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Malaysian stocks seen lower after Wall St plunge 11:59 PM GMT
Jewish settlers and Palestinians clash in Hebron 11:58 PM GMT
MySpace CEO cautiously optimistic on 2009 11:57 PM GMT
Favorite Mark Leckey wins UK's Turner art prize 11:56 PM GMT
Jewish settlers, Palestinians clash in Hebron 11:55 PM GMT
REFILE-Toyota to cut Lexus output, halt some lines -media 11:53 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Reuters Summit-MySpace CEO cautiously optimistic on '09 11:50 PM GMT
Jury clears Chevron of charges in Nigeria clash 11:48 PM GMT
Fresnillo says to make formal offer to buy MAG Silver 11:48 PM GMT
Canada opposition signs deal to defeat government 11:47 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Key provisions of Canada coalition agreement 11:47 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Jury clears Chevron of charges in Nigeria clash 11:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Chevron to outline 2009 capex in Jan, seen steady 11:46 PM GMT
Obama names Clinton secretary of state 11:44 PM GMT
Obama names Clinton, Gates to lead foreign policy 11:43 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Canadian governments since 1993 11:42 PM GMT
New Issue-Morgan Stanley sells $350 mln in FDIC gtd gbl nts 11:42 PM GMT
U.S. in recession as Europe backs hikes 11:41 PM GMT
New Issue-Bank of America sells $9.0 bln 4-pt TLGP note 11:41 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Key provisions of Canada coalition agreement 11:40 PM GMT
TABLE-Reuters Tankan business confidence survey (Nov 2008) 11:39 PM GMT
Insomnia drug helps jet-lag, shift-work troubles 11:39 PM GMT
Plastic loses its shopping cool for U.S. consumers 11:38 PM GMT
FACTBOX: President-elect Obama to face distressed economy 11:37 PM GMT
SNAPSHOT - Financial Crisis - 2337 GMT 11:37 PM GMT
Bernanke says U.S. Fed has options as rates near zero 11:36 PM GMT
Obama names Clinton, Gates to lead US foreign policy 11:36 PM GMT
U.S. in recession, Europe backs spending hikes 11:36 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Fresnillo says to make formal offer to buy MAG Silver 11:36 PM GMT
Clearwire may slow WiMax build to cut funding gap 11:36 PM GMT
Record fall for Japan manufacturer mood-Reuters Tankan 11:35 PM GMT
Giants receiver Burress faces criminal gun charges 11:35 PM GMT
William Shatner aims to get under the skin of celebrities 11:35 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times, Wall St Journal Asia editions 11:34 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Mosaic says fertilizer sales soft, shares fall 11:34 PM GMT
Lance Armstrong's career 11:33 PM GMT
Seoul shares seen down after U.S. slide, grim data 11:33 PM GMT
Canada begins WTO case against US meat label law 11:33 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-St Jude cuts 4th quarter forecast, shrs fall 11:32 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Canadian governments since 1993 11:32 PM GMT
Black Friday data spurs more questions than answers 11:31 PM GMT
Pennsylania Gov Rendell backs Wolff to head USDA 11:30 PM GMT
Insomnia drug helps jet-lag, shift-work troubles 11:30 PM GMT
Billboard CD reviews: Britney Spears, Delta Bluesmen 11:29 PM GMT
Chavez launches new bid for reelection 11:28 PM GMT
Rock act Creed in talks to reunite 11:28 PM GMT
Start-ups knock on MySpace's door 11:27 PM GMT
Mexicans catch meth habit in shadow of drugs war 11:27 PM GMT
U.S. to press NATO for Georgia, Ukraine boost 11:25 PM GMT
UPDATE 1 1-Palm issues forecast well below Street view 11:24 PM GMT
Australia says Qantas to stay 51 percent locally owned 11:20 PM GMT
Arrest made in Hudson family murders 11:20 PM GMT
Arrest made in Jennifer Hudson family murders 11:20 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Venezuela's Chavez launches new bid for reelection 11:19 PM GMT
Australia's GPT buys back A$526.2 mln 2009 bonds 11:18 PM GMT
Canada is in "very serious situation, minister says 11:18 PM GMT
Black Friday data spurs more questions than answers 11:17 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Qualcomm ruling affirmed, vacated in part-U.S. court 11:14 PM GMT
Chevron cleared of charges in Nigeria clash lawsuit 11:11 PM GMT
Canada coalition may be no quick fix for economy 11:11 PM GMT
JPMorgan to cut 9,200 Washington Mutual jobs 11:09 PM GMT
Egyptian court says no to gas exports to Israel 11:08 PM GMT
REFILE-Kuwait ask KIA to set up fund to invest in bourse 11:08 PM GMT
Nasdaq OMX to list in Dubai, DIFX rebrands 11:08 PM GMT
Kuwait MPs to question PM on Iran cleric visit 11:08 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-Egypt's OCI sees construction revenue rising 11:08 PM GMT
Pirates hijack oil supertanker off east Africa 11:08 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Australia says Qantas to stay 51 pct locally owned 11:07 PM GMT
Fibroid growth differs in black and white women 11:07 PM GMT
Barroso hopes EU, China can overcome rift 11:07 PM GMT
Cybernaut China sets up $95 mln in venture funds 11:07 PM GMT
RPT-China expands appliance rebates to bolster growth 11:07 PM GMT
Beijing Centergate says chairman probed in scandal 11:07 PM GMT
Liverpool top despite West Ham draw 11:07 PM GMT
Hong Kong Nov PMI at lowest since SARS 11:07 PM GMT
Belgium cools Ping An hope for Fortis compensation 11:07 PM GMT
Yuan falls sharply vs dlr on policy speculation 11:07 PM GMT
China's CDB adopts joint stock co structure-sources 11:07 PM GMT
Brilliance China suspended on issue of new shares 11:07 PM GMT
Premier League reports 11:07 PM GMT
Chinese manufacturing swoons as global crisis bites 11:07 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Plastic loses its shopping cool for U.S. consumers 11:07 PM GMT
Australia's Exco seeks supply deal with Xstrata 11:06 PM GMT
Waratah accepts richer C$103 mln Mineralogy bid 11:06 PM GMT
Lonmin to cut another 1,500 jobs in South Africa 11:06 PM GMT
Lundin finds more copper and zinc at Neves-Corvo 11:06 PM GMT
Air Canada gets cash from frequent flyer partner 11:06 PM GMT
RUSAL withdraws suit against Norilsk share buyback 11:06 PM GMT
Aer Lingus rejects Ryanair's new half-price bid 11:06 PM GMT
Funds delay holds up Alitalia deal closure-source 11:06 PM GMT
Sacyr buys time for Repsol after Itinere sale 11:06 PM GMT
Australia says Qantas to stay 51 pct locally owned 11:06 PM GMT
Dow, KPC lower value of planned joint venture 11:06 PM GMT
US airline shares fall on murky demand outlook 11:06 PM GMT
U.S. to press NATO for Georgia, Ukraine boost 11:06 PM GMT
Bidders circle troubled Woolworths 11:05 PM GMT
Unilever to cut 250 research jobs worldwide 11:05 PM GMT
Aston Martin axes 600 jobs in cost-cutting drive 11:05 PM GMT
Carrefour plans more French 'Carrefour' brand stores 11:05 PM GMT
Nov car sales slide shows auto crisis worsening 11:05 PM GMT
Australia's Harvey Norman 28-day sales up 0.5 pct 11:05 PM GMT
PREVIEW-Walmex same-store sales seen rising in November 11:05 PM GMT
US retail stocks fall on holiday shopping worries 11:05 PM GMT
US apparel sales up on Black Friday-SpendingPulse 11:05 PM GMT
US judge OKs Delphi's use of DIP loan past deadline 11:05 PM GMT
Pilgrim's files for bankruptcy, weighs on rivals 11:05 PM GMT
Ford considers sale of Volvo 11:05 PM GMT
Workers with sleep apnea may take more sick leave 11:04 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Slowdown may spur China to speed health care reform 11:04 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-Biotech Cellectis launches gene research kit 11:04 PM GMT
Egis says Ukraine wholesalers want financial aid 11:04 PM GMT
Bush says US meets HIV treatment goal early 11:04 PM GMT
First days after HIV infection may hold vaccine key 11:04 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-ITC inital findings say Tessera patents not infringed 11:04 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-Novartis expects Afinitor approval in Q1 11:04 PM GMT
Soccer-Premier League reports 11:04 PM GMT
UnitedHealth gives rosier 2009 revenue forecast 11:04 PM GMT
Alkermes' deal with Cephalon ends; raises '09 view 11:04 PM GMT
Data supports Novartis malaria drug -US FDA staff 11:04 PM GMT
J&J to buy breast implant firm Mentor for $1.1 bln 11:04 PM GMT
Evidence growing for vitamin D-heart health link 11:03 PM GMT
Convicted Stevens holds slim lead in US Senate race 11:03 PM GMT
Chided Lieberman meets with Reid on McCain support 11:03 PM GMT
U.S. farm sector cautiously welcomes Obama win 11:03 PM GMT
Obama faces uphill battle to combat rising job loss 11:03 PM GMT
Bush calls flawed Iraq intelligence biggest regret 11:03 PM GMT
US House seeks quick economic stimulus passage 11:03 PM GMT
Nikkei set to fall broadly on yen, economic gloom 11:03 PM GMT
U.S. Rep. Emanuel to become Obama chief of staff 11:03 PM GMT
Obama says will confront economic woes head-on 11:03 PM GMT
Obama looks presidential but not president yet 11:02 PM GMT
Italy's Carlo Tassara reaches initial debt deal 11:01 PM GMT
Janus shares slump, partly on debt concerns 11:01 PM GMT
REFILE-Barclays Capital names M&A leadership team 11:01 PM GMT
Iceland bank Kaupthing files for US bankruptcy 11:01 PM GMT
UK says in talks with banks on strategy, boards 11:01 PM GMT
Fortis CEO wins backing from shareholders 11:01 PM GMT
AIG sells private bank to Aabar for $254 mln 11:00 PM GMT
JPMorgan to cut 9,200 Washington Mutual jobs 11:00 PM GMT
U.S. JURY CLEARS CHEVRON CORP OF LIABILITY IN LAWSUIT OV 11:00 PM GMT
Dow loses 679.95 as economy, Bernanke revive fear 11:00 PM GMT
Nikkei set to fall broadly on yen, economic gloom 10:59 PM GMT
Canada opposition says no price tag yet for stimulus 10:59 PM GMT
Canada opposition says no price tag yet for stimulus 10:59 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-AEP says Mich. Cook 1 may return late 2009 or 2010 10:59 PM GMT
Alabama mayor arrested on corruption charges 10:58 PM GMT
Workers with sleep apnea may take more sick leave 10:57 PM GMT
NFL's Grubman doubts wild free agent spending 10:55 PM GMT
Bank stocks in biggest drop since crisis began 10:50 PM GMT
FTSE slides 5.2 pct on commods and data 10:49 PM GMT
Dow loses 679.95 as economy and Bernanke revive fear 10:49 PM GMT
U.S. working on new lending programs: Paulson 10:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US bank stocks in biggest drop since crisis began 10:45 PM GMT
FACTBOX - U.S. President-elect Obama to face distressed economy 10:45 PM GMT
Dow Jones Open/Close - Dec 1 10:43 PM GMT
Dow Jones High/Low - Dec 1 10:43 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX suffers biggest net drop ever 10:43 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Canada opposition asks to form new government 10:41 PM GMT
At least three groups submit bids for Cubs: sources 10:41 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Legg to take new charges for money-funds support 10:38 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Portuguese championship results and standings 10:35 PM GMT
Ivana Trump, fourth husband split 10:32 PM GMT
NYMEX-U.S. crude ends at new 3-1/2 yr low on OPEC, Wall St 10:31 PM GMT
Soccer-Huntelaar to leave Ajax for Real Madrid - reports 10:31 PM GMT
Germany bares teeth as EU broaches stimulus spending 10:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Skyworks cuts Q1 outlook, shares fall 10:30 PM GMT
Germany bares teeth as EU broaches stimulus spending 10:28 PM GMT
New Issue-Wisconsin Public Serv sells $125 mln 7-yr FMB's 10:27 PM GMT
Manufacturing slumps to 1981-82 recession levels 10:26 PM GMT
Germany bares teeth as EU broaches stimulus spending 10:24 PM GMT
At least three groups submit bids for Cubs -sources 10:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-U.S. working on new lending programs -Paulson 10:21 PM GMT
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ falls on drop in oil, political uncertainty 10:20 PM GMT
CORRECTED - CANADA STOCKS-TSX suffers biggest net one-day drop 10:20 PM GMT
Judge OKs Delphi's use of DIP loan past deadline 10:18 PM GMT
Iceland turns 90 facing grave risks 10:17 PM GMT
FACTBOX - U.S. recessions back to 1923 10:17 PM GMT
Developing world takes West to task over crisis 10:17 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Dec 1 US 1.48339 10:16 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Enbridge apportions pipelines 24 percent: spokesman 10:16 PM GMT
Chevron to outline 2009 capex in Jan, seen steady 10:14 PM GMT
Liverpool go top despite West Ham draw 10:14 PM GMT
CORRECTED-BRIEF-Tessera gives Q4 revenue outlook 10:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bank of America sells $9 bln in FDIC backed debt 10:11 PM GMT
Oil drops 9 percent to $49 as OPEC defers cuts 10:08 PM GMT
US CREDIT-Reliant debt exposed to retail business risks 10:08 PM GMT
TOPWRAP 9-U.S. in recession; Europe backs spending hikes 10:07 PM GMT
U.S. weekly gasoline price falls 8 cents: gov't 10:06 PM GMT
EMERGING MARKETS-LatAm assets fall in tandem with global mkts 10:06 PM GMT
UPDATE 14-Oil drops 9 pct to $49 as OPEC defers cuts 10:06 PM GMT
Investors sue Countrywide to force loans purchase 10:05 PM GMT
Dollar, yen rise as global economic fears deepen 10:04 PM GMT
Canada opposition asks to form new government 10:04 PM GMT
Dutch ban magic mushrooms but "trips" still sold 10:03 PM GMT
N.Y. Money Closing - DECEMBER 01, 2008 10:02 PM GMT
Grim outlook pummels global stocks 10:01 PM GMT
Soccer-English Premier League top scorers 10:01 PM GMT
TABLE-US commods open interest down 4 pct, net length 7 pct 10:00 PM GMT
Chevron to outline 2009 capex in Jan, seen steady 09:59 PM GMT
Soccer-English Premier League summaries 09:59 PM GMT
POLL-US crude oil, product stocks seen up last week 09:59 PM GMT
EU agrees to cut car emissions in climate fight 09:57 PM GMT
Soccer-English Premier League results and standings 09:57 PM GMT
Time Warner Cable CFO sees tougher 2009 09:55 PM GMT
HIGHLIGHTS-Euro zone finance ministers' meeting 09:53 PM GMT
Citigroup plans three-part FDIC backed bond sale 09:52 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Investors sue Countrywide to force loans purchase 09:51 PM GMT
Canada opposition agrees coalition government deal 09:51 PM GMT
FOREX-US dollar, yen rise as global economic fears deepen 09:49 PM GMT
Grim economic outlook pummels stocks, oil slides 09:48 PM GMT
Obama adviser warns U.S. recession may be worsening 09:47 PM GMT
Canwest's Post appoints Godfrey to CEO role 09:47 PM GMT
Dutch ban magic mushrooms, but "trips" still sold 09:46 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch affirmed Empresa de Energia de Bogota 09:46 PM GMT
POLL-U.S. REFINERY CAPACITY UTILIZATION SEEN UP 0.3 PERCENTAGE P 09:44 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch affirms Transportadora de Gas del Interior 09:44 PM GMT
Grim economic outlook pummels global stocks 09:43 PM GMT
Australia's Metcash: November sales satisfactory 09:42 PM GMT
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Waddell & Reed to cut compensation by 15 pct 09:42 PM GMT
Eight PIMCO closed-end funds postpone dividends 09:38 PM GMT
Star Wars creator, Google CEO among Obama donors 09:37 PM GMT
Mexico peso, stocks hit by weak global output 09:34 PM GMT
Climate targets to hit household bills 09:33 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Grim economic outlook pummels stocks, oil slides 09:33 PM GMT
Eight killed in suicide blast in Pakistan 09:32 PM GMT
US judge OKs Delphi's DIP loan use past deadline 09:30 PM GMT
N.Y. Fed to auction $50 bln TSLF options Tuesday 09:30 PM GMT
RPT-Obama adviser pushes economic stimulus package 09:29 PM GMT
AEP says Mich. Cook 1 may return late 2009 or 2010 09:29 PM GMT
NYSE says to suspend Pilgrim's Pride stock 09:24 PM GMT
Obama names Clinton secretary of state 09:23 PM GMT
Brazil's auto sales plunge in November - retailers 09:23 PM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-BHP drops $66 bln Rio Tinto bid 09:23 PM GMT
Iraq blasts kill 30 09:23 PM GMT
Star Wars creator, Google CEO among Obama donors 09:21 PM GMT
TV firm CME expecting growth slowdown 09:21 PM GMT
PREVIEW-Economy, not Q4, is key question for Canadian banks 09:20 PM GMT
CORRECTED-NYMEX-US crude ends flat, eyes OPEC meeting 09:18 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions 09:18 PM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-Carbon trading in Australia and New Zealand 09:17 PM GMT
Chile stocks and peso fall on global sell-off 09:17 PM GMT
FIFA to push for quotas despite opposition 09:16 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Mexico's economy grew 1.9 pct yr/yr in September 09:15 PM GMT
Deadline extended for rival Neuberger bids 09:13 PM GMT
U.S. Treasury balances at Fed rose on Nov. 28 09:13 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bank of Canada schedules term PRAs for January 09:12 PM GMT
Soccer-FIFA to push for quotas despite EU Commission opposition 09:11 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Raymond James stock falls amid disclosures 09:09 PM GMT
Baby P childrens' care chief sacked 09:08 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX plunges, led down by resources 09:08 PM GMT
Mexico stocks lose 4.88 pct on global economic woes 09:06 PM GMT
Credit-card industry may cut $2 trillion lines: analyst 09:06 PM GMT
MySpace CEO cautiously optimistic on 2009 09:06 PM GMT
Soccer-Israeli championship results and standings 09:05 PM GMT
NYMEX natgas funds trim net short futures - CFTC 09:05 PM GMT
IMM speculators trim long U.S. dollar bets - CFTC 09:03 PM GMT
NYMEX-U.S. crude ends at new 3-1/2 yr low on OPEC, Wall St 09:00 PM GMT
Research links epilepsy drug to autism 09:00 PM GMT
UK air chief says Pakistan tension could harm border fight 08:59 PM GMT
DIARY - Today in Washington - Dec 2 08:58 PM GMT
US Treasuries rally on safety bid, talk of Fed purchases 08:58 PM GMT
Americans aware economy is in recession: Paulson 08:58 PM GMT
Obama adviser pushes economic stimulus package 08:57 PM GMT
Obama charts path far from Bush unilateralism 08:55 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Sen. Clinton's views on foreign policy issues 08:55 PM GMT
Argentine stocks fall 6.9 pct on global downturn 08:55 PM GMT
India demands Pakistan act decisively on Mumbai attack 08:54 PM GMT
India-Pakistan tension could harm border fight: UK 08:54 PM GMT
Obama charts path far from Bush unilateralism 08:52 PM GMT
India-Pakistan tension could harm border fight-UK 08:51 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Obama charts path far from Bush unilateralism 08:50 PM GMT
US copper closes down on dollar gains, stocks drop 08:49 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P affirms Empresa Electrica de Guatemala 08:47 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Deadline extended for rival Neuberger bids 08:47 PM GMT
Signing of Canada coalition deal put back to 4:30 08:47 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-First days after HIV infection may hold vaccine key 08:45 PM GMT
First days after HIV infection may hold vaccine key 08:45 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls 800 points on commodity price drop 08:45 PM GMT
Mother loses battle over daughter's "Ugly" memoir 08:44 PM GMT
End of Boeing strike small help for U.S. payrolls 08:43 PM GMT
Mark Leckey wins Turner art prize 08:43 PM GMT
Canada coalition govt would present early budget 08:43 PM GMT
Bank of Canada announces term PRAs for January 08:43 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Brazil trade surplus widens in Nov as imports fall 08:42 PM GMT
Armstrong to make Tour de France comeback 08:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Energy shares slammed by OPEC disappointment 08:42 PM GMT
Accidental child poisonings still a major problem 08:42 PM GMT
Sleep terrors may have genetic roots 08:40 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Beyond rate cuts; Other Fed tools against downturn 08:39 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Beyond rate cuts: Other Fed tools against downturn 08:37 PM GMT
Chile stocks end 3.23 pct lower on global sell-off 08:37 PM GMT
Penn. Gov. Rendell says not pursuing energy post 08:36 PM GMT
Pilgrim's files for bankruptcy, weighs on rivals 08:36 PM GMT
Enbridge oil pipeline "apportioned" - spokesman 08:35 PM GMT
Venice flooded by highest water levels in 22 years 08:34 PM GMT
House to push $500 billion stimulus bill 08:34 PM GMT
Bank of America FDIC-backed bond offer to total $9 bln 08:33 PM GMT
Soccer-Romanian championship results and standings 08:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Penn. Gov. Rendell says not pursuing energy post 08:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-UK, Malta dig in heels over EU gaming initiative 08:29 PM GMT
Fayyad urges EU not to widen links with Israel 08:28 PM GMT
India had warnings of attack by sea, on hotel: source 08:20 PM GMT
War-mongering militants stoke India, Pakistan crisis 08:20 PM GMT
Mumbai attacks to hit India tourist arrivals 08:20 PM GMT
Mumbai's iconic Cafe Leopold reopens after attack 08:20 PM GMT
Q+A: Who was to blame for Indian intelligence failure? 08:20 PM GMT
FBI team in Mumbai to investigate militant attacks 08:20 PM GMT
Pakistani politicians to meet on India tension 08:20 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Who are the Lashkar-e-Taiba? 08:20 PM GMT
Captured militant tells of training in Pakistan 08:20 PM GMT
Crack commando recounts being shot by Mumbai attackers 08:20 PM GMT
SCENARIOS: What could happen after the Mumbai attacks 08:20 PM GMT
Attacks in Mumbai are tragic end to year for Tata 08:20 PM GMT
Insured mortgage defaults top 80,000 in October 08:20 PM GMT
Soccer-Riquelme in trouble over angry goal celebration 08:19 PM GMT
Government says in talks with banks on strategy and boards 08:18 PM GMT
Canada opposition to sign coalition plan Monday 08:16 PM GMT
Salt lurks in bagels, cereal, report finds 08:16 PM GMT
No excuse to neglect U.N. climate fight: delegates 08:15 PM GMT
US insured mortgage defaults top 80,000 in October 08:13 PM GMT
US interest rates mixed in latest week-Fed 08:12 PM GMT
Surgery for chest abnormality improves body image 08:12 PM GMT
Prostate cancer radiotherapy safe for HIV patients 08:11 PM GMT
Malian appointed head of U.N. AIDS program 08:10 PM GMT
Treatment helps ease stubborn heel pain: study 08:09 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Australian General News - Dec 2 08:09 PM GMT
Malian appointed head of U.N. AIDS program 08:09 PM GMT
Bush says U.S. meets HIV treatment goal early 08:08 PM GMT
Soccer-Danish championship results and standings 08:08 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US House to push $500 billion stimulus bill 08:07 PM GMT
Husky adds to Newfoundland exploration acreage 08:06 PM GMT
US top court rejects Massey Energy damages appeal 08:06 PM GMT
Lufthansa to park seven planes on slow demand 08:06 PM GMT
Canada greens file complaint on Nestle water ads 08:05 PM GMT
GM's bonds fall ahead of expected restructuring plan 08:05 PM GMT
Renault's Spanish workers avoid lay-offs -union 08:05 PM GMT
EU agrees to cut car emissions in climate fight 08:05 PM GMT
Web retailers Amazon, eBay down on Cyber Monday 08:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Canada opposition works out deal to take power 08:04 PM GMT
Congo rebels quit border town 08:02 PM GMT
Peru exports fall in Oct for first time since '02 08:02 PM GMT
Fairfax to buy rest of Northbridge for C$686 mln 08:01 PM GMT
Bank of Ireland says in talks with EIB over funds 08:01 PM GMT
Ford considers sale of Volvo 08:00 PM GMT
First days after HIV infection may hold vaccine key 07:59 PM GMT
U.S. film deals still in place for shaken Bollywood 07:59 PM GMT
U.N. report says more HIV testing can save babies' lives 07:59 PM GMT
AIG sells private bank to Aabar for $254 million 07:59 PM GMT
More HIV testing can save babies' lives-UN report 07:58 PM GMT
Dire economic data fuel rate cut bets 07:57 PM GMT
Barclays Capital names M&A leadership team 07:56 PM GMT
Energy price swings have modest impact on inflation -NY Fed 07:56 PM GMT
States look for Obama to help in economic downturn 07:55 PM GMT
US crude futures end down 9.46 pct on OPEC,Wall St 07:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Time Warner proposes reverse stock split 07:53 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-House Democrats planning $500 bln stimulus 07:50 PM GMT
Climate targets to hit household bills 07:50 PM GMT
November car sales slide shows auto crisis worsening 07:50 PM GMT
Ford considers sale of Volvo 07:50 PM GMT
FACTBOX: U.S. recessions back to 1923 07:49 PM GMT
Ford considers sale of Volvo 07:48 PM GMT
Oil drops 9 percent to below $50 as OPEC defers cuts 07:47 PM GMT
Bloody Marys at 1933 prices just the tonic for NYC 07:47 PM GMT
Fortune telling is big business for Japan Web firm 07:47 PM GMT
Russian Dec domestic oil prices down 3 pct vs Nov 07:46 PM GMT
No comparison between now and 1930s, Bernanke says 07:46 PM GMT
Canada urges opposition to wait until next budget 07:46 PM GMT
Over 100 prisoners break out of Liberian jail 07:44 PM GMT
Investors sue Countrywide to force loans purchase 07:44 PM GMT
Venezuela's Chavez seeks reelection move "now" 07:42 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX retreats on commodity price drop 07:42 PM GMT
Daimler raises 850 million pounds in bond sale 07:42 PM GMT
U.S. airline shares fall on murky demand outlook 07:41 PM GMT
No comparison between now and 1930s, Bernanke says 07:40 PM GMT
Janus shares slump, partly on debt concerns 07:40 PM GMT
Springsteen feels "Lucky" with Amazon, MySpace 07:38 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Rise as Bernanke hints at targeting long rates 07:38 PM GMT
Canada Bloc to back coalition gov't for 18 mths-MP 07:37 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-All 30 Dow components down in afternoon trade 07:37 PM GMT
"Halo Trilogy" soundtrack set previews new game 07:36 PM GMT
TREASURIES-30-year bond rallies sharply on Bernanke remarks 07:35 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW - Bernanke warns U.S. economy under strain 07:35 PM GMT
FACTBOX: EU agrees provisional deal to cut car emissions 07:34 PM GMT
FACTBOX - EU agrees provisional deal to cut car emissions 07:34 PM GMT
Rice warns NATO members of Russia military contacts 07:32 PM GMT
Spears, wrestling, Obama lead Yahoo top 10 searches 07:31 PM GMT
FACTBOX-EU agrees provisional deal to cut car emissions 07:31 PM GMT
U.S. crude futures slump over $5 on OPEC, Wall St 07:30 PM GMT
U.S. defends Bush at U.N. climate talks 07:29 PM GMT
Malfunction shuts Exxon L.A.-area refinery unit 07:29 PM GMT
Retail stocks fall on holiday shopping worries 07:28 PM GMT
White House: Not heard Pakistan gov involved in India attack 07:27 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-BUY OR SELL-Where to invest in retail in the holidays? 07:26 PM GMT
Salt lurks in bagels, cereal, report finds 07:26 PM GMT
"Reader" delves into complexities of postwar guilt 07:25 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Bernanke: economy under considerable strain 07:24 PM GMT
"Reader" delves into postwar guilt 07:23 PM GMT
OPEC geared to cut at Algeria meeting: Secretary General 07:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Russia Norilsk to cut nickel, palladium output 07:23 PM GMT
US defends Bush at UN climate talks, Obama praised 07:21 PM GMT
US defends Bush at UN climate talks, Obama praised 07:21 PM GMT
Nigerian town emerges from days of clashes 07:21 PM GMT
SNAP ANALYSIS: Defense policy under Obama and Gates 07:20 PM GMT
Obama says S.Asia is chief threat to U.S. 07:20 PM GMT
SCENARIOS: Major issues facing U.S. Homeland Security chief 07:20 PM GMT
SCENARIOS: Major issues facing U.S. Attorney General 07:20 PM GMT
Women see Clinton job as triumph, disappointment 07:20 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Obama adds Clinton, Gates to Cabinet 07:20 PM GMT
Obama choice dims hopes in Middle East for change 07:20 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Daimler raises 1 bln euros in bond sale 07:19 PM GMT
Nigerian town emerges from days of clashes 07:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Daimler raises 1 bln euros in bond sale 07:18 PM GMT
Salt lurks in bagels, cereal, report finds 07:17 PM GMT
Congo rebels quit border town, urge govt to talk 07:16 PM GMT
Congo rebels quit border town, urge govt to talk 07:16 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Wall St on track to break 5-day streak of gains 07:16 PM GMT
Malian appointed head of UN AIDS program 07:15 PM GMT
U.S. Treasuries add to gains on Bernanke, stimulus talk 07:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Calif. gasoline, diesel demand slide in Aug -state 07:14 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-No excuse to neglect UN climate fight - delegates 07:14 PM GMT
Canada Liberals pick Dion to be PM in coalition 07:13 PM GMT
Women see Clinton job as triumph, disappointment 07:12 PM GMT
Nestle water ads misleading: Canada green groups 07:11 PM GMT
EU agrees to cut car emissions in climate fight 07:10 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets continue to slide on economic concerns 07:09 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St stays near lows on Bernanke comments 07:08 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW: Bernanke warns U.S. economy under strain 07:08 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-JPM sees 2009 problems in commercial real estate 07:07 PM GMT
CORRECTED-BRIEF-Gruppo Coin CEO says Nov sales in line with 2007 07:07 PM GMT
Endeavour touches down in California 07:07 PM GMT
Brazil pledges to cut Amazon destruction in half 07:06 PM GMT
FUND VIEW-Fortis betting on risky assets in 2009 07:05 PM GMT
House to seek about $500 billion economic stimulus 07:02 PM GMT
CORRECTED - FACTBOX-U.S. recessions back to 1923 07:01 PM GMT
Soccer-Police car set alight, referee trapped in Peru riot 07:01 PM GMT
Bush calls flawed Iraq intelligence biggest regret 07:00 PM GMT
Bush calls flawed Iraq intelligence biggest regret 06:59 PM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-Analysis on commodities, energy in credit crunch 06:59 PM GMT
RLPC-UPDATE 1-Montague hires Oppenheim to review Kalle Nalo 06:59 PM GMT
Bernanke's speech to the Austin Chamber of Commerce 06:59 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Mexico hopes risky project stabilizes oil flows 06:59 PM GMT
Hawaiian Telecom CDS may be settled by auction-ISDA 06:58 PM GMT
Dollar pares gains vs euro after Bernanke comments 06:58 PM GMT
Bush calls flawed Iraq intelligence biggest regret 06:57 PM GMT
Aer Lingus rejects Ryanair's new half-price bid 06:57 PM GMT
England braced to face Scotland and Argentina 06:55 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P bulletin on Avista Corp 06:54 PM GMT
U.S. House to seek about $500 bln economic stimulus 06:52 PM GMT
Calif. gasoline, diesel demand slide in Aug -state 06:51 PM GMT
Aer Lingus rejects Ryanair's new bid 06:51 PM GMT
HIGHLIGHTS-Bernanke on the outlook for Fed policy 06:49 PM GMT
Irish energy regulator holds gas prices, cuts power 06:48 PM GMT
J.P. Morgan sees Fed cutting rates to zero in Jan 06:48 PM GMT
Obama names Clinton as secretary of state 06:47 PM GMT
Obama names Clinton secretary of state 06:47 PM GMT
Nigeria panel says restive delta needs more oil cash 06:45 PM GMT
Nigeria panel says restive delta needs more oil cash 06:45 PM GMT
CORRECTED - BarCap to cut another 50 jobs - source 06:43 PM GMT
Briefs5-Former Russia striker Yuran sacked as Khimki coach 06:43 PM GMT
Energy shares slammed by OPEC disappointment 06:42 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Value of Dow Chemical JV cut by 8 percent 06:41 PM GMT
Brazil may slip into recession - Morgan Stanley 06:41 PM GMT
U.S. energy shares slammed by OPEC disappointment 06:40 PM GMT
Tsvangirai seeks help for Zimbabwe crisis 06:39 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-NBER: U.S. entered recession in December 2007 06:37 PM GMT
Patriots and Bucs to play at Wembley in 2009 06:36 PM GMT
Tsvangirai seeks help for Zimbabwe crisis 06:36 PM GMT
Canadian energy stocks fall as OPEC delays oil cuts 06:33 PM GMT
Thai protesters consolidate hold on airport 06:31 PM GMT
EMERGING MARKETS-LatAm assets fall in tandem with global mkts 06:30 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks off on weak manufacturing, oil down 8 pct 06:30 PM GMT
Czech parliament calls session to discuss EU treaty 06:30 PM GMT
Thai protesters consolidate hold on airport 06:30 PM GMT
RPT-UPDATE 1-Pacnet bids $420 mln for Australia's No.3 telco 06:29 PM GMT
Rugby-England braced to face Scotland and Argentina 06:28 PM GMT
US holiday air travel mostly smooth despite storms 06:27 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Pilgrim's Pride files for bankruptcy 06:25 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Pilgrim's Pride files for bankruptcy 06:24 PM GMT
EU in provisional deal to cut car emissions-source 06:23 PM GMT
Bush says U.S. meets HIV treatment goal early 06:22 PM GMT
Panrico among finalists for SOS biscuits arm -source 06:22 PM GMT
Bush says US meets HIV treatment goal early 06:21 PM GMT
Penn. Gov. Rendell says not pursuing energy post 06:20 PM GMT
Canada opposition roughs out deal to take power 06:20 PM GMT
Canada opposition agrees to coalition outline 06:20 PM GMT
France must feed migrants say rights groups 06:18 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Goldman prices FDIC-backed euro bond sale 06:18 PM GMT
Boy George admitted handcuffing escort 06:16 PM GMT
Pilgrim's Pride not going out of business: spokesman 06:15 PM GMT
Britain says "no change" in policy on euro 06:15 PM GMT
Boy George admitted handcuffing escort 06:15 PM GMT
First days after HIV infection may hold vaccine key 06:13 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Production curbs by European vehicle makers 06:11 PM GMT
Alcatel-Lucent could dump mobiles to end pain 06:11 PM GMT
Soccer-Czech championship results and standings 06:10 PM GMT
MPG sees 2009 US ad spending down 5-8 pct 06:10 PM GMT
Pilgrim's Pride not going out of business-spokesman 06:09 PM GMT
Turkish planes bomb PKK in northern Iraq 06:09 PM GMT
Turkish planes bomb PKK in N.Iraq: border guards 06:09 PM GMT
Truffle fetches 130,000 pounds at auction 06:08 PM GMT
Turkish planes bomb PKK in N.Iraq - border guards 06:07 PM GMT
Turkish planes bomb PKK in N.Iraq - border guards 06:07 PM GMT
US RESEARCH SUMMARY-S&P 500 Dec 1 1804 GMT 06:05 PM GMT
OPEC needs unity quickly to stem oil's slump 06:05 PM GMT
MONEY MARKETS-Banks cash scramble accelerates on year-end 06:04 PM GMT
October construction spending falls 1.2 percent 06:03 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW: Manufacturing tumbled in November 06:03 PM GMT
Iraq blasts kill 30 people 06:03 PM GMT
Putin clears new Baltic pipeline to cut oil transit 06:02 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-Rosneft sees tough Q4, more state aid 06:01 PM GMT
Canadian PM damaged badly by crisis he provoked 06:00 PM GMT
Euro falls 3 percent against yen as US stocks fall 05:59 PM GMT
World stocks rise in thin trade 05:59 PM GMT
Abbas irks Hamas with plan for West Bank councils 05:58 PM GMT
Reuters Summit-UPDATE 1-Time Warner Cable CFO sees tougher 2009 05:57 PM GMT
RPT-PREVIEW-US auto slump seen rolling through November 05:57 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-EU executive to consult on hedge fund oversight 05:56 PM GMT
Abbas irks Hamas with plan for West Bank councils 05:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Tahera Diamond says may cease ops on cash constraints 05:55 PM GMT
Enel sets up Enel Green Power renewables unit 05:55 PM GMT
Online traders fled market in November-analyst 05:54 PM GMT
Hedge fund Tudor BVI to split, withdrawals halted 05:54 PM GMT
Time Warner eyes limited WiMax service late '09 05:53 PM GMT
Argentine debt shrinks 2.8 pct in Q3 on forex moves 05:52 PM GMT
J.P. Morgan sees Fed cutting rates to zero in Jan 05:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Espanyol turn to Mane as Marquez replacement 05:49 PM GMT
U.N. Human Rights Council condemns abuses in Congo 05:49 PM GMT
U.N. Human Rights Council condemns abuses in Congo 05:49 PM GMT
Foreign investors see limited Mumbai attack fallout 05:49 PM GMT
Web retailers Amazon, eBay down on Cyber Monday 05:49 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Weak economy drives Nasdaq, S&P down over 6 pct 05:48 PM GMT
Russia Norilsk cuts nickel, palladium output fcst 05:48 PM GMT
Iraq to revive dead farmland by sucking out salt 05:48 PM GMT
Iraq to revive dead farmland by sucking out salt 05:47 PM GMT
TV firm CME expecting growth slowdown 05:47 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Foreign investors see limited Mumbai attack fallout 05:47 PM GMT
India demands swift Pakistan action over Mumbai 05:45 PM GMT
Europe shares tumble 6 percent as banks and commods hammered 05:45 PM GMT
Qaeda's Zawahri hails executed Bali bombers 05:44 PM GMT
UK's Halfords says to cut 250 jobs 05:43 PM GMT
SNAP ANALYSIS-Defense policy under Obama and Gates 05:43 PM GMT
Qaeda's Zawahri hails executed Bali bombers-websites 05:42 PM GMT
Obama says South Asia is chief threat to U.S. 05:41 PM GMT
Telefonica offers to buy out remainder of Chile unit 05:40 PM GMT
Obama says S.Asia is chief threat to U.S. 05:40 PM GMT
Obama says S.Asia is chief threat to U.S. 05:39 PM GMT
Europe shares tumble 6 pct; banks, commods hammered 05:38 PM GMT
US urges oil producers to keep market well supplied 05:37 PM GMT
Gates offers Obama stability but not perfect match 05:37 PM GMT
Mumbai's iconic Cafe Leopold reopens after attack 05:35 PM GMT
Dollar extends declines versus yen as stocks fall 05:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Germany's Glos says car supplier market worrying 05:35 PM GMT
Combative Duffield faces new battle over New Star 05:34 PM GMT
Three women on shortlist of four for Turner Prize 05:34 PM GMT
Kylie wows fans at first Beijing concert 05:33 PM GMT
NEWSMAKER-Combative Duffield faces new battle over New Star 05:31 PM GMT
Kylie wows fans at Beijing concert 05:31 PM GMT
Kylie wows fans at first Beijing concert 05:29 PM GMT
BRIEF-Carlo Tassara statement 05:29 PM GMT
NYMEX-U.S. crude falls below $50 on OPEC, Wall St 05:28 PM GMT
Hamilton says 2009 F1 title looks wide open 05:27 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Credit-card industry may cut $2 trln lines - analyst 05:26 PM GMT
Pakistan rejects "unsubstantiated" Mumbai allegations 05:26 PM GMT
Turkish planes bomb PKK in Northern Iraq 05:25 PM GMT
Chip sales fall 2.4 pct in October-industry group 05:24 PM GMT
Obama choice dims hopes in Middle East for change 05:23 PM GMT
BayernLB's Hungary unit sees higher provisions 05:22 PM GMT
Gas falls as system long despite cold weather 05:22 PM GMT
US Products Outlook-Diffs may counter big NYMEX declines 05:22 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Discovery Metals says may delay Botswana project 05:22 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Nigerian unrest shows risk from ethnic weapon 05:22 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Nigerian unrest shows risk from ethnic weapon 05:22 PM GMT
Obama choice dims hopes in Middle East for change 05:21 PM GMT
SCENARIOS - Major issues facing US Homeland Security chief 05:21 PM GMT
PKO BP to recommend no dividend from 2008 profit 05:21 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Atletico draw Barca in last 16 of King's Cup 05:20 PM GMT
SCENARIOS - Major issues facing U.S. Attorney General 05:18 PM GMT
Mumbai attacks to hit India tourist arrivals 05:18 PM GMT
SCENARIOS-Major issues facing U.S. Attorney General 05:17 PM GMT
J&J to buy breast implant firm Mentor for $1.1 billion 05:16 PM GMT
Odd couple 05:13 PM GMT
POLL-TAKE A LOOK-Reuters polls and surveys 05:13 PM GMT
Congo rebels withdraw from town on Uganda border 05:12 PM GMT
Motor racing-Hamilton says 2009 F1 championship looks wide open 05:11 PM GMT
BRIEF-Italy Nov new car sales down 29.46 pct - ministry 05:10 PM GMT
FTSE slides 5.2 pct on commodities, gloomy UK data 05:09 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Citigroup down, to buy highway division 05:09 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls farther on commodity price drop 05:09 PM GMT
Gazprom Neft gets $100 mln loan from Raiffeisen 05:08 PM GMT
HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks on the move on Dec 1 05:08 PM GMT
London proposes two-tier stock listings regime 05:08 PM GMT
TNK-BP's CEO Dudley steps down 05:05 PM GMT
SCENARIOS-Major issues facing US Homeland Security chief 05:04 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Safe-haven buying takes yields to 50-year lows 05:04 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Meat co's down after Pilgrim files for bankruptcy 05:03 PM GMT
Exhibition shows how native American tribe survived 05:01 PM GMT
U.S. dollar, yen rise as weak data erodes risk appetite 05:01 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-TNK-BP's CEO Dudley steps down, Summers interim CEO 05:01 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Ford calls in play as it mulls Volvo unit sale 05:01 PM GMT
Mumbai attacks to hit India tourist arrivals 05:00 PM GMT
FOREX-US dollar, yen rise as weak data erodes risk appetite 04:59 PM GMT
Aston Martin axes 600 jobs in cost-cutting drive 04:57 PM GMT
Choice of Clinton carries risks for Obama 04:56 PM GMT
US dlr faces hard landing risk in 2009 -UN report 04:56 PM GMT
US Speaker Pelosi seeks fast action on stimulus bill 04:55 PM GMT
Turkish planes bomb PKK in northern Iraq 04:55 PM GMT
Qualcomm ruling affirmed, vacated in part-U.S. court 04:55 PM GMT
Two Russian policemen killed in troubled N.Caucasus 04:55 PM GMT
Turkish planes bomb PKK in N.Iraq - border guards 04:54 PM GMT
Rice urges Pakistan to cooperate in Mumbai inquiry 04:54 PM GMT
Mexico peso sinks on news of weak global output 04:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Merkel defends cautious reponse to recession 04:53 PM GMT
Commercial loan "nightmare" projected for 2009-JPMorgan 04:50 PM GMT
RLPC-Montagu mulls sale of sausage casings maker Kalle Nalo 04:49 PM GMT
RPT-STOCKS NEWS US-Firm sees another quarter of volatility 04:47 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-MOVES-Carlton Partners, CNM LLP, Lincoln Financial 04:47 PM GMT
Chipmaker Qimonda, unions agree on job cuts 04:45 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-FBR cuts AerCap to market perform 04:45 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX retreats on commodity price drop 04:43 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Market plummets on economic, spending worry 04:43 PM GMT
Mother loses battle over daughter's "Ugly" memoir 04:42 PM GMT
KKR to invest $100 million in Chinese dairy firm: source 04:42 PM GMT
ECB seen cutting rates by 50 basis points or more 04:42 PM GMT
Global November factory PMI slumps to new record low 04:42 PM GMT
Dow, KPC lower value of planned joint venture 04:41 PM GMT
European shares tumble as commods, banks slide 04:41 PM GMT
U.S. troops may be out of Iraq in 16 months: Obama 04:39 PM GMT
Obama says U.S. troops may be out of Iraq in 16 months 04:39 PM GMT
US troops may be out of Iraq in 16 months-Obama 04:38 PM GMT
Harrah's says $4 billion tendered in debt exchange 04:38 PM GMT
Spanish bank branches to close to cut costs -study 04:38 PM GMT
U.S. crude futures below $50 on OPEC, Wall St blues 04:37 PM GMT
Global Nov factory PMI slumps to new record low 04:36 PM GMT
US RESEARCH SUMMARY-Non-S&P 500 Dec 1 1635 GMT 04:36 PM GMT
RPT-STOCKS NEWS US-U.S traded Mechel shares fall on downgrade 04:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Redstone sells stake in Midway Games-filing 04:35 PM GMT
Tsvangirai seeks help for Zimbabwe 04:34 PM GMT
Stone-throwers attack soldiers in Zimbabwe capital 04:34 PM GMT
Freddie Mac 5-year reopen sold at 2.861 pct rate 04:34 PM GMT
Blackstone invests in India-based IT company 04:33 PM GMT
Somali pirates to free Yemen cargo ship 04:33 PM GMT
Gift-givers get creative in tough U.S. economy 04:33 PM GMT
Stone-throwers attack soldiers in Zimbabwe capital 04:33 PM GMT
Women see Clinton job as triumph and disappointment 04:32 PM GMT
Obama choice dims hopes in Middle East for change 04:32 PM GMT
Worker dies at Venezuela's Petrocedeno oil project 04:31 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-U.S traded Mechel shares fall on downgrade 04:31 PM GMT
Somali pirates to free Yemen cargo ship 04:30 PM GMT
London Scottish Bank enters administration 04:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Blackstone invests in India-based IT company 04:29 PM GMT
Obama says committed to end terrorism threat 04:29 PM GMT
Geithner to stay NY Fed president for several weeks 04:27 PM GMT
Unilever to cut 250 jobs as it reshapes global research 04:26 PM GMT
Straw defends visibility vests for offenders 04:26 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-London Scottish Bank enters administration 04:26 PM GMT
Rice urges Pakistan to cooperate in Mumbai inquiry 04:25 PM GMT
DIARY - Slovakia - to Jan 1, 2009 04:25 PM GMT
Charter not cheap --Time Warner Cable CFO 04:23 PM GMT
Rice urges Pakistan to cooperate in Mumbai inquiry 04:23 PM GMT
Holiday sales may be worse than thought: researcher 04:22 PM GMT
Holiday web sales seen up on Monday 04:22 PM GMT
Europe hesitant and divided over force for east Congo 04:22 PM GMT
Reuters Summit-UPDATE 1-Charter not cheap--Time Warner Cable CFO 04:22 PM GMT
US power output up 0.58 pct on week - Genscape 04:21 PM GMT
U.S. copper falls as dollar firms, equities slide 04:21 PM GMT
Europe hesitant, divided over force for east Congo 04:20 PM GMT
Europe hesitant, divided over force for east Congo 04:20 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Citigroup raises Bankrate to Buy 04:20 PM GMT
Britain says "no change" in policy on euro 04:19 PM GMT
Any UK euro entry bets to show up in FX and bond prices 04:19 PM GMT
BUY OR SELL-Where to invest in retail this holiday season? 04:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Exelon replacing NJ Oyster Creek reactor transformer 04:18 PM GMT
Hot Small Caps - Moss Bros falls on profit warning 04:17 PM GMT
Obama focus on Iran, N.Korea, Middle East peace 04:16 PM GMT
EU mergers and takeovers (Dec 1) 04:16 PM GMT
Obama vows to continue to invest in military 04:15 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Ford may sell Volvo division, shares up 04:14 PM GMT
Obama focus on Iran 04:13 PM GMT
Bank of Canada says no transactions for term PRA 04:12 PM GMT
Pound set for biggest 1-day fall vs dollar since '92 04:09 PM GMT
Nokia seen outlining smartphone and services push 04:09 PM GMT
PREVIEW-ECB seen cutting rates by 50 basis points or more 04:09 PM GMT
Obama vows to continue to invest in military 04:09 PM GMT
CalPERS awards 1st Europe emerging manager mandate 04:08 PM GMT
European shares fall 6 pct; banks, commods weigh 04:08 PM GMT
Nokia seen outlining smartphone, services push 04:07 PM GMT
New Issue-Bank of Scotland prices 1.0 bln euro 2011 bond 04:06 PM GMT
TABLE-Global manufacturing PMI at 36.4 in November 04:06 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-S.Africa's Steinhoff says UK Q1 revs, margins flat 04:05 PM GMT
Anti-crime drive lifts Mexican Calderon's ratings 04:04 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Debt, disinvestments key to PKN's rating -Fitch 04:04 PM GMT
Sterling set for biggest 1-day fall vs dlr since '92 04:04 PM GMT
U.S. Treasury to sell $36 bln 4-week bills 04:03 PM GMT
Draw for the 2011 World Cup 04:02 PM GMT
Mobile phones distract drivers more than passengers 04:02 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets extend losses in late-morning trade 04:01 PM GMT
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ falls as political doubts outweigh data 04:00 PM GMT
England to wait for India security report 03:58 PM GMT
OBAMA SEES MUCH TO DO, INCLUDING PREVENTING NUCLEAR WEAPONS SPRE 03:57 PM GMT
OBAMA SEES MUCH TO DO, INCLUDING PREVENTING NUCLEAR WEAPONS SPRE 03:57 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Implats shuts mine shaft after death-union 03:57 PM GMT
U.N. suspends clean energy project auditor 03:57 PM GMT
UnitedHealth gives rosier 2009 revenue forecast 03:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-UK climate targets to hit household bills-gvt adviser 03:55 PM GMT
England criticised for dropping India tour 03:55 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Options fear gauge rises above 60 reading 03:55 PM GMT
Iraq civilian death toll up, U.S. deaths down 03:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Rugby-England grouped with Argentina in 2011 World Cup 03:54 PM GMT
Mid-America states to see deeper recession: survey 03:52 PM GMT
Cyprus Air pilot strike disrupts 30 flights 03:52 PM GMT
Chile stocks, peso weaker amid global economy fear 03:52 PM GMT
Baby P childrens' care chief sacked 03:51 PM GMT
Fed's Geithner not attending next FOMC meeting 03:51 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Obama adds Clinton and Gates to Cabinet 03:51 PM GMT
EU clears Deutsche/Lloyds/BNP to buy Porterbrook 03:51 PM GMT
Obama adds Clinton and Gates to Cabinet 03:51 PM GMT
Brazilian shares, real tumble on global gloom 03:49 PM GMT
U.S. Not heard Pakistan government involved in India attack 03:49 PM GMT
CORRECTION - - CORRECTED-US STOCKS-Wall St falls 5 pct after factory data 03:48 PM GMT
Brains of autistic slower to react to sounds: study 03:47 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Obama names Clinton, national security team 03:47 PM GMT
Mexico cenbank sells $400 mln to support peso 03:46 PM GMT
US: Not heard Pakistan gov involved in India attack 03:46 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Delta to adjust Boeing orders: WSJ 03:45 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St falls 4 percent after factory data 03:45 PM GMT
EU travellers get higher duty-free allowances 03:44 PM GMT
FACTBOX - EU set to beef up financial regulation 03:44 PM GMT
RTRS-BRIEF-Ryanair: planned long-haul service may see delay 03:44 PM GMT
FACTBOX-EU set to beef up financial regulation 03:42 PM GMT
REUTERS SUMMIT-Time Warner Cable CFO says Charter isn't cheap 03:40 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Mexico growth to slow sharply in 2009-cenbank poll 03:39 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US manufacturing sags to weakest since 1982-ISM 03:38 PM GMT
Rice urges Pakistan to cooperate in Mumbai inquiry 03:38 PM GMT
Iraq blasts kill 30, target police, senior official 03:37 PM GMT
Iran says designs radar-evading military aircraft 03:36 PM GMT
UK climate body warns government on carbon offsets 03:36 PM GMT
Europe shares fall 5.5 pct as banks, commods slide 03:34 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Canada's economy rebounds in Q3, but recession seen 03:34 PM GMT
Bahrain property market quiet, prices static 03:32 PM GMT
ECB delays new 500 mln euro HQ until 2014 03:32 PM GMT
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events 03:32 PM GMT
Soccer-Scottish Cup fourth round draw 03:32 PM GMT
NYMEX-U.S. crude down 7 pct on OPEC, Wall St 03:31 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Emerson: Oct order rates fall 5-10pct in October 03:31 PM GMT
Mobile phones distract drivers more than passengers 03:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Kuwait emir accepts cabinet resignation, keeps PM 03:29 PM GMT
Slow progress in fight against Internet child abuse 03:29 PM GMT
Novartis malaria drug safe, effective: FDA 03:28 PM GMT
India's PM calls for timely steps to protect growth 03:28 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX plunges as oil falls on OPEC inaction 03:28 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Dec 1 US 1.48339 03:27 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Cricket-England wait for security report on India tests 03:27 PM GMT
U.N. Human Rights Council condemns abuses in Congo 03:27 PM GMT
RTRS-BRIEF-Ryanair CEO says profit to rebound next yr 03:27 PM GMT
UK and Malta dig in heels over EU gaming initiative 03:27 PM GMT
Fannie Mae to sell $2 billion bills on Dec 3 03:26 PM GMT
Rugby-England pooled with Argentina in 2011 World Cup 03:26 PM GMT
Small things "Frost/Nixon" could do without 03:25 PM GMT
Daimler plans to issue 1 bln euro 3-yr bond -IFR 03:24 PM GMT
Small things "Frost/Nixon" could do without 03:24 PM GMT
Hill to meet N.Koreans in Singapore this week 03:24 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Mentor rallies, J&J to buy for $1.07 billion 03:24 PM GMT
Small things "Frost/Nixon" could do without 03:23 PM GMT
Clearwire to use "Clear" brand instead of "Xohm" 03:23 PM GMT
Bank of Canada says TLF cut-off yield 2.50 percent 03:23 PM GMT
U.S. troops investigated for abuse of Afghans 03:22 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-M&R says Trump Towers Dubai project suspended 03:22 PM GMT
Oil falls below $53 after OPEC defers output cut 03:22 PM GMT
European taxpayers face a decade of bank exposure 03:21 PM GMT
U.S. troops investigated for abuse of Afghans 03:21 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Small things 'Frost/Nixon' could do without 03:20 PM GMT
Sacyr buys time for Repsol after Itinere sale 03:19 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-November ISM index falls more than expected 03:19 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Rosneft secures $774 mln of state loan, eyes more 03:18 PM GMT
FTSE down 2.3 percent as commods fall 03:17 PM GMT
Oil falls under $51 after OPEC defers output cut 03:16 PM GMT
BUY OR SELL-Will investors stay addicted to Swedish Match? 03:16 PM GMT
US RATE FUTURES-Lean to 50 bps Fed cut on ISM 03:15 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Merrill bullish on defense sector 03:15 PM GMT
DIARY - Czech Republic - to December 31 03:14 PM GMT
Pakistani politicians to meet on India tension 03:14 PM GMT
Rugby-Draw for the 2011 World Cup 03:12 PM GMT
US top court rejects Massey Energy damages appeal 03:11 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St falls 4 percent after factory data 03:10 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Emerson says order rate declines in October 03:09 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-UN suspends clean energy project auditor 03:08 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Deutsche Wohnen up; seen as safe haven 03:08 PM GMT
Historian explores Christianity's lost age, lands 03:07 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Major retailers down after Black Friday 03:06 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Altana drops 2008 profit outlook as orders fall 03:06 PM GMT
Bomb outside Turkish AK Party building wounds 6 03:05 PM GMT
Brazil says to cut Amazon destruction by 70 percent 03:05 PM GMT
Czech Republic wants EU talks on nuclear energy 03:05 PM GMT
Mexico peso, stocks hit by global economic woes 03:04 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Midway down after Redstone sells his stake 03:04 PM GMT
SCE Calif. Big Creek hydro unit curtailed again 03:03 PM GMT
RPT-US manufacturing index falls to 36.2 in Nov-ISM 03:03 PM GMT
TREASURIES-10-year note trades 1 point higher as stocks fall 03:03 PM GMT
Debt, disinvestments key to PKN's rating-Fitch 03:03 PM GMT
CKE franchisees to open 51 Carl's Jr. restaurants 03:02 PM GMT
Bomb outside Turkish AK Party building wounds 6 03:01 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Who are the Lashkar-e-Taiba? 03:01 PM GMT
Implats shuts mine shaft after worker killed -union 03:00 PM GMT
Q+A - Who was to blame for Indian intelligence failure? 03:00 PM GMT
Clearing forests for biofuel hurts climate: study 02:58 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-T.Austria CFO says buybacks may resume in Q1 02:58 PM GMT
European shares extend losses as Wall Street slips 02:57 PM GMT
Q+A-Who was to blame for Indian intelligence failure? 02:57 PM GMT
Rates drop, demand slips for new Freddie Mac bills 02:56 PM GMT
White House not heard Pakistan involved in India attack 02:54 PM GMT
Argentine stocks fall 5 pct, following global trend 02:54 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Online retailers down on Cyber Monday 02:53 PM GMT
New Issue- National Grid prices 600 mln euro 2014 bond 02:53 PM GMT
Darling's VAT cut comes into force on Monday 02:52 PM GMT
EU executive urges clampdown on VAT scam 02:52 PM GMT
W.House: Not heard Pakistan involved in India attack 02:52 PM GMT
India says called Pakistani envoy over Mumbai 02:51 PM GMT
Suicide blast kills 8 Afghan civilians 02:51 PM GMT
Holiday sales may be worse than thought: researcher 02:51 PM GMT
India says called Pakistani envoy over Mumbai 02:50 PM GMT
India says called Pakistani envoy over Mumbai 02:50 PM GMT
European shares extend losses as Wall St slips 02:50 PM GMT
Developing world takes West to task over crisis 02:49 PM GMT
Developing world takes West to task over crisis 02:49 PM GMT
Lukoil pays first tranche for ERG refinery 02:48 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-KKR to invest $100 mln in Chinese dairy firm-source 02:47 PM GMT
Iceland turns 90 facing grave risks 02:47 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets down on recession fears, holiday shopping 02:46 PM GMT
Soccer-Bulgarian championship results and standings 02:46 PM GMT
Clearing forests for biofuel hurts climate - study 02:45 PM GMT
UN to raise aid package for crisis-hit Kyrgyzstan 02:44 PM GMT
UN to raise aid package for crisis-hit Kyrgyzstan 02:44 PM GMT
UN to raise aid package for crisis-hit Kyrgyzstan 02:44 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Peru's Nov inflation 0.31 pct, below expectations 02:44 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Market tumbles on economy, spending angst 02:43 PM GMT
India had warnings of attack by sea 02:43 PM GMT
Brazil and EU optimistic about Doha breakthrough 02:42 PM GMT
US crude oil futures down over $4 on OPEC deferral 02:42 PM GMT
Lonmin says to cut a further 1,500 jobs in SAfrica 02:41 PM GMT
WHITE HOUSE: ENCOURAGED BY PAKISTANI STATEMENTS WILL INVESTIGATE 02:41 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Russia's Sistema-Hals says restructures, adds debt 02:40 PM GMT
Mexican stocks sink on global economic woes 02:40 PM GMT
Canada's gov't to consult with provinces on climate talks 02:39 PM GMT
India had warnings of attack by sea, on hotel-source 02:39 PM GMT
Soccer-Trio join Real Madrid's extensive injury list 02:38 PM GMT
Alabama mayor arrested over payments - report 02:38 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX plunges at open on weak commodities 02:38 PM GMT
RPT-UPDATE 2-US holiday web sales seen up on Monday; season weak 02:37 PM GMT
Czech Rep wants EU talks on nuclear energy 02:37 PM GMT
Attacks in Mumbai are tragic end to year for Tata 02:37 PM GMT
German tycoon still in talks over bank loans 02:36 PM GMT
RBS announces repossession grace period 02:36 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Moss Bros falls on profit warning 02:35 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Security developments in Iraq for Dec 1 02:34 PM GMT
Spears and Obama lead Yahoo top 10 searches 02:34 PM GMT
Brazil plans to cut Amazon destruction by 70 percent 02:33 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Moss Bros falls on profit warning 02:32 PM GMT
Total begins work on Unit 820 at Port Arthur - filing 02:31 PM GMT
FOREX-U.S. dollar, yen gain as risk sentiment worsens 02:31 PM GMT
"Frost/Nixon" film looks for truth behind politics 02:30 PM GMT
Canada's NDP says has stimulus deal with Liberals 02:30 PM GMT
Nokia seen outlining smartphone, services push 02:30 PM GMT
Novartis malaria drug safe, effective-US FDA staff 02:29 PM GMT
150 whales die in stranding off Australian coast 02:28 PM GMT
European taxpayers face a decade of bank exposure 02:28 PM GMT
War-mongering militants stoke India-Pakistan crisis 02:28 PM GMT
Chile Oct retail sales fall, point to negative '08 02:27 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, Dec 1 02:26 PM GMT
Deutsche to hold on to investment banking 02:26 PM GMT
Straw rejects "police state" fear over MP's arrest 02:23 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Citi: few impulse buys on Black Friday 02:23 PM GMT
Straw defends visibility vests for offenders 02:23 PM GMT
Clock ticks for sovereign debt markets 02:23 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Land of Leather up on bid talk 02:22 PM GMT
CORRECTED - Want to do business in Kazakhstan? Learn Kazakh 02:22 PM GMT
Aberdeen Asset Management targets costs 02:22 PM GMT
Fortune telling is big business for Japan Web firm 02:21 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Safe-haven buying pushes yields to 50-year lows 02:19 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-War-mongering militants stoke India, Pakistan crisis 02:18 PM GMT
Brazil and EU 'optimistic' about Doha breakthrough 02:18 PM GMT
US DIPLOMAT HILL TO MEET N.KOREANS IN SINGAPORE BEFORE DEC. 8 TA 02:17 PM GMT
Mumbai's iconic Cafe Leopold reopens after attack 02:16 PM GMT
Opera confirms financial targets, shares up 02:16 PM GMT
Brazil and EU 'optimistic' about Doha breakthrough 02:15 PM GMT
Tsvangirai seeks help for Zimbabwe crisis 02:15 PM GMT
Bank of Canada announces minimum bid for PRA facility 02:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-PartnerRe raises Hurricane Ike claims estimate 02:15 PM GMT
Geithner not attending next FOMC meeting -spokesman 02:15 PM GMT
Russia's cenbank offers 4 more banks compensation 02:15 PM GMT
Italian power sector slides on pricing concerns 02:14 PM GMT
Romania election too close to call 02:14 PM GMT
Briefs4-Lipman to face IRB disciplinary hearing 02:14 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-STDupont up after swings to profit 02:14 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch revises outlook on PTT's international ratings to neg 02:13 PM GMT
Turk Telekom says appoints JP Morgan tender advisor 02:12 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Land of Leather up on bid talk 02:11 PM GMT
As GE revamps, NBC expected to stay in the picture 02:11 PM GMT
Sandesh board approves share buyback plan 02:11 PM GMT
US retail stocks seen lower on shopping worries 02:11 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-JJB down as lender drafts in Grant Thornton 02:11 PM GMT
Pimco's El-Erian: U.S. steps key to stabilize mortgages: report 02:10 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Market set for opening slide on economic woe 02:07 PM GMT
Tudor's BVI Global Fund halts withdrawals 02:07 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-JJB down as lender drafts in Grant Thornton 02:05 PM GMT
China's richest man thrown into spotlight amid probe 02:05 PM GMT
Pimco's El-Erian: US steps key to stabilize mortgages -CNBC 02:03 PM GMT
Climate body warns government on carbon offsets 02:02 PM GMT
Climate body warns government on carbon offsets 02:01 PM GMT
Japanese turn to fortune teller in tough times 02:01 PM GMT
England wait for security report on India tour 01:59 PM GMT
Pakistan denies TV reports envoy to India summoned 01:59 PM GMT
India home min says will respond strongly to threats 01:59 PM GMT
Dow Chemical up after signing JV pact with PIC of Kuwait 01:57 PM GMT
Bank of America to tap TLGP with bond sale 01:55 PM GMT
CORRECTED-FUND VIEW-Oil majors attractive but no equities rush 01:55 PM GMT
Is Green Lane a bit of a green wash? 01:55 PM GMT
UK, Malta dig in heels over EU gaming initiative 01:55 PM GMT
COLUMN-Bleak outlook for U.S. oil refiners: John Kemp 01:53 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Zetar drops on Woolworths exposure 01:52 PM GMT
Russia starts production of new ballistic missiles 01:52 PM GMT
Hot Small Caps: Claimar Care up after full year results 01:51 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Economic reforms at stake in Kuwait crisis 01:51 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL-Dow up after signing JV pact with PIC of Kuwait 01:50 PM GMT
Blast at Turkish AK Party building injures 5 01:50 PM GMT
UK climate targets to hit household bills:gov't adviser 01:48 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-PA Resources sells Norway assets to Bayerngas 01:48 PM GMT
U.N. Human Rights Council condemns abuses in Congo 01:47 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-LSR to cut capex as new projects on hold 01:46 PM GMT
U.N. Human Rights Council condemns abuses in Congo 01:46 PM GMT
U.N. Human Rights Council condemns abuses in Congo 01:46 PM GMT
MONEY MARKETS-One-mth dlr Libor rates up on year-end stress 01:45 PM GMT
Exxon Baytown hydrofiner shut for planned work-filing 01:42 PM GMT
EU "very close" to climate package deal 01:42 PM GMT
HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks to watch on Dec 1 01:41 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Cricket-England wait for security report on India tour 01:40 PM GMT
Thailand cranks up services for stranded passengers 01:39 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Claimar Care up after full year results 01:38 PM GMT
EU executive, banks agree on account switch code 01:36 PM GMT
Mortgage approvals match series low in October 01:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Total UK refinery output below normal at weekend 01:34 PM GMT
CANADA RESEARCH SUMMARY: Dec 1 1331 GMT 01:32 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Petra Diamonds to shut mine, lay off workers -union 01:30 PM GMT
EU funds boats and aircraft for Spanish borders 01:30 PM GMT
Tills ring out for Christmas in Bethlehem 01:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-India's fuel sales fall as economy slows 01:29 PM GMT
BRIEF-Fiat CEO says European Nov car sales down about 20 pct 01:29 PM GMT
EU funds boats, aircraft for Spanish borders 01:28 PM GMT
PREVIEW-Nokia seen outlining smartphone, services push 01:28 PM GMT
Total UK refinery output below normal at weekend 01:26 PM GMT
Linde plans 7-yr, 600 mln euro bond -lead 01:25 PM GMT
Americans seal up for winter despite drop in oil 01:25 PM GMT
Thailand cranks up services for stranded passengers 01:25 PM GMT
Two dead, 10 hurt in Turkey gas leak blast -report 01:25 PM GMT
Blast at Turkish AK Party building injures 4 - TV 01:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-PKO to forgo dividend to boost takeover funds 01:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-TSMC cuts Q4 sales and margin forecasts 01:22 PM GMT
BRIEF-Fiat CEO says Italy Nov car sales down about 30 pct 01:22 PM GMT
Canada opposition agrees to coalition outline 01:21 PM GMT
TNK-BP's CEO Dudley steps down, Summers interim CEO 01:21 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-M.Stanley lowers MSCI Europe 2009 target 01:20 PM GMT
Chennai could stage first test against England 01:20 PM GMT
World stocks fall after grim data 01:20 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks, oil fall after grim data 01:18 PM GMT
Cricket-ECB to wait for security report on India tour 01:18 PM GMT
Mentor surges on acquisition by J&J 01:17 PM GMT
Montenegro still to pursue EU candidate bid in 2008 01:17 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Russia Rosneft Q3 net profit, revenues jump 01:17 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL-Mentor surges on acquisition by J&J 01:15 PM GMT
Brazil stocks fall almost 4 pct on global downturn 01:15 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Telekom Austria CFO says buybacks may resume in Q1 01:14 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Futures slide on economy, consumer worries 01:13 PM GMT
Funds delay holds up Alitalia deal closure-source 01:13 PM GMT
Two dead and 10 hurt in Turkey gas leak blast 01:13 PM GMT
EU "very close" to climate package deal 01:12 PM GMT
PA Resources sells Norway assets to Bayerngas 01:11 PM GMT
EU to hold meeting on possible Congo force -France 01:11 PM GMT
EU to hold meeting on possible Congo force -France 01:11 PM GMT
Soccer-S.America round-up-Paraguayan team hit by food poisoning 01:09 PM GMT
UPDATE 2 -EU "very close" to climate package deal-Poland 01:08 PM GMT
*TOP NEWS* North American Power and Natural Gas 01:08 PM GMT
EU "very close" to climate package deal-Poland 01:08 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-EMED Mining rises 3 pct; strikes gold 01:07 PM GMT
RPT-Discovery Metals may delay project due to downturn 01:07 PM GMT
Xstrata cuts ferrochrome output, Merafe shares hit 01:06 PM GMT
Oz Minerals gets less time to refinance debt 01:06 PM GMT
Blackstone buys majority in Indian outsourcer unit 01:06 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Russia's LSR to cut capex as new projects on hold 01:06 PM GMT
Indonesia Bumi shares sink on Northstar deal questions 01:06 PM GMT
Rautaruukki cuts profit forecast, to cut jobs 01:06 PM GMT
China Yunnan province to buy metals to help firms 01:06 PM GMT
Golden Ocean: May need more capital, shares dive 01:06 PM GMT
TVS Motor lowers FY09 sales growth view 01:05 PM GMT
Moss Bros warns on full-year profit 01:05 PM GMT
India's United Spirits to absorb Balaji Distilleries 01:05 PM GMT
Russia's X5 posts Q3 loss, halves 2009 capex 01:05 PM GMT
US holiday sales view still weak after weekend rush 01:05 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Gruppo Coin sales in line with 2007 so far 01:05 PM GMT
German retail sales outlook cloudy despite Oct rise 01:05 PM GMT
EXCLUSIVE-US holiday sales may be worse than thought-researcher 01:04 PM GMT
Progress N.C. Brunswick 1 reactor exits outage 01:04 PM GMT
Lilly pulls FDA application for Cymbalta for pain 01:04 PM GMT
German health insurer AOK picks generics suppliers 01:04 PM GMT
EU accuses drugmakers of blocking cheaper generics 01:04 PM GMT
FDA defends U.S. infant formula; sets safe level 01:04 PM GMT
RPT-FEATURE-Ethnic rifts pin Bosnia's sick convicts in jail 01:04 PM GMT
Obesity fuels expert fears of faster diabetes rise 01:04 PM GMT
Pregnant Indians risk passing diabetes to babies 01:04 PM GMT
Gene 'silencing' drug blocks heart disease in mice 01:03 PM GMT
Swiss back heroin prescription for addicts 01:03 PM GMT
RPT-FEATURE-Despite drop in oil, Americans seal up for winter 01:03 PM GMT
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to January 31 01:03 PM GMT
Brown's PR adviser quits for Down Under 01:01 PM GMT
REFILE-UPDATE 1-Banca Italease says to follow stand-alone strate 01:01 PM GMT
Irish banks eye 10 bln euro fresh capital -report 01:01 PM GMT
RPT-'Frost/Nixon' film looks for truth behind politics 01:01 PM GMT
Swiss Re confirms redundancies in IT, markets 01:01 PM GMT
Nomura says to raise up to $4.3 bln in bonds 01:01 PM GMT
Germany's BayernLB gets 30 bln eur lifeline 01:01 PM GMT
ICO bond draws over 2 bln euros demand -IFR 01:00 PM GMT
Citigroup to sell Japan NikkoCiti trust unit-media 01:00 PM GMT
Gates offers Obama stability but not perfect match 01:00 PM GMT
Russia's Alfa Bank says buys stake in smaller rival 01:00 PM GMT
Anglo Irish Bank to take 500 mln euro charge-paper 01:00 PM GMT
Petra Diamonds to shut mine, lay off workers -union 01:00 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Futures tumble on economy, consumer woes 01:00 PM GMT
Spain's BME says Nov share trading down 52 pct 12:59 PM GMT
Indonesia offers to host ASEAN meetings for Thailand 12:59 PM GMT
KKR to invest $100 mln in China's Mengniu Modern dairy-source 12:56 PM GMT
Somali pirates to free Yemen cargo ship 12:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-National Grid bond at bottom end of guidance -IFR 12:56 PM GMT
Mumbai gunmen trained in Pakistan-investigators 12:55 PM GMT
Exelon N.J. Oyster Creek reactor shut 12:54 PM GMT
Israel Discount Inv raises offer for Property shares 12:52 PM GMT
Straw rejects "police state" fear over MP's arrest 12:52 PM GMT
Canada opposition agrees to coalition outline-TV 12:51 PM GMT
Soccer-Kings Cup Last 16 draw 12:51 PM GMT
ETF Securities' platinum holdings rise 23 percent 12:48 PM GMT
BRIEF-Russia Rosneft Q3 net profit, revenues jump 12:47 PM GMT
EU "very close" to climate package deal: Poland 12:45 PM GMT
Ex-divs to take 2.41 points off FTSE 100 on Dec 3 12:45 PM GMT
Baghdad blasts target Iraqi police 12:39 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Economic indicators for Dec 1 12:38 PM GMT
Ireland monitors pensions after collapse report 12:38 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Earnings diary for Dec 1 12:35 PM GMT
Hot small caps: Silence Therapeutics falls on test update 12:34 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Umicore dives on profit-taking, auto woes 12:33 PM GMT
Iran sees no sign of U.S. policy change with Obama 12:33 PM GMT
Obama seen naming national security team 12:31 PM GMT
Iran sees no sign of U.S. policy change with Obama 12:31 PM GMT
Iran sees no sign of U.S. policy change with Obama 12:29 PM GMT
Manufacturing falls at record pace 12:28 PM GMT
India home min says will respond strongly to threats 12:27 PM GMT
EU "very close" to climate package deal 12:25 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-FTSE Small Cap Index down 0.3 pct midday 12:25 PM GMT
India home min says will respond strongly to threats 12:24 PM GMT
India home min says will respond strongly to threats 12:24 PM GMT
U.N. says half of Afghan prisoners have not faced trial 12:24 PM GMT
EU "very close" to climate package deal-Poland 12:23 PM GMT
Pakistan denies TV reports envoy to India summoned 12:22 PM GMT
UniCredit's Bank Austria may seek state money 12:21 PM GMT
Car sales slide shows auto crisis worsening 12:21 PM GMT
Nigerian town starts to emerge from days of clashes 12:21 PM GMT
Pakistan denies TV reports envoy to India summoned 12:20 PM GMT
Pakistan denies TV reports envoy to India summoned 12:20 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Dire factory, lending data fuel UK rate cut bets 12:18 PM GMT
Half of Afghan prisoners have not faced trial-U.N. 12:18 PM GMT
Straw rejects "police state" fear over MP's arrest 12:18 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Aryzta Q1 revenue up 32 pct, lifting shares 12:17 PM GMT
European fund assets fall 13.5 percent 12:17 PM GMT
Nigerian town starts to emerge from days of clashes 12:17 PM GMT
FOREX-Yen gains; shrinking output raises investor caution 12:17 PM GMT
Global car sales slide shows auto crisis worsening 12:16 PM GMT
Sweden eyes guarantees to struggling carmakers 12:16 PM GMT
Iceland turns 90 facing grave risks 12:15 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Iceland in crisis 12:15 PM GMT
TEXT-Israel's Nice Systems gets deal with Southern Co 12:15 PM GMT
Sweden eyes guarantees to struggling carmakers 12:15 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Iceland in crisis 12:13 PM GMT
REFILE-ADNOC onshore unit to boost capacity by 2017 12:11 PM GMT
Golf-2008 PGA Tour money list 12:10 PM GMT
ETF Securities Physical Platinum ETC holdings rise 23 pct 12:09 PM GMT
Golf-European Tour Race to Dubai money list 12:09 PM GMT
FBI team in Mumbai to investigate militant attacks 12:09 PM GMT
FBI team in Mumbai to investigate militant attacks 12:06 PM GMT
Crisis threatens S.Africa's black empowerment push 12:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Pacnet bids $420 mln for Australia's No.3 telco 12:05 PM GMT
Bangladesh to issue 3G licences by March-regulator 12:05 PM GMT
Tennis-Men's world rankings 12:04 PM GMT
Tennis-Women's world rankings 12:03 PM GMT
Sri Lanka says captures town from rebels after 18 years 12:03 PM GMT
Sri Lanka says captures town from rebels after 18 years 12:03 PM GMT
BRIEF-Tassara holding reaches deal with banks-source 12:03 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Hillary Clinton's views on foreign policy issues 12:02 PM GMT
Banks, commods lead Europe shares lower at midday 12:02 PM GMT
Libor 3-mth dlr rates edge up; stg, euro ease again 12:01 PM GMT
N. Iraq suicide bomber kills 14, wounds 30-police 12:01 PM GMT
India's Honda Siel Nov car sales rise 15 pct 12:01 PM GMT
Pacnet bids $420 mln for AAPT, Australia's No.3 telco 12:01 PM GMT
Taiwan's TSMC says it cuts Q4 sales forecast 12:01 PM GMT
London Scottish Bank enters administration 11:59 AM GMT
Indian shares drop 2.8 pct; banks, autos fall 11:59 AM GMT
New BT FD says to drive "cost transformation" 11:58 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Turkish assets slip on profit taking, awaiting IMF deal 11:57 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-New BT FD says to drive "cost transformation" 11:56 AM GMT
Sri Lanka says seizes town held by rebels since 1990 11:55 AM GMT
Kuwait emir accepts government resignation 11:54 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Playtech shares gain; Collins Stewart "buy" 11:54 AM GMT
India's Bajaj to launch new bike a month from Jan 11:52 AM GMT
Blast and fire hit Slough trading estate 11:51 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-S.Africa's Blue says gets $70 mln loan from OPIC 11:51 AM GMT
Spain's Greenfuel to build Argentina biofuel plant 11:49 AM GMT
Stella McCartney poaches Lanvin director as CEO 11:49 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Det norske rejects offer to buy rig company 11:49 AM GMT
Rubin says not to blame for Citi's troubles: report 11:49 AM GMT
China insurers dodge bullet in crisis but risks loom 11:48 AM GMT
Twin Baghdad blasts kill 15, wound 45 11:47 AM GMT
BT appoints Retail CFO Chanmugam as group FD 11:46 AM GMT
Deadline looms for rival Neuberger bids 11:46 AM GMT
Europe factories in slump 11:46 AM GMT
Stella McCartney poaches Lanvin director as CEO 11:45 AM GMT
RPT-UPDATE 1-Cambrian Mining cuts production to save cash 11:45 AM GMT
Pound slides as weak data fuels Bank rate cut bets 11:44 AM GMT
FTSE down 2.3 pct as commods fall, data adds gloom 11:43 AM GMT
Iran-backed insurgents captured in Iraq: U.S. 11:43 AM GMT
NPR journalists narrowly escape Iraq car bomb 11:43 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Europe factories in slump, hope for big rate cuts 11:43 AM GMT
Sterling slides as weak UK data fuels BoE rate cut bets 11:42 AM GMT
TEXT-Moody's assigns A3 foreign currency issuer rating to PTTEP 11:41 AM GMT
Japan shows quantitative easing needs to be decisive 11:41 AM GMT
INTEL, Egypt sign deal for motherboards factory 11:39 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Ex-UBS China chief to head CIC unit - source 11:36 AM GMT
Tough UN climate deal urged despite economic woes 11:36 AM GMT
Tough UN climate deal urged despite economic woes 11:36 AM GMT
EU "very close" to climate package deal-Poland 11:36 AM GMT
EU "very close" to climate package deal-Poland 11:36 AM GMT
Is Green Lane a bit of a green wash? 11:31 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Canada - Dec 1 11:28 AM GMT
Iraq civilian death toll up in November 11:28 AM GMT
Twin Baghdad blasts kill 15 11:28 AM GMT
Thai developer Amata says unrest to cut land sales 11:26 AM GMT
Zimbabwe says it will defy land seizure ruling 11:26 AM GMT
Poland sticks to 2009 privatisation plans-minister 11:24 AM GMT
COLUMN: Few British cheers for euro amid crisis 11:24 AM GMT
Green Living: Is Green Lane a bit of a green wash? 11:24 AM GMT
Twin Baghdad blasts kill 15, wound 45 - police 11:22 AM GMT
Anite pretax profit rises 11:20 AM GMT
Thai protesters to return PM's office to government 11:19 AM GMT
Det norske rejects Petrojack's Petroprod approach 11:19 AM GMT
US Treasury 10-yr CDS hits record high 11:19 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Anite H1 pretax profit rises, CEO steps down 11:19 AM GMT
PKO BP to forgo dividend from 2008 profit-minister 11:17 AM GMT
Indian Maoists seize truck with bomb-making material 11:17 AM GMT
RUSAL withdraws suit against Norilsk share buyback 11:16 AM GMT
Spears, wrestling, Obama lead Yahoo top 10 searches 11:15 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Capital Pubs fall; Altium cuts target 11:14 AM GMT
After attacks, India PM battles for political life 11:10 AM GMT
Kuwait emir accepts govt resignation -assembly speaker 11:10 AM GMT
After attacks, India PM battles for political life 11:09 AM GMT
ANALYSIS-After attacks, India PM battles for political life 11:06 AM GMT
RBS announces six-month repossession grace period 11:06 AM GMT
Toll from twin Baghdad blasts rises to 15 - police 11:06 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-AfDB says to loan Nedbank $100 million 11:05 AM GMT
Congolese refugees brave lions to flee violence 11:03 AM GMT
Congolese refugees brave lions to flee violence 11:03 AM GMT
Spears, wrestling, Obama lead Yahoo top 10 searches 11:01 AM GMT
PRECIOUS-Platinum slides 7 pct, Japan auto data hurts 10:59 AM GMT
Israeli navy blocks Libyan ship's Gaza mission 10:59 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Enel down on power decree 10:57 AM GMT
Briefs3-FA investigating claims of racist chanting against Mido 10:57 AM GMT
Yen extends broad gains as PMIs drag world stocks lower 10:56 AM GMT
Israeli navy blocks Libyan ship's Gaza mission 10:55 AM GMT
Israeli navy blocks Libyan ship's Gaza mission 10:55 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Melexis sell-off continues on auto woes 10:53 AM GMT
India's NTPC to form JV with Power Grid Corp 10:53 AM GMT
DIARY - Global Environment 10:52 AM GMT
REFILE-UPDATE 1-Banca Italease says to follow stand-alone strate 10:52 AM GMT
BOJ says to hold emergency meet on Tuesday 10:49 AM GMT
German watchdog, gas firms agree concessions deal 10:49 AM GMT
REFILE-UPDATE 1-Banca Italease says to follow stand-alone strate 10:48 AM GMT
BRIEF-Gruppo Coin CEO says sales till now in line with 2007 10:47 AM GMT
Tower to lay off 17 pct of Israel workforce -report 10:46 AM GMT
Top miners could cut diamond output by 40 pct-trade 10:46 AM GMT
Tills ring out for Christmas in Bethlehem 10:45 AM GMT
Thai music firm Grammy sees impact from politics 10:44 AM GMT
UPDATE 6-BOJ says to hold emergency meet on Tues 10:44 AM GMT
RPT-TABLE-India's Oct oil product sales, imports and exports 10:41 AM GMT
Kuwait eyes $2 bln cut in Dow petchem deal -source 10:41 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-DSG drops as broker slashes price target 10:40 AM GMT
CORRECTED - UPDATE-1 Banca Italease says to follow stand-alone strategy 10:36 AM GMT
Gene "silencing" drug blocks heart disease in mice 10:36 AM GMT
New Star in fresh debt talks 10:34 AM GMT
Luxury Trump Tower project in Dubai suspended 10:34 AM GMT
Indonesia's Pertamina eyes Verenex Libya oil find 10:34 AM GMT
SCENARIOS: Where does Thailand's crisis head next? 10:31 AM GMT
Manila says step closer to resume talks with Muslim rebels 10:31 AM GMT
Manila says step closer to resume talks with Muslim rebels 10:31 AM GMT
SCENARIOS -Thailand's crisis - where does it head next? 10:30 AM GMT
SCENARIOS-Thailand's crisis - where does it head next? 10:27 AM GMT
Slowdown may spur China to speed health care reform 10:26 AM GMT
SE Asia Stocks-Lower, Thailand down on S&P outlook cut 10:25 AM GMT
"Four Christmases" gives box office a holiday gift 10:24 AM GMT
ANALYSIS-Slowdown may spur China to speed health care reform 10:23 AM GMT
Two blasts kill at least four, wound six in Baghdad 10:23 AM GMT
New Star in fresh debt talks 10:22 AM GMT
Europe shares fall further; banks, oils slip 10:21 AM GMT
China's CIC taps alternative investments head -source 10:19 AM GMT
Redstone sells Midway Games to ease debt: report 10:18 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-New Star in fresh debt talks, shares slump 10:18 AM GMT
Gold dips on weak oil and equities 10:18 AM GMT
Redstone sells Midway Games to ease debt - WSJ 10:17 AM GMT
Mortgage approvals match series low in October 10:15 AM GMT
Deadline looms for rival Neuberger bids 10:15 AM GMT
Briefs2-Prost's son wins F3000, aiming for step into top class 10:14 AM GMT
Pakistan urges rival groups to end Karachi clashes 10:13 AM GMT
FACTBOX-State-regulated fuel prices across Asia 10:12 AM GMT
Private equity funds seen shrinking 10:12 AM GMT
Senior Iraqi military official wounded in bombing 10:12 AM GMT
FACTBOX - Security developments in Afghanistan 10:11 AM GMT
INSTANT VIEW-Mortgage approvals match series low 10:10 AM GMT
Rice urges Pakistan to cooperate in Mumbai inquiry 10:09 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Bove widens 2008 loss view on Citigroup 10:08 AM GMT
INSTANT VIEW - Manufacturing plunges at record pace in November 10:08 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-New Star nose-dives, share suspension denied 10:07 AM GMT
Straw defends visibility vests for offenders 10:06 AM GMT
INSTANT VIEW - Mortgage approvals match series low in October 10:06 AM GMT
Indian shares provisionally close 2.9 pct lower 10:05 AM GMT
Monday Morning Market Update: Shares weaker as manufacturing shrinks and mortgage approvals fall 10:04 AM GMT
Christie's Hong Kong wine auction nets $4 million 10:03 AM GMT
Japanese turn to fortune teller in tough times 10:03 AM GMT
TOCOM aims to list shares by 2014 10:02 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Silence Therapeutics falls on test update 10:02 AM GMT
US stock index futures point lower; data eyed 10:02 AM GMT
RPT-WRAPUP 4-Slump in Thai, Korean inflation heralds rate cuts 10:01 AM GMT
Aberdeen targets costs as profit up 10:01 AM GMT
Rice urges Pakistan to cooperate in Mumbai inquiry 09:58 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Silence Therapeutics falls on test update 09:57 AM GMT
UK climate body unveils targets for emissions cuts 09:57 AM GMT
Senior Iraqi military offical wounded in bombing 09:56 AM GMT
Ford won't seek German state aid: paper 09:55 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Aberdeen Asset Mgmt targets costs as FY profit up 09:55 AM GMT
Pakistan urges rival groups to end Karachi clashes 09:55 AM GMT
Thailand, Korea inflation slumps 09:54 AM GMT
Suicide blast kills 8 Afghan civilians, 2 police 09:54 AM GMT
INSTANT VIEW - Mortgage approvals match series low in October 09:52 AM GMT
Yunnan to buy tin ores, metal,semi-finished products 09:50 AM GMT
House prices down 8.1 percent 09:48 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-SFEF draws strong demand for state-backed bond -IFR 09:47 AM GMT
European shares fall 2.2 pct, led by banks and oils 09:44 AM GMT
INSTANT VIEW - Mortgage approvals match series low in Oct 09:44 AM GMT
Mortgage approvals match series low in October 09:44 AM GMT
Thai protesters shift HQ to occupied airports 09:43 AM GMT
European shares fall in early trade; banks, commods down 09:41 AM GMT
Mortgage approvals match series low in October 09:40 AM GMT
INSTANT VIEW - Mortgage approvals match series low in October 09:40 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Qimonda delays results as investor talks progress 09:40 AM GMT
Iran-backed insurgents said captured in Iraq 09:39 AM GMT
RPT-UK manufacturing falls at record pace -CIPS/Markit 09:33 AM GMT
DIARY - Greece to December 30, 2008 09:32 AM GMT
BRIEF-Spain's Sacyr says continues to negotiate sale of Repsol 09:32 AM GMT
Egyptian Resorts 9-month net profit climbs 37 pct 09:32 AM GMT
UK manufacturing falls at record pace -CIPS/Markit 09:30 AM GMT
Suicide blast kills 8 Afghan civilians, 2 police 09:29 AM GMT
William Ransom ex-directors seek to oust board 09:29 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-China's CDB adopts joint stock company structure 09:29 AM GMT
FOREX-Yen benefits as other major c.banks prepare rate cuts 09:24 AM GMT
RPT-UPDATE 1-AIG to sell AIG Private Bank to UAE's Aabar 09:24 AM GMT
Sterling falls 1 pct vs dlr as high-yielders tumble 09:22 AM GMT
VIEW-Fidelity manager bets on Aussie consumer 09:21 AM GMT
BASIS POINT-Taiwan Banks push back response deadlines 09:20 AM GMT
RBS announces six-month repossession grace period 09:20 AM GMT
Land of Leather receives offer approaches 09:19 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Production curbs by German vehicle makers 09:19 AM GMT
BRIEF-Banca Italease says to follow stand-alone strategy 09:19 AM GMT
Tokyo rubber ends down 9.7 pct, pressured by weak oil 09:17 AM GMT
S.Korea's Doosan, partners win $293 mln Saudi deal 09:17 AM GMT
HIGHLIGHTS 3-BOJ Shirakawa: Japan economy rapidly stagnating 09:13 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Steel shares slide on Rautaruukki warning 09:12 AM GMT
BOJ says to hold emergency meet on Tuesday 09:10 AM GMT
World economic growth seen at 1 percent in 2009 09:10 AM GMT
French aide urges EU to suspend state aid rules 09:10 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Steel shares slide on Rautaruukki warning 09:10 AM GMT
RPT-EARNINGS POLL- Russia Rosneft Q3 net seen up yr/yr 09:09 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Aberdeen falls; Evolution says "sell" 09:08 AM GMT
World economic growth seen at 1 percent in 2009 09:07 AM GMT
Kuwait, Dow to reduce value of JV to $16 bln-paper 09:07 AM GMT
RPT-PREVIEW-UK climate change body to unveil emissions cut plans 09:05 AM GMT
TEXT-Israel's Elbit Systems wins $10 mln Asian contract 09:04 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Victrex falls on sales target warning 09:04 AM GMT
Italy's Weather increases capital to repay debt 09:04 AM GMT
Goldman sets guidance on FDIC-backed issue -IFR 09:03 AM GMT
India's Oct oil product sales fall 1.7 pct y/y 09:03 AM GMT
Weezer raids its vaults for "Odds and Ends" 09:01 AM GMT
FTSE slides as demand worries hit commodities 09:01 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Aer Lingus soars after new Ryanair bid 09:01 AM GMT
POll-Euro zone factory PMI at record low, prices ease 09:00 AM GMT
Lower crude oil prices to hurt Sasol 09:00 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Anite boosted by return of cash, new CEO 08:59 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Actis raises $2.9 bln global emerging markets fund 08:58 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-FTSE Small Cap Index flat in early deals 08:58 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Victrex falls on slowing demand 08:57 AM GMT
Leed Petroleum says finds commercial hydrocarbons 08:55 AM GMT
HK shares at 3-wk high as properties, metals rally 08:54 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Colruyt shares felled by margin squeeze 08:54 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Anite boosted by return of cash, new CEO 08:52 AM GMT
Rice urges Pakistan to cooperate in Mumbai probe 08:52 AM GMT
World economic growth seen at 1 pct in 2009 -UN report 08:49 AM GMT
World economic growth seen at 1 pct in 2009 -UN report 08:49 AM GMT
Germany's BayernLB to cut 5,600 jobs-sources 08:48 AM GMT
Somali pirates to free Yemen cargo ship 08:48 AM GMT
FACTBOX-India sets out demands in climate change fight 08:48 AM GMT
FACTBOX-India sets out demands in climate change fight 08:48 AM GMT
Korea Southern Power seeks 300,000 T steaming coal 08:47 AM GMT
Somali pirates to free Yemen cargo ship 08:46 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-French banks sink on worries over gvt plan 08:45 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Japan's Itochu suspends Entrada oil project 08:44 AM GMT
Bangladesh Grameenphone eyes rural users with new plan 08:44 AM GMT
Phorm says non-exec chairman, COO leave company 08:43 AM GMT
BOJ sets emergency meeting Dec 2 on mkt pressures 08:41 AM GMT
Alcatel-Lucent could dump mobiles to end the pain 08:38 AM GMT
RPT-UPDATE 1-Claimar Care cuts dividend on 'disappointing' FY 08:36 AM GMT
India's private equity rules face call to change 08:36 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-German solar stocks fall on subdued outlook 08:36 AM GMT
SFEF sets guidance on 2-yr state-backed bond -lead 08:36 AM GMT
Delta to seek changes to Boeing aircraft orders: report 08:34 AM GMT
Interbank 3-month dlr rates ease, stg edges up 08:32 AM GMT
Indian shares turn negative on weak Europe 08:32 AM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-OPEC leaves output unchanged at Cairo meet 08:31 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest 08:31 AM GMT
Tudor's BVI Global Fund halts withdrawals: report 08:30 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Security developments in Afghanistan, Dec 1 08:29 AM GMT
John Laing, Croydon Council in 450 mln stg joint venture 08:29 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Essentially sees FY headline oper profit below view 08:28 AM GMT
HBOS sets guidance on govt-backed euro bond -IFR 08:26 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Wavecom down as Gemalto could drop bid 08:25 AM GMT
Q&A - What are the implications of clashes in Nigeria? 08:24 AM GMT
Oil falls by more than $2/bbl after OPEC defers cut 08:23 AM GMT
RPT-Q&A - What are the implications of clashes in Nigeria? 08:22 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Claimar Care cuts dividend on 'disappointing' FY 08:21 AM GMT
Actis raises $2.9 bln global emerging markets fund 08:21 AM GMT
Cricket-Lawson criticises England for abandoning India tour 08:20 AM GMT
Nigerian town may relax curfew as violence subsides 08:19 AM GMT
Iran-backed insurgents captured in Iraq - U.S. 08:19 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Sacyr, Itinere shares to resume trade at 0830 GMT 08:18 AM GMT
House prices down 8.1 percent 08:17 AM GMT
Manufacturers face toughest year in 2 decades 08:17 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Pioneer Foods says FY headline EPS down 11 pct 08:14 AM GMT
Italian Stocks - Factors to watch on Dec 1 08:13 AM GMT
BRIEF-Nokia Siemens wins $61 million Qtel deal 08:13 AM GMT
National Grid unit plans 5-yr euro bond -IFR 08:12 AM GMT
Ford won't seek German state aid: paper 08:11 AM GMT
European shares fall in early trade; banks, miners drop 08:11 AM GMT
London Scottish Bank enters administration 08:11 AM GMT
Discounts fail to boost shopper numbers 08:10 AM GMT
Online Christmas spending to rise 10 percent 08:10 AM GMT
BRIEF-Atlantia buys stakes in Chile, Brazil highway concessions 08:10 AM GMT
BOJ's Shirakawa: More rate cuts may cause problems 08:08 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Kobe Steel, India's Essar to strengthen ties 08:08 AM GMT
Czech Republic - Factors To Watch on Dec 1 08:07 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-Aid summit no place for IMF, WBank reform talk -US 08:06 AM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS WEEKAHEAD-Unsynchronised recovery 08:06 AM GMT
DIARY - Egypt/Sudan - Dec 1 08:04 AM GMT
HK shares rise 2 pct as properties, metals rally 08:04 AM GMT
BRIEF-Abertis to buy Itinere stake for 621 mln euros 08:04 AM GMT
KGHM to meet 2008 profit forecast on hedging-paper 08:03 AM GMT
Nokia poised to benefit from crisis - CEO in paper 08:02 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Victrex warns on 2009 sales on slowing demand 08:02 AM GMT
Irish banks eye $12 billion in fresh capital: report 08:01 AM GMT
UPDATE 1- Visual Defence lowers sales forecast, cuts jobs 08:00 AM GMT
France Telecom, Etisalat sign broadband agreement 08:00 AM GMT
BRIEF-Sacyr, Itinere share trading suspended 07:59 AM GMT
Nomura to sell 110 billion yen bond 07:58 AM GMT
Tudor's BVI Global Fund halts withdrawals - report 07:57 AM GMT
NPR journalists narrowly escape Iraq car bomb 07:55 AM GMT
Soccer-Finke poised to be named new Urawa manager - reports 07:55 AM GMT
Newspaper round-up 07:54 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Ultra Electronics buys UAE consultancy for $19 mln 07:53 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Infineon seen up on Qimonda's investor talks 07:52 AM GMT
India airlines see temporary slowdown after attacks 07:51 AM GMT
EMERGING EUROPE STOCKS - Factors to Watch Dec 1 07:49 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Land of Leather receives offer approaches 07:47 AM GMT
Slovakia - Factors To Watch on Dec 1 07:46 AM GMT
Iraq civilian death toll up in Nov, US deaths down 07:46 AM GMT
NPR journalists narrowly escape Iraq car bomb 07:45 AM GMT
NPR journalists narrowly escape Iraq car bomb 07:45 AM GMT
NPR journalists narrowly escape Iraq car bomb 07:45 AM GMT
Singapore Hot Stocks-Jurong Tech rises on planned asset sale 07:43 AM GMT
Somali pirates to free Yemen cargo ship - official 07:43 AM GMT
Asia stocks snap six-day winning streak 07:43 AM GMT
FraBenelux factors XREF 07:43 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Metalrax sees full-year results below view 07:43 AM GMT
Golden Ocean says aims to reduce shipbuilding plan 07:42 AM GMT
ARU boss rules out Giteau sabbatical in France 07:40 AM GMT
Captured militant tells of training in Pakistan 07:40 AM GMT
Pakistani politicians to meet on India policy 07:40 AM GMT
Thai EGCO buys 23.4 pct of Philippine power plant 07:40 AM GMT
RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks snap 6-day winning streak 07:40 AM GMT
Seoul shares end 1.6 pct lower; steelmakers down 07:38 AM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks snap 6-day winning streak 07:38 AM GMT
European Factors -- Shares seen mixed; raft of data eyed 07:37 AM GMT
Russia's X5 Retail Group Q3 net loss $14.7 mln 07:35 AM GMT
CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Van Lanschot boosts capital by 150 million euros 07:33 AM GMT
Rugby-ARU boss rules out Giteau sabbatical in France 07:32 AM GMT
TABLE-Golden Ocean Q3 net profit beats forecast 07:31 AM GMT
Japan economy to recover from 2010 -ex-BOJ Muto 07:28 AM GMT
Bangladesh's Razzak banned for suspect bowling 07:28 AM GMT
Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Monday 07:27 AM GMT
Captured militant tells of training in Pakistan 07:27 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Futures point to mixed open 07:27 AM GMT
Cricket-Bangladesh's Razzak banned for suspect bowling 07:27 AM GMT
RPT-TOPWRAP 2-Global recession hit Asia factories, demand fades 07:27 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Israel Discount Bank's profit falls, to cut more jobs 07:27 AM GMT
Russian markets -- Factors to Watch on Dec 1 07:24 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-KPN selling part of Getronics business 07:24 AM GMT
TOPWRAP 2-Global recession rocks Asia factories as demand fades 07:24 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Russia - Dec 1 07:20 AM GMT
Turkish TEB bank says signs euro, dlr loan accord 07:19 AM GMT
Ford reportedly won't seek German state aid 07:18 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-S.Korea Nov car sales down 9 pct;outlook dim 07:17 AM GMT
Japan's Itochu suspends Entrada project in Gulf 07:16 AM GMT
Merafe, Xstrata suspend 5 more ferrochrome furnaces 07:16 AM GMT
Ford won't seek German state aid - paper 07:15 AM GMT
GREECE - Factors to Watch on Dec 1 07:14 AM GMT
GM, Ford seek Swedish aid for car units -FT 07:14 AM GMT
Crack commando recounts being shot by Mumbai attackers 07:09 AM GMT
More non-Muslims trying Islamic banking-OCBC 07:08 AM GMT
DIARY - Turkey - to Dec 18, 2008 07:06 AM GMT
Australian miner Fortescue soars on bid rumours 07:05 AM GMT
Poland - Factors to Watch on Dec 1 07:03 AM GMT
German retail sales unexpectedly fall in October 07:02 AM GMT
Monday Papers: Average US shopper spent 7.2% more than last year -- other news 07:02 AM GMT
Crack commando recounts being shot by Mumbai attackers 07:01 AM GMT
UK Stocks -- Factors to Watch on Dec 1 07:01 AM GMT
Monday Papers: Land of Leather poised for statement on bids -- bid news and gossip 06:57 AM GMT
State chief offers to resign over Mumbai attacks 06:56 AM GMT
Thailand and Korea inflation slumps 06:56 AM GMT
Petrojack offers Petroprod merger with Det norske 06:55 AM GMT
North Korea squeezes South with border clampdown 06:55 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-OPEC to cut output by good amount in Algiers-Sec-Gen 06:54 AM GMT
ANALYSTS' VIEW: India ministers shuffled 06:54 AM GMT
North Korea squeezes South with border clampdown 06:54 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Ireland - Dec 1 06:53 AM GMT
Monday Papers: tips and comment 06:53 AM GMT
State chief offers to resign over Mumbai attacks 06:53 AM GMT
Portsmouth to start Cup defence against Bristol City 06:52 AM GMT
S.Korea sees sharper slowdown as exports tumble 06:52 AM GMT
SCENARIOS - What could happen after the Mumbai attacks 06:50 AM GMT
BRIEF-Seat Pagine Gialle says started talks with RBS 06:49 AM GMT
WRAPUP 1-S.Korea sees sharper slowdown as exports tumble 06:49 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Corporate agenda for Monday 06:46 AM GMT
SCENARIOS-What could happen after the Mumbai attacks 06:45 AM GMT
Brown suffers new opinion poll blow 06:44 AM GMT
Nikkei down in lacklustre trade, weighed by yen 06:42 AM GMT
TABLE-Opera Q3 EBIT up, beats forecast 06:42 AM GMT
Chinese manufacturing swoons as global crisis bites 06:42 AM GMT
Thailand, Korea inflation slumps 06:42 AM GMT
Gemalto says could drop or change Wavecom bid 06:40 AM GMT
EU's Barroso says Brits who count mulling euro 06:33 AM GMT
Indian shares up rise; banks up on rate cut hope 06:32 AM GMT
JGB futures edge up as Nikkei slips on profit grab 06:31 AM GMT
Israel Discount Bank Q3 net profit falls 06:28 AM GMT
Brilliance China suspended on issue of new shares 06:26 AM GMT
Manufacturers face toughest year in 2 decades 06:24 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-TVS Motor Nov sales fall 12.73 pct to 98,402 units 06:22 AM GMT
Buscemi eyes role in HBO's "Empire" 06:20 AM GMT
Small things "Frost/Nixon" could do without 06:18 AM GMT
Discounts fail to boost shopper numbers 06:14 AM GMT
Oz Minerals says refinancing extended to Dec. 29 06:13 AM GMT
Prospects of $45 billion loan for Roche receding 06:13 AM GMT
Five performers named to "Fame" faculty 06:09 AM GMT
Yahoo and Virgin agree mobile search deal 06:08 AM GMT
Horror pic "Helliversity" open for enrollment 06:08 AM GMT
Five performers named to "Fame" faculty 06:07 AM GMT
Seoul shares end 1.6 pct lower; steelmakers down 06:07 AM GMT
StanChart Thai unit plans up to 40 bln baht bonds 06:06 AM GMT
Nikkei down 1.4 pct, investors eye U.S. jobs data 06:06 AM GMT
"Rome" might not be history, series creator says 06:05 AM GMT
Delta to seek changes to Boeing aircraft orders-WSJ 06:05 AM GMT
Gates offers Obama stability but not perfect match 06:03 AM GMT
Choice of Clinton carries risks for Obama 06:03 AM GMT
DIARY - Economic Indicators in Germany from December 1 06:01 AM GMT
AIRPORT/RESULTS (URGENT) 06:00 AM GMT
Calyon temporarily moves staff out of Mumbai office 06:00 AM GMT
S.Korea to join Jordan nuclear power projects 06:00 AM GMT
Eight killed in suicide blast in NW Pakistan 06:00 AM GMT
South African Markets - Factors to watch on Dec 1 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Today in Germany - December 1 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to January 31 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Germany - to December 31 06:00 AM GMT
Airports of Thailand 2007/2008 net profit surges 05:59 AM GMT
South African Markets - Factors to watch on Dec 1 05:58 AM GMT
Small things "Frost/Nixon" could do without 05:56 AM GMT
Seven killed in Pakistani suicide attack 05:53 AM GMT
Two killed in attack on NATO supplies in Pakistan 05:53 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - New York Times business news - Dec 1 05:52 AM GMT
Akon ushers in "new phase" with "Freedom" 05:52 AM GMT
Small things 'Frost/Nixon' could do without 05:50 AM GMT
TABLE-Japan Nov minivehicle sales -0.7 pct year/year 05:49 AM GMT
OPEC to cut output by good amount in Algiers-Sec-Gen 05:47 AM GMT
BOJ's Shirakawa: Japan sluggish; sees funding risks 05:44 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Dec 1 05:44 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-China mine shaft death toll rises to 18 05:44 AM GMT
International Press Academy announces awards nominations 05:42 AM GMT
International Press Academy announces awards nominations 05:41 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Australia's Futuris eyes role in wheat trade shake-up 05:41 AM GMT
Seven killed in Pakistani suicide attack 05:40 AM GMT
Two killed in attack on NATO supplies in Pakistan 05:40 AM GMT
Seven killed in Pakistani suicide attack 05:37 AM GMT
TABLE-Hyundai Motor's Nov sales down 1.6 pct y/y 05:35 AM GMT
TABLE-Thai November inflation falls to 2.2 pct 05:32 AM GMT
Rice to visit India on Wednesday, White House says 05:27 AM GMT
S.Korea airlines cut fuel surcharges from Jan 1 05:24 AM GMT
JAPAN-AUTOS/OVERALL (TABLE) 05:23 AM GMT
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-TABLE-Japan overall auto sales -18.2 pct y/y in Nov 05:22 AM GMT
U.S. film deals still in place for shaken Bollywood 05:19 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Restarting Bangkok aiport to take at least a week 05:15 AM GMT
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-TREASURIES-Extend gains in Asia after surge last week 05:14 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Australian miner Fortescue soars on bid rumours 05:14 AM GMT
HK shares gain 2 pct as properties, exporters rise 05:09 AM GMT
Two killed in attack on NATO supplies in Pakistan 05:08 AM GMT
TABLE-Ssangyong Motor Nov sales down 62.6 pct y/y 05:05 AM GMT
China's Yunnan province to buy base metal reserves 05:03 AM GMT
TABLE-S.Korean Kia Motors' Nov sales down 3.0 pct y/y 05:02 AM GMT
DIARY - Today in Belgium/Luxembourg - Dec 1 05:00 AM GMT
Japan non-mini auto sales -27.3 pct in November 05:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Belgium to January 31, 2009 05:00 AM GMT
TABLE-Renault Samsung Nov sales down 16.3 pct y/y 04:51 AM GMT
Nikkei slips 1.4 percent, eyes on jobs data 04:49 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - British business - Dec 1 04:45 AM GMT
Q+A - Why is North Korea shutting out the South? 04:38 AM GMT
Indian shares open up 0.77 pct, extend gains 04:34 AM GMT
Nikkei slips 1.4 pct, eyes on jobs data and US Big 3 04:33 AM GMT
Average Thai inflation seen under 6 pct in 2008 04:31 AM GMT
Thai protesters ignore police order to quit airport 04:30 AM GMT
Kobe Steel, India's Essar sign partnership pact 04:26 AM GMT
Tokyo rubber retreats, dragged down by weaker oil 04:25 AM GMT
TABLE-Asia physical rubber prices - Dec 1 04:24 AM GMT
Indian shares seen opening flat to higher 04:18 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - Dec 1 04:13 AM GMT
Ethnic rifts pin Bosnia's sick convicts in jail 04:12 AM GMT
Australia's Fortescue says share surge a mystery 04:11 AM GMT
Vietnam's PVTrans to invest $3 bln in tanker fleet 04:06 AM GMT
"War level" security in India after attacks 04:06 AM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks up for 7th day as funds return 03:54 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-General Growth gets two-week loan extension 03:46 AM GMT
Restarting Bangkok aiport to take at least a week 03:31 AM GMT
JGB futures edge up as Nikkei slips on profit taking 03:28 AM GMT
HK Hot Stocks - Banks, properties gain 03:24 AM GMT
Nikkei slides on profit-taking, yen hits exporters 03:17 AM GMT
VIDEO: The cost of conflict in Iraq 03:17 AM GMT
VIDEO: Hundreds die in Nigerian riots 03:16 AM GMT
VIDEO: Hundreds die in Nigerian riots 03:16 AM GMT
Japan PM support slides 02:58 AM GMT
GM board reviews new turnaround plan for bailout 02:53 AM GMT
CNPC's O8 oil and gas discoveries to trail 07 02:52 AM GMT
HK shares turn higher as developers gain 02:52 AM GMT
Samsung and LG cut 2009 handset sale targets 02:50 AM GMT
China coal mine blast kills 15 - Xinhua 02:50 AM GMT
Samsung, LG cut '09 handset sale targets: report 02:46 AM GMT
Seoul shares flat; steelmakers, banks retreat 02:44 AM GMT
REFILE-GM board reviews new turnaround plan for bailout 02:43 AM GMT
Indonesia's Bumi shares rally after Northstar news 02:42 AM GMT
Thai protesters ignore police order to quit airport 02:33 AM GMT
S.Korea Dongkuk cuts rebar steel prices by 11 pct 02:31 AM GMT
Indonesia's Bumi says 9-mth net profit down 39 pct 02:29 AM GMT
Australia asked to prod Jakarta on Aceh peace plan 02:24 AM GMT
Samsung, LG cut '09 handset sale targets -paper 02:19 AM GMT
Thai stocks set to rise as court ruling looms 02:18 AM GMT
Deadline looms for rival Neuberger bids 02:15 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Vietnam newspapers - Dec 1 02:13 AM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Australia inflation turnaround sanctions rate cuts 02:10 AM GMT
Nikkei down 2.0 pct on profit-taking, stronger yen 02:09 AM GMT
Rice to visit India on Wednesday 02:06 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Thai newspapers - Dec 1 02:02 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-U.S. holiday web sales seen up on Monday; season weak 02:01 AM GMT
Rice to visit India on Wednesday, W.House says 02:00 AM GMT
Avnet says agrees to buy Nippon Denso 01:58 AM GMT
HK shares open down as economic woes weigh 01:56 AM GMT
ING taps Temasek exec as Asia financials head 01:51 AM GMT
Tokyo rubber retreats, dragged down by weaker oil 01:51 AM GMT
Weezer raids its vaults for "Odds and Ends" 01:46 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian Newspapers - Dec 1 01:40 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - China - Dec 1 01:39 AM GMT
JGB futures edge up as Nikkei slips on profit taking 01:37 AM GMT
Japan wages slip in October, overtime pay drops 01:35 AM GMT
North Korea squeezes South with border clampdown 01:35 AM GMT
JGB futures edge up as Nikkei slips on profit taking 01:32 AM GMT
Space shuttle touches down in California 01:27 AM GMT
Madonna tour grosses $91.5 million 01:18 AM GMT
HK shares tipped to fall; US data eyed 01:18 AM GMT
Madonna tour grosses $91.5 million 01:16 AM GMT
Militants have power to start regional war: Zardari 01:16 AM GMT
Nikkei falls 1.9 pct on profit-taking, firmer yen 01:16 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Australia's NAB to use govt guarantee on funding 01:16 AM GMT
Ratings not so rosy for O'Donnell variety show 01:15 AM GMT
REFILE-Australia's NAB to use govt guarantee on funding 01:13 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Korea Zinc to cut output by 10 pct for 13 months 01:05 AM GMT
PRECIOUS-Gold dips as oil, equities weaken 12:58 AM GMT
Stimulus all the rage except for Germany 12:56 AM GMT
Rock band the Jesus Lizard reuniting after decade 12:53 AM GMT
Izibor channels American soul by way of Ireland 12:53 AM GMT
Izibor channels American soul by way of Ireland 12:52 AM GMT
"Quantum" storms overseas box office for 5th week 12:51 AM GMT
Cheech and Chong light up skits old and new 12:50 AM GMT
Cheech and Chong light up skits old and new 12:49 AM GMT
Chavez pushes for more time in office 12:45 AM GMT
Ethnic rifts pin Bosnia's sick convicts in jail 12:44 AM GMT
Romanian left ahead in vote, reforms questioned 12:42 AM GMT
Singapore Hot Stocks-Singapore Food in focus 12:37 AM GMT
China Merchants Property sells $870 mln of shares 12:34 AM GMT
Swiss back heroin prescription for addicts 12:33 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Hong Kong - Dec 1 12:32 AM GMT
Space shuttle touches down in California 12:32 AM GMT
Babcock & Brown expects bank announcement Wednesday 12:31 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times, Wall St Journal Asia editions 12:30 AM GMT
Sean Penn offers warm "Milk" to movie fans 12:30 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Malaysia - Dec 1 12:29 AM GMT
Babcock & Brown expects bank announcement Wednesday 12:28 AM GMT
Despite drop in oil, Americans seal up for winter 12:26 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - South Korean newspapers - Dec 1 12:26 AM GMT
Space shuttle begins gliding back to Earth 12:25 AM GMT
Soccer-Riquelme double keeps Boca top in Argentina 12:24 AM GMT
Korea Zinc to cut output by 10 pct for 13 months 12:22 AM GMT
NYMEX crude falls over $1 to $53.30 after OPEC move 12:20 AM GMT
Yahoo and Virgin agree British mobile search deal 12:19 AM GMT
Despite jobs scarce abroad South Africans move away 12:18 AM GMT
Obama poised to name Hillary Clinton to State post 12:18 AM GMT
Babcock & Brown expects bank announcement Wednesday 12:17 AM GMT
Jobs scarce abroad, but South Africans move away 12:16 AM GMT
U.S.'s Rice to visit India on Wednesday-White House 12:15 AM GMT
Prospects of $45 bln loan for Roche receding 12:13 AM GMT
Seoul shares open lower; steelmakers retreat 12:10 AM GMT
Nikkei slips 0.6 pct on profit-taking after rally 12:08 AM GMT
Malaysian stocks seen easier, Genting in focus 12:04 AM GMT
FEATURE-Jobs scarce abroad, but South Africans move away 12:04 AM GMT
Yahoo, Virgin agree British mobile search deal 12:01 AM GMT
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Clinton joins Team Obama 11:40 PM GMT
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Obama taps Clinton, Gates 08:25 PM GMT
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Thai political crisis deepens 03:05 PM GMT
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