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Sistani clings to government «new faces»
11 September 2018 AD Issue Number [14532]
Baghdad: Hamza Mustafa
A source close to the Shiite authority in Najaf yesterday confirmed its commitment to the government of "new faces" as the end of the parliamentary deadline to determine the "largest bloc" that will nominate the next prime minister.
A source close to the reference Najaf, a prominent position of the reference Ali Sistani in response to what was said to be against the current Prime Minister Haider Abadi, said that the reference «reminded the various parties that have communicated with - directly or indirectly - that they do not support the next prime minister if Was chosen from the politicians who were in power in the past years without distinction between the parties and independents, because most people no longer have any hope of achieving the desired improvement of the situation and the fight against corruption ».
The MP in the morning of the morning Saadi, the alliance of (Saroon) backed by the leader of the Sadrist movement Moqtada al - Sadr, revealed in a statement yesterday received an official communication from the reference to the rejection of five candidates for the presidency of the next government are Nuri al - Maliki and Haidar Abadi, Hadi Amiri, Faleh Fayyad and Tareq Najm.
Barzani and Pens discuss telephone formation of the government and the return of minorities to Iraq
12:44 - 11/09/2018
Baghdad Mawazine News
President of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Nechirvan Barzani, and US Vice President Mike Pens in a telephone conversation on Monday evening the developments of the formation of the new Iraqi government and the return of displaced people and religious components to Iraq.
"Vice President Mike Bens, discussed with the President of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq, Nechirvan Barzani, the Kurdish position of forming a government, and stressed the strategic partnership between the Kurds and the United States."
He pointed out that "cooperation between the two parties was necessary to take advantage of joint successes against terrorism in Iraq."
"The vice president congratulated the prime minister on several initiatives to promote religious freedom in the Kurdistan region, and the two leaders agreed to work closely to help the oppressed religious communities in Iraq to return to the homes of their forefathers," the statement said.
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Kurdish parties in Kirkuk agree to activate the provincial council and restore the post of governor
01:02 - 11/09/2018
Kirkuk - Mawazine News
A Kurdish source said Tuesday that the Kurdish parties in Kirkuk agreed to activate the provincial council and restore the post of governor.
"Among the results of the meeting of the Kurdish parties in the villages of Henger in Kirkuk, the normalization of relations between the Kurdish parties and return them as they were before 16-10-2017, and hold monthly meetings between them," the source told Mawazine News.
"Among the results is the activation of agreements for the Kurdish parties to activate the Council of Kirkuk and how to return the position of the governor of this component, and restore relations with the components in a symbolic way."
The source added that "the results were based on the unification of the speech of the Kurdish parties in Baghdad and Kirkuk, and the restoration of the natural situation of Kirkuk and its people because there is marginalization of the Kurdish component (return to before 16-10-2017)."
Kurdish leaders held a meeting this morning in the province of Kirkuk to discuss the return of the provincial council and the naming of a new governor
Baghdad Hasn't Spent Basra's Budget: Governor
11/09/2018 - 00:25
Baghdad Hasn't Spent Basra's Budget: Governor
ERBIL - The federal government is responsible for the current deteriorated situation in the Iraqi southern province of Basra, said the Governor on Monday, adding that Baghdad has not spent the city's budget.
Talking to Russia Today, Governor As'ad Idani, noted that the protests in the oil-rich city is a result of government's failure in providing the residents with the basic public services.
"The Iraqi government has not allocated even one dollar for Basra," Idani said, arguing that even though PM Haider al-Abadi promised a few weeks ago to spend a great part of Basra budget, no actions have been made.
He further pointed out the capital city has only been paying back its debts from last year to Basra.
Thousands of people in Basra have been protesting against the poor public services, high rate of corruption, and unemployment over the past two months.
URGENT Khaled al-Obeidi decides to run for parliament
Editorial Date: 2018/9/10 23:43 • 269 times read
(Baghdad: al-Furat News) The head of the list of the victory coalition in Nineveh Khalid al-Obeidi, nominated for the post of Speaker of the House of Representatives as a candidate for settlement to resolve differences.
Al-Obeidi's decision to run for parliament was the result of political pressure that he signed for his candidacy," the office said in a statement.
He added that "Khalid al-Obeidi, a person with the potential to qualify for the leadership of parliament in the next stage, not to mention integrity and professionalism, and the acceptance enjoyed in the political and popular circles in various Iraqi factions."
"He may be considered a suitable person for a new political stage and a candidate for a settlement that will resolve the differences and the ongoing races in the political arena now."
A document issued by the Information Service of the House of Representatives, on Monday, that the number of candidates for the presidency of parliament rose to 8 characters after the six names.
According to the document published today, MPs Mohammed Tamim, Usama al-Nujaifi, Rashid al-Azzawi, Ahmad Abdullah al-Jubouri, Ahmed Khalaf al-Jubouri, Talal al-Zobaie, Mohammed al-Khalidi and Mohammed al-Halbusi submitted applications for candidature to the president of the country.
He added that "Khalid al-Obeidi, a person with the potential to qualify for the leadership of parliament in the next stage, not to mention integrity and professionalism, and the acceptance enjoyed in the political and popular circles in various Iraqi factions."
"He may be considered a suitable person for a new political stage and a candidate for a settlement that will resolve the differences and the ongoing races in the political arena now."
A document issued by the Information Service of the House of Representatives, on Monday, that the number of candidates for the presidency of parliament rose to 8 characters after the six names.
According to the document published today, MPs Mohammed Tamim, Usama al-Nujaifi, Rashid al-Azzawi, Ahmad Abdullah al-Jubouri, Ahmed Khalaf al-Jubouri, Talal al-Zobaie, Mohammed al-Khalidi and Mohammed al-Halbusi submitted applications for candidature to the president of the country.
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Iraq Pumping at Record Levels
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Iraq is pumping crude at record levels and the violent street protests that engulfed the oil-rich south have not affected energy facilities in OPEC’s No. 2 producer. The country’s crude exports reached a record of 3.59 million barrels per day, Oil Minister Jabbar al-Luaibi said after a meeting with representatives of foreign oil companies working in Iraq, Bloomberg reported. "Iraq is producing crude at a level of about 4.36 million bpd, as agreed with limits set by OPEC and has a capacity to pump about 4.75 million barrels, without the semi-autonomous Kurdish region in the north,” al-Luaibi told reporters in Baghdad. “Security forces in Basra took measures to protect oilfields and foreign employees. Our message to oil majors is that Iraq is safe.” Iraq boosted protection in the south after protesters demanding jobs and basic services torched government buildings and the Iranian Consulate in the southern city of Basra. Eni Chief Executive Officer Claudio Descalzi and al-Luaibi discussed an additional increase in the production of Zubair Oilfield in southern Iraq.
UNESCO urges the international community to contribute to the reconstruction of Mosul and its heritage
Editorial Date: 2018/9/11 9:01 • 166 times read
International: Euphrates News} The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has called on the international community to provide the necessary support for the reconstruction of Mosul, which has been devastated by attacks by a sympathetic organization.
International: Euphrates News} The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has called on the international community to provide the necessary support for the reconstruction of Mosul, which has been devastated by attacks by a sympathetic organization.
"The events in Mosul are of concern to all humanity, and the return of the city to what is happening in Mosul," UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay told a conference in partnership with the Iraqi government in Paris, It was once a meeting point for many cultures and civilizations.
And pointed out that they moved to reconstruct the most important features of the city, particularly the Grand Mosque of Nuri, "noting that" UNESCO aims through the reconstruction of Mosul this year to draw attention to the humanitarian side of the city as well. "
For his part, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Qais Rashid, said that "more than five thousand buildings have been destroyed, including a large number of mosques, churches and churches in Mosul."
Rashid called on the international community to support projects that make progress in educational and cultural fields, to include Mosul on the UNESCO World Heritage List and to restore historic buildings and monuments.
Among the historic sites listed on UNESCO's list of priorities for restoration are the Grand Mosque of Nouri and its Secretariat, the University of Mosul Library and the Tomb of the Prophet Yunus.
The Grand Mosque of Nouri is one of Iraq's historic mosques. It is located on the western side of Mosul. It was built by Nur al-Din Zanki in the 6th century AH.
The mosque is the second mosque built in Mosul after the Umayyad Mosque, and was reconstructed several times, the most recent in 1944.
The mosque was known for its convex beam to the east, and was the only remaining part of its original construction, usually associated with the word humpback with Mosul, and the lighthouse is one of the most prominent effects.
The Nuri Mosque and its Humbaa Mosque were destroyed on 21 June 2017; they were blown up with explosive materials planted by terrorists before their loss of the city.
And pointed out that they moved to reconstruct the most important features of the city, particularly the Grand Mosque of Nuri, "noting that" UNESCO aims through the reconstruction of Mosul this year to draw attention to the humanitarian side of the city as well. "
For his part, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Qais Rashid, said that "more than five thousand buildings have been destroyed, including a large number of mosques, churches and churches in Mosul."
Rashid called on the international community to support projects that make progress in educational and cultural fields, to include Mosul on the UNESCO World Heritage List and to restore historic buildings and monuments.
Among the historic sites listed on UNESCO's list of priorities for restoration are the Grand Mosque of Nouri and its Secretariat, the University of Mosul Library and the Tomb of the Prophet Yunus.
The Grand Mosque of Nouri is one of Iraq's historic mosques. It is located on the western side of Mosul. It was built by Nur al-Din Zanki in the 6th century AH.
The mosque is the second mosque built in Mosul after the Umayyad Mosque, and was reconstructed several times, the most recent in 1944.
The mosque was known for its convex beam to the east, and was the only remaining part of its original construction, usually associated with the word humpback with Mosul, and the lighthouse is one of the most prominent effects.
The Nuri Mosque and its Humbaa Mosque were destroyed on 21 June 2017; they were blown up with explosive materials planted by terrorists before their loss of the city.
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Deputy: The decision to announce the personality of the Prime Minister will be before the next parliament session
September 11, 2018
MP Ahmad al-Kanani said on Tuesday that all the data indicate that the decision to announce the personality of the prime minister will be before the next parliament session.
Kanani said in a press statement that "there is convergence of views between the conquest and the rest of the selection of the Prime Minister," noting that "the rapprochement between the parties is not to form an alliance because the parties have their alliance and there is fragmentation in the alliances announced."
He pointed out that "the existence of understandings between the conquest and others to agree on a prime minister," pointing out that "the view of the reference strengthened the view of the two alliances to choose a prime minister for the next stage."
He said Kanani that "the meetings between the conquest and the rest have got the level of committees between the parties," noting that "the data indicate that the selection of the Prime Minister will be resolved by the opening and rest before the next parliament session scheduled to be held on Saturday
Abadi in Basra in an effort to contain popular protests
Sistani clarifies his conditions to choose the next Iraqi prime minister
Tuesday, 2018/9/11
Source: Capital Agencies
The Office of the Supreme Shiite cleric in Iraq Ali al-Sistani, issued an urgent statement yesterday, in which he denied what was said about the names of several candidates for the presidency of the Iraqi government. A statement issued by the Sistani website, commenting on what the MP for the alliance «Saaron», Sabah al-Saadi, on the designation of reference a number of politicians and refused to choose any of them to the position of prime minister, that «this news is inaccurate».
The statement said that «Sistani does not support those who were in power in the years before the premiership».
The statement pointed out that «the reference to the various parties that have communicated with them directly or indirectly that they do not support the next prime minister if selected from the politicians, who were in power in the past years without distinction between the parties and independents, because most people no longer hope Any of them in the achievement of what he wants to improve conditions and fight corruption ».
The statement added: "If a new face was chosen that is efficient, fair, courageous, firm and committed to the points raised in the Friday sermon. It was possible to communicate with him and advise him on the interests of the country. Defend their rights according to what is possible for them ».
The leader of the coalition «Saaron» Sabah al-Saadi, quoted Sistani that both Haider Abadi and Nouri al-Maliki, as well as Hadi al-Amiri and Faleh Fayyad and Tarek Najm, there is no chance for them to take over the post of prime minister of the next Iraqi government. In the meantime, the Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Abadi yesterday, a visit to the province of Basra in an attempt to absorb anger, after a week of bloody protests against the situation of living and services.
After his arrival in Basra, Abadi condemned the burning of the Iranian consulate, saying that "the attack on consulates and diplomatic missions is unacceptable."
According to Reuters, "data from the oil sector and shipping sources showed that Iraq replaced Saudi Arabia in August as the largest oil supplier to India as refiners shifted to Iraqi supplies to compensate for lower purchases of Iranian crude before US sanctions were imposed in November. The second".
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iran's ambassador to Baghdad, Iraj Masjedi, said on Tuesday that there were malicious foreign agendas trying to disrupt relations between Iraq and Iran by burning the Iranian consulate in Basra.
Iraqi FM: Attack on Iran’s consulate was attack on Iraq too
Baghdad, Sept 11, IRNA – Iraqi Foreign Minister Ebrahim a-Jafari said on Monday that attack on Iran’s consulate in Basra by a group of mercenaries was not an attack on Iran but on Iraq as well.
In a televised speech on Monday, he added that the Iraqi nation and government should not be blamed for wrong moves by a few people.
Attackers were a few mercenaries who tried to mar Iraq’ image and damage Tehran-Baghdad relations,” he said.
Iran-Iraq ties are rooted in historic and geographical realities and there are at least 1,200 kilometers of common borders between the two countries and they also boast of common interests.
They mutually respect each other, he went on to say.
Al-Jafari further noted that Iranian pilgrims come to visit holy shrines in Iraq , and this has established good relations between the two countries.
Even the protestors are not responsible for the destructive moves because they staged rallies to express their demands, al-Jafari said.
Attackers were a few mercenaries who tried to mar Iraq’ image and damage Tehran-Baghdad relations,” he said.
Iran-Iraq ties are rooted in historic and geographical realities and there are at least 1,200 kilometers of common borders between the two countries and they also boast of common interests.
They mutually respect each other, he went on to say.
Al-Jafari further noted that Iranian pilgrims come to visit holy shrines in Iraq , and this has established good relations between the two countries.
Even the protestors are not responsible for the destructive moves because they staged rallies to express their demands, al-Jafari said.
Iraq is the largest supplier of oil to India after Saudi Arabia
September 11, 2018
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq replaced Saudi Arabia in August as the largest oil supplier to India, according to data from the oil sector and maritime sources.
According to Reuters, "data from the oil sector and shipping sources showed that Iraq replaced Saudi Arabia in August as the largest oil supplier to India as refiners shifted to Iraqi supplies to compensate for lower purchases of Iranian crude before US sanctions were imposed in November. The second".
"The data from the oil sector and unnamed shipping sources showed that India's imports fell as the largest purchaser of Tehran's oil after China, to about a third and reached about 523 thousand barrels per day last month compared with July," the agency said. State-owned refineries to slow down purchases due to delays in obtaining government approval to use Iranian vessels to transport supplies.
The Iranian ambassador in Baghdad commented on the burning of the consulate: malicious agendas trying to disrupt relations
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BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iran's ambassador to Baghdad, Iraj Masjedi, said on Tuesday that there were malicious foreign agendas trying to disrupt relations between Iraq and Iran by burning the Iranian consulate in Basra.
"The ISCI delegation headed by Hamid al-Khudari visited the headquarters of the Iranian embassy in Baghdad carrying a message from the head of the Supreme Council Hammam Hamoudi," the council said in a statement received by SNG. "He said.
"The process of burning the Iranian consulate in Basra will not affect the historical relations between the Iraqi and Iranian peoples and the unity of the two neighboring countries," al-Khudari said during a meeting with Iranian ambassador and embassy staff. "The delegation, which represents various segments of the society, Those despicable elements. "
For his part, the Iranian ambassador valued the visit of the delegation and its solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran, stressing that "our love is great for the Iraqis, especially the sons of Basra, which leads us to continue efforts to provide what we can provide them through companies operating electricity, water and services."
"Iran and Iraq were in the same line to fight the former regime and during the confrontation with the terrorist gangs," he said. "There are malicious foreign agendas trying to disrupt these strong and authentic relations between the two countries and they will never be able to."
Provincial Commission hit 24 thousand contract employees this decision
Editorial Date: 2018/9/10 21:00 • 242 times read
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The postponement of the signing of contracts of 24 thousand employees of the Commission for the parliamentary elections of Kurdistan scheduled for September 30, announced Sherwan Zarrar spokesman for the Independent Electoral Commission for the elections and referendum in the Kurdistan region on Monday.
Zarar said in a press statement that "the signing of contracts more than 24 thousand employees was postponed to the coming days, pointing out that the Commission needs more than 12 thousand other employees."
He added that "the Commission did not specify the salaries of staff so far and study the proposals, noting that the staff and after signing their contracts to go to registration centers in the provinces of the region."
For his part, Aram Necmettin, director of UNHCR's office in Erbil in a press statement: that the staff of the Commission will receive 120 thousand dinars, but station managers and UNHCR coordinators will receive slightly more salaries than employees.
Iraq leads Saudi Arabia as India's largest oil supplier in August
Editorial Date: 2018/9/10 23:40 • 64 times read
(Reuters) - Iraq replaced Saudi Arabia in August as India's biggest oil supplier as refiners shifted to Iraqi supplies to offset a drop in purchases of Iranian crude ahead of US sanctions in November, data from the oil and shipping industry showed.
The United States is re-imposing sanctions on Iran following Washington's decision in May to withdraw from the 2015 global agreement to curb Tehran's nuclear program. Some sanctions have been introduced from August 6, but those related to the Iranian oil sector will not be in place until November 4.
Imports of India, Tehran's biggest buyer after China, fell from about one-third to about 523,000 bpd in August compared to July as state-owned refiners slowed purchases due to delays in government approval for the use of Iranian vessels to transport supplies.
Despite the drop in purchases, Iran remained the third largest oil supplier to India in August, the figures showed.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday Washington would consider offering exemptions to Iranian oil buyers like India but would eventually have to stop all imports with sanctions on Tehran.
Iraq and Saudi Arabia kept top oil suppliers to India last month, according to data from the arrival of tankers provided by the sources. The sources asked not to be identified.
Indian refiners brought 1.02 million bpd of Basra's Basra crude in August, up 46 percent from the previous month, while imports from Saudi Arabia fell 5 percent to about 747,000 bpd in the period, the data said.
India imported fewer Nigerian oil in August, with West Africa's output being affected by delays in a number of major raw materials, such as Bonny Light and Turnadus. Asian buyers generally also turned to light US crude at the expense of Nigerian crude.
India's imports of US oil rose to a record 275,000 bpd, or about 6 percent of total purchases, according to figures.
Indian refiners booked US oil shipments in June when US crude futures for Brent expanded enough to make price differentials economically viable for India.
India's monthly oil imports from Nigeria fell about 34 percent to around 279,000 bpd.
India's total monthly oil imports rose 3.1 percent in August to 4.7 million bpd, but rose 15.8 percent from a year ago, according to data.
By nominating al-Obeidi himself, the number of candidates rose to nine
Imports of India, Tehran's biggest buyer after China, fell from about one-third to about 523,000 bpd in August compared to July as state-owned refiners slowed purchases due to delays in government approval for the use of Iranian vessels to transport supplies.
Despite the drop in purchases, Iran remained the third largest oil supplier to India in August, the figures showed.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday Washington would consider offering exemptions to Iranian oil buyers like India but would eventually have to stop all imports with sanctions on Tehran.
Iraq and Saudi Arabia kept top oil suppliers to India last month, according to data from the arrival of tankers provided by the sources. The sources asked not to be identified.
Indian refiners brought 1.02 million bpd of Basra's Basra crude in August, up 46 percent from the previous month, while imports from Saudi Arabia fell 5 percent to about 747,000 bpd in the period, the data said.
India imported fewer Nigerian oil in August, with West Africa's output being affected by delays in a number of major raw materials, such as Bonny Light and Turnadus. Asian buyers generally also turned to light US crude at the expense of Nigerian crude.
India's imports of US oil rose to a record 275,000 bpd, or about 6 percent of total purchases, according to figures.
Indian refiners booked US oil shipments in June when US crude futures for Brent expanded enough to make price differentials economically viable for India.
India's monthly oil imports from Nigeria fell about 34 percent to around 279,000 bpd.
India's total monthly oil imports rose 3.1 percent in August to 4.7 million bpd, but rose 15.8 percent from a year ago, according to data.
By nominating al-Obeidi himself, the number of candidates rose to nine
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A naturopath’s tips for health: eat, sleep, and exercise well, and do things that make you happy
South China Morning Post
Benita Perch cured her asthma and chronic fatigue after studying nutrition, homeopathy and naturopathy. She talks about how she treats patients by combining natural and conventional medicine Read the full story
Scientists work to create a new type of vaccine to combat Lyme disease
NBC News
Lyme disease poses a serious threat, but there is no vaccine currently available to protect humans. Now, scientists are working on a vaccine that would make the body resistant to tick bites. Read the full story
What causes human bodies to age? Here’s what scientists know about the biology behind growing old.
Business Insider
Everything grows old. As you age, you may notice an extra wrinkle on your forehead or lower energy levels. To find out what's going on inside our bodies that causes these age-related changes and declines, he journal Cell assembled a group of researchers in 2013. That team, comprised of scientists studying different aspects of aging, reviewed all the existing literature on aging and wrote anl overview. "The Hallmarks of Aging00645-4)," as their paper was called, summed up everything that happens Read the full story
If you’re over 50 ask your doctor about this now
MarketWatch
Your eyes could be hiding some health problems Read the full story
Obama's Support for 'Medicare for All' Is a Turning Point
Truthdig
Speaking at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on Friday, the former president says Democrats are running on “good new ideas" like single-payer health care. Read the full story
Cholera outbreak kills 10 people in Zimbabwe
Business Insider
HARARE (Reuters) - A cholera outbreak has killed 10 people in Zimbabwe's capital Harare after they drank contaminated water, a city health official said on Sunday. Harare city council has struggled to supply water to some suburbs for more than a decade, forcing residents to rely on water from open wells and community boreholes. Clemence Duri, Harare city's health director said more than 300 people had been hospitalized after contracting the waterborne disease which causes severe diarrhea and Read the full story
What is monkeypox and should you be concerned?
The Week UK
Description The virus can cause a rash and pustules all over the body Credits Getty Images Alt Text Monkeypox virus Rare and potentially fatal disease diagnosed in UK for first time In Depth Monday, September 10, 2018 - 10:51am Doctors have documented Britain’s first ever case of monkeypox, a rare disease that can be fatal if left untreated. See related Real Madrid 3 Liverpool 1: Gareth Bale overhead kick stuns the Reds - video The viral infection was spotted in a Nigerian national currently Read the full story
USA
/ CANADA
US presidential hopeful: Free money can help save the country from jobs lost to robots
CNBC
CNBC
Entrepreneur Andrew Yang is running for U.S. president, and he wants to give Americans monthly stipends of $1,000 to prevent widespread unemployment from the looming threat of automation. Read the full story
The feds haven’t done what’s needed to prevent the next bank mega-bailout
New York Post
Ten years ago, the nation’s banking system collapsed, prompting a massive federal bailout that likely prevented a second Great Depression — but couldn’t contain the enormous instability that still plagues the American economy and which contains the seeds of a potential sequel. That doesn’t mean a crash is imminent, or that policymakers in Washington didn’t take steps to make the banks safer, because they did. But they also made the financial system less safe in some ways, while ignoring a Read the full story
U.S. risks ‘economic suicide’ if it doesn’t embrace this clear demographic trend
MarketWatch
Sol Trujillo, former White House adviser and global telecom exec, took aim at those who continue to overlook what he says is the future of economic growth in the United States: the burgeoning Latino community. Read the full story
Under Trump, the jobs boom has finally reached blue-collar workers. Will it last?
The Washington Post
Blue-collar job growth is occurring at the fastest rate since 1984, helping fuel a hiring boom in many small towns and rural counties that heavily support President Trump. Read the full story
US foreign trade balances are absolutely national security problems
CNBC
America's unsustainably large trade imbalances and soaring public debt are compelling issues of national security. Solutions should be sought through negotiations, Michael Ivanovitch writes. Read the full story
Tax-Law Changes You May Have Missed
The Wall Street Journal
Among them are rules on donations, moving expenses and theft losses Read the full story
U.S. agriculture chief says NAFTA deal must end Canada's milk protein scheme
Reuters
Reuters
Canada must end its low-price milk proteins policy to reach a U.S.-Canadian deal to update the North American Free Trade Agreement, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said. Read the full story
EMERGING MARKETS
Brazil's democracy is quite literally under assault
CNN
CNN
In her presidential weekly briefing, Samantha Vinograd writes that the stabbing of Jair Bolsonaro, a Brazilian presidential frontrunner, portends a dangerous cycle of violence in South America's largest country. Read the full story
US: Goal remains peaceful return to democracy in Venezuela
ABC News
Trump administration says its preference for the peaceful, orderly return to democracy in Venezuela remains "unchanged." Read the full story
Can Bitcoin Save Argentina?
CoinDesk
A proposal to place a sliver of Argentina's central bank reserves in bitcoin is worth taking seriously, given the country's current dire straits. Read the full story
WTF Are Emerging Markets?
CentSai
Emerging markets are countries that are poorer and less developed than the almighty U.S., but that are undergoing rapid economic growth and industrialization. China, Mexico, and Turkey are notable examples. They’re part of a few dozen "emerging markets" in Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. If you been following the news... Read the full story
CNN's Julia Chatterley on emerging market risk, trade tensions and her new show
CNN Money
"First Move" with Julia Chatterley premieres Monday. Read the full story
MIDDLE EAST
Tourists are being warned not drink alcohol on their flight to Dubai
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet
Many of us reach for a glass or two of wine - or stronger - on long flights to help pass the time or ease into some sleep. Now people flying to Dubai have been warned to abstain. The warning came from the British Embassy in the United Arab Emirates who posted it on social...Read the full story
Turkey pins hopes on cleric Sadr to form Iraqi government
Al-Monitor
As Turkey waits to see which Iraqi political coalition comes up with the parliamentary majority necessary to install a new government, Ankara is rooting for the bloc of cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, which it sees as most likely to minimize US and Iranian influence in the country. Read the full story
Mosul reconstruction to give UNESCO window to revive fortunes
Reuters
The United Nations' cultural agency wants to use the reconstruction of Iraq's second city Mosul as a way to restore its credibility and show how a fraying multilateral order can be revived, its director general said on Monday. Read the full story
Iranian Guards claims missile attack on Kurdish rebels in Iraq
Aljazeera
Iran's Revolutionary Guards confirmed on Sunday it launched deadly missile strikes against Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq a day earlier. Rockets struck the headquarters of two Iranian Kurdish opposition parties in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region with reports saying at least 11 people were killed and 50 others wounded. The missiles hit the headquarters of the Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iran (KDPI) and the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI) in the town of Koya, 300km north of Read the full story
White House chaos is having an impact on the ground in Syria, and beyond
Quartz
On Sept. 7, American troops shot live weapons in southeastern Syria that weren’t aimed at ISIS or another terrorist group—they were meant to deter Russians… Read the full story
Two Palestinian teenagers killed in latest Gaza protests
CNN
After weeks of relative calm, a weekly protest at the Israel-Gaza border turned deadly Friday when Israeli forces answered arson attacks by firing on demonstrators, killing two Palestinian teenagers, Palestinian and Israeli authorities said. Read the full story
AFRICA
Why 2018 marks a critical milestone in China-Africa relations
Quartz
Quartz
Leaders from all African nations, except for eSwatini, attended the 2018 Forum on China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing this past week. There, Chinese president… Read the full story
Will I Come Back Dead?' Human Costs of South African Gold
Bloomberg
After more than two decades of improving mine safety since the end of apartheid, South Africa’s progress has stalled with an increase in gold-mining deaths. More than 50 people have died in the country’s mines in 2018, roughly the same number as this time last year. While annual death tolls are far lower than the 615 in recorded in 1993 -- the last full year of apartheid -- 2017 witnessed the first rise in 10 years. Most of the gold mining fatalities are due to workers being crushed under Read the full story
South Africa: Another SA Best for Semenya in Europe
AllAfrica
Caster Semenya has broken the South African women's 400-metre record - for the second time in just over a month. Competing at the IAAF Continental Cup in Ostrava, Czech Republic on Saturday, Semenya clocked 49.62 seconds on the first of the two-day competition. She ended second behind Bahrain's Salwa Eid Naser, as the world championships silver medallist won in 49.32, the second fastest time of her career. Semenya had previously set the SA record of 49.96 at the African Championships in Asaba, Read the full story
South Africa: Spotlight On Another Govt Building After Deadly Joburg Blaze
AllAfrica
The condition of yet another government building is under the spotlight in the wake of Wednesday's blaze at a Johannesburg building in which three firefighters died. There were reports of two arson attempts at the Civitas building in Pretoria this week, which houses the national Department of Health. The most recent was on the 14th floor on Thursday. On the same day, the Public Servants' Association (PSA) of SA lodged an urgent application in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria to force the Read the full story
South Africa: The Race Is On for Cape Town's New Mayor
AllAfrica
The race is on to find a new mayor for Cape Town and several potential candidates have already stepped forward. They are hoping to replace Patricia de Lille, who is leaving at the end of October. "Yes, I have put my hat in the ring," said Heinrich Volmink, a trained doctor who is a member of the Gauteng provincial legislature. Hailing from the city's famous District Six, Volmink said he looked forward to sharing what he had learnt in Gauteng if he made it through the selection process. Brett Read the full story
Zimbabwe: Grace Mugabe Reveals Mnangagwa 'Deal'
AllAfrica
Former first lady Grace Mugabe has revealed how she struck an agreement with her husband to bury the hatchet with President Emmerson Mnangagwa after a bitter fallout last year. Grace, who was accused of usurping former president Robert Mugabe's powers, told thousands of mourners at the burial of her mother Idah Marufu in Chikomba yesterday that she had forgiven Mnangagwa. She said they agreed with Mugabe to reconcile with Mnangagwa "for the good of the country". "We sat down with baba (Mugabe) Read the full story
ASIA
China promises retaliation if US imposes more tariffs
ABC News
ABC News
China's government promises retaliation if Washington goes ahead with more tariff hikes Read the full story
Asian shares on slippery slope as trade tensions take toll
Reuters
Asian shares started the week in the red again on Monday, faltering for the eighth straight day and the dollar climbed against major currencies after U.S. President Donald Trump raised the stakes in the heated trade dispute with China. Read the full story
Asia markets set for lower open as US-China trade jitters linger
CNBC
U.S. President Donald Trump said last week that the tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods could "take place very soon." Read the full story
China's trade surplus with US grows to new record in August, adding fuel to trade war fire
China's trade surplus with the U.S. hit $31.05 billion in August, up from $28.09 billion in July, customs data showed on Saturday, surpassing the previous record set in June.
Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/
EUROPE
Italy's populist leader admits he checks financial markets before calling his kids every morning
Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, who once said his executive would stand up against market attacks, told an audience that he checks bond spreads every morning.
Brexit stockpiling could make a mini recession next year 'almost inevitable' for the UK
Business Insider
Protesters demonstrate against the possible stockpiling of medecines and food in the event of a no-deal Brexit in London, Britain. Aug 22, 2018. CEBR think tank: Businesses will stockpile £38 billion worth of goods in the run up to Brexit. This will cause a short-term boost to UK GDP growth, but that will be reversed after Brexit as businesses rundown their inventories. "This makes a post-Brexit mini-recession almost inevitable," CEBR head said. LONDON - Stockpiling by businesses ahead of Brexit Read the full story
U.K. Economy Posts Fastest Growth in Almost a Year on Services
Bloomberg
The U.K. economy grew at the fastest pace in almost a year between May and July, as construction output rebounded and a heatwave boosted retail sales and the powerhouse services sector. Gross domestic product increased 0.6 percent from the three months through April, the most since August last year, the Office for National Statistics said Monday. That’s more than economists forecast and up from 0.4 percent in the second quarter. The figures appear to vindicate the Bank of England’s decision to Read the full story
Germany could join a military alliance with the US, UK, and France if Syria tries another chemical attack
Business Insider
A German air force Tornado jet takes off from the German army Bundeswehr airbase in Jagel, northern Germany December 10, 2015. Germany is exploring the possibility of joining a military alliance with the US, France, and the United Kingdom against Syria, according to BILD. Germany had previously ruled out participation in "military actions," but is now considering a radical change. The German defense ministry would join the alliance if Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad used chemical weapons against Read the full story
The Campaign Against Europe Just Got a Boost From Swedish Voters
Bloomberg
Sign up for the Brussels Edition, a daily email briefing on what matters most in the heart of the European Union. Europe’s political outsiders chalked up another milestone in the Swedish election as a rise in support for nationalists showed the battle lines being drawn right across the continent. While the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats fell short of some pollsters’ projection, they still posted the biggest gains in Sunday’s vote -- in a country once seen as a bastion of liberalism. The Read the full story
The EU is preparing a big Brexit compromise to 'save Theresa' May
Business Insider
Chief negotiator for the European Union Michel Barnier (C) greets British Prime Minster Theresa May on arrival at the Council of the European Union on the final day of the European Council leaders' summit on March 23, 2018 in Brussels, Belgium. The EU is preparing to offer Theresa May a lifeline by handing its chief negotiator new instructions to help seal a deal with Britain, according to a report. Any signs of progress with the EU could significantly bolster Theresa May's position, and one EU Read the full story
European liberals seek alliance with France's Macron for European elections
Reuters
The leader of the liberal group in the European Parliament Guy Verhofstadt said on Sunday he is seeking an alliance with French President Emmanuel Macron's political party for the European elections in May in a bid to counter populists. Read the full story
Now we know Brexit will disrupt healthcare, shouldn’t we get a Final Say on the services that keep us alive?
The Independent
The NHS transcends individual governments and party politics. The truth is that the health service will likely suffer financially if Brexit happens Taxpayers will have to foot some of the bill for stockpiling medicines in case of no deal Brexit, says Matt Hancock The issues facing our health and social care systems need our full attention What are the three things people most often wish their loved ones? Health, wealth and happiness. Health is one of the keys to a happy and successful life. Now Read the full story
US lawmaker in Macedonia to promote name deal with voters
ABC News
An American lawmaker who chairs a U.S. Senate subcommittee on regional security in Europe is urging Macedonia's voters to back a deal that would change the country's name and allow it to join NATO Read the full story
CBI, ISX, Kauaihn Chatter:
CBI Update:
Holiday in Iraq CBI and ISX are closed
The CBI for Tuesday 9/11/18 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1190
The currency auction is
There are no news and announcements.
Shares Traded:
Value Traded:
ISX ended in Green Red
Kauaihn Chatter:dd
9-10-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru BGG Article: "The Central (Bank) poses large amounts of small currency" Quote: "The Central Bank of Iraq intends next month, to put large amounts of local currency, small groups, while continuing to receive the currency damaged by citizens and replace it (with) New." First bit of really good news in a while!!
9-10-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat September 15th is just around the corner and we know this is a target date to get this largest bloc issue settled so they can move ahead again in forming the government. Iraq is experiencing a political struggle to form the largest bloc between an alliance led by "Nuri al-Maliki - Hadi al-Ameri" and the name of the news and supported by Iran in the face of the coalition, "reconstruction and reform," led by Moqtada al-Sadr - Haider Abadi. The leader of the coalition of victory and Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, supported by the United States of America, so in light of the resolve of the Shiite and Sunni forces, their position of the largest bloc has become the decision of the Kurds in ending the controversy of the largest bloc and the weight of Iran or America to the post of prime minister of Iraq.
9-10-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat September 15th is just around the corner and we know this is a target date to get this largest bloc issue settled so they can move ahead again in forming the government. Iraq is experiencing a political struggle to form the largest bloc between an alliance led by "Nuri al-Maliki - Hadi al-Ameri" and the name of the news and supported by Iran in the face of the coalition, "reconstruction and reform," led by Moqtada al-Sadr - Haider Abadi. The leader of the coalition of victory and Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, supported by the United States of America, so in light of the resolve of the Shiite and Sunni forces, their position of the largest bloc has become the decision of the Kurds in ending the controversy of the largest bloc and the weight of Iran or America to the post of prime minister of Iraq.
9-10-2018 Newshound Guru Bobby The people of Iraq are speaking and they are speaking with a voice of reason. They, just like us, are tired of the status quo and that right there is our hope. We have 1 somewhat stable stability and that's the CBI, which still has some work to do towards financial inclusion. If Iraq gets it's act together politically and starts supporting in full The National Development Plan, that's when you should start getting excited... [post 3 of 3]
9-10-2018 Newshound Guru Bobby Because they have NO economy aside from oil. We saw...an article ...that gave us numbers still in the upper 80's as far as oil dependent revenue. Once those numbers get to a much better ratio of let's say 60/40, we may have a chance...I throw those numbers out there because I have read the IMF SBA's, the National Development Plan, the Reconstruction and Investment Plan and International Institutional studies on Iraq's economy. It really is that simple. My suggestion ...let Iraq form it's GOI, hopefully an inclusive one, and then we watch what direction they will go. [post 2 of 3....stay tuned]
9-10-2018 Newshound Guru Bobby ...as far as adding value to the IQD? ...I'm seeing a lot of talk about this very important subject that is dear to all of us...If you fail to read the news about what Iraq is telling us outside of the political mouthpieces, you will always think "just add value and everything will be ok" That thought will get you nowhere... If Iraq were to put the IQD on the Forex market right now, they could neither support and sustain a value of 1190, or on a 1:1 par with the USD... PERIOD. Now some may say well Vietnam does it at what 20,000 to 1? Apples and oranges my friends. Just like comparing currency values thru trade and bilateral agreements have zero to do with a currency's value between country's...Iraq would go belly up if they even tried to put the IQD on the Forex market at this point. Why do I say that? [post 1 of 3....stay tuned]
9-10-2018 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article: "Central reserves amounted to $59 billion and 96 tons went gold" This article is full of Bragging Rights...to show where they are. Their bag of goodies is full. This year alone they increased their reserves somewhere in the tune of 10 billion Dollars, additional bonds from China and Islamic Banks and 6.5 additional Tonnes of Gold. They talk of contracts with Ernst & Young. Bragging about being the first in the region with SWIFT and that the are internationally compliant. Compliant with international remittances... Well they will need to pay the citizens abroad the HCL( Think Somo [State Organization for Marketing of Oil] ) by such means now won't they? Yep...All in time... imo.
9-10-2018 Intel Guru RayRen98 A BANK SOURCE THINKS WE WILL BE EXCHANGING ON MONDAY, B BANK SOURCE SAYS THEY HAVE NOT HEARD THAT...TIME WILL TELL. THE NEWLY ANNOUNCED E-CARD BY THE CBI "SUPPOSEDLY" WILL HAVE A NEW RATE - TIME WILL TELL.
9-10-2018 Newshound Guru Bobby ...as far as adding value to the IQD? ...I'm seeing a lot of talk about this very important subject that is dear to all of us...If you fail to read the news about what Iraq is telling us outside of the political mouthpieces, you will always think "just add value and everything will be ok" That thought will get you nowhere... If Iraq were to put the IQD on the Forex market right now, they could neither support and sustain a value of 1190, or on a 1:1 par with the USD... PERIOD. Now some may say well Vietnam does it at what 20,000 to 1? Apples and oranges my friends. Just like comparing currency values thru trade and bilateral agreements have zero to do with a currency's value between country's...Iraq would go belly up if they even tried to put the IQD on the Forex market at this point. Why do I say that? [post 1 of 3....stay tuned]
9-10-2018 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article: "Central reserves amounted to $59 billion and 96 tons went gold" This article is full of Bragging Rights...to show where they are. Their bag of goodies is full. This year alone they increased their reserves somewhere in the tune of 10 billion Dollars, additional bonds from China and Islamic Banks and 6.5 additional Tonnes of Gold. They talk of contracts with Ernst & Young. Bragging about being the first in the region with SWIFT and that the are internationally compliant. Compliant with international remittances... Well they will need to pay the citizens abroad the HCL( Think Somo [State Organization for Marketing of Oil] ) by such means now won't they? Yep...All in time... imo.
9-10-2018 Intel Guru RayRen98 A BANK SOURCE THINKS WE WILL BE EXCHANGING ON MONDAY, B BANK SOURCE SAYS THEY HAVE NOT HEARD THAT...TIME WILL TELL. THE NEWLY ANNOUNCED E-CARD BY THE CBI "SUPPOSEDLY" WILL HAVE A NEW RATE - TIME WILL TELL.
9-9-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat 3. Article 140 - this was promised by PM Abadi during the last election of 2014. It was also promised during the 2010 election by Nori al-Maliki and neither delivered on it. This was of course a major blunder on the part of PM Abadi 2014-2018 for, if he did deliver, there would be no further discussions and the Kurds would side with the Sadr Movement as they could then feel they could trust and move forward. So...all three of these needed points are not yet implemented or guaranteed.[post 3 of 3]
Elmer:
Not in today
Artmeister:
Not in today
Catnip:
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ARTICLE 1-A (from PM Abadi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)
Denial
Some of the satellite channels and news sites published false news and video clips fabricated or old claiming to besiege the Prime Minister and the accompanying ministerial delegation in a hotel in the city of Basra, and categorically denying the truth of these false allegations call on the media of political parties to stop this bearish and deceitful method which is not appropriate The media and the adoption of credibility in the transfer of events.
Prime Minister 's Media Office
September 10, 2018
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ARTICLE 1-B (from PM Abadi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)
The continuation of the meetings of the Prime Minister Dr. Haider al-Abadi in the province of Basra
The meetings of the Prime Minister Dr. Haider Abadi continued in the province of Basra, where he held an executive meeting with the special ministerial committee in Basra province, which was devoted to develop urgent solutions to the water problem and the rest of the requirements and needs of the people of Basra, appointments, health and others.
The following resolutions were issued:
First: Assigning Al-Faris General Company to manufacture pumping and filter units.
Second: Rehabilitation and maintenance of the R-Zero station.
Third: Disbursement of food allowances and additional working hours for staff at the station RZero.
Fourth: Stop the excesses on the lines and the water network.
Fifth: Assign companies of the Ministry of Water Resources to establish a pipeline conveyor for the channel of innovation.
Sixth: The establishment of a second pipeline in cooperation between the ministries of water resources and oil to promote the provision of raw water for the Shatt al-Arab from the north of Qurna.
Seventh: Accelerating procedures for the appointment of the unemployed in Basra.
The meetings of the team in charge of implementation of the decisions of the Council of Ministers under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister's Advisor, met with the governor of Basra and a number of officials in the service departments in the relevant ministries and the local government to implement the decisions related to improving basic services.
Prime Minister 's Media Office
September 10, 2018
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ARTICLE 1-C (from PM Abadi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)
Prime Minister Dr. Haider Abadi meets with all the sons, sheikhs and dignitaries of the province of Basra
Prime Minister Dr. Haider al-Abadi met with a group of sons, sheikhs and dignitaries of Basra province.He reviewed the efforts of the government and its immediate response to the legitimate demands of citizens and the decisions taken to solve the water problem in Basra and other services and allocations launched by the Council of Ministers to support service projects throughout the province and work to provide a stable and safe environment to help reconstruction and provide employment opportunities for young people.
The Prime Minister listened to the views, interventions and suggestions of the attendees of the people of Basra on the reality of services and ways of solving them in cooperation between the federal and local governments.
Prime Minister 's Media Office
September 10, 2018
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ARTICLE 2
Tweet posted on Government of Iraq twitter account:
Government of IraqVerified account @IraqiGovt 9-10-2018 around 1:30 pm Eastern
Seven months after Iraq Reconstruction Conference in Kuwait, the @IraqiGovt & @UNESCO co-host a conference with our international partners to #ReviveTheSpiritofMosul. Restoring, protecting and celebrating our rich cultural heritage and institutions is one of our priorities
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ARTICLE 3
Hakim to the Norwegian delegation: Iraq needs a strong government and service to end the crises
2018/9/10 21:51
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The head of the National Alliance Ammar al-Hakim, Iraq's need for a strong government and able to achieve the aspirations of the Iraqi people and end the crises.
A statement issued by his office, the agency received all of Iraq [where] a copy of it today, "Hakim discussed during his meeting in his office in Baghdad, on Monday evening, the Norwegian delegation to the latest developments in the political situation locally, regionally and internationally, and updates the announcement of the largest bloc concerned with the formation of the next government.
"The national majority is a necessity in the next stage to create a strong and opposing government capable of evaluating and monitoring," Hakim said during the meeting. "This will only be done through a strong team and a realistic program based on priorities and governed by a fixed time limit."
He pointed out that "Iraq, after its successes in the fight against terrorism and face the challenges of sectarian occupies an important position among the countries of the world and his openness and his desire to establish the best relations with the countries of the world."
"The meeting also reviewed relations between the two countries and means of enhancing them in all fields," the statement said.
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ARTICLE 4
The recovery of more than 11 billion dinars from the transgressors of social protection benefits since the beginning of 2018
BAGHDAD - September 11 - The Department of Social Protection in the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs announced the recovery of more than 11 billion dinars of those who exceeded the social protection benefit since the beginning of 2018 social protection benefit since the beginning of 2018.
The spokesman for the Ammar Menem said that "the amounts recovered from the transgressors on the social protection subsidy are deposited in the protection fund to be granted to the actual beneficiaries within the legal contexts approved by the Commission is the submission of beneficiary families for social research and the issuance of the approval of the Ministry of Planning to determine their level below the poverty line in accordance with the standard adopted for inclusiveness "Pointing out that" the body and through social research revealed the transgressors on the social protection and recovered from the beginning of the year 2018 until 31-8-2018 more 11 billion dinars. "
He pointed out that "the decision of the Council of Ministers No. (11) for the year 2011 to address the excesses on the social protection subsidy will allow the extension of the installment period from a maximum of five years to ten years by 60 installments and at a rate of two months per installment, which reduces the recovery of funds and encourages those who exceed the return. Finished
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ARTICLE 5
Alarm .. The abolition of carbohydrates shortens the life of the human
2018/9/10 23:56
[Ayna-Follow]
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study hit all the "enemies" of carbs in the wall when it showed that cutting carbohydrates reduced human life by 4 years.
Research published in the medical journal The Lancer Belc Health suggests that low-carbohydrate diets can shorten life, and that diets that include some carbohydrates can promote healthy life.
Scott Solomon, lead author of the study, described it as "the most comprehensive study to address the subject of carbohydrate intake" at all. The study included self-data from more than 15,400 middle-aged Americans, and the dietary patterns found by researchers were compared with additional studies, involving 432,000 people in more than 20 countries.
The researchers concluded that people who ate a moderate amount of carbohydrates lived four years longer than those who had low carbohydrate consumption, and one year longer than those who ate too much carbohydrate.
The researchers noted that people who replaced carbohydrates with protein and animal fat had a higher risk of premature death than those who replaced carbohydrates with plant foods.
"Our data suggest that low-carbohydrate diets based on animal products, which are prevalent in North America and Europe, may be associated with a shorter life span and should not be followed," said author Sarah Sedelman, a physician at Brigham Hospital in Boston.
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