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Iraq documents its relations with the Gulf Cooperation Council
11-04-2019 12:33 AM
Baghdad
Senior Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nizar al-Khairallah participated in the joint meeting with the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) under the chairmanship of Hamad al-Awaishek, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs.
"The meeting included discussing ways to strengthen relations between Iraq and the GCC in all areas: political, economic, security, cultural, information, education, health and sports in the light of the outcomes of the joint work plan for the period 2014," the statement said. 2024 agreed between the two sides'.
According to the statement, the two sides agreed to "strengthen political, strategic and security, and combat extremism, as well as strengthen economic relations between the two sides through the formation of a joint committee to follow up the implementation of what was agreed upon."
Senior Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nizar al-Khairallah participated in the joint meeting with the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) under the chairmanship of Hamad al-Awaishek, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs.
"The meeting included discussing ways to strengthen relations between Iraq and the GCC in all areas: political, economic, security, cultural, information, education, health and sports in the light of the outcomes of the joint work plan for the period 2014," the statement said. 2024 agreed between the two sides'.
According to the statement, the two sides agreed to "strengthen political, strategic and security, and combat extremism, as well as strengthen economic relations between the two sides through the formation of a joint committee to follow up the implementation of what was agreed upon."
The foreign minister and his Jordanian counterpart are looking to stay away from the escalation decisions in the region
Date of release: 2019/4/10 23:10 • 100 times read
The Foreign Minister, Mohammed Ali al-Hakim, discussed with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi the path of bilateral relations in Baghdad and Amman and ways of boosting them between the two countries in the political, economic, security and other fields.
A statement issued by the Foreign Ministry received the news agency (Euphrates News) that the two ministers discussed by telephone "the latest developments in the region, in the framework of ongoing consultations between the two countries on the overall developments of the situation."
He also stressed "the importance of concerted efforts to achieve stability in the region, and move away from the decisions of escalation that negatively affect the efforts for peace and stability."
He also stressed "the importance of concerted efforts to achieve stability in the region, and move away from the decisions of escalation that negatively affect the efforts for peace and stability."
Vice President of Maysan Provincial Council of the Covenant: Maysan Province, the first affected by floods and floods
10/04/2019 11:57 PM | Number of readings:
- Floods and floods have swept tens of thousands of farmland and villages in the province
- More than 130 villages, including Al-Maymunah, Al-Salam and Mashreq, were completely submerged
- We called for the need to declare the province of disaster and comprehensive and quick compensation for all affected by the floods
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The Dhi Qar police said in a statement received by the {Euphrates News} copy of it today that "on the basis of accurate intelligence information, the Department of Intelligence and the fight against terrorism Shatra to arrest the accused symbolizes their names," ASA, 39, and the accused. 37 years old who live in the Shatrah district run an illegal company that employs money (network marketing) in the Shatrah district. "Pointing out that "the defendants are delusional of the targeted persons, especially the unemployed, they are agents of an international company working on network marketing."
"The target person deposits a sum of money in return for big money, and he brings two more people to deposit money for the first person plus profit. In this way, the biggest number of people is attracted and their money is seized. Kaleidoscope with them and do not refund the amounts.
He pointed out that "the accused submitted an offer to the competent investigating judge and decided to arrest them in accordance with the provisions of Article (456) p) crimes of fraud and fraud.
"We draw the attention of the citizens to beware of such groups and report them immediately, and we direct the victims of these companies to submit a fundamental complaint to ensure their rights under the law."
Dhi Qar .. The arrest of suspects running a fake recruitment company in the name of {network marketing}
Date of release: 2019/4/10 23:56 • 198 times read
(Dhi Qar: Euphrates New) Security forces in the province of Dhi Qar on two accused running a recruitment company called {Network Marketing}.
The Dhi Qar police said in a statement received by the {Euphrates News} copy of it today that "on the basis of accurate intelligence information, the Department of Intelligence and the fight against terrorism Shatra to arrest the accused symbolizes their names," ASA, 39, and the accused. 37 years old who live in the Shatrah district run an illegal company that employs money (network marketing) in the Shatrah district. "Pointing out that "the defendants are delusional of the targeted persons, especially the unemployed, they are agents of an international company working on network marketing."
"The target person deposits a sum of money in return for big money, and he brings two more people to deposit money for the first person plus profit. In this way, the biggest number of people is attracted and their money is seized. Kaleidoscope with them and do not refund the amounts.
He pointed out that "the accused submitted an offer to the competent investigating judge and decided to arrest them in accordance with the provisions of Article (456) p) crimes of fraud and fraud.
"We draw the attention of the citizens to beware of such groups and report them immediately, and we direct the victims of these companies to submit a fundamental complaint to ensure their rights under the law."
Al-Rubaie: Mafiyat runs random garages in Baghdad and the Secretariat bears this mess
Editorial Date: 2019/4/10 23:35 • 162 times read
(Baghdad: Al Furat News) The Deputy Chairman of the Security Committee, in the Baghdad Provincial Council, Mohammed al-Rubaie, the secretariat of Baghdad, the responsibility of "chaos" the spread of garages random streets of the capital, "noting that" Mafiyat manages these garages. "
"Baghdad and the cities of the provinces need to organize the city, and the Municipality of the capital is responsible for organizing the garages and limiting its spread randomly. For 15 years we have been in chaos in the process of organizing the cities. The solution is to organize these streets with parcels," al-Rubaie told Al-Furat television. From the construction of the malls that were supposed to include a garage for overnight cars. "
He added that "I have all the information, most of the occupants of the leased streets [garages] of Mafia and gangs arrive at one garage to more than 5 billion dinars a year," noting that "1400 street in Baghdad is rented every day on 10 hours × 3 thousand dinars, or about 74 billion dinars imports These are the random garages of the mafias. "
Al-Rubaie pointed out that "more than 10 parties working on this subject once in the form of a dealer gives a percentage of a party and once from the party acquired the garage to finance that party," noting that "the Municipality of Baghdad is not responsible for branches in the streets of the capital; The streets are not without security chaos and there are those who buy, "revealing" a colonel command ordered the payment of bribes 150 thousand dollars to buy a market in the new Baghdad area where Barkat. "
He said, "As a provincial council we take responsibility for the existence of solutions and our solutions are partial. First, we monitor the planning of the commercial cities and the second part. We presented not the port of Baghdad, a model project on the smart streets, which collects taxes from the parquet without reference to mafias and the other will be in Karrada. Official only 1000 dinars. "
He added that "once the ratification of the project will be implemented by 6 months for implementation, and is scheduled to move to the outskirts of Baghdad and in this way we will end the process of chaos and random collection and the state will not pay money in these projects," warning "the acquisition of authoritarian groups to invest in 72 streets in Baghdad" .is over
He added that "I have all the information, most of the occupants of the leased streets [garages] of Mafia and gangs arrive at one garage to more than 5 billion dinars a year," noting that "1400 street in Baghdad is rented every day on 10 hours × 3 thousand dinars, or about 74 billion dinars imports These are the random garages of the mafias. "
Al-Rubaie pointed out that "more than 10 parties working on this subject once in the form of a dealer gives a percentage of a party and once from the party acquired the garage to finance that party," noting that "the Municipality of Baghdad is not responsible for branches in the streets of the capital; The streets are not without security chaos and there are those who buy, "revealing" a colonel command ordered the payment of bribes 150 thousand dollars to buy a market in the new Baghdad area where Barkat. "
He said, "As a provincial council we take responsibility for the existence of solutions and our solutions are partial. First, we monitor the planning of the commercial cities and the second part. We presented not the port of Baghdad, a model project on the smart streets, which collects taxes from the parquet without reference to mafias and the other will be in Karrada. Official only 1000 dinars. "
He added that "once the ratification of the project will be implemented by 6 months for implementation, and is scheduled to move to the outskirts of Baghdad and in this way we will end the process of chaos and random collection and the state will not pay money in these projects," warning "the acquisition of authoritarian groups to invest in 72 streets in Baghdad" .is over
United States: Military cooperation and coordination with Iraq at its highest level
2019/4/10 21:56 pm
[Baghdad - Follow-up where]
The United States confirmed its commitment and continued to provide all logistical support and assistance to develop the capabilities of the Iraqi army.
The United States confirmed its commitment and continued to provide all logistical support and assistance to develop the capabilities of the Iraqi army.
A statement issued by the Defense Ministry said that Army Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Othman al-Ghanmi met with the commander of coalition forces in the Middle East, General Kenneth McKenzie and his accompanying delegation, during which they discussed and discussed cooperation and coordination between Iraq and the United States. American military.
During the meeting, the two sides stressed the continued work on developing the capabilities of the Iraqi forces [to train, equip and hold the border] and with the same vigor and work in this partnership according to the goals set and identify future visions for joint action and eliminate the remaining remnants of the Dahesh.
For his part, General Kenneth said the level of cooperation and coordination between Iraq and the United States of America at its highest level, adding, "We are committed and continue to provide all forms of logistical support and assistance to develop the capabilities of the Iraqi army of all types.
"There are important long-term projects and quick projects and there are important projects such as schools and hospitals that the citizen needs, and we will have a role to support the government in its efforts," Halaboussi said during a meeting of the building alliance.
He called on the Speaker of Parliament to "work together with the Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi in completing the ministerial cabin because it lasted longer than the specified period and there should be a clear message with a real intention to complete it and we hope to submit the names as soon as possible," referring to "the need to complete parliamentary committees corresponding to the government" .
"The laws have entered into legislation, but there is confusion in the work of the committees of Parliament and everyone bears this matter and must be taken seriously and there is a desire to go full or partial to resolve this file next week."
He pointed out that "there should be steps in this matter from the government and we propose that during the month of Ramadan we should have a unified vision and joint meetings between the government and the parliament on specific topics in the month of Ramadan and study the obstacles of the programs and discuss Service topics ".
"There are people without shelter and there are in the camps. This is a shame for everyone. There must be efforts," he said.
"
During the meeting, the two sides stressed the continued work on developing the capabilities of the Iraqi forces [to train, equip and hold the border] and with the same vigor and work in this partnership according to the goals set and identify future visions for joint action and eliminate the remaining remnants of the Dahesh.
For his part, General Kenneth said the level of cooperation and coordination between Iraq and the United States of America at its highest level, adding, "We are committed and continue to provide all forms of logistical support and assistance to develop the capabilities of the Iraqi army of all types.
Halabousi: We have observations on the activation of the budget law
2019/4/10 21:51
[Baghdad-where]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halboussi, on Wednesday, that the parliament has comments on the activation of the budget, and expressed the hope that there are steps in this regard.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halboussi, on Wednesday, that the parliament has comments on the activation of the budget, and expressed the hope that there are steps in this regard.
"There are important long-term projects and quick projects and there are important projects such as schools and hospitals that the citizen needs, and we will have a role to support the government in its efforts," Halaboussi said during a meeting of the building alliance.
He called on the Speaker of Parliament to "work together with the Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi in completing the ministerial cabin because it lasted longer than the specified period and there should be a clear message with a real intention to complete it and we hope to submit the names as soon as possible," referring to "the need to complete parliamentary committees corresponding to the government" .
"The laws have entered into legislation, but there is confusion in the work of the committees of Parliament and everyone bears this matter and must be taken seriously and there is a desire to go full or partial to resolve this file next week."
He pointed out that "there should be steps in this matter from the government and we propose that during the month of Ramadan we should have a unified vision and joint meetings between the government and the parliament on specific topics in the month of Ramadan and study the obstacles of the programs and discuss Service topics ".
"There are people without shelter and there are in the camps. This is a shame for everyone. There must be efforts," he said.
Against "two billion dollars" .. Iraq proposes to try foreign motives
2019/4/11
[Follow-up]
Iraq has proposed to the US-led International Coalition to prosecute foreign militants who have joined a sympathetic organization for up to $ 2 billion, according to Iraqi officials.
Iraq has proposed to the US-led International Coalition to prosecute foreign militants who have joined a sympathetic organization for up to $ 2 billion, according to Iraqi officials.
An Iraqi government official told Agence France-Presse that Baghdad had proposed an "option" of "prosecuting foreign militants currently being held by the Kurds in Syria" for "$ 2 billion."
If this option is agreed upon, once they have been tried, Baghdad reserves the right to request "more funds to cover accommodation expenses".
The return of foreign militants, currently in the hands of Kurdish forces in Syria, is a very sensitive issue for the public opinion in their countries.
For example, France has not yet begun to implement a detailed plan to repatriate French militants and their families from Syria, according to press reports, and only talk about a "hypothesis" to do so.
Iraq is already preparing to try some 12 French nationals who have been transferred from Syria to Iraq, considering that its courts have jurisdiction over the territory, which was controlled by a sympathetic organization stretching across areas between Syria and Iraq.
A second official told the agency that the costs of Iraqi authorities being arrested and prosecuted of foreign militants, estimated to number about 1,000 according to the Syrian Kurdish forces, were calculated based on what was applied at Guantanamo.
"We have made this proposal last week, and we have not received any response yet," he said.
A third official told AFP that the militants came from "52 countries", so it was easy to address the international coalition instead of all the capitals of those countries.
The Syrian Kurds had earlier called for the formation of a special international tribunal to try their hard-liners while the United Nations was investigating alleged crimes of "genocide", the most serious crimes under international law.
If this option is agreed upon, once they have been tried, Baghdad reserves the right to request "more funds to cover accommodation expenses".
The return of foreign militants, currently in the hands of Kurdish forces in Syria, is a very sensitive issue for the public opinion in their countries.
For example, France has not yet begun to implement a detailed plan to repatriate French militants and their families from Syria, according to press reports, and only talk about a "hypothesis" to do so.
Iraq is already preparing to try some 12 French nationals who have been transferred from Syria to Iraq, considering that its courts have jurisdiction over the territory, which was controlled by a sympathetic organization stretching across areas between Syria and Iraq.
A second official told the agency that the costs of Iraqi authorities being arrested and prosecuted of foreign militants, estimated to number about 1,000 according to the Syrian Kurdish forces, were calculated based on what was applied at Guantanamo.
"We have made this proposal last week, and we have not received any response yet," he said.
A third official told AFP that the militants came from "52 countries", so it was easy to address the international coalition instead of all the capitals of those countries.
The Syrian Kurds had earlier called for the formation of a special international tribunal to try their hard-liners while the United Nations was investigating alleged crimes of "genocide", the most serious crimes under international law.
Against "two billion dollars" .. Iraq proposes to try foreign motives
2019/4/11
Iraq has proposed to the US-led International Coalition to prosecute foreign militants who have joined a sympathetic organization for up to $ 2 billion, according to Iraqi officials.
An Iraqi government official told Agence France-Presse that Baghdad had proposed an "option" of "prosecuting foreign militants currently being held by the Kurds in Syria" for "$ 2 billion."
If this option is agreed upon, once they have been tried, Baghdad reserves the right to request "more funds to cover accommodation expenses".
The return of foreign militants, currently in the hands of Kurdish forces in Syria, is a very sensitive issue for the public opinion in their countries.
For example, France has not yet begun to implement a detailed plan to repatriate French militants and their families from Syria, according to press reports, and only talk about a "hypothesis" to do so.
Iraq is already preparing to try some 12 French nationals who have been transferred from Syria to Iraq, considering that its courts have jurisdiction over the territory, which was controlled by a sympathetic organization stretching across areas between Syria and Iraq.
A second official told the agency that the costs of Iraqi authorities being arrested and prosecuted of foreign militants, estimated to number about 1,000 according to the Syrian Kurdish forces, were calculated based on what was applied at Guantanamo.
"We have made this proposal last week, and we have not received any response yet," he said.
A third official told AFP that the militants came from "52 countries", so it was easy to address the international coalition instead of all the capitals of those countries.
The Syrian Kurds had earlier called for the formation of a special international tribunal to try their hard-liners while the United Nations was investigating alleged crimes of "genocide", the most serious crimes under international law.
If this option is agreed upon, once they have been tried, Baghdad reserves the right to request "more funds to cover accommodation expenses".
The return of foreign militants, currently in the hands of Kurdish forces in Syria, is a very sensitive issue for the public opinion in their countries.
For example, France has not yet begun to implement a detailed plan to repatriate French militants and their families from Syria, according to press reports, and only talk about a "hypothesis" to do so.
Iraq is already preparing to try some 12 French nationals who have been transferred from Syria to Iraq, considering that its courts have jurisdiction over the territory, which was controlled by a sympathetic organization stretching across areas between Syria and Iraq.
A second official told the agency that the costs of Iraqi authorities being arrested and prosecuted of foreign militants, estimated to number about 1,000 according to the Syrian Kurdish forces, were calculated based on what was applied at Guantanamo.
"We have made this proposal last week, and we have not received any response yet," he said.
A third official told AFP that the militants came from "52 countries", so it was easy to address the international coalition instead of all the capitals of those countries.
The Syrian Kurds had earlier called for the formation of a special international tribunal to try their hard-liners while the United Nations was investigating alleged crimes of "genocide", the most serious crimes under international law.
Karbouli withdraws from the construction alliance
2019/4/10 22:58
[Baghdad-where]
The party's leader Jamal al-Karbouli announced Wednesday his withdrawal from the construction coalition.
The party's leader Jamal al-Karbouli announced Wednesday his withdrawal from the construction coalition.
Karbouli said in a statement: "All good intentions joined the building alliance, making it a prelude to the formulation of a national misguided university over all narrow affiliations, and as something of our ambition to create a national political horizon in its true meaning has not been achieved since the end of the year I declare my withdrawal from Coalition of construction as a first step to correct the path in the search for a national project working hard for a prosperous Iraq in which all Iraqis are equal. "
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All you need to know about what’s moving markets right now.
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Orders for Saudi Aramco 's debut international bond topped $100bn on Tuesday, a record breaking vote of market confidence for the oil giant which has faced investor concerns about government influence over the company. State-owned Aramco is expected to raise more than $10nb from the deal, which will be priced later on Tuesday and is seen as a gauge of potential investor interest in the Saudi company's eventual initial public offering. Before the six-part bond deal was marketed on Monday, Saudi
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U.S. bank executives say Wall Street has reformed, though crisis scars linger
(This April 8 story has been refilled to correct fourth paragraph to remove reference to Northern Trust's testimony appearing. Northern Trust is not testifying)
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(This April 8 story has been refilled to correct fourth paragraph to remove reference to Northern Trust's testimony appearing. Northern Trust is not testifying)
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Stocks Halt Rally as Growth, Trade Woes Persist: Markets Wrap
All you need to know about what’s moving markets right now.
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Treasurys rally after Trump threatens tariffs against EU
Treasury prices rose Tuesday, pulling bond yields lower, as traders grapple with the renewed threat of trade tariffs
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Wall Street falls on worries over trade, global growth
U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday after President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on European goods, while the IMF's downbeat outlook for global growth added to worries about an economic slowdown stemming from trade disputes.
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Treasury prices rose Tuesday, pulling bond yields lower, as traders grapple with the renewed threat of trade tariffs
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Wall Street falls on worries over trade, global growth
U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday after President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on European goods, while the IMF's downbeat outlook for global growth added to worries about an economic slowdown stemming from trade disputes.
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How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday
Stocks closed lower on Wall Street Tuesday, breaking an eight-day winning streak for the S&P 500 index
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Stocks closed lower on Wall Street Tuesday, breaking an eight-day winning streak for the S&P 500 index
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Top 5 Things to Know in The Market on Wednesday
Economy Apr 10, 2019 09:47 GMT Investing.com - Here are the top five things you need to know in financial markets on Wednesday, April 10: 1. Fed Meeting Minutes, U.S. Inflation Data Investors will focus on the release of the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s last meeting, due at 2:00PM ET (18:00 GMT), for further insight into the outlook for monetary policy in the months ahead. The U.S. central bank all but swore off raising interest rates again this year at the conclusion of its policy meeting
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Economy Apr 10, 2019 09:47 GMT Investing.com - Here are the top five things you need to know in financial markets on Wednesday, April 10: 1. Fed Meeting Minutes, U.S. Inflation Data Investors will focus on the release of the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s last meeting, due at 2:00PM ET (18:00 GMT), for further insight into the outlook for monetary policy in the months ahead. The U.S. central bank all but swore off raising interest rates again this year at the conclusion of its policy meeting
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CRYPTO'S / DIGITAL CURRENCY
Ethereum [ETH] and Tron [TRX] Price Analysis: Coins remain bullish despite market correction
After the coin market collectively hiked on the back of Bitcoin's surge, Ethereum [ETH] underwent price correction, as the token dropped by 3.66 percent against the US dollar. The market capitalization also dropped to $18.5 billion and the token was priced at $175.55, at press time. Justin Sun's Tron [TRX] however, continued to drive its...
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After the coin market collectively hiked on the back of Bitcoin's surge, Ethereum [ETH] underwent price correction, as the token dropped by 3.66 percent against the US dollar. The market capitalization also dropped to $18.5 billion and the token was priced at $175.55, at press time. Justin Sun's Tron [TRX] however, continued to drive its...
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Binance's Bitcoin [BTC] transactions higher than January 2018 bull run, says Changpeng Zhao
Bitcoin’s recent price pump raised several eyebrows within the cryptocurrency space. While some relegated it to an isolated spurt in a volatile market, more optimistic traders called it the breaking of the bottom. Changpeng Zhao, CEO of Binance, veered towards the latter. In a recent interview with Ran Neuner on Crypto Trader, CZ was asked...
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Bitcoin’s recent price pump raised several eyebrows within the cryptocurrency space. While some relegated it to an isolated spurt in a volatile market, more optimistic traders called it the breaking of the bottom. Changpeng Zhao, CEO of Binance, veered towards the latter. In a recent interview with Ran Neuner on Crypto Trader, CZ was asked...
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Bitcoin [BTC] and Litecoin [LTC] Price Analysis: Bulls command market despite minor dip in prices
The collective market cap of the coin market fell below $180 billion on 9 April. After posting gains throughout the week, Bitcoin [BTC] and its silver counterpart, Litecoin [LTC], declined by 1.04% and 5.53%, respectively, against the US dollar over the past 24 hours. The largest crypto-asset on CoinMarketCap, BTC, held a market cap of $92.35...
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The collective market cap of the coin market fell below $180 billion on 9 April. After posting gains throughout the week, Bitcoin [BTC] and its silver counterpart, Litecoin [LTC], declined by 1.04% and 5.53%, respectively, against the US dollar over the past 24 hours. The largest crypto-asset on CoinMarketCap, BTC, held a market cap of $92.35...
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Bitstamp granted virtual currency license by New York financial regulator
By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bitstamp, Europe's biggest digital asset exchange, has been granted a virtual currency license, the New York Department of Financial Services said on Tuesday. Bitstamp USA is the nineteenth company to receive a BitLicense from the department, which authorizes the company to conduct digital currency operations in the state of New York. "With today's approval of Bitstamp's virtual currency license, New York is showing that regulation and innovation
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By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bitstamp, Europe's biggest digital asset exchange, has been granted a virtual currency license, the New York Department of Financial Services said on Tuesday. Bitstamp USA is the nineteenth company to receive a BitLicense from the department, which authorizes the company to conduct digital currency operations in the state of New York. "With today's approval of Bitstamp's virtual currency license, New York is showing that regulation and innovation
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Next Bitcoin Market Peak Will Be 'Significantly Higher,' Says Researcher - Bitcoinist.com
Now is likely an excellent time to build exposure to Bitcoin as 99.5 percent of the potential market is still untapped, says market researcher Victor Dergunov. ‘This is Very Likely Only The Beginning’ Market researcher at SeekingAlpha, Victor Dergunov, believes now is the time to get into Bitcoin — before it’s too late. After a 15-month long bear market, bitcoin is starting to show signs of bottoming. For one, the BTC/USD price today is trading over 40 percent higher compared to its mid-December
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Now is likely an excellent time to build exposure to Bitcoin as 99.5 percent of the potential market is still untapped, says market researcher Victor Dergunov. ‘This is Very Likely Only The Beginning’ Market researcher at SeekingAlpha, Victor Dergunov, believes now is the time to get into Bitcoin — before it’s too late. After a 15-month long bear market, bitcoin is starting to show signs of bottoming. For one, the BTC/USD price today is trading over 40 percent higher compared to its mid-December
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Bitcoin Trader Ordered to Forfeit $800K Gained via Unlicensed Exchange
A 22-year-old bitcoin dealer from the U.S. has been ordered to hand over $823,357 gained illegally via an unlicensed money transmission business.
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CURRENCIES
Mastercard prepaid cardholders can now only pay in local currency
Effective from Friday, Mastercard will stop prepaid travel card holders from paying in pounds in a bid to crack down on travellers paying high currency exchange rates.
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Effective from Friday, Mastercard will stop prepaid travel card holders from paying in pounds in a bid to crack down on travellers paying high currency exchange rates.
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Trade War: The Currency Paralysis Will Continue Until The Negotiations Conclude
Currency traders may wonder if they are being punished. Since late last October trend has vanished from the FX Markets. There seems to be a new law of foreign exchange markets--Every sustained movement will be met by an equal and opposite reversal, (apologies to I. Newton). From the end of October to the beginning of March, more than four months, the euro traded in a two figure range against the US dollar, from 1.1500 to 1.1200. Since then the spread has been from 1.1200 to 1.1400. The slight
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Currency traders may wonder if they are being punished. Since late last October trend has vanished from the FX Markets. There seems to be a new law of foreign exchange markets--Every sustained movement will be met by an equal and opposite reversal, (apologies to I. Newton). From the end of October to the beginning of March, more than four months, the euro traded in a two figure range against the US dollar, from 1.1500 to 1.1200. Since then the spread has been from 1.1200 to 1.1400. The slight
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Pound US dollar exchange rate: GBP flat ahead of Theresa May's last-minute Brexit talks
THE pound remains muted against the US dollar, with the pairing currently trading at around $1.306. Theresa May is due to hold last-minute talks with the leaders of Germany and France just four days before the UK is scheduled to leave the European Union. In an attempt to persuade Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron to back her request to delay Brexit again until 30 June, Mrs May is heading in turn to both Berlin and Paris. Yesterday, the British Retail Consortium revealed that UK consumer spending
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THE pound remains muted against the US dollar, with the pairing currently trading at around $1.306. Theresa May is due to hold last-minute talks with the leaders of Germany and France just four days before the UK is scheduled to leave the European Union. In an attempt to persuade Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron to back her request to delay Brexit again until 30 June, Mrs May is heading in turn to both Berlin and Paris. Yesterday, the British Retail Consortium revealed that UK consumer spending
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Forex - Euro Steady After Trump's Sanctions Threat; Brexit Summit Eyed
Forex Apr 09, 2019 07:19 GMT Investing.com -- The euro is still struggling for direction early Tuesday in Europe amid reports that the U.S. administration is preparing to impose fresh tariffs on European Union in response to what it perceives as unfair subsidies to aerospace giant Airbus. The news is an unwelcome reminder that the settling of one trade war with China may simply free the U.S. up to launch another with its other major trading partner and commercial rival, posing a fresh threat to
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Forex Apr 09, 2019 07:19 GMT Investing.com -- The euro is still struggling for direction early Tuesday in Europe amid reports that the U.S. administration is preparing to impose fresh tariffs on European Union in response to what it perceives as unfair subsidies to aerospace giant Airbus. The news is an unwelcome reminder that the settling of one trade war with China may simply free the U.S. up to launch another with its other major trading partner and commercial rival, posing a fresh threat to
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Forex - Yen Keeps Dollar in Doldrums Amid Global Growth Jitters
Forex Apr 09, 2019 18:21 GMT Investing.com - The U.S dollar slipped against its rivals on Tuesday, pressured by a rise in the yen amid rising safe-haven demand. That was fueled by escalating U.S.-EU trade tensions and the International Monetary Fund’s bearish update on global growth. The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback against a trade-weighted basket of six major currencies, fell by 0.11% to 95.93. USD/JPY fell 0.33% to Y111.10 as safe-haven demand was stoked on fears the U.S.
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Forex Apr 09, 2019 18:21 GMT Investing.com - The U.S dollar slipped against its rivals on Tuesday, pressured by a rise in the yen amid rising safe-haven demand. That was fueled by escalating U.S.-EU trade tensions and the International Monetary Fund’s bearish update on global growth. The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback against a trade-weighted basket of six major currencies, fell by 0.11% to 95.93. USD/JPY fell 0.33% to Y111.10 as safe-haven demand was stoked on fears the U.S.
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HEALTH / SCIENCE
Alkermes says long-acting drugs could help schizophrenics stay on medication longer
Alkermes Plc said on Tuesday its long-acting injectable therapy for schizophrenia has helped reduce symptoms and can become an effective option for ensuring patients stay on medication even after being discharged from hospital.
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Alkermes Plc said on Tuesday its long-acting injectable therapy for schizophrenia has helped reduce symptoms and can become an effective option for ensuring patients stay on medication even after being discharged from hospital.
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Long-term use of antidepressants could cause permanent damage, doctors warn
Long-term antidepressant users are risking permanent damage to their bodies, according to leading medical experts.
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Long-term antidepressant users are risking permanent damage to their bodies, according to leading medical experts.
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Why Does Medicine Cost So Much? Here's How Drug Prices Are Set
Complex variables determine what you pay
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Complex variables determine what you pay
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Special Report: As Baby Powder concerns mounted, J&J focused marketing on minority, overweight women
Pressure was mounting on Johnson & Johnson and its signature Baby Powder.
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Pressure was mounting on Johnson & Johnson and its signature Baby Powder.
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USA / CANADA
Another tax headache ahead: IRS is changing paycheck withholdings and it'll be a doozy
The IRS is changing how you adjust your paycheck withholdings, and it won’t be easy.
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The IRS is changing how you adjust your paycheck withholdings, and it won’t be easy.
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Tax season tips: How to file for an extension
The extended deadline for the current tax season is Oct. 15.
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The extended deadline for the current tax season is Oct. 15.
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When Are 2019 Estimated Tax Payments Due?
If you're making estimated tax payments, your first payment for the 2019 tax year is due soon. You could be penalized by the IRS if you miss the deadline.
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If you're making estimated tax payments, your first payment for the 2019 tax year is due soon. You could be penalized by the IRS if you miss the deadline.
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Disaster aid talks collapse as Congress heads for recess
It’s unclear what Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will decide to do now with the stalled bill.
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It’s unclear what Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will decide to do now with the stalled bill.
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Is the Fed in retreat?
On an important 'too big to fail' reform, the central bank seems to be unilaterally disarming.
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On an important 'too big to fail' reform, the central bank seems to be unilaterally disarming.
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How to take advantage of low mortgage rates
The recent drop in mortgage rates may have you dreaming of buying a new home or refinancing your current house. But first, you need a plan.
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The recent drop in mortgage rates may have you dreaming of buying a new home or refinancing your current house. But first, you need a plan.
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Trump signals even fiercer immigration agenda, with a possible return of family separations
The longer-term effect of the eruption of Oval Office frustration is likely to be a burst of anti-immigrant policies that stand out, even for Mr. Trump.
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The longer-term effect of the eruption of Oval Office frustration is likely to be a burst of anti-immigrant policies that stand out, even for Mr. Trump.
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Watch live: Trump’s attorney general Barr testifies before Congress on Mueller report, budget
Here's what the public has learned so far about special counsel Robert Mueller's report from this Capitol Hill hearing
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Here's what the public has learned so far about special counsel Robert Mueller's report from this Capitol Hill hearing
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EMERGING MARKETS
Brazil center-south produces 26,500 tns of sugar in 2018/2019 crop - Unica
Brazil's center-south regionproduced 26,500 tonnes of sugar in the 2018/2019 crop, down from36,060 tonnes in the prior harvest, cane industry group Unicasaid on Tuesday.Read in Reuters: https://apple.news/
Brazil's Bolsonaro plans new trip to U.S., China and Middle Eastern countries
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday he is planning new trips to the United States, China and Middle Eastern countries in the coming months.Read in Reuters: https://apple.news/
Partnering with Visa, emerging market lender Branch International raises $170 million
The San Francisco-based startup Branch International, which makes smallpersonal loans in emerging markets, has raised $170 million and announced apartnership with Visa to offer virtual, pre-paid debit cards to Branch clientnetworks in Africa, South-Asia and Latin America.Branch — which has 150 employees in San Francisco, Lagos, Nairobi, Mexico Cityand Mumbai — makes loans starting at $2 to individuals in emerging andfrontier markets. The company also uses an algorithmic model to ...
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The San Francisco-based startup Branch International, which makes smallpersonal loans in emerging markets, has raised $170 million and announced apartnership with Visa to offer virtual, pre-paid debit cards to Branch clientnetworks in Africa, South-Asia and Latin America.Branch — which has 150 employees in San Francisco, Lagos, Nairobi, Mexico Cityand Mumbai — makes loans starting at $2 to individuals in emerging andfrontier markets. The company also uses an algorithmic model to ...
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Why China is not an emerging market
Jim O'Neill, former chief economist of Goldman Sachs, says the rise of the Chinese consumer will have a huge impact on the global economy as a whole.
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Jim O'Neill, former chief economist of Goldman Sachs, says the rise of the Chinese consumer will have a huge impact on the global economy as a whole.
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Iran Follows Russia to Venezuela, but U.S. Military Sees China As 'True Threat'
The presence of Russian, Chinese and Iranian planes in Venezuela has outraged the U.S at a time when it was looking to unseat the socialist-led Latin American country's leader.
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The presence of Russian, Chinese and Iranian planes in Venezuela has outraged the U.S at a time when it was looking to unseat the socialist-led Latin American country's leader.
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MIDDLE EAST
Netanyahu's party admits it hired 1,200 people to secretly film Arab polling stations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing a tight re-election battle, seeks to become Israel's longest-serving prime minister.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing a tight re-election battle, seeks to become Israel's longest-serving prime minister.
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Israeli elections: What you need to know
A key guide to the main candidates.
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A key guide to the main candidates.
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Israeli election: Netanyahu and Gantz both claim victory
Exit polls prompt both ex-military chief Benny Gantz and PM Benjamin Netanyahu to claim victory.
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Exit polls prompt both ex-military chief Benny Gantz and PM Benjamin Netanyahu to claim victory.
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President Donald Trump will meet with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at the White House on Tuesday, marking his second visit during the current US administration.
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Egyptian banks on track to apply Basel III - Experts
By: Eslam Fadl Cairo – Mubasher: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) is encouraging national banks to apply the international regulatory framework Basel III. Egyptian banks are on track to introduce Basel III in the meantime, banking experts said. …
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By: Eslam Fadl Cairo – Mubasher: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) is encouraging national banks to apply the international regulatory framework Basel III. Egyptian banks are on track to introduce Basel III in the meantime, banking experts said. …
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AFRICA
Africa: Why Fixing Food Systems Is Crucial for Meeting the Sustainable Development Goals
Global leaders have set themselves a series of ambitious goals and targets in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Ending hunger by 2030 (SDG 2) or reducing premature mortality from non-communicable diseases by a third (SDG 3), for example, will be no mean feat. Faced with such a plethora of commitments, policymakers should look to fixing global food systems as a treasure trove of opportunity. The food waste-hunger paradox Food loss and waste-primarily developed countries-stands in stark
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Global leaders have set themselves a series of ambitious goals and targets in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Ending hunger by 2030 (SDG 2) or reducing premature mortality from non-communicable diseases by a third (SDG 3), for example, will be no mean feat. Faced with such a plethora of commitments, policymakers should look to fixing global food systems as a treasure trove of opportunity. The food waste-hunger paradox Food loss and waste-primarily developed countries-stands in stark
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Nigeria: World Bank Lowers Forecast Economic Growth to 2.1%
(Photo: The Guardian) The World Bank yesterday lowered its forecast for Nigeria's economic growth in 2019 to 2.1 percent, citing stagnant oil production, high inflation and policy distortions. This represents 0.1 percentage point lower than the 2.2 percent forecast made by the bank last year October. The new forecast was contained in the April 2019 issue of Africa's Pulse, the World Bank's bi-annual analysis of the state of African economies released yesterday. The report stated: "Growth in
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(Photo: The Guardian) The World Bank yesterday lowered its forecast for Nigeria's economic growth in 2019 to 2.1 percent, citing stagnant oil production, high inflation and policy distortions. This represents 0.1 percentage point lower than the 2.2 percent forecast made by the bank last year October. The new forecast was contained in the April 2019 issue of Africa's Pulse, the World Bank's bi-annual analysis of the state of African economies released yesterday. The report stated: "Growth in
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Zimbabwe: Violence Rocks MDC Marondera Central Elections Again
Marondera Marondera Central MP, Caston Matewu had to escape from rowdy MDC Marondera Central members who wanted to assault him at the party's district elections. It was the second time in a week that the party's internal polls in Marondera had turned violent and had to be aborted. Hundreds of MDC members on Sunday gathered at the party's offices in Morningside for the election ahead of the party's national congress to be held next month in Gweru. However, the process was aborted for the second
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Marondera Marondera Central MP, Caston Matewu had to escape from rowdy MDC Marondera Central members who wanted to assault him at the party's district elections. It was the second time in a week that the party's internal polls in Marondera had turned violent and had to be aborted. Hundreds of MDC members on Sunday gathered at the party's offices in Morningside for the election ahead of the party's national congress to be held next month in Gweru. However, the process was aborted for the second
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Zimbabwe: Forex Duty On Vehicles to Stay - Mthuli
VEHICLE importers will continue to pay duty in foreign currency despite the introduction of the interbank foreign currency market, as Government seeks to promote policy consistency. This was said by Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube in an exclusive interview with The Herald Business last week. Prof Ncube's clarification comes at a time when some vehicle importers and business people have been calling on Government to rethink the duty payment structure for vehicles
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Zimbabwe: Mangudya Slams Business Over Prices
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr John Mangudya has slammed businesses for wantonly raising prices of basic commodities based on the movement of the exchange rate saying it was not a significant factor to determine value of a product. Dr Mangudya said businesses were exaggerating the effect of exchange rate in determining prices of goods and services. He said this while giving oral evidence before a Parliamentary portfolio committee on Information Communication Technology and Courier
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The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr John Mangudya has slammed businesses for wantonly raising prices of basic commodities based on the movement of the exchange rate saying it was not a significant factor to determine value of a product. Dr Mangudya said businesses were exaggerating the effect of exchange rate in determining prices of goods and services. He said this while giving oral evidence before a Parliamentary portfolio committee on Information Communication Technology and Courier
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ASIA
Asia stocks struggle for gains as investors watch trade issues
Asian stocks struggled to chart out solid direction, a day after an upbeat session for Wall Street as investors looked trade issues and upcoming corporate earnings season.
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Asian stocks struggled to chart out solid direction, a day after an upbeat session for Wall Street as investors looked trade issues and upcoming corporate earnings season.
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Europe is losing patience with China over trade. Here's why
An annual summit between the European Union and China threatens to expose deep cracks in the foundation of one of the world's most important trading relationships.
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An annual summit between the European Union and China threatens to expose deep cracks in the foundation of one of the world's most important trading relationships.
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IMF raises its 2019 growth forecast for China
The International Monetary Fund said in its latest World Economic Outlook report that China is projected to grow by 6.3 percent this year, higher than the previous forecast of 6.2 percent.
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The International Monetary Fund said in its latest World Economic Outlook report that China is projected to grow by 6.3 percent this year, higher than the previous forecast of 6.2 percent.
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Africa Urged to Prepare for China's 85 Million Jobs Export
African countries have been called to take advantage of opportunities being presented by China as the Asian nation is moving 85 million light manufacturing jobs out of the country in the next five years. The Vice President and Dean, China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), Prof. Ding Yuan, made the call in Lagos, at a lecture organised by CEIBS Nigeria, with the theme: "China's New Economic Model: opportunities for Africa." Yuan, said those jobs were no longer attractive in China as
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African countries have been called to take advantage of opportunities being presented by China as the Asian nation is moving 85 million light manufacturing jobs out of the country in the next five years. The Vice President and Dean, China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), Prof. Ding Yuan, made the call in Lagos, at a lecture organised by CEIBS Nigeria, with the theme: "China's New Economic Model: opportunities for Africa." Yuan, said those jobs were no longer attractive in China as
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EUROPE
UK government accused of 'putting profit before lives' in case aimed at stopping arms exports to Saudi Arabia
The government has been accused of “putting profit before people’s lives” ahead of the start of a High Court case aimed at stopping the UK from exporting arms to Saudi Arabia.
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The government has been accused of “putting profit before people’s lives” ahead of the start of a High Court case aimed at stopping the UK from exporting arms to Saudi Arabia.
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Greek conservative leader eyes EU vote victory, PM post in election by autumn
By Michele Kambas and Renee Maltezou ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's potential next prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, says he plans to unblock privatizations, cut taxes and enact meaningful reforms to attract investment, increase state efficiency and make the pension system viable. With opinion polls putting him more than 10 points ahead of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, the conservative leader is confident an EU election next month will prove to be a springboard to winning a national vote
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France and Germany concerned about Polish judiciary
France and Germany expressed concern over the independence of Polish courts at a meeting of European Union ministers on Tuesday, keeping up pressure on Warsaw to drop changes to the judiciary that the EU believes undermine the separation of powers.
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By Michele Kambas and Renee Maltezou ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's potential next prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, says he plans to unblock privatizations, cut taxes and enact meaningful reforms to attract investment, increase state efficiency and make the pension system viable. With opinion polls putting him more than 10 points ahead of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, the conservative leader is confident an EU election next month will prove to be a springboard to winning a national vote
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France and Germany concerned about Polish judiciary
France and Germany expressed concern over the independence of Polish courts at a meeting of European Union ministers on Tuesday, keeping up pressure on Warsaw to drop changes to the judiciary that the EU believes undermine the separation of powers.
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Brexit puts end in sight for Britain's Theresa May
The beginning of the end of Theresa May's Brexit strategy was an emotional address to the nation in which she blamed parliament for the delay in Britain's departure from the European Union.
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The beginning of the end of Theresa May's Brexit strategy was an emotional address to the nation in which she blamed parliament for the delay in Britain's departure from the European Union.
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CBI, ISX, Kauaihn Chatter:
CBI Update:
The CBI for Thursday 4/11/19 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1190
The currency auction is 181,157,120
There are no news and announcements.
No update yet
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4-10-2019 Newshound Guru larrykn ...I think most countries are pegged to the US dollar, so...saying they are against the us dollar means they are competing against the US dollar...I think that is right. ...the currency is adjusted to the GDP of the country. what that country has to offer, I think Iraq has a lot to offer and not just oil. with the private sector coming in , they will do quite well in the world
4-10-2019 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article: "Demands to create an economy based on international foundations" Going to a free market economy is exactly what we have been waiting for...The amount of jobs that will be created will be huge...we just were told the 2018 budget had a surplus of $3 billion and that is to be used to benefit the citizens per the HML [MCL ?]! Let’s also not forget the Turk model they are following requires that that law be in place and it is and was enacted 01/13/2019 and is being adjusted to and. Right on time. So there is no surprise they are talking about going to a free market economy, as they have the checklist checked! Imo.
4-10-2019 Intel Guru Bruce Saturday... we had the Zim (Bruce said Zim, but I think he might have meant Dinar) at a very nice rate just below $8.00 on the screens. Dong is back at a lower rate than it was and it got started trading Sunday night, and it is on its way trading and I am sure it is trading back up. I am going to encourage everybody to be very excited and positive about what should be happening here this week. ...I am looking at a fantastic week for all of us. [post 2 of 2]
4-10-2019 Intel Guru Bruce [via PinkRoses] This is kind of where we are. I understand... there is an automated portion...maybe the entire system is automated to take our 800 number call ins. My understanding is that up until late last night ...banks were being connected to the 800 number reservation system that they had not been yet connected and they were scrambling to get those additional banks that are going to be part of the redemption process...to be connected to the automated reservation system. Now, we also heard the toll-free number could come virtually anytime now. The update was for approximately lunchtime tomorrow [Wednesday]. ...We think that could signal our start. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
4-10-2019 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article: "Demands to create an economy based on international foundations" Going to a free market economy is exactly what we have been waiting for...The amount of jobs that will be created will be huge...we just were told the 2018 budget had a surplus of $3 billion and that is to be used to benefit the citizens per the HML [MCL ?]! Let’s also not forget the Turk model they are following requires that that law be in place and it is and was enacted 01/13/2019 and is being adjusted to and. Right on time. So there is no surprise they are talking about going to a free market economy, as they have the checklist checked! Imo.
4-10-2019 Intel Guru Bruce Saturday... we had the Zim (Bruce said Zim, but I think he might have meant Dinar) at a very nice rate just below $8.00 on the screens. Dong is back at a lower rate than it was and it got started trading Sunday night, and it is on its way trading and I am sure it is trading back up. I am going to encourage everybody to be very excited and positive about what should be happening here this week. ...I am looking at a fantastic week for all of us. [post 2 of 2]
4-10-2019 Intel Guru Bruce [via PinkRoses] This is kind of where we are. I understand... there is an automated portion...maybe the entire system is automated to take our 800 number call ins. My understanding is that up until late last night ...banks were being connected to the 800 number reservation system that they had not been yet connected and they were scrambling to get those additional banks that are going to be part of the redemption process...to be connected to the automated reservation system. Now, we also heard the toll-free number could come virtually anytime now. The update was for approximately lunchtime tomorrow [Wednesday]. ...We think that could signal our start. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
4-10-2019 Newshound Guru Breitling Things change…My confidence in the Iraqi dinar has never changed. So they have to change the tactic on what they need to do to maintain a certain economy. They are adapting to whatever the market is going to be…You shouldn’t have any fear…In my view…the worst case scenario it gets to $2.70, $2.80 and this is within the GCC and the market…So I’m just thinking about that market and what’s involved. And just like any other currency, is it too high within a market and then it won’t work…and if they avoid that and just get into the world market that’s not going to work. They have to be locally plugged in and take advantage of the international markets. [post 2 of 2]
4/11/19
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Mahdi's website; posted on both Arabic and English sides)
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi receives the Special Envoy of the Russian President
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Baghdanov, who conveyed the greetings of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and the desire of the Russian leadership to develop relations with Iraq in the political and economic fields. Military and energy, oil and gas projects.
The Prime Minister stressed the pride of Iraq and its people in relations with Russia and Russia, expressing thanks for the Russian leadership in support of Iraq and the expansion of cooperation in all fields, pointing to the development of the situation in Iraq and its stability and the desire of many leaders and official delegations to Baghdad, Russian relations in Baghdad to expand relations and develop energy projects, oil and gas, as well as the growing political and economic cooperation between the two friendly countries.
The Russian special envoy expressed the satisfaction of the Russian leadership to achieve security and stability and the directions of the Iraqi government towards development and economic prosperity, and the Russian Federation looked forward to further cooperation and the continued work of Russian companies and projects in Iraq.
The Prime Minister received a message from Deputy Prime Minister for Security, Defense and Space Affairs Yuri Barisov, who heads the Russian side of the joint coordination council to be held in Baghdad at the end of this month.
The meeting was attended by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gazprom, Alexander Dukov and several members of its Board of Directors. He reviewed the investment activities carried out by the company in Iraq ten years ago and without interruption and its desire to pursue investment projects for the development of oil and gas fields. For military-technical cooperation Alexei Fronkelin, and the Russian ambassador in Baghdad.
The meeting was attended by a number of officials in the ministries of oil and defense and advisers.
Media Office of the Prime Minister
10 April-2019
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ARTICLE 2 (from Government of Iraq twitter account)
At the time this report was submitted, there were no new tweets on the Government of Iraq twitter account.
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ARTICLE 3
Halabousi: We have observations on the activation of the budget law
2019/4/10 21:51
[Baghdad-where]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halboussi, on Wednesday, that the parliament has comments on the activation of the budget, and expressed the hope that there are steps in this regard.
"There are important long-term projects and quick projects and there are important projects such as schools and hospitals that the citizen needs, and we will have a role to support the government in its efforts," Halaboussi said during a meeting of the building alliance.
He called on the Speaker of Parliament to "work together with the Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi in completing the ministerial cabin because it lasted longer than the specified period and there should be a clear message with a real intention to complete it and we hope to submit the names as soon as possible," referring to "the need to complete parliamentary committees corresponding to the government" .
"The laws have entered into legislation, but there is confusion in the work of the committees of Parliament and everyone bears this matter and must be taken seriously and there is a desire to go full or partial to resolve this file next week."
He pointed out that "there should be steps in this matter from the government and we propose that during the month of Ramadan we should have a unified vision and joint meetings between the government and the parliament on specific topics in the month of Ramadan and study the obstacles of the programs and discuss Service topics ".
"There are people without shelter and there are in the camps. This is a shame for everyone. There must be efforts," he said.
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ARTICLE 4
Against "two billion dollars" .. Iraq proposes to try foreign motives
2019/4/10 23:46
[Follow-up]
Iraq has proposed to the US-led International Coalition to prosecute foreign militants who have joined a sympathetic organization for up to $ 2 billion, according to Iraqi officials.
An Iraqi government official told Agence France-Presse that Baghdad had proposed an "option" of "prosecuting foreign militants currently being held by the Kurds in Syria" for "$ 2 billion."
If this option is agreed upon, once they have been tried, Baghdad reserves the right to request "more funds to cover accommodation expenses".
The return of foreign militants, currently in the hands of Kurdish forces in Syria, is a very sensitive issue for the public opinion in their countries.
For example, France has not yet begun to implement a detailed plan to repatriate French militants and their families from Syria, according to press reports, and only talk about a "hypothesis" to do so.
Iraq is already preparing to try some 12 French nationals who have been transferred from Syria to Iraq, considering that its courts have jurisdiction over the territory, which was controlled by a sympathetic organization stretching across areas between Syria and Iraq.
A second official told the agency that the costs of Iraqi authorities being arrested and prosecuted of foreign militants, estimated to number about 1,000 according to the Syrian Kurdish forces, were calculated based on what was applied at Guantanamo.
"We have made this proposal last week, and we have not received any response yet," he said.
A third official told AFP that the militants came from "52 countries", so it was easy to address the international coalition instead of all the capitals of those countries.
The Syrian Kurds had earlier called for the formation of a special international tribunal to try their hard-liners while the United Nations was investigating alleged crimes of "genocide", the most serious crimes under international law.
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ARTICLE 5
A lady who lives for a while with internal organs upside down without learning
2019/4/10 21:59 \
[Follow-up]
American Rossi Mary Bentley was 99 years old despite her internal organs were not in place. This rare discovery was discovered only after the death of this American woman, who donated her body to conduct scientific research, according to the University of Oregon for Health and Science in the United States of America.
"I knew there was something, but we took some time to figure out how these members were formed," said anatomy professor Kam Walker, who accompanied his students to the autopsy.
The strange configuration of the body of the Russian Marie is known in the medical dictionary coup d'etat, a state of congenital where the main visceral organs are reversed from their natural positions. This is also true of this American woman, where her liver, stomach, and other internal organs are present in the left rather than the right, as usual. Her heart is in her usual place on the left.
According to the University of Oregon for Health and Science in the United States of America, according to the BBC, only one of the 22 thousand new births suffered a coup d'etat. Many of them suffer serious life-threatening diseases as well as other rare diseases. According to the website "web.de" German.
It seems that Rossi Marie was not aware of the specificity of her condition, according to her relatives, who explained that three members of her organs were removed during her life, pointing out that only one surgeon is aware of the shape of her inverted bones. Rossi Marie's daughter believes her mother may be happy because of the attention she received after her death. "Knowing that she was different and still living, it would have been a big smile on her face," says Louisa Alle.
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ARTICLE 6-A
The amazing benefits of coffee on human health
2019/4/10 23:38
[Follow-up]
A range of studies have shown that there is strong scientific evidence showing that coffee is incredibly good for human health and longevity.
Drinking coffee reduces the risk of cancer by up to 20%, coffee reduces the risk of heart disease by 5% and the risk of type 2 diabetes by 30%. And reduces the risk of Parkinson's disease by 30%.
The coffee is achieved by immersing the body with natural antioxidants, repairing the DNA of the coffee bean, calming the stress-related coffee and improving the efficiency of the enzymes.
Not surprisingly, coffee drinkers live on average longer than those who do not drink coffee.
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ARTICLE 6-B
A simple test to make sure you drink the "healthy amount" of water
2019/4/10 16:01
[Follow-up]
Doctors recommend drinking at least six glasses of water a day, but many do not listen to this precious advice, exposing themselves to serious health problems.
According to the British Public Health Authority, not drinking enough water leads to tiredness and dizziness and affects the skin's elasticity.
If you want to know if your body has a shortage of water, just have a simple test approved by the National Medical Library in the United States.
When you do this, you'll see if you've drunk enough water or you're not getting enough, and then you have to make a difference.
To do this, it is enough to cut the skin over the face of the hand with your thumb and forefinger for seconds, remove your fingers, and if you find that the skin has returned quickly, it means that you drink well. If this does not happen and it takes some time, doctors advise you to drink your water.
If you want to take another test, see urine. If it is not dark and odorless, it means that you drink enough water, but if you do not drink it, you do not drink enough water.
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