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Allawi Nominated As Iraqi PM
1The Iraqi Governing Council chose one of its own, Iyad Allawi, a U.K.-educated secular Shiite and ex-exile, to head the transitional government taking power June 30. A top U.S. official also confirmed he's the choice. The news reportedly surprised U.N. envoy Lakhdar Brahimi, who will name leaders soon. U.N. officials said he "respects" the choice, but didn't actually endorse Allawi.
Al-Sadr Militiamen Fire On U.S.
2Gunmen opened fire on a U.S. patrol near the mosque stronghold of the radical cleric, raising fears over an Iraqi-brokered deal to end the standoff around the holy Shiite city of Najaf. Several militiamen were killed and 2 U.S. soldiers were wounded in Kufa, next to Najaf. The U.S. military said it's still hopeful the truce will hold.
Midwest Factory Growth Jumps
3The Chicago purchasers' index shot up 4.1 points in May to 68, the best growth in 16 years. Economists expected a small decline after other reports suggested manufacturing was cooling. Readings over 50 signal growth. The new orders index hit a 20-year high. The jobs index matched its best level since 1999. The prices paid index surged to a 9-year high. More on this page, A2
April Income, Spending Strong
- Bagel annual growth jumps; item called bakery essential.
- Magazine article from: Supermarket News Millstein, Marc August 17, 1987 700+ words
Bagel Annual Growth Jumps; Item Called Bakery Essential The Americanized bagel represents more...growing category. "I can't say how many bagels we sell in an average week, but the category is considerable. They sell well. And they're...
- Growth jumps for advertising agency.
- Newspaper article from: ORian (Portland, OR) August 16, 2005 700+ words
Byline: Allan Brettman Aug. 16--VANCOUVER -- Advertising agency Rocketshop usually celebrates the end of a workweek with a spread of home-cooked food on a concrete conference table. One recent Friday they had more than usual to celebrate. The marketing director for one of the agency's newest and
- Growth jumps for actives delivery systems in cosmetics and personal care.
- News wire article from: Asia Africa Intelligence Wire May 12, 2003 700+ words
(From Chemical Business NewsBase - Chemical Market Reporter) The cosmetics and personal care sector is driving growth in demand for delivery systems, which can supply better penetration for active ingredients to skin and hair. Formulators increasingly want better control of delivery of active
- Job Growth Jumps in Utah; Financial Services Is Only Industry to Lose Positions.
- Newspaper article from: Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, UT) May 19, 2004 700+ words
Byline: Lesley Mitchell May 19--Utah's economy is adding jobs at the highest rate in three years -- 15,900 new positions in the year that ended April 31, for a job-growth rate of 1.5 percent. Jobs are being added in a variety of industries, including education, health services, hospitality and
- Chinese growth jumps 9-10pc in three months.
- News wire article from: Europe Intelligence Wire April 14, 2004 700+ words
(From Irish Independent) CHINA'S economy probably surged at an annual growth rate of between 9pcand 10pc in the first quarter, defying government attempts to head off over-heating and the threat of inflation. The year's first snapshot of China's gross domestic product will be unveiled by the
- GDP growth jumps 4.8%: But economy's best showing in 2 1/2 years falls just...
- Newspaper article from: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) April 29, 2006 700+ words
Byline: James P. Miller Apr. 29--The nation's economy expanded at a vigorous 4.8 percent rate in the first quarter, the Commerce Department reported Friday, as firming consumer spending and a big jump in business investment propelled the economy to its strongest performance in 2 1/2 years. Although
- Job growth jumps to third in nation.(Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida...
- Magazine article from: The Business Journal (Serving Greater Tampa Bay) CORDER, DAVID R. December 10, 1999 700+ words
IMPACT: Existing firms drive local expansion The Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater region has become the third-fastest growing market in the country for private job growth. Newly released labor statistics culled by researchers at American City Business Journals Inc., parent company of The Business
- Thailand: Tourism Growth jumps 5 percent higher in Upper South.
- News wire article from: Thai Press Reports November 21, 2006 700+ words
(From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Tourism Authority of Thailand Region 5 at Surat Thani director Pramoj Satyen disclosed that tourism has flourished in the 3 upper southern provinces including Chumpol, Ranong and Surat Thani. He added that tourism rate in the upper southern region
- Chinese investment growth jumps despite government controls.
- News wire article from: The America's Intelligence Wire December 14, 2006 700+ words
...has raised interest rates twice this year and ordered banks to set aside reserves in order to reduce available credit. Last week, banks were ordered to buy 160 billion yuan (US$20 billion; A16 billion) in bonds to drain still more money out of the...
- Telecom manufacturing sales growth jumps past PCs and peripherals. (comparison...
- Magazine article from: Computer Shopper March 1, 1995 700+ words
The combined PC, telecommunications, and general electronics industry is not, surprisingly, the most bustling marketplace around. The final tally on last year's sales figures indicates a 13 percent overall sales increase, totaling $342.7 billion. For the past few years, computers and peripheral
