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Halabousi: The 40th visit today represents a great opportunity to bring lessons and lessons
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President of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halbusi, the efforts of members of the security forces of various types and formations in the protection of the masses of millions and secure the atmosphere of the visit '.
Halaboussi said in a statement that 'this occasion embodied great lessons in devotion, sacrifice and parents, pointing out that it represents a station to inspire the meanings of morality and giving and noble values on the path of reform and redemption'.
"The revolution of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) was a shining light for the path of reform and the fight against corruption, and today represents a great opportunity to bring lessons and lessons."
As well as the price 'of all official and popular and community activities that were based on serving visitors and meeting their needs.
President of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halbusi, the efforts of members of the security forces of various types and formations in the protection of the masses of millions and secure the atmosphere of the visit '.
Halaboussi said in a statement that 'this occasion embodied great lessons in devotion, sacrifice and parents, pointing out that it represents a station to inspire the meanings of morality and giving and noble values on the path of reform and redemption'.
"The revolution of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) was a shining light for the path of reform and the fight against corruption, and today represents a great opportunity to bring lessons and lessons."
As well as the price 'of all official and popular and community activities that were based on serving visitors and meeting their needs.
Iraq earns $ 80 m. from one religious visit
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
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Baghdad / Iraq TradeLink: Iraq received 1.8 million foreign and Arab religious visitors to participate in the commemoration of the 40th. day of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, Grandson of Prophet Mohammed.
According to a report by the borders' department, the visa revenues reached to about 80 million dollars this year.Iraq collected 40 dollars per visa, as officially announced.
This religious ceremony is conducted annually in Iraq.
Baghdad / Iraq TradeLink: Iraq received 1.8 million foreign and Arab religious visitors to participate in the commemoration of the 40th. day of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, Grandson of Prophet Mohammed.
According to a report by the borders' department, the visa revenues reached to about 80 million dollars this year.Iraq collected 40 dollars per visa, as officially announced.
This religious ceremony is conducted annually in Iraq.
No problem between Baghdad, Rosneft, Kurdish region
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Arbil / Iraq TradeLink: The Kurdish Democratic Party announces that Baghdad has no objection on the contracts signed between the region and the Russian Rosneft Oil Company.
Head of the Foreign Affairs Department at the party Hosiar Sifali added that Baghdad "understands" our relations with Rosneft and "did not hear any objection on this relationship lately".
Early, Baghdad adjusted to Rosneft on signing a contract to export Kurdish oil without resorting to the central government ..Rosneft has contracts with the Kurdish region with the amount of three billion dollars.
Abadi calls for securing borders and continuing to pursue terrorist groups
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President of the coalition of victory Haider al-Abadi, called Tuesday, October 30, 2018, to secure the border and continue to pursue terrorist groups.
Dr. Haider al-Abadi, the Iraqi people, the Islamic nation and the religious references to the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him
"I extend my deepest condolences and condolences to the Iraqi people, the Islamic nation and the religious authorities in the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein and his family and companions, the best of peace, who violated themselves for justice and justice," he said in a statement marking the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein. Reform and fight injustice and upholding the word of Islam. "
He pointed out that "this occasion requires us to draw inspiration from the lessons and noble meanings of sacrifice, and the ideals of the father of the free and his revolution, which he wanted to achieve the truth and the falsehood of falsehood and walk on the path of reform. "
"The Iraqis greet the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, this year, after they wrote the grandest tournaments in their war against the gangs and the military victory, which was an extension of the victory of Imam Hussein's revolution against unjustice, infidelity and corruption, which requires the occupied efforts of all to maintain this victory and continue to pursue Terrorist cells and secure the borders in fulfillment of the blood that rattled the land of Iraq to produce a victory and unity, dazzled the distal and my father. "
President of the coalition of victory Haider al-Abadi, called Tuesday, October 30, 2018, to secure the border and continue to pursue terrorist groups.
Dr. Haider al-Abadi, the Iraqi people, the Islamic nation and the religious references to the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him
"I extend my deepest condolences and condolences to the Iraqi people, the Islamic nation and the religious authorities in the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein and his family and companions, the best of peace, who violated themselves for justice and justice," he said in a statement marking the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein. Reform and fight injustice and upholding the word of Islam. "
He pointed out that "this occasion requires us to draw inspiration from the lessons and noble meanings of sacrifice, and the ideals of the father of the free and his revolution, which he wanted to achieve the truth and the falsehood of falsehood and walk on the path of reform. "
"The Iraqis greet the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, this year, after they wrote the grandest tournaments in their war against the gangs and the military victory, which was an extension of the victory of Imam Hussein's revolution against unjustice, infidelity and corruption, which requires the occupied efforts of all to maintain this victory and continue to pursue Terrorist cells and secure the borders in fulfillment of the blood that rattled the land of Iraq to produce a victory and unity, dazzled the distal and my father. "
This is the date of the last session of the Parliament of Kurdistan before the start of its new session.
The Presidency of the Parliament directed a letter to all MPs ...
29/10/2018 - 22:55 29/10/2018 - 22:55
A deputy in the Kurdistan Parliament of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, that the parliament will hold its closing session of the fourth session next Wednesday.
The Parliament of Kurdistan will hold its closing session for the fourth session, during which Jaafar Imeniki, First Deputy Speaker of the Parliament will speak a word," said Hayat Majid, MP in Kurdistan Parliament for the Kurdistan Democratic Bloc for Basnews. During which the work and performance of Parliament during the past four years, and the projects that have been completed ». The fifth session of the parliament must meet as soon as possible, and before November 7, so as not to enter parliament in a legal vacuum, because the legal deadline for the fourth session ends on the sixth of the same month."
The Presidency of the Parliament of Kurdistan has directed a book for all its members to participate in the closing session. d
Source Baghdad stopped sending the salaries of employees of Kurdistan
Monday 29 October 2018 06:03 pm
Baghdad / .. revealed a source familiar with, on Monday, the federal government stopped sending the salaries of employees of the Kurdistan region, at the end of this year.
The source said, "the eye of Iraq News," that "the federal government will stop sending salaries of employees of Kurdistan, on 31/12/2018, where the end of the federal budget for the year 2018, and will work the new budget. "
The source, who declined to be named, said that "the provincial government and the federal government, agree on how to send the share of the region of the budget, whether monthly or not?, After the end of the work budget of 2018. "
According to an agreement between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the federal government, Baghdad sends 317 billion dinars a month to the region to pay the salaries of employees
Baghdad / .. revealed a source familiar with, on Monday, the federal government stopped sending the salaries of employees of the Kurdistan region, at the end of this year.
The source said, "the eye of Iraq News," that "the federal government will stop sending salaries of employees of Kurdistan, on 31/12/2018, where the end of the federal budget for the year 2018, and will work the new budget. "
The source, who declined to be named, said that "the provincial government and the federal government, agree on how to send the share of the region of the budget, whether monthly or not?, After the end of the work budget of 2018. "
According to an agreement between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the federal government, Baghdad sends 317 billion dinars a month to the region to pay the salaries of employees
Saleh calls for the 40th anniversary to rid the country of corruption, mismanagement and denial of rights and services
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(Baghdad: Al Furat News) President Barham Saleh called on the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein to cleanse the country of corruption and mismanagement and deprivation of rights and services.
"On this great occasion, I can not but extend my sincere condolences to the Iraqi people, to the Islamic nation and to the place of supreme authority in Najaf," Saleh said in a speech to the Iraqi people and marched towards Karbala.
He added that "the revolution of Imam Hussein peace be upon him was and will remain the revolution of freedom and justice in the face of tyranny and injustice, the revolution of reform and change of reality, a homeland seeking humanity, life and social justice."
He added: "Hussein went out to seek reform in this nation. Let our slogan, work and effort be to purge our country of corruption, mismanagement and deprivation of rights and services. We must draw inspiration from this timeless memory. Real reform towards a strong state capable of serving its people ... worthy of the people of Iraq and its history. "
Saleh said, "While we are good at forming the government within constitutional times, we have many challenges that call for unity of ranks, unity of the word and unity of the path ... to achieve the desired reform. Reform is not a slogan that we echo, And a conviction that we must really evoke and work.
"We will work with all our strength and faith in God and this great people to preserve the path of reform. We support every step that contributes to this, and we are better than we are entrusted to sovereignty and serve the interests of our country," he said.
He concluded by saying: "I would like to thank our heroic security forces and all the concerned governmental bodies and bodies who contributed to and ensure the success of the 40th visit. This is a great march in the hearts of the Iraqis."
He added that "the revolution of Imam Hussein peace be upon him was and will remain the revolution of freedom and justice in the face of tyranny and injustice, the revolution of reform and change of reality, a homeland seeking humanity, life and social justice."
He added: "Hussein went out to seek reform in this nation. Let our slogan, work and effort be to purge our country of corruption, mismanagement and deprivation of rights and services. We must draw inspiration from this timeless memory. Real reform towards a strong state capable of serving its people ... worthy of the people of Iraq and its history. "
Saleh said, "While we are good at forming the government within constitutional times, we have many challenges that call for unity of ranks, unity of the word and unity of the path ... to achieve the desired reform. Reform is not a slogan that we echo, And a conviction that we must really evoke and work.
"We will work with all our strength and faith in God and this great people to preserve the path of reform. We support every step that contributes to this, and we are better than we are entrusted to sovereignty and serve the interests of our country," he said.
He concluded by saying: "I would like to thank our heroic security forces and all the concerned governmental bodies and bodies who contributed to and ensure the success of the 40th visit. This is a great march in the hearts of the Iraqis."
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Abadi and Amiri discuss political and security situation in the country
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Former Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi and the head of the Fatah alliance Hadi al-Amiri discussed Monday (October 29, 2018) the political and security situation in the country.
Abadi said in a statement received by "Baghdad Today" that the latter "received Amiri, and during the meeting discussed the political and security situation in the country and the completion of the formation of the government."
The statement added that "the two sides discussed the importance of working for the continuation of security stability, reconstruction and investment during the next phase and create a stable political environment and maintain the achievements achieved and its sustainability."
For not passing his ministers .. Does the fall fall the government of Abdul Mahdi and offer Abbadi as an alternative?
Baghdad today - Baghdad
Former Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi and the head of the Fatah alliance Hadi al-Amiri discussed Monday (October 29, 2018) the political and security situation in the country.
Abadi said in a statement received by "Baghdad Today" that the latter "received Amiri, and during the meeting discussed the political and security situation in the country and the completion of the formation of the government."
The statement added that "the two sides discussed the importance of working for the continuation of security stability, reconstruction and investment during the next phase and create a stable political environment and maintain the achievements achieved and its sustainability."
Tuesday 30 October 2018 01:15 PM:
Baghdad / ... revealed the alliance led by Hadi al-Amiri, Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi has owed to pass ministers who failed the House of Representatives to vote on granting them confidence in the last meeting held last Wednesday.
According to the MP for the Alliance Ashwaq Mohsen, "candidates for the coalition of construction, including the Fatah Alliance has not been given confidence vote in the House of Representatives due to poor management of the parliamentary session and the political pressures of some blocks."
She added that "Abdul-Mahdi pledged to pass the candidates of the Fatah alliance, they are Interior Minister Faleh al-Fayadh and the candidate of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Qusay al-Suhail and the candidate of the Ministry of Culture Hassan al-Rubaie. "
In a related matter, the MP for the alliance of the Fatah leadership of the Islamic Dawa Party, Adnan al-Asadi, that the Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, subject to a block going.
Al-Asadi said in a televised interview, in which he spoke about the positions that took place in the meeting of granting confidence to the government of Abdul-Mahdi, that "(Mass Asron) controlled the movement of Abdul-Mahdi during the session, they pointed to stop, stopped, and pointed to him sit and sat, "explaining that" National and political known is not new to politics, and this Nakba that we suffered. "
And between: "We were having to be a leader and a firm and courageous, they greeted him according to the specifications of the reference and supported it on this basis, but to be controlled by a block of blocks, this is unacceptable, pointing out that "should not be subject to any mass, Greater Bloc," the mass of "Suron".
After the pledge of Abdul Mahdi to pass the candidates of the Fatah Alliance to the ministries according to the election, but the latter will not remain without action in the event of repatriation by the Prime Minister's pledge on the coalition ministers and Astizarhm.
According to observers, "the alliance may resort to withdrawal confidence from the government of Adel Abdul-Mahdi, the start of the Minister of Communications Hassan al-Rubaie, which has been a dispute over his membership of the Baath Party dissolved as stated in the answer of the accountability and justice in a document recently published, as well as objections to the barriers on the assumption of Ahmed Obeidi for the post Minister of Youth and Sports for reasons that said were related to the al-Ubaidi during the sectarian war in 2007 and 2007. "
It is noticeable from the meetings of former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, and constantly the end of his term of government and the formal handover of power to Adel Abdul Mahdi, but his meetings are still taking place in the same office, which was occupied by his government in the Green Zone.
In the past two days, Abadi met with a number of former ministers in his government as well as a meeting yesterday with the head of the Fatah alliance Hadi al-Amiri and the head of the political body of the Sadrist movement Nassar al-Rubaie preceded by a meeting with the President of the movement willan Hanan al-Fatlawi and the leader of the wisdom movement Ammar al-Hakim.
Observers believe that these meetings of Abadi, but come to arrange an alternative and a message to Abdul Mahdi in the event of failure to pass the ministers of the Fatah alliance, especially that the Sunni parties have received positions of ministerial ports as well as the share of the alliance of the other, which was about four new ministers in the government of Abdul Mahdi.
The House of Representatives was granted, during the meeting held in the early hours of Thursday, confidence to the Government of Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, and voted for the selection of 14 ministers from the ministerial lineup presented by the latter during the session.
The Minister of Finance, Fuad Hussain, Minister of Communications Naim Al-Rubaie, Minister of Construction and Housing, Benkeen Rikani, Minister of Commerce Mohammad Hashim, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Al-Hakim, Agriculture Minister Saleh Al- Minister of Health and Minister of Water and Water, Minister of Youth and Sports Ahmed Al-Obeidi, Minister of Health Alaa Alwan, Minister of Industry Saleh Al-Jubouri, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Basem Al-Rubaie, Minister of Electricity Louay Al-Khatib, Minister of Water Resources Jamal Al-Adly and Transport Minister Abdullah Luaibi).
And abstained from voting on the candidates of ministries, justice, culture, education, planning, higher education and scientific research, migration and displaced, defense, and interior. "
According to the MP for the Alliance Ashwaq Mohsen, "candidates for the coalition of construction, including the Fatah Alliance has not been given confidence vote in the House of Representatives due to poor management of the parliamentary session and the political pressures of some blocks."
She added that "Abdul-Mahdi pledged to pass the candidates of the Fatah alliance, they are Interior Minister Faleh al-Fayadh and the candidate of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Qusay al-Suhail and the candidate of the Ministry of Culture Hassan al-Rubaie. "
In a related matter, the MP for the alliance of the Fatah leadership of the Islamic Dawa Party, Adnan al-Asadi, that the Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, subject to a block going.
Al-Asadi said in a televised interview, in which he spoke about the positions that took place in the meeting of granting confidence to the government of Abdul-Mahdi, that "(Mass Asron) controlled the movement of Abdul-Mahdi during the session, they pointed to stop, stopped, and pointed to him sit and sat, "explaining that" National and political known is not new to politics, and this Nakba that we suffered. "
And between: "We were having to be a leader and a firm and courageous, they greeted him according to the specifications of the reference and supported it on this basis, but to be controlled by a block of blocks, this is unacceptable, pointing out that "should not be subject to any mass, Greater Bloc," the mass of "Suron".
After the pledge of Abdul Mahdi to pass the candidates of the Fatah Alliance to the ministries according to the election, but the latter will not remain without action in the event of repatriation by the Prime Minister's pledge on the coalition ministers and Astizarhm.
According to observers, "the alliance may resort to withdrawal confidence from the government of Adel Abdul-Mahdi, the start of the Minister of Communications Hassan al-Rubaie, which has been a dispute over his membership of the Baath Party dissolved as stated in the answer of the accountability and justice in a document recently published, as well as objections to the barriers on the assumption of Ahmed Obeidi for the post Minister of Youth and Sports for reasons that said were related to the al-Ubaidi during the sectarian war in 2007 and 2007. "
It is noticeable from the meetings of former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, and constantly the end of his term of government and the formal handover of power to Adel Abdul Mahdi, but his meetings are still taking place in the same office, which was occupied by his government in the Green Zone.
In the past two days, Abadi met with a number of former ministers in his government as well as a meeting yesterday with the head of the Fatah alliance Hadi al-Amiri and the head of the political body of the Sadrist movement Nassar al-Rubaie preceded by a meeting with the President of the movement willan Hanan al-Fatlawi and the leader of the wisdom movement Ammar al-Hakim.
Observers believe that these meetings of Abadi, but come to arrange an alternative and a message to Abdul Mahdi in the event of failure to pass the ministers of the Fatah alliance, especially that the Sunni parties have received positions of ministerial ports as well as the share of the alliance of the other, which was about four new ministers in the government of Abdul Mahdi.
The House of Representatives was granted, during the meeting held in the early hours of Thursday, confidence to the Government of Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, and voted for the selection of 14 ministers from the ministerial lineup presented by the latter during the session.
The Minister of Finance, Fuad Hussain, Minister of Communications Naim Al-Rubaie, Minister of Construction and Housing, Benkeen Rikani, Minister of Commerce Mohammad Hashim, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Al-Hakim, Agriculture Minister Saleh Al- Minister of Health and Minister of Water and Water, Minister of Youth and Sports Ahmed Al-Obeidi, Minister of Health Alaa Alwan, Minister of Industry Saleh Al-Jubouri, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Basem Al-Rubaie, Minister of Electricity Louay Al-Khatib, Minister of Water Resources Jamal Al-Adly and Transport Minister Abdullah Luaibi).
And abstained from voting on the candidates of ministries, justice, culture, education, planning, higher education and scientific research, migration and displaced, defense, and interior. "
Deputy for Change: a financial surplus in Kurdistan and the abolition of compulsory savings
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A member of the Parliament of the Kurdistan region of the Movement for Change, Fayek Mustafa, on Monday night - Tuesday, the need to end the system of salary savings followed by the Government of the Territory, and applied to the salaries of employees.
"The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has been pushing for the implementation of the savings system on salaries because it does not have the liquidity and the adequate budget to distribute the salons in full," Faik Mustafa said in an interview with Baghdad today.
Mustafa added that "the rise in oil prices in global markets for more than 80 dollars, in addition to sending Baghdad monthly to about 317 billion dinars, and the federal government to ensure the distribution of salaries of a number of segments such as martyrs and Anfal and political prisoners creates a surplus of money,.
He continued that "the first steps of the Parliament of the next province is to hold the government accountable for the amount of financial revenues, and the need to stop the system of saving treaties, and know the fate of oil exports."
The Minister of Education in the Kurdistan Regional Government Peshtwan Sadiq, Monday (October 29, 2018), that the provincial government will abolish the system of savings in the near future.
The head of the Kurdistan Regional Government Nizhrvan Barzani, announced in recent months to reduce the proportion of savings in salaries of employees, after several demonstrations in the cities of the region, the end of last year 2017.d
Baghdad today - Kurdistan
A member of the Parliament of the Kurdistan region of the Movement for Change, Fayek Mustafa, on Monday night - Tuesday, the need to end the system of salary savings followed by the Government of the Territory, and applied to the salaries of employees.
"The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has been pushing for the implementation of the savings system on salaries because it does not have the liquidity and the adequate budget to distribute the salons in full," Faik Mustafa said in an interview with Baghdad today.
Mustafa added that "the rise in oil prices in global markets for more than 80 dollars, in addition to sending Baghdad monthly to about 317 billion dinars, and the federal government to ensure the distribution of salaries of a number of segments such as martyrs and Anfal and political prisoners creates a surplus of money,.
He continued that "the first steps of the Parliament of the next province is to hold the government accountable for the amount of financial revenues, and the need to stop the system of saving treaties, and know the fate of oil exports."
The Minister of Education in the Kurdistan Regional Government Peshtwan Sadiq, Monday (October 29, 2018), that the provincial government will abolish the system of savings in the near future.
The head of the Kurdistan Regional Government Nizhrvan Barzani, announced in recent months to reduce the proportion of savings in salaries of employees, after several demonstrations in the cities of the region, the end of last year 2017.d
Deputy: the budget of 2019 did not differ from its predecessor only at the price of oil barrels and increase the real estate taxhttp://translate.
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Alsumaria News / BaghdadThe MP of the Fatah Alliance Mohamed Baldawi, on Tuesday, that the financial budget for 2019 did not differ from its predecessor only at the price of oil barrels and increase the tax on the property, while considering that the preparation of the budget by the previous government "a problem."
Baldawi said in an interview for Alsumaria News, "The budget of 2019 did not differ from the previous budgets, but the issue of the difference in the price of a barrel of oil, which became 56 dollars a barrel instead of 46 dollars in the previous budget while maintaining the volume of oil exported to the outside of 3 million and 880 thousand barrels per day "Noting that" the issue of the budget was put to the discussion with a parliamentary session before the formation of the government, which was discussed the government program of the new government. "
Baldawi added that "the problem is that the budget was prepared by the previous government, at the time that the government of Abdul-Mahdi put within the government program several commitments and doors and programs include funds," pointing out that "the best was to prepare the budget by the current government to Be aware and capable of carrying out all its obligations in a manner consistent with what exists in the government curriculum. "
He added that "the budget has not seen any new terms of the diversification of revenues of the State Treasury, except for the increase of real estate tax, which is complicated that it will cause harm to the citizen in addition to it is contrary to the law of real estate, "stressing that" all observations will be put in the House of Representatives and we believe there is a real review And full will be work within the parliament for all the tabulations of the budget to come out in a format that serves the citizen and the Iraqi state.
The Secretariat General of the Council of Ministers announced, on Sunday (October 28, 2018), the approval of the Council on the draft financial budget for the year 2019 and forwarded to the House of Representatives
Alsumaria News / BaghdadThe MP of the Fatah Alliance Mohamed Baldawi, on Tuesday, that the financial budget for 2019 did not differ from its predecessor only at the price of oil barrels and increase the tax on the property, while considering that the preparation of the budget by the previous government "a problem."
Baldawi said in an interview for Alsumaria News, "The budget of 2019 did not differ from the previous budgets, but the issue of the difference in the price of a barrel of oil, which became 56 dollars a barrel instead of 46 dollars in the previous budget while maintaining the volume of oil exported to the outside of 3 million and 880 thousand barrels per day "Noting that" the issue of the budget was put to the discussion with a parliamentary session before the formation of the government, which was discussed the government program of the new government. "
Baldawi added that "the problem is that the budget was prepared by the previous government, at the time that the government of Abdul-Mahdi put within the government program several commitments and doors and programs include funds," pointing out that "the best was to prepare the budget by the current government to Be aware and capable of carrying out all its obligations in a manner consistent with what exists in the government curriculum. "
He added that "the budget has not seen any new terms of the diversification of revenues of the State Treasury, except for the increase of real estate tax, which is complicated that it will cause harm to the citizen in addition to it is contrary to the law of real estate, "stressing that" all observations will be put in the House of Representatives and we believe there is a real review And full will be work within the parliament for all the tabulations of the budget to come out in a format that serves the citizen and the Iraqi state.
The Secretariat General of the Council of Ministers announced, on Sunday (October 28, 2018), the approval of the Council on the draft financial budget for the year 2019 and forwarded to the House of Representatives
Abadi makes a comment after he was accused of buying the post of governor of Babylon for $ 5 million
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The Governor of Babel Karrar Abadi, Tuesday 30/10/2018, his willingness to appear in Iraqi courts, after being accused of buying the post of governor.
Abadi said in a press statement that "all those who have evidence to buy the position of the governor to submit to the Iraqi courts," adding, "I am ready to appear before all federal courts, administrative and public crimes."
On Wednesday afternoon (October 24, 2018), the Babil provincial council elected Karrar al-Abadi as the governor of Babylon, replacing a concrete sage.
Sources have reported a political deal to sell the post of governor of Babylon to Karar Abadi, the son of the sister of the former deputy Ali al-Alaq, noting that a large contractor managed the deal for $ 5 million in exchange for a contractor to rehabilitate the sewerage network to compensate the amount of the deal.
The leader of the Sadrist movement Moqtada al-Sadr, last Thursday, the election of Karrar Abadi governor of Babylon, indicating his dissatisfaction with the mechanism of choosing the new governor of Babylon and the control of corruption in the province.
Sadr said in a tweet: "We will not accept that the sale of Babylon and buy its effects and positions, land and wealth by the corrupt and the rulers, so the wisdom and the spirit of liberty by social and political methods appropriate .. Otherwise they will be with the hands is not safe, and I am ready to cooperate with you. "
Earlier, the Sason alliance called for an urgent inquiry into the mechanism for electing the new governor of Babel, who was elected by the Council of Babylon on Wednesday.
Baghdad today - Babylon
The Governor of Babel Karrar Abadi, Tuesday 30/10/2018, his willingness to appear in Iraqi courts, after being accused of buying the post of governor.
Abadi said in a press statement that "all those who have evidence to buy the position of the governor to submit to the Iraqi courts," adding, "I am ready to appear before all federal courts, administrative and public crimes."
On Wednesday afternoon (October 24, 2018), the Babil provincial council elected Karrar al-Abadi as the governor of Babylon, replacing a concrete sage.
Sources have reported a political deal to sell the post of governor of Babylon to Karar Abadi, the son of the sister of the former deputy Ali al-Alaq, noting that a large contractor managed the deal for $ 5 million in exchange for a contractor to rehabilitate the sewerage network to compensate the amount of the deal.
The leader of the Sadrist movement Moqtada al-Sadr, last Thursday, the election of Karrar Abadi governor of Babylon, indicating his dissatisfaction with the mechanism of choosing the new governor of Babylon and the control of corruption in the province.
Sadr said in a tweet: "We will not accept that the sale of Babylon and buy its effects and positions, land and wealth by the corrupt and the rulers, so the wisdom and the spirit of liberty by social and political methods appropriate .. Otherwise they will be with the hands is not safe, and I am ready to cooperate with you. "
Earlier, the Sason alliance called for an urgent inquiry into the mechanism for electing the new governor of Babel, who was elected by the Council of Babylon on Wednesday.
The state of law defines three parties that represent its official position and affirms: What is issued by other statements does not represent us
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The spokesman for the State of Law Coalition, Abbas al-Moussawi, Tuesday, October 30, 2018, three parties represent the position of the official coalition, Vim stressed that what is issued by other statements does not represent the coalition.
"We would like to assure everyone that all political statements are based on the rule of law," Moussaoui said in a statement received by Baghdad.
He pointed out that "the official position of the rule of law is through the statement and position issued by the President of the coalition, Nuri al-Maliki or through the head of the block of state law or parliamentary statement written on the official spokesman, "asserting that each statement represents the opinion of the statement.The International
Baghdad today - Baghdad
The spokesman for the State of Law Coalition, Abbas al-Moussawi, Tuesday, October 30, 2018, three parties represent the position of the official coalition, Vim stressed that what is issued by other statements does not represent the coalition.
"We would like to assure everyone that all political statements are based on the rule of law," Moussaoui said in a statement received by Baghdad.
He pointed out that "the official position of the rule of law is through the statement and position issued by the President of the coalition, Nuri al-Maliki or through the head of the block of state law or parliamentary statement written on the official spokesman, "asserting that each statement represents the opinion of the statement.The International
Alliance makes its first statement on the developments on the Iraqi-Syrian border
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Baghdad today - follow-up
On Tuesday, October 30, 2018, US-led coalition spokesman Sean Ryan made the first statement on developments in the security situation on the Syrian-Iraqi border, saying that Syria's democratic forces would return to the territories that fell on the Syrian side.
"The Da'id organization has managed to recover some of the land, but Syria's democratic forces will come back with the support of the coalition," Ryan was quoted as saying by Reuters.
"This battle has, in some cases, been cooked like most military battles, and we have said from the start that this will be a difficult struggle," he said.
"The Da'id organization is using trained foreign fighters, and they have nothing to lose. The Syrian forces will return with the support of the coalition and will continue to defeat and destroy the organization," he said.
The representative of the Directorate of Central Operations of the popular crowd, Abdul-Mohammed al-Kikani, said Tuesday, October 30, 2018, that the Iraqi-Syrian border is secured by the popular crowd and security forces, confirming support for the Iraqi army and border guards.
"The Iraqi-Syrian border is secure before the popular crowd and the security forces and everyone is ready to repel any attempt to infiltrate or infiltrate terrorist gangs," he said in a statement posted on the popular crowd website. "There is no need to worry so far."
He added that "the popular crowd provided various support and support to the Iraqi army and border guards," pointing out that "the crowd took all measures immediately after the fall of the Syrian forces, the Democratic (Qd) but urged during the past few days. "
On Monday, October 29, 2018, the heads of brigades and directors of the popular mobilization directorates held an emergency meeting to develop security plans to confront any emergency on the border with Syria.
"In view of the recent circumstances that took place on the border strip from Syria and the fall of some Syrian points in the hands of the enemy and the movements of the enemy, a meeting was held between the leaders of the crowd, the brigades of branches and the directorates, "the statement said in a statement. , The results are very good, the morale is high and I am ready for any emergency. "
He added: "Security plans were put in place to confront any emergency on the border with Syria," noting that "the Syrian-Iraqi tape was non-believer and when it was secured part of it there were pockets, but the quantitative operations were completely eliminated and security from the Rabia outlet to Altnf power and security and coordination High "He said.
He pointed out that "the counter-media exaggerates the enemy's numbers and their ability while they are fleeing elements of the confrontation in western Syria," accusing America of "trying to open the border to the waves and trying to pressure this trend."
The Directorate of Central Operations in the People's Assembly, on Monday, the state of alert on the Iraqi-Syrian border after the fall of sites belonging to the "Syrian Democratic Forces - Qd"
On Tuesday, October 30, 2018, US-led coalition spokesman Sean Ryan made the first statement on developments in the security situation on the Syrian-Iraqi border, saying that Syria's democratic forces would return to the territories that fell on the Syrian side.
"The Da'id organization has managed to recover some of the land, but Syria's democratic forces will come back with the support of the coalition," Ryan was quoted as saying by Reuters.
"This battle has, in some cases, been cooked like most military battles, and we have said from the start that this will be a difficult struggle," he said.
"The Da'id organization is using trained foreign fighters, and they have nothing to lose. The Syrian forces will return with the support of the coalition and will continue to defeat and destroy the organization," he said.
The representative of the Directorate of Central Operations of the popular crowd, Abdul-Mohammed al-Kikani, said Tuesday, October 30, 2018, that the Iraqi-Syrian border is secured by the popular crowd and security forces, confirming support for the Iraqi army and border guards.
"The Iraqi-Syrian border is secure before the popular crowd and the security forces and everyone is ready to repel any attempt to infiltrate or infiltrate terrorist gangs," he said in a statement posted on the popular crowd website. "There is no need to worry so far."
He added that "the popular crowd provided various support and support to the Iraqi army and border guards," pointing out that "the crowd took all measures immediately after the fall of the Syrian forces, the Democratic (Qd) but urged during the past few days. "
On Monday, October 29, 2018, the heads of brigades and directors of the popular mobilization directorates held an emergency meeting to develop security plans to confront any emergency on the border with Syria.
"In view of the recent circumstances that took place on the border strip from Syria and the fall of some Syrian points in the hands of the enemy and the movements of the enemy, a meeting was held between the leaders of the crowd, the brigades of branches and the directorates, "the statement said in a statement. , The results are very good, the morale is high and I am ready for any emergency. "
He added: "Security plans were put in place to confront any emergency on the border with Syria," noting that "the Syrian-Iraqi tape was non-believer and when it was secured part of it there were pockets, but the quantitative operations were completely eliminated and security from the Rabia outlet to Altnf power and security and coordination High "He said.
He pointed out that "the counter-media exaggerates the enemy's numbers and their ability while they are fleeing elements of the confrontation in western Syria," accusing America of "trying to open the border to the waves and trying to pressure this trend."
The Directorate of Central Operations in the People's Assembly, on Monday, the state of alert on the Iraqi-Syrian border after the fall of sites belonging to the "Syrian Democratic Forces - Qd"
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Today in History for October 29th
Stock market tumbles, Oct. 29, 1929
POLITICO
POLITICO
By November, the market had shed some $25 billion in value — about $290 billion in today’s dollars. Read the full story
I’ve interviewed 300 high achievers about their morning routines. Here’s what I’ve learned.
The New York Times
Your morning routine should suit your needs, but there are some habits everyone should try. Read the full story
Here’s the biggest news you missed this weekend
USA TODAY
A shooting unfolded at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, the Red Sox neared a World Series win and a migrant caravan decided to move forward. Read the full story
OIL/COMMODITIES/ENERGY
1 Trend the Oil Market Really Needed to See
The Motley Fool
After a long hiatus, oil companies are making long-term plans once again. Read the full story
Oil stable on small market bounce, but investors eye trade outlook
Reuters
Reuters
Oil prices held steady on Monday, supported by an early bounce in Asian stocks, but analysts said sentiment remains cautious after a plunge across financial markets last week triggered worries that global growth may be slowing. Read the full story
Oil Prices Slip Despite Rebound in Asian Equities Market
Investing.com
Gold prices fall further but still near 6-year high
Livemint
New Delhi: Falling for the second straight day, gold prices on Saturday edged lower by Rs 40 to Rs 32,550 per 10 grams at the bullion market amid tepid demand from local jewellers and a weak trend overseas. But gold prices still remained near six-year high levels. Gold had risen by Rs 125 on Thursday to over six-year high of Rs 32,625 per 10 grams, buoyed by festive and wedding season demand. But higher prices hit domestic demand, traders said. Gold prices had also slipped by Rs 35 on Friday. Read the full story
BANKS/BANKING/CREDIT
Why Are Payday Loans Bad, and How Can You Steer Clear?
CentSai
Your car breaks down. You get sick and can’t make it to work for a few days. You have a big bill coming up that you weren’t able to save for. Any of that sound familiar? We all face emergencies and unexpected expenses. If you don’t have an emergency fund when these costs pop up,... Read the full story
How to dispose of a credit card properly — no burying required
USA TODAY
How to destroy a payment card properly is not always obvious. Here’s how to get rid of an old credit card — no burning or burying required. Read the full story
The banking crisis 10 years on, and the danger of another crash
CBS News
Jill Schlesinger looks back at the financial collapse, the government's response, and what the fallout may mean for the future Read the full story
HSBC’s third-quarter earnings beat estimates, boosting CEO’s plan to revitalise Europe’s largest bank
South China Morning Post
Third-quarter adjusted pre-tax profit rose 16 per cent to US$6.19 billion Read the full story
Open Rift Between Indian Central Bank, Government as Official Warns of Catastrophe
The Epoch Times
A guard stands next to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) logo outside its headquarters in Mumbai, India, Oct. 5, 2018. MUMBAI—In a sign of a mounting policy struggle between India’s central bank and the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a top bank official has warned that undermining a central bank’s independence could be “potentially catastrophic”. The comments by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Viral Acharya showed that the central bank is pushing back hard against Read the full story
Are You Ready To Ask Your Banker For A Loan? - Part I
The two elements that define the term “deleveraging” are: stop borrowing and pay off what you owe as soon as possible.
Are You Ready To Ask Your Banker For A Loan? Part II
Forbes Magazine
Need a business loan? Do your homework and arm yourself with the answers to these three questions. Understanding your bank and the loan process will help you improve your chances of getting a loan. Read the full story
TREASURIES/BONDS/STOCKS
Opinion: The financial crisis from long ago still teaches us important lessons today
Fox News
The global financial crisis that hit 10 years ago has remarkable similarities to a much earlier crisis that most people today have never heard of - in 1287 in England. Read the full story
Economic Calendar - Top 5 Things to Watch This Week
Investing.com
© Reuters. Top 5 things to watch this week in financial markets Read the full story
Why Investing Is Simple But Not Easy
Forbes Magazine
Trying to time the market, find winning fund managers, or perfect your asset allocation is probably a waste of time that will likely backfire. The irony is that investing is so complex that your best bet is to keep it simple by following these three steps: Read the full story
The sell-off is a 'reality check' investors needed, but may help keep the bull market running: PNC
CNBC
It's been a brutal October for the S&P 500 so far. This kind of sell-off is exactly what the market needed, says one strategist. Read the full story
Stock correction comes at bad time for Trump, GOP
The Hill
A massive drop in stock markets this week is raising concerns that the market is headed for a large correction — and may also put a dent in the economic message in the closing weeks of the midterm campaign by President Tr Read the full story
The sell-off is a 'reality check' investors needed, but may help keep the bull market running: PNC
CNBC
It's been a brutal October for the S&P 500 so far. This kind of sell-off is exactly what the market needed, says one strategist. Read the full story
Red October: Investors on edge as global markets slide
Yahoo Finance Australia
Stock markets face the worst October since the GFC. Read the full story
A bond manager warns on surging yields, but says investors can play a 'money making' trade
CNBC
The bond market may be the next area to shock investors, according to SIT Investment Associates' Bryce Doty. Read the full story
Five Potential Triggers for Market Bottom
Bloomberg
Kieran Calder, head of Asia equity research at Union Bancaire Privee, talks about the volatility in global stocks and Federal Reserve policy. He speaks with Rishaad Salamat and Yvonne Man on "Bloomberg Markets: Asia." (Source: Bloomberg) Read the full story
CRYPTO'S / DIGITAL CURRENCY
Three Common Mistakes New Crypto Traders Make
CoinDesk
When it comes to trading in the crypto space, there are three mistakes new traders often make. Here's how to avoid them. Read the full story
The Double-Spend (What Bitcoin's White Paper Solved Forever)
CoinDesk
Bitcoin's white paper solving the double-spend problem in the digital world makes near real-time commerce possible across the entire planet. Read the full story
Bitcoin [BTC] will gain mass adoption after global equity market meltdown in November 2018, says Bo Polyn
AMB Crypto
AMB Crypto
Bo Polyn, an analyst at Global Forecast 2020, said that the US and global equity markets are on the verge of an imminent crash, which will translate into widespread adoption of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Bo Polyn said that the crashes of 1929, 1987 and the crash of 2008 had a 'rising wedge' formation as well.... Read the full story
Ripple's Cory Johnson compares XRP's technology to Bitcoin 2.0
AMB Crypto
In a recent podcast presented by Bezinga's Fintech Focus, Cory Johnson, the Chief Market Strategist of Ripple shared the technology behind XRP and the difference between XRP and Ripple. Cory explained Ripple as an enterprise software company which builds software and sells it to financial institutions, like banks and remittance companies. Some of their products use a... Read the full story
Berlin Is Rapidly Becoming a Hotspot for Blockchain and Cryptocurrency - Bitcoinist.com
Bitcoinist.net
Berlin has become a hub for all things cryptocurrency and blockchain over the past couple of years. Berliners look set to keep the trend going thanks to an enthusiasm for digital currencies like Bitcoin. Germany’s biggest city has long been on the radar for those interested in digital currencies and blockchain. In 2013, the Guardian reported on enthusiasts in the southern Berlin district of Kreuzberg who were happily using Bitcoin in local shops that accepted the cryptocurrency. At the time, Read the full story
How cryptocurrency is sneaking into state elections
Center for Public Integrity
Four years after bitcoin was allowed in federal elections, most states are still in the dark about how to handle the donations Read the full story
CURRENCIES
Forex - Weekly Outlook: Oct. 29 - Nov. 2
Investing.com
© Reuters. U.S. dollar pulls back from 2-month high Read the full story
Forex - Dollar Gains on Stronger-than-expected GDP Data
Investing.com
© Reuters. The dollar traded slightly higher on Monday Read the full story
Forex - Dollar Edges Higher In Cautious Trade, Euro Slips
Investing.com
Forex Oct 29, 2018 08:48 GMT Investing.com - The dollar edged higher against a basket of the other major currencies on Monday, holding close to Friday’s 10-week highs as investors around the globe remained cautious, while the euro slipped following weekend elections in Germany. The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket of six major currencies, edged up 0.14% to 96.26 by 04:37 AM ET (08:37 AM GMT), not far from the 10 –week high of 96.62 set on Friday. Demand Read the full story
Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling ‘slips’ amid ongoing Brexit speculation
Express
THE POUND has failed to make much improvement from last week as the exchange rate slipped. Brexit speculation and ongoing negotiations have affected sterling. The pound has failed to improve against the euro after the weekend. According to Bloomberg, the exchange rate is currently €1.126, similar figures to Friday. The market closed last week at €1.127 after a difficult week as speculation around Brexit continues. Read the full story
If the Euro cracks — blame Germany, not the Italians
Salon
The drive for German industrial hegemony is in its overreach stage and risks blowing up the currency union Read the full story
Australian dollar rises - Inside Retail
Inside Retail
Aussie dollar rebounds against US counterpart. The post Australian dollar rises appeared first on Inside Retail. Read the full story
Rupee a bigger worry for bond market than fiscal deficit miss
Livemint
Mumbai: One of India’s largest debt underwriter says the rupee, Asia’s worst-performing currency this year, is a bigger worry for the $730 billion sovereign bond market than a miss by the government on its budget deficit target. With the US Federal Reserve expected to continue its tightening cycle and key elections due in India later this year and next, global funds may not be keen to put money to work in the nation’s assets, Shailendra Jhingan, chief executive at ICICI Securities Primary Read the full story
INSURANCE / HEALTH / SCIENCE
The puzzle of the polio-like illness that’s paralyzing children
The Atlantic
A common virus seems to be behind a puzzling condition that’s paralyzing children, but uncertainties remain. Read the full story
11 Self-Soothing Techniques To Use Before A Panic Attack That Experts Recommend
Bustle
At some point, you may suddenly experience a panic attack — your heart races, you have chest pains, and/or you feel an overwhelming sense of dread. However, there are self-soothing techniques you can use before a panic attack so that they become… Read the full story
9th child dies from rare virus outbreak at New Jersey facility
CBS News
CBS News
There have been 25 cases associated with the viral outbreak Read the full story
If You’re Having Trouble Sleeping, These 6 Health Issues Could Be Why
Bustle
You probably don't need to hear this, but poor sleep is bad for both mental and physical health. The consequences of even a few nights' sleep deprivation add up quickly, and there are many ways in which rest can be disrupted, whether it's because of… Read the full story
Fewer people got flu vaccines last year, amid deadliest flu season in decades
MarketWatch
Only about four in 10 U.S. adults got a flu vaccine last year, fewer than last year and in previous years, according to a new report out from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read the full story
Opinion: First flu deaths of season serve as early reminder of the virus' potential
Fox News
In the last few weeks, health officials in a number of states have reported deaths attributable to flu. Read the full story
Children dying of Ebola at unprecedented rate in Congo - health ministry
TRT World
Children dying of Ebola at unprecedented rate in Congo - health ministry Read the full story
Opinion: Six things to help you emotionally and spiritually when you've been diagnosed with breast cancer
Fox News
It all started with words from my doctor that I never expected to hear. Read the full story
A Plague of Ticks Is Coming: Strategies to Avoid Lyme Disease This Fall
Inverse
With fall's crisp arrival, marked by pumpkins and apple cider, comes the arrival of something much less desirable: blacklegged ticks. With climate change, environments are becoming friendlier to ticks, leaving both humans and animals at risk for Lyme disease. Here's how to deal with the little suckers. Read the full story
Insider Q&A: Oscar CEO on insurers and patient health
ABC News
Insider Q&A: Frustrated with the health care system? Start your own insurance company, like Mario Schlosser did Read the full story
Gut bacteria recover from antibiotics, but they may take six months
Ars Technica
But there's a drop in species diversity, and some species never reappear. Read the full story
USA / CANADA
Police Warn Of Credit Card Skimming Devices On Gas Pumps
SF Gate
RICHMOND (BCN) Police are warning those who use credit card readers at gas pumps to be on the lookout for skimming devices that are used by identify thieves to steal personal financial information. Police posted the warning on Facebook after officers responded to a report of a tampered gas pump. An investigation discovered pry marks along the outer door seam of the pump and a skimming device located behind the credit card reader. "All pumps should have a security seal along any opening of the Read the full story
It Might Be Better to Take Social Security at 66 Instead of 70. Here’s Why.
Barron's
Conventional wisdom about Social Security bites the dust—again. Read the full story
The growing US deficit: It's a revenue, not a spending problem
Aljazeera
The deficit just hit $779bn for the last fiscal year. The national debt is $21 trillion and growing. Do you care about deficits and debts? It's a subject that brings up a multitude of significant issues. The financial health of the nation. Politics. Lying. How peculiarly distant from reality so much of economic theory is. Here's the most significant thing to know about the current version of government debt and deficits: it's not a spending problem, it's a revenue problem. Isn't it caused by Read the full story
U.S. Economy Has 'Peaked' and Will Slow Down, Economists Say, Despite Trump's Projections
Newsweek
Several economic analysts and the U.S. Federal Reserve say the country is on the verge of a slowdown, with growth having "peaked" despite bold predictions from the Trump administration. Read the full story
Many U.S. firms in China eyeing relocation as trade war bites: survey
Reuters
Reuters
More than 70 percent of U.S. firms operating in southern China are considering delaying further investment there and moving some or all of their manufacturing to other countries as the trade war bites into profits, a business survey showed on Monday. Read the full story
EMERGING MARKETS
Brazil shares outshine the rest of the world ahead of its presidential election
The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) — which tracks Brazilian shares — has skyrocketed more than 18 percent this month, while global shares are down 9 percent.
Puerto Rico's unlikely financial bounceback
Axios
Axios
Puerto Rico was the poorest and most struggling part of America even before Hurricane Maria hit in September 2017. Its bonds had been in default for over a year, and were trading at around 60 cents on the dollar before the hurricane knocked them down to a low of less than 23 cents in December 2017. Read the full story
Emerging Stocks to Outperform U.S. Over Long Term, Federated's DeVito Says
Bloomberg
Jason DeVito, vice president at Federated Investors, talks about U.S. and emerging market stocks. He also discusses Brazilian bonds and the country's presidential election with Haidi Stroud-Watts on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia." (Source: Bloomberg) Read the full story
MIDDLE EAST
Gaza medics: Israeli airstrike kills 3 boys aged 12 -14
ABC News
Palestinian medics say three boys aged 12 to 14 have been killed in an Israeli airstrike in the southeastern Gaza Strip Read the full story
Davos in the Desert's epic flop — and the future of Saudi money
Axios
Never has a conference failed more spectacularly than this year's Future Investment Initiative. The so-called "Davos in the Desert" was meant to position Saudi Arabia as an innovative, dynamic nation with a bright tech-centered future ahead of it. Read the full story
“Still in Solitary Over Here in Baghdad”: a Forgotten American’s 14-Year Nightmare in Iraq
The Intercept
Shawki Omar’s story began as an embodiment of the American Dream. Today, it shows how the so-called war on terror has turned sadistic and extralegal. Read the full story
'Walk to heaven': Shiite pilgrims trek to Iraq's Karbala
ABC News
Millions of Shiites from around the world make their way to holy shrines in Iraqi city of Karbala in annual pilgrimage Read the full story
Calls for Saudi arms embargo pit EU values against interests
Reuters
Pressure is growing for the European Union to consider an arms embargo on Saudi Arabia after Germany, Austria and the European Parliament called for an end to weapons sales over the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Read the full story
We will 'write bigger checks' in the US, says Middle East investor
CNBC
The chairman of private equity firm Investcorp has told CNBC that he wants a stake in bigger American firms. Read the full story
AFRICA
Govt to Produce 3.4 Billion Cubic Feet of Gas Per Day By 2020
AllAfrica
(Photo: This Day) The Federal Government yesterday disclosed that it was working towards delivery of about 3.4 billion standard cubic feet of gas per day to bridge the medium-term supply gap by 2020. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Emmanuel Kachikwu gave the assurance at the 2018 convocation of the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, Delta State. The minister, who was represented by Mr. Idang Alibi, said the federal government had decided to invest in the seven Read the full story
Zimbabwe: 'Govt Must Pay Former Steel Company Employees in U.S. Dollars'
AllAfrica
The Government must pay former Ziscosteel employees in US dollars as they risk losing out due to the collapse of the Bond Note and RTGS currencies, a parliamentarian has said. Majority-owned by the State, the company effectively stopped production at its Redcliff main base back in 2008 crippled by corruption, poor management and political interference. Efforts to revive the company have repeatedly failed over the years despite claims by ministers that agreements had been reached with Chinese Read the full story
Zimbabwe: Gloves Off - Inside the Fierce War for Control of Country's Fuel Industry
AllAfrica
(Photo: The Herald) A fierce war is brewing behind the scenes for control of Zimbabwe's fuel industry pitting President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's allies following a bid by a South African firm to break the Sakunda monopoly, it has been revealed. Investigations have revealed that the fuel scandal that exploded last week was linked to plans to construct a second pipeline to move the commodity from Beira, Mozambique, by the South African company linked to Read the full story
Zimbabwe: Central Bank Scandal in New Twist
AllAfrica
(Photo: The Herald) Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mangudya insists the central bank is not fuelling the foreign currency parallel market despite suspending four directors allegedly linked to the illicit deals. Mangudya last week announced the suspension of Norman Mataruka (banks supervision), Azvinandava Saburi (financial markets), Mirirai Chiremba (financial intelligence) and Gresham Muradzikwa (security). The quartet was named in an alleged exposé by Zanu PF apologist William Read the full story
Zimbabwe: Marange Villagers to Get Diamond Claims - Rushwaya
AllAfrica
VILLAGERS in the diamond rich area of Marange in Mutare West will soon be allocated claims to extract gems as part of government plans to empower the communities through mining, Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has revealed. Federation president Henrietta Rushwaya said this during a recent meeting with members of the Manicaland Miners Association (MMA) at Odzi Country Club. She said her association approached the State-owned Zimbabwe Consolidation Diamond Company (ZCDC) regarding the allocation Read the full story
Zimbabwe’s economy is collapsing and president Mnangagwa can’t stop it
Quartz
When president Emmerson Mnangagwa campaigned in July for Zimbabwe’s presidency, he promised to be a business friendly leader, and to return his country’s economy to… Read the full story
Pakistan’s Catch-22: how can it keep Chinese investors happy, but not alienate the US?
South China Morning Post
Abdul Basit says the political skills of Pakistan’s new government are being put to the test. Islamabad must ensure progress on its belt and road projects with China, and still win Washington’s support to get an IMF loan and stay afloat Read the full story
The huge new Pacific trade deal is about to kick off without the US
Quartz
The CPTPP is ready for takeoff. The trade deal was recently ratified by Canada, and Australia says it will do the same soon. Japan, Mexico,… Read the full story
China-Japan ties at ‘historic turning point’ after Shinzo Abe’s visit, but can the goodwill hold?
South China Morning Post
Japanese prime minister’s trip aimed to reset relations amid a history of bitter grievances, disputes and rivalry Sides agreed to set aside political differences, boost economic ties and promote free trade Read the full story
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe met Xi Jinping in Beijing. In an era of US tariffs and trade wars, you can bet everything Abe remembers the last time the US passed over Japan for China
Business Insider
China's Premier Li Keqiang (L) accompanies Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) to view an honour guard during a welcoming ceremony outside the Great Hall of the People on October 26, 2018 in Beijing, China. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whose grandfather was PM when the US isolated Japan from China, arrived in Beijing last week for a three-day state visit. This was Japan's first formal bilateral summit with Chinese leaders since 2011 and the first in an era of US regional uncertainty Read the full story
Tanzania cashew nut farmers get financial boost from Exim Bank
FurtherAfrica
Tanzania currently exports over 350,000 tons of raw cashews, which is an increase of almost 100% from previous years. Read the full story
Shanghai mayor cuts red tape to woo investment as foreign firms mull relocating amid trade war
South China Morning Post
Mayor Ying Yong slashes time taken to register a new business, get manufacturing licence and access to electricity Foreign investment in Shanghai up 2.1pc during the first nine months of the year to US$12.9 billion Read the full story
China’s troubled private listed firms offered billion-dollar bailouts
South China Morning Post
Authorities in Guangdong, Zhejiang pledge more than US$2 billion to save firms that put up stock as collateral for bank loans from forced share sales Read the full story
Asian shares seen bouncing but sell-off not over yet as sentiment fragile
Reuters
Asian shares look set for a modest bounce on Monday, though sentiment remains fragile as bears are on the ascendancy after steep declines across world financial markets last week on heightened worries over corporate earnings and global growth. Read the full story
Asian Markets Mixed; Chinese Stocks Down 2%
Investing.com
© Reuters. Asian markets were mixed in afternoon trade on Monday Read the full story
EUROPE
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will step down as head of CDU after election defeat: report - MarketWatch
German Chancellor Angela Merkel plans to step down as the head of Germany's Christian Democratic Union party after heavy state-election losses, according to media reports on Monday.
In a surprise announcement .. Merkel will step down from the presidency of her party
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An official from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) said Monday that German Chancellor Angela Merkel will step down as party leader in December. An official from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) said Monday that German Chancellor Angela Merkel will step down as party leader in December.
Merkel will not run for party leadership," the official told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirming information in Der Spiegel magazine and the newspaper Hanelsblatt on their Web sites. "Merkel will not run for party leadership," the official told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirming information in Der Spiegel magazine and the newspaper Hanelsblatt on their Web sites.
Merkel's coalition partners had given Merkel one year to achieve better political results and had threatened to quit the government if there was no progress after the two parties lost local elections on Sunday. Merkel's coalition partners had given Merkel one year to achieve better political results and had threatened to quit the government if there was no progress after the two parties lost local elections on Sunday.
The results of a poll for voters on exit from polling stations, broadcast by ARD television, showed that although the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) was dominant in Germany, it received only 28 percent of votes in the state of Hesse. The results of a poll for voters on exit from polling stations, broadcast by ARD television, showed that despite the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) was dominant in Germany, it received only 28 percent of votes in the state of Hesse.
That is a big drop in the party's popularity, which took place in the last elections in the state in 2013, 38.3 percent of the vote. That is a big drop in the party's popularity, which took place in the last elections in the state in 2013, 38.3 percent of the vote.
The results of the center-left Social Democrats were even worse, with 20 percent of the votes coming from 30.7 percent in 2013. The results of the center-left Social Democrats were even worse, with 20 percent of the vote , up from 30.7 percent in 2013.
This is the worst result of the party in the western German state since 1946. The Greens finished third with 19.5 percent of the vote. This is the worst result of the party in the western German state since 1946. The Greens finished third with 19.5 percent of the vote.
Social Democrat leader Andrea Nales said she would use a roadmap to measure the progress of the ruling coalition, which is suffering from internal conflicts. Social Democrat leader Andrea Nales said she would use a roadmap to measure the progress of the ruling coalition, which is suffering from internal conflicts.
"We can then measure the implementation of this road map at the mid-term review agreed upon, and we will be able to see clearly whether this government is the right place for us," she told reporters. "We can then measure the implementation of this road map at the mid-term review agreed upon, and we will be able to see clearly whether this government is the right place for us," she told reporters.
Her message was clear that the Social Democrats needed to be able to show tangible results to their supporters next year, or the party leaders would withdraw from the coalition with Merkel. Her message was clear that the Social Democrats needed to be able to show tangible results to their supporters next year, or the party leaders would withdraw from the coalition with Merkel.
Merkel's fourth, and perhaps last, government has almost collapsed twice, but the poor performance of the Social Democrats in Hesse will certainly fuel debate within the party over whether it can withdraw from the coalition. Merkel's fourth, and last last, government has almost collapsed twice, but the poor performance of the Social Democrats in Hesse will certainly fuel debt within the party over whether it can withdraw from the coalition.
The poll also showed that only 13 percent of the CDU voters believed Merkel helped the party in Hesse down from a 70 percent rate in the previous state election. The poll also showed that only 13 percent of the CDU voters believed Merkel helped the party in Hesse down from a 70 percent rate in the previous state election
Merkel will not run for party leadership," the official told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirming information in Der Spiegel magazine and the newspaper Hanelsblatt on their Web sites. "Merkel will not run for party leadership," the official told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirming information in Der Spiegel magazine and the newspaper Hanelsblatt on their Web sites.
Merkel's coalition partners had given Merkel one year to achieve better political results and had threatened to quit the government if there was no progress after the two parties lost local elections on Sunday. Merkel's coalition partners had given Merkel one year to achieve better political results and had threatened to quit the government if there was no progress after the two parties lost local elections on Sunday.
The results of a poll for voters on exit from polling stations, broadcast by ARD television, showed that although the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) was dominant in Germany, it received only 28 percent of votes in the state of Hesse. The results of a poll for voters on exit from polling stations, broadcast by ARD television, showed that despite the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) was dominant in Germany, it received only 28 percent of votes in the state of Hesse.
That is a big drop in the party's popularity, which took place in the last elections in the state in 2013, 38.3 percent of the vote. That is a big drop in the party's popularity, which took place in the last elections in the state in 2013, 38.3 percent of the vote.
The results of the center-left Social Democrats were even worse, with 20 percent of the votes coming from 30.7 percent in 2013. The results of the center-left Social Democrats were even worse, with 20 percent of the vote , up from 30.7 percent in 2013.
This is the worst result of the party in the western German state since 1946. The Greens finished third with 19.5 percent of the vote. This is the worst result of the party in the western German state since 1946. The Greens finished third with 19.5 percent of the vote.
Social Democrat leader Andrea Nales said she would use a roadmap to measure the progress of the ruling coalition, which is suffering from internal conflicts. Social Democrat leader Andrea Nales said she would use a roadmap to measure the progress of the ruling coalition, which is suffering from internal conflicts.
"We can then measure the implementation of this road map at the mid-term review agreed upon, and we will be able to see clearly whether this government is the right place for us," she told reporters. "We can then measure the implementation of this road map at the mid-term review agreed upon, and we will be able to see clearly whether this government is the right place for us," she told reporters.
Her message was clear that the Social Democrats needed to be able to show tangible results to their supporters next year, or the party leaders would withdraw from the coalition with Merkel. Her message was clear that the Social Democrats needed to be able to show tangible results to their supporters next year, or the party leaders would withdraw from the coalition with Merkel.
Merkel's fourth, and perhaps last, government has almost collapsed twice, but the poor performance of the Social Democrats in Hesse will certainly fuel debate within the party over whether it can withdraw from the coalition. Merkel's fourth, and last last, government has almost collapsed twice, but the poor performance of the Social Democrats in Hesse will certainly fuel debt within the party over whether it can withdraw from the coalition.
The poll also showed that only 13 percent of the CDU voters believed Merkel helped the party in Hesse down from a 70 percent rate in the previous state election. The poll also showed that only 13 percent of the CDU voters believed Merkel helped the party in Hesse down from a 70 percent rate in the previous state election
Mattis looks to calm European allies nervous about INF treaty
U.S. Defense Secretary said on Sunday that the United States was in consultation with its European allies on an arms control treaty.
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Merkel's coalition government teeters after heavy losses in key German regional election
Merkel's weakness at home may limit her capacity to lead in the European Union at a time when the bloc is dealing with Brexit, a budget crisis in Italy and the prospect of populist parties making gains at European parliament elections next May.
There is no denying that a Final Say on Brexit is the true will of the people
The Independent
No one – irrespective of whether they wanted to Remain or to Leave, and of the reasons they voted on – anticipated the chaos we would be facing with just weeks before the end of the negotiations Thousands take part in Final Say vote in London The Independent's petition and the sheer size of the march through London is not the only evidence that we, the people are now speaking, loudly and clearly The Toronto Globe and Mail ran a leading article the other day to tell the people of Great Britain Read the full story
Anti-Brexit MPs should accept May's deal and fight to rejoin the EU during transition, leading MEP says
Business Insider
Philippe Lamberts MEP. The best chance anti-Brexit MPs have of reversing Britain's exit is by accepting Theresa May's deal and pushing for a referendum during transition, a leading MEP has told Business Insider. Philippe Lamberts, who sits on the European Parliament's Brexit Steering Group, claimed there isn't enough time left for pro-EU MPs in Westminster to stop Brexit before exit day in March 2019. However, he said the two year transition period will allow enough time for a UK referendum to Read the full story
Emergency budget planned under 'no-deal' Brexit
Sky News
An emergency budget would have to be drawn up if the UK leaves the EU without a deal, Philip Hammond has said. Read the full story
Commemorative 50p Brexit coin to be announced in budget
Sky News
Philip Hammond is expected to announce the launch of a 50p Brexit coin in the budget. Read the full story
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Iran Negotiating With Iraqi, Afghan Banks to Maintain Rising Trade
Iraq, October 29, 2018
Negotiations are underway with banks in Iraq and Afghanistan for enabling Iranian private sector players to reparation their export yields as per the law and maintain trade, a senior private sector representative said.
'In Iraq, banking channels have been created for export currencies to return to the country while in Afghanistan negotiations have been held with Arian Bank, which will hopefully yield results,' Hossein Salimi, a member of Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture and co-chair of Iran-Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce, said.
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Negotiations are underway with banks in Iraq and Afghanistan for enabling Iranian private sector players to reparation their export yields as per the law and maintain trade, a senior private sector representative said.
'In Iraq, banking channels have been created for export currencies to return to the country while in Afghanistan negotiations have been held with Arian Bank, which will hopefully yield results,' Hossein Salimi, a member of Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture and co-chair of Iran-Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce, said.
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10-29-2018 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan ...Last week we witnessed a convergence of many things. The week prior there was the symposium with Banks and financial institutions in regard to the Iraqi Currency. WS's (Guru Walkingstick's) firm was in the meeting. The following week we see the AMF (Arab Monetary Fund) in a series of meetings with Iraq helping with the MR (Monetary Reform) along, in conjunction with the likes of the WB, IMF, UST and BIS. Basra Boyz also confirmed the BIS was there... WS tells us they tried and tested the rate and they were successful. The success was the Real Effective Exchange Rate. So not only the AMF met, there were high level training of the trainers while they had the fabulous 4 in country. They did all that and seated the GOI on time too. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
10-29-2018 Intel Guru RayRen98 US banks can’t “call” the RV, but they’re still expectant about this week! According to the CBI – “A stable country with a stable government = change in value of the country’s currency.” N’estce pas? The CBI has already acknowledged “a stable country financially” and now we await their declaration of “a stable government.” (which seems to now exist)
10-29-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 [Can a national currency exist on program rate?] YES A NATIONAL CURRENCY CAN EXIST ON A PR IN COUNTRY BUT...AN INTERNATIONAL CURRENCY CANNOT EXIST ON A PR OUTSIDE OF THE COUNTRY.
10-29-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat We can see the news from Iraq is slow once again. We are at another lull. As far as the elections go we are waiting for early November to get the rest of the ministers but most importantly to see who is going to be the next three Vice Presidents...Remember the Sadr Movement does not want any old politicians in this new government. So the chances of having the Nori al-Maliki or the other two VPs back in the VP positions is slim to none. However, we must consider Maliki and his goons will continue to try and try right up until the announcement and vote in parliament. ...Iraqi is now putting the emphasis again back on the economy, the 2019 budget and the implementation of the “Investment Law”.
10-29-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 [Can a national currency exist on program rate?] YES A NATIONAL CURRENCY CAN EXIST ON A PR IN COUNTRY BUT...AN INTERNATIONAL CURRENCY CANNOT EXIST ON A PR OUTSIDE OF THE COUNTRY.
10-29-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat We can see the news from Iraq is slow once again. We are at another lull. As far as the elections go we are waiting for early November to get the rest of the ministers but most importantly to see who is going to be the next three Vice Presidents...Remember the Sadr Movement does not want any old politicians in this new government. So the chances of having the Nori al-Maliki or the other two VPs back in the VP positions is slim to none. However, we must consider Maliki and his goons will continue to try and try right up until the announcement and vote in parliament. ...Iraqi is now putting the emphasis again back on the economy, the 2019 budget and the implementation of the “Investment Law”.
10-29-2018 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article: "Iran's economic minister: America implemented its ban before November 4" Looks like they shut down Iran currency swaps / auctions??? USA implements sanctions early, thus, Iraq has obliged by not trading dollars and apparently Dinars, as they would more likely loose as the sanctions take effect, thus, they shut it down.. Wow! imo.
10-29-2018 Newshound Guru Currency365 Breaking President Trump Implements Sanctions on Iran Before November 4th...
10-29-2018 Intel Guru RayRen98 Iraqi TV is reporting that new PM Abdul Madhi is not under any time constraints to complete the remaining 8 cabinet positions but also sharing that names may be presented at the November 6 meeting for consideration.
10-29-2018 Intel Guru RayRen98 Iraqi TV is reporting that new PM Abdul Madhi is not under any time constraints to complete the remaining 8 cabinet positions but also sharing that names may be presented at the November 6 meeting for consideration.
10-29-2018 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan If they are adopting, the predominant medium of exchange for the purchasing of services, goods, then the sovereign nation and her currency will need 1 interdependent, yet, national rate. Here are some things that suggest that we are well beyond that time now. ...As we have been told the calculations have been done already. The symposium introduced to those in the need to know (albeit with reservations on what can or cannot be disclosed publicly, i.e., smalls, coins, rate, when...) about the lower denoms, 250, 500 and 1000 with new security features, publicly. There was an article about the high level training of the trainers (trained on the new). Well they did that over a ten day period that finished up this last Thursday. ...They have had training on the new currency to becoming out in the Month of October they told us per articles. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Mahdi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)
Clarification
The social media outlets discussed a matter concerning the appointment of the Director of the Office of the Prime Minister to carry out his previous tasks to facilitate and overcome the transitional phase of receipt and delivery and to prevent any administrative vacuum during the evaluation of the work of the Office again.
1- The published book is not precise and the restricted rules for granting these powers must be removed and should not be taken or any other book to be issued or published by fundamentalist methods.
2 - The habit of leaking inaccurate, incorrect, falsified or confidential books is a great source of confusion, whether between citizens or in the work of state departments.
3 - Administrative, technical and disciplinary measures are able to encircle this phenomenon and prevent it, which we will resort to always
4 - Call on the media to be careful and help to spread the truth and the right information and prevent the seditioners from confounding public opinion and the work of the state and the dissemination of lies and false information.
Media Office of the Prime Minister
29 October 2018
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ARTICLE 2
Tweet posted on Government of Iraq twitter account:
Government of IraqVerified account @IraqiGovt 10-29-2918 around 10:30 am Eastern
Iraq has many modern and historic cities including Karbala, one of the holy cities in Iraq. On #WorldCitiesDay, watch this clip to learn more about Karbala.
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ARTICLE 3
Building Coalition: We will withdraw confidence from any minister affiliated to the Baath from the cabin of Abdul Mahdi
BAGHDAD, Iraq - October 29, the coalition of construction, on Monday, that the House of Representatives will work to isolate any minister covered by the law of accountability and justice, as alleged.
The member of the coalition, Fadel Jaber, said that "the House of Representatives will collect evidence that prove the involvement of some ministers in belonging to the Baath Party dissolved or falsification of the certificates of study for the purpose of isolating them and withdraw confidence from them and the parliament told Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi that he will withdraw confidence from any minister did not meet the conditions "If a minister or a number of ministers is found to be involved in fraud or belonging to the Baath party, he will be dismissed and replaced by a new minister," he said. "He said. End Ah
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ARTICLE 4
Mr. Sistani reveals a will to the popular crowd during the war against "Dahesh"
Najaf - Iraq Press - October 30: Supreme religious authority Ali al-Husseini al-Sistani revealed that he asked the forces of the crowd to be a shield for Sunnis during the war on the organization of "Da'ash" terrorist. "He called on the popular mobilization forces to be a shield to protect the Sunni families attacked by the terrorist organization," Sayyid al-Sistani said during a meeting in Najaf, adding that "he called on the popular mobilization forces to say Always (ourselves year) allowance (our Sunni brothers) ".
"The enemies of Islam in Iraq have tried to create a rift between Shiite Muslims and Sunni Muslims to provoke war between them. Some have tried to take me out on this issue, but I have refused and stressed that any disturbance between Sunnis and Shiites is not in Iraq's interest," he said. "When the terrorist organization attacked the Sunni areas, especially in the west and north of the country, Sunni families from Anbar and Mosul left their homes for our areas, and then we invited the Shiites to open their homes to their Sunnis and help them," he said. To work and thank God today we reap the fruits of our business. " Finished
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ARTICLE 5
He defined the "fatal relationship" between sugar and smoking
October 29 - A new survey shows that few smokers know that there is more sugar added to cigarettes.
In addition, very few smokers realize that added sugar increases toxins in cigarette smoke, the researchers wrote in the Journal of Nicotine and Tobacco Research.
Cigarettes contain natural sugar, added to reduce the smell of smoke and facilitate inhalation.
"This also increases the amount of harmful chemicals in smoke and the potential for smoking," said Andrew Seidenberg, a senior researcher at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
"Many of the participants told us they wanted to know more about sugar in cigarettes ... so there is an opportunity to teach people," he told Reuters via e-mail.
Seidenberg and his colleagues surveyed 4350 adult smokers who used them through Amazon Mechanical Turk to participate in an online experiment on e-cigarette advertising.
At the end of the experiment participants answered questions about the added sugars in cigarettes: 'Is sugar added to cigarettes?' And 'Does adding sugar to cigarettes increase toxins in cigarette smoke?' And 'Before this survey, did you hear this effect of added sugar?' .
The researchers found that 5.5 percent of the participants knew about the addition of sugar to cigarettes, while only 3.8 percent knew that added sugar increased toxins in the smoke.
"We were really surprised that almost all participants did not know that sugar was added to cigarettes," said Seidenberg.
