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Jordanian parliament speaker arrives in Baghdad
Release date: 2019/4/20 0:52 • 53 times read
(Al-Furat News) Jordanian Parliament Speaker Atef Al-Tarawneh arrived Friday evening at the head of a Jordanian parliamentary delegation to Baghdad International Airport.
Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohammed Halboussi received his Jordanian counterpart and his accompanying delegation at the grand honor hall on his arrival in Baghdad to participate in the conference of the heads of parliaments of the neighboring countries of Iraq.
The Baghdad summit of the heads of parliaments of neighboring countries will be held on Saturday.
The Baghdad summit of the heads of parliaments of neighboring countries will be held on Saturday.
Parliament Speaker: Baghdad Summit confirms Iraq's return to its Arab past
20-04-2019
Baghdad
The decision of the House of Representatives Khadija Ali Turkmani, on Friday, that the Baghdad summit is a confirmation of the return of Iraq to his Arab and his leading role and pivotal in the region.
"At a time when we welcome our neighbors from the neighboring parliaments to be Baghdad, our brothers and friends gather at one table in a country where generosity is known and today the world is a country of Islam, safety and coexistence," the Turkmen said in a statement.
"This summit will discuss large files, both economic and security, but the importance of this summit lies in the fact that it is a group of Arab and regional countries, some of which face challenges and some of them are intersecting with others and to amend the so-called route of the map of the Middle East and these countries contribute to it."
She pointed out that 'Iraq will play a pivotal role in bringing the views closer and to play a role in resolving disputes.'
"At a time when we welcome our neighbors from the neighboring parliaments to be Baghdad, our brothers and friends gather at one table in a country where generosity is known and today the world is a country of Islam, safety and coexistence," the Turkmen said in a statement.
"This summit will discuss large files, both economic and security, but the importance of this summit lies in the fact that it is a group of Arab and regional countries, some of which face challenges and some of them are intersecting with others and to amend the so-called route of the map of the Middle East and these countries contribute to it."
She pointed out that 'Iraq will play a pivotal role in bringing the views closer and to play a role in resolving disputes.'
Electricity Iraq signs two memoranda of understanding with its Saudi counterpart to enhance energy cooperation between the two countries
20-04-2019 12:53 AM
The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity, represented by the Minister of Electricity, Dr. Loay Al-Khatib, signed two memorandums of understanding with the Ministry of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia.
This came during the visit of Minister Khatib, within the government delegation headed by Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, to Saudi Arabia.
The Iraqi government delegation held talks with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud and the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, as well as holding an expanded ministerial meeting in which they discussed topics aimed at developing relations between the two countries. And focus on energy.
Al-Khatib said that he discussed with Saudi Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Khalid bin Abdul Aziz al-Falih the joint cooperation in the field of energy and enhancing relations between the two countries. The talks resulted in two memorandums of understanding, Cooperation between the two ministries, the development and exchange of practical experiences, and the establishment of long-term cooperation in the field of electric power.
The second memorandum with the National Electricity Transmission Company of Saudi Arabia, represented by its executive director, Laith bin Ahmed Al Bassam, aims to develop the technical and organizational mechanisms to prepare a feasibility study for electrical interconnection between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, which is part of linking the Iraqi electricity system with neighboring countries and the region to create a promising market for energy. Electric to meet the demand, energy exchange, regionally down to Europe.
A security force besieged a house where an armed man was holed up north of Baghdad
20-04-2019 12:26 AM
Baghdad
A security force surrounded an armed gunman in a house north of Baghdad, a security source said Friday.
"A security force was besieged, armed in a house in the Sumer district of Shaab district north of Baghdad," the source told Al-Madar.
He added that 'the force tried to storm the house, while the thief threw shots indiscriminately'.
"A security force was besieged, armed in a house in the Sumer district of Shaab district north of Baghdad," the source told Al-Madar.
He added that 'the force tried to storm the house, while the thief threw shots indiscriminately'.
KRG Announces a Three-day Holiday for Christian Public Servants on Easter
The Kurdistan Region's Ministry of Endowment and Religious Affairs announced a three-day holiday for Christian public servants on the occasion of Easter, a spokesperson confirmed on Thursday.
"Three days next week which would be Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday will be holidays for Christian officers in all governmental institutions across the Kurdistan Region," Nabaz Ismail, a spokesperson for the ministry, told BasNews.
He pointed out that the holiday was issued by the Kurdistan Region's Parliament for the occasion of Easter.
Kurdistan Region has usually been praised by the western countries for its peaceful coexistence and freedom for distinct religious and ethnic groups.
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Huda Sajjad: The Baghdad Summit of parliaments of the neighboring countries of Iraq is a diplomatic achievement achieved by Iraq
20-04-2019
Baghdad
Baghdad
MP Hoda Sajjad said on Friday that the Baghdad summit of parliaments of Iraq's neighboring countries scheduled for tomorrow is a diplomatic achievement to be achieved by Iraq for the first time.
"The convening of the Baghdad summit of parliaments of neighboring countries of Iraq is a diplomatic achievement for Iraq in particular and coincides with the relatively tense events in the Middle East," a statement from the office of the deputy said.
"Iraq has become an important figure and a country that is a focal point for the region, especially since in its last war against gangs, it has been able to push the threat from the countries neighboring it," Sajjad said. "This enabled him to reach important positions in the Middle East and the world. '.
"The summit will be held tomorrow, despite the difficulty that it will bring together the heads of parliaments of Arab and regional countries such as Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iran, Syria, Kuwait and Jordan, and some of these countries face difficult political, security and economic challenges, and intersect with each other in thorny files, Friendly countries to hold understandings and wetting relations between them and away from issues that increase the problems of the region and this in itself a major achievement achieved by Iraq '.
"Iraq has become an important figure and a country that is a focal point for the region, especially since in its last war against gangs, it has been able to push the threat from the countries neighboring it," Sajjad said. "This enabled him to reach important positions in the Middle East and the world. '.
"The summit will be held tomorrow, despite the difficulty that it will bring together the heads of parliaments of Arab and regional countries such as Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iran, Syria, Kuwait and Jordan, and some of these countries face difficult political, security and economic challenges, and intersect with each other in thorny files, Friendly countries to hold understandings and wetting relations between them and away from issues that increase the problems of the region and this in itself a major achievement achieved by Iraq '.
Iraq is close to securing its borders with Syria
Security official: We have completed 80% of the plan
Saturday, April 20, 2019 Issue No. [14753]
The Iraqi-Syrian border at the Fishkhabur crossing (EPA)
Baghdad: Hamza Mustafa
Baghdad: Hamza Mustafa
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi forces are nearing completion of plans to secure a long land border with Syria (more than 600 kilometers), which was launched months ago, an Iraqi security official said. The security official told Asharq Al-Awsat, requesting anonymity, that "the process of securing the land borders with the Syrian side began some time ago, but it appeared at the assessment that it needed to re-examine some aspects and formulas, and complete in other areas It was not fully secured. "
The security official added that «the plan that was adopted to secure the border with Syria proved successful during the last period, in terms of stopping infiltrations from the Syrian side to Iraq and vice versa; but they need additions in terms of the use of additional devices from cameras and electronic devices, or secure new areas were not Are covered by the previous plan; it has been shown that there are areas that need more action. "
"The insurance operation is going to be 100 per cent, including securing the road between the two countries; now we can say that the insurance rate is more than 80 per cent," he said.
The Iraqi security source said yesterday that «Iraq coordinates with the Syrian government to secure the borders of the two countries», noting that «the border of Iraq is fully insured, and the government to remain safe, and if there were disturbances on the Syrian side or differences between the army there and ( Syria 's Democratic Forces.
The Iraqi government has announced the mobilization of troops on the Iraqi-Syrian border, for monitoring and monitoring, in preparation to face all possible repercussions, and prevent the infiltration of terrorist elements individually. "There are a number of plans, including local plans, including international plans, in terms of securing the border with Syria," said specialist security expert Fadel Abu Ragheef. "Local plans are Iraq's efforts to activate The command of the border forces, and its support through sophisticated weapons and advanced equipment, such as thermal and control devices, as well as the role of the Sunni Arab masses in those areas, as well as the popular crowd, Operations that play an important role in this area ». "On the international side, the international coalition is playing a good role through the surveillance patrols (DRON), which are conducting round-the-clock surveillance. In addition, there is almost agreement between the Syrian side on the one hand and the Syrian Democratic Forces on the other, On the other hand, the Syrian arena will be emptied of terrorists, especially if the relocation of the inhabitants of the Hull camp is completed. "
In addition, the anti-terrorism agency announced the killing of four prominent leaders of the organization «Daqash», and the destruction of a number of additives to this organization. "According to intelligence information to the International Coalition, the anti-terrorist forces, the Second Special Operations Command, the Anti-Terrorist Brigade, carried out a security operation with aerial support from the international reconnaissance aircraft, in the chain between Hawija - Makhmour district . The statement added that «the operation resulted in the killing of 4 prominent leaders in the organization (Daash), and the destruction of 5 additives containing equipment and weapons of eastern-made, and dry food».
In the same context, the Iraqi army carried out a pre-emptive operation in the Anbar Desert west of Lake Tharthar. A statement issued by the Ministry of Defense said that "this operation was of three axes, in which the 7th Infantry Division participated in Mahorin, and the brigade of commandos, the command of the operations of the island in the third axis, and supported by the army and the tribal crowd. During this process, And the destruction of additives used, and secured many of the areas and villages, including Umm Debbs and Um Jalal and Um Al-Mad and Qatihih and the village climate, and other villages in the multiple axes ».
The security official added that «the plan that was adopted to secure the border with Syria proved successful during the last period, in terms of stopping infiltrations from the Syrian side to Iraq and vice versa; but they need additions in terms of the use of additional devices from cameras and electronic devices, or secure new areas were not Are covered by the previous plan; it has been shown that there are areas that need more action. "
"The insurance operation is going to be 100 per cent, including securing the road between the two countries; now we can say that the insurance rate is more than 80 per cent," he said.
The Iraqi security source said yesterday that «Iraq coordinates with the Syrian government to secure the borders of the two countries», noting that «the border of Iraq is fully insured, and the government to remain safe, and if there were disturbances on the Syrian side or differences between the army there and ( Syria 's Democratic Forces.
The Iraqi government has announced the mobilization of troops on the Iraqi-Syrian border, for monitoring and monitoring, in preparation to face all possible repercussions, and prevent the infiltration of terrorist elements individually. "There are a number of plans, including local plans, including international plans, in terms of securing the border with Syria," said specialist security expert Fadel Abu Ragheef. "Local plans are Iraq's efforts to activate The command of the border forces, and its support through sophisticated weapons and advanced equipment, such as thermal and control devices, as well as the role of the Sunni Arab masses in those areas, as well as the popular crowd, Operations that play an important role in this area ». "On the international side, the international coalition is playing a good role through the surveillance patrols (DRON), which are conducting round-the-clock surveillance. In addition, there is almost agreement between the Syrian side on the one hand and the Syrian Democratic Forces on the other, On the other hand, the Syrian arena will be emptied of terrorists, especially if the relocation of the inhabitants of the Hull camp is completed. "
In addition, the anti-terrorism agency announced the killing of four prominent leaders of the organization «Daqash», and the destruction of a number of additives to this organization. "According to intelligence information to the International Coalition, the anti-terrorist forces, the Second Special Operations Command, the Anti-Terrorist Brigade, carried out a security operation with aerial support from the international reconnaissance aircraft, in the chain between Hawija - Makhmour district . The statement added that «the operation resulted in the killing of 4 prominent leaders in the organization (Daash), and the destruction of 5 additives containing equipment and weapons of eastern-made, and dry food».
In the same context, the Iraqi army carried out a pre-emptive operation in the Anbar Desert west of Lake Tharthar. A statement issued by the Ministry of Defense said that "this operation was of three axes, in which the 7th Infantry Division participated in Mahorin, and the brigade of commandos, the command of the operations of the island in the third axis, and supported by the army and the tribal crowd. During this process, And the destruction of additives used, and secured many of the areas and villages, including Umm Debbs and Um Jalal and Um Al-Mad and Qatihih and the village climate, and other villages in the multiple axes ».
More protesters streamed into sit-in in Khartoum
00:01 - 20/04/2019
Information / Baghdad ..
Hundreds of thousands of protesters demanding the end of military rule in Sudan have gathered for a sit-in outside the Defense Ministry headquarters in Khartoum to demand a military council that ousted former President Omar al-Bashir to hand over power to civilians.
Crowds rallied again on Friday evening after reaching their highest number this week as protesters sought to step up pressure on the transitional military junta.
A senior opposition leader told Reuters the opposition would launch a list of candidates, most of them technocrats, to form a temporary civilian sovereign council that would take over the country during a sit-in on Sunday.
The leader, who asked not to be named, said most of the members of the proposed council would be civilians with some participation from the army.
The junta said it was ready to meet some of the protesters' demands, including fighting corruption, but said it would not hand over power to protest leaders.
The sit-in, which began on April 6 outside the Pentagon, culminated in 16 weeks of protests triggered by the economic crisis, which led to Bashir being sacked and arrested after 30 years in power.
Protesters in yellow jackets set up checkpoints at the entrances to the sit-in to keep the protest peaceful.
14 families evacuated in Basra due to rising water levels of the Shatt al-Arab
22:40 - 19/04/2019
The Directorate of Civil Defense announced on Friday the evacuation of 14 families in the province of Basra because of high levels of water Shatt al-Arab.
A statement issued by the Directorate said that "because of the high water levels of the Shatt al-Arab, the rescue team of the Shatt al-Arab and under the supervision of Colonel Al-Kamawi Tahseen Ali Sari, director of the Basra Civil Defense accompanied by a number of officers of the Directorate to evacuate a number of families, In the Salhiya area and in cooperation with the Iraqi Red Crescent Society Basra branch.
"They were taken to a safe place in the same area, after tents were set up for those families," the statement said
Sadr Slams Persisting “Baathist Method” in Iraq’s State Institutions
19/04/2019 - 16:41 Published in Iraq
Influential Iraqi Shi’ite cleric and the leader of Sairoon parliamentary bloc, Muqtada al-Sadr, has fiercely criticized corruption and “Baathist method” in the state institutions across Iraq.
Sadr wrote on Twitter that bribery in state institutions is widespread now which, as he describes, is a disaster for the state, rule of law, and civil society organizations.
The powerful cleric believes the mentality of corruption is rooted in the methods the former Baath regime implemented in Iraq.
“This is a Baath method that many of the people of Iraq have got used to,” he wrote.
Sadr, since his political faction won the 2018’s parliamentary elections, has been advocating concrete measures to fight corruption. He often called on his supporters to take to the streets in Baghdad after the Friday collective prayers and oblige the government to take actions.
His recent remarks come amid multiple reports claiming that the positions at the parliamentary committees are being traded for huge prices.
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EU Regulators Argue For New Digital Asset Framework
European regulators have spoken out for a more uniform digital asset framework, to govern cryptocurrency rules and make the EU more attractive to blockchain businesses. In a panel discussion at Paris Blockchain Week Summit (PBWS), two representatives from the European Commission, as well as a senior officer at ESMA (European Securities and Markets Authority), suggested...
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GLOBAL/NEWS/INFO
How to be ready for events you hope will never take place
Three things can reduce emotional pain and suffering during those difficult times that no one's really prepared for.
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Three things can reduce emotional pain and suffering during those difficult times that no one's really prepared for.
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Opinion: How climate change could trigger the next financial crisis
Climate change could begin to have a large impact on the economy, perhaps triggering the next financial crisis, writes Pedro Da Costa.
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Climate change could begin to have a large impact on the economy, perhaps triggering the next financial crisis, writes Pedro Da Costa.
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10 Things to Know for Today
Among 10 Things to Know: Congress mulls next steps after release of Mueller report; Analysis: Mueller paints a damning portrait of the president; Trump may owe former counsel a debt of gratitude; Brands roll with stoner 'holiday' as pot legalization grows
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Among 10 Things to Know: Congress mulls next steps after release of Mueller report; Analysis: Mueller paints a damning portrait of the president; Trump may owe former counsel a debt of gratitude; Brands roll with stoner 'holiday' as pot legalization grows
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OIL/COMMODITIES/ENERGY
Gold tips into the red, hovers near 2019 low
Gold futures prices scratch around the even mark as eurozone data softened but U.S. retail figures jumped.
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Gold futures prices scratch around the even mark as eurozone data softened but U.S. retail figures jumped.
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Gold hovers near 2019 low as global growth fears fade
Gold prices were near their lowest level since late last year on Thursday as the global economy outlook improves.
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Gold prices were near their lowest level since late last year on Thursday as the global economy outlook improves.
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Oil prices slip but cling to nearly 5-month highs as supply clarity awaited
Oil futures prices were confined to a tight range early Thursday though remained near the roughly five-month highs struck in recent sessions as bigger supply questions color trading sentiment.
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Oil futures prices were confined to a tight range early Thursday though remained near the roughly five-month highs struck in recent sessions as bigger supply questions color trading sentiment.
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BANKS/BANKING/CREDIT
Trade Bank Iraq opens first international branch in Saudi Arabia - statement
State-owned Trade Bank Iraq hasopened a branch in Saudi Arabia, its first international outlet,the bank said in a statement on Thursday.
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State-owned Trade Bank Iraq hasopened a branch in Saudi Arabia, its first international outlet,the bank said in a statement on Thursday.
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9 large banks subpoenaed in Trump finance probe: report
House Democrats subpoenaed nine large banks this week in connection with an investigation into President Trump's financial ties, according to a report.
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With insurers shouldering a record $160 billion in climate-related losses from last year alone, a group including 30 central banks called for measures to spur green finance and better assessment of the risks from higher global temperatures. The move led by the Bank of France, Bank of England and People’s Bank of China draws the group deeper into a controversial area of policy-making where they advocate funding for alternatives to fossil fuels. They set out a road-map for authorities to use in
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30 Central Banks, Minus U.S., Call for More Green Financing, Better Climate Risk Assessment
House Democrats subpoenaed nine large banks this week in connection with an investigation into President Trump's financial ties, according to a report.
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JPMorgan's exec shuffle might lead to the bank's first female CEO
While Jamie Dimon isn't expected to leave anytime soon, the executive shuffle at JPMorgan could be 'hugely significant' for succession.
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While Jamie Dimon isn't expected to leave anytime soon, the executive shuffle at JPMorgan could be 'hugely significant' for succession.
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Respite for banks as payouts for mis-sold insurance fall
Britain's lenders are starting to put the most costly consumer scandal to hit the industry behind it, with payouts for mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI) falling in the second half of 2018 ahead of an August deadline for claims.
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Britain's lenders are starting to put the most costly consumer scandal to hit the industry behind it, with payouts for mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI) falling in the second half of 2018 ahead of an August deadline for claims.
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With insurers shouldering a record $160 billion in climate-related losses from last year alone, a group including 30 central banks called for measures to spur green finance and better assessment of the risks from higher global temperatures. The move led by the Bank of France, Bank of England and People’s Bank of China draws the group deeper into a controversial area of policy-making where they advocate funding for alternatives to fossil fuels. They set out a road-map for authorities to use in
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TREASURIES/BONDS/STOCKS
Stocks will make 'substantial new highs' and keep them: Jeff Saut
Raymond James' Jeff Saut says the bull market has at least another five years of life in it, even though "nobody believes it."
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Raymond James' Jeff Saut says the bull market has at least another five years of life in it, even though "nobody believes it."
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Treasurys rally after weak eurozone PMI
Treasury prices rise Thursday, pushing yields lower, as a weak eurozone purchasing managers index suggests Europe is still contending with serious economic headwinds.
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Treasury prices rise Thursday, pushing yields lower, as a weak eurozone purchasing managers index suggests Europe is still contending with serious economic headwinds.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares off 9-mth peak, European PMIs in focus
* Australian shares unchanged, Nikkei down 0.5 pct
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* Australian shares unchanged, Nikkei down 0.5 pct
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Bitcoin Price Indicator Turns Bullish in First Since Early 2018
The widely-followed MACD indicator has turned bullish for the first time in over a year, backing up signs of a long-term bitcoin bull reversal.
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The widely-followed MACD indicator has turned bullish for the first time in over a year, backing up signs of a long-term bitcoin bull reversal.
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Crypto.com Lists PAX, World's First Regulated Stablecoin
HONG KONG, April 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Crypto.com, the pioneering payments and cryptocurrency platform, announced today that it has added Paxos Standard's PAX token to its Wallet & Card App, joining bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Binance Coin (BNB), XRP, Enjin Coin (ENJ), Basic Attention Token (BAT), and its own MCO and CRO tokens. PAX is a stablecoin developed by Paxos, a New York Trust charter company and financial institution regulated by the New York State Department of
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HONG KONG, April 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Crypto.com, the pioneering payments and cryptocurrency platform, announced today that it has added Paxos Standard's PAX token to its Wallet & Card App, joining bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Binance Coin (BNB), XRP, Enjin Coin (ENJ), Basic Attention Token (BAT), and its own MCO and CRO tokens. PAX is a stablecoin developed by Paxos, a New York Trust charter company and financial institution regulated by the New York State Department of
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Big corporates back crypto 'plumbing' despite currency caution
Major finance and tech firms are pouring money into startups building technology to develop the crypto market, even though they're steering clear of the volatile currencies themselves.
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Major finance and tech firms are pouring money into startups building technology to develop the crypto market, even though they're steering clear of the volatile currencies themselves.
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Romanian Central Banker: Cryptocurrencies Cannot Replace State Currencies, Europe Must Strengthen Capital Markets
Daniel Daianu, a member of the Romanian National Bank (BNR)’s Administration Council, told attendees at a conference this week that cryptocurrencies are in fact, “financial assets” that cannot be used as central bank currencies, Business Review reports: “In my opinion, these are financial assets, not... Read More The post Romanian Central Banker: Cryptocurrencies Cannot Replace State Currencies, Europe Must Strengthen Capital Markets appeared first on Crowdfund Insider.
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Daniel Daianu, a member of the Romanian National Bank (BNR)’s Administration Council, told attendees at a conference this week that cryptocurrencies are in fact, “financial assets” that cannot be used as central bank currencies, Business Review reports: “In my opinion, these are financial assets, not... Read More The post Romanian Central Banker: Cryptocurrencies Cannot Replace State Currencies, Europe Must Strengthen Capital Markets appeared first on Crowdfund Insider.
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EU Regulators Argue For New Digital Asset Framework
European regulators have spoken out for a more uniform digital asset framework, to govern cryptocurrency rules and make the EU more attractive to blockchain businesses. In a panel discussion at Paris Blockchain Week Summit (PBWS), two representatives from the European Commission, as well as a senior officer at ESMA (European Securities and Markets Authority), suggested...
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CURRENCIES
Currency Traders Should Get Ready for Big Move in the Dollar - Bloomberg
Pound US dollar exchange rate: GBP muted despite surging UK retail sales
THE pound remains muted against the US dollar this morning and the pairing is currently trading at around $1.302. This is despite UK retail sales smashing expectations and rising by a 6.7 per cent in March, on an annual basis. The Office for National Statistics said the surge in spending was thanks to an increase of sales at food stores and non-store retailing such as internet sites. Many stores reported that the increase of spring spending this year came from milder weather, compared to a year
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THE pound remains muted against the US dollar this morning and the pairing is currently trading at around $1.302. This is despite UK retail sales smashing expectations and rising by a 6.7 per cent in March, on an annual basis. The Office for National Statistics said the surge in spending was thanks to an increase of sales at food stores and non-store retailing such as internet sites. Many stores reported that the increase of spring spending this year came from milder weather, compared to a year
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Euro bruised as PMI data points to further eurozone weakness
The euro feels pressure after a disappointing round of purchasing managers index readings point to further weakness in eurozone activity.
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The euro feels pressure after a disappointing round of purchasing managers index readings point to further weakness in eurozone activity.
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China sees brighter outlook for yuan and foreign investment as US-China trade war deal nears
The odds of capital exodus from China and of a slide in the value of the yuan exchange rate have diminished thanks to China’s steady domestic growth, progress in trade talks with the United States and the decision by the US Federal Reserve to halt its…
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The odds of capital exodus from China and of a slide in the value of the yuan exchange rate have diminished thanks to China’s steady domestic growth, progress in trade talks with the United States and the decision by the US Federal Reserve to halt its…
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Turkish citizenship offer, weak lira draw foreign property buyers
Turkey's slumping housingmarket is getting some support from foreign property investors,especially from the Gulf region, who are drawn by the weak liraand a government effort to ease the path to Turkish citizenship.
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Turkey's slumping housingmarket is getting some support from foreign property investors,especially from the Gulf region, who are drawn by the weak liraand a government effort to ease the path to Turkish citizenship.
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Nigeria unlikely to change forex policy, information minister says
Nigeria's current policy ofmultiple exchange rates for its currency, the naira, is workingwell, and the central bank is unlikely to change it anytimesoon, the government's information minister said.
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Nigeria's current policy ofmultiple exchange rates for its currency, the naira, is workingwell, and the central bank is unlikely to change it anytimesoon, the government's information minister said.
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Foreign Exchange Market: Why You Should Invest in Iraqi DinarAPN NEWS
Investing in foreign currency is discussed in the news and is one of the major investment options around the world. People invest in foreign currencies intending to hold a particular currency and sell it when it appreciates. It is a trend that has been there for a longer period and only mastered by those individuals who have excellent skills and knowledge in the forex exchange.
HEALTH / SCIENCE
“Bubble Boys” cured in medical breakthrough using gene therapy
St. Jude researchers license technology to Mustang Bio in hopes of bringing treatment to market.
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St. Jude researchers license technology to Mustang Bio in hopes of bringing treatment to market.
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Does sugar make kids hyper? That's largely a myth
Despite what most parents think, there's no conclusive evidence that sugar causes kids to act differently.
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Despite what most parents think, there's no conclusive evidence that sugar causes kids to act differently.
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UPDATE 1-Online activists are silencing us, scientists say
(Adds David Tuller's academic position at Berkeley)
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(Adds David Tuller's academic position at Berkeley)
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High-Deductible Health Policies Linked To Delayed Diagnosis And Treatment
Her employer offered only a high-deductible health plan; that meant she'd have to pay up to $6,000 out of pocket each year. Advocates for patients say this sort of underinsurance is snatching lives.
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Her employer offered only a high-deductible health plan; that meant she'd have to pay up to $6,000 out of pocket each year. Advocates for patients say this sort of underinsurance is snatching lives.
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Pig brains partially revived hours after death. Here's what it means for people.
In a feat sure to fire up ethical and philosophical debate, a new system has restored circulation and oxygen flow to a dead mammal brain.
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In a feat sure to fire up ethical and philosophical debate, a new system has restored circulation and oxygen flow to a dead mammal brain.
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USA / CANADA
COLUMN-U.S. economy hits soft patch, putting Fed on alert: Kemp
(John Kemp is a Reuters market analyst. The views expressed arehis own)
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(John Kemp is a Reuters market analyst. The views expressed arehis own)
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U.S. weekly jobless claims lowest since 1969; unemployment rolls shrink
The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits fell to more than a 49-1/2-year low last week, pointing to sustained strength in the economy.
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The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits fell to more than a 49-1/2-year low last week, pointing to sustained strength in the economy.
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A homebuyer's market? Where sellers are losing their advantage
Some major metro areas are starting to show signs of a shift favoring buyers.
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Some major metro areas are starting to show signs of a shift favoring buyers.
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EMERGING MARKETS
Russia Vows to Continue Venezuela Support Despite New U.S. Sanctions As Iran Considers Deploying Revolutionary Guard
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said the new measures are illegal.
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Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said the new measures are illegal.
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Russia Asked To Dock A Warship Heading For Venezuela In The Mediterranean. Then Things Got Weird.
Russian diplomats were trying to acquire tear gas canisters and riot gear in Malta. Officials suspect Russia planned to load the equipment on to the warship, BuzzFeed News can reveal.
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Russian diplomats were trying to acquire tear gas canisters and riot gear in Malta. Officials suspect Russia planned to load the equipment on to the warship, BuzzFeed News can reveal.
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Emerging Markets Are On A Gold Buying Spree
Emerging markets are scooping up gold, and it could be good news for gold prices and investors. The Numbers Recent data from The People’s Bank of China indicates China boosted its gold reserves to 60.62 million ounces during the month of March, up from 60.26Moz in February. Over the past four months, China has upped its gold reserves by a total of 42.9 tons. At the same time, Russia is also beefing up its gold holdings. The World Gold Council reports that Russia bought about 274 tons of gold
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Emerging markets are scooping up gold, and it could be good news for gold prices and investors. The Numbers Recent data from The People’s Bank of China indicates China boosted its gold reserves to 60.62 million ounces during the month of March, up from 60.26Moz in February. Over the past four months, China has upped its gold reserves by a total of 42.9 tons. At the same time, Russia is also beefing up its gold holdings. The World Gold Council reports that Russia bought about 274 tons of gold
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Emerging-market forex revenues eclipse 'G10' for first time
Investment banks are now earning more from trading emerging-market currencies than from the major G10 markets, as wild swings in the likes of the Turkish lira contrast with relative calm in the dollar, euro and yen.
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Investment banks are now earning more from trading emerging-market currencies than from the major G10 markets, as wild swings in the likes of the Turkish lira contrast with relative calm in the dollar, euro and yen.
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies rise, Brazil stocks slide as pension vote delayed
(Recasts, updates prices) By Agamoni Ghosh April 17 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks fell on Wednesday as acrucial vote related to pension reform was postponed to nextweek, while currencies in Latin America were mostly higher asthe dollar softened. MSCI's index of Latin American stocks fell0.8 percent, led by losses in Brazil's Bovespa whichslipped to three-week lows, while volumes remained light asmarket participants awaited a long Easter weekend. Prospects of swifter passage of crucial pension
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(Recasts, updates prices) By Agamoni Ghosh April 17 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks fell on Wednesday as acrucial vote related to pension reform was postponed to nextweek, while currencies in Latin America were mostly higher asthe dollar softened. MSCI's index of Latin American stocks fell0.8 percent, led by losses in Brazil's Bovespa whichslipped to three-week lows, while volumes remained light asmarket participants awaited a long Easter weekend. Prospects of swifter passage of crucial pension
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Unilever bolstered by ice cream, emerging markets and price rises
The Ben & Jerry's maker said quarterly figures for the UK and Italy were bolstered by 'strong ice cream performance', while retail conditions in Germany remained 'extremely challenging.'
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The Ben & Jerry's maker said quarterly figures for the UK and Italy were bolstered by 'strong ice cream performance', while retail conditions in Germany remained 'extremely challenging.'
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Trump’s Iran strategy collides with oil market realities
The Trump administration must decide by May 2whether to allow Iran to continue exporting crude oil — a decision with huge implications for Washington’s Iran strategy and the oil market.
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The Trump administration must decide by May 2whether to allow Iran to continue exporting crude oil — a decision with huge implications for Washington’s Iran strategy and the oil market.
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Kushner says Middle East peace plan won't be released before June
The Trump administration's proposal for achieving peace in the Middle East won't be released until June at the earliest, senior White House adviser Jared Kushner told ambassadors on Wednesday.
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Exclusive: Dispute flares among U.S. officials over Trump administration Iran arms control report
A new Trump administration report on international compliance with arms control accords provoked a dispute with U.S. intelligence agencies and some State Department officials concerned that the document politicizes and slants assessments about Iran, five sources with knowledge of the matter said.
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The Trump administration's proposal for achieving peace in the Middle East won't be released until June at the earliest, senior White House adviser Jared Kushner told ambassadors on Wednesday.
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World Bank secures $200m financing for Egypt’s SMEs
Cairo – Mubasher: The World Bank (WB) announced providing Egypt with an investment project worth $200 million to finance small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and to create job vacancies for women and youth. The investment project entitled …
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Cairo – Mubasher: The World Bank (WB) announced providing Egypt with an investment project worth $200 million to finance small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and to create job vacancies for women and youth. The investment project entitled …
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Moody's upgrades Egypt’s ratings to ‘B2’, outlook stable
Cairo – Egypt: Moody's Investors Service (Moody’s) has changed Egypt’s long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings to “B2” from “B3” with a stable outlook. The new rating reflects Moody's expectation that ongoing fiscal and economic …
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Cairo – Egypt: Moody's Investors Service (Moody’s) has changed Egypt’s long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings to “B2” from “B3” with a stable outlook. The new rating reflects Moody's expectation that ongoing fiscal and economic …
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U.S. Aid Agency Is Preparing To Lay Off Most Local Staff For Palestinian Projects
Under Trump administration orders, the U.S. Agency for International Development is readying to lay off most staff on Palestinian projects, according to U.S. government communications reviewed by NPR.
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Under Trump administration orders, the U.S. Agency for International Development is readying to lay off most staff on Palestinian projects, according to U.S. government communications reviewed by NPR.
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A new Trump administration report on international compliance with arms control accords provoked a dispute with U.S. intelligence agencies and some State Department officials concerned that the document politicizes and slants assessments about Iran, five sources with knowledge of the matter said.
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AFRICA
Zimbocash: A Digital Currency For Zimbabwe
Hyperinflation has become synonymous with Zimbabwe, and the African nation’s monetary system has been on a roller coaster for the past decade. Its national currency, the Zimbabwean dollar, lost so much value that by 2015 it was practically useless. In mid-2015, one hundred trillion were only worth 40 U.S cents. Just as an illustration of...
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Hyperinflation has become synonymous with Zimbabwe, and the African nation’s monetary system has been on a roller coaster for the past decade. Its national currency, the Zimbabwean dollar, lost so much value that by 2015 it was practically useless. In mid-2015, one hundred trillion were only worth 40 U.S cents. Just as an illustration of...
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Zimbabwe: Bread Price Hike Sinister - Gvt Orders Reversal
GOVERNMENT Tuesday reacted swiftly and ordered bread-makers to reverse a 50% bread price hike that had been effected earlier in the day. Information, Minister Monica Mutsvangwa told journalists at a post-Cabinet press briefing that government had frowned at the increase that she said suggested a sinister agenda to "dampen the mood of the nation" ahead of independence celebrations. "The Minister of Industry and Commerce presented to Cabinet a letter by the Bakers Association of Zimbabwe, stating
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GOVERNMENT Tuesday reacted swiftly and ordered bread-makers to reverse a 50% bread price hike that had been effected earlier in the day. Information, Minister Monica Mutsvangwa told journalists at a post-Cabinet press briefing that government had frowned at the increase that she said suggested a sinister agenda to "dampen the mood of the nation" ahead of independence celebrations. "The Minister of Industry and Commerce presented to Cabinet a letter by the Bakers Association of Zimbabwe, stating
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Zimbabwe: Govt Will Create More Than Half a Million Jobs the in Two Years - ED
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has put his head on the block and declared the projects his government has approved will create 780 000 jobs in the next two years. Mnangagwa was speaking in an interview with State television ahead of the country's 39th Independence celebrations. In what effectively turned into a State of the Nation Address, Mnangagwa said his foreign policy under the mantra "Zimbabwe is Open for Business" to re-engage the world after years of isolation under former President Robert
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PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has put his head on the block and declared the projects his government has approved will create 780 000 jobs in the next two years. Mnangagwa was speaking in an interview with State television ahead of the country's 39th Independence celebrations. In what effectively turned into a State of the Nation Address, Mnangagwa said his foreign policy under the mantra "Zimbabwe is Open for Business" to re-engage the world after years of isolation under former President Robert
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Zimbabwe: Don't Force Us to Control Prices - ED
President Mnangagwa says his administration does not believe in price controls and urged businesses to have a human face by desisting from increasing prices without justification. The Head of State and Government said price hikes should be regulated by market forces, not the spirit of profiteering. He made the remarks in an interview with the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) ahead of today's Independence Day celebrations. The interviewed was aired last night. "With regard to the issue of
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President Mnangagwa says his administration does not believe in price controls and urged businesses to have a human face by desisting from increasing prices without justification. The Head of State and Government said price hikes should be regulated by market forces, not the spirit of profiteering. He made the remarks in an interview with the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) ahead of today's Independence Day celebrations. The interviewed was aired last night. "With regard to the issue of
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ASIA
North Korea says it’s testing a new weapon as nuclear talks stall
The country's official newspaper reported leader Kim Jong Un supervised the test and is continuing to upgrade his country's military. North Korea also demanded Mike Pompeo not participate in talks.
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The country's official newspaper reported leader Kim Jong Un supervised the test and is continuing to upgrade his country's military. North Korea also demanded Mike Pompeo not participate in talks.
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S.Korea stocks weaken on renewed U.S.-China trade tension
* KOSPI index loses 0.7 pct, foreigners net sellers * Korean won drops versus U.S. dollar * South Korea benchmark bond yield falls SEOUL, April 18 (Reuters) - Round-up of South Koreanfinancial markets: ** South Korea's KOSPI stock index dropped on Thursdayas renewed trade tension between the United States and Chinaweighed, while pharmaceutical shares tracked losses in U.S.peers. The Korean won and the benchmark bond yield fell afterthe central bank issued a dovish statement. ** As of 0233 GMT,
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* KOSPI index loses 0.7 pct, foreigners net sellers * Korean won drops versus U.S. dollar * South Korea benchmark bond yield falls SEOUL, April 18 (Reuters) - Round-up of South Koreanfinancial markets: ** South Korea's KOSPI stock index dropped on Thursdayas renewed trade tension between the United States and Chinaweighed, while pharmaceutical shares tracked losses in U.S.peers. The Korean won and the benchmark bond yield fell afterthe central bank issued a dovish statement. ** As of 0233 GMT,
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China’s credit system stops the sale of over 26 million plane and train tickets
China has restricted the sale of 20.47 million plane tickets and 5.71 million high-speed train tickets as punishment for failing to repay debts or conducting other “untrustful” behaviour, according to data from National Development and Reform Commission…
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China has restricted the sale of 20.47 million plane tickets and 5.71 million high-speed train tickets as punishment for failing to repay debts or conducting other “untrustful” behaviour, according to data from National Development and Reform Commission…
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A lasting US-China trade deal boils down to one thing: enforcement
The U.S. believes that China’s promises are ultimately empty without an enforcement mechanism.
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The U.S. believes that China’s promises are ultimately empty without an enforcement mechanism.
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China consumer spending ‘not fully recovered’ from US-China trade war despite improving sentiment
Chinese consumer spending “stabilised but has not fully recovered” in the first quarter of the year even though overall economic growth was stronger than expected due to Beijing’s stimulus measures, according to a China investment strategist and former US…
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Chinese consumer spending “stabilised but has not fully recovered” in the first quarter of the year even though overall economic growth was stronger than expected due to Beijing’s stimulus measures, according to a China investment strategist and former US…
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EUROPE
Eurozone economic growth remains in the doldrums
Export order levels have fallen 'sharply' so far this month, demand from potential customers remains sluggish and the outlook among businesses within the eurozone in the 'gloomiest' since late 2014.
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Export order levels have fallen 'sharply' so far this month, demand from potential customers remains sluggish and the outlook among businesses within the eurozone in the 'gloomiest' since late 2014.
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UK lenders see big drag from house prices on mortgages: BoE
British lenders think aslowdown in house prices will exert the biggest drag since 2012on how many mortgages they offer, a Bank of England surveyshowed on Thursday, as Brexit uncertainty continues to depressthe market.
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British lenders think aslowdown in house prices will exert the biggest drag since 2012on how many mortgages they offer, a Bank of England surveyshowed on Thursday, as Brexit uncertainty continues to depressthe market.
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Parliamentary recess offers Britain time to sort out Brexit mess
A break from Brexit is welcome. After months of intense wrangling, raucous debate and tense parliamentary votes, the deadline for Britain’s departure from the European Union has been pushed back until the end of October. Parliament, in recess until after…
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A break from Brexit is welcome. After months of intense wrangling, raucous debate and tense parliamentary votes, the deadline for Britain’s departure from the European Union has been pushed back until the end of October. Parliament, in recess until after…
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France against EU-US trade talks unless Trump supports climate deal
In Paris, the concern is that there cannot be any agreement over trade while the U.S. refuses to commit to key environmental targets.
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In Paris, the concern is that there cannot be any agreement over trade while the U.S. refuses to commit to key environmental targets.
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British would boost eurosceptics in next EU parliament: survey
British voters at the elections for the next European Parliament would strengthen eurosceptic groups, while the center-right would remain the largest grouping in the legislature, an EU survey showed on Thursday.
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British voters at the elections for the next European Parliament would strengthen eurosceptic groups, while the center-right would remain the largest grouping in the legislature, an EU survey showed on Thursday.
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4-19-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru BGG Article: "Central Bank Basra branch introduces a window to provide small cash categories" Quote: "The head of the Central Bank of Iraq Branch of Basra...said that in view of the small groups of the Iraqi currency traded in the markets, the Iraqi Central Bank branch in Basra sought to provide these quantities for the purpose of facilitating the deal between a single trader And the citizen. He stressed that the provision of cash from all groups will facilitate the sale and purchase between citizens and owners of shops." The ONLY news that matters today!!
4-19-2019 Intel Guru Bruce ...Now, we had heard on Wednesday...that we had a really good shot of going today or tomorrow... they wanted this to go prior to Resurrection Sunday. I think and this is my opinion, I believe that we will see something prior to this Sunday. Now, that is my opinion at this point based on all this evidence and information I got and received. I feel good about that. [post 2 of 2]
4-19-2019 Intel Guru Bruce [via PinkRoses] ...let’s start where Iraq is. Iraq...is involved in their all new banking system...the representative from Iraq Finance Minister being here in the United States to put together deals with Master Card and Visa for the country. We know that a few days ago the public in Iraq was paid at the new rate for the Dinar on their Qi cards, and we know the rate was over $5.00 in country. Now, I believe our rate here in the United States even though have it today on the screen, I do believe it is going to be specifically higher. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
4-19-2019 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article: "In Saudi Arabia ...The Iraqi Trade Bank opens its first branch abroad" Tell me this is not getting good! We see them open the ITB at a ribbon cutting ceremony and now the Heavy comes out and tells us the SA is putting up all there resources to help Iraq. Then we see them talk about small categories to revive the Economy.. Wow! ~ This is show time on a thursday playing out just like desert...imo.
4-19-2019 Newshound Guru Adam Montana ...on the list of items "coming up soon" is Ramadan. This is a big part of the timing... we're either going to see an RV before Ramadan, or after Ramadan. I've maintained for years that no RV will happen during Ramadan, and that hasn't changed. Ramadan comes early this time around - May 5 to June 4, according to google. Show me HCL news in the next week and I think we're looking at a big surprise...
4-19-2019 Intel Guru Bruce ...Now, we had heard on Wednesday...that we had a really good shot of going today or tomorrow... they wanted this to go prior to Resurrection Sunday. I think and this is my opinion, I believe that we will see something prior to this Sunday. Now, that is my opinion at this point based on all this evidence and information I got and received. I feel good about that. [post 2 of 2]
4-19-2019 Intel Guru Bruce [via PinkRoses] ...let’s start where Iraq is. Iraq...is involved in their all new banking system...the representative from Iraq Finance Minister being here in the United States to put together deals with Master Card and Visa for the country. We know that a few days ago the public in Iraq was paid at the new rate for the Dinar on their Qi cards, and we know the rate was over $5.00 in country. Now, I believe our rate here in the United States even though have it today on the screen, I do believe it is going to be specifically higher. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
4-19-2019 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article: "In Saudi Arabia ...The Iraqi Trade Bank opens its first branch abroad" Tell me this is not getting good! We see them open the ITB at a ribbon cutting ceremony and now the Heavy comes out and tells us the SA is putting up all there resources to help Iraq. Then we see them talk about small categories to revive the Economy.. Wow! ~ This is show time on a thursday playing out just like desert...imo.
4-19-2019 Newshound Guru Adam Montana ...on the list of items "coming up soon" is Ramadan. This is a big part of the timing... we're either going to see an RV before Ramadan, or after Ramadan. I've maintained for years that no RV will happen during Ramadan, and that hasn't changed. Ramadan comes early this time around - May 5 to June 4, according to google. Show me HCL news in the next week and I think we're looking at a big surprise...
4-19-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ [...is the "HCL" the HOLD UP? Iraqi PM is in Saudia Arabia. Is that an "OIL" deal about to happen and push the "HCL" INTO PLACE?] I believe it is… I was told from contacts in Iraq that this move to raise the price of oil was necessary so they could afford to RV.
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Mahdi's website; posted only on the Arabic side, not on the English side)
The Prime Minister Mr. Adel Abdul Mahdi, salutes the historical fatwa of the Grand Ayatollah Sayyid al-Sistani
I salute on behalf of myself, the Iraqi government and our struggling people the memory of the great historic position of the supreme religious authority, Sayyid al-Sistani, to declare the fatwa of Jihad, which was launched at the right moment between collapse and victory. This fatwa will be the beginning of the decisive response and the pivotal turning point in the confrontation. The great attack on the organization of the terrorist and the occupation of three provinces and precious areas of large land of Iraq and the displacement of millions, and was close to Baghdad and the threat of holy cities.
The multitudes of millions of our people who responded to the fatwa of the holy Jihad formed an impenetrable dam to protect Iraq, which was then threatened by my presence. They stood alongside their heroic forces of all types and formations in the biggest epic of resistance and sacrifice and the victory that united all Iraqis. Humane, and saved their country, region and world from the threat of intimidation
Greetings to the souls of the martyrs of Iraq and the wounded and every fighter and volunteer in defense of Iraq, and to the families of the martyrs and the wounded, and Iraq and its people lived a stable and stable victorious victorious.
and thank Allah the god of everything.
Adel Abdel Mahdi
Prime Minister
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
19 April-2019
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ARTICLE 2 (from Government of Iraq twitter account)
Iraqi and Egyptian business leaders, together with
representatives from the @IraqiGovt meet in Baghdad to
discuss joint ventures, explore investment opportunities and finalise agreements
to strengthen cooperation across key sectors including energy and
reconstruction.
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ARTICLE 3
The religious authority pays tribute to the sacrifices of the young men who fought and won over the terrorist
2019/4/19 16:37
Karbala-Ain
The representative of the Supreme Religious Reference during the Friday prayer sermon held in Al-Husseini Al-Sharif, called for the need to provide the general basis for proper education in society.
Mr. Ahmed Al-Safi said that these foundations are negatively or positively affected by the civilization of the country. He pointed out that there is a real educational basis that the families, the state or the society cares about the youth from the beginning of life to death. He pointed out that the absence of a correct educational vision leads to chaos.
"When a person is raised, he has a good pedagogy that enables him to deal with things, and how to rely on a generation that reaps the rewards of good," he said.
He stressed the need to cultivate self-confidence for the person from childhood to youth, noting that the man possesses a range of abilities and talents, and that the educational side tries to provoke this through self-confidence, which makes him a state of confidence that helps him to reveal the secrets of life and be complementary to his brothers and Or feel frustrated when the first experience passes or because of the environment.
He pointed out that the uncles of self-confidence will be able to get a group that trusts themselves and then expand the circle to include a society that trusts himself and his abilities and capabilities, which makes the society a solid ground arising from this ammunition, which sought to raise them.
Mr. Al-Safi pointed to the need to plant the spirit that means the legitimate ambition to be a human being to accomplish some of what he can do away from laziness and inactivity, stressing the need to be surrounded by immunity and immunity for fear of being exploited by young people on himself.
The representative of the Supreme Reference pointed to the need to strengthen the respect of the country through self-confidence and vigor, indicating that the country's love of instinct, and that the man breaks the love of his country and has been brought up since his childhood, pointing out that there is a great wound on the love of the country.
He explained that the person who is raised to love his country will be keen to remove all evil from him and seek to bring good to him, indicating that those who love his country in the event of dealing with an administrative or political or economic or social site will shorten the road, and does not need guidance and speech because it seeks to keep his country from Each bump is a plus.
He said that the lover of his country does not need to advise him and show him the seriousness of bribery, because he will leave it out of love before religious reason, because he believes that bribery will spoil his country.
The representative of the supreme religious authority that the decision-makers should pay attention to this through the obligations that they bear, whether it was a social body, family, state or organizations.
He pointed out that the young people have large groups of inventions that benefit the country at the table and can select what enhances and benefits the country, but this is a type I am a human being, despite the harshness of the circumstance, but he has real hope to work under any circumstances to show the legacy and constants of the society to which he belongs.
He called on the concerned parties to look at these young graduates with a realistic view and go to them because they can solve many problems and do good work.
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ARTICLE 4
A current deputy and a former transport minister: Gulf aviation exploits the Iraqi traveler. The aviation authority condones this
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A current deputy and a former transport minister: Gulf aviation exploits the Iraqi traveler. The aviation authority condones this
[Baghdad-where]
The head of the parliamentary services committee MP Kazem Venjan al-Hamami accused Friday of Gulf aviation of exploiting the Iraqi passenger from the Basra airport and was surprised by the disregard and silence of the Civil Aviation Authority.
Al-Hamami said in a press release today that "Qatar Air (for example) is deducting ($ 4250) from the ticket on the line (Bosra - Doha - Huansu)," The same line despite the distance, and despite the difference in flight time between Baghdad and Basra. "
He added that "the difference between the prices ($ 1532) is strange that the Gulf airlines deliberately this increase in tickets for passengers from Basra airport under the pretext that the city of Basra (oil).
"Most travelers to China via Basra airport are foreigners," he said.
Al-Hammami was surprised by the secret of the civil aviation authority, which overlooks this greedy exploitation, wondering about the guilt of the Iraqi passenger from Basra airport. "
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ARTICLE 5
Hakim and al-Amiri are keen to expedite the completion of the ministerial cabin with efficient personalities
2019/4/19 15:49
[Baghdad-where]
The head of the Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim, and the head of the Fatah Alliance, Hadi al-Amiri, stressed the need to expedite the completion of the ministerial cabin.
A statement from the Office of the President of the reconstruction coalition received the agency [where] a dirty, that Mr. Ammar al-Hakim received Amiri and discussed "developments in Iraqi political affairs and developments of completion of the government cab."
And stressed, "the need to speed up the completion of the cabinet cabins with qualified personalities capable of managing their ministries professionally and transparently."
He stressed "the importance that citizens touch the paragraphs of the government program on the ground and the need to prioritize the government in accordance with the priorities and needs of the citizen."
Mr. Ammar al-Hakim and al-Amiri stressed "the need to promote the service and development reality in the country."
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