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Recurrence of the second Maliki government scenario looms in the horizon and negotiations to complete the government cab stumble
11:07 3/05/2019 Private - Mawazine News
Informed sources, on Friday, the stalled negotiations to complete the cabinet cab for Adel Abdul-Mahdi, while referring to the possibility of repeating the scenario of the second government of former Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki. The sources said in an interview with the "Mawazine News /" The agreement was initially between the Fatah and other allies to end the cabinet cabins, but what is happening now is large intersections, because of disagreement over the candidates of the Ministries of Defense and Interior. "There is a scenario that is looming in the horizon, which is the continued administration of the ministries of defense and the interior of the proxy, as happened in Maliki's second government, with a vote on the candidates of the Ministries of Justice and Education." And failed the political blocs over the past seven months in the agreement on the candidates of the Ministries of Defense and Interior, because of the rejection of the rest of the nomination of Falih Fayadh for the post of Minister of Interior and the absence of consensus between the parties of the axis and national candidate on the Ministry of Defense. Call for protection of journalists in Iraq from threats of murder and assassination
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BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The Iraqi National Congress Party called on the country's executive and legislative authorities on Friday to enact a series of laws and a series of regulations to protect journalists from threats of murder and assassination.
"The world celebrates May 3 every year on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, a commemoration of violations and acts of repression against journalists in various regions of the world. We reiterate that it is the duty of journalists and professionals to participate," the party said in a statement. And to recognize and defend the rights of journalists and journalists in the exercise of their duties, especially in areas of conflict and crisis. " "It is the duty of the executive and legislative authorities in the country to enact a number of laws and to issue a set of instructions to protect against the growing dangers of journalists and freedom of expression issues, to ensure a free and independent media environment, to protect journalists from threats of murder and assassination, In the performance of their duty, and not ending the complaints of non-cooperation of official institutions with the media and its delegates. " Blackwater» return to Iraq ... And appointed to Syria
Friday May 3, 2019
After years of absence, it worked to provide services to the Gulf regimes concerned about the popular movement in their countries, and then put their fingerprints in the war in Yemen by recruiting global mercenaries to fight, Blackwater today back to Iraq, and the appointment of Eric Brans on Syria, where "Our supporters can counter Iran's influence," he said
At the base of Ayn al-Assad air in Anbar province (west), Blackwater, which is notorious for its severe fingerprints in Iraq, continues its work after returning and other security companies to the country earlier last year under a work permit granted by the Ministry of Interior Then under intense US pressure, according to the news from sources close to the US charge d'affaires in Iraq, Judy Hood. According to the sources, Blackwater's first activities are the transfer of US military equipment from Jordan to western Anbar province, in full coordination with the base of Ain al-Assad, the second largest base in the country, revealing that the company is currently working at the same base to train elements of the « », Pointing out that it included a few days ago to its programs about a thousand of these. During the intensification of fighting in the last enclave of the Syrian province of Deir al-Zour, field sources revealed that tankers accompanied by American forces had brought members of the "Daqsh" from the town of Al-Bagouz to "Ein al-Assad" (see: 23 February 2019).
The return of «Blackwater» to Iraq after the absence of more than ten years since 2007, when expelled from the country because of the killing of 14 Iraqi civilians in the yard of the Nsour in Baghdad, in a crime that represented the height of its violations against the Iraqis. The US millionaire company, Eric Prince, was the front of the civilian contractors' army that pushed them into Mesopotamia under George W. Bush as part of efforts to overcome the "Pentagon bureaucracy," as former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld called it. A strategy that the current US president, Donald Trump, has revived, sending a lot of signals to his intention to reinvigorate the private sector on the basis of "making bigger profits at a lower cost," especially in Iraq, where Trump sees his country squandering trillions of dollars at no cost (see: The Trump Fusion ... New Paul Bremer: Iraqi Border for Private Companies, April 10, 2017).
An official document revealed that Iraq's "trade" had been granted a license to an Erik Prince group
A few days ago, an American Ministry of Commerce document revealed that among the foreign companies registered with the latter (8 - 2 - 2018), Burns' Frontier Services Group (itself Blackwater) ), Which is based in Hong Kong and has a branch in the UAE (which offers on its official website armed and non-armed guard services, required for employment "applicants have at least five years of military experience"). "In 2014, he started a logistics group in Hong Kong, and since then his company has expanded its services to many projects, especially in Africa, before starting operations in the UAE," the website said. It is worth noting that the UAE has used Blackwater, which has changed its name, in an attempt to get rid of a black image of its experience in Iraq, in order to recruit Colombian mercenaries and others to fight in Yemen (cf. Blackwater »: Search for victory Balartzak, December 19, 2015). In its last annual report, the security company denies its presence in Iraq, speaking at the same time about new offices opened in the Middle East last year, without naming the host countries. But the Bazvid document, whose contents confirm "news" information today, has been a source of concern for many, including US Congressman Jane Shakowski, who said the document should serve as a warning to the Iraqi government that Blackwater Of its territory because of its criminal conduct. " However, Iraq will not be the only arena for the new phase of the organization's work. The invasion of this country in 2003 marked its first golden opportunity. Syria would appear to be on its list of options. Prince's enthusiasm for Trump announced on January 6 that he intends to withdraw US troops from Syria. "The United States does not have any long-term strategic commitment to keep it in Syria, which requires the completion of its operations there," Prince said in an interview with Fox Business. "War is an endless war." Therefore, he proposed "replacing military service providers of US troops withdrawn from Syria," pointing out that "our supporters may protect US allies, and face Iranian influence after the United States leaves the country." France is ready to provide military equipment to Iraq .. know its demand for it
2019/5/2 23:07
[Baghdad-where]
France has shown its readiness to provide military equipment to Iraq, in return for Baghdad to ensure that the French "fighters" detained by the Kurdish authorities, who were in the ranks of the extremist organizations, most prominently.
According to the newspaper "Le Figaro" French, the deal is discussed in the provision of France equipment and military equipment to Iraq, in exchange for the French "terrorists" are not welcome in Paris.
This comes in the context of creating a balance in favor of France at the expense of other forces, with the establishment of facilities for France in Iraq, which belongs to the Special Operations Forces in France, after operations in Syria, after the withdrawal of the United States of America. "It is not certain that all the French" terrorists "have committed crimes against Iraqis or in Iraq, which raises some questions about the deal, a legal expert told the newspaper. The newspaper pointed out that the Iraqi Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, overlooked the facilities provided by France in the years 3013 and 2014 for the arrival of "terrorists" of the region. Iraq is demanding Western powers $ 1.8 billion to manage the files of "militants" in extremist armed groups on its territory. Baghdad has officially received 14 French "fighters" waiting to be diverted. KD 47 million profits of Zain during the first quarter of 2019
03 May 2019
Mubasher: Zain Group , listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange, announced a net profit of 47 million dinars during the first quarter of this year .
Zain said Thursday its quarterly profit grew by 14.6 per cent to 47 million dinars ($ 155 million) in the first quarter, compared to 41 million dinars ($ 137 million) in the same period last year, KUNA ".
Earnings per share for the first three months of this year were 11 fils (about 36 cents ).
Zain reported that the company's consolidated revenues amounted to 404 million dinars during the same period, equivalent to 1.33 billion dollars .
"The results achieved during the first quarter are due to the focus on the implementation of the digital transformation strategy, which has witnessed significant investments in network improvements, fiber optics and readiness for the fifth generation," said Ahmed Al-Tahous, Chairman of Zain Group .
He pointed out that quarterly revenues until the end of last March for Kuwait reached KD 82 million (about USD 271 million), while Zain achieved a net profit of USD 34 million and Zain's net profit reached USD 14.2 million .
Zain's net profit in the Sudan was $ 11 million, while Zain Jordan's net profit was $ 18 million. Bahrain's net profit was $ 5 million .
Nineveh Arab Tribes Warn of Civil War in Mosul
BasNews 03/05/2019 - 00:14 Published in Iraq
The Sunni Arab tribes in the Iraqi province of Nineveh Plains have warned of a civil war in Mosul city, accusing the former governor of Nineveh, Atheel al-Nujaifi, of triggering the possible conflict.
Explaining to Kurdistan 24, Sheikh Muzahim al-Hwet, the spokesperson for the Arab Tribes in Nineveh Plains, pointed out that a war is quite possible between the Arabs and a clan of the residents of the province who are known as "Mousli".
He noted the two tribes are in disputes over the appointment of a new governor for Nineveh and Nujaifi is reportedly attempting to foster the street against the Arabs in order to create difficulties for an Arab candidate.
"Mosul is not only for Arabs or any other components. Mosul is for all components, including Arabs, Kurds, Christians, Turkmens, Shi'ites, and Sunnis," the spokesperson said.
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US Launches $5 Million Airport Security Program in Iraq
BasNews 03/05/2019 - 20:09 Published in Iraq
As an initiative by Washington, officials from the US Embassy in Baghdad and Iraq Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA), have announced the launch of a $5 million airport security program in Iraq.
According to a statement by the US Consulate General in Erbil, the US government-funded initiative "will provide both training and equipment in close coordination and partnership with Iraq civil aviation experts."
Joey Hood, chargé d'affaires at the US embassy in Baghdad, welcomed and praised the program, noting that it would help Iraq to attract foreign investors, the statement added.
"Airports are gateways to the world. This cooperative program will not only improve passenger safety for the Iraqi people, but will bolster Iraq’s ability to attract foreign investors, expand global trade linkages, and encourage economic growth."
Officials from the ICAA, and the international airports of Erbil, Baghdad, and Basra have already had discussions on how the program could be implemented and how the security at the airports in Iraq would be standardized, the press release explained.
"The launch of the program is an indication of Iraq’s expanding role in the global aviation community and underscores the U.S. commitment to help build a prosperous and diversified Iraqi economy as outlined in the US-Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement.".
Foreign Ministry outlines the multi-disciplinary strategic cooperation agreement with France {expanded}
Editorial date: 2019/5/2 23:56 • 177 times read
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali al-Hakim and his French counterpart Jean-Yves Laudrian agreed on a multidisciplinary strategic cooperation document between Baghdad and Paris and put in place practical mechanisms to implement it.
This comes within the framework of the two countries' keenness to push bilateral relations to a wider horizons in line with the aspirations of the two friendly peoples.
The document aims at "enforcing the main axes of bilateral cooperation at the level of political consultations, enhancing diplomatic exchanges, developing institutional cooperation in the field of governance, military and security cooperation, developing specialized training programs and appropriate counter-terrorism efforts and contributing to the development of The establishment of economic partnerships and trade exchanges, which confirms the determination of the two sides to push the cooperation relations in all areas; to rise to the level of ambition of the two countries. Al-Hakim expressed Baghdad's desire to activate cooperation with France and to reaffirm the joint commitment between the two countries Nasrallah warns Iraqis: Trump has done what he promised so far
2019/5/2 23:12
[Follow-up]
Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah on Thursday warned Iraqis against US President Donald Trump's talk about Iraqi oil. Nasrallah said on the occasion of the third anniversary of the martyrdom of one of the martyrs of the party [Mustafa Badr al-Din "Mr. Zulfiqar"], in Beirut that "the preacher is still a threat, their alleged succession is over and their state and the military army are defeated but urging thought and sleeper cells will be activated in Syria, To Sri Lanka, but has anyone asked who is behind this thought? Is not Saudi Arabia? Why do you condemn the tools and leave the main real reason? " "He has made great achievements for America and Israel and the enemies of this nation, destroyed armies and communities in the region and built a wall of hatred and must be recognized to address it." He added that "Daash was the means for the return of US forces to Iraq and will remain the pretext for the American intervention, where are the elements and calling them to send them to Afghanistan, confirming that the Daash still has a function in the destruction and destruction of communities." He pointed out that "Trump so far carried out all promised in his campaign on the deal of the century and the Saudi cow dairy and others, among other things that the Iraqi oil to us and this should be the brothers in Iraq to pay attention to him well.
03/05/2019 - 15:21 Published in World
Oil exports from Iraqi oilfields in the month of April generated more than $7 billion for Baghdad, Oil Ministry said on Wednesday.Iraq exported 3.47 million barrels of oil per day (bpd) in April, which made the export just under 104 million, AP cited the ministry.
It had exported over 104 million barrels in March.However, the April oil revenue was the highest in 2019 as the oil price rose last month.“A spike in its oil price to $67 per barrel meant Iraq raked in just over $7 billion in April, around $300 million more than the previous month,” the report explained.Iraq is now the fifth largest oil producer in the world and the second among the members of OPEC.
Country’s authorities said last month that they will remain committed to an oil production cut set by OPEC to stabilize the international prices. However, it has the capacity to produce 4.6 million bpd.
Employment: The private pension system will be similar to the retirement benefits of public sector employees
2019/5/2 23:28 pm
[Baghdad-where]
Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Bassem Abdul-Zaman said on Thursday that the next private sector pension system will have a significant impact on easing the pressure and going to the public sector because of the retirement benefits similar to the retirement benefits of government employees
Abdul-Zaman pointed out in a statement that "the ministry and its strategy to eliminate unemployment and its efforts to create a balance between the private and public sectors have prepared a pension system for employees within the private sector integrated from the professional and practical aspects will be implemented through the implementation of a clear shift towards the establishment of private projects by job seekers "He said.
"The ministry is in the process of signing a memorandum of understanding with the ILO on decent work," he said. Pointing out that "the ministry is waiting for the observations of the social partners [unions and federations] on the memorandum and the most important to determine the obligations between the parties to be followed by the signing between the two sides.
Oil: We will take legal action against those who bypass oil pipelines
03-05-2019 11:02 AM
Baghdad The Ministry of Oil announced on Friday the lifting of a number of excesses on oil pipelines in Baghdad and the provinces, warning against taking all the legal procedures against the fundamentalist offenders.The ministry said in a statement received by the 'Almadar' that 'the staffs of the pipeline company in cooperation with the Directorate of Energy Police and other security authorities have been able to determine the location of bypassing the pipeline carrier gas oil product measuring (10 knots) track line (Shuaiba - Nasiriyah) Overrun by the company's angels after a minute follow-up of the goal '. The statement quoted the Director General of the company Daoud Salem as saying that 'the company has implemented a comprehensive campaign to lift the excesses on the pipeline network resulted in the identification and lifting of the excess of five sites on the pipeline carrier oil products measuring 10 node track line (cycle - Rusafa) Nasiriyah-Kot), the carrier of oil products and the 10-knot pipeline of the gas oil product line (Samawah-Diwaniyah). The Director General said, 'take all the legal procedures against the fundamentalist offenders', stressing' continuing efforts to detect all the pipelines through the use of modern technologies, where the company is working to install a modern electronic monitoring system to detect cases of abuse.
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10 Things to Know for Today
Among 10 Things to Know: House committee to face an empty chair instead of Attorney General William Barr; North Carolina student who tackled gunman called a hero; WikiLeaks' Assange to fight extradition to US Read in ABC News: https://apple.news/
OIL/COMMODITIES/ENERGY
Is the Dollar a Reliable Indicator for Gold in 2019?
If stocks continue to rise, volatility will remain low and investors may have fewer reasons to own gold. Being a gold bull right now isn't easy because there's a good chance that the $1,343 high set back in February was a top. It's around the same level that gold peaked in early 2018 and mid-2016. Gold had a strong run between October 2018 and February 2019 but prices are 5 percent lower since then. The strong U.S. dollar played a big role, but that's not the only reason why gold prices are Read in TheStreet: https://apple.news/
Gold edges lower ahead of Fed decision
Gold futures trade slightly lower, feeling pressure ahead of the conclusion of a Federal Reserve meeting that’s fully expected to leave policy unchanged. Read in MarketWatch: https://apple.news/A-
Gold poised for gains as global markets brace for turmoil: Reuters poll
A slowing global economy, stock market turmoil, delays to interest rate rises and potential U.S. dollar weakness are expected to boost average annual gold prices to their highest since 2013, a Reuters poll found. Read in Reuters: https://apple.news/
METALS-Copper drops to one-month low on selling by computer funds
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Oil Prices Fall on Soaring U.S. Crude Stockpiles
Commodities May 02, 2019 04:40 GMT Investing.com - Oil prices fell on Thursday in Asia after the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) weekly petroleum reported showed U.S. crude stockpiles rose much more-than-expected. The U.S. Crude Oil WTI Futures was down 0.2% to $63.45 by 12:30 AM ET (04:30 GMT), while international Brent Oil Futures also fell 0.2% to $72.00. Crude stockpiles rose by 9.9 million barrels in the week to April 26, nine times more than the forecasts for a build of 1.5 Read in Investing.com: https://apple.news/
BANKS/BANKING/CREDIT
Best bank account switch offers REVEALED – and how to qualify for them
SWITCHING bank account has never been easier and there are a whole host of financial perks available on the market to entice new customers. High street lenders are battling it out to win over new customers with a wide range of switcher gifts and rewards, from cash offers to generous gift cards. In most cases customers will need to meet certain criteria in order to qualify for the switcher gift, so it is advised they read the small print to avoid disappointment. It is unlikely the bank will pay Read in Express: https://apple.news/A7F3_
Weekly mortgage applications drop 4.3%, despite lower interest rates
It may be the heart of the spring housing season, but the mortgage market isn't seeing big business. Read in CNBC:
Amex's Big Premium Flight Discounts Are Now Bookable Online
One of the lesser-known benefits of Amex's premium charge cards is the International Airline Program (IAP). While the offering's branding could perhaps use a touch more excitement, cardmembers in the know are able to save thousands of dollars on certain paid airline tickets. Access is fairly limited, though you can take advantage of the program... Read in The Points Guy: https://apple.news/
American Express Launches 'Upgrade With Points' Letting You Bid for Upgrades on 21 Airlines
Starting today, May 1, American Express is letting cardmembers with Membership Rewards-earning cards use their points to bid on flight upgrades. The new "Upgrade With Points" program is launching with 21 airline partners, allowing cardholders the option to "use Membership Rewards points, or a combination of points and dollars" to bid on airline seat upgrades.... Read in The Points Guy: https://apple.news/
Does It Make Sense to Hold Multiple Marriott Bonvoy Credit Cards?
While the Marriott-SPG merger was a long time in the making, many people still have the same hotel credit cards that they did pre-merger, including the legacy Chas-issued Marriott cards and Amex-issued SPG cards (though all have since been rebranded under the Bonvoy name). Even after the merger closed, both Chase and Amex continued to... Read in The Points Guy: https://apple.news/
TREASURIES/BONDS/STOCKS
Treasury yields edge lower ahead of Fed policy update
Treasury yields are marginally lower on early Wednesday trading as investors look ahead to the Federal Reserve’s policy update. Read in MarketWatch: https://apple.news/
The S&P just did something it hasn't done in three decades
The S&P 500 has had its best start to the year in 32 years, but market watchers Katie Stockton and Gina Sanchez say proceed with caution. Read in CNBC: https://apple.news/AcCngARPiR-
Day Ahead: Top 3 Things to Watch
Stock Markets May 01, 2019 21:42 GMT Investing.com - Here’s a preview of the top 3 things that could rock markets tomorrow. 1. More Jobs Numbers Ahead of Friday’s Payrolls More employment numbers arrive tomorrow as the big April jobs report gets nearer. At 7:30 AM ET (11:30 GMT), outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas releases its job cuts report for April. At 8:30 AM ET, the Labor Department issues its weekly initial jobless claims figures. Claims for first-time unemployment benefits Read in Investing.com: https://apple.news/
Stocks have been on fire so far in 2019. What it means moving forward
Since 1980, if the S&P 500 gained 10% or more January through April, the index has traded higher the rest of the year 89% of the time. Read in CNBC: https://apple.news/
CRYPTO'S / DIGITAL CURRENCY
US Income Tax Payers Can Now Get Refunds in Bitcoin
Income tax payers in the U.S. now have the option to receive their federal and state refunds in bitcoin through Bitpay and Refundo. Read in CoinDesk: https://apple.news/
Bitcoin Price Hits $5.6k On Bitfinex As Bull Market Enters May - Bitcoinist.com
Bitcoin price returned to its bullish trend May 1 as it followed fresh gains in altcoin markets to jump 3 percent in 24 hours. Bitcoin Price At $5.3k Across Exchanges Data from cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp, which offers one of the more conservative Bitcoin price 00 indices, put BTC/USD at around $5310 at press time Wednesday. The pair had fallen as low as $5066 over the past week, sudden losses occurring April 26 as news over fresh problems for stablecoin Tether and associated exchange Read in Bitcoinist.net: https://apple.news/
Up 28%: Bitcoin Ends April With Biggest Monthly Gain in a Year
Bitcoin scaled an important price resistance with near 30 percent gains in April, solidifying the long-term bull breakout witnessed a month ago. Read in CoinDesk: https://apple.news/A0H-
CURRENCIES
Dollar skid continues ahead of Federal Reserve decision
The greenback was losing ground in early trade on Wednesday, extending its recent slide ahead of this afternoon’s Federal Reserve decision. Read in MarketWatch: https://apple.news/
Pound euro exchange rate: GBP flat as UK manufacturing growth slows
THE pound remains muted against the euro this morning and the pairing is currently trading around €1.164. The latest UK manufacturing PMI revealed that growth in the sector fell to a two-month low in April. While April’s PMI did not fall as far as forecast, Brexit uncertainty continues to cast a pall over Sterling. Commenting on the data, Rob Dobson, Director at IHS Markit said manufacturing had weakened due to Brexit fears. He said: “The upturn in the UK manufacturing sector eased at the start Read in Express: https://apple.news/
Forex - Australian Dollar Rises on Trade Deal Hope; Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged
Forex May 02, 2019 03:24 GMT Investing.com - The Australian dollar rose on Thursday in Asia on positive Sino-U.S. trade deals while the U.S. dollar edged down after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged. The AUD/USD dollar rose 0.2% to 0.7025 by 11:20 PM(03:20 GMT). The Australian AIG (NYSE:AIG) manufacturing index improved to 54.8, outperformed the expected 51.0 and pointed to an expansion in the manufacturing sector. A report by CNBC that suggested that the U.S. and China may Read in Investing.com: https://apple.news/
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Dementia Scientist on What the Disease Is, Treatments, Prevention
"It's sad, but most people can't even tell you what the word dementia means," Dr. John DenBoer told Newsweek. Read in Newsweek: https://apple.news/
9 Ways Therapists Personally Deal With Anxiety
As with all things mental health, anxiety is highly individualized, with manysymptoms and aspects of the condition existing on a spectrum. The treatmentand management of anxiety must be highly individualized as well.Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to do this. And who better to rely onfor anxiety tips and tricks than therapists who have anxiety themselves?"Despite being a therapist that specializes in anxiety, I have certainlyexperienced my own anxiety from time to time and am no ... Read in HuffPost: https://apple.news/AY_
How to spot signs of and treat depression
A new study in the Journal of Pediatrics finds the number of suicides between 2000 and 2018 by self-poisoning has soared especially among teenage girls. The American Psychiatric Association says one out of every six people will suffer from depression at some point in their lives. Dr. David Agus and psychologist Lisa Damour join "CBS This Morning" to discuss mental fitness and clinical depression. Read in CBS News: https://apple.news/
Has Leeds cracked the obesity problem?
The city is being lauded for success in reducing the waistlines of young children. Should others follow its lead? Read in BBC News: https://apple.news/
Trump administration makes case to strike down Affordable Care Act entirely
The Trump administration offered its first full argument Wednesday for its reversal on the Affordable Care Act, arguing in new court filings that the entire law "should not be allowed to remain in effect." Read in CNN Politics: https://apple.news/
USA / CANADA
Silicon Valley is awash in Chinese and Saudi cash — and no one is paying attention (except Trump) A tough, new enforcement regime is becoming a geopolitical minefield for venture capitalists and startups. Read in Vox: https://apple.news/ US Treasury yields tick higher as investors digest latest Fed meeting U.S. government debt prices were lower on Thursday morning, as investors digested new comments from the Federal Reserve. Read in CNBC: https://apple.news/A9QxKO7plT-
Under Trump, Visas Plummet For Afghan, Iraqi Military Translators
The Trump administration has drasticly cut the number of U.S. visas granted toIraqis and Afghans who risked their lives assisting American soldiers.Only 200 Iraqis were granted visas last year as part of a special visa program― down from nearly 10,000 in 2016, NPR reported on Wednesday. The number ofvisas granted to Afghans as part of the special program ― which has becomemore complicated and stringent under Trump ― plummeted 60% to 1,649 in the2018 fiscal year from the year before, ... Read in HuffPost: https://apple.news/
EMERGING MARKETS
How a U.S. dollar breakout could derail emerging market stocks
If the U.S. continues to speed away from the rest of the world, emerging market inflows could flow to a trickle. Read in MarketWatch: https://apple.news/
Mondelez beats core revenue estimates on emerging markets demand
(Reuters) – Oreo cookies maker Mondelez International Inc reported a higher-than-expected growth in first-quarter core revenue on Tuesday, boosted by demand for its snacks and chocolates in emerging markets and higher pricing in Latin America. Fast-growing countries such as China and India have been a focus area for Mondelez over the last few years, with... Read in CreaWorldNews: https://apple.news/
Global economy: Emerging markets' share of dollar debt hits all-time high
The continued strength of the dollar has been a headwind for U.S. businesses and it may begin to put a major strain on economies outside of the United States. Read in Axios: https://apple.news/A3dv_
Diversity In Global Business Experience Is An Increasingly Critical Gap On U.S. Boards
The long-overdue pursuit by boards of US public companies to diversify membership by gender, ethnicity, and age is overlooking an additional extraordinarily critical goal: bringing on directors whose careers are marked by broad operational experience working in fast growing emerging markets. Read in Forbes: https://apple.news/A-
Venezuelan opposition calls for “largest march in history” in effort to oust president
Venezuelans were expected to take to the streets on Wednesday for what opposition leader Juan Guaido pledged would be the "largest march" in the country's history, a day after he called for the military to oust President Nicolas Maduro. Read in Reuters: https://apple.news/
Abu Dhabi lenders merge into ADCB Group as consolidation gathers pace
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bankand peers Union National Bank and Al Hilal Bank merged onWednesday to create a banking heavyweight with 423 billiondirhams ($115 billion) in assets, the third biggest in theUnited Arab Emirates. Read in Reuters: https://apple.news/Amfs-
Trump's Iran policy is key wildcard for oil, says BP CEO Bob Dudley
Dudley says new U.S. measures to drive Iran's oil exports to zero are responsible for sending oil prices to nearly six-month highs. Read in CNBC: https://apple.news/
Saudi PIF seeks to boost foothold in China – MD
Riyadh – Mubasher: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is looking to expand in China and open a new office in Asia, the PIF’s managing director told CNBC. During his visit to Beijing for a forum on China’s Belt and Road Initiative, Yasir …
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Nations using oil as a weapon threatens OPEC: Iran oil minister
Any country using oil as a weapon could cause the collapse of oil producer group OPEC, Iran's Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said on Wednesday, according to SHANA, the news outlet of the oil ministry. Read in Reuters: https://apple.news/
AFRICA
South Africa: Focus On Africa - Debt-Ridden South Africans Go for More to Buy Food
South Africans sink into debt as thousands contract more loans to feed themselves. These disturbing revelations are contained in a new study by Statistics South Africa. According to this official economic data agency, the gross consumer debt of individual has soured to R1.73 trillion (108 billion euros), with the average debt per person estimated at R70, 000 (4300 euros). The Johannesburg Citizen newspaper which undertook a review of the study reports that bad debts were turning the lives of Read in AllAfrica: https://apple.news/
Nigeria Not Sliding Into Economic Recession - Central Bank
Fears expressed on Monday by the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) that Nigeria is heading for another recession has been allayed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The NGF through its chairman and governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari, had warned that Nigeria may enter into another recession next year if urgent measures were not taken to address the current unfavourable economic trends. In a swift reaction yesterday, the apex bank said that Nigeria is currently experiencing steady but Read in AllAfrica: https://apple.news/AUgna1x-
Kenya: Treasury Unveils Sh2.7 Trillion Budget as Deficit Widens
The government plans to spend Sh2.7 trillion in the next financial year. It will also splash more billions on stalled projects, such as dams and failed irrigation projects, even as its budget hole deepens. The deficit will grow to Sh607.8 billion from Sh559 billion this year, which means that the government will be forced to borrow more to plug the shortage. Most of the money will go to running of the government after Sh1.7 trillion was set aside for recurrent expenditure, which finances Read in AllAfrica: https://apple.news/A4X-
Zimbabwe: Price Madness - Mnangagwa Capitulates, Agrees to Avail Foreign Currency
AFTER days of threats against businesses following a spate of price increases of basic commodities, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has made an embarrassing climb-down and agreed to provide foreign currency to business. An angry Mnangagwa in his independence speech lashed out at businesses that had increased prices of commodities leaving ordinary citizens reeling. The Zanu PF leader described the increases as unethical, unpatriotic and inhumane warning he could be forced to resort to Read in AllAfrica: https://apple.news/
ASIA
US-China trade deal may be close, but global trade recovery likely to lag behind, TS Lombard says
Global trade could remain subdued even if the US and China reach a deal to end their trade war later this month, according to the research firm TS Lombard. In its latest report on emerging markets, the firm said it expects a decline in emerging markets… Read in South China Morning Post: https://apple.news/
As US-China deal nears, Beijing relaxes rules for foreign banks and insurers, in concession to Washington
China announced a dozen new measures on Wednesday to further open up its US$44 trillion financial sector to foreign banks and insurers in a clear move to comply with any deal with the United States to end the trade war. The announcement came while a US… Read in South China Morning Post: https://apple.news/
Corporate China hit by worst earnings on record in 2018, as trade war bites
This is the worst annual earnings season ever for China’s corporate sector, with a record 452 out of 3,602 public companies incurring annual losses, as the effects of the year-long US-China trade war seep into corporate earnings. By the end of April, the… Read in South China Morning Post: https://apple.news/AWC27-
EUROPE
Brexit: Theresa May admits she could cave in to Labour demands to stay in customs union
Theresa May has admitted she could agree to stay in a customs union in a bid to rescue Brexit, saying she “can’t pre-empt” the result of the talks with Labour. Read in The Independent: https://apple.news/AtIe-
UK government has shown willingness to shift on Brexit: Labour Party
The British government has shown a willingness to explore changes to its position on Brexit, a Labour Party spokesman said commenting on talks between ministers and the opposition party seeking a compromise on leaving the European Union. Read in Reuters: https://apple.news/ArL_FoIt0R-
Brexit news - live: Bank of England issues warning over economic slowdown, as voters head to polls for local elections
Voters are expected to punish Theresa May’s Conservative party in local government elections over its failure to deliver Brexit on time. Read in The Independent: https://apple.news/Au0ZYA-
The Tories will do badly in today's local elections. So can Theresa May survive?
Polls opened at 7am in most of England outside London and in Northern Ireland. By the time they close at 10pm a large part of the electorate will have had its chance to use its democratic power. Read in The Independent: https://apple.news/
CBI, ISX, Kauaihn Chatter:
CBI Update:
The CBI Closed on Friday
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Kauaihn Chatter:dd
5-2-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ I am a little salty this morning...I was expecting to wake up wealthy today…Our folks were told last night...that there was a hang up in England...We were told to watch England 2 hours before all hell broke loose in England and then it did… I am told it is worked out…keep in mind the central banks are headquartered out of London…so the delay could have been the banking establishment there. [When do you see the rv now? Still Friday?] ...my concern now is we won’t be banking until Monday now. [Are we waiting for the auctions to stop in Iraq?] I was told they have already stopped in Iraq…and there has not been one recently. ...People in Iraq say that everything –all paperwork- was given to the IMF and its all in their hands...they are expecting today is the day.
5-2-2019 Intel Guru Frank26 [via Iobey777] THERE'S A LOT GOING ON WITH THE MR [MONETARY REFORM] IN IRAQ AND THE FAB 4 IS GIVING OUT SPARKS... THEY ARE ENLIGHTENING US WITH UNDERSTANDING ...THE IMF COMES OUT...STOP THE AUCTIONS! THEY REALLY WANT THEM TO SAY THEY ARE ART 8, BUT IRAQ IS THE ONLY ONE THAT CAN DO THAT...THEY CAN'T TELL THEM LIFT THE 3 ZEROS...THEY CAN'T STOP THE AUCTIONS! INFLATION WOULD GO HIGHER! WHAT THEY ARE SAYING IS LIFT THE 3 ZEROS OR CHANGE THE AUCTIONS! ...THE FAB 4 IS TALKING TO THEM YOU DON'T STOP AUCTIONS...THEY TRANSCEND BY LIFTING THE VALUE OF THE IQD!...I DON'T BELIEVE THERE ARE ANY DELAYS! I BELIEVE IT IS GETTING DONE! IMO.
5-2-2019 Newshound Guru larrykn [Most of Iraq's revenue is petrodollars] ...they have been paying in petro dollars all this time, they will continue to do that until they change their currency, I don't see that happening for a while. They have a lot to get done before they can do that IMO. I'm getting more convinced that we won't see these this year. but you never know. 5-2-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ [Is this taxable?] We have been told over and over again that it is not…however, none of us will know for sure until it goes…imo… [NOTE: Check with your tax professional at the appropriate time]
5-1-2019 Intel Guru Eagleone2025 [new Guru] May Day May Day today is May 1st so we are now in the second window. May 1-7... The Meeting in Washington D.C..with Trump went very well. [What was DC meeting about?] The RV.
Elmer:
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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 account.
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ARTICLE 3
To raise the parliament session to Saturday and provide the ration items on the agenda
Baghdad - Iraq Press - May 2: The House of Representatives voted in its fifteenth session held under the chairmanship of Mohamed Halbusi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, on Thursday, 2/5/2019, the presence of 184 deputies on two laws and a parliamentary resolution, and discussed the provision of ration card items, Read one bill after it was decided to continue the meeting for next Saturday 4/5/2019.
At the beginning of the session, the Council voted on the draft law for the first amendment to the law of the fund for the recovery of Iraq's money No. (9) for the year 2012 submitted by the committees of integrity and finance with a view to recover Iraq's funds and encourage the collaborators and grant broader powers to manage the Fund and provide the House of Representatives copies of the reports.
Halaboussi stressed that the law concerns the money of the former regime before 2003 and was sent by the previous government and was subjected to legislative mechanisms through the first reading as well as reading and discussing the report on it.
The Council discussed the provision of ration card items at the request of MP Razak Muhaibis.
The applicant questioned the reasons for the inability of the Ministry of Commerce on the lack of funds allocated for the supply of materials, despite the availability of the Ministry of Finance or not to buy supplies from the local market in the event of difficulty importing from abroad, demanding accountability of the defaulters in the Ministry of Commerce and called them to the House of Representatives for their causes Not to secure the ration card items and quality and the need to add other materials to it, calling for the continued distribution of flour and the obligation of officials in the Ministry of Trade distribution of food supplies during the month of Ramadan.
The interventions of MPs focused on the need to increase financial allocations to provide the ration card items.
The Council completed the vote on the draft industrial cities law submitted by the Committee of Economy and Investment for the purpose of organizing, establishing, developing, managing and operating industrial cities and maintaining them in accordance with contemporary experiences, encouraging private investment, enhancing the capabilities of the national economy, attracting foreign investments and creating jobs and achieving sustainable development.
The Presidency of the Council also decided to add a general topic to the discussion on the agenda concerning the targeting of security forces in the province of Kirkuk at the request of the Sadiqon bloc. Finished
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ARTICLE 4
Employment: The private pension system will be similar to the retirement benefits of public sector employees
2019/5/2 23:28
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Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Bassem Abdul-Zaman said on Thursday that the next private sector pension system will have a significant impact on easing the pressure and going to the public sector because of the retirement benefits similar to the retirement benefits of government employees
Abdul-Zaman pointed out in a statement that "the ministry and its strategy to eliminate unemployment and its efforts to create a balance between the private and public sectors have prepared a pension system for employees within the private sector integrated from the professional and practical aspects will be implemented through the implementation of a clear shift towards the establishment of private projects by job seekers "He said.
"The ministry is in the process of signing a memorandum of understanding with the ILO on decent work," he said. Pointing out that "the ministry is waiting for the observations of the social partners [unions and federations] on the memorandum and the most important to determine the obligations between the parties to be followed by the signing between the two sides.
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ARTICLE 5
Ministry of Defense talks about the appearance of al-Baghdadi in the "underground shelter"
BAGHDAD, Iraq - May 3 - The Iraqi Ministry of Defense announced that the video of the leader of the organization, Daabash, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was filmed "in an underground shelter."
This came in a statement published by the ministry on its Facebook page, commenting on a video on the media, on Monday, and appeared Baghdadi five years after his first appearance in 2014.
"The place of registration appears to be an underground shelter," the ministry's media advisor, Lieutenant General Mohammed al-Askari, was quoted as saying, without mentioning the country where the shooting was likely.
He added: "To hide the features of the place, was put curtains on the walls to hide with a group of leaders calling."
He pointed out that "the meeting, which emerged during the registration of the last Baghdadi was intended to take the leadership in calling positions instead of those killed in recent battles and fugitives."
He continued: "It seems that al-Baghdadi held the meeting to reorganize, and re-morale again, and appoint governors and princes instead of those who lost."
He noted that al-Baghdadi "recognized his military defeat in Baguoz (Syria) and before it in Baiji and Mosul (Iraq), and others, and recalled his killers, who classified them into three categories are princes and governors, the media, and others from the Shariah."
He added: "It is noted that the meeting of the new leaders, and there seems to be a rebuke to the performance of some leaders, which failed in the recent battles, and evidence that al-Baghdadi first remembered the killers by name, and secondly said they will not hand over the cities and regions only on their bodies.
The 18-minute video released the organization's al-Furqan Foundation, Baghdadi's first feature since his last appearance, delivering a speech at the Grand Mosque in Mosul, northern Iraq, in 2014.
Al-Baghdadi appeared in the last video sitting on the ground with three others, their faces covered, talking about the battles fought by his followers in Syria, Iraq and others.
While it is not yet clear when the video was filmed, it appears to have been recently filmed, citing recent battles in Baguoz, the last stronghold of the organization in eastern Syria.
"The Baguz fighting is over," he said.
On March 23, US President Donald Trump declared the liberation of all the land controlled by the Da'ash organization in Iraq and Syria.
Trump believes that the organization of "da'ash" has lost its full prestige and strength, but does not rule out the emergence of the organization from time to time.
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ARTICLE 6
Fasting helps to form new neurons in the brain
LONDON (Reuters) - A few days after the holy month of Ramadan, known as the month of fasting, a recent report published by the American medical website Marksdailyapple revealed that fasting stimulates nervous self-infusion, Where brain cell waste is recycled and repaired and new cells are formed.
The researchers explained that fasting stimulates the growth of new neurons, and also develops synapses (neural connections). "Fasting stimulates the growth of nerve cells and protects the brain from disease, especially stroke," said Mattson, head of neurology at the British National Institute. The most common type of stroke is "ischemic stroke," which accounts for about 88 percent of all strokes, in which blood vessels that pump blood to the brain from blood clotting are blocked, Matson said. He stressed that fasting nourishes nerves with proteins, reduces inflammation, promotes cognitive functions and thus reduces mortality.
He added that fasting reduces oxidative stress and reduces the cognitive decline that usually results from brain trauma, pointing out that it reduces appetite and helps lose weight.
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