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The European Union Ambassador to Iraq, Ramón Blakwa, said that the time has come to compensate Basra for the sacrifices it made. He pointed out that his visit to the province on Wednesday came to confirm the European Union's support for Iraq in general and certain provinces such as Basra in the service, economic and social sectors by providing 400 million euros Announced earlier by the high representative of European foreign policy Federica Mukherini.
The United Nations welcomes the appointment of Abdul Mahdi and recommends an efficient government
Release date: 2018/10/3 12:02 • 152 times read
(Baghdad: al-Furat News) welcomed the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jan Kubic, commissioned Adel Abdul Mahdi to form the next Iraqi government.
"As the United Nations provided support to Iraq during the difficult battle against the terrorist advocate, the United Nations reaffirms its support for the Iraqi people as it builds a new future of peace, stability and prosperity," Kubic said in a statement received by AFP.
"Iraq needs a stable national government that brings Iraqis together and gives them hope in their own country as they move forward in an urgent post. This government should be formed within the constitutional timetable and must be professional, efficient and truly representative and representative of women in ministerial posts, Urging "political leaders to fulfill their commitments on the real representation of women in politics and urging the prime minister-designate to appoint qualified women to key ministerial positions."
"We at UNAMI and the United Nations family in Iraq congratulate Abdul Mahdi on his mandate. We recognize the enormous challenges he faces as we stand with him as he leads the country in its steady march towards a future of stability," he said. Economic growth and prosperity. "
The House of Representatives, was elected on Tuesday evening, Barham Ahmed Saleh President of the Republic, replacing Fuad Masum.
Saleh assigned the candidate Adel Abdul Mahdi to form a government and will have 30 days to form a government and submitted to Parliament for approval.
"Iraq needs a stable national government that brings Iraqis together and gives them hope in their own country as they move forward in an urgent post. This government should be formed within the constitutional timetable and must be professional, efficient and truly representative and representative of women in ministerial posts, Urging "political leaders to fulfill their commitments on the real representation of women in politics and urging the prime minister-designate to appoint qualified women to key ministerial positions."
"We at UNAMI and the United Nations family in Iraq congratulate Abdul Mahdi on his mandate. We recognize the enormous challenges he faces as we stand with him as he leads the country in its steady march towards a future of stability," he said. Economic growth and prosperity. "
The House of Representatives, was elected on Tuesday evening, Barham Ahmed Saleh President of the Republic, replacing Fuad Masum.
Saleh assigned the candidate Adel Abdul Mahdi to form a government and will have 30 days to form a government and submitted to Parliament for approval.
Ambassador of the European Union: The time has come to compensate Basra for the sacrifices it made
Wednesday, October 3, 2018 - 01:09 PM
The European Union Ambassador to Iraq, Ramón Blakwa, said that the time has come to compensate Basra for the sacrifices it made. He pointed out that his visit to the province on Wednesday came to confirm the European Union's support for Iraq in general and certain provinces such as Basra in the service, economic and social sectors by providing 400 million euros Announced earlier by the high representative of European foreign policy Federica Mukherini.
"The problem of Iraq is not in the lack of resources, but the real problem is in the management of these resources," Blakwa told a joint news conference with First Deputy Governor Mohammad Taher al-Tamimi.
He said the EU is working to support the central government of Iraq and the local government in the area of economic construction, social development and job creation, and to ensure that such assistance reaches citizens.
The Prime Minister is directing a Dhi Qar share of water
12:59 - 03/10/2018 News
The local government in Dhi Qar province, on Wednesday, issued directives from the Prime Minister to secure the share of the province water.
Deputy Governor Adel Al-Dakhili told Mawazine News that "the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers directed the Ministry of Water Resources to secure the share of the province of Dhi Qar water from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers."
He added that "the province suffers from a large water scarcity received during the last period, and may lead to the interruption of the electrical station in the province."
Deputy Governor Adel Al-Dakhili told Mawazine News that "the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers directed the Ministry of Water Resources to secure the share of the province of Dhi Qar water from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers."
He added that "the province suffers from a large water scarcity received during the last period, and may lead to the interruption of the electrical station in the province."
Amiri congratulates the Iraqi people by electing a president and appointing Abdul Mahdi as prime minister
Wednesday, October 3,
Alsumaria News / Baghdad
Congratulated the President of the Fatah alliance Hadi al-Amiri, on Tuesday, the Iraqi people to elect a president and the appointment of Abdul-Mahdi as prime minister.
"We congratulate the Iraqi people on the election of Barham Saleh as President of the Republic and the appointment of Adel Abdul Mahdi as prime minister," Amiri said in a brief statement received by Alsumaria News.
We wish them success and the formation of a government that provides services to citizens."
On Tuesday, parliament chose Barham Saleh as president of Iraq, while Saleh, Adel Abdul Mahdi, was appointed to form the new government.
After his election as president of Iraq: Barham Saleh cost Adel Abdul Mahdi to form a government
Oct 03, 2018
Baghdad, «Al-Quds al-Arabi» from the bright Risan: The Iraqi parliament voted on Tuesday, the candidate of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Barham Saleh, President of the Republic of Iraq, after the withdrawal of his most prominent rival KDP candidate, Fouad Hussein.
Al-Quds Al-Arabi learned from a source in the Information Department of the House of Representatives that Saleh won 219 votes, while Fouad Hussein (despite his withdrawal) received 22 votes, noting that 29 electoral cards were registered as null and 7 empty.
The source, who preferred not to be named, said that «the President of the Federal Supreme Court Medhat al-Mahmoud came to the parliament building, at the request of the Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohammed Halbusi», explaining that the reason for the arrival of Mahmoud, comes to the swearing-in ceremony for the President of the new Republic of Iraq ».
The election of Barham Saleh for the post, after he got in the first round of the elections on 165 votes, and Fouad Hussein received 89 votes, and Sarwa Abdul Wahid on 18, Thaer Ghanem on one vote, and save Abdul Latif on two votes, like Nawar Saad, and 4 votes for Abbas Mohammed, 13 blank papers, and 8 papers were handed blank.
As a result, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) announced the withdrawal of its candidate Fuad Hussein, but the speaker of the parliament did not do so again and asked for a "written and signed" withdrawal from the candidate.
Halaboussi then decided to run for a second round of voting, with the two candidates who won the largest number of votes (Saleh and Hussein) competing with the Talabani party's candidate.
Barham Saleh's investigation of some 220 votes indicates that the coalition of "building" led by Hadi al-Amiri, and the Sunni factions within it (the Arab project and the party of solution) have failed their Kurdish ally candidate the Kurdistan Democratic Party.
Observers believe that the agreement of the coalition «Construction» and «reform and reconstruction» on the nomination of Adel Abdul Mahdi for the post of prime minister, contributed to the lack of commitment to grant the position to Barzani party.
After his swearing-in, new President Barham Saleh, Adel Abdul Mahdi, was appointed to form the new government.
The Ministry of Environment is preparing for the conference on biodiversity in Sharm El Sheikh in November
03/10/2018
Independent - Cairo - Walid Ramali
The Ministry of Environment held a press conference at a Cairo hotel overlooking the Nile . Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment The Conference on Biological Diversity hosted by Egypt in November in Sharm El-Sheikh is one of the largest UN conferences on biodiversity under the slogan "Investing in biodiversity for human health and well-being and protecting the planet".
In her address to the press conference held yesterday to prepare for the Fourteenth United Nations Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity in the presence of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Christina Palmer, said that biodiversity is everything we can live with - water, medicines and all natural resources. Therefore, awareness of the importance of biodiversity needs to be raised, especially since we are only six weeks away from the conference.
The role of the media is to promote the conference, and there will be roles for young people and children in schools, representatives of governments, civil society and parliamentarians, noting that the Executive Secretary of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, Dr. Christiana Baska Ballmer, , To emphasize the importance of biodiversity for that critical period of the Convention, and beyond 2020, as the oldest of the conventions
After Safwan closed the FAO conditions department in preparation for issuing the national card
Wednesday, October 3, 2018 - 12:25 p
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The director of public nationality, Major General Haitham Fadhil Gharabawi, said that the Department of FAO conditions will be closed south of Basra on Wednesday, in preparation for issuing the national card to citizens electronically.
Al-Gharbawi said in a statement received by al- Marbid that the electronic booking will be followed by the website www.nid-moi.gov.iq .
The district of Safwan, southwest of Basra, announced yesterday that the district affairs department will be closed on Wednesday for one week, in order to turn the department from paper to electronic, issuing the unified national card.
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Abadi congratulated Abdul Mahdi: We hope to choose the most suitable to fill government positions
Baghdad / Al-Ghad Press:
Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi on Wednesday congratulated Adel Abdul-Mahdi, hoping to choose the best candidate for government posts.
"I congratulate you on the occasion of your appointment to form the new government," Abadi said in a statement. "I wish you success in its formation and choose who is best suited to fill government positions to provide the best services to citizens."
The House of Representatives intends to activate friendship committees and memorandums of understanding between Iraq and all countries
12:45 - 03/10/2018
Baghdad - Mawazine News
The First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Wednesday, that Iraq will be an active part of the Arab, Asian and international parliamentary system, indicating the Parliament's desire to activate friendship committees and memorandums of understanding between Iraq and all countries.
"The latter received the Pakistani ambassador to Iraq, Sajid Bilal, to discuss the bilateral relations between the two countries and the latest developments in the current situation in the region," the statement said.
He added that "the House of Representatives seeks in the coming period to be an active part of the Arab, Islamic, Asian and international parliamentary system, and activate the friendship committees and memorandums of understanding between Iraq and all countries of the world, especially the State of Pakistan, as well as the revitalization of economic, trade, cultural and intelligence and contribute to the reconstruction of the country Thereby promoting peace throughout the region. "
For his part, the ambassador praised the efforts exerted by the House of Representatives in the success of the process of electing the President of the Republic and the mandate to form a new government, stressing his keenness to "promote cooperation between Iraq and Pakistan at all levels and in the interest of the two peoples." He also called on the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives to visit his country. s
"The latter received the Pakistani ambassador to Iraq, Sajid Bilal, to discuss the bilateral relations between the two countries and the latest developments in the current situation in the region," the statement said.
He added that "the House of Representatives seeks in the coming period to be an active part of the Arab, Islamic, Asian and international parliamentary system, and activate the friendship committees and memorandums of understanding between Iraq and all countries of the world, especially the State of Pakistan, as well as the revitalization of economic, trade, cultural and intelligence and contribute to the reconstruction of the country Thereby promoting peace throughout the region. "
For his part, the ambassador praised the efforts exerted by the House of Representatives in the success of the process of electing the President of the Republic and the mandate to form a new government, stressing his keenness to "promote cooperation between Iraq and Pakistan at all levels and in the interest of the two peoples." He also called on the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives to visit his country. s
The Arab Parliament renews its support for Iraq's security and stability
Cairo
03/10/2018 12:46:37
The Arab Parliament renewed its support for the security and stability of Iraq and its constitutional institutions, especially after the election of the Speaker of the Parliament and the President of the Republic, praising the success of the democratic experiment and the agreement of the executive and legislative authorities.
This came during a meeting between the President of the Arab Parliament, Dr. Meshaal bin Fahm al-Salami in the Arab League, Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives Mohammed Halbusi.
In a press conference following the talks, the two sides affirmed cooperation, coordination and unifying positions on important and strategic Arab issues in all regional and international forums for the benefit of the Iraqi people and the Arab people.
Al-Salami also discussed the necessity of coordination and consultation in support of joint Arab parliamentary action, Iraq's efforts in reconstruction, its efforts to provide assistance to refugees and displaced persons, the elimination of pockets of terrorist organization and the continuation of the fight against terrorism.
Halabousi praised the role of the Arab Parliament in supporting Arab issues and the importance of coordination and cooperation to fight terrorism intellectually after fighting militarily and security.
This came during a meeting between the President of the Arab Parliament, Dr. Meshaal bin Fahm al-Salami in the Arab League, Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives Mohammed Halbusi.
In a press conference following the talks, the two sides affirmed cooperation, coordination and unifying positions on important and strategic Arab issues in all regional and international forums for the benefit of the Iraqi people and the Arab people.
Al-Salami also discussed the necessity of coordination and consultation in support of joint Arab parliamentary action, Iraq's efforts in reconstruction, its efforts to provide assistance to refugees and displaced persons, the elimination of pockets of terrorist organization and the continuation of the fight against terrorism.
Halabousi praised the role of the Arab Parliament in supporting Arab issues and the importance of coordination and cooperation to fight terrorism intellectually after fighting militarily and security.
Halabousi of the Conference of Arab Parliaments .. confirms Iraq's desire to open up to the Arab and regional environment
12:31 - 03/10/2018
Baghdad - Mawazine News
The Speaker of the Parliament, Mohamed Halboussi, on Wednesday, Iraq's desire to open up to the Arab and regional environment, calling for the development of a broad Arab program to eliminate terrorism.
Al-Halbusi said in a speech at the conference of Arab parliaments, according to a statement of his media office received a copy of it, "A broad and comprehensive Arab program must be developed to eliminate terrorism and drain its sources." He called for " Oversees the program for its expertise in that area. "
He pointed out that "everyone should cooperate to serve the economic field of the Arab individual through modern fields and rely on oil alternatives."
Halabousi stressed "the renunciation of differences between Arab countries and the opening of dialogue through finding a road map to overcome the break between brotherly countries," expressing "Iraq's desire to open up to the Arab and regional environment, and building broad relations frameworks on the basis of national interest."
Al-Halbusi arrived this morning in the Egyptian capital Cairo to participate in the Arab Conference of the Arab States
The Speaker of the Parliament, Mohamed Halboussi, on Wednesday, Iraq's desire to open up to the Arab and regional environment, calling for the development of a broad Arab program to eliminate terrorism.
Al-Halbusi said in a speech at the conference of Arab parliaments, according to a statement of his media office received a copy of it, "A broad and comprehensive Arab program must be developed to eliminate terrorism and drain its sources." He called for " Oversees the program for its expertise in that area. "
He pointed out that "everyone should cooperate to serve the economic field of the Arab individual through modern fields and rely on oil alternatives."
Halabousi stressed "the renunciation of differences between Arab countries and the opening of dialogue through finding a road map to overcome the break between brotherly countries," expressing "Iraq's desire to open up to the Arab and regional environment, and building broad relations frameworks on the basis of national interest."
Al-Halbusi arrived this morning in the Egyptian capital Cairo to participate in the Arab Conference of the Arab States
Planning Minister calls on Japan to participate in Iraq reconstruction
03/10/2018
(Independent) ... Planning Minister Dr. Salman al-Jumaili on Wednesday called on Japanese companies to participate strongly in the reconstruction and development of Iraq.
A statement issued by the Information Office in the Ministry of Planning and received by the (independent) ... that "Jumaili stressed during the meeting on the need to activate economic relations between Iraq and Japan, which represents the importance of the peoples of the two countries, calling on Japanese companies to participate strongly in the reconstruction and development in Iraq, That "Iraq needs to support Japan to enable it to implement its development plans and economic strategies."
The statement said that "the two sides discussed during the meeting activation of the joint agreement between Iraq and Japan, which includes providing more training opportunities for Iraqi cadres in Japan as well as sending Japanese experts to Iraq."
According to the statement, Japanese Ambassador Hashimoto said that his country attaches special importance to its relations with Iraq and that Japanese companies are ready to enter and work in Iraq and implement various development and service projects.
Before his departure from the presidency .. Fouad Masoum calls for amending the constitution
03/10/2018 Former Iraqi President Fuad Masum
Erbil (Kurdistan 24) - Iraqi President outgoing Fuad Masum called on Wednesday to make constitutional amendments to the controversial articles.
In his last speech at a ceremony in which new Iraqi President Barham Salih took over his responsibilities at the Peace Palace,
The Iraqis approved a new constitution in a referendum in October 2005, which exceeded 78 percent of the votes, two years after the overthrow of the former Iraqi regime.
"The formula of our Iraqi constitution, which was written at a difficult time, is characterized by progress and durability in general, but all democratic countries, even the most advanced ones, took years to reach constitutions that guarantee genuine democracy," Masoum said.
Iraq's parliament on Tuesday elected Barham Salih as Iraq's new president, ending a months-long freeze after an inconclusive general election in May.
He called on Masoom to take solid steps and constitutional to remove all weaknesses in the Constitution, especially in the most important articles of differences and the confusion in the formulations and avoid the loose language, which can be interpreted in various forms.
He stressed the infallible on the need to have a clear and consistent explanation to block the interventions and wishes of the various blocs or authorities.
"All of our current political crises are essentially constitutional or legal, exacerbated by the absence of the Constitutional Amendments Committee and the existence of divergent interpretations of this constitutional provision, which allowed intervention in the misuse of them sometimes," he said.
The Kurds accuse the Iraqi government of evading the implementation of many constitutional articles, especially those concerning the rights of the Peshmerga forces and the budget. Article 140 is the most controversial article between Arbil and Baghdad.
140 states the fate of Kirkuk and disputed areas through three stages, namely normalization, census and ends with a referendum to determine the will of its citizens, and should have been implemented since 2007
MacGork: I congratulate "old friend" Barham Saleh for winning the presidency
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump's envoy, Barrett McGraw, congratulated Barham Salih on his victory in the presidency of the republic in what he called the "old friend."
"We congratulate Barham Salih, our old friend, for his new election as President of the Republic of Iraq," McGourke said in a tweet via Twitter.
He added: "We urge the completion of the process of forming a national government, and we hope that President Saleh will succeed in serving all the Iraqi people."
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Today in History Today is Tuesday, Oct. 2, the 275th day of 2018. There are 90 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 2, 1944, German troops crushed the two-month-old Warsaw Uprising, during which a quarter of a million people had been killed. Read the full story
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Even though the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has been with us for nearly a year, most taxpayers still aren't aware of the steps they should take between now and year's end to improve their position. By taking appropriate measures, it is possible to maximize the benefits and minimize the burdens under the new law.
The issues aren't the same as last year, when no one knew what the tax landscape would be after the first of the year. The issue now is that much is new, and more complex.
To increase the likelihood of being a "pleasantly surprised" taxpayer come tax season, please do the following things:
Fine-tune the W-4
Revise W-4s before year-end to more closely match remaining withholding for the year to expected tax obligations. The savings that taxpayers anticipate might have already been given to them through withholding. If they've been receiving a bigger paycheck, it won't be there -- or worse, they may owe money.
Look at pay in pass-throughs (S-Corps, Partnerships)
Changes your compensation structure.As appropriate, take less W-2 and more distributions.
Recapturing AMT
With the new higher income limits for individuals exposed to the Alternative Minimum Tax, more taxpayers will have the opportunity to recapture the AMT paid in prior years. We can calculate prior years' AMT credit now and the taxpayers affected can reduce their withholding and enjoy the benefit early.
Always, always, always save
Maximize retirement plan contributions before year end. Of course, some plans can be contributed to up until April 15thof 2019. This is a perennial suggestion, as far too many taxpayers fail to make the most of their 401(k)s and other savings accounts.
Loss harvesting
Sell stocks that may produce a loss. Taxpayers can deduct up to $3,000 ($1,500 for married filing separately) of their excess losses, which reduces overall income. If the taxpayer sold stocks that resulted in a gain, selling stocks that produce a loss will offset the gain.
Clean out FSAs
Review flexible spending accounts to determine if the account balance can be used before the plan's deadline. Funds not used by the account deadline will be lost, so taxpayers need to schedule medical appointments, buy new glasses or buy health care items covered by FSA.
Build that cryptocurrency paper trail
Get accurate records in order. Taxpayers without accurate records could be subject to higher-than-normal gains.
Check out 'reasonable comp' rules
Make sure an S corporation owner's salary meets the "reasonable compensation" standard - what they would need to pay someone else to do the job they do. If they have not taken a salary, they should do so by the end of the year.
Managing itemizing
Compare reduced itemized deductions to which the taxpayer might be entitled this year to the new standard deduction. If they won't benefit from increasing itemized deductions such as charitable contributions (because the standard deduction will be greater), they can consider bunching charitable contributions into every other year, setting up a private foundation, or, if over 70-1/2, making charitable contributions through IRA distributions.
Hit in the high-tax states
Those subject to the $10,000 deduction cap on state and local taxes, they should preserve real estate tax deductions by allocating to a business return whenever possible.
Insurance issues
Enhance insurance coverage due to the loss of personal casualty and theft-loss deductions that are not part of federally declared disasters.
Get some big wheels
Buy an SUV or truck that is heavier than 6,000 pounds for a business to take bonus depreciation up to 100 percent of the cost of the vehicle.
Go for a cost-seg study
If you have purchased or are purchasing real estate by year's end to rent out or use in business, do a cost segregation study so they can capture the bonus depreciation on land improvements and contents of the building.
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If client is in the middle of a divorce, finalize the divorce before the end of 2018 so they will be able to deduct alimony paid to their spouse. If client will be the recipient of the alimony, they might want to put off finalizing the divorce or cut a deal to increase payment - after 2018 they won't pay tax on the alimony.
The WTO, the World Bank, and the IMF have formed a dream team to counter Trump's trade war
Business Insider
Business Insider
A report, Reinvigorating Trade and Inclusive Growth, has come immediately after President Trump harshly questioned America's involvement in global institutions like the WTO. The World Trade Organisation (WTO), the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) all came together to ask for urgent reforms in international trade. In a joint report, the institutions focused on modernizing the WTO regulations to focus on the digital arena in order to 'harness the unique strength' of the Read the full story
IMF’s Lagarde warns of slowing global growth, possible ‘shock’ from trade dispute
MarketWatch
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde warns in a speech that the IMF sees growth plateauing in some places and updated forecasts next week will reflect a “less bright” outlook. Trade wars are just part of the problem. Read the full story
The demise of world order
Axios
The world order established after WWII is under attack and looks unlikely to survive intact, experts tell Axios. Read the full story
Morning Brief: Trump's revamped NAFTA deal is all about China
Yahoo Finance
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A five-point plan to get your personal finances in order
Quartz
Personal finance is the ugly step-child of finance. Most of Wall Street’s resources are geared toward helping institutional investors get richer. The rest of us… Read the full story
OIL/COMMODITIES/ENERGY
Forget the trade wars and fears of a market slump — commodities are back
CNBC
But perhaps the mood music is changing for mining stocks. Read the full story
Gold Rises as Risk Appetite Fades; Dollar Inches Up
Investing.com
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Gold's Bottom Could Be Investors' Lost Treasure
Forbes Magazine
Get ready, gold bulls: The precious metal could be close to finding a bottom. The price of gold fell below $1,200 an ounce last week as the dollar advanced following another federal funds rate hike. The precious metal logged its sixth straight month of declines, its longest losing streak since 1989. Read the full story
Gold Hits 6-Week Low Amid Dollar Rally as Q4 Begins
Investing.com
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Oil surges above $75 to the highest level since November 2014
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CNBC
U.S. crude prices approached a nearly four-year high on signs that sanctions are shrinking Iranian crude exports and as North American trade tensions ease. Read the full story
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Nonprofits are sidelining banks to take advantage of the latest finance trend
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Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, which manages more than $6 trillion of assets, said last week that “how to invest in environmental, governance, and social… Read the full story
Retired and looking for an interest-only mortgage? More are to launch
Daily Mail
Daily Mail
Financial giant Legal & General has announced it will offer retirement interest-only mortgages from early next year, bringing hope to thousands of trapped borrowers. Read the full story
Wells Fargo employee sentiment has plummeted as the bank struggles to bounce back from sales scandal
Business Insider
Timothy J. Sloan, President and CEO of Wells Fargo Washington Post Wells Fargo's employee satisfaction has fallen since June 2018, according to a new analysis by UBS. Employees' assessment of the bank's business outlook dropped to its lowest since 2015. Wells Fargo has been struggling to restore its reputation since the fake account scandal. Employees' satisfaction at Wells Fargo has weakened since June, and staff's confidence in the firm's business outlook has dropped to its lowest since 2015, Read the full story
Is Wells Fargo Advisor Exodus Slowing?
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Wirehouse has lost hundreds of advisors amid a two-year succession of scandals. Read the full story
This is the most grueling bank on Wall Street where young bankers say they work 90 hours a week
Business Insider
Investment banking is famous for imposing long hours on its young workers. But one firm has hours that are really tough, even for banking. It's boutique advisory firm LionTree Advisors, whose professionals worked on average 90 hours per week, according to areport by Wall Street Oasis, an online community for financial professionals. Co-founded by former UBS media investment banker Aryeh B. Bourkoff in 2012, LionTree Advisors is well-known for working on high profile transactions that are Read the full story
Size isn't the be-all, end-all in banking regulation
The Hill
It is simply not the case that systemic risk lies only with a handful of the very largest firms. Read the full story
Get Ready For A Big, Fast Rise In Interest Rates
Forbes Magazine
Forbes Magazine
Our research strongly indicates long term US interest rates are at a secular decision point, one that is likely to eventually be resolved by significantly - if not surprisingly -- higher borrowing costs over the next one to several quarters. Read the full story
Grove Brings Personalized Financial Planning To The Masses
Forbes Magazine
Founded by serial entrepreneur and ex-VC Chris Hutchins, 2-year-old startup Grove is a next generation advisor making personalized financial planning available to the masses. Read the full story
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NBC News
If you lack the willpower to budget and save, a 'money buddy' may be the key to a better financial future. Read the full story
Mark Cuban: 'If you use a credit card, you don't want to be rich'
CNBC
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Inequality Looms As Dark Cloud For Economy, Warns Financial Crisis CFTC Chief
Forbes Magazine
“(Middle class families) have enough savings as a buffer when a downturn hits,” Gensler told a conference in Washington on closing loopholes and avoiding blind spots in the financial system. Read the full story
TREASURIES/BONDS/STOCKS
The 2 Big Myths About the Financial Crisis
Barron's
The 2008 financial crisis was not the result only of moral hazard, nor was it unforeseeable. Read the full story
Top 5 Things to Know in the Market on Tuesday
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U.S. stocks and bond yields jumped at the start of the fourth quarter after the U.S. and Canada reached a last-minute deal to revise the North American Free Trade Agreement. Read the full story
A new market test lies ahead for Greece as it prepares its 2019 budget
CNBC
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CRYPTO'S / DIGITAL CURRENCY
Bitcoin Price Faces Minor Drop After Failure to Pass Key Resistance
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CoinDesk
Bitcoin could feel the pull of gravity in the next 24 hours, having failed to beat a key moving average hurdle for four days straight. Read the full story
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CryptoGlobe
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Startup Ripple signs up payments firms for crypto-based platform
Reuters
Three companies that provide cross-border payment services plan to use technology developed by startup Ripple that employs cryptocurrency XRP to speed transactions, the firms said on Monday. Read the full story
CURRENCIES
Gold Prices Fall as U.S. Dollar RisesInvesting.com
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Dollar consolidates gains, yen weighed by appetite for risk after NAFTA deal
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The yen traded near its lowest in more than 10 months against the dollar on Tuesday, weighed down by increased risk appetite after the United States and Canada reached a last-minute deal on Sunday to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. Read the full story
Canadian dollar surges after US and Canada strike deal to replace NAFTA
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Canada's dollar surged against its U.S. counterpart on Monday after the U.S. and Canada reached a trade deal to replace the existing North American Free Trade Agreement. Read the full story
Forex- Sterling Jumps on News of Irish Border Deal
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© Reuters. Sterling jumped on Monday. Read the full story
Pound US dollar exchange rate: GBP slides on UK construction slowdown
Express
THE pound has fallen by -0.5 per cent against the US dollar today following the news that UK construction sector activity fell in September. This decline puts the pound US dollar pairing down to an inter-bank exchange rate of $1.298, the lowest level since mid-September. The UK construction PMI for last month fell from 52.9 points to 52.1, below the expected 52.5 point printing. Duncan Brock of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply summed up the causes behind this decline. Read the full story
Iranians Selling Their Greenbacks Overnight as Rial Regains Lost Value
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IFP News
Huge crowds of people are seen in viral photos and videos flocking to foreign currency markets on Monday night to sell their US dollars as its rate went on a downhill spiral and experienced a historic plunge of over 20 percent in a few hours. Read the full story
Rupiah Slides To Lowest Point Against Dollar Since 1998
Bloomberg
Marc Chandler of Bannockburn Global Forex discusses currency concerns for Indonesia. Indonesia’s rupiah weakened past 15,000 per dollar for the first time in 20 years as sentiment toward emerging-nation assets soured and oil prices jumped. The currency has tumbled almost 10 percent this year as rising U.S. interest rates have boosted the dollar and Indonesia’s current-account deficit has left the economy exposed to the financial turmoil that afflicted Turkey and Argentina. Crude prices haveRead the full story
Forex - Euro Slips on Italy Woes, Yen Pushes Higher
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INSURANCE / HEALTH / SCIENCE
The Nobel Prize is a reminder of the outrageous cost of curing cancer
Vox
Vox
Cancer’s most promising therapies come with $100,000-plus price tags. Read the full story
This Type Of Migraine Can Mess With Your Vision
Bustle
Bustle
The visual changes that can accompany migraines in general can be pretty weird to experience, as anyone who’s had one will tell you (hello, that's me). But for people who experience ocular migraines, also known as retinal migraines, the visual…Read the full story
Nobel winner fought for drug company interest in cancer discovery
NBC News
James Allison, one of two cancer researchers who won the Nobel Prize in Medicine Monday, struggled to get drug companies interested in his cancer discovery. Read the full story
I Fasted 12 Hours For 21 Days — Here Are the 3 Major Changes That Happened to My Body
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As a fitness editor, I often write about diets like the low-carb, high-fat keto diet and body-type eating to educate people on the various ways they can reach their health goals. I don't follow a specific diet, but I recently decided to try the Clean Program, a 21-day detox created by Dr. Alejandro ... Read the full story
Diseases like Ebola and avian flu are some of the biggest threats to global security — and lack of funding puts the US at risk
Business Insider
Pandemic disease is arguably one of the greatest threats to global stability and security. The Trump administration's laissez-faire attitude toward funding pandemic preparedness decreases the ability of the US and the world to contend with the next global outbreak of infectious disease. Global reports suggest that transmission of diseases where pathogens move from animals to humans is rising at an alarming rate, and with warmer climates everywhere, diseases such as Zika, dengue fever, and West Read the full story
In 1990, the US was ranked 6th in education and healthcare. Today, it's 27th, a study says.
CNN
A study by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation ranks "human capital" and finds the United States stagnating while others rise. Read the full story
USA / CANADA
The places America's rich and poor call home
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Where people live in the US makes a big difference to their chances of a long and prosperous life. Read the full story
Perspective | The bottom 90 percent are still poorer than they were in 2007
The Washington Post
But don’t worry, I’m sure the recovery will trickle down. Read the full story
Donald Trump’s new NAFTA is the blueprint for his trade war with China
Quartz
The revised free trade agreement between the United States, Canada and Mexico, christened USMCA, has big implications for Donald Trump’s trade war with China. Both… Read the full story
Trade war could end if China commits to helping Trump make America’s infrastructure great again
South China Morning Post
William Mundell says the US should delegate its complaints about China’s flaunting of WTO rules to a multilateral organisation while China could direct some of its Belt and Road Initiative funding towards US infrastructure Read the full story
Recession risk is 'below average' for the next three years, Goldman says
CNBC
The U.S. economic expansion is probably only in its middle stages, with the chances of a recession in the next three years standing a "below average" change, according to Goldman Sachs. Read the full story
Too much oil? Texas boom outpaces supply, transport networks
Reuters
The west Texas drillers that drove the shale revolution have overwhelmed the region's infrastructure with oil production -driving up costs, depressing regional oil prices and slowing the pace of growth. Read the full story
The American dream is harder to find in some neighborhoods
NPR
A new data tool finds a strong correlation between where people grew up and their chances of climbing the economic ladder. Charlotte, N.C., hopes to use it to improve residents' economic mobility. Read the full story
EMERGING MARKETS
John Hancock Debuts A Multifactor Avenue To Emerging Markets
Benzinga
Benzinga
Perhaps the time is right for alternative approaches to sagging emerging markets equities. The John Hancock Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF (NYSE: JHEM), which debuted last week, will test that thesis. JEHM is the latest fund in John Hancock's expanding lineup of multifactor exchange traded funds, which includes domestic broad market and sector funds. What Happened The new ETF targets the John Hancock Dimensional Emerging Markets Index. That benchmark focuses on “factors (smaller cap, lower Read the full story
Guru of emerging market investments comes out of retirement - at 82!
Daily Mail
Mark Mobius is an obsessive. He works out at a gym like a man possessed at least twice a day to keep trim; is meticulous about the food he eats; and frantically writes finance books. Read the full story
Emerging markets, despite strengths, still get no respect
CNBC
The financial profiles of emerging markets are far better than they were just five years ago, but when global investors get worried about risk, emerging market assets are among the first things they sell. Read the full story
Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund ("TEI") Announces Distribution
Benzinga
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund (NYSE:TEI) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0680 per share, payable on October 31, 2018, to shareholders of record on October 15, 2018 (Ex-Dividend Date: October 12, 2018). The Fund's investment manager, Franklin Advisers, Inc., ... Full story available on Benzinga.com Read the full story
Teens in Developing Nations Are More Optimistic About Their Futures Than Those in Western Europe
Jezebel
A new survey by Ipsos found that teenagers in developing nations are staggeringly more optimistic about their futures than those in developed, western European nations, the Guardian reports. The study, which looked at a variety of factors including access/knowledge of politics, living conditions, women’s rights and education, determined that 90% of teens in Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria and China are hopeful, though there “was widespread dissatisfaction with politicians” across all countries, Read the full story
Puerto Rico Wants Your Tourism Dollars
Cheddar
Monday, October 1, 2018 It has been one year since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico and the island is back up and open for business, said Carla Campos, the executive director for Puerto Rico Tourism Company. Read the full story
MIDDLE EAST
Brent oil prices near November 2014 highs ahead of U.S. sanctions against Iran
Reuters
Reuters
Oil prices edged up on Tuesday, holding near a four-year high reached the previous day as markets adjust to the prospect of tighter supply once the U.S. sanctions against Iran kick in next month. Read the full story
Saudi economic growth to see upward trajectory - Capital Economics
Mubasher
Riyadh – Mubasher: Saudi Arabia’s economy has seen a leap during the second quarter of 2018, amid expectations to continue growth in the coming period in line with a rise in oil prices and large investments in the non-oil sector, Capital Economics … Read the full story
GCC banks expected to stabilise in 2019 - S&P
Gulf Business
The company said 2019 should mark the easing of three years of significant pressure on regional lenders The post GCC banks expected to stabilise in 2019 – S&P appeared first on Gulf Business. Read the full story
Netanyahu's Not-Quite-2-State Solution
NPR
Days after President Trump endorsed a two-state solution, the Israeli prime minister tells NPR's Steve Inskeep that Israel must retain control of security in any agreement with the Palestinians. Read the full story
OPEC 'powerless to prevent' oil prices jumping toward $100 a barrel this year
CNBC
OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia is ill-equipped to prevent a supply shock in the energy market, analysts told CNBC on Monday, as oil traders prepare for the possibility of $100 a barrel before year-end. Read the full story
States can’t punish businesses for boycotting Israel, federal judge in Arizona says
The Washington Post
The finding by a federal judge was the second this year to turn back a wave of state legislation prohibiting anti-Israel activity. Read the full story
AFRICA
Portugal’s EDP buys US$2M stake in African off-grid solar company
FurtherAfrica
FurtherAfrica
Energias de Portugal SA (ELI:EDP) announced today it has acquired a minority stake in Mozambique-based off-grid solar marketing firm SolarWorks! for EUR 2 million (USD 2.32m). Read the full story
Relief then recession in South Africa
Axios
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's efforts to revive Africa's second-largest economy aren't off to a propitious start. Read the full story
Zimbabwe: Govt Fast-Tracks Clearance of External Debt Arrears
AllAfrica
GOVERNMENT is pressing ahead with the process of re-engaging international partners and creditors as it seeks to clear its arrears on the external debt, Finance and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube has said. A announcing a cocktail of measures to boost the economy in Harare yesterday, he acknowledged that Zimbabwe owes a number of international financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Read the full story
ASIA
Asian shares fall; oil steadies near a 2014 high
Livemint
Livemint
Asian stocks declined after a muted US trading session, with Japanese shares paring gains as the yen fluctuated after hitting its weakest against the dollar this year. Read the full story
Asia markets positive following overnight gains on Wall Street
CNBC
White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow said Monday that a trade deal between the U.S. and China is not "imminent." Read the full story
China trade deal isn't imminent: Larry Kudlow
Fox News
National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow on the Trump administration's new trade deal with Canada and Mexico. Kudlow also discussed the trade negotiations between the U.S. and China. Read the full story
EUROPE
EU official to Britain: you can't leave our house and keep the key
Reuters
Reuters
Britain cannot leave the European house but keep the key and the right to swing by anytime, a top European Union official told London as Brexit negotiations are entering their final stretch. Read the full story
UK funds body seeks 'urgent action' on EU retail fund rules
Reuters
Britain's asset management trade body on Tuesday called for urgent action to fix "failings" in the design of European Union rules governing how retail investment funds are marketed. Read the full story
Boris Johnson reportedly wants to delay Brexit by 6 months if he becomes Prime Minister
Business Insider
MP Jacob Rees Mogg (left) MP Boris Johnson, (centre) and MP Iain Duncan Smith (right) listen to questions following the launch of 'A World Trade Deal: The Complete Guide' at the Houses of Parliament on September 11, 2018 in London, England. Boris Johnson wants to delay Brexit by six months if he becomes Prime Minister. The former foreign secretary is believed to be preparing for a leadership bid against Theresa May. Johnson reportedly wants to "reset" the negotiations with the European Union Read the full story
Euro zone worried Italy's deficit-boosting budget plan could revive crisis
Reuters
Reuters
Top euro zone officials warned Italy on Monday its plan to borrow billions of extra euros to fund spending pledges could tip the bloc back into crisis, vowing to pressure Rome to change course. Read the full story
Are Banks Well-Prepared For Operational Risks Posed By Brexit?
Forbes Magazine
Bank exposure to Brexit cannot be underestimated. The U.S. and France, especially, have the most counterparty exposure to British financial institutions. Bank regulators must urge banks to be prepared for operational risks that can arise from Brexit.Read the full story
Bloomberg
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May is preparing to make a significant new Brexit offer to the European Union in an attempt to open the door to a deal, according to a senior British government official. Divorce talks are stuck on the question of how to avoid the need for police and customs checks on the border between the U.K. and Ireland, but the British side now sees a path to reaching an agreement, the official said. The pound rose as much as 0.7 percent to $1.3116, before paring gains. GiltsRead the full story
CBI, ISX, Kauaihn Chatter:
CBI Update:
The CBI for Wednesday 10/3/18 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1190
The currency auction is 188,354,621
There is one news and announcements.
1. Contractors' Schedule (Ministry of Housing, Municipalities, Public Works, Ministry of Youth and Sports) ... Click here to download
Value Traded
117,825,045
Shares Traded
187,347,496
ISX ended in Red
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10-3-2018 Newshound Guru Currency365 New President...Barham Salih appoints Adel Abdul Mahdi as the NEW PRIME MINISTER of IRAQ...
10-3-2018 Intel Guru ADMINBILL ...I ask that you all put the info you receive in a pot on the stove and turn the burner up. In the past the burner was set to low heat so the stew never was ready to eat. In the past few months the flame has been turned up higher each week. We are nearing a point when a delicious stew will be ready to eat. Don't discount the information you are hearing but note that bankers, etc have been ready for months with rates on the screens, etc...
10-3-2018 Intel Guru ADMINBILL ...I ask that you all put the info you receive in a pot on the stove and turn the burner up. In the past the burner was set to low heat so the stew never was ready to eat. In the past few months the flame has been turned up higher each week. We are nearing a point when a delicious stew will be ready to eat. Don't discount the information you are hearing but note that bankers, etc have been ready for months with rates on the screens, etc...
10-2-2018 Newshound Guru Bloodloch [Can you share in your opinion, does this thing end in 2018 or are you looking at 2019.] I'm expecting it to happen when they generally and broadly start releasing the new smaller denominations, which some have reported could begin this month (October), but likely not before the full government, including the Prime Minister, is seated.
10-2-2018 Newshound Guru Walkingstick ...In reality, they now have a Speaker of the house who's seating is in violation of their constitution ... A President of the Republic, who's seating is not in violation but breaks the customary role of revolving between the Kurdish parties... A prime Minister, nominee (Mahdi)... a clear violation, not coming from the largest bloc... Brought of out retirement as a "settlement candidate".. One that, the majority now supports...In closing, if.. Mahdi were to form a government... He has always been a staunch supporter of the monetary/ economic reform.. bringing the dinar to the regional and international level, ceasing the auctions and the distribution of oil proceeds to the people ...
10-2-2018 Newshound Guru Walkingstick ...In reality, they now have a Speaker of the house who's seating is in violation of their constitution ... A President of the Republic, who's seating is not in violation but breaks the customary role of revolving between the Kurdish parties... A prime Minister, nominee (Mahdi)... a clear violation, not coming from the largest bloc... Brought of out retirement as a "settlement candidate".. One that, the majority now supports...In closing, if.. Mahdi were to form a government... He has always been a staunch supporter of the monetary/ economic reform.. bringing the dinar to the regional and international level, ceasing the auctions and the distribution of oil proceeds to the people ...
10-2-2018 Newshound Guru Kaperoni So its official...a new president of the Republic of Iraq...Barham Saleh. By the way the choices so far for president of parliament and president of the Republic of Iraq are pro economic reform. If Madhi gets in as prime minister we should see reforms start very soon including currency reform.
10-2-2018 Intel Guru RayRen98 Ammar al-Hakim Barham Saleh captures the presidency today with 220 votes...Reports indicate that President Saleh has selected Mahdi as the Prime Minister-designate two hours after being confirmed President...
10-2-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru David M. Witty Iraqi Parliament elects Barham Salih as Iraqi president. He is a former PM of Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government.
10-2-2018 Newshound Guru Currency365 Anybody can be the next Prime minister of Iraq they could surprise us all... but first let them pick the President by Oct 2nd deadline according to New Speaker... constitutionally they have till Oct 10th...FYI
10-2-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru David M. Witty Iraqi Parliament convenes to elect an Iraqi president but only 192 MPs present...Out of 329 MPs. Office of Iraqi Parliament says it will publish names of MPs who do not attend today's meeting. Speaker of Parliament says today's meeting will continue until a president of Iraq is elected.
10-2-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 [via Clare] "Prepared" - we Know it will happen...don't worry about when, it, IS happening...FAB 4, CBI ...ARE ready...looking for suitable Environment...POTUS will "Clean the Floor"...wants Iranian influence gone. 1). Teams strongly feel GOI should be seated...USA is "preparing" Iraq to seat its Gov. 2). In postion & "prepared" are the specimen sheets that the CBI sent to all the Central Banks around the world "prepared" for authenticity...Whales & Sharks, already using for trade, investing in Iraq & Contracts. Banks "prepared" ...ready for future customers...in position for rate change...Right Now! The RI of IQD has a date...POTUS has enough time, before the date, to deal with Iran... 3). ...so far Iraq spent 160 million to print currency... Teams are waiting for something this month...IMO.
10-2-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru David M. Witty Iraqi Parliament elects Barham Salih as Iraqi president. He is a former PM of Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government.
10-2-2018 Newshound Guru Currency365 Anybody can be the next Prime minister of Iraq they could surprise us all... but first let them pick the President by Oct 2nd deadline according to New Speaker... constitutionally they have till Oct 10th...FYI
10-2-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru David M. Witty Iraqi Parliament convenes to elect an Iraqi president but only 192 MPs present...Out of 329 MPs. Office of Iraqi Parliament says it will publish names of MPs who do not attend today's meeting. Speaker of Parliament says today's meeting will continue until a president of Iraq is elected.
10-2-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 [via Clare] "Prepared" - we Know it will happen...don't worry about when, it, IS happening...FAB 4, CBI ...ARE ready...looking for suitable Environment...POTUS will "Clean the Floor"...wants Iranian influence gone. 1). Teams strongly feel GOI should be seated...USA is "preparing" Iraq to seat its Gov. 2). In postion & "prepared" are the specimen sheets that the CBI sent to all the Central Banks around the world "prepared" for authenticity...Whales & Sharks, already using for trade, investing in Iraq & Contracts. Banks "prepared" ...ready for future customers...in position for rate change...Right Now! The RI of IQD has a date...POTUS has enough time, before the date, to deal with Iran... 3). ...so far Iraq spent 160 million to print currency... Teams are waiting for something this month...IMO.
10-2-2018 Newshound /Intel Guru Mnt Goat The banks are now brokering the dinar (buying and selling) it just as the online internet brokers are that you may have ordered it from. Why not since there is lots of money to be made and the banks deal with currencies and like to make money...They are NOT trading the dinar...There is a difference between selling and buying as a broker from trading it. If the banks were trading the dinar it would be sold on the currency exchanges too. It is NOT. The banks can not legally trade the dinar until it is reinstated as a global currency...So for a short period during the ISIS war in Iraq, they US treasury asked that they banks do not sell or buy this currency since they were afraid it could be used to fund terrorism once again. We even witnessed in late 2015 that the CBI wanted to reinstate the dinar but again it was denied due to the ongoing war with ISIS. They told us it would happen in “EARLY 2017” but again the war was not yet over until LATE 2017. Then in 2018, came the election saga and here we stand still waiting.
Elmer:
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Artmeister:
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Abadi's website
ARTICLE 1 (from PM Abadi's website
October 2, 2018
The Council of Ministers held its regular session on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister Dr. Haider Abadi.
Where the Cabinet approved the completion of the project housing complex in the neighborhood of Jerusalem, which was completed 95% of it.
It was agreed to exempt the processing and contracting contracts for investment projects from the decision to protect the product.
The Council voted on the Diwani Order No. 45 of 2016 on the project of collection and electronic payment.The session witnessed the vote on the integration of the General Authority for the operation of irrigation and drainage projects with the General Authority for the maintenance of irrigation and drainage projects with the General Sewage Service.
The amendment to the Council of Ministers Resolution No. 132 of 2017 on the protection of the reinforcing steel product was voted from 16 to 32 mm.
The council voted to negotiate a partnership contract between Iraqi Airways and British company Minesize for ground services.
Financial allocations were also voted to address the expected financial scarcity.
Prime Minister 's Media Office
October 2, 2018
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ARTICLE 2-A
Government of IraqVerified account @IraqiGovt 10-3-2018 around 5:50 am Eastern
PM @HaiderAlAbadi congratulates Iraq’s new President of the Republic @BarhamSalih on his election by parliament, extends his best wishes to the President as he assumes his responsibilities in the service of the Iraqi people and safeguarding Iraq’s sovereignty
ARTICLE 2-B
Tweet posted in Arabic only on PM Abadi's twitter account; posted 10-2-2018 around 6:10 pm Eastern:
Brother Adel Adel Abdul Mahdi
Hi
I congratulate you on the occasion of your appointment to form the new government, wishing you success in its formation and choosing who is best suited to fill the government positions to provide the best services to the citizens, asking the Almighty to take the hands of the people of Iraq and its people and preserve its security and well-being.
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ARTICLE 2-C
Tweet posted in both Arabic and English on PM Abadi't twitter account; posted 10-2-2018 around
3:10 pm Eastern:
Prime Minister Dr. Abadi congratulates Dr. Barham Saleh for obtaining the confidence of the House of Representatives for the post of President of the Republic, wishing him success in serving Iraq and preserving the rights of citizenship for his people
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ARTICLE 3-A
Iran welcomes the election of Barham Saleh as president of Iraq
2018/10/2 23:58
[Ayna-Baghdad]
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasimi welcomed the election of Barham Salih as the new president of Iraq, expressing the hope of strengthening relations between the two countries.
He expressed his hope for the new relations between the two neighboring countries, Iran and Iraq, in the new phase, which will be further developed and strengthened, and lead to prosperity and prosperity, the development of friendship between the peoples of the two countries and the promotion of bilateral cooperation at the regional and international levels.
The Iraqi parliament on Tuesday elected Barham Ahmed Saleh as president of the republic, replacing Fuad Masum.
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ARTICLE 3-B
Barham Saleh won the post of president of Iraq with 291 votes in the second round
BAGHDAD, Oct. 2 (UPI) - The National Union candidate, Barham Salih, was elected president of the Republic of Iraq after a fierce competition with the Kurdistan Democratic candidate, Fuad Hussein, in the second round.
The sources pointed out that "Saleh got 291 votes in the second round, compared to 22 votes for his retreating rival Fuad Hussein, candidate of the Kurdistan Democratic Party.
As opposed to 24 blank ballot papers and 7 other invalid, "noting that" Saleh will be sworn in before the President of the Federal Court Medhat Mahmoud. "
Barham Ahmed Saleh was born in 1960 in the city of Sulaymaniyah in Iraqi Kurdistan. He left Iraq for the United Kingdom to complete his studies. He served as President of the Kurdistan Regional Government for the period from January 2001 until mid-2004.
He served as Deputy Prime Minister of the Interim Iraqi Government in 2004, then Minister of Planning in the Interim Iraqi Government in 2005 and Deputy Prime Minister in the first elected government in 2006, where he assumed the economic portfolio as Chairman of the Economic Committee.
The Iraqi government launched the initiative of the International Compact with Iraq, which was a charter of mutual commitments between Iraq and the international community aimed at helping Iraq to advance the security, political, economic and social sectors and help Iraq to get rid of the dusty debts caused by the policies of the former regime.
He founded the American University of Iraq - Sulaymaniyah and currently serves as its president.
It is a meeting of the Trustees of the Iraqi Forum, which is a democratic meeting of Iraqi national and cultural figures and dignitaries from the spectrum of Iraqi society. The forum includes a promising organization and a project to support outstanding students in Iraqi universities in Baghdad, southern Iraq and Kurdistan.
Nominated by the Kurdish leadership as the head of the Kurdistan List, which won the legislative elections in the Kurdistan region in 2009 and was commissioned to form the sixth portfolio of the Kurdistan Regional Government, where he took the post of head of the territorial government since October 2009 to 2011. He has adopted an ambitious program and initiatives since taking office The Prime Minister aims to promote development, prosperity and the advancement of services, education, health and reconstruction. Among these initiatives is the launch of a fellowship program for students in the region to study in the world's leading universities, support the Housing Fund, And increase the salaries of the families of martyrs and Anfal and the legal organization of the work of civil society organizations and others.
In 2014 nominated with Dr. Fuad Masum by his party to fill the post of President of the Republic of Iraq, but he was excluded in the election conducted between them by the members of the Kurdistan bloc in the Iraqi Council of Representatives to be Dr. Fuad Masum is the only candidate for the bloc and later elected in the Iraqi Council of Representatives President of the Republic .
Barham Ahmed Saleh enjoys extensive Kurdish, Iraqi, regional and international relations as a moderate politician and open to all political trends in the country. And has a network of core relationships with the media and cultural media. He also has many activities in political, cultural and economic forums
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ARTICLE 4
Killed and wounded in Sulaymaniyah by winning Barham Saleh
2018/10/3 9:40
[Ayna-Baghdad]
After the victory of Barham Saleh, candidate of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan to the post of President of the Republic supporters of his party fired indiscriminately, killing two people and wounding them in the district of Chamchamal and the city of Sulaymaniyah.
The deputy director-general of the health of Chamchamal Ayoub Hama said in a statement on Wednesday that due to the firing of joy in the district of Chamchamal, a citizen named "Farhad Mohammed Amin" was born in 1971 inside his home in the judiciary, "adding that" Life after he arrived at the hospital. "
Activists on social networking sites said that the person from the village of Jabari was killed by the firing of bullets on the occasion of Barham Saleh's victory as Iraqi president.
A medical source in the city of Sulaymaniyah said that a person was killed near the "Gia" in the city because of the shooting on the occasion of the victory of Barham.
A security source in the province of Sulaymaniyah said Tuesday evening that two people were wounded after the shooting to celebrate the election of a president.
The source said that "hospitals in the province received injuries by indiscriminate shooting, to celebrate the election of Barham Saleh as president of the Republic."
"Among these injuries is a 25-year-old man and an 11-year-old child," he said, noting that "medical personnel have begun to treat these injuries."
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ARTICLE 5
Abdul Mahdi ends 13 years of rule of the Dawa Party of Iraq .. 30 days to form his government
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - October 3 - Barham Saleh formally appointed Adel Abdul Mahdi as prime minister, an hour after his election as president of the republic by parliament, a mandate that ends 13 of the ruling Dawa party on Iraq, and before the prime minister-designate 30 days To form his government.
Abdul-Mahdi, 76, is a bourgeois political family. His father was a minister and a deputy in the Iraqi Senate during the reign of King Faisal I.
He completed his studies in France and then went to Syria and Lebanon. During his travels and studies, he adopted many ideas and ideologies, including nationalism and socialism, even to reflect on Islamic thought.
Abdul Mahdi served as the Ministry of Finance in the government of Iyad Allawi, and included positions until he became Vice-President Jalal Talabani, and submitted his resignation due to political differences.
According to the Iraqi constitution, Abdul Mahdi has 30 days to choose the composition of the ministry, and put it to vote on the House of Representatives.
The Mahdi had imposed conditions on the political parties before agreeing to take over the presidency of the Council of Ministers, which focused on giving him full freedom in the selection of ministers, in addition to the freedom to develop his government program and arrange its relationship with political forces as he deems appropriate and the exclusion of partisan and political interference from government work .
Abdul Mahdi, who belonged to the Islamic Supreme Council of Iran, also has good political relations with the leaders of the ruling Republican Party, which was consolidated after the US invasion of Iraq in 2003 under President George W. Bush.
Abadi objects
The head of the caretaker government, Haydar al-Abadi, refused to assign a candidate for the settlement among the winning blocs during a weekly press conference held on Tuesday evening.
Abadi said that the candidate of the settlement is the weakest, because it meets all the demands, wondering why we choose the weakest despite the presence of official candidates.
Abadi added that he is not with the candidate of the settlement, but with resolving the problems and understanding with the political blocs and avoid collision.
In this context, said political analyst Sanad al-Shammari that the assumption of Abdul-Mahdi, the next prime minister, ending 13 years of the rule of the Dawa Party on Iraq, after taking over the premiership of the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the current caretaker government Ibrahim al-Jaafari, and former Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki , And current head of the caretaker government Haider Abadi.
Al-Shammari said that it is possible to change the assumption of Abdul-Mahdi as prime minister, since he has an acceptable asset in his relations with the Iraqi political center and with the regional countries and the rest of the foreign countries, noting that he may be able to close the gap between the people and the government, Improving services and creating jobs.
Al-Shammari called on the political parties to move away from the imposition of ministers on the government of Abdul-Mahdi, as happened to his former friends, so as to be able to promote the reality of the miserable lives of Iraqis.
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ARTICLE 6
Kim Kardashian "the most dangerous celebrities to search for them on the Internet"
2018/10/2 23:44
[Ayna-Follow]
A recent report by a cybersecurity firm said that Kim Kardashian had become the "most dangerous celebrity when searching for them on the Internet" in the UK, according to the BBC.
McAfee said the search for the name Kim Kardashian on the Internet is linked to the largest number of links to malicious sites.
British fashion model Naomi Campbell came in second, while Courtney Cardashian was third.
The fourth place was the British singer Adele, while the announcer Caroline Flack was in fifth place on the list.
McAfee warns that cybercriminals are known to use celebrities to try to trick users into clicking on links to malicious sites that are used to install malware or steal personal information and passwords.
The company advises that in order to prevent these malicious sites, links must be opened to reliable sources, news or videos, in addition to downloading the latest version of the anti-virus software on the PC.
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