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| USD/IRR | | | 12,048.0000 | 12,048.0000 | 12,048.0000 | | 17:51 |
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Deputy calls for the removal of concrete barriers in the Green Zone: the protection of the official from the protection of citizens
15/10/2018
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A member of the coalition of Rami al-Sakini, on Monday, called for the removal of concrete barriers in the Green Zone, stressing that "the protection of the official from the protection of the citizen."
"We have submitted a request to the Presidency of the Parliament to remove all the concrete barriers of the Green Zone," he said at a press conference held in the House of Representatives. "The previous government, despite its decision to open the Green Zone but had no real will, .
He added that "existing embassies and facilities can be protected in many ways," stressing that "the protection of the official protection of the Iraqi citizen, the Constitution and the law equated all citizens and there is no citizen first and second."
Al-Sakini called on the next government to "take this step and lift all barriers, so that the safety of the citizen is safe from the official and everyone is equal." d
Deputy: Decisions of today's session will be binding on the new Minister of Education
13:24 - 15/10/2018
Information / Baghdad ..
The deputy of the alliance of Raad al-Mukusi, said Monday that the decisions that will be issued by the session of the House of Representatives today will be binding on the Minister of Education and Scientific Research, the new successor to the current Minister Abdul Razzaq al-Issa.
"The meeting today will witness the hosting of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Abdul Razzaq al-Issa," he said, adding that "everything that is put in today's session of questions and queries and decisions will be binding on the new minister."
He added that "Al-Issa will raise the problems of the opinion body, which will take into account the requests and appeals in terms of giving a third role or the issue of loading," noting that "there are 20 days left to the current minister through which to take a decision that would give a third role for students who decline in universities and colleges Institutes or finding a solution to save these students from loss. " Ending / 25 h
Abdul-Mahdi and Qatar's Prime Minister discuss ways to improve relations between the two countries
Editorial Date: 2018/10/15 11:38 • 68 times read
(Baghdad: Al Furat News) Prime Minister-designate Adel Abdul-Mahdi received a telephone call from Qatari Prime Minister Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani.
A statement to his office received the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it that al-Thani congratulated Abdul Mahdi, "on the occasion of his mandate to form a government, wishing him and the next government success and compromise."
He added that the two sides "discussed during the communication the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries and means to upgrade them in various fields in addition to the situation in the region."
He added that the two sides "discussed during the communication the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries and means to upgrade them in various fields in addition to the situation in the region."
Rafidain sets its branches in Baghdad, which grants loans in Safa
Release date: 2018/10/15 8:34 • 239 times read
{Baghdad: Al-Furat News} Rafidain Bank, has identified a number of branches in Baghdad to obtain loans complex compound Basmaya.
The bank's information office said in a statement received by the agency (Euphrates News) a copy of it, "The branches dedicated to granting loans Basmaya are {knowledge, Paradise, Secretary, Mustansir, Al-Zahra neighborhood, Caliphs, Bratha, White Palace, neighborhood,
He added that these branches "have received many citizens wishing to obtain loans to buy housing units in the Basmaya housing complex in accordance with the terms and conditions facilitated to contribute to support housing and address the housing crisis within the government's direction for it."
He added that these branches "have received many citizens wishing to obtain loans to buy housing units in the Basmaya housing complex in accordance with the terms and conditions facilitated to contribute to support housing and address the housing crisis within the government's direction for it."
Tourism in Kurdistan Region hits Record High
KDP Vice President Receives Iraqi Delegates
14/10/2018 - 23:11
Kurdistan
KDP Vice President Receives Iraqi Delegates
KDP Vice President Receives Iraqi Delegates
ERBIL - Vice President of the ruling Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), Nechirvan Barzani, received on Sunday an Iraqi delegation of the Reform Coalition, led by Ammar al-Hakim, in Erbil, to discuss the political process in Iraq.
During the meeting, officials exchanged views on the underway efforts being made in hopes of establishing a new government in Baghdad based on the principles of consensus, true partnership, and balance in power, and the role of the Kurdish factions in the process.
They also hoped the remaining issues between Erbil and Baghdad will be resolved soon in accordance with the Iraqi constitution, where Barzani reiterated the Kurdistan Region's full support for the three principles, wishing that they will play a key role in serving all Iraqis.
The Iraqi delegates congratulated KDP for its success in the recent regional parliamentary election, in which it has already won 44 seats from the 85% of the announced preliminary results, stressing the important role of the Kurdish party in the future Iraqi government.
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President al-Assad assures Jaafari of the importance of promoting and strengthening Syrian-Iraqi historical relations
2018-10-15
Damascus-Sana
President Bashar Al-Assad received today Ibrahim Al-Jaafari, Iraqi Foreign Minister and his accompanying delegation.
During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments on the Syrian and Iraqi arenas and the regional and international situations.
President al-Assad stressed that the victories achieved on terrorism in Syria and Iraq are joint victories because the arena in both countries is mixed with the blood of heroes who made these victories in both countries.
President al-Assad emphasized the importance of promoting the Syrian-Iraqi historical relations, especially at the grassroots level, stressing that despite the security conditions witnessed by the countries and despite all foreign attempts to prevent the development of bilateral relations, there has always been coordination at various levels and a common understanding of what is happening in the region and the world. .
For his part, Al-Jaafari pointed out that the regional and international circumstances are changing positively towards what is happening in Syria and Iraq, and the reason is the legality of the issue defended by the two brotherly peoples, which requires work to achieve more victories and dedication to the advancement of the two countries and the region in general.
Al-Jaafari said that Syria, which has a historical and cultural heritage and is approaching the victory over terrorism, will have a role in the region more than any previous stage.
The meeting also agreed to intensify the work to open the border crossings between the two countries, which will contribute to expanding the horizons of cooperation between them.
The meeting was attended by Walid al-Moallem, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Dr. Buthaina Shaaban, Political and Media Advisor to the Presidency, Dr. Faisal Al-Miqdad, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Assistant Director of the Arab World Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Iraqi Ambassador in Damascus.
Restoration of Fayadh for all his government posts (document)
15-10-2018
On Monday, the Federal Court decided to reinstate the national security adviser, head of the national security apparatus and head of the popular crowd Faleh al-Fayyad to all his government posts.
The court explained its decision, considering that the justification put forward by the outgoing Prime Minister Haider Abadi is illegal and not based on the provisions of the Constitution.
The court said that Fayyad is responsible for a number of security services, which leaves the officials in the instability of these devices under the security and terrorist threats, leading to future damage to the security of the country can not be remedied in the future
To reduce unemployment .. National approach calls for reducing the entry of foreign workers to Iraq
Updated 15/10/2018 1:18 PM
(Watan News) - Baghdad
A member of the national bloc bloc MP Mazen al-Faily, on Monday, to tighten the urgent measures on foreign workers and reduce their incomes to the country, which will contribute to the reduction in unemployment and give young people jobs and discover their potential .
"There are a number of reasons that have led to increased unemployment, including foreign labor, the disruption of factories and factories, the lack of support for local products, the absence of government support for the private sector in general, and the survival of the current situation without rapid and effective treatments will lead to Increase citizen's resentment of the government. "
"The importance of paying attention to solving this problem, which in many cases leads to an increase in kidnappings, theft and theft, and that its solution will contribute significantly to prevent such crimes," he said.
The Central Bureau of Statistics of the Ministry of Planning in its statistics pointed out that the unemployment rate among young people in the age group between 15 to 29 years was 22.65 . Finished
Determining the date of the dissolution of parliamentary committees (know it)
15-10-2018 All times are GMT +3
Baghdad News -
The decision of Parliament MP Burhanuddin Ishaq, on Monday, the date of resolution of the parliamentary committees.
Ishaq said in a press statement, that 'the presidency of the parliament formed a special committee to study the rules of procedure of the House of Representatives by a number of members belonging to various political blocs to organize the work of the committees of the Council'.
He added that 'political blocs submitted the names of its members to join the parliamentary committees and will resolve this matter in today's session or the next session to be communicated by these committees with the responsible and executive bodies'. d
Iraq and Syria agree to open border crossings between the two countries soon
Release Date: 2018/10/15 13:12 • 19 times read
(International: Euphrates News) Ethnic groups and Syria agreed to open the border crossings between the two countries soon after their victory over the terrorists.
"Iraq and Syria are beginning to feel the sweetness of victory over terrorism in both countries thanks to the steadfastness of their peoples," Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem told a joint news conference with Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari in Damascus.
"The victory of Syria and Iraq in the war on terrorism will benefit all the countries of the region and the world," he said. "Syria has its position in the Arab world and must exercise its Arab role.
"We hope to open the Bou Kamal crossing with Iraq soon after it is closed due to terrorism," he said. "Idleb, like any region in Syria, will inevitably return to the sovereignty of the Syrian state.
"The United States destroyed the tenderness under the pretext of fighting terrorists, urging and continuing to support the terrorist organization and the transfer of elements to the east of the Euphrates to implement its aggressive plans in Syria."
He added that "the front of the terrorist victory is on the list of terrorism in the United Nations and must be removed from the last strongholds in Idlib and our armed forces ready in the vicinity of Idlib to eradicate terrorism in the absence of implementation of the agreement on Idlib."
He stressed that any proposal for a "federal" is contrary to the Syrian Constitution and those who demand it learn from the lessons of the past, and the decision of Syria is to extend its sovereignty over the entire territory.
"After Idlib was liberated from terrorism, our goal is east of the Euphrates," he said.
For his part, al-Jaafari said that "my visit to Syria is important as it touched stability and security after its victory over terrorism," adding that "Iraqi-Syrian relations are historic, solid and strong and will remain so." He pointed out that "Syria has overcome many of the crises it has faced and has stood in the face of terrorism and its ally victory "He said.
Jaafari stressed that "no one can marginalize Syria for its pivotal role in the region, and said that coordination is continuing between Syria and Iraq in various fields, especially in the field of water security and the right to optimize investment of their water resources."
He pointed out that the closure of the crossings between the two countries was due to exceptional circumstances due to terrorism and will be opened soon, "stressing that" Iraq appreciates the positions of Syria in support of him and will not allow any external interference in its relationship with it. "
"The victory of Syria and Iraq in the war on terrorism will benefit all the countries of the region and the world," he said. "Syria has its position in the Arab world and must exercise its Arab role.
"We hope to open the Bou Kamal crossing with Iraq soon after it is closed due to terrorism," he said. "Idleb, like any region in Syria, will inevitably return to the sovereignty of the Syrian state.
"The United States destroyed the tenderness under the pretext of fighting terrorists, urging and continuing to support the terrorist organization and the transfer of elements to the east of the Euphrates to implement its aggressive plans in Syria."
He added that "the front of the terrorist victory is on the list of terrorism in the United Nations and must be removed from the last strongholds in Idlib and our armed forces ready in the vicinity of Idlib to eradicate terrorism in the absence of implementation of the agreement on Idlib."
He stressed that any proposal for a "federal" is contrary to the Syrian Constitution and those who demand it learn from the lessons of the past, and the decision of Syria is to extend its sovereignty over the entire territory.
"After Idlib was liberated from terrorism, our goal is east of the Euphrates," he said.
For his part, al-Jaafari said that "my visit to Syria is important as it touched stability and security after its victory over terrorism," adding that "Iraqi-Syrian relations are historic, solid and strong and will remain so." He pointed out that "Syria has overcome many of the crises it has faced and has stood in the face of terrorism and its ally victory "He said.
Jaafari stressed that "no one can marginalize Syria for its pivotal role in the region, and said that coordination is continuing between Syria and Iraq in various fields, especially in the field of water security and the right to optimize investment of their water resources."
He pointed out that the closure of the crossings between the two countries was due to exceptional circumstances due to terrorism and will be opened soon, "stressing that" Iraq appreciates the positions of Syria in support of him and will not allow any external interference in its relationship with it. "
Iraqi Court Sentences Man to Death over Links to IS
ERBIL - Iraqi judicial authorities have sentenced a man to death over supplying explosive materials to the militant group of Islamic State (IS).
The media Center of the Supreme Judicial Council said in a statement that the man had been captured, while driving a vehicle between the capital city and Anbar province, with explosive materials, as quoted by Baghdad Today.
The statement added that three explosive belts as well as eight bombs of different sizes were found in the car.
Iraq has hanged a number of persons over links to extremist groups this year, including women.
Sadr for the year of Iraq: Stay away from the dagger politics
Monday, 15 October 2018
In a letter addressed to the Sunnis of Iraq and their politicians, the leader of the Sadrist movement Moqtada al-Sadr on Sunday, to provide public interests on partisan interests, and left the quota in the formation of the next government headed by Adel Abdul Mahdi.
Sadr called on the Sunnis in a tirade to provide qualified figures for independent technocrats to live together in safety and security, away from the dagger of betrayal and corruption.
The Sunni parties have identified the ministries they will negotiate with Abdulmahdi's president, namely defense, justice, higher education and scientific research, as well as reports on her desire in the ministries of labor and social affairs. This comes as the number of candidates electronically to the post of minister in Iraq, 15 thousand and 184 candidates, according to the Office of Prime Minister-designate Adel Abdul-Mahdi.
According to the source, has been excluded applications that do not meet the legal and technical conditions, adding that the best 600 candidates were selected after studying their applications according to the first assessments.
The same source pointed out that the next step is to call the candidates for interviews to check their qualifications, and then choose the distinguished ones to meet the Prime Minister-designate.
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He retired at 34. Here's how many people are enjoying a very early retirement
CNBC
CNBC
The FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement is growing, with more and more people parting from their careers in their 30s and 40s. CNBC spoke to some of these young retirees to figure out how they did it. Read the full story
OIL/COMMODITIES/ENERGY
Treasury forced to hand over £1bn in tax refunds to oil giants
Daily Mail
Daily Mail
Figures show HM Revenue & Customs triggered tax relief worth £1.2billion to multinationals including Chevron, BP and ExxonMobil between 2015 and 2017. Read the full story
Gold / Silver / Copper Prices - Weekly Outlook: October 15 - 19
Investing.com
Commodities Oct 14, 2018 09:49 GMT Investing.com - This week precious metals traders will see whether gold’s surge higher can be sustained after a rout in global equity markets which coincided with weakness in the dollar bolstered safe haven demand for the yellow metal. On Wednesday investors will get the chance to review the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s September meeting, when it raised rates for a third time this year. The minutes come in the wake of President Donald Trump’s criticism of Read the full story
Crude Oil Prices - Weekly Outlook: October 15 - 19
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© Reuters. Oil prices post first weekly loss in five weeks Read the full story
BANKS/BANKING/CREDIT
How Jared Kushner Avoided Paying Taxes
The New York Times
The New York Times
President Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser appears to have paid almost no federal income taxes for several years running. Read the full story
Once you hit this FICO credit score, going higher is a waste of time
USA TODAY
Once you're above 760 you're getting the best rates, according to Bankrate.com. Obsessing over a score of 800 versus 820 is largely a waste of time. Read the full story
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Mashable
Each of these courses is on sale right now. Read the full story
SoftBank’s WeWork bid signals push to let companies stay private
MarketWatch
SoftBank is in discussions to take a majority stake in WeWork with a $15 billion to $20 billion investment. Read the full story
TREASURIES/BONDS/STOCKS
What investors should do next amid stock market sell-off
CBS News
CBS News
Stock market investors have been enjoying the longest bull market in Wall Street history, but the bulls stumbled badly earlier in the week, before making a slight comeback Friday. All three of the major indexes posted losses of up to four percent for the week, the worst five-day run in six months. CBS News senior business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss what investors should do next. Read the full story
How passive investment can make your money grow
Daily Mail
Passive funds allow more of our money to be invested rather than eaten away in fund fees, giving us the opportunity to build bigger investment pots. Many financial advisers swear blind by them. Read the full story
There's another big reason why Trump could blame the Federal Reserve for rising interest rates
CNBC
President Donald Trump has been a vocal critic of the Fed's interest rate hikes, but the president has been quiet on another Fed policy that may be a factor behind the rise in the longer-term rates that influence all sorts of loans, including home mortgages. Read the full story
Economic Calendar - Top 5 Things to Watch This Week
Investing.com
Top 5 things to watch this week in financial markets Read the full story
CRYPTO'S / DIGITAL CURRENCY
Bitcoin Price Stability -- A Bullish Or Bearish Sign
Forbes Magazine
Forbes Magazine
Bitcoin has demonstrated a remarkable stability in recent weeks. Read the full story
ICOs were all the rage at the height of the 2017 crypto bull-run. However, with over 9 months in bear mode, most individuals have forgotten about them entirely. But with catalysts piling up in the short-term, cryptocurrencies that focused on ICOs could make a come back in Q4 of 2018 with GO and ICX leading the charge. Cryptocurrencies Market Situation There are literally catalysts piling up on top of catalysts from Yale’s investment in 2 crypto funds to Coinbase having more user sign-ups thisRead the full story
Ethereum's Constantinople Upgrade Stalls on Testnet
CoinDesk
Constantinople, ethereum's next system-wide upgrade, also called a hard fork, did not activate on the Ropsten testnet as planned. Read the full story
CURRENCIES
An end to the dollar's global hegemony? The Kremlin sees an opportunity.
The Christian Science Monitor
The Christian Science Monitor
The dollar has long been the world's reserve currency. But some countries, angered by sanctions, are challenging that status, potentially undermining one of the US's most influential tools for shaping global policy. Read the full story
£50 note is saved after ministers scrap plans to drop it
Daily Mail
Daily Mail
A new, more secure and durable £50 note will be printed on the thin, flexible plastic material polymer after the Turner £20 note is issued in 2020, the Bank of England said on Saturday. Read the full story
Forex - Weekly Outlook: October 15 - 19
Investing.com
Forex Oct 14, 2018 09:03 GMT Investing.com - After a week which saw a rout in global equity markets triggered by fears over rising bond yields, concerns about global growth and an escalating trade war there’s a lot on this week’s calendar to keep investors on edge. On Wednesday investors will get the chance to review the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s September meeting, when it raised rates for a third time this year. The minutes come in the wake of President Donald Trump’s criticism of the Read the full story
This Is Exactly How Much Cardio You Should Be Doing If You Want to Lose Weight
POPSUGAR
POPSUGAR
Strength training, cardio, and a healthy diet are said to make up the perfect formula for weight loss. But sometimes it's hard to know how much you need of each category. In particular, the amount of cardio you need in order to lose weight has been up for debate — some people think you need a lot, ... Read the full story
Young survivor of rare polio-like illness now thriving
CNN
Lydia Pilarowski was diagnosed with acute flaccid myelitis four years ago. Now, the 10-year-old is "just a normal kid" and thriving. Nationwide, the rare polio-like illness appears to be on the rise. Read the full story
USA / CANADA
U.S. draws China FX into trade dispute as IMF calls for resolution
Reuters
Reuters
The United States sought to make currency a central part of any solution to a bruising trade fight with China, keeping the pressure on Beijing to speed up economic reforms at a gathering of world policy makers who pledged to do more to safeguard global growth. Read the full story
The economy of every state, ranked from worst to best
Business Insider
The US economy is the sum of the economies of the 50 states and Washington, DC. Using six measures of labor-market and general economic health, we ranked all of those component economies from worst to best. The US is a massive, complex economy, and so too are the component economies of the 50 states and Washington, DC, that make up the whole. Business Insider combined six measures of labor-market and general economic health for all the states and the District of Columbia. They are the Read the full story
Mnuchin says U.S. will seek currency provision in trade deal with Japan, others
Reuters
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Saturday Washington would like to include a provision to deter currency manipulation in future trade deals, including with Japan. Read the full story
EMERGING MARKETS
Why Is Tencent Investing $180 Million in a Brazilian Banking App?
The Motley Fool
The Motley Fool
It’s strengthening its fintech ecosystem and widening its moat against Alibaba. Read the full story
ensions escalate across South America amid sputtering economy
Axios
Axios
Brazil appears poised to elect Jair Bolsonaro — a longtime backbencher who has spoken fondly of military rule and was best known until recently for his penchant for racist, sexist and homophobic comments — as its next president. Read the full story
A humanitarian crisis in Venezuela? Nothing to see here, government says.
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CARACAS, Venezuela - In the world according to the Venezuelan government, state food programs are stocking empty supermarket shelves. An exodus of starving citizens to other countries is "fake news." And claims of a dire health crisis are part of a global plot to lay the groundwork for a U.S. invasion. Read the full story
Mexico says new U.S. trade deal won't block other economic relations
Reuters
Mexico's Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray told his Chinese counterpart in a phone call on Saturday that Mexico's new trade deal with the United States and Canada will not impede economic relations with other countries, according to a foreign ministry statement. Read the full story
MIDDLE EAST
Jamal Khashoggi: Trump to 'punish' Saudis over journalist
BBC News US
BBC News US
The US president pledges to uncover the truth about the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi. Read the full story
Crown prince's silence on journalist Khashoggi's disappearance could derail the Saudi reform agenda
CNBC
Though he may still achieve that, his success in doing so now rests heavily on how quickly, decisively and transparently he can manage the current crisis and learn from his mistakes. Read the full story
How will Saudi journalist's disappearance affect U.S.-Turkey relationship?
CBS News
National correspondent for New York Magazine, Gabriel Debenedetti, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the mounting pressure on President Trump to respond to reports the Saudi government is behind the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, how the controversy affects the U.S-Turkey relationship and the most important issue for voters as we inch closer to the midterm elections. Read the full story
‘Davos in the Desert,’ a Saudi Prince’s Glittering Showcase, Is Stained by a Grisly Accusation
The New York Times
A conference for big investors started last year by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has become a symbol of the West’s deepening disillusionment with him after the disappearance of a Saudi journalist. Read the full story
AFRICA
African youth opposition movement aims to drive change
ABC News
ABC News
Popular young opposition leaders from east Africa they are uniting with likeminded people in West and Southern Africa to form a movement to drive change across the continent Read the full story
What Chinese Yuan as a reserve currency portends for Africa’s economy
FurtherAfrica
China’s sustained economic growth has earned her both friends and foes in the global economic front. Read the full story
IMF warns African countries against spiraling levels of public debt
FurtherAfrica
IMF has warned African countries that their increasing indebtedness is creating poverty for its citizens. Read the full story
South Africa: Citizens Want Foreign Passports As a 'Plan B'
AllAfrica
Foreign passports are in high demand in South Africa and their are indications that the number of applicants will reach a record high in 2018. In many cases, people are reacting to political and economic instability. "The trend we see is very often and in times of confidence in South Africa going down, whether it's the land issue currently or whether it's the issue before with the electricity or with the crime or corruption," says Angel Jones from the South African headhunting agency Homecoming Read the full story
Africa: Can Big Money and Big Data Make Famine a Thing of the Past?
AllAfrica
In the runup to a 2011 famine in Somalia that killed over 250,000 people, there were 78 warnings. Last year famine nearly happened again, not only in Somalia but in Yemen, South Sudan, and West Africa's Lake Chad region. Now, a multi-billion dollar venture is betting that big data and smart money can make famine a thing of the past. The Famine Action Mechanism initiative, or FAM, is led by the World Bank and draws on its $1.8 billion kitty for famine-prone countries. It is taking a fresh look atRead the full story
Zimbabwe Teen Illuminates Rural Homes With Electricity From Household Waste
Inverse
Macdonald Chirara, a Zimbabwe high school senior, invented a biogas digester that turns organic waste into methane gas using a methanogenic bacteria found in a local common weed. Chirara's invention has the potential to illuminate the rural regions of his nation, where electrification is spotty at best. Read the full story
Zimbabwe's worst economic crisis in a decade: Street vendors sell contraband
Sky News
Faced with its worst economic crisis in a decade and an unemployment rate of 90%, Zimbabwe is fast becoming a nation of street vendors. Read the full story
ASIA
EU’s rival infrastructure fund could lead to better deals for Asia but China's belt and road still leads the way
South China Morning Post
South China Morning Post
The European Union is set to join the US, Japan and Asean in competing with China’s Belt and Road Initiative Read the full story
Trump-Xi meeting at G20 may not go ahead, warns US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin
South China Morning Post
IMF meeting in Bali told that White House is still to decide on whether meeting between US and Chinese leaders in Argentina will go ahead Read the full story
Can WTO force China to change its trade practices? US ambassador to the organisation is sceptical
South China Morning Post
Dennis Shea says a drive to revise World Trade Organisation rules may not force Beijing to modify its practices ‘but that doesn’t mean we should not pursue this approach’ Read the full story
Can China fix its runaway housing market?
South China Morning Post
‘Houses should be for living in, not for speculation,’ President Xi said one year ago. But he finds status quo is hard to change. Read the full story
Trade war likely to be ‘prolonged’, denting confidence, credit rating agencies say
South China Morning Post
The escalating trade tensions between the US and China will have ‘unintended consequences’ for American businesses, according to Moody’s Investors Service Read the full story
Cryptocurrency Entrepreneurs Are Among China’s Wealthiest Citizens | CryptoGlobe
CryptoGlobe
CryptoGlobe
A few notable figures in the cryptocurrency world have made the list of China’s richest individuals. The new ‘rich list’ from the Hurun Research Institute features people like Micree Zhan Ketuan, co-founder of Bitmain, and Zhao Changpeng, founder of Binance. Read the full story
EUROPE
Brexit deal 'to be finalised TOMORROW' according to leaked documents
The Sun
The Sun
BRITAIN has stitched up a secret Brexit deal with EU chiefs, it has been reported. And a leaked memo reveals senior European negotiators want to agree terms today — before the Cabinet has seen them. It boasts: “Deal made, nothing made public (in theory).” It says the plan will be rubber-stamped by the Government tomorrow... Read the full story
Brexit deal 'will be done TOMORROW before UK government approves it'
Daily Mail
Daily Mail
Internal documents, believed to be from the team working under chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier, have been leaked in Germany, suggesting a proposed deal could be completed by Sunday. Read the full story
Macron and Trump Are Racing To Win At Regulating Tech Companies
Forbes Magazine
If Europe wants its values reflected in future regulatory standards, it has the obligation to come up with regulations that are in line, not in contradiction, with how value is created in the Entrepreneurial Age. Read the full story
EU’s rival infrastructure fund could lead to better deals for Asia but China's belt and road still leads the way
South China Morning Post
The European Union is set to join the US, Japan and Asean in competing with China’s Belt and Road Initiative Read the full story
Boris Johnson calls for PM May to ditch Brexit border backstop
Reuters
Brexit hardliner Boris Johnson, a former British foreign minister, called on Prime Minister Theresa May on Saturday to rebuff the European Union's demand for a special "backstop" deal to avoid a hard border in Ireland after Brexit. Read the full story
ECB can set policy independently of Fed: Villeroy
Business Insider
Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau arrives at the Petruzzelli Theatre during a G7 for Financial ministers in the southern Italian city of Bari Thomson Reuters NUSA DUA, Indonesia (Reuters) - The European Central Bank can set its own monetary policy independently of the Federal Reserve, ECB policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Sunday. "Helene Rey's famous paper in 2013 argued that floating exchange rates are not sufficient to give countries independence from U.S. Read the full story
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The CBI for Monday 10/15/18 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1190
The currency auction is 179,984,650
There are no news and announcements.
Bank Articles:
Source: Political leaders involved in the sale and purchase of currency in the Central Bank and Iraq has lost 280 billion dollars
Iraq News Now
13:33 15/10/2018
Baghdad / Al-Ghad Press:
A source familiar with the Office of Financial Supervision, on Monday, that Iraq has lost 280 billion dollars because of the involvement of political leaders in the sale and purchase of the dollar at the Central Bank.
"Leaders in the first political line, some ministers, deputies, businessmen, some financial companies, Islamic banks and others have been involved in buying and selling the dollar at the central bank auction for the last ten years," the source said, The loss of 280 billion dollars from the treasury of the Iraqi state. "
He explained that "the Integrity Commission and the Supreme Judicial Council is aware of the subject of the involvement of these characters in the sale and purchase of the dollar at the auction of the Central Bank, because of laxity wasted millions of dollars because of the selling and buying teams of the currency," explaining that "millions of dollars were smuggled out of Iraq by dealers and dealers, Financial".
The source, who was recently retired, said that "previous reports issued by one of the regulatory institutions associated with the Iraqi state revealed that 280 billion dollars are missing from the treasury of the Iraqi state since 2003 until now," adding that "reports confirm the disappearance of 100 billion dollars, in addition to 180 billion dollars Stolen from the central bank auction. "
The former water resources minister Mohsen al-Shammari was recently expected to recover 500 billion dollars to the treasury of Iraq if the law "Where do you get this?"
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ISX ended in Green
Kauaihn Chatter:dd
10-14-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 ...if we see any more GOI seating, which we feel in our opinion, we’ll see, some AMAZING names, come up very soon. Theres also something else that we should see between now and next Monday. In my opinion, look for Mahdi to meet with the Central Bank of Iraq.
10-14-2018 Newshound Guru Don961 [In this article it states "Abdul Mahdi has 30 days to form his government and is likely to succeed" When did the 30 days start?] Nov. 3 is the end of the mandate to form a cabinet ... it can be satisfied any time before that of course.
10-14-2018 Newshound Guru Don961 [In this article it states "Abdul Mahdi has 30 days to form his government and is likely to succeed" When did the 30 days start?] Nov. 3 is the end of the mandate to form a cabinet ... it can be satisfied any time before that of course.
10-14-2018 Intel/Newshound Guru sandyf Article quote: "Experts predict this announcement will trigger one of the most profound transfers of wealth in our lifetime." That was a quote from an article being discussed a few days ago. I said a while back that there were indications from outside dinarland of something positive this year and that is still the case. ...Obviously nothing is cast in stone but optimism is higher than ever before but not going to say too much in public.
10-14-2018 Newshound Guru chattels Article quote: "The new government will include independent ministers and other representatives from major parties, who will be selected before the deadline Abdul-Mahdi set on October 24." So, it appears that the constitutional deadline is November 2nd, but Mahdi has targeted October 24th as the date for the formation of the new/next government.
10-14-2018 Newshound Guru Currency365 Mohammed Saleh on Sunday said that the sovereign wealth fund will be launched next year after the implementation of the law of the National Oil Company, noting that funds will be used for development purposes directly...#iraq got money like crazy but pretend they poor lol
10-14-2018 Newshound Guru Breitling …If it doesn’t come from the CBI crumble it up in a little ball and throw it in the…trash! Because it means nothing. Remember, the authority comes from the CBi. If it does not come from the CBI, it does not exist…one of the scenarios out there, what if they do produce new notes? Like a 1000 note or the notes that are already out there that we have? There is nothing wrong with that. They gotta replace the currency sooner or later with new currency. This stuff gets damaged, it gets old…they honor different people or different heritage sites…that’s one of the new currencies coming out in Iraq - SUPPOSEDLY! Again I have not heard that from the CBI…it definitely didn’t come from parliament…It didn’t come from the Minister of Planning…It didn’t come from the Minister of Finance. So that’s pretty much it. You have the entities that can point Iraq into a certain direction and you have the actual entity that performs and manages it. That’s the CBI. Nothing in these articles say they’re in line with these entities…
10-14-2018 Newshound Guru chattels Article quote: "The new government will include independent ministers and other representatives from major parties, who will be selected before the deadline Abdul-Mahdi set on October 24." So, it appears that the constitutional deadline is November 2nd, but Mahdi has targeted October 24th as the date for the formation of the new/next government.
10-14-2018 Newshound Guru Currency365 Mohammed Saleh on Sunday said that the sovereign wealth fund will be launched next year after the implementation of the law of the National Oil Company, noting that funds will be used for development purposes directly...#iraq got money like crazy but pretend they poor lol
10-14-2018 Newshound Guru Breitling …If it doesn’t come from the CBI crumble it up in a little ball and throw it in the…trash! Because it means nothing. Remember, the authority comes from the CBi. If it does not come from the CBI, it does not exist…one of the scenarios out there, what if they do produce new notes? Like a 1000 note or the notes that are already out there that we have? There is nothing wrong with that. They gotta replace the currency sooner or later with new currency. This stuff gets damaged, it gets old…they honor different people or different heritage sites…that’s one of the new currencies coming out in Iraq - SUPPOSEDLY! Again I have not heard that from the CBI…it definitely didn’t come from parliament…It didn’t come from the Minister of Planning…It didn’t come from the Minister of Finance. So that’s pretty much it. You have the entities that can point Iraq into a certain direction and you have the actual entity that performs and manages it. That’s the CBI. Nothing in these articles say they’re in line with these entities…
10-14-2018 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article: "University of Ceyhan to host a symposium on the Iraqi currency next Monday" Quote: "the lecture will be about the importance of enhancing confidence in the Iraqi currency in light of the major challenges facing the global monetary system as a result of the economic war between the major powers." A high level show and tell on Monday, interesting. Timing of the 2019 budget that needs to be addressed by the HOR by the 15th, Monday.Confidence comes from a strong currency and 1190 is not strong, by any stretch of the means. An international rate (calculation) applied accordingly along with the new small categories with metals will do the trick, just as the economist told us that he doesn't mind the Alak signature on the currency, just get it to, or at least 1:1... lol
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Abadi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)
Prime Minister Dr. Haider Abadi receives US Deputy Secretary of State John Silvan
Prime Minister Dr. Haidar Al-Abbadi received US Deputy Secretary of State John Silvan and his accompanying delegation.
During the meeting, they discussed enhancing relations between the two countries in various fields, especially the economic and political situation in Iraq and the region.
Mr. Silvan praised the efforts made by Dr. Abbadi during his tenure as Prime Minister of Iraq, where he achieved many achievements in his era, including the liberation of all of Iraq.
Prime Minister 's Media Office
14 October 2018
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ARTICLE 2
Tweet posted on Government of Iraq twitter account:
Government of IraqVerified account @IraqiGovt 10-14-2018 around 10 am Eastern
The Iraqi delegation won a total of 20 medals at the @asianpg2018 in Jakarta. Many congratulations to all the Iraqi athletes who showed their best performance
Government of IraqVerified account @IraqiGovt 10-15-2018 around 5 am Eastern
PM @HaiderAlAbadi chairs a meeting of the Ministerial Council for National Security in Baghdad. The Council continues its discussions on security & intelligence efforts, also discusses the security plan for Arabeen Pilgrimage.
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ARTICLE 3
Halabousi and Abdul-Mahdi discuss efforts to complete the formation of the government
2018/10/13 20:02
[Ayna-Baghdad]
President of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halabousi and the Council of Ministers appointed Adel Abdul Mahdi, efforts to complete the formation of the government.
A statement from his office, the agency received all of Iraq [where] a copy of it today, "Halbous received in his office, Saturday, Prime Minister-designate Adel Abdul-Mahdi; to discuss the path of forming a new government."
He added that "at the outset of the meeting, the two sides discussed efforts to complete the formation of the government within the time approved by the Constitution, while the two sides stressed the importance of harnessing all energies; to form a government capable of dealing with crises and promote the aspirations of the Iraqi people.
For his part, Halabousi stressed the need for the next government to be able to work with sufficient space of independence, to undertake the reconstruction and the advancement of the investment sector in the country, and complete the national reform project through a government cabins harmonious and efficient and enjoy a national consensus comprehensive.
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ARTICLE 4
Internet interruption for most of the cities of Iraq from 11 am to 1 pm .. Find out why
BAGHDAD, Oct 14 (KUNA) - The Ministry of Communications revealed on Sunday the reason for the interruption of Internet service in most of Iraq's cities.
The Ministry said in a statement that it "announces to government institutions and citizens the suspension of Internet service in conjunction with the exams of the third round of the intermediate and preparatory stages from 11 am to 1 pm."
She pointed out that "the cutting was done from Sunday, 14/10/2018 until Wednesday 24/10/2018, and at the request of the Ministry of Education will be interrupted Internet service for the days of examinations exclusively." (1)
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ARTICLE 5
Common misconceptions about colds .. Get to know the truth
BAGHDAD, Oct. 14 (HealthDay News) - Colds are a disease that can only be treated by the sufferer and waiting for the disease to end. There are many common concepts about the disease and are reviewed in the article.
This disease causes the largest economic problem on the countries of the world annually. It usually starts with symptoms such as itching, burning of the throat, accompanied by frequent sneezing, runny nose, throat, cough, and phlegm gradually.
These symptoms often subside in most cases after 3 to 5 days. Almost all people are familiar with these symptoms, but they face ways that are not at all scientific and expensive at times.
Drinking milk during cold weather is harmful: Some believe that eating dairy products such as milk during colds can aggravate the disease and produce more mucous fluids. There is no scientific evidence of this claim. You can drink milk as much as you want, because it will have no negative effect on your illness.
Can not eat during fever: They say that the person who has cold should not eat during the fever, but this is completely wrong. Eating does not have any negative effect on the body, especially when you are ill.
In fact, the picture is quite the opposite. Eating food gives the body enough fuel to deal with the disease, so you should eat healthy and adequately in the disease. For example, chicken soup is a good start.
Colds due to cold weather: Colds are more common during cold seasons, but there is little evidence that cold weather is the cause of the disease.
While cold viruses spread throughout the seasons, they are more prevalent in the cold season. Cold weather closes windows and doors and there is no airflow, so the ability to transmit the virus to the body is high.
Evaporation is a cure for colds: cold people use incense, but it does not treat it, but a good way to ventilate nasal congestion infected with viruses. Patients should use warm incense. Drought in the winter and the use of incense in the enclosed environment make it moist.
Antibiotics are useful in treating colds: The truth is that there is no quick cure for colds. Even antibiotics are not supposed to be a miracle in this regard.
In fact, the source of colds is the virus, so it can not be treated with antibiotics. Unusual use of antibiotics causes resistance to the body. Avoid taking over-the-counter antibiotics.
Vitamin C is a treatment for paralysis for cold: For generations it has been believed that vitamin C is a treatment for colds. While vitamin C does not prevent infection at all, it can shorten the duration of the disease by strengthening the immune system. Enjoy citrus during colds, but do not wait for the miracle.
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