Iraqi Supreme Court ratifies results of May election: spokesman
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq’s Supreme Court has ratified the results of the May 12 parliamentary election, its spokesman said on Sunday, setting in motion a 90-day constitutional deadline for the winning parties to form a government.
“The court has issued a decision to ratify the results of the parliamentary election,” the spokesman said in a statement.
A nationwide recount of votes showed on Aug. 10 that populist Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr retained his lead, positioning him to play a central role in forming the country’s next government.
Urgent announcement of the formation of the nucleus of the largest bloc
The five-party alliance announced its final statement after the end of its meeting in Baghdad on Sunday evening.
According to the text of the statement received by all of Iraq [where] a copy of it , " an Iraqi decision of the national stems from our country 's interest and in response to the demands of the citizens , we have agreed today to form the nucleus of a coalition seeking to form a parliamentary bloc that can form a government.
" It has been decided at this meeting openness to our other partners to contribute together in the formation ofthe bloc. "
He said , " this cross-sectarian, which rejects quotas in all its forms is determined to work hard to build a state of citizenship, justice, equality and provide a decent life for all our people and seeks to contribute to the serious and actors to form a government is working hard to provide retainers Alliance And reconstruction of the displaced and fight corruption and accountability spoilers, and sincerely seek to provide new blood from the people of our country to contribute to the management of the state during the next phase. "
" It has been decided at this meeting openness to our other partners to contribute together in the formation ofthe bloc. "
He said , " this cross-sectarian, which rejects quotas in all its forms is determined to work hard to build a state of citizenship, justice, equality and provide a decent life for all our people and seeks to contribute to the serious and actors to form a government is working hard to provide retainers Alliance And reconstruction of the displaced and fight corruption and accountability spoilers, and sincerely seek to provide new blood from the people of our country to contribute to the management of the state during the next phase. "
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Today .. A meeting between Abadi, Sadr, Hakim and leaders of blocks of various components in Baghdad
2018/08/19 12:03
Baghdad today - Baghdad
On August 19, 2018, al-Hakamah announced the holding of an important meeting in the capital Baghdad, which includes the leader of the Sadrist movement Moqtada al-Sadr, the leader of the victory coalition Haider al-Abadi, the leader of the National Coalition Iyad Allawi, and the leaders of national Salim al-Jubouri and Saleh al-Mutlaq, Stream of wisdom Ammar al - Hakim and other personalities.
The leader of the current Abdullah al-Zaidi, for (Baghdad today), that "Baghdad will witness today an important meeting of the Iraqi leaders include Iraq, for the purpose of dialogue and negotiation on the formation of the largest bloc," noting that "the meeting is very close to the alliance with each other and the entry of a large unified bloc "He said.
He added Zaidi, "Today's meeting will be different from all previous meetings and dialogues, the debate will be between the leaders of the blocs and not the negotiating committees, as was the case previously."
The political source, revealed, on Saturday evening (August 18, 2018), that the coalition rule of law led by Nuri al-Maliki, and the opening headed by Hadi al-Ameri, the announcement of a parliamentary opposition front, not the largest bloc, according to leaked information.
The source said in an interview with (Baghdad today),
International Coalition: US forces remain in Iraq as long as needed
2018/08/19 11:21
Baghdad today - follow-up
The International Coalition Against Da'ash said on Sunday (August 19, 2018) that US troops in Iraq remain in Iraq as long as necessary.
"US forces will remain in Iraq to help restore stability in the liberated areas and will only withdraw before the request of the Iraqi government," a coalition spokesman said in an emergency report.
"The task of these forces is currently in full coordination with the Iraqi government and at the request of them."
The United States, along with the United States, has a 59-nation force to promote stability in Iraq after a humiliating defeat in July 2017, as well as security and military consultations for Iraqi forces in a number of military bases in the north and west of the country.
Sunday will officially announce the largest bloc of law and Fatah and deputies of political forces
Iraq News Now
11:23 PM
Baghdad / Al-Ghad Press:
Sources close to the sources said on Saturday that he will officially announce the largest bloc on Sunday, pointing out that it includes law and Fatah and deputies of other political forces to form the next government.
The sources told "Al-Ghad Press" that "an agreement was reached shortly, and was signed to form the largest bloc, which includes a coalition of state law and Al-Fath Alliance in addition to the deputies of the political forces representing the other components," pointing out that "it is hoped to announce this Agreement formally on Sunday. "
A source familiar with "Al-Ghad Press", earlier in the day, that there is news about the imminent announcement of the alliance of the largest bloc, in the formation of the next government.
TBI puts Bank Acquisition Plans on Hold
By John Lee.
The state-owned Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI) has reportedly put plans to buy a Turkish commercial bank on hold because of the fall in the Turkish lira.
TBI chairman Faisal al-Haimus told Reuters that the bank is keen to expand its footprint in Turkey, Iraq’s largest trading partner.
According to the report, TBI has assets of around $20 billion, and is responsible around 80 percent of the trade finance business in Iraq.
Integrity returns to the state ownership of a property worth 2.5 billion dinars in Kirkuk
Date of release: 2018/8/19 12:13 • 59 times read
(Baghdad: Al Furat News) The staff of the Investigation Office of the Integrity Commission in Kirkuk in coordination with the Office of the Inspector General of the Ministry of the Interior of the arrest of eight accused; for taking possession of a state-owned property of five acres, and estimated value of two billion and a half billion dinars.
A statement of integrity received by the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it that "the investigations department in the body, referring to the details of the investigation conducted under a judicial note, that the staff of the Office and the result of follow-up and scrutiny, was able to arrest the accused who seized the property which Owned by the Ministry of Finance and located in the neighborhood of Wasiti in the center of the city of Kirkuk.
He added that "the defendants unlawfully carried out a fictitious sorting of the property to the plots of residential land; in preparation for selling to citizens."
"The suspects were caught in the criminal offense in accordance with the provisions of Article 240 of the Penal Code. All the non-fundamental principles used in the seizure of the property were seized.
It is noteworthy that the Integrity Commission announced, on the seventeenth of last May on the return of land worth 3 billion dinars to the ownership of the state in Kirkuk.
He added that "the defendants unlawfully carried out a fictitious sorting of the property to the plots of residential land; in preparation for selling to citizens."
"The suspects were caught in the criminal offense in accordance with the provisions of Article 240 of the Penal Code. All the non-fundamental principles used in the seizure of the property were seized.
It is noteworthy that the Integrity Commission announced, on the seventeenth of last May on the return of land worth 3 billion dinars to the ownership of the state in Kirkuk.
An economist reveals the bank's printing of large amounts of currency with small categories to replace them with damage
The economic expert Majid al-Suri, on Saturday, the printing of the Central Bank of Iraq large amounts of Iraqi currency with small groups to pump it to the market and eliminate the current crisis and withdraw the damage."The Iraqi market is facing a problem in the small currencies of 250, 500 and 100 dinars because of the lack of printing and the large damage and not withdraw."
He added that "the Central Bank has printed large quantities recently of the Iraqi currency with small groups for the purpose of pumping them to markets and pull the damage and eliminate the scarcity," noting that "the bank faces two problems in resolving the matter works to resolve the first Counting and sorting of printed currency and the second refusal of banks to receive damaged currencies for the purpose of withdrawing from the markets.
He pointed out that "the bank is working to solve the problem of counting and sorting first and then go to pump and pull the damaged."The Iraqi market is suffering from a large scarcity in the small currency categories, which affected the economic movement in daily transactions
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Leading wisdom declares the agreement with 5 parties to form a coalition of the largest bloc and confirms: the announcement before the feast
2018/08/19 13:06
Baghdad today - special
The leader of the National Wisdom Movement, Aziz Kazem Alwan, said Sunday, 19 August 2018, that the announcement of the largest bloc that will form the next government will be before the holiday of Eid al-Adha.
Alwan said in an exclusive interview (Baghdad today), that "the axes to form the next government, should serve Iraq and be successful in its mechanisms and electoral and political program, and when we saw the return of sectarian blocs and programs do not agree with the public interest we will withdraw from the government and be in the opposition" .
"There is a great rapprochement between the alliance of Sowron, the stream of national wisdom, the National Alliance, blocs in the Union of Forces and the Kurdistan Democratic Party to form the largest bloc."
He pointed out that "the leaders of the blocs are fully agreed on the formation of the largest bloc, leaving only the status of the program and the signing of the Charter, to be announced mass before Eid al-Adha."
On August 19, 2018, al-Hakamah announced the holding of an important meeting in the capital Baghdad, which includes the leader of the Sadrist movement Moqtada al-Sadr, the leader of the victory coalition Haider al-Abadi, the leader of the National Coalition Iyad Allawi, and the leaders of national Salim al-Jubouri and Saleh al-Mutlaq, Stream of wisdom Ammar al - Hakim and other personalities.
The leader of the current Abdullah al-Zaidi, for (Baghdad today), that "Baghdad will witness an important meeting of the Iraqi leaders include Iraq, for the purpose of dialogue and negotiation on the formation of the largest bloc," noting that "the meeting is very close to the alliance with each other and the entry of a large unified bloc" .
He added Zaidi, "Today's meeting will be different from all previous meetings and dialogues, the debate will be between the leaders of the blocs and not the negotiating committees, as was the case previously."
The political source, revealed, on Saturday evening (August 18, 2018), that the coalition rule of law led by Nuri al-Maliki, and the opening headed by Hadi al-Ameri, the announcement of a parliamentary opposition front, not the largest bloc, according to leaked information.
The source said in an interview with (Baghdad today), "The mass of conquest, and the rule of law, which will be announced soon, according to the leaks that have spread recently, will be an opposition bloc."
He added that "it was agreed between others led by Moqtada al-Sadr, and victory under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Haider Abadi, and the stream of wisdom for Ammar al-Hakim, the national Ayad Allawi, and the Union of Sunni forces, the formation of the largest bloc."
He pointed out that among the lists that will be within the largest bloc, "Biarik good, and the new generation," pointing out that "the total seats in the bloc will be 134 seats."
Baghdad today _ follow-up
Karbouli sends a message to Al-Ubaidi: Is "Aqr" Iraq of men even nominate Almtlonim to head the parliament!
2018/08/19 12:41
Baghdad today _ follow-up
The leader of the Axis alliance Mohammed Karbouli, Sunday, 19 August 2018, a letter lined to the President of the list of good in Nineveh province Khalid Obeidi, criticizing the nomination of the latter to head the parliament.
"He was impressed by those who failed to run the Ministry of Defense and were providing his family abroad, away from Iraq, trying to market himself as president of the Iraqi parliament," Karbouli said on Twitter.
He added: "Is Iraq's poorest men to nominate the clergy".
The leader of the coalition of victory, Khalid al-Obeidi, announced on Sunday, July 29, 2018, the existence of an agreement and political support to obtain the presidency of the new House of Representatives, while confirmed that he did not run for this position .
"The claim of some Sunni forces, because I do not represent the Sunnis, is not by their air, there is a street that decides who represents the Sunnis, who is the highest voter in the year and the real representation," said al-Obeidi, a former defense minister for Baghdad Today. The highest votes . "
He added that "the political blocs put my name strongly to the presidency of the new parliament, and I leave the subject to the political forces, there is support and support for me to get this position," noting that "a lot of political parties asked me to agree to this thing, and I personally did not nominate myself for this The position, but if the political blocs agreed on this matter has no problem in that . "
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince thanks Barzani for caring for displaced Iraqis!
2018/08/19 12:27
Baghdad today - follow-up
The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Sunday, 19/8/2018, sent a letter to the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party Massoud Barzani, thanking him for his assistance to displaced Iraqis and Syrian refugees.
"The UAE consul in Arbil, Rashid al-Mansur, handed a message to Massoud Barzani, which included the thanks of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Mohammed bin Zayed, for his assistance to the displaced Iraqis and Syrian refugees," Barzani's press office said in a statement received by Baghdad.
"Barzani reviewed with the UAE diplomat the friendship and bilateral relations between Kurdistan and the UAE," the statement said.
Thousands of citizens, in Nineveh, Anbar and Salahuddin, have fled their provinces to the Kurdistan region, Baghdad and a number of Iraq's provinces as a result of the occupation of their home areas in 2014.
Leading the opening: What is published on the largest bloc leaks and official announcement after the ratification of the Court
Sunday 19 August
Alsumaria News / Baghdad
Denied the leadership of the Fatah alliance Mahmoud al-Rubaie, Saturday, the news of the announcement of the largest bloc within hours, while noting that the announcement of the bloc formally will not be until after the ratification of the Federal Court on the final results of the elections.
Denied the leadership of the Fatah alliance Mahmoud al-Rubaie, Saturday, the news of the announcement of the largest bloc within hours, while noting that the announcement of the bloc formally will not be until after the ratification of the Federal Court on the final results of the elections.
Al-Rubaie said in an interview with Alsumaria News that "dialogues and discussions continue between all political forces in order to form the largest bloc that we aspire to meet the wishes of the citizen and provide services to him in the best form," noting that "all dialogues did not reach until the moment of the official announcement of the largest bloc" .
We have a strong desire and hope to form a strong government that includes Fatah and the rest of the national forces representing all the components of Iraq in order to proceed with the construction of the country," adding that "all the circulation of the announcement of a larger bloc this evening are informal leaks, After the ratification of the Federal Court on the final results of the elections. "
Local media have been reporting that the announcement of the largest bloc will be within hours between the rule of law and Fatah and some of the parties to victory.
Hakim's movement confirms near the resolution of the largest bloc with alliances Sadr and Abbadi
2018/08/19 00:42
Baghdad today _ Baghdad
The National Wisdom Movement, headed by Ammar al-Hakim, confirmed Sunday (August 19, 2018), near the conclusion of the largest bloc with the other coalition led by Moqtada al-Sadr and victory headed by Haider al-Abadi.
A member of the Political Bureau and spokesman of the National Wisdom Movement, Nawfal Aburghiv said in a statement received by Baghdad today that "things are moving in a positive, logical and calm, towards the completion of the axis (wisdom / Suron / victory / national / power) and in high coordination with the Kurdish axis, Away from intimidation and misinformation. "
He added that "the doors remain open to all blocs and coalitions on the basis of understanding and service program and openness, and the national interest."
The political source has revealed, Saturday 18 August 2018, that the coalition rule of law led by Nuri al-Maliki, and the opening headed by Hadi al-Ameri, is about to announce the opposition front of the parliamentary, not the largest bloc, according to leaked information.
The source said in an interview with (Baghdad today), "The mass of conquest, and the rule of law, which will be announced Sunday (August 19, 2018), according to the leaks that have spread recently, will be an opposition bloc."
He added that "it was agreed between others led by Moqtada al-Sadr, and victory under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Haider Abadi, and the stream of wisdom for Ammar al-Hakim, the national Ayad Allawi, and the Union of Sunni forces, the formation of the largest bloc."
He pointed out that among the lists that will be within the largest bloc, "Biarik good, and the new generation," pointing out that "the total seats in the bloc will be 134 seats."
Well-informed sources said Saturday (August 18, 2018) that the leader of a coalition of state law, Nuri al-Maliki, intends to announce the formation of the largest bloc, on Sunday (August 19, 2018).
And, that "an agreement happened shortly and was signed to form the largest bloc, which includes a coalition of the rule of law and the alliance of Fatah as well as deputies of political forces represent the other components."
Wassit invites foreign companies to invest gas in the fields of Badra and Al-Hadab
19/8/2018 12:00 am
Production exceeded the production of more than 247 thousand barrels per day
Kut / Hassan Shahid Al-Azzawi
Wassit province has invited foreign companies to invest gas associated with oil extraction operations in the fields of Badra and Al-Ahdab. Iraq is losing seven million dollars daily due to the burning of this gas in the atmosphere as well as environmental damage resulting from it.
The deputy governor of Wasit Adel Zorkani said in an interview with the correspondent "morning", explaining that the invitations to a group of companies and a number of competent capital owners in foreign industrial countries to invest gas associated with the extraction of crude oil in the fields of Badra and Al-Ahdab and investment in infrastructure projects, That there is a plan to build a plant in the province with international specifications to take advantage of oil extracted from the two fields to invest gas in the field of processing houses of the province for the purposes of cooking through pipelines.
He added that the Office of the province reviewed during the invitation of companies, investment opportunities that can be invested, taking advantage of the high quantities of crude oil production in the fields of Badra and Ahdab, which exceeded production of more than 247 thousand barrels per day. He said that foreign companies can benefit from the feasibility study that Prepared by the Energy Committee in the provincial council on how to extract the associated gas in the oil fields in the province, noting that the study, which contributed to the committee with the Iraqi Engineers Union in the preparation prepared were sent to the Ministry of Oil for approval. In the provincial council hope Alachaeli, our correspondent: that Iraq is losing large amounts estimated seven million dollars a day as a result of operations associated with the extraction of oil in the air combustion of gas as well as environmental damage caused by the fumes.
She added that the Council prepared a plan to take advantage of the gas associated with the extraction of oil in the fields of Al-Ahdab and oil, whose production exceeded more than 247 thousand barrels per day, the production of 170 thousand barrels per day in the field of Ahdab and 77 thousand barrels per day in the field of Badra, noting that specialists in the field of oil confirmed that The volume of the daily loss of Iraq from the burning of gas associated with the extraction of oil in the atmosphere estimated at about $ 80 per second or about seven million dollars per day as a result of burning gas associated with the extraction of crude oil in the atmosphere. For his part, the director of the Liberal area west of Kut, the need to address the emission Gas resulting from the Ahdab oil field within the existing field in the three burners that caused the contamination of the nearby residential areas of the field. The head of the district Baqir al-Shuki (morning): The gases emitted from the field of Ahdab oil in the area of Ahrar 25 km west of Kut, caused many diseases to citizens living close to the field, indicating that the area raised this matter to the local government to bind the company The Chinese Oasis, which exploits the field by installing filters to control the emitted gases, indicating that Article (9) Paragraph I and II of Chapter IV of the Law of the Protection and Improvement of the Environment No. (27) for the year 2009 requires this field and all fields and other oil refineries to develop monitoring and measurement systems and filters To treat all contaminants As a result, threatening to resort to legal methods in the event of non-compliance with these laws. He added that the call for the maintenance of foreign companies to invest gas associated with the extraction of oil, is a step in the right direction for the investment of gas first and the elimination of environmental pollution II.
Kut / Hassan Shahid Al-Azzawi
Wassit province has invited foreign companies to invest gas associated with oil extraction operations in the fields of Badra and Al-Ahdab. Iraq is losing seven million dollars daily due to the burning of this gas in the atmosphere as well as environmental damage resulting from it.
The deputy governor of Wasit Adel Zorkani said in an interview with the correspondent "morning", explaining that the invitations to a group of companies and a number of competent capital owners in foreign industrial countries to invest gas associated with the extraction of crude oil in the fields of Badra and Al-Ahdab and investment in infrastructure projects, That there is a plan to build a plant in the province with international specifications to take advantage of oil extracted from the two fields to invest gas in the field of processing houses of the province for the purposes of cooking through pipelines.
He added that the Office of the province reviewed during the invitation of companies, investment opportunities that can be invested, taking advantage of the high quantities of crude oil production in the fields of Badra and Ahdab, which exceeded production of more than 247 thousand barrels per day. He said that foreign companies can benefit from the feasibility study that Prepared by the Energy Committee in the provincial council on how to extract the associated gas in the oil fields in the province, noting that the study, which contributed to the committee with the Iraqi Engineers Union in the preparation prepared were sent to the Ministry of Oil for approval. In the provincial council hope Alachaeli, our correspondent: that Iraq is losing large amounts estimated seven million dollars a day as a result of operations associated with the extraction of oil in the air combustion of gas as well as environmental damage caused by the fumes.
She added that the Council prepared a plan to take advantage of the gas associated with the extraction of oil in the fields of Al-Ahdab and oil, whose production exceeded more than 247 thousand barrels per day, the production of 170 thousand barrels per day in the field of Ahdab and 77 thousand barrels per day in the field of Badra, noting that specialists in the field of oil confirmed that The volume of the daily loss of Iraq from the burning of gas associated with the extraction of oil in the atmosphere estimated at about $ 80 per second or about seven million dollars per day as a result of burning gas associated with the extraction of crude oil in the atmosphere. For his part, the director of the Liberal area west of Kut, the need to address the emission Gas resulting from the Ahdab oil field within the existing field in the three burners that caused the contamination of the nearby residential areas of the field. The head of the district Baqir al-Shuki (morning): The gases emitted from the field of Ahdab oil in the area of Ahrar 25 km west of Kut, caused many diseases to citizens living close to the field, indicating that the area raised this matter to the local government to bind the company The Chinese Oasis, which exploits the field by installing filters to control the emitted gases, indicating that Article (9) Paragraph I and II of Chapter IV of the Law of the Protection and Improvement of the Environment No. (27) for the year 2009 requires this field and all fields and other oil refineries to develop monitoring and measurement systems and filters To treat all contaminants As a result, threatening to resort to legal methods in the event of non-compliance with these laws. He added that the call for the maintenance of foreign companies to invest gas associated with the extraction of oil, is a step in the right direction for the investment of gas first and the elimination of environmental pollution II.
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Dollar to weaken, here's what to do: Goldman Sachs
Fox News
The U.S. dollar appreciated 7 percent since January, but what goes around comes around. Read the full story
Forex Markets Shut Today On Account Of Parsi New Year
INR VS USD: On Thursday, the Indian rupee slipped 26 paise to close below the 70-mark for the first time.
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Is volatility in the Turkish lira driven by speculative attacks?
TRT World
TRT World
Is volatility in the Turkish lira driven by speculative attacks? Read the full story
Two paper money bills sell for more than $1 million each
Artdaily
Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ August 16 offering of Part II of the Joel R. Anderson Collection of United States Paper Money in Philadelphia, achieved nearly $10 million as a room full of enthusiasts vied with online bidders to take home unique, extremely rare and finest known pieces, as well as type notes in incredible condition. In all, the 70 lots realized $9,652,860, with two notes bringing over $1 million each and well over a quarter of the lots crossing the $100,000 mark. Lot 2021, an 1861 $50 Read the full story
INSURANCE / HEALTH / SCIENCE
Should You Be Worried About Measles Or What?
Refinery29
Refinery29
You might've heard that there's a measles outbreak affecting 21 states. Here's what that means for you. Read the full story
Measles vaccine isn't dangerous: Dr. Marc Siegel
Fox News
Fox News medical correspondent Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the recent Measles outbreak and why the vaccine isn't dangerous. Read the full story
I Went on a Budget-Friendly Detox For 3 Days, and Here’s What I Learned
POPSUGAR
Budget-friendly detox — that's what I called it on Facebook, Instagram, and other places when I decided to do a three-day cleanse of toxins in my body. The truth is, my friends wanted to do a cleanse and I kept putting it off. A big deterrent for me was my budget. It's been tight recently and we d ... Read the full story
15 Best Brain-Boosting Foods You Should Stock Your Fridge With ASAP
POPSUGAR
Going for a jog, tackling a crossword puzzle, and learning a new language are all excellent ways to stimulate your brain and keep your memory sharp. But what about the food you're eating? There are plenty of healthy, antioxidant-rich, brain-boosting foods that can boost your mood, stop aging, and ke ... Read the full story
USA/CANADA
A 32-year-old tax break is helping the rich get richer in California
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Actors Jeff and Beau Bridges, along with their sister, own a four-bedroom Malibu home with access to a semi-private beach and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Read the full story
California wants to curb kids' soda habits
CBS News
Proposed bill would take sugary drinks off children's restaurant menus; others says it's parents' responsibility Read the full story
A leading recessionary indicator is flashing red, but investors don’t appear to care ... yet
CNBC
The yield curve just narrowed to its flattest level since before the financial crisis. But any worries a flatter yield curve spells the end of this bull run are premature, says one market watcher. Read the full story
EMERGING MARKETS
Puerto Rico’s Grid ‘Won’t Last Another Hurricane,’ Top Party Official Says
The Daily Caller
The Daily Caller
Puerto Rico’s grid is largely repaired but nowhere near stable or resilient enough to withstand another hurricane, according to the Popular Democratic Party. Read the full story
Puerto Rico reports lowest unemployment in 50 years
The Hill
Puerto Rico's monthly unemployment figure dropped in July to its lowest point in half a century, according to new government figures. Unemployment reached 9.1 percent in July, down from 9.3 percent Read the full story
U.S.-Mexico bilateral NAFTA issues may be resolved next week: minister
Reuters
Mexico's economy minister Ildefonso Guajardo said on Friday he hopes to conclude by the middle of next week outstanding bilateral issues with the United States surrounding the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Read the full story
Venezuelans rush to shop, fill tanks before monetary overhaul
Reuters
Jittery Venezuelans on Friday rushed to shops and lined up at gas stations on concerns that a monetary overhaul to lop off five zeros from prices in response to hyperinflation could wreak financial havoc and make basic commerce impossible. Read the full story
Venezuela hikes wages ahead of monetary overhaul
ABC News
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro raised wages for the fifth time this year while saying he's looking to establish a single exchange rate tied to the nation's fledgling cryptocurrency Read the full story
MIDDLE EAST
The Kurds Are Armed, Attracting Investment And Stateless. So What’s Next?
The Daily Caller
The Daily Caller
Kurds voted for independence in September 2017, and the Kurdish Regional Government began drafting plans to negotiate with the Iraqi government to gain independence Read the full story
S&P cuts Turkey credit rating deeper into junk territory
CNBC
Standard & Poor's lowered its rating on Turkey's sovereign debt, which were already rated as junk. Read the full story
Why The Popping Of Turkey's Credit Bubble Is Still Ahead
Forbes Magazine
Turkey is on the verge of a credit and asset bust as a result of higher interest rates. Read the full story
U.S. and Saudi Arabia Race Against Russia and Iran to Rebuild Syria, but Efforts May Come Too Little Too Late
Newsweek
The U.S. welcomed $100 million of Saudi Arabian aid, but Syria said it was a "flawed decision" as Russia and Iran doubled down on their own assistance. Read the full story
Bomb that killed 40 children in Yemen was supplied by the US
CNN
The bomb used in a devastating attack on a school bus in Yemen was sold as part of a US State Department-sanctioned arms deal with Saudi Arabia, munitions experts told CNN. Read the full story
Iran anti-money laundering law faces challenge as deadline looms
Reuters
A top Iranian constitutional body has demanded changes to anti-money laundering measures passed by parliament, state-run media said on Saturday, as Tehran nears a deadline to pass legislation to help it attract investment while facing U.S sanctions. Read the full story
AFRICA
Zimbabwe: Inflation Rises to 4,29%
AllAfrica
AllAfrica
Photo: Kate Lucy/AllAfrica) Zimbabwe's annual inflation rate rose 1,38 percent to 4,29 percent in July, latest figures from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZImStats) show. This was a significant upturn from the June 2018 figure of 2,91 percent. On a monthly basis, the inflation rose 1,03 percentage points to 0,98 percent. "The month-on-month inflation rate in July 2018 was 0,98 percent gaining 1,03 percentage points on the June 2018 rate of -0,05 percent," said ZimStats in its monthly Read the full story
Zimbabwe election results to be challenged in court
CBS News
Zimbabwe's presidential election results are set to be challenged in court. This comes as the opposition party claims the presidential vote was rigged by the electoral commission. CBS News correspondent Debora Patta has been following the latest developments. Read the full story
Mozambique: Debt Crisis - Who Will Pay the Bill
AllAfrica
As Mozambique's hidden debt scandal continues, groups are pushing for the secret loans that triggered the financial crisis to be declared illegal. "Public hospitals have no medicines and there are no gloves in the maternity wards. The situation is getting more and more serious," said Eufrigínia dos Reis from the Mozambique Debt Group (Grupo Moçambicano da Dívida), a civil society organization fighting for debt reform. The country's economic woes were brought on by secret loans that were backed Read the full story
South Africa: Market Concentration Is Plaguing Private Health Care Market
AllAfrica
The preliminary findings of a recent inquiry into South Africa's private health care sector shows worrying trends. Key among the inquiry's revelations are high concentration levels in the market. For example, the report shows that 70% of the open medical schemes market is controlled by two players - Discovery Health Medical Scheme and Bonitas. The market for restricted medical aid schemes is dominated by the Government Employees Medical Scheme, with a 47% market share. The medical scheme Read the full story
South Africa: Multimillion-Rand SA Telescope to Investigate Mysterious Dark Energy
AllAfrica
A new multimillion radio telescope will be launched on Friday to probe the deep mysteries of radio bursts and dark energy. The instrument, dubbed HIRAX for the Hydrogen Intensity and Real Time Analysis eXperiment, will have its nucleus of 1 024 6m dishes in Carnarvon in the Northern Cape province, at the site of the MeerKAT radio telescope array. One of the key research areas of the HIRAX is the investigation of mysterious dark energy, which is theorised to provide the energy for accelerated Read the full story
South Africa: Land Expropriation - 'This Is the Information We Have' - Rural Development Department
AllAfrica
Government does not have a list it is using to target farmers but does have details of farms and their owners it has been negotiating with in the past, rural development department head Mashile Mokono said. "It is natural that we should have this information. We negotiate with owners of farms all the time and we obviously know which farmers have accepted and which have refused offers from the state," Mokono told News24 on Friday. "Some engagements with farmers result in agreement, others don't. Read the full story
ASIA
China's top diplomat says cooperation with Iran to continue: Xinhua
Reuters
Reuters
China will continue its cooperation and relations with Iran, state news agency Xinhua reported on Friday, citing a statement from Chinese State Councillor Wang Yi. Read the full story
China backs Turkey to overcome its economic crisis
CNBC
China is the latest country to offer some comforting words to President Recep Erdogan, as Turkey experiences a currency meltdown and a tariff spat with the U.S. Read the full story
Chinese stocks are now at their lowest level since 2016
Business Insider
An investor puts his feet on a chair in front of an electronic board showing stock information at a brokerage house in Beijing, China, February 16, 2016. The Shanghai Composite index in China has fallen every day this week. The index is now at the lowest level since January 28, 2016. Capital Economics expects the index to continue its decline in the second half of the year. China's Shanghai Composite index fell again on Friday to cap a five-day losing streak. The benchmark index fell 1.33%. The Read the full story
Why the drop in China's stock market might not reflect its economic reality
CNBC
The Shanghai exchange is down 25 percent from the late January high, but that doesn't mean there has been a dramatic deterioration in the Chinese economy. Read the full story
Xi Jinping to visit North Korea next month, report claims
South China Morning Post
Chinese President had been invited to attend celebrations to mark 70th anniversary of its communist neighbour’s foundation Read the full story
How Britain’s post-war debt turned a small US outpost in Hong Kong into a staging area for its cold war operations in Asia
South China Morning Post
Unclassified British government documents show negotiations that eventually led to 999-year lease for consulate in city began in 1946, and governor Alexander Grantham warned against granting it in 1949 Read the full story
China complains about Pentagon report, says it is 'pure guesswork'
Reuters
China's Defence Ministry has lodged a complaint with the United States about a Pentagon report that said China's military was likely training for strikes against the United States and its allies, saying it was "pure guesswork". Read the full story
EUROPE
BBC News US
The eurozone passes an important milestone on 20 August - the formal end of the bailout of Greece. Read the full story
UK Crypto Futures Exchange Adds Bitcoin Cash Contract
CoinDesk
U.K.-based cryptocurrency futures exchange Crypto Facilities is adding a bitcoin cash product to its offerings. Read the full story
Leaving EU without a Brexit deal could cause major disruptions in UK
PBS NewsHour
Two years ago, British voters decided in a bitter referendum to quit the European Union. Now the country’s imminent departure, possibly without an agreement between the two bodies, could cause chaos. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports on how Brexit has divided Britain and how some are preparing for a potentially difficult economic fallout. Read the full story
Jeremy Hunt and the 'No Deal' Brexit Scenario
The Atlantic
The British government says it is prepared to crash out of the European Union—but a warning from its new foreign secretary suggests that isn’t true. Read the full story
Putin's Not-So-Subtle Reason for Stopping through Austria En Route to His Meeting With Merkel
The Atlantic
It’s always awkward when he meets with Angela Merkel. Read the full story
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CBI, ISX, Kauaihn Chatter:
CBI Update:
The CBI for Sunday 8/19/18 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1190
The currency auction is 153,406,275
There are 2 CBI news and announcements today.
1. Main functions of the issuing department and cabinets
The issuing department and cabinets lead the following main tasks: forecasting the need.
August 19, 2018The issuing department and the cabinets shall perform the following main tasks:
Forecast and meet the needs of the Iraqi currency and foreign currencies.
Execution of the issuance of the Iraqi currency (paper and metal) after the completion of the contract, including the selection of printing companies and houses, and the operations of shipping and delivery to the stores.
Using contemporary methods in managing currency stores, balancing, in terms of fixed and variable costs, between asking for currency in large quantities or in smaller quantities.
Execution of the Fund's operations in terms of arrest, payment, documentation, exchange of foreign currency notes, replacement of damaged currency, matching of fortified rooms and funds.
Execution of the currency counting and sorting, and determining the canceling currency, using medium machines, and comprehensive machines, while working on the sustainability and maintenance of technical equipment.
Executing the operations of the Iraqi currency and foreign currencies, gold, and secretariats, as well as combating counterfeiting and counterfeiting.
Ensure the follow-up of banks, matching counting and sorting, and carrying out inspections and monitoring scheduled, sudden and random.
Implement accounting restrictions for issuing accounts, deposit accounts, and report the results to the accounting department.
Below is a brief summary of the functions of each section and divisions of this department:
Part One: Assistant General Manager of Operations:
First. Fund Section:a. Division of arrest and payment:B - Division of documentation and exchange of foreign exchange movements dollar -C. Division of currency exchange damagedDr.. Division of matching fortified rooms and boxes
Second. Department of counting and sorting:a. Division of the unemployedB. Intermediate Machinery DivisionC. Comprehensive Machinery DivisionDr.. Technical Maintenance Divisione. Inspection and Control DivisionThird. Department of safes:a. Division of the coffers of the Iraqi currencyB. Division of Security, Gold and Foreign CurrencyC. Anti - Counterfeiting and Zoning DivisionFourthly. Banking and Compliance Department:a. Banking Follow-up DivisionB. Division of Counting and CountingPart II: Assistant Director General for Forecasting, Issuance and Accounts:First. Department of Forecasting and Inventory Management:a. Division of forecasting the size and categories of Iraqi and foreign currencyB. Currency Stock Management Techniques DivisionSecond. Section Version:a. Issuance Operations DivisionB. Division of Periodic Reports of Issuance and TreasuryThird. Accounts and Accounts Section:a. Issue Accounts DivisionB. Treasury Accounts DivisionFourth: Administrative and Financial Section:a. Human Resources and Follow-up DivisionB. Postal DivisionC. Printer DivisionDr.. Extension DivisionFifthly. General manager's office
The issuing department and cabinets lead the following main tasks: forecasting the need.
August 19, 2018The issuing department and the cabinets shall perform the following main tasks:
Forecast and meet the needs of the Iraqi currency and foreign currencies.
Execution of the issuance of the Iraqi currency (paper and metal) after the completion of the contract, including the selection of printing companies and houses, and the operations of shipping and delivery to the stores.
Using contemporary methods in managing currency stores, balancing, in terms of fixed and variable costs, between asking for currency in large quantities or in smaller quantities.
Execution of the Fund's operations in terms of arrest, payment, documentation, exchange of foreign currency notes, replacement of damaged currency, matching of fortified rooms and funds.
Execution of the currency counting and sorting, and determining the canceling currency, using medium machines, and comprehensive machines, while working on the sustainability and maintenance of technical equipment.
Executing the operations of the Iraqi currency and foreign currencies, gold, and secretariats, as well as combating counterfeiting and counterfeiting.
Ensure the follow-up of banks, matching counting and sorting, and carrying out inspections and monitoring scheduled, sudden and random.
Implement accounting restrictions for issuing accounts, deposit accounts, and report the results to the accounting department.
Below is a brief summary of the functions of each section and divisions of this department:
Part One: Assistant General Manager of Operations:
First. Fund Section:a. Division of arrest and payment:B - Division of documentation and exchange of foreign exchange movements dollar -C. Division of currency exchange damagedDr.. Division of matching fortified rooms and boxes
Second. Department of counting and sorting:a. Division of the unemployedB. Intermediate Machinery DivisionC. Comprehensive Machinery DivisionDr.. Technical Maintenance Divisione. Inspection and Control DivisionThird. Department of safes:a. Division of the coffers of the Iraqi currencyB. Division of Security, Gold and Foreign CurrencyC. Anti - Counterfeiting and Zoning DivisionFourthly. Banking and Compliance Department:a. Banking Follow-up DivisionB. Division of Counting and CountingPart II: Assistant Director General for Forecasting, Issuance and Accounts:First. Department of Forecasting and Inventory Management:a. Division of forecasting the size and categories of Iraqi and foreign currencyB. Currency Stock Management Techniques DivisionSecond. Section Version:a. Issuance Operations DivisionB. Division of Periodic Reports of Issuance and TreasuryThird. Accounts and Accounts Section:a. Issue Accounts DivisionB. Treasury Accounts DivisionFourth: Administrative and Financial Section:a. Human Resources and Follow-up DivisionB. Postal DivisionC. Printer DivisionDr.. Extension DivisionFifthly. General manager's office
2 .Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq to open the project shed Baghdad
The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Dr. Ali Mohsen Ismail, opened on Saturday, 2018/8/18 a project.
August 19, 2018
The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Dr. Ali Mohsen Ismail, opened on Saturday, 2018/8/18 a project.
August 19, 2018
The governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Dr. Ali Mohsen Ismail Saturday 18/8/2018 Project of Baghdad, which includes 21 squares on both sides of Karkh and Rusafa.
The inauguration included the first phase of eleven squares of the important squares of Baghdad. The Governor opened two squares, Jeddah and the imams in the Kadhimiya area. The central opening ceremony was held in Al Wakt Square in the presence of government, economic, academic and technical figures.
As well as the project threw Baghdad, which was supported by this bank and the Association of Iraqi private banks and the funding of private banks and one government bank was completed in record time.
The Governor stressed in the opening speech on the need to participate the private banking sector in support of government projects as a supportive and important in the Iraqi economy
The Governor noted that the CBI supports such initiatives as it recently supported the Iraqi drama and other social initiatives through the Tamkeen Fund.
The inauguration included the first phase of eleven squares of the important squares of Baghdad. The Governor opened two squares, Jeddah and the imams in the Kadhimiya area. The central opening ceremony was held in Al Wakt Square in the presence of government, economic, academic and technical figures.
As well as the project threw Baghdad, which was supported by this bank and the Association of Iraqi private banks and the funding of private banks and one government bank was completed in record time.
The Governor stressed in the opening speech on the need to participate the private banking sector in support of government projects as a supportive and important in the Iraqi economy
The Governor noted that the CBI supports such initiatives as it recently supported the Iraqi drama and other social initiatives through the Tamkeen Fund.
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8-19-2018 Newshound Guru Don961 Article: “An economist reveals the bank's printing of large amounts of currency with small categories to replace them with damage” ...from previous articles ... this will also help get more of the existing 3 zeroes out from under those mattresses ... and replace them with these smaller denominations ... because as other articles showed from the CBI ... these lower denom notes will be pushed ... in the marketplace ... and in the banks .. which will also get citizens enured to using smaller notes ... and make the transition to the RI lower denoms much more realistic psychologically ... another step ...imo
8-18-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article quote: "Observers told The Baghdad Post that a number of Iraqi banks and foreign exchange companies have begun to send U.S. dollars to Iran." ...the banks and exchanges get the US dollars by going to the CBI currency auctions. Quote: "...THEY CALLED ON THE IRAQI GOVERNMENT TO TAKE SERIOUS ACTIONS TO STOP THE IRANIAN PLAN THAT AIM TO STEAL IRAQ'S WEALTH OF HARD CURRENCY..." ...the ONLY way they can do this is to stop the currency auctions and reinstate the dinar. If the CBI had done this years ago this would all have been sorted out by now and the Iraqi dinar would be like any other middle eastern currency. So these problems that are going to get much worst are going to come from the delay in the reinstatement of the dinar by the CBI and IMF. What the hell are they waiting for? ...Thus stop the currency auctions and reinstate the dinar with some real value.
8-18-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru tman23 [Quote from Guru Randy Koonce post 8-18-2018] "remove 000's" does NOT mean a LOP. It just means they want to get them "off the street". A. FACT REGARDING A MEETING AMONG BANKERS IN DUBAI...A PERSON FROM THE CBI USED THE PHRASE...LIFT THE ZEROS FROM THE NOTES...That does not indicate removing anything from the streets, it indicates removing 3 zeros from the notes...
8-18-2018 Newshound Guru chattels [...is that 2% really going to be held to the letter] Actually there is no " official " information so we are guessing at best... as RandyK [Guru Randy Koonce] stated, this may not be a "textbook" economic process or event.
8-18-2018 Newshound Guru chattels [...is that 2% really going to be held to the letter] Actually there is no " official " information so we are guessing at best... as RandyK [Guru Randy Koonce] stated, this may not be a "textbook" economic process or event.
8-18-2018 Intel Guru RayRen98 Iraqi TV is reporting a meeting scheduled for Monday that will resolve all of the block issues. Also projecting ratification of the elections will be finalized on Monday.
8-18-2018 Intel Guru Randy Koonce Everyone asks me: How does Iraq Pay for this? This event does not Cost Iraq anything. Many say that Iraq has over $35 trillion out on the market and would never be able to pay for this. The truth is Iraq has only $35 trillion and that includes the new bills. What do I mean by new bills? Those are the 1, 5, 10, 20 dinar notes... When they RV, it will by design bring in the Large Bills: "Remove the 000'S" from the Street". If you notice, "remove 000's" does NOT mean a LOP. It just means they want to get them "off the street". And by the intentional design of this event, if you bring the RV out low, like at 10 Cents and the USD is worth more than the Dinar, then the Dinar will not come off the street because they will keep their Dinar and just use the USD. [reference Guru Randy Koonce post 8-17-2018, part 2, for his rate information]
8-18-2018 Intel Guru Randy Koonce Everyone asks me: How does Iraq Pay for this? This event does not Cost Iraq anything. Many say that Iraq has over $35 trillion out on the market and would never be able to pay for this. The truth is Iraq has only $35 trillion and that includes the new bills. What do I mean by new bills? Those are the 1, 5, 10, 20 dinar notes... When they RV, it will by design bring in the Large Bills: "Remove the 000'S" from the Street". If you notice, "remove 000's" does NOT mean a LOP. It just means they want to get them "off the street". And by the intentional design of this event, if you bring the RV out low, like at 10 Cents and the USD is worth more than the Dinar, then the Dinar will not come off the street because they will keep their Dinar and just use the USD. [reference Guru Randy Koonce post 8-17-2018, part 2, for his rate information]
8-18-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat The IMF does not want to put the Dinar out on a float at 1190 or any other program rate. ...I can give you a long list of reasons why it might not be a very good idea at this point in time to have a rate of 1190 on FOREX or any of the other global exchanges. ...there is one FACT...and that is the plan to move the dinar off the de facto peg with the US dollar to a new SDR peg with 5 other currencies from the developed countries. This is the key with this new peg in that they plan to set a new rate according to the new peg. ...This NEW PEG is what will get us the new rate we are looking for. ...normally, in past experiences, that when the IMF has done this repegging, they normally come out at about $1 USD equivalent. Then they float it and let the market drive it further. It does not normally take long to adjust and settle to the true value. The Balassa Samuelson effect is still in play and large amounts of capital can come into Iraq to rebuild just starting at 1:1 and not 1190:1. So Kap [Guru Kaperoni] is half right.
Elmer:
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Artmeister:
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Catnip:
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Abadi's website)
At the time this report was submitted, there were no new articles posted on PM Abadi's website.
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ARTICLE 2
Hakim Magurk: the need to consider the special circumstances of Iraq and its relationship with Iran
2018/8/18 18:21
[Ayna-Baghdad]
Called the head of the National Alliance Ammar al-Hakim, to the need to take into account the special circumstances of Iraq and its relationship with neighboring countries and the region, especially the relationship with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
"During a meeting with his Iraqi counterpart in Baghdad on Saturday afternoon, al-Hakim stressed the need for a strong and capable government capable of meeting the aspirations of the Iraqi people, According to the conditions laid down by the supreme religious authority. "
Hakim stressed the importance of ending the political debates and the removal of the government from political rivalries and giving priority to the public interest, pointing out that "the chances of the national majority project are imminent and explained more than before, especially as we approach the ratification of the Federal Court on the results of the elections."
He called for "a constructive dialogue to end the state of conflicts in the region so that their people can live in peace and move to improve their development." He pointed out "our repeated rejection of the policy of starvation of peoples," stressing the need to take into account the special circumstances of Iraq and its relationship with neighboring countries and the region, Islamic world in Iran. "
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ARTICLE 3
Finance launches a list of prohibited and customs exempt from import
2018/8/18 20:33
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The Ministry of Finance on Saturday issued a list of import-free, duty-free and epidemic-related items.
The General Authority of Customs of the Ministry of Finance said in a statement that "a list was issued consisting of 8 articles banned from importing from abroad," indicating that "the list of agricultural stone included 11 agricultural material."
The statement added that "the materials included drugs, fireworks and fertilizers," pointing out that "the quarantine included the prohibition of the import of grapes, honey and cotton plants."
The following are the prohibited items of import according to the ministry:
1. Drugs [special approvals of the Ministry of Health].
2. Fireworks for children.
3. Weapons and equipment [approvals of the Ministry of Defense and the Interior].
4- Chemicals and gases [special approvals].
Fertilizers [special approvals].
6 - chlorine [special approvals].
7. Explosives [approvals of the Ministry of Oil for exploration].
8. Articles of the Agricultural Quarantine Law No. 17 of 1966.
Cotton plant in all its parts.
Palm flakes and all parts of the Palm and its products.
Oceania and its parts and products.
Henna and its parts, except for Iranian origin.
Plant of all parts of the Jet.
Grapes with all its parts and fruits.
Fruits and seedlings of manko [grape] and guava and cream.
Coconut plant and its parts and fiber and its fruit containing the shell [external crust].
Olive seedlings and any part of trees and olive branches.
Honey bees with wax tablets as well as parcels and queens.
Plant materials such as ketch and allied coated for imported, whether agricultural or non-agricultural.
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ARTICLE4
The official of the preparation of curricula for Daash reveals the case of Baghdadi
2018/8/18 22:54
[Ayna-Baghdad]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The leader of the terrorist group Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, in his hiding place in the Syrian desert, has been reported to be very thin and white, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.
The newspaper obtained its information from an Iraqi leader in gangs calling on the terrorist named "Ismail al-Hithawi", who is currently imprisoned in Iraq after being arrested in Turkey and handed over to Baghdad.
The American Wall Street Journal interviewed al-Hithawi [47 years] and holds a doctorate in Islamic jurisprudence in his prison. He reported that he was responsible for preparing curricula at the Islamic Institute of the organization in the Syrian city of Raqqa. He met al-Baghdadi in his hiding place in May 2017 Expanded to lead the organization, stressing that he was close to the decision-making department, but was not part of it.
Speaking during the interview, al-Hithawi spoke of a rare glimpse of al-Baghdadi's inner circle and the tensions within it as their caliphate collapsed, confirmed by a senior Iraqi security official who said they agreed with information from other sources.
Al-Da'ashi, who was jailed, said the meeting was being held at a time when the battle for Mosul was nearing its peak, adding that the meeting was limited to the organization's senior leaders.
Al-Hithawi said that the meeting of the most wanted in the world was in a secret location in the Syrian desert in a desert location near the city of Al-Mayadeen, noting that it took two full days to get there. The security guards were very complicated. By the multiple intelligence agencies that pursue them.
He said that al-Baghdadi was sitting at the end of the room and speaking in a low voice with two of the organization's leaders, who were reviewing the latest military developments, adding that "his voice was loud" and accused them of stirring up anger in incompetence, asserting that the two men were removed from the leadership council at the end of the meeting.
Al-Hithawi said he was shocked by the deterioration of his health, noting that Baghdadi was very thin, and his beard became more white, according to the American newspaper reported.
According to the detainee in Iraqi prisons, he said that when the discussion turned to the curriculum taught in the schools of "Da'ash", his proposal was considered "highly academic" and rejected by the organization's leader, adding that the research then focused on whether the families of combatants should be evacuated from targeted areas to avoid losses And he said that al-Baghdadi was a supporter of the evacuation.
Al-Haythawi explained that al-Baghdadi was the first to leave the meeting after his conclusion. He said that the security officials of the Daqash organization stopped him when they were out and subjected him to interrogation for questioning his loyalty and his influence on the families of the members of the organization, indicating that they released him a few weeks later. To Turkey with his wife and daughter where he was arrested after crossing the border.
The newspaper reported that the "Daashi" detainee provided comprehensive information on Baghdadi and elements of the organization since he established.
Four years later, the Da'ash organization lost almost all of the areas it controlled, and many of its main members, including three who attended the meeting, died. But al-Baghdadi remains free and appeared in a voice message published in September urging his supporters around the world to launch Attacks against the West and fighting in Iraq, Syria and elsewhere.
On the arrangements for the press conference, the Wall Street Journal reported that al-Hithawi was taken to an Iraqi detention center with a blindfold and a sports suit while his hands were handcuffed. He was then seated by an armed officer on a chair and his wrists were removed from his eyes.
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ARTICLE 5
Five Fuad for Hummus will make you add it to all your meals
2018/8/18 19:29
[Ayna-Follow]
Hummus is considered one of the most famous pulses, not only in our Arab world, but also its way around the world, not because of its low price, its delicious taste and its various cooking methods, but also because of its many golden benefits.
Hummus contains a high percentage of vegetable protein, calcium, magnesium and a good amount of rare minerals antioxidant. Hummus also contains proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Chickpeas also contain zinc, phosphorus, iron and copper. It is a powerful immune system, a memory tonic and a tonic for bones and teeth.
There are 5 medicinal benefits of chickpeas, if you know them, you will add them to all your meals on a daily basis, at the site of the "Buldsky"
1 - Enhances the level of iron in the body
Hummus is one of the best sources of iron, and it also contains vitamin C, which helps the body absorb iron. Therefore, in the case of anemia, it is possible to resort to diets based on chickpeas to resist the disease.
2. Reduces blood sugar level
Hummus contains complex carbohydrates, it supplies the body energy without any rise in blood sugar level. Hummus is rich in protein, gives a sense of fullness and fullness, and maintains a moderate level of sugar in the blood. So it is a food friendly for diabetics.
3. It protects against cancer
Hummus is rich in folate, so it protects against some types of cancer, including colorectal cancer.
4. Lower cholesterol level
Studies have shown that eating chickpeas regularly reduces the level of harmful cholesterol in the blood, making it an ideal food for the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
5. Lowers weight
Hummus is rich in fiber so it gives a sense of fullness and fullness for a long time. A recent study has shown that eating chickpeas regularly reduces the risk of obesity and helps you get rid of excess weight.
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