WOTS Wednesday 9/12/18:
Forex Rates:
| Symbol | Bid | Ask | High | Low | Open | Change | Time |
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| USD/IQD | | | 1,166.3000 | 1,166.3000 | 1,166.3000 | | 20:00 |
| USD/VND | | | 23,246.0000 | 22,917.3000 | 22,917.3000 | | 04:15 |
| USD/CNY | | | 6.8783 | 6.8588 | 6.8725 | | 06:58 |
| USD/KWD | | | 0.3025 | 0.3019 | 0.3025 | | 06:52 |
| GBP/USD | | | 1.3044 | 1.2991 | 1.3015 | | 06:58 |
| USD/IRR | | | 12,048.0000 | 12,048.0000 | 12,048.0000 | | 17:51 |
| USD/IDR | | | 15,120.9000 | 14,787.0000 | 14,863.0000 | | 06:58 |
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The central bank intends to put huge amounts of currency in small groups
Release date: 2018/9/12 8:17 • 884 times read
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) The Central Bank of Iraq intends next month, to put large amounts of local currency, with small groups.
The governor of the bank Ali al-Aal in a press statement that "the Central Bank of Iraq, the development of a plan to compensate the market in small categories of local currency, as will be next month large quantities and huge ones," noting that "these quantities will meet the need of the local market for those categories of currency" .
He added that "the bank continues to receive local currency damaged by citizens and replace them with new currencies," revealing at the same time, "the existence of a competent committee to examine the damaged papers to ensure their safety from fraud and manipulation."
He added that "the bank continues to receive local currency damaged by citizens and replace them with new currencies," revealing at the same time, "the existence of a competent committee to examine the damaged papers to ensure their safety from fraud and manipulation."
Rafidain Bank disburses a new batch of pensioners' advance
12/09/2018
(Independent) ... Rafidain Bank announced on Wednesday the disbursement of a new meal of the advance of twice and twice for retired civilian and military through electronic payment tools.
The bank's press office said in a statement that a new batch of two and a half payoffs for civilian and military retirees had been paid to 5,725 pensioners, pointing out that the salary of two and a half was estimated at 3 million to 7 million.
The statement said that the disbursement of this advance was by informing the pensioner by sending him a text message informing him of the advance payment after completing all the legal procedures to grant it and disbursing it through the electronic payment tools for which the financial balance was filled. (End)
Revealed the mechanism for the election of candidates for the presidency of parliament and expected to postpone the meeting Saturday
Date of release: 2018/9/12 8:56 • 386 times read
{International: Euphrates News} revealed the head of age, Muhammad Ali Zini, on the mechanism of electing candidates for the presidency of the House of Representatives.
"Nominated names will be shown in one {basket} to select one," Zinni said.
While a number of deputies expressed optimism about the election of the Presidency of the House of Representatives in the session on Saturday.
As other deputies expected to raise the meeting to another notice of the lack of agreement between the political blocs to vote for a particular candidate for the post.
The deputies expressed their fear of the end of the time set by the Constitution for the election of the presidency of the parliament, at a time when the number of candidates who have submitted themselves to the post {9} after the head of the victory coalition in Nineveh Khalid al-Obeidi, a formal request for the presidency of the Council.
It is noteworthy that the first meeting chaired by the oldest was held on September 3, as called for by the President of the Republic, and will end the period set by the Constitution on September 18.
According to the experts of the law, "the parties and political blocs to abide by Articles 54 and 55 of the Iraqi Constitution, which provides that the meeting of the parliament under the chairmanship of the oldest to elect the President of the Council and the first and second Vice, by an absolute majority of the number of members of the Council by secret secret ballot, From 15 days. "
They stressed that "the need to end the file of candidates and the election of the Presidency of the Council of Representatives in the session next Saturday," pointing out that "any attempt by the political blocs to extend the next meeting more than the mentioned period will be contrary to the Iraqi constitution."
While a number of deputies expressed optimism about the election of the Presidency of the House of Representatives in the session on Saturday.
As other deputies expected to raise the meeting to another notice of the lack of agreement between the political blocs to vote for a particular candidate for the post.
The deputies expressed their fear of the end of the time set by the Constitution for the election of the presidency of the parliament, at a time when the number of candidates who have submitted themselves to the post {9} after the head of the victory coalition in Nineveh Khalid al-Obeidi, a formal request for the presidency of the Council.
It is noteworthy that the first meeting chaired by the oldest was held on September 3, as called for by the President of the Republic, and will end the period set by the Constitution on September 18.
According to the experts of the law, "the parties and political blocs to abide by Articles 54 and 55 of the Iraqi Constitution, which provides that the meeting of the parliament under the chairmanship of the oldest to elect the President of the Council and the first and second Vice, by an absolute majority of the number of members of the Council by secret secret ballot, From 15 days. "
They stressed that "the need to end the file of candidates and the election of the Presidency of the Council of Representatives in the session next Saturday," pointing out that "any attempt by the political blocs to extend the next meeting more than the mentioned period will be contrary to the Iraqi constitution."
URGENT White House warns against targeting Americans in Iraq
Editorial Date: 2018/9/11 23:43 • 246 times read
(International: The Euphrates News) warned the White House, from any attack in Iraq leads to casualties among Americans or damage to US installations.
The warning comes days after the fall of three mortar shells targeted the Green Zone in central Baghdad last Thursday night.
The bombing was said to have targeted the US embassy in the area.
"Three mortar shells landed on abandoned land inside the Green Zone without causing any casualties or damage," Marquis said in a statement.
The bombing was said to have targeted the US embassy in the area.
"Three mortar shells landed on abandoned land inside the Green Zone without causing any casualties or damage," Marquis said in a statement.
Noura al-Kaabi: The UAE's reconstruction of the Nouri Mosque is a turning point in Mosul
Published: 12/09/2018
The United Arab Emirates participated in the international conference on the reconstruction of Mosul held at the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris to assess the current situation and mobilize the international community for the reconstruction of the city and the revitalization of cultural and educational institutions. During the launching of initiatives to preserve and protect the cultural heritage.
Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development stressed the need to focus the efforts of the strategic partners on the humanitarian aspect in the reconstruction initiative of Mosul to promote cultural and educational development in the community of Mosul. In a speech during the symposium, which was held within the framework of the conference entitled «Rehabilitation and rehabilitation of the city of Mosul» to the importance of strategic partnership between all actors in the reconstruction of the Nuri Mosque and its humpback.
The adoption by the UAE of the reconstruction of the Nouri Mosque is a pivotal turning point in the life of the Moslems and the Iraqi people as a whole because of the importance of this heritage teacher in their hearts and minds and their universal cultural value," Al Kaabi said. "We are talking not only of stones and buildings but of values, thought, And its legacy to future generations », pointing out that this project carries an important message is to spread the culture of building and tolerance, moderation and moderation. She explained that the first meeting of the Steering Committee for the reconstruction of Al-Nouri Mosque and its Humba port will be held on September 13 in Abu Dhabi and will discuss a number of proposals for the project and the community. He pointed out that the surrounding area will be rehabilitated to create economic opportunities and develop cultural tourism in Mosul. More prosperous people of Iraq.
The Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development participated in a dialogue session entitled "Why and how to become a UNESCO partner" in which she confirmed that the UAE has chosen the strategic partnership with UNESCO in this project not only for its international credibility in preserving the cultural heritage around the world but because the UNESCO proposal for the Nouri Mosque Reflects the values and principles of the UAE. It is not just rebuilding a destroyed mosque, but rebuilding the spirit, identity and heart of the vibrant Musalli community. (WAM) - See more at:
Iraq Keeps Supplying India With Oil
12/09/2018
Iraq replaced Saudi Arabia in August as the top oil supplier to India, data from industry and shipping sources showed, as refiners turned to Iraqi barrels to compensate for a lower intake of Iranian oil ahead of US sanctions in November.
Saudi Arabia and Iraq continued to be the two biggest oil suppliers to India last month, tanker arrival data obtained from sources showed. The sources declined to be identified, Reuters reported. Indian refiners shipped in 1.02 million barrels per day of Iraqi Basra oil in August, an increase of about 46% from the previous month, while imports from Saudi Arabia declined 5% to about 747,000 bpd during the period, the data showed.
India imported less Nigerian oil in August as the West African nation’s output was hit by outages in a couple of major streams such as Bonny Light and Tornados. Also, Asian buyers opted to take light sweet US oil rather than Nigerian. Overall, India’s monthly oil imports in August rose 3.1% to about 4.7 million barrels.
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Washington: Iran continues violations and we expect Iran to respect Iraq's sovereignty
12/09/2018
(Independent) ... US State Department spokeswoman Heather Neuert on Wednesday condemned the Iranian missile bombardment that targeted the headquarters of two parties opposed to the regime in Tehran in the Kurdistan region and killed dozens of dead and wounded.
"Iran is continuing its violations," Nuerte told a news conference. "Iran is playing a bad role in the region and Iraq, and the recent bombing is aimed at destabilizing the country, the government and the entire region."
"We expect Iran to respect the sovereignty of Iraq and other countries in the region and stop attempts to destabilize," Nuerte said.
"The United States respects the sovereignty of Iraqi territory, and the resolution must come from Iraq," she said.
The chief of staff of the Iranian army, Mohammad Hussein Bagheri, has announced that Iraq must hand over to Iran responsible for attacks on Iranian border guards.
"The authorities of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the Iraqi authorities must hand over to the Islamic Republic of Iran persons involved in terrorist acts against Iran," Baqeri said.
He added that his country may carry out a new missile strike if not stop the activity of what they described Kurdish terrorist groups, because that is necessary to ensure security, he said.
On Saturday, Iran's armed forces carried out a missile strike on Iraqi territory. The bombing targeted the headquarters of the Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iran in the city of Quesengq, Erbil province, which resulted, according to local sources, killing 11 people and wounding 30 others.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard later confirmed that it was behind the bombing. While the Iraqi Foreign Ministry described for its part the unacceptable attack on its territory, which was carried out without coordination with Baghdad. (End)
Washington vows to respond to any attack on its interests in Iraq
12-09-2018 12:59 PM
The Euphrates -
The White House warned Iran on Tuesday that it would hold it responsible for any attack by Tehran-backed militias against US citizens or US interests in Iraq.
"In the last few days, we have seen serious attacks in Iraq, particularly against the US consulate in Basra and against the US embassy complex in Baghdad," the US presidency said in a statement. Adding that Iran had done nothing to stop the attacks launched by its agents in Iraq and supported them with funding, training and weapons.
The statement said that the United States would hold the regime in Tehran responsible for any attack that would cause injury to our staff or damage the facilities of the United States government. America will respond quickly and firmly to defend the lives of Americans.
Masrour Barzani: Kurds will Choose Their Destiny in September Kurdistan Election
"Kurdistanis will have a chance on Sept 30 to determine the course of our nation," the top security official said on his Twitter account.
Barzani, who is also a politburo member of the ruling Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), reminded the Kurdish people that his party makes every effort to defend the rights of the Kurdish nation.
"I urge voters to rally behind KDP183. Our party is best positioned to defend the interests of Kurdistan and its peoples," he concluded.
The parliamentary election has been set for September 30, in which a total of 700 candidates will compete to win the majority of the 111 seats of the parliament.Iran:
The partnership with Rafidain Bank strengthens the localization of salaries
12/09/2018
(Independent) .. The commercial director of the company, Ahmed Kadhim that the partnership with Rafidain Bank to strengthen the process of settling salaries.
Kazim said that the settlement of salaries in the Rafidain Bank provides the beneficiary of a range of products that support the family economy and raise the financial aspect through the electronic services that the technical teams of the company to adopt continuously to keep pace with global developments in the field of payments internationally.
He also highlighted the positive role of settling salaries on the national economy and the family economy, especially that Kee is looking to announce new financial products to all card holders and beneficiaries of the localization of salaries in particular.
In addition, international companies such as Visa, in its 2020 plan, are trying to make the authorization of the financial movements on its network be biometric, which makes the system of national pride on the one hand and on the other hand, Design and performance.
The company's family includes more than 7 million beneficiaries across Iraq
Kazim said that the settlement of salaries in the Rafidain Bank provides the beneficiary of a range of products that support the family economy and raise the financial aspect through the electronic services that the technical teams of the company to adopt continuously to keep pace with global developments in the field of payments internationally.
He also highlighted the positive role of settling salaries on the national economy and the family economy, especially that Kee is looking to announce new financial products to all card holders and beneficiaries of the localization of salaries in particular.
In addition, international companies such as Visa, in its 2020 plan, are trying to make the authorization of the financial movements on its network be biometric, which makes the system of national pride on the one hand and on the other hand, Design and performance.
The company's family includes more than 7 million beneficiaries across Iraq
Iraqi government denies besieging Abadi in Basra
Wednesday, 2018/9/12
Source: News Agencies
The media office of the Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi denied the media reports and the social networking sites surrounding his besieged and the accompanying ministerial delegation in a hotel in Basra by the protesters yesterday.
The office stressed in a statement that these false news and videos broadcast by some media fabricated or outdated. Shortly before that, the office announced that Abadi held an executive meeting yesterday with the Ministerial Committee on the situation in Basra in order to find urgent solutions to the problems of the province, including the lack of clean drinking water and the issues of appointments and health.
The meeting issued resolutions to resolve the situation in the province, namely: the assignment of the company «Al-Faris» General to manufacture pumping and water purification units, rehabilitation and maintenance of the station «R-Zero», the disbursement of food allowances and overtime for employees of the station, and stop abuses on the lines and the water network, And the establishment of a second pipeline in cooperation between the ministries of water resources and oil to strengthen the provision of raw water to spend the Shatt al-Arab from North Qurna, and accelerate the procedures for the appointment of the unemployed in Basra.
Abadi had vowed on arrival in Basra that he would not leave the province until the completion of all service projects there
United Nations 2.6 Trillion
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
UN Secretary-General Antonio Gutierrez said the amount of bribes paid by individuals and companies around the world exceeded $ 1 trillion a year, while corruption and bribery cost about $ 2.6 trillion.
"The cost of corruption is at least $ 2.6 trillion, which is equivalent to 5 percent of the world's gross domestic product," he said. "Corruption exists in all countries," he said in an open debate before the UN Security Council on corruption and conflict zones in the world. Rich and poor, in the north and south, developed and developing. "
"The large-scale surveys carried out by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime found that bribes of public officials were particularly high in conflict-affected areas."
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Opinion: A Boglehead explains the simplest way to manage your money
MarketWatch
All your need are three mutual funds. Read the full story
5 Habits That Will Prevent You From Being Financially Secure
The Motley Fool
Avoid these like the plague. Read the full story
Self-made billionaire Jack Ma: I will do this one thing better than Bill Gates
As Alibaba founder Jack Ma prepares to retire, he says he has a lot to learn from fellow billionaire-philanthropists Bill Gates and Warren Buffett.
Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/
This Self-Made Billionaire Reminds Americans That Only Capitalism Creates Wealth
Forbes Magazine
Ken Langone, billionaire co-founder of Home Depot, explained at the Cornerstone Macro Conference that only capitalism creates wealth, which is then freely redistributed. Socialism creates little to no wealth and redistributes poverty. I believe this is a lesson many Americans need to be reminded of. Read the full story
IRS Warns Retirees: Act Now To Avoid Surprise Tax Bill Next April
Forbes Magazine
Got a pension or an IRA? Better check your tax withholding. Read the full story
Millions of taxpayers could wind up owing for 2018
CBS News
Changes to the tax code that are now in effect might snare up to 4.5 million Americans at tax time next April Read the full story
OIL/COMMODITIES/ENERGY
Metals Prices Rise as Dollar Dives
Investing.com
Investing.com
© Reuters. Gold prices were modestly higher on Monday. Read the full story
Gold Rises on Weakening U.S. Dollar
Investing.com
© Reuters. Gold prices were higher on Tuesday. Read the full story
Gold Rises as Dollar Falls on Trade Tensions
Investing.com
Investing.com
© Reuters. Gold was higher on Monday. Read the full story
Gold ends with a slight loss to finish below $1,200 an ounce
MarketWatch
Gold futures see a modest loss on Monday, bucking earlier support from weakness in the dollar to finish below $1,200 an ounce for the second time in a week. Read the full story
Crude Oil Prices Settle Lower on Demand Concerns
Investing.com
Investing.com
© Reuters. Crude oil prices fell on Monday Read the full story
Oil Prices Rise Marginally As Big Producers Meet
Investing.com
Investing.com
Oil Prices Rise on Lower Drilling Activity, Key Meetings Ahead
Investing.com
© Reuters. Oil heads higher as U.S. drilling drops, focus on upcoming meetings Read the full story
BANKS/BANKING/CREDIT
10 years after Lehman’s bankruptcy, these are the big lessons for investors
MarketWatch
MarketWatch
The S&P 500 these days is dilly-dallying just below last month’s all-time high, as the 10th anniversary of Lehman’s bankruptcy seems like the topic du jour. So our call of the day focuses on Lehman’s lessons for investors Read the full story
It may take another crash to learn the lessons of the 2008 crisis - CapX
CapX
It is a decade since the financial crisis, and no one is happy. Progressives like Elizabeth Warren and John McDonnell think the guilty bankers went unpunished. Free-marketeers despair over the absence of meaningful reforms to discourage risk-taking on the taxpayer’s dime. Ordinary people across much of the West have only seen tepid growth since 2008. In response, they are turning to political extremes that promise protection from competition and change. It might have been different. People of Read the full story
Decade After Repos Hastened Lehman’s Fall, the Coast Isn’t Clear
Bloomberg
Ten years after the collapse of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. showed just how crucial short-term funding markets are to the financial system, no one is sounding the all-clear. There’s no doubt that the Federal Reserve has slashed risk in the repurchase-agreement industry by prodding participants and working with global regulators to strengthen the banking sector. The events of 2008 showed why the efforts were needed: Panic in repos, which grease the wheels of debt trading and are a key tool for Read the full story
Blockchain Cannot Solve All The World's Problems, But It Sure Does Help With The Following
Forbes Magazine
Blockchain is not a “magic pill” for every industry keen to capitalize on this technology but it sure holds great promise within a number of niches, and there is plenty of exploration, along with pilot programs, to measure its suitability – many with good results. Read the full story
Citi, Goldman, BofA Said to Win Roles on Largest Saudi Deal
Big Law Business
Citigroup Inc., Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Bank of America Corp. have secured roles on what’s set to be Saudi Arabia’s largest-ever M&A deal. It’s perhaps some consolation for losing the chance to work on the world’s biggest share sale. Citigroup is working with Saudi Basic Industries Corp. as Saudi Aramco seeks to buy a majority stake in the petrochemical giant from the Public Investment Fund, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Goldman Sachs and Bank of America are advising the Read the full story
Even if you bought the market the day before Lehman collapsed you'd still be up a whopping 130%
Mike Santoli says buying into the teeth of the crisis is a testament to the power of time to heal portfolios — and the virtues of adding exposure any time the market is down 20 percent.
This Is The Real Reason Central Banks Are Failing
Forbes Magazine
Central banks like the Federal Reserve think they can use interest rates to stimulate the economy. Make borrowing easier and growth will follow, they believe. Read the full story
TREASURIES/BONDS/STOCKS
CRYPTO'S / DIGITAL CURRENCY
Top 5 Things to Know in the Market on Tuesday
Investing.com
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Day Ahead: Top 3 Things to Watch
Investing.com
© Reuters. The latest JOLTS figures arrive Tuesday. Read the full story
Art Cashin points to a variety of indicators showing the stock market may be ready for a pullback
CNBC
Cashin says the stock market was experiencing a sort of "sigh of relief" rally early Monday. Read the full story
10 years later, America is still wrestling with the financial crisis
The Washington Post
These are the stories of six people who still live with the fallout a decade later. Read the full story
10 years after the financial crisis, this retirement dilemma still hasn't been solved
CNBC
Recovery from the 2008 crash is largely a tale of the haves and have-nots. Yet what both groups have in common is a struggle to convert the assets they do have into steady pay in retirement. Read the full story
3 Investing Tips From Benjamin Graham That You Shouldn't Ignore
The Motley Fool
Here are three valuable pieces of wisdom from Warren Buffett's mentor. Read the full story
Why 1 Analyst Says a Bear Market Is Coming Soon
Barron's
For years, the market has moved higher amid relatively subdued volatility. But one analyst says a bear market “within 6-12 months seems assured.” Read the full story
Goldman: Economy growing at 'twice our estimate' of its potential
CNBC
Recent data is pointing to an economy growing at an even more rapid pace that will overcome various headwinds including the intensifying trade war, according to Goldman Sachs. Read the full story
A Deep Stock Market Correction Looms If This Indicator Keeps Falling Apart
TheStreet
Global market breadth is breaking down and that may mean bad news for stocks, says Bank of America Merrill Lynch. It's time to rain on the parade of the market bulls. With President Trump ratcheting up trade war rhetoric, emerging markets stocks tanking, tech stocks selling off and many investors questioning valuations after the surprise August rally, the market is starting to look a bit toppy. The daily global advance-decline line of 73 country indices is at risk to break down from a 2018 top, Read the full story
CRYPTO'S / DIGITAL CURRENCY
IMF Advises Against Crypto as Legal Tender in Marshall Islands Report
CoinDesk
CoinDesk
The IMF says the Republic of the Marshall Islands should reconsider introducing a cryptocurrency as a second legal tender over perceived risks. Read the full story
No human oversight – Shanghai blockchain start-up bets on new crypto custody approach
South China Morning Post
InVault’s custody service launches amid tighter regulation of token sales, cryptocurrency transactions Read the full story
Bitcoin Is Flirting With a New Low for the Year After the SEC Stopped Trading on 2 Funds
Barron's
The amazing bitcoin run of 2017 has been moving in reverse this year. And every time the cryptocurrency looks ready to bounce back, a new problem comes up. Read the full story
Crypto Research Firm Adds Nobel Prize Winners as Advisors
CoinDesk
Blockchain research firm and accelerator Cryptic Labs has just taken on two Nobel-winning economists as advisers. Read the full story
SEC suspends trading in bitcoin and ethereum-related products over ETF confusion
CNBC
Two cryptocurrency-related securities, Bitcoin Tracker One and Ether Tracker One, were slapped with a suspension notice by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Read the full story
Back Below $200 Billion: Crypto Market Cap Sinks to 10-Month Low
CoinDesk
The sell-off in bitcoin and the resulting risk aversion pushed the cryptomarket to the lowest level since November 2. Read the full story
Will Bitcoin Reach $96,000 By 2023?
Forbes Magazine
Could bitcoin prices climb to $96,000 by 2023? Read the full story
New York state approves two dollar-based cryptocurrencies
Engadget
Today, New York approved the first digital currencies that are tied to the US ... Read the full story
CURRENCIES
Forex- U.S. Dollar Flat, Euro Rises Amid Geopolitical Concerns
Investing.com
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© Reuters. The U.S. dollar was flat on Tuesday. Read the full story
Case for dollar bulls intact ahead of central bank meetings
MarketWatch
Despite a muted start to the month, the bull case for the U.S. dollar remains intact as the Federal Reserve is blazing ahead in raising interest rates, leaving other central banks behind, say analysts. Read the full story
© Reuters. The U.S dollar was lower on Monday. Read the full story
Pound rises on Barnier's Brexit comments
BBC News US
Sterling rose more than 1% after the EU's chief negotiator said the prospect of a deal was "realistic". Read the full story
Forex - Dollar Dented by Soaring Sterling on Barnier Boost
Investing.com
© Reuters. The pound rose sharply on Monday against the dollar. Read the full story
With a weak yuan and strong US data, Trump might have to accept a higher dollar, like it or not
South China Morning Post
Neal Kimberley says the strong American economy and a soft Chinese currency justify a case for an even stronger US dollar. Trump’s tariffs have not eroded the US trade deficit and he needs to keep an eye on the yuan Read the full story
These 7 countries are most at risk of a currency crisis: Nomura
MarketWatch
MarketWatch
As investors turn their attention to turmoil in emerging markets, analysts at Nomura revive an index they say has correctly signaled two-thirds of past emerging-market currency crises. Here are the seven countries they see most at risk. Read the full story
INSURANCE / HEALTH / SCIENCE
These Small Habits Are Scientifically Proven to Help You Lose Weight
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People do all sorts of wacky things to lose weight. And while it's great to want to look and feel your best, setting healthy goals — and actually achieving them — doesn't have to be so stressful.There are certain habits — supersimple habits, actually — that have been scientifically proven to ... Read the full story
9/11 male breast cancer patient: 'We're the forgotten people'
ABC News
“I didn’t know that a male could get breast cancer," one says. Read the full story
Cancer: Immunotherapy Could Work by Unleashing Body's Own Natural Killer Cells
Newsweek
Findings open an exciting new avenue of research that could lead to even more effective immunotherapy treatments. Read the full story
7 Anxiety Symptoms People Often Mistake For Personality Traits, According To Therapists
Bustle
Even in the age of increased rates of anxiety and online diagnoses, therapists still find people in their office who had no idea they were experiencing an anxiety disorder. Often, that's because anxiety disorders and personality overlap, meaning… Read the full story
This Simple Pyramid Shows You Exactly How to Lose Weight and Build Muscle
POPSUGAR
You want to lose body fat and gain muscle definition at the same time. Is it possible to do both simultaneously? Yes! This pyramid designed by personal trainer Dimitri Peskin from @evolvetrainingsystem breaks down what it takes to lean bulk, which Dimitri described as "putting on muscle while keepin ... Read the full story
Study links BAP1 protein to tumor suppression in kidney, eye, bile duct and mesothelioma cancers
SCIENMAG
Credit: MD Anderson Cancer Center HOUSTON - Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have shown how BRCA-associated protein 1 (BAP1) serves as a tumor suppressor gene in kidn.. Read the full story
Why most doctors are ill-equipped to deal with the opioid epidemic
The New York Times
It’s one of the biggest, most expensive American health crises in memory. But the field of addiction medicine is fairly new. Read the full story
USA
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More than 1 million to flee as Hurricane Florence rips toward East Coast
USA TODAY
USA TODAY
Mandatory evacuations were underway Monday in the Carolinas and more are scheduled for Tuesday as Hurricane Florence strengthened to a Category 4 storm and continued its slow but angry dance toward the East Coast. Read the full story
We may end up rightly blaming the Federal Reserve for the next economic crash
Salon
Central banks can’t just act as a backstop in a crisis, their rates should mitigate the risk in the marketplace Read the full story
Tiny Qatar plays a big, complicated role in Trump's world
Trump accused Qatar — which hosts a key American military base — of being "a funder of terrorism at a very high level," but a year later warmly welcomes the country's ruler at the White House.
John Bolton says international court is 'dead to us'
Trump's national security advisor says that the court threatens the "constitutional rights" of Americans and U.S. sovereignty.
International Criminal Court: US threatens sanctions
BBC News US
"If the court comes after us, we will not sit quietly," National Security Advisor John Bolton warns. Read the full story
Here's What Will Happen if Trump's NAFTA Deal Falls Apart
VICE
Consumers might not notice higher prices at first, but farmers and car manufacturers would be hurt in major ways. Read the full story
EMERGING MARKETS
It's time to dip your toe back into emerging markets, strategist says
CNBC
CNBC
A spat between the U.S. and Turkey and some surprising moves by the Turkish central bank has led to a sharp sell-off in the Turkish lira this summer. Read the full story
Don’t count on China’s economic stimulus to rescue emerging markets this time
South China Morning Post
Nicholas Spiro says those looking for a Beijing spending spree to end the slide in emerging economies will be disappointed, based on what China is offering this time and how markets reacted before Read the full story
This Emerging Markets 'Crash' Is Getting A Bit Over Dramatic
Forbes Magazine
Everyone is predicting an emerging markets blowout. Ignore the noise. Read the full story
US accuses Venezuela's leader of operating 'a kleptocracy'
ABC News
A US official is accusing Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro of "rapacious corruption" and operating a massive "kleptocracy" that includes not only embezzling from the state-owned oil company but stealing from a program to feed millions of hungry people Read the full story
Will regime change in Venezuela happen this year?
Fox News
Former Trump adviser Christian Whiton on the unrest in Venezuela and the election in Sweden. Read the full story
MIDDLE EAST
Once a bubbling tourism hub, Iraq's Lake Habbaniyah is now a ghost town
TRT World
TRT World
Once a bubbling tourism hub, Iraq's Lake Habbaniyah is now a ghost town Read the full story
Iraqi anger at Iran is an opportunity for America
New York Post
With Baghdad’s politics back in chaos, America needs to up the battle against Iran’s influence over Iraq. Last week angry protesters torched the Iranian consulate in Basra, the southern city in the heart of Iraq’s oil country. The protesters, mostly young Shiites, were angry over increasingly contaminated water. Related illnesses have recently hospitalized 30,000 people. Yet Basra’s water problem is but a symptom of Iraq’s succession of hapless governments. Iran and Turkey have built dams on the Read the full story
Iraq PM Abadi visits Basra amid tension after week of unrest
Aljazeera
The fragile calm in the southern Iraqi city of Basra may be under threat. Armed groups in Basra, backed by Iran, have vowed to track down protesters who set fire to their offices during a week of demonstrations. Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has visited the city, where people say corruption and neglect are destroying their lives, hoping to calm the situation. But with a heavy military presence and now the armed groups, the city has become tense. Al Jazeera's Rob Matheson reports from the Read the full story
Iraqi city of Basra seethes over water crisis, unemployment
ABC News
With brackish water pouring from the taps, failing city services and soaring unemployment, the southern Iraqi city of Basra has seen weeks of violent protests in the streets of the country's oil-exporting capital Read the full story
Is U.S. On the Brink of War? Coordinated Strikes Planned With the U.K. and France If Syria Uses Chemical Weapons
Newsweek
The U.N. has warned an Idlib offensive could cause the worst humanitarian catastrophe of the 21st century. Read the full story
Spain to hold talks with Saudi Arabia over bomb sale, after halting it
Business Insider
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain said on Monday it would hold talks with Saudi Arabia over the sale of 400 laser-guided bombs to the Gulf kingdom, after confirming last week it was halting the shipment because of the Saudi role in the war in Yemen. "Decisions will be made according to a bilateral framework between two countries that are partners and have signed a contract and it will be resolved amicably," Defense Minister Margarita Robles said in the Spanish Senate. On Tuesday the ministry said it was Read the full story
Palestinians say 10 injured by Israeli fire at beach protest
Business Insider
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - Gaza's Health Ministry says 10 Palestinians were wounded by Israeli fire along the territory's coast. Thousands of Palestinians gathered on the beach as boats sailed nearby. A Palestinian cameraman in a clearly-marked "Press" vest was shot in the leg. Protesters set fire to tires on rafts. Israel's military said forces shot next to the vessels and at Palestinians on land who threw an explosive device and rolled burning tires at soldiers. Monday's demonstration led by Read the full story
China Gets Closer to North Korea and Iran As They Struggle to Deal with U.S.
Newsweek
As nuclear negotiations with North Korea stall and the U.S. looks to enforce harsh sanctions on Iran, China wants a better relationship with Tehran and Pyongyang. Read the full story
AFRICA
Zimbabwe declares cholera outbreak after 20 deaths
ABC News
ABC News
Zimbabwe declares cholera outbreak in capital after 20 deaths; more than 2,000 cases overall Read the full story
Zimbabwe: Bank Sues Opposition's Madzore Over U.S.$22 000 Debt
AllAfrica
FORMER MDC-T Glen View South legislator Mr Paul Madzore has been taken to the High Court over an outstanding bank loan amounting to $22 000. The politician benefited from an overdraft facility with CBZ Bank in 2015, but failed to repay it within the agreed time frame. To that end, the bank has instituted legal proceedings, claiming $22 087 plus interest. The interest will be calculated from May 30, 2017 to the date of payment of the full loan at the rate of 26 percent per annum. According to the Read the full story
Nespresso Invests Big in Zimbabwe Coffee Amid Agricultural Reforms
Daily Coffee News
Nestlé-owned pod coffee giant Nespresso has announced plans to buy more than 95 percent of the "high-quality coffee production" from Zimbabwean smallholder farmers in 2018. The purchase is part of a longer-term investment in the struggling Zimbabwean coffee sector that will involve $1.25 million in program expenses to reach some 400 smallholder coffee farmers over... Read the full story
Africa: Nigeria-Based International Center Wins Africa Food Prize 2018!
AllAfrica
(Photo: IITA) The Ibadan, Nigeria-based International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is this year’s recipient of the Africa Food Prize. The award is given out by the African Green Revolution in Agriculture (AGRA) and will be announced during the Award Ceremony and Africa Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) Gala Dinner on 7 September in Kigali, Rwanda. The award recognizes individuals and institutions “leading the effort to change the reality of farming in Africa from a struggle to survive to Read the full story
Kenya: Higher Fuel Prices in Kenya Split Low-Income Families
AllAfrica
The implementation of punitive tax measures has brought out the other side of Kenyans that we have never seen before. Kenyans are united in protest - everyone is pretty livid about the high taxes but while a few are outspoken against it, a silent majority lives in utter desolation. I travelled to Mukuru Kwa Njenga to interview some of the people who have been hit the hardest - those at the bottom of the pyramid - and although they are silent, their stories are heartrending. Meet John and Job ( Read the full story
South Africa: Cape Town to Lower Water Restrictions, Tariffs to Level 5
AllAfrica
Cape Town Cape Town’s dam levels are nearing 70% of storage capacity due to good rainfall at the beginning of winter and the phenomenal conservation efforts of Capetonians Water restrictions and the associated tariffs are thus to be conservatively lowered in the interim to Level 5 from 1 October 2018 This will bring tariff relief of between 26,6% and 70% per kilolitre of water depending on the usage and tariff category The water usage target will be increased from 50 litres to 70 litres per Read the full story
South Africa: Guptas Siphoned R100 Million-Plus From China Loan, Evidence Shows
AllAfrica
In July 2018, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that Eskom had secured a $2.5-billion loan from a Chinese state bank. The last time this bank lent money to one of our state-owned entities, the Guptas got rich. "The Chinese government are not just blessers. They are not just giving us money," opposition leader Mmusi Maimane warned MPs last month. Maimane and other opposition politicians are sceptical of the seemingly generous offer of a $2.5-billion loan from China Development Bank (CDB) aimed Read the full story
Govt Prepares for Ebola Outbreak
AllAfrica
(Photo: OMS / S. Hawkey) With neighbouring Zambia being among countries at risk of an Ebola outbreak, the Ministry of Health and Social Services says Namibia has an Ebola virus disease (EVD) preparedness and response plan in place that was developed in 2015. Responding to New Era questions, Dr Lilliane Kahuika-Crentsil, an epidemiologist in the Ministry of Health and Social Services explained that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has conducted a formal rapid risk assessment, which determined Read the full story
South Africa: Protesters Demand South Africa Intervene in Upcoming DRC Elections
AllAfrica
Congolese demonstrators oppose electronic voting machines On Friday dozens of Congolese nationals marched to parliament and handed over a memorandum requesting that South Africa government object to the use of electronic voting machines in the general elections in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) scheduled for 23 December. They also want President Joseph Kabila to step down before the elections. Marcher Andrew Kaya said: "We don't want Kabila to contest the elections. If he is involved in the Read the full story
ASIA
Expect more China market shocks as traders figure out what they're doing, ex-central bank chief says
CNBC
CNBC
China's indexes reached an all-time high in 2007 but came close to that record during the mid point of the current decade. Read the full story
China seeks WTO backing for sanctions on U.S. over dumping duties
Reuters
China will ask the World Trade Organization (WTO) next week for permission to impose sanctions on the United States, for Washington's non-compliance with a ruling in a dispute over U.S. dumping duties, a meeting agenda showed on Tuesday. Read the full story
Asian Equities Market Mixed In the Afternoon
Investing.com
Africa: Is China Africa's Father Christmas?
AllAfrica
(Photo: Premium Times) The Presidents of African countries converged in Beijing last week, to attend the 2018 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC); President Muhammadu Buhari's delegation included at least four state governors and seven federal ministers. The high point of the forum was the 'promise' by Chinese President, Xi Jinping, to provide fresh 'assistance' of $60bn to finance infrastructure in Africa; this amount, according to Xi Jinping, would comprise $15bn of grants, Read the full story
While China will keep talking to the US, it will also stand firm against bullying on trade
South China Morning Post
Fu Ying says rather than resorting to open confrontation or backing down, China will keep up dialogue with the US in the hope of finding common ground, while focusing on its own goals for development Read the full story
Vietnam's first automaker is quickly getting ready to debut a sedan and a SUV
Set to unveil two new models at the Paris Motor Show early next month, VinFast is the brainchild of Pham Nhat Vuong, a Vietnam native who, over the past quarter century, parlayed $40,000 in loans into an empire worth an estimated $10 billion.
Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/
North Korea's Kim asks Trump for another meeting in new letter
Reuters
U.S. President Donald Trump received a letter from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un about scheduling a second meeting between the two leaders, and the White House wants it to take place, White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said on Monday. Read the full story
Mounting pessimism over quick resolution to U.S.-China trade tensions?
Fox News
'The Hundred-Year Marathon' author Michael Pillsbury on Trump administration efforts to negotiate a trade deal with China. Read the full story
China ‘Will Not Hesitate to Inflict Pain’ on the U.S. as It Fights Trump’s Trade War
Barron's
“We are like two brothers: when we get along, we can go and make money together,” an official at a think tank tied to the Chinese government said. “When we don’t get along, both are hurt.” Read the full story
Beijing seeks to avoid ‘black swan’ financial market disruptions as trade war fears rise
South China Morning Post
Top financial regulators say country must fine-tune monetary policy so there is enough liquidity to manage economy amid growing challenges Read the full story
EUROPE
UK Unemployment Rate Holds at 4.0%, Wage Inflation Picks UpInvesting.com
© Reuters. UK unemployment rate holds steady at 4.0% in July, wage inflation moves higher Read the full story
JPMorgan and Citi say just hundreds of jobs will leave London due to Brexit — not thousands
Business Insider
Traffic going towards London's Canary Wharf business district. Executives from JPMorgan, Citi, and Barclays Ireland gave evidence to UK MPs on Tuesday about the impact of Brexit on their industry. All three said their banks expect just 150 roles to be moved out of London in the immediate aftermath of Brexit. The figures suggest that initial estimates of Brexit job losses - some of which were as high as 40,000 - could be wide of the mark. But JPMorgan's Mark Garvin warned that the figures he Read the full story
Tech advances should make 4-day workweek a reality for the 21st century, says labor expert
"As new tech grows, everyone should get richer," Frances O'Grady, the general secretary of the Trades Union Congress in the United Kingdom, said Monday.
European states urge Israel not to demolish Bedouin village
Reuters
Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Britain called on Israel on Monday not to raze the Bedouin village of Khan al-Ahmar in the occupied West Bank after Israel's top court last week cleared the way for its demolition. Read the full story
US, EU aim to ease some trade barriers by November
Business Insider
BRUSSELS (AP) - U.S. trade officials say they hope to reach an agreement with the European Union on lifting some technical barriers to trade between the two powers by November. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer's office said Monday that "we hope for an early harvest in the area of technical barriers to trade," following talks with EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom. President Donald Trump and EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker agreed in July to start talks intended to achieve Read the full story
This interactive website lets UK citizens see exactly what the EU has done for them
Quartz
“What has the EU ever done for us?” is a fairly common sentiment among Brexiteers. In the run-up to the June 2016 referendum on whether… Read the full story
Opinion | Finally, Some Give-and-Take on Brexit
Bloomberg
OPINION | POLITICS & POLICY Looming deadlines have introduced a spirit of compromise. But it might be too late. SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 7:00 AM EDT Don’t give up! The back-to-school air brought a reality check to the Brexit negotiations. The good news is that the ticking clock has forced all sides to take a hard look at the dangers of an abrupt split between the U.K. and the European Union. Most have concluded that separating on unsettled terms would create chaos for businesses and consumers and leave Read the full story
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CBI, ISX, Kauaihn Chatter:
CBI Update:
The CBI for Wednesday 9/12/18 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1190
The currency auction is 187,702,584
There is one news and announcements.
1 Contractors Receivables: no article to go with it
Value Traded
156,434,769
Shares Traded
87,934,841
ISX ended in Red
Kauaihn Chatter:dd
9-11-2018 Intel Guru Delta ...CBI TOLD US WHAT THEY ARE GOING TO DO...Quotes: "Governor of the Central Bank...the Bank 's plan to modernize the currency in circulation and the deletion of zeros." "The Central Bank of Iraq announced its intention to raise large amounts of local currency, with small categories, while continuing to receive the damaged currency from the citizens and replace it with new." IT'S ONE EVENT. (Wink) ...IT'S...DONE...
9-11-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Walkingstick [via Clare] 1) Seating of Government with largest block, no way Iran or corruption can interfere. Sadar & Abadi...Full Control... 2) Initiation of HCL...rate doesn't matter... just the fact that it's in position... 3) ISX & ESX are positioned internationally...IMF has things in place to prevent a run on ISX @ PR...the pairing of the 127 countries caused international movement & was successful... Every Central Bank that saw the pairing KNOWS what it means! 4) Leaving of Specimen marked LD's... international movement of their currency (left boarders of Iraq, showing up...Thailand & all over the planet, East to West)...
9-11-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Walkingstick [via Clare] 1) Seating of Government with largest block, no way Iran or corruption can interfere. Sadar & Abadi...Full Control... 2) Initiation of HCL...rate doesn't matter... just the fact that it's in position... 3) ISX & ESX are positioned internationally...IMF has things in place to prevent a run on ISX @ PR...the pairing of the 127 countries caused international movement & was successful... Every Central Bank that saw the pairing KNOWS what it means! 4) Leaving of Specimen marked LD's... international movement of their currency (left boarders of Iraq, showing up...Thailand & all over the planet, East to West)...
9-11-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 Importance of GOI to pass HCL to succeed with the Citizens who will automatically get opened bank accounts... for all Iraq's Citizens from 16 and up... paid electronically according to National Oil Law...inside & outside Iraq...Brilliant USA!!! Game On! POTUS & Abadi are meeting Sept. 13th in Washington (something's on T's desk)...& 25th @ UN...ALL IN POSITION: GOI...ISX...SPECIMENS...HCL...
9-11-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 [via Clare] POTUS, Demanding Now: 1) HCL -which has to have seated Gov. (to get HCL) 2) RI of IQD. BIS getting ready to announce change in IQD Rate... CBI & BIS, will both do same action at same time... 90% of all money in foreign banks put there illegally...all coming back...all assets...Economic reform that depends on RI will Explode...Reasons of RI: 1) To be International/ Art 8/ trade with own currency... 2) To give Citizens more Purchasing Power 3) To run GOI with International Confidence...take their currency seriously... they continue to collect the worn notes & LD's ....replace with small notes & coins...RI MUST NOT FAIL. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
9-11-2018 Newshound Guru David M. Witty In Iraqi election news, main religious authority Sistani issues statement on next PM. Says he does not support any politicians who have been in power in previous years as people will not have hope they can improve situation in Iraq.
9-11-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 [via Clare] POTUS, Demanding Now: 1) HCL -which has to have seated Gov. (to get HCL) 2) RI of IQD. BIS getting ready to announce change in IQD Rate... CBI & BIS, will both do same action at same time... 90% of all money in foreign banks put there illegally...all coming back...all assets...Economic reform that depends on RI will Explode...Reasons of RI: 1) To be International/ Art 8/ trade with own currency... 2) To give Citizens more Purchasing Power 3) To run GOI with International Confidence...take their currency seriously... they continue to collect the worn notes & LD's ....replace with small notes & coins...RI MUST NOT FAIL. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
9-11-2018 Newshound Guru David M. Witty In Iraqi election news, main religious authority Sistani issues statement on next PM. Says he does not support any politicians who have been in power in previous years as people will not have hope they can improve situation in Iraq.
9-11-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat What we want are the real lower category notes such as the 100, 50 and 25 and coins. We know that these lower category notes are to be slowly launched, as needed. How long will it take? We don’t know and I don’t think Iraq even knows. Yes, it a good sign they are NOT going backwards and issuing more 25k, 10k and 5k notes. ...Now having said all this can the CBI slip in a couple of the newer lower category notes NOT yet launched and thus come out with a new rate much higher than it is today? Yes, yes, yes and this is VERY possible too. But it does not say this directly and list them out so we don’t know for sure. Let’s just wait it out and see. This might get interesting... [post 2 of 2]
9-11-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: "CENTRAL BANK OF IRAQ INTENDS NEXT MONTH, TO PUT LARGE AMOUNTS OF LOCAL CURRENCY, SMALL GROUPS" So what does this article mean to us? Is this the “project to delete the zeros? Well kind of...It is the very first stages of it but this is not new news. These are just replacements notes of the ones already issued. ...It is NOT what we would expect as the next move since these notes are the smaller categories they keep talking about such as the 250, and 500 dinar notes...This is just replacement of these notes... [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
9-11-2018 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan BISX~ What a heck of a time to become like the big boyz...? Today this came out for the BISX investors that have present accounts. They have/are upgrading the system.. This notification to investors speaks that they are going to go live electronically, whereas, today it is an antiquated system that needs parchment and quill, so to speak. ...Now keep in mind this came out today and it came from a friend that has an account whom I verified it personally with who explained how it works today. Well this shows that is about to change. It comes out the day before a holiday [9-11-2018, Islamic New Year]. Fascinating... oh ya.
9-11-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: "CENTRAL BANK OF IRAQ INTENDS NEXT MONTH, TO PUT LARGE AMOUNTS OF LOCAL CURRENCY, SMALL GROUPS" So what does this article mean to us? Is this the “project to delete the zeros? Well kind of...It is the very first stages of it but this is not new news. These are just replacements notes of the ones already issued. ...It is NOT what we would expect as the next move since these notes are the smaller categories they keep talking about such as the 250, and 500 dinar notes...This is just replacement of these notes... [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
9-11-2018 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan BISX~ What a heck of a time to become like the big boyz...? Today this came out for the BISX investors that have present accounts. They have/are upgrading the system.. This notification to investors speaks that they are going to go live electronically, whereas, today it is an antiquated system that needs parchment and quill, so to speak. ...Now keep in mind this came out today and it came from a friend that has an account whom I verified it personally with who explained how it works today. Well this shows that is about to change. It comes out the day before a holiday [9-11-2018, Islamic New Year]. Fascinating... oh ya.
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!!
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Abadi's website)
At the time this report was submitted, there were no new postings on PM Abadi's website.
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ARTICLE 2
Tweet posted on Government of Iraq twitter account:
Government of IraqVerified account @IraqiGovt 9-11-2018 around 10 am Eastern
Iraq’s Oil Ministry announces the partial resumption of operations at Baiji refinery following extensive repairs by Iraqi crews, paving the way for Iraq’s largest refinery to return to full capacity
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ARTICLE 3
After the support of the Sadr Alliance to the Prime Minister "untrained" .. Alnasr: There is no alternative to us Abadi
BAGHDAD - September 11 - The leader of the victory coalition, Jassem al-Olawi, said Tuesday that his coalition adheres to Abbadi as a candidate for prime minister, the next ministers, except the character of Haider al-Abadi.
Al-Olawi said in an exclusive interview (Baghdad today) that "the name now on the scene by the coalition of victory, to take over the post of Prime Minister is Haider Abadi, and no alternative to us."
"Abadi is a man of national achievements, and what he has done in four years is the best evidence of his ability to run the post, regardless of the process of mixing the cards and targeting that happened through the province of Basra."
He stressed that "Abadi's chances of taking office are very large, and still exist, and we have partners in the political work agreed on it."
The victory alliance statement came in response to the support of the alliance of Sowron, supported by the leader of the Sadrist movement Moqtada al-Sadr to the statement of the highest religious authority in Najaf, Ali al-Sistani on the head of the next government.
The MP said the alliance of Sairon Ghayeb al-Amiri, in a press statement, "Sosron is keen to abide by the directives of the religious authority on the personality of the next prime minister," noting that "the program and approaches are in line with those directives."
He added that "the next prime minister will be a competent figure capable of serving the country, untested," stressing that "the charter issued by the leader of the coalition, Moqtada al-Sadr does not fit with the figures that are traded in the media on the assumption of the post of prime minister"
The Office of the Supreme Religious Reference, Ali al-Sistani has announced on Monday that Sistani does not support those who were in power during the years prior to the prime minister's position, and pointed out that the nomination of the Prime Minister is the prerogatives of the largest bloc under the Constitution, When choosing government officials in accordance with the criteria of efficiency, integrity, courage and firmness, stressing the need to adhere to the points raised in the plan Friday. Finished (1)
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ARTICLE 4
Thwarting a new Iranian attempt to bring heroin into Iraq via the Shalamjah port
BAGHDAD - September 11 - The Customs Authority said on Tuesday that, "in cooperation with the customs police in the center of Kamark Shalamjah border in the province of Basra, was able today to arrest an Iranian passenger tried to introduce drugs drug 53 grams of heroin to Country ".
She pointed out that "the operation comes within the strict inspection procedures carried out by the General Authority for Customs resulted in thwarting many attempts to smuggling in all its forms as well as to stand against any attempt to harm the national security of the country through the performance of professional duty in all professional and impose customs authority at all border crossings."
Poppy plantations were found close to some US military bases after being evacuated north of Baghdad, while other harvests were found among sugar cane and corn crops in southern Iraq.
Some of them attributed the phenomenon of spread of drug cultivation to several things, foremost of which is the huge profits achieved by this type of agriculture, in addition to that these plants do not need much agricultural attention, they are plants resistant by nature, and can grow in the most difficult environmental conditions and climate.
In addition, the high costs of agriculture in Iraq and the lifting of government support for farmers led to the transformation of some of them to the cultivation of such destructive crops, as compensation for some of what they lost, as well as the control of some armed militias on the drug farms for the huge profits it later uses for their interests, The recent armed tribal conflicts in Maysan governorate, which resulted in the death and injury of dozens, show that the imports of narcotics or smuggled drugs are one of the main causes. Some of them attribute the reason to the fact that Iraq is among the producing countries. A gatekeeper on its doors to enter and smuggle drugs, and even to plant and manufacture them, from the hallucinogenic to the poppy seeds, the cannabis, the opium, and the antidote, the latter being brought into Iraq by some Iranian visitors to the religious thresholds. Finished
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ARTICLE 5
The Commission of Kurdistan fined seven political entities for violating the date of launching campaigns
Arbil - Iraq Press - September 12: Independent Electoral Commission for the elections and the referendum in the Kurdistan region, on Tuesday, it "decided to penalize the following entities because of non-compliance instructions and launch campaigns ahead of schedule on the 11 of September."
The Commission pointed out in a statement, "The entities that have been fined are:
1 - The entity of the National Union of Kurdistan "105" for three million dinars.
2 - The entity of the Kurdistan Democratic Party "183" is fined three million dinars.
3 The reform front "119" is fined one million dinars.
4 The Turkmen Development Party is fined 215 million dinars.
5 Turkmen Reform Party "258" is fined one million dinars.
6 The Chaldean Syriac Assyrian People's Assembly is fined 344 million dinars.
7 "Nissan Marocus Iroant" is fined for Armenians for five hundred thousand dinars.
It was announced in Arbil on Tuesday, the start of parliamentary elections in the Kurdistan region scheduled for 30 of this month.
"The Kurdistan elections are contested by more than 700 candidates from different parties representing 28 electoral lists, including the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), which is the largest Kurdish party in the region," the sources said. "More than three million people in the province To participate in the ballot to elect a new parliament consisting of 111 seats, while the campaign will stop at mid-night of 28 this month in preparation for the elections preceded by a 24-hour electoral silence. " End Ah
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ARTICLE 6
Putin's skills in the kitchen and the delicious meal of his Chinese guest
2018/9/11 22:25 • 3 times read
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping reviewed their culinary skills Tuesday after holding talks in the easternmost city of Vladivostok.
Both wore a kitchen apron, and Putin and Shi fried the traditional Russian pies, known as Pliny, and tasted them with delicious seafood, including red and black caviar. The vodka was also given to the two leaders, where it was cherished after they exchanged toast.
Putin showed Xi how to put the dough in the pan and stir the pancakes. Later he invited him to taste the pancakes after adding Russian caviar.
The two leaders shared the pancakes with caviar and the vodka vodka at an exhibition on the sidelines of an economic forum in the easternmost port of Vladivostok.
Beijing and Moscow have developed a "strategic partnership" that reflects their common opposition to the "unipolar" world, which they use to describe the perceived global hegemony of the United States.
The rapprochement is driven by a strong personal relationship between Putin and Xi, who is seen as the strongest Chinese leader since Mao Zedong.
The two presidents met nearly 30 times, and Putin said the Chinese president is the only world leader he once invited to celebrate his birthday.
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