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Chrysler cutting 200 salaried tech employees 11:54 PM BST

CHRONOLOGY-Bond insurers' credit ratings 11:52 PM BST

Envoy says Mugabe does not intend to leave Zimbabwe 11:51 PM BST

NATO seeks solace for Ukraine and Georgia 11:49 PM BST

Asciano says sells A$492 mln Brambles stake 11:47 PM BST

UPDATE 1-NY court dismisses suit by man in 'Borat' film 11:43 PM BST

Colombia's '07 external debt fell as pct of GDP 11:43 PM BST

Red Hat, Novell get more competition on servers 11:43 PM BST

Salvador's Taca sees 08 rev $1.1 billion 11:41 PM BST

Mexico port tender due by mid-year 11:40 PM BST

TEXT-Leighton Holdings says unit wins India coal contract 11:40 PM BST

Mexico's Soriana sees modest Q1 sales 11:38 PM BST

Mexico sees Telmex in TV market in 2008 11:36 PM BST

Peru's Buenaventura sees '08 output up 11:35 PM BST

Peru's Buenaventura sees '08 output up 11:35 PM BST

Peru's Buenaventura sees '08 output up 11:35 PM BST

Peru's Buenaventura sees '08 output up 11:34 PM BST

House panel backs bill giving FDA tobacco power 11:34 PM BST

Zawahri says U.N. is enemy, vows attacks on Jews 11:33 PM BST

Research debunks health value of guzzling water 11:32 PM BST

Bernanke says U.S. recession possible 11:31 PM BST

Wenger says referee wrong over crucial penalty decision 11:30 PM BST

UPDATE 1-US House panel backs bill giving FDA tobacco power 11:29 PM BST

McCain working on list of VP candidates 11:29 PM BST

UPDATE 5-Bernanke: US recession possible, growth to rebound 11:29 PM BST

Janus pays $61 mln to raise Intech unit stake 11:28 PM BST

Clear Channel deal suit sent back to Texas court 11:27 PM BST

GM plans 1,000 fuel cell cars in California 11:26 PM BST

Air France-KLM deal to buy Alitalia falls apart 11:26 PM BST

Colombia's Chocolates to restart buying 11:26 PM BST

McCain working on list of VP candidates 11:25 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Schering-Plough to cut costs by $1.5 bln a year 11:24 PM BST

Mugabe loses control of Zimbabwe parliament 11:22 PM BST

18 states sue EPA over greenhouse gas pollution 11:22 PM BST

Verdict due in war crimes case of ex-Kosovo PM 11:20 PM BST

Brazil to cut spending 14-20 billion reais 11:20 PM BST

Comcast rolls out super-fast Internet speeds 11:19 PM BST

CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-AngioDynamics posts Q3 profit; sees '08 above 11:16 PM BST

TEXT-NZ's Freightways says acquires two Australian firms 11:15 PM BST

Peru "on road to first world" - finance minister 11:14 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Argentine farmers call off three-week strike 11:08 PM BST

Boeing denies it narrowed tanker protest motion 11:07 PM BST

Boeing narrows protest in Air Force tanker case 11:06 PM BST

Boeing narrows protest in Air Force tanker case 11:06 PM BST

POLL-G7 not seen toughening stance on ailing dollar 11:03 PM BST

Britons scramble for funds as credit crunch bites 11:02 PM BST

Energy boosts euro zone February PPI as expected 11:02 PM BST

REFILE-WestJet to keep Air Miles link, mulls own program 11:02 PM BST

ADB says 2008 growth in Asia to be lowest in 5 yrs 11:02 PM BST

WestLB seeks partner as credit crisis problems linger 11:02 PM BST

France pledges battalion in NATO Afghan revamp 11:01 PM BST

US lawmaker wants answers on SEC Bear Stearns probe 11:00 PM BST

UDPATE 1-Tennis-Ailing Jankovic reaches Miami semis 11:00 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Europe refineries to shut 900,000 bpd in April-survey 10:59 PM BST

Noted US hurricane forecaster expects busy season 10:59 PM BST

Zawahri says bin Laden in good health 10:58 PM BST

U.S. stock funds stumbled in 1st quarter - Lipper 10:58 PM BST

Zico pays tribute to Deivid after Fenerbahce comeback 10:57 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Top-up plan seen for Canada ABCP retail investors 10:56 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Soccer-Ligue 1 summary 10:55 PM BST

Update 1-Expert asks Ecuador court to fine Chevron up to $16 bln 10:53 PM BST

Tennis-Nadal outmuscles Blake in Miami quarter-finals 10:53 PM BST

Reformed Muslim radical fears future in Britain 10:53 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Air Canada parent sets C$357 mln Aeroplan offering 10:52 PM BST

Zawahri says Osama bin Laden in good health 10:51 PM BST

Husky gets nod for North Amethyst oil development 10:48 PM BST

HNI lowers office furniture outlook 10:47 PM BST

Vale secures pellet price rise from Mideast, Africa 10:47 PM BST

IBM to host private Second Life regions 10:46 PM BST

Schering-Plough to cut costs by $1.5 bln a year 10:45 PM BST

Soccer-Champions League collated results 10:44 PM BST

Bernanke's recession nod sparks profit-taking 10:42 PM BST

Tucker says BoE can only partly cushion credit blow 10:37 PM BST

Mexico peso hits 2-year high after Bernanke 10:36 PM BST

Oracle's $5 billion bond sale biggest since Jan. 10:33 PM BST

Soccer-Olympiakos leave it late to secure first leg lead 10:31 PM BST

Brazil CS 08/09 cane crop to reach 490 mln T -Job 10:30 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Toronto stocks get lift from rallying resources 10:30 PM BST

Monsanto profit jumps, but Wall Street wants more 10:30 PM BST

Imperial says Edmonton refinery output still low 10:29 PM BST

NATO door said to still be open to Ukraine and Georgia 10:28 PM BST

Belarus to stay away from NATO summit 10:28 PM BST

Events force President Bush into regulator role 10:28 PM BST

Poll says support for NATO in Croatia at its peak 10:28 PM BST

Greece stands by NATO veto threat for Macedonia 10:28 PM BST

Waiting for taxis, badges and sound at NATO summit 10:28 PM BST

Diplomat says NATO fails to agree on Uraine and Georgia 10:28 PM BST

Russia vows "pragmatic" response to NATO expansion 10:28 PM BST

Bush and Medvedev to meet at Putin's Black Sea summit 10:28 PM BST

Bush expects heart-to-heart with Putin in Russia 10:28 PM BST

Bush hopes to salvage legacy 10:28 PM BST

French Afghan troop offer to allow Canada extension 10:28 PM BST

NATO to admit Croatia and Albania but delays Macedonia 10:28 PM BST

Colombia's Chocolates to restart buying 10:28 PM BST

Mexico's Soriana sees modest Q1 sales 10:28 PM BST

US STOCKS-Bernanke's recession nod sparks profit-taking 10:27 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Novartis further curbs Zelnorm use in U.S. 10:24 PM BST

Amgen says drug improved bone density in trial 10:23 PM BST

TEXT-NZ's Lombard seeks moratorium on repayments 10:23 PM BST

Sprawling neighborhoods not linked to obesity, study finds 10:22 PM BST

UPDATE 1-LDK Solar signs 10-year wafer supply agreement 10:21 PM BST

Dogs catch flu directly from birds, study finds 10:16 PM BST

Irish Prime Minister Ahern to step down 10:16 PM BST

FTSE up as miners and financials lead 10:15 PM BST

US issuers to bid on $2 bln of own auction-rate bonds 10:14 PM BST

Talisman Energy files for $2 billion debt shelf 10:12 PM BST

Freddie Mac asks Triad for plan to restore rating 10:10 PM BST

Colombia to send first militia boss to US justice 10:09 PM BST

Oracle sells $5 billion debt in 3 parts - source 10:09 PM BST

US West Coast - ANS climbs on U.S. report 10:08 PM BST

World Bank looks to lure wealth funds into Africa 10:08 PM BST

Secondary bids value auction debt 5-25 pct below par 10:08 PM BST

Colombia's Ecopetrol sees output up 10:07 PM BST

Accused Cambodia coup leader on trial in L.A. 10:06 PM BST

Windsor Energy Resources withdraws IPO plans 10:06 PM BST

Reality show wins Peabody Award for first time 10:04 PM BST

Installed wind power rose 45 percent last year 10:03 PM BST

Oracle's $5 billion bond sale biggest since Jan. 10:01 PM BST

N.Y. Money Closing - Apr 02, 2008 10:01 PM BST

Bomb explodes near top Iraq generals in Basra 10:01 PM BST

FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, April 2 10:00 PM BST

Exactech files for $100 mln stock, warrant shelf 09:58 PM BST

UPDATE 2-MOVES-Morgan Stanley's FrontPoint, Citi, Swiss Re 09:57 PM BST

Dollar falls on Bernanke recession remark 09:55 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Soccer-Fenerbahce 2 Chelsea 1 - result 09:55 PM BST

Youzhny's antics a hit on YouTube 09:54 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Toronto stocks boosted by commodities gains 09:48 PM BST

Soccer-Arsenal 1 Liverpool 1 - result 09:47 PM BST

Woman charged with stalking actor John Cusack 09:47 PM BST

UAW chief says buyouts slow, rules out new round 09:46 PM BST

Brazil's Petrobras leads stock gains; real jumps 09:45 PM BST

Financial crisis hitting euro zone real economy-IMF 09:45 PM BST

NZ new car registrations rise in March - LTNZ 09:44 PM BST

Male U.S. rock fans likely to vote Republican 09:44 PM BST

Canadian dollar rides commodities to 2-week high 09:43 PM BST

TEXT-Moody's release on Kraton Polymers LLC 09:41 PM BST

RIM rises after results 09:41 PM BST

Brazil growth to slow after strong 2007: investor 09:40 PM BST

MySpace Music to launch in days - sources 09:39 PM BST

MySpace Music to launch in days - sources 09:39 PM BST

RIM profit, outlook punch through economic gloom 09:39 PM BST

Nortel Networks unveils new R&D plan to staff 09:39 PM BST

Nortel Networks unveils new R&D plan to staff 09:39 PM BST

RIM profit, outlook punch through economic gloom 09:39 PM BST

DIARY - Today in Washington - April 3 09:38 PM BST

Dow Jones High/Low - April 2 09:37 PM BST

Dow Jones Open/Close - April 2 09:36 PM BST

Zico says Fenerbahce must beat Chelsea at home 09:35 PM BST

Soccer-Arsenal and Liverpool end all square in first leg draw 09:34 PM BST

HNI sees first-quarter office furniture revenue down 6 pct 09:34 PM BST

RIM reports strong profit and rosy outlook 09:32 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Tax credits, FHA in US Senate housing bill-leaders 09:30 PM BST

Salvador's Taca sees 08 rev $1.1 bln 09:30 PM BST

US STOCKS-Bernanke's nod to recession triggers profit-taking 09:29 PM BST

REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-APR 2 US 1.63257 09:27 PM BST

PREVIEW-Cricket-Gayle says 'hurt' West Indies will bounce back 09:25 PM BST

House passes big hike in global AIDS funds 09:25 PM BST

Mexico stocks end 1 pct lower after Bernanke 09:24 PM BST

Soccer-Paris leave danger zone with win over Strasbourg 09:21 PM BST

Authorities probe anthrax graffiti at Calif port 09:19 PM BST

British scientists make human-cow embryos 09:19 PM BST

ArcelorMittal sees coal price rising 150-200 pct 09:17 PM BST

Hedge fund D.B.Zwirn may set up new portfolio 09:17 PM BST

New Issue-IPALCO Enterprises sells $400 mln notes 09:15 PM BST

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, bonds fall on renewed recession jitters 09:15 PM BST

West seeks new U.N. council statement on Myanmar 09:14 PM BST

Mexico's Walmex sees rough ride in 2008 09:13 PM BST

U.S. House passes big hike in global AIDS funds 09:13 PM BST

Arsenal and Liverpool set for Euro tussle 09:12 PM BST

Potential and pitfalls seen from mobile phone ads 09:12 PM BST

FOREX-Dollar falls on Bernanke recession remark 09:11 PM BST

U.S. weekly hotel room revenue rises 0.1 pct 09:11 PM BST

US STOCKS-Market ends down after Bernanke's comments 09:11 PM BST

New Issue-HSBC Holdings sells $2 bln in perpetuals 09:11 PM BST

Micron posts wider loss amid industry price slump 09:06 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Egypt waives import duty on foodstuffs, materials 09:05 PM BST

UAW chief says GM's Volt to be sold at loss 09:05 PM BST

Soccer-Ligue 1 top scorers 09:05 PM BST

Premature babies at higher risk of autism: study 09:04 PM BST

Toronto stocks propelled up by commodity prices 09:04 PM BST

Air France-KLM deal to buy Alitalia falls apart 09:01 PM BST

Petrobras to 'clone' big rig, wants same builders 09:01 PM BST

Republicans lead U.S. "pork" spending lists 09:00 PM BST

U.S. Treasury balances at Fed higher on April 1 09:00 PM BST

Bank of Canada leaves C$403 mln in settlement system 08:59 PM BST

"Ask Zawahri" responses coming soon from Qaeda leader 08:56 PM BST

Soccer-Ligue 1 result and standings 08:55 PM BST

Tough times for corporate borrowers ahead: experts 08:55 PM BST

NATO postpones invitation to Macedonia to join 08:53 PM BST

Republicans lead "pork" spending lists: report 08:52 PM BST

U.S. troop cut in Iraq to continue despite violence 08:52 PM BST

France plans interest-free loan for art buyers 08:50 PM BST

UPDATE 2-US credit default swap index tightens 8 pct-Markit 08:48 PM BST

TEXT-Moody's release on TransCanada Corp 08:47 PM BST

Tancock sets 50 metre backstroke world record 08:47 PM BST

MySpace to unveil music service in days--sources 08:47 PM BST

Premature babies at higher risk of autism: study 08:47 PM BST

Massa needs a repeat win in Bahrain 08:47 PM BST

FIA confirm Mosley not attending Bahrain GP 08:47 PM BST

F1 team bosses back expansion to 20 races 08:47 PM BST

Nat'l City taking a long time to sell itself: analysts 08:46 PM BST

National City may fetch cut-rate price in sale 08:46 PM BST

Evidence wishy-washy for health benefits of water 08:45 PM BST

"American Idol" contestant hospitalized after show 08:41 PM BST

Regulators struggling with Internet gambling rules 08:40 PM BST

Egypt waives import duty on foodstuffs, materials 08:40 PM BST

United cancels flights and grounds 777s for tests 08:39 PM BST

US mortgage rates unchanged on Wednesday -BestInfo 08:35 PM BST

U.S. taxable funds shed $30.8 bln - iMoneyNet 08:34 PM BST

FACTBOX-Mexico energy reform debate 08:34 PM BST

Dell says to outsource more work 08:33 PM BST

Alitalia chairman quits after Air France talks break down 08:31 PM BST

TEXT-S&P bulletin on VeraSun Energy 08:31 PM BST

Perella says boutiques can thrive amid LBO bust 08:30 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Brazil Paranagua port movement hit by strike 08:30 PM BST

"American Idol" contestant hospitalized after show 08:30 PM BST

Fenerbahce v Chelsea - teams 08:28 PM BST

UPDATE 1-FERC OKs NY-NJ Cross Hudson power line rate plan 08:26 PM BST

Briefs 5-Levy to replace namesake as Maccabi Haifa boss 08:26 PM BST

Dell says to outsource more work to subcontractors 08:24 PM BST

Dell says to outsource more work to subcontractors 08:24 PM BST

South African Lorgat interviewed for ICC chief's job 08:24 PM BST

*TOP NEWS* North American Power and Natural Gas 08:22 PM BST

FACTBOX-Spreads on U.S. mergers and acquisitions 08:22 PM BST

Oil surges nearly $4 on U.S. fuel inventory draw 08:22 PM BST

Lundgren resigns as Britain's Davis Cup coach 08:21 PM BST

UPDATE 9-Oil surges nearly $4 on U.S. fuel inventory draw 08:19 PM BST

Sale of U.S. steam coal as 'met' threatens exports 08:19 PM BST

TEXT-Moody's release on Alpha Natural Resources 08:18 PM BST

Mugabe loses control of Zimbabwe parliament 08:17 PM BST

Mugabe loses control of Zimbabwe parliament 08:17 PM BST

Soccer-Red Star close in on Partizan in Serbian championship 08:14 PM BST

Sense of belonging a key to suicide prevention 08:13 PM BST

Insomnia may boost future depression risk 08:11 PM BST

Morocco's Chaabi group plans six IPOs after SNEP 08:10 PM BST

Norah Jones brings musical touch to movie role 08:10 PM BST

Some cancer risks drop after asbestos exposure ends 08:10 PM BST

UPDATE 1-BP CEO in Moscow as Russian venture in trouble 08:10 PM BST

TEXT-Moody's on Companhia Brasileira de Petroleo Ipiranga 08:09 PM BST

Air France-KLM says no conditions left for talks 08:07 PM BST

US STOCKS-Market falls in pullback; Bernanke comments weigh 08:06 PM BST

Aurelian confident as Ecuador plans mining reform 08:06 PM BST

US court reverses ruling for Forest in Caraco suit 08:05 PM BST

Air France CEO still believes in Alitalia project 08:05 PM BST

Novartis further curbs Zelnorm use in U.S. -FDA 08:05 PM BST

Aurelian confident as Ecuador plans mining reform 08:05 PM BST

Spanish property debt traded at 50 pct-source 08:04 PM BST

EU opens in-depth probe of Northern Rock bailout 08:04 PM BST

ECB's first 6-month auction 4 times oversubscribed 08:03 PM BST

EU regulators must cooperate more-German official 08:03 PM BST

Suspect in murders of French flees Mauritania court 08:01 PM BST

HSBC eyes US acquisitions amid subprime woes-paper 08:01 PM BST

HBOS sees 2008 margin pressure, could improve after 08:01 PM BST

Blackstone has no plan to buy German firms-report 08:01 PM BST

UPDATE 6-Copper rises on long-term growth outlook 07:58 PM BST

Senate agrees in principle on housing bill: Reid 07:57 PM BST

Tax credits, FHA in US Senate housing bill: leaders 07:57 PM BST

Shell says needs a few weeks to restore Gabon output 07:56 PM BST

UPDATE 2-SAP board names Apotheker co-CEO, CEO-designate 07:56 PM BST

ArcelorMittal sees coal prices rising 150-200 pct 07:53 PM BST

US troop cut in Iraq to continue despite violence 07:53 PM BST

PRESS DIGEST-New Zealand newspapers - April 3 07:49 PM BST

U.S. urges U.N. to speed up Darfur deployment 07:49 PM BST

AT&T rolls out DISH service, drops DIRECTV 07:49 PM BST

AT&T rolls out DISH service, drops DIRECTV 07:49 PM BST

UPDATE 1-BP L.A. refinery flaring seen on glitch -sources 07:48 PM BST

Colombiana de Inversiones eyes energy 07:47 PM BST

Soccer-Swiss championship result and standings 07:44 PM BST

Next Irish PM to carry weight of EU's treaty hopes 07:44 PM BST

INTERVIEW-UPDATE 2-Agrium expects hike in China potash price 07:43 PM BST

Tennis-Sony Ericsson Open women's singles result 07:42 PM BST

UPDATE 3-VeriFone CFO resigns after probe confirms fincl errors 07:42 PM BST

UAW chief says little progress made in Axle talks 07:41 PM BST

FACTBOX - Some facts about Irish PM contender Cowen 07:40 PM BST

Soccer-Slovenian championship results and standings 07:39 PM BST

Soccer-Serbia championship results and standings 07:38 PM BST

U.S. urges UN to speed up Darfur deployment 07:38 PM BST

US credit default swap index tightens 8 pct-Markit 07:36 PM BST

Venezuela words on U.S. don't match trade: official 07:36 PM BST

London mayoral race hots up over tussle 07:36 PM BST

Police "let down" honour killing victim 07:33 PM BST

US STOCKS-Market flat after cautious Bernanke comments 07:28 PM BST

BP L.A. refinery says flaring on breakdown -filing 07:26 PM BST

Bomb explodes near top Iraq generals in Basra 07:25 PM BST

Bernanke: Recession possible, growth to rebound 07:25 PM BST

Mexico peso firms on US rate outlook; stocks slip 07:24 PM BST

Soccer-Danish championship result and standings 07:24 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Ships moving on Houston channel after fog 07:23 PM BST

HIGHLIGHTS: Bernanke's congressional testimony 07:23 PM BST

ARE Asset Management delves into troubled mortgages 07:22 PM BST

BP CEO arrives in Russia for talks with Gazprom 07:21 PM BST

Tribune hopes to resolve Cubs' park plan soon 07:19 PM BST

Regulators struggling with Internet gambling rules 07:15 PM BST

DIARY - Spain to 3 May 07:15 PM BST

UAW chief says Axle talks remain 'very difficult' 07:14 PM BST

Soccer-Arsenal v Liverpool - teams 07:14 PM BST

DEALTALK-Small US banks need capital, but it's hard to get 07:14 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Regulators strugging with Internet gambling rules 07:14 PM BST

DIARY - Spain corporate events 07:12 PM BST

AT&T rolls out DISH service in ex-BellSouth states 07:11 PM BST

AT&T rolls out DISH service in ex-BellSouth states 07:11 PM BST

Colombiana de Inversiones eyes energy sector 07:10 PM BST

Colombiana de Inversiones eyes energy sector 07:10 PM BST

Colombiana de Inversiones eyes energy sector 07:10 PM BST

Chile stocks off before inflation data, peso eases 07:10 PM BST

Colombiana de Inversiones eyes energy sector 07:09 PM BST

Obama would consider Gore for a Cabinet post 07:09 PM BST

US copper futures end up on economic rebound hopes 07:08 PM BST

U.S. commander urges patience on Iraq troop levels 07:07 PM BST

U.S. crude futures rise $3 as RBOB futures jump 07:03 PM BST

Chile eyes $700 mln '08 telco investment 07:00 PM BST

Chile eyes $700 mln '08 telco investment 07:00 PM BST

Chile eyes $700 mln '08 telco investment 07:00 PM BST

Chile eyes $700 mln '08 telco investment 06:59 PM BST

Lawmaker wants answers on SEC Bear Stearns probe 06:59 PM BST

Hostage mission heads for Colombian jungle 06:59 PM BST

FACTBOX - Clinton, Obama face showdown in Pennsylvania 06:59 PM BST

EU executive seeks to cut costs of share trading 06:58 PM BST

Pernod aims to sell Plymouth and Fris brands 06:56 PM BST

U.S. gasoline jump more than 10 cts on big draw 06:56 PM BST

U.N. climate panel seen downplaying technology need 06:56 PM BST

Pernod aims to sell Plymouth, Fris brands 06:56 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Eni CEO says asset swap details with Gazprom due 06:56 PM BST

Astronomers find new planets, including a baby 06:56 PM BST

TEXT-Fitch on Consolidated Edison Co of New York 06:53 PM BST

DIARY-Federal Reserve Events 06:52 PM BST

REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-APR 2 US 1.63257 06:51 PM BST

Edinburgh festival explores Europe 06:50 PM BST

US SEC must speed up exchange rule approvals-report 06:49 PM BST

WRAPUP 1-Banks seen saving Spain property firms from falling 06:47 PM BST

Argentine farmers suspend 21-day strike over taxes 06:45 PM BST

iPhone shortage: supply woes or new model? 06:45 PM BST

Fitness, body weight impact type 2 diabetes risk 06:45 PM BST

Fitness, body weight impact type 2 diabetes risk 06:45 PM BST

India potash deal to boost China price - Uralkali 06:44 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Fed sets Thursday securities auction at $25 bln 06:44 PM BST

Events force Bush into regulator role 06:42 PM BST

U.S. jobs reports optimistic 06:42 PM BST

Bernanke: Fed had little choice but to rescue Bear 06:42 PM BST

iPhone shortage: supply woes or new model? 06:42 PM BST

Sudan accuses Chad of three territory violations 06:42 PM BST

Evidence wishy-washy for health benefits of water 06:38 PM BST

Florence to ban prostrate beggars blocking the way 06:37 PM BST

Arthritis drugs may curb cardiovascular mishaps 06:36 PM BST

Astronomers find new planets, including a baby 06:35 PM BST

Astronomers find new planets, including a baby 06:35 PM BST

Astronomers find new planets, including a baby 06:35 PM BST

Florida Gas issues shipper alert due to warm temps 06:33 PM BST

Brazil growth to slow after strong 2007: investor 06:33 PM BST

Brazil growth to slow after strong 2007: investor 06:33 PM BST

Brazil growth to slow after strong 2007: investor 06:33 PM BST

Packeteer shares up after spurning Elliott offer 06:31 PM BST

Air France CEO doubts board to accept union plan 06:30 PM BST

Chile sees Latam telco growth at 10 pct/yr 06:29 PM BST

Chile sees Latam telco growth at 10 pct/yr 06:29 PM BST

Chile sees Latam telco growth at 10 pct/yr 06:29 PM BST

Sprint sees strong demand for unlimited plan 06:29 PM BST

Sprint sees strong demand for unlimited plan 06:29 PM BST

Chile sees Latam telco growth at 10 pct/yr 06:28 PM BST

U.S. crude futures bounce, rise more than $1 06:28 PM BST

Scientists smoke out genes behind lung cancer 06:25 PM BST

Accusations fly as Kenya political deadlock deepens 06:23 PM BST

Accusations fly as Kenya political deadlock deepens 06:23 PM BST

George Clooney sees career shift ahead 06:22 PM BST

Suspect in murders of French flees Mauritania court 06:20 PM BST

FACTBOX: Candidates' views on financial regulations 06:20 PM BST

US Cash Products - Gasoline up as supplies fall 06:19 PM BST

Oracle launches $5 billion 3-part debt sale - lead 06:19 PM BST

Air France-KLM abandons Alitalia talks: source 06:18 PM BST

US judge orders Biovail founder to turn over laptop 06:17 PM BST

Yahoo adds voice commands to Web search on phones 06:17 PM BST

George Clooney sees career shift ahead 06:14 PM BST

ADR Report-Asian banks gain as credit concerns ease 06:13 PM BST

Fed says latest TSLF auction to be worth $25 bln 06:10 PM BST

China Merchants Shipping says Q1 profit doubled 06:06 PM BST

PBG drops on share issue plans, uninspiring forecast 06:06 PM BST

Unions want Air France-KLM to buy all Alitalia units 06:05 PM BST

Superior Offshore shares sink after liquidity warning 06:05 PM BST

Praktiker sees weak German business in Q1 06:05 PM BST

Carmax earnings fall as funding costs rise 06:05 PM BST

UK Bookmaker William Hill kicks off Spain push 06:05 PM BST

Scientists make human-cow embryos 06:05 PM BST

Geox takes on Nike, Adidas with new sports shoes 06:05 PM BST

INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-AstraZeneca sees study fuelling Crestor sales 06:04 PM BST

Scientists smoke out genes behind lung cancer 06:03 PM BST

New solar CIGS cells creep up on silicon 06:00 PM BST

Nigerian oil rebel to appear in court for first time 05:59 PM BST

Cautious optimism on banks bolsters stocks 05:58 PM BST

Spain holiday home funk spreads to urban assets 05:57 PM BST

Circuit City should remove CEO says investor 05:55 PM BST

Five wounded in Yemen protests, 1 reported dead 05:55 PM BST

European cargo vessel to dock with space station 05:55 PM BST

U.S. urges Zimbabwe gov't to respect will of people 05:52 PM BST

SAfrica's Imperial appoints new non-exec chairman 05:51 PM BST

Comoros' troubled island expects poll within 3 months 05:50 PM BST

James Bond has new nemesis: irate Chilean mayor 05:48 PM BST

James Bond has new nemesis: irate Chilean mayor 05:48 PM BST

Bank optimism helps Europe shares to extend rally 05:48 PM BST

First Direct and Co-op withdraw mortgage deals 05:48 PM BST

Fannie Mae tightens rules for mortgages 05:47 PM BST

Rap music glamorizes drug use: study 05:47 PM BST

Fannie Mae tightens rules for mortgages 05:47 PM BST

Pakistan names new head of Military Intelligence 05:46 PM BST

Mali helicopters strike Tuareg rebels, several dead 05:46 PM BST

Mali helicopters strike Tuareg rebels, several dead 05:46 PM BST

HSBC Holdings sells $2 billion of perpetuals - source 05:41 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Canada says Paulson plan a big part of G7 agenda 05:40 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Fannie Mae tightens rules for mortgages 05:36 PM BST

Yahoo adds voice commands to Web search on phones 05:35 PM BST

Walgreen March sales up on Easter; pharmacy lags 05:33 PM BST

Veteran leaders urge China to talk to Dalai Lama 05:32 PM BST

Reaction to Mugabe's party losing control of parliament 05:30 PM BST

China's Foton says Q1 profit rose 150 pct 05:29 PM BST

Brazil stocks gain led by Petrobras; real surges 05:27 PM BST

No more ice for hurricane victims, US govt says 05:25 PM BST

Bank of Canada injects C$835 million into market 05:23 PM BST

Global response called for on food crisis 05:23 PM BST

US STOCKS-Market inches up as bargains found among banks 05:23 PM BST

Nearly 40,000 Katrina families still in mobile homes 05:22 PM BST

INTERVIEW-Motor racing-Schumacher says BMW success will not last 05:21 PM BST

Agrium sees Chinese potash price around $625-CEO 05:21 PM BST

Canada says Paulson plan major part of G7 agenda 05:20 PM BST

Weyerhaeuser to shut mill, consider sale of asset 05:20 PM BST

Czech govt starts airline sale, looks for adviser 05:19 PM BST

New Issue - Morgan Stanley adds $250 mln global notes 05:19 PM BST

INTERVIEW-High uranium prices facilitate Urenco's financing 05:18 PM BST

FERC OKs NY-NJ Cross Hudson power line rate plan 05:18 PM BST

Jobs reports optimistic, in contrast with Fed 05:16 PM BST

Jobs reports optimistic, in contrast with Fed 05:16 PM BST

S.African bonds, stocks, rand up on global rally 05:14 PM BST

DIARY - Slovakia - to June 24, 2008 05:13 PM BST

FTSE up; miners, financials lead, but doubts remain 05:13 PM BST

UPDATE 1-GasAtacama, mines reach provisional energy deal 05:12 PM BST

Mexican retailer Comerci not in merger, buy talks 05:11 PM BST

Potential and pitfalls seen from mobile phone ads 05:07 PM BST

Northern troops enter disputed Sudan oil town 05:07 PM BST

Northern troops enter disputed Sudan oil town 05:07 PM BST

Chesapeake campaigns for urban acres in N.Texas 05:07 PM BST

ICAP posts record FX, fixed income trading volume 05:05 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Russia TNK-BP replaces reserves by 179 pct 05:04 PM BST

UPDATE 4-Monsanto profit jumps, but Wall Street wants more 05:00 PM BST

Global response needed on food crisis - Zoellick 05:00 PM BST

Another severed hand found on Scottish beach 05:00 PM BST

Sacyr escapes forced $12.5 bln bid for Eiffage 04:59 PM BST

FOREX-Dollar gains vs yen as credit fears start to fade 04:58 PM BST

Obama wins endorsement of former Rep. Hamilton 04:58 PM BST

For Democrats, Kansas governor seen as rising star 04:58 PM BST

UPDATE 1-BHP S.Africa smelters unlikely see more cuts 04:56 PM BST

Brazil's real gains 1 pct on investment inflows 04:54 PM BST

FACTBOX-Who lent what to shareholders in Colonial 04:54 PM BST

EU executive seeks to cut costs of share trading 04:53 PM BST

Optimism on banks helps lifts European shares 04:52 PM BST

UPDATE 1-POLL-US natgas stocks seen down 35 bcf in weekly EIAs 04:52 PM BST

ANALYSIS-Mugabe to go down fighting - analysts 04:50 PM BST

ANALYSIS-Mugabe to go down fighting - analysts 04:50 PM BST

EU executive seeks to cut costs of share trading 04:48 PM BST

UPDATE 1-European JV eyes lower cross-border settlement costs 04:48 PM BST

Rap music glamorizes drug use: study 04:46 PM BST

Fortis and Ping An finalize partnership deal 04:44 PM BST

POLL-US natgas stocks seen down 35 bcf in weekly EIAs 04:41 PM BST

Investor says Magna Entertainment deal 'coercive' 04:40 PM BST

Rare wild Cyprus donkey seen threatened 04:39 PM BST

Mexico peso firms after Bernanke comment; stocks up 04:36 PM BST

Interview-Key EU lawmaker backs telco company split 04:35 PM BST

Investors eye Zimbabwe with new interest 04:34 PM BST

Nortel to upgrade Palestinian telecoms network 04:33 PM BST

Superior Offshore shares sink after liquidity warning 04:32 PM BST

Brazil's central bank holds auction to buy dollars 04:30 PM BST

Briefs 4-Ronaldinho returns to Barcelona training 04:30 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Fed says selling Treasury coupons to drain reserve 04:30 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Medarex shares drop after Pfizer ends drug trial 04:30 PM BST

Griffin sets mezzanine fund for C.Europe real estate 04:29 PM BST

Gazprom gives final guidance on 2-tranche dlr bond-source 04:26 PM BST

EU industry carbon emissions flat in 2007 04:20 PM BST

No more joking for Massa says Schumacher 04:19 PM BST

James Bond has new nemesis: irate Chilean mayor 04:17 PM BST

JP Morgan says Crocs sales to be hit; shares fall 04:17 PM BST

Brazil biodiesel sputters on social, green goals 04:17 PM BST

Best Buy expects slower TV industry growth 04:15 PM BST

Qatar telecom watchdog to poll mkt on Qtel services 04:14 PM BST

ICAP posts record broking volumes in March 04:14 PM BST

INSTANT VIEW 4-Fed's Bernanke says U.S. economy could contract 04:14 PM BST

Indonesia seeks to block YouTube over anti-Koran film 04:13 PM BST

HBOS sees 2008 margin pressure 04:11 PM BST

Fed says selling Treasury coupons to drain reserve 04:11 PM BST

Spain's Sacyr to take Eiffage decision soon 04:11 PM BST

B&B says margins steady amid turmoil 04:11 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Omnova Solutions shares down after Q1 misses view 04:11 PM BST

TEXT-S&P release on Questar Market Resources 04:10 PM BST

Senior technology executive leaves Fidelity 04:09 PM BST

Banned Shoaib to seek justice in court 04:08 PM BST

I turned down offers to under-perform - Shoaib 04:08 PM BST

Indonesia seeks to block YouTube over anti-Koran film 04:07 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Omnova Solutions shares down after Q1 misses view 04:07 PM BST

Cricket-I turned down offers to under-perform - Shoaib 04:06 PM BST

Sudan to issue arrest warrants for Zoe's Ark six 04:05 PM BST

Sudan to issue arrest warrants for Zoe's Ark six 04:05 PM BST

Zambia security forces on alert over Zimbabwe 04:04 PM BST

Combined opposition wins Zimbabwe parliamentary poll 04:04 PM BST

UPDATE 1-UniFirst Q2 profit doubles, shares rise 04:03 PM BST

Climate solutions seen harming indigenous peoples 04:03 PM BST

Climate seen stoking Arctic indigenous land claims 04:03 PM BST

Australia trials underground carbon storage 04:01 PM BST

NEWSMAKER-SAP's Apotheker, world citizen and bon viveur 04:01 PM BST

Accusations fly as Kenya's political deadlock deepens 04:01 PM BST

UPDATE 1-JP Morgan says Crocs Q1 US sales to be hit; shares fall 04:01 PM BST

RPT-UPDATE 1-US tech companies roll the dice for worker visas 04:00 PM BST

COLUMN-Fear of blue-eyed, blond terrorists: Bernd Debusmann 04:00 PM BST

Gold recovers after sharp sell-off 03:58 PM BST

INSTANT VIEW 7-U.S. crude oil stockpiles surge 03:55 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Coal gets clearer with new ICE futures 03:55 PM BST

TEXT-S&P release on Spain's CORES 03:55 PM BST

US crude stocks surge; distillates & mogas fall--EIA 03:54 PM BST

US STOCKS-Market turns up; banks extend Tuesday gains 03:54 PM BST

Europe stocks hit session high as U.S. stocks rise 03:52 PM BST

RLPC-Russian loans fall in Q1 2008 03:51 PM BST

Uganda and LRA will sign peace deal - UN envoy 03:49 PM BST

Uganda and LRA will sign peace deal - UN envoy 03:49 PM BST

UPDATE 2-UAE's Etisalat in talks with India's Spice Telecom 03:48 PM BST

Airliner bomb plot trial to begin 03:47 PM BST

BHP S.Africa smelters unlikely see more cuts 03:46 PM BST

Clinton leads Obama, McCain in key matchups: poll 03:44 PM BST

EU mergers and takeovers (April 2) =2 03:43 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Martinsa Fadesa debt restructure deal seen -sources 03:41 PM BST

Sterling cashes in on improved risk appetite 03:38 PM BST

FACTBOX-WHO figures for bird flu cases in humans 03:38 PM BST

FACTBOX-Bird flu's spread around the globe 03:36 PM BST

TABLE-German plant tops EU's dirty dozen CO2 emitters 03:33 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Husky says White Rose production halted by ice 03:32 PM BST

Commodity prices boost Canadian dollar 03:30 PM BST

TEXT-Fitch cuts CIFG-insured Anglian Water Srvcs Bond 03:30 PM BST

Quebecor World wins $285 mln deal from McGraw-Hill 03:29 PM BST

Saab says wins order for 5 Giraffe radars 03:28 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Toronto stocks in broad, commodity-driven rally 03:26 PM BST

Bernanke: Fed had little choice but to rescue Bear 03:25 PM BST

TeliaSonera sees deal next week with Latvia 03:22 PM BST

US STOCKS-Bernanke recession comment sends shares lower 03:22 PM BST

Porsche challenges London congestion charge 03:21 PM BST

Analysts say EU industry emissions flat in 2007 03:21 PM BST

TEXT-Fitch release on NuStar Logistics 03:19 PM BST

Tiffany hopes to ride out Wall Street storms 03:16 PM BST

UPDATE1-U.S. Feb. factory and durable goods orders fall 03:14 PM BST

Martinsa Fadesa debt restructuring deal seen -sources 03:13 PM BST

EU wary of aiding mkts with public cash-sources 03:13 PM BST

TEXT-Fitch on Argentine pipelines and nat gas shortage 03:11 PM BST

GMP Capital fund eyes Canada ABCP investment-paper 03:11 PM BST

U.N. envoy encouraged by Cyprus peace talks 03:11 PM BST

Manfredi's ancient world of Spartans and Caesar 03:09 PM BST

Deal puts "Sopranos" on Canadian cell phones 03:09 PM BST

Deal puts "Sopranos" on Canadian cell phones 03:09 PM BST

Egypt's AlWatany to double branches within 2 years 03:08 PM BST

Wall St. Journal to go on sale in London 03:07 PM BST

TREASURIES-Curve flattens as Bernanke hints at easing end 03:06 PM BST

US copper futures up early on economic optimism 03:06 PM BST

Zambia security forces on alert over Zimbabwe 03:06 PM BST

Wall St. Journal to go on sale in London 03:06 PM BST

Fannie Mae sells $6 billion in bills 03:05 PM BST

UPDATE 1-CommScope shares rise after outlook affirmed 03:05 PM BST

Sarkozy caught up in French vote forgery row 03:05 PM BST

UPDATE 1-India raises rail freight for iron ore 03:04 PM BST

Alitlia unions to make new overture to Air France 03:03 PM BST

Greenpeace says German soy fuel blend fails climate test 03:02 PM BST

MARKETS-EGYPT-CLOSER =2 03:02 PM BST

US Feb. factory and durable goods orders fall 03:01 PM BST

Fund aimed at Cuba investment grows; will list in London 03:01 PM BST

Husky says White Rose production halted by ice 03:00 PM BST

Goldman sets guidance on 20-year sterling bond 03:00 PM BST

Paulson urges China to have dialogue on Tibet 02:59 PM BST

Freddie Mac launches $3 bln note sale 02:57 PM BST

UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-UBS raises Pharmasset to buy; shrs up 02:57 PM BST

India's Mahindra consortium buys Italian gear maker 02:56 PM BST

Irish "Teflon Taoiseach" Ahern finally loses shine 02:56 PM BST

Mexican director Inarritu takes on meth abuse 02:55 PM BST

Mexican director Inarritu takes on meth abuse 02:55 PM BST

Fannie Mae tightens rules for mortgages 02:51 PM BST

Briefs 3-Inter dismiss Mourinho speculation 02:51 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Sirtris: FDA grants orphan status for red-wine compound 02:50 PM BST

CORRECTED-(OFFICIAL)-UPDATE 2-REpower plans capacity expansion 02:50 PM BST

Greece stands by NATO veto threat for Macedonia 02:49 PM BST

Bangladesh charges Dhaka mayor for corruption 02:48 PM BST

Fed says undertaking overnight reverse repo 02:47 PM BST

UPDATE 2-SAfrica's Eskom says demand key to power crisis 02:47 PM BST

European shares pare gains on Bernanke comments 02:46 PM BST

Mali military helicopters strike at Tuareg rebels 02:45 PM BST

US STOCKS-Market opens flat as Bernanke testifies 02:45 PM BST

Toronto stocks jump 105 points in broad rally 02:41 PM BST

France's CDC plans debut 10-yr euro bond -lead 02:39 PM BST

Intesa, Russian banks eye investment banking JV 02:39 PM BST

FOREX-Dollar surrenders gains on Bernanke comments 02:38 PM BST

Ronaldo could eventually sign for Real 02:38 PM BST

US RATE FUTURES-Trim losses on Bernanke 02:37 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Pardus, Centaurus want to bring back Atos founder 02:36 PM BST

SAP chairman says Kagermann to retire next spring 02:36 PM BST

Dubai investment firm eyes US hotels on lower price 02:36 PM BST

Gazprom narrows yield guidance on dlr bond - source 02:35 PM BST

Intel rolls out Atom chips 02:34 PM BST

TUI and NOL in talks on shipper Hapag-Lloyd -source 02:32 PM BST

Five wonded in Yemen job protests - residents 02:32 PM BST

Residents in Iraq's Basra fear worse violence 02:30 PM BST

Canadians confident when it comes to debt: report 02:30 PM BST

Sempra initiates $1 billion share-buyback program 02:29 PM BST

DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to May 31 02:25 PM BST

McCain takes on Letterman in "Late Show" monologue 02:22 PM BST

Expert asks Ecuador court to fine Chevron $7-$16 bln 02:22 PM BST

New Issue - Vivendi sells $1.4 bln in two-part notes 02:21 PM BST

United "on verge of something big" 02:21 PM BST

FOREX-Dollar rises after ADP report and G7 speculation 02:20 PM BST

Argentine farmers to consider lifting strike 02:20 PM BST

Hard-pressed savers cut pension contributions 02:17 PM BST

TAKE A LOOK-Russian oil and gas industry in March 02:17 PM BST

CORRECTED - Soccer-Bundesliga fixtures 02:16 PM BST

CORRECTED - Soccer-Greek championship fixtures 02:16 PM BST

CORRECTED - Soccer-Belgian championship fixtures 02:15 PM BST

CORRECTED - Soccer-English FA Cup semi-final fixtures 02:15 PM BST

CORRECTED - Soccer-Serie A fixtures 02:15 PM BST

CORRECTED - Soccer-Dutch championship fixtures 02:15 PM BST

Czech Telefonica appoints new CFO 02:14 PM BST

German academic jailed over sex and money scandal 02:14 PM BST

CORRECTED - Soccer-Primera Liga fixtures 02:14 PM BST

CORRECTED - Soccer-Portuguese championship fixtures 02:14 PM BST

CORRECTED - Soccer-Turkish championship fixtures 02:13 PM BST

Seat belts protect unborn babies: study 02:13 PM BST

CORRECTED - Soccer-Scottish Premier League fixtures 02:13 PM BST

CORRECTED - Soccer-Ligue 1 fixtures 02:13 PM BST

SAP appoints Apotheker co-CEO, says to be next CEO 02:12 PM BST

PCB stands firm with opinion divided over Shoaib's ban 02:12 PM BST

Wartsila wins 100 mln euro order in United States 02:12 PM BST

CORRECTED - Soccer-English Premier League fixtures 02:12 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Distressed Spanish property debt trade comes to life 02:12 PM BST

China's Huawei sees growth in India 02:10 PM BST

Toronto stock index seen adding to recent gains 02:08 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Bank of Canada sees challenges from U.S. slowdown 02:07 PM BST

Spain to auction surplus underground gas storage 02:06 PM BST

Forward Calendar - U.S. corporate bond new issues 02:06 PM BST

"Planet B-Boy" documents breakdancing revival 02:05 PM BST

"Planet B-Boy" documents breakdancing revival 02:05 PM BST

"Planet B-Boy" documents breakdancing revival 02:05 PM BST

UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Lehman ups Wal-Mart price target to $65 02:04 PM BST

US STOCKS-Market set to rise on jobs data, Best Buy 02:03 PM BST

Reply to calls to relax slot machine law delayed 02:03 PM BST

Cricket-PCB stands firm with opinion divided over Sho