Uprising Continues as Green Zone Car Bomb Hits
Turmoil grips Iraq with a car bombing near the Green Zone killing 13 and wounding 15, blamed on Abi Musab al Zarqawi's group. US Humvees hit in Tarmiyah as insurgents fire on Iraqi National Guard. Fallujah recaptured after a brutal battle. Iraqi interim President Ghazi al-Yawer criticizes post invasion security disbandment.
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Gift cards rise as key holiday sales factor
Ellen Tolley of the National Retail Federation predicts a modest holiday season with a 4.5 percent gain in total retail sales excluding restaurants and autos. She cites warm weather, late shopping, and the growing popularity of gift cards purchased near Christmas as influencers, while consumers remain frugal and hopeful for last minute deals.
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Europeans cool to Bush re election says Ipsos poll
Ipsos Inra findings show Europe prefers not to boost Bush image after victory. Corman notes rising misunderstanding of Americans, with anger strongest in Spain but overall disappointment or surprise durable in Britain France Germany and Italy. Australia Britain Canada rank more favorable. AP Ipsos polls of about 1000 adults per country taken late 20s indicate plus minus 3 point margins.
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