Attacks push 2001 conflicts above Cold War levels
The National Defense Council Foundation reports 59 countries faced serious conflicts in 2001, down from 68 in 2000 but above the Cold War average of 35. The Sept. 11 attacks are labeled the year’s most dangerous conflict and trigger U.S. concerns over future terrorist threats.
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Washington
National Defense Council Foundation
Papua New Guinea
United States
Osama bin Laden
U.S
Andy Messing Jr
Alexandria, Va
Messing
Army Special Forces
America
Foundation
World conflicts loom as nations face rising strife
The National Defense Council Foundation reports 2001 hosts 38 major conflicts, with Somalia Iraq Burma Congo Pakistan Afghanistan Burundi Sudan Comoros Sierra Leone top hotspots. Separatist movements persist in Myanmar Philippines Indonesia and China amid ongoing civil wars and terrorism concerns.
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National Defense Council Foundation
Somalia
Iraq
Burma
Congo- Kinshasa
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Burundi
Sudan
Comoros
Sierra Leone
Myanmar
Philippines
Indonesia
China
Consumers spend less on peak Christmas shopping weekend
Consumer spending turndown on what was billed as the holiday shopping peak. Analysts say traffic and sales rose little versus last weekend and lagged year earlier, foreshadowing weaker profits for retailers. Value chains like Wal Mart fared better than department stores as shoppers delayed purchases and sought discounts.
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New York
C. Britt Beemer
America’s Research Group
Charleston
S.C
Jeff Feiner
Lehman Brothers
Feiner
Wal-Mart Stores Inc
International Council of Shopping Centers
Beemer
Marilyn Villano
Auburn
N.Y
Kmart Corp
Bloomingdale's
Michael Gould
Gasoline prices drop to near three year lows in US
Gasoline prices averaged three cents lower nationwide over the last two weeks reaching the lowest level in nearly three years. Analysts say the trend may reverse by January as crude costs rise and oil producers cut output.
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Camarillo
Calif
Trilby Lundberg
Bank Repossessed Cars Sold Directly to Roswell Public
Western Motor Co in Roswell invites the public to a limited event December 26 30 selling bank repossessed and other used vehicles from 59 down with $59 possession fee. Over 4 million financing available, trade ins accepted, vehicles priced to move, many still under warranty. Sale ends at 5 PM Sunday. call (505) 623 4600 for details. Located at 1600 W 2nd St Roswell.
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Roswell
John Q
Western Motor Co
Todd Monet
Lds Halepocause
Monet
Roswell Area
Mr. Monet
W. 2Nd St
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