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Russia seeks to increase trade with Iraq and joint production of cars
Editorial Date: 2019/4/26 0:15 • 76 times read
The Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Yurosov told Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi that his country has serious work to cooperate in increasing trade exchange, industry, assembly of cars and joint production on Iraqi soil.
The statement said the Office of the Prime Minister received the agency {Euphrates News} that Abdul-Mahdi said during the meeting, "Iraq's pride in strategic, political and economic partnership with the Russian Federation"
"We look forward to benefiting from Russian expertise and benefiting from its economic, industrial, agricultural, military, energy, oil and gas capabilities," he said, adding that Iraq views Russia's role in enhancing security and stability in the region and Russia's standing with Iraq in its fight against terrorism. Strengthening the industries and increasing production set by the Iraqi government in the priority of its work and requires joint cooperation to develop this important aspect, which provides a lot of employment opportunities.
For his part, the Russian Deputy Prime Minister said that his country is keen to deepen its relations with Iraq and the number of Russian companies in Iraq is increasing, noting that his country has serious work to cooperate in increasing trade exchange and fields of industry and assembly cars and joint production on Iraqi soil, and the construction and modernization of power plants, Oil, gas, agriculture, transport, communications, water and infrastructure. "
"We look forward to benefiting from Russian expertise and benefiting from its economic, industrial, agricultural, military, energy, oil and gas capabilities," he said, adding that Iraq views Russia's role in enhancing security and stability in the region and Russia's standing with Iraq in its fight against terrorism. Strengthening the industries and increasing production set by the Iraqi government in the priority of its work and requires joint cooperation to develop this important aspect, which provides a lot of employment opportunities.
For his part, the Russian Deputy Prime Minister said that his country is keen to deepen its relations with Iraq and the number of Russian companies in Iraq is increasing, noting that his country has serious work to cooperate in increasing trade exchange and fields of industry and assembly cars and joint production on Iraqi soil, and the construction and modernization of power plants, Oil, gas, agriculture, transport, communications, water and infrastructure. "
Arbil is subject to the condition of Baghdad and decided to reduce the price of gasoline
26-04-2019
Erbil
The Council of Arbil province has written an official letter to the Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, to provide the province with gasoline similar to the rest of the provinces of Iraq.
According to the book, which bears the date of Wednesday 24/4/2019 and viewed by the 'orbit', the Council of Arbil province asks Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi to agree to provide fuel to Irbil, similar to the rest of the provinces to bring the price of liters of gasoline to 450 Iraqi dinars.
The Ari Kakashin, director of hydrocarbons in Arbil, said in a previous statement that the federal government announced to supply the provinces of the region with gasoline provided that it is in its own hands and cadres of the federal government to manage gas stations to supply the region with gasoline at a price of 450 dinars per liter.
In this regard, said Ali Rasheed, the head of the provincial council of Arbil, that the provincial government agree on the condition of Baghdad if the salaries of employees of gas stations will be spent by the federal government, as well as the dam employees in the region paid by Baghdad.
The price of gasoline in the region sold at a price of 650 dinars per liter.
The Council of Arbil province has written an official letter to the Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, to provide the province with gasoline similar to the rest of the provinces of Iraq.
According to the book, which bears the date of Wednesday 24/4/2019 and viewed by the 'orbit', the Council of Arbil province asks Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi to agree to provide fuel to Irbil, similar to the rest of the provinces to bring the price of liters of gasoline to 450 Iraqi dinars.
The Ari Kakashin, director of hydrocarbons in Arbil, said in a previous statement that the federal government announced to supply the provinces of the region with gasoline provided that it is in its own hands and cadres of the federal government to manage gas stations to supply the region with gasoline at a price of 450 dinars per liter.
In this regard, said Ali Rasheed, the head of the provincial council of Arbil, that the provincial government agree on the condition of Baghdad if the salaries of employees of gas stations will be spent by the federal government, as well as the dam employees in the region paid by Baghdad.
The price of gasoline in the region sold at a price of 650 dinars per liter.
Basra: issuing orders to arrest the right of elders instigated the violence between two decimal
26-04-2019
Basra
Basra police chief Lieutenant General Rachid Falih al-Halafi on Thursday ordered the arrest of elders who incited violence between two dozen in the province.
"A directive was issued to obtain an arrest warrant against the sheikhs of the Batut and Hamadna tribes, in order to keep them from promises and covenants they made to us to end the tribal conflict between them and to continue their incitement to create strife," the statement said.
"We will pursue them and pursue them according to legal procedures and to prevent sectarian chaos that threatens the social and visual peace."
"A directive was issued to obtain an arrest warrant against the sheikhs of the Batut and Hamadna tribes, in order to keep them from promises and covenants they made to us to end the tribal conflict between them and to continue their incitement to create strife," the statement said.
"We will pursue them and pursue them according to legal procedures and to prevent sectarian chaos that threatens the social and visual peace."
Iraq to keep importing Iran's gas, power despite US ban
Baghdad, April 25, IRNA -- Iraq is set to maintain and even increase its natural gas and electricity imports from Iran to meet the extreme summer demand, defying the US move to stop issuing sanctions waivers for the countries that import energy from Iran.'For us, Iraq, we don't have any other option right now,' Musaab Mudarris, an electricity ministry spokesman, told reporters on the sidelines of an energy conference in Baghdad.
He said summer season electricity demand in Iraq is 24,000 MW, even with government plans to shut down state-run factories and other attempts at debottlenecking.
Mudarris said demand is increasing at 7% annually. But power supply, from baseload generation to imports from power lines coming from Iran, 'will be around 18,000 MW.'
'We import currently from Iran about 28 million cubic meters per day of gas, which generates 2,800 MW,' said Mudarris. 'Plus, we are importing 1,500 MW [of electricity on cross-border power lines]. So it will be [over] 4,000 MW generated by imported gas and imported power.'
Mudarris said gas imports for the summer will temporarily increase to 35 million cubic meters per day, adding another 700 MW of electricity generated via Iranian support.
He said summer season electricity demand in Iraq is 24,000 MW, even with government plans to shut down state-run factories and other attempts at debottlenecking.
Mudarris said demand is increasing at 7% annually. But power supply, from baseload generation to imports from power lines coming from Iran, 'will be around 18,000 MW.'
'We import currently from Iran about 28 million cubic meters per day of gas, which generates 2,800 MW,' said Mudarris. 'Plus, we are importing 1,500 MW [of electricity on cross-border power lines]. So it will be [over] 4,000 MW generated by imported gas and imported power.'
Mudarris said gas imports for the summer will temporarily increase to 35 million cubic meters per day, adding another 700 MW of electricity generated via Iranian support.
PM Abdul-Mahdi Invites Pope to Iraq
25/04/2019 - 11:27 Published in Iraq
ERBIL — Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi said on Tuesday he has officially invited Pope Francis to visit his country.
He said Iraq is introducing its new policy which emphasizes on partnership with other countries and communities around the world.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, said earlier in January after visiting Iraq that the conditions for a possible visit to Iraq by Pope Francis had not yet been met.
He explained that “the problem of terrorism has not been resolved”, and that Pope could be targeted if travels to Iraq.
Concerning persisting threats of terrorism, PM Abdul-Mahdi told reporters during his weekly press conference that Baghdad continues working with neighboring and international partners to root out terror.
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Council directs integrity by expanding the segment covered by financial disclosure
26-04-2019
Baghdad
The Supreme Council for Combating Corruption held its tenth session under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister on Wednesday, while instructed the Integrity Commission to expand the segment covered by disclosure of financial disclosure.
"The Council listened to the report of the verification committee regarding the validity of appointments to the owners of the Ministry of Education in the provinces of Diwaniyah, Dhi Qar and Wasit and decided to refer the defaultees to the investigative bodies of the Integrity Commission to complete the investigations and refer them to The judiciary regardless of their positions, 'noting that' the Council reviewed the report of the Committee on the file of oil smuggling, and stressed the need to complete the technical opinion and come out with fundamental recommendations to reduce this phenomenon '.
According to the statement, the council conducted an assessment of the procedures of the security agencies in charge of combating drugs and stressed the follow-up of the implementation of the legal procedures for the control and destruction, and the imposition of the most severe penalties against the defaulters and manipulators and considered the perpetrators like criminals arrested and instruct the Ministry of Interior Office of the Inspector General to follow up the implementation of this decision and submit periodic reports In this regard to the Supreme Council for the fight against corruption, while working to reduce the maximum judicial sanctions and work to the maximum limit of the penalty prescribed '.
The Council instructed the Integrity Commission to expand the segment covered by the disclosure of financial disclosure and to request the inclusion of all employees and employees of the security services, and work to provide a list of government officials whose impact on public funds and the presence of inflation in wealth does not match the size of the job he occupied or still occupy, Judicial proceedings against them ".
The statement said that "to reduce the suffering of citizens on the subject of the similarities of the names of a number of citizens with those who have been issued arrest warrants the Council took the decision to reduce this phenomenon through the adoption of tight legal contexts and the non-allocation of any arrest warrant unless these contexts match, "The council considered the size of violations in the files of feeding and fuel in the security ministries and the file of prisoners in the Ministry of Justice and directed the completion of urgent investigations and the presentation of recommendations to the Council for the report on Nha '.
The Council reviewed the reports of the Integrity Commission and the Supreme Judicial Council regarding issues of integrity and pointed out the need to:
a. Resolve files urgently, especially those involving large corruption and senior officials, and instruct the competent courts through the Supreme Judicial Council to issue its decisions in this regard and inform the public opinion.
B. Consolidate data regarding the number of integrity issues between the Supreme Judicial Council and the Integrity Commission.
T. Resolve the issues referred to the investigative bodies of the Integrity Commission, which number more than 4300 cases and report on them.
The Council also pointed out the need to stand up to investors' complaints and the obstacles facing them in accomplishing their projects and to prevent cases of blackmail which they are exposed to by naming a concerned party to be announced after completing the legal procedures.
The Council received a number of recommendations of civil society organizations concerned with the fight against corruption through the monitoring cases carried out and forwarded to the competent authorities according to the competence to take the necessary action.
The Council also discussed a number of other topics and forwarded its files to the Council of Ministers to take the necessary decisions. Researcher at the Center for Political Thinking
Baghdad
The Supreme Council for Combating Corruption held its tenth session under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister on Wednesday, while instructed the Integrity Commission to expand the segment covered by disclosure of financial disclosure.
"The Council listened to the report of the verification committee regarding the validity of appointments to the owners of the Ministry of Education in the provinces of Diwaniyah, Dhi Qar and Wasit and decided to refer the defaultees to the investigative bodies of the Integrity Commission to complete the investigations and refer them to The judiciary regardless of their positions, 'noting that' the Council reviewed the report of the Committee on the file of oil smuggling, and stressed the need to complete the technical opinion and come out with fundamental recommendations to reduce this phenomenon '.
According to the statement, the council conducted an assessment of the procedures of the security agencies in charge of combating drugs and stressed the follow-up of the implementation of the legal procedures for the control and destruction, and the imposition of the most severe penalties against the defaulters and manipulators and considered the perpetrators like criminals arrested and instruct the Ministry of Interior Office of the Inspector General to follow up the implementation of this decision and submit periodic reports In this regard to the Supreme Council for the fight against corruption, while working to reduce the maximum judicial sanctions and work to the maximum limit of the penalty prescribed '.
The Council instructed the Integrity Commission to expand the segment covered by the disclosure of financial disclosure and to request the inclusion of all employees and employees of the security services, and work to provide a list of government officials whose impact on public funds and the presence of inflation in wealth does not match the size of the job he occupied or still occupy, Judicial proceedings against them ".
The statement said that "to reduce the suffering of citizens on the subject of the similarities of the names of a number of citizens with those who have been issued arrest warrants the Council took the decision to reduce this phenomenon through the adoption of tight legal contexts and the non-allocation of any arrest warrant unless these contexts match, "The council considered the size of violations in the files of feeding and fuel in the security ministries and the file of prisoners in the Ministry of Justice and directed the completion of urgent investigations and the presentation of recommendations to the Council for the report on Nha '.
The Council reviewed the reports of the Integrity Commission and the Supreme Judicial Council regarding issues of integrity and pointed out the need to:
a. Resolve files urgently, especially those involving large corruption and senior officials, and instruct the competent courts through the Supreme Judicial Council to issue its decisions in this regard and inform the public opinion.
B. Consolidate data regarding the number of integrity issues between the Supreme Judicial Council and the Integrity Commission.
T. Resolve the issues referred to the investigative bodies of the Integrity Commission, which number more than 4300 cases and report on them.
The Council also pointed out the need to stand up to investors' complaints and the obstacles facing them in accomplishing their projects and to prevent cases of blackmail which they are exposed to by naming a concerned party to be announced after completing the legal procedures.
The Council received a number of recommendations of civil society organizations concerned with the fight against corruption through the monitoring cases carried out and forwarded to the competent authorities according to the competence to take the necessary action.
The Council also discussed a number of other topics and forwarded its files to the Council of Ministers to take the necessary decisions. Researcher at the Center for Political Thinking
Muhannad al-Zubaidi (Tigris): There is a process of political alignment in the coalition of reform and construction
26-04-2019 12:09 AM
The researcher at the Center for Political Thinking Muhannad al-Zubaidi, on Friday, the existence of a political alignment in the coalition of reform and construction.
Zubaidi predicted in his speech to (Tigris) to witness the current period the birth of an opposition bloc will begin to question ministers.
Zubaidi said that 'MPs are waiting for signals from Moqtada al-Sadr, who may go to new trends', and pointed out that Sadr will not go in the direction of political consensus, which did not achieve anything, noting that Iraq has not seen real operations to combat corruption in state institutions.
Researcher at the Center for Political Thinking Muhannad al-Zubaidi (Tigris): There is a process of political alignment in the coalition of reform and construction
26-04-2019 12:09 AM
The researcher at the Center for Political Thinking Muhannad al-Zubaidi, on Friday, the existence of a political alignment in the coalition of reform and construction.
Zubaidi predicted in his speech to (Tigris) to witness the current period the birth of an opposition bloc will begin to question ministers.
Zubaidi said that 'MPs are waiting for signals from Moqtada al-Sadr, who may go to new trends', and pointed out that Sadr will not go in the direction of political consensus, which did not achieve anything, noting that Iraq has not seen real operations to combat corruption in state institutions.
Al-Samarrai stressed that "hundreds of people of the city have been victims of kidnapping crimes, and that most of them are still absent and unaccounted for, and the security services were unable to reveal their fate and provide answers to the families of the victims," expressing surprise "of the local government's silence without moving a finger or Demanding the disclosure of the fate of absentees from the people of the province. "
The Anti-Corruption Council directs integrity by expanding the segment covered by financial disclosure
26-04-2019 PM
Baghdad
Baghdad
The Supreme Council for Combating Corruption held its tenth session under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister on Wednesday, while instructed the Integrity Commission to expand the segment covered by disclosure of financial disclosure.
"The Council listened to the report of the verification committee regarding the validity of appointments to the owners of the Ministry of Education in the provinces of Diwaniyah, Dhi Qar and Wasit and decided to refer the defaultees to the investigative bodies of the Integrity Commission to complete the investigations and refer them to The judiciary regardless of their positions, 'noting that' the Council reviewed the report of the Committee on the file of oil smuggling, and stressed the need to complete the technical opinion and come out with fundamental recommendations to reduce this phenomenon '.
According to the statement, the council conducted an assessment of the procedures of the security agencies in charge of combating drugs and stressed the follow-up of the implementation of the legal procedures for the control and destruction, and the imposition of the most severe penalties against the defaulters and manipulators and considered the perpetrators like criminals arrested and instruct the Ministry of Interior Office of the Inspector General to follow up the implementation of this decision and submit periodic reports In this regard to the Supreme Council for the fight against corruption, while working to reduce the maximum judicial sanctions and work to the maximum limit of the penalty prescribed '.
The Council instructed the Integrity Commission to expand the segment covered by the disclosure of financial disclosure and to request the inclusion of all employees and employees of the security services, and work to provide a list of government officials whose impact on public funds and the presence of inflation in wealth does not match the size of the job he occupied or still occupy, Judicial proceedings against them ".
The statement said that "to reduce the suffering of citizens on the subject of the similarities of the names of a number of citizens with those who have been issued arrest warrants the Council took the decision to reduce this phenomenon through the adoption of tight legal contexts and the non-allocation of any arrest warrant unless these contexts match, "The council considered the size of violations in the files of feeding and fuel in the security ministries and the file of prisoners in the Ministry of Justice and directed the completion of urgent investigations and the presentation of recommendations to the Council for the report on Nha '.
The Council reviewed the reports of the Integrity Commission and the Supreme Judicial Council regarding issues of integrity and pointed out the need to:
a. Resolve files urgently, especially those involving large corruption and senior officials, and instruct the competent courts through the Supreme Judicial Council to issue its decisions in this regard and inform the public opinion.
B. Consolidate data regarding the number of integrity issues between the Supreme Judicial Council and the Integrity Commission.
T. Resolve the issues referred to the investigative bodies of the Integrity Commission, which number more than 4300 cases and report on them.
The Council also pointed out the need to stand up to investors' complaints and the obstacles facing them in accomplishing their projects and to prevent cases of blackmail which they are exposed to by naming a concerned party to be announced after completing the legal procedures.
The Council received a number of recommendations of civil society organizations concerned with the fight against corruption through the monitoring cases carried out and forwarded to the competent authorities according to the competence to take the necessary action.
The Council also discussed a number of other topics and forwarded its files to the Council of Ministers to take the necessary decisions.
"The Council listened to the report of the verification committee regarding the validity of appointments to the owners of the Ministry of Education in the provinces of Diwaniyah, Dhi Qar and Wasit and decided to refer the defaultees to the investigative bodies of the Integrity Commission to complete the investigations and refer them to The judiciary regardless of their positions, 'noting that' the Council reviewed the report of the Committee on the file of oil smuggling, and stressed the need to complete the technical opinion and come out with fundamental recommendations to reduce this phenomenon '.
According to the statement, the council conducted an assessment of the procedures of the security agencies in charge of combating drugs and stressed the follow-up of the implementation of the legal procedures for the control and destruction, and the imposition of the most severe penalties against the defaulters and manipulators and considered the perpetrators like criminals arrested and instruct the Ministry of Interior Office of the Inspector General to follow up the implementation of this decision and submit periodic reports In this regard to the Supreme Council for the fight against corruption, while working to reduce the maximum judicial sanctions and work to the maximum limit of the penalty prescribed '.
The Council instructed the Integrity Commission to expand the segment covered by the disclosure of financial disclosure and to request the inclusion of all employees and employees of the security services, and work to provide a list of government officials whose impact on public funds and the presence of inflation in wealth does not match the size of the job he occupied or still occupy, Judicial proceedings against them ".
The statement said that "to reduce the suffering of citizens on the subject of the similarities of the names of a number of citizens with those who have been issued arrest warrants the Council took the decision to reduce this phenomenon through the adoption of tight legal contexts and the non-allocation of any arrest warrant unless these contexts match, "The council considered the size of violations in the files of feeding and fuel in the security ministries and the file of prisoners in the Ministry of Justice and directed the completion of urgent investigations and the presentation of recommendations to the Council for the report on Nha '.
The Council reviewed the reports of the Integrity Commission and the Supreme Judicial Council regarding issues of integrity and pointed out the need to:
a. Resolve files urgently, especially those involving large corruption and senior officials, and instruct the competent courts through the Supreme Judicial Council to issue its decisions in this regard and inform the public opinion.
B. Consolidate data regarding the number of integrity issues between the Supreme Judicial Council and the Integrity Commission.
T. Resolve the issues referred to the investigative bodies of the Integrity Commission, which number more than 4300 cases and report on them.
The Council also pointed out the need to stand up to investors' complaints and the obstacles facing them in accomplishing their projects and to prevent cases of blackmail which they are exposed to by naming a concerned party to be announced after completing the legal procedures.
The Council received a number of recommendations of civil society organizations concerned with the fight against corruption through the monitoring cases carried out and forwarded to the competent authorities according to the competence to take the necessary action.
The Council also discussed a number of other topics and forwarded its files to the Council of Ministers to take the necessary decisions.
Deputy reveals the continued kidnappings of citizens in the suburbs of Samarra
Friday, April 26,2019
Alsumaria News / Baghdad
The head of the Party of Civil Path MP Muthanna al-Samarrai, on Thursday, the continuing kidnappings of citizens in the suburbs of Samarra, condemning these operations.
Alsumaria News / Baghdad
The head of the Party of Civil Path MP Muthanna al-Samarrai, on Thursday, the continuing kidnappings of citizens in the suburbs of Samarra, condemning these operations.
Samarrai said in a statement received by Alsumaria News, a copy of "We condemn the continued kidnappings of citizens in some areas around the city of Samarra, the latest of which was the abduction of three members of one family in the area of Qadiriyah, a suburb of the city," and called on "the security services need to intensify procedures Security forces in these areas and conduct a broad investigation to uncover the fate of the abductees and arrest the gangs who commit the abductions and bring them to justice to receive their fair punishment. "
Al-Samarrai stressed that "hundreds of people of the city have been victims of kidnapping crimes, and that most of them are still absent and unaccounted for, and the security services were unable to reveal their fate and provide answers to the families of the victims," expressing surprise "of the local government's silence without moving a finger or Demanding the disclosure of the fate of absentees from the people of the province. "
He stressed the need to "take the federal government and the commander-in-chief of the armed forces extraordinary procedures to reveal the secrets and circumstances of the kidnappings and disappearances suffered by citizens in the province of Salah al-Din."
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USD/CAD Probes The March High Ahead Of BOC | Action Forex
With the US dollar contemplating a breakout and BOC unlikely to provide a hawkish surprise, we’re looking for USD/CAD to break above its March high. We head into today’s meeting with little expectation for BOC to shift from their dovish stance. Whilst employment data has been one of the better economic performers for Canada, it […] The post USD/CAD Probes The March High Ahead Of BOC appeared first on Action Forex.
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Wayne T. Essex Essex and Associates Inc.
April 25, 2019
Of all potential bureaucratic ordeals, tax audits connote a level of dread few others can match. The Internal Revenue Service processed 586.1 million tax returns between 2012 and 2015 and audited 4.5 million of them.
With a full-time staff of just 76,800, the IRS has limited capacity to ensure every American pays exactly what he or she owes. But the IRS does not choose tax returns to be audited entirely at random. Tax returns that do not match established patterns are at increased risk of an audit. And though filing by the book is the best way to avoid an audit, it is by no means a guarantee.
Americans filing taxes this year should take comfort knowing that the likelihood of being selected for an audit is low. Each year, there are about 7.7 audits for every 1,000 returns. Still, in nearly every state, there is at least one county where the likelihood of being targeted by the IRS is higher than average. 24/7 Wall St. reviewed audit rates in over 3,000 counties, county equivalents, and independent cities to determine where audits are most common in every state.
While conventional wisdom may suggest wealthier Americans are more likely to avoid paying taxes, and are therefore more likely audit candidates, the opposite appears to be true. Poverty is more common in 43 of the 50 counties on this list than it is across the state as a whole - and many of these counties rank as the poorest county in the state.
This is no coincidence. Many low-income households claim the earned income tax credit - or EITC - a program designed to ease financial hardship for the working poor. According to a 2018 report released by ProPublica, a non-profit investigative publication, EITC recipients are disproportionately targeted for audit to better ensure no one is unfairly taking advantage of the system. Further reinforcing evidence of the trend, only three counties on this list have a higher median annual household income than the median nationwide of $57,652.
For my Ohio clients, Adams County is the most audited county. One of the poorest counties in the state. Median income is $36,000 with a 24% poverty rate.
Wishing you many happy returns and no audits,
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Gold Prices Slip on Strong Earning Reports and U.S. Housing Data
Commodities Apr 24, 2019 05:45 GMT Investing.com - Gold prices slipped on Wednesday in Asia, pressured by strong earning reports stateside and strong U.S. housing data released overnight. Gold futures for June delivery, traded on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, were down 0.1%, at $1,271.75 per ounce by 1:40 AM ET (05:40 GMT). A wave of better-than-expected earnings results from U.S.-listed companies including Hasbro (NASDAQ:HAS), Twitter and Coco-Cola supported risk
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Commodities Apr 24, 2019 05:45 GMT Investing.com - Gold prices slipped on Wednesday in Asia, pressured by strong earning reports stateside and strong U.S. housing data released overnight. Gold futures for June delivery, traded on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, were down 0.1%, at $1,271.75 per ounce by 1:40 AM ET (05:40 GMT). A wave of better-than-expected earnings results from U.S.-listed companies including Hasbro (NASDAQ:HAS), Twitter and Coco-Cola supported risk
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Exclusive: Gold worth billions smuggled out of Africa
Billions of dollars' worth of gold is being smuggled out of Africa every year through the United Arab Emirates in the Middle East – a gateway to markets in Europe, the United States and beyond – a Reuters analysis has found.
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Billions of dollars' worth of gold is being smuggled out of Africa every year through the United Arab Emirates in the Middle East – a gateway to markets in Europe, the United States and beyond – a Reuters analysis has found.
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Big Oil's expected $5-trillion investment will blow past global climate goals
If oil companies aren't reigned in, they are going to put shareholders at risk. That's the conclusion of "Overexposed," a new report published by the watchdog group Global Witness. Big Oil is expected to spend $4.9 trillion over the next decade extracting oil and gas from existing fields and developing new ones, according to data...
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If oil companies aren't reigned in, they are going to put shareholders at risk. That's the conclusion of "Overexposed," a new report published by the watchdog group Global Witness. Big Oil is expected to spend $4.9 trillion over the next decade extracting oil and gas from existing fields and developing new ones, according to data...
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METALS-Copper rebounds on hopes for trade deal and Chinese growth
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Commodity Market And Commodity Trading: Gold, Silver, Crude Oil, Natural Gas
Get the latest commodity market news and track trends in commodity trading in gold, silver, crude oil, natural gas and more.
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Berlin declines comment on possible Deutsche/Commerzbank merger update
A spokesman for the GermanFinance Ministry on Wednesday declined to comment when askedwhether the government expected an announcement before Friday ona possible tie-up of Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank.
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A spokesman for the GermanFinance Ministry on Wednesday declined to comment when askedwhether the government expected an announcement before Friday ona possible tie-up of Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank.
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CNBC sources: UBS, Deutsche talks are ongoing
CNBC's Annette Weisbach discusses merger discussions between UBS and Deutsche Bank's asset management arms.
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CNBC's Annette Weisbach discusses merger discussions between UBS and Deutsche Bank's asset management arms.
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India c.bank steps up liquidity management to make rate cuts count
The Reserve Bank of India'ssurprise announcement of new open market purchases of governmentbonds is a sign the central bank is stepping up efforts toincrease the economic impact of its policy decisions, analystssay.
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Credit Suisse lifts profit with surprise equity trading gains
Credit Suisse set a positive tone for this quarter's European bank results on Wednesday, lifting its net profit as gains in equities and deeper ties between trading and private banking helped offset lower revenue.
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The Reserve Bank of India'ssurprise announcement of new open market purchases of governmentbonds is a sign the central bank is stepping up efforts toincrease the economic impact of its policy decisions, analystssay.
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Bank Earnings: No 'Slam Dunk' For JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Peers
JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo kick off first-quarter earnings for big banks on Friday. JPMorgan stock, Wells Fargo stock and their peers lag the S&P 500.
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JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo kick off first-quarter earnings for big banks on Friday. JPMorgan stock, Wells Fargo stock and their peers lag the S&P 500.
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Credit Suisse set a positive tone for this quarter's European bank results on Wednesday, lifting its net profit as gains in equities and deeper ties between trading and private banking helped offset lower revenue.
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Wanted: New Bank of England boss
The government is using a recruitment firm for the first time suggesting it is broadening its search.
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The government is using a recruitment firm for the first time suggesting it is broadening its search.
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TREASURIES/BONDS/STOCKS
Stocks Struggle as Bonds Gain; Dollar Strengthens: Markets Wrap
All you need to know about what’s moving markets right now.
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All you need to know about what’s moving markets right now.
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Inverted Yield Curve Bad For Bank Stocks But Steeper Yield Curve A Plus
Why is an inverted yield curve something to worry about? Here's a brief explainer on what an inverted yield curve means for the economy, banks stocks as well as individual investors.
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Why is an inverted yield curve something to worry about? Here's a brief explainer on what an inverted yield curve means for the economy, banks stocks as well as individual investors.
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Wall Street's in record ground. What do investors do now?
You, me and the S&P: Understanding what the latest market high means for average investors
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You, me and the S&P: Understanding what the latest market high means for average investors
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Day Ahead: Top 3 Things to Watch
Stock Markets Apr 24, 2019 21:47 GMT Investing.com - Here’s a preview of the top 3 things that could rock markets tomorrow. 1. Amazon, Starbucks Report After the Bell; 3M) Before It’s postmarket earnings that will likely have the biggest sway again tomorrow. Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) will issue first-quarter results after the bell, with analysts predicting a profit of $4.71 per share on sales of nearly $60 billion, according to forecasts compiled by Investing.com. Attention will likely focus on
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Stock Markets Apr 24, 2019 21:47 GMT Investing.com - Here’s a preview of the top 3 things that could rock markets tomorrow. 1. Amazon, Starbucks Report After the Bell; 3M) Before It’s postmarket earnings that will likely have the biggest sway again tomorrow. Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) will issue first-quarter results after the bell, with analysts predicting a profit of $4.71 per share on sales of nearly $60 billion, according to forecasts compiled by Investing.com. Attention will likely focus on
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Top 5 Things to Know in the Market on Thursday
Economy Apr 25, 2019 09:53 GMT Investing.com - Here are the top five things you need to know in financial markets on Thursday, April 25: 1. Facebook surges on user engagement, announces FTC fine Shares in Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) surged more than 8% in premarket trade Thursday after the social media company reported strong first-quarter results and set aside $3 billion for a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Revenue and sales in the first three months of the year beat estimates,
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Economy Apr 25, 2019 09:53 GMT Investing.com - Here are the top five things you need to know in financial markets on Thursday, April 25: 1. Facebook surges on user engagement, announces FTC fine Shares in Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) surged more than 8% in premarket trade Thursday after the social media company reported strong first-quarter results and set aside $3 billion for a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Revenue and sales in the first three months of the year beat estimates,
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CRYPTO'S / DIGITAL CURRENCY
LMAX Exchange Group Expands Global Crypto Currency Exchange
LMAX Digital has announced that it has been granted a license as a Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Provider from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC). LMAX Digital was launched in May 2018, becoming the first crypto currency exchange established by a regulated FX exchange operator and the only deliverable crypto currency exchange dedicated to institutional […]
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LMAX Digital has announced that it has been granted a license as a Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Provider from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC). LMAX Digital was launched in May 2018, becoming the first crypto currency exchange established by a regulated FX exchange operator and the only deliverable crypto currency exchange dedicated to institutional […]
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Bitcoin's [BTC] bullish rise may stop in its tracks; $5,800 is key resistance, claims analyst
Bitcoin’s [BTC] touted imminent bull run is on the horizon, given the surge in the top cryptocurrency’s price over the past few weeks. However, before the bulls take over, a major obstacle must be surpassed. Given the remarkable run Bitcoin is on, bullish sentiments are overflowing. However, some suggest that the first barrier will only...
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Bitcoin’s [BTC] touted imminent bull run is on the horizon, given the surge in the top cryptocurrency’s price over the past few weeks. However, before the bulls take over, a major obstacle must be surpassed. Given the remarkable run Bitcoin is on, bullish sentiments are overflowing. However, some suggest that the first barrier will only...
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Bitcoin Still Taboo at JPMorgan, Goldman as Investors Pump in $14 Billion
Investors aren't waiting for a rebound in bitcoin prices to invest in fast-growing cryptocurrency markets. But guess who's getting left behind: Big Wall Street firms that currently dominate trading in stocks, bonds, foreign exchange and commodities. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says there's 'no value behind' cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin 'other than what the next person will pay for it.' Despite last year's plunge in prices for bitcoin, big investors are pumping money into hedge funds and
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Investors aren't waiting for a rebound in bitcoin prices to invest in fast-growing cryptocurrency markets. But guess who's getting left behind: Big Wall Street firms that currently dominate trading in stocks, bonds, foreign exchange and commodities. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says there's 'no value behind' cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin 'other than what the next person will pay for it.' Despite last year's plunge in prices for bitcoin, big investors are pumping money into hedge funds and
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Litecoin Led Bitcoin's Price Rally, Now It’s Hinting at a Pullback
Bitcoin could be in for a sudden price pullback, as litecoin, which doubled in value in the first quarter, is now showing signs of weakness.
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Bitcoin could be in for a sudden price pullback, as litecoin, which doubled in value in the first quarter, is now showing signs of weakness.
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CURRENCIES
USD/CAD Probes The March High Ahead Of BOC | Action Forex
With the US dollar contemplating a breakout and BOC unlikely to provide a hawkish surprise, we’re looking for USD/CAD to break above its March high. We head into today’s meeting with little expectation for BOC to shift from their dovish stance. Whilst employment data has been one of the better economic performers for Canada, it […] The post USD/CAD Probes The March High Ahead Of BOC appeared first on Action Forex.
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Pound LIVE: GBP Sterling under pressure on Brexit anxiety – 'time running OUT' for May
THE pound is struggling to break free against the euro and US dollar as pressure grows on Prime Minister Theresa May to come up with a Brexit plan. Sterling was also cut short by a stronger American greenback, which has been boosted from positive American housing data. As of 9.05am UK time, the pound is trading at €1.1530, up marginally from opening levels. Agains the US dollar at the same time of writing, Sterling is at $1.2928.
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THE pound is struggling to break free against the euro and US dollar as pressure grows on Prime Minister Theresa May to come up with a Brexit plan. Sterling was also cut short by a stronger American greenback, which has been boosted from positive American housing data. As of 9.05am UK time, the pound is trading at €1.1530, up marginally from opening levels. Agains the US dollar at the same time of writing, Sterling is at $1.2928.
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Pound euro exchange rate: GBP steadies as eurozone business sentiment weakens
THE pound euro exchange rate is holding steady today and is trading around €1.153 at the time of writing. This follows the publication of Germany’s IFO business climate figures for April, which fell below forecast to 99.2 – with German business expectations and current assessment figures also disappointing. The weak eurozone data has caused a drag on market confidence in the single currency today, with concerns continuing to rise about the bloc’s economic health. The eurozone’s consumer
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THE pound euro exchange rate is holding steady today and is trading around €1.153 at the time of writing. This follows the publication of Germany’s IFO business climate figures for April, which fell below forecast to 99.2 – with German business expectations and current assessment figures also disappointing. The weak eurozone data has caused a drag on market confidence in the single currency today, with concerns continuing to rise about the bloc’s economic health. The eurozone’s consumer
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Australian Dollar in Free Fall after Big CPI Miss, BoC Watched Today | Action Forex
Australian Dollar is overwhelmingly the worst performing one today. It suffers heavy selling after much weaker than expected CPI raises the chance of RBA rate cut later this year. New Zealand Dollar follows as second as RBNZ is also expected to cut, just probably earlier in May. Canadian Dollar is the third weakest on anticipation […] The post Australian Dollar in Free Fall after Big CPI Miss, BoC Watched Today appeared first on Action Forex.
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Australian Dollar is overwhelmingly the worst performing one today. It suffers heavy selling after much weaker than expected CPI raises the chance of RBA rate cut later this year. New Zealand Dollar follows as second as RBNZ is also expected to cut, just probably earlier in May. Canadian Dollar is the third weakest on anticipation […] The post Australian Dollar in Free Fall after Big CPI Miss, BoC Watched Today appeared first on Action Forex.
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HEALTH / SCIENCE
South Africa's Life Healthcare warns on earnings after disposal
South Africa's LifeHealthcare said on Wednesday half-year earnings couldfall as much as 55 percent due to costs related to the disposalof its stake in India's Max Healthcare, impairmentsand other investments.
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South Africa's LifeHealthcare said on Wednesday half-year earnings couldfall as much as 55 percent due to costs related to the disposalof its stake in India's Max Healthcare, impairmentsand other investments.
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Over 2,000 Death Records Reveal the True Cost of Skipping Breakfast
Breakfast already holds the coveted title as the most important meal of the day, and a study released in 'The Journal of the American College of Cardiology' adds heft to that claim, showing that skipping breakfast can increase the risk of death and heart disease.
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Breakfast already holds the coveted title as the most important meal of the day, and a study released in 'The Journal of the American College of Cardiology' adds heft to that claim, showing that skipping breakfast can increase the risk of death and heart disease.
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ADHD treatment device approved by FDA
The FDA approved the first device to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. In a clinical trial, kids got low-level electric pulses while they slept. The results were similar to the effect of non-stimulant drug treatment. An estimated 6.1 million children have been diagnosed with ADHD in the U.S. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the treatment.
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8 Ways You Can Start Practicing Self-Care Right Now, According to Therapists
There's no one way to practice self-care. As the name suggests, it's highly individual — whatever makes you feel your best, that's what you should do. Still, we were curious what experts recommend to their own patients, so we spoke with two therapists: L.A. Barlow, doctor of psychology at Detroit ...
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Of the 156 people with reported cases, 20 were hospitalized.
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The FDA approved the first device to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. In a clinical trial, kids got low-level electric pulses while they slept. The results were similar to the effect of non-stimulant drug treatment. An estimated 6.1 million children have been diagnosed with ADHD in the U.S. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the treatment.
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There's no one way to practice self-care. As the name suggests, it's highly individual — whatever makes you feel your best, that's what you should do. Still, we were curious what experts recommend to their own patients, so we spoke with two therapists: L.A. Barlow, doctor of psychology at Detroit ...
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Popular e-cigarette products contaminated with bacterial and fungal toxins, study finds
Human exposure to the toxins has previously been associated with lung diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, and COPD.
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E. coli outbreak linked to ground beef spreads to 10 states, sickens 156, CDC reportsHuman exposure to the toxins has previously been associated with lung diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, and COPD.
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Of the 156 people with reported cases, 20 were hospitalized.
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Scientists Discover Gene Mutation That Prevents Obesity
Researchers in the United Kingdom say they’ve discovered a genetic mutation that mutes appetite, a scientific advancement that could potentially be used to develop new drugs to prevent obesity. The mutation stems from a gene called MC4R, which researchers previously discovered can impact hunger — it acts as a switch to alert your brain when you are full, encouraging you to stop eating. RELATED VIDEO: Woman Loses 140 Lbs. After Being Bullied in High School: ‘I Feel Like Two Different People’ MORE
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Researchers in the United Kingdom say they’ve discovered a genetic mutation that mutes appetite, a scientific advancement that could potentially be used to develop new drugs to prevent obesity. The mutation stems from a gene called MC4R, which researchers previously discovered can impact hunger — it acts as a switch to alert your brain when you are full, encouraging you to stop eating. RELATED VIDEO: Woman Loses 140 Lbs. After Being Bullied in High School: ‘I Feel Like Two Different People’ MORE
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USA / CANADA
The highest mortgage rates in a month are spooking spring buyers
Homebuyers had been brushing off the slight rise in rates over the past few weeks, but as those rates move even higher, buyers are now pulling back.
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Homebuyers had been brushing off the slight rise in rates over the past few weeks, but as those rates move even higher, buyers are now pulling back.
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China tells US to avoid 'wrong moves' over Iran oil controls
China tells Washington to avoid 'wrong moves' following threat of US sanctions on buyers of Iranian oil
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China tells Washington to avoid 'wrong moves' following threat of US sanctions on buyers of Iranian oil
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Beijing says Washington’s US$500 million arms sale to Taiwan ‘damaged Sino-US relations’
Beijing has accused Washington of violating the one-China principle with its recent sale of a US$500 million military package to Taiwan, saying the act seriously hurt relations between the two countries and jeopardised stability in the Taiwan Strait. “The…
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Beijing has accused Washington of violating the one-China principle with its recent sale of a US$500 million military package to Taiwan, saying the act seriously hurt relations between the two countries and jeopardised stability in the Taiwan Strait. “The…
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Iran's Zarif warns U.S. of 'consequences' over oil sanctions, Strait of Hormuz
Iran will continue to find buyers for its oil and use the Strait of Hormuz to transport it, the country's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Wednesday, warning that if the United States tries to stop Tehran then it should "be prepared for the consequences."
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Iran will continue to find buyers for its oil and use the Strait of Hormuz to transport it, the country's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Wednesday, warning that if the United States tries to stop Tehran then it should "be prepared for the consequences."
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Trump warns Mexico over guns drawn on US troops: 'Better not happen again!'
President Trump on Wednesday warned Mexico after their soldiers reportedly drew guns on U.S. troops at the border last week, while also calling on America's southern neighbor to do more to halt another north-bound migrant caravan.
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President Trump on Wednesday warned Mexico after their soldiers reportedly drew guns on U.S. troops at the border last week, while also calling on America's southern neighbor to do more to halt another north-bound migrant caravan.
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EMERGING MARKETS
Mexico president says plan to counter fuel theft saves 12 billion pesos
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Tuesday that a government drive to stamp out fuel theft launched days after his administration took office had generated savings of 12 billion pesos ($635 million).
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Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Tuesday that a government drive to stamp out fuel theft launched days after his administration took office had generated savings of 12 billion pesos ($635 million).
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More Russian Troops Arrive in Venezuela
Further evidence that America and Russia are on two vastly different sides in Latin America
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Despite US Pressure and Sanctions, No End in Sight to Venezuela Crisis
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Further evidence that America and Russia are on two vastly different sides in Latin America
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Despite US Pressure and Sanctions, No End in Sight to Venezuela Crisis
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A Broad Emerging Markets ETF With A Modest Fee (NYSE:IEMG)
iShares, the world's largest issuer of exchange traded funds, late in 2012 created a suite of so-called core products aimed at buy-and-hold investors. One of the funds included in that group was the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSE: IEMG), which was created a cost-friendly alternative to the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF (NYSE: EEM). What Happened IEMG costs 0.14 percent per year, or $14 on a $10,000 investment. Just three U.S.-listed emerging markets ETFs have lower fees
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iShares, the world's largest issuer of exchange traded funds, late in 2012 created a suite of so-called core products aimed at buy-and-hold investors. One of the funds included in that group was the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSE: IEMG), which was created a cost-friendly alternative to the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF (NYSE: EEM). What Happened IEMG costs 0.14 percent per year, or $14 on a $10,000 investment. Just three U.S.-listed emerging markets ETFs have lower fees
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Most Investors Can Do a Lot Better Than Buying the EEM ETF
EEM flipped that script by providing exposure to a slew of fast-growing developing economies under the umbrella of a single, passively managed ETF that, by the standards of 2003 when EEM debuted, was attractively priced.
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EEM flipped that script by providing exposure to a slew of fast-growing developing economies under the umbrella of a single, passively managed ETF that, by the standards of 2003 when EEM debuted, was attractively priced.
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All Change for Emerging Market Indices | Morningstar
Emerging market investing is being shaken up this year with changes to the way China, Saudi Arabia and South Korea are represented in indices
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Emerging market investing is being shaken up this year with changes to the way China, Saudi Arabia and South Korea are represented in indices
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US officials told us to work with Iran in 2016, head of Russian bank says
Andrey Kostin, president and chairman of Russia's VTB Bank, says U.S. sanctions on Iran are damaging European companies.
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Andrey Kostin, president and chairman of Russia's VTB Bank, says U.S. sanctions on Iran are damaging European companies.
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Russia, U.S., China aim to cajole Taliban into inter-Afghan talks
Russia, the United States and China will this week try to press Afghanistan's Taliban insurgents to hold talks with Afghan politicians and civilians, an important step in a process aimed at ending the Afghan war.
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Russia, the United States and China will this week try to press Afghanistan's Taliban insurgents to hold talks with Afghan politicians and civilians, an important step in a process aimed at ending the Afghan war.
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Zarif slams US silence on Saudi Arabia mass executions
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has criticised the administration of US President Donald Trump for not condemning a mass execution of prisoners in Saudi Arabia. On Tuesday, Saudi Arabia beheaded 37 of its citizens for what it said were "terrorism" related crimes, publicly pinning two of the bodies to a pole as a warning to others. "After a wink at the dismembering of a journalist, not a whisper from the Trump administration when Saudi Arabia beheads 37 men in one day - even
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Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has criticised the administration of US President Donald Trump for not condemning a mass execution of prisoners in Saudi Arabia. On Tuesday, Saudi Arabia beheaded 37 of its citizens for what it said were "terrorism" related crimes, publicly pinning two of the bodies to a pole as a warning to others. "After a wink at the dismembering of a journalist, not a whisper from the Trump administration when Saudi Arabia beheads 37 men in one day - even
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Saudi's Falih: no need for immediate action after end of Iran oil waivers
Saudi Arabia's energy minister said on Wednesday he saw no need to raise oil output immediately after the United States ends waivers granted to buyers of Iranian crude, but added that his country will respond to customers' needs if asked for more oil.
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Saudi Arabia's energy minister said on Wednesday he saw no need to raise oil output immediately after the United States ends waivers granted to buyers of Iranian crude, but added that his country will respond to customers' needs if asked for more oil.
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The logic behind US humiliation of the Palestinians
Over the past two years, the Trump administration has launched an all-out diplomatic assault on the Palestinians, while preparing a new initiative to resolve the Middle East conflict. It has claimed its plan is different from any other, downplayed anything said about it as wild speculation, and accused critics of rushing to judgment before they have seen it. Indeed, the Palestinians have not seen the actual plan, but they have a pretty good feeling about what it will involve. They have watched
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Over the past two years, the Trump administration has launched an all-out diplomatic assault on the Palestinians, while preparing a new initiative to resolve the Middle East conflict. It has claimed its plan is different from any other, downplayed anything said about it as wild speculation, and accused critics of rushing to judgment before they have seen it. Indeed, the Palestinians have not seen the actual plan, but they have a pretty good feeling about what it will involve. They have watched
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AFRICA
Botswana: Finally Unveiled - Botswana's Rarest Diamond Yet
A 20.46 carat blue diamond discovered at the Debswana Orapa Mine late in 2018, which was initially a rough 41.11 carat stone, has finally been unveiled to the public. Possibly the largest blue diamond ever to come from Botswana and named after one of the country's most popular tourists attractions - the Okavango Delta -, the 'Okavango Blue' currently under Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) proprietorship could easily be part of the same secret diamond discovered around the same time last year. The
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A 20.46 carat blue diamond discovered at the Debswana Orapa Mine late in 2018, which was initially a rough 41.11 carat stone, has finally been unveiled to the public. Possibly the largest blue diamond ever to come from Botswana and named after one of the country's most popular tourists attractions - the Okavango Delta -, the 'Okavango Blue' currently under Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) proprietorship could easily be part of the same secret diamond discovered around the same time last year. The
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Africa: France's Richest Man Invests in Botswana
The spirited campaign by some conservationists against the Government of Botswana regarding the proposed lifting of the hunting ban seems to be bearing positive results for the Botswana tourism. Some of the conservationists have called upon tourists and investors to boycott Botswana tourism sector as the country wanted to wipe out elephants; this is despite Government's constant denial. One of the first investors to defy the 'sabotage Botswana campaign' is France's richest man and his family
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The spirited campaign by some conservationists against the Government of Botswana regarding the proposed lifting of the hunting ban seems to be bearing positive results for the Botswana tourism. Some of the conservationists have called upon tourists and investors to boycott Botswana tourism sector as the country wanted to wipe out elephants; this is despite Government's constant denial. One of the first investors to defy the 'sabotage Botswana campaign' is France's richest man and his family
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Liberia, Others to Benefit From World Bank $200 Million Electricity Package
(Photo: Pixabay) The Board of the World Bank Group approved on April 17, 2019 the Regional Off-Grid Electrification Project (ROGEP), which includes $150 million in the form of credit and grant from the International Development Association (IDA) and $74.7 million contingent recovery grant from the Clean Technology Fund to help the West African Development Bank and ECOWAS' Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency expand off-grid access to electricity for populations in 19 countries in
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(Photo: Pixabay) The Board of the World Bank Group approved on April 17, 2019 the Regional Off-Grid Electrification Project (ROGEP), which includes $150 million in the form of credit and grant from the International Development Association (IDA) and $74.7 million contingent recovery grant from the Clean Technology Fund to help the West African Development Bank and ECOWAS' Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency expand off-grid access to electricity for populations in 19 countries in
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Zimbabwe: Zim Expects 200 Million Kg of Tobacco
Zimbabwe's tobacco output is expected to decline to 200 million kilogrammes this year owing to unfavourable weather conditions under which the crop was grown, the industry regulator has said. Last year, the country produced an all-time high of 252 million kilogrammes of tobacco, earning at least a billion dollars in revenue. The tobacco being sold this year was grown under grim weather conditions characterised by late rains and prolonged dry spells, particularly when the crop was almost ready
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Zimbabwe's tobacco output is expected to decline to 200 million kilogrammes this year owing to unfavourable weather conditions under which the crop was grown, the industry regulator has said. Last year, the country produced an all-time high of 252 million kilogrammes of tobacco, earning at least a billion dollars in revenue. The tobacco being sold this year was grown under grim weather conditions characterised by late rains and prolonged dry spells, particularly when the crop was almost ready
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Zimbabwe: Midnight Gold Ore Looting At Gaika Mine
(Photo: The Herald) Government's decision to seal-off, foreign owned Gaika Mine in Kwekwe, seems to to have had little effect amid reports there is massive looting of gold ore in the dead of night. Sources close to the mine told newzimbabwe.com, that police and military officials deployed to keep out illegal miners allegedly fronted by former Mbizo Zanu PF MP, Vongai Mupereri are now part of the midnight looting spree. A police officer who was part of security details seconded to the mine, has
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(Photo: The Herald) Government's decision to seal-off, foreign owned Gaika Mine in Kwekwe, seems to to have had little effect amid reports there is massive looting of gold ore in the dead of night. Sources close to the mine told newzimbabwe.com, that police and military officials deployed to keep out illegal miners allegedly fronted by former Mbizo Zanu PF MP, Vongai Mupereri are now part of the midnight looting spree. A police officer who was part of security details seconded to the mine, has
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China's Tsingshan expands plans for Zimbabwe steel plant
China's Tsingshan Holding Grouphas expanded its plans for a steel plant in Zimbabwe to includea power plant and a lithium concession, Zimbabwe's MinesMinister Winston Chitando said on Tuesday.
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China's Tsingshan Holding Grouphas expanded its plans for a steel plant in Zimbabwe to includea power plant and a lithium concession, Zimbabwe's MinesMinister Winston Chitando said on Tuesday.
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ASIA
Here are top stock picks by China’s fund managers in the world’s best-performing market
Chinese consumer companies are back on fund managers’ list of most favoured stocks, as they increased their holdings of the sector more than any other industry at the start of the bull market. Money managers of China-domiciled mutual funds bought the…
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Chinese consumer companies are back on fund managers’ list of most favoured stocks, as they increased their holdings of the sector more than any other industry at the start of the bull market. Money managers of China-domiciled mutual funds bought the…
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Easing US-China trade tension lifts Hong Kong business confidence sharply for second quarter
Business sentiment among small and medium-sized enterprises in Hong Kong increased sharply, as optimism rose over a potential resolution of trade tensions between the US and China, according to a new survey. Confidence among business owners for the second…
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Business sentiment among small and medium-sized enterprises in Hong Kong increased sharply, as optimism rose over a potential resolution of trade tensions between the US and China, according to a new survey. Confidence among business owners for the second…
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Check Out 5 Key Ways To Play The Big Rally In China Stocks
China stock ETFs kicked off the second quarter with big gains Monday, fueled by better-than-expected manufacturing growth data from the country.
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China stock ETFs kicked off the second quarter with big gains Monday, fueled by better-than-expected manufacturing growth data from the country.
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Japan’s Daido Life to raise foreign bond holdings, eyes euro debt
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CBI, ISX, Kauaihn Chatter:
CBI Update:
The CBI Closed on Friday
The currency auction is
There are no news and announcements.
The ISX Closed on Friday
Shares Traded:
Value Traded:
ISX ended in Green
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4-26-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ Big news overnight is I was told the borders are closed in Iraq…this probably means good things for us and for the people in Iraq…We were always told they would close their borders just before they reset their currency. …We are watching closely today into tomorrow [Friday]. ...if they really did close the borders in Iraq and are releasing new rates today then maybe things start tomorrow [Friday]? My banking contact who is at a redemption center says we are still in a minute to minute watch...and to keep watching.
4-26-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru tman23 ...coming September 25th there will be a NEW CBI GOVERNOR... This is a FACT! So yes its stewing...but will the do it for the second quarter or wait until they seat the new CBI governor and roll to first of the year...sit back and watch mid June along with first signal will be new currency... [post 2 of 2]
4-26-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru tman23 ...coming September 25th there will be a NEW CBI GOVERNOR... This is a FACT! So yes its stewing...but will the do it for the second quarter or wait until they seat the new CBI governor and roll to first of the year...sit back and watch mid June along with first signal will be new currency... [post 2 of 2]
4-25-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru tman23 ...The news I have is follows...May 6 is Ramada...on that date what I have known for past week or so is that there is a HUGE DEAL between US and China for $$$ and that appears to have some regards to a payout for citizens...IQD is what I hope it is but I suspect we should see lower denoms enter the picture and sometime estimate 6 weeks after the May 6 date around 6-15 possibly the change to IQD however they have decided to execute it... [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
4-25-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ [... Why not just look at forex?] We have been told for 15 years that the rates would be delayed showing on forex …at least by a few days…and those rates would only be the street rates. We are supposed to get at least $2 higher rate in the US for reparations for the Iraqi war. ...All Countries that were involved in Iraq War are supposed to get higher rates is what we were told. Like Canada is supposed to get a higher rate… You are welcome to wait for forex.
4-25-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ [... Why not just look at forex?] We have been told for 15 years that the rates would be delayed showing on forex …at least by a few days…and those rates would only be the street rates. We are supposed to get at least $2 higher rate in the US for reparations for the Iraqi war. ...All Countries that were involved in Iraq War are supposed to get higher rates is what we were told. Like Canada is supposed to get a higher rate… You are welcome to wait for forex.
4-25-2019 Intel Guru Frank26 [via Iobey77] YESTERDAY AN EXPLOSION OF INFO WAS RELEASED BY THE CBI. [GURU] DELTA LABELED THIS INFO CODE RED AND I APPROVED IT. IMO ONCE AGAIN SHOWING US THEY ARE OPERATING INTERNATIONALLY AS ARTICLE 8...
4-25-2019 Newshound Guru Kaperoni [The new CBI bank being built makes me think they need a world tradable dinar to go along with that Big Fancy Bank!] For sure. Article VIII is coming.
4-25-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ A whole lot happening in Iraq….they fully expect to see new value and new operational rates throughout the middle east tomorrow [Thursday]. If this happens there should be no reason we can’t start going to the banks on Friday...We were told long ago when oil prices went down to watch them start to go up again close to when the RV is released. They need a higher price per barrel of oil so they can justify the rates being paid. …So don’t be offended by higher gas prices right now. This is an excellent sign for us.
4-25-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat ...The Iraqi Central Bank determines the reinstatement timing not the banks...The bank screen with rates have very little to do with the process other than they are at the VERY last point in the food chain in the process... By the time they are of any significance we would have already known about all these other points and we would know for sure that the reinstatement has already occurred. The CBI also is going to let us know and not just pop this out on its citizens without sufficient warning. We have been told this by the CBI itself over and over again and each time they attempted to reinstate this has been the case...
4-25-2019 Newshound Guru Kaperoni [The new CBI bank being built makes me think they need a world tradable dinar to go along with that Big Fancy Bank!] For sure. Article VIII is coming.
4-25-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ A whole lot happening in Iraq….they fully expect to see new value and new operational rates throughout the middle east tomorrow [Thursday]. If this happens there should be no reason we can’t start going to the banks on Friday...We were told long ago when oil prices went down to watch them start to go up again close to when the RV is released. They need a higher price per barrel of oil so they can justify the rates being paid. …So don’t be offended by higher gas prices right now. This is an excellent sign for us.
4-25-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat ...The Iraqi Central Bank determines the reinstatement timing not the banks...The bank screen with rates have very little to do with the process other than they are at the VERY last point in the food chain in the process... By the time they are of any significance we would have already known about all these other points and we would know for sure that the reinstatement has already occurred. The CBI also is going to let us know and not just pop this out on its citizens without sufficient warning. We have been told this by the CBI itself over and over again and each time they attempted to reinstate this has been the case...
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ARTICLE 1-A (from PM Mahdi's website; posted only on the Arabic side, not on the English side)
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi: We cherish the strategic partnership relations with the Federal Republic of Russia
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi stressed Iraq's pride in the strategic, political and economic partnership with the Russian Federation. This came during a meeting with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov and his accompanying delegation.
"We look forward to benefiting from Russian expertise and benefiting from its economic, industrial, agricultural, military and energy, oil and gas capabilities," he said, adding that Iraq views the Russian role in strengthening security and stability in the region and Russia's stand with Iraq in its fight against terrorism. Industries and increased production put by the Iraqi government in the priorities of its work and requires joint cooperation to develop this important aspect, which provides a lot of employment opportunities.
For his part, the Russian Deputy Prime Minister said that his country is keen to deepen its relations with Iraq and the number of Russian companies in Iraq is increasing, noting that his country has serious work to cooperate in increasing trade exchange and fields of industry and assembly cars and joint production on Iraqi soil, and the construction and modernization of power plants, Oil, gas, agriculture, transport, communications, water and infrastructure.
The meeting was attended by Russian Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, officials of the military and technical side, and the Russian ambassador to Iraq, attended by the Iraqi side, the national security adviser and a number of advisers.
Media Office of the Prime Minister
25 April 2019
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ARTICLE 1-B (from PM Mahdi's website; posted only on the Arabic side, not on the English side)
Prime Minister Adel Abdulmahdi receives the US Senate delegation headed by Sen. Matt Romney
Prime Minister Adel Abdulmahdi received in his official office today a US Senate delegation headed by Senator Matt Romney, which includes Sen. Chris Murphy, a Democratic senator and a member of the Foreign Relations Committee.
He stressed that the situation in Iraq has improved and our relations with the surrounding countries have developed a lot and Iraq is a unified element and a point of attraction and convergence, and our priorities focus on establishing security and stability and strengthening the economy and improving the services and infrastructure destroyed during the years of wars experienced by the Iraqi people and our plans to move towards encouraging the private sector and industries and production And not only consumption and import, indicating that the Iraqi forces became stronger and more powerful than before and continue to pursue the remnants of Daash in the desert and remote areas.
He pointed out that the United States is an important country and we have a strategic framework agreement with it and we look forward to the contribution of its companies in building and rebuilding Iraq and supporting the Iraqi economy, stressing the important role of parliamentary delegations in promoting mutual cooperation and exchanging views.
"I am pleased to see Iraq with this security stability, economic growth and normal life in the cities, which are very different from what they were. Iraqis have great opportunities to work and build under the unity of Iraqis, reject differences, stabilize the situation, improve foreign relations, Senator Chris Murphy said economic opportunities were increasing in the face of stability and that US companies were ready to participate in building and strengthening the economy.
During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries and reviewed developments in the situation, improving the security situation in Iraq and the vision of the future government for various political and economic issues.
The meeting was attended by Chargé d'affaires of the US Embassy, Joy Hadd, and was attended by Mr. Zafer al-Ani, a member of the Foreign Relations Committee in the House of Representatives and a number of advisors.
Media Office of the Prime Minister
25 April 2019
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ARTICLE 1-C (from PM Mahdi's website; posted only on the Arabic side, not on the English side)
The Supreme Council for the fight against corruption issues important decisions at its tenth meeting held under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister, Mr. Adel Abdul Mahdi
The Supreme Council for Combating Corruption held its tenth session under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister and the members. The Council discussed a number of issues on its agenda and issued important decisions and recommendations.
The Council listened to the report of the verification committee regarding the validity of the appointments to the owners of the Ministry of Education in the provinces of Diwaniyah, Dhi Qar and Wasit and decided to refer the defaultees to the investigative bodies in the Integrity Commission to complete the investigations and refer them to the judiciary regardless of their positions.
The Council reviewed the report of the Committee on the file of oil smuggling, and stressed the need to complete the technical opinion and come up with fundamental recommendations to reduce this phenomenon.
The council conducted an assessment of the procedures of the security authorities in charge of combating drugs. He stressed the follow-up of the implementation of the legal procedures for the control and destruction operations and the imposition of the most severe penalties against the defaulters and manipulators, considering them as criminals like the arrested criminals and instructing the Ministry of Interior to monitor the implementation of this decision. Supreme Council for Combating Corruption.
While the judicial authorities are working to reduce the maximum penalties and work to the maximum limit of the penalty prescribed. The Council instructed the Integrity Commission to expand the segment covered by the disclosure of financial disclosure and to request the inclusion of all employees and employees of the security services, and to provide a list of government officials whose impact on public funds and the presence of inflation in wealth does not match the size of the job that he occupied or still occupy, Judicial proceedings against them.
In order to limit the suffering of citizens on the subject of the similarities of the names of a number of citizens with those who have been issued arrest warrants, the Council decided to reduce this phenomenon through the adoption of tight legal contexts and not to subpoena any arrest warrant unless these contexts match, In the extent to which they comply with the procedures prescribed by law.
The Council considered the size of irregularities in the files of feeding and fuel in the security ministries and the file of prisoners in the Ministry of Justice and directed the completion of urgent investigations and the presentation of recommendations to the Council for the report thereon.
The Council reviewed the reports of the Integrity Commission and the Supreme Judicial Council regarding issues of integrity and pointed out the need to:
A. Resolve files urgently, especially those involving large corruption and senior officials, and instruct the competent courts through the Supreme Judicial Council to issue its decisions in this regard and inform the public opinion.
B. Consolidate data regarding the number of integrity issues between the Supreme Judicial Council and the Integrity Commission.
C. Resolve the issues referred to the investigative bodies of the Integrity Commission, which number more than 4300 cases and report on them.
The Council also pointed out the need to stand up to investors' complaints and the obstacles facing them in accomplishing their projects and to prevent cases of blackmail which they are exposed to by naming a concerned party to be announced after completing the legal procedures.
The Council received a number of recommendations of civil society organizations concerned with the fight against corruption through the monitoring cases carried out and forwarded to the competent authorities according to the competence to take the necessary action.
The Council also discussed a number of other topics and forwarded its files to the Council of Ministers to take the necessary decisions.
Media Office of the Prime Minister
25 April 2019
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ARTICLE 2 (from Government of Iraq twitter account)
At the time this report was submitted, there are no new tweets posted on the Government of Iraq twitter
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ARTICLE 3
Sadr is looming to move against Abdul Mahdi's government with the six-month deadline
BAGHDAD, April 25 (Reuters) - Sadr's leader in Iraq, Moqtada al-Sadr, on Thursday waved popular action
With the six-month grace period granted to the government.
Sadr gave Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi six months to prove his success in running the government formed at the end of last year.
"You know that proving your chance of success has been limited to six months to a year, and success will not be your ally if your government and ministers are partisan in the face of abhorrent sectarian desires," Sadr told Abdul Mahdi.
Sadr said in a new tweet on Twitter that the six-month deadline has ended, calling for the renunciation of conflicts and covering up corruption, "before the time can not be used to regret."
"Politicians should abandon the sin of political conflicts, sectarian divisions, electoral boycotts, leaving the support of the corrupt, and using power to assault, blackmail and kidnap them in state circles and checkpoints," Sadr said.
This comes days after the revelation of Bahaa al-Araji, a former leader of the Sadrists on the features of a project planned by Moqtada al-Sadr four months ago, is the change of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, because of what he said "failed" in the administration of the State, Past.
Parliament approved Abdul-Mahdi's government last October after parliamentary elections in May 2018.
Al-Araji said in televised remarks that "this revolutionary project is for him a while ago, and the absence of Sadr comes in the context of monitoring the government of Abdul Mahdi, and planning for the next project, as the ground is ready now, because of the failure of Abdul Mahdi to complete his ministerial formation, As well as differences between the political blocs on most of the important files in the political life and the state of corruption experienced by the state. "(1)
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ARTICLE 4
Two separate meetings of the Presidency with Mutlaq and Nujaifi emphasize the need for the success of the government program
BAGHDAD, April 25 (Xinhua) - President Barham Salih on Thursday discussed with President of the National Front for Iraqi Dialogue Saleh al-Mutlaq the general situation in the country, stressing the importance of unity and adherence to national principles, as well as the need for concerted efforts. For the success of the government program and achieve the aspirations of the Iraqi people to live a decent life.
On the other hand, the President discussed with the President of the Iraqi Decision Alliance Osama Najafi. The political and security developments in the country, stressing the need to close ranks and coordinate efforts to preserve the national gains achieved, in order to enhance security and stability in the country and provide the best services to the Iraqi people. Finished
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ARTICLE 5
President of the Republic: Turkish companies are invited to invest in Iraq because of its great expertise
BAGHDAD, April 26 (UPI) - President Barham Salih met with Turkish Ambassador to Iraq Fatih Yildiz and the delegation of the Turkish Contractors' Union headed by Medhat Ynigon on the depth of the relationship between Iraq and Turkey.
Saleh stressed "the need to strengthen the bonds of economic and trade cooperation to serve the mutual interests between the two countries, pointing out that" Iraq is attractive country for investment and is in need of companies firm to build projects and provide employment opportunities for young people, and the Turkish companies to contribute to the reconstruction and construction of cities, Great experiences in this area. "
In turn, the Turkish ambassador confirmed the willingness of Turkish companies to invest and establish vital projects in Iraq. Finished
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ARTICLE 6
The amazing benefits of fasting .. The discoveries amaze physicians, treat patients and protect the healthy
BAGHDAD, April 25 (Xinhua)
Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"We include medical fasting in the treatment program for patients who need to rid their diseased bodies of the impurities and toxins, In the body will be busy in normal days filter food and during the fasting period the liver will be full to put toxins, fasting gives him leave to devote himself to dealing with waste and after the disposal of the body of waste will work better, and fasting achieves psychological relaxation.
German Dr. Ato. F. In his book "Fasting and Health", Bojinker emphasizes the benefits of fasting health, saying, "On this we stress once again that fasting is a prescription for healing."
"Russian professor Nikolaev treats schizophrenic patients through fasting. In his book" Hunger for Health, "Nikolayev Bellevue stressed that everyone should practice fasting by abstaining from food for three to four weeks each year to enjoy full health throughout His life, the Islamic Psychological School in America, is treating drug addiction by fasting. "
It also treats chronic fasting, chronic rheumatoid arthritis, equates acidity of the stomach and thus helps to heal stomach ulcers, as well as fasting some of the diseases of the peripheral circulation such as renoy disease and Burger disease, improves fasting and fertility of both male and female, Toxins accumulated in the cells and between tissues by eating canned foods.
Dr. Mac Fadon, says about fasting, "Every person needs to fast, if not sick, because the toxins of food and medicine gather in the body, making him like the patient and weight, and his activity decreases. If fasting fasts rid of the burdens of these toxins, Him by them. "
According to nutrition experts, "fasting can be mechanisms of digestion and absorption in the digestive system and its accessories to perform its functions on the face and complete, and can fast endocrine-related metabolic processes in the post-absorption of the performance of functions, and activates the mechanisms of metabolism and metabolism in construction And the destruction of glucose and fats and proteins to perform its functions to the fullest, and renews fasting cells during the construction phase, and also addresses fasting diseases caused by obesity such as atherosclerosis, blood pressure and some heart disease.
"Fasting is a physiological comfort for the digestive system and its components by preventing eating and drinking for 9-11 hours after absorption of food. The mechanisms of absorption in the intestines rest throughout this period. The fasting also strengthens the immune system. It protects the body from many diseases. Folds during the fasting period and the cells responsible for the specific immunity T. lymphocytes increase significantly, and as a result of increased lipoprotein decreases density and activates the immune responses to the body.
Dr. Mustafa Ismail Hafez, a lecturer in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Al-Azhar University, said, "Fasting is very useful for patients who suffer from joint stiffness and knee pain and helps to reduce weight because the variety of food and its abundance increases the pain of rheumatism. "He said.
"Fasting is an opportunity for gastrointestinal patients to get rid of a lot of the symptoms that often increase with eating or over-eating," said Dr. Abbas Sadat, an adviser to internal diseases at the Gulf Medical Center.
A study conducted by the medical school at the University of Hamamatsu, Japan, found that "fasting on monthly skin treatments may improve the condition of the skin as inflammation and dermatitis dwindle, and the intensity of rashes decreases when patients follow the fasting system" .
"Fasting is very useful for respiratory patients, especially patients with snoring, nasal obstruction and sleep apnea, provided they stay away from the fullness of the stomach with food and drink," said Dr. Abdel-Hamid El-Nashar, ENT Consultant, Gulf Medical Center. Finished
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