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| USD/VND | | | 23,163.8000 | 22,828.9000 | 22,828.9000 | | 03:31 |
| USD/CNY | | | 6.7130 | 6.6994 | 6.6994 | | 03:59 |
| USD/KWD | | | 0.3030 | 0.3024 | 0.3029 | | 03:48 |
| GBP/USD | | | 1.3221 | 1.3176 | 1.3200 | | 03:59 |
| USD/IRR | | | 12,048.0000 | 12,048.0000 | 12,048.0000 | | 17:51 |
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Al-Aqabi added that "the pressure files are numerous and the file of completion of the ministries has not been completed. Unfortunately, the MPs are absent and the meetings are not held because of this absence." He stressed "the importance of there being deterrent and firm measures to control the meetings."
Deputy speaks of "inappropriate" in parliament and calls for "deterrent measures"
Tuesday 26 March
Alsumaria News / Baghdad
MP on the block of national approach Hussein al-Aqabi, Tuesday, the lack of quorum for yesterday's meeting is "inappropriate" in the House of Representatives, calling for "deterrent" measures to reduce the absence of deputies.
Alsumaria News / Baghdad
MP on the block of national approach Hussein al-Aqabi, Tuesday, the lack of quorum for yesterday's meeting is "inappropriate" in the House of Representatives, calling for "deterrent" measures to reduce the absence of deputies.
He said the punishment in an interview with Alsumaria News, "The quorum of the session of parliament on Monday has not been achieved after the presence of 140 deputies only out of 329 deputies," noting that "this is inappropriate in us representatives of the people at a time that the pressure on the citizen is large and there are many important files and The file of services and reconstruction needs legislation to complete them. "
Al-Aqabi added that "the pressure files are numerous and the file of completion of the ministries has not been completed. Unfortunately, the MPs are absent and the meetings are not held because of this absence." He stressed "the importance of there being deterrent and firm measures to control the meetings."
The deputy speaker of parliament Hassan al-Kaabi, on Monday (25 March 2019), an investigation with deputies signed outside the meeting, which did not hold its day not to complete the quorum and were not in the hall held meetings.
Lift concrete blocks in front of the perimeter of the Baghdad Hotel in Abu Nuwas
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26-03-2019 10:11 AM
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Baghdad, the Secretariat of the Iraqi, on Tuesday, the lifting of concrete blocks in front of the vicinity of the Baghdad Hotel in Abu Nwas Street in central Baghdad.
The Secretariat said in a statement received "news" a copy of it, "the concrete blocks were lifted from the vicinity of the Baghdad Hotel on the street Abu Nawas."
"The lifting operation was carried out in coordination with the security forces and follow up the office of the Secretary of Baghdad and the cadre of the production units department."
Jarallah to Iraq today on an official visit
Tuesday, 26 March 2019
Osama Diab
Deputy Foreign Minister Khalid Al-Jarallah unveiled his one-day visit to Baghdad tomorrow.
And comes within the framework of supporting and strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries, revealing that he will meet with the Undersecretary of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry, who had previously visited Kuwait and held a round of talks. This visit comes to complete what was discussed during the first visit.
Al-Jarallah explained that many files will be discussed during the visit, most notably the support of bilateral relations and the preparation of the bilateral joint committee to be held soon
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Saudi official: Our rapprochement with Iraq preserves the stability of the region and the world
Editorial date: 2019/3/26 8:36 • 176 times read
{International: Euphrates News} The head of the Saudi-American Relations Committee (Sabrak), Salman Al-Ansari, that the Saudi-Iraqi rapprochement maintains the stability of the region and the world.
Al-Ansari pointed to the lack of evidence to date of a visit to Iraq by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
"The rapprochement between the two countries has been clear since October 22, 2017, when a joint coordination council was signed in the Saudi capital Riyadh, the first of its kind in the presence of former US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson," he said.
He added that "the Kingdom has taken practical steps to promote and revitalize these relations, which have been frozen for three decades, which appeared at the opening of the port Arar border in August 2017, and the operation of the air navigation line between Riyadh and Baghdad in October 2017 after a stop since 1990 "He said.
Al-Ansari pointed out that "what indicates the strengthening of the relationship is what the Kingdom announced at the Iraq Reconstruction Conference hosted by Kuwait in February 2018, the allocation of $ 1.5 billion for projects to contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq, which was destroyed by war and sectarian, sectarian and sectarian."
He added that "the strategic partnership between the two countries is necessary to confront the common enemies who tried to employ the interruption of relations between Iraq and its Arab environment, to spread sectarianism and sectarianism and the use of the Iraqi street to be duped in the back of his Arab brother, and therefore any Saudi-Iraqi rapprochement is in fact a step in the context of maintaining Regional and global security and stability ".
"It is not unlikely that the visits of Saudi leaders and officials to Iraq will be intensified, and vice versa, if the Kingdom is the heart of the Arab world. Iraq is its president through which the Arabs breathe, but not There is evidence to date that he has been informed about a forthcoming visit to Iraq by the crown prince. "
"The rapprochement between the two countries has been clear since October 22, 2017, when a joint coordination council was signed in the Saudi capital Riyadh, the first of its kind in the presence of former US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson," he said.
He added that "the Kingdom has taken practical steps to promote and revitalize these relations, which have been frozen for three decades, which appeared at the opening of the port Arar border in August 2017, and the operation of the air navigation line between Riyadh and Baghdad in October 2017 after a stop since 1990 "He said.
Al-Ansari pointed out that "what indicates the strengthening of the relationship is what the Kingdom announced at the Iraq Reconstruction Conference hosted by Kuwait in February 2018, the allocation of $ 1.5 billion for projects to contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq, which was destroyed by war and sectarian, sectarian and sectarian."
He added that "the strategic partnership between the two countries is necessary to confront the common enemies who tried to employ the interruption of relations between Iraq and its Arab environment, to spread sectarianism and sectarianism and the use of the Iraqi street to be duped in the back of his Arab brother, and therefore any Saudi-Iraqi rapprochement is in fact a step in the context of maintaining Regional and global security and stability ".
"It is not unlikely that the visits of Saudi leaders and officials to Iraq will be intensified, and vice versa, if the Kingdom is the heart of the Arab world. Iraq is its president through which the Arabs breathe, but not There is evidence to date that he has been informed about a forthcoming visit to Iraq by the crown prince. "
Iraq Rejects Trump's Recognition of Golan Heights as Israeli Territory: Minister
Iraq has strongly rejected US President Donald Trump's official proclamation to recognize the "occupied Syrian Golan Heights" as part of Israel, saying that Baghdad is opposed to Israel's "annexation" of the territory under any circumstances.
"Iraq considers the Golan Heights an occupied Syrian territory and it should be placed under the Syrian sovereignty pursuant to (U.N.) Security Council resolutions," Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali al-Hakim wrote on Twitter, as quoted by Iraqi News.
Trump signed the proclamation on Monday after Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu paid a short visit to the White House.
Meanwhile, Ahmed al-Shahhaf, a spokesperson for Iraqi Foreign Ministry, said that Trump’s proclamation "gives legitimacy to the Israeli occupation forces and violates the international law," according to
"Iraq supports international legitimate resolutions issued by the U.N. Security Council, which call for ending Israel’s occupation," he said.
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Mohammed Allawi: Abdul Mahdi plans to remove ministers and an American role to bring Iraq and the Arabs closer
Editorial date: 2019/3/26
A former minister has revealed a plan to remove a number of corrupt ministers in the cabin of Abdul-Mahdi, while referring to the US role of the rapprochement of Iraq and the Arabs.
"Some ministers in the government of Adel Abdul Mahdi, a high degree of efficiency, integrity and ability, while others have a high degree of corruption and imposed on Abdul Mahdi of political blocs and they know," said Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi, Noting that "those parties negotiated with Abdul-Mahdi vote on the cabinet cab in exchange for the nomination of these ministers."
He added: "Abdul-Mahdi came to the agreement of the alliance [reform and construction] and was named from more than one hand and even at the regional level to possess many distinctive qualities and has a far horizon and plans for reform; but unfortunately those who imposed it will have a negative impact on the government.
Allawi said that "next summer will be the first test of a government after the Mahdi and hoped that Louay Khatib able to provide electricity amid the corruption, which is growing and become a public culture, which endured the siege imposed on citizens in the nineties," noting that "the best way used by some parties To control the country's institutions through proxy appointments. "
He stressed "the need for Iraq to have privileged relations at the level of Arab and Islamic," stressing "the seriousness of Jordan and Egypt in dealing with Iraq in all areas," recalling that "after the fall of the former regime Iraq now changed 180 degrees and there was a warning from countries that were suffering from this The regime, but the Americans played a key role in the composition and now they have the awareness that Iraq has become an influential country. "
Allawi said: "Frankly, I have a case I disagree with most politicians, I do not look for positions, but the two goals of serving the country, which is the main engine through the site, which took a great confidence in the applicants," adding that "after becoming Minister of Communications in 2006, The National Coalition at the time my appointment as Minister of Interior, and I refused because it is far from my specialist. "
On his withdrawal from the nomination for prime minister in 2010, Allawi said, "If I knew that the situation will reach this tragic situation in Iraq for the withdrawal of the prime minister."
He said, "contributed to the convergence of Iyad Allawi from the Islamic Republic of Iran."
Allawi said that "the weapon is a serious danger to the country; but Abdul Mahdi can control the arms and must move and is currently working to remove some corrupt ministers, and the second task will be the disarmament of weapons."
The central bank and the Iraqi banks said: "After a difficult labor the central bank currently controls the currency auction, in 2011 the situation was normal currency auction; but after 2012 became a huge difference in the price of the currency and became the main effectiveness of the currency auction," returned "a negative phenomenon not found in All countries of the world, "stressing that" the Iraqi banks have no weight and make the citizen begging his money. "
"When the Iraqi politician makes his primary goal to serve the country, no foreign country will affect him; but when he is in a state of submission, the interventions become normal, but now things are going to normalize relations and everyone is heading toward that direction," he said.
In response to the accusation of stealing money from the optical cable project and submitting the resignation, the former minister said, "I worked in the Ministry of Communications from the end of 2010 until the end of 2012. The optical cable project is an investment and generates money for Iraq better than oil without costing the country any price because the world wants to link the east The West and three countries were qualified [Iraq, Iran and the Gulf}; but they accused me of a share in the contract (Nuroz Till) and allegations for nothing. "
He added that "the Ministry of Communications was taking 26% of the contract as a law in the ministry and asked me to stop the contract and several projects; but I refused," pointing out that "the problem that occurred after my exit from the ministry that the contract was the same conditions; but by the difference to pay $ 120 million To the company invested, after which there was a dispute with Nuri al-Maliki after I participated in the conference Erbil and Najaf to withdraw confidence from him, and this man was looking for anything for my dismissal and felt that I am a warrior. "
He pointed out that "my resignation in 2010 was for a simple reason that the former Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki silent about the theft of a minister for 40 million dollars, or about 50 billion dinars for political interests, after which Maliki sent a person to leave the country and after my departure was issued arrest order so I will not return To Iraq again. "
"All of this is a trial project with the Americans for $ 36 million. It costs only $ 1 million to be signed with a company in the subcontinent. The company is not equipped with $ 1 million and $ 35 million went to the pockets of the corrupt," Allawi said.
"I do not rule out spying on communications in Iraq and the communications authority has to put tough conditions in the fourth license to prevent such things."
He added: "Abdul-Mahdi came to the agreement of the alliance [reform and construction] and was named from more than one hand and even at the regional level to possess many distinctive qualities and has a far horizon and plans for reform; but unfortunately those who imposed it will have a negative impact on the government.
Allawi said that "next summer will be the first test of a government after the Mahdi and hoped that Louay Khatib able to provide electricity amid the corruption, which is growing and become a public culture, which endured the siege imposed on citizens in the nineties," noting that "the best way used by some parties To control the country's institutions through proxy appointments. "
He stressed "the need for Iraq to have privileged relations at the level of Arab and Islamic," stressing "the seriousness of Jordan and Egypt in dealing with Iraq in all areas," recalling that "after the fall of the former regime Iraq now changed 180 degrees and there was a warning from countries that were suffering from this The regime, but the Americans played a key role in the composition and now they have the awareness that Iraq has become an influential country. "
Allawi said: "Frankly, I have a case I disagree with most politicians, I do not look for positions, but the two goals of serving the country, which is the main engine through the site, which took a great confidence in the applicants," adding that "after becoming Minister of Communications in 2006, The National Coalition at the time my appointment as Minister of Interior, and I refused because it is far from my specialist. "
On his withdrawal from the nomination for prime minister in 2010, Allawi said, "If I knew that the situation will reach this tragic situation in Iraq for the withdrawal of the prime minister."
He said, "contributed to the convergence of Iyad Allawi from the Islamic Republic of Iran."
Allawi said that "the weapon is a serious danger to the country; but Abdul Mahdi can control the arms and must move and is currently working to remove some corrupt ministers, and the second task will be the disarmament of weapons."
The central bank and the Iraqi banks said: "After a difficult labor the central bank currently controls the currency auction, in 2011 the situation was normal currency auction; but after 2012 became a huge difference in the price of the currency and became the main effectiveness of the currency auction," returned "a negative phenomenon not found in All countries of the world, "stressing that" the Iraqi banks have no weight and make the citizen begging his money. "
"When the Iraqi politician makes his primary goal to serve the country, no foreign country will affect him; but when he is in a state of submission, the interventions become normal, but now things are going to normalize relations and everyone is heading toward that direction," he said.
In response to the accusation of stealing money from the optical cable project and submitting the resignation, the former minister said, "I worked in the Ministry of Communications from the end of 2010 until the end of 2012. The optical cable project is an investment and generates money for Iraq better than oil without costing the country any price because the world wants to link the east The West and three countries were qualified [Iraq, Iran and the Gulf}; but they accused me of a share in the contract (Nuroz Till) and allegations for nothing. "
He added that "the Ministry of Communications was taking 26% of the contract as a law in the ministry and asked me to stop the contract and several projects; but I refused," pointing out that "the problem that occurred after my exit from the ministry that the contract was the same conditions; but by the difference to pay $ 120 million To the company invested, after which there was a dispute with Nuri al-Maliki after I participated in the conference Erbil and Najaf to withdraw confidence from him, and this man was looking for anything for my dismissal and felt that I am a warrior. "
He pointed out that "my resignation in 2010 was for a simple reason that the former Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki silent about the theft of a minister for 40 million dollars, or about 50 billion dinars for political interests, after which Maliki sent a person to leave the country and after my departure was issued arrest order so I will not return To Iraq again. "
"All of this is a trial project with the Americans for $ 36 million. It costs only $ 1 million to be signed with a company in the subcontinent. The company is not equipped with $ 1 million and $ 35 million went to the pockets of the corrupt," Allawi said.
"I do not rule out spying on communications in Iraq and the communications authority has to put tough conditions in the fourth license to prevent such things."
President of the Republic represents Iraq at the Arab Summit in Tunis
26-03-2019 09:56 AM Baghdad
Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali al-Hakim announced on Tuesday that President Barham Saleh will represent Iraq at the Arab summit in Tunis.
"Iraq will participate strongly in the Arab summit, which will start in Tunis on Tuesday, with a meeting of senior officials of the Arab Economic and Social Council," Hakim said in a statement received by the news agency.
"The president of the republic, Barham Saleh, will represent Iraq at the Arab summit in Tunis on the 31st of this month," he said.
The delegation of the League of Arab States arrived in Tunisia on Monday to participate in the preparatory meetings of the Arab summit, which begins Tuesday with the meeting of senior officials of the Economic and Social Council in the presence of a delegation from the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs. The meeting of the Economic and Social Council will be held at the ministerial level on Thursday and will be followed by a meeting of foreign ministers on Friday.
The next Saturday will be dedicated to the reception of leaders, and the summit will be held on Sunday.
Deputy Foreign Minister of Kuwait: My visit to Iraq tomorrow to prepare for the joint bilateral committee
Editorial date: 2019/3/26 0:48 • 47 times read
The Deputy Foreign Minister Khalid Al-Jarallah said that his visit to Iraq on Tuesday comes from the keenness of Kuwait to communicate with the brothers in Iraq and in response to the visit of the Undersecretary of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry to the country recently.
In a statement to reporters on the sidelines of the Greek embassy ceremony, Al-Jarallah said that the Iraqi side is keen on this communication, which will be an opportunity for Kuwait and Iraq to discuss the bilateral relationship and common interests and develop these bilateral relations.
He said that the visit will discuss many issues that need coordination, especially in such circumstances. He expressed his belief that this visit will be an excellent opportunity for both sides to put all these issues on the table of dialogue and develop a consistent and consistent positions supportive of the interests of both countries.
He said that during the visit, he will meet Iraqi Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs Nizar Khairallah, who has already visited Kuwait, "and discussed with him a number of issues. Therefore my visit to Baghdad comes as a complement to the consultations that took place in Kuwait and in preparation for the joint bilateral committee.
He said that the visit will discuss many issues that need coordination, especially in such circumstances. He expressed his belief that this visit will be an excellent opportunity for both sides to put all these issues on the table of dialogue and develop a consistent and consistent positions supportive of the interests of both countries.
He said that during the visit, he will meet Iraqi Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs Nizar Khairallah, who has already visited Kuwait, "and discussed with him a number of issues. Therefore my visit to Baghdad comes as a complement to the consultations that took place in Kuwait and in preparation for the joint bilateral committee.
Iraqi ministry to dismantle floating bridges over Tigris River
Tuesday، 26 March 2019 01:18 AM
Iraq's Ministry of Construction and Housing announced that it would dismantle the floating bridges over the Tigris River due to the expected river waves reported earlier by the cabinet's civil crisis cell.
The ministry said in a statement that it will dismantle the floating bridges over the Tigris River, at the time and place where these waves can affect the structures of these bridges.
The ministry said it will reassemble the bridges after the waves recede, and called on all citizens to be vigilant.
The ministry said in a statement that it will dismantle the floating bridges over the Tigris River, at the time and place where these waves can affect the structures of these bridges.
The ministry said it will reassemble the bridges after the waves recede, and called on all citizens to be vigilant.
26th March 2019
The chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission hailed an agreement to ease visa restrictions between the Islamic Republic and Iraq as a major achievement of President Hassan Rouhani’s visit to the Arab country.
“The president’s visit to Iraq after the withdrawal of Daesh (ISIS or ISIL) from the country and the elimination of the terrorist group is important because it can develop investments and strategic relations between Tehran and Baghdad,” Heshmatollah Falahat Pishe told Tasnim.
He further emphasized that the visit is also important because Iraq can play a major role in countering the sanctions imposed by the US against Iran.
The senior lawmaker also referred to the easing of visa restrictions between Iran and Iraq as one of the most important achievements of Rouhani’s visit to Iraq, the senior lawmaker added.
Heading a high-ranking delegation, Rouhani arrived in Baghdad on Monday at the official invitation of the Iraqi government. It is Rouhani’s first official visit to Iraq during his tenure.
Iran and Iraq enjoy cordial political, security and cultural ties but due to some internal and regional problems including Daesh terrorism in Iraq, they have not been able to increase their trade volume.
Iran’s main exports to the neighboring country include agro products, foodstuff and fruits such as watermelon, tomato and cucumber, which account for 37% of the total exports.
Other Iranian exports to Iraq include canned food, tomato paste, chicken, egg, meat, construction materials (mainly rebar, tiles and ceramics), steel and evaporative cooler.
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it states one I dinar is valued at one gram of gold. It takes 28.35 grams to equal an ounce. Let's say an ounce of gold is 1300.00. Divide 1300 by 28.35 you get 45.85 per gram. So each dinar according to this article is worth 45.85
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1 DINAR - IQD, is valued at $48.85 US and determined by the value of gold. 1 DINAR = to 1 gram of gold
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Yuan Chain Coin Price Hits $0.0066 (YCC)
American Banking and Market News Site
Yuan Chain Coin (CURRENCY:YCC) traded 3.1% higher against the US dollar during the 1 day period ending at 21:00 PM Eastern on March 23rd. One Yuan Chain Coin token can currently be bought for approximately $0.0066 or 0.00000163 BTC on exchanges including HitBTC, Hotbit and HADAX. Yuan Chain Coin has a market cap of $0.00... Read the full story
HEALTH / SCIENCE
60 Minutes: Brazilian snakes flesh-melting venom made into life-saving medication
9news.com.au
Picture this: an idyllic, remote island just off the coast of Brazil. Crystal clear waters and lush forests with not another soul in sight - for many it sounds like the perfect holiday destination. But there’s just one problem, Ilha de Queimada Grande off the coast of Brazil is home to 4000 Golden Lancehead Vipers, one of the deadliest snakes in the world. Ilha de Queimada Grande off the coast of Brazil is home to 4000 Golden Lancehead Vipers, one of the deadliest snakes in the world. Better Read the full story
A Trainer Explains Why Weightlifting Is the Most Important Type of Exercise For Losing Belly Fat
POPSUGAR
When it comes to losing belly fat, your mind may immediately think of doing dozens of crunches or spending hours on a cardio machine. And while these moves may help you burn calories, they're not the most effective method of burning body fat. In fact, you'll want to hit the weight room and grab some ... Read the full story
Add These Simple, Low-Carb Lunches to Your Meal Prep, and Never Fall For Fast Food Again
POPSUGAR
Lunch can be so tricky. When your schedule gets hectic, you can so easily fall into the trap of eating whatever you can find in the break room or swinging through a drive-through for a quick meal. If you're on a low-carb diet, it's no secret that those sugary snacks and fried foods are not supportiv ... Read the full story
Want An Infectious Disease? MIT Says These Are The Airports To Avoid!
Luxury Travel Diary
It is common knowledge that airports are rife with infectious diseases. From filthy security trays to the disease covered pull-down trays on the back of your seat in-flight, everything seems to be covered with germs. Now a list has been published which outlines the worst airports to travel through, those which are most likely to... Read the full story
Does Your Company Offer a Health Savings Account? Here's Why It Should.
The Motley Fool
HSAs are a useful savings tool -- both on a short- and long-term basis. Read the full story
FDA takes up decades-long debate over breast implant safety
Business Insider
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. health officials are taking another look at the safety of breast implants, the latest review in a decades-long debate. At a two-day meeting that starts Monday, a panel of experts for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will hear from researchers, plastic surgeons and implant makers, as well as from women who believe their ailments were caused by the implants. The panel will consider next steps, but for now, the FDA isn't proposing any new restrictions or warnings. The Read the full story
Where Alzheimer’s Research Is Pushing Ahead
The Wall Street Journal
What’s next in Alzheimer’s: Pharmaceutical companies’ recent drug-development failures are giving greater currency to efforts to explore inflammation, tau and possible infectious causes. Read the full story
USA / CANADA
Why the markets aren’t buying the Fed’s claims about the strength of the U.S. economy
MarketWatch
Fresh worries about the global economy and a surprisingly dovish turn by the Federal Reserve have rattled Wall Street, but it’s nothing that a week or two of good news can't cure. The good news might not come this week, however. Read the full story
With an eye on Iran, U.S. clinches strategic port deal with Oman
Reuters
The United States clinched a strategic port deal with Oman on Sunday which U.S. officials say will allow the U.S. military better access the Gulf region and reduce the need to send ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime choke point off Iran. Read the full story
Italy tries to reassure US after joining China's Belt and Road initiative
CNBC
The raft of investment deals that Italy's leadership has just signed with Beijing as part of its massive Belt and Road program is "nothing to worry about," Italian Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio told CNBC. Read the full story
Avocados recalled in 6 states over listeria concerns
Fox News
Fox News
A California-based company announced Saturday it is voluntarily recalling California-grown whole avocados over fears of possible listeria contamination. Read the full story
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