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The Central Bank launches a small currency and delete Quranic verse
Release Date: 2018/10/4 23: 06 • 466 times read
The Central Bank of Iraq announced on Thursday that it intends to launch large quantities of small currency categories to the market with changes, including the absence of the category of a thousand dinars from Al-Ikhlas.A statement issued by the Central Bank said that "small amounts of small denominations were launched with a slight change in the form of these categories of 1000 dinars, 500 dinars and 250 dinars."
"The deal will continue to trade with the new and previous issues in daily trading," he said.The new edition of the category of the thousand dinars of surah al-Ikhlas that existed in all other editions.
Abdul Mahdi, US Secretary of State: the next government will prioritize the reconstruction of the country
US Secretary of State: ...
04-10-2018 09:19 PM
Prime Minister-designate Adel Abdul-Mahdi said on Thursday that the next government will be one of its priorities to rebuild the country, provide services to citizens and strengthen relations with the international community and security .
"The Prime Minister-designate Adel Abdul-Mahdi received a telephone call today from US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo," the media office said in a statement received by the Tigris. To discuss cooperation between the two countries and support for Iraq in various sectors '.
"The next government will prioritize the reconstruction of the country, provide services to citizens, strengthen external relations with the international community and continue to strengthen security and all that would serve the citizens and the interests of the country," Abdul Mahdi said.
Najirvan Barzani and Hadi al-Amiri discuss the political process in Iraq
They confirmed their support for Adel Abdul Mahdi ...
04/10/2018 - 20:27
News / Kurdistan
N'Dirvan Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, received on Thursday, Hadi al-Ameri, head of the alliance <Fatah>.
During the meeting, they discussed the political process in Iraq and the next stages of this process. The two sides stressed the importance of the process being based on sound foundations for the present and future of Iraq, in order to respond to the hopes and aspirations of its components and find all the same components in the political process and management of the country. On the need to maintain the foundations of consensus and balance and partnership in order to stabilize the political process and its success, according to a statement of the Government of the Territory, read (Basneoz).
For his part, Al-Amiri stressed during the meeting on the importance of active participation of the Kurdistan Region in the political process in Iraq and on solving the problems of Erbil-Baghdad under the Constitution. He also considered the participation of the Kurdistan Region in the political process in Iraq as basically a basis for the success of the process and it is in the interest of all Iraq, and for this purpose stressed the need to continue talks and meetings and meetings between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Federal Government of Iraq.
The two sides touched on the issue of forming the new Iraqi government, and affirmed their support and support to Dr. Adel Abdul Mahdi, who is in charge of forming the new Iraqi government, and wished him success in his mission.
Iraq invests industrial unit west of Tehran
Date of release: 2018/10/4 18:18 • 308 times read
(Baghdad: al-Furat News) Operations began to build an industrial unit for the production of boxes, cartons, gum and cans of sprays in the province of Qazvin west of the Iranian capital Tehran, with the participation of Iraqi investors.
Iranian Vice President Mohammad Baqer Nubkhat on Thursday attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the project in the industrial city of Kasbeen, which will provide 660 jobs.
Prior to that, Nobkhet participated in the inauguration of a production unit for Albanians with French investments of 34 million euros in "Caspian".
Prior to that, Nobkhet participated in the inauguration of a production unit for Albanians with French investments of 34 million euros in "Caspian".
Al-Allaibi directs the Basra oil by expanding the horizons of working with major international companies
Thursday, October 4, 2018 - 10:19 PM
Oil Minister Jabbar al-Allaibi on Thursday called on the Basra Oil Company to work to expand the horizons of work, partnership and openness to international companies and institutions working in the field of energy.
"The most important initiatives that we should focus on and the development of plans for implementation by the companies of the extractive sector is the goal of producing one million barrels of light oil," Al-Allaibi said in a statement. "This is the strategic objective that would make Iraq one of the most important axes. Energy in the world and will increase the confidence of the world's energy consumers in Iraq as one of the influential energy giants. "
He also asked al-Allaibi of "Basra Oil Company as the first producer of oil in Iraq, the preparation of an integrated work program includes the achievement of the bulk of the goal of one million barrels of crude oil with the establishment of storage, transport and export to absorb the new production and oil source from the rest of the extractive companies the sea ".
He also directed the Basra Oil Company to expedite the completion of its commitments with the companies operating the production fields, especially Lukoil, Exxon, BP, to ensure their encouragement to fulfill their contractual obligations in the development of their production capacity of crude oil and strengthen the national economy in addition to proceed as soon as possible to open an expanded business with Chevron to ensure the achievement of development goals. "
Iraq blames Turkey for killing seven of its soldiers and renews its rejection of terrorism
Release date: 2018/10/4 22:50 • 15 times read
(Baghdad: al-Furat News) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, the Turkish government to target a tanker south-east of the country on Thursday.
The Foreign Ministry said in a statement received by the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of today, "for its condemnation and strong condemnation of the bombing, which targeted a tanker of the Turkish army in the rural Batman province of eastern Turkey and led to the death and wounding of a number of military."
The statement reiterated Iraq's firm stance on the rejection of violence and terrorism, regardless of motives and reasons, and affirmed its solidarity with the neighboring government of Turkey in its efforts to maintain security and stability, and expressed its condolences to the victims' families, the government and the people of Turkey.
Seven Turkish soldiers were killed on Thursday in an improvised explosive device attack in Turkey's southeastern province of Batman in an attack that Ankara accused "terrorists" of not naming them behind him, according to the provincial governor.
The statement reiterated Iraq's firm stance on the rejection of violence and terrorism, regardless of motives and reasons, and affirmed its solidarity with the neighboring government of Turkey in its efforts to maintain security and stability, and expressed its condolences to the victims' families, the government and the people of Turkey.
Seven Turkish soldiers were killed on Thursday in an improvised explosive device attack in Turkey's southeastern province of Batman in an attack that Ankara accused "terrorists" of not naming them behind him, according to the provincial governor.
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New Prime Minister of Iraq: The next government will be one of its priorities the reconstruction of the country
Friday, 05 October 2018 12:01 p
Adel Abdul Mahdi, the new Iraqi prime minister
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mehdi said on Thursday that the next government will be one of its priorities to rebuild the country, provide services to citizens, strengthen relations with the international community and security and all that would serve the citizens and the country's interests .
The media office of Abdul-Mahdi said in a statement reported by the channel (Alsumaria News) Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Adel Abdul Mahdi received a telephone call from US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, explaining that during the communication congratulations to Abdul Mahdi on the occasion of his mandate to form a government, Cooperation between the two countries and support for Iraq in various sectors .
President Barham Salih earlier assigned Adel Abdul Mahdi to form the new government .
Iraqi deputy: Trade exchange between Iran and Iraq will be stronger than its predecessors
BAGHDAD, October 5 (KUNA) -
The deputy leader of the Popular Alliance in the popular crowd, Yusuf al-Kalabi, said that the trade exchange between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq will be stronger than its predecessors.
Al-Kalabi said in a statement to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) that 'Iraq came out with the approval of the continuation of the trade process with the Islamic Republic of Iran.' He pointed out that 'Iranian-Iraqi relations remain and continue because they are historical and there are common bonds between these two neighboring countries.'
"The most important thing now is that the process of trade between Iraq and the Islamic Republic of Iran goes more than its predecessors, except exchange in US dollars, because the dollar is controlled by the US Federal Bank and can offer the Iraqi people to significant sanctions." He pointed out that 'the exchange process will be in Iraqi dinar and the rest Other currencies'.
"The Iraqi people have many ties of love and appreciation and historical and ideological ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran so it will have a humanitarian attitude with the Iranian people because it refuses any state to pass what the Iraqi people have gone through in previous years.
The Iranian commercial adviser in Baghdad, 'Nasser Behrooz', has confirmed earlier that his country is determined to expand its presence and raise the level of trade with Iraq.
The commercial level between Iran and Iraq is $ 10 billion a year.
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Abu Raghef: Abdul Mahdi will set 10 priorities for his government, the most prominent
Editorial Date: 2018/10/4 23:33 • 796 times read
(Baghdad: Al Furat News) The spokesman for the National Wisdom Current, Nofal Abu Raghef, that the Prime Minister-designate, Adel Abdul Mahdi, will set 10 priorities for his next government.
Abu Raghef said in a press statement: "We believe that Abdul Mahdi will go on to set the basic priorities may reach up to 10 and the first three of them (security and economic and decentralization) and this is what I understand to the extent of communication and discussion are the main axes," stressing "the need to grant more powers to the provinces And the dismantling of bottlenecks in the way of dealing between state organs and ministries. "
He stressed that the wisdom "did not reserve the nomination of Adel Abdul Mahdi, being independent and does not belong to a political bloc and wisdom is a key supporter of this government and the position of Mr. Ammar al-Hakim clear from the outset in this mandate."
He stressed that the wisdom "did not reserve the nomination of Adel Abdul Mahdi, being independent and does not belong to a political bloc and wisdom is a key supporter of this government and the position of Mr. Ammar al-Hakim clear from the outset in this mandate."
"We are not different with Mr. Muqtada al-Sadr, what he said today in his twitter, which are general principles and not strange, as well as in the Alliance of Reform and Reconstruction are not different these descriptions," urging "political parties to accelerate support Abdul Mahdi in forming his government and reduce the limits of demands and overcome obstacles.
He pointed out that "the political aspects may be the subject of discussion in the nomination of ministries and commissioning sites," noting that "there are political parties believe that the ministers from outside the House of Representatives and we do not see the need to exclude members of the House of Representatives and deny them to take positions."
"We are with the political technocrats and if there is a politician there is no objection in addressing the position and operational sites and we may disagree in views, but it is not an obstacle in the formation of the government and it is important to go within the constitutional ceiling for them," noting, "We want experience in this government, .
"The wisdom stream is optimistic about the political scene and the experience of Presidents Barham Salih and Abdul-Mahdi is a source of optimism," Abu Raghef said.
"There is no heavenly text or political knowledge that says technocrats must be independent ministers," he said.
"The wisdom stream is optimistic about the political scene and the experience of Presidents Barham Salih and Abdul-Mahdi is a source of optimism," Abu Raghef said.
"There is no heavenly text or political knowledge that says technocrats must be independent ministers," he said.
He pointed out that the wisdom "gives full freedom to the prime minister-designate, but do not believe the right to close the door to others," noting "will not be Abdul Mahdi share of the points and sizes or seats of political blocs in the formation of the government."
Abu Ragheif pointed out that "the political obstruction and the status quo and the pressure of the street and the position of the supreme reference and not to forget the intransigence of the blocks and the crises of the country all made us to agree on the nomination of Abdul Mahdi and we are very much in his ability to find political and practical balances.
He stressed that "we support him and believe in strengthening his government from inside and outside and disagree with the point of view with others but we will not stand in the formation of the government," again the position of clear wisdom in support of Abdul Mahdi, otherwise it is inaccurate and incorrect and do not put red lines and give him freedom to form a government ".is over
Abu Ragheif pointed out that "the political obstruction and the status quo and the pressure of the street and the position of the supreme reference and not to forget the intransigence of the blocks and the crises of the country all made us to agree on the nomination of Abdul Mahdi and we are very much in his ability to find political and practical balances.
He stressed that "we support him and believe in strengthening his government from inside and outside and disagree with the point of view with others but we will not stand in the formation of the government," again the position of clear wisdom in support of Abdul Mahdi, otherwise it is inaccurate and incorrect and do not put red lines and give him freedom to form a government ".is over
Guterres affirms the support of the United Nations for Iraq
Release Date: 2018/10/4 20:18 • 45 times read
The United Nations on Thursday renewed its support for Iraq to achieve security and world peace.
"President Barham Salih received a telephone call from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, congratulating him on his election as President of the Republic and wishing him success in his duties as president of his country," a statement from the presidential office said.
"UN support for Iraq and the support of the international community for security, peace and prosperity in the region and the world," Guterres said.
For his part, President Barham Salih expressed deep thanks to His Excellency as well as the role of the United Nations in the important support it provides to Iraq in all fields.
"UN support for Iraq and the support of the international community for security, peace and prosperity in the region and the world," Guterres said.
For his part, President Barham Salih expressed deep thanks to His Excellency as well as the role of the United Nations in the important support it provides to Iraq in all fields.
Iraq bank, Commerzbank sign $115m loan deal for SMEs
Iraq, October 4, 2018
Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI) has signed a Basic Loan Agreement for financing loans with Commerzbank to support small and medium sized projects in Iraq.
The Loan Agreement was signed at the back of TBI being approved by Germany’s export credit insurer Euler Hermes as a borrower for medium and long term Export Credit Agency (ECA) financing with repayment terms of up to five years, said a statement.
TBI aims to support public and private sector projects up to a business volume of €100 million ($115.30 million) and facilitate financing of export contracts for products, materials and machines. The newly-signed loan agreement focuses on the financing of export contracts awarded to Commerzbank clients in Germany and other European countries, it said.
The signing of this agreement is part of the long-term strategy of TBI to source and secure funding for projects in Iraq, which will create new opportunities for employment and accelerate the process of economic growth, it added.
TBI was established in July 2003 with the aim of helping in the reconstruction of Iraq by facilitating international trade and continues to be at the forefront of large-scale infrastructure developments across the country.
The institution’s financial network and expertise plays a significant role in sourcing and securing funding for projects. It established its first international office in the UAE in 2017 and has since signed several agreements with international banks and finance firms to help fund infrastructure projects inside Iraq.
The MoU with Commerzbank was officially signed at TBI’s representative office at Abu Dhabi Global Market on Al Maryah Island in the presence of senior representatives from Commerzbank and Euler Hermes.
Faisal Al Haimus, chairman and president of Trade Bank of Iraq, said: “This loan agreement will enable us to provide support for SMEs in Iraq as they have a big role to play in the economic upturn in Iraq by driving the growth.”
“Thanks to the backing of Euler Hermes, funds will be transferred directly by Commerzbank to suppliers from Germany and other European countries ensuring the success of the suitable projects we identify. The SMEs will get access to the supplies and machinery with excellent repayment terms,” he said.
“We are committed towards the upliftment of the Iraqi economy by partnering and engaging with various stakeholders to help Iraqi businesses to realise their ambitions for growth,” he added.
“This agreement is further evidence that we remain committed to our mission to create new trade and investment links between Iraq and rest of the world,” he concluded.
Cathrin Karpinski, head of international markets export and agency finance of Commerzbank, said: “This Basic Loan Agreement is a great achievement which will contribute to strengthen the trade relations between Iraq and Germany.”
“Through this framework we will support Iraqi companies seeking to do business with our clients in Germany and other parts of Europe by offering long-term funding for various projects in the future,” she said.
“Our strong presence in Europe combined with TBI’s knowledge of the Iraqi market will add value for German and European corporates as they gain access to business opportunities and other investment opportunities in Iraq,” she added.
Abadi discusses with the fiscal draft of the 2019 budget
21:03 - 04/10/2018
Information / Baghdad
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi discussed Thursday with the advanced cadre of the Ministry of Finance the draft general budget for 2019.
"Haidar al-Abbadi presided over a meeting to discuss the preliminary draft of the draft budget law for the year 2019 in the presence of a number of officials and advanced staff of the Ministry of Finance," the media office of the prime minister said in a statement received by the information.
Al-Abbadi stressed the basic principles that should be observed when preparing the budget items. He pointed out that it is important for the budget to respond to the decisions that were adopted in the light of the meetings we had with the representatives of the provinces to provide services to citizens and create jobs.
He pointed out that "was confirmed to support investment projects and secure allocations for petrodollar projects and development of the provinces."
He explained that "the meeting was focused on the coverage of service projects for the province of Basra in particular."
Abadi stressed the need to reduce the budget deficit and focus on allocating the most needy segments of the Iraqi people. End 25 n
Ambassador of the European Union for free: poisoned in Basra
04 October, 2018
Ramon Blakwa - Ambassador of the European Union in Iraq
The European Union ambassador to Iraq, Ramon Blikwa, revealed on Thursday that he had been poisoned in Basra and said that the severe pain he had suffered made him feel the suffering of the people of the southern Iraqi city.
He described in press statements that the state of poisoning that hit him on Thursday morning forced him to absent from some activities scheduled in Basra.
"The doctor told him that eating in a dish that was washed with water is enough to get poisoned," Belkaa said in a statement.
The EU ambassador confirmed that he was recovering after receiving treatment.
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Dollar scales 11-month peak on yen as U.S. yields surge
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Emerging markets suffer fresh blow as rising oil hits importers
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Lagos: For years, higher oil prices have stoked gains in emerging-market currencies. But now, Brent crude’s rally to a four-year high is beginning to hurt them. Crude-oil futures rose for the fourth time in five days to above $85 a barrel, extending 2018 gains to 26 percent, as concern about shrinking Iranian exports outweighed higher U.S. stockpiles. That sent a gauge of Asian currencies to the biggest three-day loss in a month, with India’s rupee performing the worst. Turkey’s lira headed for Read the full story
MIDDLE EAST
US terminates 1955 treaty with Iran after UN court ruling
WASHINGTON (AP) — In response to a U.N. court order that the U.S. lift sanctions on Iran, the Trump administration said Wednesday it was terminating a decades-old treaty affirming friendly relations between the two countries. The largely symbolic gesture highlights deteriorating relations between Washington and Tehran.
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US terminating 'treaty of amity' with Iran – Pompeo
TRT World
US terminating 'treaty of amity' with Iran – Pompeo Read the full story
How Iran Won the Iraqi Elections and Frustrated Trump
Truthdig
Truthdig
Iraq's newly appointed prime minister is not in Iran cat’s paw, but his government will inevitably have warm relations with Iran, and where they can, buck the Trump administration. Read the full story
UN court sides with Iran, orders US to ease some sanctions
Fox News
The United Nations' top court on Wednesday ordered the U.S. to ease some of its sanctions on Iran -- days after President Trump promised that the U.S. would double down on sanctions to halt the Islamic Republic's "malign conduct." Read the full story
Merkel in Israel to promote tight ties, as differences loom
ABC News
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has landed in Israel for a series of joint government consultations highlighting close ties despite recent challenges Read the full story
Palestinian teen killed in Gaza border protest
ABC News
Gaza's Health Ministry says a 15-year-old Palestinian was killed by army fire during a protest near a crossing point into Israel Read the full story
Russian missile defenses arrive in Syria — and US and Israeli fighters could be in the crosshairs
Business Insider
Will US Air Force pilots in Syria be targeted by Russian-made missile defenses? Tech. Sgt. Russia has delivered its powerful S-300 missile defense systems to Syria after losing 15 servicemembers and a spy plane to a friendly fire incident during an Israeli air raid. Syrian air defenses reportedly have targeted US jets before, and downed an Israeli jet in February. The US and Israel both say they'll keep fighting in Syria, and that means air power for the advanced militaries. Syria has been at Read the full story
Saudi Arabia, Russia in secret pact to lower oil prices?
Fox Business
Russia and Saudi Arabia struck a private deal in December, Reuters reports. Read the full story
AFRICA
Zimbabwe: State Diamond Miner Adopts Electronic Trading System
AllAfrica
ZIMBABWEAN gems from State diamond mining entity, the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC), will now be sold through an electronic trading system to improve efficiency in line with international best practice. Speaking at the launch of the electronic trading system which was developed by ZCDC and handed over to the State minerals marketing arm, the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ), Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando said the system was a big step Read the full story
Zimbabwe: Water Rights Group Angered By Supreme Court Ruling
AllAfrica
The Supreme Court yesterday ruled that water disconnections by Local Authorities using the 1913 Water Regulations By-law (Statutory Instrument 164 of 1913) are above board. This follows an appeal by the City of Harare against a High Court judgment in which a Harare resident, Farai Mushoriwa challenged arbitrary water disconnections at his premises. Fear and questions have been raised on the implications of the ruling on citizens' right to water as enshrined on Section 77 (a) of the Constitution Read the full story
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa, Chinamasa Accused of Bond Note Value Loss
AllAfrica
Former cabinet minister, Professor Jonathan Moyo, has sensationally claimed that Bond Note value loss comes on the back of abuse by President Emmerson Mnangagwa and former Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa alleging that the state coffers were drained during the 2017 November military inspired protest as state wage bill was stressed by bonuses among other costs. Professor Moyo's rants comes on the back of the government introducing a cocktail of financial reforms among them advising the banks to Read the full story
Zimbabwe: troubled nation now faces tough foreign policy choices
The Conversation US
The time for words is over – the world wants to see positive action if it is going to engage and invest. Read the full story
Local content in Tanzania’s mining sector and its compliance with the WTO
FurtherAfrica
Mineral extraction and revenues in Tanzania have made very little positive impact on the lives of most Tanzanians. Read the full story
Mozambique: foreign company invests US$70M restarting Namacurra rice factory
FurtherAfrica
The Namacurra rice factory, which has stood idle for more than a year, will soon resume operations. According to the provincial government a foreign-funded company will invest US$70 million refurbishing the infrastructure and purchasing raw materials. Read the full story
South Africa's unemployed youth struggle amid recession
BBC News US
Graduate Brian wears a sign to try and find work in South Africa, where youth unemployment is 54%. Read the full story
ASIA
Congress, eying China, votes to overhaul development finance
Reuters
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed legislation overhauling the way the federal government lends money for foreign development, a measure developed largely in response to China's growing influence. Read the full story
United States called off top security talks, China says
POLITICO
Annual meeting set down for this month postponed as trade war rages and navies have near miss in South China Sea Read the full story
Vietnam nominates party chief as new president
Reuters
Vietnam's ruling Communist Party has agreed to nominate its General Secretary, Nguyen Phu Trong, as president of the Southeast Asian country, Vietnam's government said on Wednesday. Read the full story
Hong Kong’s economy to wobble as US-China trade war, high interest rates take their toll, says Standard Chartered
South China Morning Post
The bank becomes the latest to downgrade its forecast for the city’s GDP growth, with trade tensions and interest rates on the rise Read the full story
Hong Kong stocks, currency slide on growing pessimism over economy
South China Morning Post
Thursday, 4 October 2018, 11:16:AM Hong Kong stocks declined across the board on Thursday because a rally in the US dollar overnight caused the city’s currency as well as offshore yuan to weaken, triggering pessimism over the economic outlook. The US dollar and US Treasury yields surged after US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said on Wednesday that rates need to continue to move toward an estimated neutral level and even a bit beyond. He emphasised that the outlook for the US economy is Read the full story
Asian Equities Fall; BOK Hints at Possible Rate Hike
Investing.com
© Reuters. Asian equities fell in morning trade on Thursday Read the full story
Asian markets sink, led by losses in Hong Kong, South Korea
MarketWatch
Asian stocks took a turn for the worse after a mixed opening in Pacific Rim markets Thursday. Read the full story
EUROPE
May appeals for party unity at 'toughest phase' of Brexit
TRT World
May appeals for party unity at 'toughest phase' of Brexit Read the full story
As Brexit Deadline Approaches, Theresa May Vows To Make A 'Deal That Delivers'
NPR
The U.K. prime minister broke out her distinctive dance moves before a speech Wednesday. But those shimmies projected a confidence in her Brexit proposals that many in her own party don't share. Read the full story
Britain's Theresa May calls party to unite on Brexit
Aljazeera
British Prime Minister Theresa May has called on her Conservative Party to pull together and unite behind her plan to leave the European Union, saying "if we hold our nerve" she can win a deal "that delivers for Britain". On Wednesday, the final day of her party's conference, May rallied members, trying to... Read the full story
UK's May tells critics to drop dream of a 'perfect' Brexit
ABC News
British Prime Minister Theresa May is battling to unite her Conservative Party, telling critics to abandon their dreams of a "perfect" Brexit and "come together" as divorce negotiations with the European Union enter their tough final phase Read the full story
Theresa May chucks the word Chequers - but not the policy
Sky News
Imagine being a fly on the wall the moment one of Theresa May's aides floated the idea she do a robot dance as she walked onto the conference stage. Read the full story
CBI, ISX, Kauaihn Chatter:
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10-5-2018 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan ...There is nothing that suggests outside of next week.. They clearly are reiterating there intentions to bring in the new [currency ?] next week. Abadi is PM now while and through the end of seating the Cabinet... The environment is stable and secure now and will be... Thus, the Independence of the CBI can roll out the new when appropriate, and there words are next week and that is their words not mine, or even any speculation about it what so ever. ...You don't bring in small currency with out a rate change... That is imo a reality..
10-4-2018 Newshound Guru Currency365 CBI releasing new lower notes next week for trading to stop the liquidity crisis...doesn't need a rate change even though we would like one but the small notes/coins need a rate change cause they would have negative value...so expect the new 1000, 500, and maybe 250 next week
10-4-2018 Newshound Guru Kaperoni Starting next week the CBI will start pumping replacement notes into the market for those that have been damaged over the years. Many new features. ...Nothing more than replacement, not the beginning of some RV or RI lol. Not how it's going to happen. The sheer fact that they're doing this should prove to you that there is no overnight event. If and when the dinar starts to rise it could take one to three years to get equal to a dollar. It is totally related to how fast investment comes into the country. Providing replacement notes for the citizens is always a good thing.
10-4-2018 Newshound Guru Kaperoni Starting next week the CBI will start pumping replacement notes into the market for those that have been damaged over the years. Many new features. ...Nothing more than replacement, not the beginning of some RV or RI lol. Not how it's going to happen. The sheer fact that they're doing this should prove to you that there is no overnight event. If and when the dinar starts to rise it could take one to three years to get equal to a dollar. It is totally related to how fast investment comes into the country. Providing replacement notes for the citizens is always a good thing.
10-4-2018 Intel Guru RayRen98 Sources are reporting that Prime Minister-Designate Abdul Mahdi will announce his cabinet members at the next Parliament session on Tuesday, adding that if not on Tuesday, then it will be announced on Thursday. This cabinet will replace PM Abadi's cabinet, who appears to be in full cooperation with the change of power. Iraqi TV reports the CBI announcing the placement of large quantities of the smaller notes in circulation next week to meet the needs of daily transactions. The 1,000 dinar note resurfaces as tattered 250's and 500's are being replaced with new currency. There is speculation that even smaller currency will be introduced next week also...TIME WILL TELL...
10-4-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: "AL-HANAL: THE TIME IS RIGHT TO LAUNCH THE JD TRILLION INITIATIVE" Quote: "...THE TIME IS APPROPRIATE to activate the initiative of the Central Bank of “trillion dinars” for the support of small and medium enterprises..." So can they make more money from loaning money than they can from the currency auction spread? ...the timing of this news could not get any better. This is part of the “deliberate steps” the CBI is talking about...when they delayed the project to delete the zeros in April. We can now witness also the STABILITY of the government has come and this election saga is finally over. ...Will they decide to continue the project to delete the zeros and pick up where they left off in April? I believe they will. We know that this initiative in this article is part of the...redenomination process. So this is VERY good news for us. This initiative will coincide with getting off the currency auctions... This too is one of the issues in supporting the go ahead by the CBI to let the project to delete the zeros get into full swing.
10-4-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: "AL-HANAL: THE TIME IS RIGHT TO LAUNCH THE JD TRILLION INITIATIVE" Quote: "...THE TIME IS APPROPRIATE to activate the initiative of the Central Bank of “trillion dinars” for the support of small and medium enterprises..." So can they make more money from loaning money than they can from the currency auction spread? ...the timing of this news could not get any better. This is part of the “deliberate steps” the CBI is talking about...when they delayed the project to delete the zeros in April. We can now witness also the STABILITY of the government has come and this election saga is finally over. ...Will they decide to continue the project to delete the zeros and pick up where they left off in April? I believe they will. We know that this initiative in this article is part of the...redenomination process. So this is VERY good news for us. This initiative will coincide with getting off the currency auctions... This too is one of the issues in supporting the go ahead by the CBI to let the project to delete the zeros get into full swing.
10-4-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 Mahdi is loved by the citizens and everyone in Iraq...Not committed to any political bloc...supports economic and monetary reforms, HCL for citizens, give citizens more purchasing power...wrote many report including his opposition to the auctions. Mahdi has 30 days to form his government...Mahdi supports the lifting of the 3 o's and will bust-open the reforms. Mahdi as PM will enhance security and stability and a suitable environment to allow all all economic and monetary reforms to continue. PM Abadi is still in charge of the government until Mahdi puts together his government in 30 days...let the dust settle. The most important thing to remember is to seat the government, not who is the PM. [post 2 of 2]
10-4-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 [via Manaolana3] Synopsis: Announcement made Mahdi as next PM; question whether his acceptance is constitutional; BUT it's not over yet (announcement took Frank and Teams by surprise). USA supports Mahdi and is being congratulated by many including ME countries, Amb Silliman, State Dept Rep McGurk,and others. USA gave list of technocrats to Mahdi; will rid of Iranian influence in Iraq, but most important seating of the government of Iraq. Mahdi is recognized by all parties due to his history, whereas, Abadi is not. Mahdi is a bridge, a conduit to the GOI, but is not from the large bloc; may have issues, and if there is opposition, may walk. Madhi has the support of Sistani; supports Sistani's plans/reforms, is a settlement candidate... [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
1-4-2018 Newshound Guru Adam Montana [How is the political map looking now that Barham Saleh has been announced as the President?] I don't see anything wrong with this pick. In fact, his immediate announcement of a choice in PM says a lot about how we can expect things to change. This is possibly even better than Abadi remaining PM... the status quo is due for a shakeup, and a "fresh face" can certainly do that now. Looking forward to the coming days!
10-4-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat So I told everyone...that come this next constitutional deadline of Oct 2nd the flood gates would probably open wide with news and this election saga would wind down. So...October 2nd, we witnessed finally the election of the new president and he announced his candidate for prime minister minutes after these formalities were over based on the provisions of Article 76 Constitution. Now this candidate has to go before the parliament to be ratified and this should be more of formality than anything else. Article quote: "Douglas Silliman, the US ambassador to Iraq congratulated Mahdi and wished him the best of success to as he starts to form the new government of Iraq. The USA will work with the future PM to help his government meet the needs and aspirations of all the people of Iraq." So it appears that the USA does accept and will support this new prime minister Mahdi. This is very good for us.
10-4-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 [via Manaolana3] Synopsis: Announcement made Mahdi as next PM; question whether his acceptance is constitutional; BUT it's not over yet (announcement took Frank and Teams by surprise). USA supports Mahdi and is being congratulated by many including ME countries, Amb Silliman, State Dept Rep McGurk,and others. USA gave list of technocrats to Mahdi; will rid of Iranian influence in Iraq, but most important seating of the government of Iraq. Mahdi is recognized by all parties due to his history, whereas, Abadi is not. Mahdi is a bridge, a conduit to the GOI, but is not from the large bloc; may have issues, and if there is opposition, may walk. Madhi has the support of Sistani; supports Sistani's plans/reforms, is a settlement candidate... [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
1-4-2018 Newshound Guru Adam Montana [How is the political map looking now that Barham Saleh has been announced as the President?] I don't see anything wrong with this pick. In fact, his immediate announcement of a choice in PM says a lot about how we can expect things to change. This is possibly even better than Abadi remaining PM... the status quo is due for a shakeup, and a "fresh face" can certainly do that now. Looking forward to the coming days!
10-4-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat So I told everyone...that come this next constitutional deadline of Oct 2nd the flood gates would probably open wide with news and this election saga would wind down. So...October 2nd, we witnessed finally the election of the new president and he announced his candidate for prime minister minutes after these formalities were over based on the provisions of Article 76 Constitution. Now this candidate has to go before the parliament to be ratified and this should be more of formality than anything else. Article quote: "Douglas Silliman, the US ambassador to Iraq congratulated Mahdi and wished him the best of success to as he starts to form the new government of Iraq. The USA will work with the future PM to help his government meet the needs and aspirations of all the people of Iraq." So it appears that the USA does accept and will support this new prime minister Mahdi. This is very good for us.
10-3-2018 Intel Guru Delta FYI ...ABADI'S GOV IS STILL IN CHARGE...UNTIL THE NEW GOV GET CONFIRM BY PARLIAMENT...MAHDI IS WELL RESPECTED AMONG ALL IN IRAQ...BRILLIANT MOVE BY US AND ABADI.... NOTHING MATTER ANYMORE...CBI 2 WEEKS ALMOST OVER...
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Abadi's website
Prime Minister Dr. Haider al-Abadi heads a meeting to discuss the preliminary draft of the draft general budget law for the year 2019
Prime Minister Dr. Haider al-Abadi met to discuss the preliminary draft of the draft general budget law for the year 2019 in the presence of a number of officials and advanced cadres of the Ministry of Finance.
At the beginning of the meeting, he stressed the basic principles that should be paid attention to when preparing the budget items, pointing out the importance of the budget to respond to the decisions that have been adopted decisions in light of the meetings we have with representatives of the provinces to provide services to citizens and create jobs.
It was also stressed to support investment projects and secure allocations for petrodollar projects and development of the provinces.
During the meeting, the focus was on covering service projects for Basra Governorate in particular.
The Prime Minister stressed the importance of reducing the budget deficit and focus on assigning the most needy segments of the Iraqi people.
Prime Minister 's Media Office
October 4, 2018
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ARTICLE 2
Tweet posted on Government of Iraq twitter account:
Government of IraqVerified account @IraqiGovt 10-5-2018 around 5 am Eastern
Iraq’s newly elected President of the Republic @BarhamSalih formally assumes office at a brief ceremony in Baghdad during which he received the seal of office from outgoing President Dr. Fuad Masum.
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ARTICLE 3
Before leaving .. Jaafari takes measures (government) to issue a passport privileges for retirees (document)
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - October 5 - Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari has decided to issue a new copy of the Iraqi passport under the name "Category C" with special privileges that would qualify him to benefit after retirement or leave office.
The document, issued by the Protocol Department at the Foreign Ministry on October 3, sent to the Arab and foreign embassies accredited in Baghdad, refers to a new type of private travel under the name "Class C", which Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari intends to issue soon.
According to the document, the passport will be granted exclusively to those with special grades who are still in service and retirees, and retirees who held a post with the rank of minister after the date of April 9, 2003.
The document gave the authority to issue the passport by the minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari, for those "required by the nature of his work or the public interest," as she put it.
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ARTICLE 4
Maliki announces the support and support of Abdul Mahdi in the formation of the government
2018/10/4 20:13
[Ayna-Baghdad]
Announced the head of a coalition of state law Nuri al-Maliki support and support of Prime Minister-designate Adel Abdul-Mahdi in the formation of the next government.
He stressed in his response to the questions posed by journalists through the window of communication with the media on the website about his position of Prime Minister-designate Adel Abdul-Mahdi and the files that the next government should implement and address the great support for the efforts of Prime Minister-designate Adel Abdul-Mahdi, and Assnad with all our strength In establishing common national action rules during the current phase. "
Maliki pointed out that "all blocs and political currents in a single national compound, and success depends on sacrifice and altruism and the completion of tasks, so that all Iraqis feel their different affiliations, the government and their government all, and that the files of security and services and reconstruction is the biggest concern that the government to accomplish in cooperation with everyone, "We have no choice but to work together, overcome difficulties and win together."
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ARTICLE 5
Guterres affirms the support of the United Nations for Iraq
2018/10/4 20:16
[Ayna-Baghdad]
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a telephone conversation with President Barham Salih that he supports Iraq.
"Saleh received a telephone call from UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Thursday, congratulating him on his election as President of the Republic and wishing him success in his duties as president of his country," a statement from Saleh's office said.
Guterres also affirmed the support of the United Nations for Iraq as well as the support of the international community for achieving security, peace and prosperity in the region and the world.
For his part, President Barham Salih expressed deep thanks to His Excellency as well as the role of the United Nations in the important support it provides to Iraq in all fields.
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ARTICLE 6
EU ambassador says he is poisoned by polluted waters of Basra
BASRA, October 4 (KUNA) - The European Union's ambassador to Iraq, Ramon Blikwa, said on Thursday that the "severe pain he suffered after being poisoned by the water pollution in Basra made him feel the great suffering suffered by the people of the province "As described.
The European Ambassador said that "this morning, he was poisoned by the pollution of the water in the province of Basra, forced him to cancel a number of paragraphs of his agenda in the province, which included the visit of the Bid'ah water project and that he received treatment and conducted work meetings on his agenda adding that "the state of poisoning and the severe pain he suffered made him feel more, the magnitude of the suffering suffered by thousands of people of Basra over the past two months, the impact of water pollution in the province. "Finished
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ARTICLE 7
The Central Bank launches a small currency and delete Quranic verse
2018/10/4 23:06
The Central Bank of Iraq announced on Thursday that it intends to launch large quantities of small currency categories to the market with changes, including the absence of the category of a thousand dinars from Al-Ikhlas.
A statement issued by the Central Bank said that "small amounts of small denominations were launched with a slight change in the form of these categories of 1000 dinars, 500 dinars and 250 dinars."
"The deal will continue to trade with the new and previous issues in daily trading," he said. The new edition of the category of the thousand dinars of surah al-Ikhlas that existed in all other editions.
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ARTICLE 8
URGENT Yazidis Nadia Murad and Congolese doctor Mukoye win Nobel Peace Prize
2018/10/5 12:55
[Where - Continue]
Iraqi Yazid activist Nadia Murad and Congolese doctor Denis Mukwiji won the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday.
The Nobel Prize Committee said Mourad's victory was aimed at advocating not to use rape of women as a weapon of war and to protect women during periods of conflict.
Nadia Mourad, 25, a human rights activist who survived sexual slavery at the hands of a cleric in Iraq. Mukwije is a gynecologist who treats victims of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The award is worth 9 million Swedish crowns [$ 1 million] and will be awarded at a ceremony in Oslo on December 10.
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