 2018 19:37 GMT Investing.com – WTI crude oil prices settled lower after data showed a large build in both crude and gasoline stockpiles as US output continued to rise. On the New York Mercantile Exchange crude futures for April delivery fell 2.17% to settle at $61.64 a barrel, while on London’s Intercontinental Exchange, Brent fell 2.60% to trade at $66.69 a barrel. Inventories of U.S. crude rose by 3.019 million barrels for the week ended Feb. 23, exceeding expectations for Read the full story
Visa just made a huge commitment on renewable electricity
Visa has pledged to use 100 percent renewable electricity across global operations by the end of 2019. The payments giant has also joined the RE100, a global initiative of some of the world's biggest businesses, all committed to renewable power. The RE100 is headed up by the Climate Group in partnership with the CDP, previously known as the Carbon Disclosure...
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Steel stocks rise ahead of potential trade announcement
Steel and aluminum stocks rose in the premarket Thursday after reports that a major trade announcement from the White House could be coming.
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BANKS/BANKING/CREDIT
10 ways to get a loan, even if you have poor credit
MarketWatch
MarketWatch
It’s possible to borrow money with bad credit. Here are 10 options if your credit score is less than perfect. Read the full story
Regulators Plan to Ease Controversial Volcker Rule
The Epoch Times
Much anticipated regulatory relief for US banks may be on the way WASHINGTON—U.S. regulators are planning to make changes to the controversial Volcker rule that could save Wall Street billions of dollars, according to a Reuters report. The changes would reduce the compliance burden and give banks more flexibility in trading on their account. The Volcker rule is a provision in the Dodd-Frank Act, a massive compilation of banking regulations enacted in 2010 by the Obama administration. The Read the full story
Credit Suisse and ING do first securities lending on R3's Corda blockchain platform
International Business Times, UK Edition
International Business Times, UK Edition
Credit Suisse and ING swapped baskets of securities of value €25m using the HQLAx Corda-based collateral lending application. Read the full story
Goldman Sachs expands push into consumer banking
MarketWatch
MarketWatch
The bank that once represented the elite of Wall Street is aggressively moving into consumer products. Read the full story
Banks have a big appetite to join JPMorgan's blockchain partyBusiness Insider
During JPMorgan's investor day, CFO Marianne Lake said the company's blockchain initiative - the Interbank Information Network - was working. Lake said other banks are looking to "join the party." JPMorgan and crypto are a pair many might equate to oil and water. The Wall Street giant's CEO - Jamie Dimon - famously called bitcoin a "fraud." And in a big regulatory filing the bank noted it could one day be disrupted by cryptocurrencies. But the bank has been running a pilot program to make Read the full story
TREASURIES/BONDS/STOCKS
Top 5 Things to Know in the Market on Thursday
Investing.com
Investing.com
© Reuters. Top 5 things to know today in financial markets Read the full story
US Treasury yields fall ahead of Powell testimony, economic data
U.S. government debt yields fell on Thursday, ahead of a slew of economic data including the Federal Reserve's favorite inflation metric.
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Weekly Comic: Hawkish Powell Revives Rate Hike Fears, Roiling Global Markets
Investing.com
Investing.com
Economy Mar 01, 2018 11:55 GMT Investing.com - In his first congressional hearing as head of the Federal Reserve this week, Jerome Powell vowed to prevent the economy from overheating while sticking with a plan to gradually raise interest rates. “We have seen continued strength in the labor market, we have seen some data that will in my case add some confidence to my view that inflation is moving up to target, we have also seen continued strength around the globe and we have seen fiscal policy Read the full story
Stock market poised to record gains in MarchFox News
Global Advisory Markets Group's Peter Kenney explains why the stock market is expected to have positive gains in March. Read the full story
Stocks End February Down As Investors Face These Six Market RisksInvestor's Business Daily
After a nasty decline by the S&P 500 in February, how will stocks behave in March? Consider these six risks. Read the full story
INSURANCE/HEALTH
Regular walking may protect against heart failure post menopause
Science Magazine
Science Magazine
WASHINGTON (March 1, 2018) -- Walking for at least 40 minutes several times per week at an average to fast pace is associated with a near 25 percent drop in the risk of heart failure among post-menopausal women, according to new research being presen.. Read the full story
Big pharma, big data: why drugmakers want your health recordsReuters
Drugmakers are racing to scoop up patient health records and strike deals with technology companies as big data analytics start to unlock a trove of information about how medicines perform in the real world. Read the full story
Amid grim flu season, scientists work to find "holy grail" vaccine
CBS News
CBS News
Manufactures will have six to nine months to prepare more than 150 million doses to fight the flu Read the full story
Most health providers in New York not ready to care for veterans, study finds
Science Magazine
Science Magazine
Only about 2 percent of the physicians and other health care providers in New York State are equipped to provide timely and quality care to veterans in the community, according to a new RAND Corporation study. Scoring the civilian medical workforce.. Read the full story
How the Woman Who Found a Leprosy Treatment Was Almost Lost to HistoryNational Geographic
The daughter of daguerreotype pioneers, Alice Ball used her passion for chemistry to develop an injection that stayed in use for 20 years. Read the full story
Switching IV fluids could save thousands of lives, researchers sayCNN
Hospitals can save lives and prevent major kidney problems by swapping saline for another common IV fluid, two new studies suggest. Read the full story
5 Surprising Ways Your Body Changes In Your 30s
Bustle
Bustle
I don't know about you, but I personally would rather not be 17 again — yes, I had all the energy in the world, but also, I was a literal teenager more than likely making some very questionable decisions. The various "horror stories" about how our bo… Read the full story
Eye health conditionsCNN
Many common eye conditions affect the blood vessels in the retina, a layer of tissue at the back of the eyes that helps us see. Read the full story
Vaping may help pneumonia-causing bacteria invade airwaysBusiness Insider
An exhibitor staff member uses an electronic cigarette at VAPE CHINA EXPO in Beijing Thomson Reuters By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) - People who smoke e-cigarettes might have an increased risk of developing pneumonia because the vapor could help bacteria stick to cells lining the airways, a small experiment suggests. Traditional cigarettes have long been linked to an increased risk of pneumonia, but it's been less clear whether e-cigarettes might have the same effect. To find out, researchers Read the full story
Bitcoin Is Falling Out of Favor on the Dark Web
The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Steep transaction fees and wild price fluctuations have made the cryptocurrency harder to use in the illicit markets that originally made it famous. Read the full story
Bitcoin Price Wobbles On News of ICO CrackdownFORTUNE
News of the top U.S. financial regulator probing the growing market for “initial coin offerings” (ICOs) may have briefly knocked the price of Bitcoin, although the cryptocurrency seems to have since recovered. The news broke Wednesday, highlighting the fact that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently been firing out subpoenas to firms and individuals connected to ICOs that might not be legal. According to CNBC, Bitcoin’s value dipped by 2% on the news, while Ethereum—the Read the full story
This popular bitcoin strategy is flawed and hurts investors, analyst Nick Colas warnsCNBC
DataTrek's Nick Colas debunks a bitcoin investment strategy. Read the full story
Don't make the bitcoin mistake in crypto investing: Fund manager who's nearly all-in on digital currencies
CNBC
CNBC
"It's not just the size of the coin, but how you use it," says Brian Kelly, who runs the BKCM Digital Asset Fund. Read the full story
15,000 internet-connected devices could be hacked to mine $1,000 of cryptocurrency in 4 days
Internet of things devices can be hacked and the computing power off all the gadgets can be used to mine the digital coin monero.
Bitcoin edges lower, then pares losses, after news that SEC is investigating cryptocurrencies
CNBC
CNBC
Bitcoin slipped on Wednesday following news that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is probing into the cryptocurrency market. Read the full story
Bitcoin is following time-honored path of disruptive innovation: Bill Miller
Fox News
Fox News
Miller Value Partners Chairman Bill Miller discusses why the market sell-off shouldn't frighten investors and his company's investment in Bitcoin. Read the full story
Is Square Considering a Game-Changing Bitcoin Move?
Barron's
Barron's
The financial tech company is looking at how it can expand its customers' ability to use bitcoin. Read the full story
SEC launches probe into cryptocurrency market: Wall Street Journal, citing sources
CNBC
CNBC
The Wall Street Journal reports that the SEC has issued subpoenas requesting information from companies and advisors tied to the cryptocurrency market. Read the full story
CURRENCIES
Dollar hits six-week high as Powell bolsters rate hike bets
The dollar hit a six-week high on Thursday, supported by what was perceived as an upbeat tone from new Fed chief Jerome Powell on the U.S. economy.
Forex - Dollar at 6-Week Highs on U.S. Rate Hike Hopes
Investing.com
Investing.com
© Reuters. Dollar remains broadly supported by Powell testimony Read the full story
Stock slide, dollar near five-week high as Powell revives Fed rate fears
Reuters
Reuters
Asian stocks skidded on Thursday after comments from the Federal Reserve's new chief rekindled fears about the pace of U.S. monetary tightening this year, sending Wall Street tumbling for its worst performance in two years and lifting the dollar. Read the full story
The dollar outperforms rivals in February, heads for biggest monthly gain in a yearMarketWatch
The U.S. dollar is on track for its best month since in over a year, in part thanks to new Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell’s comments on the improving U.S. economic outlook on Tuesday, stirring a discussion whether we’ve finally reached a turning point for the weak dollar. Read the full story
Forex - Sterling Hits 1-1/2 Month Lows as Dollar Continues to GainInvesting.com
© Reuters. Sterling hits 1-1/2 month lows as dollar continues to gain Read the full story
These 3 factors could wallop the euro and pound
MarketWatch
MarketWatch
Sterling stands in front of the first possible risk, when U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday lays our her much anticipated vision of the post-Brexit relationship with the EU. Read the full story
NZ dollar rises against Aussie after domestic terms of trade | Scoop News
Scoop
Scoop
NZ dollar rises against Aussie after domestic terms of trade rises to record and Aussie capex disappoints By Rebecca Howard Read the full story
Rupee trades flat against US dollar
Livemint
Livemint
Mumbai: The Indian rupee was trading little changed against the US dollar on Thursday as traders avoided taking huge positions ahead of the long weekend. Read the full story
USA/CANADA
Nor'easter could be strongest since JanuaryCNN
A Nor'easter is expected to hit Friday and continue through Saturday with a strong wind and flood threats. Read the full story
California areas advised to evacuate ahead of potential mudslidesBusiness Insider
Barren hills, which were charred by the Thomas wildfire, are seen ahead of expected rainstorms in Montecito Thomson Reuters By Alex Dobuzinskis LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Thousands of residents in a Southern California county where 21 people died from mudslides in January were advised on Wednesday to leave their homes, ahead of a rainstorm that officials said could again trigger a cascade of mud and rocks. The warning, which is one step below a mandatory order, affects about 30,000 people in Santa Read the full story
U.S. consumer inflation picks up in January; spending slows
Reuters
Reuters
U.S. consumer prices increased in January, with a gauge of underlying inflation posting its largest gain in 12 months, bolstering views that price pressures will accelerate this year. Read the full story
Moving on without America: Huge Pacific trade deal isn't waiting around for the USA
"The clock isn't ticking" on the prospect of a U.S. return, Steven Ciobo, Australia's minister for trade, tourism and investment told CNBC.
Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/
Mueller investigation examining Trump’s apparent efforts to oust Sessions in JulyThe Washington Post
Witnesses have been questioned repeatedly about a period when Trump railed publicly and privately against his attorney general. Read the full story
Amazon’s HQ2 could bring local economy as much as $17 billion a year, new study says
MarketWatch
MarketWatch
The impact of Amazon coming to town could reach $17 billion in economic benefit per year for Maryland, according to a new study touted Wednesday by the state — one of three potential HQ2 selections around Washington, D.C. Read the full story
These US states have been hit hardest by the new housing crisis
Business Insider
Business Insider
Housing markets are getting tighter across the US. One measure of housing market tightness is the share of housing units awaiting rent or purchase. That vacancy rate varies widely across the 50 states and Washington DC. Housing markets across the US are starting to get dramatically tighter, with rents skyrocketing and housing supplies becoming scarcer, suggesting a new housing crisis. In some markets, prospective homebuyers are increasingly likely to place bids on homes without seeing them Read the full story
Trump's tax plan could send billionaires scrambling to buy more private jetsBusiness Insider
A Gulfstream G550. The Trump Administration's 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act updated the US tax code to allow 100% bonus depreciation for items such as aircraft. The new policy allows private jet buyers to deduct 100% of the plane's cost immediately. This is a change in tax code that is expected to boost demand for private jets. A recent change in the tax the US tax code is stirring up interest in high-end private jets. As part of the Trump Administration's tax reform plan which passed in late 2017, Read the full story
U.S. Agriculture Secretary seeks to calm farmers after Trump biofuel talksBusiness Insider
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue speaks at an event to celebrate the re-introduction of American beef imports to China Thomson Reuters By Jarrett Renshaw NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told an agriculture conference on Wednesday that he and President Donald Trump support the nation's biofuels policy, and that any reports to the contrary are "fake news." Perdue made the comments a day after Trump hosted a meeting with Cabinet officials and senators to Read the full story
Foreign officials discussed manipulating Kushner, U.S. officials sayThe Washington Post
Foreign officials have discussed ways to manipulate the president’s son-in-law and senior adviser via his business arrangements, U.S. officials say. Read the full story
Regulator Seeks Kushner Loan Details From Deutsche Bank, Two Others
Bloomberg
Bloomberg
New York regulators are looking into Jared Kushner’s ties to Deutsche Bank and a pair of local lenders. New York’s banking regulator has asked Deutsche Bank AG and a pair of local lenders to provide information about their relationships with Jared Kushner, his family and the Kushner Cos., according to people familiar with the matter. The state’s Department of Financial Services sent letters to the German lender as well as Signature Bank and New York Community Bank last week, said one of the Read the full story
Hope Hicks to Leave Post as White House Communications Director
The New York Times
The New York Times
Ms. Hicks, who had been considering a departure for several months, did not indicate what her next job would be, but she said that she plans to leave the White House in the coming weeks. Read the full story
EMERGING MARKETS
Brazil's top court approves controversial forestry law
BBC News US
BBC News US
Environmentalists say the changes will make illegal deforestation of the rainforest acceptable. Read the full story
Mexico concerns about U.S. steel tariffs hang over NAFTA talksBusiness Insider
FILE PHOTO: NAFTA banner is pictured inside a hotel where the seventh round of NAFTA talks involving the United States, Mexico and Canada takes place, in Mexico City Thomson Reuters MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's trade minister will discuss the threat of U.S. steel import tariffs with U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Wednesday, two sources said, adding to trade tensions during the latest push to renegotiate the NAFTA trade deal. The meeting in Washington between Economy Minister Read the full story
Venezuela presidential hopeful Falcon wants Wall Street economist on team
Business Insider
Business Insider
Venezuelan presidential candidate Henri Falcon gestures as he speaks during an interview with Reuters in Caracas Thomson Reuters CARACAS (Reuters) - Presidential election candidate Henri Falcon said on Wednesday he would like a Wall Street economist, who promotes dollarization to end hyper-inflation in Venezuela, to play a major role in his team if victorious. Falcon told Reuters that Francisco Rodriguez, a Venezuelan who is chief economist at Torino Capital and is advising him informally, would Read the full story
MIDDLE EAST
Saudi crown prince's visit to U.S. to include several cities: source
Business Insider
Business Insider
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gestures during the graduation ceremony of the 93rd batch of the cadets of King Faisal Air Academy, in Riyadh Thomson Reuters RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is expected to travel to the United States for a visit from March 19 to the first week of April, a Saudi official said on Wednesday. A Saudi government source said earlier the prince was expected to visit Washington, New York and Boston, adding that the details of the Read the full story
Exclusive: Israel's El Al seeks international help to access Saudi airspace
Business Insider
Business Insider
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Israel's El Al Airlines is seen during a ceremony at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv Thomson Reuters By Tova Cohen and Ari Rabinovitch TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Israel's flag carrier El Al has asked an airline industry lobby group to help it access Saudi Arabian airspace, so it can compete with Air India's [AIN.UL] planned route between India and Israel. The request came in a letter on Wednesday from El Al's chief executive to the International Air Transport Read the full story
Assets of UAE banks hit AED 2.7tn in JanuaryMubasher
Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: Assets of banks operating in the UAE, including banker’s acceptances, declined 0.26% during January 2018, registering AED 2.688 trillion, compared to AED 2.695 trillion a month earlier, according to a report released by the … Read the full story
Prince William To Make British Royal Family’s First Official Visit To Israel and 'Palestinian Territories'
Newsweek
Newsweek
The "historic" trip will also include Jordan and is scheduled for the summer. Read the full story
Trump's Iran nuclear deal deadline is forcing tough talks with Europe. It's not certain they'll work
CNBC
CNBC
President Donald Trump gave Europe an ultimatum on the Iran nuclear deal. Now, diplomats are racing to resolve thorny issues Read the full story
AFRICA
New Word order: Ghanian teacher uses blackboard to explain software
CNN
CNN
Richard Appiah Akoto is a Ghanaian teacher who faces a pretty discouraging dilemma. His school has no computers, so he has to draw them on the blackboard to teach students about information technology. Read the full story
Angola: Sonangol to Restart Oil Production in IraqiAllAfrica
Luanda The Angolan State-owned Oil Company (Sonangol) intends to reactivate its two oil exploitation fields in Iraqi, suspended since due to frequent armed conflicts in the Middle East. According to the company's CEO, Carlos Saturnino, the company is currently working towards the reactivation of the two fields in that country, with view to make profitable the investment made by the company in that region. Questioned by ANGOP during a Press conference on the state of the company, Carlos Saturnino Read the full story
Africa: Why the Dominance of Big Players Is Bad for South Africa's Economy
AllAfrica
AllAfrica
Talk of radical economic transformation in South Africa requires a second look if it is to deliver the goods. While the concept has assumed varying definitions in recent times, it's generally accepted as representing a push for structural change of the post-apartheid economy in a way that creates space for the black majority to participate fully. But the idea is missing a critical element - policies to break up historical monopolies and oligopolies and make space for emerging small to medium Read the full story
Amplats CEO seeks friendlier Zimbabwe mining laws to lift investmentMining Weekly Africa
Zimbabwe must offer foreign miners a consistent legal framework, the right to keep a controlling stake in operations and a greater share of profits to encourage investment, the head of Anglo American Platinum said. The country, home to the world's second largest reserves of platinum after South Africa, is pinning hopes on a recovery in its mining industry after a coup that pushed out veteran leader Robert Mugabe, whose rule saw the economy plunged into chaos. Read the full story
Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa Reassures Investors As Nation Gears for ElectionsAllAfrica
Harare Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday implored investors not to worry about political uncertainty as the nation gears up for elections to be held mid this year. In a speech read on his behalf by acting president Constantino Chiwenga at a mining conference, Mnangagwa urged both local and foreign investors to take advantage of the country's rich mineral resource base to invest in the sector. "We are a peaceful country and we urge all of you to take advantage of the peaceful Read the full story
Zimbabwe: Govt Blocks Ndebele KingAllAfrica
THE government has stopped the revival of the Ndebele kingship by blocking the coronation of a new monarch, saying the move was unconstitutional. Prince Bulelani Lobengula Khumalo was expected to ascend to the throne at a traditional coronation ceremony at Babourfields Stadium in Bulawayo this Saturday. In a letter dated February 27, 2018, addressed to Chief Mathema, the crown council chairman, government, through the ministry of local government, ordered the coronation event to be cancelled. " Read the full story
ASIA
Markets in Asia slip, but China markets buck the trend to close higher
Asian stocks closed mixed on the first trading day of the month after finishing February with losses.
Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/
An index for small and mid-size manufacturing in China is at a six-month high
Caixin/IHS Markit releases February manufacturing PMI reading, which came in at 51.6.
Markets in Asia slip, but China markets buck the trend to close higher
Asian stocks closed mixed on the first trading day of the month after finishing February with losses.
Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/
Philippines says any South China Sea energy deal must be with Chinese company, not government
Reuters
Reuters
Any potential deals between Manila and Beijing on energy exploration in the South China Sea should be agreed with a company and not the Chinese government, the Philippines' presidential spokesman said on Thursday. Read the full story
Singapore looking at investor protection rules for cryptocurrenciesReuters
Singapore's central bank is assessing whether additional regulations are required to protect investors in cryptocurrencies, an official said in a speech on Thursday. Read the full story
Hong Kong fintech outlay doubles, with 5-year tally well ahead of Singapore, Australia
South China Morning Post
South China Morning Post
Accenture analysis also shows value of mainland fintech investment halved, but numbers grew to 146 deals last year, compared with 54 in 2016, to US$2.8 billion Read the full story
White House expects 'frank exchange' on trade with Chinese official: source
Business Insider
Business Insider
FILE PHOTO - Mnuchin announces on North Korea-related sanctions in the press room at the White House in Washington Thomson Reuters By Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top aides to President Donald Trump look to push a tough line on trade in talks on Thursday with an envoy of Chinese President Xi Jinping, with a White House official saying a frank exchange of views was expected. Aides say Trump has been increasingly frustrated by the soaring U.S. trade deficit with China, which was $375 Read the full story
Brexit today LIVE: Theresa May to chair Cabinet meeting on major EU speech ahead of Donald Tusk meeting
The Independent
The Independent
Theresa May has briefed her Cabinet on a major Brexit speech she is due to deliver tomorrow. Read the full story
Can anything save Italy from a return to fascism?
CNN
CNN
As Italy's election creeps ever closer, it looks increasingly unlikely that any resulting government will be able to slow the rise of hard-right, anti-EU forces. Read the full story
UK Prime Minister May set to ‘disappoint’ with lack of detail in key Brexit speech, analysts say
All eyes are on Theresa May ahead of a key Brexit speech due Friday.
European markets hit two-week low ahead of more Fed comments; WPP tumbles 13.5%
European equities hit a two-week low during Thursday's trade as investors watched out for fresh comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
EU to prepare joint stance on future ties with Britain from next weekBusiness Insider
An Anti-Brexit protestor waves EU and Union flags outside the Houses of Parliament Thomson Reuters BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The 27 remaining nations of the European Union will start working on how they see their future ties with Britain next week, officials and diplomats said, as they pile pressure on London over the slow pace of Brexit negotiations. The chairman of EU leaders, Donald Tusk, will meet British Prime Minister Theresa May in London on Thursday, a day after the bloc's Brexit negotiator Read the full story
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3-1-2018 Newshound Guru EHankins In my opinion...I see the many things coming to the surface...the HCL, The auctions losing value and heading to a suspension, the price of the IQD is rising to meet parity with the auctions. The CBI is speaking to the three-headed monster of the "time frame" that is plugged into the current timeline of events. We wait for the budget yet, it is finished actually in reality...we just can't see it. I believe all...these things mentioned are in place and quivers with energy waiting on one thing... . When this one thing happens, what we look for will not explode... there won't be a boom. When the RI takes it's first breath... then EVERYTHING mentioned will simply lean forward into the center where the RI sits and all of this will simply function as one well oiled purposeful Monetary Reform without hesitation. Only in my Opinion...
3-1-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 [So the budget was NOT passed.... And we are now into March. So what does that do to the contracts that were supposed to implemented March 1? ...i know many are frustrated...] ...AM NOT AT ALL FRUSTRATED...WS [GURU WALKINGSTICK] SAYS...RESPECT THE 1ST QT OF 2018. OK. WS SAYS...THE 1ST QT OF 2018 LOOKS VERY GOOD FOR THE RI. OK. TODAY IS THE 1ST OF MARCH. OK. IMO...LOGIC SAYS...WE ARE MARCH ING...IN THE CORRECT DIRECTION. OK...BUT WHY? BECAUSE IMO...THE CBI HAS GIVEN THE 3 HEADED MONSTER (UST, IMF?) A TIME FRAME OF WHEN THEY WILL DO THE RI. OK...BUT WHY? BECAUSE THE CBI SENT MANY...MEMOS LAST WEEK. SO IS THE BUDGET NEEDED FOR THE RI? ...NO...
3-1-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru BGG Article: "Abadi discusses with INTERPOL Secretary General the exchange of expertise on cyber crimes and money laundering" While they appear to be making headway on their “Official rate – Market rate” spread… it would do wonders for international investment if they would make some visible and public encroachments against their endemic corruption. Their bloated OR/MR spread is just a symptom – it is not the problem. The problem is the corruption that feeds the disparity.
3-1-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru BGG Article: "Abadi discusses with INTERPOL Secretary General the exchange of expertise on cyber crimes and money laundering" While they appear to be making headway on their “Official rate – Market rate” spread… it would do wonders for international investment if they would make some visible and public encroachments against their endemic corruption. Their bloated OR/MR spread is just a symptom – it is not the problem. The problem is the corruption that feeds the disparity.
3-1-2018 Newshound Guru chattels Quote: "The House of Representatives, Thursday, its meeting to next Saturday to complete the vote on the budget after the imbalance of the quorum and the exit of some members of the HaLL" To resume on Saturday according to one report...There it is...Parliament convened with the bare minimum of 165 in the afternoon after failing to make quorum this morning I read...
3-1-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 If Abadi is not going to show you the rate...and the budget comes out in Trillion's or Million's they can pass an amendment and change it just like that...The pressure is on Abadi and the greatest pressure is coming from the US... The Budget needs the RI... The Budget needs the rate to pass it. 1. The IMF in Dec approved this budget...if they pass this budget then the RI of Iraqi will open this budget...IMO we're in March, and we March into a new phase..we have received our marching orders to move forward into our legacy investment..
3-1-2018 Intel Guru Delta I'm on a Iraq FB…and 8 hrs ago this was posted: Trader Dave just told his friends GET RID OF YOUR DOLLARS!! CBI has the new exchange rates...
3-1-2018 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article: "Weekly Conference Prime Minister Summary Dr. Haider al - Abadi /" Abadi says they are Sovereign, they are Unitied, they have maintained there currency pricing and have a mediation with Germany for to be transparent with money for reconstruction.. Exactly what the KW conference investors will want and got.. All just in time for the DDD. ~ IMO ~
3-1-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 If Abadi is not going to show you the rate...and the budget comes out in Trillion's or Million's they can pass an amendment and change it just like that...The pressure is on Abadi and the greatest pressure is coming from the US... The Budget needs the RI... The Budget needs the rate to pass it. 1. The IMF in Dec approved this budget...if they pass this budget then the RI of Iraqi will open this budget...IMO we're in March, and we March into a new phase..we have received our marching orders to move forward into our legacy investment..
3-1-2018 Intel Guru Delta I'm on a Iraq FB…and 8 hrs ago this was posted: Trader Dave just told his friends GET RID OF YOUR DOLLARS!! CBI has the new exchange rates...
3-1-2018 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article: "Weekly Conference Prime Minister Summary Dr. Haider al - Abadi /" Abadi says they are Sovereign, they are Unitied, they have maintained there currency pricing and have a mediation with Germany for to be transparent with money for reconstruction.. Exactly what the KW conference investors will want and got.. All just in time for the DDD. ~ IMO ~
3-1-2018 Intel Guru RayRen98 I am awaiting instructions on how to pursue the contract rate...it is going to be on the dinar only! Bank story 1: A WF employee stated that all essential employees are now trained on the update for foreign currency exchanges. Bank story 2: Banks received a bulletin instructing to get this done, and acknowledging "no tax" on exchange process. Bank story 3 - some bank staff are being called in at 7 am – two hours before regular opening hours – so that they can get things in order. ...This morning, the Kurds said they are deleting 50,000 fictitious names on the payroll. Also, we hear the three presidents are meeting to resolve issues concerning the Budget...
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Abadi's website)
At the time this report was submitted, there were no new posts on PM Abadi's website, nor were there any new tweets on his twitter account. Likewise, there were no new tweets posted on the Government of Iraq twitter account.
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ARTICLE 2
Parliament to vote on the budget law and vote on five decisions [expanded]
2018/3/1 17:26
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The House of Representatives began its thirteenth ordinary session held under the chairmanship of Salim Jubouri, Speaker of the House of Representatives in the presence of 180 deputies on Thursday, the vote on the Financial Budget Law for 2018 and voted on five parliamentary resolutions.
At the beginning of the session congratulated Speaker of the House of Representatives, according to a statement of the Information Service of the House of Representatives received the agency of all Iraq [where] a copy of it today, Iraqi teachers on the occasion of the Teacher's Day, commending their efforts under the face of Iraq's challenges and their role in the upbringing of generations that contribute to building the present and future of Iraq , Calling on the House of Representatives to enact laws to protect the teacher.
In the name of the Education Committee in the House of Representatives on the occasion of the Teacher's Day, she congratulated the educational family and each of its oldest children on educating the sons of the nation with useful knowledge and knowledge on this occasion. She stressed that the foundation of building societies is education. Knowledge and instilling noble values and high morals in the minds, calling for a quick vote on the draft law on the protection of teachers.
On the other mentioned MP Mohammed Tamim, head of the Finance Committee that the observations submitted by the Finance Committee was the absence of deputies of the Kurdish blocs, pointing out that the points of disagreement in the draft law on the salaries of employees and the use of the term of the provinces of Kurdistan as well as salaries of Peshmerga and compensation of staff of the region, All articles of the budget bill were completed in 2018.
The Council then voted on the decision to consider the district of Al-A'aj and its affiliated villages and the area of Tal Abtah and the villages belonging to the affected areas.
A decision was also taken to consider the area of Ayadiyah in Tal Afar district as a disaster zone
The council ended the vote on the decision considering the districts of Anbar province, the existing and from him and saw the areas of disaster.
The council voted on a resolution to thank all the countries that have stood up with Iraq for fighting the organization and calling on the government to set a timetable for the departure of foreign troops after the declaration of final victory over terrorist groups.
The council voted on a decision to reschedule the agricultural loans granted to farmers and stop the cumulative benefits.
The Council proceeded to vote on the draft federal budget law of the Republic of Iraq for the fiscal year 2018 for approval, where completed 12 articles out of 48 articles.
The revenues of the general budget is estimated at 91643667236 thousand dinars [Ninety-nine trillion six hundred and forty-three billion six hundred and sixty-seven million and two hundred and thirty-six thousand dinars], where the revenues were calculated from the export of crude oil on the basis of the average price of 46 dollars per barrel at an export rate of 3 million and eight hundred And eighty-eight thousand barrels per day, including 250 thousand barrels per day from the Kurdistan region.
The allocations of expenditure amounts to [104158183734] thousand dinars [One hundred and four trillion and one hundred and fifty billion and one hundred and eighty-three million and seven and thirty-four thousand dinars], while the total deficit planned budget [12514516498] thousand dinars [twelve trillion five hundred and fourteen billion five hundred and six Ten million and four hundred and ninety-eight thousand dinars].
It was then decided to resume the session on Saturday 3/3/2018 at 11 am.
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ARTICLE 3
This is what they "whispered with his ear" about the budget
2018/3/2 12:13
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The deputy of the State of Law Coalition, Awatif Nima, the head of the parliamentary finance committee, demanded that the names of the MPs who he described as "whispered with his permission" be deleted.
"The president of the Finance Committee, he claimed that the deputies whispered with his permission that they know that the paragraph to restore the retired military and police personnel will not be passed, but they added it for the purpose of election propaganda, and this speech," Nima said in a statement released by her media office today. We have submitted a formal request to the members of the Finance Committee, including Majida Tamimi, Haytham Al-Jubouri and Mahasin Saadoun, who have been asked to do so. , And Our need to whisper in the ear of one. "
"The return of these people is not from the head of the Finance Committee nor from any party. The legislative and executive branches have the duty to return them to service and save them and their families from their suffering and poor living conditions and to provide them with a decent life."
"The need to allocate the salaries of the delayed contracts with the consent of the Prime Minister and the House of Representatives to leave the government to challenge this paragraph in the budget."
The House of Representatives, began in its meeting on Thursday, the vote for the budget bill for the year 2018, amid the boycott of Kurdish blocs in opposition to the reduction of the share of the Kurdistan region.
He warned the Office of the Prime Minister of the Federal Haider Abadi, to disrupt the adoption of the budget, "returned" by the work of irresponsible and will inflict serious damage to the interests of the general Iraqi people and impede the work of the ministries of the state.
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ARTICLE 4
Baghdad operations deny an explosion in Abu Ghraib
2018/3/2 12:36
[Ayna-Baghdad]
Baghdad Operations Command denied reports of an explosion in the Abu Ghraib district west of the capital on Friday morning.
A security source told All Iraq [where], "There is no truth to the news of an explosion in a popular market in Abu Ghraib."
Some media outlets reported an explosion in a popular market in Abu Ghraib.
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ARTICLE 5
The popular crowd kills four people who tried to infiltrate from Syria
2018/3/2 8:56
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The Popular Popular Forces (UPDF) foiled an attempted infiltration of terrorist gangs on the Iraqi-Syrian border, killing four.
A statement from the crowd said that a force from the 29th Brigade in the popular crowd managed, on Thursday evening, to thwart the infiltration of the terrorist in the Tel Safok hill on the Iraqi-Syrian border. He added that four terrorist organizations were killed.
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ARTICLE 6
US Embassy Announces Iraqi Youth Program
2018/3/2 12:47
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The US Embassy in Baghdad announced a program for Iraqi youth. "The program [Between the Lines: Peace and Writing Experience] is a cultural exchange program for talented writers aged 15 to 18 who focus on the art and craftsmanship of creative writing," said a statement from the embassy, .
"The program will be held at the University of Iowa on July 14-18, 2018," the statement said, noting that "the teaching of literature classes will be in English in this program."
"The deadline for applications is March 15, 2018," the US embassy said.
For more information on this program, please visit the following link: [https://iwp.uiowa.edu/
ARTICLE 1 (from PM Abadi's website)
At the time this report was submitted, there were no new posts on PM Abadi's website, nor were there any new tweets on his twitter account. Likewise, there were no new tweets posted on the Government of Iraq twitter account.
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ARTICLE 2
Parliament to vote on the budget law and vote on five decisions [expanded]
2018/3/1 17:26
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The House of Representatives began its thirteenth ordinary session held under the chairmanship of Salim Jubouri, Speaker of the House of Representatives in the presence of 180 deputies on Thursday, the vote on the Financial Budget Law for 2018 and voted on five parliamentary resolutions.
At the beginning of the session congratulated Speaker of the House of Representatives, according to a statement of the Information Service of the House of Representatives received the agency of all Iraq [where] a copy of it today, Iraqi teachers on the occasion of the Teacher's Day, commending their efforts under the face of Iraq's challenges and their role in the upbringing of generations that contribute to building the present and future of Iraq , Calling on the House of Representatives to enact laws to protect the teacher.
In the name of the Education Committee in the House of Representatives on the occasion of the Teacher's Day, she congratulated the educational family and each of its oldest children on educating the sons of the nation with useful knowledge and knowledge on this occasion. She stressed that the foundation of building societies is education. Knowledge and instilling noble values and high morals in the minds, calling for a quick vote on the draft law on the protection of teachers.
On the other mentioned MP Mohammed Tamim, head of the Finance Committee that the observations submitted by the Finance Committee was the absence of deputies of the Kurdish blocs, pointing out that the points of disagreement in the draft law on the salaries of employees and the use of the term of the provinces of Kurdistan as well as salaries of Peshmerga and compensation of staff of the region, All articles of the budget bill were completed in 2018.
The Council then voted on the decision to consider the district of Al-A'aj and its affiliated villages and the area of Tal Abtah and the villages belonging to the affected areas.
A decision was also taken to consider the area of Ayadiyah in Tal Afar district as a disaster zone
The council ended the vote on the decision considering the districts of Anbar province, the existing and from him and saw the areas of disaster.
The council voted on a resolution to thank all the countries that have stood up with Iraq for fighting the organization and calling on the government to set a timetable for the departure of foreign troops after the declaration of final victory over terrorist groups.
The council voted on a decision to reschedule the agricultural loans granted to farmers and stop the cumulative benefits.
The Council proceeded to vote on the draft federal budget law of the Republic of Iraq for the fiscal year 2018 for approval, where completed 12 articles out of 48 articles.
The revenues of the general budget is estimated at 91643667236 thousand dinars [Ninety-nine trillion six hundred and forty-three billion six hundred and sixty-seven million and two hundred and thirty-six thousand dinars], where the revenues were calculated from the export of crude oil on the basis of the average price of 46 dollars per barrel at an export rate of 3 million and eight hundred And eighty-eight thousand barrels per day, including 250 thousand barrels per day from the Kurdistan region.
The allocations of expenditure amounts to [104158183734] thousand dinars [One hundred and four trillion and one hundred and fifty billion and one hundred and eighty-three million and seven and thirty-four thousand dinars], while the total deficit planned budget [12514516498] thousand dinars [twelve trillion five hundred and fourteen billion five hundred and six Ten million and four hundred and ninety-eight thousand dinars].
It was then decided to resume the session on Saturday 3/3/2018 at 11 am.
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ARTICLE 3
This is what they "whispered with his ear" about the budget
2018/3/2 12:13
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The deputy of the State of Law Coalition, Awatif Nima, the head of the parliamentary finance committee, demanded that the names of the MPs who he described as "whispered with his permission" be deleted.
"The president of the Finance Committee, he claimed that the deputies whispered with his permission that they know that the paragraph to restore the retired military and police personnel will not be passed, but they added it for the purpose of election propaganda, and this speech," Nima said in a statement released by her media office today. We have submitted a formal request to the members of the Finance Committee, including Majida Tamimi, Haytham Al-Jubouri and Mahasin Saadoun, who have been asked to do so. , And Our need to whisper in the ear of one. "
"The return of these people is not from the head of the Finance Committee nor from any party. The legislative and executive branches have the duty to return them to service and save them and their families from their suffering and poor living conditions and to provide them with a decent life."
"The need to allocate the salaries of the delayed contracts with the consent of the Prime Minister and the House of Representatives to leave the government to challenge this paragraph in the budget."
The House of Representatives, began in its meeting on Thursday, the vote for the budget bill for the year 2018, amid the boycott of Kurdish blocs in opposition to the reduction of the share of the Kurdistan region.
He warned the Office of the Prime Minister of the Federal Haider Abadi, to disrupt the adoption of the budget, "returned" by the work of irresponsible and will inflict serious damage to the interests of the general Iraqi people and impede the work of the ministries of the state.
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ARTICLE 4
Baghdad operations deny an explosion in Abu Ghraib
2018/3/2 12:36
[Ayna-Baghdad]
Baghdad Operations Command denied reports of an explosion in the Abu Ghraib district west of the capital on Friday morning.
A security source told All Iraq [where], "There is no truth to the news of an explosion in a popular market in Abu Ghraib."
Some media outlets reported an explosion in a popular market in Abu Ghraib.
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ARTICLE 5
The popular crowd kills four people who tried to infiltrate from Syria
2018/3/2 8:56
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The Popular Popular Forces (UPDF) foiled an attempted infiltration of terrorist gangs on the Iraqi-Syrian border, killing four.
A statement from the crowd said that a force from the 29th Brigade in the popular crowd managed, on Thursday evening, to thwart the infiltration of the terrorist in the Tel Safok hill on the Iraqi-Syrian border. He added that four terrorist organizations were killed.
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ARTICLE 6
US Embassy Announces Iraqi Youth Program
2018/3/2 12:47
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The US Embassy in Baghdad announced a program for Iraqi youth. "The program [Between the Lines: Peace and Writing Experience] is a cultural exchange program for talented writers aged 15 to 18 who focus on the art and craftsmanship of creative writing," said a statement from the embassy, .
"The program will be held at the University of Iowa on July 14-18, 2018," the statement said, noting that "the teaching of literature classes will be in English in this program."
"The deadline for applications is March 15, 2018," the US embassy said.
For more information on this program, please visit the following link: [https://iwp.uiowa.edu/
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