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Over 100 U.S. "blue chips" now selling for under $10 a share 11:58 PM GMT
Japan trade deficit 63.9 bln yen in October 11:57 PM GMT
PetroChina says to buy $776 mln risk operation assets 11:56 PM GMT
Obama taps ex-Senate chief to head health agency 11:56 PM GMT
Japan Oct crude oil import volume up 2.6 pct 11:56 PM GMT
Qaeda scorns Obama with racial slur 11:55 PM GMT
Auto execs testify as legislators try for deal 11:54 PM GMT
Halliburton says tough to grow revenue 20 percent in '09 11:44 PM GMT
U.S. stocks lowest since 2003 11:44 PM GMT
Bill Clinton offers steps to help wife get State job 11:44 PM GMT
Brazil charges officials and carrier in air crash 11:43 PM GMT
MetLife says commercial mortgage portfolio safe 11:43 PM GMT
Maradona happy with Argentina's renewed confidence 11:40 PM GMT
U.S. stocks lowest since 2003, Fed warns of contraction 11:39 PM GMT
Seoul shares seen lower after big U.S. losses 11:39 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times, Wall St Journal Asia editions 11:37 PM GMT
Obama signals priority with Daschle pick 11:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Halliburton says tough to grow revenue 20 pct in '09 11:34 PM GMT
Limited Brands posts lower net profit, shaves view 11:33 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-MetLife says commercial mortgage portfolio safe 11:32 PM GMT
Congo rebel pullback raises hopes for peace talks 11:32 PM GMT
Brazil charges officials, carrier in air crash 11:30 PM GMT
Brazil charges officials, carrier in air crash 11:30 PM GMT
Citigroup stock drops to 13-year low, fear grows 11:28 PM GMT
Soccer-Maradona happy with Argentina's renewed confidence 11:28 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW: Citi shares tumble to new 13-year low 11:28 PM GMT
Citigroup broker analyst Bhatia departing 11:28 PM GMT
Obama taps ex-Senate chief to head health agency 11:28 PM GMT
Astronauts install water recycler on space station 11:27 PM GMT
Japan stocks likely to slide on Wall St fall, yen 11:26 PM GMT
Chicago bourse trades US cap and trade contracts 11:24 PM GMT
Canada wants North America cap-and-trade system 11:24 PM GMT
Astronauts install water recycler on space station 11:23 PM GMT
TOPWRAP 10-US stocks lowest since 2003, Fed warns of contraction 11:23 PM GMT
Fed signals ready to cut rates amid glum outlook 11:22 PM GMT
Fed likely to cut funds rate to the bone 11:22 PM GMT
Seoul shares seen 11:21 PM GMT
Shares of Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway fall more than 12 percent 11:19 PM GMT
Consumer prices, home starts plunge in October 11:19 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Citigroup stock drops to 13-year low, fear grows 11:17 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Canada wants North America cap-and-trade system 11:17 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Fed signals ready to cut rates amid glum outlook 11:16 PM GMT
Fast-food ad ban could cut child obesity: U.S. study 11:14 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P rates DCP Midstream LLC notes 'BBB+' 11:13 PM GMT
Fast-food ad ban could cut child obesity -US study 11:13 PM GMT
Terry atones to give England win 11:12 PM GMT
Confidence the key for new look England 11:12 PM GMT
Akamai cuts 7 percent of workforce 11:11 PM GMT
SNAPSHOT - Financial Crisis - 2310 GMT 11:10 PM GMT
Over 100 U.S. "blue chips" now selling for under $10 a share 11:09 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Alberta softens oil royalty change, cites downturn 11:09 PM GMT
Babcock & Brown says in dispute with a bank 11:09 PM GMT
Over 100 US "blue chips" now selling for under $10 a share 11:07 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P on Puget Energy, Puget Sound Energy 11:07 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch rates DCP Midstream's $250 mln notes 'BBB+' 11:06 PM GMT
Soccer-Confidence the key for new look England 11:05 PM GMT
Policymakers still split on pricking asset bubbles 11:04 PM GMT
Maine governor cuts budget now - waiting will make it worse 11:04 PM GMT
U.S. gasoline futures hit their lowest since 2004 11:02 PM GMT
Burger King begins limiting sodium in "Kids Meals" 11:01 PM GMT
US RESEARCH SUMMARY-S&P 500 Nov 19 2300 GMT 11:00 PM GMT
Disney expands 3D movies with "Beauty", IMAX deal 11:00 PM GMT
Shiny Co-Founder Norris Starts Rival Men's Publisher Anorak 10:59 PM GMT
Soccer-Villa, Torres on target as Spain beat Chile 3-0 10:59 PM GMT
Psychotherapy may help with diabetes control 10:58 PM GMT
Smoking while pregnant harms baby's blood vessels 10:58 PM GMT
Gene test adds little to diabetes risk analysis 10:57 PM GMT
Early treatment best for AIDS-infected babies 10:57 PM GMT
Sinopec says regulator OKs issue 20 bln yuan notes 10:57 PM GMT
Jack Bauer back with "24" TV movie 10:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Cyberonics posts profit; raises '09 sales view 10:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Mexico's Infonavit sees fewer debt issues next year 10:56 PM GMT
Ambac terminates $3.5 bln of risky mortgage exposure 10:56 PM GMT
Lyricist Tim Rice reflects on his career 10:55 PM GMT
FED FOCUS-Policymakers still split on pricking asset bubbles 10:55 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Intuit cuts outlook after posting quarterly loss 10:55 PM GMT
"Twilight" fans have sky-high hopes for movie 10:55 PM GMT
As companies go bankrupt, analysts say "hold" 10:54 PM GMT
"Twilight" fans have sky-high hopes for movie 10:54 PM GMT
Canada wants North America cap-and-trade system 10:53 PM GMT
Disney expands 3D movies with 'Beauty', IMAX deal 10:53 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Canada pledges auto aid, cap-and-trade system 10:52 PM GMT
Canada pledges auto aid, cap-and-trade system 10:52 PM GMT
Soccer-Spain 3 Chile 0 - international friendly result 10:52 PM GMT
Qaeda scorns Obama and urges attacks 10:52 PM GMT
Top lots among 150 unsold at Sotheby's jewel sale 10:51 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Canada sets priorities before new Parliament 10:51 PM GMT
Top lots among 150 unsold at Sotheby's jewel sale 10:50 PM GMT
Australia's Sonic sees 10% earnings growth in FY09 10:49 PM GMT
Soccer-International friendly results 10:49 PM GMT
Neil Diamond, producer Rick Rubin talking new CD 10:48 PM GMT
"CSI" dilemma is keeping corpses fresh 10:47 PM GMT
"Twilight" fans have sky-high hopes for movie 10:46 PM GMT
Fewer New Yorkers approve of governor's performance: poll 10:46 PM GMT
"CSI" dilemma: keeping corpses fresh 10:46 PM GMT
SNAPSHOT - Financial Crisis - 2245 GMT 10:45 PM GMT
CORRECTED - CANADA STOCKS-TSX hits 4-year low as banks feel heat 10:45 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Savidan tricks light up France draw v Uruguay 10:44 PM GMT
Fewer New Yorkers approve of gov's performance-poll 10:44 PM GMT
Qaeda scorns Obama with racial slur, urges attacks 10:44 PM GMT
Dow Jones High/Low - Nov 19 10:43 PM GMT
Digicel starts cellphone operation in Honduras 10:42 PM GMT
CORRECTED - CANADA STOCKS-TSX knocked lower by slumping financials 10:42 PM GMT
Merck sees competitive 2010-2013 growth 10:42 PM GMT
U.S. lawmaker accuses Bush of secrecy over Iraq deal 10:41 PM GMT
Alberta softens oil royalty change, cites downturn 10:40 PM GMT
Halliburton CEO says capex, hiring under review 10:39 PM GMT
Dow Jones Open/Close - Nov 19 10:39 PM GMT
VIEW-Standard Life sees more emerging equity falls 10:39 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Warnaco to cut jobs, capital spending 10:38 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-MOVES-Citigroup, Reserve, CME, Amherst 10:38 PM GMT
Lawmaker accuses Bush of secrecy over Iraq deal 10:38 PM GMT
Big Pharma seeks to shape U.S. health plan 10:37 PM GMT
US lawmaker accuses Bush of secrecy over Iraq deal 10:37 PM GMT
Sen. Dodd to seek quick TARP watchdog approval 10:33 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Soccer-Italy's Lippi equals record of 31 games unbeaten 10:33 PM GMT
EXCLUSIVE-Halliburton CEO says capex, hiring under review 10:32 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Men's Wearhouse Q3 beats estimates; shares up 10:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Whitney Holding slashes dividend by 35 pct 10:30 PM GMT
U.S. Sen Dodd to seek quick TARP watchdog approval 10:30 PM GMT
Lufthansa CEO: Foreign investment would help U.S 10:29 PM GMT
IAEA says Syria site hit by Israel resembled atom plant 10:25 PM GMT
Blink-182 members finally "reconnecting" 10:23 PM GMT
Torrential rains hit Australia state, one missing 10:23 PM GMT
Taylor Swift, David Archuleta lead U.S. pop chart 10:22 PM GMT
Blink-182 members finally "reconnecting" 10:20 PM GMT
Qaeda a threat, but not imminently: officials 10:20 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX hits 4-year low as banks feel heat 10:20 PM GMT
Qaeda a threat, but not imminently: officials 10:19 PM GMT
Lufthansa CEO: Foreign investment would help U.S. 10:19 PM GMT
U.S. officials say Qaeda a threat but not imminently 10:18 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Maradona makes winning start as Argentina coach 10:17 PM GMT
Python Goes Legit On YouTube; Better Than Slap In Face With Wet Fish 10:17 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Qaeda a threat, but not imminently-US officials 10:16 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Qaeda a threat, but not imminently-US officials 10:16 PM GMT
House panel backs Waxman as energy chairman 10:16 PM GMT
U.S. House panel backs Waxman as energy chairman 10:14 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Terry atones to give England win over Germany 10:14 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Double Dutch delight for Van Persie v Sweden 10:14 PM GMT
LTA plans to sell back its stake in home of Wimbledon 10:14 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-US House panel backs Waxman as energy chairman 10:13 PM GMT
Torrential rains hit Australia state 10:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Regulators demand safety checks on Boeing 737s 10:12 PM GMT
Cricket-Zimbabwe believe Mendis is more dangerous than Murali 10:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Sara Lee to close and sell plant, cut 185 jobs 10:11 PM GMT
Torrential rains hit Australia state, one missing 10:10 PM GMT
Print Roundup: Illife Cuts 80 Jobs; Arabic Newspaper Launch; Trinity Pay Freeze 10:08 PM GMT
Congo rebel pullback raises hopes for peace talks 10:08 PM GMT
Soccer-Ireland 2 Poland 3 - international friendly result 10:08 PM GMT
Smart sees flat 2009 US sales amid slump 10:08 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Limited Brands posts lower net profit, shaves view 10:07 PM GMT
U.S. auto execs testify as legislators try for deal 10:07 PM GMT
Nissan-Renault focused on cash and rules out deals 10:07 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Woodward Governor Q4 profit in line with Street 10:04 PM GMT
Gunns says sticks to fiscal 2009 profit guidance 10:04 PM GMT
Congo rebel pullback raises hopes for peace talks 10:04 PM GMT
Congo rebel pullback raises hopes for peace talks 10:04 PM GMT
MP3 'Inventor' Brandenburg Invests In DJTunes Dance Music Site 10:03 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-U.S. gasoline futures hit their lowest since 2004 10:03 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Dress Barn Q1 beats estimates, cuts full-year outlook 10:03 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Gymboree Q3 profit beats Street; shares up 10:02 PM GMT
CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Warnaco to cut jobs, capital spending 10:02 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Canada says fiscal stimulus may come next year 10:02 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Chile's AES Gener says investors okay capital rise 10:01 PM GMT
BOJ FOCUS-Bank of Japan may target credit strains, hold rates 10:01 PM GMT
N.Y. Money Closing - NOVEMBER 19, 2008 10:01 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Nissan-Renault focused on cash, rules out deals 10:01 PM GMT
New Issue-DCP Midstream sells $250 mln in 5-yr notes 10:00 PM GMT
Auto execs' private flights to Washington draw ire 10:00 PM GMT
Early treatment best for AIDS-infected babies 10:00 PM GMT
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac bill sale calendar 09:59 PM GMT
U.S. agency 2008 note sales calendar 09:59 PM GMT
US panel urges study of antipsychotics in children 09:58 PM GMT
Soccer-Scotland 0 Argentina 1 - international friendly result 09:58 PM GMT
Soccer-France 0 Uruguay 0 - international friendly result 09:58 PM GMT
Citigroup CDS surge in doubt over debt guarantee 09:57 PM GMT
Soccer-Maradona makes winning start as Argentina coach 09:57 PM GMT
Soccer-Ukraine 1 Norway 0 - international friendly result 09:56 PM GMT
Global chip sales forecast to drop 5.6 percent in 2009 09:56 PM GMT
Auto execs' private flights to Washington draw ire 09:54 PM GMT
TOPWRAP 9-U.S. prices plunge, stocks lowest since 2003 09:54 PM GMT
Soccer-Switzerland 1 Finland 0 - international friendly result 09:53 PM GMT
Auto execs' private flights to Washington draw ire 09:53 PM GMT
Carla Bruni says no hidden messages in new album 09:53 PM GMT
Wenger says Walcott out for at least three months 09:52 PM GMT
COMMODITIES-Copper, oil get cold shoulder, gold seen safer 09:52 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Global chip sales forecast to drop 5.6 pct in 2009 09:51 PM GMT
Soccer-Northern Ireland 0 Hungary 2 - friendly result 09:50 PM GMT
Driving down 4.4 percent in September from year ago 09:50 PM GMT
Bayer sees strong growth in health "sweet spot" 09:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Lukoil targets 30 pct of Repsol-radio 09:49 PM GMT
FED FOCUS-Fed likely to cut funds rate to the bone 09:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-US driving down 4.4 pct in Sept from year ago-govt 09:48 PM GMT
Lifting the Lid-For CEOs, giving up perks may be hard to do 09:48 PM GMT
Soccer-Terry makes amends in England's 2-1 win over Germany 09:48 PM GMT
Soccer-Croatian championship result and standings 09:47 PM GMT
US SWAPS-Long-dated spreads hit lows in duration stampede 09:47 PM GMT
Chile HidroAysen seeks gap to address study queries 09:46 PM GMT
EMERGING MARKETS-LatAm markets fall on global weakness 09:46 PM GMT
US gasoline futures hits lowest price since Dec 2004 09:45 PM GMT
Soccer-Germany 1 England 2 - international friendly result 09:45 PM GMT
JPMorgan, Citigroup, BofA hit multiyear lows 09:45 PM GMT
WRAPUP 3-US consumer prices, home starts plunge in October 09:44 PM GMT
Gieve says further cuts may be needed 09:44 PM GMT
Soccer-Luxembourg 1 Belgium 1 - international friendly result 09:43 PM GMT
FTSE skids nearly 5 percent lower 09:43 PM GMT
Wall Street sinks to lowest since 2003 09:43 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall Street sinks to lowest since 2003 09:41 PM GMT
US car industry, economy woes hit Mexican stocks 09:40 PM GMT
SP Ausnet H1 underlying profit up 2.4 pct 09:39 PM GMT
Soccer-Netherlands 3 Sweden 1 - international friendly result 09:39 PM GMT
Soccer-Austria 2 Turkey 4 - international friendly result 09:39 PM GMT
U.S. stocks sink to 5-1/2 year lows 09:39 PM GMT
APEC leaders to push trade as way out of crisis 09:39 PM GMT
U.S dollar slips against yen, up versus euro 09:39 PM GMT
Mammoth genome sequence may explain extinction 09:39 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Agnico-Eagle to raise $252 mln, stock drops 09:38 PM GMT
Hugh Jackman named "Sexiest Man Alive" 09:38 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-PetSmart profit beats Street, shares fall 09:37 PM GMT
FOREX-US dollar slips against yen, up versus euro 09:37 PM GMT
Hugh Jackman named People's "Sexiest Man Alive" 09:37 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-San Marino 0 Czech Republic 3 - World Cup result 09:37 PM GMT
Clump of dark matter may loom near solar system 09:36 PM GMT
Counter suit filed over "Project Runway" rights 09:35 PM GMT
Counter suit filed over "Project Runway" rights 09:34 PM GMT
Soccer-Slovenia 3 Bosnia 4 - international friendly result 09:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Citigroup broker analyst Bhatia departing 09:31 PM GMT
No human mad cow case in Texas panhandle: officials 09:31 PM GMT
Soccer-Greece 1 Italy 1 - international friendly result 09:30 PM GMT
GE embraces blogs, some see disclosure worry 09:30 PM GMT
U.S. foreign policy experts give Obama U.N. advice 09:28 PM GMT
Soccer-Czech Republic beat San Marino in World Cup qualifier 09:27 PM GMT
Soccer-World Cup European qualifying Group 3 result/standings 09:27 PM GMT
Boeing defense unit to cut 800 jobs 09:27 PM GMT
US mortgage rates unchanged on Wednesday -BestInfo 09:26 PM GMT
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ dives below 80 U.S. cents 09:26 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Economy, TARP hits US commercial property debt, stocks 09:24 PM GMT
Golf-Three fewer events on 2009 LPGA Tour schedule 09:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-GE embraces blogs, some see disclosure worry 09:23 PM GMT
Marc Jacobs settles with NY over improper payments 09:23 PM GMT
Boeing defense unit to cut 800 jobs 09:23 PM GMT
Chile probes Pinochet "disappeared" back from dead 09:23 PM GMT
Quotes from the Health Summit: Wednesday 09:22 PM GMT
India blows up pirate boat as tanker owners in talks 09:22 PM GMT
REFILE-BRIEF-Amazon Mining reduces staff to 6 employees 09:21 PM GMT
SNAPSHOT - Financial Crisis - 2120 GMT 09:20 PM GMT
Close Obama adviser Axelrod to go to White House 09:20 PM GMT
India blows up pirate boat; tanker owners in talks 09:19 PM GMT
Russia's Putin to step into congress limelight 09:18 PM GMT
Mexico's Pemex seeks 5 shallow water drilling rigs 09:18 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Nov 19 US 1.47590 09:17 PM GMT
Shares of Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway fall more than 12 percent 09:17 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Ecuador's Correa plays tough to win debt overhaul 09:16 PM GMT
Close Obama adviser Axelrod to go to White House 09:16 PM GMT
Argentine stocks, bonds fall as Wall Street dives 09:16 PM GMT
Soccer-Denmark 0 Wales 1 - international friendly result 09:14 PM GMT
13 year old boy arrested for possessing gun 09:12 PM GMT
Brazil currency ends at 2-1/2-yr low, stocks fall 09:12 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX drops sharply as banks feel heat 09:11 PM GMT
U.S. foreign policy experts give Obama U.N. advice 09:09 PM GMT
Schwab outflanks smaller rivals for new advisers 09:08 PM GMT
Lukoil targets 30 pct of Repsol-radio 09:08 PM GMT
Soccer-Walcott out for at least three months, says Wenger 09:08 PM GMT
Ohio senator wants auto deal by end of Wednesday 09:07 PM GMT
Sen Dodd: automaker aid package unlikely for now 09:07 PM GMT
White House backs Republican alternative on auto aid 09:07 PM GMT
GM ad agencies, other contracts under review-sources 09:07 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-NZ's F&P Healthcare H1 profit up 51% on strong sales 09:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Mexico industrial output fell 1.8 pct in September 09:04 PM GMT
Brazil mobile firms seek govt help as credit dries 09:04 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-South Africa 3 Cameroon 2 - friendly result 09:02 PM GMT
Soccer-Parker's late strike earns South Africa win over Cameroon 09:01 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions 09:00 PM GMT
MONEY MARKETS-Bank rates fall amid property market turmoil 08:59 PM GMT
Briefs 5-Atletico Madrid to hear CAS verdict on Thursday 08:59 PM GMT
Microsoft: New software not Symantec, McAfee rival 08:57 PM GMT
Chile probes Pinochet "disappeared" back from dead 08:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Microsoft: New software not Symantec, McAfee rival 08:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Pentagon says can ill-afford more top fighter jets 08:55 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Boeing sees orders dipping this year and next 08:55 PM GMT
U.S. teen lives 118 days without heart 08:55 PM GMT
Seven dead in Turkey-PKK clashes in east Turkey 08:54 PM GMT
Israeli archaeologists unearth Herod family tombs 08:54 PM GMT
Brazil central bank to offer $500 mln in swaps Fri 08:54 PM GMT
BHP may face delay in EU ruling on Rio bid 08:53 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude ends lower on stock build, economy 08:53 PM GMT
Seven dead in Turkey-PKK clashes in east Turkey 08:53 PM GMT
BHP may face delay in EU ruling on Rio bid: report 08:52 PM GMT
ADR Report-Global worries weigh down ADRs, financials lead 08:51 PM GMT
Russia's Putin to step into congress limelight 08:51 PM GMT
Blinkx Reboots Bid For Ad Net MIVA, New All-Cash Offer 08:51 PM GMT
Poland seeks to reassure Russia on missile defence 08:51 PM GMT
Poland seeks to reassure Russia on missile defense 08:51 PM GMT
TREASURIES-30-year Treasury bond gains 3 full points 08:49 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's comments on Venezuela's B2/B1 ratings 08:49 PM GMT
US credit default swap index widens to record-Markit 08:48 PM GMT
Chile's AES Gener says investors okay capital rise 08:48 PM GMT
IAEA and Iran in silent standoff over nuclear probe 08:48 PM GMT
Israel displays airpower it could use against Iran 08:48 PM GMT
Oil falls to 22-month low on demand, stock build 08:47 PM GMT
DIARY - Today in Washington - Nov 20 08:46 PM GMT
Astronauts install water recycler on space station 08:46 PM GMT
RJ/CRB commods index falls 0.74 percent to 240.56 08:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Homebuilder, REIT shares tumble as recession spreads 08:46 PM GMT
Regulators seek safety checks for Boeing 737-paper 08:45 PM GMT
McCain to seek re-election as Arizona senator 08:45 PM GMT
BHP may face delay in EU ruling on Rio bid-paper 08:45 PM GMT
US driving down 4.4 pct in Sept from year ago-govt 08:44 PM GMT
Canada says budget stimulus not to come next week 08:43 PM GMT
Oil falls to 22-month low on demand 08:43 PM GMT
UPDATE 7-Oil falls to 22-month low on demand, stock build 08:42 PM GMT
Soccer-Romania 2 Georgia 1 - international friendly result 08:41 PM GMT
US money market fund assets rise to record -iMoneyNet 08:40 PM GMT
Soccer-South Korea overcome Saudi Arabia thanks to late goals 08:39 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Soccer-Australia, Japan secure World Cup qualifier wins 08:39 PM GMT
Obama signals priority with Daschle pick 08:38 PM GMT
Bush briefed as U.S. consulting allies on Somali pirates 08:37 PM GMT
India blows up pirate boat; tanker owners in talks 08:36 PM GMT
Bush briefed, U.S. consulting allies on Somali pirates 08:36 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bush briefed, US consulting allies on Somali pirates 08:35 PM GMT
Lacker: Fed action added to market volatility 08:33 PM GMT
EU states water down bank deposit guarantee plan 08:31 PM GMT
Healthy Bayer plays down bid talk 08:31 PM GMT
French industrial output to fall Nov-Dec - paper 08:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Suit forces eHarmony to offer gay dating service 08:30 PM GMT
Colombia orders arrests after big financial scams 08:28 PM GMT
Colombia orders arrests after big financial scams 08:28 PM GMT
Novartis could cut drug development by a year 08:28 PM GMT
U.S. heating oil price falls for 6th week - Govt 08:24 PM GMT
Warnaco to cut jobs, capital spending 08:24 PM GMT
RPT-MMS says 16.3 pct of U.S. Gulf oil output shut 08:24 PM GMT
MMS says 16.3 pct of U.S. Gulf oil output shut 08:23 PM GMT
Gilead sees future in HIV and hepatitis C 08:20 PM GMT
Soccer-Ghana 0 Tunisia 0 - international friendly result 08:19 PM GMT
Liberals ensure Canadian government's survival 08:19 PM GMT
GM shares at 66-year low amid bailout doubt 08:18 PM GMT
BJ's, Ross show not all discounts lure shoppers 08:18 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Mexico cenbank sells 3.2 bln pesos 10-yr rate swaps 08:18 PM GMT
A brisk walk may curb chocolate cravings 08:16 PM GMT
US teen lives 118 days without heart 08:16 PM GMT
Israeli archaeologists unearth Herod family tombs 08:16 PM GMT
Boehner re-elected House Republican leader 08:15 PM GMT
SNAPSHOT - Financial Crisis - 2015 GMT 08:15 PM GMT
BJ's, Ross show not all discounts lure shoppers 08:14 PM GMT
Mexico stocks hit by US car industry, economy woes 08:13 PM GMT
MPs told bank bonuses show world is unfair 08:09 PM GMT
Governors seek $48 mln to retrain financial workers 08:09 PM GMT
Former child soldier Jal uses rap to spread peace 08:09 PM GMT
Oil could fall to $40/bbl in 2009: Deutsche Bank 08:08 PM GMT
Winona Ryder "in good health" after flight illness 08:08 PM GMT
Lance named lead bidder for 2 bankrupt snack food cos 08:07 PM GMT
Israel says will boycott U.N. forum on racism 08:07 PM GMT
NZ's F&P Healthcare H1 profit up 51 percent 08:05 PM GMT
Oil could fall to $40/bbl in 2009; Deutsche Bank 08:04 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW: Fed slashes U.S. growth outlook 08:04 PM GMT
Rugby-Tonga's Martens takes over at scrumhalf for Islanders 08:04 PM GMT
Aetna CEO says taking market share 08:04 PM GMT
Walgreen eyes growth despite slowdown 08:03 PM GMT
Former child soldier Jal uses rap to spread peace 08:02 PM GMT
Housing agency loosens foreclosure aid rules 08:01 PM GMT
Carla Bruni says no hidden messages in new album 08:01 PM GMT
Counter suit filed over "Project Runway" rights 08:01 PM GMT
U.S. museum returns 14 stolen artefacts to Italy 08:00 PM GMT
Microsoft rules out buying Yahoo but likes search deal 07:59 PM GMT
Metrovacesa to meet loan terms for 2008-spokeswoman 07:59 PM GMT
Tarullo, Rice given key roles in Obama transition 07:58 PM GMT
New Yahoo CEO must be willing to do Microsoft deal 07:58 PM GMT
Tarullo, Rice given key roles in Obama transition 07:58 PM GMT
MDS break-up has "tremendous upside": analyst 07:57 PM GMT
Tarullo, Rice given key roles in Obama transition 07:57 PM GMT
After iPhone, consumers seek handsome gadgets 07:57 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Australian General News - Nov 20 07:56 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Fed staff forecasts from FOMC minutes 07:53 PM GMT
U.S. market falls on economic and auto bailout anxiety 07:53 PM GMT
GE embraces blogs but some see disclosure worry 07:53 PM GMT
Best Buy shares down after credit rating cut 07:53 PM GMT
IAEA, Iran in silent standoff over nuclear probe 07:52 PM GMT
MDS break-up has "tremendous upside" - analyst 07:52 PM GMT
Brazil tax receipts hit Oct record despite crisis 07:52 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-EU states agreed to ditch insurer supervision plan 07:51 PM GMT
Germany says had no contact with SolarWorld on Opel 07:50 PM GMT
Soccer-Azerbaijan 1 Albania 1 - international friendly result 07:49 PM GMT
Sea surges could uproot millions in Nigeria megacity 07:48 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Japan improve World Cup chances by beating Qatar 07:47 PM GMT
Days off without pay for some Idaho state workers 07:46 PM GMT
Politicians persuaded to save Canada boreal forest 07:46 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Market falls on economic, auto bailout anxiety 07:45 PM GMT
Obama climate pledge "very positive": U.N. official 07:44 PM GMT
Guatemala taps coffee farms for hydro power 07:44 PM GMT
British Land property values plummet 11 percent 07:44 PM GMT
Ad-Funded Mobile Network Blyk Raises Big £34 Million VC Round 07:44 PM GMT
GE embraces blogs, some see disclosure worry 07:43 PM GMT
Gates' fund raises stakes in Mexico drinks cos 07:42 PM GMT
Soccer-Milosevic scores two, misses penalties on Serbia farewell 07:42 PM GMT
EU clashes on authorizing Monsanto GM soybean 07:41 PM GMT
Nike, Starbucks calling for new U.S. climate policy 07:40 PM GMT
Developing countries at tipping point - World Bank 07:39 PM GMT
Developing countries at tipping point - World Bank 07:39 PM GMT
Developing countries at tipping point - World Bank 07:39 PM GMT
U.S. Senate seeks compromise on auto bailout 07:39 PM GMT
GM shares at 66-yr low amid bailout doubt 07:39 PM GMT
EU officials back aid for car sector 07:39 PM GMT
TREASURIES-US 2Y note yield hits lowest in 3 decades 07:38 PM GMT
Steel tube maker Tenaris to pay $153 mln dividend 07:38 PM GMT
Broadband Content Bits: BBC TV Streaming, Charlton FC, Sky ITV Appeal, Brash Launch, 07:36 PM GMT
Reuters Summit-UPDATE 1-Walgreen eyes growth despite slowdown 07:35 PM GMT
Iraq discovers remains of 150 Kurds in south Iraq 07:35 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch affirms Lea Power Partners at 'BBB-' 07:34 PM GMT
Mexico stocks extend losses after Fed minutes 07:32 PM GMT
Pershing's Ackman sets new Target plan but shares fall 07:32 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-JPMorgan, Citigroup, B of A hit multiyear lows 07:30 PM GMT
US copper futures end off on dim economic outlook 07:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US Senate seeks compromise on $25 bln auto bailout 07:29 PM GMT
Brazil to offer Cuba aid during Castro visit 07:28 PM GMT
Brazil to offer Cuba aid during Castro visit 07:28 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Pershing's Ackman sets new Target plan but shrs fall 07:26 PM GMT
Marc Jacobs settles with NY over improper payments 07:25 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX drops to lowest level since Sept. 2004 07:24 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Fed staff forecasts from FOMC minutes 07:24 PM GMT
Soccer-Serbia 6 Bulgaria 1 - international friendly result 07:23 PM GMT
Britons on board hijacked tanker named 07:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-GM ad agencies, other contracts under review-sources 07:21 PM GMT
Canada government promises to support auto sector 07:20 PM GMT
Rugby-Pacific Islanders team to play Italy 07:19 PM GMT
Treasury: No deadline extension for public banks 07:19 PM GMT
Button liberated by F1's new rules 07:19 PM GMT
Canada says wants cap-and-trade system with U.S. 07:18 PM GMT
Canada says wants cap-and-trade system with U.S. 07:18 PM GMT
Genesco shares hit 6-year low on weak outlook 07:18 PM GMT
Bank mulled even bigger rate cut 07:16 PM GMT
Soccer-Eto'o a no-show for match honouring Mandela 07:16 PM GMT
China's Hu puts off Cuba debt payments 07:15 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds hold gains after Oct Fed minutes 07:14 PM GMT
Northrop sees defense spending steady in near term 07:13 PM GMT
Randgold sees global gold output drop, costs down 07:13 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Genesco shares hit 6-year low on weak outlook 07:13 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St falls further after Fed minutes 07:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-EU officials back aid for car sector 07:12 PM GMT
UN probes reports of violations of Darfur ceasefire 07:10 PM GMT
US Treasury: no deadline extension for public banks 07:09 PM GMT
Soccer-Israel 2 Ivory Coast 2 - international friendly result 07:09 PM GMT
Motor racing-Button liberated by Formula One's new rules 07:09 PM GMT
After iPhone, consumers seek handsome gadgets 07:09 PM GMT
SEC delays action on credit rating agency rules 07:07 PM GMT
Tandberg sees no danger from falling oil price 07:06 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-US SEC delays action on credit rating agency rules 07:05 PM GMT
GM dismisses Opel overture 07:04 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P on Clarksville Natural Gas Acquisition 07:04 PM GMT
SolarWorld CEO lands in the spotlight on Opel 07:03 PM GMT
Israel rebuffs U.N. calls to open Gaza crossings 07:03 PM GMT
Microsoft rules out buying Yahoo but likes search deal 07:01 PM GMT
Obama moves closer to key cabinet pick 07:01 PM GMT
House panel backs Waxman as energy chairman 06:59 PM GMT
Former child soldier Jal uses rap to spread peace 06:59 PM GMT
Former child soldier Jal uses rap to spread peace 06:59 PM GMT
M. Stanley Asia prime broker head leaves-source 06:59 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-BNP Paribas says not considering new capital increase 06:59 PM GMT
Cybercrime as destructive as credit crisis: experts 06:58 PM GMT
US House panel backs Waxman as energy chairman 06:58 PM GMT
Austrian pension fund APK puts off hedge fund bet 06:57 PM GMT
Albania jails Briton for 20 years for child sex 06:57 PM GMT
Nissan-Renault focused on cash not new deals: CEO 06:57 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Ohio senator wants auto deal by end of Wednesday 06:56 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-New Zealand newspapers - Nov 20 06:56 PM GMT
Sovereign fund hype subsides as new cash ebbs 06:56 PM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-Chavez aims to deepen revolution in Venezuela vote 06:56 PM GMT
Hollywood's "Wizard of Oz" lauded for stunning and sexy epic 06:55 PM GMT
Northrop sees defense spending steady in near term 06:55 PM GMT
Bush briefed, US consulting allies on Somali pirates 06:55 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Key facts about Venezuela's state elections 06:54 PM GMT
RBI Sale Nearing End Game; Will Either Pick Winner Or Yank Sell-Off In Coming Weeks: Report 06:54 PM GMT
EU gives up airport "strip search" scans 06:54 PM GMT
Kerviel lawyers seek hearing with SocGen chairman 06:54 PM GMT
EU states agreed to ditch insurer supervision plan 06:53 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Telcos can dial back capex if downturn hits -execs 06:53 PM GMT
BoE considered even bigger rate cut 06:49 PM GMT
Lloyds investors back HBOS deal 06:47 PM GMT
ADVISORY - Please ignore DUTCH OUTLOOK 06:47 PM GMT
Mexico stocks, peso hurt by US car industry woes 06:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Rugby-New Zealand pick Woodcock pending hearing 06:45 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Microsoft rules out buying Yahoo, prefers search deal 06:45 PM GMT
ITV Local, S4C Team To Show Welsh-Language Long Tail 06:45 PM GMT
SCENARIOS-Possible outcomes of Venezuela regional elections 06:45 PM GMT
Soccer-Slovakia 4 Liechtenstein 0 - international friendly resul 06:44 PM GMT
GM reviewing advertising, other contracts - sources 06:41 PM GMT
Carmakers demand access to state funds 06:40 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St extends losses, Nasdaq down 4 pct 06:40 PM GMT
BoE's Gieve says further rate cuts may be needed 06:40 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-GM shares at 66-yr low amid bailout doubt 06:38 PM GMT
Southwest bids for ATA's LaGuardia slots 06:36 PM GMT
Watchdog says bombed Syria site resembled atom plant 06:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-World Cup Asian qualifying results and standings 06:35 PM GMT
Must do what's right on rates despite risks -BoC's Carney 06:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-U.S. jury finds money manager Vilar guilty of fraud 06:34 PM GMT
Tennis-LTA plans to sell back its stake in home of Wimbledon 06:33 PM GMT
Housing agency loosens foreclosure aid rules 06:33 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Global chip sales forecast to drop 5.6 pct in 2009 06:32 PM GMT
Ecuador says not yet decided on further OPEC cuts 06:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-U.S. housing agency loosens foreclosure aid rules 06:30 PM GMT
Fed's Lacker: Withdraw Fed safety net when possible 06:30 PM GMT
Housing bankruptcy measure back next year 06:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Deutsche Bank to axe one in seven traders-sources 06:30 PM GMT
US housing bankruptcy measure back next year 06:28 PM GMT
EU telecoms deal delay sparks investment fears 06:28 PM GMT
JPMorgan, Citigroup, B of A hit multiyear lows 06:27 PM GMT
U.S. stocks fall and gloomy data sparks safe-havens 06:27 PM GMT
Obama picks Daschle as health secretary: Democrats 06:25 PM GMT
Soccer-Iran held to draw by United Arab Emirates 06:25 PM GMT
Suit forces eHarmony to offer gay dating service 06:25 PM GMT
Obama picks Daschle as health secretary-official 06:24 PM GMT
Ubisoft CEO hopes to outperform games market in '09 06:24 PM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-Ship hijacks off Africa 06:23 PM GMT
Britons on board hijacked Saudi tanker named 06:23 PM GMT
Working in health care can be risky, study hints 06:22 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Citi, Goldman cut Ace Ltd; shares fall 06:21 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Germany says EU plans 130 bln euro growth plan 06:21 PM GMT
Gender and age impact stomach cancer prognosis 06:21 PM GMT
Mammoth genome sequence may explain extinction 06:21 PM GMT
U.S. museum returns 14 stolen artifacts to Italy 06:20 PM GMT
U.S. financial system in better shape: OCC's Dugan 06:20 PM GMT
U.S, 10Y interest rate swap spread hits record low 06:20 PM GMT
Canada government seen safe from election for now 06:20 PM GMT
Rugby-New Zealand team to play Wales 06:20 PM GMT
EMERGING MARKETS-LatAm markets fall on global weakness 06:19 PM GMT
Women more willing than docs to accept labor risks 06:19 PM GMT
Evercore CEO invests big in investing 06:18 PM GMT
Soccer-Lithuania 1 Moldova 1 - international friendly result 06:16 PM GMT
LON 191916 DUTCH OUTLOOK 06:16 PM GMT
Winona Ryder "in good health" after flight illness 06:16 PM GMT
Crisis has boosted will to reach Doha deal: Brazil 06:15 PM GMT
Springbok reunion brings back pain for survivor Sackey 06:15 PM GMT
KPN CEO says would consider buying O2 Germany 06:15 PM GMT
Saru and government compromise on Springbok emblem 06:15 PM GMT
Haskell back on track after temporary derailment 06:15 PM GMT
Springbok flanker Watson pulls out of November tour 06:15 PM GMT
England team to play South Africa 06:15 PM GMT
England bring in Haskell to beef up pack 06:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Mongolia to seek 34 pct of Oyu Tolgoi as prices drop 06:15 PM GMT
Kashkari: Consumer credit help promising step 06:14 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-First Majestic halts activities at Cuitaboca 06:12 PM GMT
Holiday traffic could fall 9.9 percent: ShopperTrak 06:11 PM GMT
KPN expects to keep margins in 35-40 pct range 06:11 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Nike, Starbucks calling for new US climate policy 06:11 PM GMT
50 Cent runs with gangster movie 06:11 PM GMT
50 Cent runs with British gangster movie 06:10 PM GMT
US Cash Products-Distillates mixed despite stock draw 06:10 PM GMT
Report urges donors to be more impartial in aid 06:09 PM GMT
Egyptian court says no to gas exports to Israel 06:08 PM GMT
REFILE-Kuwait ask KIA to set up fund to invest in bourse 06:08 PM GMT
Nasdaq OMX to list in Dubai, DIFX rebrands 06:08 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-Egypt's OCI sees construction revenue rising 06:08 PM GMT
Kuwait MPs to question PM on Iran cleric visit 06:08 PM GMT
Pirates hijack oil supertanker off east Africa 06:08 PM GMT
Hang Lung Prop sees 2009 China land target in reach 06:07 PM GMT
China's Hu puts off Cuba debt payments 06:07 PM GMT
China may issue 750 bln yuan in bonds in '09 for projects 06:07 PM GMT
China to impose fuel tax 'very soon' -paper 06:07 PM GMT
China semi sales to grow 6.7 pct in '08 -iSuppli 06:07 PM GMT
China Dev Bank fails to sell out 10-year bonds 06:07 PM GMT
Naval forces track HK-flagged ship off Somalia 06:07 PM GMT
China's BoCom eyes $100 mln stake in Taiwan's Taishin 06:07 PM GMT
China seeks to curb unrest amid global finance crisis 06:07 PM GMT
China stocks rise 2.3 pct, led by oil refiners 06:07 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude rises as heatoil up on cold weather 06:07 PM GMT
Umicore cuts 2008 forecast on auto slowdown 06:06 PM GMT
Shipping in urgent London talks on credit worries 06:06 PM GMT
Permasteelisa sees 2009 sales down 15 pct at most 06:06 PM GMT
Impala deal to buy Mvela, Northam stalls on terms 06:06 PM GMT
Takeover of Alitalia awaits gov't approval 06:06 PM GMT
U.S. Army vows to do better with next helicopter 06:06 PM GMT
Kalahari calls off merger with Extract 06:06 PM GMT
US holiday traffic could fall 9.9 pct-ShopperTrak 06:06 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-Lufthansa CFO says may sell bmibaby 06:06 PM GMT
Owners of hijacked tanker in ransom talks-Saudi FM 06:06 PM GMT
Airlines record sharp drop in business travel - IATA 06:06 PM GMT
Homebuilder, REIT shares tumble as recession spreads 06:06 PM GMT
BASF issues profit warning, cuts global output 06:05 PM GMT
UK's Woolworths in talks to sell stores for nominal sum 06:05 PM GMT
Congo rebel pullback raises hopes for peace talks 06:05 PM GMT
Tween Brands Q3 profit tops Street; withdraws H2 view 06:05 PM GMT
Arcandor says Christmas sales normal; Metro stable 06:05 PM GMT
Bridgestone, others bought Mazda shares from Ford-report 06:05 PM GMT
General Mills sticks by FY2009 profit goals 06:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-U.S. financial system in better shape -OCC's Dugan 06:05 PM GMT
BJ's Wholesale profit jumps 24 percent 06:05 PM GMT
Reuters Summit-Walgreen eyes growth despite consumer cutbacks 06:05 PM GMT
German state assembly clears way for Opel guarantees 06:05 PM GMT
GM dismisses Opel overture, auto aid calls mount 06:05 PM GMT
U.S. auto execs testify as legislators try for deal 06:04 PM GMT
Aurobindo Pharma gets first US nod for alfuzosin HCL 06:04 PM GMT
Piramal Health sees domestic growth at 20 pct-official 06:04 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Care UK sees govt spending slowdown 06:04 PM GMT
Care UK FY profit up, well placed for growth 06:04 PM GMT
Sanofi allows Allegra, Nasacort copies in U.S. 06:04 PM GMT
Coloplast profit in line, postpones share buy-back 06:04 PM GMT
Avastin raises risk of blood clots in veins-study 06:04 PM GMT
Arpida falls as iclaprim fears spark cash concerns 06:04 PM GMT
WPP sees "very tough" '09, but no negative growth 06:04 PM GMT
US asks for more data on Novartis cancer drug 06:03 PM GMT
White House backs Republican alternative on auto aid 06:03 PM GMT
AstraZeneca sees FY EPS at low end after Par deal 06:03 PM GMT
UK government secures 3.9 pct cut in drug prices 06:03 PM GMT
Chided Lieberman meets with Reid on McCain support 06:03 PM GMT
Convicted Stevens holds slim lead in US Senate race 06:03 PM GMT
Obama faces uphill battle to combat rising job loss 06:03 PM GMT
U.S. farm sector cautiously welcomes Obama win 06:03 PM GMT
US House seeks quick economic stimulus passage 06:03 PM GMT
U.S. Rep. Emanuel to become Obama chief of staff 06:02 PM GMT
Obama says will confront economic woes head-on 06:02 PM GMT
Obama looks presidential but not president yet 06:02 PM GMT
Soccer-Late goal gives Australia lucky win over Bahrain 06:01 PM GMT
Panasonic to streamline plasma panel production-report 06:01 PM GMT
Experian shrugs off economic woes, shares jump 06:01 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-Mizuho boosting business with global firms 06:01 PM GMT
Kuwait bankers urge $12.8 bln stock bailout fund 06:01 PM GMT
Belgacom rows back on size of potential buys 06:01 PM GMT
Mediaset sees hard Q1; M6 says ad visibility low 06:01 PM GMT
Swiss Life to cut jobs next year - paper 06:01 PM GMT
Italy support only for listed banks-ABI head 06:01 PM GMT
Ireland says looking at all options on banks 06:01 PM GMT
KPN CEO says would consider buying O2 Germany 06:01 PM GMT
Lloyds investors back HBOS deal, fundraising 06:01 PM GMT
TomTom says deliveries as expected so far in Q4 06:01 PM GMT
Millicom sees no additional fixed-line buys 06:01 PM GMT
UniCredit to sell B&C rights for $1.5 bln -paper 06:01 PM GMT
ATM maker Wincor Nixdorf hopes for flat 2008/09 06:01 PM GMT
Sumitomo Mitsui joins Japan bank rush to boost capital 06:00 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Taqa sees widespread interest for Dutch gas storage 06:00 PM GMT
Capgemini confident of good margins in 2009 06:00 PM GMT
PREVIEW-Chavez aims to deepen revolution in Venezuela vote 06:00 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Norsemont attracts expressions of interest, no bid 05:59 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-W.House backs Republican alternative on auto aid 05:59 PM GMT
France Telecom starts exclusive talks for Togo licence 05:58 PM GMT
UN seeks $7 billion in record humanitarian appeal 05:57 PM GMT
UN seeks $7 billion in record humanitarian appeal 05:57 PM GMT
European stocks close at lowest level for 5-1/2 yrs 05:55 PM GMT
Shinkin Central Bank to end overseas ops-report 05:54 PM GMT
Bridgestone and others bought Mazda shares from Ford: report 05:54 PM GMT
Rugby-Springbok reunion brings back the pain for survivor Sackey 05:54 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Five facts about the APEC meeting in Peru 05:53 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-U.S. SEC adopts rules to improve fund disclosures 05:53 PM GMT
Codemasters, Monumental Buying Swordfish Games Maker From Activision 05:52 PM GMT
Credit card weakness a vicious cycle for lenders 05:51 PM GMT
Michigan jobless rate hits 16-year high at 9.3 percent 05:49 PM GMT
Killings of Roma in Hungary sparks row over racism 05:49 PM GMT
Iraq PM says pact's critics want U.S. troops to stay 05:48 PM GMT
Russia and Georgia meet to ease Caucasus tensions 05:47 PM GMT
EU approves Greek aid to credit institutions 05:47 PM GMT
Credit card weakness a vicious cycle for lenders 05:46 PM GMT
US RESEARCH SUMMARY-Non-S&P 500 Nov 19 1745 GMT 05:45 PM GMT
Sen Dodd: automaker aid package unlikely for now 05:45 PM GMT
Killings of Roma in Hungary sparks row over racism 05:44 PM GMT
Life insurers fall on worry over investment losses 05:43 PM GMT
Four killed as Yemen forces clash with militants 05:42 PM GMT
Russian envoy urges EU, NATO, to attack pirate bases 05:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Life insurers fall on worry over investment losses 05:40 PM GMT
Russia and Georgia meet to ease Caucasus tensions 05:40 PM GMT
Russia and Georgia meet to ease Caucasus tensions 05:40 PM GMT
Shannon's abduction "part of mother's plan" 05:40 PM GMT
Fitch may cut Chrysler, views federal aid as vital 05:39 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Air Liquide issues 600 mln euro of bonds 05:38 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US Sen Dodd: automaker aid package unlikely for now 05:38 PM GMT
W.House backs Republican alternative on auto aid 05:38 PM GMT
U.S. financial system in better shape--OCC's Dugan 05:38 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Market falls on auto bailout woes 05:37 PM GMT
SCENARIOS-Ecuador's possible paths on "illegal" bonds 05:37 PM GMT
Canada opposition not seen defeating gov't soon 05:36 PM GMT
Russian envoy urges EU, NATO, to attack pirate bases 05:36 PM GMT
Russian envoy urges EU, NATO, to attack pirate bases 05:36 PM GMT
Canada fall fiscal update will not include stimulus 05:34 PM GMT
Itochu to buy Ting Hsin Group for 70 bln yen-report 05:33 PM GMT
Russia lawmakers approve longer presidential term 05:33 PM GMT
Russia's Putin to step into congress limelight 05:33 PM GMT
EU's Reding expects speedy deal on roaming measure 05:33 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's cuts MXenergy Holdings rating to Caa3 05:32 PM GMT
Hollywood's "Wizard of Oz" lauded for stunning, sexy epic 05:32 PM GMT
ICE Futures cuts trading hours for certain futures, options 05:31 PM GMT
Fed's Kohn: Contraction ahead, deflation risk rises 05:31 PM GMT
Deflation looms as next challenge on horizon 05:30 PM GMT
FACTBOX-German billionaire Merckle's business conglomerate 05:30 PM GMT
TREASURIES-US 30-year bond yield dips below 4 pct 05:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Abengoa studying sale of Telvent stake 05:28 PM GMT
FSA blames "naive" traders for rumour mongering 05:27 PM GMT
Bayer says structure and politics deter bidders 05:26 PM GMT
EU members to give 1 pct of GDP to package-Germany 05:25 PM GMT
Smith and Amla put Bangladesh to the sword 05:24 PM GMT
GAM to commit "significant" cash to new hedge fund 05:23 PM GMT
Istrabenz likely to sell stake in fuel retailer Petrol 05:23 PM GMT
FSA blames "naive" traders for rumour mongering 05:22 PM GMT
Michigan jobless rate hits 16-year high at 9.3 pct 05:22 PM GMT
AstraZeneca alters earnings forecast 05:21 PM GMT
Lloyds investors back HBOS deal 05:18 PM GMT
Kosovo Albanians protest new EU deployment plan 05:15 PM GMT
U.S. Sen Dodd: aid for automakers unlikely for now 05:14 PM GMT
TREASURIES-10-year trades over full point higher in price 05:14 PM GMT
Guernica-like Mexican mural sells for $6.8 million 05:14 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Cricket-Smith and Amla put Bangladesh to the sword 05:11 PM GMT
Boehner re-elected House Republican leader 05:11 PM GMT
"Cool cat" Travolta is a dog in latest role 05:10 PM GMT
Resolution launches $1.5 billion UK IPO 05:10 PM GMT
Greek toy retailer Jumbo's Q1 net profit up 18 pct 05:09 PM GMT
US Senate seeks compromise on $25 bln auto bailout 05:09 PM GMT
New Issue-Bank Of Scotland adds 1.2 bln stg to 2011 bond 05:08 PM GMT
Citigroup buying back remaining SIV assets 05:07 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Resolution launches $1.5 bln UK IPO 05:07 PM GMT
Microsoft interested in search pact with Yahoo, not acquisition 05:06 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-AstraZeneca hit by double Pulmicort, Zactima blow 05:05 PM GMT
FTSE skids nearly 5 pct lower as oils, Wall St slide 05:05 PM GMT
Beau Biden says won't accept father's Senate seat 05:05 PM GMT
Beau Biden says won't accept father's Senate seat 05:03 PM GMT
Beau Biden says won't accept father's Senate seat 05:03 PM GMT
Brown still in talks with banks over lending 05:03 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-FTSE Small Cap Index down 1.9 pct at close 05:03 PM GMT
Ireland says looking at all options on banks 05:03 PM GMT
EU Commission - details of stimulus plan not fixed 05:02 PM GMT
SNAPSHOT - Financial Crisis - 1700 GMT 05:02 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Ecuador foreign debt and audit of "illegal" credits 05:01 PM GMT
Politicians persuaded to save Canada boreal forest 05:00 PM GMT
Politicians persuaded to save Canada boreal forest 05:00 PM GMT
Lloyds investors back HBOS deal 04:59 PM GMT
Govt support for banks will come at a cost -S&P 04:59 PM GMT
Spain's Acciona says plans to cut 322 staff 04:58 PM GMT
D.Telekom sets terms on 250 mln stg bond -lead 04:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Citigroup buying back remaining SIV assets 04:56 PM GMT
Brazil's currency extends losses, down 3 pct 04:55 PM GMT
EU planning 130 bln euro growth package-Germany 04:55 PM GMT
Nike, Starbucks calling for new US climate policy 04:55 PM GMT
Scots band The Aliens aims for stars with "Luna" 04:53 PM GMT
Report says Mbeki to check Zimbabwe constitution bill 04:53 PM GMT
BRIEF-Abengoa studying sale of Telvent stake 04:53 PM GMT
AIG asset suitors eye U.S. aid 04:51 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Market tumbles 3 pct on auto, economic woes 04:50 PM GMT
Suspected Iranian Quds officer arrested in Baghdad 04:48 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-POLL-US natgas stocks seen down 1 bcf in weekly EIAs 04:47 PM GMT
Soccer-Oman 0 Paraguay 1 - international friendly result 04:46 PM GMT
WaMu gets court OK to limit stock trading 04:45 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Sweden's SSAB says sees weaker demand, shares dive 04:45 PM GMT
Belgium's Atenor says 2008 profits to grow 04:45 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude down on higher supply, economic worries 04:44 PM GMT
AT Kearney sees Portuguese banks ROE at 6-7 pct 04:43 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-French energy workers to strike on Nov. 25 - union 04:42 PM GMT
IBt 9-mo revenue shoots up, upbeat on future 04:41 PM GMT
DEALTALK-AIG asset suitors eye US aid, but it may not come 04:41 PM GMT
Russia Transneft could take BP to court over CPC 04:41 PM GMT
Brazil sells $1.25 bln in 2nd currency swap auction 04:40 PM GMT
POLL-TAKE A LOOK-Reuters polls and surveys 04:40 PM GMT
Cricket-South Africa v Bangladesh scoreboard 04:39 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P raises Brusnwick Electric Membership to 'A' 04:39 PM GMT
Chile's peso ends down with global bourses, copper 04:39 PM GMT
Congo child soldiers say they forced to kill 04:38 PM GMT
Airlines record sharp drop in business travel 04:37 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-US crude, gasoline stocks up; distillates down - EIA 04:37 PM GMT
Banks, commodities send Europe shares 4 pct lower 04:37 PM GMT
BSkyB says will consider buying opportunities 04:36 PM GMT
Deutsche Bank to axe roughly one in seven traders 04:35 PM GMT
Israel calls UK stance on settlements "painful" 04:34 PM GMT
John Sergeant quits "Strictly Come Dancing" 04:34 PM GMT
Casual Collective Grabs $1 Million For Casual Games Development 04:33 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX rattled by weak financials, energy shares 04:32 PM GMT
Rugby-France seek belated respect from Wallabies 04:32 PM GMT
Romanian govt suspends car tax to protect jobs 04:32 PM GMT
Sergeant quits "Strictly" 04:32 PM GMT
TIMELINE-History of GM's German unit Opel 04:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US Energy Dept mulling auto sector loan requests 04:31 PM GMT
Russia's Sberbank sees precious metals sales surge 04:30 PM GMT
CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Blinkx seeking approval for revised Miva bid 04:29 PM GMT
Suspected U.S. strike kills 5 militants in Pakistan 04:29 PM GMT
TIMELINE-History of GM's German unit Opel 04:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-EU clashes on authorising Monsanto GM soybean 04:28 PM GMT
BNP say members list leakers face prison 04:28 PM GMT
POLL-US natgas stocks seen down 1 bcf in weekly EIAs 04:28 PM GMT
U.S. 30Y Treasuries add gains as stock losses grow 04:27 PM GMT
French energy workers to strike on Nov. 25 - union 04:27 PM GMT
Depression linked to poorer diabetes control 04:27 PM GMT
Brazil stocks, real fall as U.S. markets slump 04:26 PM GMT
Cricket-South Africa 299-1 v Bangladesh, first test, close 04:26 PM GMT
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events 04:26 PM GMT
NEWSMAKER-SolarWorld CEO lands in the spotlight on Opel 04:23 PM GMT
DIARY - Slovakia - to Jan 1, 2009 04:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Burger King begins limiting sodium in 'Kids Meals' 04:22 PM GMT
U.S. Fed orders dividend halt at two Georgia banks 04:19 PM GMT
Fitch boosts subprime bond loss estimates 04:19 PM GMT
Report urges donors to be more impartial in aid 04:19 PM GMT
Report urges donors to be more impartial in aid 04:19 PM GMT
Mexico try to avoid the unthinkable 04:18 PM GMT
Sterling jumps vs weak dlr, brushes off BoE minutes 04:18 PM GMT
Congo child soldiers say they forced to fight, kill 04:17 PM GMT
Congo child soldiers say they forced to fight, kill 04:17 PM GMT
Indian warship destroys pirate boat 04:14 PM GMT
Soccer-Malta 0 Iceland 1 - international friendly result 04:13 PM GMT
COLUMN - Green New Deal makes sense but unlikely: Paul Taylor 04:13 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Ships held by Somali pirates 04:11 PM GMT
World shies from action on "Africa's Iraq" 04:11 PM GMT
Bombers kill two in Somalia border town 04:11 PM GMT
Somali strategy could spur Asian pirate attacks 04:11 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Who are the pirates off Somalia's coast? 04:11 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Piracy on the high seas 04:11 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Market slides on auto woes, S&P off 2 pct 04:11 PM GMT
U.S. crude and gasoline stocks up 04:11 PM GMT
BJ's Wholesale profit jumps 24 percent 04:10 PM GMT
COLUMN - New economies want power before paying: Paul Taylor 04:09 PM GMT
Dubai's new derivatives exchange off to slow start 04:07 PM GMT
REFILE-US STOCKS-Market falls on auto bailout woes 04:06 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Housing groups issue downbeat statements 04:06 PM GMT
Spain's Dermoestetica could see buy-out - analysts 04:04 PM GMT
No signs of new threat in Zawahri message, U.S. says 04:04 PM GMT
COLUMN - Petrodollar drought another blow to banks: James Saft 04:03 PM GMT
Italy fetes half century of Fellini's Dolce Vita 04:03 PM GMT
Genesco shares hit 6-year low on weak outlook 04:03 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW 7-US crude stocks rise, distillates off 04:02 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch release on Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co 04:01 PM GMT
Europe shares extend losses as banks, commods slip 04:00 PM GMT
Bill Clinton offers steps to help wife get State job 03:59 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Weak economy could curb Obama coal cleanup plan 03:59 PM GMT
UK pension fund USS eyes alternative assets boost 03:59 PM GMT
No signs of new threat in Zawahri message, US says 03:58 PM GMT
Polish business urges rate cuts to fight slowdown 03:57 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX index drops as financials weigh 03:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Russia power firms see unpaid bills, reform delays 03:53 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Turkey's IDAS says gives mandate for unit sales 03:53 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW: U.S. crude stocks rise, distillates off 03:52 PM GMT
EU mergers and takeovers (Nov 19) 03:52 PM GMT
ABInBev debt clock starts ticking after big beer deal 03:52 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-DRDGOLD to shut S.Africa mine for maintenance 03:51 PM GMT
U.S. says Zawahri "out of touch" in message 03:51 PM GMT
Sweden's SSAB sees lower deliveries in Q4 yr/yr 03:50 PM GMT
Hot small caps: First Property up on positive results 03:49 PM GMT
Turkish officer killed in clashes with PKK 03:49 PM GMT
US crude, gasoline stocks up, distillates down - EIA 03:48 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Obama climate pledge "very positive"-UN official 03:47 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Obama climate pledge "very positive"-UN official 03:47 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Ships held by Somali pirates 03:47 PM GMT
Ecobank Nigerian unit Q3 profit climbs slightly 03:45 PM GMT
Ukraine raises domestic gas tariffs for industry 03:45 PM GMT
Tradition makes comeback as Chinese seek red weddings 03:43 PM GMT
U.N. report says torture rife in Equatorial Guinea 03:43 PM GMT
U.N. report says torture rife in Equatorial Guinea 03:43 PM GMT
S&P cuts Ambac on mortgage loss exposure 03:42 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Ships held by Somali pirates 03:42 PM GMT
MONEY MARKETS-Dollar funding costs ease further in Europe 03:42 PM GMT
Antin Infrastructure bullish on fundraising targets 03:41 PM GMT
TIMELINE: Messages attributed to al Qaeda's Zawahri 03:40 PM GMT
Zawahri 'out of touch' in message -U.S. official 03:40 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-First Property up on positive H1 results 03:39 PM GMT
Scotsman.com Ex Editor Gloats On Site Slump: 'Told You So' 03:37 PM GMT
Mexico stocks hit by US car industry, economy woes 03:37 PM GMT
Fitch cut nearly $300 bln of corporate bonds in Q3 03:37 PM GMT
Bank of Canada term loan facility results 03:34 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Air France-KLM, UK retail sales eyed Thursday 03:34 PM GMT
Laugh at death to enjoy life, says author 03:34 PM GMT
Watchdog expects more German insurers to tap rescue 03:32 PM GMT
U. Fenosa eyes 10 pct of Portugal gas, elec mkts 03:31 PM GMT
Zawahri "out of touch" in message: U.S. official 03:31 PM GMT
Commercial mortgage bond spreads soar to records 03:30 PM GMT
Chemical tanker was hijacked on Saturday - IMB 03:29 PM GMT
Citigroup falls below U.S. Bancorp in market value 03:28 PM GMT
Citigroup says buying back remaining SIV assets 03:28 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Enterprise Inns down as broker cuts estimates 03:27 PM GMT
GE installs 280 MW plant at SAfrica's Sasol facility 03:26 PM GMT
TIMELINE - Messages attributed to al Qaeda's Zawahri 03:26 PM GMT
Fed's Kohn-expect "couple" quarters of contraction 03:26 PM GMT
US copper futures easier at open, weak dlr supports 03:25 PM GMT
Nigerian fuel retailer Total Q3 profit rises 54 pct 03:24 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Postbank jumps on takeover report 03:23 PM GMT
FOREX-Yen advances vs dollar, euro, stocks eyed for direction 03:23 PM GMT
Gold jumps to 1-week high as oil and euro gains 03:19 PM GMT
Taylor Swift tops album charts 03:19 PM GMT
Taylor Swift tops U.S. album charts 03:18 PM GMT
Fannie Mae sells $2 bln bills at higher rates 03:17 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Care UK up on FY results; Investec "buy" 03:16 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's cuts Irkutskenergo ratings 03:16 PM GMT
Retailers launch sales to kick-start Christmas 03:16 PM GMT
Zawahri "out of touch" in message -U.S. official 03:15 PM GMT
Israel rebuffs U.N. calls to open Gaza crossings 03:14 PM GMT
Israel rebuffs U.N. calls to open Gaza crossings 03:14 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Market extends losses on Citi, financials 03:14 PM GMT
World Cup bid chief sees continued spending on sport 03:14 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude up on dollar, cold, ahead of data 03:14 PM GMT
Russian journalist alleges censorship over crisis 03:11 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-CAMEC suspends cobalt, copper production in Congo 03:11 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX rattled by slide in bank shares 03:10 PM GMT
U.S., Iraq, Turkey hold Baghdad talks on PKK rebels 03:09 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-WebMD, MTS end merger agreement 03:09 PM GMT
U.S., Iraq, Turkey hold Baghdad talks on PKK rebels 03:09 PM GMT
COLUMN-Nuclear planning to the year 1,002,008: Bernd Debusmann 03:08 PM GMT
Briefs4-Rugby-Mallett delays naming Italy side 03:08 PM GMT
CORRECTED - Pearson sees tough 2009 for U.S. schools business 03:07 PM GMT
Turkey's IDAS says gives mandate for unit sales 03:06 PM GMT
SCENARIOS: What to expect from U.S. auto bailout debate 03:05 PM GMT
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weaker as nervous investors buy greenbacks 03:05 PM GMT
U.S. fuel demand down 5 percent in Jan-Oct vs year ago: API 03:05 PM GMT
U.S. car execs set for more grilling on aid plan 03:03 PM GMT
Turkish officer killed in clashes with PKK 03:02 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Total cuts Gonfreville refinery run 10 pct-sources 03:02 PM GMT
Sasol CEO says group can weather financial crisis 03:01 PM GMT
EU executive under pressure to change drugs reforms 03:01 PM GMT
US fuel demand down 5 pct Jan-Oct vs yr ago -API 03:00 PM GMT
US Oct oil demand down 4.1 pct from year ago-API 03:00 PM GMT
Swift tops US chart, Universal signs global deal 03:00 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-IBA shares plunge on Q3 update 02:59 PM GMT
Carbon sale to swell government revenues 02:58 PM GMT
Cricket-Javed Miandad appointed director-general of PCB 02:58 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Turkish firms, Shell to unveil deal on Thursday 02:57 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Hansard Global down as rate cuts hurt 02:54 PM GMT
Barclays feels fury of investor rights fight 02:54 PM GMT
US, Iraq, Turkey hold Baghdad talks on PKK rebels 02:54 PM GMT
Socar to sell cheaper gas to Georgia over 5 years 02:52 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Sweden to meet banks over guarantees on Thursday 02:52 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Longer bonds rise as inflation pressure fades 02:51 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Europe shares stay weaker as Wall St falls 02:51 PM GMT
Voluntary Afghan refugee repatriation paramount -UN 02:51 PM GMT
World's oldest polar bear dies at Canadian zoo 02:48 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-U.S. housing slump hits Tembec's results 02:48 PM GMT
Fed's Kohn: Weak economy likely to persist 02:45 PM GMT
Terex gets EU clearance to buy Fantuzzi 02:45 PM GMT
New Yahoo CEO must be willing to do Microsoft deal 02:45 PM GMT
Soccer-Ukraine government dissolves Euro 2012 agency 02:44 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Progress works on S.C. Robinson 2 reactor turbine 02:43 PM GMT
Deal secures 3.9 pct cut in drug prices 02:42 PM GMT
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to January 15 02:42 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Market flat as energy gains offset economic woe 02:42 PM GMT
Nissan remodels Cube compact for global roll-out 02:41 PM GMT
Mexico stocks hit by US economy, auto industry woes 02:41 PM GMT
Owners of hijacked tanker in ransom talks: Saudi minister 02:41 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Formation down on liability concerns 02:40 PM GMT
Bank of England considered even bigger rate cut in November 02:39 PM GMT
Iran firm says trying to contact hijacked grain ship 02:39 PM GMT
Russia FinMin says mild rouble weakening right decision 02:38 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX dragged down by financials at open 02:37 PM GMT
Banks agree Carlo Tassara debt deal-source 02:37 PM GMT
Remains of 150 Kurds found in south Iraq 02:37 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Arcandor says Christmas sales normal; profits to rise 02:37 PM GMT
OPEC worried by economy and falling revenues 02:37 PM GMT
U.S. urges vigilance against Iranian banks in Dubai 02:37 PM GMT
Scrapped ships must be broken safely, EU says 02:36 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Solarworld's offer for Opel plants 02:36 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Security developments in Iraq 02:35 PM GMT
Obama seen helping put atom test ban pact in force 02:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Russia developer AFI to pay div after Q3 loss 02:34 PM GMT
Atlas Copco says to cut 215 jobs in Sweden 02:34 PM GMT
DIARY - Czech Republic - to December 31 02:33 PM GMT
Turkish firms, Shell to unveil deal on Thur-ministry 02:33 PM GMT
Russia's Southern Telecom gets 55.5 mln euro loan 02:31 PM GMT
US RATE FUTURES-CPI drop supports ideas of big Fed cut 02:31 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Mothercare slides on UK retail woes 02:31 PM GMT
Guest Comment: Why Music Can't 'Just Be Free' 02:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 6-Aluminium matches 3-yr low after U.S. data 02:30 PM GMT
Publicis Acquires Tribal Agency, Buying In To LatAm Digital Marketing 02:29 PM GMT
Owners of hijacked tanker in ransom talks-Saudi FM 02:29 PM GMT
Poles biggest group as net migration rises 02:28 PM GMT
Former Portugal midfielder Sousa named as QPR coach 02:28 PM GMT
FOREX-Euro surges to sesion peak vs dollar, up 1 pct on day 02:26 PM GMT
Iran firm says trying to contact hijacked grain ship 02:26 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Security developments in Iraq 02:23 PM GMT
GM Canada faces pension crisis-report 02:22 PM GMT
Iran firm says trying to contact hijacked grain ship 02:22 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Russia FinMin says mild rouble weakening right decision 02:21 PM GMT
U.S. urges vigilance against Iranian banks in Dubai 02:21 PM GMT
Olympics-London 2012 badminton venue set to be relocated 02:19 PM GMT
October housing starts and permits at record low 02:18 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Hansard Global down as rate cuts hurt 02:18 PM GMT
Spain speeds up gas market deregulation 02:18 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Kenya at a watershed over violence report 02:18 PM GMT
Italian investor buy of Alitalia set for approval 02:17 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, Nov 19 02:16 PM GMT
Ross profit tops view 02:14 PM GMT
Italian investor buy of Alitalia set for approval 02:13 PM GMT
Masonite loan CDS to be settled by auction -Markit 02:13 PM GMT
Norway swap auction price fair -bankers 02:13 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Formation down on liability concerns 02:13 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Elixir Pharma's oral diabetes drug meets trial goal 02:13 PM GMT
Shipping in urgent London talks on credit worries 02:12 PM GMT
U.S. auto fears weigh on global stocks 02:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Ross profit tops view, but outlook is cut 02:11 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Mothercare slides on UK retail woes 02:11 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US October housing starts, permits at record low 02:10 PM GMT
Austria Post says no lay-offs in 2009 02:10 PM GMT
Mexican airport operator OMA taps hotel business 02:10 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Lower open seen on auto bailout woe, economy 02:09 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-HBOS to add to 3-yr UK gov't backed bond -IFR 02:08 PM GMT
Total cuts Gonfreville refinery run 10 pct-sources 02:07 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Chemical stocks fall on BASF profit warning 02:07 PM GMT
Marathon says Texas City crude unit restarted 02:06 PM GMT
Sea surges could uproot millions in Nigeria megacity 02:06 PM GMT
Sea surges could uproot millions in Nigeria megacity 02:06 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Nov 19 US 1.47590 02:04 PM GMT
Consumer prices drop at record pace in October 02:04 PM GMT
Sport-Britain will keep spending on sport, says W.Cup bid chief 02:03 PM GMT
Woman gets first trachea transplant without drugs 02:02 PM GMT
Remains of 150 Kurds found in south Iraq 02:02 PM GMT
Macedonians plant six million trees in single day 02:02 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL-Cisco down, Goldman drops conviction buy rating 02:01 PM GMT
Climate, crisis mean trouble for truffles in Italy 02:00 PM GMT
Spanish economy shrinks in third quarter 02:00 PM GMT
Spanish debt woes mounting as recession looms 02:00 PM GMT
U.N. seeks $7 billion in record humanitarian appeal 02:00 PM GMT
U.N. seeks $7 billion in record humanitarian appeal 02:00 PM GMT
ADVISORY-Reuters suspends cricket coverage in Australia 02:00 PM GMT
Italian fund outflow slows in Nov -Assogestioni 01:59 PM GMT
ING Real Estate marketing $750 mln fund for China 01:58 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW: CPI plunges record 1 percent in October 01:58 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-UK sells carbon emissions permits in first auction 01:57 PM GMT
RPT-US October housing starts, permits at record low 01:57 PM GMT
Orascoms weigh on Egypt for second day after results 01:57 PM GMT
Macedonians plant six million trees in single day 01:56 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Kalahari Minerals up as merger called off 01:55 PM GMT
TEXT-Israel's Scailex to deregister shares in U.S. 01:55 PM GMT
Glitzy Greenwich feels hedge fund pain 01:55 PM GMT
HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks to watch on Nov 19 01:54 PM GMT
UDPATE 2-S.Africa's Woolworths sees more gloom, shares fall 01:53 PM GMT
Citi to write down $3 billion in fourth quarter: Fox-Pitt 01:53 PM GMT
Glitzy Greenwich feels hedge fund pain 01:53 PM GMT
Iraq discovers remains of 150 Kurds in south Iraq 01:53 PM GMT
S.African mobile phone firm Cell C's CTO resigns 01:53 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Mentor posts loss, says customers delay contracts 01:52 PM GMT
Owners of hijacked tanker in ransom talks-Saudi FM 01:51 PM GMT
Soccer-Former Portugal midfielder Sousa named as QPR coach 01:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Citigroup to write down $3 bln in Q4 - Fox-Pitt 01:50 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar briefly pares losses vs yen after data 01:47 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-RM gains; Teathers starts with "buy" 01:45 PM GMT
Woman gets first trachea transplant without drugs 01:45 PM GMT
U.S. Latinos may push Obama on immigration 01:43 PM GMT
"Beast" sure to be a 3-D beauty for Disney in 2010 01:43 PM GMT
U.S. longer-dated Treasuries hold gains after CPI 01:43 PM GMT
Construcción viviendas EEUU cae a mínimo histórico en octubre 01:43 PM GMT
Toyota to cut N.America output and Nissan downbeat 01:43 PM GMT
EPCOR/TransAlta Alberta Genesee 3 coal unit back 01:42 PM GMT
Russian wage arrears soar as crisis deepens 01:42 PM GMT
Conoco maintenance on another Borger FCC ESPs 01:42 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Futures stay in red after CPI, housing data 01:41 PM GMT
US RATE FUTURES-Slip from highs after CPI drop 01:40 PM GMT
Disney and Imax think 3-D 01:39 PM GMT
Sweden to meet banks over guarantees on Thursday 01:39 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Canada leading indicator slips 0.4 pct in October 01:37 PM GMT
Reliant Calif. Ormond Beach 1 natgas unit back 01:37 PM GMT
Italy fetes half century of Fellini's Dolce Vita 01:36 PM GMT
Owners of hijacked tanker in ransom talks-Saudi FM 01:35 PM GMT
US October housing starts, permits at record low 01:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Lehman says French funds arm reforms as TOBAM 01:35 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Soccer-European clubs and the financial crisis 01:35 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Soccer-Spanish debt woes mounting as recession looms 01:34 PM GMT
Derwent halts project starts until 2010/11 01:34 PM GMT
Briefs 3-Tottenham's Modric out for two weeks with groin injury 01:33 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Zambia to miss additional 2008 copper revenue target 01:32 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-DSG sinks to new low, brokers gloomy 01:31 PM GMT
Outlook grim as factory orders fall sharply in November 01:31 PM GMT
Britain's carmakers demand access to state funds 01:31 PM GMT
World recession is here-Merrill fund manager poll 01:30 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-Toronto stocks to open down as oil prices tumble 01:30 PM GMT
Woolworths in talks to sell stores 01:30 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL- Trina shares drop after cutting forecast 01:29 PM GMT
UK's Woolworths in talks to sell stores 01:29 PM GMT
EU officials back aid for car sector 01:26 PM GMT
Downturn hits News International's Wapping plans 01:24 PM GMT
U.S. auto shares drop on bailout doubts 01:23 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL-U.S. auto shares drop on bailout doubts 01:23 PM GMT
TEXT-Speech by Bank of Canada Governor Carney 01:23 PM GMT
Exxon, TPAO Black Sea investment up to $450 million: TPAO 01:21 PM GMT
Oil falls below $54 as economic gloom deepens 01:21 PM GMT
FOREX-Yen broadly supported by economic fears 01:20 PM GMT
Crackdown on prostitution targets clients 01:19 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Proposed tightening of prostitution laws 01:19 PM GMT
German FinMin declines comment on SolarWorld 01:15 PM GMT
Toyota to cut output and Nissan downbeat 01:15 PM GMT
Suspected U.S. strike kills 5 militants in Pakistan 01:12 PM GMT
RPT-HBOS plans to add to 3-yr govt-gtd stg bond -IFR 01:10 PM GMT
Poles biggest group as net migration rises 01:09 PM GMT
US auto execs plead for Congress to fund bailout 01:08 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW: German solar company offers to buy Opel plants 01:08 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-BoE considered even bigger rate cut in November 01:08 PM GMT
Suspected U.S. strike kills 5 militants in Pakistan 01:07 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Metro Inc's profit rises despite flat sales 01:07 PM GMT
Iraq PM says pact's critics want U.S. troops to stay 01:07 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Futures drop on automaker woes, economic fears 01:06 PM GMT
Progress S.C. Robinson 2 reactor shut 01:04 PM GMT
RPT-FEATURE-Socialism, consumerism rub shoulders in Tripoli 01:04 PM GMT
BRIEF-Italian banks package 01:04 PM GMT
RPT-FEATURE-Greece braces for shipping storm 01:04 PM GMT
RPT-FEATURE-Glitzy Greenwich feels hedge fund pain 01:03 PM GMT
Banks, commods lead Europe shares down; BASF slides 01:03 PM GMT
Cricket-South Africa v Bangladesh scoreboard 01:03 PM GMT
U.S. Army vows to do better with next helicopter 01:02 PM GMT
COLUMN-Oil industry running faster just to keep up?:John Kemp 01:02 PM GMT
U.S. autos should not get aid: bank body IIF 01:01 PM GMT
UK stares at 10 bln stg paper loss on bank deal 01:00 PM GMT
Cricket-South Africa 154-1 v Bangladesh, first test - tea 01:00 PM GMT
POLL-Copper price forecasts slashed on bleak outlook 01:00 PM GMT
Quebec Liberals could win majority govt - poll 12:57 PM GMT
WFP extends food aid to crisis-hit Zimbabwe 12:56 PM GMT
A Biblical view of peace high in the Holy Land 12:55 PM GMT
Ford unveils revamped Mustang for 2010 12:54 PM GMT
*TOP NEWS* North American Power and Natural Gas 12:53 PM GMT
Socialism and consumerism rub shoulders in Tripoli 12:51 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Angola cardinal worried by spread of sects 12:51 PM GMT
Exelon N.J. Oyster Creek reactor exits refuel 12:50 PM GMT
Germany says had no contact with SolarWorld on Opel 12:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-LBBW may get 30 bln euros of loan guarantees-sources 12:49 PM GMT
Italy fetes half century of Fellini's Dolce Vita 12:48 PM GMT
Fiat CEO says car aid should not be selective 12:47 PM GMT
BASF issues profit warning, cuts global output 12:46 PM GMT
U.S. commander in Afghanistan has reconciliation plan 12:44 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-JP Morgan cuts Century Aluminum to neutral 12:41 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-ReneSola slides on lack of 2009 guidance 12:39 PM GMT
TABLE-VOSTOK NAFTA 3-month results 12:39 PM GMT
Fiat CEO says car aid should not be selective 12:39 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-US auto fears weigh on stocks, boost yen/bonds 12:38 PM GMT
Mbeki to review Zimbabwe constitution bill 12:38 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-FTSE Small Cap Index down 1 pct midday 12:37 PM GMT
FTSE falls 1.8 pct as miners, banks weigh 12:37 PM GMT
TABLE-VOSTOK GAS 3-month results 12:36 PM GMT
UN calls food summit in 2009, hopes for fair trade 12:35 PM GMT
UN calls food summit in 2009, hopes for fair trade 12:35 PM GMT
WFP extends food aid to crisis-hit Zimbabwe 12:35 PM GMT
WFP extends food aid to crisis-hit Zimbabwe 12:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Exxon, TPAO Black Sea investment up to $450 mln-TPAO 12:34 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Grand Canyon Education cuts IPO price range by $4 12:33 PM GMT
Greece braces for shipping storm 12:33 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-JP Morgan raises Cogent to overweight 12:33 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Iran mobile licence bidding not over - advising firm 12:32 PM GMT
UBS adds execs to Asia wealth management arm 12:30 PM GMT
Solarworld says plans to bid for German Opel sites 12:29 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-T Clarke up as profits exceed view 12:28 PM GMT
U.S. CEOs urge at least $300 billion fiscal stimulus 12:26 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Trina Solar top estimates, trims revenue forecast 12:26 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Vislink down as U.S. margins contract 12:25 PM GMT
Coloplast FY operating profit in line with consensus 12:23 PM GMT
Exxon, TPAO Black Sea investment up to $450 mln-TPAO 12:16 PM GMT
European shares down at midday; banks, pharmas fall 12:16 PM GMT
Yum Brands to globalize Taco Bell chain: report 12:15 PM GMT
RPT-US banks help cut losses on locked hedge funds 12:15 PM GMT
UK's Brown-still in talks with banks over lending 12:14 PM GMT
SolarWorld CEO says Opel takeover offer serious 12:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Time Inc to cut 250 jobs - NY Post 12:10 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-DSG sinks to new low, brokers gloomy 12:09 PM GMT
China's ZTE to boost ETC's Ethiopia mobile users 12:09 PM GMT
VIEW-Worst is yet to come for equities, says Manek fund 12:08 PM GMT
Woman gets first trachea transplant without drugs 12:05 PM GMT
3-month Libor dollar, euro, sterling rates ease 12:04 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Renesola slides on lack of 2009 guidance 12:04 PM GMT
World shies from action on "Africa's Iraq" 12:03 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Canada - Nov 19 12:02 PM GMT
Nepal urged to end "torture" of children in custody 12:01 PM GMT
Flower power key to saving Europe's bees 12:01 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Partygaming slides as downturn hits 12:01 PM GMT
Volkswagen lease unit asks for Dutch loan guarantee 12:00 PM GMT
RPT-TABLE-US mortgage applications declined last week - MBA 12:00 PM GMT
TABLE-US mortgage applications declined last week - MBA 12:00 PM GMT
Book Talk: Laugh at death to enjoy life, says author 12:00 PM GMT
US mortgage purchase applications near 8-yr low-MBA 12:00 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-New Yahoo CEO must be willing to do Microsoft deal 12:00 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-World shies from action on "Africa's Iraq" 11:59 AM GMT
ANALYSIS-World shies from action on "Africa's Iraq" 11:59 AM GMT
Stem cells restore hearing, vision in animals 11:59 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Vislink down as U.S. margins contract 11:59 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-LDK Solar third-quarter earnings rise 11:58 AM GMT
UK government secures 3.9 percent cut in drug prices 11:58 AM GMT
Indian shares fall for sixth straight session 11:57 AM GMT
Singapore car tax prices make U-turn in downturn 11:57 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Melrose higher as FKI integration pleases 11:57 AM GMT
Mongolia to seek 34 pct of Oyu Tolgoi as prices drop 11:56 AM GMT
Wintershall shelves south German gas pipeline plan 11:55 AM GMT
Vodafone says Nigeria could be interesting market 11:55 AM GMT
Rwandans protest at Kagame aide extradition plan 11:55 AM GMT
Sumo-Happy hunter Asashoryu plots New Year ring return 11:54 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-T Clarke up as profits exceed view 11:53 AM GMT
Russia, Georgia start talks seen lasting years 11:51 AM GMT
Gaffe-prone Japan PM apologises over doctor remark 11:51 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Vodafone says Nigeria could be interesting market 11:51 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Solarworld says plans to bid for German Opel sites 11:50 AM GMT
Chile's peso falls, tracks Asian, European stocks 11:48 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-Turkey's Dogan to sell stake in media business 11:48 AM GMT
Paris issues manual to stop forced marriages 11:47 AM GMT
U.S. soy up on Chinese buying, Argentine weather 11:47 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Woolworths falls on high street sale talks 11:47 AM GMT
German ministry - up to GM to assess offer for Opel 11:46 AM GMT
Use flower power to save Europe's bees: EU lawmaker 11:43 AM GMT
Lloyds investors to vote on HBOS 11:40 AM GMT
EU clashes on authorising Monsanto GM soybean 11:40 AM GMT
Any rival HBOS bid "effectively improbable" says Burt 11:40 AM GMT
Paris issues manual to stop forced marriages 11:40 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Partygaming slides as downturn hits 11:38 AM GMT
U.S. and Indonesia link up on forest carbon credits 11:38 AM GMT
Gaffe-prone Japan PM apologises over doctor remark 11:37 AM GMT
Any rival HBOS bid "effectively improbable" -Burt 11:35 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-SolarWorld down; plans to bid for Opel plants 11:34 AM GMT
Obama offers Holder attorney general post 11:33 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Melrose higher as FKI integration pleases 11:33 AM GMT
Sovereign fund hype subsides as new cash ebbs 11:33 AM GMT
UK sells 4 million EU CO2 emissions permits 11:32 AM GMT
Singapore car tax prices make U-turn in downturn 11:29 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Turkish Tupras falls on fx worries 11:28 AM GMT
China pushing fuel reform, debating details: source 11:27 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-China pushing fuel reform, debating details-source 11:25 AM GMT
Care services "letting down vulnerable children" 11:23 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Acron's 9M profit, sales lag expectations 11:23 AM GMT
JP Morgan cuts banking sector's earnings outlook 11:23 AM GMT
Sovereign fund hype subsides as new cash ebbs 11:23 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Grafton's revenue hit by housing downturn 11:21 AM GMT
RPT-UPDATE 1-India's Maruti says sales shouldn't fall in 2008/09 11:20 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-Platinum rises on mine closure, report; gold steady 11:20 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-FLSmidth 9-mth core profit meets expectations 11:19 AM GMT
FACTBOX: GM's Opel sites and staff in Europe 11:19 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Vietnam's 2009 crude output to rise 5 pct 11:18 AM GMT
DIARY - MidEast/African holidays to December 2008 11:16 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-India's Maruti says sales shouldn't fall in 2008/09 11:15 AM GMT
Asia stocks sag as U.S. auto woes stir caution 11:15 AM GMT
Time Inc to cut 250 jobs - NY Post 11:15 AM GMT
DIARY - Asian Holiday Holidays to December 2009 11:14 AM GMT
Nomura head sees Japan local bank consolidation 11:14 AM GMT
China seeks to curb unrest amid global crisis 11:14 AM GMT
Japan's SMFG to raise about $4.1 billion: media 11:14 AM GMT
Woolworths in talks to sell stores for nominal sum 11:14 AM GMT
Latinos may push Obama on immigration 11:13 AM GMT
DIARY - Americas Market Holidays to December 2009 11:12 AM GMT
DIARY - European Market Holidays to December 2009 11:11 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Marks & Spencer down; Seymour Pierce "sell" 11:11 AM GMT
Lloyds investors vote on HBOS, face jobs protest 11:09 AM GMT
FTSE down 1.5% 11:08 AM GMT
Pound jumps against dollar 11:08 AM GMT
DIARY - Global Environment 11:06 AM GMT
Japan PM hints at freezing Japan Post share sale-Kyodo 11:03 AM GMT
Barclays feels fury of investor rights fight 11:02 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-Saudi prince wants faster political, economic reform 11:01 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-Saudi prince wants faster political, economic reform 11:01 AM GMT
FLSmidth 9-mth core profit meets expectations 11:00 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-EU carbon rises following UK permit auction 10:59 AM GMT
Irish PM Cowen: bank capital above requirements 10:59 AM GMT
Sterling jumps vs dlr, shrugs off BoE minutes 10:58 AM GMT
Pension watchdogs should ease funding demands-EU 10:57 AM GMT
England spinner Swann set to play 10:55 AM GMT
India can be world beaters says Laxman 10:55 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-Cricket-India can be world beaters, says Laxman 10:53 AM GMT
California bent on rebuilding despite wildfire risk 10:52 AM GMT
Indonesia's Berau 2009 output seen lower than expected 10:51 AM GMT
Vodafone happy with Verizon stake 10:51 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Thai Kasikornbank to miss 2009 loan growth target 10:48 AM GMT
China pushing fuel reform, debating details-source 10:47 AM GMT
"CSI: NY" turns 100 10:45 AM GMT
SE Asia Stocks - S'pore hits 3-wk low, others weaker 10:45 AM GMT
RPT-Deutsche Telekom plans 20-yr stg bond -IFR 10:42 AM GMT
Russia closes Politkovskaya trial to public 10:38 AM GMT
Safaricom sees market share at 65-70 pct by 2011 10:36 AM GMT
EU to make proposals on hedge funds next month 10:35 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Cricket-England spinner Swann set for ODI start v India 10:34 AM GMT
Crackdown on prostitution targets clients 10:33 AM GMT
TEXT-Fitch release on Bouygues SA 10:32 AM GMT
BNP say members list leakers face prison 10:32 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Global Investment says 6 firms eyeing partnership 10:32 AM GMT
Conservatives alter spending plans 10:30 AM GMT
China to impose fuel tax "very soon": paper 10:30 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-Su Tu Vang to boost Vietnam oil output by 25 pct 10:30 AM GMT
Somali pirates' expansion spooks shippers 10:30 AM GMT
CORRECTED-Govt warns on cost of bank bailouts 10:29 AM GMT
AIB plans govt-guaranteed euro benchmark bond -IFR 10:28 AM GMT
ANALYSIS-Somali strategy could spur Asian pirate attacks 10:27 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Sime enters China's palm oil refinery business 10:26 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Huntsworth rebounds; Teathers starts as "buy" 10:25 AM GMT
Pension watchdogs should ease funding demands-EU 10:25 AM GMT
Banks and commodities lead European shares down 10:24 AM GMT
Ennstone to cut 10 percent of UK jobs 10:24 AM GMT
CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-UK warns on cost of rehashing bank bailouts 10:23 AM GMT
Experian shrugs off economic woes 10:22 AM GMT
High in the Holy Land, a Biblical view of peace 10:22 AM GMT
RPT-STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-HBOS bounces back ahead of merger vote 10:22 AM GMT
UK auctions 4 mln EU CO2 permits at 16.15 EUR/T 10:22 AM GMT
Faldo wants another chance at Ryder Cup captaincy 10:20 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Fuller Smith & Turner up; Altium says "buy" 10:19 AM GMT
Cellphone industry eyes charger power savings 10:19 AM GMT
US banks help cut losses on locked hedge funds 10:18 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Trifast sees lower H2 performance than H1 10:17 AM GMT
Golf-Faldo wants another chance at Ryder Cup captaincy 10:16 AM GMT
Ovoca to sell Russian silver deposit to Polymetal 10:16 AM GMT
Bombers kill two in Somalia border town 10:16 AM GMT
Bombers kill two in Somalia border town 10:16 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Emerald Energy, Gulfsands up on oil find 10:16 AM GMT
Banks, commodities lead European shares down 10:16 AM GMT
Euribor 3-month rate falls to near 18-month low 10:15 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Hypo Real leads German financials lower 10:15 AM GMT
RPT-Russia's VTB to lend firms 190 bln rbls in Nov-finmin 10:14 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Reunert sees higher FY normalised headline EPS 10:14 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Russia spending on rouble reached $58 bln in Sept-Oct 10:14 AM GMT
EARNINGS POLL-Seadrill Q3 pretax profit seen almost tripling 10:13 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-Somali pirates' expansion spooks shippers 10:13 AM GMT
Indonesia to plant 100 million trees this year 10:12 AM GMT
Israel rebuffs U.N. calls to open Gaza crossings 10:11 AM GMT
Israel rebuffs U.N. calls to open Gaza crossings 10:11 AM GMT
Disney, Imax think 3-D 10:09 AM GMT
Obama moves closer to key cabinet pick 10:08 AM GMT
Global Investment says 6 firms eyeing partnership 10:08 AM GMT
Cracks at Dish Network will take time to repair 10:08 AM GMT
Cellphone industry eyes charger power savings 10:07 AM GMT
Indian shares provisionally close down 2.3 pct 10:07 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-ING falls as Goldman cuts target 10:07 AM GMT
INSTANT VIEW- Bank voted 9-0 for 150 bps November rate cut 10:07 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Ennstone to cut 10 pct UK jobs, scraps dividend 10:07 AM GMT
Russia's MICEX halts trade for one hour after drop 10:06 AM GMT
LBBW may get 30 bln eur in loan guarantees - sources 10:05 AM GMT
U.S. futures sink; eyes on banks, autos, CPI, FOMC 10:03 AM GMT
Indonesia to plant 100 million trees this year 10:03 AM GMT
U.N. says Congo rebels pulling back "in hundreds" 10:02 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-China eyes cheaper electricity for aluminium firms 10:02 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Turkey's Halkbank to lend smaller cos 1.5 bln lira 10:00 AM GMT
Oil falls to 22 month low as economic gloom deepens 09:58 AM GMT
Acron's 9M profit, sales lag expectations 09:57 AM GMT
Somali strategy could spur Asian pirate attacks 09:56 AM GMT
Filipino sailors worry more about jobs than pirates 09:56 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Dana Petroleum cuts 2008 output view, shares fall 09:56 AM GMT
Former French PM to stand trial over smear scandal 09:56 AM GMT
Thai Kasikornbank to miss 2009 loan growth target 09:56 AM GMT
Ford unveils revamped Mustang for 2010 09:56 AM GMT
Tokyo rubber falls to 3-wk low, demand slump lingers 09:54 AM GMT
RLPC-Nestle secures CDS-linked backstop loan 09:54 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-UK retailers launch sales to kick-start Christmas 09:53 AM GMT
Filipino sailors worry more about jobs than pirates 09:53 AM GMT
Will Smith and scribe reunite for Asian remake 09:53 AM GMT
Abkhazia sees Russia, Georgia talks taking years 09:53 AM GMT
Abkhazia sees Russia, Georgia talks taking years 09:53 AM GMT
TABLE-Trends in pirate attacks on shipping in Asia 09:53 AM GMT
TABLE-Trends in pirate attacks on shipping in Asia 09:53 AM GMT
ANALYSIS-Somali strategy could spur Asian pirate attacks 09:53 AM GMT
Spain house slump sparks first GDP fall since 1993 09:53 AM GMT
Will Smith and scribe reunite for Asian remake 09:52 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Emerald Energy, Gulfsands up on oil find 09:50 AM GMT
"Beast" sure to be a 3-D beauty for Disney in 2010 09:50 AM GMT
Namibia delays US software fugitive extradition case 09:47 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Business Post H1 profit up, key Xmas looms 09:46 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-AstraZeneca falls on Pulmicort threat 09:45 AM GMT
Sterling cuts gain vs dlr after dovish BoE minutes 09:45 AM GMT
Dubai says sets up panel to tackle crisis impact 09:42 AM GMT
CORRECTED-FTSE down 1.5% ahead of BoE rate meeting's minutes 09:42 AM GMT
Lithuanian Ukio Bank says repays syndicated loans 09:39 AM GMT
Three killed as Yemen forces clash with militants 09:39 AM GMT
Mbeki to check Zimbabwe constitution bill - report 09:38 AM GMT
Mbeki to check Zimbabwe constitution bill - report 09:38 AM GMT
Singapore's Keppel Corp wins $223 mln contracts 09:38 AM GMT
Soccer-World Cup qualifying Oceanian zone result and standings 09:37 AM GMT
U.S. says food, drug inspection access in China improving 09:37 AM GMT
Elpida shares drop on fears of lengthy chip slump 09:36 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-JP Morgan cuts UK banking sector's earnings outlook 09:36 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Bilfinger Berger down; Goldman cuts to 'sell' 09:35 AM GMT
FUND VIEW-Franklin fears market downside, likes utilities 09:35 AM GMT
Three killed as Yemen forces clash with militants 09:35 AM GMT
Briefs 2-No apology needed, say Australian rugby players 09:34 AM GMT
WRAPUP 2-Toyota to cut N.America output, Nissan downbeat 09:33 AM GMT
Broker Watch: Investec raises retailers sector 09:30 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-PartyGaming says gamblers cutting back in downturn 09:29 AM GMT
India Dabhol plant to shut two units for maintenance 09:27 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-UK's Derwent halts project starts until 2010/11 09:25 AM GMT
FOREX-Auto-driven economic, stock worries lift yen, dlr 09:22 AM GMT
Soccer-Fiji beat New Zealand 2-0 in last Oceania qualifier 09:22 AM GMT
Glitzy Greenwich feels hedge fund pain 09:19 AM GMT
SAP sees slight 2009 licence sales growth at best 09:19 AM GMT
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Japan steel output shows first drop in 29 mon 09:16 AM GMT
China eyes cheaper electricity for aluminium firms 09:16 AM GMT
Dollar 3-mth interbank rate steadies in tighter range 09:16 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Vox Telecom FY headline EPS down, shares surge 09:14 AM GMT
Nepal must end "torture" of children in custody-HRW 09:14 AM GMT
Nepal must end "torture" of children in custody-HRW 09:14 AM GMT
India GAIL to buy 1-2 LNG cargoes in Q1 2009-source 09:13 AM GMT
Global chip market to contract in 2008-iSuppli 09:13 AM GMT
Brazil's Ronaldo considering retirement 09:13 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Blinkx up on MIVA bid and Howcast partnership 09:13 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Chesnara says embedded value decline accelerating 09:12 AM GMT
Islamic finance body backs divisive sukuk ruling 09:11 AM GMT
China seeks to curb unrest amid global crisis 09:09 AM GMT
Hedge fund December cash call won't hit market hard 09:09 AM GMT
Soccer-Brazil's Ronaldo considering retirement 09:09 AM GMT
U.S. auto woes weigh on stocks and boost government bonds 09:08 AM GMT
Indian shares turn negative after rising 3 pct 09:07 AM GMT
Iran firm says trying to contact hijacked grain ship 09:06 AM GMT
Woolworths in talks to sell stores 09:06 AM GMT
Business Post "open" to acquiring smaller rivals: CEO 09:06 AM GMT
Former Pakistani commando general shot dead 09:06 AM GMT
InBev closes Bud deal, becomes No. 1 brewer 09:05 AM GMT
Europe stocks extend losses as banks, miners fall 09:04 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Raymarine higher as statement reassures 09:04 AM GMT
Former Pakistani commando general shot dead 09:02 AM GMT
Russia spends $3.3 bln on stock/bond purchases 09:01 AM GMT
Asians step up defence against Somali pirates 09:01 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Alstria Office up; company confirms outlook 09:00 AM GMT
Sterling steadies; investors anticipate BoE minutes 08:58 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-SIG easier on lower profit view 08:58 AM GMT
Report raises primary school maths concern 08:56 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-T Clarke says to beat FY views, cautious on '09 08:56 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Raymarine higher as statement reassures 08:52 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Raymarine higher as statement reassures 08:52 AM GMT
Halkbank to loan 1.5 bln lira to smaller companies 08:50 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Irish banks soar after rescue plan report 08:50 AM GMT
HK shares close down 0.8 pct as refiners trim gains 08:47 AM GMT
LBBW may get 30 bln eur in loan guarantees - sources 08:47 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Thai Hana sees no growth in '09, to miss '08 target 08:45 AM GMT
Russia c.bank further cuts Fannie/Freddie holding 08:45 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Fortis loses court ruling momentum 08:43 AM GMT
Taiwan ex-president back in jail as probe wraps up 08:42 AM GMT
COLUMN-New economies want power before paying:Paul Taylor 08:42 AM GMT
Cricket-Bangladesh choose to bowl against South Africa 08:42 AM GMT
Taiwan ex-president back in jail as probe wraps up 08:41 AM GMT
Asians step up defense against Somali pirates 08:40 AM GMT
China Money: Market gears up for deflation 08:39 AM GMT
DoCoMo, KTF to sell Google phone next year: report 08:39 AM GMT
Barclays Wealth sees Asia-Pacific assets rising 08:38 AM GMT
Nissan remodels Cube compact for global roll-out 08:38 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Asians step up defence against Somali pirates 08:35 AM GMT
Former Pakistani commando general shot dead 08:35 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Experian gains on robust results 08:35 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-FTSE Small Cap Index flat early 08:32 AM GMT
Banks, miners lead Europe shares down early 08:30 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Vislink sees FY profit below forecasts, shares off 08:30 AM GMT
Mbeki to review Zimbabwe constitution bill - paper 08:29 AM GMT
Mbeki to review Zimbabwe constitution bill - paper 08:29 AM GMT
Somalia PM fears warships alone won't stop piracy 08:29 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Suez Canal revenues rise yr/yr to $467.5 mln in Oct 08:25 AM GMT
US says food, drug inspection access in China improving 08:24 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-Nomura head sees Japan local bank consolidation 08:24 AM GMT
Russia's MICEX index falls 5 pct on oil, Europe 08:22 AM GMT
GREECE - Factors to Watch on Nov 19 08:22 AM GMT
Want sheep? Get truck, say Bahrain, Aussie traders 08:21 AM GMT
IMI confident for 2008 08:21 AM GMT
Australians say no apology needed 08:20 AM GMT
Woolworths says in talks to sell retail business 08:18 AM GMT
UniCredit to sell B&C rights for $1.5 billion: paper 08:18 AM GMT
US, Iraq, Turkey hold Baghdad talks on PKK rebels 08:17 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Western Mining to buy into steel mill for $161 mln 08:17 AM GMT
Somalia PM fears warships alone won't stop piracy 08:17 AM GMT
UPDATE1-Norden 9-mth profit above consensus but cuts forecast 08:15 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-Somalia PM fears warships alone won't stop piracy 08:12 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-Somalia PM fears warships alone won't stop piracy 08:12 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Litho Supplies expects to make full-year loss 08:12 AM GMT
UK's Resolution to complete share placing in Dec 08:10 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Regus sees challenging 2009, 4-month sales strong 08:10 AM GMT
Aramco waiting to hear from oil tanker pirates 08:08 AM GMT
Strong quake strikes Panama 08:07 AM GMT
SIG says year will be at lower end of forecasts 08:07 AM GMT
S'pore's NOL to cut 1,000 jobs, warns outlook grim 08:06 AM GMT
SIG says year will be at lower end of forecasts 08:06 AM GMT
KEPCO sees 2009 loss widening without tariff hike 08:06 AM GMT
Oz Minerals warns on profit, possible writedowns 08:06 AM GMT
IMI confident for 2008, cautious on outlook 08:06 AM GMT
Somali pirates hijack Thai fishing vessel 08:06 AM GMT
Aramco waiting to hear from oil tanker pirates 08:06 AM GMT
Norden 9-mth profit above consensus but cuts forecast 08:06 AM GMT
HK shares finish flat despite refiners' surge 08:06 AM GMT
China Railway Group says gets $1.63 bln contracts 08:06 AM GMT
Boeing shares fall to 5-yr low on earnings worries 08:06 AM GMT
Lampert raises AutoNation stake to 44.5 percent 08:05 AM GMT
InBev closes Bud deal, becomes No. 1 brewer 08:05 AM GMT
Auto bailout struggles to gain ground in U.S. Senate 08:05 AM GMT
Phillips-VanHeusen Q3 beats Street, cuts '08 view 08:05 AM GMT
Nissan committed to 2008/09 profit forecasts - COO 08:05 AM GMT
GM paring production due to slow demand; overtime 08:05 AM GMT
US auto execs plead for Congress to fund bailout 08:05 AM GMT
La-Z-Boy posts wider loss, suspends forecasts 08:05 AM GMT
Experian earnings up 8 percent 08:05 AM GMT
Reuters Summit-UPDATE 1-Shire aims to double rare disease sales 08:04 AM GMT
Reuters Summit-UPDATE 2-Elan seeks deals to raise cash 08:04 AM GMT
Reuters Summit-AstraZeneca's Crestor has room to grow 08:04 AM GMT
Reuters Summit-UPDATE 2-Amgen tumor-starving drug gets spotlight 08:04 AM GMT
Medtronic stumbles, profit misses Wall Street view 08:04 AM GMT
RPT-ANALYSIS-Soccer-Feud for thought in club v country debate 08:03 AM GMT
Thai Hana sees no growth in '09,to miss '08 target 08:02 AM GMT
Scotiabank sees C$595 mln in Q4 writedowns 08:01 AM GMT
AIG says some execs due about $3 mln under comp plan 08:01 AM GMT
Citigroup shares tumble below $8 to 13-year low 08:01 AM GMT
Ireland poised to launch bank rescue plan -report 08:01 AM GMT
Nomura chief says sees consolidation of Japan banks 08:01 AM GMT
Bank of America sees record credit card losses 08:01 AM GMT
Unibail CEO sees 2008 mall revenue in line with 2007 08:00 AM GMT
CORRECTED-BRIEF-Dogan Holding to sell shares in Dogan Yayin 08:00 AM GMT
Slovakia - Factors To Watch on Nov 19 07:59 AM GMT
Dana Petroleum sees 2008 output rising 30 percent 07:59 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Aramco waiting to hear from oil tanker pirates 07:58 AM GMT
Aramco waiting to hear from oil tanker pirates 07:58 AM GMT
Somali pirates hijack Thai fishing vessel 07:56 AM GMT
Indian navy strikes at Somali pirates, destroys vessel 07:56 AM GMT
Aramco hoping to hear from oil tanker pirates Weds 07:56 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Armour year profit down 22 pct, beats forecasts 07:56 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Bulgaria - Nov 19 07:55 AM GMT
Italian Stocks - Factors to watch on Nov 19 07:55 AM GMT
Strong quake strikes Panama, no damage reported 07:53 AM GMT
Strong quake strikes Panama, no damage reported 07:53 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-MTN to spend up to $68.5 mln on fibre-optic network 07:52 AM GMT
Texas grand jury indicts Cheney and Gonzales of crime 07:50 AM GMT
Texas grand jury indicts Cheney, Gonzales of crime 07:49 AM GMT
Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest 07:48 AM GMT
Czech Republic - Factors To Watch on Nov 19 07:44 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Japan chip gear orders down 68 pct in October 07:43 AM GMT
European Factors--Firmer start seen; eyes on banks, U.S. CPI 07:42 AM GMT
Somali pirates seize Greek carrier-maritime group 07:37 AM GMT
EMERGING EUROPE STOCKS - Factors to Watch Nov 19 07:36 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-British Land H1 property values plummet 11 pct 07:34 AM GMT
Somali pirates hijack Thai fishing vessel 07:34 AM GMT
Indian navy destroys Somali pirate vessel 07:33 AM GMT
Yum Brands to globalise Taco Bell chain - WSJ 07:32 AM GMT
RPT-Rich world's finances at stake in crisis-ECB's Trichet 07:32 AM GMT
Former Pakistani commando general shot dead 07:29 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Futures point to higher open for shares 07:27 AM GMT
Indian navy strikes at Somali pirates, destroys vessel 07:27 AM GMT
RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks sag as US auto woes stir caution 07:25 AM GMT
U.S. car execs plead for bailout 07:25 AM GMT
Millicom sees capex falling to $1 bln in 2009 07:25 AM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks sag as US auto woes stir caution 07:24 AM GMT
RPT-FACTBOX-What price government aid to EU banks ? 07:23 AM GMT
Former Pakistani commando general shot dead 07:23 AM GMT
German stocks - Factors to watch on Nov 19 07:22 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Hang Lung Prop sees 2009 China land target in reach 07:21 AM GMT
Newspaper round-up: Wednesday's top business stories 07:18 AM GMT
Poland - Factors to Watch on Nov 19 07:18 AM GMT
TABLE-FAKTOR EIENDOM 3-month results 07:17 AM GMT
TOPWRAP 1-Economic gloom deepens in Asia, stocks fall 07:15 AM GMT
Tribute to the moustache 07:15 AM GMT
SMFG to raise capital by preferred securities issue 07:14 AM GMT
Seoul shares halve losses; bashed techs bounce 07:14 AM GMT
Sanofi settles on Allegra, Nasacort generics in U.S. 07:13 AM GMT
Russia's AFI Development 9-month profit down 67 pct 07:12 AM GMT
TABLE-ROCKSOURCE 3-month results 07:11 AM GMT
European stock index futures point to firmer start 07:09 AM GMT
United Internet says bid dropped for freenet DSL 07:09 AM GMT
Indian shares bounce 3 pct after 5-day slide 07:07 AM GMT
Indian navy strikes at Somali pirates,destroy vessel 07:06 AM GMT
Japan Oct chip gear book-to-bill ratio 0.81 07:02 AM GMT
Deutsche Bank expands market share amid crisis-CEO 07:00 AM GMT
UK Stocks Factors -- Stocks to watch on Nov 19 06:58 AM GMT
MONEY MARKETS-Dollar funding costs ease further in Asia 06:55 AM GMT
Chinese refiners push HK shares up 2 pct 06:54 AM GMT
Somali pirates said to have seized Greek carrier 06:51 AM GMT
FACTBOX-State-regulated fuel prices across Asia 06:50 AM GMT
Wednesday Papers: US producer prices fall at record 2.8% -- other news 06:49 AM GMT
Sinopec vaults 9 pct on fuel price reform hopes 06:49 AM GMT
China to build Myanmar oil, gas pipelines -report 06:48 AM GMT
Nikkei at 1-week closing low, automaker woes weigh 06:48 AM GMT
Strong earthquake strikes Panama 06:47 AM GMT
DIARY - Egypt/Sudan - Nov 19 06:44 AM GMT
Wednesday Papers: Barclays still facing shareholder anger -- bid news and gossip 06:44 AM GMT
JGBs rise on Treasuries, declining Tokyo shares 06:43 AM GMT
S.Africa's rand edges firmer, stock futures up 06:42 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Corporate agenda for Wednesday 06:40 AM GMT
M. Stanley Asia prime broker head leaves-source 06:40 AM GMT
Wednesday Papers: tips and comment 06:40 AM GMT
TABLE-QSC AG 3rd quarter results 06:36 AM GMT
England absentees highlight club versus country conflict 06:32 AM GMT
TEXT-Moody's assigns Aa2 to Osaka Gas' Japan bonds 06:24 AM GMT
TEXT-Moody's assigns Aa2 to Tokyo Electric Power's Japan bonds 06:24 AM GMT
Rich world's finances at stake in crisis-ECB's Trichet 06:24 AM GMT
U.S. Latinos may push Obama on immigration 06:22 AM GMT
SMFG to announce capital-raising move at 0700 GMT 06:21 AM GMT
Indian shares extend gains to 3 pct, Reliance leads 06:21 AM GMT
REFILE-UK Woolworths in talks on 1 stg retail sale -paper 06:17 AM GMT
Indian board seeks security clearance for Pakistan tour 06:11 AM GMT
Seoul shares drop but off low; LG Elec up 06:10 AM GMT
Hijacked Saudi tanker reaches Somalia 06:10 AM GMT
Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Wednesday 06:09 AM GMT
Nikkei edges down as strong yen hits exporters 06:07 AM GMT
New Yahoo CEO must be willing to do Microsoft deal 06:06 AM GMT
Aramco hoping to hear from oil tanker pirates Weds 06:05 AM GMT
Aramco hoping to hear from oil tanker pirates Weds 06:05 AM GMT
Novartis has 139 projects in clinical development 06:05 AM GMT
Reuters Summit-Drugs' heart risk is FDA's biggest worry-official 06:04 AM GMT
Merck drug fails to slow Alzheimer's symptoms 06:04 AM GMT
Boeing to delay jet deliveries: report 06:02 AM GMT
DIARY - Economic Indicators in Germany from November 20 06:02 AM GMT
Babcock & Brown chooses surgery to avoid debt crisis 06:01 AM GMT
GE plans $2 billion in finance arm cuts next year 06:01 AM GMT
Japan gasoline pump prices hit 7-month low 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Today in Belgium/Luxembourg - Nov 18 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Belgium to Jan 31, 2008 06:00 AM GMT
Boeing to delay jet deliveries -WSJ 05:56 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Oil steady above $54, eyes on U.S. stocks data 05:56 AM GMT
Australian toilet art fit for the loo-vre? 05:55 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Origin says BassGas output cut after shut in 05:53 AM GMT
German lawmaker apologises for blocking Wikipedia 05:52 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-France's Publicis buys Brazilian online agency 05:50 AM GMT
S.Korea IBK plans up to $8.3 bln lending in 2009 05:47 AM GMT
RESEARCH ALERT-Nikko Citigroup ratings(Nov 19) 05:43 AM GMT
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-OFFICIAL-Binani Ind cancels share swap 05:43 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - New York Times business news - Nov 19 05:39 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-China Resources Ent's Q3 net profit falls 12 pct 05:36 AM GMT
Missile attack kills four in Northwest Pakistan 05:33 AM GMT
DIARY - Germany - to December 18 05:30 AM GMT
TEXT- S&P revises AGL Energy outlook to stable; ratings affirmed 05:28 AM GMT
Non-residential construction index falls: AIA 05:28 AM GMT
HK shares steady but telco services firms outperform 05:27 AM GMT
Crisis won't steal Christmas in Australia: survey 05:25 AM GMT
Toyota to stop N.America plants for 2 days in Dec 05:24 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Nov 19 05:20 AM GMT
Nomura chief: Global liquidity crisis is over 05:18 AM GMT
Bolivian farmer leads to dinosaur discovery 05:16 AM GMT
Stars walk red carpet for "Australia" premiere 05:15 AM GMT
Japan's crude steel output down 2.7 pct in October 05:15 AM GMT
Lawmakers, Treasury lock horns on foreclosures 05:13 AM GMT
Seoul shares drop as banks, refiners drag 05:09 AM GMT
TEXT-Oil Search signs mou for Papua New Guinea study 05:03 AM GMT
Cricket-Indian board seeks security clearance for Pakistan tour 05:01 AM GMT
US non-residential construction index falls-AIA 05:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Today in Germany - November 19 05:00 AM GMT
TABLE-China Resources Q3 net profit down 12 pct 04:59 AM GMT
Somali pirates seize Greek carrier 04:58 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Washington Post Business - Nov. 19 04:58 AM GMT
Somali pirates seize Greek carrier 04:57 AM GMT
China Resources Ent says Q3 net profit down 12 pct 04:55 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Su Tu Vang to boost Vietnam oil output by 25 pct 04:55 AM GMT
Somali pirates seize Greek carrier -maritime group 04:55 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Toyota Thai unit sets 2-year bond coupon 04:54 AM GMT
China seeks to curb unrest amid finance crisis 04:52 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-UBS adds six execs to Asia wealth management arm 04:49 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Washington Post - Nov. 19 04:48 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Washington Post - Nov. 19 04:48 AM GMT
Origin says BassGas output cut to third of normal 04:44 AM GMT
Alaska Democrat says beats Republican Sen. Stevens 04:43 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Australia AWB profit surges, but outlook rocky 04:40 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bursa Malaysia eyes Turkey, M.East Islamic mkts 04:37 AM GMT
ICC task force in Zimbabwe to assess situation 04:36 AM GMT
Cricket-ICC task force in Zimbabwe to assess situation 04:35 AM GMT
Indian shares open 0.4 pct higher, Reliance up 04:33 AM GMT
Naval forces track HK-flagged ship off Somalia 04:33 AM GMT
Hijacked Saudi tanker reaches Somalia 04:32 AM GMT
Naval forces track HK-flagged ship off Somalia 04:32 AM GMT
Naval forces track HK-flagged ship off Somalia 04:31 AM GMT
Ford says could wait on U.S. loans until 2009 04:28 AM GMT
Ford says could wait on U.S. loans until 2009 04:27 AM GMT
Herbal supplement Ginkgo doesn't stop Alzheimer's 04:25 AM GMT
Weight-loss surgery helps with pregnancy: study 04:24 AM GMT
Ford says could wait on U.S. loans until 2009 04:22 AM GMT
U.S. regulators face fight on IFRS accounting cost 04:19 AM GMT
Japan says North and South Koreans find cause for unity 04:15 AM GMT
Japan shields health officials after ministry murder 04:08 AM GMT
Tokyo rubber falls to 3-week low on firming yen 04:02 AM GMT
TREASURIES-Yields on two-year notes touch five-year low 03:56 AM GMT
White community adapts to Obama reality 03:50 AM GMT
Thai Hot Stocks-Energy firms down, Loxley, True up 03:48 AM GMT
Democrat claims victory in Alaska Senate race 03:47 AM GMT
SCENARIOS - What to expect from U.S. auto bailout debate 03:44 AM GMT
QUOTEBOX-Auto execs and U.S. lawmakers sound off on bailout idea 03:44 AM GMT
GM's possible bankruptcy weighs heavily on Detroit 03:44 AM GMT
Bank of America's CEO backs U.S auto bailout 03:44 AM GMT
White House says opposes more than $25 billion for automakers 03:44 AM GMT
U.S. bailout plan could help carmakers with AAA paper 03:44 AM GMT
SCENARIOS - Potential outcomes for GM's Opel unit 03:44 AM GMT
EU eyes auto aid but no blank cheques 03:44 AM GMT
Auto bailout struggles to gain ground in U.S. Senate 03:44 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - British business - Nov 19 03:44 AM GMT
TABLE-Asian physical rubber prices - Nov 19 03:37 AM GMT
Citigroup liquidates its CSO fund: report 03:33 AM GMT
Nikkei falls 1.8 pct on econ worries, stronger yen 03:32 AM GMT
UBS adds six execs to Asia wealth management arm 03:31 AM GMT
Hollywood's "Wizard of Oz" lauded for stunning, sexy epic 03:28 AM GMT
Democrat claims victory in Alaska Senate race 03:27 AM GMT
Cricket-Yuvraj heroics could earn India test return 03:21 AM GMT
Democrat claims victory in Alaska Senate race 03:21 AM GMT
UBS adds six execs to Asia wealth management arm 03:21 AM GMT
Seoul shares extend loss, down 4 pct, below 1,000 03:19 AM GMT
RPT-Gunns says Australia pulp mill still on track 03:18 AM GMT
Citigroup liquidates its CSO fund -FT 03:14 AM GMT
Western Mining to buy into steel mill for $161 mln 03:12 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - Nov 19 03:04 AM GMT
RESEARCH ALERT-BNP cuts target price of Indonesia's Bumi 03:04 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-AED Oil eyeing acquisition opportunities 03:03 AM GMT
Republican Sen. Stevens trails in Alaska vote 03:01 AM GMT
US commander in Afghanistan has reconciliation plan 03:01 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Air New Zealand to cut 200 jobs as demand drops 03:00 AM GMT
Bursa Malaysia sees new Islamic exchange fund in 09 02:57 AM GMT
FDA working to meet drug deadlines 02:57 AM GMT
Ford unveils revamped Mustang for 2010 02:56 AM GMT
US regulators face fight on IFRS accounting cost 02:50 AM GMT
HK Hot Stocks - Lenovo, ZTE, Comba jump 02:47 AM GMT
Patricia Heaton's new ABC sitcom going ahead 02:43 AM GMT
James becomes youngest player to score 11,000 points 02:37 AM GMT
HK Exchange says 29 firms buy back shares 02:37 AM GMT
JGBs edge up on Treasuries, declining Tokyo shares 02:36 AM GMT
Toyota Thai unit sets 2-year bond coupon 02:33 AM GMT
California bent on rebuilding despite wildfire risk 02:31 AM GMT
Stars watch horrified as luxury Calif. homes burn 02:30 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Vietnam newspapers - Nov 19 02:30 AM GMT
Clinton job for Obama may depend on Bill 02:28 AM GMT
Clinton job for Obama may depend on Bill 02:26 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-California bent on rebuilding despite wildfire risk 02:26 AM GMT
California bent on rebuilding despite wildfire risk 02:26 AM GMT
Kidman and Jackman bask in beauty of "Australia" 02:25 AM GMT
Techs and refiners send Seoul shares lower 02:23 AM GMT
ABC News keeps "Spirit" up 02:21 AM GMT
"William Tell" has filmmaker in its sights 02:21 AM GMT
"William Tell" has filmmaker in its sights 02:20 AM GMT
Nikkei falls 1.8 percent on econ worries, stronger yen 02:14 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian newspapers - Nov 19 02:13 AM GMT
Thai stocks seen higher but global gloom weighs 02:13 AM GMT
Israel renews blockade of Gaza crossings 02:13 AM GMT
Air New Zealand says to cut 200 jobs 02:11 AM GMT
Hollywood aims to put climate change on prime time 02:11 AM GMT
Israel renews blockade of Gaza crossings 02:11 AM GMT
Israel renews blockade of Gaza crossings 02:11 AM GMT
South Korea seeks navy support against Somali pirates 02:08 AM GMT
Hollywood aims to put climate change on prime time 02:08 AM GMT
Nikkei falls 1.8 pct on econ worries, stronger yen 02:08 AM GMT
South Korea seeks navy support against Somali pirates 02:07 AM GMT
South Korea seeks navy support against Somali pirates 02:06 AM GMT
South Korea seeks navy support against Somali pirates 02:06 AM GMT
BBC bosses in hot seat over lewd phone calls 02:06 AM GMT
"Transporter 3" a new low for the action series 02:05 AM GMT
"Transporter 3" a new low for the action series 02:04 AM GMT
Goldman sees zircon bucking commodities downtrend 02:03 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Nissan CEO Ghosn says H2 profit to go to "zero" 02:03 AM GMT
Microsoft to offer free security software 02:03 AM GMT
InBev closes Anheuser-Busch deal 02:02 AM GMT
Big changes in store for low-rated Daytime Emmys 01:59 AM GMT
China's Sinoma says Nigeria cement projects delayed 01:59 AM GMT
ESPN, college football defend rich Bowl deal 01:59 AM GMT
Amgen to be "opportunistic" on deals 01:59 AM GMT
HK shares open down 0.7 pct led by CCB 01:58 AM GMT
Hijacked Saudi tanker reaches Somalia 01:56 AM GMT
Another Online Sports Rights Boycott: Newswires Bail On Aussie Cricket 01:53 AM GMT
Industry Moves: Zattoo Taps New General Manager For UK 01:50 AM GMT
Alaska's Stevens losing as count nears end 01:49 AM GMT
Earnings: UBM Expects Mixed '08, Buys Xinhua Out Of PRNewswire JV 01:48 AM GMT
SCENARIOS: What to expect from U.S. auto bailout debate 01:47 AM GMT
Berlin-Based Personalisation Site Plista Secures Swiss VC Funding 01:46 AM GMT
AOL 'Evaluating' Engadget UK Launch, Other Blogs Under Consideration 01:45 AM GMT
Industry Moves: RBI CEO Van De Aast Quits, Sell-Off Remains Unresolved 01:45 AM GMT
Earnings: UBC Salvages Cliq For Internet Radio, Cuts Costs Amid Profit Fall 01:44 AM GMT
Mideast an "arc of instability" into 2025: U.S. analyst 01:44 AM GMT
Wall Street barrels back in late rally, led by HP 01:44 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Thai newspapers Nov 19 01:44 AM GMT
Microsoft to offer free security software 01:43 AM GMT
U.S. analyst says mideast an "arc of instability" into 2025 01:43 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-U.S. CEOs urge at least $300 bln fiscal stimulus 01:42 AM GMT
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-Nissan CEO Ghosn sees zero profits in H2 - WSJ 01:41 AM GMT
Mideast an "arc of instability" into 2025: U.S. analyst 01:40 AM GMT
AED Oil says eyeing acquisition opportunities 01:40 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-DoCoMo, KTF to sell Google phone next year-report 01:39 AM GMT
Begley, Daly add texture to Lifetime's "O'Keeffe" 01:38 AM GMT
Oil steady above $54, eyes on U.S. stocks data 01:37 AM GMT
Kidman, Jackman bask in beauty of "Australia" 01:33 AM GMT
SCENARIOS-What to expect from U.S. auto bailout debate 01:33 AM GMT
Principal Financial applies for federal loan 01:33 AM GMT
"Transporter 3" a new low for the action series 01:30 AM GMT
HK shares seen rebounding after sharp sell-off 01:30 AM GMT
GM paring production due to slow demand 01:28 AM GMT
New U.N. art work raises controversy 01:26 AM GMT
Mideast an "arc of instability" into 2025-US analyst 01:25 AM GMT
New U.N. art work raises controversy 01:25 AM GMT
Socialism and consumerism rub shoulders in Tripoli 01:23 AM GMT
JGBs edge up on Treasuries, capped before 20-yr tender 01:22 AM GMT
Spacewalkers tackle station repair work 01:21 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Principal Financial applies for federal loan 01:18 AM GMT
Germany and England newcomers have lots to play for 01:18 AM GMT
England absentees highlight club versus country conflict 01:17 AM GMT
Socialism and consumerism rub shoulders in Tripoli 01:17 AM GMT
Tokyo rubber extends losses on firming yen 01:14 AM GMT
Head of Interpol Mexico arrested for drug ties 01:14 AM GMT
Nikkei slips 0.7 pct on global recession fears 01:12 AM GMT
Singapore NOL falls 2.9 pct on news of job cuts 01:08 AM GMT
Cuomo warns AIG over year-end bonuses 01:07 AM GMT
AIG says some execs due about $3 million under comp plan 01:07 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Massachusetts sues Oppenheimer & Co over ARS sales 01:07 AM GMT
Sumitomo Mitsui FG to raise around $4 bln - report 12:54 AM GMT
Seoul shares extend loss, down 2 pct; refiners hit 12:54 AM GMT
Argentine congress committee urges airline seizure 12:41 AM GMT
NYMEX crude edges up towards $55, after near 22-mth low 12:41 AM GMT
Gold inches up on oil, platinum extends gains 12:41 AM GMT
Obama vows climate action despite financial crisis 12:37 AM GMT
Japan Sept all-industries index -0.1 pct mth/mth 12:36 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Obama vows climate action despite financial crisis 12:33 AM GMT
Obama vows climate action despite financial crisis 12:33 AM GMT
Obama vows climate action despite financial crisis 12:33 AM GMT
Art mixes well with commerce for "Wall-E" director 12:33 AM GMT
For "Wall-E" director, art mixes well with commerce 12:30 AM GMT
Greece braces for shipping storm 12:30 AM GMT
Greece braces for shipping storm 12:27 AM GMT
QUOTEBOX: Auto execs, lawmakers sound off on bailout idea 12:27 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Obama to meet economic advisers 12:25 AM GMT
Marks & Spencer to hold one-day 20% off sale -FT 12:25 AM GMT
FACTBOX: Obama to meet economic advisers 12:24 AM GMT
Singapore Hot Stocks-NOL in focus after job cuts,gloomy outlook 12:21 AM GMT
World frets about piracy, ignores Somalis' plight: group 12:20 AM GMT
QUOTEBOX-Auto ceos, US lawmakers sound off on bailout idea 12:17 AM GMT
Egypt author Ali Salem receives courage award 12:14 AM GMT
Stem cells restore hearing and vision in animals 12:13 AM GMT
Corus to defer interest payments 12:13 AM GMT
Nikkei edges down as global recession fears weigh 12:11 AM GMT
Seoul shares open higher but quickly lose gains 12:11 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Corus to defer interest payments; seeks TARP money 12:11 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Malaysia - Nov 19 12:09 AM GMT
FACTBOX - Obama to meet economic advisers 12:07 AM GMT
Egypt author Ali Salem receives courage award 12:06 AM GMT
U.N.'s Ban tells Olmert Gaza situation deteriorating 12:04 AM GMT
FEATURE-Italy fetes half century of Fellini's Dolce Vita 12:04 AM GMT
World frets about piracy and ignores Somalis' plight - group 12:04 AM GMT
UN's Ban tells Olmert Gaza situation deteriorating 12:04 AM GMT
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World frets about piracy, ignores Somalis' plight - group 12:01 AM GMT
World frets about piracy, ignores Somalis' plight - group 12:01 AM GMT

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