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British Prime Minister Theresa May announced on Friday that she had resigned and said she had done everything in her power to achieve democracy and protect the agreement.
May's decision to pave the way for a new leader is likely to seek a more decisive deal for Britain's exit from the European Union.
After three years in office, overwhelmed by the crisis, Mai is scheduled to meet with the chairman of the Conservative Party's 1922 committee, which can dismiss prime ministers to set a timetable for her departure.
Ministers expect May to receive a statement Friday afternoon.
Jeffrey Clifton Brown, chairman of the 1922 committee, said: "I expect May to remain a temporary president of the government until a successor is chosen."
"It would be more appropriate if she continued as interim president of the government during the election of the leader of the Conservative Party to take over as prime minister," Clifton Brown told the BBC.
The election of a new Conservative leader takes about six weeks.
The Times is expected to begin running for party leadership on June 10 after a state visit by US President Donald Trump to Britain.
The May departure will deepen Britain's exit crisis from the European Union, where the new prime minister is likely to seek a more decisive deal, increasing the likelihood of a clash with the bloc and holding early general elections. d
In a meeting during which he discussed ways to support the security and stability of Iraq to achieve unity and territorial integrity and strengthen efforts in the fight against terrorism and eliminate it
Prince and Iraqi Prime Minister discussed strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad received at Dasman Palace yesterday evening in the presence of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad. His Highness the Prime Minister received Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak and the Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq Adel Abdul-Mahdi and the accompanying delegation on the occasion of his official visit to the country.
During the meeting, they exchanged cordial greetings in the atmosphere of brotherly spirit and the depth of the bilateral relations linking Kuwait with the brotherly Republic of Iraq and its continuous development and promotion of mutual cooperation frameworks in various fields to wider horizons between the two countries and the two brotherly peoples. In the fight against terrorism and eliminate it also included discussions discuss issues of common interest and the latest developments on the regional and international arenas.
HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Ahmad Al-Ahmad Al-Ahmad Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah held a breakfast banquet in honor of President Adel Al-Mahdi of the Republic of Iraq and his accompanying delegation.
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi and the accompanying delegation left the country, where he was on a visit to Kuwait International Airport, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, Head of Mission of Honor Anas Al-Saleh and a number of sheikhs, ministers and advisors. Senior officials of the State, the Diwan of the Prime Minister and ambassadors of the two countries.
The Kuwaiti delegation arrived at Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, the first of which was Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak, Prime Minister and First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid Al-Jarrah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, Head of Mission of Honor Anas Al-Saleh and a number of Sheikhs, Ministers, Counselors and the Dean of Diplomatic Corps Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to Kuwait AbdulAhmad ImbakAnd senior officialsat theDiwanofthe Prime Minister andthetwo countries'ambassadors.
The guest was given an official reception ceremony, during which he played the Iraqi and Kuwaiti national anthems and then shook hands with his future dignitaries.
Turkish warplanes carried out on Thursday night airstrikes in Bradost mountains, northern Erbil province, allegedly targeting the positions of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in the area.
Kurdistan 24 cited its correspondent in the region as saying that the jets bombarded the villages of Lelkan, Gorasha, Khalifan, and Siran, focusing more on Mount Del.
The airstrikes were conducted at around 11:00 pm, Erbil time, according to the report, noting that Turkish army has bases in the area as well.
No further details are currently available on possible casualties due to the air raids.
There is a decades-long military confrontation between the PKK and Turkish army over the Kurdish question in Turkey. The Kurdish armed group is designated as a "terrorist organization" by Ankara.
Ex-MP proposes implementing hierarchy for senior posts
Former MP Mohamed El-Lakash proposed implementing thehierarchyat work to replace acting ministers and officials.
Lakash said that Iraq has missed this principle since 2003, adding thathierarchymust take place according to standards of professionalism, efficiency, integrity, firmness and courage.
The government announced the first step to end the the appointments ofacting officialsin state institutions by setting June 30 as a deadline for the contract of these officials except for security and military bodies.
Decision to open Green Zone for public irreversible: official
Mohamed al-Bayati, secretary of Prime Minister Adil Abd al-Mahdi, said on Thursday that both the prime minister and the parliament speaker have a unified vision to open the Green Zone for the public, stressing that the decision will not be reversed. Abd al-Mahdi ordered in March opening the Green Zone. Iraqi media quoted an unnamed government source as saying that Abd al-Mahdi will announce in the coming days fully opening theGreen Zonebefore the end of this month. Iraqi security authorities have announced on Wednesday a new plan to secure the Green Zone in the Karkh district of central Baghdad. A rocket was fired into the Iraqi capital’s heavily fortified Green Zone, landing less than a mile from the sprawling US Embassy. The attack came among growing tension across the Arabian Gulf after the White House ordered warships and bombers to the region earlier this month to Iran’s threats.
The 10 square kilometer zone is home to the state's top political institutions and embassies. Outgoing Prime MinisterHaidar al-Abadiannounced in 2015 opening the Green Zone to the public for the first time in 12 years.
Al-Khalid and Al-Ghadhban discussed issues of common interest between Kuwait and Iraq
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KUWAIT: Kuwaiti Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid held talks with Kuwaiti Oil Minister Thamir Al-Ghadhban on the occasion of the two-day visit to Kuwait. During the talks, the two sides reviewed the overall close and solid relations of cooperation between the two brotherly countries and ways of developing and developing them at all levels and in various fields, in addition to discussing a number of issues of concern.Strk betweenthetwo countries.
The official talks were attended by the Minister of Finance Dr.Minister of State for Youth Affairs Mohammed Al-Jabri, Minister of Trade and Industry Khalid Al-Rowdan, Minister of State for Economic Affairs Mariam Al-Aqeel, Minister of Oil and Minister of Electricity and Water.Khalid Al-Fadhel, Deputy Foreign Minister Khalid Al-Jarallah, Head of the National Security Agency Sheikh Thamer Al-Ali, Director General of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development Abdulwahab Al-Bader, Assistant Secretary of State for Arab Affairs Ambassador Fahd Al-Awadhi, Assistant Foreign Minister for Deputy Foreign Minister Ayham Al-Omar, Minister of Interior Issam Al-Nham and a number of senior officials in the UAE.
Al-Jarallah: The visit of the Prime Minister of Iraq is positive and fruitful. The two sides agreed to develop cooperation
Deputy Foreign Minister Khalid Al-Jarallah said that the visit of Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi to the country is fruitful and positive and constitutes an opportunity to exchange views and discuss relations between the two brotherly countries.
Al-Jarallah said in a statement to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the Iraqi Prime Minister and his accompanying delegation met with their Kuwaiti counterparts, where they discussed the details of bilateral relations and the most important issues of mutual interest.
He pointed out that the two sides agreed to develop and strengthen cooperation in all fields, especially that this visit comes after the convening of the seventh high ministerial joint committee, indicating that it was confirmed what was agreed upon in that committee.
Al-Jarallah expressed his optimism in developing relations between Iraq and Kuwait. "We believe that we are moving in the right direction to achieve the interests of the two countries and the two brotherly peoples and strengthen their bilateral relations in light of the difficult situation in the region," he said.
Asked whether there were any agreements or memorandums of understanding signed during the visit, Jarallah said that "the agreements were signed during the meetings of the Joint High Ministerial Committee earlier this month, but what was discussed during the visit is to discuss the details and put forward visions in the future. Framework of brotherly relations ».
He added that the ministerial committee has developed a clear roadmap in preparation for the completion of important issues outstanding between the two brotherly countries.
Iraqi PresidentBarham Salihreturned home Thursday evening after a short visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
During his visit to Jordan, Salih met with Jordan's King Abdullah II and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in a tripartite meeting, during which they discussed the development of relations between the three countries and the importance of continuing coordination and consultation on various issues.
Salih andKing Abdullah IIaffirmed during their talks in Amman on Thursday that they will continue to develop cooperation between the two countries in various fields, especially economic, trade and investment. Sabah al-Ahmad and Abdul-Mahdi expressed their hope to defuse the crisis between America and Iran
Iraq must be concerned about US-Iranian tensions: MP
Iraq US army flags - US Department of Defense - Capt. Christian Lopez
Saairun Alliance MP Burhan al-Mamouri called on the Council of Ministers to hold an extraordinary session to discuss the escalation of tensions in the region and its repercussions on Iraq.
The escalation of remarks and tensions between Iran and the US should take an important part of the concerns of the government," Mamouri said in a press statement, adding that "in case an armed clash [took place], Iraq will be the most affected."
He also stressed rejecting turning Iraq to a battlefield, urging the government to deal "with caution" with all possibilities.
Iraq and Kuwait in a unified position: The war will not be easy if it happens
The Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah discussed yesterday with Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi the bilateral relations linking the two countries, means of enhancing them and developing them, the frameworks of joint cooperation in various fields, A unified position on their hope to defuse the crisis between America and Iran, stressing that the war will not be easy if signed. The meeting dealt with ways to support the security and stability of Iraq to achieve unity and territorial integrity and to enhance efforts in the fight against terrorism. The talks also discussed issues of common concern and the latest developments on the regional and international levels. The Amir of the State of Kuwait expressed his appreciation for the Iraqi Prime Minister's policy of establishing relations with all, and for Iraq's development and stability. Thanks to this policy, he affirmed Kuwait's readiness to contribute to reconstruction efforts in various Iraqi provinces. He added: "War is not easy, and it harms everyone if it occurred, and we hope the success of mediation efforts, which are carried out by many countries, and succeed in achieving peace and stability for the benefit of all." For his part, Abdul-Mahdi said, according to a statement of his media office, "We are at a stage to clear the problems between Iraq and Kuwait, and we have come a long way, and overcome many outstanding issues, and put hand in hand; to build a better future, and relations of integration, and we have a lot of participants and opportunities, "The Iraqi government is working hard to serve its people, develop the economy in cooperation with our brothers and neighbors, and keep the danger away from our peoples and our countries," he said. And defuse the times ». He pointed out that «the situation is sensitive and dangerous, and we are afraid of the region sliding into a devastating war, and we must cooperate, and encourage efforts to stabilize and defuse the war», pointing to «match the European views with Iraq on the crisis between Iran and America». He pointed out that «Iraq will not enter the policy of axes and alignments. He said: "We hope that the coming conferences will come out with a letter of calm that serves the stability of the region, which suffered the scourge of war and destruction
Baghdad: «Gulf», agencies
The Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah discussed yesterday with Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi the bilateral relations linking the two countries, means of enhancing them and developing them, the frameworks of joint cooperation in various fields, A unified position on their hope to defuse the crisis between America and Iran, stressing that the war will not be easy if signed.
The meeting dealt with ways to support the security and stability of Iraq to achieve unity and territorial integrity and to enhance efforts in the fight against terrorism. The talks also discussed issues of common concern and the latest developments on the regional and international levels.The Amir of the State of Kuwait expressed his appreciation for the Iraqi Prime Minister's policy of establishing relations with all, and for Iraq's development and stability. Thanks to this policy, he affirmed Kuwait's readiness to contribute to reconstruction efforts in various Iraqi provinces.He added: "War is not easy, and it harms everyone if it occurred, and we hope the success of mediation efforts, which are carried out by many countries, and succeed in achieving peace and stability for the benefit of all." For his part, Abdul-Mahdi said, according to a statement of his media office, "We are at a stage to clear the problems between Iraq and Kuwait, and we have come a long way, and overcome many outstanding issues, and put hand in hand; to build a better future, and relations of integration, and we have a lot of participants and opportunities, "The Iraqi government is working hard to serve its people, develop the economy in cooperation with our brothers and neighbors, and keep the danger away from our peoples and our countries," he said. And defuse the times».He pointed out that «the situation is sensitive and dangerous, and we are afraid of the region sliding into a devastating war, and we must cooperate, and encourage efforts to stabilize and defuse the war», pointing to «match the European views with Iraq on the crisis between Iran and America».He pointed out that «Iraq will not enter the policy of axes and alignments.He said: "We hope that the coming conferences will come out with a letter of calm that serves the stability of the region, which suffered the scourge of war and destruction."
(Baghdad: Al Furat News) The Office of the Inspector General of the Ministry of Interior in the Directorate of Control and Foreign Roads arrested two people involved in the smuggling of materials involved in the manufacture of counterfeit drugs and packaging in one of the capital Baghdad.
A statement issued by his office, received the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it, "The arrest of the two people was the result of one of the detachments of the Office of the inspection of checkpoints and foreign roads duty to follow the work of the controls where the detachment seized a truck in the control of Abu Ghraib (west of Baghdad) Loaded with materials used in the manufacture and packaging of counterfeit medicines (empty medicine boxes and sticky labels for use in drug and drug delivery dates, as well as internal drug leaflets). " He added that "these seized materials do not contain any official documents proving their return or ways to enter the country." He added that "the detachment arrested the driver of the wheel, who reported not to return the goods to him, but is one of the persons who was able to draw and capture the Detainee, who admitted the role of a third person from the residents of the provinces of Kurdistan, the load is back to him. He pointed out that the third person who is a resident of the Kurdistan region imports these goods and smuggles them from Basra to the region in order to use them in packing and packing medicines. Spoiled and expired and then re-supply and sell at the bakery in the center and south of the country. " "The investigation also revealed that the owner of the goods is working with medicines for the capital of Baghdad, especially those located in Palestine Street, and the inspection unit organized a record of the arrest and recorded the statements and confessions of the defendants and their presentation and investigative papers before the competent investigating judge who decided to arrest them pending investigation. Continued with them to know the circumstances of the case and those involved in it. "
Abdel-Zaman's efforts to appoint oil engineers to the protesters are yielding approval
The Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Dr. Bassem Abdul-Zaman, announced the approval of the appointment of oil engineers after discussions and coordination with the relevant authorities.The minister met on Thursday night a group of oil engineers protesting in front of the Ministry of Oil and told them to get approval for their appointment in accordance with the procedures and fundamentalist controls.
For their part, the graduates expressed their thanks and congratulations for the extraordinary efforts exerted by the Minister of Labor in delivering their voice to the Council of Ministers and obtaining approval for their appointment.
It is worth mentioning that the Minister of Labor, Dr. Bassem Abdul-Zaman, held frequent meetings with a group of oil engineers graduates in front of the building of the Ministry of Oil and listened to their requests and promised to be submitted to the Council of Ministers has resulted in obtaining the approval of their appointment according to the fundamentalist measures.
Iraqi Turkmen Front inquires about fate of Kirkuk ex-governor
The Iraqi Turkmen Front sent an inquiry to Prime Minister Adil Abd al-Mahdi asking him for information about Kirkuk's former governor who was earlier arrested in Beirut.
This comes after reports claimed thatNajmaldin Karimwho was arrested by the security authority at the Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, according to orders from INTERPOL.
Arshad Salehi, head of the front, asked whether there is a governmental mediation to release the former governor, and whether he will be returned to Iraq, noting that he faces corruption and integrity charges that harms national security.
A source revealed a high-level mediation by the Kurdistan Democratic Party to release former Karim.
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5-23-2019 Intel Guru Delta Article: "The House of Representatives votes on the Federal Financial Management Act" Quote: "The House of Representatives votes on the Federal Financial Management Act and voted the House of Representatives, on Thursday, the Federal Financial Management Act." YES IT DID PASS I DID SEE IT LIVE ON TV...ALL GOOD TO GO...CONGRATS IRAQ...ONE OF THE BEST NEWS...ONE WAY STREET NO WAY BACK...
5-23-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ [via PDK] According to many-we are right on top of this! I got 4 or 5 calls from Reno - the banking side this afternoon and they say “We are sitting on go”. I heard from my contact at the redemption center and they expect to work all weekend. [Is there anything that can stop this at this point?] No…the most that could happen is brief delays… nothing can stop this. I am told there will be no NDA except for...maybe 30 million or more...IMO.I do think we are there…we have all been burned but I am excited tonight…there is a whole lot I am sitting on that I can’t share…butI really think its ending now.
5-23-2019 Newshound GuruWhitelions Article "...The financial management law has been finalized" its done... done...im jumping up and down...this is a big piece.
5-23-2019 Guest Guru future Article: "...The financial management law has been finalized" Quote: "A member of the Finance Committee Majida Tamimi confirmed on Thursday the finalization of the Financial Management Law." [They said they have voted on the FML but im not sure of the outcome] yea said it was finalized but not sure how many readings we need and for it to become law.
5-23-2019 Intel Guru Delta "THE PARLIAMENTARY FINANCE IS COMPLEMENTED BY THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LAW" Quote: "At the end of the meeting, the Chairman of the Committee announced the completion of discussions on the law and readiness to vote in the House of Representatives on Thursday" ...GRAVEYARD SHIFT GET READY FOR TONIGHT...IF THEY PASS IT THEN TIME TO CELEBRATE....
5-23-2019 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article: "THE PARLIAMENTARY FINANCE IS COMPLEMENTED BY THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LAW" Quote: "At the end of the meeting, the Chairman of the Committee announced the completion of discussions on the law and readiness to vote in the House of Representatives on Thursday" They clearly seem to have every intention of completion! Mahdi being home makes it appear to me they have structured their moves so very timely with purpose... I can’t imagine even one member doesn’t show for tomorrow’s vote...if I am wrong then there are some seriously wealthy politicians that will looking at some very unhappy constituents taking off their shoes!!
5-23-2019 Intel Guru Frank26 The CBI is doing what they told you they are doing, telling the citizens...get in here and exchange those worn out lower denoms because you will want the new ones...they will co-exist with the new lower categories and the coins, so you will want the new ones that will have more value, because we are going to lift the 3 zeroes from the exchange rate...they remind them that they are running out of time. ...no denial, no change in plan... [post 2 of 2]
5-23-2019 Intel Guru Frank26 Quote: "...to get the old worn out lower denoms out of circulation in order to put them in position with the new replacement lower denoms that will co-exist with the new small category notes and coing thatbelong to a new exchange rate soon to be given to you for more purchasing power..." ...you see the CBI come out this morning to remind the citizens again that the lower denoms are about to be replacedbecause they are going to co-exist with the new small category notes, where the exchange rate,the 3 zeroes will be lifted giving you purchasing power. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Mahdi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)
The Supreme Council for Combating Corruption holds its 12th meeting under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi
The Supreme Council for Combating Corruption held its 12th meeting under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi
The Council appreciated the decision of the Council of Ministers to withdraw the hand of each employee assigned to the judiciary in one or more cases on the recommendation of the Supreme Council for Combating Corruption, which comes to strengthen the state and prestige and respect for its actions in the fight against corruption.
The Council reviewed the request of the Ministerial Council for National Security, including strengthening the Iraqi courts with competent judges to expedite the completion of cases referred to the judiciary, especially in the province of Nineveh and its courts, and heard the report of the Supreme Judicial Council related to them, and stressed the Anti-Corruption Council on the need to complete the cases before the judiciary in the province of Nineveh, In the issuance of the decisions that require this and this is supported by the prosecution and work to achieve through the follow-up daily.
The Council briefed the experts on the oil file and stand at their observations, especially with regard to its marketing, the issue of black oil and the distribution of petroleum products.
The recommendations of the opinion body in the Ministry of Interior regarding the fight against drugs and the measures to be taken in this regard were adopted, stressing the need to develop a training schedule in cooperation with the Supreme Judicial Council for the officers and investigators working in this field.
And directed the Council to refer the file of smuggling Internet capacities to the National Security Adviser, according to competence and prepare a brief.
The Council also discussed the need to take measures to raise the level of Iraq in transparency and integrity and in accordance with international standards and requirements.
The Council stressed the statement in its previous statement, which stresses the importance of taking into account the accuracy of the charges and be based on evidence, and ask those who have evidence about government officials and issues of financial or administrative corruption to be submitted to the Council.
Media Office of the Prime Minister
23 May 2019
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ARTICLE 2 (from Government of Iraq twitter account)
PM @AdilAbdAlMahdi concludes a visit to Kuwait where he held talks with
Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and other senior officials.
Together, they discussed regional developments and bilateral
cooperation.
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ARTICLE 3
The House of Representatives votes on the Financial Management Act
BAGHDAD - May 23 - The House of Representatives voted in its 21st session held under the chairmanship of Mohammed Al Halbusi on Thursday 23/5/2019 in the presence of 194 deputies on the Financial Management Law and ended the first reading of the first amendment to the provincial and provincial elections law.
At the beginning of the session, the Council agreed to allow the representation of Christian, Azadeen, Shabak, Sabean Mandaean and Kurdish factions in the Committee of Martyrs, Victims and Political Prisoners in addition to their work in their main committees
The Council voted during the session chaired by the First Vice-President of the Council, Mr. Hassan Al-Kaabi, on the draft financial management law submitted by the Finance Committee in order to regulate the rules and procedures governing the financial and accounting management in the field of planning, preparation, implementation, All federal revenues to the public treasury to cover public expenditure and determine the link between the internal control units in terms of administrative and technical mechanisms and the implementation of budgets and committed each implementing party and determine the responsibility of the Ministry of Finance over (Budget transparency, budget comprehensiveness, budget unit and budget year) in the preparation and implementation of the federal budget and related matters, in order to achieve macroeconomic stability and financial stability and enhance the allocation of the budget. Budgeting, improving efficiency and effectiveness of expenditure, ensuring optimal cash management and improving the quality of budget information submitted to the House of Representatives and to the public.
He called on the Legal Committee to expedite the legislative procedures of the Federal Court Law, taking into account the decision of the Court to revoke one of the articles relating to the appointment of replacements to the judges of the Court and to avoid the constitutional vacuum. Finished
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ARTICLE 4
Baghdad Operations: Security in the capital is due to exposure operations and intelligence effort
2019/5/23 14:59
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Maj. Gen. Jalil al-Rubaie confirmed on Thursday that changing the security equation by moving sectors to carry out operations and relying on the high intelligence effort led to security in Baghdad.
Al-Rubaie said in a press statement that "the stability of security in the capital Baghdad, felt by all, and Hobbkirk many years ago," noting that "this stability came from the vision of Baghdad operations leaders who relied on exposure operations, and move the previously established sectors throughout the capital , Which would have allowed terrorists to move freely in the north and south of the capital to carry out operations inside them after they took safe havens. "
He added that "changing the equation that moved the sectors to carry out operations daily exposure was able to change the situation from a defensive to an offensive, and Homa gave a message to the terrorists that they were targeted along the days and line by our armed forces and make those places unsafe for them," asserting that " The exposure operations resulted in the confiscation of a very large quantities of additives and killed hundreds of terrorists in addition to the maintenance of a large number of the wheels of the car bombs and other equipment for the booby-trapped.
"The second thing that led to security in the capital is relying on the intelligence effort by the intelligence agencies," he said. "Today, Iraq boasts of highly professional intelligence agencies that are comparable to those in developed countries."
He pointed out that "the intelligence effort in the past was launched after the event happened, but today, the intelligence existed before the event, has aborted terrorist operations in 2016 and 2017, if signed to be bloody years before."
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ARTICLE 5
In less than a year .. Karbala Council votes by majority for the second time to dismiss Turaihi
Karbala, May 23 (AKnews) - Sources in Karbala said on Thursday that the provincial council voted to remove Governor Aqil al-Turaihi by majority vote for the second time in 2019.
The deputy chairman of the Council Ali Abdul-Maliki, said that "the Karbala provincial council voted during an emergency session held today, to remove the governor Aqil Turaihi from his post," noting that "17 members of the provincial council voted for the dismissal of the 26 members attended the meeting "He said.
Turaihi was sacked by an absolute majority earlier this year on the back of a series of irregularities, including administrative, legal and financial, which caused a waste of public money, but the Administrative Court rejected the decision of the Council on the removal of governor Turaihi. Finished
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ARTICLE 6
A young man becomes a billionaire after examining his DNA
LONDON - May 22, 2008 - Jordan Edlard Rogers, a 31-year-old Englishman from Cornwall, inherited a 6.2-square-mile estate and surrounding area.
The price of inheritance, if he wants to sell, is about 50 million pounds (about 62 million dollars), in addition to receiving about a thousand dollars a week.
The young man has been suspected since he was 18 years old that the aristocrat Charles Rogers is his father. The teenager asked Charles several times for analysis to make sure he was his biological father, but Charles declined, and asked the young man to solve all problems only through lawyers. But the teenager did not do so, retracted the idea, according to the newspaper "Life Row."
For several years the young man sent letters asking him for the same request, but Charles was completely ignoring her. He then decided to do DNA analysis to prove that Charles was his biological father. The analysis confirmed the young man's guesses.
Charles's lawyer continued after the death of the aristocrat at the age of 62 because of an overdose of drugs, with the young man for his inheritance.
"Everyone says I'm very lucky because I got so much money," Jordan said. But I was ready to give it all in order to know my father better. Perhaps if we knew each other better, the end would have been quite different. "
Jordan plans to quit his job now, but does not want to become a British aristocrat like his father. And intends to spend his wealth on charity and improve the living conditions of other persons.
Government of Iraq - الحكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt5-23-2019 around 1:15 Eastern
PM @AdilAbdAlMahdi concludes a visit to Kuwait where he held talks with Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and other senior officials. Together, they discussed regional developments and bilateral cooperation.
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