Iraqi businesses cling on, (Ice Cream Wholesale) hoping for better times

Iraqi businesses cling on, (Ice Cream Wholesale) hoping for better times 

By Alister Bull BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Mohammed Taha is a member of an endangered species -- a wealthy businessman still living in Baghdad. But it isn't the risk that bothers him so much as being cheated. "In Iraq we have the worst corruption in the world.
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AP Blog: Candy protocol in Iraqi towns 
AP Correspondent Robert H. Reid covers Iraq events from Baghdad. AP Correspondent Rebecca Santana is embedded with the First Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division. Antonio Castaneda is embedded with the U.S. Marines, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Regiment.
Source: www.boston.com

Frank Cordaros prison journals 
Frank Cordaro of Des Moines, a former Catholic priest and long-time anti-war activist, pleaded guilty to federal charge of misdemeanor trespassing...
Source: www.desmoinesregister.com

Japan July retail sales fall 0.2 pct yr-on-yr on bad weather - UPDATE 
TOKYO (XFN-ASIA) - Retail sales fell for the first time in three months in July as consumers spent less on summer clothing and beverage amid unstable weather conditions.
Source: www.sharewatch.com

Handoff still year away 
BAGHDAD, Iraq Iraqi security forces will need an additional year to 18 months before they can take over from American troops, the top U.S. commander in Iraq, Gen. George Casey Jr., said Wednesday.
Source: www.fortwayne.com

The Memphis Flyer Dining Guide A to Z 
The good news: As seen here in the Memphis Flyer 's Dining Guide, there's a lot of good eating in Memphis. (And to be honest, this guide only scratches the surface -- but what a delicious surface!) The bad news: If you're hungry, reading this guide could bring you to tears.
Source: www.memphisflyer.com

Glisten Plc: Preliminary Results 
Glisten plc, the fast-growing confectionery and snack foods group, today reports its Preliminary Results for the year ended 30 June 2006.
Source: biz.yahoo.com