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The Supreme Judicial Council meets and announces several decisions
Release date: 2019/3/17 12:10 • 250 times read
(Baghdad: Al Furat News) The Supreme Judicial Council held its meeting on Sunday under the chairmanship of the President of the Federal Court of Cassation Judge Faik Zaidan to discuss a number of issues on its agenda.
A statement issued by the Media Center for Higher Justice received the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it, "The Council discussed a number of issues on its agenda, including the promotion of a number of judges and prosecutors," during which the following:
1 - reading Al-Fatihah to the spirit of the judges Judges Raed Arab Omar and Izzat Tawfiq Jafar, who recently fulfilled the term.
2 - The Council approved the promotion of a number of judges and prosecutors in accordance with the requirements of the public interest.
3 - The granting of a number of judicial posts that require the approval of judicial formations in the appellate areas.
4 - The Council discussed what is stated in the book of the House of Representatives regarding giving opinion on the proposal to amend paragraph (III) of Article (6) of Order No. (30) of 2005 (Federal Supreme Court Law). The Council unanimously decided to approve and support the said proposal in order to legalize the legal age To retire for all judges in the judiciary in accordance with the provisions of the Judicial Organization Law No. (160) of 1979 and the Law on the extension of the service of judges No. (39) for the year 2012.
5 - The Council discussed the book of the Legal Committee in the House of Representatives regarding the procedures for the implementation of the arrest warrants specifically on Thursday with bad intent so the Council directed the judges to deal strictly with these cases and authorize the judges of the courts to contact the judge concerned to consider the possibility of releasing the accused on bail until the submission of his papers to the competent judge .
6 - The Council discussed the book of the Legal Committee in the House of Representatives regarding the threats of some affiliated to the tribes in the event of legal action against members of these clans and directed the judges to take legal measures deterrent according to the law against anyone who threatens the competent authorities and citizens in the implementation of their duties.
7 - The Council confirmed its previous columns regarding the transfer of the judges of the investigation with the members of the public prosecution to the positions to meet with the detainees and the examination of their papers on the ground to take decisive decisions in accordance with the law.
1 - reading Al-Fatihah to the spirit of the judges Judges Raed Arab Omar and Izzat Tawfiq Jafar, who recently fulfilled the term.
2 - The Council approved the promotion of a number of judges and prosecutors in accordance with the requirements of the public interest.
3 - The granting of a number of judicial posts that require the approval of judicial formations in the appellate areas.
4 - The Council discussed what is stated in the book of the House of Representatives regarding giving opinion on the proposal to amend paragraph (III) of Article (6) of Order No. (30) of 2005 (Federal Supreme Court Law). The Council unanimously decided to approve and support the said proposal in order to legalize the legal age To retire for all judges in the judiciary in accordance with the provisions of the Judicial Organization Law No. (160) of 1979 and the Law on the extension of the service of judges No. (39) for the year 2012.
5 - The Council discussed the book of the Legal Committee in the House of Representatives regarding the procedures for the implementation of the arrest warrants specifically on Thursday with bad intent so the Council directed the judges to deal strictly with these cases and authorize the judges of the courts to contact the judge concerned to consider the possibility of releasing the accused on bail until the submission of his papers to the competent judge .
6 - The Council discussed the book of the Legal Committee in the House of Representatives regarding the threats of some affiliated to the tribes in the event of legal action against members of these clans and directed the judges to take legal measures deterrent according to the law against anyone who threatens the competent authorities and citizens in the implementation of their duties.
7 - The Council confirmed its previous columns regarding the transfer of the judges of the investigation with the members of the public prosecution to the positions to meet with the detainees and the examination of their papers on the ground to take decisive decisions in accordance with the law.
Government loans to citizens
Date of release:: 2019/3/17 12:45 • 110 times read
{Baghdad: Al-Furat News} Al-Nahrain Islamic Bank (a government bank) announced the granting of loans to finance small projects for citizens.
In a statement issued by the bank, the bank issued a statement stating its instructions regarding the financing of small projects for citizens. The instructions set the maximum limit for the purchase of goods at 10 million dinars with a murabaha rate of 7 percent for 5 years. The guarantee is the guarantee of one or more government employees, Payment within 30 days from the date of receipt. "
The bank explained that "the required documents for those wishing to obtain the loan are the supporting documents, the support of a local council, a lease contract and the identity of a chamber of commerce with a presentation of the materials to be purchased from a competent supplier."
The bank explained that "the required documents for those wishing to obtain the loan are the supporting documents, the support of a local council, a lease contract and the identity of a chamber of commerce with a presentation of the materials to be purchased from a competent supplier."
Ham al-Fath responds to Trump and America and presents Iraq to the line (t because of Iran)
17/03/2019
The Al-Fateh alliance, led by Hadi al-Amiri, revealed today that the United States has a "specific area" for Baghdad to cooperate with Tehran in the light of what is happening against Iran.
The Iraqi position on the investigations against Iran is clear through the reception of Iranian President Hassan Rowhani and the signing of a number of agreements," he said.
The leftist revealed that "there is space from the US side of a specific area of cooperation between Baghdad and Tehran, or there was a greater response from the United States to sign the latest agreements," noting that "America knows very well that it can not press to cut relations and cooperation between Iraq and Iran , And therefore gave a specific area of Baghdad in cooperation with Tehran. "
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On March 16, 2019, Iran's special envoy to Iran, Brian Hawk, warned against optimism about Iranian President Hassan Rowhani's visit to Baghdad.
The government of Iran does not invest in its people, so how can one expect them to support Iraq and the Iraqi people in any way?" Hawk said in a press statement.
The President of the Republic congratulates the Sabean Mandaean on the day of the Supreme Creation
Release date: 2019/3/17 0:09 • 56 times read
{Baghdad: Al-Furat News} President of the Republic congratulated Barham Saleh, the sons of Sabean Mandaean on the occasion of the birth of the upper {Brunei}.
"Salih wished peace and tranquility to the sons of Sabean Mandaeans," a statement from his office said. "They are a fundamental asset of diversity in Iraq and a sign of the multiple and equal rights and duties."
"We congratulate our children from the Mandaean religion on the occasion of the Day of the Great Creation, and we wish our children and brothers peace and tranquility on this holiday. We are happy to share their joys and holidays," Saleh said. A function of a multi-society, equal in rights and duties before the law ".
He added, "Blessed is your feast, and we ask God to grant all our children of the Sabean religion and other religions good and blessed, in a strong country that preserves their children and their children."
"We congratulate our children from the Mandaean religion on the occasion of the Day of the Great Creation, and we wish our children and brothers peace and tranquility on this holiday. We are happy to share their joys and holidays," Saleh said. A function of a multi-society, equal in rights and duties before the law ".
He added, "Blessed is your feast, and we ask God to grant all our children of the Sabean religion and other religions good and blessed, in a strong country that preserves their children and their children."
Foreign Affairs Condolences the Committee of Omri: Our hearts ache pain for the departure of your child with the attack of New Zealand terrorist
Editorial date: 2019/3/17 0:08 • 81 times read
{Baghdad: Al-Furat News} The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jannah al-Omari, attributed the departure of its late father Hussein al-Omari to the terrorist attack on a mosque in New Zealand.
In a cable of condolence, the agency received a copy of the {Euphrates News}, that "our heart aches pain, and sorrow of the terrorist attack that killed your son, the late (Hussein Omar)."
"At a time when we feel the magnitude of this grief, we affirm our solidarity with you. We ask God to accept your acceptance of the best of acceptance, and make Paradise his place with the martyrs, and forgive him with forgiveness, compassion, patience and compassion for you.
A Facebook account named "Janna Adnan Ezzat" said her son Hussein died in the terrorist incident in New Zealand yesterday, while her other Twitter account did not publish any new information enough to indicate that Hussein was still missing.
"At a time when we feel the magnitude of this grief, we affirm our solidarity with you. We ask God to accept your acceptance of the best of acceptance, and make Paradise his place with the martyrs, and forgive him with forgiveness, compassion, patience and compassion for you.
A Facebook account named "Janna Adnan Ezzat" said her son Hussein died in the terrorist incident in New Zealand yesterday, while her other Twitter account did not publish any new information enough to indicate that Hussein was still missing.
Abdullatif mocked him: Parliament passed one law in 33 sessions
2019/03/17 • 282 times read
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) criticized the politician and former deputy, the House of Representatives at its current delay in passing laws.
"The parliament passed only one law during (33) sessions and it is still in the internal order of the National Assembly," Wael Abdul Latif said in a statement.
He added that "the visits of the Speaker of Parliament Mohammed Halbousi more than presiding over the meetings," pointing out "the lack of need to re-laws discussed by the previous parliament of the government," declining, "I can not mention the real reason for the delay of the sessions of the parliament."
He pointed out that "must be accountable to Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi on the lack of completion of the ministerial cabin," adding that "raising the stature is the most important achievement of Abdul Mahdi."
"The budget law is being challenged before the Federal Court, and Iraq has reached the bottleneck.
He added that "the visits of the Speaker of Parliament Mohammed Halbousi more than presiding over the meetings," pointing out "the lack of need to re-laws discussed by the previous parliament of the government," declining, "I can not mention the real reason for the delay of the sessions of the parliament."
He pointed out that "must be accountable to Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi on the lack of completion of the ministerial cabin," adding that "raising the stature is the most important achievement of Abdul Mahdi."
"The budget law is being challenged before the Federal Court, and Iraq has reached the bottleneck.
Former parliamentarian sarcastically: visits Halbusi more than presiding over the meetings and raise the most important achievements of Abdul Mahdi
2019/3/17
[Baghdad-where]
A former politician and deputy, criticized the House of Representatives at its current session of delaying the passage of laws.
"The parliament passed only one law during [33] sessions and it still follows the rules of procedure of the National Assembly," Wael Abdel Latif said in a statement.
He added that "the visits of the Speaker of Parliament Mohammed Halbousi more than presiding over the meetings," pointing out "the lack of need to re-laws discussed by the previous parliament of the government," declining, "I can not mention the real reason for the delay of the sessions of the parliament."
He pointed out that "must be accountable to Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi on the lack of completion of the ministerial cabin," adding that "raising the stature is the most important achievement of Abdul Mahdi."
The budget law is being challenged before the Federal Court, and Iraq has reached the bottleneck," concluded Abdul Latif.
He added that "the visits of the Speaker of Parliament Mohammed Halbousi more than presiding over the meetings," pointing out "the lack of need to re-laws discussed by the previous parliament of the government," declining, "I can not mention the real reason for the delay of the sessions of the parliament."
He pointed out that "must be accountable to Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi on the lack of completion of the ministerial cabin," adding that "raising the stature is the most important achievement of Abdul Mahdi."
The budget law is being challenged before the Federal Court, and Iraq has reached the bottleneck," concluded Abdul Latif.
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130 Saudi companies explore export opportunities to Iraq
Editorial date: 2019/3/17 8:35 • 381 times read
{International: Al Furat News} The Saudi Export Development Authority (SIA) is organizing the two-day Saudi-Iraqi Trade Mission in Riyadh today.
Where more than 130 Saudi companies from the building and food sectors and a number of Iraqi companies are participating in the mission to explore and explore opportunities to export Saudi products to Iraq.
This comes within the framework of the strategy of the Saudi mission to develop non-oil exports and enhance opportunities for local products in international markets.
Saudi Exports, as part of the trade mission, organizes meetings between Saudi exporters on the one hand and potential buyers from Iraq on the other, to achieve better access to the Iraqi market for national products and to conclude commercial transactions among them. Continues its efforts to promote Saudi exporters and products and develop innovative platforms that bring them together with potential buyers and partners around the world, reinforcing the position of Saudi products as one of the most important branches of the national economy and diversifying sources of income.
The Secretary-General of the Saudi Export Development Authority Saleh al-Salami that this trade mission confirms the depth of historical relations with Iraq, translated by the aspects of cooperation and common consensus in various levels, foremost of which is trade and economic partnership.
Al-Salami pointed out that the Kingdom's non-oil exports to Iraq during the past five years reached about 10 billion Saudi riyals (2.6 billion dollars), adding that the Kingdom's exports to Iraq during the year 2018 amounted to 2.4 billion Saudi riyals. Saudi exports to Iraq amounted to 662 million Saudi riyals (165.86 US dollars), followed by the construction materials sector with an export value of 565 million rials (150.6 million dollars).
This comes within the framework of the strategy of the Saudi mission to develop non-oil exports and enhance opportunities for local products in international markets.
Saudi Exports, as part of the trade mission, organizes meetings between Saudi exporters on the one hand and potential buyers from Iraq on the other, to achieve better access to the Iraqi market for national products and to conclude commercial transactions among them. Continues its efforts to promote Saudi exporters and products and develop innovative platforms that bring them together with potential buyers and partners around the world, reinforcing the position of Saudi products as one of the most important branches of the national economy and diversifying sources of income.
The Secretary-General of the Saudi Export Development Authority Saleh al-Salami that this trade mission confirms the depth of historical relations with Iraq, translated by the aspects of cooperation and common consensus in various levels, foremost of which is trade and economic partnership.
Al-Salami pointed out that the Kingdom's non-oil exports to Iraq during the past five years reached about 10 billion Saudi riyals (2.6 billion dollars), adding that the Kingdom's exports to Iraq during the year 2018 amounted to 2.4 billion Saudi riyals. Saudi exports to Iraq amounted to 662 million Saudi riyals (165.86 US dollars), followed by the construction materials sector with an export value of 565 million rials (150.6 million dollars).
Iraqi-Syrian-Syrian meeting in Damascus
Release date: 2019/3/17 9:05 • 216 times read
The head of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Baqeri, headed a military delegation Sunday morning to the Syrian capital Damascus to participate in the tripartite meeting to combat terrorism.
The meeting, which will be held next to the Iranian chief of staff, includes the Syrian and Iraqi chief of staff to discuss ways to combat terrorist operations.
Rohani: Iran-Iraq relations are strong and no one can touch them
Date of release: 2019/3/17 8:58 • 169 times prescribed
{International: Euphrates News} Iranian President Hassan Rowhani said that "Iran-Iraq relations are strong and can not be touched by anyone."
Rowhani said at the meeting of the Supreme Council for Economic Co-ordination held on Saturday to his recent visit to Iraq and the price of hospitality by the government and the people of the country and stressed the rapid implementation of the consensual relations between the two countries, especially in the economic field, considering this visit was very positive and marked a turning point in the relations between The two countries ".
"The relations between the neighboring countries, the Muslims and the two brothers, Iran and Iraq are well established and enjoy common principles so that others can not compromise them," Rowhani said.
Rohani visited Iraq last week for three days for the first time since taking office in 2013, heading a high-level delegation.
The visit continued for three days, during which the Iraqi and Iranian sides signed 22 agreements and memorandums of understanding
"The relations between the neighboring countries, the Muslims and the two brothers, Iran and Iraq are well established and enjoy common principles so that others can not compromise them," Rowhani said.
Rohani visited Iraq last week for three days for the first time since taking office in 2013, heading a high-level delegation.
The visit continued for three days, during which the Iraqi and Iranian sides signed 22 agreements and memorandums of understanding
Qatari Minister of Trade and Industry arrives in Baghdad with a large economic delegation
Editorial date: 2019/3/17 11:46 • 123 times read
The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Ali bin Mohammed Al-Kuwari, arrived in Baghdad on Sunday at the head of a large economic and commercial delegation.
Trade Minister Mohammed al-Ani received his Qatari counterpart at Baghdad International Airport.
The visit comes days after Iranian President Hassan Rowhani paid a visit to Iraq, during which he signed 22 agreements and memorandums of understanding. The visit, which concluded last Thursday and lasted for three days, was followed by a visit by the Saudi minister of trade and investment.
These visits preceded the signing of a broad Jordanian-Jordanian agreement in several fields, mostly in the economic, investment and commercial aspects
The visit comes days after Iranian President Hassan Rowhani paid a visit to Iraq, during which he signed 22 agreements and memorandums of understanding. The visit, which concluded last Thursday and lasted for three days, was followed by a visit by the Saudi minister of trade and investment.
These visits preceded the signing of a broad Jordanian-Jordanian agreement in several fields, mostly in the economic, investment and commercial aspects
Amendment of the Nationality Law .. Project raises the indignation of Iraqis
17/03/2019
The Iraqi parliament passed a bill last week to amend the Nationality Law, which angered many Iraqis who saw it as a new "disaster" for their country, which has suffered so much from the scourge of war and corruption, in the country.
The Iraqi Council of Representatives on Monday approved the first reading of the amendment to the Nationality Law, allowing any foreigner who has spent one year in Iraq to obtain the nationality of the country.
MP Yahya al-Mohammadi said in a television interview that the government of Haider al-Abadi, who submitted the bill, and approved by the government of Adel Abdul Mahdi, and sent to parliament.
He added that despite the adoption of the law an initial reading, but it angered the majority of the members of the House of Representatives because of the articles that reduce the Iraqi nationality and facilitate access to it, in addition to granting "the surprising flexibility of the Minister concerned on the granting of nationality."
Supporters of the amendment say it helps those who suffered forced displacement under Saddam Hussein before 2003.
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"The new Iraqi nationality law aims to change the demographic in Iraq to end the existence of the Iraqi people as an authentic people and replace it with races and races from Iran, Afghanistan, India and others," wrote journalist Faisal Abdul Hassan.
Anwar al-Shammari chanted: "No and a thousand to amend the new Iraqi nationality law," and published a picture attached to the e-mail indicating that it is easy to obtain within one year.
"I have been living in Iraq for a year and I get citizenship for free," Zaid Al-Adhami wrote in Twitter in a sarcastic tone.
"Prior to conducting the census, Omar al-Janabi wrote:" Amend the nationality law and large facilities by granting it to foreigners during a period of residence not exceeding one year and canceling visa fees between Iraq and Iran. "
Authorities justify
Faced with these criticisms, the Directorate of Civil Status and Passports of the Ministry of the Interior of Iraq to issue an explanatory statement on some paragraphs of the law.
The Directorate said that the law in 2006 is still in effect, as those who wish to become unmarried are required to stay for ten consecutive years.
With regard to the granting of citizenship to the resident for a year, the Directorate said that "an exception was added to the displaced (forced) forced during the former regime and have transactions in the Directorate of Nationality was not completed because of their deportation."
The Iraqi Council of Representatives on Monday approved the first reading of the amendment to the Nationality Law, allowing any foreigner who has spent one year in Iraq to obtain the nationality of the country.
MP Yahya al-Mohammadi said in a television interview that the government of Haider al-Abadi, who submitted the bill, and approved by the government of Adel Abdul Mahdi, and sent to parliament.
He added that despite the adoption of the law an initial reading, but it angered the majority of the members of the House of Representatives because of the articles that reduce the Iraqi nationality and facilitate access to it, in addition to granting "the surprising flexibility of the Minister concerned on the granting of nationality."
Supporters of the amendment say it helps those who suffered forced displacement under Saddam Hussein before 2003.
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Southern cities with a Shiite majority caught a protest against Iran
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Angry people
"The new Iraqi nationality law aims to change the demographic in Iraq to end the existence of the Iraqi people as an authentic people and replace it with races and races from Iran, Afghanistan, India and others," wrote journalist Faisal Abdul Hassan.
Anwar al-Shammari chanted: "No and a thousand to amend the new Iraqi nationality law," and published a picture attached to the e-mail indicating that it is easy to obtain within one year.
"I have been living in Iraq for a year and I get citizenship for free," Zaid Al-Adhami wrote in Twitter in a sarcastic tone.
"Prior to conducting the census, Omar al-Janabi wrote:" Amend the nationality law and large facilities by granting it to foreigners during a period of residence not exceeding one year and canceling visa fees between Iraq and Iran. "
Authorities justify
Faced with these criticisms, the Directorate of Civil Status and Passports of the Ministry of the Interior of Iraq to issue an explanatory statement on some paragraphs of the law.
The Directorate said that the law in 2006 is still in effect, as those who wish to become unmarried are required to stay for ten consecutive years.
With regard to the granting of citizenship to the resident for a year, the Directorate said that "an exception was added to the displaced (forced) forced during the former regime and have transactions in the Directorate of Nationality was not completed because of their deportation."
Former Deputy: Parliament implements the National Assembly system and passed one law in 33 sessions
17/03/2019
Information / Baghdad
Between the former MP Wael Abdul Latif, Saturday, that the parliament still applies the system of the National Assembly, stressing that the Council was able to pass one law in 33 meetings held since the beginning of its session.
Abdul Latif said in a televised statement that "the budget law is challenged before the Federal Court, and the parliament passed only one law in 33 sessions."
"The parliament is still following the rules of procedure of the National Assembly, and the visits of Halbusi rather than presiding over the meetings," he said.
"There is no need to restore the laws discussed by the previous parliament of the government," he said.
He said: I can not mention the real reason for the delay of the parliamentary sessions, even if I said why I went to the court.
After Adel Abdul Mahdi of Abadi was disturbed because of Iran's victory alliance is given
3 hours ago 17/03/2019
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The coalition of victory today commented on what an Iranian official said of the current Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi's "dissatisfaction" with the actions of former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi regarding the deal of the Central Bank of Iraq with Tehran because it is under American instructions.
The leader of the coalition Ali al-Sunaid, in a press statement followed by the eighth day, "All measures taken by former Prime Minister Haider Abadi by any side, were conducted in accordance with the interest and the Iraqi vision, and the national interest."
He revealed that "Abadi considered any decision taken in favor of the country and did not work according to the directives of the Foreign Minister during his tenure as prime minister, and this is far from him," noting that "resentment and the words of Abdul Mahdi on Abbadi has no need or justification, he did not follow the orders of America But was working in accordance with national interests, and submitted to any other international or other interests. Read more Important Ministry of Interior in its first statement about the new citizenship system one year get citizenship?
An Iranian official revealed on Saturday (March 16, 2019) that Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, during a meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rowhani, expressed his dissatisfaction with some of the measures followed by former Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi, because they are under American instructions.
"The Central Bank of Iraq, under the former Haidar Abadi government, was receiving instructions from the Americans and issuing them to Iraqi banks regarding dealing with Iran under the sanctions," said Syed Hamid Hosseini, director general of the Iranian-Iraqi Chamber of Commerce, who attended Abdul Mahdi's meeting with Rohani. But now the current prime minister, Adel Abdul Hadi, asked the Central Bank of Iraq not to pay attention to US instructions. " Read more Important and very interesting comments on the decision to distribute land: This is what will happen to the Iraqis
"If the Americans had a request, they would send it to the State Department. We would study it, even if it was necessary," he said, quoting the Iraqi prime minister during a meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rowhani in Baghdad. "If the Americans impose their demands directly on the central bank, it is meaningless."
Iraq sends diplomatic delegation to New Zealand for the wounded of the terrorist attack
17-03-2019 Agency of the orbit -
Baghdad
The State Department said Sunday that the State Department was following two Iraqi wounded in the New Zealand incident while sending a diplomatic delegation there.
A statement by the cell received the 'orbit' a copy of it, that 'under the guidance of the Foreign Minister held a spokesman for the Iraqi Foreign Ministry Ahmed al-Sahaf, a phone call the wounded Iraqis in New Zealand,' noting that 'the ministry reassured on the health and the condition of the wounded who are lying in the hospital allocated by the New Zealand government for the injured of the incident Terrorist on '.
A statement by the cell received the 'orbit' a copy of it, that 'under the guidance of the Foreign Minister held a spokesman for the Iraqi Foreign Ministry Ahmed al-Sahaf, a phone call the wounded Iraqis in New Zealand,' noting that 'the ministry reassured on the health and the condition of the wounded who are lying in the hospital allocated by the New Zealand government for the injured of the incident Terrorist on '.
"The minister also directed the Iraqi embassy in Australia to send a diplomatic delegation to New Zealand to get a closer look at the situation of Iraqis and provide direct assistance to them," the statement added.
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Stock market's gain the last 10 years is one of its best runs since the 1800s
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Ten years off the financial crisis bottom, the stock market pulled off a record-long bull run and scored its best decade in nearly 140 years. Read the full story
Trading Frenzy Ahead Thanks to ‘Quadruple Witching’
The Wall Street Journal
Friday marks a quarterly collision traders call ”quad witching,” when equity and index futures and options expire. Adding to the fun, dozens of S&P indexes are set to rebalance their holdings at the end of the day.Read the full story
Now that the market has broken through key resistance, here's what's next
CNBC
The S&P 500 is now at the highest level since early October after breaking through key resistance levels. Read the full story
CRYPTO'S / DIGITAL CURRENCY
Strong Bitcoin Volumes Bode Well for Price Breakout
CoinDesk
Bitcoin's current period of price consolidation may end with a bull breakout, price-volume analysis indicates. Read the full story
Possible Bitcoin [BTC] scam: BCSC warns Canadian Bitcoin exchange promising unrealistic investment returns
AMBCrypto
Canada's regulatory agency, the British Columbia Securities Commission [BCSC], issued a warning against a suspicious trading platform, Canada Bitcoin Exchange Inc. [CBE]. The platform was offering excessively attractive investment plans with exponential gains, and subsequently came under the BCSC's radar recently. The investment returns for all the four plans listed on the website were based... Read the full story
Bitcoin Trading Volume Tops $11 Billion For First Time In Nearly a Year
CoinDesk
Daily bitcoin trading volumes topped $11 billion Friday, the most seen since April 2018. Read the full story
No Change' to Bitcoin Futures Plans, CME Says, as Cboe Pulls Back
CoinDesk
CME says it has "no changes" in store for its bitcoin futures contract, following retrenchment by rival Cboe. Read the full story
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Litecoin, EOS, Bitcoin Cash, Binance Coin, Stellar, Tron, Cardano: Price Analysis, March 15
Cointelegraph
Cointelegraph
While some say that Bitcoin could see $6,000 by August, what do the charts point to in the short term? Let’s find out Read the full story