Sunday UPDATE for October 21, 2018
Parliament meets today to resolve 70% or more of Madhi's cabinet selections amidst assurances that he would not select previous ministers of PM Abadi cabinet or any deputies from the current session.
The intent is to conclude that the votes on the government of Madhi does not exceed this week.
A memo, intended for banks to arrive late Friday evening, has not appeared with some banks and did with others. The basic emphasis is on expected changes on Forex. Let's just wait and see what happens later today when it opens. Screens were grayed out over the weekend. #wearethepeople
News reports indicate that cabinet names are to be submitted on Monday and votes taken on Wednesday
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Baghdad today publishes the final results of the elections in the Kurdistan region
Policy 2018/10/20 23:47
Baghdad today - Kurdistan
(Baghdad today) obtained the final results of the Kurdistan regional parliamentary elections, which revealed the progress of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, largely on the rivals.
The following results were obtained:
Democratic Party 738698 45 seats
National Union 35053 21 seats
Movement for Change 200590 12 seats
The new generation 138521 8 seats
Towards reform 84,000 5 seats
Jemaah Islamiyah 117327 7 seats
The era served 16539 seats
Communist Party 8687 one seat
Turkmen 5 seats
Chaldean one seat
The Syriac Council has one seat
Rafidain one seat
Union of Christians one seat
The Electoral Commission in the Kurdistan region, announced on Monday (October 1, 2018) that it will publish the results of the parliamentary elections of the region, after resolving all complaints submitted to them.
High Commission in the Kurdistan region announces the victory of the Kurdistan Democratic election results
12:09 - 21/10/2018
Baghdad Mawazine News
The Independent Electoral Commission for the elections and referendum in the Kurdistan region announced on Sunday the final results of the parliamentary elections that took place at the end of September.
The official final results are issued by the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP).
"The results of the elections have been ratified," UNHCR chairman Hendrin Mohamed told a joint press conference with the other members of the council. "These results are subject to appeal after they were announced in the official fact sheet."
"The results are as follows: Kurdistan National Union (350053) 21 seats, Change Movement (200590) 12 seats, new generation (138521) 8 seats, about reform (84000) 5 seats, Jemaah Islamiah (117327) 7 seats, Kurdistan Democratic Party (735886) 45 seats, Sirdam (16539) one seat, the Communist Party (8687) one seat. " d
The official final results are issued by the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP).
"The results of the elections have been ratified," UNHCR chairman Hendrin Mohamed told a joint press conference with the other members of the council. "These results are subject to appeal after they were announced in the official fact sheet."
"The results are as follows: Kurdistan National Union (350053) 21 seats, Change Movement (200590) 12 seats, new generation (138521) 8 seats, about reform (84000) 5 seats, Jemaah Islamiah (117327) 7 seats, Kurdistan Democratic Party (735886) 45 seats, Sirdam (16539) one seat, the Communist Party (8687) one seat. " d
Iraq contracts with US General Electric to generate 14,000 megawatts of electricity
Release date: 2018/10/21 11:21 • 416 times read
{{Al-Furat News} US General Electric Co. signed an agreement on principles of cooperation with the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity to develop the energy sector in the country.
"The agreement will generate up to an additional 14,000 megawatts, provide up to 65,000 direct and indirect jobs, achieve greater savings, avoid losses of up to $ 3 billion annually, establish a local technology center, support water services And health care. "
The agreement was signed by Minister of Electricity Qassem Al-Fahdawi and Joseph Anis, President and CEO of the Energy Services Unit in Africa, South Asia and the Middle East.
The agreement marks an extension of GE's presence in Iraq and the company's commitment to support development efforts that have supported the Iraqi people for more than 50 years.
GE plans to add up to 14,000 megawatts to support the energy security path. Iraqi energy, in conjunction with the provision of maintenance and rehabilitation services to secure the additional 7,000 MW that are currently operating.
In addition, the agreement includes updates and services for current power plants; conversion of simple cycle power plants to composite cycle, enhancing productivity without requiring additional fuel consumption or causing additional gas emissions; and establishing new plants using state-of-the-art power generation technologies High efficiency and reliability.
GE will also develop substations and airwires across the country, as well as a centralized power management system including generation, transmission and distribution.
All these initiatives will add up to 14,000 megawatts of electric power while strengthening the country's electricity connection.
GE expects to help the Iraqi government achieve savings and recover losses of up to $ 3 billion a year through various activities such as repair, maintenance, modernization and other services that help reduce operating costs for existing power plants.
To improve the transmission and distribution of electricity, GE will conduct dedicated studies to reduce pressure on the power grid, as well as provide advisory services to improve the collection of electricity revenues and reduce losses.
In July, Baker Hughes of GE signed a contract with the Iraqi Oil Ministry to provide solutions to recover gas from the Nasiriyah and Gharraf fields.
GE will support the Iraqi government in securing funding for these projects through international export credit agencies and financial institutions.
As part of the cooperation agreement's proposals, and within GE's commitment to a common future and the progress of the Iraqi people, the company will also:
1. Building local capacity: GE plans to establish a technology center with a maintenance center, a monitoring and diagnostics center and a training center.
2. Contribute to the provision of important services to the community: GE plans to provide three mobile truck-mounted water treatment units to help meet the daily needs of the people of Basra from drinking water.
The company also plans to establish a neonatal care unit and train nursing staff to meet the need for specialized healthcare services.
"Most of our focus is on reconstruction efforts and sustainable development projects that are in the interest of the Iraqi people. There is no doubt that the development of the electricity sector is a key element in achieving these goals," said Musab al-Mudarab, spokesman for the Ministry of Electricity.
"GE has presented a business plan that fits our needs, including the latest technology in the energy sector, and financing and social services solutions that meet our most important needs in the near and long term."
"Our presence in Iraq is based on a history of trust, partnership and success spanning 50 years," said Russell Stokes, President and CEO of GE.
"We are honored to support the Iraqi government in its efforts to rebuild Iraq, and we are proud of our legacy of achievements in the provision of energy to areas in need in the country."
"We are fully aware of the importance of providing electricity immediately. Our comprehensive plan combines advanced technologies, financing solutions, local investments, training and social services, and is expected to provide up to 65,000 jobs and financial savings, benefiting families, businesses and various industrial sectors. in Iraq".
GE has about 300 employees in Iraq and three offices in Baghdad, Basra and Erbil, and in collaboration with its partner CFMI, provides power to more than 90 percent of the Iraqi Airways fleet, and its technologies generate about 55 percent of the country's electricity, Using about 4,000 products developed by GE Healthcare in hospitals and clinics across Iraq.
The agreement was signed by Minister of Electricity Qassem Al-Fahdawi and Joseph Anis, President and CEO of the Energy Services Unit in Africa, South Asia and the Middle East.
The agreement marks an extension of GE's presence in Iraq and the company's commitment to support development efforts that have supported the Iraqi people for more than 50 years.
GE plans to add up to 14,000 megawatts to support the energy security path. Iraqi energy, in conjunction with the provision of maintenance and rehabilitation services to secure the additional 7,000 MW that are currently operating.
In addition, the agreement includes updates and services for current power plants; conversion of simple cycle power plants to composite cycle, enhancing productivity without requiring additional fuel consumption or causing additional gas emissions; and establishing new plants using state-of-the-art power generation technologies High efficiency and reliability.
GE will also develop substations and airwires across the country, as well as a centralized power management system including generation, transmission and distribution.
All these initiatives will add up to 14,000 megawatts of electric power while strengthening the country's electricity connection.
GE expects to help the Iraqi government achieve savings and recover losses of up to $ 3 billion a year through various activities such as repair, maintenance, modernization and other services that help reduce operating costs for existing power plants.
To improve the transmission and distribution of electricity, GE will conduct dedicated studies to reduce pressure on the power grid, as well as provide advisory services to improve the collection of electricity revenues and reduce losses.
In July, Baker Hughes of GE signed a contract with the Iraqi Oil Ministry to provide solutions to recover gas from the Nasiriyah and Gharraf fields.
GE will support the Iraqi government in securing funding for these projects through international export credit agencies and financial institutions.
As part of the cooperation agreement's proposals, and within GE's commitment to a common future and the progress of the Iraqi people, the company will also:
1. Building local capacity: GE plans to establish a technology center with a maintenance center, a monitoring and diagnostics center and a training center.
2. Contribute to the provision of important services to the community: GE plans to provide three mobile truck-mounted water treatment units to help meet the daily needs of the people of Basra from drinking water.
The company also plans to establish a neonatal care unit and train nursing staff to meet the need for specialized healthcare services.
"Most of our focus is on reconstruction efforts and sustainable development projects that are in the interest of the Iraqi people. There is no doubt that the development of the electricity sector is a key element in achieving these goals," said Musab al-Mudarab, spokesman for the Ministry of Electricity.
"GE has presented a business plan that fits our needs, including the latest technology in the energy sector, and financing and social services solutions that meet our most important needs in the near and long term."
"Our presence in Iraq is based on a history of trust, partnership and success spanning 50 years," said Russell Stokes, President and CEO of GE.
"We are honored to support the Iraqi government in its efforts to rebuild Iraq, and we are proud of our legacy of achievements in the provision of energy to areas in need in the country."
"We are fully aware of the importance of providing electricity immediately. Our comprehensive plan combines advanced technologies, financing solutions, local investments, training and social services, and is expected to provide up to 65,000 jobs and financial savings, benefiting families, businesses and various industrial sectors. in Iraq".
GE has about 300 employees in Iraq and three offices in Baghdad, Basra and Erbil, and in collaboration with its partner CFMI, provides power to more than 90 percent of the Iraqi Airways fleet, and its technologies generate about 55 percent of the country's electricity, Using about 4,000 products developed by GE Healthcare in hospitals and clinics across Iraq.
Halabousi and German Deputy Minister discuss joint files between the two countries
Sunday 21 October 2018 - 12:11 AM
Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halabousi discussed with the Undersecretary of State for Economic and Energy Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany Thomas Parais the joint files between the two countries.
"The Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohamed Al Halbusi received Undersecretary of State for Economic and Energy Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany Thomas Parais and his accompanying delegation, who congratulated Halaboussi on behalf of German Chancellor Angela Merkel by electing him as Speaker of the House of Representatives," Al-Halbusi said in a statement.
He added that "the meeting discussed ways to create the appropriate legislative conditions to support cooperation between Iraq and Germany in the sectors of energy, water and health."
Halabousi said the statement "the great role of Germany in supporting Iraq at all levels, and called for more fruitful cooperation between the two friendly countries and thus contribute to meet the basic needs of the Iraqi citizen."
The German delegation said in a statement that "Berlin is keen to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Iraq and the willingness of German companies to exploit the investment opportunities available in it."
Mr. Ammar al-Hakim and Allawi review the future prospects for reform and complete its internal structures
Release date: 2018/10/20 23:09 • 80 times read
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) The leader of the National Wisdom Movement, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim and the National Coalition, Iyad Allawi, reviewed the future prospects of the stream of reform and reconstruction and completion of its internal structures.
"Mr. Ammar al-Hakim discussed during his meeting in his office in Baghdad, Saturday evening, Allawi, the latest developments in the political situation and the file of the next government and the need to support and support them to ensure its success."
"They also reviewed the future prospects of the Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction and the completion of its internal structures to play an active role in the reform process."
Mr. Ammar al-Hakim stressed during the meeting that "the importance of the provision of services and the fight against corruption and eliminate it at the top of the priorities of the next government and to achieve the aspirations of our people, betting on more patience for our people is a great risk."
"They also reviewed the future prospects of the Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction and the completion of its internal structures to play an active role in the reform process."
Mr. Ammar al-Hakim stressed during the meeting that "the importance of the provision of services and the fight against corruption and eliminate it at the top of the priorities of the next government and to achieve the aspirations of our people, betting on more patience for our people is a great risk."
URGENT Deputy wisdom: the cabinet reshuffle almost complete by the consensus between Abdul Mahdi and political blocs
Release date: 2018/10/20 20:57 • 273 times read
(Baghdad: al-Furat News) Revealed MP from the National Wisdom Movement Hassan Fadas, almost complete the formation of the ministerial consensus between Prime Minister-designate Adel Abdul-Mahdi and the political blocs.
"So far, there is nothing clear from the formed team of the ministries, but there are leaks, information, expectations and analyzes, but I expect this week the government will be presented in full," Fadat told AFP.
He added that "he was supposed to provide the cabinet cab next Saturday; but according to my information that the cabinet is almost complete agreement between Abdul-Mahdi and the political blocs, and is currently consulting with the blocks to persuade them to the candidates and then presented to parliament."
He pointed out that "some political blocs announced not to run for any ministerial post but they were nominated for office and Abdul Mahdi is the one who determines the candidates."
He added that "he was supposed to provide the cabinet cab next Saturday; but according to my information that the cabinet is almost complete agreement between Abdul-Mahdi and the political blocs, and is currently consulting with the blocks to persuade them to the candidates and then presented to parliament."
He pointed out that "some political blocs announced not to run for any ministerial post but they were nominated for office and Abdul Mahdi is the one who determines the candidates."
The Kurdistan Democratic Party raises its demands to participate in the government
20/10/2018 2:39 PM
(Watan News) -
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Kurdish parties have lifted their demands to join a new government that Prime Minister-designate Adel Abdul-Mahdi is seeking to form, a Kurdish political source said on Saturday .
The source said in a press statement (Watan News) that "the Kurdistan Democratic Party lifted the ceiling of its demands, which was limited initially to a number of ministries," noting that "also called for the formation of institutions that ensure balance in the administration of the Iraqi state, On the non-exclusion of Kurdish forces, and away from the executive decision, as happened in previous governments .
"The party is engaged in intensive contacts with other Kurdish forces to persuade them to support his position," he said.
Where Kurdish sources confirmed that "the opposition parties in the Kurdistan region are thinking of boycotting the new government," attributed to the reason to "limit important positions on the two main Kurdish parties (the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan )."
The sources pointed out that "the opposition is rattled by the leaks that indicate that the Kurdish parties gave a number of ministries in the government of Abdul Mahdi," explaining that "the Kurdish opposition parties will call for the granting of ministerial positions of the Kurds of technocrats, otherwise the boycott is the solution ." Finished 10
Emaar Karbala The central government is responsible for the disintegration of farms and environmental pollution in the province
Date of release: 2018/10/20 21:39 • 65 times read
(Baghdad: al-Furat News) A member of the reconstruction and services committee in the Karbala provincial council Nasser al-Khuzaie, the central government responsible for the disintegration of farms and pollution of the city.
"As a reconstruction committee in Karbala, we regret that the four lean years did not finance financially, which led to the cessation of most of the projects, including sewage, water and most service projects in the province," Khuzaie told the Euphrates News.
He added that "the central government promised us 196 billion dinars, but we did not receive only 15 billion dinars," pointing out that "we have opened these amounts 91 projects by convincing contractors to continue this work."
"The government of the center caused us a great deal of waste if it provided funds for the province according to the budget law, which led to today the dismantling of farms and environmental pollution."
"The remote areas have not been approved for projects and there is no cash flow," he said
He added that "the central government promised us 196 billion dinars, but we did not receive only 15 billion dinars," pointing out that "we have opened these amounts 91 projects by convincing contractors to continue this work."
"The government of the center caused us a great deal of waste if it provided funds for the province according to the budget law, which led to today the dismantling of farms and environmental pollution."
"The remote areas have not been approved for projects and there is no cash flow," he said
Popular crowd accuses Barzani separatists of being behind the Kirkuk bombings
2018/10/20 14:26
Baghdad today - Kirkuk
On 20 October 2018, a spokesman for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Iraq, Ali al-Husseini, accused the separatists of the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Massoud Barzani, of being behind the bombings in Kirkuk province, Disputed.
"The separatists led by Massoud Barzani do not care about people's lives as much as the Peshmerga forces return to the province of Kirkuk," al-Husseini said in an interview with Baghdad today.
He added that "the recent bombings are only an attempt to destabilize the security of the province and pressure on Baghdad and the new government to restore the Peshmerga," noting that "the United States of America stands in the ranks of the Kurds on the subject of return to Kirkuk."
A security source in Kirkuk, Thursday, 11/10/2018, an explosion in the center of the city fell two dead and four wounded.
The source said in an interview with (Baghdad today), that "the explosion took place in the Baghdad Road area in the center of Kirkuk near the tire complex."
Kirkuk has seen a series of bombings, most of them with improvised explosive devices (IEDs), which killed dozens of people.
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High Commission in the Kurdistan region announces the victory of the Kurdistan Democratic election results
12:09 - 21/10/2018
Baghdad Mawazine News
The Independent Electoral Commission for the elections and referendum in the Kurdistan region announced on Sunday the final results of the parliamentary elections that took place at the end of September.
The official final results are issued by the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP).
"The results of the elections have been ratified," UNHCR chairman Hendrin Mohamed told a joint press conference with the other members of the council. "These results are subject to appeal after they were announced in the official fact sheet."
"The results are as follows: Kurdistan National Union (350053) 21 seats, Change Movement (200590) 12 seats, new generation (138521) 8 seats, about reform (84000) 5 seats, Jemaah Islamiah (117327) 7 seats, Kurdistan Democratic Party (735886) 45 seats, Sirdam (16539) one seat, the Communist Party (8687) one seat. "
The official final results are issued by the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP).
"The results of the elections have been ratified," UNHCR chairman Hendrin Mohamed told a joint press conference with the other members of the council. "These results are subject to appeal after they were announced in the official fact sheet."
"The results are as follows: Kurdistan National Union (350053) 21 seats, Change Movement (200590) 12 seats, new generation (138521) 8 seats, about reform (84000) 5 seats, Jemaah Islamiah (117327) 7 seats, Kurdistan Democratic Party (735886) 45 seats, Sirdam (16539) one seat, the Communist Party (8687) one seat. "
The Kurdistan Regional Council endorses the election results: We will announce them in the middle of the night
2018/10/20 23:15
Baghdad today - follow-up
On Saturday (20 October 2018), the Kurdish media reported that the Council of Commissioners of the Electoral Commission in the Kurdistan Region approved the results of the parliamentary elections held in the region.
The Kurdish television stations, in urgent news reported, "The Council of the Commission ratified the results of the parliamentary elections of Kurdistan, and will be announced in the middle of this night."
On Thursday (October 4, 2018), the Kurdistan Regional Elections Commission announced 85% of the results of the parliamentary elections for the region.
According to the Commission, the Kurdistan Democratic Party issued the results of the election declared by obtaining 595 thousand and 592 votes, followed by the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan by 287 thousand and 575 votes.
The movement of change came third with 164 thousand and 336 votes, then the new generation with 113 thousand and 297 votes, Jemaah Islamiyah 94,992 votes,
At the bottom of the results, the list of reform was replaced by 69,777 votes, the list of 13,708 votes, the Communist Party 7, 69 votes.
The Electoral Commission in the Kurdistan region, announced on Monday (October 1, 2018) that the date of the announcement of the results of the parliamentary elections of the region, will be resolved after all complaints to them.
US Assistance to Minorities in Iraq
21st October 2018 in Security
US Assistance to Ethnic and Religious Minorities in Iraq
As part of the continued commitment by Vice President Pence, Secretary Pompeo (pictured), and USAID Administrator Green to support ethnic and religious minorities in Iraq as highlighted earlier this year at the first-ever Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom, the United States is proud to announce over $178 million in U.S. foreign assistance to support these vulnerable communities in Iraq. This brings total U.S. assistance for this population to nearly $300 million since Fiscal Year 2017, implemented by both the State Department and USAID.
The preservation of Iraq’s rich historical pluralism is critical to reintegrating persecuted ethnic and religious minority communities into a peaceful Iraq. U.S. efforts to meet this objective span government agencies and are being implemented urgently, in close partnership with local faith and community leaders. Our efforts focus on the following areas:
Genocide Recovery and Persecution Response (GRPR)
Over $133 million in recently launched activities supporting the four pillars of USAID’s GRPR Program, bringing total funding for GRPR to $239 million.
Meeting Immediate Needs: Over $51 million in life-saving humanitarian assistance to populations from the Ninewa Plain and western Ninewa, includes safe drinking water, food, shelter materials and household items, medical care, and psychosocial support.
Helping Restore Communities: $9 million in funding to support early recovery needs and restore access to services like health and education.
Promoting Economic Recovery: $68 million in funding to improve access to jobs and markets, support local businesses, and revive the local economy.
Preventing Future Atrocities: $5 million to address systemic issues affecting minority populations and prevent future atrocities.
Meeting Immediate Needs: Over $51 million in life-saving humanitarian assistance to populations from the Ninewa Plain and western Ninewa, includes safe drinking water, food, shelter materials and household items, medical care, and psychosocial support.
Helping Restore Communities: $9 million in funding to support early recovery needs and restore access to services like health and education.
Promoting Economic Recovery: $68 million in funding to improve access to jobs and markets, support local businesses, and revive the local economy.
Preventing Future Atrocities: $5 million to address systemic issues affecting minority populations and prevent future atrocities.
Clearing the Explosive Remnants of War
Approximately $37 million in funding to support explosive remnants of war (ERW) survey, clearance, and risk education in and around minority communities. This support has enabled the Department to significantly expand the number of U.S.-funded ERW survey, clearance, and risk education teams across Ninewa and fulfills the Secretary’s pledge to expand ERW clearance efforts in Iraqi minority communities made at the July 2018 Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom.
Social, Economic, and Political Empowerment
$8.5 million in additional assistance to projects that provide psychosocial services, legal support, and initiatives to help collect evidence of human rights abuses; increase minority representation in local and provincial government; increase access to justice for children; strengthen rule of law; and provide livelihoods support and access to economic opportunities for vulnerable groups bringing the FY 2017 total to $18.5 million.
Preservation of Historic and Cultural Heritage Sites
$2 million in ongoing programming to support the preservation of cultural heritage sites in Northern Iraq that were targeted for destruction by ISIS and other terrorist groups, safeguarding, preserving, and restoring access to significant cultural heritage sites of minority communities.
(Source: US State Dept)
URGENT Iraq breaks through security wall for Daash and foils international attack
Editorial Date: 2018/10/21 9:04 • 1012 times Read
(Iraq - Russia - Iran - Syria) carried out a precision air strikes on the rallies of a terrorist called in a Syrian hybrid area resulted in the killing of dozens of terrorists, while the cell of intelligence hawks in Iraq to penetrate the most dangerous security wall Bdash .
The head of the Intelligence Falcons cell and director of intelligence and counterterrorism at the Interior Ministry, Abu Ali al-Basri, said in a press statement that the cell that infiltrated the terrorist organization provided the four-party alliance with intelligence information about the gatherings and movements of elements calling for " In Turkey, Iran and the Iraqi province of Sulaymaniyah. "
Basri added that "the series of air attacks carried out by Russian aircraft on the basis of information and follow-up and monitoring by the elements and sources of the Falcons intelligence cell aborted plans to urge infiltration into Iraq, Iran and Turkey as well as European countries and the implementation of operations from the region of hybrid and tenderness and Buammal Syrian-based base For their start. "
"The cell has been closely monitoring the organization's plans and has succeeded in aborting dozens of terrorist operations that have almost lost human and material losses in the safe areas," Abu Ali al-Basri said.
"The criminal organization is planning to strengthen its presence in Turkey, France, East Asia and North Africa by re-recruiting recruits from Syria and Iraq," Basri said, adding that the organization "aims by returning these elements to carry out terrorist operations to return to the front again."
Al-Basri pointed out that "the fleeing terrorists belong to different nationalities, including the Arabs," noting that "the Falcons cell provided the security services in those countries with information on the names of terrorists and their whereabouts saved innocent people in those countries from terrorist operations that almost killed large victims."
The head of the hawks' cell stressed the need to be vigilant and to monitor the suspects to prevent the targeting of safe areas and families returning to the liberated areas and visitors of Imam Hussein, "pointing out that" thanks to the cooperation of citizens has been able to arrest a number of wanted and prevent many Of attacks and terrorist attacks "
Basri added that "the series of air attacks carried out by Russian aircraft on the basis of information and follow-up and monitoring by the elements and sources of the Falcons intelligence cell aborted plans to urge infiltration into Iraq, Iran and Turkey as well as European countries and the implementation of operations from the region of hybrid and tenderness and Buammal Syrian-based base For their start. "
"The cell has been closely monitoring the organization's plans and has succeeded in aborting dozens of terrorist operations that have almost lost human and material losses in the safe areas," Abu Ali al-Basri said.
"The criminal organization is planning to strengthen its presence in Turkey, France, East Asia and North Africa by re-recruiting recruits from Syria and Iraq," Basri said, adding that the organization "aims by returning these elements to carry out terrorist operations to return to the front again."
Al-Basri pointed out that "the fleeing terrorists belong to different nationalities, including the Arabs," noting that "the Falcons cell provided the security services in those countries with information on the names of terrorists and their whereabouts saved innocent people in those countries from terrorist operations that almost killed large victims."
The head of the hawks' cell stressed the need to be vigilant and to monitor the suspects to prevent the targeting of safe areas and families returning to the liberated areas and visitors of Imam Hussein, "pointing out that" thanks to the cooperation of citizens has been able to arrest a number of wanted and prevent many Of attacks and terrorist attacks "
Abadi and Siemens' delegation are discussing the provision of electricity to Iraq with advanced technologies
Date of release: 2018/10/20 23:52 • 15 times read
{Baghdad: Al-Furat News} Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi discussed with the delegation of Siemens Abadi to provide electricity to Iraq with advanced technologies.
"Ebadi received in his office Saturday evening a Siemens delegation in the presence of the company's president and officials, the German undersecretary and the German consul in Baghdad," a statement from his office said.
"During the meeting, Siemens plans to provide electricity and the future needs of the country and provide support to Iraq in this area and the use of advanced technologies."
Germany's Siemens said Wednesday it would add 11,000 megawatts of power to Iraq's electricity grid in four years and would provide thousands of education opportunities for young people in Iraq.
The project will provide sustainable sustainable energy for 23 million Iraqi citizens, the new capacity will increase the country's current generating capacity by 50% and will significantly increase electricity transmission and distribution rates in Iraq, especially in the southern regions, said Joe Kaiser, chief executive of the company. .is over
"During the meeting, Siemens plans to provide electricity and the future needs of the country and provide support to Iraq in this area and the use of advanced technologies."
Germany's Siemens said Wednesday it would add 11,000 megawatts of power to Iraq's electricity grid in four years and would provide thousands of education opportunities for young people in Iraq.
The project will provide sustainable sustainable energy for 23 million Iraqi citizens, the new capacity will increase the country's current generating capacity by 50% and will significantly increase electricity transmission and distribution rates in Iraq, especially in the southern regions, said Joe Kaiser, chief executive of the company. .is over
Oil announces the return of Baiji refinery production of 70 thousand barrels per day
2018/10/20 22:10 170 Editor: hr
Baghdad today - Salah al-Din
The Iraqi Oil Ministry announced on Saturday (October 20, 2018) the return of refinery Baiji, in Salahaddin, to production of oil, and the card 70 thousand barrels per day.
Oil Minister Jabbar al-Allaibi said in a press statement that "Baiji refinery has returned to production, and will produce 70 thousand barrels per day."
He added that "Iraq is planning to issue 4 million barrels of oil on a daily basis, up to 2019."
During the operations carried out by the security forces to free him from the elements of the call, while the devices and tools belonging to him were stolen.
What is the truth about Abadi's candidacy for the Foreign Ministry?!?!?
20-10-2018 02:31 PM
Baghdad News -
A source close to the outgoing Prime Minister Haider Abadi Ali al -Sunaid said on Saturday that the latter would prefer to remain a "deputy" without receiving any position in the government of Prime Minister-designate Adel Abdul-Mahdi.
Al-Sunaid said in a press statement that "the news that Abadi's candidacy for the Foreign Ministry or first deputy prime minister is not accurate."
"Abadi, if he is chosen by Abdul Mahdi for any position, will refuse and remain a deputy," he said. "Abadi is not seeking any position, nor is he seeking positions of satisfaction as previous governments did with some political figures."
Al-Senaid said that "the victory coalition gave full freedom to Prime Minister-designate Adel Abdul-Mahdi, and will not give him any names and did not talk to him about his entitlement to ministries, and the victory coalition did not discuss the eligibility of the election to this moment."
During his contact with Abdul-Mahdi .. Macaron renews France's support for Iraq
2018/10/20 14:32 77
Baghdad today - Baghdad
French President Emmanuel Macaron on Saturday renewed his country's support for Iraq by telephone with Prime Minister-designate Adel Abdul-Mahdi.
The office of Abdul-Mahdi said in a statement received by "Baghdad today" that the latter "received a telephone call from French President Emmanuel Macaron, and here the latter at the beginning of contact Abdul Mahdi on the occasion of his mandate to form the Iraqi government, wishing him and his government success and success, and also expressed the continued support of France to Iraq During the next phase, especially in the field of reconstruction in addition to other sectors. "
He added: "During the communication, bilateral cooperation between the two countries was discussed in the future and ways of enhancing them in various fields. The general situation in Iraq and the region and the importance of the international community's support for its reconstruction were also discussed."
National Union: The Kurds will not allow the reduction of the share of the region by the budget of 2019, as happened last year
20-10-2018 02:26 PM
Baghdad News -
The PUK MP Shirzad Mirza said on Saturday that the Kurdish parties will not allow to "reduce" the share of Kurdistan in the federal budget for the year 2019, "as happened last year," while not to include the share of Halabja province.
Mirza said in a press statement that "the federal budget included the allocations of 3 provinces in the province of Kurdistan only, namely Sulaymaniyah, Erbil and Dohuk, did not include the province of Halabja despite the announcement of the nineteenth province in Iraq, by the Secretariat General of the Council of Ministers."
He added Mirza, "The Kurdish blocs and parties, including the National Union will not allow the reduction of the share of the region, as happened last year, in any form, and will not agree to the proportion below the proportion commensurate with the population statistics, which is 17%." The MP from the National Union , That "the disbursement of the share of the region of the budget will be on terms, including the delivery of financial revenues for oil and airports and border crossings to the federal government."
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GLOBAL/NEWS/INFO
Investors can get big tax breaks if they invest in 'opportunity zones' under new Treasury rules
CNBC
The opportunity zones come with several tax advantages. Capital gains placed in a certified opportunity zone fund will not be taxed through the end of 2026 or when the investment is sold, whichever comes first. Read the full story
Billionaire investors Warren Buffett and Leon Cooperman agree: Luck is key to success
Self-made billionaires Leon Cooperman and Warren Buffett both say that they wouldn't be where they are today without good fortune.
Self-made millionaire: Here's how giving up coffee can make you rich
"Regardless of the size of your paycheck, you probably already make enough money to become rich," says self-made millionaire David Bach.
67% of workers earning over $100,000 see themselves quitting in the next six months—here's why
"The gold rush of 2019 is on."
OIL/COMMODITIES/ENERGY
Gold posts third weekly gain as stocks dip
Gold prices edged up on Friday, the metal's third week of gains as weaker stock markets spurred investors to seek refuge in bullion, which also gained technical momentum after scaling major milestones.
;Gold up for the Week, but Down for the Day
Investing.com
© Reuters. Gold dips on day, but notches third weekly gain. Read the full story
Gold futures end lower for session, cling to weekly gain
MarketWatch
Gold futures prices settled fractionally lower Friday although maintained a weekly gain. A decline for the leading dollar index boosted the metal, with gains held in check by a rebound for the U.S. stock market. December gold fell $1.00, or 0.1%, to $1,229.10 an ounce. The contract was up nearly 0.6% for the week after trading as high as $1,231 earlier in the week, its loftiest since July, according to FactSet data. Read the full story
Gold Prices Flat as Dollar Struggles for Direction
Investing.com
© Reuters. Gold was flat on Friday Read the full story
Oil Prices Rise Ahead of Rig Count, WTI Set for Weekly Drop on Supply Concerns
Investing.com
© Reuters. West Texas crude rebounds after U.S. inventories sparked weekly decline. Read the full story
Oil up but posts weekly loss on stock build, trade tensions
Oil prices rose on Friday on signs of surging demand in China, the world's No. 2 oil consumer, although prices were headed for a second weekly decline on swelling U.S. inventories and concern that trade wars were curbing economic activity.
Oil, gas CEOs confident that industry will continue to boom: study
Fox News
Here's what a new report released by KPMG found about the oil and gas industry. Read the full story
BANKS/BANKING/CREDIT
Week’s Best: Morgan Stanley Pays Up, Wells Fargo Is Sued
Barron's
The top stories from Barron’s Advisor Center. Read the full story
Bank of America Settles With Fannie Mae for $11.6 billion
EBONY
Bank of America has settled with mortgage finance company Fannie Mae to the tune of $11.6 billion over home loans that went bad when the housing bubble burst. The bank also announced a $1.8 billion sale of collection rights on home loans as part of a “series of deals meant to help the bank move... Read the full story
Ex-Wells Fargo Advisors: Scandals Hurt Our Business
Barron's
Teamed advisors John Perry and Robin Johnson left Wells at the beginning of the month for RBC Capital Markets. Read the full story
Deutsche Bank’s stock is flirting with an all-time low as earnings loom
MarketWatch
Shares in troubled German lender Deutsche Bank drop sharply Friday to the lowest since their all-time nadir in June, as analysts made gloomy forecasts for the bank’s third-quarter results on October 24. Read the full story
TREASURIES/BONDS/STOCKS
Small-cap stocks are getting hammered — three experts debate what to do next
CNBC
The small-cap Russell 2000 index has seen better days. The group of stocks has fallen into a correction, and is currently on track for its worst month since January 2016. Here's what three experts have told CNBC in the last week about the move.Read the full story
Speculators trim U.S. 10-year T-note net shorts: CFTC
Reuters
Speculators' net bearish bets on U.S. 10-year Treasury note futures fell a tad earlier this week before Federal Reserve's release of minutes from its policy meeting last month, according to Commodity Futures Trading Commission data released on Friday. Read the full story
Dow snaps 3-week losing streak, Procter & Gamble surges
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose on Friday on the back of strong earnings from Procter & Gamble as Wall Street tried to regain its footing after a sharp sell-off in the prior session.
Strategist Bob Doll: Investors should stay in equities despite recent big market swings
"Volatility is normalizing; PE's are normalizing," says Bob Doll, chief equity strategist at Nuveen Asset Management.
Stock market volatility may signal the beginning of a bear market
Fox News
The Gartman Letter editor Dennis Gartman discusses the recent market volatility and why he believes that the stock market is taking a bearish turn. Read the full story
CRYPTO'S / DIGITAL CURRENCY
Tether Floods Into Kraken Exchange, Where Crypto Traders Can Get Dollars
CoinDesk
In theory, traders can redeem USDT for dollars with the issuer, Tether Ltd. Instead, they appear to be cashing out through Kraken. Read the full story
Financial watchdog: Regulate cryptocurrencies now, or else
ABC News
A global financial body says governments worldwide must establish rules for virtual currencies like bitcoin to stop criminals from using them to launder money or finance terrorism Read the full story
Crypto Startup That Lets You 'Short' Ethereum Raises $10 Million
FORTUNE
A photo illustration of the Ethereum cryptocurrency. A startup called dYdX has raised $10 million in funding from investors to develop financial software that allows people to borrow money from one another without using a broker. The five-person company developed a margin trading protocol based on the computing network Ethereum. It aims to allow people to create new cryptocurrency-related financial products, like interest-generating loans, short sells, or leveraged long positions. Unlike theRead the full story
Bitcoin's Price Breaks Through Key Support As Stocks Go South
CoinDesk
Risk aversion in the US stock markets yesterday may have worked in favor of the bitcoin bears. Read the full story
A Hedge Fund Manager Will Accept Bitcoin for His $16 Million Mansion
Bloomberg Businessweek
■ October 19, 2018, 1:00 AM EDT ● Cash works, too. In 2013, Roy Niederhoffer, the president of New York-based R.G. Niederhoffer Capital Management, Inc., was in need of a place to live. He’d begun a long-term construction project to renovate a house in Manhattan, but in the meantime, he and his young family were living in a rental nearby, a situation he says was short-term at best. “I was like, I need a place to live now,” he says. And so when he saw that all three units of a mansion on Read the full story
Expect More Crypto Hedge Funds To Close in 2018... But Not For Why You Think. - Bitcoinist.com
Bitcoinist.net
In a recent tweet thread, Anthony “Pomp” Pompliano, co-founder of Multicoin Capital, outlines why many of crypto hedge funds might be closing their doors in 2018. Most people would expect that the bear market and the prices would be the number one reason why most hedge funds are closing up shop. While this is certainly a factor, Pomp believes that it has to do more with the fee structures that the funds set-up in 2017. In 2017, 198 hedge funds launched and in 2018, it’s projected that 220 hedge Read the full story
CURRENCIES
Forex - Dollar Drops as Sterling Shines on Brexit-Deal Optimism
Investing.com
© Reuters. The dollar fell against its rivals on Friday. Read the full story
Canadian dollar dips after weaker-than-expected inflation, retail sales
MarketWatch
The Canadian dollar took a dive on Friday, flipping into negative territory versus its U.S. rival following economic data that missed consensus estimates. Consumer price inflation for September read 2.2% year-on-year, compared with the FactSet consensus of 2.7%. For the month, Canada actually recorded disinflation of 0.4%, versus 0.1% inflation expected. Retail sales for August also missed estimates, contracting 0.1% versus forecasts of 0.3% growth. The U.S.-Canadian dollar pair , which had Read the full story
Euro Falls Towards Two-Month Low After EU Confronts Italy Over Budget
The Epoch Times
Euro, Hong Kong dollar, U.S. dollar, Japanese yen, pound and Chinese 100 yuan banknotes are seen in this picture illustration, Jan. 21, 2016. LONDON—The euro fell towards a two-month low on Oct. 19, after the European Union criticized Italy’s spending plans, raising fresh concern over conflict within the common currency zone. Political wrangling over the budget in heavily indebted Italy has seen the euro weaken over 1 percent versus the dollar this week. In the first step of a procedure thatRead the full story
Euro, sterling gain on report that UK may drop key Brexit demand
The euro and British pound rallied against the U.S. dollar on Friday after Bloomberg News reported that British Prime Minister Theresa May is ready to drop a key Brexit demand in order to make a deal for Britain to leave the European Union (EU).
Forex - Yuan Little Changed After Disappointing China GDP Data
Investing.com
The yuan was little changed on Friday Read the full story
INSURANCE / HEALTH / SCIENCE
Where People Turn When Nobody Can Diagnose Their Illness
VICE
"I spent hours and hours and hours researching and trying to find anyone or anything that might get us down the right path to figuring out what was going on with the boys." Read the full story
Not exercising worse for your health than smoking, diabetes and heart disease, study reveals
CNN
Being unfit should be treated as a disease that has a prescription, called exercise, the study's author said. Read the full story
Opinion: Sketchy genetic engineering practices could spell the end of the world as we know it
Fox News
Powerful new gene-editing tools are making possible scenarios once considered science fiction. They are unprecedented developments ranging from utopian to dystopian. Read the full story
How 1 App Helped Alex Lose Her First 70 Pounds, Without Ever Setting Foot in a Gym
POPSUGAR
If 25-year-old Alex Baca were to give advice to anyone trying to lose it weight, she'd keep it super simple: "Track your food." It was tracking everything she ate on an app called Lose It! that jump-started her weight loss and led her to shed 125 pounds since February 2017. Alex was fresh out of col ... Read the full story
How Coffee Could Help Calm Your Rosacea
Health.com
Drinking coffee may reduce the redness of this common skin condition. Read the full story
The $20 Anti-Aging Product Amazon Reviewers Swear By
Health.com
These patches can help erase fine lines and wrinkles—and they're crazy affordable. Read the full story
USA / CANADA
Trump's 'opportunity zones' are popular with investors, but they might offer less benefit to voters
Just weeks before the midterm elections, the Trump administration announced details of tax breaks designed to help spur investment in economically distressed neighborhoods. But while investors and real estate developers can expect to see immediate tax benefits from the new rules, it remains to be seen how effective the program will be in helping voters in the neighborhoods targeted for tax breaks.
Rates rise for the week after Fed vows to stay the course with hikes
U.S. government debt yields were set for week-to-date gains Friday morning following comments from the Federal Reserve earlier in the week and persistent strength in employment data.
Temporary economic downturns have long-lasting consequences
The Economist
PROFESSIONAL success, we are often told, is won through natural talent, hard work, and determination. But luck also plays a part. Sometimes this is manifested in the booms and busts of the business cycle. Read the full story
Investor and Trump friend Tom Barrack not going to Saudi conference
This comes after his session was cancelled due to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin dropping out, according to a source with direct knowledge of the matter.
US home sales fall for 6th straight month to slowest pace in nearly 3 years
ABC News
US home sales fall for 6th straight month to slowest pace in nearly 3 years Read the full story
Housing market exhibiting weakness
Fox News
Existing home sales fell in September Read the full story
EMERGING MARKETS
Bank of England Governor warns of emerging market 'fire sale' triggered by asset management
The Telegraph
A “potentially major new vulnerability” now faces the world economy which could trigger a “fire sale” across emerging markets, Mark Carney, the Governor of the Bank of England, warned yesterday. Read the full story
It's a tough time for trade. But emerging economies are moving ahead
CNN Business
As China increases R&D, its share of manufacturing exports is decreasing, which has allowed emerging economies to better compete, write Jonathan Woetzel and Anu Madgavkar of McKinsey Global Institute. Read the full story
Chaos erupts as caravan reaches Mexico border
CNN
A chaotic scene unfolded as a massive caravan of Honduran migrants reached the Guatemala-Mexico border Friday. Read the full story
Emerging Markets Roundtable: Today’s Pain Could Be Tomorrow’s Gain
Barron's
What to make of stocks’ ugly selloff? Our roundtable panelists see values surfacing from China and Russia to Mexico and Brazil. Read the full story
MIDDLE EAST
Suddenly toxic, Saudi prince is shunned by investors he courted
Bloomberg
He was the man who sold the world on his vision of a Saudi economy no longer dependent on oil. Now Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman could become the biggest risk to his own project. Everything changed when Jamal Khashoggi walked into the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on Oct. 2 and didn’t come out. Allegations rapidly spread that the Washington-based journalist was murdered by a hit team sent from Riyadh. And suspicion naturally fell on the oil-rich kingdom’s de facto ruler, the 33-year-old heir to Read the full story
'Skullduggery': Washington think tank says 'no' to Saudi funds
Yahoo News
A prominent Washington think tank will stop taking money from Saudi Arabia as a result of the apparent murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, its chairman said. Read the full story
Khashoggi's tragedy stems from a culture lacking in transparency
The Hill
The Hill
This tragedy is made doubly perilous for the implications of a potential Saudi-American rupture on global security as well as the future of the Arab region. Read the full story
Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance and his possible killing has gripped world's attention, but the Arab leaders have chosen to remain silent. For more than two weeks, there has been no trace of Khashoggi, who was last seen entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2. United States senators, British parliamentarians, French and German officials have all voiced their concern and vociferously demanded Saudi Arabia to come clean about the Saudi dissident's whereabouts. A Read the full story
Saudi Arabia says journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed after a fight broke out in consulate
EU, Asia leaders underline support for Iran nuclear deal
ABC News
European and Asian leaders are giving their backing to the Iran nuclear deal, saying the pact is good for global security but also noting that it's important to respect international agreements Read the full story
Israeli forces wound dozens of Palestinians at Gaza border protest
Reuters
Israeli soldiers shot and wounded 77 Palestinians during protests near the Gaza Strip border on Friday, the enclave's Health Ministry said. Read the full story
AFRICA
The African tech hubs fostering innovation
CNN
1:48 PM EDT October 19, 2018 9 Photos Nairobi, Kenya - Africa is experiencing increased investment in its tech industries. One contributing factor is the amount of tech hubs in the major urban centers that are sprouting. According to research from GSMA Ecosystem Accelerator in 2016 there were 314 active tech hubs across the continent. Part of the appeal of tech hubs is that they provide affordable shared office space, fast internet, and access to reliable electricity, something that the Read the full story
Zimbabwe: Oil Companies Withholding Fuel Risk Losing Licences
AllAfrica
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has warned dealers against deliberately withholding or limiting fuel supplies for speculative purposes, saying culprits risk prosecution or will have their trading licences cancelled. The country has lately been experiencing fuel shortages, with Energy and Power Development Minister Dr Joram Gumbo insisting that the market had adequate supplies, while the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) was doing its best to release foreign currency to oil companies Read the full story
Zimbabwe: Change of Currency Not Ideal to Revive Economy - Economist
AllAfrica
THE country's economic crisis has deepened since the recent fiscal and monetary measures announced by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube and Reserve Bank governor John Mangudya. The economy has plunged into turmoil, amid shortages of basic commodities and skyrocketing prices, while the parallel market trade in foreign currency has spiralled out of control. Zimbabwe Independent business reporter Kudzai Kuwaza (KK) spoke to Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce CE and economist Christopher Mugaga (CM) Read the full story
Zimbabwe: Govt Avails U.S.$17 Million for More Fuel
AllAfrica
GOVERNMENT is working around the clock to resolve the supply shocks being felt in the economy due to panic buying, and availed an additional $17 million for the procurement of fuel, principally diesel, to ease shortages. This was revealed by Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Ncube in an exclusive interview with The Herald Business on the sidelines of a Youth Interface Forum in Harare yesterday. "First of all you can understand that citizens are still in panic mode because of Read the full story
Kenya: Women Turning the Tables On Traditional Banking and Land Ownership
AllAfrica
Nairobi It was less than eight months ago that Mary Auma and her three children, from Ahero in Kenya's Nyanza region, were living in a one-room house in an informal settlement. Ahero is largely agricultural and each day Auma would go and purchase large quantities of milk and resell it - earning only a 10 percent profit. But in February life for the single mother and her children changed for the better when she raised the USD 1,500 required to purchase an acre of land and two cows. The money did Read the full story
Ethiopia's massive new dam threatens Egypt's River Nile
CNN
Look at Egypt on Google Earth and you will see a green line snaking through a sand-colored landscape, fanning out into a triangle in the north. Read the full story
ASIA
Shinzo Abe’s China visit will push infrastructure and sea ties to counter US tensions
South China Morning Post
First visit to Beijing by a Japanese prime minister since 2011 expected to bring economic cooperation that prepares the way for warmer political relations Read the full story
China's economy stumbles as trade war pressure grows
Yahoo Finance
Yahoo Finance's LIVE market coverage and analysis of what you need to watch in the stock market begins each day at 9:00 a.m. ET. Read the full story
Axios China: "End of engagement" — China's economic growth slows — The feminist awakening
Axios
Happy Friday! Have you checked out Axios' Instagram account yet? Follow it to see the latest illustrations, data visualizations and more. Read the full story
China's slowdown casts light on understated exposure at largest US banks
Yahoo Finance
The big four banks have low direct exposure to a slowing Chinese economy, but the interconnectedness of the global economy means that the banks still face a lot of secondary risk. Read the full story
EUROPE
What could happen if the Brexit negotiations break down
Axios
Wednesday’s summit of European leaders, which followed another meeting last month, failed to produce a breakthrough in the Brexit talks. If the negotiations fall apart, it could precipitate a major crisis for Britain’s government and Parliament. Read the full story
Bank of England's Carney says system ready for 'cliff-edge' Brexit, though it's unlikely to happen
The U.K.'s banking system is prepared to handle a much worse outcome from Brexit than is likely to happen, Bank of England Governor Mark Carney says.
EU budget chief seeks to ease tensions with Italy
ABC News
EU's budget chief sought to ease tensions with Rome over its rule-busting budget after markets reacted by pushing up Italy's borrowing costs to the highest levels in five years Read the full story
A ratings downgrade for Italy is now forecast to happen within days
CNBC
A single move lower would take Italy's credit status to one notch above a "junk" rating. Read the full story
A second Brexit referendum is wishful thinking
CNN
The UK's 2016 Brexit referendum was meant to put the vexed question of Britain's relationship with Europe to bed forever — it didn't. Read the full story
Italy’s Debt Is Edging Closer to Junk After Moody’s Downgrade
Barron's
The credit-rating firm cited Italy’s budget deficit and stalled financial reforms for downgrade its bonds. Read the full story
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CBI Update:
The CBI for Sunday 10/21/18 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1190
The currency auction is 194,669,075
There is one news and announcements
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October 21, 2018► Contractors Receivables Schedules (Ministry of Water Resources)
► Contractors Receivables Schedules (Ministry of Water Resources).
October 21, 2018► Contractors Receivables Schedules (Ministry of Water Resources)
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10-21-2018 Newshound Guru Bloodloch There are reports of recent IQD talk from an Iraqi economist along the lines of "We should equal the US dollar." If true, this is precisely what I've been expecting them to inevitably do. To the penny. Yet, they cannot just suddenly declare 44 trillion issued and outstanding dinars to have an exchange value of 44 trillion dollars now can they? No, of course not, since the idea is not to chase dinars out of the country for subsequent ex-pat exchange abuses, but to draw them into the financial system for the benefit of all Iraqi citizens. And if that's true, that they are not going to suddenly increase the exchange value of their issued dinars to equal the dollar, one might ask, what are they going to do to reestablish a vigorous and valuable sovereign Iraqi currency? Within that answer may lie both the trick and the happy treat.
10-20-2018 Newshound Guru chattels [will they make the 24th deadline?] The 24th is Mahdi's target date. The constitutional "deadline" is November 2/3. News reports say Monday (22nd) or Wednesday (24th) that a list will be published, so it appears that Mahdi may meet his targeted date with a partial list. Every nominee on the list must be voted upon by Parliament individually.
10-20-2018 Intel Guru ADMINBILL ...things related to the end goal are being accomplished each and every day. Are potential "test runs" being processed through the system? Possibly...We are not there yet. But it's coming as...others are hinting at. Still no date or rates.
10-20-2018 Intel Guru ADMINBILL ...things related to the end goal are being accomplished each and every day. Are potential "test runs" being processed through the system? Possibly...We are not there yet. But it's coming as...others are hinting at. Still no date or rates.
10-20-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 Here’s another question that my bank friends asked: Your intentions to reinstate the currency...is this correct? To which Mousawi said: We are Sovereign as a people, and we are going to have a Sovereign currency, and yes! We most definitely plan to be international. Yes! We are working with Alaq to do this… SOON. But, if I may ask a third question: What is the value of the currency going to be? Well, we are undervalue with our currency right now. It is not the true value of the dinar. We should equal the US dollar. Please notice that there is no denial of the Monetary Reform and the reinstatement of the Iraqi dinar. And please... Notice the ADMISSION...that it is in progress right now and SOON… to be released. [post 3 of 3]
10-20-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 ...Mousawi...that has worked with the CBI for many years, he has to be very careful how he answers the questions. Why? Because the whole Monetary Reform, the reinstatement of the Iraqi Dinar, is well calculated. They responded...that the process…”...is “on-going” with the CBI. It is in motion right now. That’s very good. And when do you think these Small Category Notes with the Metals, for the Fils, when do you think they are going to be coming out?He responded..We are in the education process, as we told you. And that education process continues with Alaq. And we have every intention to reform our currency...as far as the coins of the Monetary Reform, it’s definitely in process. And it has well progressed. [post 2 of 3....stay tuned]
10-20-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 ...the Symposium, that was being held by Mousawi, one of the well trusted economists in Iraq....at a University where there were hundreds of students...they were talking about the Iraqi Currency. When the Symposium was complete...they opened it up to Questions and Answers. It wasn’t for the Media. ...There were hundreds of students. Plus, my friend [Guru] Walkingstick’s firm. The Members of his Firm that own banks...all those people that represent the ownership of the banks with my friend’s company, with their firm in Iraq. When it came time for my friend Walkingstick’s firm to ask questions...They only wanted one question answered. When? When, are you going to release the Small Category Notes with the Fils, that you told us about? [post 1 of 3....stay tuned]
10-20-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 ...Mousawi...that has worked with the CBI for many years, he has to be very careful how he answers the questions. Why? Because the whole Monetary Reform, the reinstatement of the Iraqi Dinar, is well calculated. They responded...that the process…”...is “on-going” with the CBI. It is in motion right now. That’s very good. And when do you think these Small Category Notes with the Metals, for the Fils, when do you think they are going to be coming out?He responded..We are in the education process, as we told you. And that education process continues with Alaq. And we have every intention to reform our currency...as far as the coins of the Monetary Reform, it’s definitely in process. And it has well progressed. [post 2 of 3....stay tuned]
10-20-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 ...the Symposium, that was being held by Mousawi, one of the well trusted economists in Iraq....at a University where there were hundreds of students...they were talking about the Iraqi Currency. When the Symposium was complete...they opened it up to Questions and Answers. It wasn’t for the Media. ...There were hundreds of students. Plus, my friend [Guru] Walkingstick’s firm. The Members of his Firm that own banks...all those people that represent the ownership of the banks with my friend’s company, with their firm in Iraq. When it came time for my friend Walkingstick’s firm to ask questions...They only wanted one question answered. When? When, are you going to release the Small Category Notes with the Fils, that you told us about? [post 1 of 3....stay tuned]
10-20-2018 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article: "Abadi office: The current government has the constitutional powers to exercise its functions and carry out its duties" Quote: "It continues to practice and assume its constitutional responsibilities and conduct business, Before parliament for the next government." They are telling us that under the present circumstances and timing, the current government can and will execute necessary constitutional obligations, economic projects (contracts), investment projects (contracts), service sector projects, urgent contracts all within the legal confines of the 2018 Budget. The President, present Prime Minister and the Prime Minister Designate are on board... I suspect...todays Oil hand off with 9 companies were part of the Urgent Contracts and not to mention inclusive by including non-fundamentalist's...In other words, they are including Christians which suggests they are gearing for to national reconciliation in which may or does include the HCL.. imo
10-20-2018 Intel Guru RayRen98 . . . Quite a few things have come in just in this hour that we'll get more confirmation on. Bottom line: We've been working at this, this long; waiting this long. What's another few hours, few more days to get the best out of this? What do you think it's going to be like when the light turns green? and all currencies are exchangeable at a new rate. Information is going to flow 10 X's as fast and as quickly. Patience is a virtue.
10-20-2018 Intel Guru RayRen98 . . . Quite a few things have come in just in this hour that we'll get more confirmation on. Bottom line: We've been working at this, this long; waiting this long. What's another few hours, few more days to get the best out of this? What do you think it's going to be like when the light turns green? and all currencies are exchangeable at a new rate. Information is going to flow 10 X's as fast and as quickly. Patience is a virtue.
10-19-2018 Intel Guru Delta Article: "Indicators of improvement and realistic stability Mohammed Hassan Al Mousawi" Quote: "Financial indicator: The deletion of zeros from the Iraqi currency evidence of the strength of the Iraqi dinar exchange and return to the predecessor of his reign." [This ENTIRE article is telling us ALL the accomplishments that Iraq HAS ACHIEVED!! IMO...all past tense!] I DID READ IT AN ARABIC ...YES THIS MAN SAYING IT'S DONE...
10-19-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat We heard that on Wednesday 10/24 the designate prime minster is supposed to announce candidates (as least half of his new cabinet) to meet the constitution deadline. But wait a second...the constitution says entire government not half of it. But this is a game each prime minister plays. They submit an entire list of nominees then they expect some to be rejected. They then have another 30 days to re-select these remaining positions. This meets the deadline and everyone is happy. We are in the waiting mode again.
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ARTICLE 1-A (from PM Abadi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)
Prime Minister Dr. Haidar Al-Abadi receives a delegation from Siemens
Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi received the Siemens delegation
In the presence of the company's president and officials, the German deputy minister and the German consul in Baghdad.
During the meeting, Siemens plans to provide electricity and future needs of the country and provide support to Iraq in this area and the use of advanced technologies.
Siemens earlier signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Electricity for a road map to solve the electricity problem in Iraq, which has been in operation for more than two years.
Prime Minister 's Media Office
20 October 2018
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ARTICLE 1-B (from PM Abadi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)
Prime Minister Dr. Haider Abadi: The work of our security and military forces is for the security of the citizen
Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Dr. Haider Al-Abadi said that the work of our security and military forces is for the security of the citizen, noting that the next stage is a major challenge.
This came during his visit to the Special Division and its meeting with its leaders, where he praised the role of the division in the fight against the security and stability of security in Baghdad,
He added: You have fought in Salah al-Din and the mountains of Makhoul and Tikrit and achieved victory.
Dr. Abadi pointed to the importance of the next stage and its challenges to the existence of a threat from terrorist cells from inside Syria, indicating that we have achieved victory over terrorism in Iraq, but it is still in Syria and we must eliminate it.
He said that terrorism wants to be implemented from any loophole and we should not allow it and be cautious and warned of attempts to thwart and eliminate it.
Prime Minister 's Media Office
20 October 2018
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ARTICLE 1-C (from PM Abadi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)
Prime Minister Dr. Haider al-Abadi: We must continue to remove the security and military action from partisan influences
The Prime Minister stressed on the importance of continuing the removal of the security and military action from partisan influences and that the security system continues to be loyal to the homeland and to the citizens and to follow the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
This came during his visit to the Joint Operations Command and his meeting with the leaders. He thanked all the commanders, officers and associates who were present day and night in the leadership, saying: Whenever I come in late times and at any time I find them as a bee cell working with great efforts achieved victory.
He stressed the importance of keeping the Joint Operations Command for its great role in coordinating the work between all types of forces and security and military services and for its great work in the war on the urging.
He referred to the sacrifices of our people from the martyrs and the wounded, stressing that they are the makers of victory, praising the efforts exerted by the Joint Operations Command and the efforts of our heroic forces that have achieved victory over terrorism.
Dr. Abbadi said that the real victory achieved by the Iraqis is an Iraqi one, and we also thank those who contributed to support Iraq in this war.
Prime Minister 's Media Office
20 October 2018
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ARTICLE 2
Report: the ceiling demands of the Kurdish parties to hold the task of Abdul Mahdi
October 20 - The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), led by the former head of the Kurdistan region of Kurdistan, Massoud Barzani, has confirmed that the Kurdish parties have agreed to participate in the government of Prime Minister-designate Adel Abdul-Mahdi. He will not give up Kirkuk, even if it demands death.
A source close to the party Barzani, the party raised the ceiling of his demands, which was initially limited to a number of ministries, indicating that he also called for the formation of institutions to ensure balance in the administration of the Iraqi state, as well as obtain guarantees on the non-exclusion of Kurdish forces, The executive decision as in previous governments.
The source pointed out, according to the "New Arab" that the party is engaged in intensive contacts with other Kurdish forces to persuade them to support his position, expected to be delayed the decision of positions on the Kurds in the government of Abdul Mahdi, even if the Iraqi government partially announced during this week.
The Kurdistan Democratic Party secretary Fadhil Mirani said that the Kurds have conditions that must be met before participating in the government of Abdul Mahdi. He pointed out during a speech at a conference held in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan region of Iraq, that Kurdish forces are demanding the post of Deputy Prime Minister , A sovereign ministry, as well as a number of other important ministries.
Mirrani said his party could not abandon the disputed Kirkuk province between Baghdad and Erbil. "We will never leave Kirkuk, either to find a solution or to die for it," he said.
He stressed the need to adopt new standards in the formation of the government of Abdul Mahdi, which guarantees the Kurds the right to participate in the policy making of the Iraqi state, calling for the formation of the Council of the Union of the disabled.
It is noteworthy that the Iraqi constitution provides that the legislative authority consists of two chambers, the Council of Representatives represented by the current parliament, and the Council of the Union, which the powerful Iraqi forces intended to disable since the first Iraqi elections in 2005.
Meanwhile, Kurdish sources confirmed that the opposition parties in the Kurdistan region of Iraq are considering boycotting the new government, because the important positions are limited to the two main Kurdish parties (the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan), explaining to the "new Arab" that the opposition is rattled by leaks that indicate To give the two Kurdish parties a number of ministries in the government of Abdul Mahdi, indicating that the Kurdish opposition parties will call for the granting of ministerial posts to the Kurds of technocrats, otherwise, the boycott is the solution.
A member of the Iraqi parliament for the "Movement for Change" Kurdish, Hoshyar Abdullah, called on his movement last Thursday to not participate in the new government, stressing the need to give Abdul Mahdi the opportunity to choose the new ministers according to his convictions, and away from party quotas and sectarianism and nationalism.
He called on the government of Abdul Mahdi to correct government performance, address the accumulations of previous governments, and fight the scourge of corruption. Finished (1)
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ARTICLE 3
National coalition demands the defense portfolio or withdraw from the political process
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - October 20 - "The National Coalition's share in the government formation includes three ministries - higher education, labor, social affairs, industry and minerals - but allawi demands that the Defense Ministry share its share and threaten to boycott the operation," informed sources said. In the event that it does not personally take possession of its bag. " The source said that "the candidates in the government, for the ministerial positions of the year, are: Salem al-Issawi, and thunder Dahli, and meet with pink, and Falah Zaidan, and the Ministries of Education and Trade share of the Karbouli bloc in a dispute over the Ministries of Interior and Foreign Affairs has not been resolved so far, "The ministries will be divided by 12 ministries for Shiites, 6 for Sunnis, 3 for Kurds and one ministry for minorities." Finished
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ARTICLE 4
Maliki recognizes the fragmentation of the call and comment on the loss of the top position
2018/10/20 15:31
[Ayna-Baghdad]
Secretary-General of the Islamic Dawa Party, Nuri al-Maliki, to "split" his party. Maliki said in a statement: "We live in these days a new phase of the life of Iraq dear; and the most important features at the national level, the labor of the formation of the new Iraqi government, and at the level of advocacy of the birth of the stage of rebuilding your party, the Islamic Dawa Party" The "rebuilding phase" of the call "intellectually, organizationally and politically requires the support of all the preachers; both systematic and disconnected; both in the theoretical and planning dimension; or in the practical and field dimension."
He added: "These efforts can not be crowned with success; only by the real trust in God Almighty, and overcome the psychological burden of the political stage and past advocacy and mistakes, and resulting from the reality within the" advocacy, "especially the course of the parliamentary elections and their results; Sound and natural inter-relations between preachers ".
"It is a sense of faith and human nature, and evidence of the feeling of" preachers "high responsibility for the" call "and its principles The da'is have the right to suffer because of the problems of the past four years, the method of participation of the preachers in the recent elections, the lack of integration of the two lists they are leading, and the absence of a joint negotiating position that serves the objectives of the call.
But what we should emphasize is the importance of balance in this feeling; not excessive and not negligent; because balance is the real premise to move forward to return to the originality of the theory of "advocacy" and principles, and rebuild the intellectual and organizational entity and its political project; Spreading suspicion, and deepening frustration; it is incompatible with the nature of the preacher, his courageous personality, his history burdened with trials and sacrifices, and his continuing ability to mobilize and promote.
"Moreover, the nature of political action and the competition for power and the peaceful rotation of it means that no party can remain in power forever; no matter how strong and size this party is; it is obvious that the outcome of democratic practice That the party is one day at the head of the government, and another participant, and the third in the opposition; and all these sites do not rejoice and do not grieve; only to achieve the satisfaction of God Almighty and adhere to the principles of our blessed call and the service of our people through them, "pointing out" and believes that the way of Islamic action and practice In which there is no loss, tax, punishment or struggle; Tnh all the way, and give way to those who rise to reality again. "
Maliki noted that "do not forget that the magnitude of the trials and tribulations of your party Mujahid; for external reasons, often and internally in 1971, 1972, 1974, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1987 and 1999; until 2014; each could pay The adversaries and competitors to bet on the collapse of the "call" and the end; but what we have previously described the ability of ongoing advocacy to review and advancement; it was sufficient to overcome all those trials and difficulties and crises; The color of adversity, the methods of overcoming it, and the possession of the "call" d Developing capacity to do so. "
"What happened inside the" call "during the current year (2018); is just a fork; does not amount to the extent of suffering to the tribulations that have already been exposed to the party; and if the" preachers "have failed in some political results; And the "preachers" have a long future of toil and I assure you that thanks to God and the wisdom of your brothers we have overcome most of the consequences of the crisis; and besieged many of the imbalances, and prevented us from further erosion and retreat.
"The 2018 crossroads is a crossroads of consideration, reflection and study, to be an input to the reconstruction phase. This also calls for the rejection of all negative situations that prevent substantive review and the discovery of faults, causes and outcomes;
Maliki said: "I put here some ideas in the framework of a number of axes; to review each according to its location and role, and vision and style, and we plan in the framework of the future scientific methodology realistic; and then summon our efforts to be the outcome of the process of rebuilding the project"
1 - Preparation for the next party conference; contents and visions and studies are solid; to be the entrances to the issuance of important and fundamental decisions of the Conference.
2 - Attention to the issue of preachers who are not organized, and the initiative to move them to ensure their return to the organization of the party; most of the energies of organizational, intellectual, information and a large field and field, and must be used in the project to rebuild the party.
3 - re-codification of the theory of "advocacy" and intellectual constants and the fundamentals of culture; in line with the developments of reality and transformations, and the preparation of a plan for future intellectual production.
4 - institutionalize the party and rebuild its organizational structure, in line with the requirements of reality, and the working contexts of the global party institutions developed.
5 - Amend the rules of procedure, in line with the theory of "advocacy", and the transformation of reality, and the law of parties in Iraq.
6. Political, intellectual and media integration with the organizations of other preachers; to find practical formulas for the reunification of preachers in a single framework.
7 - codification of the party's political project and its future movement within the government and parliament, and its relations and alliances, internal and external, and the project absorbed the preparation of provincial elections and the elections of 2022.
8. Formulation of information policies and means of implementation of media policies and means of implementation with a modern methodology and advanced tools.
9. Restructuring the party's organizations and finding practical mechanisms to activate, strengthen and expand them; through openness to the different social strata, such as students, youth, women, clans, professionals, employees and scientific competencies.
10 - Find mechanisms to activate the religious discourse, especially at the level of mosques, seminaries, Husseiniat, universities, seminars and religious information renewed.
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ARTICLE 5
Opening of buildings and halls in the universities of Mosul and Nineveh
2018/10/20 15:39
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Abdul Razzaq Al-Issa, opened a number of buildings and halls in the universities of Mosul and Nineveh.
Al-Issa, according to a statement of the ministry received the agency of all Iraq [where] a copy of him "to allocate 150 million dinars to develop the university infrastructure and the maintenance of laboratories and the purchase of the necessary equipment."
The Minister of Education opened an exhibition of scientific devices for the students of the University of Nineveh and expressed his keenness to complete the university buildings on the right side of the city.
Al-Issa inspected the faculties of the environment, technology, nursing, pharmacy and dentistry of the University of Mosul, which has been rehabilitated as part of the reconstruction projects of the areas affected by terrorist operations.
The Minister of Education praised the efforts of educational institutions in rehabilitating life and revitalizing the areas that the terrorists have tampered with. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister Fuad Qasim, Commander of Nineveh Operations Maj. Gen. Najem al-Jubouri and heads of the universities of Mosul, Nineveh, Tal Afar,
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