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Johansson ready to take "private" songs public 11:57 PM BST
Pizza Hut rolling out all-natural pizza 11:56 PM BST
U.S. senators urge Bush to visit Tibet during Games 11:48 PM BST
ANB Financial fails, taken over by Iberiabank unit 11:42 PM BST
WRAPUP 3-Obama gathers support as he looks to November 11:37 PM BST
Lebanon govt denounces Hezbollah "coup" in Beirut 11:35 PM BST
U.S. urges Iran and Syria to stop support for Hezbollah 11:35 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Argentine Banco Galicia returns to profit in Q1 11:34 PM BST
Pesticide DDT shows up in Antarctic penguins 11:27 PM BST
Dow Jones High/Low - May 9 11:26 PM BST
Citi CEO Pandit's plan looks like Prince redux 11:23 PM BST
Citi CEO Pandit's plan looks like Prince redux 11:23 PM BST
Ashton Kutcher is world's "happiliest" married man 11:22 PM BST
Lebanon govt denounces Hezbollah "coup" in Beirut 11:21 PM BST
Lebanon govt denounces Hezbollah "coup" in Beirut 11:21 PM BST
Dow Jones Open/Close - May 9 11:21 PM BST
Veto override on farm law by late May: Senator 11:19 PM BST
Mediator Mbeki meets Mugabe on Zimbabwe crisis 11:11 PM BST
Turkish military says it killed 20 PKK fighters 11:09 PM BST
Air Canada adds fuel surcharge as oil prices soar 11:07 PM BST
ACE launches C$500 mln buyback as net income falls 11:07 PM BST
AerCap profit falls on parts sales dip 11:07 PM BST
Daimler hunts high-growth businesses-CEO in paper 11:06 PM BST
Execs defend humans in high-tech markets 11:06 PM BST
Atlantia quarterly profit rises on revenues, lower tax 11:06 PM BST
Delphi posts wider first-quarter net loss 11:06 PM BST
FedEx cuts profit forecast on fuel, dropping demand 11:05 PM BST
Toyota shares slide after bleak profit forecasts 11:05 PM BST
FACTBOX - Citigroup's action plan 11:05 PM BST
Ahold Q1 sales down on weak dollar, revamp weighs 11:05 PM BST
HMV sees profit boost from strong games demand 11:05 PM BST
India's UB, Heineken discuss new accord post S&N 11:05 PM BST
Mexico's Walmex same-store April sales up 1.3 pct 11:05 PM BST
Greencore says coping well with mounting food bill 11:05 PM BST
Carlsberg up on positive roadshow feedback-traders 11:05 PM BST
Aeroplan to convert to corporation, profit rises 11:05 PM BST
Bloomingdale's to end By Mail catalog 11:04 PM BST
Children's Place board says weighing sale 11:04 PM BST
Arby's owner Triarc posts 1st-quarter loss 11:04 PM BST
Circuit City to open its books to Blockbuster 11:04 PM BST
Takeda sees big profit slump on Millennium costs 11:04 PM BST
Roche arthritis drug Actemra backed by fifth study 11:04 PM BST
RPT-UPDATE 2-Mylan posts bigger loss after charges; shares fall 11:04 PM BST
FDC gets US FDA approval for glaucoma drug 11:04 PM BST
Hungary's Richter lowers sales outlook after Q1 11:04 PM BST
Elixir Pharmaceuticals withdraws IPO plans 11:04 PM BST
BP says Alaska oil to return after power snag 11:04 PM BST
Top exchanges digest big buys 11:04 PM BST
Top exchanges digest big buys 11:03 PM BST
Australia cenbank pins hopes on demand slowdown 11:03 PM BST
China April trade surplus $16.65 bln -calculation 11:03 PM BST
India inflation at 3-yr high, fin min talks of steps 11:03 PM BST
Output slows in eastern Europe, holidays play role 11:03 PM BST
Insurer AIG has $7.8 bln Q1 loss, to raise capital 11:03 PM BST
More Britons face losing their homes as debts mount 11:02 PM BST
Fremont General says may file for bankruptcy 11:02 PM BST
ECB says euro zone banks toughening lending rules 11:02 PM BST
Citigroup aims to shed $400 billion of assets 11:02 PM BST
Fremont General says may file for bankruptcy 11:02 PM BST
H&R Block rallies as regulator eases capital rule 11:02 PM BST
NASDAQ OMX eyes credit derivatives 11:01 PM BST
Societe Generale names Didier Valet as new CFO 11:01 PM BST
Turkey's Akbank Q1 net profit 720 million lira 11:01 PM BST
Swiss Life mulls bid for Friends Prov unit-sources 11:01 PM BST
NASDAQ OMX eyes credit derivatives 11:01 PM BST
Sallie Mae considering reentering corp bond market 11:00 PM BST
Uma Thurman sues Lancome in NY for $15 million 10:59 PM BST
Yahoo investor ire not seen triggering proxy fight 10:58 PM BST
Yahoo investor ire not seen triggering proxy fight 10:58 PM BST
Uma Thurman sues Lancome in NY for $15 million 10:57 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Actress Uma Thurman sues Lancome in NY for $15 mln 10:55 PM BST
Enough corn in U.S. for food and ethanol, for now 10:55 PM BST
AIG's loss and record oil sour mood on Wall St 10:52 PM BST
EA has up to $1 billion loan commitment for Take-Two bid 10:51 PM BST
Mom's job is worth over a hundred grand: survey 10:51 PM BST
Virgin Mobile USA and Korea's SK in talks 10:49 PM BST
Argentine Banco Galicia posts Q1 net profit vs loss 10:47 PM BST
EA has up to $1 bln loan commitment for Take-Two bid 10:46 PM BST
IADB to lend Ecuador $1.2 bln up to 2011 10:42 PM BST
U.N. launches Myanmar appeal, resumes aid flights 10:42 PM BST
Goldman's green guru to head Nature Conservancy 10:37 PM BST
Chile volcanic eruption seen at critical stage 10:37 PM BST
UPDATE 2-IMF oks final Turkey loan review, no word on plans 10:33 PM BST
Canadian WW1 vet to become a Canadian citizen 10:29 PM BST
Canadian WW1 vet to become a Canadian citizen 10:29 PM BST
Justin Timberlake to produce MTV reality show 10:28 PM BST
FedEx cuts profit forecast on fuel costs 10:28 PM BST
FedEx cuts profit forecast on fuel costs 10:28 PM BST
Files show ties of Venezuela-Colombia rebels 10:27 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Libya, Italy patch up Mohammad T-shirt row 10:26 PM BST
Justin Timberlake to produce MTV reality show 10:24 PM BST
Hulk Hogan's son gets jail time for Florida crash 10:23 PM BST
Files show ties of Venezuela-Colombia rebels - U.S. 10:22 PM BST
Hulk Hogan's son gets jail time for Florida crash 10:20 PM BST
Oliver Stone movie on Bush set for October release 10:19 PM BST
Oliver Stone movie on Bush set for October release 10:19 PM BST
Oliver Stone movie on Bush set for October release 10:18 PM BST
Chile stocks end nearly flat: peso firms 10:16 PM BST
Stocks stuck in range, with oil over $126 10:15 PM BST
No infectious outbreak on Canadian train: officials 10:14 PM BST
No infectious outbreak seen on Canadian train 10:13 PM BST
Freddie Mac seen raising funds after Fannie Mae deal 10:09 PM BST
Tennis-Fatigued Henin to skip Italian Open 10:09 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Toronto stocks hit by profit-taking despite oil 10:09 PM BST
Argentine stocks rise on safe-haven buying 10:08 PM BST
AIG sees no signs of mortgage asset market rebound yet 10:06 PM BST
AIG $7.5 bln stock, convertibles issue seen Monday 10:06 PM BST
US CREDIT-AIG spreads to widen as mortgage losses drag on 10:06 PM BST
Oil at record $126; tin at new record too 10:04 PM BST
Aldagen Inc files for $80.5 million IPO 10:02 PM BST
Brazil real gains on inflows, stocks near flat 10:02 PM BST
FACTBOX-Biggest changes in Nasdaq short interest 10:02 PM BST
After Bear catharsis, MBS a win for investors 10:01 PM BST
After Bear catharsis, MBS a win for investors 10:01 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Journal Register says risks default by July 10:00 PM BST
N.Y. Money Closing - May 09, 2008 10:00 PM BST
Chile volcanic eruption at critical stage - expert 10:00 PM BST
Chile volcanic eruption at critical stage - expert 10:00 PM BST
Mexico's president says "enough" to drug hitmen 09:58 PM BST
Republicans press Pelosi for Colombia pact vote 09:58 PM BST
Rice calls African leaders to discuss Zimbabwe 09:56 PM BST
Kerkorian launches tender offer for Ford shares 09:56 PM BST
Canadian dollar up over a cent, bonds rally 09:52 PM BST
UPDATE 3-FACTBOX-Capital raising by financial institutions 09:51 PM BST
DIARY - Today in Washington - May 12 09:50 PM BST
Mexico bonds slide to 4-month low, stocks fall 09:50 PM BST
Egypt and Saudi Arabia call for Arab meeting on Lebanon 09:48 PM BST
Federer ousted by Stepanek 09:44 PM BST
UPDATE 3-US March trade gap narrows on record import drop 09:43 PM BST
UPDATE 1-European Commission backs Kyoto CO2 trading reform 09:43 PM BST
Briefs 4-Coton Sport, Enyimba reach African Champions League 09:43 PM BST
Cuban rolls cigar said to be world's longest 09:41 PM BST
Soccer-Belgian championship result and standings 09:40 PM BST
Oakmark Global Fund reopens to all new investors 09:39 PM BST
Soccer-Portuguese championship revised standings 09:38 PM BST
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events 09:35 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Toronto stocks end lower despite record oil price 09:34 PM BST
AIG's loss and record oil sour mood on Wall St 09:30 PM BST
Mexico's Walmex same-store sales up 1.3 pct in April 09:28 PM BST
Libya, Italy put an end to T-shirt row 09:27 PM BST
US STOCKS-AIG's loss and record oil sour mood on Wall St 09:27 PM BST
DMX arrested for drugs and animal cruelty 09:25 PM BST
CORRECTED-FACTBOX-Capital raising by financial institutions 09:25 PM BST
Mediator Mbeki meets Mugabe on Zimbabwe crisis 09:23 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Booming Brazil struggles to get a grip on crime 09:23 PM BST
McCain and blogger trade barbs over his 2000 vote 09:21 PM BST
Barr gets FDA OK for generic Yasmin contraceptive 09:20 PM BST
New Issue-Morgan Stanley sells $4 bln in 2 parts 09:19 PM BST
CORRECTED - American rushing to repair more planes - WSJ 09:19 PM BST
Bay Street Week Ahead-Big banks may get bruised again 09:17 PM BST
Rapper DMX arrested for drugs and animal cruelty 09:17 PM BST
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-May 9 US 1.62062 09:17 PM BST
US business loans fell $700 mln in latest week-Fed 09:15 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Tennis-Rome Masters men's singles quarter-final results 09:15 PM BST
McCain and blogger trade barbs over his 2000 vote 09:14 PM BST
McCain and blogger trade barbs over his 2000 vote 09:14 PM BST
After the Bell-FedEx shares fall after lowering guidance 09:13 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Petrobras is near deals on 15 to 17 rigs-analysts 09:12 PM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-Record oil, AIG loss drag down global stocks 09:12 PM BST
Morgan Stanley sells $4 bln notes in 2-part sale 09:09 PM BST
US STOCKS-AIG's loss and record oil sour Wall St mood 09:08 PM BST
U.N. human rights forum to examine food crisis 09:08 PM BST
U.S. sees record world food crops easing crisis 09:08 PM BST
U.S. pondering response to Beirut violence 09:08 PM BST
FOREX-Dollar down as credit market concern rises 09:08 PM BST
Faltering NY railyard plan may imperil city budget 09:07 PM BST
Glamorous Valentino targets new, less rich client 09:07 PM BST
Sotheby's posts surprise loss; commissions off 09:07 PM BST
"Pirates" maker to turn "BioShock" game into film 09:06 PM BST
Toronto stocks end lower despite record oil price 09:05 PM BST
Colombian cenbank split between rate hawks, doves 09:04 PM BST
U.N. appeals for $187 million for aid for Myanmar 09:04 PM BST
US copper closes near 9-day low as stocks soar 09:03 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Argentina April inflation below forecast at 0.8 pct 09:02 PM BST
FACTBOX-U.S. Fed policymakers' recent comments 09:01 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions 09:00 PM BST
U.S. Treasury balances at Fed fell on May 8 09:00 PM BST
U.N. appeals for $187 million for aid for Myanmar 08:59 PM BST
TREASURIES-Prices edge up on renewed credit concerns 08:59 PM BST
US RESEARCH SUMMARY-S&P 500 May 9 1957 GMT 08:57 PM BST
Gannett's New Jersey newspapers offer buyouts 08:57 PM BST
IMM-Speculators increase bets against U.S. dollar-CFTC 08:56 PM BST
"Law and Order" court preps for Clear Channel trial 08:56 PM BST
Brazil sees no Iranian threat, despite US warning 08:55 PM BST
Berlusconi proceeds with Alitalia investor plan 08:52 PM BST
Clear Channel posts weaker-than-expected profit 08:49 PM BST
NYMEX natgas fund net short positions hit record 08:48 PM BST
White House leaves door open on housing rescue 08:46 PM BST
Oil hits record $126 on supply worry 08:45 PM BST
Bladder trouble tied to depression, anxiety 08:44 PM BST
Bladder trouble tied to depression, anxiety 08:44 PM BST
Citigroup aims to shed $400 billion of assets 08:44 PM BST
Somali insurgents briefly seize police base 08:44 PM BST
US cattle set contract highs on cash, fund buying 08:43 PM BST
Turkish Islamic author given 3-year jail sentence 08:42 PM BST
Turkish Islamic author given 3-year jail sentence 08:42 PM BST
Rugby-Bulls end Super 14 semi-final hopes for Brumbies 08:41 PM BST
Countrywide falls on worry over B of A merger 08:39 PM BST
Countrywide falls on worry over B of A merger 08:39 PM BST
UPDATE 1-White House leaves door open on housing rescue 08:38 PM BST
Motor racing-F1 looks to booming economies for future teams 08:36 PM BST
Forward Calendar - U.S. corporate bond new issues 08:34 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Three Chinese workers kidnapped in Nigeria 08:33 PM BST
Credit card ABS solid even as delinquencies climb 08:30 PM BST
Kim takes early control in swirling winds at Sawgrass 08:30 PM BST
WTO farm talks chair says to revise negotiating text 08:28 PM BST
FACTBOX: Sensitive products in the WTO's Doha round 08:28 PM BST
Soccer-Slovak championship result and standings 08:27 PM BST
Mortgage credit losses could total $500 bln: Goldman 08:25 PM BST
Mortgage credit losses could total $500 bln: Goldman 08:25 PM BST
Moody's may cut AIG ratings after record Q1 loss 08:22 PM BST
Bush admin leaves door open on housing rescue plan 08:20 PM BST
FACTBOX: What has the government done to fix housing crisis? 08:20 PM BST
Soccer-Hungarian championship result and standings 08:19 PM BST
Bush admin leaves door open on housing rescue plan 08:18 PM BST
Alcoa's APGI withdraws Yadkin water application 08:17 PM BST
Scotland's Vaselines reunite for festival dates 08:16 PM BST
US space shuttle crew practices for launch 08:14 PM BST
Smurfit Kappa sees core profit fall, shares tumble 08:07 PM BST
Strong euro knocks wind out of Linde Q1 profits 08:07 PM BST
Argentine farmers, govt. trade blame over strike 08:07 PM BST
Rugby-Bulls 28 ACT Brumbies 17 - Super 14 result 08:07 PM BST
Key Pirelli tire unit Q1 flat, forecast confirmed 08:06 PM BST
UPDATE 1-NATO may spend $700 mln on Boeing cargo planes 08:06 PM BST
Danisco to take goodwill charge for sugar arm 08:06 PM BST
Ratiopharm says to launch generic Plavix soon 08:05 PM BST
Tiger Brands agrees to fine, sees higher earnings 08:04 PM BST
Dodge & Cox reveals 10.5 pct stake in Sallie Mae 08:04 PM BST
FACTBOX-Spreads of U.S. mergers and acquisitions 08:04 PM BST
Swiss bank Baer lures super-rich, says deposits up 08:03 PM BST
Insurer AIG has $7.8 bln Q1 loss, to raise capital 08:03 PM BST
EADS looking "seriously" at DRS, not Harris: exec 08:02 PM BST
Atticus says Deutsche Boerse stake exceeds 11 pct 08:02 PM BST
Power Corp of Canada net income rises on gain 08:01 PM BST
CORRECTED-Red tape slows big growth market for U.S. funds 08:00 PM BST
FX OUTLOOK-Bias in dollar's favor as US, euro zone data loom 07:59 PM BST
Federer eyes quick reaction to Rome KO 07:55 PM BST
U.N. launches Myanmar appeal, resumes aid flights 07:55 PM BST
Microsoft appeals against EU fine 07:54 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Tennis-Safina edges Williams to win classic in Berlin 07:54 PM BST
Canadian baby boomers feeling neglected: survey 07:54 PM BST
UPDATE 4-Olmert defies calls to resign over bribe probe 07:54 PM BST
Sanofi hit by generic Plavix threat in Europe 07:53 PM BST
HSN retail network chief sets stage for spin-off 07:53 PM BST
HSN retail network chief sets stage for spin-off 07:53 PM BST
Book lifts lid on star of eerie first Dracula film 07:52 PM BST
"Pirates" maker to turn "BioShock" game into film 07:51 PM BST
Hedge funds gain $16.3 bln in March, down from Feb 07:51 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Zimmer chief marketing officer to leave company 07:50 PM BST
R. Kelly on trial for child pornography charges 07:50 PM BST
U.S. aircraft approved for Myanmar aid mission 07:49 PM BST
McCartney divorce set to be finalized 07:49 PM BST
Spanish reporter shot by foreign soldiers in Haiti- family 07:49 PM BST
Circuit City to open its books to Blockbuster 07:48 PM BST
Latin rocker Juanes projects political voice in U.S. 07:48 PM BST
Iberdrola Renewables orders 200 GE wind turbines 07:48 PM BST
NATO may buy $700 mln of Boeing cargo planes 07:45 PM BST
Fighting turns glamorous Beirut into ghost town 07:45 PM BST
Telefonica in surprise Sogecable sale, Prisa hit 07:44 PM BST
AIG sees no signs of mortgage asset market rebound yet 07:43 PM BST
Peru government backs away from Suez gas pipeline 07:43 PM BST
Five teenagers jailed for schoolboy's gang murder 07:37 PM BST
Dichotomy in flows, cash and risky funds gain-EPFR 07:37 PM BST
U.S. crude futures last trade higher, above $125 07:36 PM BST
Congo rebels demand proof of ICC suspect's guilt 07:34 PM BST
Diana's butler won't face perjury probe 07:34 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Renova tightens grip on Oerlikon 07:33 PM BST
Prostate cancer deaths fall after screening program 07:33 PM BST
Prostate cancer deaths fall after screening program 07:33 PM BST
Child safety seats should be centered in back seat 07:33 PM BST
Child safety seats should be centered in back seat 07:33 PM BST
Antidepressant may calm teens' irritable bowels 07:33 PM BST
Antidepressant may calm teens' irritable bowels 07:33 PM BST
Tree-lined streets may cut city kids' asthma risk 07:32 PM BST
Tree-lined streets may cut city kids' asthma risk 07:32 PM BST
US STOCKS-Market drops on AIG's loss, higher oil 07:30 PM BST
Sudan steps up security 07:30 PM BST
UPDATE 2-US high-grade company debt sales rise to $33 bln 07:29 PM BST
Golf-Italian Open second round scores 07:27 PM BST
Hungry world to get record wheat, rice crops 07:27 PM BST
Brazil's central bank holds auction to buy dollars 07:27 PM BST
Chelsea gunman shot at least five times 07:25 PM BST
Oil hits record over $126/bbl as bull run goes on 07:23 PM BST
Chile stocks fall eyeing oil; peso firms 07:21 PM BST
R. Kelly on trial for child porn charges 07:20 PM BST
Italy's Gibilisco says cleared of doping offence 07:17 PM BST
UPDATE 1-MOVES-HSBC, HSH Nordbank, Gratehouse Bank 07:17 PM BST
European Commission backs Kyoto CO2 trading reform 07:16 PM BST
Wind, rain next week may compound Myanmar crisis: U.N. 07:15 PM BST
Brazil warns EU on green biofuel controls 07:13 PM BST
U.S. clears new version of Novo Nordisk clot therapy 07:13 PM BST
U.S. clears new version of Novo Nordisk clot therapy 07:13 PM BST
Ivory Coast seeks $1 mln for three-headed coconut tree 07:11 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Hungry world to get record wheat, rice crops 07:10 PM BST
Sleepy deals to debut in slow U.S. IPO market 07:09 PM BST
Tennis-Players unhappy as Spain choose Madrid for Davis Cup semi 07:08 PM BST
International alarm at Hezbollah "coup" in Beirut 07:07 PM BST
Myanmar tells UN it welcomes aid from all countries 07:07 PM BST
March trade gap narrows on record import drop 07:06 PM BST
March trade gap narrows on record import drop 07:06 PM BST
Conservationists win battle on key California land 07:05 PM BST
IMF okays final Turkey loan review,no word on plans 07:04 PM BST
Banks and miners drag FTSE down 07:02 PM BST
FACTBOX: Some facts about Chile's volcanoes 07:02 PM BST
Chile volcanic eruption at critical stage-Expert 07:00 PM BST
Judge blasts gangs after stab murder 06:54 PM BST
UPDATE 4-U.S. soy soars on USDA data, rice tumbles 06:53 PM BST
Carphone to focus on broadband after Best Buy deal 06:53 PM BST
U.S. forces say kill 25 militants in Baghdad 06:52 PM BST
Delphi posts wider first-quarter net loss 06:52 PM BST
New trading platforms challenge LSE 06:51 PM BST
New trading platforms challenge LSE 06:51 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Con Edison seeks N.Y. rate hike for 2009 06:47 PM BST
Former grain executive named to Canada wheat board 06:47 PM BST
Arab Tunisian Bank to increase capital - bourse 06:46 PM BST
Citigroup aims to shed billions of assets 06:46 PM BST
Global cooling theories put scientists on guard 06:44 PM BST
Marathon Detroit refinery maintenance completed 06:44 PM BST
End credits roll for Warners specialty units 06:43 PM BST
McCartney divorce set to be finalised 06:43 PM BST
Karlsson breaks course record at Italian Open 06:38 PM BST
New Issue-PNM Resources sells $350 mln 7-yr notes 06:37 PM BST
Microsoft appeals against EU fine 06:37 PM BST
Record oil and credit worries dog global stocks 06:36 PM BST
Britain won't charge ex-Tiger with war crimes 06:35 PM BST
US Cash Products-Gulf, Midwest mogas up on demand 06:34 PM BST
U.N. appeals for $187 million for aid for Myanmar 06:33 PM BST
One dead and 280 quarantined on Canadian train 06:32 PM BST
US clears new version of Novo Nordisk clot therapy 06:29 PM BST
Morgan Stanley launches $4 bln 2-part note sale 06:29 PM BST
TEXT-Fitch release on Entergy Mississippi 06:28 PM BST
US STOCKS-Dow falls 1 pct on oil rise, financial worries 06:26 PM BST
Top U.N. human rights forum to examine food crisis 06:24 PM BST
Con Edison seeks N.Y. power rate hike for 2009 06:23 PM BST
U.N. chief Ban warns Myanmar inaction may be deadly 06:23 PM BST
Book lifts lid on star of eerie first Dracula film 06:17 PM BST
Petrobras near deals on 15 to 17 drilling rigs-analyst 06:17 PM BST
US-RESEARCH/ (NON-S&P500) 06:16 PM BST
Zimmer chief marketing officer to leave company 06:13 PM BST
EDF has bid alone for British Energy 06:13 PM BST
EDF says bought land for new nuclear 06:13 PM BST
UN's Ban urges restraint from all sides in Lebanon 06:12 PM BST
EARNINGS POLL-Enel Q1 core profit to jump, debt in focus 06:11 PM BST
Swiss Life mulls bid for Friends Prov unit 06:11 PM BST
Australian miner to build Mozambique power plant 06:10 PM BST
Edwards says Obama could beat McCain 06:08 PM BST
C&C cautious on Magners cider sales, eyes weather 06:07 PM BST
Schweizerhall plans German generic Plavix launch 06:06 PM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-Record oil, credit worries dog global stocks 06:06 PM BST
ADR Report-ADRs fall as AIG's loss hits financial sector hard 06:06 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Tennis-German Open women's singles results 06:05 PM BST
US coal prices pass $100 a ton, twice last fall's 06:05 PM BST
One dead, 280 quarantined on Canadian train 06:04 PM BST
Kouchner offers French help in Lebanon crisis 06:04 PM BST
U.N. chief Ban warns Myanmar inaction may be deadly 06:02 PM BST
WHO seeks more collaborative research on birdflu 06:01 PM BST
Sovereign funds welcome in Germany 06:00 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Czech Republic's Rosicky to miss Euro 2008 05:59 PM BST
US aircraft approved for Myanmar aid mission-US 05:58 PM BST
Would you tell whoppers to your car insurer? 05:58 PM BST
Being breast-fed may lower breast cancer risk 05:56 PM BST
Being breast-fed may lower breast cancer risk 05:56 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Petrobras Argentine unit 1st-qtr profit rises 05:56 PM BST
Motor racing-Patrick success could boost women's chances in F1 05:56 PM BST
Interest rate cut seen next month 05:56 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Ecuador oilmin sees no early OPEC supply meeting 05:55 PM BST
France's EDF says bought UK land for new nuclear 05:55 PM BST
Soccer-Porto lose points in corruption case, Boavista relegated 05:48 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Strike blocks 8 crude oil tankers at French port 05:47 PM BST
ShawCor profit rises on pipeline coatings gains 05:46 PM BST
Booming Brazil struggles to get a grip on crime 05:45 PM BST
$9 billion Chinese loan deal unfair-Congo opposition 05:45 PM BST
Consumer morale hits record lows 05:44 PM BST
Ferrari quickest in Turkish GP practice 05:43 PM BST
Auriol launches new trans-Saharan race 05:43 PM BST
U.N.'s Ban says unable to talk to Myanmar leaders 05:41 PM BST
NASDAQ OMX backs Paulson rules blueprint 05:41 PM BST
Update on Ferrovial's BAA refinancing knocks shares 05:40 PM BST
NASDAQ OMX backs Paulson rules blueprint 05:40 PM BST
US STOCKS-AIG's loss pulls stocks down, oil over $126 hurts 05:39 PM BST
Briefs 3-Palermo say Zaccardo sale to Wolfsburg not finalised 05:39 PM BST
Argentina's Richeze out of Giro after failing dope test 05:38 PM BST
Repossession orders surge 05:37 PM BST
Financial worries drive Europe shares to weekly loss 05:37 PM BST
US urges Syria, Iran to stop support for Hezbollah 05:37 PM BST
Mexico stocks fall on AIG; bonds drop on inflation 05:37 PM BST
Rashid in no hurry for England call-up 05:37 PM BST
Lebanon coalition blasts Hezbollah "coup" 05:35 PM BST
Federer falls to unseeded Stepanek 05:34 PM BST
Ecuador oilmin sees no early OPEC supply meeting 05:31 PM BST
Ferrovial says BAA bond talks "very advanced" 05:27 PM BST
Dollar drops broadly on rising risk aversion 05:25 PM BST
U.N. chief Ban warns Myanmar inaction may be deadly 05:25 PM BST
AIG sees market affecting mortgage units into 2009 05:23 PM BST
Merrill names new head of global equity capital markets 05:22 PM BST
AIG sees no rebound yet for subprime securities 05:21 PM BST
Bank of Canada injects C$405 mln into market 05:20 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Esmark says ArcelorMittal suit "frivolous" 05:20 PM BST
World's most dangerous beaches 05:18 PM BST
Penelope Cruz turns blonde for Almodovar 05:17 PM BST
FOREX-Dollar drops broadly on rising risk aversion 05:16 PM BST
U.N. agency to resume Myanmar aid flights 05:14 PM BST
U.N. agency to resume Myanmar aid flights 05:14 PM BST
Sutil relieved after foiled blackmail attempt 05:13 PM BST
MARKETS-BRITAIN-STOCKS =2 05:13 PM BST
U.S. restates support for Lebanese government 05:11 PM BST
W.Kruk wants to buy shares to fend off Vistula bid 05:11 PM BST
Sudan steps up security, says Darfur rebels advance 05:09 PM BST
FACTBOX-U.S. food-aid programs under spotlight 05:06 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Arab bank to help Africa fight food crisis 05:06 PM BST
UPDATE 4-British Energy bid war hopes wither 05:05 PM BST
Gaza mortar attack kills Israeli woman 05:03 PM BST
Maggert withdraws from Sawgrass after family tragedy 05:03 PM BST
TREASURIES-Bonds rise on renewed credit worries 05:02 PM BST
PREVIEW-Israeli bribery scandal clouds Bush visit 05:02 PM BST
ANALYSIS-Olmert's party faces "Titanic" moment over probe 05:02 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Fuel prices hamper Air Canada sale - ACE CEO 05:01 PM BST
U.N. agency to resume Myanmar aid flights 05:00 PM BST
Iberdrola has not bid for British Energy 04:59 PM BST
Gaza mortar attack wounds 2 Israelis 04:59 PM BST
EU executive says Microsoft fine "legally sound" 04:58 PM BST
Tanks back in Red Square for Russia victory parade 04:54 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Kazakhmys rejects $13.8 bln offer from ENRC 04:54 PM BST
U.S. cable industry battles FCC chief to a stalemate 04:53 PM BST
FACTBOX: Why does Hillary Clinton keep running? 04:52 PM BST
British Energy bid war hopes wither 04:51 PM BST
EARNINGS POLL-Maersk Q1 net profit seen at 3.97 bln dkk 04:51 PM BST
FACTBOX - European nations issue Lebanon travel warnings 04:51 PM BST
CORRECTED - US STOCKS-AIG loss, oil, drug firms rattle investors 04:50 PM BST
TEXT-Fitch release on Western Power Distribution Group 04:48 PM BST
Rocket hits BBC office in Baghdad 04:44 PM BST
WRAPUP 1-Data shows some cracks in solid Canadian economy 04:44 PM BST
US ethanol profits fall on record corn prices 04:41 PM BST
Kazakhmys rejects 1,550p/share offer from ENRC 04:37 PM BST
Attacks on aid staff hinder work in south Sudan 04:36 PM BST
Fuel prices cut odds of Air Canada sale - ACE CEO 04:36 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Cogent Communications widens 2008 loss view 04:34 PM BST
Financials, oil weigh on European shares 04:33 PM BST
Hleb set to leave Arsenal 04:31 PM BST
New bowel prep drink easier to take: study 04:29 PM BST
UN to seek $115 million emergency aid for Myanmar 04:29 PM BST
UN to seek $115 million emergency aid for Myanmar 04:29 PM BST
Mom's infection may boost epilepsy risk in offspring 04:29 PM BST
TEXT-S&P on Cheniere Energy and Sabine Pass LNG 04:28 PM BST
Mom's infection may boost epilepsy risk in offspring 04:28 PM BST
Ireland name squad for Australia and NZ tour 04:28 PM BST
Drug curbs pain due to leg artery disease 04:28 PM BST
Prior assault boosts PTSD risk after combat 04:27 PM BST
Prior assault boosts PTSD risk after combat 04:27 PM BST
Ferguson has faith in old ally in title race 04:23 PM BST
FACTBOX-Derby County facing undesirable records 04:23 PM BST
FACTBOX-Premier League title race goes to final day 04:23 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Toronto stocks slip as resources retreat 04:21 PM BST
UPDATE 1-ISS recommends Exxon Mobil split CEO, Chairman posts 04:17 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Refiner Saras Q1 net tops f'cast; no acquisitions 04:14 PM BST
US copper slides to 9-day low as inventories surge 04:14 PM BST
EU gives cautious welcome to Medvedev pledges 04:11 PM BST
Robert Tchenguiz says has interest in Whitbread 04:11 PM BST
Esmark contests ArcelorMittal suit on Sparrows Point 04:10 PM BST
Analysts see EDP renewables unit at 8.9-11 bln euros 04:09 PM BST
Canadian shoppers see some gains as C$ holds firm 04:09 PM BST
INSTANT VIEW: Citigroup to shed $400 billion of assets 04:09 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Dril-Quip Q1 profit below estimates; gives weak Q2 view 04:09 PM BST
France to send 1,500 tonnes of aid to Myanmar 04:08 PM BST
Diageo to build new Irish Guinness brewery 04:07 PM BST
Pirelli Q1 profit lower, 2008 forecast confirmed 04:06 PM BST
NATO-led force soldier killed in Afghan operation 04:06 PM BST
Valero restarts units at Port Arthur, Quebec refineries 04:04 PM BST
Power Corp of Canada profit rises slightly on gain 04:02 PM BST
TREASURIES-Bonds pared gains as US stocks cut losses 04:00 PM BST
Sandoz/Hexal says to market generic Plavix 04:00 PM BST
Factbox-Glastonbury Festival line-up 03:59 PM BST
Brazil stocks fall on global jitters, real firms 03:59 PM BST
US STOCKS-Nasdaq turns positive; Dow, S&P 500 cut losses 03:57 PM BST
RPT-UN to seek $115 million emergency aid for Myanmar 03:57 PM BST
Palestinian killed in clash with Israelis in W.Bank 03:56 PM BST
Soccer-Grant says title-chasing Chelsea are England's form side 03:55 PM BST
Turkey's Akbank Q1 net profit 720 million lira 03:53 PM BST
Indian mobile firms add 6.14 mln GSM users in April 03:53 PM BST
UN to seek $115 million emergency aid for Myanmar 03:51 PM BST
UN to seek $115 million emergency aid for Myanmar 03:51 PM BST
Pakistan new govt. opposed to U.S. action on its soil 03:51 PM BST
Policeman killed as violence resurges in Pakistan 03:51 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Soccer-England roundup-United hoping for Vidic return 03:49 PM BST
Feisty Overstock CEO sees brighter future 03:48 PM BST
Dalai Lama says understands anger over Everest torch 03:48 PM BST
Dalai Lama says understands anger over Everest torch 03:48 PM BST
T.Italia says has 3 firm offers for French unit 03:47 PM BST
England earn extra UEFA Cup place 03:45 PM BST
POLL-TAKE A LOOK-Reuters polls and surveys 03:45 PM BST
EARNINGS POLL-E.ON Q1 adj. EBIT seen rising 2 percent 03:44 PM BST
Government advises against travel to Lebanon 03:44 PM BST
Morocco urged to probe fatal migrant boat sinking 03:41 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Soccer-England earn extra place in UEFA Cup 03:41 PM BST
Petrobras Argentine unit 1st-qtr profit rises 03:41 PM BST
GE close to $263 mln Bosnia rail deal 03:40 PM BST
Soccer-Steaua owner Becali faces charge of offering bribes 03:40 PM BST
Grangemouth nearly back, unions talk 03:40 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Files show ties of Venezuela-Colombia rebels -U.S. 03:39 PM BST
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-KBW upgrades Sovereign Bancorp 03:37 PM BST
Freddie Mac to sell $6 billion in bills on Monday 03:37 PM BST
UK won't charge ex-S.Lanka Tiger with war crimes 03:36 PM BST
Very premature baby survival not improving 03:36 PM BST
Carlyle to buy Greece's Neochimiki for EU749 mln 03:36 PM BST
Tennis-Safina edges Williams to win classic in Berlin 03:34 PM BST
NYMEX/LCH.Clearnet tie-up to offer margin savings 03:34 PM BST
Sterling mired at 2-mth low vs dlr on UK rate view 03:33 PM BST
FACTBOX - International aid promised for Myanmar 03:32 PM BST
Senegal's Wade threatens to sue U.N.'s FAO over costs 03:32 PM BST
U.S. rice soars on supply fears, corn at record high 03:31 PM BST
UPDATE 2-OPEC may consult on supply boost if rally continues 03:30 PM BST
RPT-US economy gauge rises to 133.5 in May 2 week-ECRI 03:30 PM BST
US economy gauge rises to 133.5 in May 2 week-ECRI 03:30 PM BST
UPDATE 1-SJI first-quarter profit beats market view 03:26 PM BST
Royal jewels, rare watches to test auction market 03:25 PM BST
Danish PM wants Sept vote on EU opt-outs -sources 03:21 PM BST
Lebanon opposition to keep Beirut blockades 03:19 PM BST
Sri Lanka cafe bomb kills 11 ahead of elections 03:15 PM BST
Cott delays US regulatory filing , cites tax issue 03:13 PM BST
UK fund firm SVM Asset Management doubles profits 03:11 PM BST
Toronto stocks little changed amid profit-taking 03:07 PM BST
Clear Channel posts weaker-than-expected profit 03:06 PM BST
Soccer-Guardiola good choice as Barcelona c 03:05 PM BST
Eriksson gives no clues to his future 03:00 PM BST
Tracinda says Ford 'an attractive investment' 02:51 PM BST
China hopes to avoid full WTO dispute on information-diplomats 02:51 PM BST
Windstream quarterly profit, revenue rise 02:47 PM BST
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to July 03 02:46 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall Street falls at open after AIG loss 02:45 PM BST
TREASURIES-Prices climb on rekindled credit fears 02:45 PM BST
UPDATE 1-UBS starts Abbott Laboratories with buy 02:42 PM BST
DIARY - Slovakia - to June 24, 2008 02:42 PM BST
DIARY - World Time Changes - January-June 2008 02:42 PM BST
Canada gives C$109 mln contract to space firm MDA 02:37 PM BST
U.S. crude futures jump more than $2, above $126 02:36 PM BST
FOREX-Dollar falls as risk aversion rises 02:36 PM BST
U.S. crude futures jump more than $2, above $126 02:35 PM BST
UPDATE 1-New Issue-KBC prices 1.25 bln euro perp bond 02:35 PM BST
TEXT-Moody's release on Julius Baer Multibond SICAV 02:34 PM BST
WPP CEO: It's a shame Microsoft-Yahoo talks failed 02:32 PM BST
Capgemini may look at Atos assets if on sale -paper 02:32 PM BST
Briefs 2-Scolari says was not in England to talk to Man City 02:31 PM BST
Atlantia quarterly profit rises on revenues, lower tax 02:31 PM BST
StatoilHydro starts planned Snoehvit gas shutdown 02:30 PM BST
UK body sees plunge in '08 bonuses from near-record 02:29 PM BST
Kenya Commercial Bank shareholders back cash call 02:29 PM BST
U.S. crude futures jump more than $2, above $126 02:27 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Norway offers 18 more offshore blocks in 2008 02:24 PM BST
Opposition gunmen set fire to pro-govt tv building 02:22 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Warner Chilcott swings to Q1 profit, ups '08 share view 02:22 PM BST
Zuma meets ANC's leftist allies at peacemaking summit 02:21 PM BST
Russia foreign investors unfazed by rows with West 02:21 PM BST
Sorrell says it's a shame Microsoft-Yahoo talks failed 02:20 PM BST
Britain advises against all travel to Lebanon 02:19 PM BST
TIMELINE - Events in Lebanon since Hariri's killing 02:16 PM BST
Blast in Sri Lanka eastern town kills at least 8 02:15 PM BST
Italy jewelry output, exports seen down '08 02:14 PM BST
Kerkorian launches tender offer for Ford shares 02:14 PM BST
FACTBOX - Facts about Lebanon's Hezbollah 02:13 PM BST
BBC admits holding on to charity money 02:13 PM BST
Toronto stocks set to open up on record crude 02:10 PM BST
Palestinians fret over Olmert police inquiry 02:10 PM BST
Before the Bell-Circuit City shares rise 9.4 percent 02:08 PM BST
Carlsberg up on positive roadshow feedback -traders 02:07 PM BST
CH 02:05 PM BST
FACTBOX: Citi readies massive sell-off of non-core assets 02:01 PM BST
Hot Modern Rock Tracks for the 5/17/2008 issue 02:01 PM BST
Top DVD Sales for the 5/17/2008 issue 02:00 PM BST
The Billboard Hot 100 for the 5/17/2008 issue 02:00 PM BST
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Hot Latin Tracks for the 5/17/2008 issue 02:00 PM BST
Top Jazz Albums for the 5/17/2008 issue 02:00 PM BST
Hot Rap Tracks for the 5/17/2008 issue 02:00 PM BST
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Top Latin Albums for the 5/17/2008 issue 02:00 PM BST
Top Heatseekers for the 5/17/2008 issue 02:00 PM BST
Top Internet Albums for the 5/17/2008 issue 02:00 PM BST
Top Electronic Albums for the 5/17/2008 issue 02:00 PM BST
Hot Dance Music/Club Play for the 5/17/2008 issue 02:00 PM BST
Top Independent Albums for the 5/17/2008 issue 02:00 PM BST
The Billboard 200 for the 5/17/2008 issue 02:00 PM BST
Top Pop Catalog Albums for the 5/17/2008 issue 02:00 PM BST
Top Country Albums for the 5/17/2008 issue 01:59 PM BST
Pudong Bank eyes share sale after Olympics 01:59 PM BST
UPDATE 1-India MRPL finalises Iran diesel supply deal 01:58 PM BST
GMP Capital first-quarter profit drops 53 pct 01:58 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Beacon Roofing posts wider Q2 loss 01:57 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Motor racing-Turkish Grand Prix free practice times 01:57 PM BST
UPDATE 1-EU set to drop dumping measures vs Norway salmon 01:56 PM BST
POLL-India's March industrial output seen up 6.2 pct y/y 01:56 PM BST
T.Italia Q1 profit falls 35.4 pct, below estimates 01:55 PM BST
U.S. agency 2008 note sales calendar 01:54 PM BST
Siemens ex-CEO faces no criminal charges in probe 01:54 PM BST
Citigroup targets shedding $400 bln assets 01:51 PM BST
EARNINGS POLL-Ersol Q1 EBIT seen more than doubling 01:51 PM BST
Cyclone to slash Myanmar's rice crop by 7 pct: USDA 01:50 PM BST
Shell reports flaring at Martinez refinery -- filing 01:47 PM BST
Sri Lankan shares fall on election jitters 01:47 PM BST
Australia to play three tests and five ODIs in SAfrica 01:45 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall Street set to stumble on AIG loss 01:44 PM BST
Clear Channel Outdoor Q1 profit up 01:44 PM BST
Leap Wireless Q1 loss narrows; shares rise 01:44 PM BST
Telecom Argentina 1st-quarter profit doubles 01:43 PM BST
UPDATE 1-US junk bond funds report $612 mln net inflow-AMG 01:43 PM BST
Pakistani stocks slide over 1 pct on weak rupee 01:43 PM BST
New health woes as China moves from famine to feast 01:42 PM BST
Home repossession orders surge 01:40 PM BST
FOREX-Dollar pares losses after US March trade data 01:39 PM BST
CHRONOLOGY-Twists in Siemens corruption scandal 01:37 PM BST
NEWSMAKER-Siemens ex-CEO put duty first 01:37 PM BST
Chevron UK Pembroke plant to re-start later Friday 01:37 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Big powers say nuclear treaty at risk, cite Iran 01:32 PM BST
UPDATE 1-JP Morgan raises Penson Worldwide to overweight 01:31 PM BST
Citigroup targets shedding $400 bln assets 01:31 PM BST
Manitoba Telecom profit gets wireless lift 01:29 PM BST
Canadian dollar gets boost from domestic jobs data 01:29 PM BST
SCE Calif. Mountainview 4 natgas unit back 01:26 PM BST
U.S. forces say kill 14 militants in Baghdad 01:26 PM BST
US junk bond funds report $612 mln net inflow-AMG 01:25 PM BST
Norway announces 18 new offshore blocks in 2008 01:23 PM BST
UPDATE 1-FDA delays decision on Adolor, Glaxo bowel drug 01:22 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Air astle Q1 profit up 50 pct 01:20 PM BST
Italy readying evacuation plan for Lebanon 01:19 PM BST
SAfrica power cuts hurt DRDGOLD Q3 output 01:17 PM BST
T.Italia Q1 profit falls 35.4 pct, below average estimates 01:15 PM BST
WFP worker killed in north Kenya, U.N. says 01:14 PM BST
WFP worker killed in north Kenya, U.N. says 01:14 PM BST
Apollo Tyres net rises, sees tough times ahead 01:13 PM BST
McCain likely to be outspent in election 01:09 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Malaysia to waive steel import duty, price ceilings 01:09 PM BST
Kouchner offers French help in Lebanon crisis 01:08 PM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Canada - May 9 01:08 PM BST
Siemens prepared for global economic slowdown-CEO 01:06 PM BST
D.Telekom shares up on Blackstone talk: traders 01:06 PM BST
Nissan to outsource sales network setup in India 01:06 PM BST
BoE leaves UK rates at 5 pct, cut seen next month 01:05 PM BST
Ford tells shareholders turnaround gaining traction 01:05 PM BST
Canada rejects Alliant Tech's satellite purchase 01:05 PM BST
Hunter strikes back at Tesco in garden centre war 01:05 PM BST
Japan Tobacco says cigarette price hike an option 01:05 PM BST
Cermaq swings to Q1 loss as fish disease weighs 01:04 PM BST
Wal-Mart, Target issue tepid May sales views 01:04 PM BST
Barr Pharma profit disappoints, shares down 23 pct