The United Arab Emirates cancelled Iraq's debt yesterday and moved to restore a full diplomatic mission to Baghdad, evidence of Iraq's improved security and growing acceptance of its Shia-led government by an Arab world dominated by Sunnis.
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"WAM said the debt was $4bn (£2bn) not counting interest, but a UAE official who spoke on condition of anonymity said it totalled $7bn if interest was included."
ReplyDeleteNot well informed here but thought interest was anathma to Muslims. Is the note about interest for the benifit of us infidels?
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