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Abadi, Maliki to run in local elections on one list: source
Sunday، 14 April 2019 09:02 PM
Abadi and Maliki
Iraq's Islamic Dawa (Call) Party member on Sunday said that the party's secretary-general Nouri al-Maliki, the country's former prime minister accused of corruption, and former PM Haidar al-Abadi will run for the upcoming local elections on one list.
Dawa Party decided that Maliki and Abadi will run for the upcoming local elections on one list, "but the two sides have postponed the issue and do not want to announce it to the public now," said a leader in the party, who spoke in condition of anonymity.
Maliki and Abadi welcomed this decision, the source said, expecting that such decision will be announced soon.
This comes although Nasr (Victory) Alliance, led by Abadi, has denied Saturday the intention to merge with the State of Law Coalition led by Maliki to run for the upcoming elections.
Dawa Party decided that Maliki and Abadi will run for the upcoming local elections on one list, "but the two sides have postponed the issue and do not want to announce it to the public now," said a leader in the party, who spoke in condition of anonymity.
Maliki and Abadi welcomed this decision, the source said, expecting that such decision will be announced soon.
This comes although Nasr (Victory) Alliance, led by Abadi, has denied Saturday the intention to merge with the State of Law Coalition led by Maliki to run for the upcoming elections.
Former regime 'massacred' defenseless Iraqis of all components: Salih
Sunday، 14 April 2019 08:44 PM
Iraq's President Barham Salih condemned on Monday the crimes of the former regime, which "massacred the defenseless civilians, and killed thousands," adding that it had oppressed Kurds, Arabs, Turkmen, Muslims, and Christians.
This came as he met with tribal elders and other social and cultural elite in Iraq's Al-Muthanna, marking 30 years since the the former regime "threw thousands of unarmed Kurds of elders, children and women in the desert of Samawah," Salih said.
He added that although 30 years have passed, mass graves are being discovered until now, "not only for Kurds, but for all [components] of Iraqis."
This came as he met with tribal elders and other social and cultural elite in Iraq's Al-Muthanna, marking 30 years since the the former regime "threw thousands of unarmed Kurds of elders, children and women in the desert of Samawah," Salih said.
He added that although 30 years have passed, mass graves are being discovered until now, "not only for Kurds, but for all [components] of Iraqis."
Iraqi National Security Advisor Discusses Cooperation with Syria’s Assad
15/04/2019 - 01:36
Published in Iraq
Iraqi Security Advisor Falih Fayyadh visited Damascus on Sunday where he met with Syrian regime president Bashar al-Assad to discuss joint efforts in combatting terrorism and closer cooperation to encounter the ongoing challenges.
Assad stressed that both Baghdad and Damascus had to remain independent in making decision and survive the current crisis.
"Events at the regional and international levels require that Syria and Iraq move forward in protecting their sovereignty and independence of their decisions in view of the plans weaved by external enemies on a divide and wreaking havoc” Sputnik quoted Assad.
He noted that, regardless of the challenges and their complexities, it is ultimately at the hands of the people of Iraq and Syria to decide on the fate of their countries.
Iraq Exhumes Three Mass Graves of Kurdish Victims of “Anfal”
15/04/2019 - 01:24
Published in Kurdistan
Authorities in Iraq’s southern province of Musanna announced on Sunday that they have begun unearthing three mass graves which contain remnants of several dozens of Kurdish victims killed by the Baath regime.
Holding a skull and an earring recovered from the mass grave, Musanna Governor Ahmed Manfi told reporters that the exhumation and documentation of the graves came after former president of Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani called on the local administration to take the step.
“These are the mass graves of the victims of Anfal [campaign] which are being exhumed at the request of president Masoud Barzani… We hope that authorities will find the other mass graves in Badiya deserts as well,” Manfi said.
Barzani Charity Foundation (BCF) from Kurdistan Region has also joined the local teams to unearth the mass graves.
Head of the BCF team thanked Governor and his administration for helping the discovery of the mass graves after more than three decades.
Previously, local officials in Musanna province said the mass graves were expected to contain at least 300 bodies.
Baghdad Delegation to Visit Erbil, Discuss Disputed Areas
15/04/2019
A delegation from Baghdad is set to visit Erbil on Monday to discuss the current situation and future plans in Kirkuk and other areas disputed between Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Iraqi government.
Peshmerga official Qaraman Kamal confirmed the report in an interview with Baghdad Today and said the delegation will be visiting the ministry of Peshmerga in Erbil.
They will also review the findings by five joint committees on the security challenges in Kirkuk, Kamal added.
He noted that there are efforts to reactivate joint operation rooms between Erbil and Baghdad to help securing the disputed areas.
The Baghdad International Flower Festival begins tomorrow with Arab and foreign participation
Date of release: 2019/4/14 9:25 • 202 times read
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) The Secretariat of Baghdad, announced the launch of the 11th International Festival of Flowers on the gardens of Al-Zawra Park under the auspices of Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi, with the participation of 15 Arab and foreign countries for the period from 15 to 20 of this month.
A statement of the secretariat received the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it, "The staff of the secretariat of Baghdad to finalize the preparations for the events of the festival through the creation of places for delegations participating in the gardens of the park Zora and create gardens within the partitions of the municipal departments and the establishment of paintings painted flowers by the municipal departments and the cultivation and rehabilitation of the number From public parks. "
He added that "this year's festival will be distinguished through literary and cultural events, handicrafts, theater performances, workshops for children's drawings and tours of a number of heritage and archaeological sites as well as the opening ceremony to be held on the gardens of Al-Zora Park."
He added that "this year's festival will be distinguished through literary and cultural events, handicrafts, theater performances, workshops for children's drawings and tours of a number of heritage and archaeological sites as well as the opening ceremony to be held on the gardens of Al-Zora Park."
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Iraq Premier to visit Saudi Arabia next Wednesday
3:46 AM admin
Baghdad/ Iraq TradeLink: Informed sources reported that Premier Adel Abdul Mehdi will visit Saudi
Arabia next Wednesday to sign a number of joint agreements.
The sources added that a senior delegation will accompany Mehdi, comprising of 10 ministers and a number of economic, legal and security experts.
This visit is a continuation to the deliberations of the Joint Council that held meetings in Baghdad to discuss matters related to electricity supply, trade exchange and industrial and agricultural investments.
No official statement was announced on the visit,
Parliament will introduce in its meeting tomorrow amendment of the law of the Ministry of the Interior and the draft traffic law
15/04/2019
Baghdad Mawazine News
The House of Representatives intends on Monday to amend the law of the Ministry of the Interior and discuss the draft traffic law.
The media department of the Council, in a statement received / Mawazin News /, that "Monday's session will witness" the vote on the draft law amending the law of the recovery of Iraq's money No. (9) for 2012, and vote on the draft law amending the Companies Law No. (21)
He added that "the parliament will make the first reading of the draft law of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, and the first reading of the draft law of the first amendment to the Law of the Ministry of Interior No. (20) for the year 2016."
"There will be a first reading of the draft law on the accession of the Republic of Iraq to the Convention on the minimum standards of social security No. 102 of 1952, and discuss the draft traffic law."
The media department of the Council, in a statement received / Mawazin News /, that "Monday's session will witness" the vote on the draft law amending the law of the recovery of Iraq's money No. (9) for 2012, and vote on the draft law amending the Companies Law No. (21)
He added that "the parliament will make the first reading of the draft law of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, and the first reading of the draft law of the first amendment to the Law of the Ministry of Interior No. (20) for the year 2016."
"There will be a first reading of the draft law on the accession of the Republic of Iraq to the Convention on the minimum standards of social security No. 102 of 1952, and discuss the draft traffic law."
Washington offers $ 100 million extra to stabilize Iraq
15/04/2019
Baghdad Mawazine News
The US government is working with Congress to provide an additional $ 100 million to help stabilize the liberated areas of a terrorist organization, US Charge d'affaires in Baghdad Joe Hood said Sunday.
The US embassy said in a statement received by the Mawazine News, after the visit of Hawood today in Anbar province and the meeting with tribal elders, that the US Agency for International Development will provide funds to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), indicating that by providing this amount will be the United States has provided 358 Million dollars for efforts to stabilize Iraq in 2015.
"The SFG is working with the support of the International Coalition to defeat and co-operate with the Iraqi government," the statement said. "The government of the United States and the Iraqi government are committed to creating the conditions to allow displaced Iraqis to return to their homes and move their lives again. The stabilization program will be beneficial. Of this new funding by restoring basic services such as water, electricity, sanitation, health, housing and education.
He also pointed out that during his speech, he called on officials in Anbar province, Shuwaikh tribes and the people of the region to protect project sites and to do their part to return all displaced Iraqis who want to return to their homes and help them to integrate into their communities.
The US embassy said in a statement received by the Mawazine News, after the visit of Hawood today in Anbar province and the meeting with tribal elders, that the US Agency for International Development will provide funds to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), indicating that by providing this amount will be the United States has provided 358 Million dollars for efforts to stabilize Iraq in 2015.
"The SFG is working with the support of the International Coalition to defeat and co-operate with the Iraqi government," the statement said. "The government of the United States and the Iraqi government are committed to creating the conditions to allow displaced Iraqis to return to their homes and move their lives again. The stabilization program will be beneficial. Of this new funding by restoring basic services such as water, electricity, sanitation, health, housing and education.
He also pointed out that during his speech, he called on officials in Anbar province, Shuwaikh tribes and the people of the region to protect project sites and to do their part to return all displaced Iraqis who want to return to their homes and help them to integrate into their communities.
Al-Haddad: Baghdad is waiting for a delegation of Peshmerga to pay their salaries
Editorial Date: 2019/4/14 22:59 •
(Baghdad: Al Furat News) The second deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Bashir Haddad, on Sunday, that the salaries of the Peshmerga forces ready in the Ministry of Finance, and will be disbursed after the visit of a delegation from the Ministry of Peshmerga to Baghdad.
Al-Haddad said in a press statement that according to the directives issued by the Prime Minister and Acting Defense Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi, it was agreed to pay the Peshmerga salaries for four months, amounting to 68 billion dinars for each month. To the Ministry of Finance for disbursement. "
He pointed out that "the Ministry of Finance is waiting for the arrival of a delegation from the Ministry of Peshmerga, to agree on how and mechanism of disbursement of all these salaries."
He assured mourning "all Peshmerga forces, that the funds reached the Ministry of Finance will be disbursed, after the agreement on the mechanism and how to spend."
The Prime Minister and Acting Minister of Defense, Adel Abdul Mahdi, issued a decree directing the payment of four months' salaries to the Peshmerga forces, as of January 1, 2019. So far.
He pointed out that "the Ministry of Finance is waiting for the arrival of a delegation from the Ministry of Peshmerga, to agree on how and mechanism of disbursement of all these salaries."
He assured mourning "all Peshmerga forces, that the funds reached the Ministry of Finance will be disbursed, after the agreement on the mechanism and how to spend."
The Prime Minister and Acting Minister of Defense, Adel Abdul Mahdi, issued a decree directing the payment of four months' salaries to the Peshmerga forces, as of January 1, 2019. So far.
The Arab Front in Kirkuk sends a letter to the Baghdad government demanding that it take four measures
Local 11:41 - 14/04/2019
Baghdad - Mawazine News
The Arab Front in the province of Kirkuk, on Sunday, a letter to the Government of Baghdad, demanding to take four procedures for the province.
"We welcome the high-level government delegation which arrived in the province of Kirkuk to get acquainted with its reality and overcome the obstacles facing it," the Front said in a statement received by Mawazine News.
The Front called for "to focus its attention and attention to the demands of the masses that were crystallized by the Arab Front in this statement and other previous statements based on the views of the people and their aspirations."
And called on the central government and the Iraqi Council of Representatives to "postpone the population census to be conducted in Iraq in 2020 beyond achievement."
And stressed the front, to "complete the following steps, first: complete the work of the draft unified national card throughout Iraq, especially the province of Kirkuk and the Kurdistan region, and second: the formation of a high central committee to audit records of souls and priorities of Article 140 in Kirkuk to detect the manipulation of records that occurred after 2003 ".
"It is also necessary to return all displaced and displaced Arabs to their areas in the province of Kirkuk, which were forcibly displaced after 2003, as well as the formation of a central committee to audit the ration card and the detection of duplicate cards in more than one province."d
The Arab Front in the province of Kirkuk, on Sunday, a letter to the Government of Baghdad, demanding to take four procedures for the province.
"We welcome the high-level government delegation which arrived in the province of Kirkuk to get acquainted with its reality and overcome the obstacles facing it," the Front said in a statement received by Mawazine News.
The Front called for "to focus its attention and attention to the demands of the masses that were crystallized by the Arab Front in this statement and other previous statements based on the views of the people and their aspirations."
And called on the central government and the Iraqi Council of Representatives to "postpone the population census to be conducted in Iraq in 2020 beyond achievement."
And stressed the front, to "complete the following steps, first: complete the work of the draft unified national card throughout Iraq, especially the province of Kirkuk and the Kurdistan region, and second: the formation of a high central committee to audit records of souls and priorities of Article 140 in Kirkuk to detect the manipulation of records that occurred after 2003 ".
"It is also necessary to return all displaced and displaced Arabs to their areas in the province of Kirkuk, which were forcibly displaced after 2003, as well as the formation of a central committee to audit the ration card and the detection of duplicate cards in more than one province."d
Babylon sends its mechanisms for relief Maysan
Editorial Date: 2019/4/14 11:30 • 48 times read
{Babylon: Euphrates News} Babil province, its mechanisms to the province of Maysan to face the floods and floods in the province.
The governor of Babylon Karrar Abbadi said in a statement received by the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it that "was directed all workers and mechanisms in the departments of Babylon to go to the province of Maysan to extend a helping hand to save the city from the crisis of floods, and stand with the people of Maysan and its local government.
"This is a sacred national duty, and every honorable Iraqi should speed up support for them," he said
"This is a sacred national duty, and every honorable Iraqi should speed up support for them," he said
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'Gold up in Cat-and-Mouse Play With Dollar, Equities
Commodities Apr 12, 2019 17:54 GMT Investing.com - Gold and the dollar are offsetting each other’s strength as neither seem to have an overwhelming edge now. Prices for bullion and gold futures diverged in a rare performance on Friday as investors tried to discern direction for the yellow metal amid conflicting data and fundamentals. Spot gold, reflective of trades in bullion, was down $1.20, or 0.1%, at $1,291.52 an ounce by 1:50 PM ET (17:50 GMT). Gold futures for June delivery, traded on the
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Commodities Apr 12, 2019 17:54 GMT Investing.com - Gold and the dollar are offsetting each other’s strength as neither seem to have an overwhelming edge now. Prices for bullion and gold futures diverged in a rare performance on Friday as investors tried to discern direction for the yellow metal amid conflicting data and fundamentals. Spot gold, reflective of trades in bullion, was down $1.20, or 0.1%, at $1,291.52 an ounce by 1:50 PM ET (17:50 GMT). Gold futures for June delivery, traded on the
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Energy & Precious Metals - Weekly Review and Calendar Ahead
Commodities Apr 14, 2019 09:35 GMT By Barani Krishnan Investing.com - After a first-quarter blitzkrieg, oil bulls are eyeing another home-run in April, coming within cents of reaching their $65 target for U.S. crude last week before being stopped by fresh builds in U.S. rigs and inventory, as well as questions about oil demand and the economy. West Texas Intermediateand global oil benchmark Brent rose for a sixth-straight week as Libya’s civil war put a geopolitical premium on a market already
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Commodities Apr 14, 2019 09:35 GMT By Barani Krishnan Investing.com - After a first-quarter blitzkrieg, oil bulls are eyeing another home-run in April, coming within cents of reaching their $65 target for U.S. crude last week before being stopped by fresh builds in U.S. rigs and inventory, as well as questions about oil demand and the economy. West Texas Intermediateand global oil benchmark Brent rose for a sixth-straight week as Libya’s civil war put a geopolitical premium on a market already
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Indigenous community ends blockade of Peru's Las Bambas copper mine
By Marco Aquino LIMA (Reuters) - Las Bambas mine, one of Peru's largest copper producers, resumed copper transports on Saturday after indigenous communities ended a more than two-month blockade of a key highway, the company said. The Fuerabamba community of the Andean region of Cusco agreed in a meeting late on Friday to end a conflict over compensation that held back exports from Las Bambas, which is controlled by Chinese miner MMG Ltd, according to a statement by Las Bambas mining company.
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By Marco Aquino LIMA (Reuters) - Las Bambas mine, one of Peru's largest copper producers, resumed copper transports on Saturday after indigenous communities ended a more than two-month blockade of a key highway, the company said. The Fuerabamba community of the Andean region of Cusco agreed in a meeting late on Friday to end a conflict over compensation that held back exports from Las Bambas, which is controlled by Chinese miner MMG Ltd, according to a statement by Las Bambas mining company.
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Oil Rises as Bulls Eye $65 WTI Again; Rig Count Could Be Key
Commodities Apr 12, 2019 15:06 GMT By Barani Krishnan Investing.com - The $65 level for WTI seems to be on its way. But ahead of that, the oil rig count has to be supportive. Crude futures rose again on Friday, heading for a sixth-straight week of gains, as threats of a wipeout in Libyan crude supply bolstered an already squeezed market. New York-traded West Texas Intermediate crude was up 62 cents, or 1%, at $64.20 per barrel by 11:00 AM ET (15:00 GMT). It hit a session high of $64.65 earlier
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Commodities Apr 12, 2019 15:06 GMT By Barani Krishnan Investing.com - The $65 level for WTI seems to be on its way. But ahead of that, the oil rig count has to be supportive. Crude futures rose again on Friday, heading for a sixth-straight week of gains, as threats of a wipeout in Libyan crude supply bolstered an already squeezed market. New York-traded West Texas Intermediate crude was up 62 cents, or 1%, at $64.20 per barrel by 11:00 AM ET (15:00 GMT). It hit a session high of $64.65 earlier
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BANKS/BANKING/CREDIT
Mastercard blocks rip-off ‘dynamic currency conversion’ – for relatively few travellers
Prepaid cardholders will avoid being ripped off this summer by merchants abroad using “dynamic currency conversion” (DCC), after Mastercard has made changes to its rules.
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Prepaid cardholders will avoid being ripped off this summer by merchants abroad using “dynamic currency conversion” (DCC), after Mastercard has made changes to its rules.
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Wells Fargo Sees Shares Fall As Other Banks Enjoy Surge
Some of the country’s biggest banks saw their share prices surge after their Quarter 1 earnings beat analysts’ expectations. Shares of JPMorgan Chase rose 4.1 percent after it reported a 5 percent boost in profits, beating expectations and showcasing the strength of its banking operations. Morgan Stanley (+4.4 percent), Bank of America (+3.3 percent), Goldman […]
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Some of the country’s biggest banks saw their share prices surge after their Quarter 1 earnings beat analysts’ expectations. Shares of JPMorgan Chase rose 4.1 percent after it reported a 5 percent boost in profits, beating expectations and showcasing the strength of its banking operations. Morgan Stanley (+4.4 percent), Bank of America (+3.3 percent), Goldman […]
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Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) Rating Lowered to Neutral at Goldman Sachs Group
Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE:WFC) was downgraded by analysts at Goldman Sachs Group from a "conviction-buy" rating to a "neutral" rating in a report issued on Friday, The Fly reports.A number of other equities research analysts have also recently weighed in on WFC. Zacks Investment Research cut Wells Fargo & Co from a "hold" rating...
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Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE:WFC) was downgraded by analysts at Goldman Sachs Group from a "conviction-buy" rating to a "neutral" rating in a report issued on Friday, The Fly reports.A number of other equities research analysts have also recently weighed in on WFC. Zacks Investment Research cut Wells Fargo & Co from a "hold" rating...
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TREASURIES/BONDS/STOCKS
As deficit soars, bond investors embrace 'Sugar Daddy' fiscal policy
Although the U.S. yield curve may or may not be signaling the onset of a recession, rates remain near historical lows, even amid an endless sea of government red ink. That has some thinking markets should embrace the latter.
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Although the U.S. yield curve may or may not be signaling the onset of a recession, rates remain near historical lows, even amid an endless sea of government red ink. That has some thinking markets should embrace the latter.
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3 Things Under the Radar Last Week
Stock Markets Apr 12, 2019 20:16 GMT Investing.com - Here’s a look at three things that were under the radar this past week. 1. Not All Yield Curve Inversions Are Created Equal To many, an inverted yield curve is taken as gospel of economic doom and gloom, having preceded every recession over the past four decades. But some question whether shorter-term rates rising faster than longer-term rates (an inverted yield curve) carries the harrowing threat it once did. St. Louis Federal Reserve
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Stock Markets Apr 12, 2019 20:16 GMT Investing.com - Here’s a look at three things that were under the radar this past week. 1. Not All Yield Curve Inversions Are Created Equal To many, an inverted yield curve is taken as gospel of economic doom and gloom, having preceded every recession over the past four decades. But some question whether shorter-term rates rising faster than longer-term rates (an inverted yield curve) carries the harrowing threat it once did. St. Louis Federal Reserve
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Economic Calendar - Top 5 Things to Watch This Week
Economy Apr 14, 2019 09:49 GMT Investing.com - Dozens of companies from a range of industries, including technology, financials and consumer products, will report quarterly results in the week ahead as the first-quarter earnings season on Wall Street gets underway. Meanwhile, U.S. economic reports will remain in focus as investors watch for further signals on the strength of the economy, with the latest retail sales report topping the agenda. Elsewhere, China will be the first major economy to
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Economy Apr 14, 2019 09:49 GMT Investing.com - Dozens of companies from a range of industries, including technology, financials and consumer products, will report quarterly results in the week ahead as the first-quarter earnings season on Wall Street gets underway. Meanwhile, U.S. economic reports will remain in focus as investors watch for further signals on the strength of the economy, with the latest retail sales report topping the agenda. Elsewhere, China will be the first major economy to
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CRYPTO'S / DIGITAL CURRENCY
World Bank and IMF Together Launches ‘Learning Coin’ Cryptocurrency, But What's the Deal?
Two of the largest international organizations, World Bank and IMF (International Monetary Fund) has reportedly rolled out private blockchain and a quasi-cryptocurrency called ‘Learning Coin’. Hub for Knowledge and Not Backed By Monetary Value So-called ‘Learning Coin’ initiative by IMF and World Bank is first reported by ft media and notes that the organizations have already launched this coin to ‘better understand the emerging technology. It says that the coin doesn’t hold any monetary value
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Two of the largest international organizations, World Bank and IMF (International Monetary Fund) has reportedly rolled out private blockchain and a quasi-cryptocurrency called ‘Learning Coin’. Hub for Knowledge and Not Backed By Monetary Value So-called ‘Learning Coin’ initiative by IMF and World Bank is first reported by ft media and notes that the organizations have already launched this coin to ‘better understand the emerging technology. It says that the coin doesn’t hold any monetary value
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Bitcoin [BTC] and Litecoin [LTC] Price Analysis: BTC sends mixed signals while LTC sides with the bear
Litecoin [LTC] was overtaken by Bitcoin Cash [BCH] on CoinMarketCap after market correction forces followed a week of price surges and coin market consolidation. At press time, Bitcoin [BTC] held a market cap of $90.29 billion and was priced at $5,117. The crypto registered a 24-hour trading volume of $12.64 billion and rose by 1.64% over the...
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Litecoin [LTC] was overtaken by Bitcoin Cash [BCH] on CoinMarketCap after market correction forces followed a week of price surges and coin market consolidation. At press time, Bitcoin [BTC] held a market cap of $90.29 billion and was priced at $5,117. The crypto registered a 24-hour trading volume of $12.64 billion and rose by 1.64% over the...
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Don’t look now, but bitcoin is showing signs of life
In a revival of sorts, digital assets are back on the rise. By late 2018, even the staunchest bitcoin aficionado wondered if the end was ever insight to a brutal bear market that wiped more than $500 billion off the total value of all cryptocurrencies.
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In a revival of sorts, digital assets are back on the rise. By late 2018, even the staunchest bitcoin aficionado wondered if the end was ever insight to a brutal bear market that wiped more than $500 billion off the total value of all cryptocurrencies.
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Bitcoin [BTC] sentiment analysis suggests king coin could surge higher post imminent pullback
April has been a good month for a majority of traders and investors as the collective market surged on the back of Bitcoin breaching the $5,000-mark. Many cashed out significant profits after months of what the cryptocurrency ecosystem called the "crypto-winter." However, not everything was rainbows and unicorns as strong market correction ensued a week...
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April has been a good month for a majority of traders and investors as the collective market surged on the back of Bitcoin breaching the $5,000-mark. Many cashed out significant profits after months of what the cryptocurrency ecosystem called the "crypto-winter." However, not everything was rainbows and unicorns as strong market correction ensued a week...
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CURRENCIES
Mastercard blocks rip-off ‘dynamic currency conversion’ – for relatively few travellers
Prepaid cardholders will avoid being ripped off this summer by merchants abroad using “dynamic currency conversion” (DCC), after Mastercard has made changes to its rules.
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Prepaid cardholders will avoid being ripped off this summer by merchants abroad using “dynamic currency conversion” (DCC), after Mastercard has made changes to its rules.
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Forex - Weekly Outlook: April 15 -19
Forex Apr 14, 2019 09:28 GMT Investing.com - The economic calendar in the U.S. is busy this week, with updates due on the housing market, retail sales, industrial production and trade which will give investors fresh insights into the health of the broader economy. A number of Fed speakers are also on the docket, including Chicago Fed President Charles Evans and St. Louis Fed President James Bullard. China is to release what will be closely watched economic data, including a look at first quarter
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Forex Apr 14, 2019 09:28 GMT Investing.com - The economic calendar in the U.S. is busy this week, with updates due on the housing market, retail sales, industrial production and trade which will give investors fresh insights into the health of the broader economy. A number of Fed speakers are also on the docket, including Chicago Fed President Charles Evans and St. Louis Fed President James Bullard. China is to release what will be closely watched economic data, including a look at first quarter
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Forex - Dollar Set to Snap Three-Week Win Streak as Sterling, Euro Gain
Forex Apr 12, 2019 18:10 GMT Investing.com - The U.S. dollar looks set to snap a three-week winning streak as downbeat consumer sentiment data did little to help the greenback offset losses against the euro and sterling. The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a trade-weighted basket of six major currencies, fell by 0.25% to 96.57. The Michigan consumer sentiment index fell to a reading of 96.9, well below expectations for a reading of 98.1, following two-straight
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Forex Apr 12, 2019 18:10 GMT Investing.com - The U.S. dollar looks set to snap a three-week winning streak as downbeat consumer sentiment data did little to help the greenback offset losses against the euro and sterling. The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a trade-weighted basket of six major currencies, fell by 0.25% to 96.57. The Michigan consumer sentiment index fell to a reading of 96.9, well below expectations for a reading of 98.1, following two-straight
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HEALTH / SCIENCE
Ground beef is behind the latest E. coli outbreak
We’ve all just barely forgotten about the great American lettuce contamination of 2018, in which we were forced to forgo romaine over Thanksgiving.
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We’ve all just barely forgotten about the great American lettuce contamination of 2018, in which we were forced to forgo romaine over Thanksgiving.
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Opinion: Dr. Marc Siegel: Sniffing out cancer before it's too late
A new study says that dogs are now showing promise in sniffing out cancer.
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A new study says that dogs are now showing promise in sniffing out cancer.
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Ketamine may rebuild broken brain synapses, according to new research
The body of science showing that ketamine, the drug best known for its recreational use, might one day become a prominent treatment for depression is growing. A new study published April 11 in the journal Science shows that not only does ketamine offer fast-acting and temporary relief for depression, but the drug appears to actively repair...
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The body of science showing that ketamine, the drug best known for its recreational use, might one day become a prominent treatment for depression is growing. A new study published April 11 in the journal Science shows that not only does ketamine offer fast-acting and temporary relief for depression, but the drug appears to actively repair...
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A Third of People With Cancer Use Alternative Medicine. Here's Why That Could Be Dangerous
Herbal supplements are the most popular
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Herbal supplements are the most popular
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'I Felt Americans Needed to Know': Insurance Industry Whistleblower Gives Glimpse of Effort to Crush Medicare for All
In an effort to inform the public about the corporate forces working to crush Medicare for All, an employee at the insurance giant UnitedHealthcare leaked a video of his boss bragging about the company's campaign to preserve America's for-profit healthcare system. "I felt Americans needed to know exactly who it is that's fighting against the...
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In an effort to inform the public about the corporate forces working to crush Medicare for All, an employee at the insurance giant UnitedHealthcare leaked a video of his boss bragging about the company's campaign to preserve America's for-profit healthcare system. "I felt Americans needed to know exactly who it is that's fighting against the...
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USA / CANADA
These issues could doom US-EU trade talks before they start
Europe is ready to start talking to America about trade. But the negotiations look doomed already.
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Europe is ready to start talking to America about trade. But the negotiations look doomed already.
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Court temporarily blocks halt to Trump policy forcing asylum-seekers to stay in Mexico
A federal appeals court on Friday temporarily halted a ruling that would have stopped the Trump administration from forcing asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico as they wait for immigration courts to hear their cases.
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A federal appeals court on Friday temporarily halted a ruling that would have stopped the Trump administration from forcing asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico as they wait for immigration courts to hear their cases.
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Trump Has Only Two Goals in the Middle East: Crush Iran and Make Bibi Happy
So much for the administration’s grand plans to remake the Middle East.
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So much for the administration’s grand plans to remake the Middle East.
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EMERGING MARKETS
Brazil Petrobras shares drop after price hike canceled
Stock prices of Brazil's state oil company Petrobras drop after decision to reverse an announced 5.7% increase in diesel prices
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Stock prices of Brazil's state oil company Petrobras drop after decision to reverse an announced 5.7% increase in diesel prices
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Signs of a global economic recovery in the second half are emerging
Worries about the global economy percolate even as equities around the world rise, but an economist at Ned Davis Research says the worst of it may be over.
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Worries about the global economy percolate even as equities around the world rise, but an economist at Ned Davis Research says the worst of it may be over.
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Developing capital markets can save emerging markets $13 billion: study
Pursuing so-called 'euroclearability' can help some emerging market economies lower borrowing costs by over $13 billion over 10 years while increasing their investor base, a report showed on Thursday.
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Pursuing so-called 'euroclearability' can help some emerging market economies lower borrowing costs by over $13 billion over 10 years while increasing their investor base, a report showed on Thursday.
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Venezuela in Turmoil: Red Cross to send medical aid to 36 centers
Venezuela in Turmoil: Red Cross to send medical aid to 36 centers
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Venezuela in Turmoil: Red Cross to send medical aid to 36 centers
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Migrants break border gate, force their way into Mexico
MEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities said a group of about 350 migrants broke the locks on a gate at the Guatemalan border Friday and forced their way into southern Mexico to join a larger group of migrants trying to make their way toward the United States. The National Immigration Institute did not identify the nationalities of the migrants, but they are usually from Central America. A similar confrontation occurred on the same border bridge between Mexico and Guatemala last year. The institute
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MEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities said a group of about 350 migrants broke the locks on a gate at the Guatemalan border Friday and forced their way into southern Mexico to join a larger group of migrants trying to make their way toward the United States. The National Immigration Institute did not identify the nationalities of the migrants, but they are usually from Central America. A similar confrontation occurred on the same border bridge between Mexico and Guatemala last year. The institute
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Spanish economy minister: Impact from US-China trade war is 'unavoidable'
It's unavoidable that Spain will be affected by continued trade tensions between China and the U.S., Spanish Minister of Economy and Enterprise Nadia Calvino tells CNBC's Joumanna Bercetche during the IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.
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It's unavoidable that Spain will be affected by continued trade tensions between China and the U.S., Spanish Minister of Economy and Enterprise Nadia Calvino tells CNBC's Joumanna Bercetche during the IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.
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MIDDLE EAST
Benjamin Netanyahu's re-election may doom the two-state solution
Analysis: "Israeli sovereignty over all the Israeli settlements would make it impossible to create a Palestinian state," one expert said.
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Analysis: "Israeli sovereignty over all the Israeli settlements would make it impossible to create a Palestinian state," one expert said.
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Growing slums and misery in Iraq's Sadr City
Sadr city was previously known as Revolution City, but today it is one of the poorest and most neglected districts in the Iraqi capital. Nearly half of Baghdad's eight million people live there. Most of them are Shia, and they blame politicians for failing to improve their lives. Al Jazeera's Dorsa Jabbari reports.
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Sadr city was previously known as Revolution City, but today it is one of the poorest and most neglected districts in the Iraqi capital. Nearly half of Baghdad's eight million people live there. Most of them are Shia, and they blame politicians for failing to improve their lives. Al Jazeera's Dorsa Jabbari reports.
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Iraqi militias reject U.S. naming of Iran's Guards as terrorist group
A group of Iraq's Shi'ite militia groups said on Saturday that they strongly rejected the designation of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corp (IRGC) as a terrorist organization by the United States.
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A group of Iraq's Shi'ite militia groups said on Saturday that they strongly rejected the designation of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corp (IRGC) as a terrorist organization by the United States.
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'Arab Spring 2.0' is a reboot full of bugs
The acts of hope and courage shown in Algeria and Sudan over the past weeks felt ever so fleetingly like a reprise of 2011's broad social awakening across the Arab world. But "Arab Spring 2.0," as it has been called, is a reboot full of bugs that many users may seek to uninstall.
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The acts of hope and courage shown in Algeria and Sudan over the past weeks felt ever so fleetingly like a reprise of 2011's broad social awakening across the Arab world. But "Arab Spring 2.0," as it has been called, is a reboot full of bugs that many users may seek to uninstall.
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AFRICA
Zimbabwe: National Budget Shrinks to U.S.$2 Billion
(Photo: The Herald) Zimbabwe's US$8,2 billion 2019 national budget, presented by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube at a time the US dollar was officially trading at par with the country's quasi-currencies on November 22 last year, has effectively shrunk to RTGS$2,6 billion using the official rate due to currency and exchange rate volatility. It is now about RTGS$2 billion using the parallel market rate. The official rate was US$1:RTGS$3,1 yesterday. The alternative market rate was US$1:RTGS4,2. This
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(Photo: The Herald) Zimbabwe's US$8,2 billion 2019 national budget, presented by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube at a time the US dollar was officially trading at par with the country's quasi-currencies on November 22 last year, has effectively shrunk to RTGS$2,6 billion using the official rate due to currency and exchange rate volatility. It is now about RTGS$2 billion using the parallel market rate. The official rate was US$1:RTGS$3,1 yesterday. The alternative market rate was US$1:RTGS4,2. This
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Expelled Chinese diamond mining firm quietly returns to Zimbabwe · Global Voices
Will a history of exploitation repeat itself? A secret airstrip was built in a diamond field seized by the Zimbabwe army in 2007. Zimbabwe has long struggled with diamond mining exploitation from foreign companies. Photo by Aristocrat's Hat via Flickr CC BY-NC-ND 2.0. The quiet return of expelled Chinese mining company Anjin Investments to diamond fields located in eastern Zimbabwe have sparked concerns of exploitation of Zimbabwe's resources under President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration,
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Will a history of exploitation repeat itself? A secret airstrip was built in a diamond field seized by the Zimbabwe army in 2007. Zimbabwe has long struggled with diamond mining exploitation from foreign companies. Photo by Aristocrat's Hat via Flickr CC BY-NC-ND 2.0. The quiet return of expelled Chinese mining company Anjin Investments to diamond fields located in eastern Zimbabwe have sparked concerns of exploitation of Zimbabwe's resources under President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration,
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Africa: Conflicts Mar African Economies - IMF
The International Monetary Fund, (IMF) says it is concerned over escalating conflicts which have adversely affected the African region's economy in the last two decades. According to the April 2019 edition of the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook, released by the Fund, in Washington, yesterday, the conflicts have been deadly, affecting the populations of the affected countries, and negatively impacting their economies. It said: "Conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa have been deadly.
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The International Monetary Fund, (IMF) says it is concerned over escalating conflicts which have adversely affected the African region's economy in the last two decades. According to the April 2019 edition of the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook, released by the Fund, in Washington, yesterday, the conflicts have been deadly, affecting the populations of the affected countries, and negatively impacting their economies. It said: "Conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa have been deadly.
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Nigeria Rejects 'Flawed' IMF Report
The latest report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) ranking Nigeria as the world's second worst user of sovereign wealth funds is "fundamentally flawed", the Nigerian government says. The managing director of the Nigeria Sovereign investment Authority (NSIA), Uche Orji, said the report was "laughable". The IMF in its Fiscal Monitor Report released on Tuesday as part of the ongoing IMF/World Bank Spring meetings in Washington said Qatar was the only country worse than Nigeria on the index.
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The latest report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) ranking Nigeria as the world's second worst user of sovereign wealth funds is "fundamentally flawed", the Nigerian government says. The managing director of the Nigeria Sovereign investment Authority (NSIA), Uche Orji, said the report was "laughable". The IMF in its Fiscal Monitor Report released on Tuesday as part of the ongoing IMF/World Bank Spring meetings in Washington said Qatar was the only country worse than Nigeria on the index.
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ASIA
The rise and fall of the BRICs
The BRIC countries — Brazil, Russia, India and China — were supposed to reshape the world economy in the early 2000s. They were growing fast and were some of the most populous countries in the world. The emerging economies went from nearly 20% of world GDP in 2003 to 30% in 2013. But that all changed shortly after the financial crisis.
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The BRIC countries — Brazil, Russia, India and China — were supposed to reshape the world economy in the early 2000s. They were growing fast and were some of the most populous countries in the world. The emerging economies went from nearly 20% of world GDP in 2003 to 30% in 2013. But that all changed shortly after the financial crisis.
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China has successfully reduced the effects of the trade war with the U.S.
The People's Bank of China released the monthly credit data for March earlier today, and it appears that policymakers are adding credit growth to all the other stimulative measures like tax cuts, infrastructure spending and preferential policies to keep the economy stable.
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The People's Bank of China released the monthly credit data for March earlier today, and it appears that policymakers are adding credit growth to all the other stimulative measures like tax cuts, infrastructure spending and preferential policies to keep the economy stable.
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China denounces protectionism in swipe at U.S. trade policy
Protectionism has harmed mutual trust among countries and limited the scope for multilateral cooperation, a vice governor of China's central bank said on Saturday, taking a swipe at the Trump administration's "America First" trade policies.
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Protectionism has harmed mutual trust among countries and limited the scope for multilateral cooperation, a vice governor of China's central bank said on Saturday, taking a swipe at the Trump administration's "America First" trade policies.
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EUROPE
Brexit's bloodiest battles are just around the corner
On Friday, the United Kingdom missed its second Brexit deadline. By accepting the European Union's offer to remain until October 31, Theresa May all but guaranteed that the UK, which voted to leave the EU nearly three years ago, will participate in the European parliamentary elections next month.
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On Friday, the United Kingdom missed its second Brexit deadline. By accepting the European Union's offer to remain until October 31, Theresa May all but guaranteed that the UK, which voted to leave the EU nearly three years ago, will participate in the European parliamentary elections next month.
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Brexit news: Corbyn taunts Theresa May with claim cross-party talks compromised by government ‘collapsing’ as rivals circle for her job
Jeremy Corbyn has claimed negotiations aimed at breaking the Brexit impasse are challenging to sustain with a “collapsing” government, as he delivered a withering critique of the prime minister’s approach.
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Jeremy Corbyn has claimed negotiations aimed at breaking the Brexit impasse are challenging to sustain with a “collapsing” government, as he delivered a withering critique of the prime minister’s approach.
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Republicans renew calls for US-UK trade deal amid Brexit delay
Republicans in the White House and Congress are renewing their support for a U.S.-U.K. trade deal after Britain leaves the European Union -- even as Brexit is facing significant delays in the U.K.
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Republicans in the White House and Congress are renewing their support for a U.S.-U.K. trade deal after Britain leaves the European Union -- even as Brexit is facing significant delays in the U.K.
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Euro zone recovery later this year still plausible -Draghi
Many of the global factorsweighing on euro zone growth appear to be waning, keeping aliveexpectations for a recovery in the second half of the year,European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said on Saturday.
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Many of the global factorsweighing on euro zone growth appear to be waning, keeping aliveexpectations for a recovery in the second half of the year,European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said on Saturday.
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CBI, ISX, Kauaihn Chatter:
CBI Update:
The CBI for Monday 4/15/19 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1190
The currency auction is 199,131,000
There is one news and announcements.
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To all licensed banks and all authorized non-bank financial institutions.
April 15, 2019
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April 15, 2019
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4-14-2019 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article: "Mohammed al-Halbusi to (Tigris): Washington is waiting for Iraq to rely on itself on the economic side" ...we see that the USA is calling for Iraq to rely on herself. Well to do that they'll need to rely on the new strength that goes with internationalism. Internationalism is at a true rate with hardy fundamentals, not a forced program rate from the past. Looks to me they were told time is up. So, I would then think that they are about to use the tools they have to finally do it.
4-14-2019 Newshound Guru Kaperoni ...If and when the dinar begins to rise it will be gradual via a float to counter pressure...created from investment
4-13-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ I am told we are all done in Iraq...just waiting for the CBI to announce it...Ministers do not need to be announced in Iraq...[WHAT IS YOUR PERCENTAGE **NOW** ...FOR THE BANKS STILL ON MONDAY?] I am still saying 99.9%...We are so stinking close! [post 2 of 2]
4-13-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ I got one very excited call...he’s the attorney who helped set up my SKR…He said our funding is in place…CMKX in position... he said they can see the numbers... I am still excited but had been hoping we would be doing cartwheels already this morning... No holdup…just logistics as they position for release. [...they are doing testing today.] I am being told same thing...there is a lot of testing and a lot of pinging…there is a whole lot to watch today. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
4-13-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ [...did Trump have to sign off on the GCR/RV to make it start?] Trump has to sign off just for his portion…he is not the end all...but he had to do his part. We are not waiting on the other things at this point. [When do you think we will be at the bank?] I’m thinking you and me and everyone will be banking on Monday. Remember to say “exchanging” not “cashing in”. Also I feel you should make your appointments ASAP...Don’t wait…. We all hope tonight is the night... [Note: Speak with your tax attorney and financial advisors at the appropriate time.]
4-13-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ I got one very excited call...he’s the attorney who helped set up my SKR…He said our funding is in place…CMKX in position... he said they can see the numbers... I am still excited but had been hoping we would be doing cartwheels already this morning... No holdup…just logistics as they position for release. [...they are doing testing today.] I am being told same thing...there is a lot of testing and a lot of pinging…there is a whole lot to watch today. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
4-13-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ [...did Trump have to sign off on the GCR/RV to make it start?] Trump has to sign off just for his portion…he is not the end all...but he had to do his part. We are not waiting on the other things at this point. [When do you think we will be at the bank?] I’m thinking you and me and everyone will be banking on Monday. Remember to say “exchanging” not “cashing in”. Also I feel you should make your appointments ASAP...Don’t wait…. We all hope tonight is the night... [Note: Speak with your tax attorney and financial advisors at the appropriate time.]
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Mahdi's website)
At the time this report was submitted, there were no new articles posted on PM Mahdi's website.
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ARTICLE 2 (from Government of Iraq twitter account)
At the time this report was submitted, there were no new tweets posted on the Government of Iraq twitter account.
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ARTICLE 3
Saleh to the people of Samawah: Promise me to serve you as president and brother
Muthanna - Iraq Press - April 14: President Barham Salih said on Sunday: "We will not forget the crimes of the recent past, as remembering them helps us to unite in order to prevent the return of tyranny again. This came during his meeting with social and cultural elites, Al-Muthanna province, adding: "I have come to you in a painful memory, and a tragedy of the former regime, which massacred defenseless civilians and killed thousands without guilt, except for its brutality, injustice and injustice to Iraqis Kurds, Arabs, Turkmen, Muslims and Christians."
The President of the Republic that "the Saddam regime threw thousands of unarmed Kurds elders and children and women in the desert of Samawah, and despite the passage of thirty years of tragic tragedy, we discover new graves not only for the Kurds, but for all Iraqis," noting that the overthrow of the former regime requires great sacrifices because it was unfair, And the south share the injustice and injustice, our people in Samawah embraced their Kurdish brothers in a great impact calculated for the province, adding that we share a safe and prosperous country must be enjoyed by its people wealth and wealth and to not be repeated tragedies requires a pause against the corrupt who prevent the good.
He added that "the province dear and beloved to my heart deserves from us in Baghdad support and support more, we have a government that has an ambitious program to achieve services, and there is a popular determination to implement, and this requires coherence between its components to devote victory and the return of the country from the corrupt, and I promise you, the people of Samawa And I know your kindness, generosity and tolerance, where my father was among the thousands who left and lived among you and you and his victims and the best supporter and you suffer injustice, to serve you as president and brother and I will meet you and the Prime Minister in Baghdad and I asked for a special file applicable, they told me that there are no people Samawah Thirty years ago, Saddam ordered the execution of defenseless civilians and directed weapons to bomb villages and civilians with chemical bombs in Kurdistan, the center and the south, for nothing but because they did not want to live. An oppressive tyrant. " End Ah
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ARTICLE 4
A scenario for the removal of Abdul Mahdi and the appointment of Abbadi reduces the chance of integration of victory and the rule of law
BAGHDAD, April 15 (UPI) - There is talk in the political circles of a scenario for the dismissal of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi and the appointment of former Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi as prime minister.
The leader of the coalition of state law Sami al-Askari denied in a televised statement that "there is a close opportunity to merge between victory and the rule of law," noting that "the merger of victory and law will be achieved if Abadi abandoned the dream of prime minister."
"The military, that" Abadi still hopes to take over the premiership, "asserting that" some allies Abadi promised him to take over as prime minister after a year. "
He said that "the reform alliance wants to sack Abdul Mahdi and bet on it," pointing out that "Abadi contemplates the prime minister until 2022 and that some close to him see the opportunity to take over the presidency of the government." (1)
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ARTICLE 5-A
Launch of the four-day meeting in Jordan with the participation of Iraq
2019/4/14 12:26
[Baghdad-where]
The Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday the start of the four-way meeting between the foreign ministers of Iraq, Jordan, Greece and Cyprus in the Jordanian capital of Amman.
Foreign ministry spokesman Ahmed al-Sahaf said in a statement that "the four-way meeting in Amman at the level of foreign ministers, began with the participation of Iraq."
Al-Sahaf added that "the most important topics of the meeting are the development of economic relations and integration in various fields."
On Saturday, April 13, 2019, Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali Al-Hakim traveled to Jordan to participate in the four-way meeting.
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ARTICLE 5-B
For the first time .. Iraq in the Quartet table for the Mediterranean countries and the next meeting in Baghdad
2019/4/14 22:08
[Baghdad-where]
Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali al-Hakim said Sunday that the four-nation meeting of the foreign ministers of four countries, including Iraq, focused on activating the four-way relations in the economy, tourism and trade.
Al-Hakim said in a press statement that "during the meeting was also planning new investment frameworks, especially in the field of tourism and address the features of entry as well as airline prices between the four countries according to the principle of reciprocity, all will be agreed upon participation and will serve the citizen." Pointing out that the other good step is that the next meeting will be in Baghdad and the Arab Republic of Egypt will be present.
He added that "our visit to the Queen was successful and culminated in a meeting with Jordanian King Abdullah II, who stressed the depth of bilateral relations between the two countries and that it is witnessing an important historical stage in cooperation and openness in all fields."
For his part, the Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi stressed on "the importance of supporting Iraq brotherly and stand by his side in the process of stabilizing and reconstruction after the great victory that he made with great sacrifices on the da'ish gangs. Baghdad at a date agreed upon to follow up the steps to strengthen cooperation. "
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ARTICLE 6
The arrival of the first batch of parts of the cars "Kia" in preparation for production in Iraq
2019/4/14 13:00
[Baghdad-where]
The General Company for the manufacture of cars and equipment, Sunday, the arrival of the first batch of parts of cars "Kia" in preparation for production.
The Ministry of Industry and Minerals said in a statement today that the general manager of the appearance of Tamimi, confirmed the arrival of the first installment of parts of cars, "Kia Opatma" to its Babylon plant, noting that "his company has developed a plan to contract and attract international companies to build a solid and real industry advanced and keeping pace with development In the countries of the world and provide the Iraqi street with high-quality cars that meet the requirements and desires of the consumer. "
He added that "the first batch of parts of cars Kia Obtma arrived in accordance with the contract signed with the company Iraq International representative of Kia in Iraq," pointing out that "these cars model 2019 and very high specifications, including a camera and sensors in front and back."
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ARTICLE 7
Sistani demands clerics to avoid politics and rally away from the economy
Najaf - April 14 - Iraq's highest religious authority, Ali al-Sistani, has again opposed the participation of clerics in politics, or assuming executive positions in the government, and called on the popular crowd to stay away from economic activity.
According to the editor of the magazine "the right of the nation," Hassan Asadi Zeid Abadi, the directives of Sistani came when he received a number of scholars of the estate in the Iranian city of Qom.
"Sistani stressed during the meeting that he asked religious scholars in Iraq not to go into politics, and if they were to participate in the government, they should give up religious clerics," wrote Abadi, a researcher of human rights and international law, through his official account of Twitter.
He added that "the reference Sistani also demanded the popular crowd factions, not to engage in any economic activity in the country," noting that "Sistani expressed concern about the livelihood of Iranian citizens in the current circumstances."
The Sistani authority opposes the system of the rule of the jurist and does not believe in the assumption of clerics for political or executive positions, contrary to what is customary in Iran.
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