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Warning of the backwardness of their contracts of internal and defense covered by the budget law
Release date: 2019/1/28 9:24 • 360 times read
(Baghdad: Al Furat News) The Iraqi Center for Fighting Rumors warned the citizens of the delayed contracts from the Ministry of Interior and Defense covered by the budget law of not being dragged behind rumors launched by gangs of fraud and fraud in order to obtain funds in exchange for facilitating their return to their jobs.
"The Inspector General of the Ministry of the Interior Jamal al-Asadi told the Center that the mechanisms of the return of the renewed contracts will be issued official circulars either from the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers or the points of organization to be prepared by the Ministry of Interior if Publishing the budget in the official gazette. "
The center called on citizens to "report these cases to the official authorities through free numbers available because the danger of these gangs is no less dangerous than terrorists."
The center called on citizens to "report these cases to the official authorities through free numbers available because the danger of these gangs is no less dangerous than terrorists."
Parliamentary Finance: The government is not allowed to borrow from abroad
Last updated: 28 January 2019 - 11:22 p
BAGHDAD / A member of the Finance Committee in the House of Representatives Jamal Kouger, on Monday, that the government is not allowed according to the draft bill for the budget of 2019 external borrowing. He recalled in a press briefing today, that "all foreign loans borrowed by Iraq were not the same "In the first stage, the source of the internal loans was identified as a government institution of social welfare. In the second step, we will obligate the state to provide an extensive study of every loan it requests." The House of Representatives, on Thursday morning, January 2019), on the Federal Budget Law of the 2019 unanimously, the cancellation of foreign loans. Following the vote, the head of the Senate Finance Committee, Ahmed al-Saffar, in a joint press conference with a number of members of the Committee, it "tawdry human beings by approving the budget law." The Committee stressed that "the most important by the law , The cancellation of external loans. "She pointed out that" borrowing by the law voted on, was limited to internal borrowing only. "
Al-Samarrai: The Islamic Party does not deal with regional states nor does it have an interest in the bias of a party [expanded]
Editorial date: 2019/1/28 0:10 • 55 times read
"The party does not deal with regional countries and has no interest whatsoever in taking sides with this or that party," said Iyad al-Samarrai, general secretary of the Iraqi Islamic Party.
"In our internal system, we say we are a political party, our reference is Islamic, and we have governed the general principles of the constitution and the constitution in which we refer to the role of religion in the political process," al-Samarrai told AFP.
"We were part of the coalition of Iraqi national forces and we were asking him to participate in the elections with one bloc, but the other parties and in the last minute saw that it does not enter this picture and it is probably a kind of rivalry between the leaders and the leaders and there may be other effects and we found ourselves at the level of The potential to form a front. "
"If al-Anbar's resources are in our hands, we would say that you proved that you were honest," al-Samarrai said.
He pointed out that "we got 6 seats in the alliance of victory and that all politicians power is not seats, but the management of work and we believe that everyone who enters the political process first to be in the opposition and I was not opposed or support to enter the Arab project head Khamis Khanjar to the political process," pointing out that " The dagger had red lines on it and made extraordinary efforts with figures sought to be included in the political process. "
"We were defenders of Mahmud al-Mashhadani, but there was a general opinion within the council and we tried to keep him, but all the parties to the former National Alliance were against him."
Al-Samarrai stressed that "the relations of the Islamic Party did not stop and in the most difficult stages of the conflict, who maintained continuity with Iran because it was keen not to sever its relations with any party and the Iranian ambassador frequented Tariq al-Hashemi," pointing out that "Iran was keen to be present even with opponents "He said.
"Iyad Allawi, head of the national coalition, has to have a high level of qualification in the Sunni sector," he said, noting that "the face of the forms was how Allawi's administration is dealing with his bloc.
And about Salim al-Jubouri, a former leader of the Islamic Party, said Samarrai, "was with us and if we are in a position able to provide a service, why do so many of us?"
"The Sunnis have not been able to quarrel or remove a government, there is a person who commits the crime and another who hides it," he said.
He pointed out that "the phenomenon of selling ministries has become general, but where the regulatory bodies and why cover up the files of corruption and why the prime minister does not move?".
He concluded by saying, "When fragmented Sunni blocs and become the Speaker of Parliament before imposing itself and the other deals with him on the basis that he is the head of parliament and ambition exists but the challenge in the achievement to be achieved by the Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohammed Halbusi, we will then accept him as our leader."
"We were part of the coalition of Iraqi national forces and we were asking him to participate in the elections with one bloc, but the other parties and in the last minute saw that it does not enter this picture and it is probably a kind of rivalry between the leaders and the leaders and there may be other effects and we found ourselves at the level of The potential to form a front. "
"If al-Anbar's resources are in our hands, we would say that you proved that you were honest," al-Samarrai said.
He pointed out that "we got 6 seats in the alliance of victory and that all politicians power is not seats, but the management of work and we believe that everyone who enters the political process first to be in the opposition and I was not opposed or support to enter the Arab project head Khamis Khanjar to the political process," pointing out that " The dagger had red lines on it and made extraordinary efforts with figures sought to be included in the political process. "
"We were defenders of Mahmud al-Mashhadani, but there was a general opinion within the council and we tried to keep him, but all the parties to the former National Alliance were against him."
Al-Samarrai stressed that "the relations of the Islamic Party did not stop and in the most difficult stages of the conflict, who maintained continuity with Iran because it was keen not to sever its relations with any party and the Iranian ambassador frequented Tariq al-Hashemi," pointing out that "Iran was keen to be present even with opponents "He said.
"Iyad Allawi, head of the national coalition, has to have a high level of qualification in the Sunni sector," he said, noting that "the face of the forms was how Allawi's administration is dealing with his bloc.
And about Salim al-Jubouri, a former leader of the Islamic Party, said Samarrai, "was with us and if we are in a position able to provide a service, why do so many of us?"
"The Sunnis have not been able to quarrel or remove a government, there is a person who commits the crime and another who hides it," he said.
He pointed out that "the phenomenon of selling ministries has become general, but where the regulatory bodies and why cover up the files of corruption and why the prime minister does not move?".
He concluded by saying, "When fragmented Sunni blocs and become the Speaker of Parliament before imposing itself and the other deals with him on the basis that he is the head of parliament and ambition exists but the challenge in the achievement to be achieved by the Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohammed Halbusi, we will then accept him as our leader."
Jordanian monarch meets in Amman, former president of Iraqi Kurdistan
Published: 28.01.2019 | 00:03 GMT | Arab World News
King Abdullah II of Jordan, with the former president of the Kurdistan region of Iraq, President of the Kurdistan Democratic Party Massoud Barzani
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Jordan's King Abdullah II discussed with the former president of the Kurdistan region of Kurdistan President of Kurdistan Democratic Party Massoud Barzani the Jordanian-Iraqi relations and means of boosting cooperation between Amman and the region.
According to Petra, during the meeting, which was attended by His Royal Highness Prince Faisal Bin Al Hussein, reviewed the relations between Amman and Baghdad, the possibility of upgrading the levels of cooperation between Jordan and the Kurdistan region in various fields.
King Abdullah affirmed Jordan's support for the security and stability of Iraq and stand by the brotherly Iraqi people in achieving their aspirations for a prosperous future.
The meeting touched on a number of regional issues, in addition to the efforts to fight terrorism within a comprehensive approach.
A statement issued by Barzani's office said earlier that "the official visit (Barzani) comes to meet the invitation of the King of Jordan."
Mr. Ammar al-Hakim stresses in the meeting of the Iranian ambassador to support the government of Abdul Mahdi
Release date: 2019/1/27 23:01 • 108 times read
(Baghdad: Al Furat News) The head of the Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim, during a meeting with Iranian Ambassador to Iraq Erj Musjidi, the support of the government of Adel Abdul Mahdi.
"We discussed the latest developments in the political situation in Iraq and the region and the bilateral relations between Iraq and the Islamic Republic of Iran and ways to strengthen them," the statement said. "We stressed the importance of starting from the many participants that link the two neighboring countries and two friendly peoples."
He renewed his "rejection of the policy of unilateral sanctions imposed on Iran," noting that "it sets a dangerous precedent in international relations and compliance with international legitimacy."
He also pointed out that "Iraq has witnessed several positive variables, the most important of which is the formation of alliances going through the special addresses to the national address," calling on everyone to "respect and support the will of Iraq."
Mr. Ammar al-Hakim stressed that "the next challenge is the challenge of providing services to our people and fighting corruption," stressing "the importance of supporting the government of Abdul-Mahdi in the implementation of its ambitious service program."
He renewed his "rejection of the policy of unilateral sanctions imposed on Iran," noting that "it sets a dangerous precedent in international relations and compliance with international legitimacy."
He also pointed out that "Iraq has witnessed several positive variables, the most important of which is the formation of alliances going through the special addresses to the national address," calling on everyone to "respect and support the will of Iraq."
Mr. Ammar al-Hakim stressed that "the next challenge is the challenge of providing services to our people and fighting corruption," stressing "the importance of supporting the government of Abdul-Mahdi in the implementation of its ambitious service program."
Nujaifi: Oil smuggling operations by the militias of the crowd continues and with government support
Last updated: 27 January 2019 - 11:06 p
BAGHDAD / Atelier Nujaifi, a leader of the party "Iraq united" and the governor of the former Nineveh, on Sunday, information about the smuggling of about 100 oil tankers a day from the fields of Qayara, in Nineveh, pointing out that the smuggling is still ongoing. Al-Nujaifi said in a press statement that "there are armed parties claiming to protect these wells, but controls them, so that no one can interfere in its work." The former governor of Nineveh that "the smuggling of oil from those areas continue." In his role, Nineveh Ahmed Jubouri, "This theft is carried out in the broad daylight and the government, whether it was the previous (Government of Haid Abadi) or the current government (Adel Abdul Mahdi) without being able to do something. "Asked about where the smuggled oil goes, Jubouri says that" oil smuggled from those wells go towards Baiji and then drunk to Basra where the ports of export "Jubouri was accused, Friday (25 January 2019), armed elements calculated by the popular crowd to steal 100 tanks a day from the fields of Qayyarah. The MP for Nineveh, Hassan al-Alu, on Saturday that the administrative authorities in the province facilitate the theft of oil tanks from the fields Qayara , On a daily basis. Al-Alawi mentioned through his Facebook account: "Nineveh is stealing in broad daylight," he said That "70 to 100 oil tankers steal daily from the fields of Qayara and flee to the neighboring countries and the knowledge of the security and administrative services in the province of Nineveh." He added that "the most important of this, that the administrative authorities to settle the road length of 10 km municipal municipalities to facilitate the movement of the oil spike "He added that" this is what was discovered through the fact-finding committee "in Nineveh, continuing:" We will not keep silent at all costs, this stolen money is able to reconstruct the city of Mosul and its sponsor to provide thousands of jobs and not to reward its graduates with 125 thousand dinars per month For a real time in the schools of the province may not catch something from them. "He concluded by saying:" Silence is enough Enough to steal our province and we can not standing idle. "
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Bakhti: Parliament lived in a state of "complete paralysis" during its first legislative term
Monday 28 January
Alsumaria News / Baghdad
The deputy of the parliamentary wisdom bloc Jassem Bakhati warned Monday of a "complete paralysis" in the legislative branch during its first legislative term, referring to the failure to complete the ministerial cabin and the legislation of a "shaky" budget and not completing the legislation of 17 bills in the parliament.
Bukhati said in an interview with Alsumaria News, "The first legislative chapter marked the large number of debates and districts because of several things, notably the issue of completion of the ministerial cabin," noting that "there is a state of dissatisfaction with most of the attendees from the way of running the sessions, "He said.
"The work of the deputies could not complete the cabinet cabin, which is still disabled, in addition to the budget legislation is flimsy and does not rise to the level of ambition," adding that "there are more than 17 legislation of the laws have not been completed and the parliament went on its legislative holiday."
"The general scene of the parliament in its first legislative term shows the complete paralysis of the legislature," he said.
The Presidency of the House of Representatives announced, on 26 January 2019, the end of the first legislative term of the House of Representatives after the vote on the federal budget for fiscal year 2019.
Alsumaria News / Baghdad
The deputy of the parliamentary wisdom bloc Jassem Bakhati warned Monday of a "complete paralysis" in the legislative branch during its first legislative term, referring to the failure to complete the ministerial cabin and the legislation of a "shaky" budget and not completing the legislation of 17 bills in the parliament.
Bukhati said in an interview with Alsumaria News, "The first legislative chapter marked the large number of debates and districts because of several things, notably the issue of completion of the ministerial cabin," noting that "there is a state of dissatisfaction with most of the attendees from the way of running the sessions, "He said.
"The work of the deputies could not complete the cabinet cabin, which is still disabled, in addition to the budget legislation is flimsy and does not rise to the level of ambition," adding that "there are more than 17 legislation of the laws have not been completed and the parliament went on its legislative holiday."
"The general scene of the parliament in its first legislative term shows the complete paralysis of the legislature," he said.
The Presidency of the House of Representatives announced, on 26 January 2019, the end of the first legislative term of the House of Representatives after the vote on the federal budget for fiscal year 2019.
Britain calls on Iraq to get rid of Iran's economic dependence
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British Foreign Secretary Alistair Burt said Iraq should distance itself from economic dependence on Iran and boost its self-sufficiency in energy. British Foreign Secretary Alistair Burt said Iraq should distance itself from economic dependence on Iran and boost its self-adequacy in energy.
Burt visited Iraq after diplomatic activity at a high level witnessed in Baghdad this month, following the sudden announcement by US President Donald Trump to withdraw his troops from Syria. Burt visited Iraq after diplomatic activity at a high level witnessed in Baghdad this month, following the sudden announcement by US President Donald Trump to withdraw his troops from Syria.
US allies fear Iran will become more emboldened by the pullout, even if its pace is slower than initially planned, as Tehran's influence in Iraq and Syria has grown in recent years. US allies fear Iran will become more emboldened by the pullout, even if its pace is slower than initially planned, as Tehran's influence in Iraq and Syria has grown in recent years.
Washington hopes to counter Tehran's influence by re-imposing sanctions and pressuring Iraq to halt its imports of Iranian gas. Washington hopes to counter Tehran's influence by re-imposing sanctions and pressuring Iraq to halt its imports of Iranian gas.
It is important that Iraq finds the opportunity to determine its future in terms of foreign relations and that its economy is strong and does not depend on Iran, "Burt said in an interview with Reuters at the British embassy in Baghdad. It is important that Iraq finds the opportunity to determine its future in terms of foreign relations and that its economy is strong and does not depend on Iran, "Burt said in an interview with Reuters at the British embassy in Baghdad.
Birt added that Iraq must develop its oil resources so as to enhance its self-sufficiency, saying, "The sooner Iraq can benefit from all its oil wealth quickly and use all the energy does not use at times with the maximum efficiency, the better." Birt added that Iraq must develop its oil resources so as to enhance its self-adequacy, saying, "The sooner Iraq can benefit from all its oil wealth quickly and use all the energy does not use at times with the maximum efficiency, the better. "
Iraq's export capacity of oil is around 5 million bpd, although it pumps less, in line with OPEC's agreement to cut production to stabilize prices. Iraq's export capacity of oil is around 5 million bpd, although it pumps less, in line with OPEC's agreement to cut production to stabilize prices.
Washington hopes Iraq will be able to reduce the gas burn rate to meet its domestic energy needs and reduce its reliance on electricity imports from Iran. Washington hopes Iraq will be able to reduce the gas burn rate to meet its domestic energy needs and reduce its reliance on electricity imports from Iran.
"There are ideas for more electricity projects in Iraq," Burt said without elaborating. "There are ideas for more electricity projects in Iraq," Burt said without elaborating.
Burt expressed doubts about an impending military escalation between the United States and Iran in Iraq or Syria, but warned of "a confrontation that may occur if there is an error in the calculations." Burt expressed doubts about an adverse military escalation between the United States and Iran in Iraq or Syria, but warned of "a confrontation that may occur if there is an error in the calculations."
Tension has grown between Israel, Washington's main ally in the region, and Iran and its allies in Syria and Iraq in recent weeks. Tension has grown between Israel, Washington's main ally in the region, and Iran and its allies in Syria and Iraq in recent weeks. Israel hit what it said were Iranian targets near Damascus on Monday. Israel hit what it said were Iranian targets near Damascus on Monday.
Britain remains concerned about the threat posed by the organization of the Islamic state in the region, especially after the decision to withdraw US troops, Burt said. Britain remains concerned about the threat posed by the organization of the Islamic state in the region, especially after the decision to withdraw US troops, Burt said.
He stressed that London will continue to support Baghdad's efforts in the face of remnants of the militants of the Islamic State Organization, who are escalating their attacks in Iraq. He stressed that London would continue to support Baghdad's efforts in the face of remnants of the militants of the Islamic State Organization, who are escalating their attacks in Iraq.
British Foreign Secretary Alistair Burt said Iraq should distance itself from economic dependence on Iran and boost its self-sufficiency in energy. British Foreign Secretary Alistair Burt said Iraq should distance itself from economic dependence on Iran and boost its self-adequacy in energy.
Burt visited Iraq after diplomatic activity at a high level witnessed in Baghdad this month, following the sudden announcement by US President Donald Trump to withdraw his troops from Syria. Burt visited Iraq after diplomatic activity at a high level witnessed in Baghdad this month, following the sudden announcement by US President Donald Trump to withdraw his troops from Syria.
US allies fear Iran will become more emboldened by the pullout, even if its pace is slower than initially planned, as Tehran's influence in Iraq and Syria has grown in recent years. US allies fear Iran will become more emboldened by the pullout, even if its pace is slower than initially planned, as Tehran's influence in Iraq and Syria has grown in recent years.
Washington hopes to counter Tehran's influence by re-imposing sanctions and pressuring Iraq to halt its imports of Iranian gas. Washington hopes to counter Tehran's influence by re-imposing sanctions and pressuring Iraq to halt its imports of Iranian gas.
It is important that Iraq finds the opportunity to determine its future in terms of foreign relations and that its economy is strong and does not depend on Iran, "Burt said in an interview with Reuters at the British embassy in Baghdad. It is important that Iraq finds the opportunity to determine its future in terms of foreign relations and that its economy is strong and does not depend on Iran, "Burt said in an interview with Reuters at the British embassy in Baghdad.
Birt added that Iraq must develop its oil resources so as to enhance its self-sufficiency, saying, "The sooner Iraq can benefit from all its oil wealth quickly and use all the energy does not use at times with the maximum efficiency, the better." Birt added that Iraq must develop its oil resources so as to enhance its self-adequacy, saying, "The sooner Iraq can benefit from all its oil wealth quickly and use all the energy does not use at times with the maximum efficiency, the better. "
Iraq's export capacity of oil is around 5 million bpd, although it pumps less, in line with OPEC's agreement to cut production to stabilize prices. Iraq's export capacity of oil is around 5 million bpd, although it pumps less, in line with OPEC's agreement to cut production to stabilize prices.
Washington hopes Iraq will be able to reduce the gas burn rate to meet its domestic energy needs and reduce its reliance on electricity imports from Iran. Washington hopes Iraq will be able to reduce the gas burn rate to meet its domestic energy needs and reduce its reliance on electricity imports from Iran.
"There are ideas for more electricity projects in Iraq," Burt said without elaborating. "There are ideas for more electricity projects in Iraq," Burt said without elaborating.
Burt expressed doubts about an impending military escalation between the United States and Iran in Iraq or Syria, but warned of "a confrontation that may occur if there is an error in the calculations." Burt expressed doubts about an adverse military escalation between the United States and Iran in Iraq or Syria, but warned of "a confrontation that may occur if there is an error in the calculations."
Tension has grown between Israel, Washington's main ally in the region, and Iran and its allies in Syria and Iraq in recent weeks. Tension has grown between Israel, Washington's main ally in the region, and Iran and its allies in Syria and Iraq in recent weeks. Israel hit what it said were Iranian targets near Damascus on Monday. Israel hit what it said were Iranian targets near Damascus on Monday.
Britain remains concerned about the threat posed by the organization of the Islamic state in the region, especially after the decision to withdraw US troops, Burt said. Britain remains concerned about the threat posed by the organization of the Islamic state in the region, especially after the decision to withdraw US troops, Burt said.
He stressed that London will continue to support Baghdad's efforts in the face of remnants of the militants of the Islamic State Organization, who are escalating their attacks in Iraq. He stressed that London would continue to support Baghdad's efforts in the face of remnants of the militants of the Islamic State Organization, who are escalating their attacks in Iraq.
Iraq and the UAE hold a consultative meeting in Baghdad in these files
Release date: 2019/1/28 9:37 • 252 times read
(Baghdad: al-Furat News) The Iraqi and UAE foreign ministries held a meeting on the memorandum of understanding for political consultations between the two countries, at the headquarters of the ministry in Baghdad, on Sunday.
"The two sides discussed the opportunities of cooperation between the two countries in the political, security and economic fields, and support the efforts to reconstruct the liberated areas of the terrorist gangs, and stressed the statements made at the donor conference in Kuwait."
The Iraqi consultative team was led by the Senior Undersecretary of the Ministry, Nizar al-Khairallah, with the participation of the Head of the Arab Department Ambassador Ismail Shafiq Mohsen. The delegation of the UAE Foreign Ministry headed the Assistant Foreign Minister and International Cooperation for Political Affairs, Khalifa Shaheen Al-Marar.
The Iraqi consultative team was led by the Senior Undersecretary of the Ministry, Nizar al-Khairallah, with the participation of the Head of the Arab Department Ambassador Ismail Shafiq Mohsen. The delegation of the UAE Foreign Ministry headed the Assistant Foreign Minister and International Cooperation for Political Affairs, Khalifa Shaheen Al-Marar.
Work Issued more than 93 thousand smart cards for the two sessions (third and fourth)
Editorial Date: 2019/1/28 11:15 • 84 times read
The social protection agency of the Ministry of Labor has issued more than 93,000 smart cards for families covered by social welfare benefits under the new two and three coverage terms announced by the ministry earlier in cooperation with the International Smart Card Company.
"The company issued more than (93) thousand smart cards to families covered by social welfare benefits within the new meals (third and fourth) in Baghdad and the provinces after the ministry checked its transactions," said the director general of the Information Technology Department of the Social Protection Authority, Jamal Abdul Rasool.
Abdul Rasoul added that the staff of the social protection departments in Baghdad and the provinces continue to work daily even during the holidays to complete the audit of all the transactions of families that were included within the last two meals for the issuance of smart cards in preparation for granting them salaries due in accordance with the Protection Act No. 11 of 2014, Protection departments and what they do to serve the poor.
The departments are working under the field supervision of the Directors General of the Social Protection Authority and the Director of the Office of the President of the Commission within the direction of the Minister of Labor, Dr. Bassem Abdul-Zaman Al-Qadi, the need to follow up the work of the departments and overcome any obstacles that delay the completion of transactions of auditors. The Ministry of Labor invites citizens to call the hotline number {1018} in the event of an inquiry or complaint so that they can do the necessary.
Abdul Rasoul added that the staff of the social protection departments in Baghdad and the provinces continue to work daily even during the holidays to complete the audit of all the transactions of families that were included within the last two meals for the issuance of smart cards in preparation for granting them salaries due in accordance with the Protection Act No. 11 of 2014, Protection departments and what they do to serve the poor.
The departments are working under the field supervision of the Directors General of the Social Protection Authority and the Director of the Office of the President of the Commission within the direction of the Minister of Labor, Dr. Bassem Abdul-Zaman Al-Qadi, the need to follow up the work of the departments and overcome any obstacles that delay the completion of transactions of auditors. The Ministry of Labor invites citizens to call the hotline number {1018} in the event of an inquiry or complaint so that they can do the necessary.
US Praises PM Barzani's Role in Progressing Erbil-Baghdad Relations
ERBIL The US has praised the role of Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani in progressing the relations between Erbil and Baghdad
US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iraq and Iran, Andrew Beck, visited PM Barzani on Sunday in the capital Erbil where the pair also shed light on Washington's assistance for the stabilization of Iraq and Kurdistan Region and prevention of terrorism resurgence in the area, Barzani's office said in a statement.
During the meeting, where US Ambassador to Iraq Douglas Silliman was also present, the officials exchanged views on the process of formation of the next Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the recent meetings among the political parties on the issue, the statement added.
Barzani and the US diplomats additionally had talks on the relations between Erbil and Washington, where the Kurdish premier stressed on the importance of further improvement of the ties between the sides.
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In times of market turmoil and economic uncertainty, U.S. Treasuries should be the best safe haven, followed by the Japanese yen and gold, according to HSBC. Read the full story
Economic Calendar - Top 5 Things to Watch This Week
Investing.com
Economy Jan 27, 2019 10:51 GMT Investing.com - Market participants are bracing for heightened volatility as the coming week will be dominated by several market-moving events. The Federal Reserve will hold its first policy meeting of the year on Tuesday and Wednesday, with investors hoping for more clues on how patient it will be before raising interest rates again. There is also the January jobs report on Friday, with the effects of furloughed government workers potentially impacting the Read the full story
CRYPTO'S / DIGITAL CURRENCY
Stranger Things: The Upside of Down Bitcoin Prices
CoinDesk
The bitcoin price correction of 2018 should actually help force the market as a whole to mature in 2019, writes the CEO of Seed CX. Read the full story
Bitstamp to Facilitate Bitcoin Transactions on Behalf of Major Swiss Bank | CryptoGlobe
CryptoGlobe
Bitstamp, a Luxembourg-registered digital currency exchange, has partnered with Swiss bank, Dukascopy in order to make bitcoin (BTC) related transactions more accessible to investors. Established in August 2011 in Slovenia, Bitstamp will be facilitating BTC transactions on behalf of Dukascopy bank, according to an announcement published (on January 25th) on Bitstamp’s official website. Dukascopy’s clients will reportedly be able to transfer bitcoin to their accounts, convert them to USD, and Read the full story
Did This Just Kill Bitcoin ETFs Forever?
The Motley Fool
One final straw did in the last outstanding proposal for a crypto fund. Read the full story
Bitcoin investors are running from crypto to invest in this commodity in 2019
CNBC
Bitcoin's hot streak is well and truly dead. Signs are bitcoin investors are moving toward a more traditional commodity, instead, says Jan Van Eck, CEO of Van Eck Associates. Read the full story
CURRENCIES
Dollar Ends Week With Its Worst Drop in 4 Months, Still Not a Break Dollar Ends Week With Its Worst Drop in 4 Months, Still Not a Break
The Dollar was shaken out of its stasis at the end of the past week with a sharp rally on Thursday and larger tumble Friday. Despite the late fireworks, a broader range still...
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EUR/USD Forex Technical Analysis – Momentum Shifts to Upside with Formation of Weekly Reversal Bottom
Based on Friday’s close at 1.1406, the direction of the EUR/USD on Monday is likely to be determined by trader reaction to the short-term 50% level at 1.1429.
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Euro zone banks shed 30 billion euros of bad debt in Q3
Reuters
Reuters
The euro zone's top banks shedsome 30 billion euros ($33.97 billion) worth of unpaid loans inthe three months to September, in a new sign that EuropeanCentral Bank pressure to clean up their balance sheets isbearing fruit. Read the full story
Forex - Weekly Outlook: Jan. 28 - Feb. 1
Investing.com - This week investors will be focusing on the Federal Reserve’s first meeting of the year, as well as an expected update on U.S. fourth quarter growth and...
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INSURANCE / HEALTH / SCIENCE
How likely are you live to 90? Depends on your gender and body size
CNN
Living to the ripe old age of 90 may depend on your body size — both height and weight — and your level of physical activity, and seems to be different for men and women, according to a new study of over 7,000 people. Read the full story
My Overeating Was Causing Weight Gain, Until I Started Eating This 1 Food Before Meals
POPSUGAR
I do intermittent fasting, which means my first meal is lunch. I'm not hungry all morning, but I'll tell you, when lunchtime rolls around, I am ready to eat! I would sit down to my meal-prepped Buddha bowl and basically inhale it within 10 minutes. Then I'd reach for more food because I still felt h ... Read the full story
According to a Dietitian, This Is Exactly What You Should Eat Before and After Every Workout
POPSUGAR
A great workout starts before you step foot in the gym. We tend to focus a lot on the best workouts to achieve your goals and how to lose fat and build muscle, but nutrition often gets overlooked. It's just as important as what you're actually doing during the workout and can make or break your goal ... Read the full story
Physical Activity Can Reduce Risk of Depression
Psych Central
While many studies have found links between physical activity and lower rates of depression, a key question has remained: Does physical activity actually reduce the risk of depression, or does depression lead to reduced physical activity? Now a team led by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators has found strong support for physical activity as a... Read the full story
USA / CANADA
Trump signs short-term bill to end shutdown, but border fight still looms
NPR
The bill opens the government through Feb. 15 and provides back pay for federal workers who have missed two paychecks during the longest shutdown in U.S. history. Border security talks continue. Read the full story
Shutdown has ended but "standoff continues"
CBS News
CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss why although the partial government shutdown may be over for now, a longterm solution still hasn't been reached. He also discusses how the indictment of longtime Trump adviser Roger Stone will impact the Russia investigation. Read the full story
7 Takeaways From The Longest Shutdown In U.S. History
NPR
President Trump was outmaneuvered by Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and did damage with key constituencies. Meanwhile, Americans may be more aware of what government does. Read the full story
“Life-threatening” Arctic blast to freeze nearly 200 million as polar vortex attacks U.S.
USA TODAY
Here comes the polar vortex: Next week's cold blast will be "life-threatening," "dangerous," "brutal," and "unprecedented." Read the full story
A dangerously cold winter storm is headed for the Midwest — followed by a polar vortex
Travel + Leisure
A winter storm is headed for the Midwest this weekend and it’s expected to be a big one. According to Accuweather, areas along the I-80 and I-94 corridors are expecting snow and slippery conditions beginning on Sunday and continuing through early next week. Temperatures over the weekend will be in the teens, about 10 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit below normal for this time of year. The National Weather Service said that lake effect snow will continue across the Central and Eastern U.S. this weekend. Read the full story
EMERGING MARKETS
Amid Chaos Venezuelans Struggle To Find The Truth, Online
NPR
As Venezuela grapples with a major political crisis, people there are struggling with misinformation online. WhatsApp, a popular messaging app, has been used to spread both rumors and news reports. Read the full story
Europe steps up pressure on Venezeula's Maduro ahead of U.N. meeting
NBC News
France, Germany and Spain said Saturday they would recognize opposition leader Juan Guaido as president if elections are not called in the coming week. Read the full story
How socialism turned Venezuela from the wealthiest country in South America into an economic basket case
Fox News
Venezuela was once the wealthiest country in South America, but in recent years millions have fled the country amid mass starvation and violence after socialist policies were enacted and government seized private industries. Read the full story
Venezuelan government standoff escalates, moves to the UN
ABC News
Nicolas Maduro said he's willing to meet with opposition leader Juan Guaido. Read the full story
GRAPHIC-Emerging markets brought the bears, now they have the bulls
Reuters
Hundreds buried, feared dead after shocking dam collapse in Brazil
BBC News US
At least 34 people are confirmed dead as rescue teams try to locate hundreds buried beneath sludge. Read the full story
MIDDLE EAST
Lagarde to recommend approval for $2bn tranche in Egypt’s loan
Mubasher
Cairo – Mubasher: The IMF’s managing director Christine Lagarde stated that she would recommend the approval of the fourth review of Egypt’s $12 billion loan. Read the full story
US-Taliban talks make gains on draft peace deal - Taliban officials
TRT World
US-Taliban talks make gains on draft peace deal - Taliban officials Read the full story
Experts, images suggest a Saudi ballistic missile program
ABC News
Experts, images suggest Saudi Arabia may be working on ballistic missiles amid Western criticism of Iran's program Read the full story
BAE boss: UK should be 'critical friend' to Saudi Arabia after Khashoggi murder
Sky News
Britain should be a "critical friend" to Saudi Arabia, according to the boss of Europe's biggest defence company. Read the full story
EU adds Saudi Arabia to draft list of terrorism financers
TRT World
EU adds Saudi Arabia to draft list of terrorism financers Read the full story
Syria calls on Turkey to withdraw from Syria under 1998 plan
ABC News
Syria is calling on Turkey to withdraw its troops from the country's north and end support for armed opposition groups in order to revive a two-decade old bilateral security agreement Read the full story
Ravaged by war, Beirut’s historic sites are being reimagined
National Geographic
These formerly abandoned landmarks are getting a second life as galleries, restaurants, and cultural centers. Read the full story
Drought turns part of Iran into a new dust bowl
National Geographic
In this corner of the Middle East, a changing climate and debilitating dust storms have brought life to a standstill. Read the full story
Zimbabwe: President Guilty of 'Gross Human Rights Abuses,' Says Opposition
AllAfrica
Opposition figure Tendai Biti says President Emmerson Mnangagwa is to blame for the alleged human rights abuses being carried out against people in Zimbabwe. In an interview with DW, he urged the UN to intervene. Opposition leader Tendai Biti calls on the UN to intervene in Zimbabwe Zimbabwean opposition politician Tendai Biti has accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of orchestrating the violence gripping the southern African country. "He is the author of the current crackdown," Biti told DW in Read the full story
Zimbabwe Now 'War Zone' Says Citizen Allegedly Assaulted by Security Forces
AllAfrica
Some citizens in Zimbabwe say the country resembles a war zone. They want President Emmerson Mnangagwa to rein in military forces, which reportedly continue assaulting Zimbabweans a week after the country's protests over a fuel price hike. One 41-year-old woman says she was assaulted Sunday as she was walking with her husband and their two children. A gun butt was used, she says. Her right elbow was broken, and her husband can't walk because he was struck in the back. "It is an indirect war Read the full story
Children held as 'enemies of the state' in Zimbabwe
Sky News
Children held as 'enemies of the state' in Zimbabwe Read the full story
Zimbabwe crackdown: Children shackled and caged in security round-up
Sky News
The battered prison trucks pull in just before eight o'clock in the morning and unload their youthful-looking cargo at Harare's central magistrates court. Read the full story
ASIA
Chinese cryptocurrency exchanges seek reverse mergers in Hong Kong as IPO plans of bitcoin mining rig makers falter
South China Morning Post
The world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges are looking at reverse mergers in Hong Kong, as hopes dim for bitcoin mining rig makers’ plans to go public in the city. The back-door listing efforts have come to light amid the reluctance of the Hong Kong… Read the full story
Opinion: Thanks to Trump, China's economy is rapidly decelerating -- Here's what could happen next
Fox News
President Trump is exposing China's economic vulnerability, showing that the communist nation cannot maintain its rapid growth without it patently unfair mercantilist trade policies. Read the full story
The US is falling behind China in crucial race for AI dominance
CNBC
The star who stole the stage at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, which just ended here yesterday, wasn't the stuff of flesh and blood but of data-driven algorithms in the form of Artificial Intelligence. Read the full story
EUROPE
EU, World Bank Pledge Over 730 Million Euros for Armenian Road Upgrades
MassisPost
YEREVAN (RFE/RL) -- The European Union and the World Bank have allocated over 730 million euros ($832 million) for investments in Armenia’s transport infrastructure that will be made by 2030, a senior EU official confirmed on Friday. The loans and grants are part of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) Investment Action Plan announced by them... Read the full story
UK begins stockpiling at military bases to prepare for no-deal Brexit
Sky News
Britain has begun stockpiling food, fuel, spare parts and ammunition at military bases in Gibraltar, Cyprus and the Falklands in case of a no-deal Brexit, Sky News has learnt. Read the full story
REVEALED: How UK can REBOOT Brexit talks and DEMAND free trade - 'Dynamics have changed'
Express
BRITAIN must seize the opportunity presented by the rejection of Theresa May’s Brexit deal to “reboot” exit talks with Brussels, according to a top academic. David Collins, Professor of International Economic Law at City University, said the EU had been hoping to “wipe out any benefits from Brexit” to ensure Britain did not become a trade threat. But now the deal struck with EU leaders has been roundly rejected by MPs, Britain is in a position to push for “proper and equal UK-EU relationship Read the full story
Brexit date could be pushed back by a 'couple of extra weeks': Leadsom
Reuters
The date Britain leaves the EU could be pushed back by a couple of weeks to give time for legislation to be approved by lawmakers, the leader of Britain's lower house of parliament said, the most senior figure to make such a suggestion. Read the full story
CBI, ISX, Kauaihn Chatter:
CBI Update:
The CBI for Monday 1/28/19 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1190
The currency auction is 223,213,459
There are no news and announcements.
Al-Rafidain is expanding the granting of advances in a number of its branches
Date of release: 2019/1/28 8:37 • 202 times read
{Baghdad: Al-Furat News} Rafidain Bank, announced that the coming days will see the opening of new stations for the issuance of electronic card and the introduction of advances to employees and retirees.
"The opening of these stations will be in a number of branches of the bank in Baghdad and the provinces and the provision of advances to employees and retirees," the bank's media office said in a statement received by the agency {Euphrates News}.
He pointed out that "the bank continues to grant advances to employees and retirees electronically and according to procedures prepared in advance."
He pointed out that "the bank continues to grant advances to employees and retirees electronically and according to procedures prepared in advance."
The Iraqi Trade Bank receives the Best Commercial Bank Award in Iraq for 2019
Editorial date:: 2019/1/28 9:23 • 124 times read
{Baghdad: Al Furat News} Faisal Al-Hims, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Iraqi Bank of Commerce received the award of Global Finance magazine during the ceremony of the World Awards.
The Commercial Bank of Iraq (BTI) has announced that it has been awarded the "Best Commercial Bank of Iraq for 2019" award at the Global Finance Awards in London for its significant contribution to the growth of the Iraqi economy, its strong financial performance during the past year and the strength of its balance sheet. Improvement in capital and liquidity and stability in credit quality.
The Bank of Iraq was honored for its distinguished position as a pioneer in the field of banking operations in Iraq, and the results of the choices came according to studies, analyzes and consultations by a group of leading executives, financial analysts and banking experts around the world.
The Bank has also been commended by Global Finance for its commitment to providing superior banking services and a wide range of international coverage, as well as customer service, competitive pricing and innovative banking technologies.
Faisal Al-Hims, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Iraqi Trade Bank, who received the award at the awards ceremony, said: "This prestigious award is another recognition of our major achievements in the development of the local economy and comes as a result of our efforts to provide the best financial services in Iraq. And the rest of the region, which we are proud to provide continuously. "
He explained that the bank's winning this award reaffirms the high level of credibility of the bank at the international level, which has gained over the past few years as a result of entering into several strategic agreements with international financial institutions.
"The BTI supports the trade exchange between Iraq and the rest of the world, and we are therefore keen to strengthen our joint strategic partnership with our strategic partners to provide customized commercial financing solutions to customers," he added.
"Our presence in the Middle East and new strategic relationships are an important step in attracting more investments to Iraq, which will continue to be a source of confidence in the Bank," he said. The bank's long-term strategy, with a focus on upgrading modern banking services and achieving Iraq's economic development and prosperity. "
The Bank of Iraq was honored for its distinguished position as a pioneer in the field of banking operations in Iraq, and the results of the choices came according to studies, analyzes and consultations by a group of leading executives, financial analysts and banking experts around the world.
The Bank has also been commended by Global Finance for its commitment to providing superior banking services and a wide range of international coverage, as well as customer service, competitive pricing and innovative banking technologies.
Faisal Al-Hims, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Iraqi Trade Bank, who received the award at the awards ceremony, said: "This prestigious award is another recognition of our major achievements in the development of the local economy and comes as a result of our efforts to provide the best financial services in Iraq. And the rest of the region, which we are proud to provide continuously. "
He explained that the bank's winning this award reaffirms the high level of credibility of the bank at the international level, which has gained over the past few years as a result of entering into several strategic agreements with international financial institutions.
"The BTI supports the trade exchange between Iraq and the rest of the world, and we are therefore keen to strengthen our joint strategic partnership with our strategic partners to provide customized commercial financing solutions to customers," he added.
"Our presence in the Middle East and new strategic relationships are an important step in attracting more investments to Iraq, which will continue to be a source of confidence in the Bank," he said. The bank's long-term strategy, with a focus on upgrading modern banking services and achieving Iraq's economic development and prosperity. "
ISX Update:
Monday
Value Traded
876,017,271
Shares Traded
1,142,078,344
ISX ended in Green
Kauaihn Chatter:dd
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1-27-2019 Newshound Guru Sunkissed Article: "Accession of Iraq to the International Organization of Securities Commissions" That's STOCK MARKET talk! --- SECURITIES! How can one be a MEMBER of the IOSC without a convertible currency? It would be like buying tires and you don't own a car!! Why be invited to the annual meeting in May if you won't have a convertible currency? Could THIS be what Iraq was waiting on?
1-27-2019 Intel Guru Delta [...From all of your research and contacts, what do you think about volume of dinar now compared to Saddam's time?...] IMO THE NOTE COUNT IS NOT AN ISSUE ANY MORE.... CBI IS READY AND TOLD US THEY ARE PREPARING TO LIFT ZEROS. IT DOES LOOK GOOD...IT'S NOT AN OPTION ...THEY MUST DO IT...
1-27-2019 Intel Guru Delta [...From all of your research and contacts, what do you think about volume of dinar now compared to Saddam's time?...] IMO THE NOTE COUNT IS NOT AN ISSUE ANY MORE.... CBI IS READY AND TOLD US THEY ARE PREPARING TO LIFT ZEROS. IT DOES LOOK GOOD...IT'S NOT AN OPTION ...THEY MUST DO IT...
1-27-2019 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article: "Association of Private Banks will participate tomorrow (Sunday) in the meeting of the Arab Monetary Fund" Quote: "the meeting will address the concepts of financial inclusion and ways to raise the rate at the level of the Arab world" Sure sounds like what we were told by WS in the past. AMF / AAD - IMF - SDR is at play. The IQD maybe forced to float in a basket of currencies. Well, interestingly enough not only is it in ink from a recent article, it has been verified by those in Iraq that would need to know to be a true statement and that may be exactly what we will see out of this. The decision makers for the Finance Conference 2019 in February will be needing the results of the new formulated numbers from the 2019 Budget as in international rate (imo), just as the Arab Monetary Fund will. So I hope we all can see the sense of urgency at play now. The crunch time is seriously upon us and them... imo.
1-27-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru RVAlready I think the sudden passage of the budget was a pretty good indication that this is about to bust loose... The fact that Allaq announced, a day in advance, that the budget would pass, told me everything I needed to know about who was in control of this process in Iraq... Hint...it isn't anybody in the parliament… This is in the hands of Allaq, IMF, and Trump.
1-27-2019 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan 6) they have a conference for investors scheduled in February and they will need the rate prior to that or it will FAIL!!! It will be a massive boon for them or a huge screw up as I see it. That is imo not going to happen, as they have come way to far as the laundry list is clearly showing me that they are working to get this done ASAP. There are contracts that need to be sorted within the next few days and that too adds gas to the fire!! Let’s not forget the Kurds just got what the wanted and then some and Mahdi is talking to the Radio and Media today.. - Imo - so let’s see how things play out... [post 2 of 2]
1-27-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru RVAlready I think the sudden passage of the budget was a pretty good indication that this is about to bust loose... The fact that Allaq announced, a day in advance, that the budget would pass, told me everything I needed to know about who was in control of this process in Iraq... Hint...it isn't anybody in the parliament… This is in the hands of Allaq, IMF, and Trump.
1-27-2019 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan 6) they have a conference for investors scheduled in February and they will need the rate prior to that or it will FAIL!!! It will be a massive boon for them or a huge screw up as I see it. That is imo not going to happen, as they have come way to far as the laundry list is clearly showing me that they are working to get this done ASAP. There are contracts that need to be sorted within the next few days and that too adds gas to the fire!! Let’s not forget the Kurds just got what the wanted and then some and Mahdi is talking to the Radio and Media today.. - Imo - so let’s see how things play out... [post 2 of 2]
1-27-2019 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan This next week is critical for us in that there is evidence as I see that is clear to me that this process of implementation of MR is full throttle now to be completed and for many reasons. 1) the banks are linked globally and wire transferring money and in IQD is a reality. 2) Security and stability as noted by the green zone and the barriers around the CBI. 3) they appear to have printed $238+- mil in new currency. 4) EY, PWC and KPMG were in Alaks office last Sunday. 5) the 2019 budget is passed by 278 people into late night early morning the other day and now being calculated by the CBI, and most likely signed by the President and off to the Gazette shortly if not already. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Mahdi's website)
Since this report was last submitted, there have been no new articles posted on PM Mahdi's website.
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ARTICLE 2 (from Government of Iraq twitter account)
Government of Iraq - الحكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt 1-27-2019 around 6:30 am Eastern
PM @AdilAbdAlMahdi chairs meeting of the Supreme Council for Combating Corruption, receives briefing on significant corruption cases under investigation, says @IraqiGovt will strengthen the role of oversight bodies to prevent corruption and hold the corrupt to account.
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ARTICLE 3
The Speaker of Parliament goes to the UK
2019/1/27 12:38
[Ayna-Baghdad]
Head of the House of Representatives Mohammed Halboussi heads a parliamentary delegation to the UK on an official visit.
A statement from his office said the visit was "in response to a call by House of Commons Speaker John Perko."
"Halboussi is scheduled to meet during his visit to the British House of Commons and a number of lords, ministers and officials to discuss bilateral relations and ways of cooperation between the two countries."
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ARTICLE 4-A
Barzani thanks Abdul Mahdi for the salaries of employees of the Kurdistan region
Arbil - Iraq Press - January 27: The head of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Najran Barzani, on Sunday, thanked Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi on the salaries of employees of the Kurdistan region.
Barzani said during a news conference, "I thank Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, because he cooperated with us and pay attention to our observation regarding the salaries of employees of the region," stressing "his support for Abdul Mahdi, and appreciation for his efforts."
He pointed out that "the budget for the current year is better than its predecessors, with regard to the benefits of the territory."
"We have come a long way in our discussions with the Iraqi government," he said, stressing that "there is close cooperation, especially with regard to the security aspect and the exchange of intelligence to fight Daqash."
Barzani stressed that "his position is consistent the need to resolve the outstanding issues with Baghdad through understanding and dialogue on the basis of the Constitution." (1)
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ARTICLE 4-B
Nechirvan Barzani talks about the presence of US forces and "prevent" the President of the Republic from entering Arbil
By Nidal al-Mughrabi BAGHDAD (Reuters) - January 27 - Kurdish Prime Minister Nechervan Barzani on Sunday denied reports that President Barham Salih was prevented from entering Erbil.
Barzani told a news conference in Arbil that "the news about preventing the president of Iraq, Barham Saleh, from coming to Erbil, is incorrect," stressing: "We have no personal problem with anyone."
On the presence of US forces in Iraq, Barzani said, "Their presence is necessary to help the security forces as long as the organization remained in the country."
He pointed out that "he is behind many martyrs in the ranks of the Peshmerga forces and the popular crowd, an enemy of all of us, but he is now threatened by security cooperation between Baghdad and Erbil."
He added: "We have come a long way in our discussions with the Iraqi government and there is close cooperation, especially with regard to the security aspect and the exchange of intelligence to fight Dahesh."
Barzani stressed that "his position is consistent the need to resolve outstanding issues with Baghdad through understanding and dialogue on the basis of the Constitution."
The Kurdish media reported that Saleh informed after taking the post of President of the Republic to prevent him from entering Arbil on the background of his election without obtaining a Kurdish consensus, especially between the Patriotic Union of the candidate and the Kurdistan Democratic Party.
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ARTICLE 5
Assigning a new president to the University of Mosul
2019/1/27 13:22
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Qusay Al-Suhail, Dr. Qusay Kamal Al-Din Al-Ahmadi, was appointed as the President of the University of Mosul, replacing Dr. Abi Saeed Al-Diwaih.
Prior to his appointment as President of the University of Mosul, Dr. Qusay Kamaluddin held various positions including Head of the Environmental Engineering Department at the Faculty of Engineering and then became Assistant to the Dean and Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences at Mosul University.
Dr. Qusay Kamal Al-Din Al-Ahmadi holds a PhD in Civil Engineering / Environmental Engineering from St Petersburg State University of Civil Engineering and Architecture in 2003 and a postdoctoral degree from North Texas University in the United States in 2010.
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ARTICLE 6
Products reduce the price of black oil for cement plants
2019/1/28 12:47
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The Ministry of Oil represented by the company to distribute oil products to reduce the price of the product of black oil [fuel oil] equipped to cement factories in the public and private sectors and factories built in accordance with the investment law and as of the first of next February.
"The price of fuel oil, known as black oil, has been reduced to 100 dinars per liter instead of 150 dinars per liter in support of the national product that competes with the importer, in addition to the keenness of the Ministry of Oil to provide support to Iraqi factories and beneficiaries, To benefit the citizens and will be a direct decision from the beginning of next month. "
It is worth mentioning that the Ministry of Oil always seeks to reduce the prices of petroleum products between the period and the other and as the circumstances permit, in an effort to provide support to all departments of the State and the public and private sectors and all other beneficiaries.
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ARTICLE 7
British report: Iraq is a market for trafficking in human organs .. College of $ 6,000
January 28 - The Iraq-based Arab AW Weekly reported that Iraq has become a market for organ trade sold by brokers and gangs.
The site highlighted in a report shed light on the phenomenon of human organ trade,
"Mohammed made a long trip from Baghdad to northern Iraq because he was in dire need of the money he would receive in exchange for selling one of his kidneys to support the needs of his parents and nine brothers who live in extreme poverty."
"I lost hope of finding any job, and I wanted capital to start up with a small project that my family would help," said the 20-year-old Mohammed, who declined to give his full name. I received a promise to get $ 6,000 for my kidney but I only got $ 1,250, part of the amount I spent on post-operative treatment and the rest paying my family's debts. I have nothing left. "
The report added that the poverty spread across Iraq resulting from years of war, combined with administrative corruption and economic crises has led to the emergence of the so - called black human organs market, which has increased in recent years.
"Young people such as the victim, Mohammed, are unemployed and desperately in need of money to sell their organs through fictitious networks of brokers and intermediaries in Baghdad and other cities.
"He showed his kidney for sale through a website disguised as a charity and he had to travel north to perform the operation in a secret place in a poor medical hall in a private hospital," Mohammed said.
"I was afraid and wanted to cancel the deal but I received a threat and they forced me to carry out the operation next to a young woman who appeared to be the recipient of my kidney and threatened to kill me," he said, adding that he was used to receiving repeated calls and messages warning him not to reveal what had happened to him.
According to Kattair, it is expected that hundreds of Iraqis have over the past few years sold their dogs and other members through brokers. According to the International Mundi Index, 30 percent of Iraqis live in poverty, meaning they live on $ 2 a day or less. The United Nations and government reports also indicate that the unemployment rate is also high as 18% of young Iraqis are without jobs and have no work. Unofficial estimates put their proportion up to 30%.
"Although Iraqi law allows people to donate organs, their sale is illegal. However, Ihsan Salam says he "paid $ 15,000 to one of the middlemen to get a college."
"I went to the northern kidney transplant area because the procedures there are much easier than Baghdad," Salam said. "It does not require the special consent of the parents, but only the donor and his wife."
The report pointed out that the illegal trade in organs is very profitable for brokers and brokers, who often receive two-thirds of the amount with one-third of the donor, pointing out that most of the people who buy these members are non-Iraqis. As news of this market spread across the region, There are many people coming to Iraq from different parts of the Middle East to get these human organs.
He pointed out that the Department of Organized Crime in the Iraqi Ministry of Interior formed a specialized unit to track traffickers and brokers, who often seducing victims to be donors to their bodies.
Khalid Muhanna, a social police officer, said his unit "monitors suspects and brokers and monitors places where these gangs operate."
"We can interdict and arrest many traffickers and bring them before the courts, but our main task is to raise awareness among poor communities who may be victims of these networks who are tricked through different ways, such as repaying their debts and then using them to sell their organs," he said.
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ARTICLE 8
A leader in the crowd reveals the fate of Baghdadi: moving in these areas with the support and cover of the US!
2019/01/28 10:38 1319 Editor:
Baghdad today - Baghdad
The leader of the popular crowd, Jabbar al-Maamouri, revealed on Monday, January 28, 2019, the fate of the leader of the organization calling for Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, while he stressed that the end will be in Iraq, he said he is moving in Syria under American cover.
"The movements of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi have become very limited in Syria, according to the intelligence available after what was active in the vicinity of US military bases and a stone's throw away without any targeting," al-Mamouri said in an interview with Baghdad today.
He added that "the withdrawal of US bases and the entry of a part of it towards Iraq may be the beginning to transfer or secure access to some areas of Iraq and to be surprised if a video appeared to confirm his presence in order to be justified and a pretext for the Americans that its presence in Iraq came to track and kill Baghdadi."
"The killing of al-Baghdadi will not end the threat of terrorism in Iraq, because it is simply a game of nations to create chaos and perpetuate the bleeding of the people," al-Mamouri said, adding that al-Baghdadi would eventually be killed in Iraq.
And a leading figure in the crowd, that "the salvation of terrorism requires in addition to the guns campaign to end the thought that is like a cover for the emergence of extremist movements down to the hacks."
On Sunday (January 27, 2019), a source in the Syrian Democratic Forces revealed that the leader of the Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi organization and about 50 members of the organization were surrounded by a strong US military in a border area between Iraq and Syria.
The source said in an interview with Baghdad today that "a trained American combat force, with the participation of the Syrian Democratic Forces, has recently deployed in the Sjran area of Deir al-Zour province on the Iraqi-Syrian border."
The source added that "the deployment of the joint force came after the arrival of security and intelligence information to see the leader of the organization called Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi 10 days ago in the region," noting that "the force is conducting raids and searches in the vast agricultural villages in Sjran and its surroundings, in search of the hiding place In which al-Baghdadi ".
He pointed out that "the difficulty of the agricultural region in terms of geography and the presence of the local population, made it difficult to bombard the aircraft," pointing out "the difficulty of arresting Baghdadi under these circumstances, especially with the escort of 50 of his followers who may resort to fierce fighting, themselves".
The newspaper "Arab New" revealed earlier on Sunday that US forces besieged the leader of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, 10 kilometers inside the Syrian territory.
"The information about the siege of al-Baghdadi seems different this time to the passage of a US special force into Syrian territory by road through the Kurdistan region of Iraq last Thursday, accompanied by an armed unit of the Syrian Democratic Forces ), After receiving information on the existence of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, within an area of about 10 square kilometers within the province of Deir al-Zor border with Iraq, specifically in the countryside of Deir al-Zour between the Albaguz and Mradha south and the west in the west, and Albuqamal desert that connect Iraq to the east.
He added that "the American band was located inside a military base in the city of Arbil and moved from within to the Syrian territory, the first time they enter there."
"The information we have is that the US military wants al-Baghdadi alive, which may explain the entry of US special forces into Syrian areas that can be considered military casualties, as well as the delay in resolving the entry of Kurdish militias to the remaining villages and small Syrian towns, So, with the air cover available. "
Commenting on Washington's eagerness to arrest al-Baghdadi alive, the official said, "It may have something to do with the situation of US President Donald Trump, his need for any positive event in his favor in the American street, or al-Baghdadi's many answers on questions that are still vague, In the dealings of the organization with other parties in the Syrian and Iraqi arenas, most notably the regime of Bashar al-Assad, "as he put it.
But considered "the chances of winning him alive very weak in exchange for his death, for considerations related to the leader of the same organization and the possibilities of resistance or even to blow himself up before his arrest."
Baghdadi is Ibrahim Awad al-Badri, born in Samarra, north of Baghdad in 1971. He holds a master's degree in 2002 and a doctorate in Islamic law from Baghdad University in 2006.
He worked as an imam and a preacher in a mosque in the capital Baghdad. He is considered to be one of the first members of the group that founded the Tawhid wal Jihad Group and then the Jihad Base in Mesopotamia, led by Jordanian Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.
2010 was chosen as Emir of the Organization of the Islamic State in Iraq after the killing of Abu Omar al-Baghdadi, a special operation carried out by US forces north of Baghdad. After the outbreak of the Syrian revolution in 2011, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi expanded from the area of activity of the organization before it announced the change of its name in 2014 to the organization "Islamic State in Iraq and Syria" (Dahesh).
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