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Kurdistan Seeks “Genuine and Constructive” Partnership with Baghdad: PM
17/07/2019 - 00:29 Published in Kurdistan
ERBIL — The Kurdistan Regional Government wants to have “a genuine and constructive” partnership with the Iraqi federal government, said Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani.
“The KRG is fully committed to settling its outstanding issues with our federal counterparts, based on a clear understanding of both parties’ rights and duties as set out in the constitution,” the Kurdish PM wrote on Twitter on Tuesday after he concluded a visit to Baghdad.
PM Barzani met with Iraqi President Barham Salih, Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi, and Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi during his trip to the Iraqi capital.
It was Barzani’s first visit to Baghdad since he has taken office as the KRG prime minister last week.
Previously, he said the visit was a sign of good will from Erbil in the efforts to resolve outstanding disputes with Baghdad.
The Iranian ambassador: We do not want to involve Iraq in our problems with America
11:14 - 17/07/2019
Information / Baghdad ..
Iran does not want to involve Iraq in its problems with the United States, Iran's ambassador to Iran said on Wednesday, while welcoming Baghdad's efforts to reduce tension.
" Iraq and Iran are neighbors and Tehran would expect Baghdad to support them if they see the right with them," Masjedi said in a televised interview. "The Iranian government does not want Iraq to be involved in its problems with America . To reduce tension. "
He added that " America has broken the promises and agreements with Iran , and if it wants to resolve the current crisis, it must abandon the language of arrogance and threat and take the right way to return to the nuclear agreement, and abandon the embargo and the economic war now practiced on Iran , and have no choice but to settle the crisis".
"If Iran does not want war, it is sure that the Americans do not want it because it will be destructive for them, and they are therefore forced to return to the nuclear agreement and The world has brought their president Donald Trump on that, because Iran will not give up its interests and will not obey the force. "
And his country's opinion in the countries of the region that push the Americans to fight the war. The Iranian ambassador said that "everyone will be covered by the dangers of war, not only Iran , both America and its motivators and those who want to wage war on Iran. " , But if it happens, the Americans will be the initiators, although "it will be determined by the will of Iran, which will inflict a major and historic defeat in America and who pays for war." Ending / 25
Iran does not want to involve Iraq in its problems with the United States, Iran's ambassador to Iran said on Wednesday, while welcoming Baghdad's efforts to reduce tension.
" Iraq and Iran are neighbors and Tehran would expect Baghdad to support them if they see the right with them," Masjedi said in a televised interview. "The Iranian government does not want Iraq to be involved in its problems with America . To reduce tension. "
He added that " America has broken the promises and agreements with Iran , and if it wants to resolve the current crisis, it must abandon the language of arrogance and threat and take the right way to return to the nuclear agreement, and abandon the embargo and the economic war now practiced on Iran , and have no choice but to settle the crisis".
"If Iran does not want war, it is sure that the Americans do not want it because it will be destructive for them, and they are therefore forced to return to the nuclear agreement and The world has brought their president Donald Trump on that, because Iran will not give up its interests and will not obey the force. "
And his country's opinion in the countries of the region that push the Americans to fight the war. The Iranian ambassador said that "everyone will be covered by the dangers of war, not only Iran , both America and its motivators and those who want to wage war on Iran. " , But if it happens, the Americans will be the initiators, although "it will be determined by the will of Iran, which will inflict a major and historic defeat in America and who pays for war." Ending / 25
Al-Abadi's coalition expresses its position on the visit of Barzani delighted to Baghdad
2019/07/17 04:50:49
The coalition of victory, led by Haider Abadi on Wednesday welcomed the President of the Kurdistan Regional Government pleased Barzani to the Iraqi capital Baghdad.
"We welcome the visit of the Kurdistan Regional Government President Barzani pleased to Baghdad and welcome any contact between Baghdad and Erbil to resolve the outstanding differences," said MP Nada Shaker Jawdat.
Jawdat explained that "dialogue and reconciliation is good to overcome the difficulties and obstacles, and resolve differences, such dialogues and nonsense, we welcome this visit, especially as the provincial government is newly formed."
The Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region pleased Barzani accompanied by a high-level government delegation on Tuesday in Baghdad, during which he met with President Barham Salih, Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohammed Halbusi.
Barzani announced after the conclusion of the meeting with the three presidencies of the agreement on the start of technical committees between Arbil and Baghdad dialogues to resolve differences and outstanding issues between the two sides.
Newspaper: Saudi Arabia and Iran are seriously considering an Iraqi invitation to hold an international conference
11:06 - 17/07/2019
Information / Baghdad ..
A Lebanese newspaper on Wednesday revealed Iraqi efforts to hold an international conference on the tension in the region, noting that Saudi Arabia and Iran are seriously considering the Iraqi endeavor.
"The effort to convene an international conference on tension in the region is being accepted and encouraged, and the regional countries concerned, especially Iran and Saudi Arabia, are seriously considering the Iraqi call," the newspaper Al-Bina quoted Iraqi sources as saying.
The newspaper added that "Europe has given great support to them, like Russia and China, and Washington is waiting to give its final word pending the outcome of the European-Iranian negotiations and whether it will include the opening of files of regional settlements, especially in Yemen , possibly allowing exits allowing both Tehran and Washington to talk about achievement After Saudi Arabia was exhausted and the UAE withdrew from the war. " Ending / 25
A Lebanese newspaper on Wednesday revealed Iraqi efforts to hold an international conference on the tension in the region, noting that Saudi Arabia and Iran are seriously considering the Iraqi endeavor.
"The effort to convene an international conference on tension in the region is being accepted and encouraged, and the regional countries concerned, especially Iran and Saudi Arabia, are seriously considering the Iraqi call," the newspaper Al-Bina quoted Iraqi sources as saying.
The newspaper added that "Europe has given great support to them, like Russia and China, and Washington is waiting to give its final word pending the outcome of the European-Iranian negotiations and whether it will include the opening of files of regional settlements, especially in Yemen , possibly allowing exits allowing both Tehran and Washington to talk about achievement After Saudi Arabia was exhausted and the UAE withdrew from the war. " Ending / 25
The president of the "Democratic Union" questions the success of the Constitutional Committee in the absence of self-management
Shahuz Hassan told Asharq Al-Awsat that Moscow supports the participation of representatives of the Syrian Council
Wednesday -- 17 July 2019 AD Issue Number [14841]
Shahouz Hassan (Middle East)
Qamishli (north-east of Syria): Kamal Cheikho
"We can not talk about the success of these talks," said Shahuz Hassan, the joint chairman of the Democratic Unionist Party, one of the main parties in the council that runs the north-eastern part of the Euphrates, without the participation of the representatives of the self-government in the political process and the consultations of the constitutional committee. Mini-coalition countries supported their participation, while the Russians repeatedly spoke about the absence of Kurdish representation and the need to involve representatives of the administration and «democratic Syria».
Here is the text of the conversation with Hassan in his office in the city of Qamishli:
Q: What is your assessment of the results of the UN envoy talks with the Syrian government and the opposition negotiating body?
- The components of north-eastern Syria fought terrorism and defeated the organization of the extremist advocate, and without its participation in the political process and the constitutional committee, can not talk about the success of these talks, the mini-group of the countries of the International Alliance supports the participation of representatives of "democratic Syria" and self-management. In the course of regular meetings between the representatives of the administration and the countries of the international coalition, led by the United States and France, everyone finds it necessary to participate in these negotiations, especially the Constitutional Committee. Even the Russians are talking about the absence of Kurdish representation in these talks and the need to involve them. And no real step to participate in this Committee.
> Who opposes your participation?
- The exclusion of Syrian Kurds from these talks and dialogues to form the constitutional committee is due to nationalistic and authoritarian nationalism. I mean Turkey and the Syrian regime. But if we want to achieve a sustainable peace and a real political solution that satisfies all parties, we must overcome this mentality because it is the root of the problem. The Kurds are all allied with all the components of the Arabs, Syriacs, Assyrians, Turkomans and Circassians, and all have fought to liberate these lands from the terror of the "Dahesh". Today they have formed a genuine democratic model through self-management. They must be represented in all the international talks on the Syrian crisis in the name of the democratic project Who represent him on earth.
> Representatives of the "Syrian Democratic Council" and Syrian opposition figures held a meeting in Paris to discuss the constitution, and there is a second meeting to be held in Vienna to discuss the basket of the constitution. Are these meetings at the request of the coalition countries or complementary to the meetings inside Syria?
- Paris meeting continued to be held at home this year, where we held 3 meetings between the opposition leaders who gathered parties, currents and opposition figures; twice in Ain Issa and the third in Kupobani (Ain Al Arab). We will hold a series of meetings and workshops in Western and Arab countries. A number of opposition, to achieve a common vision and expand political participation and democratic consensus.
At the Paris workshop, we discussed the constitution, governance and political system. There is a general tendency among the opposition forces to involve the representatives of self-government in north-eastern Syria and the participation of "democratic Syria" in the Geneva negotiations and in the constitutional committee.
[Asharq Al-Awsat] Have you received an invitation from the Negotiating Body to join it?
- We have not received an official invitation from the "Negotiating Body" to join or work under its umbrella, but we have heard through the media that there is a tendency to expand and join the "Syrian Democratic Council". We see the possibility of developing the Syrian-Syrian dialogue, which is a transitional necessity. This dialogue must be based on acceptance of the other and on a democratic basis that is far from national fanaticism or sectarian extremism. But let me be precise on this point. There are thorny issues between us and a part of the opposition. The Kurdish coalition is still occupied by factions that follow this coalition and practiced the policy of ethnic cleansing against our people there under the umbrella and protection of the Turkish army. Before talking about any accession or dialogue, confidence building measures and the removal of destructive policies must be strengthened. Which has changed The combination of Afrin residents.
What about your talks with Damascus?
- We are open to negotiations and dialogues, either with the regime or with all opposition parties without exception, but there are no real negotiations or talks between us and the regime. We are defending our modest capabilities from our regions. We have liberated them from terrorism. We are ready for dialogue. We are working for a decentralized democratic state. There is a real experience on the ground, self-management, and everyone must respect these sacrifices.
We are working to find a comprehensive and comprehensive political solution at the country level to ensure freedom and dignity, establish a decentralized democratic system, end decades of tyranny, totalitarianism and one-party, release all political detainees and reveal the fate of the abducted and forcibly disappeared. Syria must be on a real, realistic basis, not by betting on some field developments or media statements of major countries or simple tactical changes. Our approach to a political solution based on a democratic system is a strategic issue and a sustainable option. Whatever the relationship in all its forms and its ramifications.
> Do you demand that the areas of East Euphrates remain semi-independent?
For example, the path of Astana combines contradictory countries in the Syrian war, and each country supports factions and warring parties on the ground. Besides, there are contradictions between Russia and Turkey on the one hand, and Turkey and Iran on the other. , Which casts a shadow over the situation on the ground and what is happening in Idlib is the largest evidence of these contradictions and the absence of a real solution there. In the absence of real change on the ground and the stumbling of the political process, we will develop the model of self-management and protect the achievements of our people, who sacrificed in the fight against terrorism and the payment of thousands of sacrifices, and any political process must take into account the privacy of this region and its military forces. .
> Self-management received European and Western delegations and the convening of an international forum on «Dahesh» in the town of Amouda, is there an international trend to legitimize the experience of the administration?
Some countries have come to our region to legitimize and recognize the experience of the administration, and there are second countries that find the victory of the military forces on terrorism to protect the global security. Some countries came to repatriate their nationals from the women and children of the families of the organization members who are detained here. Most of the countries we visited recently are members of the international anti- Cheers.
Many countries have discussed in detail the fate of the prisoners of the organization and their families. There are discussions with representatives of the self-administration on the formation of an international tribunal on terrorism crimes here. This was the main point of the international forum and the trial of these on the basis of the crime in geographical location. Has a moral obligation to its citizens, and we asked them to work on building prisons and appropriate detention centers, and contribute to reconstruction and participate in pushing the economic wheel of cities and towns of northern and eastern Syria.
Q: What is the fate of prisoners who have been detained by the Syrian Democratic Forces and their families living in IDP camps in northeastern Syria?
- Hundreds of foreign fighters are in the administration's prisons, together with thousands of their family members, burdening the administration. We have also demanded that coalition countries shoulder their responsibilities and bring their citizens back to trial on their territory. With the reluctance of the majority of countries, they demanded the establishment of a special international court to try them in Syria.
The camps in north-east Syria house 12,000 foreigners; 4,000 women and 8,000 children from the families of these extremists live in their own heavily guarded sections. This number does not include Iraqis. These are a great burden on self-management, which calls on the countries concerned to take over their citizens.
Here is the text of the conversation with Hassan in his office in the city of Qamishli:
Q: What is your assessment of the results of the UN envoy talks with the Syrian government and the opposition negotiating body?
- The components of north-eastern Syria fought terrorism and defeated the organization of the extremist advocate, and without its participation in the political process and the constitutional committee, can not talk about the success of these talks, the mini-group of the countries of the International Alliance supports the participation of representatives of "democratic Syria" and self-management. In the course of regular meetings between the representatives of the administration and the countries of the international coalition, led by the United States and France, everyone finds it necessary to participate in these negotiations, especially the Constitutional Committee. Even the Russians are talking about the absence of Kurdish representation in these talks and the need to involve them. And no real step to participate in this Committee.
> Who opposes your participation?
- The exclusion of Syrian Kurds from these talks and dialogues to form the constitutional committee is due to nationalistic and authoritarian nationalism. I mean Turkey and the Syrian regime. But if we want to achieve a sustainable peace and a real political solution that satisfies all parties, we must overcome this mentality because it is the root of the problem. The Kurds are all allied with all the components of the Arabs, Syriacs, Assyrians, Turkomans and Circassians, and all have fought to liberate these lands from the terror of the "Dahesh". Today they have formed a genuine democratic model through self-management. They must be represented in all the international talks on the Syrian crisis in the name of the democratic project Who represent him on earth.
> Representatives of the "Syrian Democratic Council" and Syrian opposition figures held a meeting in Paris to discuss the constitution, and there is a second meeting to be held in Vienna to discuss the basket of the constitution. Are these meetings at the request of the coalition countries or complementary to the meetings inside Syria?
- Paris meeting continued to be held at home this year, where we held 3 meetings between the opposition leaders who gathered parties, currents and opposition figures; twice in Ain Issa and the third in Kupobani (Ain Al Arab). We will hold a series of meetings and workshops in Western and Arab countries. A number of opposition, to achieve a common vision and expand political participation and democratic consensus.
At the Paris workshop, we discussed the constitution, governance and political system. There is a general tendency among the opposition forces to involve the representatives of self-government in north-eastern Syria and the participation of "democratic Syria" in the Geneva negotiations and in the constitutional committee.
[Asharq Al-Awsat] Have you received an invitation from the Negotiating Body to join it?
- We have not received an official invitation from the "Negotiating Body" to join or work under its umbrella, but we have heard through the media that there is a tendency to expand and join the "Syrian Democratic Council". We see the possibility of developing the Syrian-Syrian dialogue, which is a transitional necessity. This dialogue must be based on acceptance of the other and on a democratic basis that is far from national fanaticism or sectarian extremism. But let me be precise on this point. There are thorny issues between us and a part of the opposition. The Kurdish coalition is still occupied by factions that follow this coalition and practiced the policy of ethnic cleansing against our people there under the umbrella and protection of the Turkish army. Before talking about any accession or dialogue, confidence building measures and the removal of destructive policies must be strengthened. Which has changed The combination of Afrin residents.
What about your talks with Damascus?
- We are open to negotiations and dialogues, either with the regime or with all opposition parties without exception, but there are no real negotiations or talks between us and the regime. We are defending our modest capabilities from our regions. We have liberated them from terrorism. We are ready for dialogue. We are working for a decentralized democratic state. There is a real experience on the ground, self-management, and everyone must respect these sacrifices.
We are working to find a comprehensive and comprehensive political solution at the country level to ensure freedom and dignity, establish a decentralized democratic system, end decades of tyranny, totalitarianism and one-party, release all political detainees and reveal the fate of the abducted and forcibly disappeared. Syria must be on a real, realistic basis, not by betting on some field developments or media statements of major countries or simple tactical changes. Our approach to a political solution based on a democratic system is a strategic issue and a sustainable option. Whatever the relationship in all its forms and its ramifications.
> Do you demand that the areas of East Euphrates remain semi-independent?
For example, the path of Astana combines contradictory countries in the Syrian war, and each country supports factions and warring parties on the ground. Besides, there are contradictions between Russia and Turkey on the one hand, and Turkey and Iran on the other. , Which casts a shadow over the situation on the ground and what is happening in Idlib is the largest evidence of these contradictions and the absence of a real solution there. In the absence of real change on the ground and the stumbling of the political process, we will develop the model of self-management and protect the achievements of our people, who sacrificed in the fight against terrorism and the payment of thousands of sacrifices, and any political process must take into account the privacy of this region and its military forces. .
> Self-management received European and Western delegations and the convening of an international forum on «Dahesh» in the town of Amouda, is there an international trend to legitimize the experience of the administration?
Some countries have come to our region to legitimize and recognize the experience of the administration, and there are second countries that find the victory of the military forces on terrorism to protect the global security. Some countries came to repatriate their nationals from the women and children of the families of the organization members who are detained here. Most of the countries we visited recently are members of the international anti- Cheers.
Many countries have discussed in detail the fate of the prisoners of the organization and their families. There are discussions with representatives of the self-administration on the formation of an international tribunal on terrorism crimes here. This was the main point of the international forum and the trial of these on the basis of the crime in geographical location. Has a moral obligation to its citizens, and we asked them to work on building prisons and appropriate detention centers, and contribute to reconstruction and participate in pushing the economic wheel of cities and towns of northern and eastern Syria.
Q: What is the fate of prisoners who have been detained by the Syrian Democratic Forces and their families living in IDP camps in northeastern Syria?
- Hundreds of foreign fighters are in the administration's prisons, together with thousands of their family members, burdening the administration. We have also demanded that coalition countries shoulder their responsibilities and bring their citizens back to trial on their territory. With the reluctance of the majority of countries, they demanded the establishment of a special international court to try them in Syria.
The camps in north-east Syria house 12,000 foreigners; 4,000 women and 8,000 children from the families of these extremists live in their own heavily guarded sections. This number does not include Iraqis. These are a great burden on self-management, which calls on the countries concerned to take over their citizens.
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Maliki: Extraordinary meeting of the Executive Committee of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation at the level of Foreign Ministers at the request of the State of Palestine
17-07-2019 00:57
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - An extraordinary meeting of the executive committee at the level of foreign ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will be held on Wednesday at the headquarters of the OIC General Secretariat in Jeddah, at the request of the Palestinian state, Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki said Tuesday.
Al-Maliki said that the meeting will discuss the participation of US officials in the opening of the illegal tunnel under the town of Silwan south of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, which comes as part of attempts to change the religious and historical character of the city, in addition to the Israeli threats against Jerusalemites in Wadi Al-Homs and Deir Al-Amoud, The town of Sur Bahir southeast of Jerusalem, the latest of which was the Israeli decision to demolish 116 apartments and Israeli attempts to confiscate the property of the Jerusalemites of Islam and Christianity.
He pointed out that the Israeli violations will be discussed in the escalating colonial, and supported by the US administration to try to change the historical and legal status of the city of Jerusalem.
Al-Maliki pointed to the need for urgent and immediate intervention by all to stop the unprecedented violations committed by Israel, the occupying Power, against the Al-Aqsa Mosque and its closure and the daily incursions of settlers under the protection of the occupation forces. "p
He stressed that the Palestinian leadership, headed by President Mahmoud Abbas, regards Jerusalem and the Far East as a red line, and that the leadership is moving ahead in defending Jerusalem and the Islamic and Christian holy sites and thwarting any attempt to change the historical situation.
An international investigation team: We have collected thousands of evidence of "dodging" crimes in Iraq
The head of the United Nations team, Karim Asad Ahmed Khan, speaks before the members of the Security Council yesterday about the crimes committed by «Da'ash» in Iraq and the Levant (the United Nations)
New York: Ali Barada
The head of the United Nations investigation team to strengthen accountability for the crimes committed by Saddam Hussein in Iraq and the Levant (UNITA) Karim Asad Ahmed Khan told the Security Council members that work is under way to collect documentary and digital evidence, testimonies and forensic evidence of the atrocities committed in Iraq , Revealing that in the last two weeks only 600 thousand videos related to these crimes, as well as 15 thousand pages of the internal documents of the organization were the investigative journalists were able to access them.
Khan was speaking to members of the Security Council in an open session, saying that the investigation focused on three areas, referring to attacks by the "Yazid" against the Yazidi minority in Sinjar in August 2014 and the crimes committed in Mosul between 2014 and 2016, And the mass killing of unarmed Iraqi Air Force students at Tikrit Air College in June 2014. "We sought to ensure that the experiences of survivors, witnesses and groups and their voices are at the center of our work," he said, noting that these survivors were Shi'ites, Sunnis, Yazidis, Christians, Affected by the crimes of «urging». "Despite the scale of the crimes, the evils and the brutality that he unleashed on innocent civilians, he has not succeeded in dividing the people of Iraq." He stressed that his team has made significant progress in the implementation of his mandate, expected to provide investigators concrete support for the cases before national courts in the crimes of «urging». He stressed that his team touched on a community endeavor in Iraq to hold accountable for these crimes, pointing out that «is not a call for retribution, but an invitation for justice». He said that those who spoke to the group «wish to be revealed crimes (public) openly and objectively, so that the world can see the true nature of his actions, and to disclose the nature of his ideology corrupt» so that we can together to honor the victims. He stressed that the past six months witnessed the establishment of facilities and methods of gathering evidence with its basic staff and "is now collecting all the documentary and digital materials, certificates and forensic evidence" required for investigation. He also reported that there were 79 staff members now working in Iraq, including criminal investigators, analysts, witness protection experts and forensic scientists.
Khan expressed his gratitude for the contributions of the head of national support and participation in the team, Dr Salama Hassoun Al-Khafaji, adding that these contributions underscore the vital role that Iraqi members will play in the investigation team "to ensure that our mandate is fulfilled in a way that enjoys the support of the Iraqi people."
Khan briefed the members of the Council on the efforts of the UN investigation team in Sinjar, where he continues to provide guidance and close support to investigative work by national and state authorities in the Kurdistan region in collecting criminal, physical and biological evidence from mass grave sites in line with international standards. He pointed out that the team's investigators gather in northern Iraq evidence and testimonies of survivors and witnesses Yazidis, Christians, Sunni Arabs, Turkmen Shiites and others who have not been able to provide their testimony previously. "To create a documentary archive of crimes is not enough," he said. "To fully implement our mission, we must ensure that our work contributes significantly to local accountability efforts." "To this end, the team has engaged in in-depth discussions to strengthen the ways and means of introducing evidence gathered by the team into local legal procedures in Iraq," he said. I hope that in the next two months the Panel will provide concrete support to at least one of the cases before the national courts, which is an important milestone in the implementation of the mandate of the UN investigation team.
The report by the head of the UN investigation team estimated "the financial pledges made by a number of Member States to support operational activities." The Council also noted the commitment of the United Arab Emirates to a generous donation to support the Panel, as well as commitments from Germany, Saudi Arabia, Sweden and Turkey to provide the Panel with national experts working gratis to support the UN investigation team.
Welcoming the work done so far by the Group, the representative of the United States Mission said that "the United States will not hesitate to hold accountable for the unspeakable atrocities," welcoming the rapid start of UNITA's activities. He described the appointment of Iraqi experts on the team as "critical to its success" and called on member states to support UNITAID to "gather critical evidence before it is too late." The representative of the French mission referred to her country's opposition to the death penalty, saying that "the exchange of evidence must respect the best practices of the United Nations and international standards."
Speaking before the Security Council session, the Iraqi Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Mohammad Hussein Ali Bahr al-Ulum, also confirmed his country's support for the work of the investigation team. He called on the international community to "fully support the team and strengthen accountability against members of the (da'id) for their crimes against humanity." He stressed the importance of full coordination and cooperation between the government of Iraq and the team, full respect for the sovereignty and jurisdiction of Iraq, and the use of evidence to complete the investigations carried out by the competent Iraqi authorities in the crimes committed by (Da'ash). "This evidence should be used as part of independent and fair legal proceedings by competent Iraqi courts," he said
Khan was speaking to members of the Security Council in an open session, saying that the investigation focused on three areas, referring to attacks by the "Yazid" against the Yazidi minority in Sinjar in August 2014 and the crimes committed in Mosul between 2014 and 2016, And the mass killing of unarmed Iraqi Air Force students at Tikrit Air College in June 2014. "We sought to ensure that the experiences of survivors, witnesses and groups and their voices are at the center of our work," he said, noting that these survivors were Shi'ites, Sunnis, Yazidis, Christians, Affected by the crimes of «urging». "Despite the scale of the crimes, the evils and the brutality that he unleashed on innocent civilians, he has not succeeded in dividing the people of Iraq." He stressed that his team has made significant progress in the implementation of his mandate, expected to provide investigators concrete support for the cases before national courts in the crimes of «urging». He stressed that his team touched on a community endeavor in Iraq to hold accountable for these crimes, pointing out that «is not a call for retribution, but an invitation for justice». He said that those who spoke to the group «wish to be revealed crimes (public) openly and objectively, so that the world can see the true nature of his actions, and to disclose the nature of his ideology corrupt» so that we can together to honor the victims. He stressed that the past six months witnessed the establishment of facilities and methods of gathering evidence with its basic staff and "is now collecting all the documentary and digital materials, certificates and forensic evidence" required for investigation. He also reported that there were 79 staff members now working in Iraq, including criminal investigators, analysts, witness protection experts and forensic scientists.
Khan expressed his gratitude for the contributions of the head of national support and participation in the team, Dr Salama Hassoun Al-Khafaji, adding that these contributions underscore the vital role that Iraqi members will play in the investigation team "to ensure that our mandate is fulfilled in a way that enjoys the support of the Iraqi people."
Khan briefed the members of the Council on the efforts of the UN investigation team in Sinjar, where he continues to provide guidance and close support to investigative work by national and state authorities in the Kurdistan region in collecting criminal, physical and biological evidence from mass grave sites in line with international standards. He pointed out that the team's investigators gather in northern Iraq evidence and testimonies of survivors and witnesses Yazidis, Christians, Sunni Arabs, Turkmen Shiites and others who have not been able to provide their testimony previously. "To create a documentary archive of crimes is not enough," he said. "To fully implement our mission, we must ensure that our work contributes significantly to local accountability efforts." "To this end, the team has engaged in in-depth discussions to strengthen the ways and means of introducing evidence gathered by the team into local legal procedures in Iraq," he said. I hope that in the next two months the Panel will provide concrete support to at least one of the cases before the national courts, which is an important milestone in the implementation of the mandate of the UN investigation team.
The report by the head of the UN investigation team estimated "the financial pledges made by a number of Member States to support operational activities." The Council also noted the commitment of the United Arab Emirates to a generous donation to support the Panel, as well as commitments from Germany, Saudi Arabia, Sweden and Turkey to provide the Panel with national experts working gratis to support the UN investigation team.
Welcoming the work done so far by the Group, the representative of the United States Mission said that "the United States will not hesitate to hold accountable for the unspeakable atrocities," welcoming the rapid start of UNITA's activities. He described the appointment of Iraqi experts on the team as "critical to its success" and called on member states to support UNITAID to "gather critical evidence before it is too late." The representative of the French mission referred to her country's opposition to the death penalty, saying that "the exchange of evidence must respect the best practices of the United Nations and international standards."
Speaking before the Security Council session, the Iraqi Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Mohammad Hussein Ali Bahr al-Ulum, also confirmed his country's support for the work of the investigation team. He called on the international community to "fully support the team and strengthen accountability against members of the (da'id) for their crimes against humanity." He stressed the importance of full coordination and cooperation between the government of Iraq and the team, full respect for the sovereignty and jurisdiction of Iraq, and the use of evidence to complete the investigations carried out by the competent Iraqi authorities in the crimes committed by (Da'ash). "This evidence should be used as part of independent and fair legal proceedings by competent Iraqi courts," he said
Norway arrests an Iraqi militant convicted of terrorism in Italy
Mullah Krikar (AFP)
Oslo: «Middle East»
The Norwegian intelligence agency announced on Tuesday the arrest of the Iraqi Kurd Mullah Krikar controversial after the conviction in Italy on charges of forming a "criminal terrorist gang." "With the help of the Oslo police, Mullah Krikar was arrested last night under an international warrant and an Italian arrest warrant," the agency said on its Twitter account. He is presumed to be before a court to be placed in provisional custody. Mullah Krikar, 63, has been a refugee in Norway since 1991 and his real name is Najmuddin Faraj Ahmed, 59.
The Bolzano court in northern Italy handed a 12-year suspended sentence in absentia and sentenced five others to prison for several years. The hard-liner was convicted of leading a radical Kurdish network, Ansar al-Islam, which is linked to a "da'ash" organization and may have carried out attacks in Western countries. In response to a question by the French Press Agency after his conviction in Italy yesterday, his Norwegian lawyer said Mullah Krekar rejected the charges against him and "all appeal methods will be exhausted."
According to Italian prosecutors, Kricar, who was based in Norway, is the founder of Rauti Sachs, a European network aimed at overthrowing the Kurdistan government through violence.
His lawyer Marco Vernello said Crickar, who denied the charges, plans to appeal. In 2015, 15 Kurdish citizens were arrested by European authorities on terrorism-related charges.
"He has nothing to do with (his) sole aim is to return to Iraqi Kurdistan to engage in politics, as a free man," said Prinier Milling.
Krikar is a threat to Norway's national security and its name is listed on the United Nations and United States lists of terrorist persons. Since 2003 he has faced an expulsion order to Iraq but has never been implemented because there are no guarantees of his fate in Iraq where he could face the death penalty. He spent several years in Norwegian prisons on threats and calls for murder. He was imprisoned in 2016 at the request of Italy, but Rome recently abandoned his extradition request and was released quickly.
The Bolzano court in northern Italy handed a 12-year suspended sentence in absentia and sentenced five others to prison for several years. The hard-liner was convicted of leading a radical Kurdish network, Ansar al-Islam, which is linked to a "da'ash" organization and may have carried out attacks in Western countries. In response to a question by the French Press Agency after his conviction in Italy yesterday, his Norwegian lawyer said Mullah Krekar rejected the charges against him and "all appeal methods will be exhausted."
According to Italian prosecutors, Kricar, who was based in Norway, is the founder of Rauti Sachs, a European network aimed at overthrowing the Kurdistan government through violence.
His lawyer Marco Vernello said Crickar, who denied the charges, plans to appeal. In 2015, 15 Kurdish citizens were arrested by European authorities on terrorism-related charges.
"He has nothing to do with (his) sole aim is to return to Iraqi Kurdistan to engage in politics, as a free man," said Prinier Milling.
Krikar is a threat to Norway's national security and its name is listed on the United Nations and United States lists of terrorist persons. Since 2003 he has faced an expulsion order to Iraq but has never been implemented because there are no guarantees of his fate in Iraq where he could face the death penalty. He spent several years in Norwegian prisons on threats and calls for murder. He was imprisoned in 2016 at the request of Italy, but Rome recently abandoned his extradition request and was released quickly.
The delay of 240 investment projects in Najaf worth one and a quarter billion dollars
Editorial date: • 2019/7/17 10:28 • 93 times scheduled
Baghdad: Al-Furat News} The Integrity Commission has revealed the recommendations approved by the Central Investigative Team to follow up the sluggish projects in Najaf province, indicating the referral of the priorities of these projects, and recording them as information.
According to a statement of integrity, "the investigations department of the Commission confirmed that the total projects lagging in the province of (240) projects, including (104) projects funded centrally, including (45) financial and administrative irregularities, noting that the most prominent projects financed centrally (Rehabilitation, tiling, carbston and sidewalks) streets in the district of victory more than (22,600,000,000) billion dinars, and the establishment and processing of water unit south of Kufa, about (6,500,000,000) billion dinars.
She added that the number of investment projects vacated by Najaf Investment Commission was 136 projects, most notably the Bab Ali residential complex with $ 248,200,000, the establishment of a residential complex for academics with approximately $ 245,000,000,000, the Najaf Committee, (168,000,000) and (129,000,000) million dollars, respectively, as well as two projects of cement production plant and the establishment of an industrial city with more than (240,000,000) and (170,000,000) million dollars and many other important projects.
The Department highlighted the most prominent investment projects in which criminal and news cases were opened, such as the Monorail train project, the construction of a pharmaceutical factory and the construction of a residential complex comprising 2200 housing units, tourist hotels, recreational complexes and commercial buildings.
She pointed out that the investigative team headed by the Director General of the Investigations Department has been responsible for the management and follow-up of the investigation and investigation of files and criminal cases and information, as well as reconstruction projects, services, investment and projects plagued by suspicions of corruption.
It is worth mentioning that the Integrity Commission announced late last year on the sluggish projects in Najaf province, which was monitored and documented by one of its teams, which investigated and investigated the reconstruction projects, services and investment in the province.
She added that the number of investment projects vacated by Najaf Investment Commission was 136 projects, most notably the Bab Ali residential complex with $ 248,200,000, the establishment of a residential complex for academics with approximately $ 245,000,000,000, the Najaf Committee, (168,000,000) and (129,000,000) million dollars, respectively, as well as two projects of cement production plant and the establishment of an industrial city with more than (240,000,000) and (170,000,000) million dollars and many other important projects.
The Department highlighted the most prominent investment projects in which criminal and news cases were opened, such as the Monorail train project, the construction of a pharmaceutical factory and the construction of a residential complex comprising 2200 housing units, tourist hotels, recreational complexes and commercial buildings.
She pointed out that the investigative team headed by the Director General of the Investigations Department has been responsible for the management and follow-up of the investigation and investigation of files and criminal cases and information, as well as reconstruction projects, services, investment and projects plagued by suspicions of corruption.
It is worth mentioning that the Integrity Commission announced late last year on the sluggish projects in Najaf province, which was monitored and documented by one of its teams, which investigated and investigated the reconstruction projects, services and investment in the province.
Baghdad and Washington are discussing a relief package for IDPs and support for returnees to their areas of origin
Editorial date: 2019/7/16 10:34 • 99 times read
The Minister of Displacement and Migration Nouvel Bahaa Moussa and US Ambassador Matthew Toller discussed on Tuesday a relief package for IDPs and support for returnees to their areas of origin.
A statement by the Ministry of Displacement and Migration received a copy of the Minister of Immigration and Displaced, "Minister Nawfal Bahaa Musa received at the headquarters of the Ministry in Baghdad, US Ambassador Matthew Toller and his delegation, where the two sides discussed a number of issues related to the situation of displaced families living in camps and beyond, Of displaced families to their areas of origin and ways to restore stability to those areas and encourage voluntary return. "
The statement added that "the minister presented during the meeting a detailed explanation of the work of the ministry and its plan this year, which focused on the issue of the return of displaced families remaining in the shelter camps for their liberated areas and end the file of displacement and how to provide the necessary services for them.
The statement added that "the meeting discussed the issue of returning the displaced from the Syrian camp to the country by intensifying the necessary efforts and coordinating the tasks related to their relief and provide their requirements as well as the process of completing their security checks in coordination with the security authorities to support the work of the ministry for the purpose of their access to their liberated areas and their integration with the community.
The minister stressed during the meeting the importance of supporting the issue of minorities within the country by the international community and how to work and coordinate with the US embassy and the international community organizations to provide all the necessary needs for this important segment as well as the segments of Iraqi society all because Iraq defended the whole world in its war Against the most dangerous terrorist organization and made great sacrifices of all its sons and components. "
For his part, US Ambassador to Iraq Matthew Toller said, according to the statement, "the role of his country by providing the necessary support in addition to direct coordination with the United Nations relief organizations and civil society organizations to meet the needs of families displaced and returning," praising at the same time, "the role of the Ministry of Manage files that are concerned with their categories of care "
The statement added that "the minister presented during the meeting a detailed explanation of the work of the ministry and its plan this year, which focused on the issue of the return of displaced families remaining in the shelter camps for their liberated areas and end the file of displacement and how to provide the necessary services for them.
The statement added that "the meeting discussed the issue of returning the displaced from the Syrian camp to the country by intensifying the necessary efforts and coordinating the tasks related to their relief and provide their requirements as well as the process of completing their security checks in coordination with the security authorities to support the work of the ministry for the purpose of their access to their liberated areas and their integration with the community.
The minister stressed during the meeting the importance of supporting the issue of minorities within the country by the international community and how to work and coordinate with the US embassy and the international community organizations to provide all the necessary needs for this important segment as well as the segments of Iraqi society all because Iraq defended the whole world in its war Against the most dangerous terrorist organization and made great sacrifices of all its sons and components. "
For his part, US Ambassador to Iraq Matthew Toller said, according to the statement, "the role of his country by providing the necessary support in addition to direct coordination with the United Nations relief organizations and civil society organizations to meet the needs of families displaced and returning," praising at the same time, "the role of the Ministry of Manage files that are concerned with their categories of care "
Abadi warns of the danger of armed groups controlling the Green Zone
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Former Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi warned on Wednesday of the increasing influence of armed groups in the Green Zone and the capital of Baghdad, pointing out that the government and the security authorities are unable to disclose the party that stormed the home of the head of the Sunni Endowment.
"The security authorities do not dare to reveal the party that stormed the headquarters of the Shiite Waqf, which is calamity. How many of these factions exist inside the state and the Green Zone if we are in danger," he said in a televised statement. "We must allow any government to complete its session unless But I have no ambition to return to the premiership and I am more comfortable than before, but I feel pain when I see achievements decline, and the government calendar of Abdul Mahdi ink on paper In most cases. "
He pointed out that "the government is not going in the right track and headed to the distribution of private positions on the blocks, and the letter of reference on the special grades strict guidance of the government, and the current budget more than 30 percent of the budget of my government," noting that "my meeting with the representative of the religious reference Sheikh Abdul Mahdi al-Karbalai "They have many comments on the government of Abdul Mahdi and hopes that things will improve, and there are fears that if things go in this direction will explode, and I saw alarm bells by the great reference to the situation of government and political blocs."
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Southern Africa: Namibia Raises Concern Over Influx of Illegal Zim Immigrants
Legislators in Namibia have raised serious concerns over the influx of illegal immigrants fleeing Zimbabwe for greener pastures in that country and have called for a quick interventions to halt the exodus. The Nambian Parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Security recently visited Omaheke and Kharas regions in that country where MPs were informed by Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration officials of the high number of Zimbabweans entering the south-west African
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Zimbabwe: The Perfect Storm Is Coming
I do not know what we have to say or do to get those in authority here to understand that if they do nothing, Zimbabwe is headed for a political storm, which could change everything or even sink the ship. I am regarded as a perpetual optimist, I am not really as I think quite rationally, but I always try to put forward a solution or way forward that I think is in the national interest. What am I talking about? Right now we have fuel queues like I have never seen before, we have electricity
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Zimbabwe: Plight of Farm Workers Under Black Employers Worse - Union
The plight of farm workers in Zimbabwe has worsened since the onset of the land reform programme than it was before, a labour union has said. According to the Progressive Agriculture and Allied Industries Workers Union of Zimbabwe (PAAIWUZ)'s national organising secretary Phillip Mafundu, former white commercial farmers treated workers better than the new black land owners. "The call for Zimbabwe is Open for Business does not mean workers are open for exploitation and most of these new farmers
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Zimbabwe: From falling prices to 3-digit inflation in 30 months
Zimbabwe has gone from deflation to triple-digit inflation in less than three years. The statistics office said on Monday that annual inflation surged to 175.7% in June from 97.9% in May. That's only 29 months after Zimbabwe's consumer prices started rising again following years of deflation. Inflation in the southern African nation peaked at 500 billion percent in 2008, prompting the government to abandon the Zimbabwe dollar. The government last month announced the return of a national currency
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Zimbabwe’s annual inflation hits 10-year high of 175.66%
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Zimbabwe’s annual inflation almost doubled to a new 10-year high of 175.66% in June, official data showed on Monday, after a sharp rise in prices of basic goods and depreciation of the local currency. The southern African nation last month made its RTGS currency the sole legal tender and renamed it the...
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Stocks Blog: Hong Kong, mainland markets turn up on strong retail sales out of China
Good day, traders, and welcome to a fresh week. Catch up on the day's action below. Shoot any feedback to deb.price@scmp.com . We welcome it as we try to make our stocks blog your must-read every trading day. — Georgina Lee and Deb Price in Hong…
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China won't throw stimulus at the market at this stage, HSBC says
Frederic Neumann, MD and co-head of Asian economics research at HSBC, discusses the latest GDP data out of China.
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China warns it will cut ties with any US firm connected to Taiwan arms deal
Beijing considers Taiwan as part of China, but the U.S. has a decades-old agreement to assist the East Asian state.
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China repeats threat to sanction US companies over Taiwan arms sales
China’s government and companies will cut ties with US firms involved in selling arms to Taiwan, the foreign ministry said on Monday. Geng Shuang, a spokesman for the ministry, said China will impose sanctions on the companies, adding: “The arms sale to…
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China says will freeze out U.S. companies that sell arms to Taiwan
China's government and Chinese companies will cut business ties with U.S. firms selling arms to Taiwan, China's Foreign Ministry said on Monday, declining to give details of the sanctions in a move likely to worsen already poor ties with Washington.
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China's economic growth slumps to 27-year low amid Trump trade war
China’s economy expanded at the slowest rate in nearly 30 years in the 2nd quarter, thanks to heightened U.S.-China trade tensions and weakening trade demand from other fragile economies.
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Malaysia’s Mahathir Mohamad confirms US$240 million seizure from Chinese pipelines firm
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad confirmed on Monday his government’s seizure of US$240 million from a state-linked Chinese firm appointed to build two now-stalled pipelines worth more than US$2.3 billion, saying the government was “entitled to…
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China GDP Growth Slows; Industrial Output, Retail Sales, Investment Beat Forecasts
Economic Indicators Jul 15, 2019 04:08 GMT Investing.com - China’s second-quarter GDP growth slowed to a 27-year low, data showed on Monday, but the country’s industrial manufacturing, retail sales and fixed-asset investment all beat forecasts. The country’s GDP growth slowed to 6.2% in the April-June period from a year earlier, data from the statistics bureau showed on Monday. The figure was in line with expectations but lower than first quarter’s 6.4% year-on-year growth. Meanwhile, industrial
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UPDATE 2-Greece prepares for seven-year bond issue in post-election calm
* Greece to issue seven-year bond "in the near future"
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London markets rise as China growth slump lifts stimulus hopes
London markets nudged higher on Monday as China’s slowest growth rate in 27 years sparked hopes of fresh stimulus.
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European powers urge unity to save Iran nuclear deal
The European signatories to a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers have warned that the landmark pact could fall apart, as they called for the resumption of dialogue amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran. France, Britain and Germany warned in a joint statement on Sunday that the deal signed on that day four years ago could collapse following renewed sanctions by the United States which unilaterally withdrew from the deal last year - on Iran, and the latter's decision to
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Britain sees "small window" to salvage nuclear deal, Iran urges Europe to act
Britain said on Monday there was a "small window" of time to save the Iran nuclear deal, as Tehran signaled it would ramp up its nuclear program -- seen by the West as a cover for making atomic bombs -- if Europe failed to do more to salvage the pact.
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Today in History
The world's debt rose by an unprecedented $3 trillion in the first quarter of 2019
The world's debt rose by $3 trillion in the first quarter of 2019 — an almost unprecedented borrowing binge that brought total global debt to $246.5 trillion.
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10 Things to Know for Today
Among 10 Things to Know: Democratic congresswomen targeted in Trump tweets fire back; Facebook's new currency plan under scrutiny in Congress; Top Iran diplomat says talks on ballistic missiles possible
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GLOBAL/NEWS/INFO
Today in History
The world's debt rose by an unprecedented $3 trillion in the first quarter of 2019
The world's debt rose by $3 trillion in the first quarter of 2019 — an almost unprecedented borrowing binge that brought total global debt to $246.5 trillion.
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10 Things to Know for Today
Among 10 Things to Know: Democratic congresswomen targeted in Trump tweets fire back; Facebook's new currency plan under scrutiny in Congress; Top Iran diplomat says talks on ballistic missiles possible
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OIL/COMMODITIES/ENERGY
Gold And Silver Market Manipulation: Interview With Bill Murphy
Over 150 years of research exists with respect to manipulation of American commodities markets. This is not a new phenomenon.Research shows that excessive short or long positions in commodities futures abnormally affect their market prices, similar to the stock and bond markets.Research also shows that excessive short future positions covering amounts beyond typical production lower commodity prices while also forcing more of it into the markets.Bill Murphy of GATA.org and I discuss his 20 years
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Gold Prices Up Despite Bullish Data; U.S., China Resumes Trade Talks This Week
Commodities Jul 16, 2019 05:19 GMT Investing.com - Gold prices traded higher on Tuesday in Asia despite bullish data from the U.S. and China. Gold futures for August delivery traded on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange were up 0.2% to $1,416.55 by 1:15 AM ET (05:12 GMT). The gains came despite bullish Empire State manufacturing numbers and other positive industrial production and retail sales data out of China yesterday. Overnight, the New York Fed said that its Empire State
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Oil Prices Steady as Facilities Resumes Operation in U.S. Gulf
Commodities Jul 16, 2019 04:29 GMT Investing.com - Oil prices steadied on Tuesday in Asia as more production facilities resumed output in the U.S. Gulf after Tropical Storm Barry made landfall in Louisiana on Saturday. U.S. Crude Oil WTI Futures was little changed at $59.60 by 12:30 AM ET (04:30 GMT). International Brent Oil Futures gained 0.1% to $66.55. Barry has now weakened back to a tropical depression overnight. Producers has now restored 74% of their output that was shut at U.S. Gulf of
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Commodities Surged Last Week, Leading The Major Asset Classes
Most of the gain was linked to higher oil prices, which rose due to a perfect storm of several bullish factors last week.The iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust (GSG) jumped 3.4% for the trading week through Friday, July 12.Last week's weakest performer for the major asset classes: foreign stocks in developed markets.
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It Might Be Too Early For A Significant Rise In Natural Gas
The rise to a new multiyear high in late 2018 led to a decline to a new multiyear low in 2019.The natural gas market has grown on the supply and demand sides of the fundamental equation.Inventory injections slow, but stocks will rise above the late 2018 peak in 2019.Stops building above $2.50 per MMBtu during hurricane season.I continue to favor DGAZ with a tight stop for the coming week.
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BANKS/BANKING/CREDIT
Martin Lewis advises how to get best exchange rate abroad - this is the top card to use
THE BIG summer getaway is on, yet the pound is still in the doldrums. Awful exchange rates and continued Brexit and political uncertainty causes currency fluctuations. Little you can do about that, but whether you want euros, dollars, ringgits or dong, you can ensure you don’t pay more than you need to, to pay abroad. As I write this £500 buys just €560 at the best rates, compared to €590 back in March and €715 before the EU referendum in June 2016. Against the dollar £500 gets $630 now versus $
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The Best Credit Cards For Restaurants & Dining Perks [2019]
Ever take a look at how much Americans spend at restaurants every year? We won't bore you with all the details but let's just say it's billions of dollars. You read that right. That's billion with a big fat B. We think that means billions of points and miles should be earned on that spend,...
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3 things that helped me qualify for a Capital One card with a $20,000 credit limit my first year of college
Getting a credit card in college is very achievable if you take some steps ahead of time. I was pre-approved for a Capital One Platinum Credit Card with a $20,000 credit limit right when I started college. While many of my friends also got approved for cards, they had much lower credit limits. Establishing good financial habits, opening a secured credit card, and working during high school helped my credit score and made me an ideal candidate for this card. These steps will put you in a solid
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Martin Lewis advises how to get best exchange rate abroad - this is the top card to use
THE BIG summer getaway is on, yet the pound is still in the doldrums. Awful exchange rates and continued Brexit and political uncertainty causes currency fluctuations. Little you can do about that, but whether you want euros, dollars, ringgits or dong, you can ensure you don’t pay more than you need to, to pay abroad. As I write this £500 buys just €560 at the best rates, compared to €590 back in March and €715 before the EU referendum in June 2016. Against the dollar £500 gets $630 now versus $
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Visa or Mastercard—what’s the difference, anyway?
Which should you choose when applying for credit cards? Here’s what to know about these two payment networks.
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IMF warns banks to evolve or be 'left behind' amid competition from Big Tech
A new IMF paper said the two most common forms of money today, cash and bank deposits, will "face tough competition and could even be surpassed."
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China central bank injects 200 billion yuan in one-year MLF rollover, rate unchanged
China's central bank on Monday lent 200 billion yuan to financial to financial institutions via its one-year medium-term lending facility (MLF), with the interest rate unchanged, it said in a statement.
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TREASURIES/BONDS/STOCKS
Stocks Trade Mixed Before Earnings, Fed Speakers: Markets Wrap
European shares drifted lower and U.S. equity futures climbed alongside stocks in Asia at the start of a busy week for Federal Reserve speakers, corporate earnings and economic data. Gold and Treasuries were steady as the dollar slipped.
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Is The Market Rally Sustainable?
Equity markets finished the week of July 8 on a peak, Ng said, with both the S&P500® Index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average establishing new all-time highs.The outlook for the global economy looks grim at the moment, Ng said, with global manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index numbers at their lowest levels since 2012.Second-quarter earnings season kicks off July 15, Ng said, and early signs are pointing to less-than-stellar numbers.
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Treasury yields tick higher as investors digest mixed China economic data
Treasury yields edge higher on Monday as Chinese growth fell to its slowest since 1992, even as other accompanying data pointed to signs of stabilization.
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The Dow Is Still Rising Even Though China’s Economy Is Slowing Down
All three major U.S. stock indexes were poised to open in positive territory.
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Three options strategies for the week: July 15, 2019
The "Options Action" traders share their first moves for the market open.
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Top 5 Things to Know in the Market on Tuesday
Economy Jul 16, 2019 09:45 GMT Investing.com - Here are the top five things you need to know in financial markets on Tuesday, July 16: 1. Bank earnings in focus, JNJ in the mix A day after Citigroup (NYSE:C) produced better-than-expected quarterly earnings but caused some concern with a decline in its net interest margin, market focus will remain tuned to bank earnings. JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM), Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) and Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) are set to follow suit as they release earnings before
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CRYPTO'S / DIGITAL CURRENCY
Korea's Biggest Credit Card Firm Wins Patent for Blockchain Credit System
Shinhan Card has been granted a patent for a blockchain payment system that could reportedly do away with physical credit cards.
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Bitcoin plunges, briefly falling below $10,000, as Trump slams crypto
Bitcoin is still up more than 160% since the start of the year, despite the recent pullback.
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Bitcoin plunges, briefly falling below $10,000, as Trump slams crypto
Bitcoin is still up more than 160% since the start of the year, despite the recent pullback.
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Below $10K: Bitcoin Price Drops $1.4K in 24 Hours to Hit 2-Week Low
The cryptocurrency markets fell sharply on July 14 after bitcoin endured a $1400 sell-off, denying the bulls a chance to revisit 2019 highs.
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Bitcoin's Price Could Rise If Facebook's Crypto Survives Congress Hearings
Bitcoin is under pressure ahead of U.S. congressional hearings on Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency on July 16 and 17. But what happens next?
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CURRENCIES
Broken Markets And Fragile Currencies
There are growing signs that the global economic slowdown is for real.We must consider the consequences if monetary policy fails to contain the developing recession and it turns into a full-blown slump.Complacency over broken markets is no longer an option, with rising prices for gold and bitcoin signalling the prospect of a new round of currency debasement to avoid market distortions unwinding.This article shows why this outcome could undermine fiat currencies entirely and looks at the
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How Trump could kick off a currency war
It's no secret that President Donald Trump wants to weaken the US dollar to juice the American economy.
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Dollar marks time ahead of key Chinese economic data
By Tom Westbrook SYDNEY (Reuters) – The dollar stayed on the defensive on Monday, pinned down by expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut this month, as traders in Asia waited for the latest update on the health of the world’s second largest economy. Figures due at 0200 GMT are expected to show Chinese economic...
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Forex - Sterling near 6-Month Lows, Dollar Edges Higher
Forex Jul 16, 2019 08:23 GMT Investing.com - The pound was lower against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, closing in on its weakest levels in six months amid persistent worries over Brexit, while rate cut expectations capped gains in the U.S. dollar Sterling was down 0.39% at 1.2465 by 04:17 AM ET (08:17 GMT) following an overnight loss of 0.5%. A drop below the 1.2439 level would take the British pound to its lowest since early January. The euro was a touch lower at 1.1242 after losing 0.1% on
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Forex - U.S. Dollar, AUD/USD Near Flat; RBA Minutes in Focus
Forex Jul 16, 2019 04:53 GMT Investing.com - The Aussie dollar was little changed against its U.S. counterpart on Tuesday in Asia. The AUD/USD pair slipped 0.1% to 0.7036 by 1:00 AM ET (05:00 GMT). Minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia’s monetary policy meeting in July showed the central bank was ready to adjust interest rates if needed to support economic growth and to keep inflation in check to achieve its target. “The Board would continue to monitor developments in the labour market
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FOREX-Australian dollar strengthens on encouraging Chinese data
* Australian dollar rises 0.2% after Chinese Q2, June data
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Australian Dollar Higher on China Data, More Important Global Data Ahead | Action Forex
Markets are in mild risk seeking mode in Asian session, following record run in the US. China’s GDP data slowed to 27-year low in Q2, but strong June data offered glimpse of hope. New Zealand and Australian Dollar follow the trend and strength today. Yen and Swiss Franc soften naturally. A large number of important […] The post Australian Dollar Higher on China Data, More Important Global Data Ahead appeared first on Action Forex.
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HEALTH / SCIENCE
A new study finds Medicare generic drugs are "wildly overpriced"
Many generic drugs are "wildly overpriced" in Medicare, according to a new analysis of federal data from research firm 46brooklyn Research.
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Girl, 4, Has Limbs Removed After Hands Become Like 'Black Claws'
July 15, 2019 Top 5 Health Threats For 2019 A father has recalled the horror of seeing his daughter's hands turn to "black claws" after stomach flu complications turned almost deadly, causing her to have parts of her limbs amputated. On Friday 13, October 2017, Mia Williamson from Australia spent the morning playing with her cousins, but complained of a stomach ache in the afternoon. A few hours later, around dinner time, she vomited. She also had diarrhea overnight. Mia's mother Amy Williamson
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Infected pastor on bus brings Ebola outbreak to crowded Congo city
It's the 1st time the deadly virus has reached Goma, home to more than 2 million, since epidemic began almost a year ago
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20 million children miss out on life-saving vaccines, U.N. warns
More than one in 10 children - or 20 million worldwide - missed out last year on vaccines against life-threatening diseases such as measles, diphtheria and tetanus, the World Health Organization and the UNICEF children's fund said on Monday.
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Three revolutionary technologies that could cut vaccine development times by half
There’s no doubt that now is an exciting time to work in the field of vaccines. “If you think we’ve passed the golden age, think again,” says Dr Emmanuel Hanon, senior vice president and head of vaccines R&D at GSK Vaccines.
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A major new study suggests it’s possible to avoid dementia — here are 5 ways to reduce your risks
The study was published Monday by scientists at the University of Exeter and presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2019 in Los Angeles.
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Is Turkey Bacon Actually Healthier Than Regular Bacon? Experts Weigh In.
We have a serious problem, America. Bacon is delicious.To say that the crispy, smoky cured meat is enticing would be anunderstatement. However, to say that bacon is bad for you would also be anunderstatement.The World Health Organization classifies processed meat -- a category thatincludes all types of bacon -- as a carcinogen, citing "convincing evidence"that it causes cancer. And earlier this year, a study published in the BritishMedical Journal found that increases in processed red meat ...
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‘We don’t know how well antidepressants work’: Danish study blows lid off flawed medical research
Researchers from the Nordic Cochrane Centre have expressed alarm at research into the effectiveness of antidepressant medication, citing such degrees of widespread bias and systematic distortion that we can't be certain they work.
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Would you trust an algorithm to diagnose an illness?
We put a lot of trust in our doctors — we listen to their diagnoses, take out their prescriptions, follow their dietary suggestions. Would we do the same for a computer?
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USA / CANADA
The Real Economy Improves, Financial Markets Disapprove
June's jobs report is good news for the real economy, not good news for Wall Street.
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Trump takes victory lap for slowdown in Chinese economy
President Donald Trump on Monday took credit for a slowdown in the Chinese economy that he says will lead to more favorable trading terms with the world’s second-largest economy.
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Great Recession In Europe And The U.S. Great Depression
Greek Great Recession is now in year 11, and counting.By the end of 2019, the IMF estimates that the Greek economy will be 22.1 percent below the 2007 levels, and by 2024, it is expected to be 16.2 percent below the 2007 levels.Greece is hardly the only economy in this situation. Italy is patently in the same boat.
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Theresa May blasts Trump for telling AOC 'squad' to Leave America
The president is facing widespread criticism over tweets about outspoken critic Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and three other female politicians, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley and Rashida Tlaib.
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Senator Gary Peters: The US must prioritize manufacturing jobs
Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.) joins "Squawk Box" to discuss the U.S. manufacturing sector and how trade is playing a role.
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EMERGING MARKETS
The 5 Triggers Of The USD
The value of the US dollar might be more important than the trade war.Emerging markets are negatively impacted by a stronger dollar.If China devalues their currency, the U.S. will be in a world of hurt.Bonds are impacted more than equities from a stronger dollar.The outlook for the dollar is bullish for the current macroenvironment.
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FUND FOCUS: New markets reap 12% a year for Templeton
Rearranging the management deckchairs at Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust has done little to disrupt the fund's investment performance.
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Carmaker PSA's sales decline on emerging-market slump
PARIS (Reuters) - French carmaker PSA Group said its vehicle sales fell 12.8% in the first half as weakening emerging markets weighed heavily on overseas operations. Sales fell to 1.9 million light vehicles in January-June, the Peugeot maker said on Monday, from 2.18 million a year earlier. While eking out a 0.3% gain in Europe, its biggest market by far, PSA suffered sharp declines almost everywhere else, with China sales slumping a further 60.6% and Latin America down 29.3%, the company said.
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Emerging market debt soars to record $69.1 trln in Q1 on falling interest rates -IIF
Falling interest rates havefuelled a fresh borrowing bonanza in the first quarter of 2019with emerging market debt soaring to record highs and the globaldebt stock bulging by $3 trillion, an Institute of InternationalFinance (IIF) report showed.
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Emerging market debt hit a record high of $69 trillion
Debt in smaller emerging market countries, which are now providing the majority of the world's growth, rose to a record high of $69 trillion in the first quarter, IIF reported.
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MIDDLE EAST
Deposits of foreign currency notes (USD) CBI
July 15, 2019
To all banks ( Deposits of foreign currency notes ( USD )) ( No.: pp / 5094/9/3/12 Date: 15/7/2019)
We advise you to adhere to our letter No. 3610/3/12 dated 2018/9/18, which provides for the receipt of all issues of foreign currency (dollar), provided that the banknote is in good condition and according to the criteria specified in our book above according to the mechanism of receipt of foreign banknotes Issued by the bank.
Barrick Gold Awarded Nearly $6B in Pakistan Arbitration Case
Canadian gold producing giant Barrick Gold has been awarded nearly $6 billion in damages related to a 2011 arbitration case involving it and a partner being denied a mining lease in Pakistan. Barrick Gold Corp. (GOLD) said Monday it has been awarded nearly $6 billion in damages related to a 2011 arbitration case involving it and a partner being denied a mining lease in Pakistan. Toronto-based Barrick announced on Monday that the World Bank International Centre for Settlement of Investment
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CBE issues EGP 2.25bn T-bonds on Monday
Cairo – Mubasher: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) will issue treasury bonds (T-bonds) worth EGP 2.25 billion on Monday on behalf of the Ministry of Finance (MoF). The first tranche of the T-bonds will be offered through five-year notes at EGP 1.25 …
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Russia Vows to Send More Weapons to Turkey After S-400 Missiles Sale
July 15, 2019 A senior Russian politician has said that Russia will expand its weapons sales to NATO nation Turkey, despite American protests over Ankara's recent receipt of a cutting-edge Russian anti-aircraft system. Russia has now delivered eight shipments of S-400 components to Turkish armed forces at the Murted air base close to the capital of Ankara. The deal has angered American officials, who claim that integration of Russian armaments into the NATO nation's defense network poses a
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Saudi Arabia, Russia and North Korea were among 37 countries that signed a letter praising China's 'remarkable achievements in the field of human rights' over its Uighur Muslim crackdown
Workers walk by the perimeter fence of what is officially known as a vocational skills education centre in Dabancheng Reuters 37 countries - including Saudi Arabia, Syria, and North Korea have written a letter backing China's detention of 1.5 million Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang. The pro-China letter, signed by ambassadors to the UN on Friday, said China has made "remarkable achievements in the field of human rights." It's a rebuttal to a landmark statement from 22 members of the UN Human Rights
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In a bid to avoid US sanctions, Iran sought solace in Bitcoin and blockchain?
Several countries across the world have joined the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency bandwagon, either in full or partial capacity. China, Russia, and Iran have made news in the cryptocurrency industry either due to positive adoption or because of integrating the ingrained technology for their own use cases. One country that followed the latter route was Iran,...
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Has Istanbul recovered from past terror attacks and a coup attempt?
Has Istanbul recovered from past terror attacks and a coup attempt?
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Abu Dhabi sovereign fund to boost active investments in fixed-income
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), the world's third-biggest sovereign wealth fund, plans to increase active investments in fixed-income in the coming years, reducing its reliance on passive investments.
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AFRICA
Southern Africa: Namibia Raises Concern Over Influx of Illegal Zim Immigrants
Legislators in Namibia have raised serious concerns over the influx of illegal immigrants fleeing Zimbabwe for greener pastures in that country and have called for a quick interventions to halt the exodus. The Nambian Parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Security recently visited Omaheke and Kharas regions in that country where MPs were informed by Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration officials of the high number of Zimbabweans entering the south-west African
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Zimbabwe: The Perfect Storm Is Coming
I do not know what we have to say or do to get those in authority here to understand that if they do nothing, Zimbabwe is headed for a political storm, which could change everything or even sink the ship. I am regarded as a perpetual optimist, I am not really as I think quite rationally, but I always try to put forward a solution or way forward that I think is in the national interest. What am I talking about? Right now we have fuel queues like I have never seen before, we have electricity
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Zimbabwe: Plight of Farm Workers Under Black Employers Worse - Union
The plight of farm workers in Zimbabwe has worsened since the onset of the land reform programme than it was before, a labour union has said. According to the Progressive Agriculture and Allied Industries Workers Union of Zimbabwe (PAAIWUZ)'s national organising secretary Phillip Mafundu, former white commercial farmers treated workers better than the new black land owners. "The call for Zimbabwe is Open for Business does not mean workers are open for exploitation and most of these new farmers
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Zimbabwe: From falling prices to 3-digit inflation in 30 months
Zimbabwe has gone from deflation to triple-digit inflation in less than three years. The statistics office said on Monday that annual inflation surged to 175.7% in June from 97.9% in May. That's only 29 months after Zimbabwe's consumer prices started rising again following years of deflation. Inflation in the southern African nation peaked at 500 billion percent in 2008, prompting the government to abandon the Zimbabwe dollar. The government last month announced the return of a national currency
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Zimbabwe’s annual inflation hits 10-year high of 175.66%
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ASIA
Stocks Blog: Hong Kong, mainland markets turn up on strong retail sales out of China
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China won't throw stimulus at the market at this stage, HSBC says
Frederic Neumann, MD and co-head of Asian economics research at HSBC, discusses the latest GDP data out of China.
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China warns it will cut ties with any US firm connected to Taiwan arms deal
Beijing considers Taiwan as part of China, but the U.S. has a decades-old agreement to assist the East Asian state.
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China repeats threat to sanction US companies over Taiwan arms sales
China’s government and companies will cut ties with US firms involved in selling arms to Taiwan, the foreign ministry said on Monday. Geng Shuang, a spokesman for the ministry, said China will impose sanctions on the companies, adding: “The arms sale to…
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China says will freeze out U.S. companies that sell arms to Taiwan
China's government and Chinese companies will cut business ties with U.S. firms selling arms to Taiwan, China's Foreign Ministry said on Monday, declining to give details of the sanctions in a move likely to worsen already poor ties with Washington.
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China's economic growth slumps to 27-year low amid Trump trade war
China’s economy expanded at the slowest rate in nearly 30 years in the 2nd quarter, thanks to heightened U.S.-China trade tensions and weakening trade demand from other fragile economies.
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Malaysia’s Mahathir Mohamad confirms US$240 million seizure from Chinese pipelines firm
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad confirmed on Monday his government’s seizure of US$240 million from a state-linked Chinese firm appointed to build two now-stalled pipelines worth more than US$2.3 billion, saying the government was “entitled to…
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China GDP Growth Slows; Industrial Output, Retail Sales, Investment Beat Forecasts
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EUROPE
UPDATE 2-Greece prepares for seven-year bond issue in post-election calm
* Greece to issue seven-year bond "in the near future"
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London markets rise as China growth slump lifts stimulus hopes
London markets nudged higher on Monday as China’s slowest growth rate in 27 years sparked hopes of fresh stimulus.
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European powers urge unity to save Iran nuclear deal
The European signatories to a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers have warned that the landmark pact could fall apart, as they called for the resumption of dialogue amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran. France, Britain and Germany warned in a joint statement on Sunday that the deal signed on that day four years ago could collapse following renewed sanctions by the United States which unilaterally withdrew from the deal last year - on Iran, and the latter's decision to
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Britain sees "small window" to salvage nuclear deal, Iran urges Europe to act
Britain said on Monday there was a "small window" of time to save the Iran nuclear deal, as Tehran signaled it would ramp up its nuclear program -- seen by the West as a cover for making atomic bombs -- if Europe failed to do more to salvage the pact.
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CBI, ISX, Kauaihn Chatter:
CBI Update:
The CBI for Wednesday 7/17/19 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1190
The currency auction is 172,353,090
There are 2 news and announcements.
1.The Iraqi Deposit Guarantee Company announces the issuance of shares amounting to (45) billion dinars to the public for subscription
To view the Initial Offering Report, click here.
July 17, 2019
To view the Initial Offering Report, click here.
July 17, 2019
2.The cycle of liquidity transfers between banks in Erbil
Within the series of courses organized by the Center for Banking Studies at the Central Bank.
July 17, 2019
Within the series of courses organized by the Center for Banking Studies at the Central Bank.
July 17, 2019
Within the series of courses organized by the Center for Banking Studies at the Central Bank of Iraq, opened in the branch of Erbil for this bank the cycle of liquidity transfers between banks on Tuesday, 16 July 2019 and will continue until 18 July 2019. This session came to enhance the expertise and skills of the staff of banks after the approval of the draft liquidity transfers under the decision of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Iraq No. (3) for the year 2019. The session examines the process of transferring liquidity from surplus banks to banks with deficits, with the intervention and supervision of the Central Bank of Iraq, and this process is one of the biggest challenges facing traditional banking and Islamic alike. A number of employees of government and private banks in Baghdad and the Kurdistan region are participating in the course.
Al-Rafidain issues a clarification on the granting of the advance of 10 million to employees of the private and mixed sectors
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{Baghdad: Al-Furat News} Rafidain Bank issued a clarification on the grant of an advance of 10 million dinars to the private sector and mixed.
A statement by the bank received the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it that "grant the advance to employees in hospitals, colleges and civil companies shall be in the case of monthly salary of the employee with the allocations more than 500 thousand dinars."
He pointed out that "in the case of the salary of the employee ranges from 500 thousand dinars or less, the grant amount is only 5 million," noting that "the period of payment of the advance 5 years are repayable installments installments and interest monthly within 60 months from the month following the date of granting the advance."
He pointed out that "in the case of the salary of the employee ranges from 500 thousand dinars or less, the grant amount is only 5 million," noting that "the period of payment of the advance 5 years are repayable installments installments and interest monthly within 60 months from the month following the date of granting the advance."
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7-16-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ I am tired and weary but cautiously excited tonight. 2 excellent sources in Iraq think they will have their rate in the Gazette on Wednesday... On the treasury side they are saying it could happen tonight [Tuesday] ...another government source said anytime in the next 72 hours.
7-16-2019 Newshound Guru Kaperoni The guru's like to constantly state an increase in the value of the dinar will be some random overnight act. That will never happen. If the Iraqi dinar increases in value it will be based on sound monetary policy and the world's participation in rebuilding the country. SAP, very significant IT company is now in Iraq and expects Iraq's GDP to grow to 8.1% in 2020. That is huge and three times the current GDP. We can only hope they are correct.
7-16-2019 Newshound Guru Whitelions Did you see the cbi gave orders on what to do with the dollar when they come into the banks? They want dinar given in change...they are fighting...to get the dollar off the Street's.
7-16-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ [will value day and 800 numbers happen at the same time?] Yes I believe value day and 800 numbers will happen at the same time...A number of intel providers are looking at Wednedsay as the big day…Not sure where there info comes from...we shall see. [what happens if this doesn't go this month...] If it doesn’t go this month...I personally believe we will see it this monthbut if it doesn’t...I think anytime before Oct. is fair game... [post 2 of 2]
7-16-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ According to the one treasury contact I still have faith in (I went to college with him and trust him completely) Gold Certificates are on the way to the US as of now...Gold Certificates are how we fund the new US dollar...they are important to this revaluation as we go from fiat based to asset backed currency. He is looking for tonight or tomorrow morning for everything to happen. No new rate in Iraq...yet. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
7-16-2019 Newshound Guru Enorrste ...They are not just hoping for a floating dinar, they are counting on it. The fact that the CBI has managed to raise its reserves is a clear indication that the float is imminent. Only with a strong currency can they take the risk of moving to a float. With 71 Billion in reserves they have about 175% coverage of their entire money supply in hard currency...Thus the dinar is one of the strongest currencies in the world despite its current low value. As the float begins the they will see the value of the dinar begin to rise. As it rises they will reduce the money supply with the goal of getting it down to 40 Billion dinar rather than 40 trillion dinar. Thus at one dollar per dinar (this is after the float has occurred) the CBI will still have 175% coverage of their money, meaning the dinar could easily get back to the $3.50 per dinar range which is their ultimate goal. [Post 2 of 2]
7-16-2019 Newshound Guru Enorrste Haven't had anything to say for a while but now we're getting close so let's get into it....[Article the Central Bank of Iraq on Thursday announced the foreign reserves rose to a total of 72 Billion dollars in the first half of 2019]...how did they raise their reserves when the government was in a deficit situation? ...they managed to expand investment throughout the country. Thus reducing somewhat their dependence on oil. This means dollar investment has in fact been coming in the country despite the fact that the dinar is not yet convertible on the international market...this is extremely good. Why? ...once the investors get a foothold in Iraq they will come in droves to make money...with the hopes...that they will be able to get their profits out the country in short order. This means there are now people willing to put their money where their mouth is... [Post 1 of 2.....stay tuned]
7-16-2019 Newshound Guru Kaperoni ...We're all about the facts, truth and learning the process and fundamentals of how monetary policy works and how it interacts with transitional economies. There is no arbitrary revaluation or reinstatement. The terms the gurus like to use RV or RI is all nonsense. That is not how monetary policy works...The CBI will follow strict rules. They will follow processes as well as rules and processes from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). They use this information to design monetary policies to combat the effects of a growing economy. These are proven policies and techniques used by other central banks all around the world...there have been a lot of things that are eye popping. There has been a lot of progress over the last few months...
7-16-2019 Newshound Guru Kaperoni The guru's like to constantly state an increase in the value of the dinar will be some random overnight act. That will never happen. If the Iraqi dinar increases in value it will be based on sound monetary policy and the world's participation in rebuilding the country. SAP, very significant IT company is now in Iraq and expects Iraq's GDP to grow to 8.1% in 2020. That is huge and three times the current GDP. We can only hope they are correct.
7-16-2019 Newshound Guru Whitelions Did you see the cbi gave orders on what to do with the dollar when they come into the banks? They want dinar given in change...they are fighting...to get the dollar off the Street's.
7-16-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ [will value day and 800 numbers happen at the same time?] Yes I believe value day and 800 numbers will happen at the same time...A number of intel providers are looking at Wednedsay as the big day…Not sure where there info comes from...we shall see. [what happens if this doesn't go this month...] If it doesn’t go this month...I personally believe we will see it this monthbut if it doesn’t...I think anytime before Oct. is fair game... [post 2 of 2]
7-16-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ According to the one treasury contact I still have faith in (I went to college with him and trust him completely) Gold Certificates are on the way to the US as of now...Gold Certificates are how we fund the new US dollar...they are important to this revaluation as we go from fiat based to asset backed currency. He is looking for tonight or tomorrow morning for everything to happen. No new rate in Iraq...yet. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
7-16-2019 Newshound Guru Enorrste ...They are not just hoping for a floating dinar, they are counting on it. The fact that the CBI has managed to raise its reserves is a clear indication that the float is imminent. Only with a strong currency can they take the risk of moving to a float. With 71 Billion in reserves they have about 175% coverage of their entire money supply in hard currency...Thus the dinar is one of the strongest currencies in the world despite its current low value. As the float begins the they will see the value of the dinar begin to rise. As it rises they will reduce the money supply with the goal of getting it down to 40 Billion dinar rather than 40 trillion dinar. Thus at one dollar per dinar (this is after the float has occurred) the CBI will still have 175% coverage of their money, meaning the dinar could easily get back to the $3.50 per dinar range which is their ultimate goal. [Post 2 of 2]
7-16-2019 Newshound Guru Enorrste Haven't had anything to say for a while but now we're getting close so let's get into it....[Article the Central Bank of Iraq on Thursday announced the foreign reserves rose to a total of 72 Billion dollars in the first half of 2019]...how did they raise their reserves when the government was in a deficit situation? ...they managed to expand investment throughout the country. Thus reducing somewhat their dependence on oil. This means dollar investment has in fact been coming in the country despite the fact that the dinar is not yet convertible on the international market...this is extremely good. Why? ...once the investors get a foothold in Iraq they will come in droves to make money...with the hopes...that they will be able to get their profits out the country in short order. This means there are now people willing to put their money where their mouth is... [Post 1 of 2.....stay tuned]
7-16-2019 Newshound Guru Kaperoni ...We're all about the facts, truth and learning the process and fundamentals of how monetary policy works and how it interacts with transitional economies. There is no arbitrary revaluation or reinstatement. The terms the gurus like to use RV or RI is all nonsense. That is not how monetary policy works...The CBI will follow strict rules. They will follow processes as well as rules and processes from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). They use this information to design monetary policies to combat the effects of a growing economy. These are proven policies and techniques used by other central banks all around the world...there have been a lot of things that are eye popping. There has been a lot of progress over the last few months...
7-16-2019 Newshound Guru Whitelions I think we are finely close enough to smell the roses for the first time in years they have gotten their poo together...
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ARTICLE 1-A (from PM Mahdi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)
The Council of Ministers holds its ordinary session under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi
The Cabinet held its regular session on Tuesday 16 July 2019 under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi.
The session witnessed the approval of the draft law of the first amendment to the Law of the General Census of Population and Housing No. (40) for the year 2008.
The Council of Ministers decided to exclude the Ministry of Planning from the instructions for the implementation of government contracts No. (2) for the year 2014 and the regulations attached thereto to purchase the requirements of the General Population and Housing Census.
It was approved to borrow the General Company for Grain Trade / Ministry of Commerce of the Iraqi Trade Bank amount of trillion and four hundred billion Iraqi dinars for the purpose of paying the dues of farmers for 2019.
Concerning the priorities of the draft laws, the recommendation was passed to the Iraqi Council of Representatives on the continuation of the draft legislation (the Sixth Amendment Law of the Implementation Law No. (45) of 1980) and the law of processing the period of receipt of the applications stipulated in Law No. 13 of 2016 Family Documents bearing the aliases of displaced persons and migrants No. (79) for the year 2012.
The Council approved the draft law on Yezidi survivors and referred it to the Council of State for the purpose of auditing it duly, and then return it to the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers in order to refer it directly to the House of Representatives.
The Council of Ministers discussed the reports of the Republic of Iraq on human rights / the recommendations of the Central Committee (the National Committee to write the treaty reports of the conventions that Iraq has ratified or ratified and respond to the observations and recommendations from the treaty committees concerned with human rights)
a. Report of the Republic of Iraq on the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.
B. Report of the Republic of Iraq on the Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance.
C. Report of the Republic of Iraq on the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
The Cabinet also decided to re-present the draft law of the Twenty-first Amendment to the Law No. 25 of 1960 to the Council of Ministers and refer it to the Council of Representatives.
Media Office of the Prime Minister
16 July 2019
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ARTICLE 1-B (from PM Mahdi's website; posted on both the Arabic and the English sides)
Prime Minister Mr. Adel Abdul Mahdi receives the President of the Kurdistan Regional Government Mr. Mesrour Barzani
Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi received in his official office on Tuesday the head of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Mr. Mesrour Barzani and his accompanying delegation,
The Prime Minister welcomed the formation of the KRG, congratulating Mr. Barzani on his election as head of the Kurdistan Regional Government. He stressed that the Federal Government welcomes the atmosphere of cooperation and understanding with the KRG and local governments to promote integration and resolve all problems for the benefit of all Iraqis.
For his part, Barzani stressed his keenness to visit Baghdad as his first stop after receiving his duties as prime minister, stressing the readiness of the regional government to work together and cooperation and strengthen positive relations with the federal government to resolve all outstanding issues in accordance with the Constitution.
Media Office of the Prime Minister
16 July 2019
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ARTICLE 2 (from Government of Iraq twitter account)
Government of Iraq - الحكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt7-16-2019 around 4:30 pm Eastern
PM @AdilAbdAlMahdi: 4.3 million tonnes of wheat harvest were produced and this is unprecedented. The @IraqiGovt is moving forward in implementing measures that support agriculture and Iraqi farmers.Government of Iraq - الحكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt 7-16-2019 around 4:30 pm Eastern
PM @AdilAbdAlMahdi: We want to find solutions for the benefit of the Iraqi people as prescribed by our constitution and for the unity of our people and country.Government of Iraq - الحكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt 7-16-2019 around 4:30 pm Eastern
PM @AdilAbdAlMahdi: I also met with @masrour_barzani, the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government. The @IraqiGovt encourages cooperation and dialogue with the Government of Kurdistan Region of Iraq and all local governments.Government of Iraq - الحكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt 7-16-2019 around 4:30 pm Eastern
PM @AdilAbdAlMahdi: I met with @FedericaMog, the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. The meeting was productive and we discussed our partnership with the EU in the fields of security, economy and culture.Government of Iraq - الحكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt 7-16-2019 around 4:30 pm Eastern
PM @AdilAbdAlMahdi: I met with officials from both Siemens and General Electric. We discussed increasing the production capacity of electricity in all Iraqi governorates.Government of Iraq - الحكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt 7-16-2019 around 4:30 pm Eastern
PM @AdilAbdAlMahdi holds his weekly press conference in Baghdad and briefs media on domestic and regional developments.
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ARTICLE 3
Abadi reveals coup in Dawa party
2019/7/16 20:24
[Baghdad-where]
President of the victory coalition Haider Abadi revealed a coup in the conference of the Islamic Dawa Party, which was held on July 13 in Karbala.
This was confirmed by the leader of the coalition victory Abadi during the program, "Calus," which will be presented at ten o'clock on Tuesday evening, on the satellite channel Euphrates.
"The Secretary-General of the Islamic Dawa Party Nuri al-Maliki has not complied with a written pledge not to run," Abadi told Calus
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ARTICLE 4
Electricity reaches the highest level of production in the history of Iraq
2019/7/17 12:20
[Baghdad-where]
The Ministry of Electricity has announced the arrival of the highest production of electricity in the history of Iraq.
"The production of energy in the country is currently 19 thousand and 100 MW, and the highest and the first since the establishment of the national electricity system, which contributed to raise the processing hours for Baghdad and the provinces, stressing that the increase in production continues."
"The share of Baghdad in production through the introduction of new generation units amounted to four thousand and 625 megawatts out of the actual need of six thousand, which improved the hours of processing during the past two days."
"The province of Basra is currently equipped with three thousand and 510 megawatts out of the actual need of three thousand and 800 megawatts."
The teacher said that "the province of Nineveh, despite the exposure of the electrical system to a large destruction by gangs, calling the criminal during the brutal control of the province, but is currently equipped with 880 megawatts out of the actual need of 1600 MW."
He noted that "the quantities of production available could be provided around the clock in the event of reducing the size of the rumors of 60 percent, which attributed to the excess of citizens on the joints of the network and the failure to set meters and reluctance to pay collection fees."
The Ministry of Electricity spokesman said that the ministry, through the roadmap prepared with the German company {Siemens}, prepared a program to eliminate this through the selection of a number of elected areas and the application of the experience of smart standards to ensure not wasting energy.
And on the transport sector, the teacher explained that "the staff of his ministry has succeeded recently in the reconstruction of Baiji transformational plant (400KV), which was destroyed by terrorists and fully urged, allowing the delivery of energy to a number of areas that were deprived of them, noting that the next few days will also see the opening of the station The people of transformation and near the completion of stations: journalists, municipalities and East Rusafa transformative as well as the development of the new Baghdad transformational station.
He added that "the remaining period of this year will see the opening of 28 transfer stations in Baghdad and the provinces, in addition to continuing to extend power transmission lines (132 and 400 KV) in the provinces: Salah al-Din, Anbar, Kirkuk and the outskirts of Baghdad, as well as the development of transport lines between the provinces of the Euphrates and the Middle provinces In addition to intensifying efforts to rehabilitate power transmission lines and distribution networks in Nineveh province, especially in the city of Mosul, which has reached an advanced level of achievement. "
On the distribution sector, the teacher stressed that his ministry sought to form crisis cells in all distribution companies in Baghdad and the provinces to develop immediate and future solutions to the problems facing the sector, which suffered the foot and negligence over the previous decades, noting that among the quick solutions followed by companies, Moving in most areas of the capital and the provinces to dismantle the bottlenecks in addition to working on the development of distribution networks and the extension of wiring and the delivery of energy in a stable manner.
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ARTICLE 5
Iraq clash with Iran in the third group of qualifying for Asia 2023 and the World Cup 2022
2019/7/17 12:44
The double draw of the 2022 World Cup and the Asian Cup 2023, drawn from the AFC headquarters in Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur, resulted in our national team falling in Group C to the Iranian side. Bahrain, Hong Kong and Cambodia also took part.
In the second round, 40 teams will be divided into 8 groups. Each group will have 5 teams competing in a two-stage split system.
Group A: China, Syria, Philippines, Maldives, Guam
Group B: Australia, Jordan, Taiwan, Kuwait, Nepal
Group C: Iran, Iraq, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Cambodia
Group D: Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Palestine, Yemen, Singapore
Group E: Bangladesh, Oman, India, Afghanistan, Qatar
Group F: Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Myanmar, Mongolia
Group G: UAE, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia
Group H: South Korea, Lebanon, North Korea, Turkmenistan, Sri Lanka
The tournament will take place from 5 September 2019 to 9 June 2020.
The first place in each group and the top four teams ranked second in the "Total 12 Team" qualify for the Asian Cup 2023 and the final round of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
In contrast, the next 24 teams are moving to the next round of the Asian Cup qualifiers to compete for the remaining seats in the 2023 Asian Cup in China.
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