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| USD/IQD | | | 1,168.9000 | 1,165.7000 | 1,165.7000 | | 07:08 |
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| USD/CNY | | | 6.3162 | 6.2944 | 6.3063 | | 07:11 |
| USD/KWD | | | 0.2996 | 0.2989 | 0.2996 | | 07:06 |
| GBP/USD | | | 1.4116 | 1.4081 | 1.4089 | | 07:11 |
| USD/IRR | | | 12,048.0000 | 12,048.0000 | 12,048.0000 | | 17:51 |
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What is the fact that the withdrawal of four billion dollars from the Central Bank of Iraq?
Editorial Date: 2018/4/9 10:21 • 583 times read
{Baghdad: Al Furat News} The Central Bank of Iraq issued a clarification on the news of the withdrawal of $ 4 billion from the bank three years ago.
A statement issued by the bank received a copy of the agency {Euphrates News}, "Some social media circulated a false book under the title of {complaint and financial corruption}, to withdraw the amount of four billion dollars from the Central Bank of Iraq in 2015.
The statement added that "while denying this bank the issuance of such a book and the incident included, it confirms the right to sue the perpetrators of these rumors and called on the media to be careful and careful to convey the news."
The statement added that "while denying this bank the issuance of such a book and the incident included, it confirms the right to sue the perpetrators of these rumors and called on the media to be careful and careful to convey the news."
The Iraqi prime minister is talking with Trump on the situation in the region
09/04/2018 Haidar al-Abadi, Iraqi Prime Minister - Archive photo
Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi discussed with US President Donald Trump the situation in the region and the developments in Syria, stressing the importance of the success of the upcoming elections to complete the construction phase in Iraq.
Al-Abbadi said in a statement on Sunday that the two sides praised the victory of the terrorist organization and the liberation of the entire Iraqi territory. He stressed that the importance of the success of the upcoming legislative elections scheduled for next May.
The Iraqi prime minister stressed his government's desire to establish relations with neighboring countries without compromising national interests and constants, pointing to the need to focus on the participants instead of differences. d
800 workers to retire from social security in Kirkuk
09/4/2018 12:00 am
Continued registration of workers in projects
Kirkuk / Nahdet Ali
The social security department in Kirkuk included 800 workers in the retirement pension for their service in industrial, construction and commercial projects, after being covered by the Social Security Law, while 16168 workers were registered in various projects according to Law 39 of 1971.
Assistant Director of Social Security Department in Kirkuk, Suad Ibrahim, told Al-Sabah that her department is promoting pension transactions for employees covered by the social security law registered after having completed the period specified in the law after they have fixed the number of years of registered service since they started in industrial, Noting that the 800 workers were paid a pension for their previous service, pointing out that the Department of Labor in the province records monthly numbers of new workers in projects, noting that the number of registered currently reached 16168 workers from 520 projects in the province.
Ibrahim added that the service calculation section continues to complete the transactions of applicants for the end of service benefits, after calculating their service from the date of coverage of the guarantee until the end of their work, noting that 100 workers per year will be delivered end of service bonus as a maximum of its circle. d
The social security department in Kirkuk included 800 workers in the retirement pension for their service in industrial, construction and commercial projects, after being covered by the Social Security Law, while 16168 workers were registered in various projects according to Law 39 of 1971.
Assistant Director of Social Security Department in Kirkuk, Suad Ibrahim, told Al-Sabah that her department is promoting pension transactions for employees covered by the social security law registered after having completed the period specified in the law after they have fixed the number of years of registered service since they started in industrial, Noting that the 800 workers were paid a pension for their previous service, pointing out that the Department of Labor in the province records monthly numbers of new workers in projects, noting that the number of registered currently reached 16168 workers from 520 projects in the province.
Ibrahim added that the service calculation section continues to complete the transactions of applicants for the end of service benefits, after calculating their service from the date of coverage of the guarantee until the end of their work, noting that 100 workers per year will be delivered end of service bonus as a maximum of its circle. d
BAGHDAD: We hope the next prime minister will give up sectarianism
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Release Date: 2018/4/8 23:54 • 149 times read
{Baghdad: Al-Furat News} A member of the Baghdad Alliance, stressed the importance of the next prime minister abandons the dress of sectarianism.
"We plan to save the country and we hope that the next prime minister will be able to run the country, and he will give up the sectarian dress and be for all of Iraq and we are capable and sincere," said Janabi's appearance in the show.
"The Iraqis have to play a role in saving the country from the sectarian and corrupt," he said, noting that "the way of running the country is almost the basis of the problems and hope to change that in the next elections."
Al-Janabi pointed out that "the political process in which errors have weighed the country," noting that "everyone bears the disadvantages of the political process of quotas and we should not remain on the same point."
"We will ally who is more efficient for Iraq regardless of location," he said
The Ministerial Council for National Security discussed on Sunday the securing of the Iraqi border to remove the threat of terrorism from Iraq.
"The Iraqis have to play a role in saving the country from the sectarian and corrupt," he said, noting that "the way of running the country is almost the basis of the problems and hope to change that in the next elections."
Al-Janabi pointed out that "the political process in which errors have weighed the country," noting that "everyone bears the disadvantages of the political process of quotas and we should not remain on the same point."
"We will ally who is more efficient for Iraq regardless of location," he said
National Security Council discusses securing the Iraqi border
April 8, 2018
The Ministerial Council for National Security discussed on Sunday the securing of the Iraqi border to remove the threat of terrorism from Iraq.
A statement issued by the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Haidar Al-Abadi, received a copy of it from the Kenozmedia agency. "Abadi headed today a meeting of the Ministerial Council for National Security. The meeting discussed continuing the process of securing the Iraqi borders to remove the terrorist threat from Iraq, Full territory, where a detailed report on the situation in the borders and plans for the insurance was presented. "
He added that "Iraq's participation in the Paris Conference to mobilize efforts to combat the financing of terrorism, which will be held on April 26, 2018, and its importance in mobilizing efforts to prevent the terrorism that was defeated in Iraq and the fear of the world to move to other countries, was attended by 70 countries, 15 international and regional organizations and agencies. Specialized in combating terrorism. "
The statement pointed out that "the Council discussed the contracts of armaments and contracts for the processing of equipment and security and military services, along with a number of other topics listed in the agenda and previous resolutions and directives.
dRafidain Bank calls on the state departments to settle the salaries of its employees and delivered electronically
(Independent) .. called Rafidain Bank ministries and state institutions to settle the salaries of their employees electronically.
The media office of the bank has been addressing the departments of the state, which has financial accounts in the bank to settle the salaries of their employees electronically and receive their monthly salaries via electronic card instead of manual criticism
He pointed out that the settlement of salaries with the bank has several advantages, including the granting of state employees advances and loans and other banking services.
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Iraq and France discuss judicial cooperation in combating terrorism
Release Date: 2018/4/9 10:48 • 85 times read
The head of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Faik Zaidan, recently held an official visit to the Republic of France at the head of a judicial delegation, to discuss common issues and ways to strengthen cooperation
The spokesman of the Supreme Judicial Council Judge Abdul Sattar Berqdar in a statement received by the {Euphrates News} copy of it, "The President of the Supreme Judicial Council Judge Faik Zidane presided over a high-level judicial delegation on an official visit to the Republic of France, including the Chairman of the Judicial Supervision Commission and the President of the Court of Appeal Baghdad Rusafa and the President of the Court of Appeal Baghdad Karkh and the President of the Court of Appeal Basra.
He added that "the delegation met with the Director of the National School of the French judiciary and a number of judges and prosecutors in the Presidency of the Judicial Council and the representative of the French Ministry of Interior."
Berkdar pointed out that "the delegation discussed ways of cooperation between the two countries in the framework of combating terrorism and strengthening cooperation in all judicial fields," pointing out that "the French side expressed admiration for the role played by the judiciary in Iraq in combating terrorism.
He added that "the delegation met with the Director of the National School of the French judiciary and a number of judges and prosecutors in the Presidency of the Judicial Council and the representative of the French Ministry of Interior."
Berkdar pointed out that "the delegation discussed ways of cooperation between the two countries in the framework of combating terrorism and strengthening cooperation in all judicial fields," pointing out that "the French side expressed admiration for the role played by the judiciary in Iraq in combating terrorism.
Iraq's relations with Iran are based on respect
BAGHDAD, April 9 (UPI) - The Supreme Council of the Islamic Republic of Iraq, Adnan al-Ruddam al-Ubaidi, said that since the victory of the revolution four years ago, the policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran has been based on respect and common interests. No real crisis has been recorded with the others. It is enriched by the media machine specialized in the production of crises
Al Obeidi said in a special interview to IRNA correspondent, in response to the statements made by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Jawad Tarayef, in which he stressed that his country would defend Saudi Arabia in the event of aggression. "The minister's authorization is a condition that reflects the principles of the Islamic republic and represents a real translation For its system of brotherly and diplomatic relations with the neighboring Arab and Islamic countries and the Saudi Arabia. "
"Since the emergence of the Islamic political system in Iran thirty-nine years ago and so far, Tehran's relations with its neighbors are based on respect and common interests," he said. "There has been no real crisis in this direction, except for what the Western media machine Stirring up crises'.
Al-Obaidi said, "I believe that the minister's authorization is another example of the support provided by Tehran to get out of our region from crisis, alignment and division to the reality of building confidence and integration so that the peoples of our region enjoy the security, peace, development and construction of this region. As well as through its clear and clear positions in the fight against terrorism and its direct response to the forces of darkness and acquiescence.
He added that "the Iranian Islamic Republic's stand on Iraq's side after being subjected to the aggression of Al-Da'zi al-Takfiri represents another credibility that does not accept debate and debate on the principle of Tehran's policies and its concern for the stability of the region and facing all factors of integration and tension in it.
"Since the emergence of the Islamic political system in Iran thirty-nine years ago and so far, Tehran's relations with its neighbors are based on respect and common interests," he said. "There has been no real crisis in this direction, except for what the Western media machine Stirring up crises'.
Al-Obaidi said, "I believe that the minister's authorization is another example of the support provided by Tehran to get out of our region from crisis, alignment and division to the reality of building confidence and integration so that the peoples of our region enjoy the security, peace, development and construction of this region. As well as through its clear and clear positions in the fight against terrorism and its direct response to the forces of darkness and acquiescence.
He added that "the Iranian Islamic Republic's stand on Iraq's side after being subjected to the aggression of Al-Da'zi al-Takfiri represents another credibility that does not accept debate and debate on the principle of Tehran's policies and its concern for the stability of the region and facing all factors of integration and tension in it.
Iran CBI Import Allocations Rise on Growing Banking Ties
Monday, April 09, 2018
The Central Bank of Iran allocated $48 billion in hard currency for imports during the last fiscal year that ended on March 20, 2018, according to its governor, who put it down to new openings in banking ties with other countries.
“CBI allocated $48 billion for import of goods and services during the previous year, which indicates a significant rise compared with $39 billion of the year before,” Valiollah Seif was also quoted as saying by the official website of CBI.
The latest CBI report on correspondent banking relations published in mid-February to mark the 39th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution indicated that by Jan. 20, Iranian banks had established 818 correspondent banking relations with 284 foreign peers.
Iran has recently made efforts to accentuate the role of its banking sector in processing the country’s import orders.
No More Cheap Currency for Iranian Students
Monday, April 09, 2018
The Central Bank of Iran has eliminated another use of foreign currencies at official rates, announcing through a directive that as of the beginning of the current fiscal year on March 21, students are only allowed to take $15,000 out of the country through selected agent banks–Tejarat and Saman–and on the basis of free market rates. “The sale, transfer and payment of foreign currencies for students’ living expenses up to a cap of $1,000 per person and $500 for each family member a month” are also strictly allowed at free market rates and through the two aforementioned banks, reports IBENA, a CBI-affiliated news website. Taking into account Sunday’s sudden rise in foreign exchange rates, the official and market rates of the US dollar had a whopping discrepancy of about 20,000 rials.
For the first time .. An Iraqi Kurdish president of the Organization of the Arab League
Date of release: 2018/4/9 0:04 • 355 times read
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) The Director of Public Registration at Polytechnic University in Sulaymaniyah was selected at the Arab League Conference in Egypt as the head of the university organization.
A conference of the Arab League is scheduled for 2019 with the participation of 125 universities in the city of Sulaymaniyah.
In a press statement, Bakhtiar Sharif, director of public registration at Polytechnic University in Sulaymaniyah, who was chosen as chairman of the League of Arab States, said in a press statement that he was given confidence in the 37th Arab League Conference held in Cairo, , And became president of the Organization of the League of Arab States.
"The conference was specially chaired by the Arab League Organization for those responsible for admission and registration at universities. I was elected president of the organization and chairman of the executive committee of the organization," Sharif said.
He explained that "Polytechnic University" in Sulaymaniyah, has officially become a member of the organization as the first university in the Kurdistan region and Iraq and decided to hold the next conference of the Organization in the city of Sulaymaniyah with the participation of 125 Arab universities and direct supervision of the conference by the University of Polytechnic in Sulaymaniyah.
In a press statement, Bakhtiar Sharif, director of public registration at Polytechnic University in Sulaymaniyah, who was chosen as chairman of the League of Arab States, said in a press statement that he was given confidence in the 37th Arab League Conference held in Cairo, , And became president of the Organization of the League of Arab States.
"The conference was specially chaired by the Arab League Organization for those responsible for admission and registration at universities. I was elected president of the organization and chairman of the executive committee of the organization," Sharif said.
He explained that "Polytechnic University" in Sulaymaniyah, has officially become a member of the organization as the first university in the Kurdistan region and Iraq and decided to hold the next conference of the Organization in the city of Sulaymaniyah with the participation of 125 Arab universities and direct supervision of the conference by the University of Polytechnic in Sulaymaniyah.
A Russian energy delegation arrives in Baghdad
Date of release: 2018/4/8 18:41 • 124 times read
Russian Deputy Energy Minister Kiril Moldetov, accompanied by representatives of giant oil and gas companies, arrived in Baghdad on Sunday for important meetings with the Oil Ministry leadership to overcome all obstacles faced by Russian companies operating in Iraq.
The Iraqi ambassador to Moscow, Haidar Mansour Hadi, said in a press statement, today, "Baghdad arrives today a delegation of Russian official headed by Deputy Minister of Energy Kirill Moldetov accompanied by representatives of oil and gas giants, to hold important meetings with the leadership of the Ministry of Oil to overcome all obstacles Which are faced by companies operating in Iraq, such as {LockOil}, {Gazprom}, Bash Naft »and {Rosneft}.
This is the third visit of the Russian Deputy Minister of Energy to Baghdad since the beginning of this year, to emphasize the seriousness of the Iraqi and Russian sides to find solutions to all obstacles and problems faced by Russian companies, according to the Iraqi ambassador to Russia.
Hadi explained that the visits are "in accordance with the directives of Prime Minister Haider Abadi in a meeting he held with Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak in Baghdad in December, which directed the formation of a joint committee between the Iraqi oil and energy ministries, at the level of agents when the latter asked Support the Prime Minister in finding a solution to the problems faced by Russian companies operating in Iraq. "
Hadi stressed that "the Iraqi Embassy in Moscow is working to follow the results of these visits and provide the necessary support to ensure its success."
The spokesman for the Ministry of Oil Asim Jihad said in November last, that "Baghdad is not interested in the contract between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the company," Rosneft) and do not know the Ministry of Oil what the details, "stressing that" any contract concluded outside the federal government and the Ministry of Oil is illegal".
The statements came after the Jihad warned the oil ministry of all countries and international oil companies from contracting or agreement with the Kurdistan region without reference to the federal government, hours after the announcement of the Russian company Rosneft to start the implementation of agreements to divide the products of five oil blocks in the territory of the region.
The size of the contracts of "Rosneft" with the Kurdistan Regional Government more than three billion dollars, according to the Chairman of the Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs in the Parliament of Kurdistan, Izzat Saber.
The tension between Baghdad and Erbil, following the Kurdistan region's referendum on its independence from Iraq on September 25, led to the launch of military operations to impose law and security in the disputed areas, where Baghdad regained control of those areas, particularly Kirkuk, oil-rich in October Last one. Finished
This is the third visit of the Russian Deputy Minister of Energy to Baghdad since the beginning of this year, to emphasize the seriousness of the Iraqi and Russian sides to find solutions to all obstacles and problems faced by Russian companies, according to the Iraqi ambassador to Russia.
Hadi explained that the visits are "in accordance with the directives of Prime Minister Haider Abadi in a meeting he held with Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak in Baghdad in December, which directed the formation of a joint committee between the Iraqi oil and energy ministries, at the level of agents when the latter asked Support the Prime Minister in finding a solution to the problems faced by Russian companies operating in Iraq. "
Hadi stressed that "the Iraqi Embassy in Moscow is working to follow the results of these visits and provide the necessary support to ensure its success."
The spokesman for the Ministry of Oil Asim Jihad said in November last, that "Baghdad is not interested in the contract between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the company," Rosneft) and do not know the Ministry of Oil what the details, "stressing that" any contract concluded outside the federal government and the Ministry of Oil is illegal".
The statements came after the Jihad warned the oil ministry of all countries and international oil companies from contracting or agreement with the Kurdistan region without reference to the federal government, hours after the announcement of the Russian company Rosneft to start the implementation of agreements to divide the products of five oil blocks in the territory of the region.
The size of the contracts of "Rosneft" with the Kurdistan Regional Government more than three billion dollars, according to the Chairman of the Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs in the Parliament of Kurdistan, Izzat Saber.
The tension between Baghdad and Erbil, following the Kurdistan region's referendum on its independence from Iraq on September 25, led to the launch of military operations to impose law and security in the disputed areas, where Baghdad regained control of those areas, particularly Kirkuk, oil-rich in October Last one. Finished
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For some consumers, bankruptcy is the solution to crushing debt
Experts say it's important to explore your options, including filing for bankruptcy, before making mistakes like using retirement money to pay off debt.
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Here's what people would do with a $10,000 windfall
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Consumers of all ages would use a big cash infusion to reduce their credit card debt, a new survey shows. Read the full story
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For some consumers, bankruptcy is the solution to crushing debt
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What Elizabeth Taylor understood about money, according to her longtime chief of staff
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Tim Mendelson worked for the actress for more than 25 years. Read the full story
5 ways flying first class is actually better than flying in a private jet
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OIL/COMMODITIES/ENERGY
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Crude Oil Prices - Weekly Outlook: April 9 - 13
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Keystone pipeline leak in South Dakota about double previous estimate: paper
Reuters
The Keystone crude oil pipeline leak in November in rural South Dakota was nearly double the original estimate, making it one of the largest U.S. inland spills since 2010, a newspaper report on Saturday said. Read the full story
BANKS/BANKING/CREDIT
Americans are missing out on $22 billion in free travel
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If you travel, you could be missing out on an average of $227 a year, NerdWallet finds. Read the full story
JPMorgan Chase and other big banks take center stage
CNN Money
Stocks have been very volatile lately. That's why earnings reports from Corporate America are extremely important. Good news may help calm the market while bad news could cause another slump. Big banks are on deck first. Read the full story
Christian Sewing to become new CEO of Deutsche Bank - source
Reuters
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Christian Sewing, currently co-deputy chief executive officer of Deutsche Bank, is to become the new CEO of Germany's biggest lender, replacing John Cryan, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Sunday. Read the full story
Men and women have very different relationships with their credit cards
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Women who have struggled financially are more reluctant than men are to use plastic to buy luxury products Read the full story
What I learned when I gave up my credit card for a month
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Without her plastic in hand, one woman was forced to face the cold, heard reality of her spending habits. Read the full story
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Former 'super bull' sours on economic growth, sees 'good old fashioned slowdown' ahead
The Economic Cycle Research Institute's Lakshman Achuthan spots a trend in the unemployment rate that backs up his economic slowdown forecast.
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Stock market 2018: Expect Dow volatility as trade war, Trump talk spark fear
USA TODAY
Stock market swings are new way of life as a looming trade war and Trump tweets spark fears. There have already been 27 trading days in 2018 where the Standard & Poor's 500 index has closed up or down by more than 1%. Read the full story
Why there’s no ETF for you to cash in on a trade war
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While there are nearly 5,500 exchange-traded funds currently trading on the market, none of them are explicitly designed to offer investors to way to invest around the prospect of a trade war involving the United States. Read the full story
Stock-market bulls are looking for earnings to ride to the rescue
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Bullish investors look to the start of earnings season to right a ship buffeted by trade worries and tech industry woes. Read the full story
US-China trade war fears shaking up more than just Wall Street
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CRYPTO'S / DIGITAL CURRENCY
India, Pakistan central banks clamp down on crypto-currencies
India's central bank barred banks on Friday from having any links to virtual currency dealers, slashing the prices of bitcoin and other crypto-currencies on local exchanges.
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Cryptocurrency traders use old gold in drive to draw Islamic investors
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In Dubai's decades-old Gold Souk, customers from around the world haggle over bangles and necklaces. Elsewhere in the emirate, the region's top center for gold trade, bullion is playing a new role in financial engineering. Read the full story
Vitalik Opposes Fork to Disable Ethereum ASICs
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The creator of ethereum is coming out against a proposal that would find the network altering its software to defend against powerful new miners. Read the full story
Bitcoin Eyes $6K After Key Resistance Fails to Hold
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Bitcoin's retreat from the weekly highs may have set the tone for a drop to $6,000 over the next 24 hours. Read the full story
What's behind the plunge in bitcoin?
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Cryptocurrency – that hip computer-software money that was supposed to sweep cash into the dustbin of history – is having its comeuppance in 2018. Its price is plunging, and governments are beginning to rein it in. Read the full story
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Trumpcare Is Coming To Iowa, And Your State May Be Next
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Foods That Fight Sun Damage
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Don't stop using that sunscreen, but there is evidence that what you eat also offers some protection from those rays Read the full story
Breast cancer patients fare better if they have muscle
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It may be the last thing that anyone struggling with breast cancer is thinking about, but it's important: Get some muscles. A new study published in JAMA Oncology finds that women with breast cancer who have more muscle mass have a better chance of survival. In general, when people aren’t well they can lose a lot of weight, and much of that weight is muscle. Low muscle mass, called sarcopenia in medicine, also often occurs as we age, and it seems to correlate with poorer outcomes in people who Read the full story
Many People Taking Antidepressants Discover They Cannot Quit
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Long-term use of the medications is surging in the United States, according to an analysis by The Times. One reason: withdrawal symptoms that make it difficult to stop. Read the full story
9 Brain Fog Remedies That Are Actually Backed Up By Science
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If you've ever wandered through life feeling like you're under water, brain fog might be to blame. Anxiety, depression, chronic pain, poor diet, lack of sleep, and more can disrupt your inability to think and make you feel disorganized and forgetful.… Read the full story
Older adults can still grow new brain cells, study finds
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The long shadow of the financial crisis
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Economic Calendar - Top 5 Things To Watch This Week
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Trump says US 'sealing up' southern border, demands China 'end unfair trade'
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President Donald Trump promised the US is "sealing up our southern border" and called on China to "end unfair trade" in a pair of tweets Saturday after a week in which he ordered National Guard troops to the US-Mexico border and threatened to impose new tariffs on Beijing. Read the full story
1 man dead after apartment fire breaks out at Trump Tower
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A fire broke out at Trump Tower on Saturday, April 7, 2018. One man was killed in an apartment fire at Trump Tower in New York City on Saturday. Firefighters responded to a four-alarm blaze shortly after 5:30 p.m.and brought the flames and smoke under control by 8 p.m. The fire department said one four firefighters received non-life-threatening injuries. One man is dead and four firefighters received minor injuries after a four-alarm blaze broke out at Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York City Read the full story
Trump Tower: Massive Fire Breaks Out On 50th Floor — Shocking Videos
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Absolutely terrifying. The New York Fire Department has been called to Trump Tower to fight a blazing fire on the south side of the 50th floor. Here’s all the details. A fire mysteriously broke out on the 50th floor of Trump Tower in New York City on Saturday, April 7. The Police Department and Fire… Read the full story
Border residents concerned for their future
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CNN's Ed Lavandera gets an up close and personal look at Laredo, Texas, as President Trump moves National Guard Troops to the Texas/Mexico border. Read the full story
Trump sons' Dubai trip costs taxpayers at least $73,000
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That doesn't include airfare for Secret Service agents, advance costs or any overtime pay Read the full story
John Kelly reportedly threatened to quit because he was so fed up with Trump
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EMERGING MARKETS
Venezuelans Die as Maduro Government Refuses Medical Aid
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Public health has deteriorated sharply in what used to be one of Latin America’s richest nations. But President Nicolás Maduro’s cash-strapped Socialist regime prohibits most international humanitarian donations. Read the full story
Venezuelans Die as Maduro Government Refuses Medical Aid
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Public health has deteriorated sharply in what used to be one of Latin America’s richest nations. But President Nicolás Maduro’s cash-strapped Socialist regime prohibits most international humanitarian donations. Read the full story
Ex-President ‘Lula’ of Brazil Surrenders to Serve 12-Year Jail Term
The New York Times
The imprisonment of the former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was a remarkable fall for a statesman who transformed Brazil — and who was leading in the polls for October’s presidential election. Read the full story
As thousands of students leave Puerto Rico, hundreds of its schools to remain closed
PBS NewsHour
Education officials in Puerto Rico announced 283 schools will remain closed this summer nearly seven months after Hurricane Maria struck. They say the hurricane has exacerbated the U.S. territory’s economic slump as families continue to depart for the mainland. Danica Coto, a reporter for the Associated Press, joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss what’s at stake for those who remain. Read the full story
MIDDLE EAST
US says suspected chemical attack in Syria that killed dozens could demand an international response
The U.S. State Department said reports of mass casualties from an alleged chemical weapons attack in Douma were "horrifying".
Top salaries in Kuwait 2018
Gulf Business
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Saudi Aramco looks to expand largest U.S. refinery
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FILE PHOTO - Saudi Aramco logo is seen at the 20th Middle East Oil & Gas Show and Conference in Manama Thomson Reuters HOUSTON (Reuters) - Saudi Aramco took the first steps toward expanding the largest U.S. refinery on Saturday, which is operated by its subsidiary Motiva Enterprises. Aramco's Chief Executive Amin Nasser signed agreements with Honeywell UOP, and Technip FMC to study petrochemical production technology for use in a multi-billion-dollar chemical plant the company is considering Read the full story
Saudi crown prince visits France, seeks strategic partner
ABC News
The crown prince of Saudi Arabia is making his first official visit to France, which is hoping to profit from his shake-up of the conservative kingdom Read the full story
Saudi prosecutor begins investigations into corruption cases
Aljazeera
Saudi Arabia's public prosecutor has begun investigating the corruption cases of princes, top officials and businessmen who were detained late last year, an official told a pan-Arab newspaper. Saud al-Hamad, deputy attorney general for investigations, told the Al Sharq Al Awsat daily on Sunday that whoever is charged will be referred to court for prosecution in cases related to money laundering or terrorism. It is the latest saga into what Saudi authorities have called a corruption case, Read the full story
He was wearing a vest marked ‘PRESS.’ He was shot dead covering a protest in Gaza.
The Washington Post
The shooting of Yaser Murtaja and five other Palestinian journalists raises new questions of use of live ammunition by Israeli snipers in the border region. Read the full story
Has the Kurdish independence movement failed?
Aljazeera
Six months after the Kurdish region of northern Iraq voted for independence in a controversial referendum, the region is no closer to establishing its own country. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) initiated the referendum, in which more than 90 percent voted "yes" to secession. Without any signs of change, some in the regional government are blaming the situation on Baghdad and foreign governments. "The people of Kurdistan are being punished," says Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman, the Kurdistan Read the full story
AFRICA
How the crisis in the Gulf could spread to East Africa
BBC News US
BBC News US
The battle for influence between the rival powers in the Gulf crisis could tear apart Somalia and its neighbours in the Horn of Africa, writes the BBC's Mary Harper. Read the full story
Zimbabwe: Govt Signs U.S.$1,2 Billion Tourism Investment Deal
AllAfrica
President Mnangagwa yesterday witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that will unlock $1,2 billion worth of investments into the tourism and hospitality industry from a Chinese company, which had been denied the deal for three years under the previous dispensation. Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Priscah Mupfumira yesterday signed the MoU with Touchroad International Holdings Group in Hanzhou Province, China at a ceremony witnessed by President Mnangagwa, several Read the full story
Zimbabwe: U.S Senators Arrive
AllAfrica
Two United States of America senators, Messrs Jeff Flake and Chris Coons - who were involved in the drafting of a recently proposed amendment to the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act (ZDERA) - arrived in the country yesterday on a whistle tour during which they will discuss Zimbabwe-US relations before flying back on Sunday. The delegation landed at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport yesterday afternoon and is expected to meet separately President Mnangagwa, members of civic Read the full story
Zimbabwe: Cholera Resurfaces in Harare
AllAfrica
Fears of a new cholera outbreak are abound in Harare after council confirmed the death of a 46-year-old man in Stoneridge as a result of the water-borne disease, while the man's sibling who got in contact with him also died in Chitungwiza. Doctors have not confirmed the other death is cholera-related. The city's corporate communications manager, Mr Michael Chideme, yesterday said the body of the man was sent to Beatrice Infectious Diseases Hospital mortuary and council had since set up an Read the full story
ASIA
‘It has dealt us a heavy blow’ – China’s exporters count the costs of a higher yuan as trade war kicks off
South China Morning Post
South China Morning Post
Companies heavily reliant on exports are having to cut their prices to compete as the tit-for-tat tariff threats drive the yuan higher Read the full story
Chinese bonds draw foreign investors on upcoming global index inclusion
South China Morning Post
South China Morning Post
Sunday, 8 April 2018, 7:13:PM Chinese onshore bonds are becoming a larger part of global investors’ portfolios, suggesting their gradual acceptance as mainstream fixed income investment ahead of their anticipated official inclusion into one of the most followed international benchmark bond indexes. Foreign investors’ participation in yuan-denominated Chinese onshore bonds rose to 1.09 trillion yuan (US$172.9 billion) in March, up from 1.07 trillion yuan in February and from 761.6 billion yuan in Read the full story
Former ambassador: China is ‘going to hit back hard’ on trade
MSNBC
Gary Locke, former US ambassador to China and former commerce secretary in the Obama administration, said he is concerned the U.S. is more vulnerable than China if a trade war occurs. China does not have to buy products from the United States, whereas... Read more Read the full story
China-US trade talks hit dead end but ‘there’s still room to move’
South China Morning Post
No sign of dialogue between the two economic powerhouses as Beijing chafes at Washington’s expectations of compromise Read the full story
Google Play promo codes now available in Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam
Android Police
Developers with apps on the Play Store can set up promo codes to give users a paid app or an in-app product for free — if they live in an eligible country. But the list of countries where developers can issue Play Store promo codes is expanding at a quick pace. Seven countries (Argentina, Chile, Peru, Czech Republic, Hungary, Israel, and Romania) were added to the fold in the past few weeks alone, and now four more countries are part of the list: Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, and Read the full story
China’s trillion-dollar plan to dominate global trade
Vox
It’s about more than just economics. Read the full story
EUROPE
President Trump's trade policy is 'difficult to follow,' top EU official says
Trade tensions between both sides of the Atlantic have calmed down in the last few weeks, a key European official told CNBC Saturday at the European House Ambrosetti Forum.
Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/04/
Iran and Qatar high on agenda when MBS arrives in France
Aljazeera
When French President Emmanuel Macron flew into Riyadh for hastily arranged talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in November it was all smiles in public, but in private, a tough dialogue over Iran signaled a change between the allies. Whether that was a momentary tiff or a longer-lasting complication may become clear when Mohammed bin Salman arrives in Paris on Sunday for a two-day visit that will focus on the crises in Yemen, Syria and Qatar and the Iran nuclear deal. After trips Read the full story
Dutch roll out 'orange carpet' to woo post-Brexit business
24matins.uk
Sweet tax deals, a business-friendly climate and an English-speaking population. The Netherlands is going all out to attract companies leaving Britain post-Brexit in search of a new EU-based home.With less than a year before Britain formally leaves the European Union at midnight on March 29, 2019, the Dutch government has... Read the full story
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CBI Update:
The CBI for Monday 4/9/18 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1184
The currency auction is 1
There are 2 news and announcements for Monday 4/9/18
1. A round about receiving and delivering mail
To all banks (receiving and delivering mail).
April 09, 2018.
To all banks (receiving and delivering mail).
April 09, 2018.
2.Clarification on the circulation of a false book entitled (complaint and financial corruption)
Some social media outlets have circulated a false book under.
April 09, 2018
Some social media outlets have circulated a false book under.
April 09, 2018
Some social media outlets have circulated a false book under the title of "Complaint and Financial Corruption" to withdraw four billion dollars from the Central Bank of Iraq in 2015. While this bank denies the issuance of such a book and the incident it contains, it confirms its right to sue those who fired these rumors, He called on the media to be careful and careful in transmitting the news.
ISX Update:
Value Traded
891,127,150
Shares Traded
1,748,325,201
ISX ended in Red
4-8-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Bluedog IRAQ IS STACKING UP SIGNED CONTRACTS FOR SURE AT WHAT RATE AND CONDITIONS CONTRACTS SIGNED MUST BE NOT PR RATE...INVESTORS WOULD HOLD OUT TO SEE WHATS GOING TO TRANSPIRE RIGHT!!!!! OR HAVE THEY KNOWN IN SIDE BARS IMO.
4-8-2018 Newshound Guru mike ...the truth is Abadi never had a fully seated cabinet...just like we had with Maliki. Political dysfunction. ...it's frustrating watching these folks. Pass the economic laws that allow for outside investors to own businesses without partnering with native Iraqi's. Stop passing laws that protect the ruling elite from corruption. Move to Article VIII. Have a fully seated and functioning government. The vague assurances of banking improvements don't move the needle for me anymore, my hopes are they can hold this spread for 90 days and Iraq begins the float. But without exports, the dinar will remain stagnant, there will be no demand for it. My fears are that once the election in May is over the spread will return, I hope I'm wrong. --Stay grounded...
4-8-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat "PARLIAMENTARY SERVICES REVEAL THE WITHDRAWAL OF DONOR COUNTRIES AND COMPANIES AT THE "KUWAIT CONFERENCE" Quote: "Iraq has said it has demonstrated difficulty of achieving the impossible conditions set by the participating countries." ...oh man! They are taking too long implement this! ...It is close to 2 months already since the donor conference. Do they think these companies are going to just sit back and wait while they internally fight over this damn budget and investment laws? ...this...paragraph says it all – “while he warned of the slow government in the planning process and bureaucracy that will frustrate others and push them to withdraw”. Iraq must find a way to breakthrough this bureaucracy and stagnation in the parliament for passing the much needed legislation. Maybe this is part of the list of the laws Jubouri wanted to pass on 3/29 as part of the basket of laws. Now we see what he was trying to do and why.
4-8-2018 Newshound Guru Kaperoni Article: "Central Bank: Progress payments system leaders to control the flow of money" Seems very clear to me that if they can stay in compliance through the 90 days they will accept Article VIII. [Do you still think a June-August time period sounds right? From this article, it sure seems so...] ...many things must go right but I am hopeful Article VIII will occur this summer and investment will flow into Iraq to begin the process we need which will allow the CBI to float the dinar and delete the zeros.
4-8-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru BGG First, who is this announcement by the CBI for? Does this affect the everyday people in Iraq? If it did, it would be to the tune of few dinars per transaction… so no, it doesn’t affect them much. Then who is the CBI talking to? I see this as a public declaration by the GOI and CBI to the IMF and others they intend to play ball. Secondly, they have to do this before they will be fully accepted by the world exchange markets. It appears they intend to get there quickly. Why? The answer to this whole commentary is simple… BECAUSE THEY WANT TO. They simply lacked the right level of desire before. It seems like they have it now. Going back to what are they doing to affect this change? Dealing with their corruption. That’s it. Do I care what they do or how they do it? I do not. The end result will be the same. I am happy we are seeing real results... [post 3 of 3]
4-8-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru BGG On the other hand, the IMF, UN, WB and others have been content to shrug their shoulders and leave Iraq at the same value and in the same (financial) condition she has been in for decades. If they don’t want to play ball – no reason to let them back in until they can show some financial accountability. All of this begs the question – “What does the IMF, UN and WB have to do with the value of Iraq’s currency”? Iraq can declare whatever number they dream up, much like Saddam did. If no one will accept it, buys it or agrees to hold it – what does it matter what the number is? Fast forward to today… we watch this AMAZING closing of the “Market rate” and “Official rate” gap in Iraq… It hasn’t EVER happened. Why now? [post 2 of 3....stay tuned]
4-8-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat "PARLIAMENTARY SERVICES REVEAL THE WITHDRAWAL OF DONOR COUNTRIES AND COMPANIES AT THE "KUWAIT CONFERENCE" Quote: "Iraq has said it has demonstrated difficulty of achieving the impossible conditions set by the participating countries." ...oh man! They are taking too long implement this! ...It is close to 2 months already since the donor conference. Do they think these companies are going to just sit back and wait while they internally fight over this damn budget and investment laws? ...this...paragraph says it all – “while he warned of the slow government in the planning process and bureaucracy that will frustrate others and push them to withdraw”. Iraq must find a way to breakthrough this bureaucracy and stagnation in the parliament for passing the much needed legislation. Maybe this is part of the list of the laws Jubouri wanted to pass on 3/29 as part of the basket of laws. Now we see what he was trying to do and why.
4-8-2018 Newshound Guru Kaperoni Article: "Central Bank: Progress payments system leaders to control the flow of money" Seems very clear to me that if they can stay in compliance through the 90 days they will accept Article VIII. [Do you still think a June-August time period sounds right? From this article, it sure seems so...] ...many things must go right but I am hopeful Article VIII will occur this summer and investment will flow into Iraq to begin the process we need which will allow the CBI to float the dinar and delete the zeros.
4-8-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru BGG First, who is this announcement by the CBI for? Does this affect the everyday people in Iraq? If it did, it would be to the tune of few dinars per transaction… so no, it doesn’t affect them much. Then who is the CBI talking to? I see this as a public declaration by the GOI and CBI to the IMF and others they intend to play ball. Secondly, they have to do this before they will be fully accepted by the world exchange markets. It appears they intend to get there quickly. Why? The answer to this whole commentary is simple… BECAUSE THEY WANT TO. They simply lacked the right level of desire before. It seems like they have it now. Going back to what are they doing to affect this change? Dealing with their corruption. That’s it. Do I care what they do or how they do it? I do not. The end result will be the same. I am happy we are seeing real results... [post 3 of 3]
4-8-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru BGG On the other hand, the IMF, UN, WB and others have been content to shrug their shoulders and leave Iraq at the same value and in the same (financial) condition she has been in for decades. If they don’t want to play ball – no reason to let them back in until they can show some financial accountability. All of this begs the question – “What does the IMF, UN and WB have to do with the value of Iraq’s currency”? Iraq can declare whatever number they dream up, much like Saddam did. If no one will accept it, buys it or agrees to hold it – what does it matter what the number is? Fast forward to today… we watch this AMAZING closing of the “Market rate” and “Official rate” gap in Iraq… It hasn’t EVER happened. Why now? [post 2 of 3....stay tuned]
4-8-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru BGG Article: "Central Bank: We have succeeded in ending the exchange rate gap" This article has been out for a bit...There has been all kinds of commentary on it. What does it mean? Will it float? Are they in compliance with the IMF’s directives? Many interesting points, but I think everyone is missing the big picture here. What are these miracle steps the CBI has taken to close the gap between the “Market rate” and “Official rate”? Bottom line? Nothing really… They wrote a few memos and changed how they are doing things a little. Other than making threats to deal with their endemic corruption...nothing really. So what is it? Short story – they want to. For a very long time the IMF, UN, WB and others have had these guidelines in place. However, Iraq and her corruption politicians have thumbed their noses at the world systems and continued robbing their own people blind...right up to the point of nearly setting the whole Middle East on fire for the nothing more important than a slight political edge in the then upcoming elections. [post 1 of 3....stay tuned]
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ARTICLE 1-A (from PM Abadi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not posted on English side)
Prime Minister Dr. Haidar al-Abadi is telephoning US President Donald Trump
April 8, 2018
Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Sunday afternoon.
The two leaders hailed the victory over gangs that support terrorism and liberate the entire Iraqi territory, which was achieved with the determination of the heroic Iraqi forces and with the support and assistance of the US-led coalition forces.
The two presidents also discussed the situation in the region and the developments in the situation in Syria and stressed the importance of ending the remnants of the gangs, urging the terrorists to prevent their spread again.
The Prime Minister, Dr. Haider Al-Abbadi, referred to Iraq's vision of regional cooperation and coordination and its desire for balanced relations with all its neighbors in order to enhance security and stability for the region and the world.
The two presidents also stressed the importance of the success of the upcoming elections to complete the stage of construction and reconstruction.
Prime Minister 's Media Office
8 April 2018
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Facebook posting: April 8, 2018, around 4:15 pm Eastern:
Prime Minister Dr. Haidar al-Abadi is telephoning US President Donald Trump.
The two leaders hailed the victory over gangs that support terrorism and liberate the entire Iraqi territory, which was achieved with the determination of the heroic Iraqi forces and with the support and assistance of the US-led coalition forces.
Prime Minister Dr. Haider al-Abadi pointed to Iraq's vision of regional cooperation and coordination and its desire for balanced relations with all its neighbors in order to enhance security and stability for the region and the world.
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ARTICLE 1-B (from PM Abadi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not posted on English side)
Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Dr. Haider Al-Abadi heads a meeting of the Ministerial Council for National Security
April 8, 2018
Prime Minister and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces Dr. Haider Al-Abadi on Sunday chaired a meeting of the Ministerial Council for National Security.
The Council discussed the continuation of the process of securing the Iraqi border to remove the threat of terrorism from Iraq, which has won the victory of gangs and called for the liberation of all its territory, where a detailed report on the situation in the borders and plans to secure them.
The participation of Iraq in the Paris conference to mobilize efforts to combat the financing of terrorism to be held on April 26, 2018, and its importance in mobilizing efforts to prevent terrorism that was defeated in Iraq and the fear of the world being transferred to other countries, was attended by 70 countries and 15 international and regional organizations and specialized agencies. Terrorism.
The Council also discussed armament contracts, contracts for the processing of equipment and security and military equipment, as well as a number of other topics included in the agenda, resolutions and previous directives.
Prime Minister 's Media Office
8 April 2018
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ARTICLE 2
Tweets posted on Government of Iraq twitter account:
Government of IraqVerified account @IraqiGovt April 8, around 10 am Eastern
The @IraqiGovt welcomes the @WorldBank decision to secure funding for the Emergency Social Stabilization and Resilience Project (ESSRP). This US$200 million project will generate 15,000,000 work days and will provide support to over one million households across Iraq.Government of IraqVerified account @IraqiGovt April 8, around 9 am Eastern
Iraq has great opportunities for investors: a large market with a huge growth potential and business-friendly regulations #InvestIraq
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ARTICLE 3
Federal Court intervened Abadi and Barzani in the case of exporting oil of the region
2018/4/9 12:08 • 7 times read
Federal Court intervened Abadi and Barzani in the case of exporting oil of the region
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ARTICLE 4-A
URGENT Iraq's Prime Minister, Kadhim,
2018/4/9 12:00 • 34 times scheduled
Disruption of permanence in Baghdad next Thursday to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Kadhim [p].
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ARTICLE 4-B
The allocation of 5,000 vehicles to transport visitors of the holy Kadhimiya
2018/4/8 23:39 • 378 times read
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The management of the General Company for Transport for the private sector on Sunday set up an operating room in preparation for the blessed Rajabi visit during the next few days.
"In line with the instructions of the Minister of Transport, Mr. Kazem Fangan Al-Hamami, the company is ready to carry out its plan to transfer the million numbers that will visit the city," the director general of the company Abdul-Azim al-Saadi said in a statement issued by the Ministry of Transport. Holy Kadhimiya ".
"The allocation of more than 5,000 vehicles will be distributed to the holy city of Kadhimiya throughout the days of the visit."
It is noteworthy that the visit Rajab of the important religious seasons, which brings millions of visitors coming to the capital Baghdad from different parts of the earth to comfort Imam Musa bin Jaafar al-Kadhim (peace be upon him) on the anniversary of his martyrdom.
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ARTICLE 5
Iraq is in talks to buy 30,000 tons of American rice
2018/4/6 16:13 • 11 times read
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European traders said on Friday that Iraq was in talks to buy at least 30,000 tons of US rice produced in agreements away from global bidding tenders being put forward.
The Ministry of Commerce announced last Tuesday, it intends to start negotiations in the coming days on the purchase of US rice without giving details.
Traders say the talks include long-grain white rice.The Iraqi Grain Trade Company said it was planning a mix of global bidding and non-tender negotiations to meet its import requirements.
The latest round of non-tender talks on buying US rice and wheat was held in March but ended without buying.
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ARTICLE 6
Military Intelligence: The capture of "terrorists" disguised trying to escape from Ramadi towards Falluja
BAGHDAD, April 8 (UPI) - The Directorate of Military Intelligence announced on Sunday the arrest of "disguised terrorists" who tried to flee Ramadi to Falluja.
"The military intelligence officers in the 10th Brigade arrested two of the terrorists who tried to flee from Ramadi towards Falluja," the statement said in a statement.
She explained that "the arrest was based on accurate intelligence and the tightening of the screws on them and put an ambush arbitrator in the control of the Palestinian bridge in the area - the highway in Anbar, two of the wanted to eliminate under the provisions of Article 4 terrorism." Finished
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ARTICLE 7
URGENT The right arm of al-Baghdadi was killed in Kirkuk
2018/4/9 9:57
[Ayna-Baghdad]
Intelligence sources said that the security forces and a preemptive operation could kill the right arm of terrorist Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in the outskirts of the province of Kirkuk.
"The security forces were able to kill the right-hand man of al-Baghdadi, a terrorist named [Abu Walid al-Checheni], on the outskirts of the province of Kirkuk, Civilians and security forces inside the city. "
"The killing of the terrorist [Abu Walid al-Checheni], known as the right wing of al-Baghdadi, who is responsible for implementing and planning terrorist attacks in the city of Kirkuk, is a shot of mercy for the sleeper terrorist cells in the province,
"The security forces also found Chechen documents and records containing important information about the names of the leaders and elements of these gangs."
Security forces have stepped up intelligence tracking to track terrorist cells in some key areas.
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