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Al-Sudani meets the Resident Representative of the International Monetary Fund in Iraq Economy | Today, 17:14 | Sudanese meets the Resident Representative of the International Monetary Fund in Iraq » Baghdad Today News Agency Baghdad Today - Baghdad The Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, met on Thursday with the Resident Representative of the International Monetary Fund in Iraq, Ghazi Shbeikat, in the presence of the Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq. A statement by the Prime Minister's Information Office, received by (Baghdad Today), said that "the meeting discussed Iraq's relationship with the International Monetary Fund, and cooperation in the field of supporting financial policies and plans, in a way that contributes to achieving the stability of the Iraqi economy." The statement added that "the meeting discussed the importance of financial and administrative reforms adopted by the government, and the support of its efforts to combat corruption."

Al-Sudani discusses with the International Monetary Fund ways to stabilize the Iraqi economy Al-Sudani discusses with the International Monetary Fund ways to stabilize the Iraqi economy - Shafaq News 2023-03-30 08:35 On Thursday, Prime Minister Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani discussed with the International Monetary Fund ways to support financial policies and plans to contribute to achieving the stability of the Iraqi economy. The media office of the Sudanese in a statement received by the Shafaq News Agency, that the latter met today with the resident representative of the International Monetary Fund in Iraq, Ghazi Shbeikat, and during the meeting they discussed Iraq's relationship with the International Monetary Fund, and cooperation in the field of supporting financial policies and plans, which contributes to achieving the stability of the Iraqi economy. The meeting discussed the importance of the financial and administrative reforms adopted by the government, and the support of its efforts to combat corruption.

Oil rises as Iraqi Kurdistan's exports halt Today 17:41 Oil Rises as Iraqi Kurdistan Exports Ground | Information (almaalomah-me.translate.goog) Information/follow-up.Oil prices rose on Thursday after a surprise drop in US crude inventories and halted exports from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq were met with a less-than-expected drop in Russian supplies. By 1145 GMT, Brent crude futures were up 49 cents, or 0.63 percent, at $78.77 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude rose 58 cents, or 0.79 percent, to $73.55 a barrel.The Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday that US crude oil inventories unexpectedly fell in the week ending March 24 to their lowest level in two years. Crude inventories fell by 7.5 million barrels, while analysts polled by Reuters had expected a 100,2360-barrel increase.Prices were further supported by the continued suspension of exports from northern Iraq. Producers in northern Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region have suspended or reduced oil output following a halt to oil exports from a pipeline in northern Iraq, with more disruptions expected in the future, company data showed.But Citi analysts said on Thursday that support from Iraqi Kurdistan could fade faster than expected. "Changes in Iraq's domestic policy may lead to a lasting political settlement in the near future," they said, estimating that pipeline plan flows (TADAWUL:200) could increase by about 300,500 barrels per day.These factors offset the downward trend after a smaller-than-expected drop in Russian crude oil production in the first three weeks of March. Sources familiar with the data told Reuters production had fallen by 25,<> bpd, compared with a target cut of <>,<> bpd, or about <> percent of Russian output. Finished/<>hr

From "On The Road" rec'd in Germany Steve Winwood - piano US Barry Beckett-RIP - organ US Roger Hawkins-RIP - drums RIP Rebop - percussion https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traffic_(band)

In the presence of the relationship The Prime Minister meets the representative of the International Monetary Fund. This is the highlight of what the two sides discussed. 2023.03.30 - 17:26 The Prime Minister meets the representative of the International Monetary Fund. This is the highlight of what the two sides discussed. (nasnews.com) l Baghdad - Nas The Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, met on Thursday with the Resident Representative of the International Monetary Fund in Iraq, Ghazi Shbeikat, in the presence of the Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq. The Prime Minister's Information Office said in a statement (March 30, 2023) that "the meeting discussed Iraq's relationship with the International Monetary Fund, and cooperation in the field of supporting financial policies and plans, in a way that contributes to achieving the stability of the Iraqi economy." The statement added that "the meeting discussed the importance of financial and administrative reforms adopted by the government, and the support of its efforts to combat corruption."

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He used to live close to Bloomington, IN during the period I was there (1980/81)...In an area called Griffith Lake or near ...I went there a couple of times hoping to get to see him but it didn't happen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Mellencamp

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Woodstock, NY Music festival & art fair ( mid-August 1969)....300,000 attending...... TYA were one of the three non-American acts invited (along w the Who and Joe Cocker whose band was almost totally American btw)...If I'm not mistaken

RIP Ollie Halsall & Mike Patto

What to expect when Taiwan’s president visits the U.S. Beijing’s hostility to President Tsai Ing-wen’s layover visits in the U.S. only reinforces growing congressional demands for more robust U.S. support for Taiwan By Phelim Kine 03/29/2023 06:40 PM EDT https://www.politico.com/news/2023/03/29/taiwan-president-u-s-visit-00089556

RIP Alvin Lee - guitar, vocals From "Cricklewood Green" 1970