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Fatah spokesman reveals: resolve the remaining ministries within two weeks .. One of them will be granted to the independent!
Policy 2019/01/10 12:47 60 Editor: aab
Baghdad today - Baghdad
Ahmed al-Asadi, a spokesman for the Fatah alliance, said on Thursday, January 10, 2019, that the crisis of the post of interior minister is continuing, between the Justice Ministry candidate will be independent to resolve the conflict between the Kurdish parties.
Asadi said, "Baghdad today" that "dialogues are still ongoing between the political parties, on resolving the issue of the three ministries are vacant."
Al-Asadi said that "the case of the Ministry of the Interior portfolio has not been resolved so far and Faleh Fayyad is still the candidate of the construction coalition, and political positions are still the same on this issue."
He added that "after the fall of the candidate of the Ministry of Defense Faisal al-Jarba, many names were submitted to Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi of the political parties concerned, and he has the freedom to choose any person he deems appropriate."
"The withdrawal of the name of the candidate of the Justice Ministry by Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, the previous session, shows that the next candidate will be independent to find a solution between the Kurdish parties," he said, adding that "we expect during the next week or two will be passed the completion of the cabinet cabins" .
The Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, presented the name of Faleh Fayyad within his cabinet, to vote in front of the parliament, amid the objections of blocs affiliated to the coalition of reform, and other blocks, which led to the disruption of the vote and postponed for more than once .
The parliament did not reject Fayadh as a candidate for the interior, along with other candidates who were rejected by the ministries of education, immigration and defense, but also did not find enough acceptance to get the post .
Earlier, the House of Representatives refused to give confidence to Faisal Fennar al-Jarba as defense minister, and deputies suggested naming one of the leaders involved in the war on a candidate for the post. d
Parliament resumes its meetings today to discuss the budget and address the abuses of housing
2019/1/10 9:42
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The House of Representatives will resume its regular sessions on Thursday.
The House of Representatives will resume its regular sessions on Thursday.
The agenda of the meeting today, "the continuation of the discussion of the draft federal budget for the Republic of Iraq for the fiscal year 2019, and the first reading of the proposed amendment to the Law on Service and Military Retirement No. 3 for the year 2010."
It also includes "the first reading of the proposed amendment of the law of service and retirement for the Internal Security Forces No. 18 of 2011, and the first reading of the draft law to address the abuse of housing."
During the meeting, he will present "a general topic of discussion on the allocation of land plots to the members of the interior and defense."
It also includes "the first reading of the proposed amendment of the law of service and retirement for the Internal Security Forces No. 18 of 2011, and the first reading of the draft law to address the abuse of housing."
During the meeting, he will present "a general topic of discussion on the allocation of land plots to the members of the interior and defense."
Barham Saleh stresses his country's need for US support in fighting terrorism
Pompeo: Our withdrawal from Syria will be in coordination with Iraq
10 January 2019
The United States renewed yesterday its intention to withdraw its forces gradually and systematically from Syrian territory in cooperation and coordination with Iraq, where US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Iraq on a surprise visit to reassure Iraqi leaders about his country's support for Baghdad in its fight against terrorism.
"The US administration is keen to establish special relations with Iraq at various levels," he said during a meeting with Iraqi President Barham Salih, stressing Washington's continued commitment to fighting the so-called "terrorist organization".
He added that the United States «Iraq is an important partner and strategic in the political, economic and security», expressing his country's willingness to invest in the reconstruction of Iraq, especially liberated cities.
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For his part, Saleh stressed the need for a constructive dialogue between all parties to achieve security and peace, ease tension, instability on the Arab and regional arenas and promote international and regional cooperation to end extremism and defeat terrorism.
He also praised the depth of the relationship between his country and the United States and the need to develop them, in order to achieve the common interests of the two friendly peoples, stressing the importance of the American contribution to the reconstruction of Iraq and the advancement of its economy and the upgrading of all sectors.
The decision to withdraw
On the other hand, Pompeo, during his meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, said that the United States «is determined to implement the decision to withdraw from Syria gradually, and organized and in cooperation and coordination with Iraq». He added that his country supports "the Iraqi government and its efforts to extend security and revitalize the Iraqi economy."
The Iraqi prime minister stressed "the importance of US-Iraqi relations, especially in the fight against the terrorist organization, as well as cooperation in energy and the economy."
He said that "Iraq is a democratic country witnessing remarkable development, and keen to stabilize the region and establish normal relations with Arab and friendly countries and all neighboring countries." Pompeo met with US forces and political leaders in Iraq to reassure them about the withdrawal of US forces from Syria and the warning that Iran Continue to pose a security threat in the region.
The visit, which was not confirmed by the US State Department, indicates that Pompeo left Baghdad after tensions between Washington and Tehran escalated following the re-administration of President Donald Trump imposing sanctions on Iran and seeking to rally Arab allies to contain Tehran's influence, which has grown especially in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon in recent years.
Retreat
Analysts say Dahedash is still waging attacks in the north of the country and is trying to return, but violence has fallen sharply. The US military supported Iraq in defeating a military-backed organization in 2017 with air strikes. .
Qatari Foreign Minister: We want to open new horizons for cooperation with Iraq
Editorial Date: 2019/1/10 12:19 • 41 times read
(VOI) - Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali al-Hakim met with Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Abdul Rahman Al-Thani on Thursday on the sidelines of the official visit of President Barham Salih to the Gulf States to discuss a number of issues of concern. The two brotherly countries.
"The minister stressed during the meeting" the depth of Iraqi-Qatari relations and the importance of developing them to serve the interests of the two peoples, and the theme of entry, trade and investment in various sectors of the most important topics discussed by the two ministers. "
For his part, the Qatari minister welcomed the wise minister and the desire to open new horizons for cooperation between the two countries according to the mechanisms that will be agreed upon within the joint committees formed.
The two ministers "agreed to the continuous communication between the two countries and to strengthen relations and meet aspirations in a brotherly relationship and mutual respect," the statement said.
For his part, the Qatari minister welcomed the wise minister and the desire to open new horizons for cooperation between the two countries according to the mechanisms that will be agreed upon within the joint committees formed.
The two ministers "agreed to the continuous communication between the two countries and to strengthen relations and meet aspirations in a brotherly relationship and mutual respect," the statement said.
Talabani party cadres "Taatsam" against the decision of Abdul Mahdi to take down the flag of Kurdistan
10-01-2019 12:24 AM
Baghdad:
A local source in the province of Kirkuk in northern Iraq that a number of cadres of the National Union Party (Talabani) gathered in front of their headquarters in the province in protest against the decision of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, the judge to drop the flag of Kurdistan from the main mast in Kirkuk, and party headquarters.
Abdul Mahdi, on Wednesday, the landing of the flag of the Kurdistan region above the headquarters of the Kurdish parties in the province of Kirkuk, the north of the country.
The source said that "the protesters from the cadres and officials of the party gathered in front of their party headquarters in protest against the decision of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, the flag of the Kurdistan region, demanding at the same time the competent authorities to abandon the decision, especially that these headquarters partisan, not official."
The lifting of the flag of the Kurdistan region, the headquarters of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (Talabani) in the province of Kirkuk, northern Iraq, political anger, amid warnings to provoke tensions in the province.
The leader of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Ghafoor Saleh, revealed that the re-raising of the flag of Kurdistan over the headquarters of the Union in Kirkuk was approved by the Iraqi forces, stressing that "the National Union is ready to defend the flag of Kurdistan after being lifted in Kirkuk."
A resounding surprise" may reveal "Almstor" .. Israel removes Iraq from the list of "enemy states" and directed a request to its citizens
10/1/2019 12:17 AM Baghdad:
In a move to reveal some of the ambiguities caused by reports of a delegation of Iraqi political leaders visiting Tel Aviv last year, the Ministry of Finance announced the removal of Iraq from the list of 'enemy states', calling on the citizens of Israel to start trade exchange with Iraq in March, This year, to explode Tel Aviv, a new bomb may reveal 'hidden' in the next few days.
In the midst of the controversy in the Iraqi street over what was revealed by Israeli media that a delegation of Iraqi political leaders visited Tel Aviv last year to normalize relations between Baghdad and Israel, Israeli Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon blew up a new bomb by announcing that Iraq was removed from the list of 'enemy states' Including Lebanon, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Iran), signed a decree authorizing trade exchange with Baghdad.
"Under my authority, in accordance with Article 3 of Commercial Order No. 1, I authorize the Israelis to trade with Iraq until the end of March," the Israeli minister wrote in the text of the statement. March 2019.
"This step is aimed at creating a fruitful dialogue and dialogue between the Israeli and Iraqi peoples and showing the real face of Israel," the Foreign Ministry said in a tweet on Twitter.
"There is a long history of bringing together the Jews of Mesopotamia after they have lived there for more than 2,500 years. The descendants of Mesopotamia still carry their memories and their contributions to building modern Iraq," she wrote on her Facebook Web site.
Israel, which has secretly helped the Kurds, especially in the military field, has trained the Peshmerga (the Kurdistan Regional Government) and supplied them with weapons. In return, Tel Aviv received intelligence assistance on Iraq and Iran and on the emigration of Jews who lived in Iraq, according to press reports.
In spite of the declared content of the Israeli-Iraqi contacts on the networks, Israel, as well as the media, refrained from delving into the meanings and connotations of the Minister of Finance's decision. It also dealt with the visits of Iraqi delegations to Tel Aviv, the latest of which was in early December, To inform or promote these visits, the contents of which remain confidential, in contrast to the normalization visits to delegations of Arab and Islamic academics, media and civil society associations.
"The delegations included 15 Sunni and Shiite figures, tribal leaders and local leaders with influence in Iraq," asserting that Iraqi figures visited the Yad Vashem Museum to commemorate the Holocaust, but that the Israeli radio Official 'Kahn' explained that the purpose of the visits is to examine the basis for future relations between Israel and Iraq.
She said that the Iraqi delegations met with academic figures and some official political officials, but without revealing the identity of the Israeli officials and their representative, but it is estimated that the figures who met Iraqi delegations belong to the Foreign Ministry and the Office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who also serves as Minister of Defense .
The Israeli magazine 'Israel Defense', a specialist in security and defense, questioned the motives of the Minister of Finance to sign a decree to remove Iraq from the list of 'enemy states', saying,' Why the State of Israel removed Iraq from the law of trade with the enemy? It seems not to import the bulgur and the dome, the most logical assumption behind the deletion of Iraq from the list of enemy states is for another purpose and purpose '.
According to the Palestinian and Arab affairs correspondent for the second Israeli channel, Ohad Himo, the visits of the Iraqi delegations were confidential and were of a social and cultural nature. The members of Iraqi delegations met with Israeli officials associated with Iraqi Jews.
The Israeli correspondent suggested that the secrecy of the visits is due to the presence of many Iranian forces in Iraq. "Because compared to the hostile Arab space, Iraq has relatively positive and sympathetic attitudes towards Israel," he said.
Commenting on the exchange of normalization delegations between Tel Aviv and Arab and Islamic countries, and developments on the regional political arena, Netanyahu said, 'When I meet with Arab leaders, they say to me,' We have security and economic interests with Israel and we also want to enjoy the fruits of progress and development. The Palestinians. '
"This does not mean peace agreements yet, but this means that there can certainly be a situation in our progress towards normalization and peace, instead of what we always thought that the road to peace with the Palestinians would reach us in the Arab world, could come in the opposite direction, we would prefer Direct peace with the Palestinians, but that will not be a condition for the normalization of our relations and peace with the Arab world '.
Iranian oil minister arrives in Baghdad
date: 2019/1/10 9:45 • 84 times read
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) Iranian Oil Minister, Beijing Zangana, and his delegation arrived in Baghdad on Thursday morning.
He was received by Deputy Prime Minister for Energy and Minister of Oil Thamer Ghadhban.
"This visit comes within the framework of strengthening the bilateral relations between the two countries in the field of oil and energy," ministry spokesman Assem Jihad said in a statement received by the Euphrates News Agency.
"The two sides will hold a meeting to discuss issues of mutual interest," Jihad said.
He added that "the schedule of the visit includes the meeting Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi and the President of the Republic."
"This visit comes within the framework of strengthening the bilateral relations between the two countries in the field of oil and energy," ministry spokesman Assem Jihad said in a statement received by the Euphrates News Agency.
"The two sides will hold a meeting to discuss issues of mutual interest," Jihad said.
He added that "the schedule of the visit includes the meeting Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi and the President of the Republic."
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Baghdad operations: the arrest of an accused of the process of fraud and fraud by the currency of Britain
Editorial Date: 2019/1/10 11:58 • 36 times read
(Baghdad: al-Furat News) A security force arrested an accused in the capital Baghdad, a process of fraud and fraud by the currency of Britain.
The spokesman for the Baghdad Operations Command, Major General Saad Maan said in a statement received by the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it, that "and according to accurate information and intensive intelligence efforts, the federal police intelligence units, working within the Federal Intelligence and Investigations Agency in the Ministry of the Interior to arrest a defendant Fraud and fraud on citizens through the sale of the work of the {Poon} and possession of 200 sheets of this currency. He added that the accused "has admitted during the initial investigations of 4 fraud operations carried out in different areas of the capital Baghdad, and was taken against him legal procedures and fundamental."
Mr. Ammar al-Hakim calls for an infallible meeting to waive the public interest in the dialogue of Baghdad and the region
Release date: 2019/1/10 10:47 • 76 times scheduled
Baghdad: Al-Furat News The head of the Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim, discussed with the former president Fuad Masum the latest developments in the political situation in Iraq and the region and the importance of investing all the potentials to end the political impasse in Iraq.
The two sides discussed in a statement to the Office of the President of the coalition received by the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of the "developments of the regional and international situation, where we renewed our position supportive of dialogue and go to political solutions, and stressed the centrality of Iraq in all files of his experience of the legacy of historical and geographical and demographic.
Mr. Ammar al-Hakim praised "the peaceful transfer of power and the image presented by Iraq, which is a role model for the region and the world."
On the relationship between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim called for "efforts to resolve all differences through dialogue and concession to the public interest," stressing that "Iraq and its benefits to all without exception or discrimination."
Mr. Ammar al-Hakim praised "the peaceful transfer of power and the image presented by Iraq, which is a role model for the region and the world."
On the relationship between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim called for "efforts to resolve all differences through dialogue and concession to the public interest," stressing that "Iraq and its benefits to all without exception or discrimination."
Lifting the concrete blocks from the vicinity of the Central Bank of Iraq
Release date: 2019/1/10 11:32 • 107 times read
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) The Secretariat of Baghdad announced the direct lifting of gates and concrete blocks of the vicinity of the Central Bank of Iraq and a number of streets in the capital Baghdad.
A statement of the secretariat received the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it that "the secretariat of Baghdad in coordination with the Baghdad Operations Command began lifting concrete blocks and iron gates of the vicinity of the Central Bank of Iraq as well as lifting the blocks of the police station Bab al-Majd in the area of the field within the municipality of Rusafa.
He added that "the municipality of the torch completed the lifting of the concrete blocks of the street of the center of the torch within the locality of [454] and the streets of the locality {418} while completed the municipality of Ghadir lifting the concrete blocks of Palestine Street near the Academy of Police.
The statement pointed out that "the Department of the municipality of Rashid lifted the concrete blocks of the intersection of Darwish and Abbas al-Azzawi Street, as well as the municipality of Al-Mansour lift blocks of vertical alleys on the main Basra Street within the locality {649}."
He added that "the municipal departments carried out a campaign parallel to the lifting of the blocks, including the removal of waste and cleaning the streets and remove abuses and distortions and clean the networks and lines of discharge of sewage and rain."
He added that "the municipality of the torch completed the lifting of the concrete blocks of the street of the center of the torch within the locality of [454] and the streets of the locality {418} while completed the municipality of Ghadir lifting the concrete blocks of Palestine Street near the Academy of Police.
The statement pointed out that "the Department of the municipality of Rashid lifted the concrete blocks of the intersection of Darwish and Abbas al-Azzawi Street, as well as the municipality of Al-Mansour lift blocks of vertical alleys on the main Basra Street within the locality {649}."
He added that "the municipal departments carried out a campaign parallel to the lifting of the blocks, including the removal of waste and cleaning the streets and remove abuses and distortions and clean the networks and lines of discharge of sewage and rain."
Pompeo Congratulates Masrour Barzani on Nomination for Kurdistan Premiership
ERBIL — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo congratulated Masrour Barzani on his nomination as the next Kurdistan Region Prime Minister, according to a readout by the State Department.
The two official met on Wednesday during an unannounced visit by Pompeo to Erbil.
“The Secretary voiced strong U.S. support for continued dialogue between the KRG and the central government and continued progress on both security and economic reforms,” the State Department revealed.
Pompeo also reiterated US’s “longstanding friendship” with the Kurdistan Region.
The top US diplomat also met with former President of Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani and Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani while in Erbil.
He also congratulated Nechirvan Barzani on his nomination to serve as Kurdistan Region President.
“Secretary Pompeo underscored the value of our strategic relationship with Iraq and our longstanding friendship with the IKR, which is vital for ensuring mutual security and regional stability,” Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino said about Pompeo’s meeting with PM Barzani.
Jordan denies entry of Iraqis with Iranian passports
Thursday, January 10 2019 - 12:31 AM
The Kingdom of Jordan has denied reports by some Iraqi media about the Jordanian authorities preventing Iraqi citizens holding Iranian visas from entering Jordan.
The spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and expatriate affairs of Jordan, Majid Al-Qatraneh, said in a statement by Al-Marbad that "what was reported by some media about the Jordanian authorities preventing Iraqi citizens who have Iranian entry features on their passports from entering the Kingdom is shameful. Has no basis, and Jordan does not put any restrictions on the Iraqi brothers when visiting their second country, "he said.
5 people arrested in Basra
Thursday, January 10 2019 - 02:04 p
A security source in the province of Basra, the ability of the police forces of the district of Haritha, north of the center of the city, to arrest five people to implement (Dkha clan).
The source told al-Marabad that two of them are working in the police and al-Najida, as well as two other employees in the state departments and the latter as a payer, noting that they were arrested from their place of residence according to article 4 of the anti-terrorism law and transfer them to a security center to complete legal proceedings against them.
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(Photo: ILRI) An outbreak of anthrax has affected eight people in Zvimba district after they ate meat from a cow that had died of the disease. The affected areas are Chirau and Madzorera villages. Anthrax is a life-threatening infectious disease caused by bacteria that normally affects animals, especially ruminants. Mashonaland West acting provincial medical director Dr Gift Masocha confirmed the anthrax outbreak last week. He said all the eight people, who were diagnosed of subsuternous anthrax Read the full story
Harare City Council is set to introduce a waste separation system in a bid to reduce littering and its effects within the city, officials have revealed. Speaking during council's recent clean-up of Warren Hills cemetery, chairperson of council's environment committee Kudzai Kadzombe said they sought to solve the litter challenge at a local level rather than when it would have escalated. "We have set aside resources in the 2019 budget to purchase compactors and also then introduce separation at Read the full story
(Photo: New Zimbabwe) Workers in the mining sector have made a raft of demands which include payment of salaries in US Dollars as labour unrest continues over the country's deteriorating economy. The workers have further demanded Poverty Datum Line (PDL) based remuneration, adding that their salaries should also be in line with regional counterparts in the mining sector. The miners feel short-changed by employers and argue that the minerals are paid for in the coveted US dollars whilst they Read the full story
Victoria Falls Prosecutors have said seven Chinese nationals accused of possessing rhino horn pieces may be charged with money laundering and car theft. The suspects Zeng Dengui (19), Peicon Jang (35), Liu Cheng (23), Yu Xian (25), Yong Zhu (25), Chen Zhiangfu (30) and Qui Jinchang (29 were arrested last week when police raided their rented house in Aerodrome suburb following a tip-off. Detectives found them in possession of over 20kgs of rhino horn pieces worth an estimated $1 million. Their Read the full story
(Photo: Shepherd Tozvireva/The Standard) Water and air pollution are some of the major problems faced by many cities across the world. These challanges often lead to health-related and environmental issues. But with proper treatment of water, infrastructure and waste management, it is possible to reduce such kinds of pollution. Somewhere in Manyame Park, Chitungwiza, a group of children, oblivious of the dangers, play near a pool of sewage and a stone's throw away, there is a burning rubbish Read the full story
(Corrects title to Commerce from State) Read the full story
State-run Bharat Petroleum Corpwill import 1 million barrels of Iranian oil inFebruary after a gap of three months, with the nation's overallpurchases from Tehran remaining at 9 million barrels, threeindustry sources said. Read the full story
(The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.) Read the full story
Will stock markets rise in 2019? Absolutely. If China’s economy recovers. If the Fed stops raising interest rates. If oil prices stabilize. And if the trade war cools off. Read the full story
President Donald Trump is sounding optimistic before the trade talks with China. Chinese markets edged higher Monday ahead of new US-China trade talks. "I think good things are going to happen" on a trade deal, US President Donald Trump told reporters on Sunday. Adding to positive sentiment, the People's Bank of China on Friday slashed its reserve requirement ratio by 1% as it seeks to remedy concerns about the Chinese economy. Chinese markets rallied Monday on hopes that the resumption of trade Read the full story
Oil prices rose Monday as U.S.-China trade talks began, raising hopes for an end to the trade war. Goldman Sachs cut its 2019 forecast for crude prices. Read the full story
Why legendary investor Carl Icahn says its "mandatory" for the U.S. to strike a trade deal with China. Read the full story
EUROPE
Today in History
ABC News
Brexit, U.S. Government Shutdown Drive Global Market Downturn
FORTUNEOptimist or pessimist, there’s plenty of equity grist for the mill. Early on Monday, U.S.-China trade talk resumptions and a strong jobs market report in the U.S. helped markets feel more hopeful. MSCI’s world equity index, tracking stocks in 47 countries, was at an almost three-week high by Sunday night. It didn’t last long. Shortly after some optimism in Asia, European stocks took a dive. The culprits: no-deal Brexit preparations, surveys predicting slower growth in the Eurozone, and U.S. Read the full story
World Bank president resigns, paving the way for a Trump appointee at the helm of this global lender
NBC NewsKim was first tapped by former President Barack Obama to lead the World Bank in 2012. Read the full story
OIL/COMMODITIES/ENERGY
Commodities took a kicking in 2018 -- with deep losses in everything from oil and copper to coffee and sugar -- so what’s in store for the 12 months to come? The inaugural What to Watch of the year offers a selective run through of prospects and pitfalls for some of the top raw materials, and it’s a reasonably positive picture that emerges. Read the full story
Gold futures trade higher on Monday, after the precious metal booked its worst single-session drop in two weeks, amid signs of economic resilience in the U.S., despite slowing international growth. Read the full story
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Gold, oil and copper: What to watch in commodities in 2019
LivemintCommodities took a kicking in 2018 -- with deep losses in everything from oil and copper to coffee and sugar -- so what’s in store for the 12 months to come? The inaugural What to Watch of the year offers a selective run through of prospects and pitfalls for some of the top raw materials, and it’s a reasonably positive picture that emerges. Read the full story
Gold market aims for rebound after biggest daily drop in 2 weeks
MarketWatchGold futures trade higher on Monday, after the precious metal booked its worst single-session drop in two weeks, amid signs of economic resilience in the U.S., despite slowing international growth. Read the full story
PRECIOUS-Gold rises, palladium hits record high as Fed shift hopes hurt dollar
Reuters(Adds new details and comments, updates prices) Read the full story
METALS-Copper steadies as traders eye U.S.-China trade talks
Reuters(Updates with official prices) Read the full story
Oil bounces higher, buoying loonie and stocks
CBC NewsAfter a sharp downturn in December, oil prices have recovered, with the benchmark North American contract nearing the key $50 US a barrel threshold. Read the full story
Why this week's US-China trade talks are a big deal for oil prices
CNBCThe outcome of trade talks between the United States and China this week will play a major role in determining whether oil prices can continue to rally, analysts say. Read the full story
BANKS/BANKING/CREDIT
Fraud trial kicks off for former Barclays CEO, who faces 10 years in prison for events around the 2008 financial crisis
Business InsiderFormer Barclays CEO John Varley is among four defendants on trial for fraud allegations linked to 2008's global financial crisis. The trial is set to take four months over charges related to the bank's emergency refinancing arrangements from investors in Qatar during the crisis. It is the first jury trial for a chief executive of a major bank implicated in the crash. There is a possibility of a 10-year prison sentence for the defendants. A landmark case in London could potentially imprison one Read the full story
Credit Suisse settles New York state RMBS lawsuit
Reuters
Credit Suisse has settled a 2012 New York state lawsuit alleging misconduct over residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), with a source familiar with the deal saying the bank would pay much less than prosecutors had originally sought. Read the full story
* U.S. jobs data, China policy action boosts stocks Read the full story
Reuters
Credit Suisse has settled a 2012 New York state lawsuit alleging misconduct over residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), with a source familiar with the deal saying the bank would pay much less than prosecutors had originally sought. Read the full story
GLOBAL MARKETS-Central banks, U.S. employers support world stocks
Reuters* U.S. jobs data, China policy action boosts stocks Read the full story
UAE bank bailout signals sector restructuring, mergers
Reuters
Smaller banks in the United Arab Emirates are facing regulatory pressure to merge after the fallout from a property downturn forced the state to lead a bailout of Invest Bank last month. Read the full story
Shares of the New York Stock Exchange's parent company are tanking as Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab and other financial giants plan a low-cost competitor. Read the full story
Reuters
Smaller banks in the United Arab Emirates are facing regulatory pressure to merge after the fallout from a property downturn forced the state to lead a bailout of Invest Bank last month. Read the full story
A new stock exchange? Banks club together to plan a rival to Wall Street's best-known marketplace
NBC NewsShares of the New York Stock Exchange's parent company are tanking as Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab and other financial giants plan a low-cost competitor. Read the full story
10 Major Trends Driving Banking in 2019: Banking's Evolution Accelerates
ForbesA decade after the global banking crisis, 2019 looks like it could be a year of tipping points in the evolution of the industry. Some markets will evolve more slowly, while others are already over the top of the digital disruption roller coaster and picking up speed on the downslope. Read the full story
SoftBank has slashed a planned $16 billion mega-investment in WeWork after facing objections and will now invest $2 billion
Business InsiderWeWork CEO Adam Neumann is reportedly considering a $2 billion infusion from SoftBank. SoftBank has backed off its plans to invest an additional $16 billion into the privately-held workspace startup WeWork, according to the Financial Times. Instead, the Japanese tech company will invest just $2 billion, according to the report. The deal has not yet been finalized. SoftBank's initial plan, reported in October, would have given it a majority stake in WeWork. But the size of the deal reportedly Read the full story
A former top Bank of America executive is reportedly in the running for UBS CEO role
Business InsiderChristian Meissner is reportedly in the running for the UBS CEO role. The former head of investment banking at Bank of America, Christian Meissner, is said to be in the running to take over as an executive at Swiss lender UBS, Bloomberg reported. Long standing CEO Sergio Ermotti is set to leave the bank in the coming years as part of major changes to the lender's upper echelons. Meissner is in talks to join in a senior role at UBS that would eventually lead to his taking over as CEO. UBS is also Read the full story
TREASURIES/BONDS/STOCKS
Wall Street is obsessing over the chances of a nasty U.S. recession within the next year
Yahoo FinanceWall Street continues to pound the table on the prospects for a U.S. recession. What gives? Read the full story
Wall Street Firms to Launch 'Members Exchange' to Challenge Nasdaq and CME Group
TheStreetA group of major Wall Street investment firms will set up a rival stocks exchange in the coming months that they hope will take market share from established rivals such as Nasdaq NDAQ and CME Group CME. A group of major Wall Street investment firms will set up a rival stocks exchange in the coming months that they hope will take market share from established rivals such as Nasdaq (NDAQ) and CME Group (CME) . Morgan Stanley (MS) , Fidelity Investments and Citadel Securities will launch the Read the full story
When Stock Market Volatility Means Opportunity
Barron'sWe offer principles to provide some ballast to the tumult that should define 2019’s market. Read the full story
What Is a Call Option? Examples and How to Trade Them in 2019
TheStreetA call option is a contract the gives an investor the right, but not obligation, to buy a certain amount of shares of a security at a specified price at a later time. It certainly seems as though the market has taken a big bite out of Apple (AAPL) this week - prompting investors to consider their options. And, well, consider options. In a volatile market, options can be a good investment strategy to minimize the risk of owning a long stock - especially an expensive one like Apple. Apple's shares Read the full story
CRYPTO'S / DIGITAL CURRENCY
Crypto Exchange Kraken Says US Subpoenas Becoming 'Barrier to Entry'
CoinDeskKraken says that the cost of handling subpoenas is fast becoming a “barrier to entry” in the U.S., as global data requests triple year on year. Read the full story
Bitcoin hits 2-week high above $4,000
MarketWatchBitcoin prices moved higher over the weekend, pushing the world’s largest cryptocurrency above $4,000 for the first time since Dec. 25. Read the full story
Japan reportedly exploring Bitcoin [BTC] and other cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds [ETFs]
AMB CryptoThe whole cryptocurrency market has been waiting for the approval of a Bitcoin ETF by the U.S. Securities and Exchanges Commission [SEC], with the hopes that it would drive up the institutional investors in the space. Up until now, the commission has only rejected the proposals made with regards to the Bitcoin ETF. However, as... Read the full story
Some Americans already pay their taxes in bitcoin
MarketWatchOne U.S. state is pushing the boundaries on the controversial cryptocurrency Read the full story
Bitcoin Poised For Further Gains After Surpassing $4,000
ForbesIs bitcoin heading for a bull run? Read the full story
Ether Markets Are Mimicking Bitcoin's 2015 Price Bottom
CoinDeskEther's bitcoin market (ETH/BTC) is mimicking the market structure of bitcoin's bear market bottom in 2015, leaving some to wonder if a long term bottom is being printed. Read the full story
CURRENCIES
US dollar exchange rate drops for third day as experts fear economy losing momentum
ExpressThe dollar fell for a third consecutive day against its rivals on Monday on growing bets the US central bank will press the pause button on its rate hike cycle in the coming months. Notwithstanding strong monthly US jobs data for December last week, market watchers believe the world's biggest economy is losing momentum with Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell's comments adding to expectations the central bank may adopt a more cautious outlook. On Friday, Mr Powell told the American Economic Read the full story
Express
This morning the pound fell against the euro after some positive data was released from the Eurozone, and is currently trading at a rate of €1.112. The release of the German retail sales figures for November showed a better-than-expected 1.1 percent increase from the previous year, despite forecasts suggesting it would fall. Despite this, German factory orders showed a higher-than-expected fall from 0.3 percent to -1.0 percent in November compared to the previous month. Read the full story
British pound mixed as Brexit vote looms in Parliament
MarketWatchThe British pound edges higher versus the U.S. dollar but slips versus the euro Monday following reports U.K. lawmakers will vote on Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plan next week. Read the full story
South Africa's rand consolidates gains after dollar dip
ReutersSouth Africa's rand waslargely unchanged in early trade on Monday, steadying after astrong run last week when dovish US Federal Reserve comments hitthe dollar. Read the full story
UPDATE 1-South African rand extends gains versus sliding dollar
Reuters(Updates to reflect afternoon trading) Read the full story
China’s foreign exchange reserves rise for second month as yuan expectations stabilise
South China Morning PostAccumulation of assets valued in foreign currencies rises by US$11 billion in December to US$3.073 trillion People’s Bank of China keen to support the yuan exchange rate Read the full story
INSURANCE / HEALTH / SCIENCE
Extreme Temperatures May Pose Risks To Some Mail-Order Meds
NPRLoretta Boesing is on a mission to make sure prescription drugs delivered by mail are safe and effective. The life of her son — and others who order medicine by mail — could depend on it, she says. Read the full story
Millions of Americans Are Wrong About Having a Food Allergy, Study Suggests
GizmodoMillions of Americans might be mistaken about their self-professed food allergy, suggests a new survey. It found that while nearly 20 percent of people said they had a food allergy, only half as many people reported the sort of symptoms you’d expect from eating something you’re allergic to. Read the full story
Hospitals must post prices online, but they may be more confusing than helpful
CNNAs of January 1, the Trump administration required that all hospitals post list prices online. But what is popping up on medical center websites is a dog's breakfast of medical codes, abbreviations and dollar signs that may serve to confuse more than illuminate. Read the full story
Fluctuating personal income may be associated with an increased heart disease risk
SCIENMAG
Circulation Journal Report DALLAS, Jan. 7, 2019 -- Sudden, unpredictable drops in personal income during young adulthood are associated with an increased risk of developing heart disease and/or dying from any cause, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation. In the United States, the recent rise in income inequality suggests that... Read the full story
SCIENMAG
Circulation Journal Report DALLAS, Jan. 7, 2019 -- Sudden, unpredictable drops in personal income during young adulthood are associated with an increased risk of developing heart disease and/or dying from any cause, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation. In the United States, the recent rise in income inequality suggests that... Read the full story
Eli Lilly Is Buying Loxo Oncology — and Paying a Big Premium for It
Barron'sNewest big deal in the pharmaceutical sector is valued at $8 billion, sending Loxo stock soaring. Read the full story
Triple-negative breast cancer responds to new dual-target therapy
Medical News TodayAn experimental therapy that targets two growth pathways reduced cancer cell proliferation and spread in mice with triple-negative breast cancer. Read the full story
USA / CANADA
White House asks for "steel barrier" on Mexican border while Trump mulls emergency declaration
POLITICOPresident Donald Trump backs down from insisting on a concrete border wall, while again saying he may declare “a national emergency." Read the full story
White House rules IRS can issue tax refunds during shutdown, aims to bring back agency employees
The Washington PostThe status of refunds had been uncertain after much of the IRS workforce was sent home due to the partial government shutdown. Read the full story
The effects of the shutdown are only going to get exponentially worse as the fight drags on
Business InsiderPresident Donald Trump isn't backing down on the government shutdown, which will only get worse for millions of Americans as it continues. The government shutdown is now in day 17 and shows no sign of ending. The shutdown is already having an effect on government agencies, including closures and delays. But as the shutdown drags on, the effects will only get worse. Millions of Americans could start losing access to rent assistance and food stamps, airport security will get worse, and damage to Read the full story
What Are the Income Tax Brackets for 2018?
Kiplinger
Many taxpayers will be in a lower tax bracket when they file their 2018 tax return. However, the marriage penalty could still burn high-income couples. Read the full story
Kiplinger
Many taxpayers will be in a lower tax bracket when they file their 2018 tax return. However, the marriage penalty could still burn high-income couples. Read the full story
Congress should protect digital commerce from duplicative taxes
The Hill
Consumers purchasing digital goods risk paying multiple sales taxes on the same transaction. Read the full story
The Hill
Consumers purchasing digital goods risk paying multiple sales taxes on the same transaction. Read the full story
Here's how home buyers could save some money amid rising interest rates
CNBCHow badly do you want that new house? Prospective home buyers are facing pressure in the form of high home prices and the prospect of rising mortgage rates. Enter points — a way for purchasers to reduce their monthly payments. What you should know. Read the full story
Trump to make prime-time address, visit U.S.-Mexico border amid shutdown stalemate
The Washington PostTuesday’s presidential speech and Thursday’s visit come amid a government shutdown in its third week and Trump’s insistence that any funding bill to reopen federal agencies include $5.7 billion for his border wall. Read the full story
White House exploring legality of declaring emergency to build border wall
Fox NewsVice President Mike Pence, speaking after a border-security briefing at the White House on Monday, told reporters the White House Counsel's office has been looking into the legality of President Trump declaring a state of emergency to authorize the construction of a border wall without approval or funding from Congress. Read the full story
EMERGING MARKETS
Brazil increases oversight of NGOs, control of public funding
ReutersBrazil's government is increasing oversight over nongovernment organizations working in the country and will control public funds given to such groups, Government Secretary Carlos dos Santos Cruz said in a local interview published on Monday. Read the full story
Brazil's state-controlled banks to depend less on Treasury funding
ReutersThe new chief executives ofBrazil's state-controlled banks BNDES and Caixa EconômicaFederal said on Monday during their swearing-in ceremony thatthey will depend less on Treasury funding in coming years, in asign President Jair Bolsonaro government wants to redefine therole of public banks. Read the full story
UPDATE 1-Petrobras shares rise on report Brazil government to pay oil company $14 bln
Reuters(Adds context, details of report) Read the full story
Venezuelan crude sales to U.S. drop to lowest in almost 30 years
ReutersBy Marianna Parraga Jan 7 (Reuters) - Venezuelan crude exports to the UnitedStates last year fell 15 percent to the lowest annual average innearly three decades, according to Refinitiv Eikon data, asfast-declining oil output and financial sanctions continued tohit sales. Crude volumes to the United States by state-run PDVSA andits joint ventures dropped to 500,013 barrels per day (bpd), athird less than five years ago and the lowest since 1989,figures from Refinitiv Eikon and the U.S. Energy Read the full story
Chile copper output to jump by 30 percent in 10 years -report
ReutersChile's copper production couldjump by nearly 30 percent over the next 10 years, Chile’s statecopper agency Cochilco said on Monday. Read the full story
MIDDLE EAST
India takes over operations of part of Chabahar port in Iran
LivemintNew Delhi: India has taken over operations of the strategic Chabahar port in the Sistan-Balochistan province of energy-rich Iran’s southern coast, the government said Monday. Read the full story
Kurdish official seeks clarification from US over troops withdrawal in Syria
The HillA Kurdish official in Syria on Monday said that Kurds are waiting for clarifications from the U.S. on President Trump's plan to withdraw the roughly 2,000 U.S. troops fighting alongside the Kurds in Syria. Read the full story
Baghdad at play: normal life returns to Iraq's capital – in pictures
the guardianGuardian photographer Sean Smith captures Iraqis at leisure, from students taking selfies in the park to families on fairground rides Baghdad at 10 million: fragile dreams of normality as megacity status beckons Continue reading... Read the full story
Netanyahu wants to confront accusers in corruption probe
New York PostIn a defiant address on Israeli TV, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded to have the chance to face the state’s witnesses in a multi-pronged corruption investigation that may lead to his indictment. “Today, I reveal to you that during my investigations, I demanded a face-to-face confrontation with state’s witnesses. I was refused. I asked again. I was refused again,” the embattled premier said in Hebrew. “Today, I repeat that demand, and as far as I am concerned, it should be on live Read the full story
UPDATE 1-Egypt foreign reserves drop for first time post-devaluation
Reuters(Adds analysts, background) Read the full story
AFRICA
Zimbabwe teachers to strike over pay as currency crisis deepens
ReutersZimbabwean teachers will go on strike from Tuesday to press for salaries to be paid in U.S. dollars, a union said, as pressure builds on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to contain a runaway currency crisis. Read the full story
Zimbabwe: Anthrax Outbreak in Zvimba
AllAfrica(Photo: ILRI) An outbreak of anthrax has affected eight people in Zvimba district after they ate meat from a cow that had died of the disease. The affected areas are Chirau and Madzorera villages. Anthrax is a life-threatening infectious disease caused by bacteria that normally affects animals, especially ruminants. Mashonaland West acting provincial medical director Dr Gift Masocha confirmed the anthrax outbreak last week. He said all the eight people, who were diagnosed of subsuternous anthrax Read the full story
Zimbabwe: Harare Introduces Waste Separation System to Counter Littering
AllAfricaHarare City Council is set to introduce a waste separation system in a bid to reduce littering and its effects within the city, officials have revealed. Speaking during council's recent clean-up of Warren Hills cemetery, chairperson of council's environment committee Kudzai Kadzombe said they sought to solve the litter challenge at a local level rather than when it would have escalated. "We have set aside resources in the 2019 budget to purchase compactors and also then introduce separation at Read the full story
Zimbabwe: Mine Workers Join Demands for U.S.$ Salaries
AllAfrica(Photo: New Zimbabwe) Workers in the mining sector have made a raft of demands which include payment of salaries in US Dollars as labour unrest continues over the country's deteriorating economy. The workers have further demanded Poverty Datum Line (PDL) based remuneration, adding that their salaries should also be in line with regional counterparts in the mining sector. The miners feel short-changed by employers and argue that the minerals are paid for in the coveted US dollars whilst they Read the full story
Zimbabwe: New Money Laundering Charges for Rhino Horn Chinese Nationals
AllAfricaVictoria Falls Prosecutors have said seven Chinese nationals accused of possessing rhino horn pieces may be charged with money laundering and car theft. The suspects Zeng Dengui (19), Peicon Jang (35), Liu Cheng (23), Yu Xian (25), Yong Zhu (25), Chen Zhiangfu (30) and Qui Jinchang (29 were arrested last week when police raided their rented house in Aerodrome suburb following a tip-off. Detectives found them in possession of over 20kgs of rhino horn pieces worth an estimated $1 million. Their Read the full story
Zimbabwe: Children More Vulnerable to Dirty Air, Water
AllAfrica(Photo: Shepherd Tozvireva/The Standard) Water and air pollution are some of the major problems faced by many cities across the world. These challanges often lead to health-related and environmental issues. But with proper treatment of water, infrastructure and waste management, it is possible to reduce such kinds of pollution. Somewhere in Manyame Park, Chitungwiza, a group of children, oblivious of the dangers, play near a pool of sewage and a stone's throw away, there is a burning rubbish Read the full story
ASIA
CORRECTED-U.S. Commerce chief: Good settlement with China seen on immediate trade issues-CNBC
Reuters(Corrects title to Commerce from State) Read the full story
India's BPCL to buy Iranian oil in Feb after 3-month gap - sources
ReutersState-run Bharat Petroleum Corpwill import 1 million barrels of Iranian oil inFebruary after a gap of three months, with the nation's overallpurchases from Tehran remaining at 9 million barrels, threeindustry sources said. Read the full story
U.S. crude starting to seep back to China, but needs lower price: Russell
Reuters(The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.) Read the full story
The 4 Most Important Things for the Stock Market This Year
Barron'sWill stock markets rise in 2019? Absolutely. If China’s economy recovers. If the Fed stops raising interest rates. If oil prices stabilize. And if the trade war cools off. Read the full story
China stock markets rally on Trump optimism before trade talks: 'Good things are going to happen'
Business InsiderPresident Donald Trump is sounding optimistic before the trade talks with China. Chinese markets edged higher Monday ahead of new US-China trade talks. "I think good things are going to happen" on a trade deal, US President Donald Trump told reporters on Sunday. Adding to positive sentiment, the People's Bank of China on Friday slashed its reserve requirement ratio by 1% as it seeks to remedy concerns about the Chinese economy. Chinese markets rallied Monday on hopes that the resumption of trade Read the full story
Crude Oil Prices Near Key Levels On Signs China Is Serious About Ending Trade War
Investor's Business DailyOil prices rose Monday as U.S.-China trade talks began, raising hopes for an end to the trade war. Goldman Sachs cut its 2019 forecast for crude prices. Read the full story
China is very important to the whole economy: Carl Icahn
Fox NewsWhy legendary investor Carl Icahn says its "mandatory" for the U.S. to strike a trade deal with China. Read the full story
EUROPE
Assets worth $1 trillion to shift from UK to EU due to Brexit: EY
Reuters
Assets worth nearly 800 billion pounds ($1 trillion) are being moved from Britain to new financial hubs in the European Union ahead of Brexit, consultancy EY said on Monday. Read the full story
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EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will hold more talks with British Prime Minister Theresa May this week, but has ruled out renegotiations to the Brexit deal agreed on in November. Read the full story
British and European officials arediscussing the possibility of extending Article 50 amid fears aBrexit deal will not be approved by March 29, The DailyTelegraph reported. Read the full story
Reuters
Assets worth nearly 800 billion pounds ($1 trillion) are being moved from Britain to new financial hubs in the European Union ahead of Brexit, consultancy EY said on Monday. Read the full story
The Euro -- Still Vulnerable After All These Years
RealClearPoliticsAnchored Titles on Header Read the full story
The Latest: EU's Juncker rules out change to Brexit deal
ABC NewsEU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will hold more talks with British Prime Minister Theresa May this week, but has ruled out renegotiations to the Brexit deal agreed on in November. Read the full story
UK and European officials discussing delay to Brexit -Telegraph
ReutersBritish and European officials arediscussing the possibility of extending Article 50 amid fears aBrexit deal will not be approved by March 29, The DailyTelegraph reported. Read the full story
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The CBI for Thursday 1/10/19 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1190
The currency auction is 108,924,000
Value Traded
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Shares Traded
1,701,397,483
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1-9-2019 Intel Guru RayRen98 Iraqi TV is reporting that Thursday's Parliament session will be totally dedicated to the 2019 Budget. The cabinet voting will "supposedly" happen on Saturday's session. Reportedly, Fox news posted an alert that Mike Pompeo made a surprise visit to the Iraqi Parliament announcing to them to grow up and become the sovereign nation they're expected to be. [Time Will Tell]
1-9-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: "ALLOCATION OF 50 MILLION DINARS TO ARTICLE 140" So folks here it is again Article 140. Do you wonder why now and we project the CBI to reinstate by the end of January? Go figure Article 140 and HCL HOT in the news NOW! Don’t let anyone tell you these are not important to have the reinstatement of the dinar. The FACT is we were told many years ago that the new Iraqi constitution MUST be fully implemented to get the currency back online...So these are mandated by the constitution.
1-9-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru BGG ...Personally, I don’t care which way it starts – just as long as it gets going. ...Regardless of which way it happens – if the value rises, we ALL WIN!!...
1-9-2019 Intel Guru Bruce [via PinkRoses] Just when you think it is safe to say everything is done with Iraq, there is one more piece we were looking for or is happening that we should be aware of. We heard they have (3) announcements coming out...One was made today [Tuesday]. One should be made on Thursday, and I believe one is going to be made on Friday. I know one of the announcements, not the one today, I believe will talk about the reinstatement of the Iraqi Dinar, and the fact that Iraq is a Sovereign nation and has revalued currency. Some of that revaluation of that currency will occur when that currency is actively traded on the world market using Forex to do so. I believe that is where we believe is reinstatement and go into revaluation because the rates they have now that we know of is already higher than their $3.22 rate was back in 2003 ...ultimately Iraq is done having made the decision to do what they needed to do and conform to what they have been asked to do. Now it is just a matter of timing and time. So I am going to say I am looking forward to again a very good and interesting weekend...
1-9-2019 Intel Guru RayRen98 Iraqi TV is reporting that Thursday's session will "probably" be postponed until Saturday due to the low attendance for Tuesdays' session that eventually did not take place. Mahdi is being requested to hold accountable those who did not appear for the session. Mahdi continues to submit the same names already previously rejected. He has sent out a text/tweet message supporting his actions with resolve being a fully-appointed cabinet "soon." [Time Will Tell]
1-9-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru BGG ...Personally, I don’t care which way it starts – just as long as it gets going. ...Regardless of which way it happens – if the value rises, we ALL WIN!!...
1-9-2019 Intel Guru Bruce [via PinkRoses] Just when you think it is safe to say everything is done with Iraq, there is one more piece we were looking for or is happening that we should be aware of. We heard they have (3) announcements coming out...One was made today [Tuesday]. One should be made on Thursday, and I believe one is going to be made on Friday. I know one of the announcements, not the one today, I believe will talk about the reinstatement of the Iraqi Dinar, and the fact that Iraq is a Sovereign nation and has revalued currency. Some of that revaluation of that currency will occur when that currency is actively traded on the world market using Forex to do so. I believe that is where we believe is reinstatement and go into revaluation because the rates they have now that we know of is already higher than their $3.22 rate was back in 2003 ...ultimately Iraq is done having made the decision to do what they needed to do and conform to what they have been asked to do. Now it is just a matter of timing and time. So I am going to say I am looking forward to again a very good and interesting weekend...
1-9-2019 Intel Guru RayRen98 Iraqi TV is reporting that Thursday's session will "probably" be postponed until Saturday due to the low attendance for Tuesdays' session that eventually did not take place. Mahdi is being requested to hold accountable those who did not appear for the session. Mahdi continues to submit the same names already previously rejected. He has sent out a text/tweet message supporting his actions with resolve being a fully-appointed cabinet "soon." [Time Will Tell]
Elmer:
Not in today
Artmeister:
Not in today
Catnip:
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ARTICLE 1-A (from PM Mahdi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)
Statement on raising the flag of Kurdistan in the headquarters of a party in Kirkuk
The Prime Minister held urgent contacts with the President of the Republic as the protector of the Constitution and keen to ensure compliance. He also contacted the various political leaders and directed them to take down the Kurdistan flag from the main office in the partisan headquarters in Kirkuk, considering that this action is contrary to the constitution.
The Prime Minister stressed to the political brothers that the appropriate method is the question of the Federal Supreme Court on the constitutionality of this step before its implementation if we want to respect the Constitution as we all demand.
The media published pictures of Kurdish party headquarters in Kirkuk raised the flag of Kurdistan next to the Iraqi flag.
And some politicians put forward during the contacts held by the Prime Minister that Kirkuk is a disputed area and they have the right to raise the flag of the region, but the Prime Minister stressed that Kirkuk is a disputed area located outside the borders set by the Constitution of the Kurdistan region and that the disputed areas remain unchanged and may not To make changes to the matter until the fact that the matter is resolved constitutionally. Raising the flag and slogan of the party is an act of all parties and does not violate the constitution.
Media Office of the Prime Minister
9 January 2019
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ARTICLE 1-B (from PM Mahdi's website; posted on both Arabic and English sides)
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi receives US Secretary of State
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi received US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
He welcomed the US Secretary of State and the accompanying delegation, stressing the importance of Iraqi-US relations especially in the war against the terrorist organization and the cooperation in the field of energy and economy, pointing out that Iraq is a democratic country witnessing remarkable development and keenness to stabilize the region and establish normal relations with Arab countries. And all neighboring countries.
During the meeting, he discussed the US withdrawal from Syria and the US Secretary of State that his country is determined to implement this resolution in a gradual and orderly manner, in cooperation and coordination with Iraq, stressing the US support for the Iraqi government and its efforts to establish security and revitalize the Iraqi economy.
The US Secretary of State congratulated the Prime Minister on his assumption of the presidency of the government and the pursuit of aspirations of the Iraqi people.
Media Office of the Prime Minister
9 January 2019
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ARTICLE 1-C (from PM Mahdi's website; posted on both Arabic and English sides)
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi receives Senior British Defense Advisor to the Middle East
Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi received today the former British Defense Advisor to the Middle East, Mr. John Lorimer. The two sides reviewed the relations between the two countries, especially in defense and the fight against terrorism, stressing that Iraq is looking forward to a stage of stability and development that requires strengthening the capabilities of its armed forces and establishing best relations and exchanging interests with its Arab and regional environment. Common to the fight against terrorism.
For his part, the British official reiterated his country's support for Iraq and its pivotal role in the region, praising the courage of the Iraqi forces and continuing to pursue the remnants of Daash, expressing willingness to meet the needs of the Iraqi forces, and praised the positive developments in Iraq.
Media Office of the Prime Minister
9 January 2019
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ARTICLE 1-D (from PM Mahdi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side; 9 pix)
Speech of the Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mr. Adel Abdul-Mahdi during his attendance at the celebration of the Iraqi Police Day on the Ninety-seventh Anniversary of its establishment
In the name of of Allah the Merciful
(Lord make this a safe country)
Dear heroes in the internal security forces
Dear Fathers, spare
Greetings to you in your feast
The Iraqi Police Day, which has in every fight a victorious attitude against terrorism and crime
Yaman has put people's service as a slogan
And you agreed to say already ..
You and you are still at the good of your people
A greeting to you and a tribute to the martyrs of the martyrs of the internal security forces
Greetings to the martyrs of the martyrs of the police, the wounded and their generous victims
The police and the local police and the public, the tribes and the Peshmerga are contributing to the enhancement of security and stability after their active participation in a daunting defeat. Your watchful eyes and strong arms will remain in the lookout for any failed attempt. From the terrorist enemy .. You are the strong protectors for the security of the homeland and society.
Today, we are on the threshold of a new phase that requires focusing our efforts on creating the right ground for the launching of work and construction projects, stimulating the economy and creating jobs, and your participation in this national effort is to implement the law, order and public security of the country.
We urge that the internal security services and forces assume their primary task instead of the army forces, which have suffered the best in the tasks of maintaining security, defense and victory.
The future of this country is safe in your necks, and all the people of this people trust you and the rest of the formations of our armed forces, and we recognize the enormity of the tasks that you perform in the service of your people.
You are able to carry out the difficult tasks with God's help and the efficiency of the commanders, officers and ranks of each location.
Do not differentiate between a terrorist and a criminal pleasing sanctity, gangs of crime, kidnapping and forgery want to complete Mafshl by calling.
Corruption is another enemy no less fierce about terrorism and its goal is to sabotage Iraq and waste public money. It is our duty to the government and the people and judicial and security bodies to confront him and prosecute the criminals wanted for justice and to raise the strength of the people. For our part, we have gathered all the efforts and possibilities and regulatory bodies under the umbrella of the Supreme Council for Combating Corruption. We can succeed in this big debate.
We promise you to make every effort to support the Ministry of Interior, its apparatuses and departments, to provide them with equipment and training, and to update the systems and mechanisms that accelerate the efforts of the services they provide in various fields related to security, traffic, investigations, criminal evidence, passports and documents.
The police in the world have come a long way and reached high levels of performance, and we want the police to achieve the highest levels and levels of performance and efficiency, speed and accuracy in implementation.
I recommend that you carry out your duties by implementing the law with respect to the rights, dignity and humanity of Iraqi citizens and non-discrimination between Iraqis. The accused is innocent unless proven guilty, and your success in the field of human rights is the most important and most important achievement of his goal.
I renew my congratulations on this day and ask the Almighty Almighty God to strengthen your resolve and to increase your courage and enable you to perform your national duty.
Greetings to every police officer and every member of the Ministry of the Interior and to all the faithful and the viewers.
Every year, you is fine
Peace, mercy and blessings of God .
Adel Abdul Mahdi
Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
9 January 2019
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ARTICLE 2 (from Government of Iraq twitter account)
Government of Iraq - الحكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt 1-9-2019 around 1:45 pm Eastern
PM @AdilAbdAlMahdi holds wide-ranging discussions in Baghdad with visiting US Secretary of State @SecPompeo on regional developments and strengthening bilateral cooperation in the areas of counter-terrorism, energy and commerce.Government of Iraq - الحكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt 1-9-2019 around 1:45 pm Eastern
President @BarhamSalih receives in Baghdad US Secretary of State @SecPompeo, discusses boosting bilateral relations in several areas, reaffirming the importance of regional cooperation to defeat terrorism and counter extremist ideology.
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ARTICLE 3
America renews its security support and revitalize Iraq's economy
2019/1/9 17:52
[Ayna - Baghdad]
The United States on Wednesday renewed its security support for Iraq as well as revitalizing Iraq's economy. "He welcomed the US Secretary of State and his accompanying delegation, stressing the importance of Iraqi-US relations, especially in the war against the terrorist advocate, as well as cooperation in the field of energy and economy," said a statement from Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi's office.
That Iraq is a democratic country is witnessing remarkable development and keen on the stability of the region and the establishment of normal relations with Arab and friendly countries and all neighboring countries.
He added that "the meeting included discussing the US withdrawal from Syria and the US Secretary of State that his country is determined to implement this resolution gradually and systematically and in cooperation and coordination with Iraq.
The US Secretary of State congratulated the Prime Minister on his assumption of the presidency of the government and continue to achieve the aspirations of the Iraqi people.
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ARTICLE 4
Parliament resumes its meetings today to discuss the budget and address the abuses of housing
2019/1/10 9:42 ??
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The House of Representatives will resume its regular sessions on Thursday. The agenda of the meeting today, "the continuation of the discussion of the draft federal budget for the Republic of Iraq for the fiscal year 2019, and the first reading of the proposed amendment to the Law on Service and Military Retirement No. 3 for the year 2010."
It also includes "the first reading of the proposed amendment of the law of service and retirement for the Internal Security Forces No. 18 of 2011, and the first reading of the draft law to address the abuse of housing."
During the meeting, he will present "a general topic of discussion on the allocation of land plots to the members of the interior and defense."
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ARTICLE 5
The Iranian oil minister in Baghdad to strengthen relations in the field of energy
2019/1/10 10:43
[Ayna-Baghdad]
Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zangane arrived in Baghdad on Thursday for an official visit to boost bilateral ties in the oil and energy fields.
"Oil Minister Bein Zangane and his delegation arrived in Baghdad on a visit to boost bilateral relations in the oil and energy fields," Oil Ministry spokesman Assem Jihad said in a statement.
He added that "the two sides will hold a meeting to discuss topics of common interest, and will include the schedule of the visit meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, President Barham Saleh."
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ARTICLE 6
The map is the most prominent epidemic in the world
2019/1/9 16:43
[Where - Continue]
Researchers have developed a "map" that reveals "hot spots" for the spread of pandemics around the world, after analyzing species of animals and birds known on Earth, and identifying organisms that may carry a range of viruses that can spread by mosquitoes and ticks.
Researchers from the University of California at Davis, the United States of America, have identified the most serious diseases and diseases that may result from these viruses, namely West Nile, Zika, Japanese encephalitis, dengue fever, yellow fever and Rio Bravo.
Scientists then developed what they believed could be hot spots for the spread of these viruses and the resulting diseases.
According to the map, there will be four hot viral foci in the world, namely South-East Asia, specifically Indonesia and Malaysia, where yellow fever and zygote are believed to occur.
The second focus is the spread of the Japanese encephalitis virus and covers all of Europe except Russia, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe.
Brazil is the third focus of Dengue and Rio Bravo, while the fourth focus is in the West Nile virus spreading area, covering North America, specifically the United States and Canada.
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