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Record oil fuels markets' worst week in 3 months 11:54 PM BST
Canadian scales Everest 2 years after aborted try 11:52 PM BST
Former UN official accuses UN of Congo cover-up 11:52 PM BST
Former UN official accuses UN of Congo cover-up 11:52 PM BST
SocGen says rogue trader Kerviel may have had help 11:49 PM BST
Gardener Monty Don quits BBC after stroke 11:47 PM BST
Rapper LL Cool J heads toward label "Exit" 11:47 PM BST
Byrne, Feist join "Red Hot" AIDS compilation 11:45 PM BST
Rapper "Slick Rick" granted pardon by NY governor 11:45 PM BST
Top court says Canada complicit in Guantanamo case 11:43 PM BST
Cricket-W.Indies 115 for 3 v Australia close 2nd day, 1st test 11:39 PM BST
Exxon again cuts funds for climate change skeptics 11:34 PM BST
Anheuser, beer distributor settle in deadly US fire 11:32 PM BST
U.N. body proposes plan to combat global food crisis 11:31 PM BST
Police clash with protesters over Naples trash law 11:29 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Rifts threaten to overshadow South American union 11:28 PM BST
Option activity bubbles over in Anheuser-Busch 11:26 PM BST
Motorhead frontman Lemmy captured in documentary 11:25 PM BST
"Indiana Jones" cracks whip at box office opening 11:25 PM BST
Indiana Jones on trail of box office grail 11:25 PM BST
Epic film "Che" looks at guerrilla's life and death 11:25 PM BST
Cindy McCain releases 2006 taxes, made $6 million 11:24 PM BST
Yoko Ono scores in feud over rare Lennon footage 11:22 PM BST
Floods displace 15,000 in Chile 11:20 PM BST
'Indiana Jones' cracks whip at box office opening 11:16 PM BST
German car thief held after stand-off with boars 11:16 PM BST
Candidates' energy plans won't fix U.S. woes 11:12 PM BST
Top Pakistani band to rock for peace in Kashmir 11:11 PM BST
UN body proposes plan to combat global food crisis 11:10 PM BST
UN body proposes plan to combat global food crisis 11:10 PM BST
Wealthy should be taxed more: global poll 11:08 PM BST
Steven Tyler walks this way to rehab: report 11:06 PM BST
Singer Amy Winehouse grabs songs prize 11:06 PM BST
Floods displace 15,000 in Chile, shut giant mine 11:04 PM BST
UPDATE 1-NYC urged to take over Madison Square Garden 11:02 PM BST
Axcelis seeking confidential talks with Sumitomo 11:01 PM BST
Pentagon charges detainee with terrorism support 11:01 PM BST
It's not too early for oil to spoil holiday retail 11:00 PM BST
Detroit automakers at the brink as oil surges 11:00 PM BST
Analysts see $107 oil in '08, above $100 for two years 11:00 PM BST
Raising oil margins won't curb speculators: Bodman 11:00 PM BST
Companies may cry "uncle" on oil 11:00 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Airlines increase US round-trip fares by up to $60 10:56 PM BST
Canadian mystery deepens as 4th human foot found 10:44 PM BST
UPDATE 2-SkillSoft Q1 beats Street, but shares slip on Q2 view 10:44 PM BST
Soccer-Euro-Romanian FA rejects Euro 2008 bonus offer 10:43 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Connecticut widens probe into BNY Mellon data breach 10:43 PM BST
Chile stocks edge up for a 7th session, peso eases 10:31 PM BST
UPDATE 4-Toronto stocks fall, overpowered by profit-taking 10:30 PM BST
Dow Jones High/Low - May 23 10:30 PM BST
Dow Jones Open/Close - May 23 10:24 PM BST
Bay Street Week Ahead-Strong C$ adds muscle to TSX 10:18 PM BST
Lil Wayne's "Lollipop" reclaims U.S. singles crown 10:18 PM BST
Argentine stocks, bonds, peso slide on farm conflict 10:16 PM BST
Merrill suspends trader for overvaluing 10:14 PM BST
UPDATE 1-France's Lagarde says dollar should be stronger 10:12 PM BST
ADR Report-ADRs lower on inflation concerns 10:12 PM BST
Laura Dern loved role as Harris in HBO's "Recount" 10:07 PM BST
"American Idol" concludes on ratings upswing 10:07 PM BST
Second man arrested after blast 10:07 PM BST
N.Y. Money Closing - May 23, 2008 10:03 PM BST
Macy's adding more electronic vending machines 10:03 PM BST
UPDATE 1-FASB changes accounting rules for US bond insurers 10:00 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Toronto stocks pressured by profit-taking 09:58 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Dutch bank unit wins Fed OK for a Virginia office 09:58 PM BST
InBev working on Anheuser bid 09:55 PM BST
Oil, food prices may further dampen growth: IMF 09:54 PM BST
Mickelson snatches clubhouse lead at Colonial 09:54 PM BST
Director cuddles up to Maradona in documentary 09:48 PM BST
HBO's "Recount" revisits 2000 election fiasco 09:48 PM BST
Eastwood's "Changeling" a Jolie tour de force 09:48 PM BST
PBS' "Depression" special an uplifting experience 09:48 PM BST
Eurovision soft diplomacy heals rifts and builds pride 09:48 PM BST
Gebrselassie aiming for Olympic 10,000 metres berth 09:47 PM BST
Mexico peso, stocks drop on U.S. economy fears 09:47 PM BST
Telus plays waiting game till BCE court drama ends 09:43 PM BST
Canadian dollar ends winning week with lower close 09:42 PM BST
BCE calls quick hearing on bondholder appeal vital 09:41 PM BST
GM, Ford shares dive as investor worries mount 09:41 PM BST
Canadian dollar ends winning week with lower close 09:39 PM BST
WRAPUP 1-GM, Ford shares dive as investor worries mount 09:38 PM BST
UPDATE 1-TSX Group hurt by downgrade, service disruption 09:38 PM BST
McGinley goes four shots clear 09:34 PM BST
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events 09:31 PM BST
UPDATE 1-INTERVIEW-Dow sees crude prices hurting U.S. economy 09:28 PM BST
US STOCKS-Record oil fuels markets' worst week in 3 months 09:27 PM BST
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-May 23 US 1.63333 09:27 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Bankruptcy court approves Plastech sale plan 09:22 PM BST
Consumer not so cash-strapped after all 09:22 PM BST
US appeals court rejects EPA oil/gas water ruling 09:20 PM BST
U.S. Cash Crude - Grades down as roll crawls to end 09:19 PM BST
Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters to salute the Who 09:19 PM BST
CHRONOLOGY-Bond insurers' credit ratings 09:18 PM BST
Adobe can do big deals but prefers small 09:17 PM BST
Publicis to reveal Google news by summer 09:17 PM BST
DRAM makers heat up technology race for next upturn 09:17 PM BST
France Telecom says to keep exclusive iPhone deal 09:17 PM BST
Gamania to launch five new games to boost sales 09:17 PM BST
Liberty Global mulls E.European buys 09:17 PM BST
Fuji Xerox banks on exports, services 09:17 PM BST
Carriers grudgingly sign up for Nokia's services 09:17 PM BST
China's Neusoft eyes acquisitions 09:17 PM BST
IBM says not counting on G7 recovery this year 09:17 PM BST
Konica Minolta eyes new LCD film plant 09:17 PM BST
Mobile ads years away from breakthrough: execs 09:17 PM BST
France Tel-TeliaSonera decision in weeks 09:17 PM BST
IBM CFO encouraged on 2010 profit goal 09:17 PM BST
Ricoh to keep buying back shares 09:17 PM BST
Businessmen question if Brussels friend or foe 09:17 PM BST
Europe media groups need social networks: investor 09:17 PM BST
AT&T CFO: No pricing yet for next iPhone 09:17 PM BST
HP-EDS won't change IBM merger strategy 09:17 PM BST
Hoya eyes up to $5 billion in acquisitions 09:17 PM BST
China merits praise over quake response: CEO 09:17 PM BST
AT&T sees economy recovering in 2nd half 09:17 PM BST
VMware feels good about revenue target 09:17 PM BST
Fujitsu seeks acquisitions this year 09:17 PM BST
FACTBOX: Quotes from tech and media execs 09:17 PM BST
McAfee likes small, not big, deals 09:17 PM BST
Applied sees foundry buying up in '09 09:17 PM BST
Elpida plans to raise DRAM prices 09:17 PM BST
Nokia Siemens says price battle continue 09:17 PM BST
FACTBOX: Tech execs run, ride, recycle 09:17 PM BST
Virgin sees weak U.S. economy, telco deals 09:17 PM BST
Capcom aims to enter China online game market 09:17 PM BST
Tech execs see green profits at work and home 09:17 PM BST
Seat CEO to focus on Italy for growth 09:17 PM BST
Hulu lands new partners as usages rises 09:17 PM BST
Toshiba sees stable NAND prices 09:17 PM BST
Seagate: June qtr "looks as advertised" 09:17 PM BST
SFR CEO says sees no market slowdown 09:17 PM BST
Nokia sees returns from services in 2010 09:17 PM BST
AU sees tight LCD supply, strong demand 09:17 PM BST
VCs see hungry Microsoft prowling to buy 09:17 PM BST
Tele Atlas says TomTom deal a watershed 09:17 PM BST
France Telecom defends acquisition track record 09:17 PM BST
Hynix sees better memory market in H2 09:17 PM BST
Tasers give jolt to Tupperware party format 09:16 PM BST
Look out golf, tech CEOs are adrenaline junkies 09:16 PM BST
Iraqi orchestra pushes unity in rare performance 09:16 PM BST
Stolen, recovered and mended "Scream" back on view 09:16 PM BST
Berlin Philharmonic fire damage not worst feared 09:16 PM BST
Surrealism's founding texts sold 09:16 PM BST
Standing ovation as Havel returns to theatre 09:16 PM BST
Author Michael Chabon says discipline is key 09:16 PM BST
Bruce Lee, Nelson Mandela coming to Broadway 09:16 PM BST
US business loans rose $1.9 bln in latest week-Fed 09:15 PM BST
REFILE-BRIEF-Innospec investigated in UK 09:14 PM BST
Japan's Toray to pay $15.25 mln in US price fixing 09:13 PM BST
Tech execs plan for economic troubles 09:12 PM BST
Golf-PGA Championship second round scores 09:12 PM BST
Mexican drug hitmen dump four heads in ice chests 09:11 PM BST
US STOCKS-Record oil fuels worst week in 3 months 09:10 PM BST
US Fed allows Dutch SNS Bank to open Virginia office 09:07 PM BST
Toronto stocks taken lower as profit-taking bites 09:06 PM BST
Oil rises on weak dollar 09:05 PM BST
Oil rises on weak dollar, supply worries 09:04 PM BST
NYMEX natgas fund net short positions hit record 09:04 PM BST
UPDATE 10-Oil rises on weak dollar, supply worries 09:03 PM BST
NYMEX crude ends up on dollar in pre-holiday trade 09:02 PM BST
BHP and Rio shares slip on report of EU bid concerns 09:02 PM BST
Autocatalyst demand up despite high platinum price 09:02 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions 09:01 PM BST
France's Lagarde says Europe's economy holding up 09:00 PM BST
U.S. Treasury balances at Fed rose on May 22 09:00 PM BST
Obama urges Bush not to submit Korea deal to Congress 08:58 PM BST
McCain deemed in good health by doctors 08:58 PM BST
Russia and China condemn U.S. missile shield plan 08:54 PM BST
Fire destroys missiles at Russian air base 08:54 PM BST
U.N. says bandits displace up to 100,000 in Central Africa 08:50 PM BST
DIARY - Today in Washington - May 27 08:50 PM BST
Cricket-W.Indies 18-0 v Australia 431, 1st test, 2nd day - tea 08:50 PM BST
No charges for Marines in Afghan civilian deaths 08:48 PM BST
Soccer-France goalkeeper Coupet says he is leaving Lyon 08:45 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Dominion Conn. Millstone nuke seen back soon-traders 08:43 PM BST
IMM-Speculators increase bets against U.S. dollar-CFTC 08:42 PM BST
Worldwide offshore rig utilization rate lower-ODS 08:38 PM BST
At quake epicenter, they fed me noodles 08:36 PM BST
China says found radiation sources after quake 08:36 PM BST
China mobilizes water units as refugees settle in 08:36 PM BST
Sichuan Catholics pray for quake-stricken brethren 08:36 PM BST
China warns of harsh punishment for quake aid graft 08:36 PM BST
Quake-hit leg of Olympic torch relay postponed 08:36 PM BST
Post-quake China on alert against disease 08:36 PM BST
Desperate quake refugees hold up relief supplies 08:36 PM BST
China sends emergency relief to quake-hit pandas 08:36 PM BST
Davydenko and Monaco to meet in Poertschach final 08:35 PM BST
UPDATE 6-Gold ends firmer on oil gains, bargain hunting 08:33 PM BST
U.S. FTC reports 14 deals to delay generics in '07 08:33 PM BST
China says found radiation sources after quake 08:31 PM BST
U.S. ethanol margins slip on weaker prices 08:28 PM BST
Texas appeals ruling against polygamist removals 08:25 PM BST
China says found radiation sources after quake 08:23 PM BST
Briefs 4-Giresse backtracks on decision to quit as Gabon coach 08:23 PM BST
NYMEX crude ends up on dollar in pre-holiday trade 08:21 PM BST
FASB changes US accounting rules for bond insurers 08:20 PM BST
UPDATE 1-OPEC Sec-gen says not worried by aging oil fields 08:19 PM BST
Parliament publishes Brown's home expenses 08:14 PM BST
UPDATE 7-Copper, aluminium steady; nickel up from 2-yr low 08:13 PM BST
Emerging debt-Risk spreads widen in dull holiday trading 08:12 PM BST
TEXT-S&P release on Exco Resources 08:06 PM BST
Soccer-Hungarian championship results and standings 08:06 PM BST
Monty misses PGA cut for first time in 19 years 08:04 PM BST
France's Lagarde says dollar should be stronger 08:04 PM BST
Cricket-Australia 431 all out v W.Indies, first test, second day 08:03 PM BST
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-Rohm and Haas mulling cost-cutting moves 08:02 PM BST
Nazi church seeks future as bulwark against fascism 08:01 PM BST
*TOP NEWS* North American Power and Natural Gas 07:59 PM BST
Bankruptcy court approves Plastech auction plan 07:58 PM BST
Baker Hughes-US rig use up 27, Canada up 20 07:58 PM BST
Ferguson slams Real over Ronaldo 07:57 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Bruce Power sees Ontario Bruce 7 reactor back soon 07:57 PM BST
U.S. crude futures settle higher, above $132/bbl 07:56 PM BST
Westwood withdraws from PGA with food poisoning 07:55 PM BST
RPT-Mexico peso, stocks slip on fears about U.S. economy 07:52 PM BST
Africa stadiums get FIFA all-clear ahead of qualifiers 07:51 PM BST
Blatter puts reputation on line 07:51 PM BST
Coroner says Nimrods not airworthy 07:47 PM BST
Portsmouth manager Redknapp wins police damages 07:46 PM BST
Black Gold's boom makes Big Oil defensive play 07:45 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Frontier Airlines to charge $100 for flying antlers 07:43 PM BST
OPEC Sec-gen says not worried by aging oil fields 07:40 PM BST
RPT-INTERVIEW-Food summit must guarantee to aid poor farmers-FAO 07:40 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Raising oil margins won't curb speculators -Bodman 07:40 PM BST
IMF ups UK growth forecast 07:39 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall Street drops as oil worries nag 07:38 PM BST
Taylor fights back for New Zealand 07:38 PM BST
Anderson says he will keep bouncing New Zealand batsmen 07:38 PM BST
Georgian opposition vows to boycott parliament 07:37 PM BST
U.S. mortgage rates unchanged on Friday - BestInfo 07:35 PM BST
Genscape US coalburn index up 2 percent in week 07:29 PM BST
Brown meets Dalai Lama but not at office 07:29 PM BST
UPDATE 1-ANALYSIS-Black Gold's boom makes Big Oil defensive play 07:28 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Two foreign oil workers kidnapped in Nigeria -police 07:28 PM BST
Dollar eyes sharpest weekly decline in 2 months 07:27 PM BST
US copper futures end up in rebound from 2-mth low 07:25 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Ghana uses tax cuts, subsidies to curb food prices 07:23 PM BST
Top U.S. officer warns not to mix military and politics 07:19 PM BST
S.Africa minister says fresh violence "embarrassing" 07:16 PM BST
Chile stocks flat amid global slump, peso eases 07:16 PM BST
US "bullying" hurts cluster bomb ban work-activists 07:15 PM BST
Dollar eyes sharpest weekly decline in two months 07:13 PM BST
FOREX-Dollar eyes sharpest weekly decline in 2 months 07:11 PM BST
Tornado damages JBS-Swift HQ, misses beef plant 07:10 PM BST
Russia and China condemn U.S. missile shield plan 07:10 PM BST
Italy's Enel wins gas storage rights - source 07:10 PM BST
NY should eye eminent domain for Madison Square Garden 07:10 PM BST
Russia crush Kazakhstan 6-0 in warm-up match 07:09 PM BST
Non-OPEC oil output growth slows to a trickle 07:08 PM BST
Tennis-World Team Cup scores 07:05 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Mexico April crude oil exports tumble -Pemex 07:04 PM BST
Record oil prices test survival of U.S. airlines 07:03 PM BST
FACTBOX - John McCain's health records 07:02 PM BST
FACTBOX - U.S. presidential candidate John McCain 07:02 PM BST
Fast-growing economies to sustain steel demand -OECD 06:58 PM BST
Hot fuel adds to cost of U.S. summer gasoline 06:58 PM BST
TEXT-Moody's release on PNM Resources 06:58 PM BST
New Issue-KeyBank sells $500 mln 2-yr sr medium-term floaters 06:56 PM BST
Encore Acquisition may draw many suitors: analysts 06:53 PM BST
Private equity among bidders for Friends unit 06:52 PM BST
UPDATE 2-SocGen says rogue trader Kerviel may have had help 06:52 PM BST
South Africa says apartheid-era foes fan violence 06:47 PM BST
U.N. says Saudi Arabia gives $500 mln to WFP 06:47 PM BST
FX OUTLOOK-Dollar seen trending weaker as sentiment sours 06:47 PM BST
S.Africa says apartheid-era foes fan violence 06:45 PM BST
U.N. chief to visit China after earthquake 06:44 PM BST
U.S. FASB issues new insurance accounting rule 06:40 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Cricket-Taylor fights back for New Zealand 06:40 PM BST
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac fatten portfolios 06:38 PM BST
Airbus to unveil input cost cut plan before August 06:37 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Rohm and Haas mulling cost cutting initiatives 06:36 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac fatten portfolios 06:36 PM BST
Kaufman defies film conventions 06:34 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Colombia cenbank maintains rate stable at 9.75 pct 06:32 PM BST
Australia may take "Ponting TV" on tour 06:29 PM BST
UPDATE 1-UBS raises target on Toronto stock index 06:26 PM BST
UPDATE 1-TNT reaches wage deal with workers union 06:24 PM BST
Iraq troops relax in cleric Sadr's former bastion 06:23 PM BST
FACTBOX - Security developments in Iraq 06:23 PM BST
Lehman shares drop after short-seller's speech 06:23 PM BST
South America nations agree to union amid divisions 06:23 PM BST
UPDATE 4-GTx prostate cancer drug needs more study; shares hit 06:22 PM BST
REFILE-DEALTALK-Kuwaiti landmark London buy sets property marker 06:21 PM BST
TREASURIES-Bonds regain safe-haven bid on stocks' fall 06:21 PM BST
Airline shares fall on fuel, worries mount 06:20 PM BST
McCain deemed in good health by doctors 06:20 PM BST
Cavendish wins his second Giro sprint 06:19 PM BST
InBev weighs offer for Anheuser-Busch: source 06:19 PM BST
Mauresmo to start French Open campaign without pressure 06:17 PM BST
French Open women's draw 06:17 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Aon in $4 mln Florida settlement, state says 06:16 PM BST
U.S. greens wary of ecological cost of record oil 06:16 PM BST
US Cash Products-USG gasoline off, NYH up 06:14 PM BST
Aviation regulator wants to explore break up of BAA 06:13 PM BST
Stewart bets on Mosley to win confidence vote 06:12 PM BST
GM says UAW strikes were $2.8 billion earnings hit 06:10 PM BST
Time Warner plans cable spinoff 06:06 PM BST
Networks strike out in challenging season 06:06 PM BST
News Corp to move Journal from financial district 06:06 PM BST
CBS launches ad network focused on college sports 06:06 PM BST
Memorabilia site lowers velvet rope, fights fraud 06:06 PM BST
Gauge of U.S. economy lower in latest week: ECRI 06:06 PM BST
NBC Universal a top Weather Channel bidder: source 06:05 PM BST
Lebanon's Suleiman urges unity after deal 06:05 PM BST
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-SkillSoft Q1 beats Street, but shares slip on 06:04 PM BST
U.S. reports 5 baby deaths from usually mild virus 06:03 PM BST
U.S. agencies must talk to boost food safety: study 06:03 PM BST
Oral hormone therapy pills double clot risk: study 06:03 PM BST
WHO gets nod to tackle harmful use of alcohol 06:03 PM BST
Antidepressant may help head/neck cancer patients 06:03 PM BST
Silent thyroid dysfunction has risks: study 06:03 PM BST
Brazil's Lula orders creation of sovereign fund 06:03 PM BST
Skip the pretzels: starving may fend off jet lag 06:02 PM BST
Oil shock threatens lasting changes to U.S. economy 06:02 PM BST
Struggling home builders find unexpected saviors 06:01 PM BST
UPDATE 4-NBC Universal a top Weather Channel bidder-source 05:59 PM BST
Tennis-Russia to meet Sweden in World Team Cup final 05:58 PM BST
Oil costs hurt miners despite sky-high metal prices 05:57 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Tennis-Poertschach International men's singles results 05:55 PM BST
Cricket-England v New Zealand scoreboard - close 05:54 PM BST
HTC to boost R&D in own-brand drive 05:53 PM BST
Capgemini sees Indian IT firms growing in Europe 05:53 PM BST
JCI says annual sales may exceed forecast 05:53 PM BST
DiBcom sees phones tapping TV networks 05:53 PM BST
Square Enix may take stakes in rivals 05:53 PM BST
EU official wants disclosure to end patent ambush 05:53 PM BST
Qimonda sees DRAM market balance 05:53 PM BST
Virgin Mobile USA sees telecom consolidation 05:53 PM BST
Nice Systems sees further growth in 2009 05:53 PM BST
Capgemini sees Indian IT firms growing in Europe 05:53 PM BST
EU official says Qualcomm investigation "active" 05:53 PM BST
Virgin Mobile USA to use AOL mobile ad service 05:53 PM BST
Capgemini CEO confirms eyeing parts of Getronics 05:53 PM BST
T-Mobile CEO sees more challenges for Sprint 05:53 PM BST
JCDecaux says 2008 sales goal realistic 05:53 PM BST
Capgemini CEO favors small acquisitions 05:53 PM BST
T-Mobile says emerging market buys hard 05:53 PM BST
T-Mobile to keep iPhone exclusivity in Germany 05:53 PM BST
Capgemini CEO optimistic for 2008 05:53 PM BST
Capgemini says TietoEnator too big for it 05:53 PM BST
Tech sector sees more deals despite tough financing 05:51 PM BST
Canada issues warning about unlicensed sex drugs 05:51 PM BST
U.S. unveils plan to track safety of drugs and devices 05:51 PM BST
Cricket-New Zealand 202-4 v England, first day second test 05:50 PM BST
UBS raises target on Toronto stock index 05:50 PM BST
Eos Airlines says bankruptcy court approves auction 05:49 PM BST
Elmo lighters ignite disgust in Canadian city 05:48 PM BST
Bus crash in France kills seven Moroccan tourists 05:47 PM BST
Junta agreement opens door to more Myanmar aid 05:47 PM BST
Court jails Bosnia Serb for 13 years for war crimes 05:44 PM BST
InBev weighs offer for Anheuser-Busch 05:44 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Atos founder pulls out of boardroom battle 05:44 PM BST
TEXT-Moody's release on Ferrellgas Partners LP 05:43 PM BST
TNT reaches wage deal with union - union spokesman 05:42 PM BST
IPO VIEW-Potential Facebook IPO keeps investors speculating 05:42 PM BST
UPDATE 1-American LaFrance bankruptcy plan approved 05:42 PM BST
WRAPUP 8-Junta agreement opens door to more Myanmar aid 05:41 PM BST
Junta agreement opens door to more Myanmar aid 05:41 PM BST
US "bullying" hurts cluster bomb ban work-activists 05:41 PM BST
Sagging miners, rising oil push Europe stocks lower 05:38 PM BST
Belgian football chiefs delay TV rights decision 05:36 PM BST
Turkish watchdogs approve Garanti capital hike 05:35 PM BST
Iraq Electoral Commission urges speedy poll law 05:35 PM BST
U.S. rice farmers want class action against Bayer 05:34 PM BST
U.S. miners prosper as world demand for coal booms 05:32 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Italy warms up for nuclear energy but long way to go 05:32 PM BST
Iran, Syria to attend Iraq meeting in Sweden-UN 05:31 PM BST
Tornado damages JBS-Swift HQ, misses beef plant 05:29 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Fortis places 625 mln euro perpetual bond 05:29 PM BST
Tennis-Srebotnik and Medina reach Strasbourg final 05:27 PM BST
New Irish PM Cowen apologises for use of "F" word 05:27 PM BST
Parliament chief writes song for Russia's team 05:27 PM BST
Every pupil's dream: the exam with answers on back 05:27 PM BST
Microsoft's Ballmer finds eggs don't suit him 05:27 PM BST
Long, winding road for penniless Brazilian driver 05:27 PM BST
Miliband teases Straw over Rice's bed 05:27 PM BST
Buy a car and get a free gun at U.S. car dealer 05:27 PM BST
Canadian loses lawsuit over fly in bottle of water 05:27 PM BST
Price of beer not football stirs Austrian passions 05:27 PM BST
Draxis shareholders approve Jubilant takeover 05:27 PM BST
Connecticut widens probe into BNY Mellon data breach 05:26 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Indonesia to raise fuel prices on Saturday 05:26 PM BST
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-UK phone-software firm Picsel plans IPO 05:25 PM BST
Motor racing-Stewart bets on Mosley to win confidence vote 05:24 PM BST
Atos founder pulls out of boardroom battle 05:23 PM BST
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Stifel cuts Black Box target; shrs down 05:23 PM BST
Argentine financial markets slide on farm conflict 05:22 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Vivus shares up on positive diabetes drug data 05:22 PM BST
Sudan denies sending more troops to oil town 05:22 PM BST
Mali, Niger armies hit back against Tuareg rebels 05:22 PM BST
Czech university threatens shutdown over reforms 05:20 PM BST
China Merchants in exclusive Wing Lung talks -ICBC 05:20 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Tennis-Strasbourg International women's singles results 05:19 PM BST
Candover agrees to higher Expro offer 05:19 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall Street drops as oil worries persist 05:19 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Moody's cuts AIG rating; shares fall 05:17 PM BST
TEXT-S&P release on NiSource Inc 05:17 PM BST
OPEC says ready to act but no need for hike 05:16 PM BST
Brazil stocks fall on Petrobras slump, real steady 05:16 PM BST
Soccer-Euro-Anelka faces Ribery joke on missed penalty 05:14 PM BST
Chile flood-displaced hit 14,000, roads, rail cut 05:13 PM BST
Chile flood-displaced hit 14,000, roads, rail cut 05:13 PM BST
Iraqi troops disperse Sadr supporters during prayer 05:13 PM BST
FOREX-Dollar headed for steepest weekly fall in 2 months 05:12 PM BST
Foot Locker shares jump; sees profits improving 05:09 PM BST
TREASURIES-Bonds recapture safe-haven bid on stocks fall 05:08 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Tennis-Casablanca Grand Prix men's singles results 05:08 PM BST
Oil rocks airlines, Air France issues profit warning 05:07 PM BST
CORRECTED - UPDATE 3-Media General April revenue falls, cuts jobs 05:04 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Suez buys stake in NY Astoria natgas power plant 05:04 PM BST
RLPC-Italy's N&W Global Vending up for sale - bankers 05:03 PM BST
Insiders buy SandRidge Energy shares on strength 05:02 PM BST
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-UBS cuts target on seven US airlines 05:02 PM BST
Sudan denies sending more troops to oil town 05:01 PM BST
Malawi starts evacuating citizens from S.Africa 05:00 PM BST
FTSE ends worst week since early Feb; comods weigh 05:00 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Toronto stocks lower, stung by profit-taking 04:59 PM BST
Garbage is dirty, but is it a clean fuel? 04:57 PM BST
"Hosted by losers" shirts a hit with Austrians 04:56 PM BST
TEXT-S&P bulletin on PNM Resources 04:54 PM BST
Morgan Stanley cuts Sun Microsystems, upgrades Dell 04:52 PM BST
Russia's UES wants to end OGK-1 talks by early June 04:52 PM BST
TEXT-Moody's release on Wolf Hollow 04:52 PM BST
Italy confirms Guarguaglini as Finmeccanica head 04:51 PM BST
UBI says idea of merger with B.Popolare groundless 04:51 PM BST
OCC warning on loan losses not dire sign: analyst 04:51 PM BST
TEXT-Fitch release on NiSource 04:49 PM BST
Guinea unions reject new premier, threaten strike 04:49 PM BST
Aon in $4 mln Florida settlement, state says 04:49 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Cool image keeps coffee hot in Scandinavia 04:48 PM BST
Briefs3-Inter striker Ibrahimovic ruled out of Italian Cup final 04:45 PM BST
Generali still studying RBS insurance arm: exec 04:43 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Generali still studying RBS insurance arm-executive 04:43 PM BST
Candover, Goldman agree to higher offer for Expro 04:42 PM BST
new Issue-Electricite De France prices 1.2 bln euro 2020 bond 04:42 PM BST
CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-US March driving down for 1st time since 1979 -DOT 04:42 PM BST
Prince Charles has growth removed from face 04:40 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Japan industry working with rivals to cut costs 04:39 PM BST
European stocks drop on weak miners, buoyant oil 04:38 PM BST
Indian shrine workers may keep their underwear on 04:37 PM BST
Paulson: oil demand/supply cause for price rise 04:36 PM BST
New Issue-Electricite De France prices 600 mln euro 2014 bond 04:36 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Germany sees growing support on EU energy stance 04:36 PM BST
Think oil prices hurt now? Just wait 04:35 PM BST
Hurco second-quarter profit misses estimates; shares tumble 04:33 PM BST
Light winds seen aiding California fire effort 04:33 PM BST
Chavanel wins fifth stage of Tour of Catalonia 04:33 PM BST
Gold firms on bargain hunting, but jewelers wait 04:32 PM BST
Soccer-Villarreal sign Brazilian Edmilson from Barcelona 04:30 PM BST
French fishermen ignore aid promise and block ports 04:30 PM BST
TEXT-Fitch release on Teollisuuden Voima Oyj 04:30 PM BST
Private equity among bidders for Friends unit-source 04:29 PM BST
NYMEX crude rebounds on dollar in pre-holiday trade 04:29 PM BST
Two foreign oil workers kidnapped in Nigeria -police 04:26 PM BST
New protective tomb to be built at Chernobyl 04:26 PM BST
Tennis-Grand slam experience a plus factor, says Djokovic 04:25 PM BST
Bangladesh says child recovers from bird flu 04:24 PM BST
Jupiter gets new freckle 04:24 PM BST
Supernova caught exploding on camera 04:24 PM BST
Scientists discover "frogamander" fossil 04:24 PM BST
Microbes found living at record 1.6km below seabed 04:24 PM BST
Senegalese fisherman save dozens of stranded whales 04:24 PM BST
First dinosaur tracks found in Arabian Peninsula 04:24 PM BST
TEXT-S&P release on Rompetrol 04:23 PM BST
FGIC posts first-quarter loss 04:23 PM BST
EU toughens Ukraine sunoil standards 04:21 PM BST
New issue-Electricite De France prices 500 mln stg 2028 bond 04:20 PM BST
Italy warms up for nuclear energy but long way to go 04:19 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Canada posts 11th budget surplus; outlook murky 04:19 PM BST
American Apparel shares fall after CFO resigns 04:19 PM BST
FACTBOX: U.S. presidential candidates on environment, energy 04:18 PM BST
Michael Johnson could lose Sydney 2000 Games relay gold 04:17 PM BST
NATO chief still hopes for early Macedonia entry 04:15 PM BST
Toronto stocks fall 100 points as oils slide 04:15 PM BST
Tibetans try to upstage China with own Olympics 04:13 PM BST
Yao Ming set for return to training in June 04:13 PM BST
China reacts coolly to Dalai's Olympic suggestion 04:13 PM BST
China's quake response shows media progress: IOC 04:13 PM BST
China gets IAEA radiation training for Olympics 04:13 PM BST
IOC sticks by women ski jumpers' Vancouver exclusion 04:13 PM BST
Soccer-Police and fans clash in Sarajevo over coach's dismissal 04:13 PM BST
RPT-Alternate energy lures pension funds as oil soars 04:12 PM BST
Capital markets hurt Ontario Power's results 04:12 PM BST
Medvedev seeks assurances in China 04:12 PM BST
U.S.'s Hill to visit Beijing and Moscow next week 04:12 PM BST
Goldman adds Apple to Americas conviction buy list 04:10 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Merrill Lynch downgrades TSX, raises Nasdaq OMX 04:09 PM BST
Postbank, Allianz, Commerzbank in tie-up talks: source 04:09 PM BST
U.S.'s Hill to visit Beijing and Moscow next week 04:09 PM BST
Foot Locker shares jump; profitability seen improving 04:08 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Venture seeks growth against N.Sea services drain 04:07 PM BST
InBev say not commenting on Anheuser bid report 04:07 PM BST
UPDATE 4-World Court rules Singapore owns strategic isle 04:07 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Postbank, Allianz, Commerzbank in tie-up talks -source 04:06 PM BST
New Issue-Fortis Hybrid prices 625 mln euro perp bond 04:05 PM BST
REFILE-Canada joined in illegal Guantanamo process-court 04:04 PM BST
Grim economic outlook weighs on sterling vs euro 04:03 PM BST
Brazil's central bank holds auction to buy dollars 04:02 PM BST
Fannie mae to sell $3.5 bln in bills on Wednesday 04:02 PM BST
FACTBOX: Possible Democratic vice presidential candidates 04:00 PM BST
EU says new car safety rules can save 5,000 lives 04:00 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Mexico first-qtr c/a deficit falls to $1.485 bln 04:00 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Conoco's L.A. refinery restarts after overhaul 03:58 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Toronto stocks slide as profit-taking hits oils 03:57 PM BST
Tennis-French Open men's draw 03:57 PM BST
Lawsuits accelerate amid U.S. housing crisis 03:57 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall Street drops as steep oil revives worries 03:57 PM BST
DIARY - Slovakia - to June 24, 2008 03:56 PM BST
FACTBOX-China-Russia energy deals 03:56 PM BST
Merrill says global inflation risks being ignored 03:55 PM BST
G8 greenhouse gases down in 2006 03:55 PM BST
Industry emissions rise in carbon price boost 03:55 PM BST
Fidel Castro attacks McCain and Bush in column 03:55 PM BST
Yahoo buy not a strategy in itself: Microsoft CEO 03:55 PM BST
Economy grows at slowest pace in 3 years 03:54 PM BST
RWE must pay for TGK-2 by May 31 - Russia's UES 03:54 PM BST
Conoco's L.A. refinery restarting after overhaul 03:53 PM BST
TEXT-Moody's release on NiSource 03:52 PM BST
Vattenfall to build carbon capture test plant 03:51 PM BST
Lazy Lama tells Scots 'don't worry, just relax' 03:51 PM BST
Russia UES sells Bashkirenergo stake for $470 mln 03:48 PM BST
US STOCKS-As oil climbs again, worried Wall St falls 03:46 PM BST
UPDATE 3-India set to raise fuel prices, inflation a worry 03:45 PM BST
RPT-Indonesia says to raise fuel prices on Saturday 03:45 PM BST
Freddie Mac to sell $7 billion in bills next week 03:45 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Belgian May leading indicator rises above consensus 03:44 PM BST
US copper opens down, ongoing technical weakness 03:44 PM BST
Peru sees rich past inspiring gold jewelry exports 03:43 PM BST
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-May 23 US 1.63333 03:42 PM BST
Probiotics weight loss after bypass surgery 03:40 PM BST
Kenya's CFC/Stanbic merger still on hold - court 03:40 PM BST
European stocks fall further in afternoon trading 03:40 PM BST
Diet, exercise can delay diabetes for years: study 03:39 PM BST
Leg bypass surgery outcome poor in diabetics 03:39 PM BST
Crime scene chemical could make hospitals cleaner 03:38 PM BST
INSTANT VIEW: U.S. existing home sales pace falls in April 03:38 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Brazil's Banco Nossa Caixa soars on takeover talks 03:38 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Chile's first-quarter GDP growth slows to 3.0 pct 03:37 PM BST
Indonesia says to raise fuel prices on Saturday 03:35 PM BST
Shares outstrip cash for income-hungry investors 03:34 PM BST
Ex-U.S. law chief tells Russia to dismiss BoNY case 03:33 PM BST
Motor racing-Bruno Senna follows uncle Ayrton as a Monaco winner 03:32 PM BST
INSTANT VIEW: U.S. existing home sales pace falls in April 03:31 PM BST
Cardiac rehab referrals up, but not enrollment 03:31 PM BST
Cricket-New Zealand 180-4 v England, tea 1st day 2nd test 03:31 PM BST
McDonald's cooking oil trans fat-free in U.S., Canada 03:31 PM BST
French fishermen block fuel depot at Gonfreville refinery 03:29 PM BST
JC Flowers offers $1.7 bln for Hypo Real stake 03:28 PM BST
CORRECTED - (OFFICIAL)-INTERVIEW-Romania plans new nuclear plant after 2020 03:28 PM BST
DIARY - World Time Changes - January-June 2008 03:26 PM BST
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-BMO starts Xerox with market perform 03:26 PM BST
Tories take Crewe by storm 03:24 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Novo files for U.S., European liraglutide approval 03:23 PM BST
TEXT-S&P release on Ocean Rig 03:23 PM BST
FHLB sells $4 billion three-year global bonds 03:21 PM BST
Credit Suisse and Deutsche launch OTC spot iron ore market 03:19 PM BST
UPDATE 1-US April existing home sales fall to 4.89 mln pace 03:19 PM BST
Poverty a recipe for wider South Africa unrest 03:17 PM BST
US March driving down for 1st time since 1979 -DOT 03:17 PM BST
Suez says talks with British Energy have ended 03:16 PM BST
Union bid to delay GDF-Suez merger process rejected 03:16 PM BST
UPDATE 1-FHLB sells $4 bln three-yr global bonds 03:15 PM BST
Scottish bagpipe sales to U.S. down, but Asia growing 03:15 PM BST
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-BMO starts IBM with outperform 03:14 PM BST
Witness says R. Kelly, girl were in sex tape 03:14 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Microsoft CEO: Yahoo buy not a strategy in itself 03:13 PM BST
US RATE FUTURES-Little changed on April home sales 03:13 PM BST
Rugby-South Africa lift ban on selecting players based abroad 03:12 PM BST
RPT- Union bid to delay GDF-Suez merger process rejected 03:12 PM BST
Legal settlement reached in tainted pet food case 03:11 PM BST
Airline SAS asks suppliers to cut prices 10 pct 03:11 PM BST
Citigroup's Weill admits flaw in Prince succession: report 03:09 PM BST
Revived Faberge to create first egg since 1917 03:09 PM BST
Israeli police quiz Olmert again in bribery case 03:09 PM BST
Israel and Syria to resume talks shortly in Turkey 03:09 PM BST
POLL-TAKE A LOOK-Reuters polls and surveys 03:08 PM BST
EARNINGS POLL-Greek PPC Q1 net seen down on strikes 03:08 PM BST
TREASURIES-Bonds pare gains after home sales data 03:08 PM BST
Homeowner sentiment darkens in May: survey 03:07 PM BST
Italy's former central bank head to stand trial 03:06 PM BST
FOREX-Dollar pares losses on April home sales data 03:06 PM BST
South Africa's injury problems mount for Wales tests 03:03 PM BST
Sanyo buys LCDs from Sharp 03:02 PM BST
Serena hopes to benefit in Paris from Henin's retirement 03:02 PM BST
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to July 10 02:59 PM BST
Brazil's auto industry cruises as economy booms 02:59 PM BST
HSBC raises gold, silver, platinum price forecasts 02:59 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Tennis-Istanbul Cup women's singles results 02:55 PM BST
InBev says no comment on Anheuser-Busch bid report 02:55 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Poland's Vistula raises W.Kruk bid to $209 mln 02:53 PM BST
Toronto stocks edge higher in wake of firm oil 02:50 PM BST
UPDATE 1-MOVES-Silver State, CNA, Hanover 02:48 PM BST
Satirical film targets Italy's Andreotti 02:48 PM BST
SAfrica union to fight xenophobia 02:47 PM BST
ABC soups up online video player 02:46 PM BST
Ecclestone rejects Mosley's crisis talk 02:44 PM BST
Kenya urged to halt forced return of refugees 02:44 PM BST
TEXT-Moody's release on Halliburton 02:42 PM BST
UPDATE 1-CNA says Chubb executive to become CEO in 2009 02:42 PM BST
Merrill Lynch sets up group to shed bad assets 02:41 PM BST
CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Carlsberg's says owner has sold rights 02:37 PM BST
Aegis investors reject Bollore bid for fifth time 02:36 PM BST
Soccer-Sterjovski strike gives Australia win over Ghana 02:35 PM BST
Woman strapped cocaine to limbs of children 02:35 PM BST
US STOCKS-Market opens lower as oil fans inflation fears 02:34 PM BST
Czechs and Slovaks to lift power market borders 02:34 PM BST
Israeli jets scrambled to intercept Blair plane 02:31 PM BST
Exxon Torrance has unplanned compressor shutdown 02:31 PM BST
ArcelorMittal in talks over Russia plant - source 02:30 PM BST
Soccer-Bonchev disappearance not soccer-related, says official 02:30 PM BST
Suleiman: symbol of unity in divided Lebanon 02:28 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Irish Life & Permanent says needs no rights issue 02:28 PM BST
TEXT-Fitch release on Entergy New Orleans Inc. 02:27 PM BST
Lifting the Lid-New data format may uncover company misdeeds 02:26 PM BST
Zurich frontrunner for RBS insurance buy 02:25 PM BST
NBC Universal a top Weather Channel bidder-source 02:23 PM BST
Competition watchdogs see bigger role for consumer 02:23 PM BST
EU funds barred from centralising to cut costs 02:23 PM BST
Congo court sentences three separatists to death 02:22 PM BST
Ukrainian tycoon raises Bulgarian steel firm offer 02:22 PM BST
REFILE-Soccer-Euro-Ferris wheel offers expensive view in Vienna 02:21 PM BST
NYMEX crude up, rebounds on dollar, French strikes 02:21 PM BST
Russia blocks Flextronics' Elcoteq unit buy -report 02:21 PM BST
TREASURIES-Bonds gain from stock market weakness 02:19 PM BST
W.Kruk top investor still opposes Vistula offer 02:16 PM BST
U.N. urges South Africa to let Zimbabweans stay 02:14 PM BST
EU mergers and takeovers (May 23) 02:13 PM BST
FX a haven to investors wounded by credit crunch 02:09 PM BST
COLUMN-Oil and growth to support euro against dollar 02:08 PM BST
US STOCKS-Futures fall as oil stokes inflation fears 02:06 PM BST
Novo files for U.S., European liraglutide approval 02:06 PM BST
Cannes critics cool as film competition nears end 02:05 PM BST
Richard Dreyfuss in talks to play Cheney in "W" 02:05 PM BST
Thomas Cook agrees terms for new E1.8bn credit facility 02:05 PM BST
Freddie Mac portfolio, retained commitments rise 02:04 PM BST
Somali gunmen release Kenyan lecturer in Mogadishu 02:01 PM BST
Top VHS Sales for the 5/31/2008 issue 02:00 PM BST
Hot Latin Tracks for the 5/31/2008 issue 02:00 PM BST
Top DVD Sales for the 5/31/2008 issue 02:00 PM BST