Libertyu78: So the RV could go into Ramadan? Hopefully not after. Exactly how much time after the liberation announcement should we be concerned if nothing has happened yet?
StephenMac63: Personal opinion here….if you were going to give great news to your fellow countrymen, would you make a speech as the party is halfway over or at the beginning?
Ramadan is the 25th, today is the 17th, on the 19th (our 19th) the annoucement of Mosul Liberation is looked forwarded to. Abadi will be visiting Trump in Saudia Arabia……..much going on and it is the consensus that it will be rather quickly.
But, if you want to play it on the safe side, Iraq is expected to be officially released by late June……in the meantime practice your “Home Alone Surprise Look” and use it accordingly.
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Lisa: YES !! On May 17, 2017 This is an ANNOUNCEMENT FOLKS !!
Apmcrx: Jubouri Abu Risha: the war on Daesh come to an end
BAGHDAD / Press tomorrow:
The head of the House of Representatives Saleem al – Jubouri, said Wednesday that the war on the organization Daesh come to an end and everyone working in the spirit of one team.
A statement by the Office of the President of the Parliament “Tomorrow Press” received a copy of it, House Speaker Salim al – Jubouri met with the President of the Iraqi Awakening Conference Ahmed Abu Risha, where he discussed the security and service conditions in Anbar province.
And Chairman of the House of Representatives stressed the importance of uniting the visions and unite all the parties to prepare for the post Daesh through the liberation of the remaining cities of the province, in order to stabilize the situation in Anbar and the provision of services and humanitarian aid for families returning to their cities.
He added Jubouri, said the country needs to intensify efforts by everyone in order to meet the challenges facing Iraq.
He said the parliament speaker, that the war on the terrorist organization Daesh come to an end and that the next phase requires everyone to work in a team spirit in order to prepare a clear plan for the next stage and to serve the interests of citizens.
For his part, praised the Iraqi Awakening Conference on the role of the Speaker of the House and its contribution to the enactment of several laws that reflect positively on the lives of citizens.
http://www.alghadpress.com/new…..ايتها
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Don961: US ambassador hails efforts to recover Iraq’s smuggled funds
May 17 2017 10:36 PM
Douglas Silliman
US ambassador to Iraq said on Wednesday his country had exerted efforts to recover funds smuggled from Iraq under Saddam Hussein regime.
Addressing reporters at the US embassy in Baghdad, Ambassador Douglas Silliman added some of those funds that were hidden were recovered.
“Washington has been working for several years to determine where Iraqi money went in the time of the former regime,” Silliman said.
“In the past 13 years, some of the money that has been hidden has been returned to the government and the people,” he said, adding that “there are dialogues with the Foreign Ministry to recover the smuggled money.”
“There are funds left in some countries and their laws do not allow the recovering of funds because the bank accounts are not known,” he said, noting that “this is one of the priorities of Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Ja’fari, and we work with him to recover funds as much as possible.”
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Don961: Revealed: Trump expected to waive Iran sanctions Wednesday
May 17 2017 07:34 PM
Revealed: Trump expected to waive Iran sanctions Wednesday
The Donald Trump administration is expected to waive relevant sanctions on Iran on Wednesday, as called for under the landmark nuclear deal, a US official told Al-Monitor.
Notification of the waivers is expected to be made in statements from the State and Treasury Departments. The administration is still conducting a broader National Security Council-led interagency review of its policy to Iran, however, including determining whether the deal negotiated under President Barack Obama is in the national interest.
US officials said that until the review is completed, the administration will continue to adhere to the terms of the Iran nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
“We are continuing to review the JCPOA,” a State Department official speaking not for attribution said. “While that review in underway, we continue to implement our commitments.”
“The Trump administration has made clear that at least until this review is completed, we will adhere to the JCPOA and will ensure that Iran is held strictly accountable to its requirements,” the State Department official said. “Once we have finalized our conclusions, we will meet the challenges Iran poses with clarity and conviction.”
US officials have declined to offer a timeline for when the reviews will be completed.
