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| USD/VND | | | 23,302.0000 | 22,911.2000 | 22,911.2000 | | 03:01 |
| USD/CNY | | | 6.9458 | 6.9273 | 6.9320 | | 06:03 |
| USD/KWD | | | 0.3035 | 0.3026 | 0.3035 | | 06:06 |
| GBP/USD | | | 1.2880 | 1.2824 | 1.2853 | | 06:06 |
| USD/IRR | | | 12,048.0000 | 12,048.0000 | 12,048.0000 | | 17:51 |
| USD/IDR | | | 14,618.1000 | 14,515.1000 | 14,599.1000 | | 06:06 |
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Halabousi visits the Fiqh Academy and roams the streets of Adhamiya to participate in celebrations of the birth of the Prophet
20-11-2018 All times are GMT +3
Baghdad:
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mohamed Halboussi, visited the Fiqh Council and met with a number of scholars and clerics. He also toured the streets of Adhamiya to participate in the celebration of the birth of the Prophet.
The text of the statement of the election of Mr. Ammar al - Hakim as head of the Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction
Date of release: 2018/11/20 0:32 • 107 times read
(Baghdad: Al Furat News) The Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction, the leader of the National Wisdom Movement, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim, was elected on Monday evening as the head of the coalition.
According to the text of the statement of the selection of the head of the coalition received the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it "Based on the urgent need for a new political approach and a comprehensive national reform project beyond the sectarian and religious and national frameworks and in response to the requirements of the current stage that require adoption of a new methodology to manage the political scene has held forces of the Alliance of Reform and Reconstruction Represented by the Alliance of Suron, the Alliance of Victory, the list of the current of national wisdom, the National Coalition, the Iraqi Decision Alliance, the List of the Turkmen Front, representatives of the Christian, Sabean, Yazidi and other forces), representing 132 parliamentary seats determined to institutionalize the Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction Which was announced at the first session of the House of Representatives. "
He added that, "In conjunction with the week of affection and compassion for the birth of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), the leadership of the Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction held its first meeting on Monday to discuss the topics on its agenda, which include the institutionalization of the coalition and as a first step in the framework of the institutional building of the alliance, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim as head of the Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction and the decision was issued by agreement of all parties. "
He added that, "In conjunction with the week of affection and compassion for the birth of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), the leadership of the Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction held its first meeting on Monday to discuss the topics on its agenda, which include the institutionalization of the coalition and as a first step in the framework of the institutional building of the alliance, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim as head of the Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction and the decision was issued by agreement of all parties. "
The Axis Alliance is considering the option of leaving the building and confirming: There is no larger bloc anymore
12:44 - 20/11/2018
Baghdad Mawazine News
A source familiar with the inside of the National Axis Alliance said on Monday that the coalition is considering the option of getting out of the construction coalition.
The source told Mawazine News that "the Axis Alliance sees no reason to stay in the building alliance because there is no larger bloc anymore." The coalition appreciates the concept of partnership and does not want to be under the wing of any party.
Pointing out that "the National Axis Alliance is the only representative of the people of the affected areas in Iraq."
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The source told Mawazine News that "the Axis Alliance sees no reason to stay in the building alliance because there is no larger bloc anymore." The coalition appreciates the concept of partnership and does not want to be under the wing of any party.
Pointing out that "the National Axis Alliance is the only representative of the people of the affected areas in Iraq."
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Iraqi Bank for Trade illustrates the fact of robbery on its branch in Karrada
12:01 - 20/11/2018
Baghdad Mawazine News
The Iraqi Bank of Commerce denied the exposure of its branch in Karrada, central Baghdad for a robbery
The Iraqi Bank of Commerce denied the exposure of its branch in Karrada, central Baghdad for a robbery
A statement by the bank received (Mawazin News), a copy of it, "published in some news sites the subject of armed robbery of the branch of the Iraqi Bank for Trade in Karrada - swimming pool in central Baghdad."
We would like to inform you that the news item is published," he said.
He added, "We are keen and insist on the media channels to be accurate and credible in the dissemination of information and make sure of the relevant department in the bank"
He added, "We are keen and insist on the media channels to be accurate and credible in the dissemination of information and make sure of the relevant department in the bank"
Central Bank of Iran to Launch Official Currency Market
November 19, 2018 19:52
The Central Bank of Iran will soon launch a formal foreign currency market where dealings will take place at free rates, the bank’s governor said Monday.
Abdolnasser Hemmati said this in his Instagram post, noting that currency deals will be both in the form of banknotes and hawalah and will be based on “auction mechanism."
The function of the market will be to "discover prices" and provide for the people’s small needs and services.
The announcement comes as the CBI and the government has been struggling to stabilize the currency market after rial lost approximately two-thirds of its value in the past eight months.
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Mr. Ammar al-Hakim Abdul-Mahdi: the need to complete the cab with ministers competent and characterized by integrity
Date of release: 2018/11/20 12:38 • 130 times read
[Baghdad: Al Furat News} The head of the Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim, during a meeting with the Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, the completion of the government cab and the implementation of the government program and the provision of services.
"The importance of completing the government cabin with competent ministers is characterized by integrity and the ability to manage, and stressed the need to make services a priority in the next phase, as well as focus on the security side and the accumulation of pros," a statement from his office received the agency {Euphrates News} a copy.
He also stressed the importance of communication between the government and the House of Representatives and the creation of a state of harmony to complete the construction process, which needs parliamentary legislation and government implementation, stressing the importance of removing Iraq from regional disputes and international hubs.
While congratulating Abdul Mahdi, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim on the occasion of his election as President of the Alliance of Reform and Reconstruction, the President of the Coalition renewed its support to the Government in the implementation of its program and achieve the aspirations of the Iraqi people.
He also stressed the importance of communication between the government and the House of Representatives and the creation of a state of harmony to complete the construction process, which needs parliamentary legislation and government implementation, stressing the importance of removing Iraq from regional disputes and international hubs.
While congratulating Abdul Mahdi, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim on the occasion of his election as President of the Alliance of Reform and Reconstruction, the President of the Coalition renewed its support to the Government in the implementation of its program and achieve the aspirations of the Iraqi people.
Mr. Ammar al-Hakim Halabousi: the need to cancel the privileges of deputies and restore confidence in parliament
Release Date: 2018/11/20 8:10 • 291 times read
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) President of the Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim, the need to abolish the privileges of members of the House of Representatives.
A statement issued by his office received the news agency (Al-Furat News) that Mr. Ammar al-Hakim discussed during his meeting with Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohammed Halbusi, "the latest political situation in Iraq and the importance of concerted efforts to achieve the aspirations of the Iraqi people and achieve what promised by the political blocs Iraqi citizen in their election campaigns."
Mr. Ammar al-Hakim stressed the need to complete the government cab and provide the best for the remaining ministries and renewed our support for the Iraqi government in the implementation of its government program.
He also stressed during the meeting "the importance of restoring confidence in the House of Representatives and start performing legislative and oversight functions," stressing "the need to show the highest degrees of transparency regarding the eligibility of members of the House of Representatives, and the abolition of privileges that strengthen the difference between the MP and the other grades in the Iraqi state, and also called for the consolidation of visions to pass Important laws, especially laws that affect the structure of the Iraqi state. "
In the regional and international affairs, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim stressed "the importance of openness to the regional and international environment in terms of common interests," noting that "the interest of Iraq to be a bridge between the parties is not a platform for confrontation and intersection."
Mr. Ammar al-Hakim stressed the need to complete the government cab and provide the best for the remaining ministries and renewed our support for the Iraqi government in the implementation of its government program.
He also stressed during the meeting "the importance of restoring confidence in the House of Representatives and start performing legislative and oversight functions," stressing "the need to show the highest degrees of transparency regarding the eligibility of members of the House of Representatives, and the abolition of privileges that strengthen the difference between the MP and the other grades in the Iraqi state, and also called for the consolidation of visions to pass Important laws, especially laws that affect the structure of the Iraqi state. "
In the regional and international affairs, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim stressed "the importance of openness to the regional and international environment in terms of common interests," noting that "the interest of Iraq to be a bridge between the parties is not a platform for confrontation and intersection."
A leader in Suron calls on Abdul Mahdi to be firmer in completing his cabaret
Date of release: 2018/11/20 8:10 • 157 times read
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) Critic of the leadership of the alliance of the deputy MP Raed Fahmi, not packing Prime Minister, Adel Abdul-Mahdi, in the formation of the Cabinet Cab.
"There is competition, friction and stinginess in naming the rest of the ministerial cabin. Things have reached unacceptable limits and the crisis is like moving sand," Fahmi told AFP. "There is a threat to the project in forming the government because of differences."
"What is happening now is the result of the absence of the largest bloc, and unfortunately things reached the existence of auctions to sell ministries and this is a threat to democracy and there are attempts to restore chaos and return in the formation of previous governments."
"There is a great public frustration and we warn of its repercussions in the next stage if the problems are not addressed seriously," Fahmi said.
"Abdul-Mahdi has to be decisive in the formation of his ministerial cabinet," he said. "Abdul-Mahdi has to take firm action on the major files of services, security, fighting corruption, job opportunities, and others. He has to release the pressure and make people and the public stand up to the media."
"What is happening now is the result of the absence of the largest bloc, and unfortunately things reached the existence of auctions to sell ministries and this is a threat to democracy and there are attempts to restore chaos and return in the formation of previous governments."
"There is a great public frustration and we warn of its repercussions in the next stage if the problems are not addressed seriously," Fahmi said.
"Abdul-Mahdi has to be decisive in the formation of his ministerial cabinet," he said. "Abdul-Mahdi has to take firm action on the major files of services, security, fighting corruption, job opportunities, and others. He has to release the pressure and make people and the public stand up to the media."
Presidency of the Euphrates: We will cooperate to reduce the tension of the region and sanctions on Iran
Editorial Date: 2018/11/20 8:00 • 143 times scheduled
{Baghdad: Al-Furat News} A spokesman for the presidency, that Iraq will cooperate to reduce the tension of the region and the consequences of US sanctions on Iran.
"The sanctions imposed on Iran are part of the tension in the region and it is necessary that the siege is not imposed on the citizens, and we will cooperate to reduce the tension," Luqman al-Faily told AFP.
He added that "the message from the regional visit of the President of the Republic, is that our sovereignty must be taken into account," noting that "most countries gave us a positive message that the strength of Iraq of their strength."
He explained that "our visit to Iran before Saudi Arabia reflects our strength and did not get upset by any one of this is a technical issue and every visit needs the requirements and all the countries we visited were official."
"Our visit was quick to end things, not protocol," Faily said. "We are surprised by the positive message that Iraq is healthy and everyone should work to reduce tension in the region."
He continued, "The communication with other presidencies and talk about the presence of ministers and governors and officials within the presidential delegation reflected that the President of the Republic has an aspiration to activate the files closed and draw a picture of all that there is a new Iraqi after a preacher."
"The role of the President of the Republic in the Constitution is clear and there is high-level coordination between the three presidencies," he said. "The agreements are to show the government's activities. Our dialogue with everyone is about sovereignty, tensions in the region and internal mobility."
The spokesman of the Presidency of the Republic that "our visits are not an alternative to the visits of the Prime Minister visits need to be perpetuated and translated into the reality of the earth and every person complementary to another."
"In all our meetings, the issue of the role of the Prime Minister was present, as well as the role and effectiveness of the Council of Representatives. As a result, we received a message that cooperation is continuing among all and we are working hard to restore the role of the Prime Minister." Wellness of Iraq, reference to the reference of the State of the basic index reversed in our letter to the countries of the outside. "
"We talked about projects and obstacles and there were meetings between officials and governors of each province close to the country visited," he concluded.
He added that "the message from the regional visit of the President of the Republic, is that our sovereignty must be taken into account," noting that "most countries gave us a positive message that the strength of Iraq of their strength."
He explained that "our visit to Iran before Saudi Arabia reflects our strength and did not get upset by any one of this is a technical issue and every visit needs the requirements and all the countries we visited were official."
"Our visit was quick to end things, not protocol," Faily said. "We are surprised by the positive message that Iraq is healthy and everyone should work to reduce tension in the region."
He continued, "The communication with other presidencies and talk about the presence of ministers and governors and officials within the presidential delegation reflected that the President of the Republic has an aspiration to activate the files closed and draw a picture of all that there is a new Iraqi after a preacher."
"The role of the President of the Republic in the Constitution is clear and there is high-level coordination between the three presidencies," he said. "The agreements are to show the government's activities. Our dialogue with everyone is about sovereignty, tensions in the region and internal mobility."
The spokesman of the Presidency of the Republic that "our visits are not an alternative to the visits of the Prime Minister visits need to be perpetuated and translated into the reality of the earth and every person complementary to another."
"In all our meetings, the issue of the role of the Prime Minister was present, as well as the role and effectiveness of the Council of Representatives. As a result, we received a message that cooperation is continuing among all and we are working hard to restore the role of the Prime Minister." Wellness of Iraq, reference to the reference of the State of the basic index reversed in our letter to the countries of the outside. "
"We talked about projects and obstacles and there were meetings between officials and governors of each province close to the country visited," he concluded.
A leader in patriotism: blocks have broken promises and returned to quotas stronger
Release date: 2018/11/20 7:20 • 106 times scheduled
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) accused the leader of the National Coalition, Adnan Aldenbos, some of the political blocs - which he did not name - to "break" their electoral promises to form a government and renounce quotas.
"Some of the promises of the blocs differed completely after the end of the elections and were just allegations and allegations," stressing "support of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, but his task is difficult because there is a large mass behind him."
"The parliamentary system in Iraq has failed miserably because it creates centers of parliamentary power," he said.
"We are tired of sectarianism and now speak it more strongly than in previous sessions in the name of constituent merit."
"We have frustration with the government, Abdul Mahdi, and we were not looking to get a share in the government, but we start a new political process in Iraq away from the republic and sectarianism."
"Unfortunately, we crossed the stage of frustration to the stage of despair and Iraq is heading to the abyss and no one is a statesman who can raise the burden of the country with great responsibility and everyone is looking to stay in power and be a leader in it, and indicators do not indicate the existence of optimism by the end of quotas and hear the sale of positions" .
He accused "the blocks deliberately block the formation of the government to get gains in the cabinet cabins, and perhaps this government does not last more than a year because of the lack of harmony and many problems in them."
"The parliamentary system in Iraq has failed miserably because it creates centers of parliamentary power," he said.
"We are tired of sectarianism and now speak it more strongly than in previous sessions in the name of constituent merit."
"We have frustration with the government, Abdul Mahdi, and we were not looking to get a share in the government, but we start a new political process in Iraq away from the republic and sectarianism."
"Unfortunately, we crossed the stage of frustration to the stage of despair and Iraq is heading to the abyss and no one is a statesman who can raise the burden of the country with great responsibility and everyone is looking to stay in power and be a leader in it, and indicators do not indicate the existence of optimism by the end of quotas and hear the sale of positions" .
He accused "the blocks deliberately block the formation of the government to get gains in the cabinet cabins, and perhaps this government does not last more than a year because of the lack of harmony and many problems in them."
The text of the statement of the election of Mr. Ammar al - Hakim as head of the Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction
Date of release: 2018/11/20 0:32 • 534 times read
(Baghdad: Al Furat News) The Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction, the leader of the National Wisdom Movement, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim, was elected on Monday evening as the head of the coalition.
According to the text of the statement of the selection of the head of the coalition received the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it "Based on the urgent need for a new political approach and a comprehensive national reform project beyond the sectarian and religious and national frameworks and in response to the requirements of the current stage that require adoption of a new methodology to manage the political scene has held forces of the Alliance of Reform and Reconstruction Represented by the Alliance of Suron, the Alliance of Victory, the list of the current of national wisdom, the National Coalition, the Iraqi Decision Alliance, the List of the Turkmen Front, representatives of the Christian, Sabean, Yazidi and other forces), representing 132 parliamentary seats determined to institutionalize the Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction Which was announced at the first session of the House of Representatives. "
He added that, "In conjunction with the week of affection and compassion for the birth of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), the leadership of the Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction held its first meeting on Monday to discuss the topics on its agenda, which include the institutionalization of the coalition and as a first step in the framework of the institutional building of the alliance, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim as head of the Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction and the decision was issued by agreement of all parties. "
He added that, "In conjunction with the week of affection and compassion for the birth of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), the leadership of the Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction held its first meeting on Monday to discuss the topics on its agenda, which include the institutionalization of the coalition and as a first step in the framework of the institutional building of the alliance, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim as head of the Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction and the decision was issued by agreement of all parties. "
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What Came First? The Success Or The Happiness?
Forbes Magazine
We're told time and again that if we study hard and work even harder that we'll be a success. And that this success will bring us the happiness we seek. But could it just be that we've had this sequence around the wrong way the whole time? Read the full story
Calendar: Week of November 19
CBS News
From a Thanksgiving celebration to Black Friday mayhem, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead. Jane Pauley reports. Read the full story
The 28 world economies most ready for the future
Business Insider
The world is changing at a rapid pace. The last 150 years have seen the most remarkable advancement of technology in history. Electric lighting, cars, plastic, the telephone, and television are all less than 150 years old, while newer innovations such as the internet have spurred ever more rapid societal development. In the coming decades, artificial intelligence, driverless cars, and the automation of many low skilled jobs are likely to further change the global economy. But which nations Read the full story
Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend
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OIL/COMMODITIES/ENERGY
PRECIOUS-Gold prices hold steady amid subdued dollar
Reuters
Gold prices were steady onMonday, with the dollar subdued following comments from U.S.Federal Reserve officials that were cautious on global economicgrowth. Read the full story
PolarX closing in on potential copper-gold discovery at Mars
Proactive Investors
PolarX Ltd (ASX:PXX) has discovered a high-grade copper and gold target at the Mars Prospect within the Alaska Range Project in the US state of Alaska. Assays up to 7.4% copper and 6.9 g/t gold from infill soil and rock‐chip sampling at Mars confirm anomalous copper, gold, arsenic and molybdenum over an area measuring 2x1.5 kilometres. Notably, the soil anomaly overlies induced polarisation (IP) and magnetic highs thought to represent mineralised intrusive centres. READ: PolarX copper-gold Read the full story
Opinion | Oil price is now controlled by just three men
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OPEC has lost what control of the oil market it ever had. The actions (or tweets) of three men — Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin and Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman — will determine the course of oil prices in 2019 and beyond. But of course they each want different things. Read the full story
US shale firms offer $100 million to aid Texas, New Mexico
More than a dozen top U.S. energy companies have pledged $100 million toward easing stresses on health care, education and civic infrastructure from the shale oil and gas boom in West Texas and New Mexico, the group said on Sunday.
Oil rises on expected OPEC cut, but markets remain wary
Reuters
Oil prices rose on Monday as traders expected top exporter Saudi Arabia to push producer club OPEC to cut supply towards the end of the year. Read the full story
BANKS/BANKING/CREDIT
Crash Course
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Ten years after the financial crisis, here are the best books on what went wrong and what still should be fixed. Read the full story
Opinion | Can central banks go broke? A question for India
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An institution with money-printing powers should have no difficulty keeping the lights on. But could it continue to act effectively after depleting its net worth? Read the full story
Wall Street bankers are throwing excessive parties to dodge taxes
New York Post
Bankers and traders will be celebrating the prospect of massive, multimillion dollar payouts — and they’ll use the mega-expenses of year-end blowouts as write-offs for their inflated tax bills, according to industry sources. The average total Street compensation surged 13 percent last year to $422,500 — the most since the financial crisis — and that figure is expected to grow in 2018. Compensation consultants Johnson Associates predict that equity sales and trading pros will see the biggest Read the full story
Chase Sapphire Preferred Benefits & Ultimate Rewards for Europe Travel
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I personally use the Chase Sapphire Preferred benefits and Ultimate Rewards points for my European travels. Travel to Europe is greatly simplified by earning points with a Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card. Read the full story
Smart Ways to Handle Holiday Credit Card Spending
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Maxine Waters targets global banks with Financial Services shakeup
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Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters is proposing a new direction for the House Financial Services Committee, which she will almost certainly lead in the next Congress, Axios has learned. Read the full story
No Experience? No Problem. Private Equity Lures Newbie Bankers With $300,000 Offers.
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Private-equity titans are used to competing for billion-dollar buyouts. Now they are squaring off for 22-year-old spreadsheet crunchers. Read the full story
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Top 5 Things to Know in The Market on Monday
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Economy Nov 19, 2018 10:38 GMT Investing.com - Here are the top five things you need to know in financial markets on Monday, November 19: 1. U.S. Futures Point to Lower Open U.S. stock futures pointed to a weaker start to the holiday-shortened trading week, as investors watched further developments in the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and China. Markets stateside will remain closed on Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday and Friday will be a half-session day on Wall Street. Read the full story
Economic Calendar - Top 5 Things to Watch This Week
Investing.com - Rhetoric rather than economics could be the main driver of sentiment in the week ahead, as investors watch further developments in the ongoing trade dispute between...
Where wealthy investors are placing assets after the midterm elections
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Investors with more than $1 million in the market haven't changed their view of stocks after the midterm election results, but bullishness is coming down for reasons that are not about politics. Read the full story
3 Facts About High-Yield Dividend Stocks Every Investor Should Know
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You may be surprised by these three factoids. They could also help you make a lot of money, not to mention avoid big mistakes that could cost you. Read the full story
Stock markets love gridlock, and other things to be thankful for this holiday
USA TODAY
With Thanksgiving here, it's a good time to reflect on all that we (and markets) should be thankful for. Read the full story
It won't be because of politics, but more wealthy investors see the end of bull market coming
Investors with more than $1 million in the market haven't changed their view of stocks after the midterm election results, but bullishness is coming down for reasons that are not about politics.
Stock market volatility is back
Axios
Remember volatility? Well, it's back. Take a look, for instance, at the last three months of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Read the full story
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares edge ahead, Fed caution drags on dollar
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What Does It Mean To Be Digital?
Forbes Magazine
Mat Zucker breaks the fourth wall in what it means to be a digital person with the behaviors of what one demonstrates if you are in the club. Read the full story
Switzerland approves the very first cryptocurrency ETP includes Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin
AMB Crypto
While the whole cryptocurrency community has been waiting for the SEC to approve a Bitcoin ETF, Switzerland has yet again proved that they are one step ahead than any other country in terms of encouraging institutional investors to participate in this space. According to reports by Financial Times, Switzerland's main stock exchange has opened its doors... Read the full story
"Bitcoin will still be able to hit $15,00 USD by the end of the year" Tom Lee
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Fundstrat CEO Tom Lee, a prominent Bitcoin advocate, is known for his bullish approach to Bitcoin’s price. Despite the drastic downturn in the market, Lee still believes Bitcoin will be hitting a high figure by the end of the year. Speaking with CNBC, Lee claims that the cryptocurrency will be able to reach a figure of $15,000 USD. In August of this year, Lee advocated that Bitcoin would be looking at a value of $25,000 USD. Although Lee is still claiming that Bitcoin will be ranging high, he Read the full story
Binance CEO Hinting That He Might Be Willing to Make XRP a Base Currency | CryptoGlobe
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Earlier today, Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of crypto exchange Binance, made a comment that seemed to hint at the possibility of XRP becoming a base currency at Binance. Read the full story
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Forex- Dollar Dips on Rate Hike Doubts; Sterling Holding Above 1.28
Investing.com
Forex Nov 19, 2018 08:35 GMT Investing.com - The dollar dipped against a currency basket on Monday, adding to Friday’s losses amid uncertainty over the pace of future U.S. interest rate hikes, while the pound was holding above the 1.28 level as Brexit worries rumbled on. The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket of six major currencies, edged down 0.09% to 96.25 by 03:29 AM ET(08:29 AM GMT) after falling 0.48% on Friday. The index had hit a 16-month high of Read the full story
Dollar/CAD had an interesting week amid ups and downs in oil prices and a changing market mood on trade. Inflation and retail sales reports stand out in a double-feature Friday....
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EUR/USD Rate Rebound Vulnerable to Dovish ECB Account
The ECB’s account of the October meeting may undermine the recent advance in EUR/USD as the Governing Council remains in no rush to normalize monetary policy.
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Australian dollar strengthens - Inside Retail
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Aussie dollar climbs against its US counterpart. The post Australian dollar strengthens appeared first on Inside Retail. Read the full story
Forex - Yuan Slips After Weekend Souring of U.S.-China Relationships
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Forex Nov 19, 2018 05:23 GMT Investing.com - The Yuan slipped while the dollar edged up on Monday as US-China relations soured over the weekend. The USD/CNY pair traded 0.1% higher to 6.9445 by 12:01 AM ET (05:01 GMT). Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) failed to agree on a communiqué for the first time in history, according to reports over the weekend. Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill, who was chairman of the meeting, said “the two big giants in the room” were Read the full story
INSURANCE / HEALTH / SCIENCE
Shortage of antidepressant 'in a class all on its own' alarms patients with mental illnesses
CBC News
The shortage in Canada of bupropion, a popular prescription antidepressant, has been stressful for patients with mental illnesses and the people who care for them. Read the full story
Five things to cut out of your diet if you want a better night’s sleep
The Independent
Nothing beats waking up from a good night’s sleep yet, for many of us, the idea of that happening seems like a dream. Read the full story
Does your child have ADHD? How to learn the signs and the best ways to treat it
South China Morning Post
The condition is a common developmental behavioural disorder affecting between 5 per cent and 11 per cent of school-age children Symptoms include inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity Read the full story
Cancer-killing virus could deliver instructions that unmask tumours and prevent disease returning, study finds
The Independent
Scientists using viruses to combat cancer have found a way to prevent the disease from returning by targetting the healthy cells tumours enslave to use as camouflage and life support. Read the full story
USA / CANADA
Finnish president says he briefed Trump on forest monitoring
ABC News
Finland's president says that he briefed U.S. President Donald Trump on how the Nordic country effectively monitors its substantial forest resources with a well-working surveillance system Read the full story
Trump calls CIA assessment of Khashoggi murder premature but possible
President Donald Trump on Saturday called a CIA assessment blaming Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi "very premature" and said he will receive a complete report on the case on Tuesday.
Trump’s relationship with Saudi crown prince under pressure
The Hill
President Trump on Sunday showed no signs of pulling back his support for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman despite mounting evidence and opposition to him within his own party. Read the full story
eteran investor downgrades bullish outlook on the US economy
CNBC
CNBC
Even the biggest bulls on Wall Street are pulling in the reigns. This is the one risk that has Federated Investors' Phil Orlando revising his outlook. Read the full story
EMERGING MARKETS
Trump's Mexico-Canada deal hits trouble in Congress
POLITICO
Liberals and conservatives alike are raising objections that could imperil the president's signature trade agreement. Read the full story
Trump's landmark trade deal with Canada and Mexico is suddenly in trouble
Business Insider
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a bilateral meeting at the G7 Summit in in Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada, June 8, 2018. The highlight of President Donald Trump's trade policy has been the new trade deal with Mexico and Canada - the USMCA. The deal must still be approved by Congress. Democrats are generally more skeptical of free trade deals. They now control the House following the midterms and could vote to reject the deal without some important Read the full story
Peru corruption: Former president Alan Garcia seeks asylum
BBC News US
Alan Garcia requested asylum after he was banned from leaving Peru amid corruption allegations. Read the full story
Jair Bolsonaro's rise to power casts shadow over UN environment conference
the guardian
Participants at biodiversity convention say Amazon protections are under threat Jair Bolsonaro’s rise to power in Brazil has cast a shadow over the first global environment conference since the ultra-nationalist was elected to lead the most biodiverse nation on Earth. Participants at the the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, which opened in Sharm El Sheikh on Saturday, expressed concerns that the former army captain will disrupt international efforts to prevent the collapse of natural life Read the full story
Is Brazil turning into a military state? | DW | 17.11.2018
DW
Brazilian President-elect Jair Messias Bolsonaro is a former paratrooper; his vice president, Hamilton Mourao, is a retired four-star general. Observers expect that half the Cabinet could in future consist of military personnel, with some calling it a "military government" for this reason. The defense minister-to-be — a retired general — objects to this view. "This has nothing to do with a military government. Nobody is thinking about military intervention or authoritarianism," Augusto Heleno Read the full story
Evacuations urged near Guatemala's erupting Volcano of Fire
ABC News
Authorities have asked 10 communities in Guatemala to evacuate. Read the full story
MIDDLE EAST
Israel's Netanyahu makes 'last effort' to save government
ABC News
Israel's prime minister says he is making a "last effort" to prevent the collapse of his government Read the full story
CIA says Saudi Crown Prince ordered the murder of Washington Post columnist: Reports
ABC News
President Trump defends Saudi Arabia as a great ally and insists reports that the Saudi prince ordered the murder of Jamal Khashoggi are "premature." Read the full story
The US is 'not going to stand' for Khashoggi killing, says Pence
CNN
The United States is "not going to stand for" the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Vice President Mike Pence said. Read the full story
US envoy to Afghanistan hopes for peace deal with Taliban in 2019 - media
TRT World
US envoy to Afghanistan hopes for peace deal with Taliban in 2019 - media Read the full story
UPDATE 1-Jordan PM says kingdom will pay heavy price if IMF-backed tax law not approved
Reuters
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Japan's Fuji Oil plans to resume Iran oil loadings from January: sources
Reuters
Japanese refiner Fuji Oil Co is set to resume Iranian crude purchases after Japan received a waiver from U.S. sanctions on Tehran, industry sources familiar with the matter said. Read the full story
AFRICA
UPDATE 1-South Africa's Eskom to cut 1,000 MW of power from grid on Sunday
Reuters
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Tanzania loses loan amid crackdown
Axios
The World Bank has withdrawn a $300 million loan intended for education in Tanzania, citing the country's policy of banning pregnant girls from school. Read the full story
Tanzania: Govt Says Over 2,100 Farmers Paid Sh1 Billion for Cashews
AllAfrica
Mtwara Agriculture minister Japhet Hasunga says at least 2,168 cashew farmers from 35 verified primary societies have so far been paid their cash. Mr Hasunga made the comments on November 17, 2018 in Mtwara Town when addressing journalists about the progress made in buying cashews from farmers under an operation run by the Tanzania People's Defence Force (TPDF). In the meeting, Mr Hasunga was accompanied by the TPDF Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Yacoub Mohammed, and other officers of the Read the full story
South Africa: 24 Municipalities Now Under Administration
AllAfrica
Since October 2016, 24 municipalities have been placed under administration, with 13 of these being placed under administration since June. This is according to the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta), which provided an update of municipalities placed under administration to News24 last week. The reasons provided by Cogta paint a picture of municipalities that have collapsed and are crippled by financial mismanagement. The reasons range from poor - sometimes Read the full story
UPDATE 1-Zimbabwe to let gold, platinum mines retain higher dollar earnings
Reuters
Reuters
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ASIA
China and US teams bypass Washington and go straight to Buenos Aires for trade war talks
South China Morning Post
US and China trade negotiation teams change venue for high-level talks at last minute New venue intended to help prepare ground for Xi-Trump G20 meeting Read the full story
Despite Iran sanctions, China stays loyal
Aljazeera
Business might have slowed in Iran due to the US-imposed sanctions, but many Chinese businesses are taking the long view and are determined to weather the storm. With commercial ties dating back to the ancient Silk Road, many Chinese companies have said that they will still find a way to do business in Iran, despite the threat of US punitive actions. Aggressive US actions may actually be strengthening Sino-Persian relations; the two ancient civilisations seem set to endure the hardships together Read the full story
China’s former chief trade negotiator criticises Beijing’s ‘unwise’ tactics in US tariff war
South China Morning Post
Long Yongtu makes rare public criticism of way dispute with US is being handled Former minister says targeting US soybeans from the start was a ‘political’ decision that had not been properly thought through Read the full story
Why China is too important a market for foreign companies to exit, especially as Chinese innovation takes off
South China Morning Post
Edward Tse says multinational companies are realising that they cannot ignore Chinese innovation and must embrace China-specific strategies As China’s auto industry opens up, for example, new forms of partnerships among foreign, local, state-owned and private companies are being formed Read the full story
Asian markets quiet as U.S.-China trade tensions linger
MarketWatch
Asian stock markets were mixed in early trading Monday, though investors remained cautious of tensions between the U.S. and China after a pan-Pacific summit ended without consensus on trade issues. Read the full story
Asia-Pacific summit ends without joint statement amid US-China tensions
The Hill
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting concluded this weekend without a joint statement being issued, the first time in more than two decades. Read the full story
Vietnam and Russia aim to triple bilateral trade by 2020
ABC News
The prime ministers of Vietnam and Russia have agreed to nearly triple their countries' two-way trade to $10 billion by 2020 from $3.55 billion last year Read the full story
EUROPE
Theresa May’s so-called toughness would be easier to applaud if she took Brexit to the people once more
The Independent
Normally I would not be so rude as to compare the prime minister to an old banger, but, watching her on Sky News with Sophie Ridge defiantly defending her Brexit deal, I couldn’t help being reminded of an old Top Gear stunt, of all things. Read the full story
No deal is and ALWAYS has been BETTER than a bad Brexit deal, says IAIN DUNCAN SMITH
Express
THE Prime Minister has said on many occasions, no deal is better than a bad deal. I continue to stand by this conviction. Unfortunately, this strong early conviction seems to have been replaced by a sense that no deal , would be worse than any other deal. Yet her latest Brexit deal is in itself a bad deal. The proposal fails to deliver upon the referendum, her Lancaster House red lines or the manifesto promises that we as Conservatives stood on in 2017. Read the full story
Brexit: Theresa May pours cold water on move to renegotiate deal as cabinet ministers call for rewrite
The Independent
Theresa May has played down hopes of changing Britain’s draft withdrawal deal in a move that will concern Brexiteer cabinet ministers demanding it be re-written. Read the full story
A messy Brexit is the last thing Wall Street needs
CNN Business
1\. Bracing for Brexit: The global growth fears that have rocked the US stock market will only deepen if the United Kingdom crashes out of the European Union. Read the full story
French protesters rail against Macron's fuel taxes with road blocks
Thousands of French protesters hit out at higher fuel taxes and President Emmanuel Macron's economic policies in demonstrations across motorways on Saturday.
The Latest: German official says stick to Brexit deal
ABC News
A senior German official says Britain and the European Union should "stick to what we have now" in the Brexit negotiations amid calls in London for the draft deal to be revisited Read the full story
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Rafidain includes this slide personal advances
Editorial Date: 2018/11/20 10:20 • 561 times read
{Baghdad: Al-Furat News} called Rafidain Bank, ministries and state institutions to settle the salaries of their employees electronically at the bank to be covered by personal advances.
The bank's information office said in a statement received by the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it, "The settlement of salaries has several advantages, including the granting of state employees advances and loans and other banking services."
He referred to "addressing the state departments that have financial accounts at the bank to settle the salaries of their employees and receive their monthly payments via electronic card instead of manual criticism."
He referred to "addressing the state departments that have financial accounts at the bank to settle the salaries of their employees and receive their monthly payments via electronic card instead of manual criticism."
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11-19-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 Article: "Trump plans to visit Iraq" Quote: "US President Donald Trump said on Monday he plans to visit Iraq and Afghanistan in the future." "I have several plans, including the visit of US soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan," ...LAST MONDAY...A WEEK AGO... WE... SUGGESTED IMO...THAT THIS WAS GOING TO HAPPEN...
11-19-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: "The Iraqi market for securities announced the launch of the circulation of national bonds issued by the Central Bank of Iraq category five million dinars." To me this means the intent if to be sold to Iraqi investors inside Iraq. It says absolutely NOTHING about selling these bonds on the international securities markets. ...So if you want to buy any of these bonds ou will have to go Iraq and trade within the Iraqi Securities Exchange. The exchange is NOT yet international...It is not all about the RV or a sign the RV is about to happen. We know from the past they sold bonds before and did we get an RV? NO! The significance of it is that they are now trading them directly on their own in-country securities market. Is this good news for us? Yes, yes, and yes, but is only one step closer to what we want. What we need is for their securities exchange market to go international. Then I would agree that this is BIG news. But not quite yet.
11-20-2018 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan [I believe Dr. Shabibi stated that the best time to revalue a currency is at the beginning of the year.] Yes that was many years ago and Alak is at the helm today, and not only times are different now but, circumstances are much better now than then... imo.
11-19-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: "AGREEMENT TO RESUME THE EXPORT OF KIRKUK OIL BETWEEN THE IRAQI GOVERNMENT AND THE KURDISTAN REGION" Oh boy! This was music to my ears when I heard this news. We have been waiting for this news. This is article 140 referendum implementation even though parliament has not yet passed it. Wow! Like I keep telling everyone we have been waiting for this to happen.
11-19-2018 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Well the HCL of course...not to mention the citizens getting paid and possibly on International Master Cards, but, the money from all sales through the country will need a safe and secure way to settle payments.. Not just from the retail side of things but for very large payments by Oil Sales, and that the IBAN account will apparently be used in that process of clearing payments. ... They are methodically playing this hand to the T... they are showing that they have in place mechanisms now to cease the Auctions, as we know them. So this is all looking so very sweet. Wednesday this week is a powerful day for...Mahdi seating Cab [cabinet], possibly 2019 Budget and Alak in Parliament again... IF those are correct, they should be somethings to watch for.. imo. [post 2 of 2]
11-19-2018 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article quote: "Adoption of the unified banking number (IBAN) which contributes to improving the level of banking services and clearing services and settling payments locally and internationally." IBAN stands for International Bank Account Number. Now to Prime Minister Mahdi...has his expertise and many years of it and include Oil Minister and Finance Minster and now Prime Minister of Iraq. He has been around since the origination of the Paris Club, and had good relationship with the Kurds. Now we see the Kurds are happy, as they turned the oil back on through Ceyan Port to Turkey...back up to 500k barrels a day, as of this weekend... Why do I bring that up? [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]11-19-2018 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Well the HCL of course...not to mention the citizens getting paid and possibly on International Master Cards, but, the money from all sales through the country will need a safe and secure way to settle payments.. Not just from the retail side of things but for very large payments by Oil Sales, and that the IBAN account will apparently be used in that process of clearing payments. ... They are methodically playing this hand to the T... they are showing that they have in place mechanisms now to cease the Auctions, as we know them. So this is all looking so very sweet. Wednesday this week is a powerful day for...Mahdi seating Cab [cabinet], possibly 2019 Budget and Alak in Parliament again... IF those are correct, they should be somethings to watch for.. imo. [post 2 of 2]
11-19-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 Article: "Trump plans to visit Iraq" Quote: "US President Donald Trump said on Monday he plans to visit Iraq and Afghanistan in the future." "I have several plans, including the visit of US soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan," ...LAST MONDAY...A WEEK AGO... WE... SUGGESTED IMO...THAT THIS WAS GOING TO HAPPEN...
11-19-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: "The Iraqi market for securities announced the launch of the circulation of national bonds issued by the Central Bank of Iraq category five million dinars." To me this means the intent if to be sold to Iraqi investors inside Iraq. It says absolutely NOTHING about selling these bonds on the international securities markets. ...So if you want to buy any of these bonds ou will have to go Iraq and trade within the Iraqi Securities Exchange. The exchange is NOT yet international...It is not all about the RV or a sign the RV is about to happen. We know from the past they sold bonds before and did we get an RV? NO! The significance of it is that they are now trading them directly on their own in-country securities market. Is this good news for us? Yes, yes, and yes, but is only one step closer to what we want. What we need is for their securities exchange market to go international. Then I would agree that this is BIG news. But not quite yet.
11-19-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Randy Koonce I have been blessed with sources in several of the the well known 3 letter agencies. It seems that at least for now, all of my sources are once again saying the same thing. Our window is ‘wide open’ beginning right now though the end of November. Even if we don’t see it by then, that does not mean the window closes, but will simply remain open longer than we were told, and through the end of the year. Because of the sanctions on Iran, there is additional pressure for this to happen as soon as possible. It also seems that the plan is to reinstate the currency between $1- $2...then by the end of the year, to have it ‘established’ at the rate they plan to hold it at for some time. When we see a rate change, you will want to weigh you options and how you want to proceed based these suggested possibilities. ...we are in the final stages of this... I know this administration wants this to be over and now... so we are close...closer than we have ever been in a very long time. So, hang in there...It’s coming, one way or the other!! Breathe. [post 2 of 2]
11-19-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Randy Koonce Well, it seems that the “USS Dinar” continues to sail. However, it does look like this ship is about to hopefully arrive in port very soon... First, are we [we are?] in a new window of opportunity ‘right now’. And I am sure that everyone is like me, and hoping that this will be our last window. When I say that, it again does not mean it will happen without a doubt in this current window; it does mean that there is a very good chance for the rate to finally change. The pressure for this to take place continues to be very great. ...Iraq has a new prime minister and nearly all of the cabinet seated. While there have been a lot of rumors flying about who is and who is not over the CBI right now, I do not believe that will impact ‘the event’ that appears to have been finally scheduled. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
11-19-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Randy Koonce Well, it seems that the “USS Dinar” continues to sail. However, it does look like this ship is about to hopefully arrive in port very soon... First, are we [we are?] in a new window of opportunity ‘right now’. And I am sure that everyone is like me, and hoping that this will be our last window. When I say that, it again does not mean it will happen without a doubt in this current window; it does mean that there is a very good chance for the rate to finally change. The pressure for this to take place continues to be very great. ...Iraq has a new prime minister and nearly all of the cabinet seated. While there have been a lot of rumors flying about who is and who is not over the CBI right now, I do not believe that will impact ‘the event’ that appears to have been finally scheduled. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
11-19-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article quote: "...parliament is moving to take measures TO RESTORE THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE CENTRAL BANK." I did not know the CBI lost its independence. Didn’t parliament pass a law last year establishing the independence of the CBI? So what is this all about? Will the CBI then be able to reinstate the currency too as needed? Quote: "the Governor of the Central Bank bears waste more than 7 Billion Iraqi dinars in circumstances attributed to the floods previously flooded the province of Baghdad. " Alak was not the governor of the CBI in 2013, the time of the incident….hello! ...But Alak did see the country thru the war with ISIS and managed the funds appropriately.
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Mahdi's website; posted on both Arabic and English sides)
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi congratulates the Iraqis and the Islamic world on the occasion of the birth of the Prophet
I congratulate and congratulate the dear Iraqi people and the Islamic world as we commemorate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, the birthplace of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his family. He called upon the Almighty to grant our Iraqi people and the Islamic nation all good and Yemen Blessings and permanence of security, stability and well-being.
I also sincerely call for this happy occasion to be a moral stimulus to follow in the footsteps of true prophecy and its timeless teachings, and to be always an inspiring reminder of the history of our honorable history, which conveyed humanity from the ages of darkness to the era of light, love, openness of mind,
I congratulate all Iraqis and the Islamic nation on the occasion of this occasion. I assure you that we continue to work hard to serve our people and our country, inspired by the determination and strength of the principles of our first martyr, the Prophet of Huda, Truth and Mercy, and the values of Islam and its noble teachings. On those values and principles united strong to continue to build our country and create a model of coexistence and a decent life and love and peace proud of all of them,
Every year, the Iraqis and our Islamic nation with a thousand good.
Adel Abdul Mahdi
Prime Minister
19 November 2018
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ARTICLE 2 (from Government of Iraq twitter account)
Government of IraqVerified account @IraqiGovt 11-19-2018 around 12:20 pm Eastern
President of the Republic @BarhamSalih accompanied by @IraqiGovt delegation concludes official visits to Jordan, Iran and Saudi Arabia during which he held talks with senior government officials on regional security and bilateral cooperation,
Government of IraqVerified account @IraqiGovt 11-20-2018 around 3:45 am Eastern
The @IraqiGovt is developing child-focused policies in education, health and other areas to ensure that Iraqi children enjoy their childhood and reach their full potential.
Government of IraqVerified account @IraqiGovt 11-20-2018 around 3:45 am Eastern
As we commemorate Universal Children’s Day, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting the rights of Iraqi children and safeguarding their welfare.
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ARTICLE 3
Fayyad and al-Amiri respond to al-Sadr: If you have information about the sale of ministries and corruption, they dreamed
Baghdad - Iraq Press - November 20: The response of the head of the Fatah alliance Hadi al-Amiri, and the head of the tender block affiliated with the construction coalition candidate Interior Ministry, which is opposed by the alliance of Souron Faleh Fayad, the letter of the leader of the Sadrist movement Moqtada al-Sadr, Of the existence of huge deals between some members of the alliance (conquest) and construction of the Sunni politician to buy ministries and huge funds and external support is unparalleled.
"I have received your message through the media to appreciate your concern and interest, and at the same time I wish you to send the information available to you in order to follow it with all seriousness to the judiciary," said Amiri. "We assure you that those who cherished his blood and the blood of his sons, "We can not, in any way, compliment anyone at the expense of the homeland or silence the corruption against the nation, God forbid, and we are on the covenant that we have made that Iraq is our greatest concern and that the service of Iraqis is our goal away from quotas and sectarianism." .
"We do not accept to look at ourselves with the eyes of others, we look at our conscious eyes and at the eyes of our scientists and our leaders," he said. "Some are trying to do that," he said. And if he criticizes corruption, he is exempted from it. In fact, every one of us knows whether he is in the circle of corruption or goodness, or even greater than that of the Reform Chamber. We should not take pride in calling for the accountability of corruption when it is in breaking the morale and indignity. "He said.
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ARTICLE 4
Activating the pre-booking system on the airline after the completion of the booking procedures
BAGHDAD - November 19 - Iraq Airways announced the activation of the seat reservation system after the completion of the booking and ticketing procedures.
The director general of the company, Eng. Miran Farid, said that "under the direct direction of the Minister of Transport Engineer Abdullah Laibi to develop services that will alleviate the burden of passengers, the company has started to activate the system of pre-booking of seats," adding that " Tickets will allow passengers on board our aircraft to choose the seat they would like to sit in the plane if available, and this service will open the door to other services that facilitate the traveler the process and procedures of travel as well as enjoying the best time on board our aircraft. Finished
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ARTICLE 5
Which is better for cold water or lukewarm? Science answers
2018/11/19 8:27
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Our desires and customs differ in drinking water, among those who prefer it cold, and others who do not like it, but which is better for our health.
According to specialists, it is best for us to water lukewarm, especially in the morning when we wake up, as it helps to stimulate digestion, by stimulating the movement of the bowel, and helps to relax the digestive tract and blood vessels.
The benefits of warm water protect the body from the hardening of fatty substances, but be careful not to drink large amounts of water during the food, because that causes the increase in the proportion of acids in the stomach. According to the specialized site "Dr. Nutrition". Drinking warm water on a hot day to increase sweating, which helps rid the body of toxins and purify the bloodstream, and drinking a glass of lukewarm water helps to balance the body and maintain its temperature, which enhances the work of enzymes.
As for cold water, it helps to lose weight, because the body adjusts the temperature, which leads to high rate of burning calories. It is preferable to drink cold water after physical exertion or exercise, because it helps to cool and revitalize the body. Cold water helps to clean the urinary tract and resist inflammation, especially when adding lemon juice or thin slices.
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