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Heather Locklear seeks medical help for depression 11:59 PM BST

UPDATE 2-New big ore deal no threat to Vale as price setter 11:57 PM BST

Michigan, Ohio E. coli outbreaks linked 11:55 PM BST

UPS shares at 4 1/2-year low after profit warning 11:54 PM BST

Anne Hathaway's ex arrested on fraud charges 11:53 PM BST

George Carlin becomes first posthumous Mark Twain honoree 11:53 PM BST

Dad says Winehouse has emphysema 11:53 PM BST

Dow Jones High/Low - June 24 11:52 PM BST

Dow Jones Open/Close - June 24 11:49 PM BST

Bush, Talabani to meet Wednesday on Iraq security 11:49 PM BST

Bomb kills 10 in Baghdad 11:49 PM BST

COMMODITIES-Copper down on Fed talk; oil, gold up 11:48 PM BST

Alaska plans geothermal leasing at volcano 11:47 PM BST

Canada Liberals face battle over Green Shift name 11:46 PM BST

UN council seeks clarity on Horn of Africa clash 11:46 PM BST

UN council seeks clarity on Horn of Africa clash 11:46 PM BST

U.S. reviews envoy's conduct in Albania arms case 11:46 PM BST

Marsh impresses as Australia beat W. Indies 11:44 PM BST

South Korea sees June inflation topping May rate 11:44 PM BST

Bomb kills 6 Iraqis, 4 Americans in Baghdad 11:44 PM BST

Hathaway's ex arrested on fraud charges 11:43 PM BST

UPDATE 1-DuPont files appeal in Spelter case 11:41 PM BST

CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Darden profit rises, helped by Olive Garden 11:39 PM BST

Short Stocks: Bets build against Sun, Citizens 11:38 PM BST

Golf-Wood, Shute and Semple Thompson selected for Hall of Fame 11:37 PM BST

CORRECTED-Darden profit rises, helped by Olive Garden 11:35 PM BST

Pier 1 withdraws bid to acquire Cost Plus 11:32 PM BST

Mexican govt says won't recognize mine union head 11:32 PM BST

Poll shows Labour 20 points behind 11:27 PM BST

Sweden Box Office 11:26 PM BST

South Africa Box Office 11:26 PM BST

Italy Box Office 11:26 PM BST

United States Box Office 11:26 PM BST

Baby crocs start chatting even before they hatch 11:23 PM BST

More study of heart imaging agent risks urged 11:23 PM BST

HBO hit with $5 million defamation suit 11:22 PM BST

"One Tree Hill" actress joins "SVU" 11:22 PM BST

Anne Archer "Privileged" to join CW drama 11:22 PM BST

Disney working on "Camp Rock" sequel 11:22 PM BST

Tough economy might be good for broadcast TV 11:22 PM BST

"In Treatment" returns and takes couch to N.Y 11:22 PM BST

Networks join fight against "NYPD Blue" fine 11:22 PM BST

MTV music awards back in L.A. 11:22 PM BST

TV game show "Crosswords" at a crossroads 11:22 PM BST

FCC to consider new rules for "embedded" TV ads 11:22 PM BST

Disney wants higher valuation but Wall Street hesitates 11:22 PM BST

Washington Post Executive Editor to retire 11:22 PM BST

Briefs 2-Ronaldinho still eager for Milan transfer 11:19 PM BST

UPDATE 1-ArcelorMittal still eyes China majority steel stake 11:18 PM BST

Brazil's Cosan sees sugar jumping 34 pct in 2 yrs 11:16 PM BST

New Issue-Atlas Pipeline sells $250 mln in 10-yr notes 11:16 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Jabil posts higher quarterly net profit 11:16 PM BST

World Bank eyes new food trust for poor countries 11:14 PM BST

Olmert coalition at risk in Israel parliament vote 11:13 PM BST

Nokia buys Symbian, opens up smartphone software 11:10 PM BST

Golf-Tiger's absence spoils Buick Open's 50th anniversary party 11:08 PM BST

Pier 1 withdraws bid to acquire Cost Plus 11:08 PM BST

Microsoft said slow to fix document glitches 11:07 PM BST

Ballmer in Microsoft spotlight as Gates exits 11:07 PM BST

UPDATE 6-Nokia buys Symbian, opens up smartphone software 11:07 PM BST

U.S. Cash Crude - Roll trade slide continues 11:03 PM BST

China, New Zealand set to light up Beijing rowing 11:03 PM BST

Scerbatihs mixes politics and weightlifting 11:03 PM BST

Nine gold medal winners in women's soccer squad 11:03 PM BST

Chinese tourist visas to France down two-thirds 11:03 PM BST

Beijing Olympic media center hotel offers cash for coverage 11:03 PM BST

China demolishes mosque for not supporting Olympics: group 11:03 PM BST

Judge blocks Justin Gatlin bid to compete 11:03 PM BST

Fun and faith guide Philippine diver 11:03 PM BST

Manhattan office building sales signals buyers return 11:03 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Sonic Corp Q3 earnings below Wall Street view 11:01 PM BST

Dominican Republic agrees monitoring deal with IMF 10:56 PM BST

Dollar weakens as housing prices, confidence fall 10:56 PM BST

TEXT-Moody's on Golden Spread Electric Cooperative 10:56 PM BST

US benchmark coals climb past $130 a short ton 10:54 PM BST

New Issue-Linn Energy sells $255.9 mln in notes 10:53 PM BST

Mugabe defies pressure to stop vote 10:53 PM BST

Argentine stocks dip, eyeing Fed; peso gains 10:51 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Cricket-Marsh impresses as Australia beat West Indies 10:51 PM BST

Middle East violence roils Berlin donors meet 10:50 PM BST

Telefonica Chile says obtains $150 million credit 10:49 PM BST

Branson seen launching Brazil airline 10:49 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Wilmington sees Q2 charge from money manager investment 10:47 PM BST

New Issue-Prudential Financial sells $800 mln in debt 10:47 PM BST

Golf-No negative memories for Ochoa in U.S. Women's Open bid 10:44 PM BST

Circuit City may have several bidders: investor 10:41 PM BST

New Issue-Telesat sells $910 mln in 2 parts 10:41 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Panama April economic activity up 9.48 pct 10:40 PM BST

Ecuador says may impose Colombia trade sanctions 10:40 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Jacksonville ends deal to buy Heritage Bancshares 10:39 PM BST

Comcast's Fandango buys Movies.com site 10:36 PM BST

Oil rises on Iran and Nigeria supply worries 10:36 PM BST

Blockbuster shares rise on talk of deal bust 10:35 PM BST

WRAPUP 10-Mugabe defies mounting pressure to stop vote 10:34 PM BST

Mugabe defies mounting pressure to stop vote 10:34 PM BST

Dozens dead in Mexico border killing spree 10:34 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Virgin's Branson may launch Brazil airline--report 10:33 PM BST

Silicon Labs raises Q2 view; to buy private firm for $80 mln 10:30 PM BST

Evergreen to raise $300 mln from convertible notes 10:29 PM BST

TEXT-S&P release on Equitable Resources 10:27 PM BST

Circuit City may have several bidders: investor 10:26 PM BST

UPDATE 1-CBRE Realty cuts quarterly dividend by 33 pct 10:25 PM BST

InBev sources say SABMiller held talks with Modelo 10:24 PM BST

Alliant Energy unit files for $500 mln mixed shelf 10:24 PM BST

Mexico's Calderon pledges to keep fuel subsidies 10:23 PM BST

Senate seen approving housing rescue bill 10:23 PM BST

Cricket-Australia beat West Indies by 84 runs 10:22 PM BST

Mexico inflation spike hits bonds, boosts peso 10:22 PM BST

ArcelorMittal optimistic on getting China steel stake 10:20 PM BST

UPDATE 3-U.S. Senate seen approving housing rescue bill 10:20 PM BST

Dow Chemical sets more price hikes 10:19 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Thomas & Betts sells Leviton stake for $300 mln 10:17 PM BST

Germans and Turks get ready for semi-final 10:17 PM BST

UPDATE 1-LCA-Vision says CFO resigns 10:15 PM BST

After the Bell-Evergreen Solar shares fall on note offering 10:14 PM BST

UPDATE 4-Weak resources help pummel Toronto stocks 10:13 PM BST

Delta, Northwest pilots reach tentative labor deal 10:13 PM BST

Wenger tips Germany to go all the way 10:11 PM BST

SEC may propose diminishing credit rating role 10:10 PM BST

New Issue-KazMunaiGaz sells $3 bln notes in 2 parts 10:09 PM BST

UN security chief to quit after bombing report 10:08 PM BST

PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - June 25 10:07 PM BST

Texas governor urges EPA to grant ethanol waiver 10:06 PM BST

UN council wants probe of south Sudan incident 10:06 PM BST

UN council wants probe of south Sudan incident 10:06 PM BST

BlackRock sees global slowdown worsening in 2009 10:06 PM BST

House prices, consumer confidence dive 10:04 PM BST

Consumer confidence inches up but still negative: ABC 10:04 PM BST

Clinton returns to Senate to tears, cheers 10:03 PM BST

McCain runs into opposition over offshore oil plan 10:00 PM BST

McCain says he will visit Colombia soon 10:00 PM BST

HK commodities exchange plan eyes fuel oil launch 10:00 PM BST

UPDATE 4-Venezuela reconsidering Imataca mining ban -miners 09:59 PM BST

N.Y. Money Closing - June 24, 2008 09:59 PM BST

Freightcar reaches settlement with union 09:59 PM BST

Chinese renew interest in U.S. property 09:58 PM BST

Euro property can live without CMBS: Palatium 09:58 PM BST

European real estate debt manageable: Palatium 09:58 PM BST

MGPA to raise new $1 billion-plus Japan fund 09:58 PM BST

DekaBank eyes $780 million U.S. property spree 09:58 PM BST

LaSalle says Asia assets could double in 3 years 09:58 PM BST

Lippo to invest $10 billion in Asia in 5 yrs 09:58 PM BST

China seen kick-starting property trust market 09:58 PM BST

AMP Capital plans $15 billion in Asia buys 09:58 PM BST

PruPIM raising more for Vietnam property 09:58 PM BST

Some commercial property bargain-hunters early 09:58 PM BST

Commercial property lenders tapping out 09:58 PM BST

Mexico may benefit from higher fuel prices 09:57 PM BST

U.S. must reform telecom services fund Congress told 09:57 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Toronto stocks yanked sharply lower by resources 09:56 PM BST

Marathon extends contract for Noble rig 09:56 PM BST

Tennis-Wimbledon-Blake beats Christophe Rochus despite errors 09:50 PM BST

U.S. growth to remain slow, Fed rates on hold: SIFMA 09:48 PM BST

Melnyk loses bid to replace Biovail board -report 09:48 PM BST

Impressive Jankovic in cruise control 09:48 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Circuit City may have several bidders-investor 09:47 PM BST

Paulson objects to some of Senate housing bill 09:46 PM BST

Massa fastest on first day of Silverstone test 09:43 PM BST

Latam whale watchers seen at 1 million in 2008 09:43 PM BST

U.S. man attacked, eaten by mountain lion 09:42 PM BST

Florida to buy chunk of Everglades from sugar firm 09:42 PM BST

Thomas & Betts shares up on minority interest sale 09:41 PM BST

Planning bill set for final Commons hurdle 09:40 PM BST

Venus storms through as Davydenko flops 09:38 PM BST

UPDATE 2-IMF's chief says China currency undervalued 09:37 PM BST

Canadian dollar ends higher as data hits greenback 09:36 PM BST

StemCells files for $100 million mixed shelf 09:35 PM BST

Expert says worms and parasites drain U.S. poor 09:35 PM BST

Davenport advances despite leg injury 09:34 PM BST

Market drops as data, UPS fan economic fears 09:34 PM BST

UPDATE 1-About 1,650 Axle workers taking buyouts-UAW 09:30 PM BST

US STOCKS-Market drops as data, UPS fan economic fears 09:30 PM BST

Anesthesia drugs may heighten post-surgery pain 09:29 PM BST

UPDATE 1-AeroVironment Q4 profit beats market estimates 09:29 PM BST

Roddick serve too much for debutant Schwank 09:28 PM BST

Davenport advances despite leg injury 09:28 PM BST

Roddick too much for debutant Schwank 09:28 PM BST

Tennis-Wimbledon-Sugiyama captures grand slam record 09:28 PM BST

After the Bell-3Com shares rise after results 09:25 PM BST

Obama criticizes McCain's nuclear power plan 09:24 PM BST

US CREDIT-Kodak share buyback won't harm credit 09:24 PM BST

FACTBOX - Developments in Zimbabwe on June 24 09:23 PM BST

REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-June 24 1.61751 09:22 PM BST

3Com posts wider loss, takes charge on stock fall 09:20 PM BST

Rates of circulatory woes in blacks still a puzzle 09:20 PM BST

Jabil rises after reporting results 09:19 PM BST

DIARY - Today in Washington - June 25 09:18 PM BST

Internet-based care aids blood pressure control 09:18 PM BST

Cuba approves, makes available lung cancer vaccine 09:17 PM BST

ADR Report-Shares edge lower, weighed by raw material costs 09:17 PM BST

Painkillers don't protect against melanoma 09:17 PM BST

Jabil posts higher quarterly net profit 09:15 PM BST

Italy eyes 5.7 bln euros from higher corporate tax 09:14 PM BST

Rich nations copy Venezuela's anti-gang music schools 09:13 PM BST

Shirley Bassey to miss Mandela concert in London 09:13 PM BST

Documentaries on UK surgeon, U.S. musician win award 09:13 PM BST

"Get Smart" outsmarts "Guru" at box office 09:13 PM BST

Hilary Duff joins "Cool" school 09:13 PM BST

"Must Read" a must-see documentary 09:13 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Intelsat units offering about $7 bln in bonds 09:11 PM BST

FACTBOX: Comparison of Senate, House mortgage rescue 09:09 PM BST

Nasdaq short interest jumps 6 pct in mid-June 09:09 PM BST

US offers emergency food stamps in 3 flood states 09:09 PM BST

UPDATE 1-MBIA Insurance CDS trade close to default levels 09:08 PM BST

Study suggests colon cancer vaccine possible 09:07 PM BST

Radio frequency identification in hospitals could pose risks 09:07 PM BST

US STOCKS-Market ends lower on consumer data, UPS warning 09:07 PM BST

Uruguay detects natural gas on continental shelf 09:06 PM BST

Boston Herald to cut jobs, outsource presses 09:05 PM BST

Toronto stocks end sharply lower as resources drag 09:05 PM BST

TREASURIES-Bonds gain as weak data support steady rate view 09:03 PM BST

Rockies Express Pipeline sells $1.3 bln in 3 parts-IFR 09:03 PM BST

Supreme Court to decide Navy sonar appeal 09:01 PM BST

TREASURIES-Bonds gain as weak data support steady rate view 09:01 PM BST

US Treasury balances at Fed mostly flat on June 23 09:00 PM BST

Emerging debt-Spreads tighten, Uruguay issues bond swap 08:59 PM BST

Wachovia hires Goldman Sachs for help on loans 08:58 PM BST

INTERVIEW-Miner Nautilus aims to tap riches of ocean floor 08:58 PM BST

Saudi hike may not be enough to end oil bull run 08:58 PM BST

Scotsman McAvoy hits Hollywood action with "Wanted" 08:56 PM BST

Disney rocks with "Camp" musical 08:54 PM BST

Ellen DeGeneres, Rachael Ray share Emmy spotlight 08:54 PM BST

US official: Credit card bill could harm consumers 08:54 PM BST

Summit needed to jumpstart peace in Darfur-UN, AU 08:53 PM BST

Summit needed to jumpstart peace in Darfur-UN, AU 08:53 PM BST

Senegal urged to clean toxic Dakar area after deaths 08:53 PM BST

TD Bank to buy Canada loan unit from ABN AMRO 08:53 PM BST

UPDATE 2-MOVES-RBC, Modern Bank, Schroders, Grant Thornton 08:53 PM BST

Forward Calendar - U.S. corporate bond new issues 08:52 PM BST

Sharapova eases into second round 08:51 PM BST

Israeli guard kills himself at Sarkozy farewell 08:50 PM BST

Gaza truce shaken by rocket fire and killings 08:49 PM BST

US mortgage rates unchanged on Tuesday - BestInfo 08:49 PM BST

Toronto stocks skid 300 points as resources slump 08:49 PM BST

Top antitrust senator opposes JBS beef buys in U.S. 08:48 PM BST

US oil production/reserves flat in 07-Ernst & Young 08:48 PM BST

Mississippi utilities see slow growth for power 08:47 PM BST

Slower French growth to crimp job creation in '08 08:46 PM BST

New Issue-Quicksilver sells $475 mln in 5-yr sr notes 08:45 PM BST

UPDATE 1-U.S. Steel sees steel prices up on raw material cost 08:43 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Yahoo shares yo-yo with reports on Microsoft talks 08:43 PM BST

Florida offer for U.S. Sugar came as a big surprise 08:39 PM BST

Westwood targets Order of Merit after U.S. Open boost 08:38 PM BST

Cuba approves, makes available lung cancer vaccine 08:37 PM BST

Spain's Guggenheim Museum to branch out 08:37 PM BST

Small tenants more active in NY office market 08:36 PM BST

Senators seek to stop Iraq oil deals 08:35 PM BST

Murray survives tricky Santoro test 08:33 PM BST

*TOP NEWS* North American Power and Natural Gas 08:33 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Toronto stocks tumble in broad-based selloff 08:32 PM BST

WRAPUP 1-Gaza truce falters, Israel plans Hezbollah swap 08:32 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Webster Financial to cut jobs; shares up 08:30 PM BST

U.S. says Mugabe re-election bid will meet world rejection 08:29 PM BST

U.S. envoy warns of possible new U.N. steps on Zimbabwe 08:29 PM BST

NYMEX oil ends up ahead of EIA data, eyes Nigeria 08:26 PM BST

Punch Taverns confident on profit forecast 08:25 PM BST

East meets West for Armani men, D&G Riviera style 08:23 PM BST

US RESEARCH SUMMARY-Non-S&P 500 June 24 1918 GMT 08:18 PM BST

Soccer-Euro-Russia will not roll over for Spain again, says Guus 08:16 PM BST

U.S. Fed starts policy meeting 08:16 PM BST

Mugabe re-election bid will meet world rejection-US 08:13 PM BST

Men's singles results 08:11 PM BST

CenturyTel raises dividend tenfold, shares soar 08:10 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Obama criticizes McCain's nuclear power plan 08:10 PM BST

Middle East violence overshadows Berlin donors meeting 08:09 PM BST

Women's singles results 08:09 PM BST

U.S. crude futures seesaw, then settle higher 08:08 PM BST

Retail gasoline price flat at $4.08/gallon 08:08 PM BST

Turkey's Emre ruled out of semi final 08:08 PM BST

Turkey do not need a miracle, says coach 08:08 PM BST

TEXT-Moody's release on BG Energy Holdings 08:04 PM BST

Coldplay completes free-show run in NYC 08:02 PM BST

Credit Suisse starts U.S. homebuilding sector 08:01 PM BST

Top antitrust senator opposes JBS beef buys in US 08:00 PM BST

Order of play for Wednesday 08:00 PM BST

IMF chief says China currency undervalued 07:56 PM BST

Retiring Bjorkman bows out in first round 07:55 PM BST

Home loan approvals dive to record low in May 07:55 PM BST

Bill with billions in health plan cuts passes House 07:54 PM BST

FACTBOX: Medicare companies watch bill impacting pay 07:54 PM BST

Punk fans brave heat for launch of Warped Tour 07:53 PM BST

John Leslie denies rape allegation 07:53 PM BST

Toronto stocks drop 1.4 pct as resources drag 07:51 PM BST

U.S. SEC looks to revamp reporting rules 07:51 PM BST

Donors pledge aid to Niger River development 07:50 PM BST

Naomi Campbell says racist slur sparked air rage 07:49 PM BST

UPDATE 1-US bill with blns in health plan cuts passes House 07:48 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Saras to boost capex, diesel output under new plan 07:47 PM BST

Radio host Don Imus downplays race remarks 07:47 PM BST

Scottrade to pay $950,000 to settle SEC charges 07:47 PM BST

Fishermen must wait for help with fuel costs 07:43 PM BST

About 1,650 Axle workers taking buyouts-UAW 07:43 PM BST

Mirza overcomes injury to down Castano 07:41 PM BST

TAKE A LOOK-High fuel prices rock world economy 07:40 PM BST

UPDATE 1-PREVIEW-Strong results seen for BlackBerry maker RIM 07:40 PM BST

UPDATE 2-French court rules against Gecina shareholders 07:38 PM BST

Beijing Olympic media centre hotel offers cash for coverage 07:37 PM BST

Naked Cowboy lawsuit to go ahead 07:37 PM BST

Canadian woman finds brand new grenade in backyard 07:37 PM BST

Pilots in India often fail alcohol tests 07:37 PM BST

Work-shy Myanmar buffaloes add to farmers' woes 07:37 PM BST

Man in wheelchair charged with drink-driving 07:37 PM BST

US copper futures end cautiously lower ahead of Fed 07:35 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Scottrade to pay $950,000 to settle SEC charges 07:34 PM BST

Brazil seizes cattle to stem Amazon destruction 07:31 PM BST

Google to offer audience measures for advertisers 07:30 PM BST

Rockies Express Pipeline launches $1.3 bln debt in 3 parts 07:29 PM BST

Virgin Mobile offers $79.99 call plan; shares fall 07:29 PM BST

Sleep disruption can trigger sleepwalking 07:28 PM BST

Bradford & Bingley publishes fundraising prospectus 07:27 PM BST

CORRECTED - NYSE starts selling stock prices to Google, CNBC 07:27 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Cricket-Ashraful ton leads Bangladesh to win over UAE 07:26 PM BST

REFILE-MGA CEO sees new Bratz line retail sales up to $200 mln 07:26 PM BST

Fast patient turnover spreads germs in hospitals 07:26 PM BST

Long-standing hay fever may impede nasal airflow 07:26 PM BST

WRAPUP 1-McCain runs into opposition over offshore oil plan 07:25 PM BST

Kodak sets $1 billion stock buyback, stock jumps 07:24 PM BST

Google's cell phone plans hit delays, Journal says 07:23 PM BST

U.N.'s Gambari seeks truce with Nigerian militants 07:20 PM BST

Shell restarts Nigeria's Bonga offshore production 07:20 PM BST

Cricket-Bangladesh v UAE - Asia Cup scoreboard 07:19 PM BST

Tennis-Wimbledon-Roddick serve too much for debutant Schwank 07:19 PM BST

West Indies v Australia innings scoreboard 07:17 PM BST

Pakistan crush Hong Kong in Asia Cup opener 07:17 PM BST

France could back telecoms, Web tax hike - report 07:15 PM BST

Egypt says working for release of Israeli soldier 07:14 PM BST

EU fisheries chief stands firm on bluefin tuna ban 07:12 PM BST

US envoy warns of possible new UN steps on Zimbabwe 07:11 PM BST

UPDATE 2-BlackRock sees global slowdown worsening in 2009 07:10 PM BST

Survey finds happy hours mean good times but no promotion 07:09 PM BST

Venus impressed by troublesome Cavaday 07:09 PM BST

Nadal flexes muscles at Centre Court 07:09 PM BST

Gasquet hits top form to oust Fish 07:09 PM BST

No deal between Yahoo and Microsoft: report 07:08 PM BST

Soccer-Euro-Turkey's Emre ruled out of semi final 07:04 PM BST

CORRECTED - US govt urged to crack down on market speculators 07:04 PM BST

Caja Madrid eyes early retirement for 8 pct staff 06:59 PM BST

Middle East Quartet calls for calm after violence 06:57 PM BST

Mexico peso firms, bonds fall on inflation spike 06:56 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Alcoa signs development pact with Vietnam 06:55 PM BST

Shell restarts Nigeria's Bonga offshore production 06:54 PM BST

South Sudan lawmakers approve creation of air force 06:52 PM BST

Russian church in "positive dialogue" with Vatican 06:51 PM BST

Cricket-Bangladesh beat UAE by 96 runs in Asia Cup 06:50 PM BST

Rio Tinto Finance sells $5 bln debt in 3 parts - IFR 06:49 PM BST

London office rents set for hibernation 06:48 PM BST

Cricket-Pakistan v Hong Kong - Asia Cup scoreboard 06:48 PM BST

Land Secs scotches swift recovery hopes 06:48 PM BST

Israeli cabinet to vote on Hezbollah swap Sunday 06:48 PM BST

In-hospital offer helps lung patients quit smoking 06:46 PM BST

Pakistan beat Hong Kong by 155 runs in Asia Cup 06:42 PM BST

Several U.S. firms sign deals to invest in Vietnam 06:41 PM BST

FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, June 24 06:41 PM BST

Home Depot has no plans for more store closures 06:40 PM BST

Wimbledon under fire for pigeon cull 06:35 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Dow Chemical sets more price hikes, cuts output 06:34 PM BST

Israeli cabinet to vote on Hezbollah swap Sunday 06:34 PM BST

Saudi certain new oil mega project will be on time 06:34 PM BST

Oil near $138 as Iran denies rumoured attack 06:33 PM BST

Gas and power prices rise on supply 06:33 PM BST

INTERVIEW-Australia says courts an option on Japan whaling 06:27 PM BST

Cricket-Marsh impresses as Australia set W.Indies tough target 06:26 PM BST

Citigroup faces Q2 loss, JPMorgan share view cut: Merrill 06:25 PM BST

BP Carson refinery crude unit wraps restart -sources 06:25 PM BST

Cricket-Pakistan beat Hong Kong by 155 runs in Asia Cup 06:23 PM BST

Prosecutors seek to salvage ICC's first trial 06:23 PM BST

Prosecutors seek to salvage ICC's first trial 06:23 PM BST

New estimates show diabetes affects 24 million 06:22 PM BST

Lowe's Cos looks to gain market share from rivals 06:20 PM BST

BlackRock sees value in commercial, home mortgages 06:20 PM BST

Chile stocks edge higher on CAP, D&S; peso slips 06:20 PM BST

Hi-phone anyone? Fake mobiles threaten China brands 06:19 PM BST

Justice Dept. hiring marred by politics: probe 06:18 PM BST

AT&T to boost online content distribution 06:18 PM BST

Countrywide vote on merger to end mortgage era 06:16 PM BST

Cricket-Australia 273-8 v W.Indies - first ODI 06:16 PM BST

Divers find only death in sunken Philippine ferry 06:16 PM BST

Bush pledges typhoon aid to Philippine president 06:15 PM BST

No need to update EU's e-commerce rules-McCreevy 06:15 PM BST

Spain forget 4-1 win and concentrate on revived Russia 06:14 PM BST

Italy boss Donadoni expected to go within a week 06:14 PM BST

Flooded Midwest asks White House for more aid 06:12 PM BST

As floodwaters ease, roads and bridges show damage 06:12 PM BST

Scattered rains expected in Corn Belt this week 06:12 PM BST

How much crop acreage lost to floods? 06:12 PM BST

TREASURIES-Bonds add gains after 2-year debt auction 06:10 PM BST

*TOP NEWS* North American Power and Natural Gas 06:09 PM BST

"Made in Asia" label helps, hinders luxury goods makers 06:09 PM BST

Speedo's suit divides swimming world 06:09 PM BST

In Latin America, some leaders reject U.S. drug war 06:09 PM BST

Big cars rule Gulf roads amid record oil prices 06:09 PM BST

Profits seen off more than 10 percent 06:09 PM BST

Buoyed by rain, Australia wheat farmers chase big crops 06:08 PM BST

Flooded US Midwest asks White House for more aid 06:07 PM BST

Canada terror suspect faces first legal setback 06:07 PM BST

New Citi, Postbank owners must keep pacts-Talanx 06:07 PM BST

Nokia buys social networking site Plazes 06:05 PM BST

UPDATE 1-UCB to decide on lacosamide tests by year end 06:04 PM BST

Israeli guard kills self at Sarkozy farewell 06:04 PM BST

TEXT-S&P release on Cameron International 06:02 PM BST

U.N. agency sees small chance of El Nino this year 06:01 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Mexico's 1-month Cetes yield jumps to 7.74 pct 06:01 PM BST

RLPC-Bids due on Getronics non-core businesses sale-banker 06:00 PM BST

EU to press airlines for details on fees 05:59 PM BST

Brain injuries from falls a deadly risk for seniors 05:59 PM BST

CenterPoint leading candidate as NC port developer 05:57 PM BST

Air strikes kill 14 Taliban in Afghan east 05:57 PM BST

Defence chief says "medieval" Afghanistan needs care 05:57 PM BST

White House: U.S. economy resilient long term 05:56 PM BST

UDPATE 1-Toyota hints at cut to U.S. sales forecast 05:55 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Symmetry Q1 profit rises, ups 2008 revenue view 05:54 PM BST

Growth slows for top private banks as crisis bites 05:53 PM BST

Saras may pay extra dividend under new plan-CFO 05:52 PM BST

French casino group Partouche H1 net profit down 7 pct 05:51 PM BST

Attacks in east Afghanistan up 40 percent, US says 05:49 PM BST

Attacks in east Afghanistan up 40 percent, US says 05:49 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Escada to raise 50 mln eur, hire new CEO 05:48 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Suncor restarts 125,000 bpd oil sands upgrader 05:47 PM BST

Palestinian PM calls for calm after Gaza rockets 05:46 PM BST

European stocks end lower on U.S. economic woes 05:42 PM BST

Counterparty credit index weakest in three months 05:42 PM BST

One in four homes at risk of flood 05:40 PM BST

Suncor restarts 125,000 bpd oil sands upgrader 05:37 PM BST

Chest pain common a year after heart attack: study 05:36 PM BST

Drinking less reduces overactive bladder symptoms 05:36 PM BST

Soccer-Hungary's Grosics has life-saving surgery 05:36 PM BST

US STOCKS-Wall St up as financials offset UPS, data 05:36 PM BST

Mexico's 1-month Cetes yield jumps to 7.74 pct 05:36 PM BST

Golf-Westwood targets Order of Merit after U.S. Open boost 05:35 PM BST

GM may burn $13.9 billion cash by end of 2010: BofA 05:35 PM BST

IMF chief "a little concerned" over Latam inflation 05:32 PM BST

Sharapova dons white tuxedo top for Wimbledon 05:32 PM BST

Romania to own majority stake in nuclear reactors 05:30 PM BST

British soldier killed in Afghanistan 05:29 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Tennis-Wimbledon-Gasquet hits top form to oust Fish 05:25 PM BST

Nigerian naira gains vs dlr as oil firms sell forex 05:23 PM BST

RLPC-Angel Trains' 2.211 bln pound loan set-bankers 05:22 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Punch Taverns confident on profit forecast 05:21 PM BST

US Cash Products-NYH mogas steadies, sellers eye NYMEX 05:20 PM BST

Freddie Mac ramps up 'due diligence' of risky loans 05:20 PM BST

Rare copy of Austen's "Emma" sets auction record 05:19 PM BST

Alcoa looking at projects in Vietnam 05:19 PM BST

Key EU lawmaker urges rating agency registration 05:18 PM BST

Nigeria's Dangote signs $1.8 bln new cement deals 05:18 PM BST

RPT-PREVIEW-Strong quarter forecast for BlackBerry maker RIM 05:18 PM BST

UPDATE 1-IAC not planning special dividend with spin-offs 05:16 PM BST

E.ON UK says bad debts doubled in past 12 months 05:15 PM BST

Cablevision gets antitrust OK for Newsday 05:15 PM BST

Holmen to cut 150,000 tonnes of newsprint output 05:14 PM BST

TREASURIES-Bonds up as data seen keeping growth on Fed agenda 05:14 PM BST

Colombia delays restoring Ecuador diplomatic ties 05:13 PM BST

TEXT-Fitch release on BP Plc 05:13 PM BST

Vatican defends late banker from murder accusation 05:13 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Amerigroup: Q2, FY08 may be pressured by Tennessee 05:12 PM BST

FTSE closes lower as food retailers and energy weigh 05:12 PM BST

Toyota hints at cut to U.S. sales forecast 05:11 PM BST

Treasury's Ryan: firms should be allowed to fail 05:11 PM BST

Iran bank's UK unit to challenge nuclear sanctions 05:09 PM BST

Hiddink gets unlikely results with style and wit 05:08 PM BST

FTSE closes lower as food retailers, energy weigh 05:08 PM BST

Cricket-Pietersen the key for England, says South Africa's Smith 05:08 PM BST

Dollar dips as consumer confidence hits 16-year low 05:07 PM BST

Soccer-African team can reach World Cup final, says Jordaan 05:07 PM BST

Iraq hopes to sign short-term oil deals next month 05:06 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Goldman Sachs downgrades Entegris; shares fall 05:06 PM BST

Northern States Power files $250 mln shelf offering 05:05 PM BST

Niger rebels say air raids threaten French hostages 05:05 PM BST

Canadian refinery backer wins creditor protection 05:04 PM BST

Italy cuts growth target, hikes deficit outlook 05:03 PM BST

FOREX-Dollar dips as consumer confidence hits 16-year low 05:02 PM BST

Brown down in polls but challenge unlikely 05:02 PM BST

FACTBOX - Possible contenders for prime minister's job 05:02 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Germany's Postbank nears sale-source 05:01 PM BST

US coal stocks drop 1.1 pct from last wk -Genscape 05:00 PM BST

Iran says EU sanctions could hurt nuclear diplomacy 04:59 PM BST

Banned Iranian group urges fast EU ruling 04:59 PM BST

Brazil stocks steady, real firms awaiting Fed 04:59 PM BST

OPEC document warns of uncertainty 04:57 PM BST

Consumer confidence tumbles in June 04:53 PM BST

FACTBOX: Home price percent change by metropolitan area 04:53 PM BST

Household morale drops in U.S. and Europe 04:53 PM BST

EU to fine and blacklist illegal fishing operators 04:53 PM BST

NY's Bruno: Probe unrelated to decision not to run 04:52 PM BST

WaMu may face $30 bln credit losses through 2011: Lehman 04:52 PM BST

Spain's Filmax sees debt repayment problem-source 04:52 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Fitch release on Rothschild & Cie Banque 04:52 PM BST

Subtle brain abnormalities predict mental decline: study 04:51 PM BST

Local government staff to strike in July 04:51 PM BST

Leukemia pill may improve stroke treatment: study 04:51 PM BST

Simple doctor's exam may predict stroke risk: study 04:51 PM BST

EU mergers and takeovers (June 24) 04:50 PM BST

US Senate housing rescue bill clears key test vote 04:49 PM BST

Nadal ready to prove his title credentials 04:48 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Alstom confirms operating margin forecasts 04:48 PM BST

Home loan approvals dive to record low in May 04:47 PM BST

Group denies misleading media over Amazon tribe 04:47 PM BST

Kroger 1st-quarter profit rises 04:46 PM BST

P&C insurers' net income drops by half in 1st-qtr 04:45 PM BST

POLL-TAKE A LOOK-Reuters polls and surveys 04:44 PM BST

Thirty years on, inflation makes global comeback 04:43 PM BST

European stocks end lower, but off day's lows 04:42 PM BST

EU executive to suggest more VAT flexibility 04:42 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Broadpoint downgrades Fuel Systems, shares fall 04:41 PM BST

Study shows more benefits of sunshine vitamin 04:39 PM BST

Right-wing extremist guilty of terrorism charges 04:38 PM BST

PREVIEW-Biovail's future lies in shareholders' verdict 04:36 PM BST

Rio Tinto-Baosteel price rise a good sign - Vale 04:35 PM BST

Computers in use pass 1 billion mark: Gartner 04:34 PM BST

Switching languages can also switch personality: study 04:33 PM BST

Germany govt aims to help heavy energy users-Gabriel 04:33 PM BST

Nokia says no plans to cut staff after Symbian buy 04:33 PM BST

MBIA Insurance CDS trade close to default levels 04:32 PM BST

Gatlin cannot run internationally, officials say 04:32 PM BST

TEXT-S&P on Latin American oil and gas companies 04:31 PM BST

TAKE A LOOK-U.S. consumers confront high gas prices 04:31 PM BST

INSTANT VIEW: Home prices fall further in April: S&P 04:31 PM BST

Home prices extend record slide in April: S&P 04:31 PM BST

EU approves Foxconn's buy of two Sanmina plants 04:30 PM BST

Saras sees 2012 refining margin up to $10.4/barrel 04:30 PM BST

Tesco and Sainsbury market shares down slightly 04:29 PM BST

European stocks pare losses as banks rebound 04:28 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Global wealth hits $40.7 trn in 07 but growth slows 04:27 PM BST

US STOCKS-Dow, S&P 500 up on financials; Nasdaq flat 04:27 PM BST

Endesa Chile to refinance bond with $400 mln loan 04:26 PM BST

Ballack predicting tough battle with Turkey 04:24 PM BST

British Grand Prix draws record three-day crowd 04:19 PM BST

Italy says no more sales of Eni, Enel, Finmeccanica 04:18 PM BST

Quarter of Ethiopia AIDS patients have stopped drugs 04:17 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Ecuador assembly to accept resignation of chief 04:13 PM BST

UPDATE 2-NWR cleared to reopen Polish coal mine 04:12 PM BST

London mayor fuming over Iraqi cigar case probe 04:12 PM BST

CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Mexico Telmex Intl proposes 0.15 peso/shr dividend 04:12 PM BST

McCain defends position switch on offshore oil 04:10 PM BST

FACTBOX: McCain pushes measures to lower auto emissions 04:10 PM BST

McCain calls for $300 million prize for car battery 04:10 PM BST

FACTBOX: U.S. state-level climate change targets 04:10 PM BST

European court blames Turkey for '96 Cyprus killings 04:10 PM BST

Solar cell investment seen matching chip sector 04:09 PM BST

TEXT-Moody's release on Atlas Pipeline Partners 04:09 PM BST

Tsvangirai's letter of withdrawal from Zimbabwe vote 04:07 PM BST

South Korea to crack down on violent rallies 04:07 PM BST

Chad, Sudan generals discuss border violence 04:07 PM BST

Border farmers seek change on guest workers 04:07 PM BST

NYMEX crude up, choppy eyeing Nigeria and dollar 04:05 PM BST

Mexico bank lending grows 24 percent in Q1 04:05 PM BST

Post in advanced talks about Postbank sale - source 04:03 PM BST

TEXT-Tsvangirai's letter of withdrawal from Zimbabwe vote 04:03 PM BST

Mexican bonds, stocks fall on strong inflation data 04:02 PM BST

Tiny Shetland island declares independence 04:00 PM BST

Rio Tinto Finance launches $5 bln 3-part debt sale 03:59 PM BST

Stg firm vs broadly soft dlr despite poor mortgage data 03:59 PM BST

TEXT-Moody's release on Quicksilver Resources 03:58 PM BST

Key London mayor aide quits over race row 03:58 PM BST

EU fisheries chief stands firm on bluefin tuna ban 03:57 PM BST

Mugabe re-election bid will meet world rejection-US 03:56 PM BST

Tennis-Wimbledon-Argentine player battles on court and off 03:56 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Toronto stocks fall broadly, resources drag 03:55 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Elcoteq cancels sale of unit to Flextronics 03:55 PM BST

AU says Nigeria will send peacekeepers to Somalia 03:55 PM BST

Virgin Mobile USA launches $79.99 unlimited plan 03:54 PM BST

IMF chief "a little concerned" over Latam inflation 03:54 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Merrill seeks Chile expansion with broker purchase 03:53 PM BST

Intelsat units' to sell about $7 bln in bonds 03:50 PM BST

FACTBOX-Spreads of U.S. mergers and acquisitions 03:49 PM BST

Iraq hopes to sign short-term oil deals next month 03:46 PM BST

BHP may seek iron ore price rise after Rio deal 03:44 PM BST

Bush not visiting South Korea during G8 trip 03:43 PM BST

U.S. Steel sees steel prices up with materials 03:42 PM BST

Tibet reopens to foreign tourists 03:41 PM BST

Bush not visiting South Korea during G8 trip 03:39 PM BST

Cricket-Pakistan 288-9 v Hong Kong in Asia Cup 03:39 PM BST

Pakistani Taliban said pulling out of captured town 03:37 PM BST

TREASURIES-Bonds climb in safe-haven buying as stocks fall 03:36 PM BST

Ukraine breaks with firm renovating Euro 2012 stadium 03:35 PM BST

UPDATE 1-US bank 3-month funding rates at 2.8092 pct-ICAP 03:33 PM BST

CORRECTED - Mexico Telmex Intl proposes 0.15 peso/shr dividend 03:31 PM BST

India's Jet Airways posts Q4 loss, sees tough times 03:31 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Gaza truce shaken by rocket fire, killings in WBank 03:31 PM BST

Gaza truce shaken by rocket fire, killings in WBank 03:31 PM BST

Quick diagnoses of drug-resistant TB crucial: experts 03:30 PM BST

Pregnancy pounds may affect kids' weight 03:29 PM BST

Rebel commanders shun violence in India's northeast 03:29 PM BST

Slot machine ruling could encourage Rank sale 03:28 PM BST

TEXT-Moody's on Express Energy Services Operating 03:28 PM BST

Venus Williams safely through 03:28 PM BST

Escada plans 50 mln eur capital increase - sources 03:27 PM BST

Early US copper drifts in thin range ahead of Fed 03:27 PM BST

Vienna bourse hopes to boost Ljubljana liquidity 03:27 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Caterpillar to buy Brazilian train component maker 03:25 PM BST

Work-shy Myanmar buffaloes add to farmers' woes 03:25 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Mexico consumer prices rise 0.29 pct in early June 03:24 PM BST

Health care guidelines issued for school athletes 03:23 PM BST

UPDATE 4-Lilly, Daiichi blood-thinning drug faces FDA delay 03:23 PM BST

TEXT-S&P release on Quicksilver Resources 03:23 PM BST

Ecuador assembly accepts resignation of chief 03:23 PM BST

"Amanda" a muddled comedy about teen prostitution 03:22 PM BST

Kroger says private-label sales increased in Q1 03:21 PM BST

Zimbabwe opposition formally out of poll 03:20 PM BST

FACTBOX - Sanctions on Zimbabwe 03:20 PM BST

Myanmar cyclone toll rises to 138,000 dead and missing 03:18 PM BST

UniCredit to open 1,300 branches in eastern Europe 03:18 PM BST

INTERVIEW-E.ON not to take stake in German grid venture 03:17 PM BST

Tennis-Wimbledon-Gasquet returns to familiar form on Court One 03:16 PM BST

FACTBOX - Military and civilian deaths in Iraq 03:15 PM BST

UPDATE 2-UN's Gambari seeks truce with Nigerian militants 03:15 PM BST

Pakistani Taliban said pulling out of captured town 03:14 PM BST

Spanish soccer club Getafe sale withdrawn 03:14 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Chevron, Nigeria oil union to meet as strike looms 03:13 PM BST

Iran to give severe response to any attack 03:13 PM BST

Bond insurer and economic woes to feed fresh credit turmoil 03:13 PM BST

Reinsurers could absorb another Katrina 03:13 PM BST

US STOCKS-Wall St extends losses on consumer sentiment 03:12 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Russian steel maker Severstal eyes U.S. coal assets 03:12 PM BST

Lone Star cleared of KEB unit price manipulation 03:12 PM BST

Violence spirals in Kashmir over Hindu trust land 03:11 PM BST

INSTANT VIEW: Consumer confidence falls in June 03:11 PM BST

Chinese couples queue for Olympic "I do" 03:10 PM BST

US RATE FUTURES-Trim chances of Fed rate hike in August 03:10 PM BST

UPDATE 1-UK Takeover Panel eys auction in Enodis bid battle 03:10 PM BST

US bank 3-month funding rates at 2.8092 pct-ICAP 03:10 PM BST

European stocks extend losses after weak U.S. data 03:10 PM BST

Gold firms on softer dollar, traders eye FOMC 03:09 PM BST

Nigerian priest writes stories of African horrors 03:09 PM BST

US bank 3-month funding rates at 2.8092 pct-ICAP 03:09 PM BST

TREASURIES-Bonds extend gains as June confidence at 16-yr low 03:08 PM BST

Funny bones tickled in tourism campaign 03:08 PM BST

TABLE-Richmond Fed services index -14 in June 03:07 PM BST

Bangladesh score 299-8 v UAE in Asia Cup 03:07 PM BST

NYMEX crude up, choppy eyeing Nigeria, Iran, data 03:07 PM BST

FOREX-Dollar falls as US consumer confidence slides 03:07 PM BST

Airbus ships first kit to Chinese assembly plant 03:07 PM BST

TABLE-U.S. April home prices fell 0.8 pct--OFHEO 03:06 PM BST

Nordic financial firms to start trading platform 03:06 PM BST

Work-shy Myanmar buffaloes add to farmers' woes 03:04 PM BST

Men's draw hit by seven retirements 03:04 PM BST

Tata Comm: to buy 30 pct more in S.Africa's Neotel 03:03 PM BST