Iraq's central bank devalues dinar by 22% amid public anger
Iraq's central bank devalues dinar by 22% amid public anger by Samya Kullab, The Associated Press Posted Dec 19, 2020 11:12 am EDT Last Updated Dec 19, 2020 at 11:26 am EDT FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2020 file photo, people shop at old Basra market, Iraq. A leaked draft of Iraq's state budget has spurred panic as it confirmed the government's intentions to devalue the national currency, the Iraqi dinar, and cut salaries to cope with a severe economic crisis. Multiple officials confirmed the authenticity of the 2021 draft budget law that was making the rounds on social media on Thursday, Dec. 17....