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Two killed in San Diego military jet crash 11:59 PM GMT
Day laborers out in the cold as slump bites 11:59 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-IAC sells Jupiter Shop stake for $493 million 11:59 PM GMT
Police in riot-hit Greece brace for more unrest 11:58 PM GMT
Cablevision eyes network DVR rollout in U.S. in 2009 11:58 PM GMT
China approves another QFII foreign fund investor 11:57 PM GMT
Chelsea eye last 16 but take nothing for granted 11:56 PM GMT
Malaysia's TMI may sell stake to repay debt-report 11:56 PM GMT
Hainan Air says parent may seek gov't cash injection 11:55 PM GMT
Blackwater guards charged in Iraq shooting 11:55 PM GMT
Bush says automakers must be viable to get aid 11:55 PM GMT
Tribune files for bankruptcy protection 11:55 PM GMT
Tribune bankruptcy filing could open up Cubs sale 11:55 PM GMT
Tribune marks one of Zell's rare misses 11:55 PM GMT
Tribune bankruptcy may trigger $1.5 bln in CDS payments 11:55 PM GMT
NY Times Co to borrow against building: report 11:55 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times, Wall St Journal Asia editions 11:51 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times, Wall St Journal Asia editions 11:51 PM GMT
Irish fret over favorite food after pork scare 11:48 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Wyndham to cut 4,000 jobs as it shrinks timeshare 11:48 PM GMT
Canada to finalize auto aid by late Jan - minister 11:46 PM GMT
Messing finds her "inner Latina" in holiday film 11:46 PM GMT
Tribune files for bankruptcy protection 11:44 PM GMT
Tribune marks one of Zell's rare misses 11:44 PM GMT
Rebuild America? Construction digs Obama plan 11:42 PM GMT
Messing finds her "inner Latina" in holiday film 11:41 PM GMT
China Vanke says November property sales mixed 11:41 PM GMT
NEWSMAKER-Tribune marks one of Zell's rare misses 11:41 PM GMT
ANZ eyes US$1 bln minimum 144a 2-, 3-yr bond-source 11:40 PM GMT
U.S. recession not close to 1930s -NBER 11:40 PM GMT
Miley Cyrus, Obama items hot online sellers in 2008 11:39 PM GMT
Seoul shares seen up on US gains, bailout hopes 11:37 PM GMT
Tottenham leapfrog West Ham 11:34 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-More FAS 157 accounting guidance may be needed-SEC 11:33 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-More FAS 157 accounting guidance may be needed-SEC 11:32 PM GMT
Blackwater guards charged in Iraq shooting 11:29 PM GMT
South Korea says March crisis talk groundless 11:29 PM GMT
WRAPUP 3-Tribune files for bankruptcy protection 11:28 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Chip makers TI, Nat Semi slash revenue targets 11:27 PM GMT
Mexico Carso eyes spinning off real estate assets 11:26 PM GMT
Two killed in San Diego military jet crash 11:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Merrill's Thain to get zero bonus for 2008 -reports 11:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-CN, Chicago Heights reach agreement on EJ&E buy 11:22 PM GMT
Blackwater guards charged in Iraq shooting 11:21 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Blackwater guards charged in Iraq shooting 11:21 PM GMT
Whole Foods files suit against FTC in merger battle 11:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Australia govt 08/09 wheat forecast little changed 11:18 PM GMT
Democrat backs advertising limits for medicines 11:17 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Ecuador says oil prices key to debt default decision 11:17 PM GMT
TEXT-Australia's Fairfax says Southern Star talks continue 11:16 PM GMT
Soccer-Premier League reports 11:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-U.S. court halts airport slots auction -Port Authority 11:11 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Extended Stay in talks with lenders - WSJ 11:10 PM GMT
CORRECTED - UPDATE 2-Royal Bank of Canada to offer C$2.3 bln in stock 11:10 PM GMT
US Democrat backs advertising limits for medicines 11:08 PM GMT
Egyptian court says no to gas exports to Israel 11:07 PM GMT
REFILE-Kuwait ask KIA to set up fund to invest in bourse 11:07 PM GMT
Nasdaq OMX to list in Dubai, DIFX rebrands 11:07 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-Egypt's OCI sees construction revenue rising 11:07 PM GMT
Kuwait MPs to question PM on Iran cleric visit 11:07 PM GMT
Pirates hijack oil supertanker off east Africa 11:07 PM GMT
White House reviews final Democrat auto bailout plan 11:07 PM GMT
RPT-FEATURE-'Made in China' label battered by product scandals 11:07 PM GMT
White House urges money go to only viable automakers 11:07 PM GMT
China city checks complainers into mental hospital 11:07 PM GMT
Hong Kong to create 250,000 jobs through projects 11:06 PM GMT
HK shares close at 7-wk high on China support talk 11:06 PM GMT
Australia's Santos shares surge on takeover talk 11:06 PM GMT
POLL-China inflation to ease sharply in November 11:06 PM GMT
China to spend 150 bln yuan on railways in coal region 11:06 PM GMT
REFILE-China tells U.S. to cancel arms sales to Taiwan 11:06 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-JPMorgan warns against yuan mismanagement 11:06 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Dalai Lama says China vulnerable in economic crisis 11:06 PM GMT
China says Sarkozy to pay price for meeting Dalai Lama 11:06 PM GMT
CHINA NOW-China packages past reforms to guide its present 11:06 PM GMT
Air France-KLM Nov traffic falls 0.8 pct on strike 11:06 PM GMT
Norway's Tomra down on scrap metal price woes 11:05 PM GMT
Dassault, India's Tata sign engineering deal 11:05 PM GMT
Recylex idles production at German zinc plant 11:05 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-Clipper to build offshore wind turbines in UK 11:05 PM GMT
Mexico's Cemex surges on Obama infrastructure plan 11:05 PM GMT
Atlas Copco says to cut 370 jobs in Sweden 11:05 PM GMT
Airbus finalises major Etihad deal 11:05 PM GMT
UK's Stansted airport reopens after runway protest 11:05 PM GMT
Qantas CEO says BA merger faces major hurdles 11:05 PM GMT
Illinois Tool cuts outlook but shares rise 11:05 PM GMT
Ford to halt Russian plant for month due to crisis 11:05 PM GMT
Dillard's shareholders demand access to records 11:05 PM GMT
Mitsubishi to shut U.S. plant for 7 weeks 11:05 PM GMT
Toyota may cut capex 40 pct next year-paper 11:04 PM GMT
TOPWRAP 11-US nears car rescue; China, Europe mull stimulus 11:04 PM GMT
Whitbread sales boosted by Premier Inn, shares up 11:04 PM GMT
REFILE-UPDATE 2-Fiat can't survive alone; needs partner - CEO 11:04 PM GMT
AB InBev unveils U.S. job cuts in savings drive 11:04 PM GMT
McDonald's Nov sales up; strong dollar a concern 11:04 PM GMT
Arseus to distribute medical cannabis in Germany 11:04 PM GMT
Finland's Orion files US suit to protect key drug 11:04 PM GMT
Novartis CEO plays down talk he might stand down 11:04 PM GMT
Glaxo malaria vaccine protects babies, children 11:04 PM GMT
Bristol, Astra expand diabetes tie-up to Japan 11:03 PM GMT
EU looks at increasing supply of transplant organs 11:03 PM GMT
Ratiopharm shut out in German drug tender - sources 11:03 PM GMT
Glaxo, Genmab say drug effective against leukemia 11:03 PM GMT
Bayer reports positive results for Xarelto trials 11:03 PM GMT
US review of standalone Byetta likely to extend 11:03 PM GMT
FDA staff cites Acusphere drug risks, shares sink 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
Obama faces uphill battle to combat rising job loss 11:03 PM GMT
U.S. farm sector cautiously welcomes Obama win 11:02 PM GMT
US House seeks quick economic stimulus passage 11:02 PM GMT
U.S. Rep. Emanuel to become Obama chief of staff 11:02 PM GMT
Obama says will confront economic woes head-on 11:02 PM GMT
Obama looks presidential but not president yet 11:02 PM GMT
Prodrive boss wary of taking on Honda F1 team 11:01 PM GMT
Australia govt 08/09 wheat forecast little changed 11:01 PM GMT
ONGC fails to delay Imperial Energy takeover 11:01 PM GMT
HSBC says to boost UK home lending 20 pct in 2009 11:00 PM GMT
EU backs bank rescues, Denmark to inject capital 11:00 PM GMT
Fortis wants more money from BNP Paribas - paper 11:00 PM GMT
RPT-UPDATE 2-Brokers Ambrian, Panmure in talks; Blue Oar deal 11:00 PM GMT
FedEx slashes outlook, shares fall 11 percent 10:58 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Economic indicators for Dec 9 10:58 PM GMT
September 11 suspects seek guilty pleas at Guantanamo 10:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Franklin, Invesco see smaller asset dips in Nov 10:56 PM GMT
Wall St rallies on infrastructure plan; FedEx falls 10:55 PM GMT
SNAPSHOT - Financial Crisis - 2254 GMT 10:55 PM GMT
New Issue-Regions Bank sells $3.5 bln notes in 4 parts 10:54 PM GMT
DEALTALK-Deutsche Boerse reignites exchange merger talks 10:54 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Earnings diary for Dec 9 10:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Tottenham leapfrog West Ham after derby victory 10:54 PM GMT
Nintendo chief: man behind casual game boom 10:52 PM GMT
U.S. nears car rescue 10:51 PM GMT
New Issue-Cox Communications sells $600 mln in notes 10:51 PM GMT
New Issue-American Express Bank sells $5.5 bln notes 10:50 PM GMT
US court stays airport slots auction -Port Authority 10:50 PM GMT
Regulators scratch heads over housing crisis 10:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-AstraZeneca, Targacept say schizophrenia trial fails 10:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Molex to cut workforce, lowers Q2 forecast 10:49 PM GMT
New Issue-Oklahoma Gas and Electric sells $250 mln notes 10:49 PM GMT
Everyone could get CO2 permits: China study 10:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Traffic at Mexican airport operators falls in Nov. 10:47 PM GMT
Obama to meet Gore to discuss energy, climate 10:43 PM GMT
Everyone could get CO2 permits - China study 10:43 PM GMT
Everyone could get CO2 permits - China study 10:43 PM GMT
Bond investor group "lacks standing" to sue Countrywide-counsel 10:42 PM GMT
Doll: stocks have broken downtrend 10:42 PM GMT
Reuters Summit-UPDATE 2-Doll: U.S. stocks have broken downtrend 10:41 PM GMT
Merrill's Thain to get zero bonus for 2008 - CNBC 10:39 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Obama to meet Gore to discuss energy, climate 10:39 PM GMT
Obama to meet Gore to discuss energy, climate 10:39 PM GMT
3M to slash 2,300 jobs; cuts outlook 10:38 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Samsung executive sees tough times, cuts in capex 10:37 PM GMT
Wyndham Worldwide to cut about 4,000 jobs: CEO 10:36 PM GMT
Wyndham Worldwide to cut about 4,000 jobs-CEO 10:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Mexican tycoon Slim to spend $4 bln in telecoms 10:33 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Level 3 cutting jobs as recession deepens 10:32 PM GMT
Australia's Perilya says to sell stake to China firm 10:32 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Key elements of auto bailout proposal 10:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Danaher cuts profit forecast, to eliminate jobs 10:30 PM GMT
FACTBOX-UPDATE 1-Key elements of US auto bailout proposal 10:30 PM GMT
Falling bank rates mask persistent strain 10:29 PM GMT
Dow Jones High/Low - Dec 8 10:28 PM GMT
Morgan Stanley CEO forgoes bonus again 10:27 PM GMT
MONEY MARKETS-Falling bank rates mask persistent strain 10:27 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Morgan Stanley CEO forgoes bonus again 10:26 PM GMT
Dow Jones Open/Close - Dec 8 10:26 PM GMT
AFTER THE BELL-National Semiconductor falls on lowered forecast 10:25 PM GMT
FEATURE-Commodity traders grow weary of market swings 10:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Westpac Bank raising US$1.7 bln to bolster capital 10:21 PM GMT
REFILE-HudBay CEO says needs Lundin assets for growth 10:20 PM GMT
White House receives autos language, deal possible 10:19 PM GMT
U.S. corp bonds could return 8-10 pct: Patel 10:19 PM GMT
AFTER THE BELL- Texas Instruments falls after cutting outlook 10:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Amex sells $5.25 bln in FDIC-backed bonds 10:18 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Altera lowers fourth-quarter outlook 10:17 PM GMT
CANADA FX DEBT-Optimism, oil price lift C$; bonds rise 10:15 PM GMT
Australia's Harvey Norman 4-week sales up 1.2 pct 10:14 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-IDT cuts Q3 outlook on lower demand 10:13 PM GMT
Irish pork producers seek aid in tainted meat recall 10:13 PM GMT
Brazil's Sadia sees meat prices down, demand up 10:12 PM GMT
Steinhardt says now good time to buy stocks 10:12 PM GMT
Novartis leukemia drugs show promise 10:10 PM GMT
N.Y. Money Closing - DECEMBER 08, 2008 10:07 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX rides higher oil prices to 450-point gain 10:06 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Canada Liberal leader Dion will resign early 10:06 PM GMT
Mexico's Telmex to invest up to $950 mln in 2009 10:04 PM GMT
Soccer-Portuguese championship results and standings 10:03 PM GMT
FTSE rallies over 6 percent 10:02 PM GMT
Oil jumps 7 percent as Saudi Arabia deepens cuts 10:02 PM GMT
H&R Block loss narrows after quitting mortgages 10:02 PM GMT
Soccer-English Premier League top scorers 10:01 PM GMT
Soccer-English Premier League summary 10:01 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-H&R Block loss narrows after quitting mortgages 10:01 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Prominent US lawyer charged with defrauding funds 10:00 PM GMT
Senate agriculture leaders, farm groups pan WTO draft 10:00 PM GMT
Novartis leukaemia drugs show promise 10:00 PM GMT
Soccer-English Premier League result and standings 09:59 PM GMT
With e-prescribing, U.S. doctors pick cheaper drugs 09:59 PM GMT
Westpac offers new shares at A$16 each - sources 09:57 PM GMT
Democrats say $15 billion auto package is all that is available 09:57 PM GMT
Irish pork producers seek aid in tainted meat recall 09:56 PM GMT
Mayors press for piece of the infrastructure pie 09:56 PM GMT
Mexico's GAP Nov passenger traffic falls 15 pct 09:56 PM GMT
Steinmeier regrets no London invite for Merkel 09:55 PM GMT
Israel's Netanyahu upbeat on Obama plans for Iran 09:55 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P cuts Wolf Hollow I LP 09:54 PM GMT
Stansted reopens after runway protest 09:52 PM GMT
Millions need eyeglasses but don't have them 09:51 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Irish pork producers seek aid in tainted meat recall 09:49 PM GMT
Texas Instruments cuts fourth quarter earnings 09:49 PM GMT
Flu shot half dose just as good for younger adults 09:48 PM GMT
Barroso sees widespread support for EU stimulus 09:48 PM GMT
Texas Instruments updates fourth quarter outlook 09:45 PM GMT
Viacom sticking by cost cuts; sees no major deals 09:43 PM GMT
Nuts boost health benefit of Mediterranean diet 09:42 PM GMT
Flu shot half dose just as good for younger adults 09:41 PM GMT
Steinmeier regrets no London invite for Merkel 09:41 PM GMT
World stocks surge on economic stimulus hopes 09:41 PM GMT
AFTER THE BELL-Fedex shares down after posting expected earnings 09:40 PM GMT
Pickens "anxious" over wind farm project financing 09:38 PM GMT
Refiners rush to store cheap crude 09:38 PM GMT
Millions need eyeglasses but don't have them 09:38 PM GMT
U.S. weekly gasoline price falls 11 cents -gov't 09:37 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Dec 8 US 1.49114 09:35 PM GMT
Rice to Panama for meeting with U.S. trade partners 09:35 PM GMT
Mortgage bankruptcy bill tops '09 list of two Dems 09:35 PM GMT
Mexico's peso, Cemex stock rally on U.S. plan 09:33 PM GMT
U.N. says climate change may uproot 6 million annually 09:33 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds fall on stock gains, looming supply 09:33 PM GMT
Mortgage bankruptcy bill tops '09 list of two Dems 09:31 PM GMT
Illinois pressures Bank of America to help workers 09:31 PM GMT
Motor racing-Prodrive boss wary of taking on Honda F1 team 09:31 PM GMT
AM Best sees pressure rising on Canadian insurers 09:30 PM GMT
White House worried about autos viability language: source 09:29 PM GMT
Chrysler's CEO "encouraged" by developments on aid 09:29 PM GMT
UAW seeking GM board seat -union official 09:29 PM GMT
White House receives autos language, deal possible 09:29 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Production cuts by European vehicle makers 09:29 PM GMT
Ford to halt Russian plant for month due to crisis 09:29 PM GMT
GM says it "disappointed" and "betrayed" consumers 09:29 PM GMT
GM skirts bankruptcy, but not its pain 09:29 PM GMT
Fiat says needs partner; auto merger round eyed 09:29 PM GMT
SUVs at altar, Detroit church prays for a bailout 09:29 PM GMT
World stocks surge on economic stimulus hopes 09:29 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX rides oil prices to sharply higher close 09:28 PM GMT
Illinois pressures Bank of America to help workers 09:28 PM GMT
UK children should start school earlier: report 09:25 PM GMT
Rice to Panama for meeting with U.S trade partners 09:25 PM GMT
Fannie Mae removes obstacles to loan modifications 09:25 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-UN says climate change may uproot 6 mln annually 09:25 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-UN says climate change may uproot 6 mln annually 09:25 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks surge on economic stimulus hopes 09:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Fannie Mae removes obstacles to loan modifications 09:23 PM GMT
Illinois pressures Bank of America to help workers 09:22 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Pickens "anxious" over wind farm project financing 09:21 PM GMT
China smelter to buy stake in miner Perilya -paper 09:20 PM GMT
Presidential video game to hit retail shelves 09:17 PM GMT
Fed approves China Construction Bank branch in US 09:16 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Natixis to keep Natixis Assurances -- paper 09:16 PM GMT
White House, Democrats close on car deal 09:15 PM GMT
Muslim pilgrims stone devil amid tight control 09:14 PM GMT
Brazil stocks rally with global shares, real falls 09:13 PM GMT
Mexico stock jump as Cemex surges on U.S. plan 09:12 PM GMT
More Americans worried about jobs 09:12 PM GMT
W.House worried about autos viability language-source 09:11 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets rally on stimulus plan, automaker bailout 09:10 PM GMT
Dollar falls as stimulus plans boost risk-taking 09:07 PM GMT
New Issue-Shell sells $2.75 bln in 30-year debt 09:06 PM GMT
Ecuador sees oil as key on deciding debt default 09:06 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-Toronto index closes higher as oil rallies 09:06 PM GMT
France says arrests new ETA military leader 09:06 PM GMT
FOREX-US dollar falls as stimulus plans boost risk-taking 09:05 PM GMT
New Issue-General Dynamics sells $1.0 bln in 5-yr notes 09:05 PM GMT
Soccer-Israeli championship result and standings 09:02 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions 09:01 PM GMT
Muslim pilgrims stone devil amid tight control 09:00 PM GMT
Millions need eyeglasses but don't have them-study 09:00 PM GMT
With e-prescribing, US doctors pick cheaper drugs 09:00 PM GMT
With e-prescribing, US doctors pick cheaper drugs 09:00 PM GMT
Nuts boost health benefit of Mediterranean diet 09:00 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P assigns Cordova Funding Corp '1' recov rating 08:59 PM GMT
$40 oil "flashpoint" for OPEC: BlackRock 08:57 PM GMT
U.S. Presidential video game to hit retail shelves 08:55 PM GMT
T2 shifts to distressed mortgage bonds 08:55 PM GMT
Stacy Keach says golf keeps him sharp on stage 08:52 PM GMT
Stacy Keach says golf keeps him sharp on stage 08:50 PM GMT
Obama to meet Gore to discuss energy and climate 08:49 PM GMT
Obama to meet Gore to discuss energy and climate 08:49 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude ends up on stimulus hope, dollar, Saudi 08:49 PM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-Analysis on commodities, energy in credit crunch 08:48 PM GMT
Ecoflation, a new worry, could hit consumer goods 08:46 PM GMT
Ecoflation, a new worry, could hit consumer goods 08:45 PM GMT
Glaxo malaria vaccine protects babies, children 08:45 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Regions Bank sells $3.5 bln in debt - IFR 08:44 PM GMT
Military jet crashes into San Diego homes 08:42 PM GMT
Strategic pause urged on new Pentagon arms 08:42 PM GMT
Police fear violence in Marseille after fan jailed 08:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-INTERVIEW-Enbridge could use stock strength to bulk up 08:41 PM GMT
Court readmits evidence in NASA astronaut case 08:40 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX shoots 500 points higher 08:40 PM GMT
American Express launches $5.25 bln in FDIC-backed bonds 08:39 PM GMT
Presidential video game to hit retail shelves 08:38 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Treasury official-bank confidence at low ebb 08:37 PM GMT
Industry, investors urge strong U.N. climate deal 08:35 PM GMT
Oil jumps 7 pct as Saudi Arabia deepens cuts 08:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Industry, investors urge strong U.N. climate deal 08:33 PM GMT
Industry, investors urge strong U.N. climate deal 08:33 PM GMT
Falling stock markets spur searches for love online 08:33 PM GMT
U.S. crude futures settle higher on stimulus hope 08:33 PM GMT
BlackRock's Doll says banks face tough road 08:32 PM GMT
Oil jumps 7 percent, Saudi Arabia deepens cuts 08:32 PM GMT
Transco Northeast US natgas line lifts cold alert 08:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 11-Oil jumps 7 pct, Saudi Arabia deepens cuts 08:30 PM GMT
Canada's forest industry hit by big losses -report 08:28 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Ivanhoe shares jump on Mongolia drill results 08:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 6-MetLife sees operating earnings down through 2009 08:22 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Key indexes suggest "breakout" signals 08:21 PM GMT
Christmas cartoon has 'Little' to offer 08:19 PM GMT
Miley Cyrus and Obama hot online buys 08:18 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Dow breaks 9,000 on strong day for markets 08:16 PM GMT
Bonds slip on stock gains, looming supply 08:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Alexion's genetic disorder drug meets main goal 08:12 PM GMT
Bull storms Dhaka mall, scares shoppers 08:12 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds slip on stock gains, looming supply 08:11 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Stifel cuts targets on four semiconductor co's 08:11 PM GMT
Bank of Canada to sell C$500 mln in T-bills 08:10 PM GMT
Bank of Canada announces C$10 bln 28-day term PRA 08:09 PM GMT
Mexico's peso soars, Cemex stock surges on Obama plan 08:07 PM GMT
No immediate probe into Commons police raid 08:07 PM GMT
Treasury official says bank confidence at low ebb 08:06 PM GMT
Sprint eyes cost cuts, no new debt 08:05 PM GMT
Treasury official-bank confidence at low ebb 08:04 PM GMT
Soccer-Danish championship result and standings 07:58 PM GMT
France Telecom buys back more Oceane bonds 07:57 PM GMT
Rebuild America? Construction stocks dig Obama plan 07:57 PM GMT
Tribune bankruptcy may trigger $1.5 bln in CDS payments 07:54 PM GMT
Constellation will talk to EDF on bid 07:53 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Constellation will talk to EDF on bid 07:52 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Citi will never sell Polish unit Handlowy - exec 07:51 PM GMT
Treasury was wrong to seize Fannie: former CEO 07:50 PM GMT
U.S. Treasury was wrong to seize Fannie-former CEO 07:49 PM GMT
Pound hits record low vs euro 07:47 PM GMT
Dow Chemical to cut 5,000 jobs 07:47 PM GMT
Microsoft to soon sell full range of Web software 07:45 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Dow Chemical to close facilities, cut 5,000 jobs 07:45 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Facts about the Guantanamo prison camp 07:44 PM GMT
SCENARIOS: Closing Guantanamo raises some nettlesome issues 07:44 PM GMT
Falling stock markets spur searches for love online 07:44 PM GMT
Chrysler's chief "encouraged" by developments on aid 07:44 PM GMT
U.S. crude futures last trade up nearly 7 percent 07:44 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - Dec 9 07:43 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-NY state seeks more women, minority debt syndicates 07:42 PM GMT
Patheon considers $C230 mln private-equity bid 07:42 PM GMT
Mexico's Gigante, Office Depot to enter Colombia 07:41 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-NYSE merger talk sparks rise in exchange shares 07:39 PM GMT
Smartest men may also have highest sperm quality 07:39 PM GMT
Pine Lake shutting down Iowa ethanol plant 07:38 PM GMT
POLL-US crude inventories seen down on imports 07:37 PM GMT
PREVIEW-Merkel trip to Poland sets seal on improved ties 07:36 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Mexico union threatens to resume strike at Penoles 07:36 PM GMT
Irish fret over favorite food after pork scare 07:35 PM GMT
EU shifts last hurdle to green energy deal 07:33 PM GMT
Nintendo says Wii, DS sales strong 07:31 PM GMT
SCENARIOS - Closing Guantanamo raises some nettlesome issues 07:31 PM GMT
EU shifts last hurdle to green energy deal 07:30 PM GMT
Barroso says widespread support for EU stimulus 07:29 PM GMT
France's Poweo says restates first-half loss 07:28 PM GMT
Brazil stocks extend gains, surge more than 8 pct 07:28 PM GMT
EU launches Somalia anti-piracy operation 07:27 PM GMT
SCENARIOS-Closing Guantanamo raises some nettlesome issues 07:26 PM GMT
NY state aims to hire women, minority underwriters 07:25 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Widespread support for EU stimulus - Barroso 07:24 PM GMT
AB InBev unveils U.S. job cuts in savings drive 07:22 PM GMT
EU joins demands for Mugabe to quit 07:20 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Deutsche Boerse cuts 2008 cost outlook 07:20 PM GMT
Two men survive crash, frigid night on Arctic ice 07:20 PM GMT
Ivanhoe finds more metal in Mongolia, shares rise 07:19 PM GMT
Citi says will never sell Polish unit Handlowy 07:19 PM GMT
BCE deal stands on brink of collapse 07:19 PM GMT
Haringey Council sacks Baby P chief 07:16 PM GMT
US copper ends up over 9 pct on stimulus optimism 07:14 PM GMT
EU extends Zimbabwe travel ban, demands Mugabe quit 07:14 PM GMT
EU extends Zimbabwe travel ban, demands Mugabe quit 07:14 PM GMT
Bad derivative bets confounded Mexico central bank-Ortiz 07:14 PM GMT
Blast heard near AK Party building -Turkish agency 07:13 PM GMT
Oil jumps 5 percent as Saudi deepens cuts 07:11 PM GMT
Israel's Netanyahu upbeat on Obama plans for Iran 07:10 PM GMT
Homeowners re-defaulting after getting aid 07:10 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Chesapeake CEO sees debt upgrade in '09, '10 07:09 PM GMT
Mexico mine union threatens new Fresnillo strike 07:07 PM GMT
Obama says auto makers' collapse not an option 07:06 PM GMT
Reuters Summit-UPDATE 2-$40 oil "flashpoint" for OPEC-BlackRock 07:06 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Patheon considers $C230 mln private-equity bid 07:03 PM GMT
REFILE-INTERVIEW-Enbridge could use stock strength to bulk up 06:59 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Shell sells $2.75 bln in 30-year bonds-IFR 06:57 PM GMT
Envy is a dog's life, study finds 06:56 PM GMT
Soccer-Struggling Torino sack De Biasi and reappoint Novellino 06:56 PM GMT
Strategic pause urged on new Pentagon arms 06:55 PM GMT
EU wants to boost ties with "dangerous" Pakistan 06:54 PM GMT
Women demand bigger say in U.N. climate talks 06:54 PM GMT
BCE deal stands on brink of collapse 06:52 PM GMT
Blast heard near AK Party building -Turkish agency 06:51 PM GMT
Women demand bigger say in U.N. climate talks 06:51 PM GMT
Briefs3-Quaresma voted Serie A's worst player 06:51 PM GMT
Pakistan nabs Mumbai suspect 06:49 PM GMT
Obama says will pursue carrot/stick Iran policy 06:49 PM GMT
Tribune Co files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy 06:49 PM GMT
CANADA RESEARCH SUMMARY: Dec 8 1847 GMT 06:48 PM GMT
Canada Liberal leader resigning under pressure 06:44 PM GMT
New Issue-Wisconsin Electric sells $250 mln notes 06:42 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks surge on economic stimulus hopes 06:41 PM GMT
A third of Americans worried about jobs: survey 06:40 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Chrysler's CEO 'encouraged' by developments on aid 06:40 PM GMT
Anheuser-Busch InBev says cutting about 1,400 jobs 06:40 PM GMT
Compound lights up spreading cancer cells 06:38 PM GMT
Investors see "bottoming process" in U.S. stocks 06:35 PM GMT
Museum shows Calder mobiles don't have to be big 06:32 PM GMT
Greece witnessing "social revolution": activist 06:32 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-UAW seeking GM board seat -union official 06:31 PM GMT
Quebec fund manager Caisse extends CEO leave to Jan 06:26 PM GMT
Greek protesters torch major Athens department store 06:26 PM GMT
Protesters leave Greek consulate in Berlin 06:26 PM GMT
Democrats push to get auto plan to White House 06:23 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude stays up on stimulus hope, dollar, Saudi 06:20 PM GMT
US power output down 4.47 pct on week - Genscape 06:19 PM GMT
WPP chief sees scope for margin improvements 06:17 PM GMT
Democrats push to get auto plan to White House 06:16 PM GMT
Nobel winner Krugman's worst case: a lost decade 06:16 PM GMT
Embattled Canadian Liberal leader resigning - CBC 06:16 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Democrats push to get auto plan to White House 06:16 PM GMT
Greek protesters torch major Athens department store 06:15 PM GMT
L-3 Communications pay $4 million to settle overbilling 06:13 PM GMT
Northern Rock cuts variable rate 06:12 PM GMT
Moody's may cut Sears deeper into junk territory 06:10 PM GMT
Museum shows Calder mobiles don't have to be big 06:10 PM GMT
Obama vows strong new financial regulations 06:09 PM GMT
Greeks riot for 3rd day in anti-government rage 06:09 PM GMT
DIARY - Slovakia - to Jan 1, 2009 06:09 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Malaria: mosquito-borne killer 06:09 PM GMT
EU's Barroso sees broad support for stimulus plan 06:08 PM GMT
Regions Bank launches $3.5 bln debt sale - IFR 06:08 PM GMT
ECB's Trichet, EU's Almunia at European Parliament 06:08 PM GMT
Muslim pilgrims stone devil amid tight control 06:08 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Mexico cenbank says crisis alters balance of risks 06:06 PM GMT
San Miguel to buy $675 mln Petron stake from Ashmore 06:06 PM GMT
CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-ITW cuts Q4 outlook 06:05 PM GMT
Northern Rock cuts variable rate by 0.5 percentage points 06:05 PM GMT
Tata, Mahindra to pass India tax cut to customers 06:05 PM GMT
India's Mahindra cuts production as demand eases 06:05 PM GMT
Audi Nov sales edge up, sees challenging markets 06:05 PM GMT
Car parts firm Wagon calls in administrators 06:05 PM GMT
Slowdown will hit pharma later, Novartis CEO says 06:04 PM GMT
CAR seeks lasting stability in reconciliation talks 06:04 PM GMT
Roche still committed to Genentech bid - report 06:04 PM GMT
Allos says drug curbs aggressive lymphoma 06:03 PM GMT
Russia's TNK-BP sees 2008 oil exports down 6 pct 06:01 PM GMT
Ambitions for 2009 U.N. climate pact fade in Poznan 06:01 PM GMT
Little downside to Goldman Sachs' shares -Barron's 06:01 PM GMT
Banco Popolare CEO resigns as shares hit year low 06:01 PM GMT
S.Korea banks back bond fund to fight crisis 06:01 PM GMT
M&G and funds seek to plug bank lending gap 06:00 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-WPP CEO sees scope for margin improvements 05:59 PM GMT
TMD files for insolvency for German plants 05:58 PM GMT
W.House: Auto aid deal could be reached Monday 05:58 PM GMT
Ambitions for 2009 UN climate pact fade in Poznan 05:57 PM GMT
Wall Street braced for grim views from industrials 05:52 PM GMT
Pakistan nabs Mumbai plot suspect 05:51 PM GMT
India ruling party defies predictions in state polls 05:51 PM GMT
X-Factor's Leona Lewis tops UK singles chart 05:50 PM GMT
Wall Street braced for grim views from industrials 05:50 PM GMT
REFILE-Reuters Summit-$40 oil "flashpoint" for Mideast-BlackRock 05:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Pharming reduces 20 bln euros worth of debt 05:50 PM GMT
Europe shares jump on stimulus plans, commods lead 05:48 PM GMT
India ruling party defies predictions in state polls 05:47 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Irvine Energy says in offer period, no talks yet 05:47 PM GMT
Oscar buzz swirls around "The Reader" director 05:47 PM GMT
Mexico cenbank expects inflation peak in Dec or Jan 05:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-EU's Almunia says fiscal pledges falling short 05:46 PM GMT
PREVIEW-Wall Street braced for grim views from industrials 05:46 PM GMT
3M slashes 1,800 jobs 05:45 PM GMT
FACTBOX - U.S. car bailout terms similar to bank bailout 05:45 PM GMT
Founder of Dreier law firm charged with fraud 05:43 PM GMT
US Cash Products-Heating oil steady to higher on weather 05:43 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Teck selling coal at full price but deferrals seen 05:42 PM GMT
NATO says no Afghan winter lull in fight with Taliban 05:40 PM GMT
Russia's Rushydro sees tariff revision due crisis 05:40 PM GMT
Mexico central bank- crisis alters balance of risk 05:39 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Rieter warns on FY profit, sales 05:37 PM GMT
Israel postpones release of Palestinian prisoners 05:37 PM GMT
Israel's Netanyahu upbeat on Obama plans for Iran 05:37 PM GMT
NATO says no Afghan winter lull in fight with Taliban 05:37 PM GMT
FACTBOX-US auto bailout terms similar to bank bailout 05:37 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Fos-Lavera oil port workers hold crippling strikes 05:36 PM GMT
Russian watchdog investigates MMK, Metalloinvest 05:36 PM GMT
NATO says no Afghan winter lull in fight with Taliban 05:35 PM GMT
Mediators appeal to Congo rivals as talks begin 05:34 PM GMT
Pension funds eye battle on executive pay 05:33 PM GMT
Oscar buzz swirls around "The Reader" director 05:33 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-FTSE Smallcap Index closes up 1.7 pct 05:32 PM GMT
New Issue-Harvard College sells $1.5 bln in 3 parts 05:32 PM GMT
HIGHLIGHTS-ECB's Trichet, EU's Almunia at European Parliament 05:31 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Sanctions on Zimbabwe 05:30 PM GMT
Europe on collision course over emissions costs 05:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-U.S. borrowers re-defaulting after modifications-Dugan 05:30 PM GMT
EU to turn off energy-guzzling light bulbs 05:29 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Firm: AbitibiBowater will have to declare default 05:26 PM GMT
Auto sales could rebound by 2010: Patel 05:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-RLPC-Russia's Vimplecom gets 550 mln euro loan-bankers 05:23 PM GMT
Europe on collision course over emissions costs 05:23 PM GMT
Russia, China to continue loan talks in Moscow 05:22 PM GMT
Bulk shipping cos may benefit from early ore price resolution 05:22 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-IBERIABANK to issue 2.5 mln shares 05:19 PM GMT
Sudan's Bashir must change or face trial-France 05:18 PM GMT
Mexico's peso soars, Cemex stock surges on Obama plan 05:17 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Elpida ups stake in Mitchells & Butlers 05:16 PM GMT
NYSE merger talk sparks rise in exchange shares 05:15 PM GMT
EU's Almunia says fiscal pledges falling short 05:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Flaherty says Canada to meet G7 crisis commitments 05:14 PM GMT
FTSE rallies over 6 pct on Obama's plan hopes 05:14 PM GMT
SAfrica to decide on scrap metal tax by February 05:13 PM GMT
U.S. plays down impact of convoy attacks in Pakistan 05:13 PM GMT
England arrive in India to resume tour 05:11 PM GMT
Automakers cut output; U.S. prepares bailout 05:10 PM GMT
UK gold funds shine in Nov amid rally - Lipper 05:10 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Sanctions on Zimbabwe 05:10 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-EU to turn off energy-guzzling light bulbs 05:10 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Israel's Netanyahu upbeat on Obama plans for Iran 05:09 PM GMT
Group says finance crisis shows transparency vital 05:09 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-US plays down impact of convoy attacks in Pakistan 05:09 PM GMT
US plays down impact of convoy attacks in Pakistan 05:09 PM GMT
Briton performing sex act caused fatal crash 05:08 PM GMT
Athens riots kill Christmas for many Greek shopowners 05:08 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Japan needs to capture CO2 to meet emissions goals 05:06 PM GMT
Reid rules out Sunderland return 05:06 PM GMT
Fed's Kohn says need broad approach to ease strains 05:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Rodman & Renshaw offers to buy Cowen for $7/share 05:05 PM GMT
UK and France and EU to discuss stimulus package 05:04 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Cricket-England arrive in India to resume tour 05:01 PM GMT
Global oil demand could fall in 2009 -IEA 05:00 PM GMT
Canada Liberals aim to fix image with new leader 05:00 PM GMT
Blackwater guards charged in 2007 Iraq shooting 04:59 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Basic materials lead the S&P on stimulus plan 04:58 PM GMT
Electric car venture unveils charge stations in Israel 04:56 PM GMT
Shell launches $2.75 bln debt sale - IFR 04:56 PM GMT
Sterling hits record low vs euro; PPI firms rate view 04:56 PM GMT
FOREX-US dollar's allure as safe haven dims 04:56 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Prices fall as stock gains damp safety bid 04:53 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-3M shares down after lowered outlook, peers rise 04:51 PM GMT
CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Early Ghana polls count signals tight race 04:50 PM GMT
RPT-New Star's Duffield prepares to leave group - source 04:49 PM GMT
US Products Outlook-NYH heating oil gains on cold 04:49 PM GMT
Canada's Flaherty says Bloc has given budget input 04:48 PM GMT
ECB has lots of room for more rate cuts-policymakers 04:48 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Time Warner Cable CEO says growth slowing 04:48 PM GMT
European stocks rise sharply, led by commodities 04:46 PM GMT
Envy is a dog's life, study finds 04:46 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-MetLife shares rally, says is well capitalized 04:42 PM GMT
Wal-Mart said to sell iPhone later this month 04:42 PM GMT
ECB has lots of room for more rate cuts 04:42 PM GMT
Pound near record low vs euro 04:41 PM GMT
Teck Cominco sees no big writedowns on assets 04:40 PM GMT
Wal-Mart to sell iPhone later this month: reports 04:40 PM GMT
Canada's Flaherty says no silver bullet for crisis 04:40 PM GMT
WRAPUP 2-ECB has lots of room for more rate cuts-policymakers 04:39 PM GMT
Diageo sees strong growth during festive season 04:39 PM GMT
RPT-UPDATE 1-Wal-Mart to sell iPhone later this month-reports 04:38 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Dundee cuts price target on 3 Canadian banks 04:38 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Barron's sees strong upside for Leucadia 04:37 PM GMT
Reuters Summit-Stocks have broken downtrend-BlackRock's Doll 04:37 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude up on stimulus hope, dollar dip, Saudi 04:37 PM GMT
Athens riots kill Christmas for many Greek shopowners 04:34 PM GMT
Christie Hefner to step down as Playboy CEO 04:34 PM GMT
Gold rallies as investors fret about inflation 04:33 PM GMT
Finance crisis shows transparency vital - group 04:32 PM GMT
Finance crisis shows transparency vital - group 04:32 PM GMT
Athens riots kill Christmas for many Greek shopowners 04:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Chesapeake eases liquidity worry, shares surge 04:30 PM GMT
Liechtenstein signs milestone tax deal with United States 04:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Zambia to spend $2.2 bln on new hydro power 04:30 PM GMT
VIEW-Regional private equity funds seen outperforming 04:28 PM GMT
Irish debt mountain puts it in trillion-dollar club 04:27 PM GMT
Irish pork producers seek aid in tainted meat recall 04:27 PM GMT
Sterling near record low vs euro; PPI firms rate view 04:26 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Rostelecom's H1 net profit quadruples, sales dip 04:26 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Norway coach resigns after failing to win in '08 04:26 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Terra says production idled at UK joint venture 04:25 PM GMT
S.Africa's Zuma urges swift action on Zimbabwe 04:24 PM GMT
Fos-Lavera strike costs refiners $1-1.5 mln per day 04:23 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Chemical companies up, Dow to cut jobs 04:22 PM GMT
Fannie Mae to sell $2 billion bills on Dec 10 04:22 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Latest counts from India's state elections 04:22 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Europe's fiscal stimulus plans to tackle crisis 04:22 PM GMT
U.S. plays down impact of convoy attacks in Pakistan 04:21 PM GMT
US Treasury to sell $20 bln cash management bills 04:20 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-Libya says 'money is ready' to buy Eni stake 04:20 PM GMT
U.S. 30-yr Treasury bond down sharply as stocks rally 04:19 PM GMT
Diageo sees strong UK growth during festive season 04:18 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Frontier Financial names new CEO, shares gain 04:16 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Christie Hefner to step down as Playboy CEO 04:16 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Stifel cuts price target on Intel, Broadcom 04:16 PM GMT
Fed's Kohn says banks pulling back from credit 04:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Fed's Kohn - banks pulling back from credit 04:14 PM GMT
Bank of Canada term PRA average yield 2.675 pct 04:12 PM GMT
U.S. borrowers re-defaulting after modifications-Dugan 04:12 PM GMT
ONGC not seeking further delays in Imperial bid 04:12 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Cowen Group up after Rodman offers to buy 04:12 PM GMT
U.S. Treasury to sell bills, notes 04:11 PM GMT
U.S. plays down impact of convoy attacks in Pakistan 04:10 PM GMT
Nintendo Wii, DS sales strong 04:09 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Reid rules out Sunderland return 04:09 PM GMT
US plays down impact of convoy attacks in Pakistan 04:09 PM GMT
US plays down impact of convoy attacks in Pakistan 04:09 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX surges on commodities, stimulus hopes 04:09 PM GMT
Irish debt mountain puts it in trillion-dollar club 04:08 PM GMT
Pakistan army says launches crackdown on militants 04:06 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-W.House: Auto aid deal could be reached Monday 04:06 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-HK fund won't invest entirely in US assets-Yam 04:05 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets extend gains on autos, Obama plan 04:05 PM GMT
Riots put pressure on Greek government 04:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Sweden said to eye car loans, Volvo plans fewer cuts 04:05 PM GMT
EU backs bank rescues 04:04 PM GMT
Michael Stone jailed for Stormont assault 04:03 PM GMT
Fed's Kohn - banks pulling back from credit 04:02 PM GMT
Glaxo malaria vaccine protects babies, children 04:01 PM GMT
Glaxo malaria vaccine protects babies, children 04:01 PM GMT
EU proposes ban on energy-guzzling lightbulbs 04:00 PM GMT
Glaxo malaria vaccine protects children - study 04:00 PM GMT
Glaxo malaria vaccine protects children - study 04:00 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-S.Africa's Neotel raises $794 mln in project funding 04:00 PM GMT
European stocks extend gains, tracking Wall Street 03:57 PM GMT
EU extends travel bans to more Zimbabwe officials 03:56 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Latest counts from India's state elections 03:56 PM GMT
Pakistan army says launches crackdown on militants 03:56 PM GMT
Soccer-Police fear violence in Marseille after fan jailed 03:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Pappas to replace Lipton as Nova Chemicals CEO 03:56 PM GMT
Station Casinos extends debt exchange deadline 03:56 PM GMT
India Jewish community keen to rebuild Mumbai centre 03:55 PM GMT
EU's Almunia calls on banks to start lending soon 03:55 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-JPMorgan cuts targets on aerospace companies 03:55 PM GMT
Pakistan army says launches crackdown on militants 03:55 PM GMT
CANADA FX DEBT-Oil lifts C$, risk aversion fades, bonds gain 03:55 PM GMT
Riots put pressure on Greek government 03:55 PM GMT
U.S. agency 2008 note sales calendar 03:55 PM GMT
U.S. Treasuries widen losses as stocks advance 03:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-3M slashes 1,800 jobs; cuts 08 outlook 03:53 PM GMT
U.S. economic crisis drives public transport boom 03:53 PM GMT
CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-APP Pharma unveils plans to safeguard heparin 03:53 PM GMT
Solar panel glut expected in 2009: Suntech 03:52 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Riots put pressure on Greek government 03:52 PM GMT
Thailand eye last four after 6-0 rout of Laos 03:51 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-KeyBanc cuts Carlisle to hold 03:51 PM GMT
Vodafone launches UK-Kenya money transfer service 03:50 PM GMT
Soccer-Thailand eye last four after 6-0 rout of Laos 03:49 PM GMT
Shareholders' details found on fraud database 03:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Russia gets first rating downgrade in 10 yrs 03:48 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Europe's fiscal stimulus plans to tackle crisis 03:47 PM GMT
U.S. economic crisis drives public transport boom 03:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-EU's incoming Czech presidency warns on regulation 03:46 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Options fear gauge dips but stays high 03:45 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Fibromyalgia drug study results positive - Forest Labs 03:45 PM GMT
State Street to cut 1,200 North American jobs 03:44 PM GMT
Briefs2-West Brom's Miller out for six weeks with knee injury 03:43 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-NJ gov Corzine says TARP not aiding on foreclosures 03:43 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Cranswick up, Panmure positive on pork 03:41 PM GMT
Immigrant stabbing prompts S.Spain riot, 6 arrests 03:40 PM GMT
Job market slips again, outlook bleak 03:36 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US job market slips again, outlook bleak 03:36 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Long-dated Treasuries outperform 03:35 PM GMT
Fannie Mae to sell five-year notes on Tuesday 03:35 PM GMT
Man jailed for frenzied attack on schoolgirl 03:34 PM GMT
Philips to cut 8 pct of jobs at Dutch shaver plant 03:34 PM GMT
US copper futures rally at open on stimulus hopes 03:34 PM GMT
September 11 defendants ask to plead guilty 03:34 PM GMT
Soccer-Reid rules out Sunderland return 03:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Cliffs cuts iron ore, coal output on steel slump 03:29 PM GMT
Mediators appeal to Congo rivals as talks begin 03:28 PM GMT
September 11 defendants ask to plead guilty 03:27 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Engineering cos jump on Obama stimulus package 03:26 PM GMT
Brazil stocks rally with global shares, real rises 03:26 PM GMT
Dow Chemical to cut 5,000 full-time jobs 03:25 PM GMT
Soccer-Norway coach resigns after failing to win in 2008 03:24 PM GMT
McDonald's Nov sales up 03:24 PM GMT
Nova Chemicals CEO Lipton retiring, Pappas replaces 03:24 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX surges on commodities, stimulus hopes 03:22 PM GMT
FSA says UK shareholders' details found on fraud database 03:22 PM GMT
Freddie Mac sells bills at lower rates, demand mixed 03:21 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Playboy shares rally, CEO to step down 03:18 PM GMT
Mexican peso, stocks soar on Obama plan, auto hopes 03:18 PM GMT
Employers plan to further slow hiring 03:18 PM GMT
Somalia a nation in ruins, says rights group 03:18 PM GMT
Somalia a nation in ruins, says rights group 03:18 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Facts about the Guantanamo prison camp 03:17 PM GMT
W.House: Auto aid bill could be reached Monday 03:17 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Rheinmetall up as UniCredit "buy" reassures 03:17 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's rates TransCanada Keystone Pipeline comm. paper 03:16 PM GMT
Strike to halt all Greece flights on Wednesday 03:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Dundee says AbitibiBowater will have to declare default 03:15 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-ML: mid-cap cos have better return than large-cap 03:14 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Canadian Superior temporarily halts drilling in well 03:13 PM GMT
Iraq security contractors face end to immunity 03:12 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Europe shares stay strongly positive 03:11 PM GMT
U.S. heating demand slightly above normal - NWS 03:10 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Colonia Real up; sells non-core assets 03:08 PM GMT
French Fos-Lavera strike blocks 42 ships-port 03:07 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Solar panel glut expected in 2009-Suntech 03:07 PM GMT
Israel again shuts journalists out of Gaza 03:06 PM GMT
DIARY - Turkey - to Dec 18, 2008 03:05 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Barron's: packaging co's are good defensive play 03:03 PM GMT
Kalahari seeks removal of Extract Resources' chairman 03:02 PM GMT
Gorenje sounds profit alert due to global crisis 03:02 PM GMT
Court hears legal challenge on Lloyds/HBOS deal 03:02 PM GMT
Employers plan to further slow hiring -- Manpower 03:01 PM GMT
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to Jan 31 03:01 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Market's psychological low point may been Oct 03:00 PM GMT
US job market slips further in Nov-Conference Board 03:00 PM GMT
US to unveil charges in Blackwater shooting in Iraq 02:58 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch assigns 'F1' to ConocoPhillips Keystone CP program 02:57 PM GMT
Moody's Zandi says US home prices bottom Sept. '09 02:56 PM GMT
Soccer-Ukraine, Poland to report progress to UEFA on Euro 2012 02:55 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Fast food co's up after McDonald's Nov sales data 02:55 PM GMT
Automakers, supplier shares jump on bailout hopes 02:53 PM GMT
U.S. car makers and supplier shares jump on bailout hopes 02:53 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Production cuts by European vehicle makers 02:53 PM GMT
GM says it "disappointed" and "betrayed" consumers 02:53 PM GMT
Car parts firm Wagon calls in administrators 02:53 PM GMT
Dow committed to closing Rohm & Haas buy 02:51 PM GMT
India ruling party defies predictions in state polls 02:50 PM GMT
Brain-boosting drugs: Why not?, experts say 02:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Talbot's CFO to retire, names dual CFO/COO 02:48 PM GMT
Falling stock markets spur searches for love online 02:48 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude up on equities rise, dollar dip, Saudi 02:47 PM GMT
US automakers, supplier shares jump on bailout hopes 02:47 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Barron's: pensions could impact earnings in S&P 02:46 PM GMT
Mexico mines running normally after strike-Penoles 02:45 PM GMT
Mexican stocks jump on Obama plan, auto hopes 02:45 PM GMT
Dow committed to closing Rohm & Haas buy 02:45 PM GMT
Giant merger could mean more as exchanges eye OTC 02:44 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Report of possible Tribune bankruptcy, peers rise 02:43 PM GMT
Carphone co-founder quits over disclosure breach 02:41 PM GMT
Vodafone launches UK-Kenya money transfer service 02:41 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Key facts, history for video game maker Nintendo 02:40 PM GMT
September 11 accused ask to plead guilty 02:39 PM GMT
Private equity woos investors with merits of debt 02:39 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets open up on stimulus proposal, auto hopes 02:38 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX surges on commodities, stimulus optimism 02:36 PM GMT
Vodafone launches UK-Kenya money transfer service 02:36 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Policy muddle sets Nigeria oil delta on knife-edge 02:35 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Policy muddle sets Nigeria oil delta on knife-edge 02:35 PM GMT
Q+A: Eurasia on impact of crisis on Latin America 02:33 PM GMT
Hot small caps: MDM Engineering gains after results 02:33 PM GMT
Fleckenstein closing up his short-only hedge fund 02:32 PM GMT
Strike to halt all Greece flights on Wednesday 02:30 PM GMT
European junk defaults to rise sharply -Moody's 02:30 PM GMT
Strike to halt all Greece flights on Wednesday 02:28 PM GMT
US FDA staff cite risks with Acusphere image agent 02:26 PM GMT
Sin may pay, but Obama is ethical investors' hope 02:24 PM GMT
Armenia still rebuilding 20 years after earthquake 02:21 PM GMT
Noreco says not in talks with Oilexco 02:21 PM GMT
RPT-FACTBOX-Production cuts by European vehicle makers 02:21 PM GMT
EU split on call for Congo bridging mission 02:20 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Sun Micro to add to 2 independent directors 02:20 PM GMT
Q+A - Can Nairobi talks deliver peace to east Congo? 02:20 PM GMT
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events 02:19 PM GMT
DIARY - Czech Republic - to January 31 02:18 PM GMT
Williams oppose relaxing "customer cars" rules 02:17 PM GMT
Williams CEO expects another team to go 02:17 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Dec 8 US 1.49114 02:16 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-MOVES-RBC Capital Markets, Principle Capital Holdings 02:15 PM GMT
Q+A - Can Nairobi talks deliver peace to east Congo? 02:14 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-MDM Engineering gains after results 02:14 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Merrill sees L-shaped recovery in 2010 02:14 PM GMT
TIMELINE - The arrest of Damian Green MP 02:14 PM GMT
Bank of Canada announces min bid rate for term PRA 02:13 PM GMT
Barack Obama is ethical investors' hope 02:12 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Euronav soars on VLCC day rate rebound 02:11 PM GMT
MONEY MARKETS-European Libor masks persistent mkt stress 02:10 PM GMT
U.N. climate adaptation fund running out of cash 02:09 PM GMT
Qantas says BA merger faces hurdles 02:07 PM GMT
Ethiopia opens dwindling elephant herd to tourists 02:07 PM GMT
Speaker's statement on Commons raid 02:07 PM GMT
Motor racing-Williams oppose relaxing rules on 'customer cars' 02:04 PM GMT
Miley Cyrus, Obama items hot online sellers in 2008 02:03 PM GMT
EPCOR/TransAlta Alberta Genesee 3 coal unit shut 02:03 PM GMT
EU backs bank rescues 02:02 PM GMT
Mexican peso rallies nearly 3 percent on Obama plan 02:02 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Canada housing starts drop 19 pct, rate at 7-yr low 02:01 PM GMT
Miley Cyrus, Obama items hot online sellers in 2008 02:00 PM GMT
Ambitions for 2009 UN climate pact fade in Poznan 01:59 PM GMT
Ambitions for 2009 UN climate pact fade in Poznan 01:59 PM GMT
"Made in China" label battered by product scandals 01:59 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL-Chesapeake up, cuts share sell amount 01:58 PM GMT
China to take lead in checking North Korea claims 01:58 PM GMT
EU split on UN call for Congo bridging mission 01:58 PM GMT
India's Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai cut car prices 01:57 PM GMT
US copper surges over 10 pct on back of stimulus plan 01:55 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Barron's sees little downside for Goldman shares 01:55 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-EU backs bank rescues, Denmark to inject capital 01:55 PM GMT
Ethiopia opens dwindling elephant herd to tourists 01:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Avoid banks with exposure in problem states: analyst 01:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Brazil's Vale suspends two iron pellet plants 01:52 PM GMT
HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks to watch on Dec 8 01:49 PM GMT
Lebanon losing battle to keep the lights on 01:48 PM GMT
India Jewish community keen to rebuild Mumbai center 01:47 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX poised to open higher on oil, gold, stimulus 01:45 PM GMT
Williams CEO expects another team to go 01:44 PM GMT
Talksport fined for Boris backing, Clarkson cleared 01:43 PM GMT
Canada's Quebec votes, separatists seen losing 01:43 PM GMT
Canada's Quebec votes, separatists seen losing 01:43 PM GMT
Report says children should start school earlier 01:43 PM GMT
Tories want immediate Commons police raid probe 01:42 PM GMT
India Jewish community keen to rebuild Mumbai centre 01:40 PM GMT
WRAPUP 2-Calls for US auto exec changes along with rescue 01:39 PM GMT
EU joins calls for Mugabe to resign 01:39 PM GMT
EU joins calls for Mugabe to resign 01:39 PM GMT
Bulgaria keen to host Formula One race 01:37 PM GMT
Ford to halt Russian plant for month due crisis 01:36 PM GMT
Williams CEO expects another team to go 01:36 PM GMT
BP shuts RHU train at Texas City, Tex refinery 01:35 PM GMT
Vianet Group to go into administration 01:33 PM GMT
ArcelorMittal to cut 800 Belgian white-collar jobs 01:31 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Motor racing-Williams CEO expects another team to go 01:31 PM GMT
Fiat can't survive alone; needs partner: CEO 01:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Human Genome hepatitis C drug meets main trial goal 01:28 PM GMT
Talksport fined for Boris backing 01:28 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL-Dow Chemical rises after news of jobs cuts 01:28 PM GMT
NRG sees Texas Limestone 2 coal unit back soon 01:27 PM GMT
Extended Stay in talks with lenders-WSJ 01:26 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Sweden said to eye car loans, Volvo plans fewer cuts 01:26 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-China part of solution to global strain -McCormick 01:26 PM GMT
ConocoPhillips plans work on Borger ESPS 01:26 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Morgan Stanley M&A head dies at 47 01:24 PM GMT
StatoilHydro wins largest ever Faroese licence 01:23 PM GMT
Investigation ordered of house-buying industry 01:22 PM GMT
"Bottoming process" seen in U.S. stocks 01:20 PM GMT
Fiat says its needs partner 01:19 PM GMT
Rodman & Renshaw offers $7/shr to buy Cowen Group 01:19 PM GMT
"Made in China" label battered by product scandals 01:18 PM GMT
FHFA's Lockhart: No target for U.S. mortgage rates 01:18 PM GMT
UK to investigate house-buying industry 01:17 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-SMC confident on future, orders holding up 01:16 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Futures up on Obama stimulus plan, auto hopes 01:14 PM GMT
India's HDFC Bank cuts lending rates by 50 bps 01:13 PM GMT
Cheaper oil drives producer prices and costs lower 01:13 PM GMT
Morgan Stanley M&A head MacDonald dead at 47 01:12 PM GMT
Brazil's Vale to suspend two iron pellet plants 01:12 PM GMT
EU executive approves French bank aid scheme 01:11 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Global interest rates in 2008 01:11 PM GMT
Report says schooling should start earlier 01:10 PM GMT
China says finds tainted European food products 01:09 PM GMT
Regulators train sights on bankers' pay 01:09 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL-McDonald's up after Nov sales results 01:08 PM GMT
TIMELINE: Riots erupt after Greek Police shoots boy dead 01:07 PM GMT
TIMELINE-Riots erupt after Greek Police shoots boy dead 01:07 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Meldex sees FY results below market view 01:07 PM GMT
Britain, France, EU to discuss stimulus package 01:04 PM GMT
RPT-FEATURE-"Made in China" label battered by product scandals 01:03 PM GMT
Zambia to spend $2.2 bln on new hydro power 01:01 PM GMT
Kurdish rebels halt attacks for Muslim holiday 12:59 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Daimler main German plant to cut work week 12:59 PM GMT
Official silence as Pakistan nabs Mumbai plot suspect 12:59 PM GMT
COMMODITIES-Oil, govt rescue plans lift gold, base metals 12:58 PM GMT
*TOP NEWS* North American Power and Natural Gas 12:57 PM GMT
Progress Fla. Crystal River 3 reactor at full power 12:55 PM GMT
Soccer-S.America round-up-Libertad win another Paraguay title 12:55 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Real's Schuster downbeat before Barcelona clash 12:52 PM GMT
Will Bollore tie the knot with Aegis in 2009? 12:52 PM GMT
Solar panel glut expected in 2009-Suntech 12:52 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-EU executive approves French bank aid scheme 12:50 PM GMT
Europe shares jump on stimulus plans 12:49 PM GMT
UK court hears legal challenge on Lloyds/HBOS deal 12:48 PM GMT
S.Lankan rupee falls below key support, shares drop 12:48 PM GMT
GM skirts bankruptcy, but not its pain 12:48 PM GMT
Exelon N.J. Oyster Creek reactor back at full power 12:43 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Hess to cut 2009 capital spending by 27 pct 12:43 PM GMT
Shopper numbers dip despite sales 12:42 PM GMT
EU mergers and takeovers (Dec 8) 12:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Vianet Group to go into administration 12:41 PM GMT
U.N. says 8.7 million North Koreans need food aid 12:40 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL-3M down after outlook, news of job cuts 12:40 PM GMT
China wants to keep talking with US-US's McCormick 12:39 PM GMT
U.N. says 8.7 mln North Koreans need food aid 12:39 PM GMT
U.N. says 8.7 mln North Koreans need food aid 12:39 PM GMT
Bosnia mosque burnt down during Muslim holiday 12:38 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Equities surge on stimulus hopes for economy 12:37 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Aquarius says suspends Everest platinum mine works 12:37 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-JP Morgan cuts Boeing price target 12:36 PM GMT
EU says new WTO farm, industry goods texts "solid" 12:36 PM GMT
EU exec says to approve state bank rescues 12:36 PM GMT
EU approves French capital injection for certain banks 12:36 PM GMT
S.Africa's stocks extend gains as much as 6.39 pct 12:36 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-ABB, Holcim up on state investments hopes 12:35 PM GMT
EU countries told to block and check all Irish pork 12:34 PM GMT
EU approves French capital injection for certain banks 12:31 PM GMT
Shooting brings renown to bohemian Athens district 12:30 PM GMT
Protesters occupy Greek consulate in Berlin 12:30 PM GMT
Students clash with police in Greece: reports 12:30 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Years of riots, clashes with police in Greece 12:30 PM GMT
Liechtenstein signs milestone tax deal with U.S. 12:28 PM GMT
Shooting brings renown to bohemian Athens district 12:27 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Alvarion to cut 11 pct jobs, take Q4 charge 12:25 PM GMT
Pakistan arrests suspected Mumbai planner: source 12:14 PM GMT
Europe shares jump on stimulus plans; oils lead 12:14 PM GMT
FTSE up 4.8 pct midday, led by oils, miners, banks 12:11 PM GMT
TEXT-Israel's Magal gets $5 mln East European contract 12:11 PM GMT
Private equity firm AnaCap adds 4 ex-Lehman staff 12:11 PM GMT
China sugars the pill of oil market revolution 12:11 PM GMT
COLUMN-Will Obama raise fuel taxes? John Kemp 12:06 PM GMT
COLUMN-Will Obama raise fuel taxes? John Kemp 12:06 PM GMT
NEWSMAKER-Nintendo chief: man behind casual game boom 12:06 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-UK Small Caps gain 1.3 percent midday 12:06 PM GMT
EU exec says to approve state bank rescues 12:04 PM GMT
FOREX-Dlr, yen stung, bailout hopes cool risk aversion 12:04 PM GMT
Euro, sterling Libor rates, spreads fall; dollar rises 12:01 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Citadel closing Tokyo office, cutting Asia jobs 11:59 AM GMT
FACTBOX - Latest counts from India's state elections 11:58 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Hong Kong expands loan scheme to help SMEs 11:58 AM GMT
Denmark said to inject capital into banks 11:53 AM GMT
Denmark to inject capital into banks: government 11:53 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Denmark to inject capital into banks- govt 11:52 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Small fire at Reliance's new refinery put out 11:50 AM GMT
EU countries told to block and control Irish pork 11:48 AM GMT
China private equity deals held up by opaque rules 11:46 AM GMT
HML Holdings sees FY profit below estimates 11:46 AM GMT
Thousands on Facebook want Slovenia's Rupel out 11:46 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Synchronica up on contract win in Chile 11:41 AM GMT
UK shopper numbers dip despite discounting - poll 11:41 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Key facts, history for video game maker Nintendo 11:41 AM GMT
Hopes low for French Socialists hurt by infighting 11:41 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Zambia's Lumwana mine starts copper production 11:40 AM GMT
TABLE-Taiwan corporate results in November 11:40 AM GMT
Thai opposition seeks urgent vote for new PM 11:40 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Interior Services drops after trading update 11:40 AM GMT
Israel postpones release of Palestinian prisoners 11:40 AM GMT
China says finds tainted European food products 11:39 AM GMT
China says finds tainted European food products 11:39 AM GMT
Protesters occupy Greek consulate in Berlin 11:39 AM GMT
Russia's Vimpelcom gets 550 mln euro loan- source 11:36 AM GMT
Albanians, Serbs sceptical on EU Kosovo mission 11:35 AM GMT
EU looks at increasing supply of transplant organs 11:34 AM GMT
Third of Poles in Ireland say to leave within 1 year 11:33 AM GMT
S.Africa's ARM shuts furnace on poor demand 11:33 AM GMT
Wall St seen opening higher; bailout package focus 11:33 AM GMT
India's Jet to lease out 5 planes to other carriers 11:32 AM GMT
EU looks at increasing supply of transplant organs 11:30 AM GMT
Indian shares rise 2.2 pct on stimulus boost 11:29 AM GMT
Third of Poles in Ireland say to leave within 1yr 11:29 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE- Enel trails sector rise after downgrade 11:29 AM GMT
Nintendo Wii, DS sales strong despite economy 11:29 AM GMT
Thailand reportedly "bans" Economist for king articles 11:26 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-JP Morgan cuts S&P 500 year-end target, EPS view 11:26 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Carphone co-founder quits over disclosure breach 11:25 AM GMT
Wal-Mart to sell $99 iPhones in late December: report 11:24 AM GMT
Pension funds eye battle on executive pay 11:14 AM GMT
Citadel closing Tokyo office, cuts HK jobs: reports 11:14 AM GMT
Muslim pilgrims march to stone devil 11:11 AM GMT
Early Ghana polls count signals tight race 11:11 AM GMT
CCMP Asia raises $1.2 billion buyout fund 11:11 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Aegon shares surge on ING analyst note 11:11 AM GMT
Thai Beverage cancels Bangkok listing again 11:10 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Lafarge CDS upfront as default fears rise 11:09 AM GMT
MUFG's capital raising set at $8.6 bln 11:09 AM GMT
Envoys see tough haggling ahead with North Korea 11:09 AM GMT
Thirteen killed, 30 injured in Egyptian bus accident 11:04 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Building groups boosted by Obama comments 11:01 AM GMT
Taliban said in 72 percent of Afghanistan 11:01 AM GMT
Taliban in 72 percent of Afghanistan, think-tank says 11:00 AM GMT
Brain boosters: Why not? - experts ask 11:00 AM GMT
EBRD launches green CO2 trading contract for governments 11:00 AM GMT
Zambia's Lumwana mine starts copper production 10:58 AM GMT
EU's Kroes to approve French, Austrian bank aid 10:58 AM GMT
Relationship counseling soars as money worries grow 10:58 AM GMT
CORRECTED-Zambia's Lumwana mine starts copper production 10:57 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-D.Postbank trims losses, denies funding talk 10:55 AM GMT
Gold rallies as investors fret about inflation 10:54 AM GMT
Wal-Mart to sell $99 iPhones in late Dec -NY Post 10:54 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Healthcare Locums up on positive update 10:53 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-Gold rallies as investors fret about inflation 10:53 AM GMT
JPMorgan warns against yuan mismanagement 10:52 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Escada down on Focus magazine report 10:52 AM GMT
China, Russia to send probes to Mars next year 10:52 AM GMT
Venture starts up Stamford UK North Sea gas field 10:49 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-AU, Chi Mei cut Q4 LCD shipments forecasts 10:48 AM GMT
SE Asia Stocks-Thailand at one-week high, defensive plays up 10:47 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Aker Solutions up ahead of CMD 10:47 AM GMT
Sinosoft warns of FY profit below mkt view; shares fall 10:45 AM GMT
Sweden set to offer loans for car makers: report 10:45 AM GMT
Toyota may cut capex 40 percent next year: report 10:45 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Hardide up after results 10:44 AM GMT
Sri Lanka signs off on record war spending 10:44 AM GMT
Sri Lanka signs off on record war spending 10:44 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Rhodia down on profit warning 10:43 AM GMT
Morgan Stanley M&A head MacDonald dead at 47 10:42 AM GMT
Briefs-Serena Williams pulls out of Hopman Cup 10:41 AM GMT
Motor racing-Bulgaria keen to host Formula One race 10:40 AM GMT
Eni's Libyan stake to help strategy, shares 10:40 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Time for Zimbabwe's Mugabe to go - EU 10:37 AM GMT
Oil rises above $43 as Saudi deepens cuts 10:34 AM GMT
Banks need to broaden view of risk: Fed's Kroszner 10:33 AM GMT
EU exec wants bank aid priced with risk premium 10:30 AM GMT
Even hedge funds with gains face redemptions 10:30 AM GMT
Recylex idles production at German zinc plant 10:29 AM GMT
RPT-RESEARCH ALERT-SocGen ups Enel to "buy" from "hold" 10:29 AM GMT
Taiwan ducks don't make the cut for Beijing chain 10:28 AM GMT
Hedge funds extend losing streak in November 10:28 AM GMT
BRIEF-Rostelecom - H1 2008 net profit quadruples 10:28 AM GMT
Taiwan ducks don't make the cut for Beijing chain 10:27 AM GMT
Schwarzenegger tells U.N.: Green rules help markets 10:26 AM GMT
Global fund houses look to India JVs amid turmoil 10:26 AM GMT
FACTBOX-India's top 10 mutual fund firms by assets 10:26 AM GMT
Russell Brand wins British Comedy Award 10:25 AM GMT
Transneft sees oil shipping fee up by 21 pct 10:25 AM GMT
Whitbread sales boosted by Premier Inn 10:25 AM GMT
Australia's Santos shares surge on takeover talk 10:24 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Thai Beverage cancels Bangkok listing again 10:23 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-MBL Group up after results 10:23 AM GMT
Bangkok Bank to cut lending, deposit rates Dec 9 10:22 AM GMT
REFILE-UPDATE2-Pakistan arrests suspected Mumbai planner-sources 10:22 AM GMT
VIEW-GMO likes U.S. and Japan equities 10:20 AM GMT
U.S. Senate returns to auto bailout talks 10:19 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Carphone, Big Yellow hit by stake worries 10:19 AM GMT
Major ad firms mulling job cuts: report 10:18 AM GMT
Kurdish rebels halt attacks for Muslim holiday 10:16 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Umicore rebounds, Degroof argues undervalued 10:16 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-SAfrica's PetroSA awards KBR $98 mln contract 10:15 AM GMT
Top borrowers extend loans to bypass tough market 10:14 AM GMT
Nikkei hits highest close in week 10:13 AM GMT
Major ad firms mulling job cuts - NY Post 10:12 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Carphone, Big Yellow hit by stake worries 10:12 AM GMT
Germany's GEA to close Ruhr-Zink unit at end-2008 10:10 AM GMT
Indian shares provisionally close up 2.2 pct 10:10 AM GMT
Carphone co-founder quits over disclosure breach 10:09 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Citadel closing Tokyo office, cuts HK jobs-reports 10:09 AM GMT
U.S. housing crisis also hitting the wealthy 10:09 AM GMT
Holy pilgrimage 10:08 AM GMT
Bank of Moscow to ask for $1 bln refinancing aid 10:04 AM GMT
RPT-UPDATE 2-Brokers Ambrian, Panmure in talks; Blue Oar deal 10:03 AM GMT
Small fire at Reliance's new refinery put out 10:03 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-Nintendo President says sales of Wii, DS strong 10:03 AM GMT
Industry, investors call for clear climate policy 10:03 AM GMT
Industry, investors call for clear climate policy 10:03 AM GMT
Milan hope Beckham falls in love with them 10:01 AM GMT
Newspaper round-up: Monday's top business stories 10:01 AM GMT
COMING UP-Interview with Nintendo president Satoru Iwata 10:01 AM GMT
Pension funds eye battle on executive pay -Railpen 10:00 AM GMT
Golf-European Tour Race to Dubai money list 09:59 AM GMT
DIARY - Global Environment 09:58 AM GMT
Golf-World rankings 09:58 AM GMT
INSTANT VIEW - Producer prices fall in November 09:58 AM GMT
BNP Paribas plans 1.5 bln euro 5-yr bond -IFR 09:57 AM GMT
Sri Lanka passes budget with record defence spending 09:57 AM GMT
Schwarzenegger tells UN: green rules help markets 09:57 AM GMT
Schwarzenegger tells UN: green rules help markets 09:57 AM GMT
Olazabal replaces Ballesteros as Europe captain 09:56 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Pressure Tech rises on bumper FY numbers 09:55 AM GMT
Taiwan's Chi Mei cuts Q4 LCD shipments forecast 09:53 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Filtronic gains after "in line" trading 09:50 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-German construction up, led by Hochtief 09:48 AM GMT
South African team in Zimbabwe sizes up crisis 09:46 AM GMT
Time to push for Zimbabwe's Mugabe to go: EU 09:46 AM GMT
South African team in Zimbabwe sizes up crisis 09:45 AM GMT
South African team in Zimbabwe sizes up crisis 09:45 AM GMT
Shtokman Co says loans key for start-up 09:44 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-ArcelorMittal boosted by infrastructure plan 09:42 AM GMT
BRIEF-Nokia Siemens wins Tata Teleservices deal 09:42 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-Hynix shareholders close to deal on fresh support 09:42 AM GMT
No FTSE 100 companies to go ex-div this week 09:38 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Arch Coal sees flat output in 2009; eyes on buys 09:35 AM GMT
FACTBOX: Key facts on North Korea's nuclear capabilities 09:32 AM GMT
TIMELINE: Rocky path of North Korea nuclear deal 09:32 AM GMT
Q+A: Why reopen North Korea nuclear talks now? 09:32 AM GMT
Thai Oct fuel demand down 12.2 pct yr/yr -ministry 09:32 AM GMT
European shares surge early on, led by banks, oils 09:32 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Envoys see tough haggling ahead with North Korea 09:31 AM GMT
BRIEF-StatoilHydro says wins Faroe Islands operatorship 09:29 AM GMT
WITNESS - China's long march from Mao to modernity 09:27 AM GMT
FACTBOX - Security developments in Afghanistan 09:27 AM GMT
DIARY - Egypt/Sudan - Dec 8 09:26 AM GMT
FACTBOX: Security developments in Afghanistan 09:26 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Interior Services sees tough trading conditions in UK 09:25 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Security developments in Afghanistan, Dec 8 09:24 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 2-Sumitomo Mining says to cut Q1 copper output 09:24 AM GMT
Congo rebels unhappy at govt's wide talks invite 09:22 AM GMT
Congo rebels unhappy at govt's wide talks invite 09:22 AM GMT
Soccer-Milan hope Beckham falls in love with them 09:22 AM GMT
San Miguel in deal to buy up to 50.1 pct of Petron 09:20 AM GMT
FTSE up 5 pct early on, led by oils, miners, banks 09:18 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Centaurus could sell Atos Origin stake, but not now 09:18 AM GMT
Taiwan's AU cuts Q4 LCD shipments, price f'casts 09:17 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Whitbread up after "resilient" Q3 09:16 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Golf-Olazabal replaces Ballesteros as Europe captain 09:14 AM GMT
Soccer-Galliani hopes Beckham falls in love with Milan 09:10 AM GMT
China support talk drives HK shares to 7-wk high 09:10 AM GMT
FOREX-Dlr, yen fall; hope of U.S. auto deal drives stocks 09:08 AM GMT
Global ad spend to fall 0.2 pct in 2009 - report 09:08 AM GMT
Fed still has other tools to employ: Rosengren 09:08 AM GMT
Taliban in 72 pct of Afghanistan, think-tank says 09:07 AM GMT
Taliban in 72 pct of Afghanistan, think-tank says 09:07 AM GMT
Fed still has other tools to employ: Rosengren 09:07 AM GMT
Australians asked to spend $5.2 billion before Christmas 09:03 AM GMT
Japan firms turn to bank lending as markets dry up 09:03 AM GMT
Failures by Japan listed firms mark post-war high 09:03 AM GMT
JGB futures up on technical buying, shrug off Nikkei 09:03 AM GMT
Japan PM support slides more in polls 09:02 AM GMT
Fed still has other tools to employ -Rosengren 09:00 AM GMT
Somalia a nation in ruins, says rights group 09:00 AM GMT
Somalia a nation in ruins, says rights group 09:00 AM GMT
Sterling jumps; sting taken out of risk aversion 08:59 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Healthcare Locums expects to meet FY profit view 08:59 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Carphone falls on fears of stake sale 08:58 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Premiere down on News Corp report 08:51 AM GMT
ECB says doesn't rule out another rate cut 08:51 AM GMT
ECB said doesn't rule out another rate cut 08:51 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Anvil suspends copper mining in Africa's DRC 08:49 AM GMT
BNP Paribas plans self-led 5-yr euro issue -IFR 08:49 AM GMT
Denmark to inject capital into banks- govt 08:48 AM GMT
Merrill becomes 1st remote member of Tel Aviv bourse 08:46 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-GS Caltex may delay upgrading unit construction 08:46 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-SSAB to axe 1,300 jobs, cut $122 mln in costs 08:46 AM GMT
Macedonia sees no quick end to NATO row with Greece 08:45 AM GMT
Cambodia cuts military budget after IMF concern 08:44 AM GMT
Yen falls broadly on European shares rally 08:42 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Nyrstar, Glencore enter 5-year partnership 08:42 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Saudi deepens oil supply cuts to some in Asia, Europe 08:42 AM GMT
Interbank 3-mth dlr, euro, sterling rates mostly ease 08:41 AM GMT
Australians asked to spend $5.2 billion before Christmas 08:39 AM GMT
Australians asked to spend $5.2 billion before Christmas 08:39 AM GMT
HSBC says to boost home lending 20 percent in 2009 08:35 AM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Australians asked to spend $5.2 bln before Xmas 08:34 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Deutsche Boerse up on merger speculation 08:33 AM GMT
Downturn prompts drop in company start-ups 08:32 AM GMT
Accountants see record fall in profits 08:31 AM GMT
Iran says will not halt nuclear work despite U.S. 08:31 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Filtronic H1 sales lower vs yr-ago, H2 trading weak 08:30 AM GMT
Tender opens for 48.34 pct of Slovenia's Mercator 08:28 AM GMT
Danish PM mulling capital injection into banks-paper 08:27 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-HSBC says to boost UK home lending 20 pct in 2009 08:26 AM GMT
UPDATE 4-Japan firms turn to bank lending as markets dry up 08:26 AM GMT
Obama vows strong new financial regulations 08:20 AM GMT
Battle for Sri Lanka rebel HQ picks up - military 08:19 AM GMT
Battle for Sri Lanka rebel HQ picks up - military 08:19 AM GMT
Bull storms Dhaka mall 08:18 AM GMT
Vietnam coal mine collapse kills eight , 20 injured 08:17 AM GMT
Vietnam coal mine collapse kills eight , 20 injured 08:17 AM GMT
SNAP ANALYSIS - Congress does well in India state elections 08:17 AM GMT
Indian shares extend rise to 5 pct 08:15 AM GMT
Bull storms Dhaka mall, scares shoppers 08:15 AM GMT
Russia Gazprom mulls additional share issue-report 08:14 AM GMT
RPT-SNAP ANALYSIS-Congress does well in India state elections 08:13 AM GMT
Dollar index hits 1-week low as Europe shares jump 08:13 AM GMT
European shares surge in early trade, oils jump 08:13 AM GMT
GREECE - Factors to Watch on Dec 8 08:12 AM GMT
BRIEF-Eni shares higher 08:09 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Cosentino sees FY results below market view 08:08 AM GMT
Athletics-Liu could be back in six months after surgery success 08:07 AM GMT
HSBC creates $5 billion fund for businesses 08:07 AM GMT
Shanghai Air denies gov't cash injection report 08:06 AM GMT
US auto rescue, China talk lift HK shares 5.3 pct 08:06 AM GMT
IDOX FY pretax profit surges; starts new year well 08:06 AM GMT
Lundin says agrees to sell Aljustrel zinc mine 08:06 AM GMT
Caterpillar says cutting contract workforce 08:06 AM GMT
Strikers shut world's top silver pit for 3rd day 08:06 AM GMT
Key review completed on CN Rail's bid for US line 08:06 AM GMT
FACTBOX-India's top 10 mutual fund firms by assets 08:06 AM GMT
Toyota cuts North American production further 08:06 AM GMT
'Car czar' proposed for any U.S. automaker bailout 08:06 AM GMT
Anglo American to cut spending in 2009 -report 08:05 AM GMT
Govt more open to Ryanair's Aer Lingus bid -report 08:05 AM GMT
British Airways to cut more than 100 Gatwick jobs 08:05 AM GMT
John Lewis weekly dept store sales down 6.7 pct 08:05 AM GMT
British stores remove Irish pork on dioxin fears 08:05 AM GMT
Walmart.com offers 'thousands' of Wiis from Monday 08:05 AM GMT
Tata mulls closer Daimler cooperation -magazine 08:04 AM GMT
Soccer-Damage control goal for Kiwis at Club World Cup 08:04 AM GMT
Allergan eyelash drug wins US panel backing 08:04 AM GMT
US FDA questions Genzyme knee pain treatment study 08:04 AM GMT
EU exec drops drug repackaging ban plan-document 08:04 AM GMT
RPT-FEATURE-Sin may pay, but Obama is ethical investors' hope 08:04 AM GMT
APP Pharma unveils plans to safeguard heparin supply 08:04 AM GMT
Africa's Anvil to suspend copper mining 08:03 AM GMT
Targanta stock jumps as FDA action date for antibiotic nears 08:03 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-Sale of Ratiopharm inevitable - ex-CEO 08:03 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-Novo confident on profits and liraglutide 08:03 AM GMT
US FDA sees asthma drug risks, seeks panel advice 08:03 AM GMT
EXCLUSIVE-UPDATE 3-Novartis committed to Alcon, despite crisis 08:03 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-M&R says JV in Dubai awarded contract, share rise 08:03 AM GMT
ABC to bring DC Comics' "Fables" alive 08:02 AM GMT
Fortis wants more money from BNP Paribas - paper 08:01 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Omega Insurance to raise 130 mln stg via placing 08:01 AM GMT
Lauren Holly and Luke Perry "Storm"-troopers 08:01 AM GMT
RBC profit drops 15 pct on provisions, writedowns 08:01 AM GMT
Georgia bank is 23rd failure in U.S. this year 08:00 AM GMT
Fed buys $5 billion of Fannie, Freddie, FHLB debt 08:00 AM GMT
Bank of America/Merrill merger wins shareholder OK 08:00 AM GMT
U.S. jury rules against Bank of America in lawsuit 08:00 AM GMT
Henderson eyes cheap land and HK property rebound 08:00 AM GMT
Obama vows strong new financial regulations 08:00 AM GMT
"John Adams" scribe turns to polygamy project 07:58 AM GMT
"Madagascar" ends Bond's foreign rule 07:57 AM GMT
Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest 07:56 AM GMT
Banque Populaire, Caisse d'Epargne push tie-up 07:56 AM GMT
Some changes to U.S. insurer rules get nod - WSJ 07:54 AM GMT
Italian Stocks - Factors to watch on Monday 07:54 AM GMT
Pakistan raids camp of group blamed for Mumbai 07:53 AM GMT
European Factors -- Futures point to sharply higher open 07:52 AM GMT
Pakistan arrests suspected Mumbai planner - source 07:51 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Draka makes offer for 100 mln convertible bond 07:51 AM GMT
Iran says will not halt atom work despite U.S. demand 07:47 AM GMT
Ten Alps H1 pretax profit falls, sees FY growth 07:45 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Schmack Biogas seen down on capital increase 07:44 AM GMT
EU's Solana urges pressure on Mugabe to step down 07:44 AM GMT
Sweden set to offer loans for car makers -report 07:44 AM GMT
Slovakia - Factors To Watch on Dec 8 07:43 AM GMT
Surface Transforms says H1 trading on track, sales doubles 07:43 AM GMT
McLaren expect to lose a third of revenues 07:40 AM GMT
EMERGING EUROPE STOCKS - Factors to Watch Dec 8 07:39 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Rhodia cuts 2008 targets, boosts action plan 07:39 AM GMT
Arseus to distribute medical cannabis in Germany 07:38 AM GMT
French and Benelux stocks - Factors to watch on Dec 8 07:38 AM GMT
Poland - Factors to Watch on Dec 8 07:38 AM GMT
EMERGING EUROPE STOCKS - Factors to Watch Dec 8 07:37 AM GMT
RWE CEO warns on CO2 permit costs - paper 07:36 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Evolve Capital in 17.9 mln stg bid for Blue Oar 07:36 AM GMT
Q&A - Japan PM future in doubt as ratings tumble 07:35 AM GMT
BRIEF-Rushydro H1 profit, sales up yr/yr 07:34 AM GMT
Stimulus plan hopes send Seoul shares up 7.5 pct 07:32 AM GMT
HSBC to hike UK mortgage fund by 20 pct - WSJ 07:32 AM GMT
China economy at crossroads after 30 years of reform 07:32 AM GMT
Banks need to broaden view of risk -Fed's Kroszner 07:30 AM GMT
JGB futures up on technical buying, shrug off Nikkei 07:30 AM GMT
WITNESS: China's long march from Mao to modernity 07:29 AM GMT
China economy at crossroads after 30 years of reform 07:29 AM GMT
TIMELINE: China milestones since 1978 07:29 AM GMT
China packages past reforms to guide its present 07:29 AM GMT
Eleven killed, 30 injured in Egyptian bus accident 07:28 AM GMT
Welfare claimants "should work or prepare for work" 07:28 AM GMT
Norway's Yara to halt UK ammonia production 07:26 AM GMT
JGB futures up on technical buying, shrug off Nikkei 07:26 AM GMT
Czech Republic - Factors To Watch on Dec 8 07:24 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Stock index futures surge 07:23 AM GMT
Healthcare Locums to meet 2008 profit forecast 07:22 AM GMT
Pakistani Taliban destroy Western forces' supplies 07:21 AM GMT
Qantas CEO says BA merger faces major hurdles 07:20 AM GMT
NORDIC STOCKS - Factors to watch on Dec 8 07:18 AM GMT
Electrabel could face 750 mln euro tax 07:17 AM GMT
Europe stock futures point to sharply higher open 07:13 AM GMT
Australia hands people cash to splurge for Christmas 07:12 AM GMT
Stores remove Irish pork on dioxin fears 07:10 AM GMT
Pakistani Taliban destroy Western forces' supplies 07:08 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Ireland - Dec 8 07:03 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Ireland - Dec 8 07:03 AM GMT
UK Stocks -- Factors to watch on Dec 8 07:01 AM GMT
Monday Papers: Barack Obama to focus on stimulus -- other news 06:57 AM GMT
Activists disrupt flights at UK's Stansted airport 06:57 AM GMT
Iran says fully adhering to OPEC cut commitment 06:56 AM GMT
San Miguel to buy Petron from Ashmore at 6.85 pesos/shr 06:53 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-S.Korea banks to ante up 80 pct of $7 bln bond fund 06:53 AM GMT
Monday Papers: John Duffield reportedly to leave New Star -- bid news and gossip 06:52 AM GMT
Centaurus mulls sale of Atos Origin stake - report 06:51 AM GMT
FACTBOX: Latest counts from India's state election 06:50 AM GMT
Monday Papers: tips and comment 06:48 AM GMT
RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks jump on US auto rescue, stimulus 06:46 AM GMT
Technip wins India pipeline installation contract 06:45 AM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks jump on US auto rescue, stimulus 06:45 AM GMT
BRIEF-Fiat CEO on consolidation 06:44 AM GMT
TIMELINE - China milestones since 1978 06:43 AM GMT
China packages past reforms to guide its present 06:43 AM GMT
Nikkei hits highest close in week, machinery surges 06:41 AM GMT
WRAPUP 2-Indian shares rally, yields fall on stimulus, rate cut 06:39 AM GMT
NY Times Co to borrow against building - NYT 06:37 AM GMT
BioMerieux buys U.S. microbiology firm 06:33 AM GMT
China says Sarkozy will pay for meeting Dalai Lama 06:32 AM GMT
COMMODITIES-Oil's 5-pct bounce lifts gold and grains; metals up 06:28 AM GMT
Peabody Energy eyes western China projects 06:27 AM GMT
India shares rise on econ package, Asian gains 06:25 AM GMT
San Miguel says to buy 51 pct of Petron from Ashmore 06:25 AM GMT
Taliban in 72 pct of Afghanistan, think-tank says 06:23 AM GMT
Taliban in 72 pct of Afghanistan, think-tank says 06:23 AM GMT
China wealth fund sees dollar strength as temporary 06:22 AM GMT
REFILE-UPDATE 1-Australia gas project deferred on demand worries 06:21 AM GMT
EDF Energies Nouvelles invests in Turkey 06:21 AM GMT
European indexes seen sharply higher-bookies 06:14 AM GMT
Stimulus plan hopes send Seoul shares up 7.5 pct 06:11 AM GMT
Merrill's Thain seeking 2008 bonus of $10 million: report 06:11 AM GMT
Nikkei climbs over 5 pct on hopes for econ packages 06:08 AM GMT
P&G case against Kraft sent back to district court 06:06 AM GMT
CORRECTED-Loblaw stock jumps on Weston buyout speculation 06:06 AM GMT
JM Smucker cuts Folgers coffee prices up to 7.8 pct 06:06 AM GMT
Circuit City says judge OKs payment to idled staff 06:06 AM GMT
U.S. court OKs Tweeter Chapter 7 liquidation 06:06 AM GMT
Brown-Forman Q2 profit rises; boosts 2009 outlook 06:06 AM GMT
Big Lots posts lower profit, cuts forecast 06:06 AM GMT
Ford lays off 813 temporary workers in Belgium 06:06 AM GMT
Perpackaged bankruptcy could trigger GM CDS-analyst 06:06 AM GMT
GM cuts shifts, output at three car plants 06:06 AM GMT
BMW, Mercedes sales plunge, Honda quits Formula One 06:06 AM GMT
Woolworths cuts jobs, GameStop denies bid for stores 06:06 AM GMT
Lawmakers, White House agree on auto aid plan 06:05 AM GMT
Merrill's Thain seeking 2008 bonus of $10 mln - WSJ 06:05 AM GMT
Bank Julius Baer CEO dies unexpectedly 06:02 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-Liz Claiborne CEO sees consolidation 06:02 AM GMT
Citi sells German arm for $6.7 bln to French mutual 06:02 AM GMT
DIARY - Economic Indicators in Germany from December 8 06:02 AM GMT
Resolution raises 600 mln stg in UK IPO, eyes deals 06:02 AM GMT
BCE says has not received offer for minority stake 06:01 AM GMT
Hartford more than doubles in price on outlook 06:01 AM GMT
TOPWRAP 11-US bleeds jobs, markets hope for more stimulus 06:01 AM GMT
Australia's Santos says considering initiatives 06:01 AM GMT
RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS WEEKAHEAD-When diversification fails 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Today in Germany - December 8 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Germany - to January 2 06:00 AM GMT
State vote results will give taste of India's mood 05:56 AM GMT
S.Korea banks to ante up 80 pct of bond mkt fund 05:51 AM GMT
Australia hands people cash to splurge for Christmas 05:44 AM GMT
Failures by Japan listed firms mark post-war high 05:44 AM GMT
South African Markets - Factors to watch on Dec 8 05:43 AM GMT
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Dec 8 05:41 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - New York Times business news - Dec 8 05:37 AM GMT
Saudi deepens some oil supply cuts, but most steady 05:34 AM GMT
China talk supports 7.5 pct gain in HK shares 05:32 AM GMT
India ruling Congress seen set to win two states 05:31 AM GMT
India ruling Congress set to win two states: TV 05:30 AM GMT
Hollywood and Broadway giants take Washington honours 05:26 AM GMT
Hollywood, Broadway giants take Washington honors 05:26 AM GMT
IBM, Harvard want your PC for solar power study 05:24 AM GMT
India ruling Congress set to win two states - TV 05:20 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Chesapeake Energy cuts share sale amount to 25 mln 05:19 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Dec 8 05:18 AM GMT
Arch Coal sees flat output in 2009; eyes on buys 05:14 AM GMT
Vietnam Catholics protest at land dispute trial 05:13 AM GMT
Japan Nov service sector sentiment index at 21.0 05:04 AM GMT
Seoul shares jump 7 pct, lifted by econ plan hopes 05:03 AM GMT
IBM, Harvard want your PC for solar power study 05:01 AM GMT
DIARY - Belgium to January 31, 2009 05:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Today in Belgium/Luxembourg - Dec 8 05:00 AM GMT
China city checks complainers into mental hospital 04:53 AM GMT
Stars join iPhone gaming application 04:47 AM GMT
Seoul shares gain 7.5 pct, hit 3-week high 04:45 AM GMT
HK shares soar 7.5 pct on China support hopes 04:43 AM GMT
Sth Pacific calls for 30 pct cut in tuna catch 04:41 AM GMT
Mark-to-market accounting rule likely to remain - WSJ 04:38 AM GMT
The kiss of deaf - Chinese man ruptures girlfriend's eardrum 04:37 AM GMT
Saudi Arabia deepens Jan supply cuts to some in Asia 04:37 AM GMT
China city checks complainers into mental hospital 04:36 AM GMT
Nikkei surges briefly over 5 pct, exporters rise 04:35 AM GMT
Indian shares rise 4.9 pct after stimulus package 04:31 AM GMT
Bear Grylls injured in Antarctica 04:25 AM GMT
TREASURIES-Edge up in Asia, jobs data strengthens Fed cut view 04:25 AM GMT
Adventurer Bear Grylls injured in Antarctica 04:22 AM GMT
RPT-Peru's Garcia announces $13 bln stimulus package 04:16 AM GMT
HK shares rally 7 pct on China support talk 04:07 AM GMT
David Gregory fills "Meet the Press" role at NBC 04:06 AM GMT
"Twilight" director won't shoot sequel 04:04 AM GMT
"Twilight" director won't shoot sequel 04:03 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - British business - Dec 8 03:58 AM GMT
3M Co cutting 1,800 more staff -- report 03:56 AM GMT
Asia Coal-Falls 4th week in a row on slowing utilities demand 03:54 AM GMT
Buyout groups under pressure after Permira - FT 03:53 AM GMT
South Korea repeats no direct support for Hynix 03:53 AM GMT
Rest of season can't get much worse for networks 03:52 AM GMT
NYMEX crude rises more than $2 to $42.95/barrel 03:51 AM GMT
Media moguls confront downturn at N.Y. confab 03:48 AM GMT
Seoul shares jump 5 pct to hit 1-week high 03:45 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - Dec 8 03:44 AM GMT
Share slump hurts Japan insurers 03:37 AM GMT
Nikkei gains 4 pct, domestic demand shares strong 03:36 AM GMT
Saudi maintains Asia supply curbs for Jan -- source 03:35 AM GMT
Thai Globlex Holding cancels share buy-back plan 03:29 AM GMT
Thai Beverage puts Bangkok listing on hold - SET 03:27 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-S.Korea Kia sees '09 unit sales down-paper 03:25 AM GMT
Asia stocks climb on oil drop and U.S. auto rescue 03:18 AM GMT
Former All Black Brown undergoes life-saving surgery 03:12 AM GMT
Fighting in southern Philippines kills 10 03:09 AM GMT
Apollo says traditional private equity model dead -NYTimes 03:02 AM GMT
Qantas CEO says reasonable chance of no BA deal 03:01 AM GMT
Nikkei up 2.6 pct on domestic demand stocks, Aeon jumps 02:56 AM GMT
Fighting in southern Philippines kills 10-military 02:51 AM GMT
Rugby-Former All Black Brown undergoes life-saving surgery 02:50 AM GMT
Corp bonds face headwinds as year winds down 02:47 AM GMT
Envoys see tough haggling ahead with North Korea 02:43 AM GMT
THAILAND-BOND/CALENDAR 02:41 AM GMT
CCMP Asia raises $1.2 bln fund, changes name 02:40 AM GMT
Korea Exchange halts main board programme buying 02:35 AM GMT
FACTBOX- Key facts on North Korea's nuclear capabilities 02:34 AM GMT
HK Exchange says 14 firms buy back shares 02:31 AM GMT
HK Hot Stocks - China banks jump on govt support talk 02:30 AM GMT
Seoul shares rise led by builders, chipmakers 02:30 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Tribune prepares for possible bankruptcy filing -WSJ 02:29 AM GMT
Thirteen down and three to go in Champions League 02:27 AM GMT
Bordeaux know they must stop Roma's Totti 02:27 AM GMT
Internal troubles interfere with Anorthosis hopes 02:27 AM GMT
Thai shares may rise with Wall St but not very far 02:24 AM GMT
Chelsea eye last 16 but take nothing for granted 02:21 AM GMT
Malaysia's Scomi eyeing $1 bln Bahrain monorail project-report 02:18 AM GMT
STATBOX- Champions League statboxes Groups A-D 02:18 AM GMT
Disciplinary situation in the Champions League 02:18 AM GMT
Champions League fixtures 02:18 AM GMT
Lebanon losing battle to keep the lights on 02:09 AM GMT
Nikkei up 2.6 pct on domestic demand stocks, Aeon jumps 02:09 AM GMT
Lebanon losing battle to keep the lights on 02:06 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Thai newspapers - Dec 8 02:04 AM GMT
Rugby-Australia's Palu set for quick return from injury 02:04 AM GMT
"Made in China" label battered by product scandals 02:03 AM GMT
"Made in China" label battered by product scandals 02:01 AM GMT
PREVIEW-Soccer-Internal troubles interfere with Anorthosis hopes 02:00 AM GMT
PREVIEW-Soccer-Bordeaux know they must stop Roma's Totti 02:00 AM GMT
China pushes banks to offer bridge finance for M&A 02:00 AM GMT
PREVIEW-Soccer-Chelsea eye last 16 but take nothing for granted 02:00 AM GMT
Soccer-Champions League fixtures 02:00 AM GMT
STATBOX-Champions League statboxes Groups A-D 02:00 AM GMT
PREVIEW-Soccer-Thirteen down, three to go in Champions League 02:00 AM GMT
Soccer-Disciplinary situation in the Champions League 02:00 AM GMT
HK shares open up 3.3 pct led by banks 01:59 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Hong Kong - Dec 8 01:59 AM GMT
Qantas CEO says key issues unresolved in BA talks 01:57 AM GMT
Seoul shares extend gains, up 3 pct 01:56 AM GMT
"Che" movie wins praise in Cuba 01:56 AM GMT
"Che" movie wins praise in Cuba 01:55 AM GMT
CBS Radio extends online reach 01:53 AM GMT
"Four Christmases" top movie for second weekend 01:52 AM GMT
Grammys stumble with new TV special for nominees 01:50 AM GMT
Applause and boos at Italy's La Scala gala opening 01:50 AM GMT
Ogilvy urges Australian Tour organisers to chase Tiger 01:48 AM GMT
Tribune prepares for possible bankruptcy filing: WSJ 01:42 AM GMT
PCCW property unit says cash position at HK$1.8 bln 01:39 AM GMT
JGB futures rose as global recession fears persist 01:39 AM GMT
HK shares seen up on stimulus hopes; refiners eyed 01:33 AM GMT
Golf-Ogilvy urges Australian Tour organisers to chase Tiger 01:32 AM GMT
Q+A- Why reopen North Korea nuclear talks now? 01:30 AM GMT
TIMELINE- Rocky path of North Korea nuclear deal 01:30 AM GMT
Bradman's 452 bat to go under the hammer 01:26 AM GMT
Olmert slams "pogrom" but Palestinians still fearful 01:22 AM GMT
Tokyo rubber dips on demand worries, eyes on 100 yen 01:15 AM GMT
Fall Out Boy packs fans into St. Louis club 01:15 AM GMT
Santos defers Australian Reindeer gas project 01:15 AM GMT
U.S. says new round of North Korea talks to be tough 01:14 AM GMT
U.S. says new round of North Korea talks to be tough 01:14 AM GMT
Nikkei up 1.1 pct on domestic demand stocks, Aeon jumps 01:13 AM GMT
Cricket-Bradman's 452 bat to go under the hammer 01:11 AM GMT
Music biz braces for disappointing holiday sales 01:07 AM GMT
China's Zhongding to cut price of placement shares 12:54 AM GMT
TIMELINE-Rocky path of North Korea nuclear deal 12:51 AM GMT
Australian marathon runner McCann dies aged 41 12:46 AM GMT
S.Korea Kia '09 unit sales seen at 1.47 mln -paper 12:42 AM GMT
A sales chill for Christmas albums 12:39 AM GMT
PRECIOUS-Gold rebounds from 2-week low on oil 12:31 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Philippine newspapers - Dec 8 12:25 AM GMT
Peruvian chefs serve up world's largest ceviche 12:23 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - South Korean newspapers - Dec 8 12:22 AM GMT
Peruvian chefs serve up world's largest ceviche 12:21 AM GMT
Soccer-Argentine title race set for exciting finale 12:12 AM GMT
China South Locomotive wins $436 mln contract 12:10 AM GMT
Nikkei up 0.7 pct as exporters follow Wall St gain 12:10 AM GMT
Seoul shares open higher; autos, techs rise 12:08 AM GMT
CNPC mulling partner for Santos bid -report 12:07 AM GMT
FEATURE-Lebanon losing battle to keep the lights on 12:04 AM GMT
UK lawyers, accountants see record falls in profit 12:01 AM GMT

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