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Six Die in Iraq Shootings

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Gunmen killed at least six people Thursday in attacks across Iraq, including one that left a young girl wounded and her parents dead, police said. Negotiators pressed ahead on a draft constitution as a parliamentary vote deadline loomed. Insurgent attacks have continued during the weeks-long effort by …

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Weak Rentals Hurt Movie Gallery Results

CHICAGO – Movie Gallery Inc. (MOVI) on Friday posted a quarterly loss from unexpectedly weak video rentals and merger-related charges, sending its shares down more than 9 percent. The No., 2 U.S. video rental store operator, which acquired competitor Hollywood Entertainment (search) on April 27, said it expected weakness in …

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Fast Facts: Air France Airbus A340

TORONTO – An Air France Airbus A340-300 (search) caught fire after skidding off the end of the runway at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport on Tuesday. Following are some fast facts about the Airbus A340: Type: Long Range wide-bodied airliner Manufacturer: Airbus Industrie Crew: 2 pilots, various flight attendants Passengers: 303 …

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