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Parliamentary move to legislate a law guaranteeing retirement salaries for Iraqi journalists
23/04/2019 01:05 PM | Number of readings:
Baghdad - The New Testament
A member of the parliamentary legal committee, Bahar Mahmoud, announced the intention of parliament to prepare a legal proposal to include all journalists with pensions to provide a decent life for them in recognition of their great supervisory role.
Mahmoud said in a press statement obtained by the "Covenant News" that "the parliamentary legal committee will work to submit proposals within the House of Representatives to activate and update laws to protect journalists, including access to pensions and other legislation."
She promised that "the segment of journalists is one of the most important segments of the society as a fourth regulatory authority, which sometimes rises to be the first in its pressure and its impact on the corruption of corruption and problems in the failure of the executive performance of ministries and state organs."
She pointed out that "the moral and professional responsibility imposes on members of the House of Representatives as a supervisory authority also support journalists and the press and provide their requirements for the exercise of their work and live in peace."
It is noteworthy that Iraq includes a large number of journalists and workers in the field of press and information, While most do not receive pensions for their work in private sector institutions.
Ending Embezzlement and tax evasion of forms of corruption in Iraq
23/4/2019 - 1 minute ago
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The Iraqi Integrity Commission announced in a statement Monday that it had lost nearly $ 60 million from the Nineveh province budget, stolen by officials close to the governor, Nawaf al-Aakoub, before he was sacked after the sinking of the "death sentence" in Mosul.
On April 11, the Commission announced the arrest of 14 officials and staff of the Ninawa governorate office, on charges of embezzlement and waste of state funds.
The Commission on Integrity revealed in its statement yesterday that officials close to the Ikob acquired more than 76 billion Iraqi dinars (about 64 million dollars) "in the form of instruments or deposits in personal accounts in the form of cash.
"Of the original amount, about 45 billion Iraqi dinars (about $ 37 million) are from the province's 2018 development funds," said an official with the agency, who asked not to be identified.
In the context, announced member of the Committee on Parliamentary Integrity Deputy Kazem al-Shammari, that the Integrity Commission will begin to investigate files of corruption and tax evasion of the Chinese company operating the field Ahdab oil (180 km southeast of Baghdad), worth $ 180 million for the Iraqi government.
He explained in a statement: «We have documents to prove the process of corruption and tax evasion in the contract development of the field Ahdab oil, which is located in Wasit province, where the Chinese Oasis Company and in cooperation with some influential in the Ministry of Oil and the General Authority for Taxation to pay the financial dues it had.
He added: «The Inspector General of the Ministry of Oil, all the documents to start an urgent investigation of this file, which includes financial and administrative corruption and waste of public money».
On this basis, the Office of the Inspector General of the Ministry of Oil Hamdan Darraji, the adoption of a comprehensive strategy to fight corruption, stressing that it can stop overflow of public money and waste.
"The Office of the Inspector General of the Ministry of Oil has achieved many achievements at the level of planning and follow-up to address the corruption and irregularities that have been developed to face a comprehensive strategy and directly from the Inspector General."
He added: "Perhaps one of the most outstanding achievements of the Office of the Inspector General of the Ministry of Oil for the first semester of 2019, was to stop overflow of public money and waste, and the total fines obtained from the violations of distribution outlets by the Office for the first semester of 2019 for the western and southern regions only, Slightly more than (1887658000) dollars ».
The Office explained that «the total amounts recommended for recovery by the Office in the southern region for the first term of 2019 from the South Oil Company, more than (3.5) million dollars, in addition to the amounts recommended for recovery amounted to (43) million dinars (35 thousand dollars) Almost, for irregularities in the distribution outlets of oil products in the southern region ».
He pointed out that «the total fines as a result of irregularities to distribution outlets for private stations and generators that were seized by the Division of the hotline for the province of Baghdad only amounted to more than (97) million dinars, about (80 thousand dollars)».
The sinking of the ferry opened the files of corruption that were ravaging the devastated city after the war against the organization «Daqash», which was allocated a budget of $ (800) million dollars, but in spite of that, corruption remains prevalent in the country that occupies the rank of (12) on The list of the most corrupt countries in the world, and if the accident of the phrase the issue of corruption politicians to light again, none of them has not been brought to justice so far.
Iraq has suffered years of corrupt corruption in its institutions, and this corruption has caused during the past 15 years a loss of (228) billion dollars, went into the pockets of politicians and corrupt entrepreneurs, according to the Iraqi Council of Representatives, and this amount today is twice the budget and more than the output Country.
Iraq's war against corruption is more serious than the battle of terrorism. Corruption has major negative implications for Iraq's development, including foreign investors' heavy pressure on their businesses in Iraq.
In 2017, Iraq ranked 169 out of 180 countries on Transparency International's corruption index.
The Corruption Perception Index classifies countries and territories on the basis of the extent of corruption in their public sector.
On April 11, the Commission announced the arrest of 14 officials and staff of the Ninawa governorate office, on charges of embezzlement and waste of state funds.
The Commission on Integrity revealed in its statement yesterday that officials close to the Ikob acquired more than 76 billion Iraqi dinars (about 64 million dollars) "in the form of instruments or deposits in personal accounts in the form of cash.
"Of the original amount, about 45 billion Iraqi dinars (about $ 37 million) are from the province's 2018 development funds," said an official with the agency, who asked not to be identified.
In the context, announced member of the Committee on Parliamentary Integrity Deputy Kazem al-Shammari, that the Integrity Commission will begin to investigate files of corruption and tax evasion of the Chinese company operating the field Ahdab oil (180 km southeast of Baghdad), worth $ 180 million for the Iraqi government.
He explained in a statement: «We have documents to prove the process of corruption and tax evasion in the contract development of the field Ahdab oil, which is located in Wasit province, where the Chinese Oasis Company and in cooperation with some influential in the Ministry of Oil and the General Authority for Taxation to pay the financial dues it had.
He added: «The Inspector General of the Ministry of Oil, all the documents to start an urgent investigation of this file, which includes financial and administrative corruption and waste of public money».
On this basis, the Office of the Inspector General of the Ministry of Oil Hamdan Darraji, the adoption of a comprehensive strategy to fight corruption, stressing that it can stop overflow of public money and waste.
"The Office of the Inspector General of the Ministry of Oil has achieved many achievements at the level of planning and follow-up to address the corruption and irregularities that have been developed to face a comprehensive strategy and directly from the Inspector General."
He added: "Perhaps one of the most outstanding achievements of the Office of the Inspector General of the Ministry of Oil for the first semester of 2019, was to stop overflow of public money and waste, and the total fines obtained from the violations of distribution outlets by the Office for the first semester of 2019 for the western and southern regions only, Slightly more than (1887658000) dollars ».
The Office explained that «the total amounts recommended for recovery by the Office in the southern region for the first term of 2019 from the South Oil Company, more than (3.5) million dollars, in addition to the amounts recommended for recovery amounted to (43) million dinars (35 thousand dollars) Almost, for irregularities in the distribution outlets of oil products in the southern region ».
He pointed out that «the total fines as a result of irregularities to distribution outlets for private stations and generators that were seized by the Division of the hotline for the province of Baghdad only amounted to more than (97) million dinars, about (80 thousand dollars)».
The sinking of the ferry opened the files of corruption that were ravaging the devastated city after the war against the organization «Daqash», which was allocated a budget of $ (800) million dollars, but in spite of that, corruption remains prevalent in the country that occupies the rank of (12) on The list of the most corrupt countries in the world, and if the accident of the phrase the issue of corruption politicians to light again, none of them has not been brought to justice so far.
Iraq has suffered years of corrupt corruption in its institutions, and this corruption has caused during the past 15 years a loss of (228) billion dollars, went into the pockets of politicians and corrupt entrepreneurs, according to the Iraqi Council of Representatives, and this amount today is twice the budget and more than the output Country.
Iraq's war against corruption is more serious than the battle of terrorism. Corruption has major negative implications for Iraq's development, including foreign investors' heavy pressure on their businesses in Iraq.
In 2017, Iraq ranked 169 out of 180 countries on Transparency International's corruption index.
The Corruption Perception Index classifies countries and territories on the basis of the extent of corruption in their public sector.
Araji: Iraq's commitment to the decision not to exempt it from Iranian sanctions violates sovereignty
Tuesday, April 23,
Alsumaria News / Baghdad
Former Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Bahaa al-Araji said on Tuesday that Iraq's commitment to the US decision not to exempt it from sanctions against Iran is "a violation of Iraqi sovereignty." He called on all political blocs to support the Iraqi government to continue dealing with Iran.
Alsumaria News / Baghdad
Former Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Bahaa al-Araji said on Tuesday that Iraq's commitment to the US decision not to exempt it from sanctions against Iran is "a violation of Iraqi sovereignty." He called on all political blocs to support the Iraqi government to continue dealing with Iran.
Al-Araji said in a statement received by Alsumaria News, a copy of it, "Iraq's commitment to the decision of the United States of America not to exclude them from unilateral sanctions, a violation of Iraqi sovereignty and consideration of America's will on Iraq," noting that "this decision was not an international."
He added that "the commitment of some States was for political reasons and not legal, while it is contrary to the new Iraq policy of the need to open to all neighboring countries to achieve the Iraqi interest."
He called Araji "all political blocs, whether those that agree or disagree with Iran, support the Iraqi government to continue dealing with Iran to achieve independence of the Iraqi decision."
The White House said Monday that US President Donald Trump had decided not to extend exemptions for some countries from Iran's sanctions, while Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates agreed on phased measures to secure a shortage in the oil market.
The United States re-imposed sanctions last November on Iranian oil exports after US President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and six major powers.
After re-imposing sanctions on Tehran, Washington granted exceptions to eight countries (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, Italy and Greece) for six months during which it could buy Iranian oil without being subject to US sanctions.
Iraq reached the highest level of corruption in 2007, ranking 178, while the lowest level in 2003 was 113.
Iraq reached the highest level of corruption in 2007, ranking 178, while the lowest level in 2003 was 113.
The burning of a tank loaded with fuel inside the port of Khor al-Zubayr in Basra
Tuesday, April 23,2019
Alsumaria News / Basra
A source in the province of Basra, on Monday, that Saherija loaded with fuel burned inside the port of Khor al-Zubayr, and that firefighters were able to deal with the fire.
Alsumaria News / Basra
A source in the province of Basra, on Monday, that Saherija loaded with fuel burned inside the port of Khor al-Zubayr, and that firefighters were able to deal with the fire.
The source said in an interview with Alsumaria News, "The Saherija fuel burst into the fire inside the port of Khor al-Zubair," noting that "the fire happened accidentally, causing material damage, and resulted in no human casualties."
The source pointed out that "firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire before extending it in pipelines fuel tanker inside the port."
The province of Basra includes five commercial ports, one of which is the port of Khor al-Zubayr, which contains berths dedicated to the import of fuel and gas export, and there are all Iraqi ports units for fire and safety.
Researcher in political affairs Raad Hashim to (Tigris): There are American figures working to exclude Iraq from sanctions on Iran temporarily
23-04-2019 12:17 AM
The researcher on political affairs Raad Hashim said on Monday that there are American figures working to exclude Iraq from sanctions on Iran temporarily.
"The factions loyal to Iran should be aware of the seriousness of the US sanctions," Hashim said in a statement to Degla. "Washington is serious in trying to push Iraq to find alternative sources of energy."
The Minister of Trade confirms the continuation of receipt of wheat crop from the farmers and the delivery of their dues within 72 hours
Local 12:39 - 23/04/2019
Baghdad Mawazine News
Minister of Commerce Dr. Mohammad Hashim Al-Ani said that the total wheat for the first, second and third grades received on Saturday and Sunday from the farmers in the provinces amounted to 8521 tons.
Al-Ani stressed that the coming days will witness with increasing temperatures the increase in harvest rate accompanied by an increase in marketing operations and preparations to receive the quantities marketed.
He explained that the overall marketing position of soft wheat first class, which was received on 21 April amounted to 4621, while the total soft wheat second class during the same day 217 tons.
He added that the total first-class wheat received on April 22 amounted to 3499 tons, while the second-class wheat amounted to 106 tons, while the third-class wheat received during the same day, 18 tons.
Al-Ani pointed out that the total marketing of the wheat of the first class was 8120 tons, while the total marketing of wheat second class 383 tons and the total marketing of wheat third degree 18 tons, to be the total marketing of the wheat at three degrees 8521 tons.
He pointed out that Silawat Rifai, Dhi Qar, Muthanna and Amara are receiving new quantities of local wheat as part of the marketing campaign to receive the wheat crop, while the marketing centers in Diwaniyah and Karbala started receiving the first quantities of grain marketed by farmers and farmers.
Minister Al-Ani explained that the rate of marketing did not reach the peak rate due to weather conditions that delayed the maturity of the crop, expressing the hope that in the coming days and with higher temperatures, the increase in harvest accompanied by an increase in marketing.
The Minister of Commerce announced the start of the marketing season last week and the launch of the harvest campaign in a number of provinces and allocated hot phones to receive complaints of farmers one of these lines linked to personally respond directly. The Ministry of Commerce announced that this season is an exceptional case by receiving the marketers dues after 72 hours of receipt Yield and announcement of laboratory test results and safety of marketed quantities.
Minister of Commerce Dr. Mohammad Hashim Al-Ani said that the total wheat for the first, second and third grades received on Saturday and Sunday from the farmers in the provinces amounted to 8521 tons.
Al-Ani stressed that the coming days will witness with increasing temperatures the increase in harvest rate accompanied by an increase in marketing operations and preparations to receive the quantities marketed.
He explained that the overall marketing position of soft wheat first class, which was received on 21 April amounted to 4621, while the total soft wheat second class during the same day 217 tons.
He added that the total first-class wheat received on April 22 amounted to 3499 tons, while the second-class wheat amounted to 106 tons, while the third-class wheat received during the same day, 18 tons.
Al-Ani pointed out that the total marketing of the wheat of the first class was 8120 tons, while the total marketing of wheat second class 383 tons and the total marketing of wheat third degree 18 tons, to be the total marketing of the wheat at three degrees 8521 tons.
He pointed out that Silawat Rifai, Dhi Qar, Muthanna and Amara are receiving new quantities of local wheat as part of the marketing campaign to receive the wheat crop, while the marketing centers in Diwaniyah and Karbala started receiving the first quantities of grain marketed by farmers and farmers.
Minister Al-Ani explained that the rate of marketing did not reach the peak rate due to weather conditions that delayed the maturity of the crop, expressing the hope that in the coming days and with higher temperatures, the increase in harvest accompanied by an increase in marketing.
The Minister of Commerce announced the start of the marketing season last week and the launch of the harvest campaign in a number of provinces and allocated hot phones to receive complaints of farmers one of these lines linked to personally respond directly. The Ministry of Commerce announced that this season is an exceptional case by receiving the marketers dues after 72 hours of receipt Yield and announcement of laboratory test results and safety of marketed quantities.
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Integrity Board Reveals Corruption Probes against Former Nineveh Governor
BasNews 23/04/2019 - 00:44 Published in Iraq
ERBIL - Iraq's Commission of Integrity has revealed a grave case of corruption made by the former Nineveh Governor Nawfal Hamadi, saying that millions of dollars went missing during his administration.
According to a statement by the commission, over 60$ million had gone missing during the time when Hamadi was in office, accusing the governor's officers of stealing the money.
The board has previously accused 14 close aides of the former Nineveh governor of stealing from the public money.
Explosion of two tankers loaded with asphalt in the port of Khor al-Zubayr
12:38 - 23/04/2019
Baghdad Mawazine News
A security source said Tuesday that two tankers loaded with asphalt were blown up in the port of Khor al-Zubayr in Basra.
The source told Mawazine News that "two tanks loaded with asphalt (asphalt) exploded in the port of Khor al-Zubayr within the province of Basra on the sidewalk No. 6."
He added that "the civil defense teams took control of the fire without casualties."
The source told Mawazine News that "two tanks loaded with asphalt (asphalt) exploded in the port of Khor al-Zubayr within the province of Basra on the sidewalk No. 6."
He added that "the civil defense teams took control of the fire without casualties."
Iraqi Parliament Trying to Pass New Law to Restrict Social Platforms
Iraqi Parliament is reportedly trying to pass a new law to restrict media and social media platforms in the country, an official revealed on Monday.
The Council of Representatives made the first reading on Monday for the proposal dubbed "crimes of information", Moaed Al-Lami, the Head of the Iraqi Journalists’ Syndicate (IJS), wrote on Twitter, considering the bill dangerous for journalists and people in general in the country.
"Anyone may get arrested or forced to pay a fine for publishing something on their social media platforms which goes against the points mentioned in the new law," he warned.
The IJS had previously urged the parliament not to approve this new bill, believing it would restrict the freedom of journalists.
Baghdad governorate illustrates the reality of its measures to prevent suicide
Local 12:06 - 23/04/2019
Baghdad Mawazine News
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Baghdad province on Monday confirmed the truth about the proposal to place high fences on Baghdad's bridges to cope with suicides.
"The recent reports by some of the Facebook pages attributed to the governor of Baghdad, Falah al-Jazairi, a proposal to put high fences on the bridges of Baghdad to cope with suicides are incorrect," the province said in a statement received by Mawazine News.
The province noted that "the basis of the proposal was submitted by the Ministry of the Interior to the Baghdad Provincial Council with an official letter numbered 2/42528 dated 1/4/2019. The President of Baghdad province Riyad Al-Adadh responded with an official letter supporting the said proposal. "He said.
Baghdad province denied "the link of the governor to the proposal fully, and calls at the same time the local media and social media to be accurate in the dissemination of news on the governor of Baghdad, and verify the official sources before publication.
"The recent reports by some of the Facebook pages attributed to the governor of Baghdad, Falah al-Jazairi, a proposal to put high fences on the bridges of Baghdad to cope with suicides are incorrect," the province said in a statement received by Mawazine News.
The province noted that "the basis of the proposal was submitted by the Ministry of the Interior to the Baghdad Provincial Council with an official letter numbered 2/42528 dated 1/4/2019. The President of Baghdad province Riyad Al-Adadh responded with an official letter supporting the said proposal. "He said.
Baghdad province denied "the link of the governor to the proposal fully, and calls at the same time the local media and social media to be accurate in the dissemination of news on the governor of Baghdad, and verify the official sources before publication.
Baghdad governorate illustrates the reality of its measures to prevent suicide
12:06 - 23/04/2019
Baghdad Mawazine News
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Baghdad province on Monday confirmed the truth about the proposal to place high fences on Baghdad's bridges to cope with suicides.
"The recent reports by some of the Facebook pages attributed to the governor of Baghdad, Falah al-Jazairi, a proposal to put high fences on the bridges of Baghdad to cope with suicides are incorrect," the province said in a statement received by Mawazine News.
The province noted that "the basis of the proposal was submitted by the Ministry of the Interior to the Baghdad Provincial Council with an official letter numbered 2/42528 dated 1/4/2019. The President of Baghdad province Riyad Al-Adadh responded with an official letter supporting the said proposal. "He said.
Baghdad province denied "the link of the governor to the proposal fully, and calls at the same time the local media and social media to be accurate in the dissemination of news on the governor of Baghdad, and verify the official sources before publication."
"The recent reports by some of the Facebook pages attributed to the governor of Baghdad, Falah al-Jazairi, a proposal to put high fences on the bridges of Baghdad to cope with suicides are incorrect," the province said in a statement received by Mawazine News.
The province noted that "the basis of the proposal was submitted by the Ministry of the Interior to the Baghdad Provincial Council with an official letter numbered 2/42528 dated 1/4/2019. The President of Baghdad province Riyad Al-Adadh responded with an official letter supporting the said proposal. "He said.
Baghdad province denied "the link of the governor to the proposal fully, and calls at the same time the local media and social media to be accurate in the dissemination of news on the governor of Baghdad, and verify the official sources before publication."
Duhok: Residents of over 250 Villages Yet to Return Due to PKK-Turkey Conflict
BasNews 23/04/2019 - 00:24 Published in Kurdistan
ERBIL - The residents of over 250 villages in the Kurdistan Region's Duhok province are yet to return to their rural areas due to the prolonged military confrontation between the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and Turkish army in the region.
A dozen of villages have so far been evacuated because of the conflict between the two sides in the town of Dinarta, in Duhok's Akre area since the new year, Sha'aban Khalil, the mayor of the town, told BasNews.
Meanwhile, Idris Harki, a member of the Duhok Provincial Council, told BasNews that over 250 villages have so far remained empty as a result of the Turkish bombardments in the border areas.
In hopes that Turkey would not shell areas where civilians live, he pointed out that they had urged the Iraqi Parliament to summon the Turkish envoy so that he would convey the message to Ankara.
The PKK is designated by Turkey as a "terrorist organization" as the two sides are in a decades-long conflict over the Kurdish question in Turkey.
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Kenya: State Capture - How Drug Lords Control Political Power in the Country
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End of an era in Japan as emperor prepares to abdicate
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This CEO explains how his DevOps startup runs 15,000 clones each day and helps developers release code faster
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What to Expect From Eldorado Gold in 2019
Thanks to a new gold mine in the Great White North, this miner seems poised to report a more lustrous year than the one before it.
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Thanks to a new gold mine in the Great White North, this miner seems poised to report a more lustrous year than the one before it.
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U.S. Gulf of Mexico Has Largest Number of Laid-Up OSVs - Oil and Gas News
Out of all the major offshore oil and gas regions, the U.S. Gulf of Mexico has the largest number of laid-up OSVs, according to a new analysis by VesselsValue. "By observing the figures, we can see the market with the highest layup is the US Gulf. Even with the increased scrapping seen in this region the US Gulf is still suffering, especially within the OSV and OCV sector," said VesselsValue head of offshore Robert Day in a recent statement. The U.S. offshore vessel segment has experienced
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Out of all the major offshore oil and gas regions, the U.S. Gulf of Mexico has the largest number of laid-up OSVs, according to a new analysis by VesselsValue. "By observing the figures, we can see the market with the highest layup is the US Gulf. Even with the increased scrapping seen in this region the US Gulf is still suffering, especially within the OSV and OCV sector," said VesselsValue head of offshore Robert Day in a recent statement. The U.S. offshore vessel segment has experienced
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Oil Up Jacks Up Nearly 3%
Rise follows report in Washington Post predicting U.S. will force all nations to stop buy Iranian oil for face sanctions. Crude oil shot up by nearly 3% to $65.87 on Sunday night. The bounce came after a column in the Washington Post forecast that the U.S. State Department is preparing to announce that the U.S. will impose sanctions on any countries who refuse stop importing Iranian oil. "On Monday morning, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will announce to the media that, as of May 2, the State
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Bahrain's Gulf International Bank says completes conversion of Saudi branches into local bank
Bahrain's Gulf InternationalBank (GIB) has completed the conversion of itsbranches in Saudi Arabia into a locally incorporated bank, itsaid in a statement on Sunday.
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Bahrain's Gulf InternationalBank (GIB) has completed the conversion of itsbranches in Saudi Arabia into a locally incorporated bank, itsaid in a statement on Sunday.
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Why Joint Credit Cards Are a Bad Idea
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How to harness your lending power
Why do women find it so hard to talk about money? You’ve lodged an application for a home loan or a credit card and you’re feeling pretty good about your chances. You work full time, earn a decent salary and keep on top of your repayments most of the time. Only to find your application gets rejected. All too often Aussies are applying for line of credit loans before checking a simple yet vital number: their credit score. Almost 11 million Aussies don’t know what their score is, yet lenders will
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Why do women find it so hard to talk about money? You’ve lodged an application for a home loan or a credit card and you’re feeling pretty good about your chances. You work full time, earn a decent salary and keep on top of your repayments most of the time. Only to find your application gets rejected. All too often Aussies are applying for line of credit loans before checking a simple yet vital number: their credit score. Almost 11 million Aussies don’t know what their score is, yet lenders will
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TREASURIES/BONDS/STOCKS
Economic Calendar - Top 5 Things to Watch This Week
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US futures signal lower open ahead of busy earnings week
U.S. stock index futures were lower Monday morningahead of what could be a quiet day of trading following the Easter break, but one of the busiest earnings weeks of the season.
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U.S. stock index futures were lower Monday morningahead of what could be a quiet day of trading following the Easter break, but one of the busiest earnings weeks of the season.
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Dow Futures Drift Lower as Earnings Wave Approaches: Oil Tests Six-Month Highs
Global stocks drifted lower Monday, as major markets in Europe and Asia remained closed for Easter celebrations, while oil prices tested six months highs amid reports that the U.S. will end waivers for the purchase of Iranian crude next week. The Monday Market Minute Global stocks drift lower as major markets remain closed for Easter observances. Oil prices test six month highs amid reports that U.S. waivers on the purchase of Iranian crude will be lifted next week. China stocks slide despite
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Global stocks drifted lower Monday, as major markets in Europe and Asia remained closed for Easter celebrations, while oil prices tested six months highs amid reports that the U.S. will end waivers for the purchase of Iranian crude next week. The Monday Market Minute Global stocks drift lower as major markets remain closed for Easter observances. Oil prices test six month highs amid reports that U.S. waivers on the purchase of Iranian crude will be lifted next week. China stocks slide despite
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Top 5 Things to Know in the Market on Monday
Economy Apr 22, 2019 09:23 GMT Investing.com - Here are the top five things you need to know in financial markets on Monday, April 22: 1. Oil jumps as U.S. set to announce end to Iran waivers Oil soared more than 2% on Monday as media reports suggested that the U.S. was preparing to announce an end to waivers that allow some countries to purchase Iranian oil despite sanctions. The U.S. had granted waivers to eight countries that purchase Iranian oil, giving them clearance to make limited
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Economy Apr 22, 2019 09:23 GMT Investing.com - Here are the top five things you need to know in financial markets on Monday, April 22: 1. Oil jumps as U.S. set to announce end to Iran waivers Oil soared more than 2% on Monday as media reports suggested that the U.S. was preparing to announce an end to waivers that allow some countries to purchase Iranian oil despite sanctions. The U.S. had granted waivers to eight countries that purchase Iranian oil, giving them clearance to make limited
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CRYPTO'S / DIGITAL CURRENCY
Bitcoin News Summary - April 22, 2019
The post Bitcoin News Summary – April 22, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins. Here’s what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Belorussian leader, Alexander Lukashenko, last week called for a large Bitcoin mining center to be constructed near the country’s new nuclear power plant which is expected to be fully operational by 2020. Belarus has already developed a special economic zone, the High-Tech Park, with [...]
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The post Bitcoin News Summary – April 22, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins. Here’s what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. Belorussian leader, Alexander Lukashenko, last week called for a large Bitcoin mining center to be constructed near the country’s new nuclear power plant which is expected to be fully operational by 2020. Belarus has already developed a special economic zone, the High-Tech Park, with [...]
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Daily market update: 22 April 2019 | CryptoCompare.com
MVIS-CryptoCompare Index | OKEx Bitcoin Derivatives Trading Volume Highest in March | Japanese Exchange Zaif to Resume Activity Seven Months After Hack | Crypto Exchange Poloniex Adds Support for USDT on Tron Blockchain
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MVIS-CryptoCompare Index | OKEx Bitcoin Derivatives Trading Volume Highest in March | Japanese Exchange Zaif to Resume Activity Seven Months After Hack | Crypto Exchange Poloniex Adds Support for USDT on Tron Blockchain
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BTC, ETH And XRP Dominance Falls By 5% In Q1 FY19: CoinGecko
2018 was a tough year for crypto assets as the market fell significantly hurting the market cap of many coins. The advent of 2019 was met with a lot of expectation and the year did not disappoint. While the BTC rose by 11% in Q1 FY19, it was the altcoins like Litecoin and EOS that rose quicker bringing down the dominance of Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP together by 5%. Most Top 10 coins apart from Litecoin and EOS saw a drop-in dominance 2019 was the year that was expected to bring back the glory
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2018 was a tough year for crypto assets as the market fell significantly hurting the market cap of many coins. The advent of 2019 was met with a lot of expectation and the year did not disappoint. While the BTC rose by 11% in Q1 FY19, it was the altcoins like Litecoin and EOS that rose quicker bringing down the dominance of Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP together by 5%. Most Top 10 coins apart from Litecoin and EOS saw a drop-in dominance 2019 was the year that was expected to bring back the glory
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Exclusive: Russia, Canada could emerge as China's successors following Bitcoin mining ban: eToro’s Greenspan
The Chinese Bitcoin [BTC] mining ban proposed by the country’s macroeconomic planning agency riffled the market with FUD, leading many to speculate which country could pick up the mining mantle. With many looking east for the new mining havens, eToro’s senior market Mati Greenspan negated. In an exclusive interview with AMBCrypto, Greenspan highlighted two key...
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The Chinese Bitcoin [BTC] mining ban proposed by the country’s macroeconomic planning agency riffled the market with FUD, leading many to speculate which country could pick up the mining mantle. With many looking east for the new mining havens, eToro’s senior market Mati Greenspan negated. In an exclusive interview with AMBCrypto, Greenspan highlighted two key...
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Bitcoin's [BTC] significant S/F ratio could propel coin to $500K valuation, claims Crypto Zombie
The volatility present in the cryptocurrency market speaks for it itself as the prices undergo massive changes in a span of few days or even hours weeks. Bitcoin, the superior representative of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, has often been lauded as a solution to various financial problems and criticized for not having any "substantial value". Analysts...
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The volatility present in the cryptocurrency market speaks for it itself as the prices undergo massive changes in a span of few days or even hours weeks. Bitcoin, the superior representative of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, has often been lauded as a solution to various financial problems and criticized for not having any "substantial value". Analysts...
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Chilean Government Introduces New Cryptocurrency and Fintech Regulation Bill to Congress
Chilean Minister of Finance Felipe Larraín announced the introduction to Congress of a bill regulating cryptocurrencies and fintech
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Chilean Minister of Finance Felipe Larraín announced the introduction to Congress of a bill regulating cryptocurrencies and fintech
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Binance Coin [BNB] isn't the only coin to record a surge of over 300 percent in 2019
The collective cryptocurrency market has seen a massive upswing since the beginning of the year, with the market weathering the infamous crypto-winter. Several coins have defied the bears, breaking multiple resistance levels to reach notable highs. Among them, the stand-out is clearly Binance Coin [BNB] which has broken through the top-10, amassed a gain of...
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The collective cryptocurrency market has seen a massive upswing since the beginning of the year, with the market weathering the infamous crypto-winter. Several coins have defied the bears, breaking multiple resistance levels to reach notable highs. Among them, the stand-out is clearly Binance Coin [BNB] which has broken through the top-10, amassed a gain of...
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What Is Eternal Wallet? Introduction to XEC Coin and XET Token
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CURRENCIES
Thousands of old coins going into circulation
Check your change! You may find historic and potentially valuable old money when hundreds of rare coin dealers across the country deliberately put into circulation tens of thousands of collectible coins, some a century old. The “ Great American Coin Hunt®” is one of the activities planned during the 96th annual National Coin Week, April 21-27, 2019. National Coin Week is sponsored by the nonprofit American Numismatic Association to celebrate the historical, cultural, artistic and economic
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Check your change! You may find historic and potentially valuable old money when hundreds of rare coin dealers across the country deliberately put into circulation tens of thousands of collectible coins, some a century old. The “ Great American Coin Hunt®” is one of the activities planned during the 96th annual National Coin Week, April 21-27, 2019. National Coin Week is sponsored by the nonprofit American Numismatic Association to celebrate the historical, cultural, artistic and economic
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Dollar edges up in thin post-holiday trade after positive U.S. data
By Daniel Leussink TOKYO (Reuters) – The dollar drifted higher against the euro and British pound on Monday, supported by the relative strength of the U.S. economy, though moves remained small as many investors were still away for the long Easter weekend. Financial markets in Australia, Hong Kong and many major countries in Europe are...
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By Daniel Leussink TOKYO (Reuters) – The dollar drifted higher against the euro and British pound on Monday, supported by the relative strength of the U.S. economy, though moves remained small as many investors were still away for the long Easter weekend. Financial markets in Australia, Hong Kong and many major countries in Europe are...
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Canadian Dollar Pulled Higher by Oil, But Cautious ahead of BoC | Action Forex
Canadian Dollar open the week generally higher, as helped by strong rally in oil price, on supply concern. Though, the Loonie is generally bounded in range only. BoC rate decision and statement this week will be crucial to the next move. For now, risks are mildly on the upside for USD/CAD, and any dovish twist […] The post Canadian Dollar Pulled Higher by Oil, But Cautious ahead of BoC appeared first on Action Forex.
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Canadian Dollar open the week generally higher, as helped by strong rally in oil price, on supply concern. Though, the Loonie is generally bounded in range only. BoC rate decision and statement this week will be crucial to the next move. For now, risks are mildly on the upside for USD/CAD, and any dovish twist […] The post Canadian Dollar Pulled Higher by Oil, But Cautious ahead of BoC appeared first on Action Forex.
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EURUSD Drops Beneath SMAs in Descending Channel | Action Forex
EURUSD is looking bearish in the short term after creating a descending channel over the last three months. Also, the price declined beneath the moving averages on Thursday and the technical indicators are all pointing to further negative momentum. The stochastics are heading south with the %K line entering the oversold zone, suggesting plenty of […] The post EURUSD Drops Beneath SMAs in Descending Channel appeared first on Action Forex.
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EURUSD is looking bearish in the short term after creating a descending channel over the last three months. Also, the price declined beneath the moving averages on Thursday and the technical indicators are all pointing to further negative momentum. The stochastics are heading south with the %K line entering the oversold zone, suggesting plenty of […] The post EURUSD Drops Beneath SMAs in Descending Channel appeared first on Action Forex.
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Governments with weak currencies may overcome their fear of Bitcoin and so usher in a new global currency
TLDR. For Governments, the only thing more scary than Bitcoin is getting their country destroyed by sanctions and other heavy-handed behaviour by bigger Governments. Bottom up traction for Bitcoin as a global currency is coming from sovereign countries with weak Fiat currencies; the people are taking action despite what the Government is saying/mandating. This is […]
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TLDR. For Governments, the only thing more scary than Bitcoin is getting their country destroyed by sanctions and other heavy-handed behaviour by bigger Governments. Bottom up traction for Bitcoin as a global currency is coming from sovereign countries with weak Fiat currencies; the people are taking action despite what the Government is saying/mandating. This is […]
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Pound to euro exchange rate: Are YOU being ripped off by foreign currency firms?
HOLIDAYMAKERS could be “ripped off” for foreign currency with firms offering terrible exchange rates for Brits travelling abroad. British holidaymakers who went abroad over Easter have been offered the worst exchange rates on record. Foreign currency firms have been cashing in on the Bank Holiday rush as a reported two million people jetted off this weekend. The firms have been accused of paying an average rate of as little as 0.78 euros per £1 at airports.
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HOLIDAYMAKERS could be “ripped off” for foreign currency with firms offering terrible exchange rates for Brits travelling abroad. British holidaymakers who went abroad over Easter have been offered the worst exchange rates on record. Foreign currency firms have been cashing in on the Bank Holiday rush as a reported two million people jetted off this weekend. The firms have been accused of paying an average rate of as little as 0.78 euros per £1 at airports.
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HEALTH / SCIENCE
How AI could diagnose Alzheimer’s
Advances PET scans of normal (left) and Alzheimer's (right) brains. An estimated 5.7 million people in the U.S. have Alzheimer’s disease—the most common type of dementia—and that number is expected to more than double by 2050. Early diagnosis is crucial for patients to benefit from the few therapies available. But no single assay or scan can deliver a conclusive diagnosis while a person is alive; instead doctors have to conduct numerous clinical and neuropsychological tests. So there is growing
The link between dementia and sleep
The Science of Health Among the many things that can shatter when Alzheimer’s disease tightens its grip is the steady rhythm of the body’s sleep-wake cycle. The problem is so common that one New York City nursing facility—the Hebrew Home at Riverdale—ran an all-night program for many years that took in afflicted community members for a dusk-to-dawn schedule of games, snacks, arts and crafts, and other activities so that their exhausted families could get some shut-eye. Troubled sleep often
Advances PET scans of normal (left) and Alzheimer's (right) brains. An estimated 5.7 million people in the U.S. have Alzheimer’s disease—the most common type of dementia—and that number is expected to more than double by 2050. Early diagnosis is crucial for patients to benefit from the few therapies available. But no single assay or scan can deliver a conclusive diagnosis while a person is alive; instead doctors have to conduct numerous clinical and neuropsychological tests. So there is growing
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The Science of Health Among the many things that can shatter when Alzheimer’s disease tightens its grip is the steady rhythm of the body’s sleep-wake cycle. The problem is so common that one New York City nursing facility—the Hebrew Home at Riverdale—ran an all-night program for many years that took in afflicted community members for a dusk-to-dawn schedule of games, snacks, arts and crafts, and other activities so that their exhausted families could get some shut-eye. Troubled sleep often
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Your Fitness Plan For the Week Is Right Here With Our 7-Day Video Workout Program
If you want to be consistent with your workouts, you need a plan — a schedule to guide you through the week to help keep you on track. And we got you! To make it even easier, all you need is a set of dumbbells for our seven-day plan. You don't even need to go to the gym; all of these video workout ...
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If you want to be consistent with your workouts, you need a plan — a schedule to guide you through the week to help keep you on track. And we got you! To make it even easier, all you need is a set of dumbbells for our seven-day plan. You don't even need to go to the gym; all of these video workout ...
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Drug resistant infections seen in U.S. NICUs
Dr. Jonathan Davis at Tufts Medical Center's Floating Hospital for Children brought "60 Minutes" into his NICU and discusses how protocol for treating infections has changed during his career.
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Dr. Jonathan Davis at Tufts Medical Center's Floating Hospital for Children brought "60 Minutes" into his NICU and discusses how protocol for treating infections has changed during his career.
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1 in 3 return with drug resistant bacteria
Dr. Edward Ryan directs the travel clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital. He discusses a study on how bacteria spread through international travel with study participant Maureen Donnelly.
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Dr. Edward Ryan directs the travel clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital. He discusses a study on how bacteria spread through international travel with study participant Maureen Donnelly.
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USA / CANADA
Slowing US growth could be good for investors. Here's why
US first quarter GDP: The first report card of the year for the US economy is due on Friday. Hold tight.
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US first quarter GDP: The first report card of the year for the US economy is due on Friday. Hold tight.
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Trump celebrates economy 'that is the talk of the World' on Easter
President Trump on Easter Sunday invited Americans to "have a good day" and celebrate the economy.
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President Trump on Easter Sunday invited Americans to "have a good day" and celebrate the economy.
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US-China trade talks could seal the deal for investors looking for reasons to be optimists
It’s the biggest challenge facing global investors on the cusp of a breakthrough to new stock market highs. Who do they believe: the growth optimists who think the world is about to stage a new phase of economic resurrection or the pessimists warning that…
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It’s the biggest challenge facing global investors on the cusp of a breakthrough to new stock market highs. Who do they believe: the growth optimists who think the world is about to stage a new phase of economic resurrection or the pessimists warning that…
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Severe storms return to the central US
Big warm up from the Plains to the East Coast ahead of another cold front that could spark storms that will impact parts of Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.
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Big warm up from the Plains to the East Coast ahead of another cold front that could spark storms that will impact parts of Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.
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EMERGING MARKETS
Venezuela in Turmoil: Caracas residents face shortages of clean water
Venezuela in Turmoil: Caracas residents face shortages of clean water
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US tensions with Moscow intensify as Washington demands countries to BLOCK Russian planes
THE US has urged all countries to block Russia from using its airspace to fly planes through to Venezuela, heightening already fragile relations between Washington and Moscow. Russian military planes landed in crisis-hit Venezuela last month but triggered stinging criticism from the US, which accused Moscow of destabilising the situation in the Latin American country. Russia immediately hit back, and insisted its aircraft arrived under a bilateral agreement with Caracas. But Malta has become the
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Egyptians vote for second day on constitutional changes
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptians voted on Sunday for a second day on whether to back constitutional amendments that could see President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stay in power until 2030. The three-day referendum was called last week, a day after Egypt's 596-member parliament endorsed the draft amendments by 531 to 22. If approved, the amendments would extend Sisi's current term to six years from four and allow him to run again for a third six-year term in 2024. They would also grant the president control
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Smart Dubai completes 1st phase of UAEPASS Initiative
UAE – Mubasher: Smart Dubai, in collaboration with the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRA), announced the completion of the first phase of the UAEPASS initiative, a nation-wide programme for digital identity, a recent statement said. The …
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CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptians voted on Sunday for a second day on whether to back constitutional amendments that could see President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stay in power until 2030. The three-day referendum was called last week, a day after Egypt's 596-member parliament endorsed the draft amendments by 531 to 22. If approved, the amendments would extend Sisi's current term to six years from four and allow him to run again for a third six-year term in 2024. They would also grant the president control
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Smart Dubai completes 1st phase of UAEPASS Initiative
UAE – Mubasher: Smart Dubai, in collaboration with the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRA), announced the completion of the first phase of the UAEPASS initiative, a nation-wide programme for digital identity, a recent statement said. The …
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Arab League pledges $100M per month to Palestinian Authority
Israel's withheld funds because of payments to families of attackers, prisoners.
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Israel's withheld funds because of payments to families of attackers, prisoners.
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U.S. to announce end to Iran sanctions waivers, oil prices spike
The United States is expected to announce on Monday that all buyers of Iranian oil will have to end their imports shortly or face sanctions, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters, triggering about a 3 percent rise in crude prices.
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The United States is expected to announce on Monday that all buyers of Iranian oil will have to end their imports shortly or face sanctions, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters, triggering about a 3 percent rise in crude prices.
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If Sanctions Cut Iran's Oil Exports To Zero, Would Saudi Arabia Really Fill The Void?
If Saudi Arabia commits to increase oil production for Trump's Iran sanctions policy, it could destroy the kingdom's leverage in OPEC.
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If Saudi Arabia commits to increase oil production for Trump's Iran sanctions policy, it could destroy the kingdom's leverage in OPEC.
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AFRICA
Kenya: State Capture - How Drug Lords Control Political Power in the Country
Instructively, the Akashas' case in the US has excited a public convinced it is definitive in Kenya's fight against hard drugs. And this exhilaration is because American authorities earlier promised to swoop down on Akashas' accomplices -- judges, police officers, politicians, and many other public servants who aided or abetted the enterprise founded by Ibrahim Akasha, the poster boy of drug trafficking in Kenya. EASY TARGET Yet the possibility of Americans prosecuting the Akashas' allies and
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South Africa: Land Reform Panel Recommends Sweeping Changes to Current Compensation Model in Draft Report
(Photo: Ryanj93/Wikimedia Commons) A draft report by the Advisory Panel on Land Reform and Agriculture has recommended that President Cyril Ramaphosa establish a "compensation policy" to guide how expropriation without compensation should be implemented. While the panel endorses a proposed change to the Constitution to allow for expropriation without compensation, it has further recommended sweeping changes to current land reform and restitution mechanisms and systems, which have been plagued by
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(Photo: Ryanj93/Wikimedia Commons) A draft report by the Advisory Panel on Land Reform and Agriculture has recommended that President Cyril Ramaphosa establish a "compensation policy" to guide how expropriation without compensation should be implemented. While the panel endorses a proposed change to the Constitution to allow for expropriation without compensation, it has further recommended sweeping changes to current land reform and restitution mechanisms and systems, which have been plagued by
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Africa: Capitalism Needs a Touch of Humanity
The business world is advancing fast. A few years ago, shark-minded capitalists were highly respected, feared and had their way. Milton Friedman was an American economist who won the 1976 Nobel Prize in Economics for his research on consumption analysis, monetary history and theory, and the complexity of stabilisation policy. He captured the thinking of the shark-minded capitalist era when he stated, "The business of business is business." Today, the spirit of the age is of compassionate
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The business world is advancing fast. A few years ago, shark-minded capitalists were highly respected, feared and had their way. Milton Friedman was an American economist who won the 1976 Nobel Prize in Economics for his research on consumption analysis, monetary history and theory, and the complexity of stabilisation policy. He captured the thinking of the shark-minded capitalist era when he stated, "The business of business is business." Today, the spirit of the age is of compassionate
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ASIA
If China thinks it’s overtaking the US any time soon, here’s a wake-up call
The warning by the former commerce minister Chen Deming that China should not assume it will overtake the United States to become the world’s top superpower should serve as a wake-up call to those harbouring illusions about China’s place in the world,…
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The warning by the former commerce minister Chen Deming that China should not assume it will overtake the United States to become the world’s top superpower should serve as a wake-up call to those harbouring illusions about China’s place in the world,…
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China’s private firms in traditional low-tech sectors struggling without government support
Among China’s millions of private businesses, Terry Wu says his is one of a minority of non-state firms that have benefited from government incentives to support the private sector, which Beijing is counting on as an important lifeline to buffer the…
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Among China’s millions of private businesses, Terry Wu says his is one of a minority of non-state firms that have benefited from government incentives to support the private sector, which Beijing is counting on as an important lifeline to buffer the…
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End of an era in Japan as emperor prepares to abdicate
Emperor Akihito will become first Japanese monarch to abdicate in more than 200 years The imperial palace grounds in central Tokyo are bathed in spring sunshine. Joggers completing lunchtime circuits of the moat artfully dodge groups of foreign tourists. Office workers tuck into lunches of onigiri rice balls and tea. On the other side of the moat, hidden behind lines of trees, the palace is preparing for a historical transition. Early in the evening of 30 April, Emperor Akihito will enter the
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Japanese Crypto Exchange Zaif Set to Resume Activity Seven Months After Hack
Just a little over seven months after being hacked for an estimated ¥6.7 billion yen ($60 million), Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Zaif is reportedly set to resumed activity. As previously reported, the infamous hack occurred on Friday, September 14th, when the hackers broke into Zaif exchange... Read More The post Japanese Crypto Exchange Zaif Set to Resume Activity Seven Months After Hack appeared first on Crowdfund Insider.
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Just a little over seven months after being hacked for an estimated ¥6.7 billion yen ($60 million), Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Zaif is reportedly set to resumed activity. As previously reported, the infamous hack occurred on Friday, September 14th, when the hackers broke into Zaif exchange... Read More The post Japanese Crypto Exchange Zaif Set to Resume Activity Seven Months After Hack appeared first on Crowdfund Insider.
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China’s stocks fall the most in four weeks on policy headwinds from Politburo meeting
China’s stocks benchmark dropped the most in four weeks, as a top-level meeting by the Communist Party signalled that policymakers will pare the package aimed at bolstering economic growth. The Shanghai Composite Index retreated 1.7 per cent, or 55.76…
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China’s stocks benchmark dropped the most in four weeks, as a top-level meeting by the Communist Party signalled that policymakers will pare the package aimed at bolstering economic growth. The Shanghai Composite Index retreated 1.7 per cent, or 55.76…
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China says consistently opposes unilateral U.S. sanctions on Iran
China consistently opposesunilateral U.S. sanctions against Iran, the Chinese foreignministry said on Monday amid reports that Washington is expectedto announce that buyers of Iranian oil must halt imports soon orface sanctions.
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China consistently opposesunilateral U.S. sanctions against Iran, the Chinese foreignministry said on Monday amid reports that Washington is expectedto announce that buyers of Iranian oil must halt imports soon orface sanctions.
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EUROPE
UK financial services? It's a family affair: report
Nearly half of all people working in Britain's financial services industry have followed their parents into the sector, more than three times the national average, research from consultants KPMG showed.
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Nearly half of all people working in Britain's financial services industry have followed their parents into the sector, more than three times the national average, research from consultants KPMG showed.
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Brexit: 40 per cent of Tory councillors to back Farage's new party in EU elections as revolt against May grows
A staggering 40 per cent of Conservative councillors say they will back Nigel Farage's new Brexit Party in the European elections, in a fresh grassroots revolt against Theresa May.
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A staggering 40 per cent of Conservative councillors say they will back Nigel Farage's new Brexit Party in the European elections, in a fresh grassroots revolt against Theresa May.
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Labour 'must back second Brexit referendum', says Tom Watson
The Labour Party must back a second referendum on Brexit in order to defeat Nigel Farage's "backward-looking brand of politics", Labour deputy leader Tom Watson has said.
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The Labour Party must back a second referendum on Brexit in order to defeat Nigel Farage's "backward-looking brand of politics", Labour deputy leader Tom Watson has said.
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How much of Europe does China own?
The EU wants to screen foreign investment as concerns grow about China's role.
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The EU wants to screen foreign investment as concerns grow about China's role.
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CBI, ISX, Kauaihn Chatter:
CBI Update:
The CBI for Tuesday 4/23/19 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1190
The currency auction is 193,950,400
There is one news and announcements.
Because the results of the ICD404 auction (for the sale of Islamic certificates of deposit)
The Central Bank approved the auction of ICD404 to sell Islamic certificates of deposit on 2019/4/22.
April 23, 2019
The Central Bank approved the auction of ICD404 to sell Islamic certificates of deposit on 2019/4/22.
April 23, 2019
The Central Bank approved on 21/2/2019 the auction of ICD404 for the sale of Islamic certificates of deposit for 91 days and 50 billion dinars (JD 50 billion). Certificates of JD 20 billion were sold at a uniform rate and at the highest rate of return (1.7%). , And the number of participants (1) bank has won the amount provided.
Value Traded
248,769,190
Shares Traded
206,785,569
ISX ended in Red
Kauaihn Chatter:dd
http://www.dinarguru.com/
4-23-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat There is lots of chatter about the Dong currency and whether it is planned to revalue. Remember Vietnam was considered on the “underdeveloped” country list of the IMF and so it is one of these countries they want to bring forward because it has great potential...The State Bank of Vietnam has been giving us signals for almost a decade now that they plan to get rid of 3 or up to 4 zeros from their Dong currency. So, we know something is up. But what we don’t know is just exactly how they plan to do it. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
4-22-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: "PARLIAMENT WILL VOTE NEXT TWO WEEKS ON INDUSTRIAL CITIES LAW" Quote: "...this law is important and it is necessary to be resolved during this stage in order to provide the appropriate environment in the provinces for all industrial companies for the purpose of employment and activating the private sector, noting that the LAW EXEMPTS COMPANIES FROM FEES AND CUSTOMS." ...being exempt from fees and customs is part of what companies need to come in and invest in Iraq. So this is a good start. But there is also an investment law that needs revisions and to be passed also.
4-22-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ [Are your contacts big dogs or little pups?] My contacts are both...I like the little pups...but most of them are BIG DOGS. When this is done I hope to share their names and they will just blow you away. ...Quiet is sometimes just what the doctor ordered...I did hear things will roll out today and tomorrow...This afternoon is expected to bring a whole lot of big news. There was a tremendous amount of movement over the weekend. The question is what will we see later today? [...we are past the point of no return and it is looking to be a very busy week] This is very similar to what I heard as well...we are so very close… [post 2 of 2]
4-22-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ [Are your contacts big dogs or little pups?] My contacts are both...I like the little pups...but most of them are BIG DOGS. When this is done I hope to share their names and they will just blow you away. ...Quiet is sometimes just what the doctor ordered...I did hear things will roll out today and tomorrow...This afternoon is expected to bring a whole lot of big news. There was a tremendous amount of movement over the weekend. The question is what will we see later today? [...we are past the point of no return and it is looking to be a very busy week] This is very similar to what I heard as well...we are so very close… [post 2 of 2]
4-22-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ [via PDK] [...can we say that we are waiting 4 the release of Lower Denom's and will they be released today?] A fair amount of LD’s have already been released, …I am waiting for more news from Iraq...there is a whole lot to watch for... [Will the new rates show overnight or in the daytime?] That is what we were told for years…I believe with this new banking system it could be a daytime event...I would not be surprised to see rates change at any time...they have so much more transparency and control now… [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
4-22-2019 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan They told us...that Iraq has the full resources from the Saudi Arabian Kingdom to further their progress in re construction and oil exploration in the Sahara. This supports they are waiting on an international rate to be exposed for them to be secure in that investors are taken care of in kind, imo. They want safe and secure, a level playing field if you will.
4-22-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat The news today is mostly all about getting investors in Iraq. They know they need to kickstart their economy somehow but can’t just seem to be able to do it with any level of success. But the news today suggest maybe they might move ahead finally in the coming weeks and months. There are still no signs from the CBI of an urgent pending reinstatement of the dinar any time soon... Article: "POST OF GOVERNOR OF THE CENTRAL BANK OF IRAQ" Quote: "It is noteworthy that some sources said earlier, that the post of governor of the Central Bank will be a coalition led by Moqtada al-Sadr." I am seeing that Sadr is NOT pleased with the efforts of the CBI and still feels it is enormously corrupt and not doing all the necessary actions too deal with it. Sadr also wants currency reform and wants it NOW.
4-22-2019 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan They told us...that Iraq has the full resources from the Saudi Arabian Kingdom to further their progress in re construction and oil exploration in the Sahara. This supports they are waiting on an international rate to be exposed for them to be secure in that investors are taken care of in kind, imo. They want safe and secure, a level playing field if you will.
4-22-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat The news today is mostly all about getting investors in Iraq. They know they need to kickstart their economy somehow but can’t just seem to be able to do it with any level of success. But the news today suggest maybe they might move ahead finally in the coming weeks and months. There are still no signs from the CBI of an urgent pending reinstatement of the dinar any time soon... Article: "POST OF GOVERNOR OF THE CENTRAL BANK OF IRAQ" Quote: "It is noteworthy that some sources said earlier, that the post of governor of the Central Bank will be a coalition led by Moqtada al-Sadr." I am seeing that Sadr is NOT pleased with the efforts of the CBI and still feels it is enormously corrupt and not doing all the necessary actions too deal with it. Sadr also wants currency reform and wants it NOW.
Elmer:
Not in today
Artmeister:
Not in today
Catnip:
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Mahdi's website)
At the time this report was submitted, there are no new articles posted on PM Mahdi's website.
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ARTICLE 2 (from Government of Iraq twitter account)
At the time this report was submitted, there are no new tweets posted on the Government of Iraq twitter
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ARTICLE 3
$ 60 million lost by her close associates
2019/4/22 21:48
[Baghdad-where]
The Integrity Commission on Monday announced the loss of nearly 60 million dollars from the budget of the province of Nineveh, embezzled by employees close to the governor of the prosecution, Nofal Aakoub before being dismissed from his post after the sinking of a ferry in Mosul.
On April 11, the Commission announced the seizure of 14 officials and staff in the office of the province of Nineveh, on charges of embezzlement and waste of state funds.
The Commission on Integrity revealed in its statement on Monday that employees close to the Ikob acquired more than 76 billion Iraqi dinars (about 64 million dollars) "in the form of instruments or deposits in personal accounts in the form of cash.
"Of the original amount, about 45 billion Iraqi dinars (about $ 37 million) are from the province's 2018 development funds," an official at the agency told AFP on condition of anonymity.
He pointed out that the Integrity Commission was able to recover about eight billion dinars (about six million dollars).
At the end of last March, the Iraqi parliament voted unanimously to dismiss the deputies and his deputies, following the sinking of a ferry in Mosul that claimed more than 100 people, mostly women and children.
The sinking of the ferry opened up the corruption files that devastated the devastated city following the war against a pro-Western organization that had budgeted $ 800 million.
While all the security forces in the country have been ordered to arrest the inmate, the latter is still a fugitive and is being interviewed by local television from the major cities of Iraqi Kurdistan, where he currently resides, according to officials.
Iraq has suffered years of corrupt corruption in its institutions, has caused corruption during the past 15 years lost 228 billion dollars went to the pockets of politicians and corrupt entrepreneurs, according to the Iraqi Council of Representatives. This amount today represents double the budget and more than the country's GDP.
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ARTICLE 4
Halabousi and Barzani are discussing the completion of the ministerial cabin and naming the Governor of Ninewa
2019/4/22 22:10
[Arbil-In]
President of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halabousi and the Kurdistan Democratic Party Massoud Barzani, the completion of the ministerial cabin and the nomination of governor of Nineveh.
A statement from his office, received the agency [where] a dirty of him, "Halbusi and his delegation discussed during his meeting in Erbil, on Monday, Barzani, the current political and security situation in the country, and a number of topics of common interest.
"The meeting also discussed the file of completion of the ministerial cabin, and the termination of the state institutions by proxy according to the time limit, as well as discuss the file of the province of Nineveh and stability through the cooperation of political forces; to choose a governor capable of promoting the reality of the province.
The statement said "the meeting stressed the need for joint coordination between the Center and the region, and resolve outstanding problems in accordance with the Constitution, and that the next phase of the stage of concerted efforts; to serve all Iraqis"
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ARTICLE 5
Parliamentary efforts to force Maliki and Abadi and Araji to take the oath in parliament
BAGHDAD, April 22 (Reuters) - A coalition of Sunni Arabs has announced an amendment to the rules of procedure of parliament forcing the leaders of the Nasserist coalition, Haider al-Abadi, the law-maker Nuri al-Maliki and former interior minister Qassim al-Araji to sworn in as MPs.
"There are four vice-winners who did not recite the constitutional oath seven months after the fourth parliamentary session," MP Bader al-Ziyadi said, expressing surprise at the position of the Presidency of the House of Representatives, which did not take any position or decision to address this violation.
The constitution and even the rules of procedure of the House of Representatives did not address specific time limits for the constitutional oath of the winning deputy except as set forth in the constitutional article 50, which states that a member of the Chamber of Deputies shall be sworn before the Council before he begins his work.
The leader of the coalition of state law Nuri al-Maliki, the head of the coalition of victory Haider al-Abadi, the former interior minister and the deputy of the alliance Fath Qassim al-Araji, and the governor of Basra Asaad al-Eidani, sworn in as winners in the new parliament.
He added that the bloc will adopt an amendment to the rules of procedure of the House of Representatives specifying the time limits for the performance of the constitutional oath to overcome the node of this legal violation, which is exploited by some of the heads of parliamentary blocs.
The mini-parliamentary committee voted by the Chamber of Deputies in October last year did not complete its amendments to the articles and rules of the parliament's internal system, which completed nearly 72 articles out of 152. According to the committee's last statement.
Al-Zayadi said that "the reasons that delayed Abadi in repeating the oath as a deputy in the parliament is his ambition to return to the presidency of the government as well as Qasim Araji thinking of running the Ministry of Interior again," adding that "the head of a coalition of law Nuri al-Maliki, To the President of the Republic after the negotiations are settled signed for his coalition. "
In another context, MP Ziadi, that "a number of candidates losers in the parliamentary elections last May filed appeals before the legal department in the House of Representatives question the validity of the membership of (17) deputies."
"The parliament rejected nearly fourteen appeals and will decide the remaining three in the next parliamentary sessions if two thirds of the number of members and therefore entitled to objectors to lodge another appeal before the Federal Court to consider the validity of their complaint."
He pointed out that "every parliamentary session absent from attendance and participation of about one hundred deputies, which affects the failure to achieve the principle of two-thirds to decide whether or not to accept these appeals," stressing that "all these appeals related to the results of parliamentary elections last year." )
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ARTICLE 6
A fugitive prisoner to the Canary Islands delivers himself for a very strange reason!
2019/4/22 19:40
[Follow-up]
An Austrian prisoner escaped from captivity 10 years ago and managed to reach the Canary Islands, where he lived during that time on these charming islands, but recently made a surprise move that many people find impossible to imagine.
The 64-year-old man returned home and went to the police station at the railway station in Salzburg, the Associated Press news agency reported.
She said the man told the authorities that he was a runaway prisoner who had just arrived from Munich airport in neighboring Germany, where he surrendered for a strange reason.The man told police he had spent the last 10 and a half years on the island of Tenerife, a popular holiday island in the Canary archipelago, police said in a statement.
According to the police, the unidentified man wanted to go back home and enter prison again because "Tenerife is not as nice as before and has lived there long enough," and he is tired of living there.
The police verify that he escaped from a prison in eastern Austria and was transferred to a prison in Salzburg.
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