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Security measures in Baghdad in preparation for the march of Jerusalem International Day
Release date: 2018/6/8 10:00 • 92 times scheduled
(Baghdad: al-Furat News) Security forces in the capital Baghdad, since the early morning hours of Friday, to tighten procedures in a number of areas in preparation for the launch of marches on Jerusalem International Day.
The cities of Iraq, in addition to the cities of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the last Friday of the month of Ramadan coincided with most cities and Islamic and non-Islamic capitals around the world rallies in commemoration of the International Day of Jerusalem, announced by Imam Khomeini (Quds) in 1979 on the last Friday of Ramadan In order to keep the Palestinian cause at the center of all Muslims until the liberation of the occupied territories from the clutches of the Zionist occupation.
This year's marches coincide with US President Donald Trump's decision to consider Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the transfer of the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Israel, which has met with angry reactions and demands to turn him off.
This year's marches coincide with US President Donald Trump's decision to consider Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the transfer of the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Israel, which has met with angry reactions and demands to turn him off.
A Kurdish leader describes recounting the vote manually as "the right decision": it came within the quorum
13:38 08/06/2018
Baghdad / Al-Ghad Press:
The leader of the Kurdistan Islamic Group (KIA), Xuan Rapper, on Friday described the decision of the House of Representatives on recounting the votes manually as "the right decision", stressing that he is within quorum.
"The decision of the House of Representatives on the recount of votes by hand is a correct decision and within the quorum," said Rapper, noting that "the fraud and manipulation that took place in the election results led to a change in the political equation in Kurdistan in particular and in Iraq generally".
He added that "the attempts of the six opposition parties in Kurdistan have eaten," stressing all "parties involved in the political process respect and commitment to the decision of the Commission."
He called political blocs "distancing themselves from the conflict and side conflicts, which lead to confusion of the truth and thus will lead to the formation of the next government and the introduction of Iraq in a dark tunnel and be the only victim is the Iraqi voter and not the parties and blocs."
The leader of the Kurdistan Islamic Group (KIA), Xuan Rapper, on Friday described the decision of the House of Representatives on recounting the votes manually as "the right decision", stressing that he is within quorum.
"The decision of the House of Representatives on the recount of votes by hand is a correct decision and within the quorum," said Rapper, noting that "the fraud and manipulation that took place in the election results led to a change in the political equation in Kurdistan in particular and in Iraq generally".
He added that "the attempts of the six opposition parties in Kurdistan have eaten," stressing all "parties involved in the political process respect and commitment to the decision of the Commission."
He called political blocs "distancing themselves from the conflict and side conflicts, which lead to confusion of the truth and thus will lead to the formation of the next government and the introduction of Iraq in a dark tunnel and be the only victim is the Iraqi voter and not the parties and blocs."
Iraq: Judiciary receives the Electoral Commission administration
The judiciary received yesterday, take control of the Iraqi Electoral Commission "in implementation of the decision of the House of Representatives to take the necessary measures to maintain the ballot boxes and the organs and priorities for the voting process."
Meanwhile, the results of electronic counting in the wind after the House of Representatives passed the adoption of manual counting and the abolition of the results of electronic elections.
Parliamentary sources told Al-Ghad that the losers told the Council of the Commission a message through their decision, which froze their work, saying "we are the voice of you as commissioners and we are moving you when you cross the red lines with us."
The judiciary did not give the Commission a chance to announce, in less than 24 hours, the transfer of a high judicial committee to the headquarters of the Commission composed of the head of public prosecution and the head of the judicial supervision and supervisors of the judiciary to take over the affairs of the Commission.
However, parliamentary sources confirmed to Al-Ghad that "the members of the 9-member Electoral Commission and directors of the provincial offices and of the rank of director-general who have a role in the parliamentary elections will be referred to the judiciary For the investigation and who is found guilty and involvement in fraud will be issued a judicial ruling. "
The sources confirmed to (tomorrow) that "the results of manual counting will be adopted whether identical or different to the results of electronic," stressing that "the elections will not be returned because they need amounts
And a period of time not less than the beginning of next year and this coincides with the concern of the risk of entering the legislative vacuum and the implementation of the completion of the functions of parliament and the government constitutionally the beginning of July, and go to the caretaker government has no powers except emergency security.
The Justice Council called on its members to meet next Sunday to name the judges who will be assigned to carry out the work of the Board of Commissioners and supervise the process of recounting and counting the results of the elections and naming the judges who will be in charge of running the offices of the Electoral Commission in the provinces.
The Judicial Council also decided to suspend the work of the judicial body for the elections concerned with the consideration of the appeals filed on the results of electronic counting and sorting until the resolution of the procedures of counting and sorting by hand and submit new appeals in respect thereof.
The Council of the Judiciary shall not allow any participant in the elections or any person related thereto to attend the Judicial Council or the Elections Commission or to contact any judge concerned with this matter, starting with the President of the Judicial Council and the other judges concerned. d
Meanwhile, the results of electronic counting in the wind after the House of Representatives passed the adoption of manual counting and the abolition of the results of electronic elections.
Parliamentary sources told Al-Ghad that the losers told the Council of the Commission a message through their decision, which froze their work, saying "we are the voice of you as commissioners and we are moving you when you cross the red lines with us."
The judiciary did not give the Commission a chance to announce, in less than 24 hours, the transfer of a high judicial committee to the headquarters of the Commission composed of the head of public prosecution and the head of the judicial supervision and supervisors of the judiciary to take over the affairs of the Commission.
However, parliamentary sources confirmed to Al-Ghad that "the members of the 9-member Electoral Commission and directors of the provincial offices and of the rank of director-general who have a role in the parliamentary elections will be referred to the judiciary For the investigation and who is found guilty and involvement in fraud will be issued a judicial ruling. "
The sources confirmed to (tomorrow) that "the results of manual counting will be adopted whether identical or different to the results of electronic," stressing that "the elections will not be returned because they need amounts
And a period of time not less than the beginning of next year and this coincides with the concern of the risk of entering the legislative vacuum and the implementation of the completion of the functions of parliament and the government constitutionally the beginning of July, and go to the caretaker government has no powers except emergency security.
The Justice Council called on its members to meet next Sunday to name the judges who will be assigned to carry out the work of the Board of Commissioners and supervise the process of recounting and counting the results of the elections and naming the judges who will be in charge of running the offices of the Electoral Commission in the provinces.
The Judicial Council also decided to suspend the work of the judicial body for the elections concerned with the consideration of the appeals filed on the results of electronic counting and sorting until the resolution of the procedures of counting and sorting by hand and submit new appeals in respect thereof.
The Council of the Judiciary shall not allow any participant in the elections or any person related thereto to attend the Judicial Council or the Elections Commission or to contact any judge concerned with this matter, starting with the President of the Judicial Council and the other judges concerned. d
Iraq agrees on a mechanism to prevent the drought of the Tigris River
Iraq has agreed with Turkey on a mechanism to prevent the drying up of the Tigris River and the filling of the Turkish Ileso dam from July, Iraq's Minister of Water Resources Hassan al-Janabi said yesterday. "We have agreed with Turkey on a mechanism to prevent the drying of the Tigris River and the filling of the Elissu dam in the period beginning from the beginning of July," he told reporters. "We will send water to the Tigris River to prevent drought in the river. "We have enough water reserves to secure the cultivation of two million dunams."
He said that the control of Iran and Turkey on the rivers of Iraq branch causes the exacerbation of the water crisis, in addition to internal reasons, including excesses on water quotas and harmful plants, saying: "We need to mobilize our political, diplomatic and economic relations and this is not a work on water resources."
The Turkish ambassador to Iraq Fatih Yildiz said yesterday that his country stopped filling the Eliso dam on the Tigris River until July to help Iraq overcome the water shortage. Yildiz said on his account on Twitter that Turkey had stopped filling the dam on the orders of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in order to address the lack of water in Iraq. He said the filling of the dam would resume on July 1.
Preserving Iraq' security, stability stressed
Baghdad, June 8, IRNA - Iran's ambassador to Baghdad and Iraq's vice president in a meeting here underlined the need to preserve the country's security and political stability
In the meeting, Iran's Iraj Masjedi and Iraq's Osama Abdul Aziz al-Nujaifi also underscored the importance of paying attention to the country's reconstruction.
The Iraqi vice president said it was important for Tehran and Baghdad to expand their relations based on the interests of the Iranian and Iraqi nations.
With the formation of the new government in Iraq, the country would be able to overcome challenges of state services, economy and security stability, al-Nujaifi said.
The Iranian envoy, for his part, outlined the approach of the Islamic Republic of Iran to regional and international issues, saying that Tehran always supports the will of nations.
Pointing to Iran's good relationship with all Iraqi groups and people, Masjedi said as Iran stood by the government and nation of Iraq in the fight against terrorism, it will continue to do so during the reconstruction era.
He reiterated that Iran will put all its scientific and industrial achievements as well as technical and engineering services at the disposal of the Iraqi government and nation.d
The Iraqi vice president said it was important for Tehran and Baghdad to expand their relations based on the interests of the Iranian and Iraqi nations.
With the formation of the new government in Iraq, the country would be able to overcome challenges of state services, economy and security stability, al-Nujaifi said.
The Iranian envoy, for his part, outlined the approach of the Islamic Republic of Iran to regional and international issues, saying that Tehran always supports the will of nations.
Pointing to Iran's good relationship with all Iraqi groups and people, Masjedi said as Iran stood by the government and nation of Iraq in the fight against terrorism, it will continue to do so during the reconstruction era.
He reiterated that Iran will put all its scientific and industrial achievements as well as technical and engineering services at the disposal of the Iraqi government and nation.d
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NATO approves plan to train Iraqi forces
Editorial Date: 2018/6/8 11:52 • 99 times read
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) The defense ministers of the NATO countries agreed on a plan to train Iraqi security forces, stressing the continuation of NATO's tasks within the framework of the international coalition to fight the "terrorist" organization.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that "the best weapon to combat terrorism and ensure stability is to train local forces," as it exempts foreign parties from intervening, revealing that NATO countries have developed a plan to increase the level of training of Iraqi forces.
Stoltenberg added that "the training mission will be launched during the Atlantic summit scheduled for July 11-12 in Brussels, and will include the fight against terrorism and training of personnel in the fields of dismantling explosives and military medicine and the construction of defense institutions and military academies of Iraq."
"The complexity of the political situation after the elections in Iraq will not affect the future of the training mission," he sai
Stoltenberg added that "the training mission will be launched during the Atlantic summit scheduled for July 11-12 in Brussels, and will include the fight against terrorism and training of personnel in the fields of dismantling explosives and military medicine and the construction of defense institutions and military academies of Iraq."
"The complexity of the political situation after the elections in Iraq will not affect the future of the training mission," he sai
Iraqi-Russian-Iranian-Syrian meeting at the information exchange center in Baghdad
Baghdad - Agencies
Iraqi Military Intelligence Director General Saad Al-Alaq held a meeting with heads of delegations of countries participating in the quadripartite information center, which includes Russia, Iraq, Iran and Syria.
The Director of Intelligence expressed his confidence in the strengthening of relations between the countries of the Center and its continuation and in the interests of the participating countries and enhancing its national and national security, calling for continued coordination and cooperation even after the elimination of the organization calling for the terrorist.
The Heads of Delegations of the participating countries emphasized their appreciation to Iraq for hosting the Center on its territory and for the efforts of the Director of the Center, which contributed to the success of his work in providing important information that quickly undermined the activities of the terrorist gangs in Iraq and Syria.
During the meeting, a number of security issues of concern to the four countries and international and regional security were discussed. The participants discussed means of developing the Center's work and plans to ensure its continuity in enhancing security in the next stage. .
Iran confirms its readiness to engage with the next Iraqi government
Date of release: 2018/6/8 8:40 • 172 times read
The Iranian Ambassador in Baghdad, Iraj Masjidi, stressed his country's willingness to engage with the Iraqi government expected, noting that Tehran wants to crystallize the new government according to the elections held last May.
"Political stability in Iraq is important for the Iranian Islamic public," Ambassador Masjidi said during a Ramadan breakfast banquet hosted by President Fuad Masum on Thursday evening.
"As Iran wanted to cross Iraq from the crisis in the Dahesh case, it now also wants to form a new government in Iraq in the light of the fourth session of parliamentary elections that took place recently," he said.
"Iran is ready to engage with the next government, which will be formed in Iraq," he said.
According to the Iranian news agencies, the ambassador discussed with the President of the Republic, "the latest conditions of bilateral relations and means of development, as well as the latest developments in Iraq, and stressed the development and development of relations."
For his part, the President of the Republic, "Iran's support for Iraq in the war against terrorism," adding that the fourth session of parliamentary elections is an important step in the path of political stability in the country.
"The process of political stability in Iraq will be completed by forming a new government," Masoum said.
On the other hand, the Iranian ambassador in Baghdad met with the head of the Alliance of Democracy and Justice Barham Saleh and discussed with him the latest developments in Iraq.
Saleh praised Iran's stance in supporting security, stability and economic relations, especially with the Kurdistan region of Iraq, and gave a presentation to his consultations with political parties and components in Baghdad.
Saleh hoped that the consultations would result in the formation of the Iraqi government quickly so as not to enter the country in a legal vacuum.
"As Iran wanted to cross Iraq from the crisis in the Dahesh case, it now also wants to form a new government in Iraq in the light of the fourth session of parliamentary elections that took place recently," he said.
"Iran is ready to engage with the next government, which will be formed in Iraq," he said.
According to the Iranian news agencies, the ambassador discussed with the President of the Republic, "the latest conditions of bilateral relations and means of development, as well as the latest developments in Iraq, and stressed the development and development of relations."
For his part, the President of the Republic, "Iran's support for Iraq in the war against terrorism," adding that the fourth session of parliamentary elections is an important step in the path of political stability in the country.
"The process of political stability in Iraq will be completed by forming a new government," Masoum said.
On the other hand, the Iranian ambassador in Baghdad met with the head of the Alliance of Democracy and Justice Barham Saleh and discussed with him the latest developments in Iraq.
Saleh praised Iran's stance in supporting security, stability and economic relations, especially with the Kurdistan region of Iraq, and gave a presentation to his consultations with political parties and components in Baghdad.
Saleh hoped that the consultations would result in the formation of the Iraqi government quickly so as not to enter the country in a legal vacuum.
Newspaper: Iraqi attempts to evade the implementation of an agreement to exchange oil with Iran
The Iraqi government is trying to evade the oil swap deal with Iran, in an attempt to buy time until a new government is formed, at a time when analysts are likely to cancel the deal later if opponents of Iranian influence form the government, something Likely in the light of the preliminary results of the elections .
According to Al-Arab newspaper published in London today (June 8, 2018), Oil Minister Jabbar al-Allaibi denied Iran's claims confirmed earlier this week the implementation of the oil swap agreement from the fields of Kirkuk shipments shipped at the Gulf ports .
"We have an agreement with Iran that was signed seven months ago to supply them with quantities of Kirkuk oil to a refinery in Kermanshah and to receive the equivalent of those quantities of export sources in the south," Luaibi said on Thursday on the sidelines of the signing ceremony of an oil deal in Basra.
"The implementation of the contract has been delayed so far due to logistics obstacles, we are now in the final stages of implementation, once the lifting of logistics obstacles will be implemented," but analysts said, " This is a diplomatic evasion of implementation of the agreement, and Baghdad is afraid to anger Washington and wants to postpone the final decision until Forming a new government " .
Iran announced a few days ago that the oil swap agreement would come into force, with 30 to 60,000 barrels of Iraqi oil being transferred daily to trucks in a refinery in western Iran.
Baghdad justified the deal as allowing to resume the supply of Kirkuk crude, which has been suspended since the restoration of Iraqi forces control of oil fields of the Kurds in October last in light of the continuing tension between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government .
"Tehran is trying to exploit the state of political confusion in Baghdad and expand its influence in Iraq to ease the impending pressure on most international companies to stop its dealings with Iran, but any attempt to carry out the deal would anger Washington, On Tehran last month to discourage most of the international oil companies and shipping companies from dealing with Iran . "
With the United States withdrawing from Iran's nuclear deal, analysts expect Tehran to focus on maintaining its interests in neighboring Iraq, where it is vying to gain influence with Washington .
Iraq is currently undergoing difficult labor after inconclusive results of the parliamentary elections on May 12, and is likely to delay the announcement of the final results on charges of widespread fraud in the voting, while Iran faces a challenge from Iraqi Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, Led by a surprise victory in the elections .
Baghdad and Tehran last year announced Iraq's plans to build a pipeline that would transport oil from Kirkuk to Iran to avoid the use of trucks, but analysts ruled out this in light of the rapid developments in the Iraqi political arena and prospects of US sanctions on Iran .
Analysts are unable to justify these plans because of their economic viability because the distance to Iraq's southern ports in Basra province is shorter than the pipeline route across Iranian territory
Turkish planes bomb three areas in northern Iraq
Date of release: 2018/6/8 10:59 • 136 times read
{International: Euphrates News} Turkish army announced that its fighter aircraft bombed three areas in northern Iraq.
The military said in a tweet on Twitter that "the Turkish Air Force destroyed the sites and stores belonging to the terrorists (PKK)," the PKK) in raids on the areas of [Zab} and {Hawkork} and {Kandil} northern Iraq.
On Thursday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened to strike northern Iraq to target Kurdish PKK camps if the Iraqi government did not "cleanse the area."
"He will order the army to strike the Qandil, Sinjar and Makhmour mountains," Erdogan said in a television interview, adding that Turkey could hit Kandil mountains "at any time of night."
Turkey has often carried out strikes in northern Iraq and says it aims to hunt down PKK militants in the area, launched air strikes and penetrated Iraqi territory with ground troops.
On Wednesday, Turkish Interior Minister Suleiman Suwailo revealed that his country was working to establish a safe area in northern Iraq to "drain the sources of terrorism", referring to the PKK.
Turkey, the United States and the European Union have put the PKK on the list of terrorist organizations.
Erdogan's comments come as countdown to the parliamentary and presidential elections, scheduled for June 24, will take place under the imposition of a state of emergency and continued arrests and prosecution of those accused by the government of involvement in the attempted coup failed in 2016d
On Thursday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened to strike northern Iraq to target Kurdish PKK camps if the Iraqi government did not "cleanse the area."
"He will order the army to strike the Qandil, Sinjar and Makhmour mountains," Erdogan said in a television interview, adding that Turkey could hit Kandil mountains "at any time of night."
Turkey has often carried out strikes in northern Iraq and says it aims to hunt down PKK militants in the area, launched air strikes and penetrated Iraqi territory with ground troops.
On Wednesday, Turkish Interior Minister Suleiman Suwailo revealed that his country was working to establish a safe area in northern Iraq to "drain the sources of terrorism", referring to the PKK.
Turkey, the United States and the European Union have put the PKK on the list of terrorist organizations.
Erdogan's comments come as countdown to the parliamentary and presidential elections, scheduled for June 24, will take place under the imposition of a state of emergency and continued arrests and prosecution of those accused by the government of involvement in the attempted coup failed in 2016d
Iraq political stability important to Iran: Envoy.
Baghdad, June 8, IRNA - Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad Iraj Masjedi said on Thursday that the Islamic Republic of Iran attaches importance to the political stability of Iraq.
The Iranian envoy made the remarks in his separate meetings with Iraqi President Fuad Masum and head of the newly-founded Coalition for Democracy and Justice Barham Salih, Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported from Baghdad.
In an Iftar (fast breaking) reception given by the Iraqi president, the Iranian envoy said the political stability of Iraq was important to the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Recalling Iran's support for Iraq in the fight against Daesh terrorist group, he said as Iran wanted Iraq to leave behind the Daesh crisis, today it wants to see the formation of the new Iraqi government in the wake of the fourth parliamentary elections held in the country.
The envoy voiced Iran's readiness for any kind of interaction with the new government to be formed in Iraq.
The Iraqi president said Iran's assistance to Iraq in its anti-terror fight prepared the ground for holding parliamentary elections. He termed the holding of parliamentary polls as an important step towards the country's political stability.
In another meeting held at the Iranian embassy, Barham Salih and Masjedi discussed the latest developments in Iraq.
Salih lauded Iran's stands in support of stability and security of Iraq, expansion of relations with Baghdad particularly with Iraqi Kurdistan region and briefed Masjedi on his consultations with various political groups and parties in Baghdad on formation of the new government.
In an Iftar (fast breaking) reception given by the Iraqi president, the Iranian envoy said the political stability of Iraq was important to the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Recalling Iran's support for Iraq in the fight against Daesh terrorist group, he said as Iran wanted Iraq to leave behind the Daesh crisis, today it wants to see the formation of the new Iraqi government in the wake of the fourth parliamentary elections held in the country.
The envoy voiced Iran's readiness for any kind of interaction with the new government to be formed in Iraq.
The Iraqi president said Iran's assistance to Iraq in its anti-terror fight prepared the ground for holding parliamentary elections. He termed the holding of parliamentary polls as an important step towards the country's political stability.
In another meeting held at the Iranian embassy, Barham Salih and Masjedi discussed the latest developments in Iraq.
Salih lauded Iran's stands in support of stability and security of Iraq, expansion of relations with Baghdad particularly with Iraqi Kurdistan region and briefed Masjedi on his consultations with various political groups and parties in Baghdad on formation of the new government.
Qatar condemns the bombing of Baghdad and renews its rejection of terrorism
The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and condemnation of the explosion of a car in Sadr City in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, which resulted in the deaths and injuries. In a statement yesterday, the Foreign Ministry reaffirmed Qatar's firm stance on rejecting violence and terrorism, regardless of motives and reasons. The statement expressed Qatar's condolences to the families of the victims, the government and the people of Iraq and their wishes for speedy recovery. The number of victims of the explosion that occurred yesterday in Sadr City, east of Baghdad, to 20 people. An Iraqi security source said that the new toll of the blast in Sadr City has reached 20 dead and 110 injured. The information center of the Iraqi Operations Command reported that it was the result of an explosion of an ammunition depot in Sadr City, while other security sources said it was the result of two explosive devices. For its part, confirmed the Iraqi Interior Ministry that an investigation has been opened to find out the circumstances of this explosion . d
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A weaker dollar helped to push gold prices higher on Thursday.
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Gold Prices Dragged Lower by Rising U.S. Bond Yields
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Billions in U.S. solar projects shelved after Trump panel tariffReuters
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Digital bank Revolut to offer customers fee-free share tradingReuters
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Deutsche Bank Extends Gains as Investors Gauge Sewing's Turnaround Progress
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Ex-Citi, Deutsche Bank Australia Heads Charged in Cartel Case
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Thailand Trials Central Bank Digital Currency for Interbank Settlement
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Wells Fargo isn't the only bank with fake accounts, regulators say
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Northern Trust Wins Patent for Storing Meeting Minutes on a Blockchain
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Northern Trust Corporation has been granted a patent for a system to create immutable records of meetings on a blockchain. Read the full story
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US Treasury yields rise on expectations of higher interest rates
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Coinbase acquires Keystone Capital in bid to become a regulated broker-dealer
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Cryptocurrencies 'Are Not Going Away' Says CFTC Official
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SEC director 'underwhelmed' by rate of cryptocurrency exchanges self-reporting
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$1.1 billion in cryptocurrency has been stolen this year, and it was apparently easy to do
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Why the return of King Dollar could create a feeding frenzy for U.S. stocksMarketWatch
Our call of the day says brace for the dollar storm that will global chaos and drive investors into the arms of U.S. stocks, sending them to new highs. Read the full story
Euro rebounds to three-week high on bets ECB will signal stimulus unwind
The euro climbed to a three-week high as investors raised their bets that the ECB will next week signal a winding down of its vast bond-buying program.
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Forex - Euro Rises above $1.18 on ECB Tapering Bets
Investing.com
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Forex - Euro Extends Gains, Hits 3-Week High
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© Reuters. Euro extends gains, hits 3-week high Read the full story
Here’s why emerging-market investors are swooning over Colombia’s peso
MarketWatch
If Colombia isn’t on your emerging markets watch list yet, it should be. Analysts are hailing the Latin American country a rising star and its currency the best EM performer of the year. Here’s why. Read the full story
The most expensive currencies in the world right now, in one chart
Business Insider
The Chinese yuan is currently deemed to be the most overvalued currency worldwide, according to modeling from Deutsche Bank. Of the majors, the New Zealand dollar is seen as the most expensive with the Swedish krona the cheapest. Deutsche says its Cap-PPP currency valuation model has "significant predictive power for FX, both in terms of directional accuracy and the magnitude of moves, especially over longer-term horizons." If you're scratching around for your next currency trade, or looking to Read the full story
INSURANCE / HEALTH
Half of hepatitis C patients with private insurance denied life-saving drugs
Science Magazine
Science Magazine
PHILADELPHIA - The number of insurance denials for life-saving hepatitis C drugs among patients with both private and public insurers remains high across the United States, researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsyl.. Read the full story
A geneticist says this simple test could show how many carbs you should be eating
Business Insider
It's a confusing time to be a pasta or pizza lover. Flickr/Patent and the Pantry Geneticist Dr Sharon Moalam has a theory that you can determine a person's ability to digest carbs using 'the cracker test.' Doctor and self-professed carb-lover Xand van Tulleken put it to the test in a new BBC documentary. According to the theory, some people can handle more carbs in their diet than others, and it's all down to the enzymes in your mouth. It's still early days, but the test demonstrates how varied Read the full story
Former burn pit inspector says warnings were largely ignored by Pentagon officials during Iraq War
Fox News
It was over a decade ago when U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Dan Brewer was faced with the daunting task of finding a solution to control the toxic fumes hanging over the military bases across Iraq. Read the full story
5 ways lack of sleep could alter the course of your life
MarketWatch
A host of new studies point out the dangers that lie in sleepless nights. Read the full story
Is a stress shot on the horizon?
Science Magazine
Credit: CU Boulder Immunization with beneficial bacteria can have long-lasting anti-inflammatory effects on the brain, making it more resilient to the physical and behavioral effects of stress, according to new research by University of Colorado Bo.. Read the full story
This Woman Has Lost 40 Pounds in 8 Months Since Starting the Keto Diet
Health.com
Four photos, four incredible changes in body size. Read the full story
Antibody blocks inflammation, protects mice from hardened arteries and liver disease
Science Magazine
Credit: UC San Diego Health Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine discovered that they can block inflammation in mice with a naturally occurring antibody that binds oxidized phospholipids (OxPL), molecules on cell sur.. Read the full story
Autoimmune Diseases Are Way More Common In Women & A New Study May Explain Why
Bustle
Autoimmune diseases can be devastating for people who live with them: an autoimmune disease is one where your body's immune system attacks healthy tissue it has misidentified as a "threat," and the mechanism for why this is is not very well understoo… Read the full story
USA/CANADA
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross: The US strikes a deal with Chinese telecom giant ZTECNBC
Ross says the deal includes a $1 billion penalty against ZTE and a U.S.-chosen compliance team to be embedded at ZTE. Read the full story
Trump sticks with hard line on trade as showdown looms at G7
Reuters
U.S. President Donald Trump is not backing down from the tough line he has taken on trade, the White House's top economic adviser said on Wednesday, setting the stage for a showdown with top allies at this week's G7 summit in Canada. Read the full story
Mattis says tariffs won't hurt NATO ties
The Hill
Defense Secretary [James Mattis](http://thehill.com/
EMERGING MARKETS
Oil prices rise on Venezuelan supply troubles, but U.S. output surges
Reuters
Oil prices rose on Thursday to shake off some of the previous session's losses, supported by plunging exports by OPEC-member Venezuela. Read the full story
Death toll from destructive Guatemala volcano jumps to 99, with almost 200 still missing
Fox News
Fox News
At least 99 people are dead and nearly 200 others unaccounted for following the eruption of Guatemala's Volcano of Fire over the weekend. Read the full story
Volcanologist: Why Guatemala's volcano is so lethal
CNN
Water plays an insidious role, both in an ash eruption that can't be outrun, like Fuego's, and a lava flow — as in Hawaii's Kilauea — that destroys slowly but does not kill, writes Arianna Soldati. Read the full story
Brazil front-runner softens view on Chinese investment
Reuters
Far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro said on Wednesday that China was an "exceptional partner" of Brazil, softening earlier criticism that Chinese investors were taking over Latin America's largest economy. Read the full story
T-Mobile is bringing its long-range LTE to Puerto Rico
Engadget
Puerto Rico is still recovering from Hurricane Maria several months later, but ... Read the full story
At FEMA, Trump remained mum on new Puerto Rico death toll
CNN Politics
President Donald Trump visited the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Wednesday, just over a week after a new Harvard study estimated more than 4,600 people in Puerto Rico died in Hurricane Maria and its aftermath. Read the full story
Europe and Mexico aren't backing down from a fight with Trump, and they're trying to hit him where it hurts
Business Insider
President Donald Trump and Mexico's President Pena Nieto Henry Romero/Reuters Mexico and the European Union hit the US with tariffs in response to President Donald Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. The EU and Mexico targeted specific goods like pork and cranberries, which will put pressure on areas of the US that supported Trump in the 2016 election. The allies also targeted items from the home states of specific political leaders, likely in an attempt to induce change. The European Union and Read the full story
MIDDLE EAST
Iraq to hold manual recount of May election results
BAGHDAD - 7 June 2018: Iraq's parliament passed a law on Wednesday ordering a nationwide manual recount of votes in the May 12 parliamentary election, lawmakers said, a day after the prime minister said there had been serious violations.
https://www.egypttoday.com/
Reuters
Reuters
Iraq to hold manual recount of May election results
Reuters
Reuters
Iraq's parliament passed a law on Wednesday ordering a nationwide manual recount of votes in the May 12 parliamentary election, lawmakers said, a day after the prime minister said there had been serious violations Read the full story
America Shouldn't Rush to Condemn Sadr's Electoral Victory in Iraq—Yet
The National Interest
Matthew Reisener Security, Middle East Iraq may be left with a ruling coalition that can moderate the Sadrists’ worst impulses while also addressing many of the structural problems that plague Iraqi democracy. Iraq’s recent parliamentary elections left many Western observers disappointed after the current Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s Victory Alliance failed to match the significant gains by its rival al-Sairoon. The electoral list of al-Sairoon was built around the political vision of
Iraq launches air strike against Islamic State in Syria
Reuters
Iraq launched an air strike on an Islamic State target inside neighboring Syria on Thursday, the military said.Read the full story
Iraq launched an air strike on an Islamic State target inside neighboring Syria on Thursday, the military said.Read the full story
Pentagon plans to release US citizen held in Iraq, Justice Dept. tells court
CNN Politics
CNN Politics
The Defense Department intends to release an American citizen accused of fighting for ISIS, according to a Justice Department filing Wednesday night.Read the full story
UAE, Saudi hold first meeting of the two-nation council
Aljazeera
Aljazeera
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have held the first meeting of their new military and trade alliance that is separate from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday evening in Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah. The two countries formed the partnership in December last year amid an ongoing regional rift that has divided members of the GCC council – a political and economic alliance of Read the full story
OPEC meeting 'might be one of the worst since 2011' amid differences over supply
CNBC
CNBC
The forthcoming meeting between OPEC and non-OPEC oil producers like Russia could be one of the most fractious in recent years with competing interests and demands at play, according to oil market experts. Read the full story
Why Israelis Won't Apologize For Killing Of Gaza Nurse
The Forward
The Forward
I believe most Israelis agree with me that her death was appalling, but there is little feeling of contrition in Israel. When Razan al-Najjar, 21, a medical volunteer in Gaza, was shot and killed on June 2, Palestinians and media commentators were quick to accuse Israeli Defense Forces snipers of deliberately shooting her. After all, they claimed, the IDF had already killed more than 100 “innocent civilians” and targeted children, members of the press, and health workers. Al-Najjar’s death was Read the full story
Sudan severs defence ties with North Korea
Aljazeera
Aljazeera
Sudan said on Wednesday it had cut all defence ties with North Korea, acknowledging for the first time the existence of such deals. "Sudan's defence manufacturers have cancelled all contracts signed with North Korea and also ended their relations, direct or through third parties, with North Korea," the foreign ministry said, without giving details of the agreements. Khartoum said the decision is part of its commitment to the international Non-Proliferation Treaty and sanctions against Pyongyang. Read the full story
AFRICA
French looking to invest in energy & water in Angola
FurtherAfrica
French businesspeople intend to invest in the energy and water sectors and contribute to the process of growth and economic development in Angola said, Tuesday in Luanda the French ambassador to Angola, Sylvian Itté. Read the full story
Ghana penalizes mining giants Newmont Gold, contractors over fatal accident
FurtherAfrica
The government of Ghana has slapped penalties of various degrees on Newmont Ghana Gold and its contractors for infringing laid down procedures in the mining sector, a release by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources announced here on Monday. Read the full story
Implats cuts deal with Zimbabwe on disputed Zimplats land
FurtherAfrica
Impala Platinum (Implats) announced today it had resolved a long-standing legal dispute with the Zimbabwean government after agreeing to release some 23,903 hectares of land held through its 87%-owned Zimplats. Read the full story
Zimbabwe youths champion organic fertiliser in new social venture
Source
By Pius Sawa - A team of young Zimbabwean innovators is launching a new social venture that will improve the health and livelihoods of farmers in Domboshava village, one of the country’s most food-insecure communities. Founded by Arizona State University students Clive Matsika, 22, and Lincoln Mtemeri, 21, Agrimatters is betting that Greenfert, an organic... Read the full story
Empowering women farmers in Zimbabwe
Source
In Zimuto Communal Land, near Masvingo, southern Zimbabwe, VaMaNyoni walks long distances with maize or beans stacked high on her head, looking for buyers and facing stiff competition from already established vendors and sellers. She visits one house after another, offering her produce at a throwaway price, while would-be buyers extort her through hard bargaining.... Read the full story
Small-Scale Tobacco Farmers Are Giving Zimbabwe Reason to Dream
OZY NEWS
Land reform was meant to be the death knell for Zimbabwean agriculture. But these guys didn’t get the memo. Read the full story
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ASIA
North Korea gives China leverage in U.S. trade talksPOLITICO
“It seems that the president thinks that the Chinese are the swing factor in whether the North Koreans cooperate or not,“ one scholar says. Read the full story
Putin heads to China to bolster ties as US pressure grows
ABC News
Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading to China for a state visit, underscoring how mounting U.S. pressure is drawing the two countries increasingly close Read the full story
Will China open up its economy to US exports?
Fox News
Moody's chief economist John Lonski discusses President Trump's trade policies and why it's unlikely that there will be a trade war. Read the full story
Asian markets climb after Dow tops 25,000 and as investors digest ECB comments
CNBC
Asian shares rose Thursday, with markets in Japan and South Korea notching convincing gains in early morning trade. Read the full story
China is working to change global commodities trading — to its own benefit
CNBC
Chinese exchanges are wooing international commodities traders in a bid to overtake longstanding benchmark prices. Read the full story
Why Europe is pivotal player for China in a three-way trade puzzle
South China Morning Post
With Beijing-EU talks expected this month, and EU, US and Chinese interests interlinked, taking one side in each battleground risks alienating the third party Read the full story
EUROPE
AfD urges German government to prevent euro zone becoming liability unionReuters
Germany's largest opposition party has filed a motion urging the government to prevent the euro zone from becoming a union in which liabilities are shared out, three weeks before a European Union summit at which reform plans are due to be discussed. Read the full story
EU withdrawal bill: What challenges await the government?
BBC News US
The government could be defeated on several key votes. Read the full story
Theresa May in showdown with ministers on Ireland border
ABC News
British Prime Minister Theresa May faces a showdown with senior ministers Thursday amid opposition to her proposal for avoiding a hard border in Northern Ireland after the U.K. leaves the European Union. Read the full story
EU takes step to protect Iran nuclear deal
Aljazeera
The European Union has updated legislation aimed at countering sanctions imposed by the United States on businesses operating in Iran as part of its pledge to uphold the nuclear deal after Washington pulled out. The US announced its decision last month to exit the 2015 deal, which aims to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons in return for the lifting of sanctions that had stifled its economy. Wednesday's development came as the EU, as well as the other partners to the deal, vowed to Read the full story
EU to impose retaliatory tariffs on US starting in July
Fox News
The EU said it will impose the "rebalancing" tariffs on about $3.3 billion worth of U.S. products. Read the full story
Alphabet dips on report that EU is prepping huge fine
CNBC
The ruling from EU commissioner Margrethe Vestager could come within weeks, the Financial Times reported. Read the full story
Britons may lose cap on EU phone bills after Brexit, Sky News learns
Sky News
Sky News has learned that British consumers may lose the right to capped international phone bills across the EU after Brexit. Read the full story
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6-8-2018 Newshound Guru chattels "Hikma, Sayron and Watanyiah signed an agreement to form the biggest bloc." That is a total of 93 seats between the three. Add Abadi and the total is 135. Need 30 more for a total of 165 to form a government. KDP has 24, PUK has 18 and Qarar has 14.
6-7-2018 Newshound Guru Don961 Article: "TRADE BANK OF IRAQ" Quotes: "...all that happened was a temporary suspension of Atms..." "...to complete the modernization and development procedures of the electronic card system at the bank in order to provide best services to bank customers." Temporary suspension of ATMs??? ... to change out/upgrade some software perhaps??? ... imo.
6-7-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: "SADR REFUSIES TO TALK ABOUT AN ALLIANCE WITH THE HEAD OF A COALITION OF "STATE LAW," NURI AL-MALIKI, TO FORM A GOVERNMENT" ...this is a very good update on the process of the formation of the largest block and how they form their new govt as to what takes place during the post-voting period. They told us in the Mondays articles that this will all be done by end of Ramadam which is June 15th. I luv this article because it is telling me that Nori al-Maliki does NOT have any leverage this time around to wiggle himself into yet another political position in the govt, thus giving him immunity from prosecution for the crimes he has committing upon the Iraqi people...
6-7-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: "SADR REFUSIES TO TALK ABOUT AN ALLIANCE WITH THE HEAD OF A COALITION OF "STATE LAW," NURI AL-MALIKI, TO FORM A GOVERNMENT" ...this is a very good update on the process of the formation of the largest block and how they form their new govt as to what takes place during the post-voting period. They told us in the Mondays articles that this will all be done by end of Ramadam which is June 15th. I luv this article because it is telling me that Nori al-Maliki does NOT have any leverage this time around to wiggle himself into yet another political position in the govt, thus giving him immunity from prosecution for the crimes he has committing upon the Iraqi people...
6-7-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 [via sunny] National bank of Iraq stopped using USD. Doing everything electronically. Their ATM’s will not dispense USD. Watch all the other banks in Iraq follow this in the same manner...banks inside and outside Iraq...Visa and MC . . .This is International...
6-7-2018 Intel Guru Bruce Some people are concern about Vietnam. I think what is happening is Vietnam is holding their cards very close to them right now and we are not going to see that rate on the screen until the very last second because that is a currency in current use. They have to bring that out exactly the right time. My understanding is it will come at the same time as the Dinar...
6-7-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat ...Wednesday June 6th...Parliament is supposed to meet and swear in the new Parliament members for the July 1st first session of the new parliament. Also, they told us they will announce the candidate for the new prime minister whose job will be to form the new government within 90 days. Do we need the “fully” formed new govt for the CBI to move ahead with the reinstatement process of the dinar? I am being told we do not and the CBI plans to move ahead as long as any candidate presented (we know it will most probably be PM Abadi again) will create political security in Iraq and support the monetary reform process and other economic reforms of the country.
6-7-2018 Intel Guru Bruce Some people are concern about Vietnam. I think what is happening is Vietnam is holding their cards very close to them right now and we are not going to see that rate on the screen until the very last second because that is a currency in current use. They have to bring that out exactly the right time. My understanding is it will come at the same time as the Dinar...
6-7-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat ...Wednesday June 6th...Parliament is supposed to meet and swear in the new Parliament members for the July 1st first session of the new parliament. Also, they told us they will announce the candidate for the new prime minister whose job will be to form the new government within 90 days. Do we need the “fully” formed new govt for the CBI to move ahead with the reinstatement process of the dinar? I am being told we do not and the CBI plans to move ahead as long as any candidate presented (we know it will most probably be PM Abadi again) will create political security in Iraq and support the monetary reform process and other economic reforms of the country.
6-7-2018 Newshound Guru Adam Montana We are a mere week away from the end of Ramadan, and judging by the current events, this may be the most explosive..."end of Ramadan" we've ever seen. Things are happening. None of it really matters until they push the button, but we all know that any news is better than no news. I don't think I've ever seen a Ramadan as busy as this one, in terms of newsworthy events. One item that I will expand on is the Elections - there is a lot of confusion about the Prime Minister seat. Did Abadi retain power, or not? Article: "The start of the parliament session headed by Jubouri" Articles quotes: "Presidency of the parliament decides to hold an extraordinary session on Thursday..." "The Presidency of Parliament announced on Wednesday, the Parliament held its extraordinary session in the presence of 172 deputies to correct the electoral process." If there was ONE thing I'd say to keep an eye on right now, that is probably it. Until that's settled, I don't see any progress happening with HCL or really anything else, so - we will watch.
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ARTICLE 1-A
Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi receives the head of the UN Mission in Iraq, Mr. Jan Kubic
Prime Minister Dr. Haider al-Abadi received on Thursday the head of the UN mission in Iraq, Jan Kubic.
During the meeting, they discussed the political developments in Iraq, the results of the electoral process and the international support to help Iraq complete the measures taken to ensure the transparency and integrity of its outputs.
Media Office of the Prime Minister
7-6-2018
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ARTICLE 1-B
Statement
On the background of the crime of storing ammunition in a populated area in Sadr City by unauthorized parties, which led to the explosion and the deaths of innocent civilians, the Prime Minister and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Dr. Haider Abadi ordered the immediate
1. To the Ministry of the Interior to investigate the incident and take legal action against the person who committed the crime.
2. Al-Diwani, No. 71 of 2017, confirms that the operation leaders and the provincial police departments carry out extensive search campaigns inside and outside the cities to confiscate the arms and ammunition stores belonging to outside bodies responsible for the security, and to hold them accountable and prevent any weapons outside the state. The law.
Media Office of the Prime Minister
7-6-2018
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ARTICLE 2
Nationalists and wisdom declare an alliance to form a majority
Editorial Date: 2018/6/7 23:43 • 663 times read
Nationalists and wisdom declare an alliance to form a majority
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The Sawsan Alliance, the National Coalition, and the National Wisdom Stream agreed on Thursday to form the National Parental Alliance for Post-Election 2018.
The representatives of the three alliances agreed in an official document on basic principles of the alliance:
1 - The national majority of parents.
2. Unity of Iraq, adherence to the Constitution, and the consolidation of democracy and public freedoms.
3 - The alliance resulting from the national majority is not limited to the formation of the government only, but continues to build the strategies required by the next phase of the coalition forces formed to the Alliance according to mechanisms to be determined later.
4. The majority of the national patriarchal majority is a government program to be achieved within specific time limits, including the following buildings:
A - economic reforms, the treatment of the state rent, the revitalization of the private sector, and investment development.
B. Decentralization.
C- Not politicize the governmental and administrative joints as well as the military establishment.
D - to confiscate arms with the state and prevent the militarization of society.
E. Reviewing the administrative system, laws and decisions inherited from the former regime within a specified time frame.
And (f) the return of displaced persons and the provision of adequate return conditions.
G - The formation of the Federal Service Council within six months from the date of the formation of the government.
5. The Government program also includes anti-corruption and corrupt mechanisms.
6. The Prime Minister shall implement the specified government program with time limits.
7 - determine the specifications of the following positions [President of the Republic, the President of the House of Representatives, the Prime Minister, the cabinet cabins, and positions provided for by the Constitution and not remain proxy].
8. Independent bodies are accredited with the ministerial cabin.
9. Ensure the independence of the judiciary and the reform of the judicial system.
10. Building regional and international relations based on common interests and non-interference in internal affairs.
11 - Legislation of the law of the Federation Council and work within two years.
12. Building the state on the basis of the principle of citizenship and equality by enacting legislation that supports this.
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ARTICLE 2-A
Election of Iraq as Vice-President of the United Nations General Assembly for the 73rd Session
2018/6/7 23:13
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The Iraqi Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday the election of Iraq as Vice-President of the United Nations General Assembly for the 73rd session.
"Iraq looks forward to playing a pivotal role in implementing the sustainable development agenda for the year, as well as actively contributing to the development of the working methods of the General Assembly and enhancing Iraq's role in the international arena," Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmad Mahjoub said in a statement.
He added that "the efforts of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry represented by its minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari and its leadership cadre and its permanent representative at the United Nations in implementing Iraq's quiet, balanced and moderate policy in the international community in general contributed to Iraq's assumption of the post, which is a diplomatic victory that strengthens the status of Iraq at the UN level the parties".
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ARTICLE 2-B
Election of Iraq as Vice-President of the United Nations General Assembly for the 73rd Session
BAGHDAD - June 8 - Iraq looks forward to playing a pivotal role in implementing the 2030 sustainable development agenda, a State Department spokesman said in a statement.
"Iraq is elected as a vice-president of the United Nations General Assembly for the 73rd session," he said, adding that "Iraq seeks to contribute actively to the development of the working methods of the General Assembly and enhance the role of Iraq in the international arena." AH
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ARTICLE 3
Barzani's party is suing parliament and threatening a position toward Baghdad
Erbil - Iraq Press - June 8: The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), headed by Massoud Barzani, threatened a position towards Baghdad in the event of the implementation of the recent House of Representatives resolutions on the legislative elections and the amendment of its law.
"The right of the House of Representatives to cancel the results of the elections, and it is entitled to request the re-counting and counting of votes, but it is not entitled to request the abolition of votes and voting, especially the special vote in the Kurdistan region exclusively where it is clear That the decision is a political target for Kurdistan. "
"Where is the right of the displaced Iraqi citizen and where is the right of the voters if the votes are canceled so it is not the right of the Council, he has the right to investigate the matter, but he has no right in any way to cancel the votes of the voters, as the majority of the displaced are Kurds and are in Erbil And Dohuk. "
He explained, "We in the Kurdistan Democratic Party will file a lawsuit with the Federal Court, and we have talked with a number of advisers to the President of the Republic to determine the opinion and position of the President of the Republic on the move by the House of Representatives, and there is the possibility to send a letter to Baghdad also that if the decision was implemented, We have a position at that. "
"What the parliament has done is legal and political, so we will follow the legal and political steps to confront the decision, unfortunately, except for the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the National Union. The rest are forcing the Council to take such measures. We will also take all possible steps. To preserve our rights and our gains. "
On Wednesday (June 6, 2018), the House of Representatives voted on all the provisions of the Third Amendment Law to the Law of the House of Representatives elections.
The provisions of the third amendment included the re-counting and manual counting of the results of the elections, and the suspension of the work of the Board of Commissioners and directors of offices in the provinces of the Commission and replace them with nine judges.
The House of Representatives has also voted to form a fact-finding committee on the elections and the violations that accompanied it.
On June 5, 2018, the Council of Ministers approved the recommendations of the ministerial committee to investigate the violations that took place in the elections, which confirmed the occurrence of major violations and recommended several points, the most important of which are the cancellation of the results of the outside and the manual counting of part of the results, UNHCR to travel abroad until the completion of investigations and proved not to be involved in manipulation. Finished (1)
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ARTICLE 4
Iyad Allawi and his wife and children "for the nationality of France" by a presidential decree (documents)
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - June 7 - Iraqi Vice President Iyad Allawi and his family won Lebanese citizenship in accordance with a Lebanese presidential decree. According to Decree No. 2942, the President of the Republic agreed to accept a group of names in the Lebanese nationality, including Iyad Hashim Hussein Allawi and his wife Thana Hamid Hussein and his sons Sarah, Najat and Hamzah.
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ARTICLE 5
Destruction of PKK sites by Turkish raids in northern Iraq
ANKARA, June 8 (KUNA) - Turkey's armed forces have targeted Kurdish rebel positions in the Zab, Hakurk and Kandil areas of northern Iraq, the Turkish chief of staff said in a statement Friday.
"The PKK has been destroyed there, including the destruction of the PKK's shelters, fortifications and weapons barracks," he said. "Since March 11, Turkish fighter jets have continued their operations against PKK camps in northern Iraq." Oh
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ARTICLE 6
A shocking scientific study for women about hair drying
2018/6/7 10:42
Many women think that drying hair naturally is better than doing it by manual or thermal methods, but that does not seem right, according to a new scientific study.
According to the study, which was reported in detail, the newspaper "Sun" British, on Thursday, that drying natural damage more women's hair.
The authors of the study, published on the site of the National Library of Medicine, that leaving the hair exposed to the air without drying quickly weaken the hair follicles, leading to the bombing of hair and fracture and then fall.
Scientists are advised to quickly dry hair, as the water will remain for a period between the hair, which leads to negative results.
The study found that hair drying step by step after bathing by a better towel, than leaving it to the air.
It is noteworthy that medical studies talked earlier that the thermal drying of hair weaken him strongly and lead in some types of hair to fall more. Ended
The authors of the study, published on the site of the National Library of Medicine, that leaving the hair exposed to the air without drying quickly weaken the hair follicles, leading to the bombing of hair and fracture and then fall.
Scientists are advised to quickly dry hair, as the water will remain for a period between the hair, which leads to negative results.
The study found that hair drying step by step after bathing by a better towel, than leaving it to the air.
It is noteworthy that medical studies talked earlier that the thermal drying of hair weaken him strongly and lead in some types of hair to fall more. Ended
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