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GM board has concluded bankruptcy not an option 11:59 PM GMT
Q+A-Nigeria Supreme Court decides on Yar'Adua election 11:59 PM GMT
Q+A-Nigeria Supreme Court decides on Yar'Adua election 11:59 PM GMT
Bank of America to cut up to 35,000 jobs 11:57 PM GMT
Nigeria Supreme Court decides on presidential vote 11:56 PM GMT
Nigeria Supreme Court decides on presidential vote 11:56 PM GMT
Tom Cruise gets restraining order against man 11:56 PM GMT
Tom Cruise gets restraining order against man 11:55 PM GMT
Dynegy to rethink new coal-fired power projects 11:55 PM GMT
Senate report ties Rumsfeld to Abu Ghraib abuse 11:54 PM GMT
Russian art prize winner heckled for nationalism 11:52 PM GMT
China Changan Auto extends share trade suspension 11:52 PM GMT
Elpida mulls raising money by share issue-Nikkei 11:50 PM GMT
Seoul shares seen down on US losses, grim outlook 11:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Market-based energy policy would aid U.S.-Exxon CEO 11:49 PM GMT
Russian art prize winner heckled for nationalism 11:47 PM GMT
Senate report ties Rumsfeld to Abu Ghraib abuse 11:47 PM GMT
Cricket-Early lunch called in 1st NZ test after overnight rain 11:46 PM GMT
QUOTEBOX-Experts discuss Obama energy sec'y pick 11:46 PM GMT
Bernard Madoff arrested and charged with fraud 11:45 PM GMT
Rio Tinto says work at Peru project to slow in '09 11:44 PM GMT
U.S. Senate report ties Rumsfeld to Abu Ghraib abuse 11:42 PM GMT
U.S. Senate report ties Rumsfeld to Abu Ghraib abuse 11:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Bernard Madoff arrested, charged with fraud 11:41 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-EU edges closer to climate, stimulus deals 11:38 PM GMT
Obama picks Daschle to spearhead healthcare 11:37 PM GMT
Golden Globe frontrunners revealed 11:34 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-NAB launches A$ 3, 5-yr government guaranteed bonds 11:31 PM GMT
Global immunization rates may be exaggerated-study 11:30 PM GMT
Global immunization rates may be exaggerated-study 11:30 PM GMT
United Tech CEO sees US housing starts down in '09 11:27 PM GMT
Heath Ledger nod boosts Oscar momentum 11:23 PM GMT
Solvency opinion hot topic in BCE deal 11:22 PM GMT
SNAPSHOT - Financial Crisis - 2330 GMT 11:22 PM GMT
Argentina offers no-interest loans to boost tourism 11:19 PM GMT
Bank shares sink as fears deepen 11:18 PM GMT
Poland successful in EU climate wrangle: official 11:16 PM GMT
Venezuela indicts opposition leader on corruption 11:16 PM GMT
FACTBOX-BCE the biggest scuttled leveraged buyout deal 11:16 PM GMT
Nikkei set to slip on strong yen, bailout fears 11:16 PM GMT
Study: Higher jobless rates, less absences by unhappy workers 11:15 PM GMT
Macabre Mexican mummies eye world tour 11:15 PM GMT
Poland successful in EU climate wrangle - official 11:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Poland successful in EU climate wrangle - official 11:15 PM GMT
Money managers brace for unorthodox Fed 11:14 PM GMT
Lehman brokerage trustee seeks to probe collapse 11:14 PM GMT
Illinois governor's charges delay bond sale 11:13 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Illinois governor's charges delay bond sale 11:11 PM GMT
Brazil Congress passes bill to spur gas investment 11:11 PM GMT
Portugal's Oliveira cranking out the films at 100 11:11 PM GMT
Fuss buying high-grade US corporates 11:09 PM GMT
NAB launches A$ 3, 5-yr government guaranteed bond 11:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 1 - Chartered Semi lowers 4th-qtr outlook 11:05 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Which US states have the most auto industry workers 11:00 PM GMT
Fitch may cut auto suppliers on possible GM failure 10:59 PM GMT
DEALTALK-Solvency opinion hot topic in BCE deal 10:58 PM GMT
New Issue-GECC sells $250 mln 3-yr TLGP floaters 10:57 PM GMT
New Issue-HSBC USA sells $675 mln in TLGP notes 10:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Illinois governor on the job despite calls to quit 10:55 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch rates Monongahela Power Co 10:50 PM GMT
Auto bailout talks revive in Senate 10:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Brazil unveils $3.6 bln tax breaks to spur economy 10:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-United Tech '09 forecast could point to flat profit 10:49 PM GMT
U.S. auto bailout talks revive in Senate 10:48 PM GMT
Bank of America to cut up to 35,000 jobs 10:48 PM GMT
WRAPUP 8-EU nears climate, stimulus deals 10:46 PM GMT
Foreign Golden Globe contenders grounded in reality 10:45 PM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-Progress of UN, EU climate talks 10:44 PM GMT
EU leaders mull softer climate action amid crisis 10:40 PM GMT
Pfizer drug fails to beat tamoxifen at 2.75 years 10:37 PM GMT
Letrozole beats tamoxifen for breast cancer 10:37 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Bank of America to cut up to 35,000 jobs 10:36 PM GMT
Mentally ill drug abusers have more ER visits 10:36 PM GMT
United Tech 2009 forecast allows for flat profit 10:36 PM GMT
Heart drug linked to breast cancer 10:35 PM GMT
Panic attacks linked to heart disease 10:34 PM GMT
Glaxo, Novartis drug combo delays breast cancer 10:34 PM GMT
RPT-UPDATE 1-Bunge and Itochu announce sugar mill in Brazil 10:33 PM GMT
Horn of Africa famine threatens 20 million: Red Cross 10:32 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-MOVES-Nasdaq OMX, AXA Equitable Life, CME, Lazard 10:31 PM GMT
Teen marijuana use no longer declining 10:30 PM GMT
Employed women with fibromyalgia maintain health 10:30 PM GMT
Legg Mason cuts SIV exposure, shares rise 10:28 PM GMT
Homebuilder shares reverse course, fall on credit concerns 10:27 PM GMT
"Benjamin Button," "Frost/Nixon" lead Golden Globes 10:27 PM GMT
FACTBOX: List of Golden Globe television nominees 10:26 PM GMT
FACTBOX: A list of Golden Globe film nominees 10:26 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Key facts about the Golden Globe Awards 10:26 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Dreamworks says films delivering profitability 10:26 PM GMT
US CREDIT-A GM failure risks more debt losses, default chain 10:26 PM GMT
Obama can sign U.N. climate pact before U.S. law: Kerry 10:26 PM GMT
FDA panel says two asthma drugs risky 10:25 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Legg Mason cuts SIV exposure, shares rise 10:25 PM GMT
Juncker sees summit deal on EU stimulus plan 10:25 PM GMT
Juncker sees summit deal on EU stimulus plan 10:25 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX sheds 2.8 percent on weak corporate news 10:23 PM GMT
FDA advisory panel backs new female condom 10:22 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-FACTBOX-Statements by Obama's energy pick Steven Chu 10:22 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Advanced Energy to cut 7 pct jobs, sees charges 10:22 PM GMT
PNC buy of National City approved with conditions 10:22 PM GMT
Heath Ledger Golden Globe nod boosts Oscar momentum 10:22 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Waters cuts Q4 view on lower orders for new instruments 10:22 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-PNC buy of National City approved with conditions 10:20 PM GMT
Heath Ledger Golden Globe nod boosts Oscar momentum 10:19 PM GMT
US junk bond funds report $127 mln inflow - AMG 10:19 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Obama can sign UN climate pact before US law-Kerry 10:19 PM GMT
Venezuela indicts opposition leader on corruption 10:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US FDA advisory panel backs new female condom 10:17 PM GMT
SCENARIOS: U.S. automakers' future uncertain as debate rages 10:17 PM GMT
SCENARIOS: Where Washington stands on auto bailout 10:17 PM GMT
Obama energy pick strong green voice: experts 10:17 PM GMT
Poland successful in EU climate talks - official 10:16 PM GMT
Poland successful in EU climate talks - official 10:16 PM GMT
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Martek BioSciences profit in line with estima 10:16 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Fed balance sheet liabilities hit record $2.2 trln 10:14 PM GMT
Third-quarter household net worth falls 4.7 percent: Fed 10:14 PM GMT
WRAPUP 2-Obama picks Daschle to spearhead healthcare 10:14 PM GMT
Heath Ledger Golden Globe nod boosts Oscar momentum 10:12 PM GMT
RPT-UPDATE 1-Obama energy pick strong green voice -experts 10:12 PM GMT
Certicom urges investors to sit tight on RIM bid 10:11 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Obama energy pick strong green voice -experts 10:10 PM GMT
Mexico's Walmex appoints new boss at bank unit 10:09 PM GMT
Commodities "horribly" hit, not killed: Rogers 10:09 PM GMT
Alabama senators call for quick action on tankers 10:07 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Power outage hits parts of Venezuelan capital 10:07 PM GMT
Jobless claims hit 26-year high, exports tumble 10:07 PM GMT
CANADA FX DEBT-Canada dollar jumps, bonds track Treasuries 10:06 PM GMT
Homebuilder shares reverse course, fall on credit concerns 10:04 PM GMT
Dow Jones Open/Close - Dec 11 10:04 PM GMT
Dow Jones High/Low - Dec 11 10:04 PM GMT
Furniture Brands cuts workforce by 15 percent 10:04 PM GMT
AIG cutting prices, may burn taxpayers 10:03 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Furniture Brands cuts workforce by 15 percent 10:03 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US FDA panel says two asthma drugs risky 10:02 PM GMT
EXCLUSIVE-UPDATE 1-AIG cutting prices, may burn taxpayers 10:02 PM GMT
N.Y. Money Closing - DECEMBER 11, 2008 10:00 PM GMT
Legg Mason jumps after cutting SIV exposure 09:59 PM GMT
REFILE-Nortel receives listing notice from NYSE 09:59 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Standard Microsystems cuts Q3 rev outlook 09:56 PM GMT
Fed rate cuts working, former Fed Gov. Mishkin says 09:56 PM GMT
Terex put options rise with stimulus skepticism 09:55 PM GMT
Mexico peso soars, bond yields hit low; stocks fall 09:54 PM GMT
Brazil stocks follow Wall Street lower, real rallies 09:54 PM GMT
California budget gap now seen nearing $42 billion 09:53 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-KB Toys files for bankruptcy, to close all stores 09:53 PM GMT
EMERGING MARKETS-Markets mixed as commodities offset US anxiety 09:52 PM GMT
Bone drug Zometa helps shrink breast tumors: study 09:52 PM GMT
Lundin shares rise as HudBay says no vote needed 09:51 PM GMT
Wall Street hurt by auto bailout anxiety and financials 09:51 PM GMT
Foreign Golden Globe contenders grounded in reality 09:51 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Fed to make 2nd agency debt purchase Friday 09:48 PM GMT
"New" ethanol to face crunch time under a Chu DOE 09:48 PM GMT
Drug may stop diabetics' glucose decline at night 09:47 PM GMT
School program's benefits may last into adulthood 09:46 PM GMT
Bernard Madoff arrested by FBI: report 09:45 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St hurt by auto bailout anxiety, financials 09:44 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-California budget gap now seen nearing $42 bln 09:43 PM GMT
Female Health condom wins US FDA panel support 09:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Certicom urges investors to sit tight on RIM bid 09:40 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bone drug Zometa helps shink breast tumors-study 09:39 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls as weakness shows in corporate news 09:37 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Bank shares tumble as credit fears deepen 09:36 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Chile central bank holds key rate at 8.25 percent 09:36 PM GMT
AFTER THE BELL-Capstead Mortgage falls after dividend cut 09:35 PM GMT
Bank of America rises after job cut plan 09:35 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch: U.S. oil, gas credit metrics to fall in 2009 09:33 PM GMT
Foreign cenbanks dump agencies, hoard Treasuries 09:32 PM GMT
Fed balance sheet liabilities hit record $2.2 trln 09:30 PM GMT
TD Bank income to get unspecified lift from BCE 09:30 PM GMT
TABLE-U.S. M-2 money supply up $37 bln Dec 1 week 09:30 PM GMT
California moves on global warming, warned on cost 09:30 PM GMT
California moves on global warming, warned on cost 09:29 PM GMT
WRAPUP 2-Canadian oil firms make cautious spending cuts 09:26 PM GMT
Portugal's Oliveira cranking out the films at 100 09:22 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar slides to seven-week lows vs euro, yen 09:22 PM GMT
"Recount" and "In Treatment" lead TV Globe nominations 09:20 PM GMT
HBO leads TV networks' Golden Globes contest 09:20 PM GMT
ANS discount widens 7 cents in Thursday sale -trade 09:19 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks steady, yields fall, dollar slumps 09:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-NYSE says industry is consolidating 09:19 PM GMT
SCENARIOS-US automakers' future uncertain as debate rages 09:18 PM GMT
HBO leads TV networks' Golden Globes contest 09:18 PM GMT
Suicide bomb kills 50 in Iraqi restaurant 09:17 PM GMT
Iraq may need U.S. troops for decade 09:17 PM GMT
Suicide bomber kills 50 in Iraqi restaurant 09:16 PM GMT
Iraq may need U.S. troops for decade: Iraqi official 09:16 PM GMT
NEWSMAKER-Golf-New captain Pavin says U.S. are still underdogs 09:16 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-EU leaders mull softer climate action amid crisis 09:15 PM GMT
Iraq may need U.S. troops for decade: Iraqi official 09:14 PM GMT
Dollar drop pushes gold past platinum 09:13 PM GMT
Obama energy pick strong green voice: experts 09:13 PM GMT
Argentina stocks boosted by oil prices; peso mixed 09:09 PM GMT
Greek violence flares for sixth day 09:09 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Russia says ready to work with OPEC to boost oil price 09:09 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Downbeat data, weak stocks give bonds new life 09:08 PM GMT
Just A Minute With: Director Danny Boyle 09:07 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Dec 11 US 1.50763 09:07 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St slides on auto worry, financials 09:07 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX closes 3 percent lower as EnCana weighs 09:06 PM GMT
Ex-NBC Universal treasurer gets jail for fraud 09:06 PM GMT
Iraq may need US troops for decade - Iraqi official 09:06 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Italy's UniCredit moves to boost Core Tier 1 09:05 PM GMT
Boeing delays 787 again 09:04 PM GMT
SCENARIOS-Where Washington stands on auto bailout 09:03 PM GMT
US copper gains hold into close as dollar weakens 09:03 PM GMT
TEXT-NZ's Hellaby Holdings expects 2009 profit to rise 09:01 PM GMT
Just A Minute With: British Director Danny Boyle 09:01 PM GMT
FACTBOX-List of Golden Globe television nominees 09:00 PM GMT
FACTBOX-A list of Golden Globe film nominees 09:00 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P affirms Empresa Generadora de Electricidad Itabo 08:59 PM GMT
Calls for Zimbabwe neighbours to seal borders 08:59 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Mexico's Sept gross fixed investment rises 7.6 pct 08:59 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P affirms Marathon Oil ratings 08:58 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-IT Holding, Mensun in asset pact; IT CEO replaced 08:58 PM GMT
Weaker dollar pushes gold above platinum 08:58 PM GMT
Soccer-Ronaldo denies using Corinthians as path back to Europe 08:57 PM GMT
Bunge and Itochu announce sugar mill in Brazil 08:57 PM GMT
Chile stocks rise, peso hits 3-wk high on weak dollar 08:56 PM GMT
JPMorgan CEO warns of "terrible" fourth quarter 08:54 PM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-Analysis on commodities, energy in credit crunch 08:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Japan halts beef from Wisconsin Smithfield plant 08:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-JPMorgan CEO warns of 'terrible' fourth quarter 08:48 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Hercules CEO sees slowdown in US offshore business 08:48 PM GMT
Power outage hits parts of Venezuelan capital 08:46 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX down 300 points late in session 08:44 PM GMT
Mugabe says Zimbabwe cholera outbreak stopped 08:39 PM GMT
Financials ETF drops 6 percent on JPMorgan news 08:39 PM GMT
U.S. Amish gene trait may inspire heart protection 08:39 PM GMT
Lilly view provides relief, diabetes drug on track 08:38 PM GMT
Rogge says IOC must be realistic to survive credit crisis 08:37 PM GMT
Obama picks savvy Daschle to spearhead healthcare 08:37 PM GMT
Obama's "New Deal" will give U.S. growth crucial boost 08:36 PM GMT
U.S. FDA panel says two asthma drugs risky 08:36 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Ciena posts surprise loss, outlook disappoints 08:36 PM GMT
Ex-NBC Universal treasurer gets jail for fraud 08:34 PM GMT
Ex-NBC Universal treasurer gets jail for fraud 08:33 PM GMT
Junior senator takes the wheel in auto aid 08:33 PM GMT
Junior senator takes the wheel in U.S. auto aid 08:32 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude ends up 10 pct, rallies on dollar, OPEC 08:30 PM GMT
Obama's "New Deal" will give growth crucial boost 08:29 PM GMT
Obama's "New Deal" will give growth crucial boost 08:28 PM GMT
Junior senator takes the wheel in U.S. auto aid 08:27 PM GMT
Soccer-Rule makers to consider extra referees proposal 08:27 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Kent to succeed Isdell as Coca-Cola chairman 08:27 PM GMT
U.S. government cash may avert sustained deflation 08:26 PM GMT
Oil rises 10 percent after OPEC calls for "severe" cut 08:25 PM GMT
EU split on rescue plan 08:24 PM GMT
Bruce Power Ontario Bruce 3 reactor back 08:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-ANALYSIS-Failed swap makes Cemex debt talks urgent 08:23 PM GMT
Concert Boxscore for the 2008-12-10 issue 08:23 PM GMT
Governors appeal to Congress for economic aid 08:22 PM GMT
FTSE ends higher on oil 08:19 PM GMT
US governors appeal to Congress for economic aid 08:18 PM GMT
Olympics-IOC must be realistic to survive credit crisis - Rogge 08:18 PM GMT
Oil rises 10 percent after OPEC calls for "severe" cut 08:18 PM GMT
Harry Winston could seek bigger Diavik stake 08:17 PM GMT
Financials ETF drops 6 percent on JPMorgan news 08:17 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St slides as auto bailout anxiety weighs 08:17 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-US Bancorp sees big jump in bad loans; shares fall 08:16 PM GMT
Wall Street bonuses to drop 50 percent: New York comptroller 08:14 PM GMT
Ethiopia says AU peacekeepers want to quit Somalia 08:13 PM GMT
U.N. says Somali security forces desert 08:13 PM GMT
UPDATE 14-Oil rises 10 pct, OPEC calls for "severe" cut 08:13 PM GMT
Somali security forces desert, govt vanishing-UN 08:13 PM GMT
Somali security forces desert, govt vanishing-UN 08:13 PM GMT
Somali security forces desert, govt vanishing-UN 08:13 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Bimbo's US buy praised but concerns linger on debt 08:12 PM GMT
Wachovia reimburses $150 mln in telemarketing case 08:12 PM GMT
Mexico peso soars; Cemex plunges on debt worries 08:10 PM GMT
Energy policy would aid U.S. economy--Exxon chief 08:09 PM GMT
Alitalia investor group buys smaller rival Air One 08:09 PM GMT
EU leaders mull softer climate action 08:08 PM GMT
U.N. chief tells world: we need a Green New Deal 08:08 PM GMT
U.N. climate talks to speed CO2 offset approval 08:07 PM GMT
U.N. chief may call climate summit in September 2009 08:07 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX 200 points lower as EnCana weighs 08:07 PM GMT
Gameloft cuts 2008 goals, hopes for 2009 rebound 08:06 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Wall St bonuses to drop 50 pct - New York comptroller 08:05 PM GMT
Suspected U.S. drone strike in Pakistan kills 7 08:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Netflix to beat 4th quarter subscriber target-CFO 08:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US FDA warns of kidney damage in bowel cleansers 08:03 PM GMT
Zimbabwe neighbors should seal borders: U.S. official 08:02 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Morgan Stanley downgrades ING, Aegon and Standard Life 08:01 PM GMT
About 40 pct of docs use electronic records: CDC 08:00 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Canada says needs to work with U.S. on auto aid 08:00 PM GMT
Bone drug Zometa helps shink breast tumors -study 08:00 PM GMT
Glaxo, Novartis drug combo delays breast cancer 08:00 PM GMT
SNAPSHOT-US STOCKS-Wall St extends losses amid auto anxiety 07:59 PM GMT
U.S. aims for more troops in Afghanistan 07:58 PM GMT
More clashes in Athens on day 6 of Greek violence 07:58 PM GMT
Oil-rich Alberta to push for renewable fuels 07:58 PM GMT
Prince Harry seals 10 billion charity deal 07:57 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P cuts Compton Petroleum rating to 'B' 07:57 PM GMT
"Financial crisis" is Germany's phrase of 2008 07:57 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-"Benjamin Button," "Frost/Nixon" lead Golden Globes 07:57 PM GMT
Import prices see biggest monthly drop in November 07:56 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW: Jobless claims rise 07:56 PM GMT
ECB policymakers try to cool rate cut expectations 07:56 PM GMT
IADB weighs $1 bln credit for Mexico poverty fight 07:56 PM GMT
IADB weighs $1 bln credit for Mexico poverty fight 07:56 PM GMT
SAS's Spanair to cut 517 jobs in turnaround plan 07:56 PM GMT
Boeing delays 787 again 07:53 PM GMT
World Bank says has $3 bln in credit for Mexico 07:53 PM GMT
WRAPUP 2-ECB policymakers try to cool rate cut expectations 07:53 PM GMT
Dollar slides to seven-week lows vs euro 07:53 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-BlackRock cuts 500 jobs, shares tumble 07:52 PM GMT
Soccer-Kenya coach signs one-year extension to contract 07:51 PM GMT
Brazil confirms tax cuts, central bank loans 07:51 PM GMT
Ireland wins guarantees for EU vote re-run 07:50 PM GMT
Retail sales seen down 1.9 percent 07:49 PM GMT
CPV to use waste water at Maryland power project 07:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Zurich Financial paying $25 mln to settle SEC suit 07:45 PM GMT
BRIEF-Unicredit moves to boost Core Tier 1 07:45 PM GMT
Sprint shares fall 15 percent after downgrade 07:42 PM GMT
WTO talks need signal from Obama, Brazil says 07:42 PM GMT
Suspected U.S. drone strike in Pakistan kills 7 07:41 PM GMT
AIG slashing prices, but may burn taxpayers 07:41 PM GMT
Mexico's Gissa disputes losing derivatives bets 07:40 PM GMT
Wells Fargo to write down $40 billion in Q4: Bove 07:40 PM GMT
BlackRock cuts 500 jobs worldwide 07:39 PM GMT
Ford, GM shares sink further on bailout anxiety 07:38 PM GMT
ADR Report-Crude oil rally boosts ADRs 07:38 PM GMT
Fed says to buy agency debt on Dec 12 07:37 PM GMT
EU climate talks heading towards a deal -Berlusconi 07:37 PM GMT
CORRECTED - New Issue-HSBC USA sells $2 bln in TLGP notes 07:35 PM GMT
Visa CEO loses his credit cards 07:35 PM GMT
Mugabe claims cholera outbreak stopped 07:33 PM GMT
WRAPUP1-Lululemon, Empire results are solid, reaction mixed 07:33 PM GMT
Ford, GM shares sink further on bailout anxiety 07:33 PM GMT
EU climate talks heading towards a deal -Berlusconi 07:30 PM GMT
EU climate talks heading towards a deal -Berlusconi 07:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Intesa Sanpaolo SpA director general quits 07:29 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's release on Central Termica Loma de la Lata 07:27 PM GMT
Blocked exits may be costly at hedge funds 07:27 PM GMT
Krispy Kreme Q3 loss widens 07:27 PM GMT
Zimbabwe neighbors should seal borders: U.S. official 07:26 PM GMT
UEFA opposed to three-nation bids for Euro 2016 07:25 PM GMT
FACTBOX - EU plans to cut CO2 emissions by a fifth 07:23 PM GMT
SNAPSHOT-US STOCKS-Wall St falls on auto bailout anxiety 07:23 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar slides to seven-week lows vs euro, yen 07:22 PM GMT
Zimbabwe neighbors should seal borders-US official 07:19 PM GMT
Zimbabwe neighbors should seal borders-US official 07:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Wells Fargo to write down $40 bln in Q4 - analyst Bove 07:19 PM GMT
World stocks edge up, yields fall, dollar slumps 07:17 PM GMT
"Financial crisis" is Germany's phrase of 2008 07:16 PM GMT
Diabetic former binge eaters can still lose weight 07:15 PM GMT
U.S. aims for more troops in Afghanistan, Gates says 07:15 PM GMT
Irish "no" campaigner dismisses EU concessions 07:13 PM GMT
Coral may predict future Indian Ocean quake: study 07:13 PM GMT
Visa chief loses his credit cards 07:13 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Players target bearish Schwab put options 07:12 PM GMT
ThyssenKrupp may shorten steel workers' hours 07:12 PM GMT
High heart rates linked to obesity, diabetes: study 07:12 PM GMT
U.S. 30-year mortgage rates lowest since March 2004 07:11 PM GMT
"Financial crisis" is Germany's phrase of 2008 07:10 PM GMT
FDIC lists banks opting out of guarantee plans 07:08 PM GMT
US planes likely to be packed during holidays-ATA 07:07 PM GMT
Briefs 4-Milan close in on Thiago Silva, Van der Sar to stay on 07:07 PM GMT
Coral may predict future Indian Ocean quake-study 07:06 PM GMT
Soccer-UEFA opposed to three-nation bids for Euro 2016 07:06 PM GMT
FDIC lists banks opting out of guarantee plans 07:05 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's confirms Marathon Oil's ratings 07:05 PM GMT
Illinois governor on the job despite calls to quit 07:03 PM GMT
BAE may cut more jobs after MoD announces review 07:01 PM GMT
High heart rates linked to obesity, diabetes - study 07:00 PM GMT
SEB considering sale of German retail ops-sources 06:59 PM GMT
US FDA warns of kidney damage in bowel cleansers 06:58 PM GMT
BRIEF-IT Holding and China's Mensun in accord 06:57 PM GMT
Iran seen reining in actions in Iraq - officials 06:57 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude extend rally on dollar, OPEC 06:56 PM GMT
Sci-fi fan Keanu Reeves jumped at alien role 06:56 PM GMT
Belgium may cede BNP stake to Fortis in future 06:55 PM GMT
Pavin to be U.S. captain for 2010 Ryder Cup 06:53 PM GMT
PGA keep tradition of single-term Ryder Cup captains 06:53 PM GMT
Jim Rogers calls most big U.S. banks "bankrupt" 06:53 PM GMT
Chile peso at 3-wk high on weak dollar; stocks rise 06:52 PM GMT
FACTBOX: List of Golden Globe television nominees 06:52 PM GMT
BRIEF-Intesa Sanpaolo SpA director general quits 06:51 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Canada govt sees more cooperation with opposition 06:51 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-BlackRock cuts 500 jobs worldwide 06:51 PM GMT
FACTBOX-List of Golden Globe television nominees 06:48 PM GMT
FACTBOX - U.S. President-elect Obama to face distressed economy 06:48 PM GMT
Iran seen reining in actions in Iraq - officials 06:47 PM GMT
FACTBOX: President-elect Obama to face distressed economy 06:46 PM GMT
Mugabe claims Zimbabwe cholera outbreak stopped 06:46 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Market flat as energy rises but autos sag 06:46 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Key facts about Afghanistan's security forces 06:45 PM GMT
Brazil to unveil tax breaks to spur economy-source 06:45 PM GMT
Golf-PGA keep tradition of single-term Ryder Cup captains 06:44 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Key facts about Afghanistan's security forces 06:43 PM GMT
Suspected U.S. drone strike in Pakistan kills 7 06:43 PM GMT
Hovnanian says debt exchange undersubscribed 06:42 PM GMT
Areva's Savannah partners wins $3.3 bln U.S. deal 06:41 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Growing corn pile casts shadow over prices 06:38 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-JPMorgan down after price cut; bank index drops 06:38 PM GMT
Mugabe says Zimbabwe cholera outbreak stopped 06:38 PM GMT
Mugabe says Zimbabwe cholera outbreak stopped 06:38 PM GMT
BAE may cut more jobs after MoD announces vehicle review 06:37 PM GMT
Oil rises above $48, OPEC calls for "severe" cut 06:37 PM GMT
U.N. climate talks to speed CO2 offset approval 06:36 PM GMT
US-RESEARCH/ (NON-S&P500) 06:35 PM GMT
BBC proposes deals with rivals to save public TV 06:34 PM GMT
States cutting healthcare, report shows 06:33 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Key facts about Afghanistan's security forces 06:33 PM GMT
EU envoy urges Congo rebel to be flexible for peace 06:33 PM GMT
U.N. chief tells world of need for Green New Deal 06:32 PM GMT
Pakistan detains one of India's most-wanted 06:31 PM GMT
U.S. teen marijuana use decline faltering: survey 06:31 PM GMT
U.S. says Zimbabwe cholera outbreak worsening 06:28 PM GMT
Obama names Daschle to lead health reform effort 06:27 PM GMT
W.House sees "chance" of Senate auto deal today 06:26 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Bail denied for US lawyer accused of "brazen" fraud 06:25 PM GMT
Riot police fire teargas at Greek protesters 06:24 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Market flat as energy tempers auto uncertainty 06:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US crop, livestock prices dive, flip farm outlook 06:20 PM GMT
Corruption holds back Afghan army expansion 06:16 PM GMT
Swiss bank secrecy in toughest test since Nazi gold 06:15 PM GMT
Pioneer sets new seed distribution strategy 06:15 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Prices rise on strong demand at 10-yr auction 06:15 PM GMT
Euro hits two-month high vs dollar as risk appetite rises 06:15 PM GMT
Obama says Illinois governor should resign 06:14 PM GMT
World stocks edge up, yields fall, dollar slumps 06:14 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-BBC proposes deals with rivals to save public TV 06:13 PM GMT
Mitsubishi UFJ unit vies for Citi Japan unit-report 06:13 PM GMT
Nomura taking Lehman French operation - report 06:13 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Corruption holds back Afghan army expansion 06:12 PM GMT
Netflix to exceed 4th quarter subscriber target-CFO 06:12 PM GMT
U.S. drone fire missiles into Pakistan, seven killed 06:11 PM GMT
U.S. crude futures extend rally on dollar, OPEC 06:11 PM GMT
Despite downturn, is German energy a model for Obama? 06:10 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-UBS cuts JPMorgan Chase price target 06:09 PM GMT
Egyptian court says no to gas exports to Israel 06:08 PM GMT
REFILE-Kuwait ask KIA to set up fund to invest in bourse 06:08 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-Egypt's OCI sees construction revenue rising 06:08 PM GMT
Nasdaq OMX to list in Dubai, DIFX rebrands 06:08 PM GMT
BCE buyout crumbles as break-up fee battle looms 06:08 PM GMT
Kuwait MPs to question PM on Iran cleric visit 06:08 PM GMT
Pirates hijack oil supertanker off east Africa 06:08 PM GMT
Taiwan-China deals offer no immediate payoff 06:08 PM GMT
South China labour woes worsen on export slump 06:08 PM GMT
N.Korea talks fail to break impasse, no prize for Bush 06:08 PM GMT
Taiwan cuts rates by 75 bps to 2.00 pct - cbank source 06:08 PM GMT
CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-PC maker Lenovo in talks on possible deal 06:08 PM GMT
W.House sees "chance" of Senate auto deal today 06:08 PM GMT
POLL-Hong Kong economy may stay in recession well into 2009 06:08 PM GMT
POLL-China to court slow-growth danger next year 06:07 PM GMT
U.S. Treasury says China not manipulating currency 06:07 PM GMT
RPT-TOPWRAP 2-China inflation drops, Korea cuts rates by record 06:07 PM GMT
UPDATE 6-BCE buyout crumbles as break-up fee battle looms 06:07 PM GMT
Shares of Mexico's Cemex plunge on debt news 06:07 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-W.House sees 'chance' of Senate auto deal today 06:07 PM GMT
EU transformer cartel charge involves ABB, Toshiba 06:07 PM GMT
Steelmakers' spending plans diverge as slowdown hits 06:07 PM GMT
SABIC plastics subsidiary cuts 1,000 jobs globally 06:06 PM GMT
Britain delays aircraft carrier contract 06:06 PM GMT
EDF open to partners for future nuclear reactors 06:06 PM GMT
ArcelorMittal South Africa cuts 1,000 contractors 06:06 PM GMT
Air France-KLM complains over Austrian Airlines sale 06:06 PM GMT
Virgin seeks clarity, compensation over 787 delays 06:06 PM GMT
UPM warns on Q4 as paper sector eyes output cuts 06:06 PM GMT
Belgium holds Qaeda suspects on suicide attack plan 06:06 PM GMT
ACE Aviation shares soar on wrap-up plan 06:06 PM GMT
Punch dismisses negative research, shares recover 06:06 PM GMT
Empire Co profit jumps 12.5 pct on Sobeys strength 06:06 PM GMT
IHOP/Applebee's owner DineEquity suspends dividend 06:06 PM GMT
UK's Asda sees generation of more frugal shoppers 06:06 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Two banks guilty in French money laundering case 06:05 PM GMT
Berlin, Schaeffler deny seeking Continental deal delay 06:05 PM GMT
Stanley Works to cut 10 pct jobs; lowers '08 outlook 06:05 PM GMT
BJ's Wholesale names Laura Sen CEO 06:05 PM GMT
Costco quarterly profit rises slightly, shares fall 06:05 PM GMT
Daimler poised to take stake in Kamaz-sources 06:05 PM GMT
Auto bailout faces rough road in U.S. Senate 06:05 PM GMT
P&G keeps profit view despite softer sales 06:05 PM GMT
Philip Morris raises some U.S. cigarette prices 06:05 PM GMT
Hong Kong confirms H5N1 bird flu at chicken farm 06:05 PM GMT
Consort Medical H1 pretax up 70 pct; eyes buys 06:04 PM GMT
Edwards Lifesciences sees 2009 EPS up 15 to 19 pct 06:04 PM GMT
Vivus says obesity drug leads to 9 pct weight loss 06:04 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Russian electricity use drops, prices plummet 06:04 PM GMT
Novo gets FDA letter on once-weekly liraglutide 06:04 PM GMT
Lilly eyes entry into biogenerics arena 06:04 PM GMT
FDA declines to approve King, Pain Therapeutics' Remoxy 06:04 PM GMT
P&G keeps profit view despite softer sales 06:04 PM GMT
REFILE-UPDATE 2-AstraZeneca drops two Infinity cancer drugs 06:04 PM GMT
Amylin jumps 30 pct on Byetta LAR diabetes news 06:04 PM GMT
Lilly view provides relief, diabetes drug on track 06:04 PM GMT
US panel weighs future of widely used asthma drugs 06:04 PM GMT
Chided Lieberman meets with Reid on McCain support 06:03 PM GMT
Convicted Stevens holds slim lead in US Senate race 06:03 PM GMT
Obama faces uphill battle to combat rising job loss 06:03 PM GMT
Americans cut back, but permanent thrift elusive 06:03 PM GMT
EU, U.S. talks to make headway on cutting red tape 06:03 PM GMT
U.S. farm sector cautiously welcomes Obama win 06:03 PM GMT
US House seeks quick economic stimulus passage 06:03 PM GMT
U.S. Rep. Emanuel to become Obama chief of staff 06:03 PM GMT
Obama says will confront economic woes head-on 06:03 PM GMT
Obama looks presidential but not president yet 06:03 PM GMT
Ascopiave in talks to increase Gazprom supplies 06:02 PM GMT
Economic package to include health tech 06:02 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 2-Indonesia's Mandiri eyes banks, insurers 06:01 PM GMT
Belgium may cede BNP stake to Fortis in future 06:01 PM GMT
Group opposed to Lloyds-HBOS deal ends legal fight 06:01 PM GMT
SNB says more losses possible at big Swiss banks 06:01 PM GMT
Banco Popolare closes real estate fund - sources 06:01 PM GMT
Visa sees EPS, margin withstanding deep recession 06:01 PM GMT
Japan's SMFG to raise $5.8 bln, shares jump 06:01 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Citigroup eyes central Europe for growth amid woes 06:01 PM GMT
Commerzbank braces for EU decision on its rescue 06:01 PM GMT
Obama may offer Israel "nuclear umbrella" 06:00 PM GMT
Timeshare industry squeezed by credit crisis 06:00 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Iamgold to buy Orezone for West African deposit 05:59 PM GMT
REFILE-Visa CEO loses his credit cards 05:59 PM GMT
US states cutting healthcare, report shows 05:59 PM GMT
US states cutting healthcare, report shows 05:59 PM GMT
Cultural divide keeps foreign coaches away 05:57 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks edge up, yields fall, dollar slumps 05:57 PM GMT
Stanley Works to cut 2,000 jobs 05:56 PM GMT
NBC mulls Japan broadcast satellite channel: report 05:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Emcore posts wider-than-expected Q4 loss, shares tank 05:55 PM GMT
UK knife crackdown leads to fall in stabbings 05:55 PM GMT
Horn of Africa famine threatens 20 mln - Red Cross 05:55 PM GMT
Horn of Africa famine threatens 20 mln - Red Cross 05:55 PM GMT
ECI Partners closes 430 mln stg buyout fund 05:53 PM GMT
NBC mulls Japan broadcast satellite channel-report 05:53 PM GMT
Prince Harry "seals" $15 billion deal for charity 05:51 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Surging oil price grounds airline stocks 05:51 PM GMT
Rogers buys oil last week as price drops 05:49 PM GMT
Coal co shares rise as J.P Morgan sees price boost 05:48 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Indonesia's Adaro says declares force majeure 05:47 PM GMT
Spain wants utilites to pay 1/3 of tariff deficit 05:47 PM GMT
Obama to offer Israel "nuclear umbrella": report 05:45 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Gains lost as tepid stocks rise depletes safety bid 05:45 PM GMT
Obama to offer Israel 'nuclear umbrella'-newspaper 05:45 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Russian steel maker MMK sees sharp Q4 downturn 05:45 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Market flat as energy tempers auto uncertainty 05:44 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Indonesian MPs agree to pass mining law 05:44 PM GMT
A list of Golden Globe film nominees 05:44 PM GMT
Delta Lloyd takes 9.41 pct stake in BinckBank 05:43 PM GMT
Russia ready to work with OPEC on output cuts: Medvedev 05:43 PM GMT
FASB requires more off-balance sheet disclosures 05:42 PM GMT
European shares close lower as weaker banks weigh 05:41 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-TNK-BP lowers investment in 2009, output flat 05:40 PM GMT
Canada's PM hopeful can talk to opposition leader 05:38 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Wall St bonuses to drop 50 pct - New York comptroller 05:37 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Brazil auto sales seen falling 19 pct in 2009 05:37 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude up over 10 pct on dollar, Saudi, OPEC, 05:36 PM GMT
Golf-Dunhill Championship first round scores 05:33 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-EU states, parliament in joint funds deal - source 05:33 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's cuts Empresa Electrica de Guatemala 05:32 PM GMT
Kiss making first album since 1998 05:32 PM GMT
US aims for more troops in Afghanistan, Gates says 05:32 PM GMT
Mexico says to set climate targets, cap and trade 05:31 PM GMT
Kiss making first album since 1998 05:31 PM GMT
"Desperate Housewives" may add two seasons 05:30 PM GMT
Canada says needs to work with U.S. on auto aid 05:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-KeyBanc cuts Werner, Pacer to underweight 05:28 PM GMT
Britain to rule on 2020 climate target mid-2009 05:27 PM GMT
FACTBOX - How the EU climate plan affects CO2 emissions 05:27 PM GMT
EU carbon price to drop further by year-end 05:27 PM GMT
US Cash Products-Gulf Coast ULSD up on new cycle 05:26 PM GMT
Fall in stabbings after knife crackdown 05:26 PM GMT
Israel allows cash into Gaza after Western outcry 05:25 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-FTSE Small Cap Index closes down 0.4 percent 05:24 PM GMT
Indonesia's Adaro says declares force majeure 05:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-TI CEO sees analog margins holding as volume falls 05:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Transcontinental swings to loss on restructuring 05:23 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Merrill: AUM could fall by 23 pct in 2008 05:22 PM GMT
FTSE rises on oil; economic fears mute gains 05:22 PM GMT
Ghana ruling party seeks momentum for poll run-off 05:21 PM GMT
Dollar falls to seven-week low vs euro 05:20 PM GMT
Pakistan acts against one of India's most-wanted 05:19 PM GMT
U.S. says Zimbabwe cholera outbreak worsening 05:18 PM GMT
U.N. chief may call climate summit in September 2009 05:18 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-ExxonMobil sees delay to opening of gas terminal 05:18 PM GMT
N.Korea talks fail to break impasse, no prize for Bush 05:18 PM GMT
TEXT-CA La Electricidad de Caracas outlook to neg -S&P 05:18 PM GMT
U.S. crude futures surge more than $4 higher 05:17 PM GMT
US says Zimbabwe cholera outbreak worsening 05:16 PM GMT
US says Zimbabwe cholera outbreak worsening 05:16 PM GMT
Brazil allows planting of Dupont, Dow GMO corn 05:14 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-CIT falls after Merrill downgrade 05:14 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's affirms SEACOR, outlook stable 05:13 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-LUKOIL raises Q3 net by 40 pct, cuts 2009 capex 05:12 PM GMT
U.N. chief may call climate summit in Sept 2009 05:12 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX gets boost from resources, Gildan weighs 05:11 PM GMT
US retailer KB Toys seeks bankruptcy protection 05:11 PM GMT
Brazil orders state bank interest rate cut-official 05:10 PM GMT
RLPC-ABInBev's jumbo loan expected to break next week-sources 05:10 PM GMT
Telenor faces crunch time with Russian Alfa 05:10 PM GMT
EU envoy urges Congo rebel to be flexible for peace 05:09 PM GMT
UEFA fine Lyon players for deliberately getting booked 05:09 PM GMT
Pound hits record low vs euro 05:09 PM GMT
Jim Rogers using rally to exit dollar assets 05:08 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Gold Fields calls shine, bullish bets build 05:08 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Who are Lashkar-e-Taiba? 05:08 PM GMT
Briefs 3-Dinamo Zagreb hit with fine for crowd trouble 05:08 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Caris upgrades Colgate-Palmolive to buy 05:07 PM GMT
EPA drops plans to change power plant rules 05:06 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Obama names Daschle to Cabinet health job 05:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Golf-Pavin appointed U.S. captain for 2010 Ryder Cup 05:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Brazil allows planting of Dupont, Dow GMO corn 05:04 PM GMT
BRIEF-Intesa SP head says ditching two boards unthinkable 05:03 PM GMT
Brazil car sales to fall 19 pct in 2009 - dealers 05:02 PM GMT
Brazil central bank sells dollars on spot market 05:02 PM GMT
Obama top wise man in Naples nativity figures 05:01 PM GMT
Soccer-UEFA fine Lyon players for deliberately getting booked 05:01 PM GMT
Moody's to cut ABS CDOs after revising methodology 05:00 PM GMT
Rent-regulated market stays firm during crisis 05:00 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Regulator OKs T.Italia plan to open up network 04:59 PM GMT
FOREX-U.S. dollar drops to six-week lows vs euro 04:58 PM GMT
Pakistan detains Lashkar founder over Mumbai 04:57 PM GMT
Credit Suisse slashes XL Capital price target to $4 04:57 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Ecuador threatens EU over settling banana dispute 04:57 PM GMT
Mexico peso firms on EM rally; stocks flat 04:57 PM GMT
New Issue-Thales adds 275 mln euros to 2011 bond 04:56 PM GMT
EU states, parliament in joint funds deal - source 04:56 PM GMT
BBC proposes deals with rivals to save public TV 04:55 PM GMT
Credit Agricole to sell 250 mln pounds LT2 bonds 04:54 PM GMT
Pakistan detains Lashkar founder over Mumbai 04:53 PM GMT
Mexico says to set climate targets, cap and trade 04:53 PM GMT
Brazil's real extends rally, surges 5 pct 04:52 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Viacom added to Goldman's conviction buy list 04:52 PM GMT
SCENARIOS: Daschle brings stature to health care debate 04:51 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-ExxonMobil says U.S. LNG terminal may face delay 04:50 PM GMT
Pakistan detains Lashkar founder over Mumbai 04:50 PM GMT
SCENARIOS-Daschle brings stature to US health care debate 04:49 PM GMT
NY-NJ Port Auth hikes capital budget, not expenses 04:47 PM GMT
Weaker dollar pushes gold above platinum 04:47 PM GMT
Google executive departs for LinkedIn 04:46 PM GMT
Shipowners scramble to cancel new build orders 04:45 PM GMT
Atari blasts back from the past with new game plan 04:45 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Credit Suisse cuts Affiliated Managers 04:45 PM GMT
Daimler poised to take stake in Kamaz: sources 04:44 PM GMT
UAW urges Senate approval of auto loan program 04:41 PM GMT
Chile peso closes up 1.5 percent as dollar weakens 04:40 PM GMT
Europe shares fall; weaker banks outweigh firm oils 04:40 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets flat, investors look to energy and autos 04:37 PM GMT
Brazil central bank sells $1.2 bln in forex swaps 04:36 PM GMT
Corus talks continue after pay cut offer 04:36 PM GMT
Tech firms stand out for climate efforts: study 04:36 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Ceres rankings of corporate environmental policies 04:35 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Tool co's down, Stanley Works to cut jobs 04:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Credit Suisse slashes XL Capital price target to $4 04:34 PM GMT
Obama names Daschle to lead health reform effort 04:34 PM GMT
Obama says Illinois governor should resign 04:33 PM GMT
Greeks show dislike of authority in street protests 04:33 PM GMT
Fearing backlash, industry urges nanotech safety 04:32 PM GMT
Suicide bomber kills 50 in Iraqi restaurant 04:32 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-UAW urges US Senate approval of auto loan program 04:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Merrill cuts CIT Group to underperform 04:31 PM GMT
FACTBOX-2010 U.S. Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin 04:30 PM GMT
"Recount" and "In Treatment" lead TV Globe nominations 04:30 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Casual dining co's fall, DineEquity suspends div 04:29 PM GMT
Obama hopeful car bailout deal possible this week 04:28 PM GMT
EU carbon price to drop further by year-end 04:27 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Golf-2010 U.S. Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin 04:27 PM GMT
"Recount", "In Treatment" lead TV Globe nominations 04:26 PM GMT
Obama hopeful auto bailout deal possible this week 04:26 PM GMT
Obama hopeful auto bailout deal possible this week 04:26 PM GMT
World oil demand to grow in 2009: IEA 04:25 PM GMT
Ocwen says defaults on modified loans below 25 pct 04:25 PM GMT
ING lending up in 2008-ANP-Reuters 04:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Merrill sees asset managers' AUM falling 29 pct in '08 04:24 PM GMT
Obama hopeful auto bailout deal possible this week 04:24 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St flat as energy shares offset automakers 04:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Canada court raps jobless fund, OKs use of surplus 04:23 PM GMT
East and west Europe to clash over climate action 04:23 PM GMT
TIMELINE - Deadliest bomb attacks in Iraq 04:23 PM GMT
TIMELINE-Deadliest bomb attacks in Iraq 04:22 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Wall St bonuses to fall 50 pct: NYC comptroller 04:21 PM GMT
Tech firms lauded for climate efforts 04:18 PM GMT
RPT-Obama names Daschle to lead US health reform effort 04:18 PM GMT
Pakistan detains founder of militant group 04:16 PM GMT
UPDATE 6-SNB cuts rates,opens door for unconventional easing 04:16 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Discount retailers down after Costco results 04:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Nigeria holds rates, pledges defence of naira 04:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-EU exec: Spain asks to review Clickair/Vueling deal 04:14 PM GMT
Hot Small Caps: Cattles falls on banking licence delay 04:13 PM GMT
US Treasury to sell $76 bln in bills 04:13 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bank of Canada outlines top risks to banking system 04:13 PM GMT
Cattles says delays in banking application 04:13 PM GMT
HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks on the move on Dec. 11 04:13 PM GMT
Brazil clears planting of Dupont, Dow GMO corn 04:12 PM GMT
"Recount","In Treatment" lead TV Globe nominations 04:11 PM GMT
Strauss hits century before India fight back 04:11 PM GMT
Neutral venues for Pakistan tours an option, says Lorgat 04:11 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Anadarko drills good Ghana well, shrs up 04:11 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Firm: if GMAC fails, bailout won't help GM 04:11 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Arcandor up, financing seen secure to mid-09 04:09 PM GMT
Chrysalis says offer talks ended 04:09 PM GMT
World trade in a rapid dive - World Bank economist 04:04 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Boeing 787 models and backlog 04:04 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Global supply chain for Boeing's 787 04:04 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Buyers of delayed Boeing Dreamliner 04:04 PM GMT
Corus UK pay talks continue after 10 pct cut offer 04:04 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Global supply chain for Boeing's 787 04:02 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Ceres rankings of corporate environmental policies 04:00 PM GMT
Tech firms stand out for climate efforts - study 04:00 PM GMT
German carmakers mulling fund for suppliers- VDA 03:59 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Buyers of delayed Boeing Dreamliner 03:59 PM GMT
Snake gives Rock a shock at Leopard's Creek 03:58 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Ciena shares plunge after unexpected loss 03:57 PM GMT
Atari blasts back from the past with new game plan 03:55 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-FTN Midwest cuts Hudson City Bancorp to neutral 03:54 PM GMT
Wall St bonuses to drop 50 pct - NYC comptroller 03:53 PM GMT
Pakistan detains founder of militant group after Mumbai 03:53 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Jobless claims advance to 26-year high 03:53 PM GMT
ECB policymakers try to cool rate cut expectations 03:53 PM GMT
Anglo suspends share buyback amid downturn 03:52 PM GMT
Sprint falls 15 percent after debt downgrade 03:52 PM GMT
US copper turns up as dollar falls, auto plan eyed 03:51 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets cut losses as crude oil rallies 03:51 PM GMT
Golf-Snake gives Rock a shock at Leopard's Creek 03:49 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX gets boost from resources, Gildan weighs 03:49 PM GMT
POLL-TAKE A LOOK-Reuters polls and surveys 03:48 PM GMT
DreamWorks says recession hurting home video sales 03:47 PM GMT
Mexico's peso surges 2.3 pct as EM currencies rally 03:47 PM GMT
Greece extends ban on short selling to May 31, 2009 03:46 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Kenya police face reform after scathing accusations 03:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Merckle sets Friday deadline in debt talks -sources 03:45 PM GMT
CORRECTED - New Issue-National Grid adds 35 mln stg to 2013 bond 03:45 PM GMT
World Bank urges Latam to stick with climate fight 03:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Lululemon stock skids after year forecasts cut 03:41 PM GMT
U.N. chief tells world: we need a Green New Deal 03:41 PM GMT
Pound hits record low vs euro on grim UK factory data 03:41 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-XL Capital hires firm to advise on possible sale 03:40 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Rio says Guinea to take away north part of project 03:40 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-With Fed help, commercial paper jumps $46.8 billion 03:39 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Krispy Kreme Q3 loss widens on costs, lower US revenue 03:37 PM GMT
Senate Democrats challenge Republicans on autos 03:36 PM GMT
Senate Democrats challenge Republicans on autos 03:33 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St recovers on energy advance 03:32 PM GMT
DIARY - MidEast/African holidays to December 2009 03:31 PM GMT
BCE deal collapses 03:31 PM GMT
Bank of Canada outlines top risks to banking system 03:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-EU executive expects Italy to comply on T.Italia 03:30 PM GMT
Senate Democrats challenge Republicans on autos 03:27 PM GMT
Atari blasts back from the past with new game plan 03:27 PM GMT
Graves desecrated often in France, mostly Christian 03:26 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-AIG CEO says asset sales may have to be delayed 03:25 PM GMT
White House sees 'chance' of Senate auto deal 03:24 PM GMT
Brazil stocks up as Petrobras jumps, real rallies 03:24 PM GMT
BRIEF-Italy regulator says soothes EU concerns on T.Italia 03:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Netcare agreed to sell Ampath units for $101 mln 03:22 PM GMT
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ climbs 2 U.S. cents, bonds gain 03:22 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Goldman downgrades the U.S. tobacco sector 03:22 PM GMT
WestLB to ask for delay on EU rescue ruling-sources 03:22 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude up on Saudi, OPEC, IEA and dollar 03:20 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Prices up on jobless claims jump, auto fears 03:20 PM GMT
Unclear auto bailout can pass Senate: Chrysler CEO 03:20 PM GMT
Cricket-Neutral venues for Pakistan tours an option, says Lorgat 03:18 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Unclear auto bailout can pass Senate-Chrysler CEO 03:18 PM GMT
Germany backs EU stimulus goal despite row 03:18 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX turns positive on strength in commodities 03:17 PM GMT
Recession seen worsening, deflation a risk 03:16 PM GMT
TIMELINE: Key dates in the saga of the failed BCE buyout 03:15 PM GMT
ExxonMobil says U.S. LNG terminal may face delay 03:15 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-P&G says rev could be weaker than expected 03:15 PM GMT
Suicide bomb kills at least 46 in Iraqi restaurant 03:14 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Chrysalis says offer talks ended 03:13 PM GMT
Aircraft carrier contract delayed up to two years 03:13 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Key military procurement programmes 03:13 PM GMT
Credit crunch? What credit crunch? 03:13 PM GMT
CHRONOLOGY-Key dates in the saga of the failed BCE buyout 03:12 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Baidu.com cuts rev outlook on online ad slowdown 03:12 PM GMT
Just A Minute With: Director Danny Boyle 03:11 PM GMT
Golf-Pavin appointed United States captain for 2010 Ryder Cup 03:09 PM GMT
FOREX-U.S. dollar slides to 7-week low vs yen 03:09 PM GMT
Virgin seeks compensation over 787 delays 03:08 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Libya OK's Gazprom Elephant stake - Eni CEO 03:07 PM GMT
Bank of Canada says T-bill avg yield 1.239 pct 03:06 PM GMT
Retail sales post big drop in November 03:06 PM GMT
FACTBOX-BCE's C$34.8 bln buyout collapses 03:06 PM GMT
Top Canada court decries employment insurance plan 03:04 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Cattles says delays in banking app; shares dive 03:04 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-DA Davidson sees limited Santa Claus rally 03:03 PM GMT
Politics stymie German crisis response - minister 03:02 PM GMT
U.S. crude futures jump more than $3/bbl, 7 pct 03:01 PM GMT
Weak sales warning hits Urban Outfitters shares 03:01 PM GMT
US 30-year, 15-year mortgages-table 03:01 PM GMT
Briefs 2-Lippi sees Gattuso recovering for Confederations Cup 03:00 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Weak sales warning pulls Urban Outfitters shares down 02:58 PM GMT
Umicore CEO says 2009 capex to match 2008 02:57 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Onxy Pharma shares rally after upgrade 02:57 PM GMT
Portugal's Oliveira cranking out the films at 100 02:56 PM GMT
EU mergers and takeovers (Dec 11) 02:53 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Citi cuts view on supply chain sector again 02:52 PM GMT
Toxic drink kills 8 from tiny island tribe in India 02:52 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Nigeria cenbank to up activity in interbank market 02:51 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Shares stay weaker as Wall St falls 02:50 PM GMT
Mexican stocks sink, dragged down by Cemex 02:49 PM GMT
Keanu Reeves jumped at alien role 02:48 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-FDA don't approve King Pharma, Pain Thera drug 02:48 PM GMT
CORRECTED-Dreamworks says films delivering profitability 02:47 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Politics stymie German crisis response -UK minister 02:47 PM GMT
Israel allows cash into Gaza after Western outcry 02:47 PM GMT
Israel allows cash into Gaza after Western outcry 02:47 PM GMT
Automaker shares drop before expected Senate vote 02:45 PM GMT
Automaker shares drop before expected Senate vote 02:45 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Goldman Sachs cuts price targets on US paper cos 02:44 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Global interest rates in 2008 02:43 PM GMT
Automaker shares drop before expected Senate vote 02:43 PM GMT
Can USG People ward off opportunistic buyers? 02:42 PM GMT
Greek riots remind outside investors about risks 02:42 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Visa says users are spending less 02:41 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Marathon will not split -- for now 02:40 PM GMT
DEALTALK-Can USG People ward off opportunistic buyers? 02:40 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St drops at open on auto worry 02:40 PM GMT
RPT-BRIEF-Italy regulator OKs T.Italia network access plan 02:39 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX opens lower as BCE, US auto fears weigh 02:38 PM GMT
Occasion makes century special, says Strauss 02:38 PM GMT
UPDATE-4-Cricket-Strauss hits century before India fight back 02:37 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets open lower on bailout fears, jobs data 02:33 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-E.ON to offer gas storage capacity at auction 02:32 PM GMT
CHRONOLOGY-Boeing's 787 still stuck on the ground 02:32 PM GMT
New City jobs at lowest level since credit crisis 02:31 PM GMT
Dreamworks says films delivering profitability 02:30 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Key UK military procurement programmes 02:30 PM GMT
M&A or A&E? Crisis to dominate dealmaking in 2009 02:30 PM GMT
HMV says markets weaker as first-half loss narrows 02:29 PM GMT
Atari blasts back from the past 02:29 PM GMT
Fund industry urges creative default DC pensions 02:29 PM GMT
M&A or A&E? Crisis to dominate dealmaking in 2009 02:29 PM GMT
HIGHLIGHTS - EU summit on stimulus and climate package 02:29 PM GMT
War with Pakistan "no solution", India says 02:28 PM GMT
Cricket-Occasion makes century special, says Strauss 02:28 PM GMT
EU carbon price to drop further by year-end 02:28 PM GMT
Golf-Sorenstam opens with two-under 70 in Dubai 02:27 PM GMT
UK fund industry urges creative default DC pensions 02:27 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-New City jobs at new low, Goldman tweaks job rule 02:25 PM GMT
HIGHLIGHTS: EU summit on stimulus, climate package 02:25 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-EU carbon price to drop further by year-end 02:25 PM GMT
Rwanda denies U.N. charges over Congo rebels 02:24 PM GMT
Rwanda denies U.N. charges over Congo rebels 02:24 PM GMT
Asda sees generation of more frugal shoppers 02:24 PM GMT
Nigeria cenbank to up activity in interbank market 02:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Iberiabank to sell 2.5 mln shares at $40 apiece 02:22 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Precision to cut debt, payouts as deal costs jump 02:21 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Cattles falls on banking licence delay 02:21 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-U.S. Bancorp may incur $1 bln in Q4 credit costs 02:20 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Algeria says oil/gas to earn up to $76 bln in 08 02:19 PM GMT
Credit Suisse sells 850 mln euros 5.5-yr bond -IFR 02:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Demand doubles at Spanish bank asset auction 02:19 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Cattles falls on banking licence delay 02:18 PM GMT
Duel-listed gains lead index 2.8 pct higher 02:18 PM GMT
FACTBOX- Key facts about the Golden Globe Awards 02:16 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Senate may vote on auto bailout on Thursday 02:16 PM GMT
Tunisia's Sotrapil scraps pipeline, capital hikes 02:16 PM GMT
Romania jails "affront to human dignity" - report 02:15 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St set to fall at open on auto worries 02:14 PM GMT
MONEY MARKETS-Bank rates fall further, spreads narrower 02:12 PM GMT
U.S. sues Sony Music over children's online privacy 02:11 PM GMT
Somalia backs U.S. plan to hunt pirates 02:11 PM GMT
Ethiopia says AU peacekeepers to quit Somalia too 02:11 PM GMT
UK's Asda sees generation of more frugal shoppers 02:10 PM GMT
Pakistan puts charity under monitoring after Mumbai 02:10 PM GMT
Greek riots remind outside investors about risks 02:09 PM GMT
U.S. Bancorp may have $1 billion in bad loans and writeoffs 02:09 PM GMT
France says Zimbabwe denies visas to aid workers 02:08 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Greek riots remind outside investors about risks 02:08 PM GMT
Asda sees generation of more frugal shoppers 02:08 PM GMT
Weekly jobless claims jump to 26-year high 02:07 PM GMT
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to Jan 31 02:06 PM GMT
UPDATE-U.S. weekly jobless claims jump to 26-year high 02:05 PM GMT
China "cancer village" pays ultimate price for growth 02:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Renovo reports positive scar drug trial result 02:05 PM GMT
Euro zone break-up too costly to happen 02:04 PM GMT
China's "culinary revolution" causes a stir 02:04 PM GMT
WITNESS: China's long march from Mao to modernity 02:04 PM GMT
China economy at crossroads after 30 years of reform 02:04 PM GMT
China packages past reforms to guide its present 02:04 PM GMT
Young Chinese face the unknown - economic hardship 02:04 PM GMT
China grapples with new social safety net 02:04 PM GMT
TIMELINE: China milestones since 1978 02:04 PM GMT
MOVES-Redwood Trust, SecondMarket, Blue Wolf Capital Management 02:03 PM GMT
Weak sales warning hits Urban Outfitters shares 02:02 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-German stimulus row rages, Ifo sees deep recession 02:02 PM GMT
HIGHLIGHTS-EU summit on stimulus, climate package 02:01 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Boeing delays Dreamliner aircraft line 02:01 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Devgen up on valuation, buyout speculation 02:00 PM GMT
Highlights of stimulus package 02:00 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Dec 11 US 1.50763 02:00 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL-Boeing down, delays delivery of Dreamliner 01:59 PM GMT
POLL-Recession seen deeper despite BoE cuts 01:59 PM GMT
Grim data points to deep recession 01:59 PM GMT
Algeria says oil/gas to earn up to $76 bln in 08 01:59 PM GMT
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events 01:58 PM GMT
Nigeria keeps benchmark interest rate at 9.75 pct 01:58 PM GMT
Euro zone break-up too costly to happen 01:57 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Investec places $50 mln in mortgage-backed loans 01:56 PM GMT
Britain to rule on 2020 climate target mid-2009 01:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Belgium unveils 2 bln euro recovery plan 01:55 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Boeing delays 787 again, no financial outlook 01:54 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX to open down as BCE, US auto bailout in focus 01:54 PM GMT
Britain to rule on 2020 climate target mid-2009 01:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Doping-IOC strips Belarussian hammer throwers of medals 01:52 PM GMT
Feudal island Sark embraces democracy 01:51 PM GMT
Punch dismisses negative research, shares recover 01:48 PM GMT
OPEC should make more severe output cut-President 01:48 PM GMT
US trade gap widens, imports from China set record 01:47 PM GMT
HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks to watch on Dec. 11 01:47 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Sark, island of bicycles and dirt tracks 01:46 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Up on unexpectedly big US jobless claims jump 01:46 PM GMT
"Benjamin Button," "Frost Nixon" lead Golden Globes 01:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-ThinkEquity raises Intel to accumulate from sell 01:45 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Canada new home prices fall in October 01:45 PM GMT
RPT-POLL-US natgas stocks seen down 83 bcf in weekly EIAs 01:45 PM GMT
BRIEF-Libya's Elephant field 01:44 PM GMT
South Sudan cuts salaries to counter oil slump 01:44 PM GMT
South Sudan cuts salaries to counter oil slump 01:44 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-India MRPL's new unit to process more acidic crude 01:43 PM GMT
Grim data points to deep recession ahead 01:43 PM GMT
Ethanol turmoil drags down U.S. corn price-USDA 01:43 PM GMT
Dollar extends losses vs yen after US jobless claims 01:43 PM GMT
OPEC should make more severe output cut: President 01:42 PM GMT
S.Enso says cutting paper inventories as planned 01:41 PM GMT
Pope brands financial system selfish 01:40 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Goldman cuts US tobacco sector to neutral 01:39 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Futures add losses on jobless claims 01:38 PM GMT
M&A or A&E? Crisis to dominate dealmaking in 2009 01:38 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Futures extend losses after jobless data 01:38 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Canada trade surplus narrows despite C$ drop 01:38 PM GMT
***SNAPSHOT - WORLD KEY OFFICIAL INTEREST RATES*** 01:37 PM GMT
US import prices see biggest monthly drop in Nov 01:36 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Telecom operators' cost cuts to hit gear makers 01:35 PM GMT
US trade gap widens, imports from China set record 01:35 PM GMT
Russia's MMK sees 2008 revenues of $10.4 bln 01:34 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar falls broadly; euro surges 01:33 PM GMT
U.S. weekly jobless claims jump to 26-year high 01:33 PM GMT
France says Zimbabwe denies visas to aid workers 01:31 PM GMT
Visa sees earnings withstanding deep recession 01:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Todd spares Adelaide's blushes in Japan 01:31 PM GMT
Edwards Lifesciences sees 2009 EPS up 15 to 19 pct 01:31 PM GMT
High-speed train to cut Rome-Milan travel time 01:30 PM GMT
Pakistan vows to comply with U.N. curbs after Mumbai 01:30 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL-Baidu.com reverses initial drop 01:30 PM GMT
France plans crackdown on consumer credit abuses 01:29 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Bulgari, Luxottica down on spending crisis 01:29 PM GMT
Household names become small caps in FTSE reshuffle 01:28 PM GMT
France says Zimbabwe denies visas to aid workers 01:27 PM GMT
France says Zimbabwe denies visas to aid workers 01:27 PM GMT
Group opposed to Lloyds-HBOS deal ends legal fight 01:26 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Yahoo revises sevrance plan, settles lawsuit 01:25 PM GMT
2010 Tour de France to start with Rotterdam prologue 01:23 PM GMT
Pakistan vows to comply with UN curbs after Mumbai 01:23 PM GMT
Recession now seen deeper despite more Bank cuts - poll 01:21 PM GMT
Costco profit rises slightly 01:20 PM GMT
New Star suspends Africa fund 01:19 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-India rate cuts seen as cbank says outlook uncertain 01:18 PM GMT
Threatened Tuvalu says rich states block climate aid 01:18 PM GMT
U.S. gold futures rise more than 3 pct 01:17 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL-Baidu.com drops after cutting outlook 01:16 PM GMT
Kercher murder suspect recites Hamlet in film 01:15 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-BA descends on BMI Virgin talk, oil rise 01:14 PM GMT
Sweden unveils up to 25 billion SEK in auto sector aid 01:14 PM GMT
M&A or A&E? Crisis to dominate dealmaking in 2009 01:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Goldman adds Viacom to conviction buy list 01:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-New Star suspends Africa fund 01:12 PM GMT
Rights activist says barred from leaving Iran 01:11 PM GMT
Sarkozy says no alternative to EU climate deal 01:11 PM GMT
Ethiopia says AU peacekeepers to quit Somalia too 01:10 PM GMT
Ethiopia says AU peacekeepers to quit Somalia too 01:10 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Washington Post's Newsweek to cut jobs; WSJ 01:10 PM GMT
GM, Ford inch up after House vote 01:09 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL-GM, Ford inch up after House vote 01:08 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Renovo up after Juvista phase II result 01:08 PM GMT
Procter & Gamble down after revenue outlook 01:07 PM GMT
Kazakh bank Halyk says won't restructure any debt 01:07 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Renovo up after Juvista phase II result 01:05 PM GMT
Threatened Tuvalu says rich states block climate aid 01:05 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL-Procter & Gamble down after revenue outlook 01:03 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-JP Morgan upgrades Onyx to overweight 01:03 PM GMT
CHINA NOW-China "cancer village" pays ultimate price for growth 01:03 PM GMT
RPT-UPDATE 1-ACS renews option to buy 5.2 pct of Iberdrola 01:02 PM GMT
REFILE-Oils limit losses for Europe shares at midday 01:01 PM GMT
RPT-UPDATE 1-ACS renews option to buy 5.2 pct of Iberdrola 01:00 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Nov retail sales post biggest drop in five years 01:00 PM GMT
RPT-FEATURE-Americans cut back, but permanent thrift elusive 01:00 PM GMT
Citigroup eyes central Europe for growth 12:59 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-ACS renews option to buy 5.2 pct of Iberdrola 12:59 PM GMT
Budapest airport operating despite strike 12:57 PM GMT
Balls says politics stymies Germany 12:54 PM GMT
John Lewis says dept store sales trend improving 12:54 PM GMT
EnCana slashes 2009 capital budget 12:53 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Futures flat on auto rescue unease 12:53 PM GMT
Iraq asks Obama to hold new U.S.- Iran talks 12:52 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-BCE's $27.8 bln buyout collapses 12:52 PM GMT
World oil demand to grow in 2009 12:51 PM GMT
Pope brands financial system selfish, short-sighted 12:50 PM GMT
CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Asseco to sell another $21 mln in shares this week 12:50 PM GMT
G7 recession seen intensifying, recovery delayed 12:49 PM GMT
Economy set for longest post-War contraction: poll 12:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Pope brands financial system selfish, short-sighted 12:49 PM GMT
Pope brands financial system selfish, short-sighted 12:49 PM GMT
Serco moves into Indian outsourcing market 12:49 PM GMT
Pound slips to new record low vs euro 12:48 PM GMT
World must avoid backsliding in climate fight-UN 12:48 PM GMT
Austrian EVN to build 50 MW Bulgaria wind farm 12:47 PM GMT
Audiophiles view America's Jews through vinyl 12:47 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Rio gives BHP sale option over S.African JV 12:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-EnCana slashes 2009 capital budget by 18 percent 12:46 PM GMT
Somalia backs U.S. plan to hunt pirates 12:46 PM GMT
Somalia backs U.S. plan to hunt pirates 12:46 PM GMT
Rio may sell some family silver to pay off debt 12:44 PM GMT
Pakistan board chairman in bid to save India test series 12:43 PM GMT
India tour of Pakistan 'impossible', says Gavaskar 12:43 PM GMT
Pound slips to record low vs euro, weak UK data stings 12:42 PM GMT
Briefs-Zenga's Catania contract extended to 2010 12:42 PM GMT
Pound slips to record low vs euro, weak UK data stings 12:42 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Mouchel up on trading statement 12:41 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-IEA sees global oil demand rising in 2009 12:39 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Production cuts by major global steel firms 12:39 PM GMT
Pimco's El-Erian sees zero growth in '09 12:38 PM GMT
Hotels breathe new life into old South Korean homes 12:37 PM GMT
*TOP NEWS* North American Power and Natural Gas 12:37 PM GMT
Hindu violence book lands Indian writer in trouble 12:37 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks rise; euro jumps on rate doubts 12:36 PM GMT
Distrigas delivers LNG cargo in Portugal 12:36 PM GMT
John Lewis says dept store sales trend improving 12:35 PM GMT
Schaeffler says not trying to delay Continental buy 12:35 PM GMT
Hindu violence book lands Indian writer in trouble 12:34 PM GMT
Bhutto wins human rights prize 12:32 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-S.Africa builders rise on WBHO forecast, M&R jobs 12:32 PM GMT
Britain delays aircraft carrier contract 12:30 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Futures flat, investors cautious on auto bailout 12:30 PM GMT
Dollar extends losses vs yen, euro 12:30 PM GMT
Ciena reports loss, outlook below Street's view 12:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-India's MRPL says refinery project delayed 12:28 PM GMT
RPT-WRAPUP 8-House passes auto bailout, Senate prospects grim 12:27 PM GMT
EU climate draft eases shock for industry 12:26 PM GMT
Gildan's profit halves 12:26 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Gildan's Q4 profit halves; sees weak Q1, FY09 12:22 PM GMT
SNB cuts rates by 50 bps, sees 2009 Swiss recession 12:20 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-UCLA study: recession will get worse in 2009 12:20 PM GMT
Asseco to sell another 1.4 mln shares this week-CFO 12:19 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Mouchel up on trading statement 12:19 PM GMT
Rome seeks emergency status after heavy rains 12:18 PM GMT
Sweden unveils auto aid; no stake buys planned 12:16 PM GMT
White House autos bill is responsible approach 12:16 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Key elements of Democrats' auto aid bills 12:16 PM GMT
SCENARIOS: What to expect from U.S. auto bailout 12:16 PM GMT
Crisis not time for climate decisions: Berlusconi 12:15 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Canada - Dec 11 12:15 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Economic indicators for Dec. 11 12:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-UK's Serco moves into Indian outsourcing market 12:15 PM GMT
Bangladesh's Grameenphone plans for $65 mln IPO 12:14 PM GMT
FOREX-Euro surges to 6-wk high vs dollar; SNB cuts rates 12:12 PM GMT
Crisis not time for climate decisions: Berlusconi 12:12 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Facts about Mumbai attack suspects 12:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-P&G to meet earnings outlook, sales may fall short 12:11 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Facts about Mumbai attack suspects in India 12:10 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Facts about Mumbai attack suspects in India 12:10 PM GMT
SNB cuts rates by half point to limit recession 12:08 PM GMT
Rome seeks emergency status after heavy rains 12:08 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Earnings diary for Dec. 11 12:07 PM GMT
Perugia murder suspect Knox recites Hamlet in film 12:07 PM GMT
Rio may sell some family silver to pay off debt 12:07 PM GMT
Trade-weighted sterling hits record low 79.5 12:06 PM GMT
Argentine lower house passes questioned tax breaks 12:04 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-FTSE Small Cap Index down 0.6 percent midday 12:03 PM GMT
Lilly says 2009 earnings crimped by ImClone costs 12:02 PM GMT
China seeks to calm anger over soy imports 12:02 PM GMT
FTSE rises by midday on oils; Tullow rises 12:01 PM GMT
MARKETS-SOUTHASIA-STOCKS (UPDATE 2) 12:01 PM GMT
Belgium holds suspects after attack threat 12:01 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-PMC-Sierra cuts Q4 revenue view 12:01 PM GMT
Gameworld: Atari blasts back from the past with new game plan 12:00 PM GMT
Rowntree named as scrum coach for Lions 11:59 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Sweden unveils auto aid; no stake buys planned 11:58 AM GMT
After Mumbai, India unveils anti-terror measures 11:58 AM GMT
Dollar, euro, sterling Libor rates fall; spreads narrow 11:58 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bernstein cuts targets for European diversified miners 11:52 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Spain to probe second soccer match-fixing claim 11:51 AM GMT
Germany criticizes stimulus plans before EU summit 11:51 AM GMT
Germany criticizes stimulus plans before EU summit 11:50 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Amiad Filtration down; Panmure negative 11:50 AM GMT
Distressed investors target financials and healthcare 11:50 AM GMT
Suicide bomber kills 30 in Iraq 11:49 AM GMT
REFILE-Merckle sets Friday deadline in debt talks -sources 11:48 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-German solar stocks decline further 11:47 AM GMT
Golden Globes dodge strike bullet 11:46 AM GMT
CORRECTED-Lashkar founder says UN action defames Pakistan 11:46 AM GMT
CORRECTED - BNP Paribas Wealth plans Singapore hiring spree 11:45 AM GMT
Germany criticises "crass" economic rescue plans 11:45 AM GMT
Cricket-England v India first test scoreboard 11:45 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-Philippines says kidnappings may revive militants 11:44 AM GMT
REFILE-ANALYSIS-Enel's debt burden could pressure rating, div 11:43 AM GMT
Sterling hits record low vs euro at 88.34 pence 11:42 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Hannover Re down; Goldman Sachs cuts price 11:41 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-China Construction Bank eyes $1.5 bln in funds 11:41 AM GMT
IOC calls for quick decision on 2012 venues 11:39 AM GMT
India's MRPL says refinery project delayed 11:39 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Russian retailer Dixy triples nine-month profit 11:38 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-ENRC to get one-off $100 mln tax cut in 2008 11:37 AM GMT
N.Korea talks limp to end with no prize for Bush 11:35 AM GMT
Pope brands financial system selfish, short-sighted 11:34 AM GMT
Pope brands financial system selfish, short-sighted 11:34 AM GMT
Hutton may delay aircraft carrier project 11:34 AM GMT
Rugby-Rowntree named as scrum coach for Lions 11:34 AM GMT
Author Patricia Cornwell speaks out for gay marriage 11:33 AM GMT
REFILE-Blast in southeast Nepal, two hurt 11:33 AM GMT
EU approves German state aid for films and cinema 11:32 AM GMT
Greek violence flares for sixth day, Athens calmer 11:32 AM GMT
Spain protests over Greek death turn violent 11:31 AM GMT
Spain protests over Greek death turn violent 11:31 AM GMT
Saudi oil minister says pumps in line with target 11:31 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-PetroSA puts coal-to-liquids plant on hold 11:29 AM GMT
Indian film on sectarian violence wins Asia awards 11:28 AM GMT
EU executive expects Italy to comply on T.Italia 11:28 AM GMT
India's Bosch declares lockout at Jaipur plant 11:28 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Thailand's opposition Democrats inch towards power 11:28 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Kalahari up on Rossing South update 11:27 AM GMT
Punch questions research giving stock zero value 11:27 AM GMT
Cricket-England (229-5) v India, first test - close 11:27 AM GMT
Suicide bomber kills more than 20 in Iraq 11:25 AM GMT
Suicide bomber kills more than 20 in Iraq 11:25 AM GMT
Obama may offer Israel "nuclear umbrella" 11:23 AM GMT
Iraq asks Obama to hold new U.S.-Iran talks 11:23 AM GMT
Iraq urges new U.S.-Iran talks 11:22 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-France's Thomson up 17 pct as sale completed 11:21 AM GMT
Writer Patricia Cornwell speaks out for gay marriage 11:18 AM GMT
Olympics-IOC calls for quick decision on 2012 venues 11:17 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Share breach costs Carphone's Ross another job 11:16 AM GMT
Sterling trims gains vs dollar after weak UK CBI data 11:16 AM GMT
Bank's Barker sees recovery near end-2009 11:16 AM GMT
Inflation expectations plunge in November 11:16 AM GMT
ADB approves $300 mln loan to Pakistan 11:15 AM GMT
ADB approves $300 mln loan to Pakistan 11:15 AM GMT
UPDATE 4-HMV says markets weaker as H1 loss narrows 11:15 AM GMT
World oil demand seen to grow in 2009 11:14 AM GMT
Siemens finance arm buys share in US regas project 11:12 AM GMT
TEXT-S&P says Tomsk Oblast off watch; afrmd at'B+/ruA+';otlk neg 11:12 AM GMT
China's Huan Hsin says workers dispute settled 11:12 AM GMT
India's Mahindra to cut tractor output in Dec 11:11 AM GMT
Sweden unveils up to 25 bln SEK in auto sector aid 11:11 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-Premier Farnell profit up on Web, overseas growth 11:10 AM GMT
Factory orders down in December 11:10 AM GMT
France's Sarkozy risks setback in parliament battle 11:06 AM GMT
SNAP ANALYSIS - North Korea nuclear talks end with no deal 11:05 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Wolfson Micro falls; Merrill downgrades 11:05 AM GMT
FOREX-Euro rises to 6-wk high vs dollar; SNB cuts rates 11:04 AM GMT
VIEW-Caution urged as private equity turnarounds loom 11:04 AM GMT
TNK-BP oil company board meets in Paris 11:03 AM GMT
Hollywood writers turn attention to awards 11:02 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Pfeiffer Vacuum higher; WestLB upgrades 11:02 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Petro-Canada sees 2009 spending down 36 pct 11:02 AM GMT
PA Resources says drilled dry well on Volve South 11:01 AM GMT
Logica to raise 85 million pounds 11:01 AM GMT
Americans cut back, but permanent thrift elusive 11:00 AM GMT
ExxonMobil cuts runs at Fos-sur-Mer refinery 10:57 AM GMT
SNAP ANALYSIS-North Korea nuclear talks end with no deal 10:55 AM GMT
SNAP ANALYSIS-North Korea nuclear talks end with no deal 10:55 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Discount Investment to sell 3.34 pct of Cellcom 10:55 AM GMT
EU approves Dutch recapitalisation of SNS Reaal 10:55 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Escada down as Credit Suisse initiates 10:53 AM GMT
Sweden government to offer support to GM's Saab: report 10:51 AM GMT
Sweden govt to offer support to GM's Saab-report 10:49 AM GMT
Woolworths to start closing down sale 10:49 AM GMT
European shares briefly turn positive; oils gain 10:48 AM GMT
PetroSA puts CTL plant option on hold 10:48 AM GMT
EU takes closer look at Polish aid for Dell 10:46 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Inditex turns higher on encouraging outlook 10:46 AM GMT
EU approves French aid for diagnosing diseases 10:45 AM GMT
India film on sectarian violence wins Asia awards 10:41 AM GMT
Belgium may cede BNP stake to Fortis in future 10:41 AM GMT
China Construction Bank aims to set up health fund 10:39 AM GMT
Hollywood writers turn attention to awards 10:38 AM GMT
Papua New Guinea sees first LNG exports in 2013-14 10:37 AM GMT
Ben Stiller replacing Mark Ruffalo in drama 10:36 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Spectris higher; Merrill ups to "buy" 10:34 AM GMT
New City jobs at lowest level since crisis struck 10:34 AM GMT
U.N. rights council urges Israel to take steps 10:33 AM GMT
PRECIOUS-Gold extends gains by 1 percent on weak dollar 10:32 AM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Asia banks eye fundraising as downturn deepens 10:31 AM GMT
Mugabe says cholera outbreak has been stopped 10:31 AM GMT
DIARY - Global Environment 10:31 AM GMT
Indonesia's Bakrie no longer a billionaire - Forbes 10:30 AM GMT
Mugabe says cholera outbreak has been stopped 10:29 AM GMT
EU exec: Spain asks to review Iberia/Vueling deal 10:27 AM GMT
Ifo sees German GDP contracting by 2.2 pct in 2009 10:25 AM GMT
BRIEF-Dixy Group nine-month net profit triples 10:25 AM GMT
Cambridge REIT says secures $262 mln loan 10:23 AM GMT
Credit Suisse to sell 5.5-yr senior bond -IFR 10:23 AM GMT
Death of commodities greatly exaggerated 10:23 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Premier Farnell hit by worries over markets 10:22 AM GMT
PREVIEW-Soccer-Milan to start adapting to Gattuso loss at Juve 10:22 AM GMT
Credit fears hit "uncorrelated" catastrophe bonds 10:19 AM GMT
Soup kitchens making a comeback 10:19 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-RZB denies report it eyeing Constantia takeover 10:17 AM GMT
SE Asia Stocks-Gains pared by economic gloom, S'pore falls 10:17 AM GMT
Meles says AU troops want to quit Somalia too 10:17 AM GMT
Meles says AU troops want to quit Somalia too 10:17 AM GMT
Pan Pacific to cut copper runs by up to 20 pct 10:16 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Premier Farnell hit by worries over markets 10:15 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Punch Taverns slumps on new debt fears 10:13 AM GMT
Futures point to weaker opening on Wall Street 10:11 AM GMT
Imagination Technologies pretax profit falls 10:10 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Punch Taverns slumps on new debt fears 10:10 AM GMT
U.N. rights council urges Israel to take steps 10:09 AM GMT
Cricket-Pakistan board chairman in bid to save India test series 10:08 AM GMT
N.Korea talks end, US envoy Hill heads for airport 10:07 AM GMT
N.Korea talks end, US envoy Hill heads for airport 10:07 AM GMT
Ireland to restart pig slaughtering 10:05 AM GMT
Indian shares provisionally close 0.2 pct higher 10:05 AM GMT
Greek students attack police stations in Athens 10:04 AM GMT
UK may delay aircraft carrier construction 10:03 AM GMT
Ireland gives $233 mln to restart pig slaughtering 10:00 AM GMT
Eligibility set out for mortgage support scheme 09:58 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Breakaway South African party scores poll wins 09:58 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-S.Africa's WBHO sees H1 EPS up 80-100 pct, share rise 09:57 AM GMT
PC maker Lenovo in talk on deal; Acer upbeat on Q4 09:55 AM GMT
TEXT-Fitch affirms Edison's rtngs and revises outlook to stable 09:55 AM GMT
Politics stymies Germany on downturn - UK minister 09:55 AM GMT
S&P Israel unit puts MA Industries bonds under watch 09:54 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Papermakers dive as demand slumps 09:53 AM GMT
Britons caught in Thai sex raid 09:51 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-UK insurers down as Goldman drops Aviva 09:51 AM GMT
Hong Kong confirms H5N1 bird flu at chicken farm 09:49 AM GMT
NIBC plans 3-yr euro, government-backed bond -IFR 09:45 AM GMT
Inflation expectations plunge in November 09:44 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Tullow Oil up on new oil finds 09:43 AM GMT
FOREX-Euro hits 6-week high vs dollar; SNB cuts rates 09:42 AM GMT
Inflation expectations plunge in November 09:41 AM GMT
Tesco to launch half-price Christmas sale 09:38 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Major bank economic outlooks for 2009 09:37 AM GMT
Indonesia's Ali Alatas tarnished by East Timor 09:36 AM GMT
World must avoid backsliding in climate fight-UN 09:35 AM GMT
Flynn and Ryder make 50s for New Zealand 09:35 AM GMT
Greek Piraeus Bank to take part in bank support plan 09:35 AM GMT
RPT-ADVISORY-The Asian financial day in graphics 09:34 AM GMT
German, American, Britons caught in Thai sex raid 09:34 AM GMT
India's Oct infrastructure output up 3.4 pct y/y 09:31 AM GMT
Goldman rule tweak may spur veterans to quit 09:31 AM GMT
Daly smashes spectator's camera at Australian Open 09:29 AM GMT
Dartnall shares Australian Open lead 09:29 AM GMT
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-(OFFICIAL)-RPT-Indian shares never as cheap-Shanti Ass 09:28 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Major bank economic outlooks for 2009 09:28 AM GMT
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-(OFFICIAL)-Indian shares never as cheap-Shanti Asset 09:27 AM GMT
Private equity firms say their employees are safe 09:25 AM GMT
KB Financial offers 3.2 pct block sale - source 09:24 AM GMT
Erste Bank sees interbank frozen until Q3 '09 -FT 09:24 AM GMT
Imagination Technologies H1 pretax profit falls 09:22 AM GMT
Bank of Korea talks of "emergency" after record cut 09:21 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Club Med falls as crisis hits bookings 09:21 AM GMT
FTSE down 1.1%; weak miners, insurers counter oils 09:20 AM GMT
Oslo bourse cuts main index to 59 stocks from 76 09:19 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Fortis jumps on reports of BNP Paribas deal 09:18 AM GMT
DIARY - Greece to January 13, 2009 09:17 AM GMT
RPT-UPDATE 1-Indian economic outlook uncertain - cbank governor 09:16 AM GMT
TEXT-S&P upgrades KOGAS and five Korean GENCOs 09:14 AM GMT
Russia TNK-BP to buy out Sibir petrol stations-paper 09:14 AM GMT
Germany criticises Brown's rescue plans 09:14 AM GMT
Negroponte in Pakistan as pressure mounts for action 09:13 AM GMT
FACTBOX: How the EU climate plan affects CO2 emissions 09:13 AM GMT
Verizon Wireless plans 3-part euro, stg bond- IFR 09:13 AM GMT
PetroChina plans 12.6 mln bbls Lanzhou oil storage 09:12 AM GMT
Trichet says bailouts must be temporary 09:11 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Accident Exchange down following H1 results 09:11 AM GMT
Sri Lanka disputes rebel claim of killing 89 troops 09:10 AM GMT
BRIEF-LUKOIL Q3 net profit $3.47 bln, beats forecast 09:10 AM GMT
Government must exit private enterprise in time: SEC head 09:10 AM GMT
Violence continues in Greece for sixth day 09:09 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Indian economic outlook uncertain - cbank governor 09:09 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - PORTUGAL - Dec 11 09:08 AM GMT
EU says charges suspected power transformer cartel 09:06 AM GMT
FACTBOX-How the EU climate plan affects CO2 emissions 09:06 AM GMT
US govt must exit private enterprise in time-SEC head 09:05 AM GMT
India says wants 40 suspects from Pakistan 09:05 AM GMT
Just a third of U.S. adults got flu shots 09:04 AM GMT
Rugby Estates to cut jobs, focus on asset management 09:03 AM GMT
India says wants 40 suspects from Pakistan 09:02 AM GMT
India says wants 40 suspects from Pakistan 09:01 AM GMT
FACTBOX - Europe's fiscal stimulus plans to tackle crisis 09:00 AM GMT
Pursuit Dynamics preliminarily posts wider FY pretax loss 09:00 AM GMT
U.S. recession to worsen, deflation a risk-report 09:00 AM GMT
European consumers to cut spending in '09 -survey 09:00 AM GMT
Indian shares extend losses to 2 pct on day 08:58 AM GMT
Golf-Dartnall shares Australian Open lead, Daly in smashing form 08:58 AM GMT
PREVIEW-Australia to unveil CO2 trading, 2020 target in focus 08:56 AM GMT
India Bharti sees 3G launch in 6 mths of allocation 08:56 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Facts about Turkmenistan 08:56 AM GMT
Discount Investment to sell 2.34 pct Cellcom stake 08:56 AM GMT
Turkmens to vote in election criticised as sham 08:54 AM GMT
Belgium to unveil 2 bln euro recovery plan-reports 08:54 AM GMT
Pick 'n Pay added to JSE Top-40, M&R out 08:53 AM GMT
Tesco to launch half-price Christmas sale 08:53 AM GMT
Cricket-England 164-1 v India first test - tea 08:45 AM GMT
U.S. money market fund assets hit record 08:44 AM GMT
U.S. network develops coming-out series 08:44 AM GMT
HK shares close up slightly; airlines, property outperform 08:44 AM GMT
AIG CEO says asset sales may be delayed 08:42 AM GMT
RPT-Central Russia power use, output drop in Nov 08:42 AM GMT
Swiss franc slips after SNB cuts interest rates 08:39 AM GMT
Tullow's shares jump on new oil finds 08:39 AM GMT
Mumbai attacks show up India's technology shortcomings 08:37 AM GMT
Pakistanis group added to U.N. sanctions list 08:37 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-Cricket-Flynn and Ryder make 50s for New Zealand 08:37 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest 08:36 AM GMT
AIG CEO says asset sales may be delayed 08:35 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Inditex falls after 9-month results 08:35 AM GMT
Central Russia power use, output drop in Nov 08:34 AM GMT
India says wants 40 suspects from Pakistan 08:34 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Tullow Oil makes new oil finds, shares jump 08:34 AM GMT
Xtract Energy to scale back Australian investment 08:33 AM GMT
Bon Jovi scores 2008's top-grossing tour 08:32 AM GMT
Rock band Guster shifts to Columbia for new album 08:31 AM GMT
SNB cuts rates by 50 bps to fight looming recession 08:31 AM GMT
CORRECTED - Areva to speed up uranium enrichment plans -paper 08:30 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-HMV falls as results disappoint 08:30 AM GMT
Golden Globes dodge strike bullet, Oscars may not 08:29 AM GMT
CBS chief downplays crisis facing TV business 08:28 AM GMT
KEPCO sees $1.32 bln loss in '09 on oil, weak won 08:28 AM GMT
RZB unit eyeing Constantia takeover -report 08:28 AM GMT
Actors in awards spotlight share war stories 08:26 AM GMT
Hong Kong confirms H5N1 bird flu at chicken farm 08:25 AM GMT
Mumbai attacks show up India's technology shortcomings 08:24 AM GMT
Europe faces deep recession if fails to act 08:24 AM GMT
Mullen sees financial crisis raising world threats 08:24 AM GMT
GREECE - Factors to Watch on Dec 11 08:23 AM GMT
PREVIEW-Soccer-Ramos facing baptism of fire in 'El Clasico' 08:22 AM GMT
Mumbai attacks show up India's technology shortcomings 08:22 AM GMT
Mumbai attacks show up India's technology shortcomings 08:22 AM GMT
AIG CEO says asset sales may be delayed 08:21 AM GMT
Greece's Sprider cuts 2008 forecasts on riot damage 08:20 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-AIG CEO says asset sales may be delayed 08:19 AM GMT
Japan's SMFG to raise $5.8 billion, shares jump 08:18 AM GMT
PRESS-DIGEST - Ukraine - Dec 11 08:18 AM GMT
Interbank 3-mth dlr rate eases, euro and stg steady 08:15 AM GMT
Nearly half U.S. money funds earn no returns 08:15 AM GMT
HK shares finish flat, property, airlines outperform 08:15 AM GMT
Europe stocks fall in early trade, drugmakers weigh 08:15 AM GMT
Baby girl born from full ovary transplant 08:14 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Entertainment One drops merger with Canada's DHX 08:14 AM GMT
Boss of rescued Latvian bank expects debt rollover 08:12 AM GMT
Morgan Stanley seen posting second loss in a year 08:12 AM GMT
HK scrutinises eggs as possible bird flu source 08:08 AM GMT
Swimming-Athens gold medallist Shibata calls it quits 08:07 AM GMT
Chinese airlines soar on capital raising plan 08:07 AM GMT
After Mumbai, India unveils anti-terror measures 08:06 AM GMT
Brazil's EBX files EIS for $4.4 bln Chile project 08:06 AM GMT
US aerospace urges Obama to keep its flame bright 08:06 AM GMT
Imperial shareholders will agree ONGC bid -sources 08:06 AM GMT
Malaysia Tenaga sees '09 IPP energy costs up 64 pct 08:06 AM GMT
Former Bridgestone executive sentenced to two years 08:06 AM GMT
Mexico's Cemex falls short in debt swap 08:06 AM GMT
ACE Aviation says long-planned windup ready to go 08:06 AM GMT
S.Africa officials declare disaster on Zimbabwe border 08:06 AM GMT
S.Africa officials declare disaster on Zimbabwe border 08:06 AM GMT
Navistar wins $362 mln U.S. MRAP truck order 08:06 AM GMT
Rio Tinto moves to slow Canadian projects 08:06 AM GMT
Bunzl says trading in line with expectations 08:06 AM GMT
Airlines China Eastern, China Southern soar on govt aid 08:06 AM GMT
POSCO shrugs off steel woes with record 2009 spend 08:06 AM GMT
Kodak 2008 results to fall short of expectations 08:05 AM GMT
China considering compensation for milk victims 08:05 AM GMT
Woolworths to start closing down sale Dec. 11 08:05 AM GMT
India's Tata Motors cuts vehicle prices 08:05 AM GMT
Continental AG plans job cuts in the U.S.-sources 08:05 AM GMT
Hyundai to idle U.S. production for 17 days 08:05 AM GMT
Reuters Summit-UPDATE 2-Kravetz sees severe toll on retailers 08:05 AM GMT
Quarterly profit down at Carl's Jr parent CKE 08:05 AM GMT
Bimbo to buy George Weston unit for $2.38 bln 08:05 AM GMT
Neiman Marcus quarterly profit falls 08:05 AM GMT
Club Med plans cost cuts as bookings fall 08:05 AM GMT
U.S. FDA panel hears risks with asthma drug 08:04 AM GMT
Bidders line up for MediGene's EndoTag drug-sources 08:04 AM GMT
Generic drug sales slow amid price war-study 08:04 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-Cerep sees two more possible licensing deals 08:04 AM GMT
Fearing backlash, industry urges nanotech safety 08:04 AM GMT
RPT-UPDATE 3-EU exec adopts pharmaceutical sector reform 08:04 AM GMT
Drugmakers to note actors, make other ad changes 08:04 AM GMT
Spending, board oversight irk some Elan investors 08:04 AM GMT
Just a third in U.S. got flu shots, study shows 08:04 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Mulberry warns of lower full-year results 08:02 AM GMT
2008 one of worst years for disaster losses -insurer 08:01 AM GMT
UK court rejects attempt to block Lloyds-HBOS deal 08:01 AM GMT
Goldman to axe 200 staff in London-sources 08:01 AM GMT
Reuters Summit-UPDATE 1-Kaufman sees credit strains abating 08:01 AM GMT
XL Capital hires Goldman to explore alternatives 08:01 AM GMT
GMAC bond exchange flop threatens bank bid 08:01 AM GMT
SMFG plans to raise $7.6 bln in capital - sources 08:01 AM GMT
U.S. lawmakers rap Treasury on bailout plan 08:01 AM GMT
EU climate draft eases shock for industry 08:00 AM GMT
EU climate draft eases shock for industry 08:00 AM GMT
Poll faults FSA on upholding trust in finance 07:59 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-Zara owner Inditex misses 9-mth net, view pleases 07:58 AM GMT
Michael Jackson's white glove for sale 07:56 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Intl Greetings swings to H1 loss, axes dividend 07:54 AM GMT
Czech Republic - Factors To Watch on Dec 11 07:52 AM GMT
Facing distress, miners eye China "white knights" 07:52 AM GMT
Four calling birds, three French hens, two giant pandas.. 07:51 AM GMT
Newspaper round-up 07:51 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Mouchel on track to meet FY expectations 07:51 AM GMT
One in three Britons may be obese by 2012 07:50 AM GMT
Crucell antibody beats Tamiflu in preclinical test 07:50 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Indian inflation at 8-mth low, more rate cuts seen 07:49 AM GMT
Premier Farnell profit rises 07:48 AM GMT
Slovakia - Factors To Watch on Dec 11 07:48 AM GMT
BRIEF-Norse Energy says Brazil find confirmed, smaller 07:45 AM GMT
Poland - Factors to Watch on Dec 11 07:44 AM GMT
Norske Skog says prepared for more production cuts 07:43 AM GMT
More mobile phone makers back Google's Android 07:42 AM GMT
JGBs firm on recession fears, eyes on futures 07:40 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Santos exits Indonesia venture, mudflow liability 07:39 AM GMT
Newsweek plans staff cuts in makeover: report 07:36 AM GMT
European Factors -- Shares seen snapping winning run 07:35 AM GMT
HK shares rise over 1 pct led by property stocks 07:35 AM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares edge up; conflicting signs on risk 07:34 AM GMT
Czech CEZ buyback plans stalled - paper 07:34 AM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares edge up; conflicting signs on risk 07:34 AM GMT
Newsweek plans staff cuts in makeover - WSJ 07:33 AM GMT
Obama urges Illinois governor to step down 07:30 AM GMT
Obama says critical to stabilize economy 07:30 AM GMT
Asian shares retreat as economy worries nag 07:29 AM GMT
Gates on Afghan visit, aims to send more US troops 07:29 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-NORDIC STOCKS - Factors to watch on Dec 11 07:28 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Bulgaria - Dec 11 07:26 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Outokumpu cuts Q4 outlook, freezes investments 07:26 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Nippon Oil to shut naphtha cracker on weak demand 07:24 AM GMT
California "Day Without a Gay" protest low key 07:23 AM GMT
Goldman rule tweak to spur veterans to quit: report 07:23 AM GMT
Poll faults FSA on upholding trust in finance 07:23 AM GMT
BRIEF-Russian steel maker MMK Q3 net profit $667 mln 07:22 AM GMT
FraBenelux factors XREF 07:22 AM GMT
Seoul shares hit 6-wk closing high on rate cut 07:21 AM GMT
Goldman rule tweak to spur veterans to quit -FT 07:21 AM GMT
Sarah Chalke is Lifetime's "Maneater" 07:20 AM GMT
China may compensate milk victims 07:20 AM GMT
More honors for "30 Rock" and "Mad Men" 07:19 AM GMT
INSTANT VIEW 3-Indian annual inflation at 8.0 pct on Nov 29 07:18 AM GMT
9/11 families denounce Guantanamo trials 07:18 AM GMT
Ben Stiller replacing Mark Ruffalo in drama 07:17 AM GMT
TEXT-S&P: Outlook on Korea's GS Caltex revised to negative 07:17 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-State Bank India says economy likely to need more help 07:17 AM GMT
U.N. prize winner laments world hypocrisy 07:16 AM GMT
TOPWRAP 2-China inflation drops, S.Korea cuts rates by record 07:16 AM GMT
Baby girl born from full ovary transplant 07:14 AM GMT
Prostrakan German marketing clearance for Abstral 07:13 AM GMT
North Korea nuclear talks limp on with no prize for Bush 07:11 AM GMT
Thursday Papers Pound dives to lowest level since 1980 -- other news  07:10 AM GMT
DIARY - Egypt/Sudan - Dec 11 07:08 AM GMT
Russian markets -- Factors to Watch on Dec 11 07:07 AM GMT
Output sinks across Europe, car factories hit 07:07 AM GMT
China's exports, imports fall as economy hits wall 07:07 AM GMT
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-Citi sets Tanjong target price of RM 18 07:06 AM GMT
UK Stocks - Factors to Watch on Dec 11 07:03 AM GMT
Plastic Omnium to shut French factory 07:03 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-AU, Sharp scale back LCD production activity 07:02 AM GMT
Indonesia will uphold existing mining contracts - committee 07:01 AM GMT
French state launches its bank finance project 07:01 AM GMT
Belgian govt might cede BNP stake to Fortis-papers 07:01 AM GMT
Thursday Papers: Land Secs pulls out of defence academy deal -- bid news and gossip 06:56 AM GMT
Thursday Papers: tips and comment 06:52 AM GMT
NORDIC STOCKS - Factors to watch on Dec 11 06:50 AM GMT
Indian annual inflation at 8.0 pct on Nov. 29 06:49 AM GMT
Writer Patricia Cornwell speaks out for gay marriage 06:47 AM GMT
DIARY - Czech Republic - to January 31 06:47 AM GMT
Soccer-Ecuador's LDU want the shirt off Ronaldo's back 06:46 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK-Corporate agenda for Thursday 06:46 AM GMT
Filmmaker circles "Atlantis" adaptation 06:45 AM GMT
"Dogs" director boards "Wimpy" adaptation 06:44 AM GMT
Showtime develops coming-out series 06:43 AM GMT
Nikkei edges up on hope for economy 06:40 AM GMT
DIARY - Slovakia - to Jan 1, 2009 06:39 AM GMT
Nikkei edges up on hope for economy, but yen weighs 06:39 AM GMT
Madonna too lustful for Chilean clergy 06:39 AM GMT
NIBC may postpone 1 bln euro bond issue - paper 06:38 AM GMT
Drug resistant TB rife in China 06:34 AM GMT
Sappi cuts European fine paper output by 20 pct 06:33 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-UPM Kymmene warns on Q4 profits 06:31 AM GMT
Drugmakers to make clear actors in advertising 06:28 AM GMT
Cricket-England make confident start in first India test 06:27 AM GMT
Obama to offer Israel "nuclear umbrella" -- paper 06:27 AM GMT
RPT-India shares lose momentum in choppy trade 06:25 AM GMT
England 63-0 vs India first test 06:21 AM GMT
India shares lose momentum in choppy trade 06:18 AM GMT
TEXT-Moody's assigns Aa2 to TEPCO's Japan bonds 06:17 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Malaysia's Tenaga says power costs to rise 64 pct 06:15 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Suncorp prices A$1.1 bln govt guaranteed bonds 06:14 AM GMT
Elpida to redeem convertible bonds from Nomura 06:13 AM GMT
PC maker Lenovo in talks on possi 06:13 AM GMT
Jerry Lewis to receive special Oscar 06:12 AM GMT
Cricket-New Zealand v West Indies 1st test scoreboard 06:12 AM GMT
Obama, turning to healthcare, to nominate Daschle 06:10 AM GMT
Seoul shares hit 6-wk closing high on rate cut 06:10 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-Rich nations plan 'great escape' on climate -China 06:09 AM GMT
China consumer inflation drops as growth slows 06:08 AM GMT
Foster Wheeler lifted by Saudi contract win report 06:08 AM GMT
Alitalia needs foreign alliance, not shareholder-Italy PM 06:08 AM GMT
Cricket-England 63-0 v India first test - lunch 06:07 AM GMT
Nikkei gains as econ hope wins vs yen, bailout worry 06:07 AM GMT
TUI to omit '08 dividend on restructuring cost 06:07 AM GMT
CORRECTED-Yum can reach 15-20 pct profit growth in China-CFO 06:07 AM GMT
SCA says to boost cashflow by couple of bln SEK 06:06 AM GMT
Daimler Trucks head sees bleak new year for sector 06:06 AM GMT
Motor racing-FIA and F1 teams agree cost-cutting package 06:06 AM GMT
Mexico's Bimbo sees $7.5 bln in 2008 sales 06:06 AM GMT
Toyota to cut 2009 sales plan by 10 pct-media 06:06 AM GMT
SKF expects Q4 profit fall, plans 2,500 job cuts 06:06 AM GMT
GM, Ford shares decline after Shelby comments 06:06 AM GMT
Office Depot to close stores, cut 2,200 jobs 06:06 AM GMT
TOPWRAP 10-US auto deal hits snag; freeze grips China, Europe 06:06 AM GMT
Accidents kill 830,000 children each year -WHO 06:05 AM GMT
CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Canada's MDS cuts outlook again, shares sink 06:05 AM GMT
Many Americans turning to unconventional medicine 06:05 AM GMT
Irish pork has minimal health risk, EU agency says 06:05 AM GMT
Sanofi CFO quits as new CEO makes mark 06:05 AM GMT
Banking competition still strong in Scotland - CBI 06:02 AM GMT
AIG hopes to cover all derivatives with Fed plan 06:02 AM GMT
URGENT-Russia's VTB provides 4 bln rouble loan to MMK 06:02 AM GMT
KBC to review wages, operations to cut costs 06:02 AM GMT
Germany says bank aid dispute with EU resolved 06:02 AM GMT
Fed approves Santander buy of Sovereign 06:02 AM GMT
American Express shares fall as analysts recommend 'sell' 06:02 AM GMT
AXA, Metlife,Prudential,CIC in AIG unit talks-sources 06:01 AM GMT
DIARY - Today in Germany - December 11 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Germany - to January 9 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Today in Belgium/Luxembourg - Dec 11 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Economic Indicators in Germany from December 16 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Belgium to Feb 28, 2009 06:00 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - New York Times business news - Dec 11 05:59 AM GMT
Cricket-New Zealand 226-4 v West Indies, close 05:55 AM GMT
COMMODITIES-Oil basks in output cuts, gold and base metals slip 05:54 AM GMT
OBITUARY-Indonesia's Ali Alatas tarnished by East Timor 05:52 AM GMT
White House says autos bill is responsible approach 05:52 AM GMT
Suncorp prices A$1.1 bln govt guaranteed bonds-lead 05:51 AM GMT
Cuba's vintage cars evoke better times 05:51 AM GMT
PC maker Lenovo in talks on possible deal 05:44 AM GMT
Euro hits 1-month high vs dollar 05:42 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Dec 11 05:41 AM GMT
South African Markets - Factors to watch on Dec 11 05:38 AM GMT
Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions 05:36 AM GMT
S'pore Cambridge REIT says CEO quit, names replacement 05:33 AM GMT
AIG CEO says asset divestitures may be delayed 05:29 AM GMT
Sharp to close 2 LCD production lines - Nikkei 05:25 AM GMT
India SBI head says more econ stimulus may be needed 05:18 AM GMT
Executions at 14-year low as costs rise 05:15 AM GMT
Japan's SMFG says to raise $5.8 bln in capital 05:12 AM GMT
Higher cerebral palsy risk in late pre-term babies 05:10 AM GMT
Suncorp, NAB eye A$ govt guaranteed bonds-sources 05:07 AM GMT
HK shares drop 0.4 pct but Chinese airlines outperform 05:07 AM GMT
Dongfeng, Nissan JV exec eyes challenging sales goal 05:01 AM GMT
US Nov retail sales post big drop -SpendingPulse 05:01 AM GMT
Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Thursday 05:01 AM GMT
Taiwan AU to delay building next-gen LCD plants 04:57 AM GMT
"Valkyrie" a valiant effort but ending comes up short 04:56 AM GMT
Jerry Lewis to receive special Oscar 04:52 AM GMT
Santos exits Indonesia venture, mudflow liability 04:46 AM GMT
Yahoo changes severance plan in settling lawsuit 04:45 AM GMT
Nikkei see-saws on econ hope vs yen, bailout worry 04:44 AM GMT
Golf-Daly smashes spectator's camera at Australian Open 04:44 AM GMT
China reports online journalist certificate scam 04:34 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Washington Post Business - Dec. 11 04:33 AM GMT
Indian shares open higher, then turn negative 04:31 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Japan to up FX swaps with S.Korea to $30 bln-media 04:29 AM GMT
U.S. House passes auto bailout but Senate prospects uncertain 04:28 AM GMT
Indonesia's Mandiri wans to buy banks, insurers -CEO 04:26 AM GMT
HK Hot Stocks - Oil cos, local property stocks gain 04:25 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Washington Post - Dec. 11 04:24 AM GMT
BOJ Yamaguchi: no preconceptions on policy options 04:23 AM GMT
Workers get paid and end sit-in at Chicago factory 04:22 AM GMT
Singapore Hot Stocks-SPC rise after oil price gains 04:21 AM GMT
Global telecoms eye stake in India's Rel Comm-paper 04:20 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-Workers get paid and end sit-in at Chicago factory 04:20 AM GMT
Obama urges Illinois governor to step down 04:19 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - British business - Dec 11 04:12 AM GMT
Australia c.bank to offer US$11 bln in tender 04:05 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Japan to up FX swaps with S.Korea to $30 bln-media 04:00 AM GMT
Thai consumer confidence falls again in Nov 04:00 AM GMT
Cricket-England elect to bat in first test v India 03:52 AM GMT
TEXT-Australia court fines Qantas A$20 mln for price fixing 03:49 AM GMT
TREASURIES-Steady to weaker in Asia, softer stocks underpin 03:49 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Taiwan's Acer says Q4 profit may beat expectations 03:48 AM GMT
Cricket-India tour of Pakistan 'impossible', says Gavaskar 03:45 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Taiwan's Acer says Q4 profit may beat expectations 03:45 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - Dec 11 03:42 AM GMT
Oil steady under $44 after 3 pct rise overnight 03:40 AM GMT
Gold slips after biggest daily gain in 3 weeks 03:35 AM GMT
"Valkyrie" a valiant effort, pity about the ending 03:33 AM GMT
Raptors beat Pacers to give Triano first win 03:33 AM GMT
Susie Castillo named "Superstars" co-host 03:31 AM GMT
China "cancer village" pays ultimate price for growth 03:28 AM GMT
Lawmakers rap Treasury on bailout plan 03:23 AM GMT
JGBs up on Nikkei slip, liquidity auction delayed 03:22 AM GMT
Yahoo shareholder urges sale of search to Microsoft 03:20 AM GMT
CHRONOLOGY: China milestones since 1978 03:12 AM GMT
RPT-Goldman cuts China '09 growth forecast to 6 pct 03:04 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-S.Korea banks told to further boost capital ratios 03:00 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Vietnam cuts 2009 imports outlook-report 02:52 AM GMT
Nikkei falls 0.8 pct on yen, U.S. auto bailout eyed 02:47 AM GMT
Seoul shares firm after rate cut;econ worry weighs 02:42 AM GMT
Obama urges Illinois governor to step down 02:36 AM GMT
China considering compensation for milk victims 02:35 AM GMT
MOF says postpones JGB liquidity offer to Dec 15 02:34 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian Newspapers - Dec 11 02:32 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-CapitalSouth Bancorp says exploring possible sale 02:30 AM GMT
IASB could adopt fast track for future crises 02:30 AM GMT
XL Capital hires Goldman to explore alternatives 02:21 AM GMT
Thai shares to rise, calmer politics help 02:20 AM GMT
Senate passes bill to toughen TARP oversight 02:19 AM GMT
Senate passes bill to toughen TARP oversight 02:17 AM GMT
Nikkei falls 0.8 pct on yen, U.S. auto bailout eyed 02:10 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Thai newspapers - Dec 11 02:10 AM GMT
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-JGBs hold firm as Nikkei slips, eyes on futures 02:08 AM GMT
China Overseas Land falls 6 pct after rights plan 02:07 AM GMT
U.S. lawmakers rap Treasury on bailout plan 02:07 AM GMT
Senate passes bill to toughen TARP oversight 02:07 AM GMT
Jones awaits sentencing in New York court 02:03 AM GMT
POSCO hikes 2009 domestic capex to record $4.3 bln 02:01 AM GMT
HK shares open down 0.3 pct but airlines soar 02:01 AM GMT
Lustful Madonna offends God, says Chilean clergyman 02:01 AM GMT
PREVIEW-Soccer-Bayern Munich eye top spot before winter break 02:01 AM GMT
PREVIEW-Soccer-Marseille chase top spot to crown eventful week 02:00 AM GMT
Athletics-Jones awaits sentencing in New York court 02:00 AM GMT
PREVIEW-Soccer-Liverpool need home tonic to bolster title push 02:00 AM GMT
RPT-Bouygues would oppose 3G licence for Free - paper 01:57 AM GMT
JGB liquidity offer hit by system glitch -MOF 01:55 AM GMT
S.Korea banks told to further boost capital ratios 01:54 AM GMT
Swiss bank secrecy in toughest test since Nazi gold 01:51 AM GMT
Mexico's Cemex swaps paper for longer-term debt 01:49 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Lenovo confirms in talks on possible deal 01:49 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-UN prize winner from Congo laments world hypocrisy 01:47 AM GMT
Lustful Madonna offends God, says Chilean clergyman 01:45 AM GMT
N.Korea nuclear talks limp on with no breakthrough 01:43 AM GMT
N.Korea nuclear talks limp on with no breakthrough 01:43 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Hong Kong - Dec 11 01:41 AM GMT
Obama starts filling energy team 01:39 AM GMT
Despite downturn, is German energy a model for Obama? 01:39 AM GMT
Soccer-Argentine championship results and standings 01:39 AM GMT
HK shares seen snapping rally after China data 01:35 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Mexico's banks stay well capitalized in October 01:35 AM GMT
CORRECTED: U.S. to provide $5 mln more for Myanmar relief aid 01:34 AM GMT
U.S. to provide $5 mln more for Myanmar relief aid 01:32 AM GMT
U.S. to provide $5 mln more for Myanmar relief aid 01:32 AM GMT
US drops plans to change power plant rules 01:31 AM GMT
Australia's Westpac says plans to maintain dividend 01:31 AM GMT
NPR to cut 7 percent of workers 01:28 AM GMT
Nikkei falls 1.2 pct, U.S. auto bailout eyed 01:23 AM GMT
BOJ's Nishimura: Monetary conditions less easy 01:22 AM GMT
Sharif back in Mogadishu as death toll hits 16,210 01:19 AM GMT
U.S. wants pursuit of pirates inside Somalia 01:18 AM GMT
U.S. radio NPR to cut 7 percent of workers 01:18 AM GMT
REFILE-Cricket-New Zealand win toss, bat first v West Indies 01:18 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-US wants pursuit of pirates inside Somalia 01:17 AM GMT
US wants pursuit of pirates inside Somalia 01:17 AM GMT
Tokyo rubber drops, eyes on U.S. auto rescue plan 01:15 AM GMT
Lenovo confirms in talks on possible deal 01:14 AM GMT
Cultural divide keeps foreign coaches away 01:13 AM GMT
RPT-Pressure rises on Elan board from upset investors 01:11 AM GMT
China's Sino Gold eyes jump in output in 2009 01:09 AM GMT
Seoul shares extend gains after BOK rate cut 01:08 AM GMT
Pakistan's Lashkar arrests met with Indian mistrust 01:07 AM GMT
Pakistanis added to U.N. sanctions list after Mumbai 01:07 AM GMT
China considering compensation for toxic milk victims 01:06 AM GMT
Pakistanis added to UN sanctions list after Mumbai 01:05 AM GMT
Panel says New Jersey should allow gay marriage 01:04 AM GMT
California "Day Without a Gay" protest is low key 01:04 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Philippine newspapers - Dec 11 01:00 AM GMT
Rwanda, Congo seen supporting rebels - UN report 12:58 AM GMT
Rwanda, Congo seen supporting rebels - UN report 12:58 AM GMT
BOJ deputy chiefs to appear in parliament Thursday 12:56 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times, Wall St Journal Asia editions 12:56 AM GMT
SanDisk still sees 10 pct workforce cut 12:55 AM GMT
U.S. auto deal hits snag as freeze grips China, Europe 12:54 AM GMT
Independent refiners may merge as profits plummet 12:54 AM GMT
Pentagon approves Iraq sales worth up to $6 billion 12:52 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Peru's central bank holds rates but boosts liquidity 12:51 AM GMT
Pentagon approves Iraq sales worth up to $6 bln 12:48 AM GMT
Sci-fi fan Keanu Reeves jumped at alien role 12:48 AM GMT
White House says autos bill is responsible approach 12:43 AM GMT
California budget woes worsen 12:42 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Malaysia - Dec 11 12:40 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-Obama starts filling energy and environmental team 12:40 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-Mexico sees oil exports down 38 pct by 2017 12:40 AM GMT
White House: autos bill is responsible approach 12:38 AM GMT
PRECIOUS-Gold slips after biggest daily gain in 3 weeks 12:35 AM GMT
World Bank urges Latam to stick with climate fight 12:31 AM GMT
World Bank urges Latam to stick with climate fight 12:31 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Brazil cenbank holds rates, opens way for rate cut 12:30 AM GMT
Top House bank panel Republican keeps post 12:30 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Top US House bank panel Republican keeps post 12:27 AM GMT
Macquarie unit prices A$310 mln in auto loans 12:27 AM GMT
Successful start for Ramos as Real coach 12:23 AM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Soccer-Successful start for Ramos as Real coach 12:16 AM GMT
Singapore Hot Stocks-Capitaland, office landlords in focus 12:16 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-PSEG cuts 2009 capex budget in tough credit market 12:16 AM GMT
Kaufman sees credit strains abating 12:14 AM GMT
Brazil blames Gol crash on US pilots, controllers 12:14 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Brazil blames Gol crash on US pilots, controllers 12:14 AM GMT
Seoul shares open lower; caution on BOK decision 12:10 AM GMT
Brain scans show hints of MS years before symptoms 12:10 AM GMT
Nikkei down 0.2 pct after rally, US auto bailout eyed 12:08 AM GMT
FACTBOX: Bio of Obama energy secy pick Steven Chu 12:08 AM GMT
Obama's energy secy to push renewables, less oil 12:08 AM GMT
UDPATE 1-Macquarie Bank prices US$1.7 bln guaranteed bond 12:08 AM GMT
NYMEX-Crude rises near $44/bbl after 3 pct rise 12:07 AM GMT
China Overseas Land to sell $320 mln in new shares 12:05 AM GMT
FEATURE-Swiss bank secrecy in toughest test since Nazi gold 12:04 AM GMT
FEATURE-Despite downturn, is German energy a model for Obama? 12:03 AM GMT
FEATURE-Despite downturn, is German energy a model for Obama? 12:03 AM GMT
September 11 families denounce Guantanamo trials 12:03 AM GMT
Last Guantanamo trial of Bush era is delayed 12:03 AM GMT
Drug resistant TB rife in China - study 12:02 AM GMT
Drug resistant TB rife in China - study 12:02 AM GMT
New City jobs at lowest level since crisis struck 12:01 AM GMT
Poll faults UK's FSA on upholding trust in finance 12:01 AM GMT
One in three Britons forecast to be obese by 2012 12:01 AM GMT
Soccer-Football the top conversation among fans, says survey 12:01 AM GMT
TABLE-Foreign investors sold Japanese stocks last week 12:00 AM GMT

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Talk of the Town-Golden Globes 11:56 PM GMT
One for the road 11:42 PM GMT
Dow loses nearly 200 points 11:36 PM GMT
Enough Troops? 11:24 PM GMT
Auto bailout held up 10:32 PM GMT
Where's the beef...from? 10:22 PM GMT
Boeing's 787 delayed again 10:19 PM GMT
Classic U.S. cars survive in Cuba 09:47 PM GMT
Another poor jobs report 08:28 PM GMT
Obama: Illinois Gov. should resign 06:40 PM GMT
The end nears for Woolies 06:01 PM GMT
Closing sale begins at Woolworths 05:49 PM GMT
al Qaeda arrests near EU summit 05:45 PM GMT
Bomber hits northern Iraq restaurant 05:09 PM GMT
German economy to contract in 2009 05:03 PM GMT
Frost/Nixon grabs 5 Globe noms 04:44 PM GMT
Greek police jailed over killing 04:41 PM GMT
Huddle LinkedIn to growth 03:55 PM GMT
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Obama nativity a bestseller 03:11 PM GMT
Budapest huge water park 03:07 PM GMT
Snow fun for Santa penguins 02:09 PM GMT
China modern art feels chill 01:49 PM GMT
Hero's welcome for Philippines boxer 01:23 PM GMT
Inside Guantanamo 11:45 AM GMT
60th anniversary of Human Rights 11:35 AM GMT
India's "fortress" for cricket test 10:56 AM GMT
U.S. executions plunge 10:30 AM GMT
Markets propelled by more rate cuts 10:00 AM GMT
Spam sizzles in hard times 09:41 AM GMT
Santa's little penguins 09:01 AM GMT
Indian police seize antique idols 08:22 AM GMT
House approves $14-bln auto bailout 02:37 AM GMT
House votes on auto bailout 02:22 AM GMT
Blagojevich scandal widens 02:12 AM GMT
Five star luxury for dogs 12:46 AM GMT
Kashkari grilled over $700B fund 12:02 AM GMT
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