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June 20 .. First trading sessions on the Iraqi Stock Exchange after the Eid holiday
13 June 2018 12:39 PM
Mubasher: The Iraqi Stock Exchange, on Wednesday, June 20, the first trading session after the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, according to a statement to the stock exchange.
The Iraqi Council of Ministers decided to grant state employees official leave until next Tuesday, on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.
The Secretariat General of the Council of Ministers said that the working hours will be suspended on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays, with the resumption of work, next Wednesday, 20 June.
The last Iraqi stock market holidays, the beginning of May last , on the occasion of the World Labor Day. d
Rafidain announces the issuance of an international card "MasterCard" includes all Iraqis
aljournal June 13, 2018
Rafidain Bank announced Wednesday that the issuance of the card "Master Card" International includes employees, citizens and other segments of society.
The bank's information office said in a statement that "the bank's branches continue to issue electronic payment tools (MasterCard), which are used inside and outside Iraq and are acceptable in all ATMs connected to the network (MasterCard) in addition to points of sale."
The statement added that "advances and loans granted to employees through these cards as well as settling their salaries electronically." d
Baghdad/ Iraq TradeLink: In a sudden move that will perplex the political scene in Iraq, the two
Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sadr and Hadi al-Ameri announced their political alliance between their two blocs.
Media reports said that the Commander of al-Quds Legion Qassim Sulaimani has his role in this agreement to preserve the Shiite house in the country.
In parallel with Sulaimani moves, the US ambassador to Iraq Douglas Silliman is making the same moves among Iraqi political circles.
The question of forming the biggest bloc in the Iraqi parliament met many obstacles, but this new alliance may not give a chance to current Premier Haidar al-Ibadi another term, when his bloc got the third position in the elections.
The Sadrist Sa’iroun alliance got 54 seats, to be followed by al-Fat-h, headed by Ameri with 47 seats, while the third position was gotten by Premier Ibadi (42 seats in the parliament).d
"The abolition of the Peshmerga's voices is a betrayal of the blood of the martyrs"
Demonstrated hundreds of Peshmerga forces in front of the Office of the Iraqi Council of Representatives in the city of Sulaymaniyah, on Wednesday morning, in protest against the decision of the Council to cancel the special vote in the Kurdistan region for the legislative elections that took place last May.
The demonstration, along with Peshmerga officers and fighters, included elements of the Asayish forces and the rest of the security forces in the region.
The demonstrators held banners and slogans, in which they considered the abolition of the Peshmerga "a betrayal of the blood of the martyrs."
The Iraqi Council of Representatives voted during its meeting last Wednesday on the Third Amendment Law of the House of Representatives Elections Law No. (45) of 2013, on the abolition of Article 38 of the Law of Elections of the Council of Representatives and the cancellation of the results of elections abroad and the displaced without re-counting and counting, In the Kurdistan Region.
As for the decisions of the Council of Representatives, the adviser of the Security Council of the Kurdistan Region pleased Barzani: «Kurdistan Region we have no problem with the recount and counting of the results of the election has been announced from the outset, but our problem is with the abolition of the special vote in the region is a flagrant violation of the right to vote».
"The authoritarian mentality, denial and non-recognition of the rights of all Iraqi factions will not bring stability to this country and will not be successful."
The Kurdish leader Massoud Barzani also considered that working to abolish the Peshmerga votes "a serious gesture and a decision aimed at canceling the future and fate of Kurdistan," stressing the stand against this unjust decision by all means.
A security and service plan for Eid al-Fitr in Baghdad
Editorial date: 2018/6/12 23:10 • 91 times read
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) The Secretariat of Baghdad, on Tuesday, announced the start of its preparations in the preparation of tourism and entertainment facilities to receive families Eid al-Fitr.
"The Municipality of Baghdad has started to set up its parks and public parks throughout the capital and equipped with children's toys, lighting systems and seating areas to receive families who can not reach the large entertainment venues in the center of the capital," the statement said.
He added that "the Secretariat also prepared gardens Abu Nwas Street, Corniche Adhamiya and facilities Zora Park, to receive citizens throughout the days of Eid and other recreational facilities belonging to the investment sector."
The statement pointed out that "the Directorate of Guard and Security in the Secretariat of Baghdad prepared a security plan in coordination with the Baghdad Operations Command to protect these places and create a safe environment for citizens throughout the happy Eid days."
He pointed out that "the service effort will continue throughout the days of Eid to provide cleaning services, water and sewerage for the people of the city of Baghdad."
Iraq receives a message from Syria to open the port between Al-Qaim and Al-Bu Kamal
Editorial date: 2018/6/12 23:19 • 149 times read
Baghdad: Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari received a message from his Syrian counterpart Walid al-Moallem on intensifying efforts to reopen the border port in Anbar between Qaim and Albo Kamal.
The Jaafari, according to a statement of Foreign Affairs received by the agency {Euphrates News} copy of it during receipt of the message conveyed by the Syrian ambassador in Baghdad, Sattam Jadan Dandah, on "the need to coordinate positions and cooperation between the two countries to resolve the Arab problems by adopting political solutions and non-interference in the affairs of States," stressing On "Iraq's firm position on the return of Syria to the incubator of the Arab League."
For his part, praised the Syrian ambassador in Baghdad, Iraq's positions in support of resolving the Syrian crisis peacefully, expressing his government's desire to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries to achieve stability.
In November 2017, the security forces liberated al-Qaim border post in the western province of Anbar and met the Syrian port of al-Bawakam from terrorist gangs
For his part, praised the Syrian ambassador in Baghdad, Iraq's positions in support of resolving the Syrian crisis peacefully, expressing his government's desire to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries to achieve stability.
In November 2017, the security forces liberated al-Qaim border post in the western province of Anbar and met the Syrian port of al-Bawakam from terrorist gangs
Textile mill provides jobs for refugee Kurdish women in Koye
Iraq, June 13, 2018
The building of a textile mill in Koye in the Kurdistan Region gives an option for women and girls to be bread winners.
Azadi Camp provides shelter to Kurds from Iran, but unemployment is high in the camp.
Most in the camp are members of the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI). The party actively targets the IRGC in the mountainous border regions between Iran and Iraq.
'My husband was martyred two years ago in the Kosalan fight,' said Bahar Rostam. 'I have three kids. They are grown up. They are studying. I am working to provide for our livelihoods.'
The Vazhin Textile Mill was established by the Christian NGO AVC.
'Our aim is for women to work here and to help their families with their work here. At least 15 women will work here. We have found a company to buy their products,' said Sacha Ernst, the head of AVC Switzerland.
More than 500 households live in Azadi Camp, established nearly 25 years ago.
Vazhin Textile Mill is the first to be established for the residents of the camp that has received little attention or aid.rudaw
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New Gold Coin Bull Run Begins in Tehran Market
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Wednesday, June 13, 2018
A new bull run has started in Iran's gold coin market, on the back of the rally that intensified in the current week.
The benchmark Bahar Azadi coin crossed another psychological threshold in a series of price surges that has rocked the market in recent days.
According to Tehran Gold and Jewelry Union's website, Azadi was up 2.8% on Sunday and fetched 25.32 million rials ($599). Half Bahar gained 1.64% and changed hands for 12.38 million rials ($293).
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
A new bull run has started in Iran's gold coin market, on the back of the rally that intensified in the current week.
The benchmark Bahar Azadi coin crossed another psychological threshold in a series of price surges that has rocked the market in recent days.
According to Tehran Gold and Jewelry Union's website, Azadi was up 2.8% on Sunday and fetched 25.32 million rials ($599). Half Bahar gained 1.64% and changed hands for 12.38 million rials ($293).
Iran protests the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to infiltrate terrorists from the region into Iran
Erbil, June 13 (AKnews)
The Iranian Consulate General in Erbil submitted a protest note to the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to infiltrate terrorist groups from the territory into Iranian territory.
The Iranian Consulate General in Erbil submitted a protest note to the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to infiltrate terrorist groups from the territory into Iranian territory.
The Iranian Consulate General in Erbil announced that the delegation of the consulate headed by 'Berhani', the chief expert of the consulate met with an official in the Office of Foreign Relations in the Kurdistan region of Iraq and handed over a memorandum of protest of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the recent movements of terrorist elements in some common border areas.
According to the report, the consular delegation told Iran's protest and affirmed the right of the Iranian armed forces to defend the project and address the threat.
For its part, Assistant Foreign Relations official in the Kurdistan region of Iraq confirmed during the meeting that the will of the Kurdistan region of Iraq is based on the development and consolidation of relations with Iran and expressed its dissatisfaction with the recent events, stressing that the region will not allow such events to affect the constructive and positive relations between the two sides. .
She stressed that the provincial government will not endanger its interests for any class or party.
The protest was triggered by attempts by terrorist cells to sneak into Iranian territory from Iraqi Kurdistan, where Iranian security forces confronted and arrested them.
Finished
According to the report, the consular delegation told Iran's protest and affirmed the right of the Iranian armed forces to defend the project and address the threat.
For its part, Assistant Foreign Relations official in the Kurdistan region of Iraq confirmed during the meeting that the will of the Kurdistan region of Iraq is based on the development and consolidation of relations with Iran and expressed its dissatisfaction with the recent events, stressing that the region will not allow such events to affect the constructive and positive relations between the two sides. .
She stressed that the provincial government will not endanger its interests for any class or party.
The protest was triggered by attempts by terrorist cells to sneak into Iranian territory from Iraqi Kurdistan, where Iranian security forces confronted and arrested them.
Finished
Turkey: Iran Supports Potential Turkish Operation in North Iraq
https://financialtribune.com/
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Iran has voiced support for a potential Turkish operation against Kurdish militants just over its border in northern Iraq, Turkish Defense Minister Nurettin Canikli said on Tuesday.
The Turkish military has ramped up air strikes in northern Iraq targeting Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) bases in Qandil, close to the Iraq-Iran border, where high-ranking members of the militant group are thought to be based.
The government has also said Turkish troops have deployed roughly 30 km (nearly 20 miles) inside northern Iraq, not far from Qandil.
“Our offer to Iran was to carry out the operation together. Iran, in its remarks at least, has voiced very important support,” Canikli told a roundtable interview with the state-run Anadolu news agency, Reuters reported.
There was no immediate confirmation of his assertion from Tehran.
Canikli said Turkey was also in full agreement with Baghdad on a potential operation into Qandil, adding that Ankara was in talks with “all possible countries” on the matter.
Iraq, however, said it would not accept any Turkish operation against Qandil or other PKK strongholds.
“The Iraqi government will not accept any advance on its land by Turkish forces in pursuit of the PKK elements currently present in the Sinjar, Makhmour and Qandil mountains,” Saad al-Hadithi, a spokesman for Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi told the Iraqi News Agency.d
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Iran has voiced support for a potential Turkish operation against Kurdish militants just over its border in northern Iraq, Turkish Defense Minister Nurettin Canikli said on Tuesday.
The Turkish military has ramped up air strikes in northern Iraq targeting Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) bases in Qandil, close to the Iraq-Iran border, where high-ranking members of the militant group are thought to be based.
The government has also said Turkish troops have deployed roughly 30 km (nearly 20 miles) inside northern Iraq, not far from Qandil.
“Our offer to Iran was to carry out the operation together. Iran, in its remarks at least, has voiced very important support,” Canikli told a roundtable interview with the state-run Anadolu news agency, Reuters reported.
There was no immediate confirmation of his assertion from Tehran.
Canikli said Turkey was also in full agreement with Baghdad on a potential operation into Qandil, adding that Ankara was in talks with “all possible countries” on the matter.
Iraq, however, said it would not accept any Turkish operation against Qandil or other PKK strongholds.
“The Iraqi government will not accept any advance on its land by Turkish forces in pursuit of the PKK elements currently present in the Sinjar, Makhmour and Qandil mountains,” Saad al-Hadithi, a spokesman for Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi told the Iraqi News Agency.d
Iran protests the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to infiltrate terrorists from the region into Iran
Erbil, June 13 (AKnews)
The Iranian Consulate General in Erbil submitted a protest note to the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to infiltrate terrorist groups from the territory into Iranian territory
The Iranian Consulate General in Erbil submitted a protest note to the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to infiltrate terrorist groups from the territory into Iranian territory
The Iranian Consulate General in Erbil announced that the delegation of the consulate headed by 'Berhani', the chief expert of the consulate met with an official in the Office of Foreign Relations in the Kurdistan region of Iraq and handed over a memorandum of protest of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the recent movements of terrorist elements in some common border areas.
According to the report, the consular delegation told Iran's protest and affirmed the right of the Iranian armed forces to defend the project and address the threat.
For its part, Assistant Foreign Relations official in the Kurdistan region of Iraq confirmed during the meeting that the will of the Kurdistan region of Iraq is based on the development and consolidation of relations with Iran and expressed its dissatisfaction with the recent events, stressing that the region will not allow such events to affect the constructive and positive relations between the two sides. .
She stressed that the provincial government will not endanger its interests for any class or party.
The protest was triggered by attempts by terrorist cells to sneak into Iranian territory from Iraqi Kurdistan, where Iranian security forces confronted and arrested them.
Finished
According to the report, the consular delegation told Iran's protest and affirmed the right of the Iranian armed forces to defend the project and address the threat.
For its part, Assistant Foreign Relations official in the Kurdistan region of Iraq confirmed during the meeting that the will of the Kurdistan region of Iraq is based on the development and consolidation of relations with Iran and expressed its dissatisfaction with the recent events, stressing that the region will not allow such events to affect the constructive and positive relations between the two sides. .
She stressed that the provincial government will not endanger its interests for any class or party.
The protest was triggered by attempts by terrorist cells to sneak into Iranian territory from Iraqi Kurdistan, where Iranian security forces confronted and arrested them.
Finished
Baghdad/ Iraq TradeLink: Iraq TradeLink: Iraqi air force announced receiving a new batch of South
Korean jets, type T50.
In a statement, the sources said that 6 jets were received in this batch.
Earlier, Iraq received three batches of jets according to to the contract signed in 2013 to deliver 24 jets of the same type to Iraq.
These jets were supposed to be delivered in April, 2016, but the delivery was delayed without having explanations.
This type of jets is used to train military pilots, with the cost of 21 million dollars each.
Iranian bonds to invest in oil to avoid US sanctions
Iran will issue bonds in the coming months to invest in the oil sector, a month after the United States withdrew from the nuclear deal and re-imposed unilateral sanctions, the head of the Iranian Securities and Exchange Commission, Shabor Mohammadi, said.
"The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Oil Ministry have been negotiating for a year and a half to issue bonds for oil projects, and we hope to implement this in a few months," Mohammadi said in remarks published by the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).
Iran is taking quick steps to preserve its oil exports to avoid the consequences of US sanctions aimed at undermining Tehran's ability to export crude.
Iran's moves seem to be in the interest of countries aspiring to curb US hegemony over the world economy, including China, which analysts say US sanctions on Iranian oil are in favor of the China Petroleum Exchange and Beijing's efforts to make the yuan a major currency in global oil trade.
In this context, Minister of Economy and Finance Massoud Karabasian announced today that the trade between Iran and China will be based on the national currency of the two countries, according to a memorandum of understanding signed during the visit of Iranian President Hassan Rowhani to China.
Four memorandums of understanding have been signed for mutual cooperation in various fields, including the development of technical and scientific cooperation, cooperation in the stock exchange and securities, and the promotion of bilateral cooperation in the fields of banking, oil, petrochemical and trade, he said. The two countries have been demarcated as part of a roadmap that will determine the quota of each country, without further details.
China, the world's largest buyer of crude oil, imported about 655,000 barrels per day of oil on average from Iran in the first quarter of 2018, according to official Chinese customs data, accounting for more than a quarter of Iran's total exports.
Between 2012 and 2015, with EU and US sanctions aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear program, Chinese companies have accounted for about half of Iran's oil exports, which have fallen more than half to cost Tehran $ 80 billion in lost revenue
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Investing.comCommodities Jun 11, 2018 17:53 GMT Investing.com – Gold prices continued to hover around the psychologically important $1,300 level ahead of a widely expected Federal Reserve interest rate increase due Wednesday. Gold futures for June delivery on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange rose by $0.80, or 0.06%, to $1,303.50 a troy ounce. Gold prices continued to be range bound as upside momentum in the yellow metal was capped by expectations the Federal Reserve will not only hike Read the full story
Texas Gold Investors Just Got Their Own Fort Knox
Forbes MagazineIf you live in Texas and have any extra gold bars, coins and/or jewelry lying around that need safekeeping, you’re in luck. The Texas Bullion Depository, the first of its kind in the U.S., officially opened to the public in Austin last week, putting a cap on three years of planning and construction. Read the full story
Natural Gas Futures Start The Week Higher As Forecasts Heat Up
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Oil Rises To 7-Day High As Focus Shifts To U.S. Supply DataInvesting.com
© Reuters. Oil rises to 7-day high Read the full story
Commodities Jun 11, 2018 18:35 GMT Investing.com – WTI crude oil prices settled higher Monday as Iraq’s oil minister warned producers against easing limits on production curbs offsetting reports of an uptick in Russian and Saudi output. On the New York Mercantile Exchange crude futures for July delivery rose 36 cents to settle at $66.10 a barrel, while on London’s Intercontinental Exchange, Brent added 2 cents to trade at $76.48 barrel. Iraq’s oil minister, Jabar al-Luaibi, warned producers Read the full story
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Crude Oil Prices Settle Higher as Iraq Warns Against Lifting Output Curbs
Investing.comCommodities Jun 11, 2018 18:35 GMT Investing.com – WTI crude oil prices settled higher Monday as Iraq’s oil minister warned producers against easing limits on production curbs offsetting reports of an uptick in Russian and Saudi output. On the New York Mercantile Exchange crude futures for July delivery rose 36 cents to settle at $66.10 a barrel, while on London’s Intercontinental Exchange, Brent added 2 cents to trade at $76.48 barrel. Iraq’s oil minister, Jabar al-Luaibi, warned producers Read the full story
BANKS/BANKING/CREDIT
Does The Revised Volcker Rule Signal A Return To Risky Banking?Investing.com
Economy 2018-06-12 06:10:00 by Moriah Costa With the SEC’s sign-off last week on the proposed revision to the Volcker Rule, it appears banks are getting much closer to something they’ve wanted for a long time—less regulation. On Tuesday, June 5, the U.S.’s Securities and Exchange Commission became the fifth of five agencies, after the Fed, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Read the full story
Korean Banks Can Use Blockchain to Verify Customer IDs from July
CoinDeskA national banking group from South Korea is to roll out a blockchain-based ID verification system for domestic banks next month. Read the full story
Cryptocurrency Looks More Legit Now Backed by Institutional Money, ICE, Goldman
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Wells Fargo bans credit card purchases of bitcoin
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Automation could thin Citigroup's investment banking unit jobs: FT
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TREASURIES/BONDS/STOCKS
Top 5 Things To Know In The Market On TuesdayInvesting.com
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Day Ahead: Top 3 Things to Watch
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Economic Calendar - Top 5 Things To Watch This Week
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The signs of a potential market crash are now appearing, asset manager warns
CNBCIncreasing frequency of value-at-risk shocks, or swift market corrections, may be an indication of fragility for global markets. Read the full story
CRYPTO'S / DIGITAL CURRENCY
This startup wants to enable merchants to accept digital currency anywhere, anytime
TNW
Bitcoin has been around since 2009, and since then an influx of altcoins have entered the market to much acclaim. Yet, despite questions being raised as to whether bitcoin is going to change the world and how it will become the world’s single currency in 10 years, its acceptance among merchants is still low. A... Read the full story
Billionaire Investor Tim Draper Explains Why Bitcoin Will Hit $250,000 in 2022
TheStreetTheStreet sits down with the famed venture capitalist to discuss what he thinks will drive cryptocurrency prices to stratospheric levels and his advice for President Trump and employees at the Federal Reserve. Few billionaire investors have been so vocal and bullish on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency price appreciation as Tim Draper, the founder of venture capital firm Draper Fisher Jurvetson. TheStreet sat down with Draper in early May at the Collision tech conference and later chatted after Draper Read the full story
Bitcoin hasn't hit bottom, cryptocurrency trader says
CNBCBut Ran Neu-Ner says it's still a good time to buy or hold bitcoin if you believe in the long-term value. Read the full story
Dead Cat Bounce? Bitcoin Price Recovery Could be Short-Lived
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EOS Is Launched But Not Yet Live – Why?
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$6K Next? Bitcoin Bear Market Back After 10% Drop
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AmEx Is Hiring to Help Sell a Ripple Powered Blockchain Product
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CURRENCIES
Forex - Dollar, Euro Little Changed as Focus Turns to Central BanksInvesting.com
© Reuters. Dollar, euro little changed as focus turns to central banks Read the full story
FILE PHOTO: A man looks at an electronic stock quotation board outside a brokerage in Tokyo Thomson Reuters By Swati Pandey SYDNEY (Reuters) - The dollar jumped to a 3-week top on Tuesday while Asian shares started cautiously as investors were hopeful of a positive outcome from a highly anticipated U.S.-Korea summit, which could set the stage for ending a nuclear stand-off on the Korean peninsula. Japan's Nikkei <.N225> climbed 0.8 percent to the highest in three weeks and South Korean shares Read the full story
The Canadian dollar was trading lower Monday morning after U.S. President Donald Trump continued his attacks on Canada and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Read the full story
© Reuters. Dollar, euro little changed as focus turns to central banks Read the full story
Dollar rises, stocks cautious before U.S.-North Korea summit
Business InsiderFILE PHOTO: A man looks at an electronic stock quotation board outside a brokerage in Tokyo Thomson Reuters By Swati Pandey SYDNEY (Reuters) - The dollar jumped to a 3-week top on Tuesday while Asian shares started cautiously as investors were hopeful of a positive outcome from a highly anticipated U.S.-Korea summit, which could set the stage for ending a nuclear stand-off on the Korean peninsula. Japan's Nikkei <.N225> climbed 0.8 percent to the highest in three weeks and South Korean shares Read the full story
Canadian dollar lower after Trump attacks Trudeau over tariffs
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Forex - Sterling Slides, Euro Slightly Higher at Start of Big Week
Investing.com
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© Reuters. Sterling slides, euro slightly higher at start of big week Read the full story
Forex - Dollar Higher Against Yen after Trump-Kim Meeting
Investing.com© Reuters. Dollar higher against yen after Trump-Kim meeting Read the full story
Forex - Euro Gains, Eyes Recent Highs, Dollar Erases Losses vs Yen
Investing.com© Reuters. Euro eyes recent highs, dollar erases losses vs yen Read the full story
INSURANCE / HEALTH
Immune response associated with inflammation and joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis
Science Magazine
To diagnose rheumatoid arthritis, antibodies to the amino acid citrulline are commonly measured. A new study from Uppsala University shows that a broad mix of different antibodies in the joints is the.. Read the full story
Framework identifies genetic missense mutations linked to autism spectrum disorder
Science MagazineMissense mutations occur when there is a change in one gene's DNA base pair, and the change results in the substitution of one amino acid for another in the gene's protein. Mutations that disrupt the function of proteins are widely recogniz.. Read the full story
The Unexpected Symptom That Finally Led to Maria Menounos' Brain Tumor Diagnosis
Health.comThe TV and radio host is looking back at the warning signs she missed at first. Read the full story
Hong Kong and Dutch scientists make breakthrough in battle against global flu outbreaks
South China Morning PostTeam, led by an expert from the University of Hong Kong, says it has developed a technique to predict if virus will spread to humans Read the full story
USA/CANADA
Trump Just Said The US Will End Its "War Games" With South Korea
BuzzFeed News
President Trump called the joint military exercises "provocative," in a huge concession to North Korea. Read the full story
Trump says one-on-one meeting with Kim Jong Un was 'very, very good,' says they have an 'excellent relationship'
ABC NewsTrump says one-on-one meeting with Kim Jong Un was 'very, very good,' says they have an 'excellent relationship' Read the full story
Trump predicts that he and Kim Jong Un 'will solve a big problem, a big dilemma'
ABC NewsTrump predicts that he and Kim Jong Un 'will solve a big problem, a big dilemma' Read the full story
In nuclear meeting with Kim Jong Un, Trump says that by 'working together, we will get it taken care of'
ABC NewsIn nuclear meeting with Kim Jong Un, Trump says that by 'working together, we will get it taken care of' Read the full story
After first summit meeting, Trump says he and Kim "will be successful"
ABC NewsKim Jong Un and Donald Trump are in Singapore for historic summit. Read the full story
Trump, Kim Sign Historic Pledge Toward Peace
BloombergNon-stop business knowledge Get more on The Bloomberg App The leaders signed what Trump called a “comprehensive document” while Kim said the "world will see a major change." The U.S. and North Korea agreed to seek complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula following a historic summit between President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un, yet the accord set no deadline and left the path to disarmament undefined. Trump defended the two-page document he signed with Kim at the end of their meeting Read the full story
Net neutrality rules are now repealed: What it means
CNN MoneyThe net neutrality repeal officially took effect on Monday. Here's what it means and what's really at stake. Read the full story
3 things to know about net neutrality's end
CBS NewsThe FCC's "Restoring Internet Freedom" rule replaces the regulation that ensured ISPs treat all content equally Read the full story
Supreme Court decides case on purging voter registration rolls
CBS NewsOhio's secretary of state was sued over the practice of flagging registered voters after they've missed one federal general election Read the full story
EMERGING MARKETS
Mexican tariffs threaten US pork farmers | Money TalksTRT World
Mexican tariffs threaten US pork farmers | Money Talks Read the full story
Hurricane Bud is weakening, could hit Mexico as tropical storm
ABC NewsThe hurricane season is striking well ahead of schedule. Read the full story
Europe, Mexico, and Canada Help Trump Undermine Trade
The AtlanticIf America won’t follow the rules of the system it helped build, why should Europe? Read the full story
Mexico judge signs arrest warrant for local JPMorgan head: BVG World
ReutersA judge in Mexico has issued an arrest warrant for the country head of U.S. investment bank JPMorgan for alleged fraud in a dispute related to a 2007 loan to a Mexican real estate developer, according to the company, BVG World. Read the full story
MIDDLE EAST
An Israeli has written a series of open letters to his Palestinian neighbors. Will anyone respond?
Business Insider
A runner taking part in the Palestine Marathon passes by the Israeli separation barrier in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Israel. Conversations about the Israeli Palestinian conflict are often stale and unproductive. Interlocutors talk in circles and rarely say anything new or productive. A new book from Yossi Klein Halevi might change that. When it comes to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, most of the "dialogue" consists of people talking in circles, to themselves, and to like minded Read the full story
Netanyahu questioned by Israeli police in telecom corruption case
ReutersIsraeli police questioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday over his alleged dealings with the country’s largest telecommunication company, Israel Radio said, one of three corruption cases weighing on his political future. Read the full story
Report describes Dubai real estate as money-laundering haven
ABC NewsA new report is describing Dubai's real-estate market as a haven for money launderers, terror financiers and drug traffickers sanctioned by the U.S. in recent years Read the full story
Saudi Arabia's oil output spikes ahead of OPEC's decision on production caps
CNBCSaudi Arabia hiked output by 161,000 barrels a day in May, bringing output to just below its quota under a deal to limit output. Read the full story
OPEC president: US hasn't asked us for more oil
CNN MoneyThe president of OPEC says that he's not aware of any US requests for OPEC to boost production. Read the full story
Iraq's Sadr warns of civil war after ballot box fireTRT World
Iraq's Sadr warns of civil war after ballot box fire Read the full story
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Obama national security adviser: Pulling out of Iran deal is the worst US move in Middle East since Iraq War
CNN PoliticsFormer Obama national security adviser Tom Donilon slammed President Donald Trump's foreign policy moves as some of the worst blunders since the wars in Iraq and Vietnam. Read the full story
AFRICA
Zimbabwe: Opposition Party Dismisses Grace Mugabe LinksAllAfrica
Former first lady Grace Mugabe's name has been thrust into the acrimonious fight over control of the National Patriotic Front (NPF) amid accusations that she is angling for a senior position if the party clinches a coalition deal with the MDC Alliance. However, NPF spokesperson Jealousy Mawarire (JM) yesterday told our chief reporter Everson Mushava (EM) in an interview that Grace had nothing to do with the party. He said their detractors were trying to use former president Robert Mugabe's name Read the full story
How to build a Middle Income Zimbabwe by 2030
SourceBy Farai Charasika - As Zimbabwe enters into election season, the country will need leadership that can articulate and demonstrate that they will decisively move the country towards socio-economic recovery, growth & prosperity. Regardless of the winner, the incoming administration will need to address a number of initiatives that will set the country on an... Read the full story
KLM increases cargo frequencies to Zim
SourceHARARE, June 11 (The Source) - Netherlands flag carrier, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM), plans to increase the frequency of its cargo flights between Harare – Amsterdam to four by end of month, according to the country's envoy. Barbara van Hellemond said the move – which is anticipated to increase trade between Zimbabwe and the... Read the full story
Yes, 72pct of Zimbabweans are living in poverty
SourceHARARE, June 11 - Zimbabwe has been in economic decline since the late 1990s. In this economy, how many Zimbabweans live under the poverty datum line? A claim was made by opposition political party Build Zimbabwe Alliance, which ZimFact went out to fact check. Claim: 38 years after independence, 72% of people still live under... Read the full story
Zimbabwe parliament drops call for Mugabe to answer questions on diamond mines
ReutersZimbabwe's parliament on Monday backed down from its demand for former president Robert Mugabe to answer questions related to diamond mining operations during his time in office. Read the full story
ASIA
How China, S. Korea are big winners at U.S.-N. Korea summitCBS News
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan and CBS News senior global affairs contributor Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group, join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the historic summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, from the "nebulous" security guarantees to what it will take for the Korean Peninsula to denuclearize. Read the full story
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City is Asia’s fourth largest bond issuance centre after Japan, the mainland and South Korea Read the full story
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Key moments from the U.S.-North Korea summit
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EUROPE
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Angela Merkel calls US retraction of support 'sobering and somewhat depressing'
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EU, IMF warn of US protectionism, back multilateral trade
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CBI, ISX, Kauaihn Chatter:
CBI Update:
http://www.cbi.iq/
The CBI for Wednesday 6/13/18 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1190
The currency auction total sales amount 117,738,863
There is one news and announcements for Wednesday 6/13/18
1.Announcement of the implementation of requests for the purchase of the dollar for Eid al-Fitr
Announcement (the implementation of orders for the purchase of the dollar for Eid al-Fitr).
Announcement (the implementation of orders for the purchase of the dollar for Eid al-Fitr).
The CBI for Wednesday 6/13/18 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1190
Value Traded
1,235,746,068
Shares Traded
3,008,012,621
ISX ended in Red
Kauaihn Chatter:
6-13-2018 Intel Guru Delta [via sunny] The UN Security Council (UNSC) released all remaining sanctions of the last 16 years. This means the rate can go back to over $3.00. In 2003 the UN took Iraq’s currency, the dinar, down to 1/10 cent to prevent Sadaam from using funds for terrorism. The frozen assets the UNSC released of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) were in the mega $$. This is HUGE! Iraq will have their currency in a 2% compliant rate for 90 days on June 15 as required by the IMF. The Iraq currency needs to see re-instatment shortly. The revaluation is separate from the Iraq Elections. Alak, the CBI governor has said, "Lift restrictions on exchange rate 1st half of 2018." CBI will pull the trigger either the last week of June or last 10 days of June.
6-12-2018 Newshound Guru Adam Montana 2 days...till end of Ramadan! ...not that I'm excited to get this ball rolling or anything! Bring it on, people! It's time to get this train moving again and we're in good position.
6-12-2018 Newshound Guru Kaperoni Down to 2 days to meet compliance. [reference Guru Kaperoni post 6-10-2018 post 2 of 2] [Compliance with IMF's market vs official rate within 2% for 90 days rule]
6-12-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: "RECOUNTING WILL COST MILLIONS AND COULD STALL THE FORMATION OF THE NEW GOVERNMENT BY MONTHS" ...no one said they are still going ahead with the recounting. Sadr is just giving his opinion and some facts on the subject. The judiciary still has to rule if the legislation of Parliament if constitutional and also if it should apply to the recent election since the amendment to the election law was NOT in place at the time of the election. We still wait to hear for the ruling on this issue from the Judiciary. They were supposed to rule in 48 hours...
6-12-2018 Newshound Guru chattels Article: "Recount Will Test the Integrity of Iraq’s Elections" Quotes: " ...accusations of tampering with electronic voting machines, ballot box stuffing, voter intimidation, bribery, and misuse of voter IDs." "A recount carries significant political risks as well. It might delay the government formation process well into 2019 and cause further party fragmentation." Excellent article in voter fraud and recount in the Iraqi Election. Note that the author ideates on the possibility of the formation of a new government in Iraq being delayed until 2019. We shall see. Tune in tomorrow for another day in the life of the " democratic experiment " in Iraq. Democracy is a messy business. I have not abandoned hope for Iraq, but it is foolish to think that we can know what and when anything may happen.
6-12-2018 Newshound Guru Don961 Article: "Arrest of four accused in the burning of UNHCR warehouses in Rusafa" Quote: "The Supreme Judicial Council announced on Monday (June 11th, 2018) the arrest of four people, including three policemen and an employee of the Electoral Commission, who were accused of a fire in UNHCR warehouses in Rusafa."
6-12-2018 Newshound Guru Kaperoni Down to 2 days to meet compliance. [reference Guru Kaperoni post 6-10-2018 post 2 of 2] [Compliance with IMF's market vs official rate within 2% for 90 days rule]
6-12-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: "RECOUNTING WILL COST MILLIONS AND COULD STALL THE FORMATION OF THE NEW GOVERNMENT BY MONTHS" ...no one said they are still going ahead with the recounting. Sadr is just giving his opinion and some facts on the subject. The judiciary still has to rule if the legislation of Parliament if constitutional and also if it should apply to the recent election since the amendment to the election law was NOT in place at the time of the election. We still wait to hear for the ruling on this issue from the Judiciary. They were supposed to rule in 48 hours...
6-12-2018 Newshound Guru chattels Article: "Recount Will Test the Integrity of Iraq’s Elections" Quotes: " ...accusations of tampering with electronic voting machines, ballot box stuffing, voter intimidation, bribery, and misuse of voter IDs." "A recount carries significant political risks as well. It might delay the government formation process well into 2019 and cause further party fragmentation." Excellent article in voter fraud and recount in the Iraqi Election. Note that the author ideates on the possibility of the formation of a new government in Iraq being delayed until 2019. We shall see. Tune in tomorrow for another day in the life of the " democratic experiment " in Iraq. Democracy is a messy business. I have not abandoned hope for Iraq, but it is foolish to think that we can know what and when anything may happen.
6-12-2018 Newshound Guru Don961 Article: "Arrest of four accused in the burning of UNHCR warehouses in Rusafa" Quote: "The Supreme Judicial Council announced on Monday (June 11th, 2018) the arrest of four people, including three policemen and an employee of the Electoral Commission, who were accused of a fire in UNHCR warehouses in Rusafa."
6-11-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Now we witnessed this same pattern. The Sadr Movement needs to get rid of all of these crooked politicians. ...Now I believe Iraq may sincerely get the power to actually do it. No more negotiating on the elections results just to compromise to allow these goons to stay yet another 4 years in some kind of political position, thus immune from prosecution. I am hopeful Sadr will finally...put an end to this chapter of Iraqi history once and for all. It sounds like someone (namely) Sadr, has the political will and clout to do it. [post 2 of 2]
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Abadi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)
The Council of Ministers holds its regular session chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Haider Abadi
The Council of Ministers held its regular session Tuesday, 12 June 2018 under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister Dr. Haider Abadi.
The council discussed two cases of the explosion of equipment, not belonging to the security services in Sadr City and the burning of the UNHCR store. Detailed reports were presented regarding them, the procedures of investigation, criminal evidence, civil defense, fighting crime and orders issued by the judiciary.
The Council of Ministers affirms that it is continuing to carry out its duties in accordance with the Constitution and the law. It looks forward to fulfilling the requirements of the next political phase, with all that is necessary to support security and stability, provide services to citizens, support the economy and stimulate the investment movement.
1. The Prosecutor shall initiate a criminal action against all those responsible for the violation of the electoral process in accordance with the law and call upon the Supreme Judicial Council to resolve the criminal cases in a manner that ensures the safety of the elections and the detection and prosecution of those involved.
2. Resolve the investigation and prosecution of those responsible for the explosion that took place in Sadr City and hold them accountable and compensate the affected persons in full.
3. The honorable role of our armed forces in liberating the land and maintaining security is a guarantee of its professional capabilities in carrying out its duties without any interference. The Council affirms its support for the professional work of the security forces.
The session witnessed the vote on the annex of the western wavebreak of the port of Faw No. 3.
The vote on the amendment of Resolution No. 172 of 2018 on sovereign guarantees in favor of electricity projects in Maysan.
According to the provisions of Article 80/1 of the Constitution, the Council of Ministers decided the following:
1- Forming a committee headed by the head of the Federal Audit Bureau and the membership of the Undersecretary of the Ministry of the Interior, the Vice-Chairman of the Integrity Commission, the Assistant of the National Intelligence Service and the Assistant of the Head of the National Security Service. The Committee shall receive complaints from citizens regarding the electoral process and administratively investigate them with members of the Board of Commissioners of the Independent High Commission Of the elections and their officials are the cause of the electoral process.
2. The Committee may seek the assistance of experts and form subcommittees to complete its work and submit its recommendations to the concerned authorities, each according to its competence. .
3. The Committee shall complete its work within a maximum period of 14 days.
The Council of Ministers voted to form a committee headed by the governor in Najaf, Diwaniyah, Muthanna and Dhi Qar governorates. The membership of the governorate's agriculture director and the director of the governorate's water resources and the director of the governorate census will be tasked with surveying the farmers and farmers in accordance with the agricultural plan for 2017. The Ministry of Agriculture will submit a full report to the Cabinet to support farmers and farmers.
The recommendation of the Energy Committee was voted on:
First: Expansion of production of the Nasiriyah oil field with a capacity of 100 thousand barrels / day.
Second: Tender for the design, processing and construction of the second central station CBF 2 in the field of Majnoon / Basra Oil Company.
Third: Investment of Nasiriyah and Al Gharaf gas fields in the style of (ABCC) South Gas Company.
The project to complete the pumping station to strengthen the Rumaila Muthanna and supply electricity to the station was voted on.
The Council voted on the project to connect the power supply to the pumping station to strengthen the reinforcement of Rumaila / Muthanna.
The Cabinet also discussed the treatment of water scarcity expected for the coming summer and the allocation of additional funds in the measures taken to address water scarcity.
Prime Minister 's Media Office
12 June 2018
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ARTICLE 2
Tweets posted on Government of Iraq twitter account; all posted on 6-12-2018 around 1:15 pm Eastern:
- PM @HaiderAlAbadi: The Cabinet today established a committee chaired by the Federal Board of Supreme Audit tasked with investigating complaints from voters about electoral violations
- PM @HaiderAlAbadi: I call on all political parties and blocs to work together to ensure that a strong and representative new Iraqi government is formed as soon as possible
- PM @HaiderAlAbadi: The Cabinet is also calling on prosecuting authorities to expedite legal cases against those suspected of electoral violations
- PM @HaiderAlAbadi: The fire was a crime against Iraqi voters, and our democratic system of government. It was part of a concerted attempt to derail our political process. All such attempts will fail and those behind them held to account
- PM @HaiderAlAbadi: I received a preliminary report into the fire at the storage facility housing ballot papers from the parliamentary elections. Initial indications suggest that it was arson
- PM @HaiderAlAbadi: The @IraqiGovt remains focused on our strategic priorities: the security of Iraq, delivery of public services, creating better opportunities for all Iraqis & reconstruction
- PM @HaiderAlAbadi: Iraq’s Armed Forces, security services and intelligence agencies will pursue Daesh remnants inside Iraq and outside our borders
- PM @HaiderAlAbadi: Last week, the Iraqi Air Force carried out air strikes against Daesh positions in Syria. The strikes destroyed buildings used by the terrorists as command and control centres
- PM @HaiderAlAbadi holds his weekly press conference in Baghdad, briefs media on national security, post-election developments, delivery of essential public services and reconstruction.
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ARTICLE 3
URGENT Cabinet sets holiday holiday
2018/6/12 23:40
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The Council of Ministers decided to suspend the official working hours on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.
"The council has set days [Sunday, Monday and Tuesday] as part of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, and the working day will resume on Wednesday, June 20," the statement said
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ARTICLE 4
Sources: Surun and Fateh, patriotism and wisdom are approaching the formation of the largest bloc by the accession of the Iraqi decision and the Kurdistan Democratic
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - June 12 - The "Alliance of Surun, Fateh, Nationalism and Wisdom" is close to forming the biggest bloc in Iraq's new parliament, sources close to the political leaders told AFP. The sources said that "the leader of the Sadrist movement Moqtada al-Sadr and announced the accession of the conquest led by Hadi al-Ameri to the tripartite coalition, which includes the national and wisdom close to the alliance with the Iraqi decision headed by Osama Najafi and the Kurdistan Democratic Party led by Massoud Barzani to form the largest bloc by 190 deputies," noting that "The coming hours may witness the announcement of that bloc and thus the formation of the new government with a comfortable majority." Finished (1)
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ARTICLE 5
Rafidain explains the international MasterCard card version
2018/6/13 10:01
[Ayna-Baghdad]
Al-Rafidain Bank announced that issuing the international MasterCard card includes employees, citizens and other segments of society.
"The Bank's branches continue to issue electronic payment tools (MasterCard), which are used inside and outside Iraq and are acceptable in all ATMs connected to the network [Master Card International] in addition to, To points of sale. "
The statement added that "advances and loans granted to employees through these cards as well as settling their salaries electronically."
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ARTICLE 6
Learn about diseases caused by air conditioning
ANKARA, Iraq (AP) - June 12 - Turkish newspaper Khabar Turk published a report on human diseases that could be caused by air conditioning during the summer. For this reason, you should be careful of this device to keep us healthy.
"The use of air conditioners to cool the atmosphere in the summer can cause many of the microbes to pass through the respiratory system," the paper said in its report. This leads to diseases such as pneumonia, pneumonia and others. "
"The transmission of diseases is done in the absence of cleanliness and sterilization of air conditioners, resulting in deposits of the types of bacteria, which live in the wet and cold climate somewhat. These bacteria pass through the respiratory system, and lead to injury to many human diseases. People with immune deficiency are also at greater risk. "
"The symptoms of airborne diseases are high fever, numbness, joint pain, and severe cough. Other symptoms include difficulty in removing phlegm, headache, confusion of vision, difficulty in breathing, and a constant need for sleep.
"The most people who have to take action to prevent these diseases are those with low immunity. Symptoms of these problems are in the form of normal flu, but soon turn into pneumonia. Therefore, these people should be careful during the summer and follow up and check the cleanliness of air conditioners in the places where they live or spend their summer vacation. They must also make sure that the bathing areas are clean and where there is moisture and water. "
"People over the age of 50 years, patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma patients, as well as newborns are more likely to develop" air-conditioning disease ". Cancer patients, patients receiving cortisone therapy for a while, and patients who have undergone organ transfers from the most vulnerable groups to these problems. "
"Diseases caused by the use of air conditioners are divided into two parts: diseases caused by sudden changes in temperature using the highest degree of adaptation without gradualism, such as colds and others, and others resulting from not keeping Clean air conditioners, which causes the transmission of bacteria through the respiratory system, and the incidence of various pulmonary diseases.
The doctor said that the bacteria called "toxic mucus" is causing the diseases of air conditioners, where these bacteria live in the water areas and wet areas. These microorganisms can survive for a long time, making them able to live within air conditioners.
"These bacteria are present in the air conditioning of hotels and similar places. They also spread through the water used, especially in hoses and shower hoses in bathrooms, especially if the conditions of cleanliness are not perfect.
"These bacteria do not significantly affect those who have strong immunity. In particular, these bacteria are harmful to patients with chronic respiratory diseases, neonates, cancer patients and other vulnerable individuals. "
The doctor revealed "symptoms of air conditioning disease, which is the feeling of indigestion, and the spread of pain in the muscles and joints, headache and headache during the first two days of the entry of bacteria to the victim's body. After that, the temperature rises and shows signs of acute cough, in addition to nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. The first step of treatment is to go directly to the doctor for the necessary tests and diagnosis of the disease.
The paper said that "the methods of prevention of air-conditioning diseases are the periodic maintenance of clean and sterilized, and ensure the safety of bacteria filters in them. The ideal temperature is about 25 degrees. In addition, there should be no direct exposure to air conditioners, and periodic checks of air conditioners. "
In conclusion, the paper said that the prevention of air-conditioning disease is easy, and this can be done through these methods of prevention. In general, prevention is better than cure.
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