Thread: Iraq/Dinar News Until 5/31/2007 7:15 PM CST..

Now we need this info on the HCL from FOX.

Originally Posted by Hardwood

Move your decimal over one place and that's about where I stand.

A gain of $220 would be eaten up in an exchange to cover the "spread" so I'd call my investment a "break even" so far.

Just prodding SGS for some more clarification of why the partying before the RV.....

A local news story today spoke of a woman who spent hundreds of thousands of dollars when a local hospital made a $2,000,000 deposit into her bank account by accident. She moved the money into a different account, opened a couple IRA's, bought a couple Land Rovers and limo rides....

Now she's being charged with a crime. She thought she was rich and celebrated! Now she's fighting for her freedom. She should never have thought she was rich until the mistake was found to be in her favor (which she knew it wasn't, but spent the money anyway).

I think it's great that SGS thinks she's rich too! But I'll feel equally sorry for her if the ship doesn't come in.

Me? I'll spend my riches when I change the Dinar in my safe deposit box into cold hard US cash!

Thank you.

Why start dragging that around again...We've seen enough negative thoughts over the last two days. This zero lop thing I thought had been put to rest. Do you have a link or sources to support this thing that hardly anyone is talking about? Not a bash, just wondering. Thanks

Originally Posted by darock0116

Here it is from the constutition:

Article 73:
The President of the Republic shall assume the following powers:
First: To issue a special pardon on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, except
for anything concerning a private claim and for those who have been convicted of
committing international crimes, terrorism, or financial and administrative corruption.
Second: To ratify international treaties and agreements after the approval by the
Council of Representatives. Such international treaties and agreements are
considered ratified after fifteen days from the date of receipt by the President.
Third: To ratify and issue the laws enacted by the Council of Representatives. Such
laws are considered ratified after fifteen days from the date of receipt by the
President.
Fourth: To call the elected Council of Representatives to convene during a period not

to exceed fifteen days from the date of approval of the election results and in the o

http://www.export.gov/iraq/pdf/iraqi_constitution.pdf

Originally Posted by neno

There is no details on the Official Site. Wonder why. Inactment want be 30 days. According to info I have recieved on the ratification with Presidential Signatures, it takes effect in 15 days from May 19th of the Signing.

You guys are still pumping out this great news. And to all that have so dilligently continued to give us the most current updates and information...THANK YOU and GOD BLESS you and yours.

I've been on fox and can't find anything on the hcl..maybe some of you who are more computer friendly can help look!!!!Thanks..,
Sarah!!

Originally Posted by darock0116

Here it is from the constutition:

Article 73:
The President of the Republic shall assume the following powers:
First: To issue a special pardon on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, except
for anything concerning a private claim and for those who have been convicted of
committing international crimes, terrorism, or financial and administrative corruption.
Second: To ratify international treaties and agreements after the approval by the
Council of Representatives. Such international treaties and agreements are
considered ratified after fifteen days from the date of receipt by the President.
Third: To ratify and issue the laws enacted by the Council of Representatives. Such
laws are considered ratified after fifteen days from the date of receipt by the
President.
Fourth: To call the elected Council of Representatives to convene during a period not

to exceed fifteen days from the date of approval of the election results and in the o

http://www.export.gov/iraq/pdf/iraqi_constitution.pdf

May 19, 2007

تعديل قانون التقاعد و الضمان الاجتماعي للعمال رقم (39) لسنة 1971 و اصدره بالقرار رقم 20

Amending the retirement and social security for workers (No. 39) of 1971 and issued Decree No. 20

May 29, 2007

May 29, 2007

قانون انضمام جمهورية العراق الى الاتفاق الدولي لزيت الزيتون و زيتون المائدة

The accession of the Republic of Iraq to the International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives

May 02, 2007

May 02, 2007

قانون انضمام جمهورية العراق الى اتفاقية الأمم المتحدة لمكافحة الجريمة المنظمة

The accession of the Republic of Iraq to the United Nations Convention to Combat Organized Crime

May 02, 2007

May 02, 2007

نص وثيقة العهد الدولي

The text of a document of the International

May 02, 2007

May 02, 2007

قانون العقوبات العسكري

Military Penal Code

Translated version of http://www.nahrain.com/d/law/

Rare Good News on Iraq from CBS: Malaki
Says Surge is Working

Although Katie Couric began Tuesday's CBS Evening News coverage of Iraq on a downbeat note, pointing out how May has become the "deadliest month" of 2007, with "at least 114" U.S. servicemen killed so far, she moved on to how "in an exclusive interview, Iraq's Prime Minister tells CBS News the security crackdown is working." From Baghdad, Lara Logan offered more of a glass is half full spin as she relayed how, "in his first American television interview since the U.S. troop surge began in February, Iraq's Prime Minister told CBS News today the additional forces here have prevented an even greater catastrophe." Logan challenged Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's premise: "When we talk to Iraqi people on the streets of Baghdad, they say security is worse. Murders went down, but they're coming up back up again. There are still bombs every day. What is your sense of the quality of life to Iraqi people?"

Logan, however, also passed along how "despite this month's deadly toll on U.S. forces, Maliki said there have been many victories in breaking up al Qaeda and other militant cells. Although he cautioned it was too soon to do a complete evaluation of the surge, he said he has great hopes for more progress in the next two or three months."

[This item was posted Tuesday night on the MRC's blog, NewsBusters.org: newsbusters.org ]

A partial transcript of Logan's story, on the May 29 CBS Evening News, picking up after she recounted the ambush deaths of soldiers who came to the assistance of a downed helicopter, the first helicopter shot down since February:

LARA LOGAN: "As American soldiers trying to secure Baghdad already know, those kinds of strategic gains are often temporary because their enemy is able to re-generate extremely fast. In his first American television interview since the U.S. troop surge began in February, Iraq's Prime Minister told CBS News today the additional forces here have prevented an even greater catastrophe."
PRIME MINISTER NOURI AL-MALIKI, THROUGH TRANSLATOR: "If the Baghdad security plan had not been implemented, we would have a true civil war in Iraq."
LOGAN TO MALAKI: "When we talk to Iraqi people on the streets of Baghdad, they say security is worse. Murders went down, but they're coming up back up again. There are still bombs every day. What is your sense of the quality of life to Iraqi people?"
MALAKI ANSWERED: "There are great shortages in Baghdad because it's the capital and it faces the greatest terrorist threat."
LOGAN: "Despite this month's deadly toll on U.S. forces, Maliki said there have been many victories in breaking up al Qaeda and other militant cells. Although he cautioned it was too soon to do a complete evaluation of the surge, he said he has great hopes for more progress in the next two or three months -- just in time for America's top commander here to report to Congress."

The CBSNews.com online version of Logan's story: CBS News - Breaking News Headlines and Video from CBSNews.com

China vows to promote economic cooperation with Iraq

Chinese State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan said here Wednesday that China is ready to enhance economic and trade cooperation with Iraq.

"China values its relations with Iraq and will strengthen economic and trade cooperation and exchanges with Iraq on the basis of mutual respect, equality and reciprocal benefit," Tang told visiting former Iraqi Prime Minister Ibrahim Al-Jaafari.

Tang said China is always concerned with the situation in Iraq and supports the Iraqi government's efforts for stability, reconciliation and reconstruction.

"China will work with the international community to play its due role in helping Iraq achieve stability and development," said Tang.

Jaafari said he appreciated and thanked China's contribution to the stability and development in Iraq.

Source: Xinhua

Originally Posted by snottynose

I've been on fox and can't find anything on the hcl..maybe some of you who are more computer friendly can help look!!!!Thanks..,
Sarah!!

been looking too, is the website for fox delayed maybe? i keep refreshing the news sites LOL

Bush discussess developments in Iraq with Maliki, Al-Hashemi

Politics 5/30/2007 9:18:00 PM



BAGHDAD, May 30 (KUNA) -- An Iraqi government source said on Wednesday that US President George Bush discussed over the phone Wednesday with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Vice President Dr Tareq Al-Hashemi the latest developments in Iraq.
According to the source, the talks centered on means of activating the national reconciliation.Al-Maliki received here today the visiting US Senator Joe Liberman and discussed with him the continuous United States assistance to his country.
Liberaman was one of the independent senators (Democrat) who backed the war in Iraq to topple Saddam Hussein. (end) mhg.tg KUNA 302118 May
http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesP...10&Language=en

Sepah Bank to open Baghdad branch30 May 2007 (Press TV)

The Iranian Sepah Bank will soon open a branch in Baghdad, according to the counselor for economic affairs at the Iranian embassy in Iraq.

Speaking with IRNA on Saturday, Ali Heydari added that Iraq's Central Bank officials have visited the site and given the go-ahead for executive operations.

Referring to earlier reports of opening a branch of Bank Melli Iran (BMI) in Baghdad, Heydari said the bank is expected to officially begin operations by the end of the week.

"Independent foreign banks" is a new concept in war-torn Iraq and the country's Central Bank regulations stipulate that foreign banks should open an account and deposit at least 50 billion Iraqi dinars following an initial agreement.

Tejarat, Keshaverzi (Agriculture Bank) and Eqtesad-e Novin are among other Iranian banks that wish to open Iraqi branches.

The establishment of Iranian banks in Iraq will open new horizons for further bilateral economic relations.

Established in 1925, Sepah Bank is the country's oldest bank.

It is currently running three branches in Frankfurt, Paris and Rome.

I think this bit of news speaks volumes. If you ask yourself why, there are several reasons that come to mind, but really only one huge reaon overall...