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Texas bank becomes 25th to fail this year-U.S. FDIC 11:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Canada, Ontario agree on conditional auto aid plan 11:48 PM GMT
Rwanda prosecutor says Kenya fails to arrest suspect 11:48 PM GMT
Illinois official asks court to oust governor 11:41 PM GMT
UPDATE 5-Ecuador defaults, says to fight "monster" creditors 11:38 PM GMT
Japan's automakers at risk if Detroit fails 11:38 PM GMT
Bush may tap bailout fund to aid automakers 11:36 PM GMT
Canada, Ontario agree on conditional auto aid plan 11:36 PM GMT
Fed declines comment on call for auto lending 11:36 PM GMT
Potential GM bankruptcy catastrophic for U.S. economy 11:36 PM GMT
Hedge funds brace for more rules in wake of Madoff 11:33 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Red flags at hedge funds that worry experts 11:33 PM GMT
Madoff's alleged fraud hits other investors 11:27 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Red flags at hedge funds that worry experts 11:27 PM GMT
Madoff fraud may not be as big as reported 11:27 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Firms exposed to Madoff's alleged fraud 11:27 PM GMT
U.S. bailout fund's purpose shifts as woes mount 11:26 PM GMT
SNAPSHOT - Financial Crisis - 2330 GMT 11:25 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Red flags at hedge funds that worry experts 11:23 PM GMT
Madoff fraud may not add up to $50 bln-experts 11:21 PM GMT
Hamilton receives winner's trophy 11:18 PM GMT
MAFS Acquisition Corp withdraws $500 million IPO 11:18 PM GMT
Motor racing-Hamilton receives winner's trophy 11:16 PM GMT
Jellyfish gone wild ruin tourist spots, report says 11:16 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Siemens says nearing end of US corruption probes 11:15 PM GMT
Canada and Ontario agree on conditional auto aid plan 11:14 PM GMT
Canada, Ontario agree on conditional auto aid plan 11:13 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-MAFS Acquisition Corp withdraws $500 mln IPO 11:12 PM GMT
U.S. says North Korea will not get more fuel until deal 11:10 PM GMT
Wall Street's richest investors feeling the pinch 11:08 PM GMT
Jellyfish gone wild ruin tourist spots, report says 11:08 PM GMT
Egyptian court says no to gas exports to Israel 11:08 PM GMT
REFILE-Kuwait ask KIA to set up fund to invest in bourse 11:08 PM GMT
Nasdaq OMX to list in Dubai, DIFX rebrands 11:08 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-Egypt's OCI sees construction revenue rising 11:08 PM GMT
Kuwait MPs to question PM on Iran cleric visit 11:08 PM GMT
Pirates hijack oil supertanker off east Africa 11:08 PM GMT
CHINA NOW-Sleepy village which became guinea pig for reform 11:08 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Peru: Shining Path expands role in cocaine trade 11:07 PM GMT
CHINA NOW-Fruits of reform can be bitter in the countryside 11:07 PM GMT
Taiwan ex-president Chen charged with corruption 11:07 PM GMT
MOVES- Kirkland & Ellis, Gladstone Commercial 11:07 PM GMT
China eyes more tax cuts on property sales - paper 11:07 PM GMT
U.N. climate talks agree fund to help poor states 11:07 PM GMT
China to step up efforts to boost consumption-NDRC 11:07 PM GMT
China says to take more steps to help industry 11:07 PM GMT
Weaker yuan no cure for China exports-PBOC official 11:07 PM GMT
S.Korea inks $28 bln currency swap deal with China 11:07 PM GMT
China puts brave face on slowdown; retail sales cheer 11:07 PM GMT
China considering FX swaps not just with S. Korea 11:07 PM GMT
Petrobras gets $750 mln loan from Japanese banks 11:06 PM GMT
RPT-INTERVIEW-Hertz moves into car sharing as rentals slow 11:06 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Key facts about UAW wage and benefits 11:06 PM GMT
Steel industry would be hurt if automakers fell 11:06 PM GMT
Q&A: Erich Merkle, auto industry consultant at Crowe Horwath 11:06 PM GMT
Car bailout failure could force overdue shakeout 11:06 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Where has the bailout money gone? 11:06 PM GMT
White House says mulling TARP funds for automakers 11:06 PM GMT
Eni, Enel '08 divs in line or up - Italy PM 11:06 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Petro-Canada delays hunt for refining 11:06 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Airbus A400M engine test key for project credibility 11:06 PM GMT
Gazprom hopes for Ukraine gas debt deal 11:06 PM GMT
Bosch warns on 2008 profit, bleak outlook 11:06 PM GMT
Alitalia owner says rivals still vying for stake 11:06 PM GMT
EXCLUSIVE-UPDATE 2-Russia tycoon seeks to trade Aeroflot for S7 11:06 PM GMT
ArcelorMittal to cut 650 more jobs in Belgium 11:06 PM GMT
Russia's Norilsk appoints tsar's 'heir' as advisor 11:06 PM GMT
Ryanair suffers double setback in Aer Lingus bid 11:06 PM GMT
U.S. retail sales drop again in November 11:05 PM GMT
Opel staff could take stake in company-report 11:05 PM GMT
Administrator to EUK says failed to find buyer 11:05 PM GMT
Autoliv cuts outlook as auto market gloom deepens 11:05 PM GMT
Continental asks banks to reschedule debt 11:05 PM GMT
Madoff's alleged $50 billion fraud hits other investors 11:05 PM GMT
Honda slashes output further in North America 11:05 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-AutoNation CEO says carmaker failure unlikely 11:05 PM GMT
Armani unsuccessfully explored Hermes deal-report 11:05 PM GMT
Madoff case to rock already shaky hedge funds 11:05 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Firms exposed to Madoff's alleged fraud 11:05 PM GMT
U.S. airline merger talks could resume in '09 11:05 PM GMT
PREVIEW-Arcandor to miss FY targets; dept stores to weigh 11:05 PM GMT
UAW says working to prevent 'run' on GM, Chrysler 11:05 PM GMT
US judge indicates KB Toys can use cash collateral 11:05 PM GMT
GM slashes Q1 production in N America 11:05 PM GMT
US FDA advisers back new female condom 11:04 PM GMT
US FDA panel: Two asthma drugs risky but Advair OK 11:04 PM GMT
Patheon returns to fourth-quarter profit 11:04 PM GMT
Lexicon to stop development of memory drug, shares fall 11:04 PM GMT
Sanofi wins ruling over Plavix in Apotex fight 11:04 PM GMT
Elan closes NY, Tokyo offices, cuts headcount 11:04 PM GMT
Bristol-Myers signs Exelixis cancer drug deal 11:04 PM GMT
Novartis posts Phase III progress for MS drug 11:04 PM GMT
General Dynamics gets $940 million U.S. Navy deal 11:04 PM GMT
US FDA questions Lilly, Amgen cancer drug trials 11:04 PM GMT
Pfizer cuts 700 jobs in France 11:04 PM GMT
Chided Lieberman meets with Reid on McCain support 11:04 PM GMT
Convicted Stevens holds slim lead in US Senate race 11:04 PM GMT
Obama faces uphill battle to combat rising job loss 11:03 PM GMT
U.S. farm sector cautiously welcomes Obama win 11:03 PM GMT
US House seeks quick economic stimulus passage 11:03 PM GMT
U.S. Rep. Emanuel to become Obama chief of staff 11:03 PM GMT
Obama says will confront economic woes head-on 11:03 PM GMT
Obama looks presidential but not president yet 11:03 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Owens & Minor sees 2009 revenue growth of 10-12 pct 11:02 PM GMT
Madoff case to rock already shaky hedge funds 11:02 PM GMT
Japan's Nomura cancels M&A tie-up with Rothschild 11:01 PM GMT
Luxembourg orders liquidation of Landsbanki arm 11:01 PM GMT
MUFG in lead for Citi trust unit -paper 11:01 PM GMT
EXCLUSIVE-Germany seizes funds to recover Lehman loss 11:01 PM GMT
Bank of China doles out $2.5 bln credit to HK arm 11:01 PM GMT
Erste confident on E.Europe, struggles to convince 11:01 PM GMT
Austrian banks may seek $6 bln in outside capital 11:01 PM GMT
Colombia extradites suspected drug lord to U.S. 11:01 PM GMT
Intesa SP retail rejig could mean job cuts 11:01 PM GMT
Santander to cut 1,900 jobs at its UK bank 11:01 PM GMT
HBOS takeover backed as bad debts soar, shares slump 11:01 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Firms exposed to Madoff's alleged fraud 11:00 PM GMT
DEALTALK-U.S. airline merger talks could resume in '09 10:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Belgian court suspends Fortis carve-up - lawyer 10:52 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-US seeks advice on Lilly, Amgen cancer drug trials 10:51 PM GMT
Retail sales drop for 5th month, sentiment up 10:50 PM GMT
Canada auto sector to get C$3.5 bln gov't aid--CTV 10:48 PM GMT
Obama seeks early January move to Washington 10:47 PM GMT
Wall Street climbs on hopes for auto aid, tech support 10:46 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P revises four oil company outlooks to stable 10:45 PM GMT
U.S. automakers' failure not good for Europe 10:43 PM GMT
Canadian's battle role cast in doubt at Guantanamo 10:43 PM GMT
Illinois scandal unwelcome distraction for Obama 10:41 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Notable financial scams of recent years 10:40 PM GMT
Madoff fraud scandal chills wealthy 10:40 PM GMT
U.S. official to Moscow for arms talks next week 10:36 PM GMT
U.S. nuclear deal with UAE held up 10:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Illinois official asks court to oust governor 10:35 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's may cut Helix Energy Solutions 10:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-U.S. bank group supports FDIC loan modifications 10:34 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Notable financial scams of recent years 10:32 PM GMT
Dollar hits 13-year low versus yen 10:31 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Notable financial scams of recent years 10:31 PM GMT
Obama seeks early January move to Washington 10:30 PM GMT
U.S. rattled by auto bailout flop and Wall Street fraud 10:30 PM GMT
Siemens sees end soon to US corruption probes 10:27 PM GMT
General Dynamics gets $940 mln Navy contract add-on 10:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Canada police won't be tried over airport death 10:24 PM GMT
S&P homebuilders, building products teleconference Dec 19 10:22 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX erases early skid, ends up on auto aid hope 10:22 PM GMT
U.S. rattled by auto bailout flop and Wall St fraud 10:20 PM GMT
Dow Jones High/Low - Dec 12 10:18 PM GMT
Hedge funds brace for more rules in wake of Madoff 10:18 PM GMT
Undocumented immigrants cost Texas $678 mln in 2007 10:17 PM GMT
Dow Jones Open/Close - Dec 12 10:17 PM GMT
Rwanda prosecutor says Kenya fails to arrest suspect 10:13 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Barrick suspends Tanzania mine output after clash 10:13 PM GMT
Small Georgia bank becomes 24th US failure in 2008 10:10 PM GMT
US official to Moscow for arms talks next week 10:07 PM GMT
US official to Moscow for arms talks next week 10:07 PM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-Progress of UN, EU climate talks 10:06 PM GMT
U.N. climate talks agree fund to help poor states 10:05 PM GMT
Bay Street Week Ahead-Autoparts makers on razor's edge 10:04 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Small Georgia bank becomes 24th US failure in 2008 10:04 PM GMT
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ sinks with oil, bonds turn lower 10:02 PM GMT
DIP loan freeze may cause preemptive bankruptcies 10:02 PM GMT
N.Y. Money Closing - DECEMBER 12, 2008 10:01 PM GMT
FACTBOX - U.S. President-elect Obama to face distressed economy 10:00 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bank of Montreal to issue C$450 mln of notes 09:58 PM GMT
Barrick suspends North Mara mining after invasion 09:56 PM GMT
Top quotes from the Investment Outlook Summit 09:56 PM GMT
SocGen nixed 2003 deal because of Madoff exposure 09:55 PM GMT
Lawmakers urge US FCC to delay contentious actions 09:55 PM GMT
Rugby-Heineken Cup results and standings 09:55 PM GMT
Ancient armored amphibian had world's oddest bite 09:54 PM GMT
Consumer spending to ebb more than investors see 09:54 PM GMT
SocGen nixed 2003 deal because of Madoff exposure 09:54 PM GMT
Ancient armored amphibian had world's oddest bite 09:53 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-OceanFreight to suspend dividend, cut charter rates 09:53 PM GMT
Hollywood actor Van Johnson dies, aged 92 09:51 PM GMT
UN fails to gather troops for Somalia stabilization 09:50 PM GMT
UN fails to gather troops for Somalia stabilization 09:50 PM GMT
UN fails to gather troops for Somalia stabilization 09:50 PM GMT
Ivorian rebels free prisoners in northern town 09:47 PM GMT
Soccer-Dutch championship top scorers 09:46 PM GMT
Raul Castro to visit ally Chavez in symbolic trip 09:45 PM GMT
Soccer-Dutch championship summary 09:45 PM GMT
Soccer-Bundesliga top scorers 09:40 PM GMT
RPT-FOREX-Dollar hits 13-yr low vs yen, recovers on car hope 09:40 PM GMT
Rome's Tiber river rises, but off flood alert 09:40 PM GMT
Soccer-Bundesliga summary 09:40 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St climbs on hopes for auto aid, tech support 09:39 PM GMT
Soccer-Dutch championship result and standings 09:39 PM GMT
Madoff fraud scandal chills wealthy 09:38 PM GMT
Potential GM bankruptcy catastrophic for U.S. economy 09:37 PM GMT
US copper ends off lows on hope for US auto deal 09:36 PM GMT
Brazil banks, retailers lead stock gains; real dips 09:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Madoff fraud scandal chills wealthy 09:35 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX closes higher on hope for U.S. auto aid 09:35 PM GMT
World stocks end lower as U.S. dollar slumps 09:33 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks end lower, US dollar slumps 09:31 PM GMT
Soccer-Bundesliga result and standings 09:30 PM GMT
Museum to Chile's Pinochet sickens victims 09:29 PM GMT
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events 09:29 PM GMT
Actors' strike threat casts shadow over Oscars 09:29 PM GMT
Argentine stocks rebound with Wall St, peso mixed 09:28 PM GMT
Museum to Chile's Pinochet sickens victims 09:28 PM GMT
Soccer-Belgian championship result and standings 09:27 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Key facts about UAW wage, benefits 09:27 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds recover as auto uncertainty in driver's seat 09:27 PM GMT
US EPA seeks to ease flaring rules for refineries 09:21 PM GMT
DIP loan freeze may cause preemptive bankruptcies 09:21 PM GMT
Actors' strike threat casts shadow over Oscars 09:21 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Canadian ABCP rescue gets last-minute changes 09:20 PM GMT
NYMEX natgas funds add to net short futures-CFTC 09:18 PM GMT
Actors' strike threat casts shadow over Oscars 09:18 PM GMT
Hugh Jackman to host new-look Oscars 09:17 PM GMT
Hugh Jackman to host new-look Oscars 09:15 PM GMT
US business loans fell $10.2 bln in latest week-Fed 09:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Hugh Jackman to host new-look Oscars 09:14 PM GMT
BRIEF-U.S. bank group supports FDIC loan modifications 09:10 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Stocks rise on tech, hope for auto bailout 09:09 PM GMT
EMERGING MARKETS-Ecuador in default, prices whipsaw on auto plan 09:08 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX rebounds, ends higher on auto aid hopes 09:07 PM GMT
British soldier dies of gunshot wound in Iraq 09:07 PM GMT
Chile stocks rebound with US markets, peso surges 09:04 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Dec 12 US 1.51697 09:04 PM GMT
U.S. Treasury balances at Fed rose on Dec. 11 09:00 PM GMT
RJ/CRB commods index posts record weekly gains 08:58 PM GMT
Pakistan cracks down on Islamic charity 08:56 PM GMT
Carter hopes for early Obama peace push in Mideast 08:55 PM GMT
IMM speculators trim long U.S. dollar bets-CFTC 08:55 PM GMT
Madoff's confounding success finally dissected 08:53 PM GMT
Oil down nearly $2, pares losses with Wall Street 08:52 PM GMT
NEWSMAKER-Madoff's confounding success finally dissected 08:51 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-BCE reinstates dividend, says will buy back shares 08:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 11-Oil down nearly $2, pares losses with Wall Street 08:49 PM GMT
Canada yet to do due diligence on autos -minister 08:49 PM GMT
Ailing global economies to lift dollar in 2009 08:41 PM GMT
Oil down $1 as it follows Wall St 08:40 PM GMT
U.S. energy stocks recover but face headwinds 08:40 PM GMT
Steel industry would be hurt if US automakers fell 08:39 PM GMT
Germany seizes funds to recover Lehman loss 08:39 PM GMT
US weekly ethanol profits fall to pennies a gallon 08:37 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude ends with pared losses, tracks Wall St 08:35 PM GMT
Belgian court suspends Fortis carve-up -- lawyer 08:33 PM GMT
Consumers' mood improves on massive price drops 08:30 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-U.S. energy stocks recover but face headwinds 08:30 PM GMT
Ice storms knock power out across NY, New England 08:28 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Ice storms knock power out across NY, New England 08:27 PM GMT
Ivy League university turns crisis into coursework 08:25 PM GMT
Canadian Mounties won't be tried over airport death 08:18 PM GMT
Blow to Scotland Yard at De Menezes inquest 08:17 PM GMT
Electric car maker Zenn sees growth environment 08:17 PM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-Analysis on commodities, energy in credit crunch 08:17 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Charter Communications bonds sink on debt plans 08:12 PM GMT
Bank of Canada details upcoming liquidity actions 08:11 PM GMT
Madoff-related trades to Thursday cleared as usual 08:09 PM GMT
Lawsuit accuses "Top Chef" star of stiffing workers 08:08 PM GMT
Madoff-related trades to Thursday cleared as usual 08:07 PM GMT
Soccer-Turkish championship result and standings 07:59 PM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-Lamy decides against end-2008 WTO meeting 07:59 PM GMT
Fed buys $3 billion of Fannie, Freddie, FHLB debt 07:59 PM GMT
Rome's Tiber river on flood alert 07:58 PM GMT
US crude futures settle lower after choppy trade 07:57 PM GMT
Ex-chairman urges Intel to make car batteries 07:57 PM GMT
Banks and bailout collapse drag FTSE down 07:55 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Key U.S. dollar moves in global credit crisis 07:55 PM GMT
Santander to cut 1,900 UK jobs 07:54 PM GMT
U.S. video game sales up 10 percent 07:54 PM GMT
FDA questions Lilly, Amgen cancer drug trials 07:50 PM GMT
Energy shares rank among top picks in '09 07:50 PM GMT
Anxiety does not up risk of post-surgery delirium: study 07:49 PM GMT
London risks losing financial centre lead 07:49 PM GMT
Hugh Jackman to host Oscars 07:49 PM GMT
Mental health disorders common in young adults: survey 07:47 PM GMT
Custom made goods defy downturn 07:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Ecuador debt prices plunge after default declared 07:46 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Dow, S&P slip, while tech rally buoys Nasdaq 07:43 PM GMT
Ronaldo greeted by fans at Corinthians presentation 07:43 PM GMT
Italy's Carige sees strong ties with CNCE 07:42 PM GMT
Oil down $1 as it follows Wall St 07:40 PM GMT
SCENARIOS-Possible scenarios after Ecuador debt default 07:39 PM GMT
Monroe photo could set record auction price 07:38 PM GMT
WTO drops plans for year-end Doha meeting 07:37 PM GMT
HBOS takeover backed as bad debts soar 07:37 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW - WTO drops plans for end-2008 Doha meeting 07:37 PM GMT
SNAP ANALYSIS - WTO drops plans for end-2008 Doha meeting 07:37 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Key agriculture issues in WTO Doha trade talks 07:37 PM GMT
TIMELINE-Key dates in WTO's Doha round 07:37 PM GMT
NY recoups $551 million in Medicaid fraud 07:37 PM GMT
GM slashes production in North America 07:36 PM GMT
WTO drops plans for year-end Doha meeting 07:34 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Key industry issues in WTO Doha trade talks 07:34 PM GMT
U.S. tries to reassure Karzai with visit to warship 07:32 PM GMT
U.S. tries to reassure Karzai with visit to warship 07:31 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Merrill cuts operating EPS view on S&P 500 by $2 07:30 PM GMT
Ecuador debt prices plunge after default declared 07:30 PM GMT
Sark says regrets tycoons' investment shut-down 07:28 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Some facts about Ecuador president Correa 07:27 PM GMT
US tries to reassure Karzai with visit to warship 07:26 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Details on Ecuador's bonds and its debt probe 07:26 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-NY recoups $551 million in Medicaid fraud 07:25 PM GMT
Soccer-Ronaldo greeted by 6,000 fans at Corinthians presentation 07:25 PM GMT
Size of BCE dividend, buyback reflects economy: CEO 07:25 PM GMT
Size of BCE dividend, buyback reflects economy -CEO 07:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Soccer-Poland may host Euro 2012 alone, says Platini 07:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Canada PM meets with opposition leader on budget 07:23 PM GMT
Ecuador's Correa says will not pay 2012 bond coupon 07:22 PM GMT
Battle over Christmas TV alive and kicking 07:21 PM GMT
Europe clinches deal to battle climate change 07:21 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Accenture option volume up after put spread trade 07:18 PM GMT
LOOP says resumes tanker offloading Friday 07:15 PM GMT
Europe looks to Obama over stimulus 07:15 PM GMT
Petro-Canada delays hunt for refining 07:14 PM GMT
Firebombs in Greece for seventh day 07:13 PM GMT
General Motors, Chrysler default risk still high-S&P 07:06 PM GMT
General Growth shares rise as lender talks continue 07:04 PM GMT
Ryanair suffers double setback in Aer Lingus bid 07:04 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Ecuador to make debt announcement around 1900 GMT 06:58 PM GMT
Madoff fraud scandal chills Florida wealthy 06:57 PM GMT
Illinois official asks court to oust Illinois governor 06:57 PM GMT
Somalia backs U.S. plan to hunt pirates 06:55 PM GMT
U.S. says armed guards would deter Somali pirates 06:55 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-World Trade Center rebuilding faces new delays 06:51 PM GMT
Mexicans seek solace at shrine to face economy 06:50 PM GMT
Green hits red light with cash-strapped consumers 06:49 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Steel Dynamics, Insteel Industries see quarterly loss 06:49 PM GMT
Zimbabwe now seeks support on cholera 06:47 PM GMT
ADR Report-ADRs flat as investors eye autos and oil 06:46 PM GMT
UAW says working to prevent "run" on GM and Chrysler 06:44 PM GMT
Bank rates ease on hopes for more Fed, ECB aid 06:44 PM GMT
As economy weakens, Mexicans seek solace at shrine 06:42 PM GMT
Zimbabwe seeks "all support we can get" on cholera 06:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-AT&T raises dividend despite job cuts 06:39 PM GMT
Zimbabwe seeks "all support we can get" on cholera 06:39 PM GMT
Zimbabwe seeks "all support we can get" on cholera 06:39 PM GMT
At least one killed in clashes in Sudan oil town 06:38 PM GMT
At least one killed in clashes in Sudan oil town 06:38 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX rises 100 points on auto relief hopes 06:37 PM GMT
Ban urges Zimbabwe's Mugabe to agree to rapid deal 06:37 PM GMT
Sealing Zimbabwe borders will make matters worse: UK 06:37 PM GMT
Ducati shares to be delisted Dec 19 after buyout 06:36 PM GMT
Fears of human bird flu cases rise in India's Assam 06:36 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Honeywell, AT&T both raise dividends 06:33 PM GMT
GM slashes production in North America 06:33 PM GMT
BBVA starts issue of 500 bln euros pref shares 06:32 PM GMT
Armed guards would deter Somali pirates-US Navy 06:31 PM GMT
Armed guards would deter Somali pirates-US Navy 06:31 PM GMT
Ireland to vote again on EU treaty after deal 06:28 PM GMT
SNAP ANALYSIS-Ireland's Lisbon round two risky but winnable 06:28 PM GMT
Ecuador to make debt announcement around 1900 GMT 06:27 PM GMT
Shell's pension underfunded 06:26 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Tech rally buoys Nasdaq, while Dow, S&P up slightly 06:25 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude oil prices bounce back with Wall St. 06:24 PM GMT
Fads owner puts trading units in administration 06:24 PM GMT
Legal experts see wide fallout from Madoff case 06:21 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Shell's pension underfunded, contributions rise 06:20 PM GMT
IPO VIEW-Retailers, restaurant IPOs in for long wait 06:19 PM GMT
Legal experts see wide fallout from Madoff case 06:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Delek's Tyler, Texas, refinery back online in May 06:19 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Final EU carbon emissions deal 06:19 PM GMT
Brazil battles call center "on hold" misery 06:16 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-CFTC head touts risk-based regulatory framework 06:15 PM GMT
Some postal workers to strike before Christmas 06:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Fads owner puts trading units in administration 06:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Legal experts see wide fallout from Madoff case 06:14 PM GMT
F1 steers towards more frugal future 06:13 PM GMT
FIA say Ecclestone's F1 medals idea needs research 06:13 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Formula One cost-cutting measures 06:13 PM GMT
EU approves Germany's revised bank aid plan 06:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Deutsche Bank starts Amex, Capital One with sell 06:12 PM GMT
Five facts about David Cameron 06:12 PM GMT
CORRECTED (OFFICIAL) - UPDATE 2-Seagate cuts outlook 06:11 PM GMT
SAfrica's regulator proposes power saving rules 06:09 PM GMT
Ministers released "selective" knife figures 06:09 PM GMT
New Goldcorp CEO to look at M&A, no stock issues 06:09 PM GMT
Klitschko says he will have too much for Rahman 06:08 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Wladimir Klitschko v Hasim Rahman 06:07 PM GMT
Swiss shop offers suits for shares 06:05 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St turns positive, rallies with tech 06:04 PM GMT
Station Casinos extends bond offer deadline again 06:04 PM GMT
Ramos facing baptism of fire in "El Clasico" 06:03 PM GMT
Canada's Flaherty to meet opposition over budget 06:02 PM GMT
Ramos facing baptism of fire in "El Clasico" 06:01 PM GMT
UK asset manager Bramdean says exposed to Madoff 06:01 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-EU approves Germany's revised bank aid plan 05:59 PM GMT
Liverpool need home tonic to bolster title push 05:57 PM GMT
Asseco sells 0.9 mln shares, less than planned 05:56 PM GMT
Crisis threatens London's status 05:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Motor racing-F1 steers towards more frugal future 05:54 PM GMT
London risks losing financial centre lead 05:53 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St turns positive on tech gains 05:52 PM GMT
EU exec approves revised German bank aid plan 05:50 PM GMT
Battle over Christmas TV alive and kicking: poll 05:50 PM GMT
London risks losing financial centre lead -execs 05:49 PM GMT
Chile peso at 3-week high, stocks fall with markets 05:48 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Stocks may rebound in two quarters-fund manager 05:48 PM GMT
Official asks court to oust Illinois governor 05:48 PM GMT
Custom made goods seen defying downturn 05:48 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-SunTrust Banks installs new president 05:47 PM GMT
Thousands celebrate in Baghdad as violence falls 05:46 PM GMT
Britain says Europe committed to fiscal stimulus 05:46 PM GMT
EU aims to up military goals amid Congo inaction 05:46 PM GMT
EU exec approves revised German bank aid plan 05:45 PM GMT
Moody's reviews bankruptcy risk of derivative cos 05:42 PM GMT
Genscape US coalburn up 6 pct wkly, down 2 pct yrly 05:42 PM GMT
TIMELINE - Events in Greece since teenager's shooting 05:41 PM GMT
Azerbaijan says low oil price no threat to budget 05:41 PM GMT
New clashes in Athens, PM says people safe 05:40 PM GMT
TIMELINE: Events in Greece since teenager's shooting 05:40 PM GMT
CORRECTED - Charter Communications bonds sink on debt plans 05:40 PM GMT
REFILE-Briefs 3-Leveaux, Filippi break records, Kaka is doubtful 05:39 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Prices fall as sales less grim, Treasury backs GM 05:38 PM GMT
TIMELINE-Events in Greece since teenager's shooting 05:37 PM GMT
Shop says get out of UBS, get into a new suit 05:37 PM GMT
European shares end down; banks slip, autos skid 05:36 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Petro-Canada says not soon looking for U.S. refiner 05:35 PM GMT
FOREX-U.S. dollar down vs yen, but off 13-year lows 05:31 PM GMT
EU aims to up military goals amid Congo inaction 05:31 PM GMT
EU aims to up military goals amid Congo inaction 05:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Spain's Gas Nat buys another 4.7 pct of Fenosa 05:31 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-U.S. hails Portugal offer on Guantanamo 05:31 PM GMT
Ghana fuel price cut prompts vote-buying claim 05:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Russia's NLMK cuts '08 guidance on weak Q4 05:30 PM GMT
In crisis, mutual funds fail to speak up 05:30 PM GMT
Joint leader Rock on a roll at Leopard Creek 05:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Q+A-What are Australia's carbon trading plans? 05:29 PM GMT
Germany seizes funds to recover Lehman loss 05:28 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Polish companies admit $166 mln forex hedge losses 05:28 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Kansas City So warns economy hurting; stock drops 05:28 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Credit Suisse, UBS cut EnCana price target 05:26 PM GMT
Brazil central bank calls auction to sell dollars 05:26 PM GMT
Ford, GM turn positive on industry aid hopes 05:23 PM GMT
Bernard Madoff arrested over alleged $50 billion fraud 05:22 PM GMT
RPT-NYMEX-Crude pares losses with Wall St on auto hopes 05:22 PM GMT
US-RESEARCH/ (S&P500) 05:22 PM GMT
Ford, GM turn positive on industry aid hopes 05:21 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude pares losses with Wall St on auto hopes 05:21 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX cuts losses on hope for U.S. automaker aid 05:21 PM GMT
Banks, bailout collapse drag FTSE down 2.5 pct 05:20 PM GMT
Soccer-Don't underestimate Real, Guardiola tells Barcelona 05:20 PM GMT
As GM bailout falters, GMAC races its own deadline 05:20 PM GMT
India's Reliance shuts east coast FPSO platform 05:19 PM GMT
US-RESEARCH/ (NON-S&P500) 05:17 PM GMT
Swiss shop says get out of UBS, get into a new suit 05:17 PM GMT
As GM bailout falters, GMAC races its own deadline 05:17 PM GMT
BBC drops Crufts coverage 05:16 PM GMT
Golf-Joint leader Rock on a roll at Leopard Creek 05:15 PM GMT
Private equity funds target pockets of investors 05:13 PM GMT
Ford, GM turn positive on industry aid hopes 05:12 PM GMT
N.Asia leaders to show unity on financial crisis 05:09 PM GMT
"Woolies" sale brings out bargain-hunters 05:08 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Goldman cuts price targets on 14 oil-field services cos 05:08 PM GMT
Administrator to EUK says failed to find buyer 05:08 PM GMT
Private equity funds target pockets of investors 05:08 PM GMT
US Cash Products-USG mogas up on contango, scheduling 05:06 PM GMT
Golf-Dunhill Championship second round scores 05:06 PM GMT
Obama says hopes auto industry can be helped 05:06 PM GMT
Beckham says will go on Milan's Dubai tour 05:03 PM GMT
Milan close to signing Thiago Silva, says Galliani 05:03 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P affirms Chesapeake Energy 'BB' rating 05:00 PM GMT
"Many gaps" nix world trade deal breakthrough: USTR 05:00 PM GMT
Russia tycoon seeks to trade Aeroflot for S7 04:58 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Final EU carbon emissions deal 04:58 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-UK Small Caps close 2.3 percent lower 04:57 PM GMT
U.N. force must protect Congo civilians - Amnesty 04:56 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Goldman: buy Caterpillar put spreads as a hedge 04:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Carlo Tassara cuts Intesa stake below 5 pct 04:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Uralkali revises plans to develop Russia potash mine 04:55 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW - EU leaders agree on climate change deal 04:54 PM GMT
BRIEF-Spain's Gas Nat buys 4.7 pct of Union Fenosa 04:54 PM GMT
Administrator to EUK says failed to find buyer 04:52 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Hearst denies report that CEO search called off 04:50 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks and US dollar slump then recover 04:50 PM GMT
Legal experts see wide fallout from Madoff case 04:49 PM GMT
NY-NJ Port Authority misses deadlines on WTC site 04:49 PM GMT
HBOS takes $11.9 billion hit as UK economy worsens 04:48 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Draft EU carbon emissions plan 04:47 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Hearst denies report that CEO search called off 04:46 PM GMT
Delek: Tyler, Texas, refinery back online in May 04:46 PM GMT
TAKE-A-LOOK-Global shipping market news 04:45 PM GMT
Ryanair suffers double setback in Aer Lingus bid 04:44 PM GMT
CORRECTED - FACTBOX-Smithfield Tar Heel plant votes for union 04:43 PM GMT
Can Obama avert an Arab-Israeli disaster? Bernd Debusmann 04:43 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Silverblatt: GM worth less now than in 1928 04:43 PM GMT
CANADA RESEARCH SUMMARY: Dec 12 1643 GMT 04:43 PM GMT
1950s pin-up queen Bettie Page dies 04:43 PM GMT
Argentina to cut income taxes to spur spending 04:41 PM GMT
Europe shares slip as banks, carmakers weigh 04:41 PM GMT
Morocco arrests Islamists in anti-terrorism swoop 04:39 PM GMT
NY recovers $551 mln in fraudulent Medicaid payments 04:36 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets cut losses after data, Nasdaq up slightly 04:33 PM GMT
British police dealt blow in Menezes death inquest 04:32 PM GMT
Lexicon to stop development of memory drug, shares fall 04:30 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-ML: higher metal inventory to cut volatility 04:27 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Nationalism threatens Brazil's regional interests 04:26 PM GMT
Under pressure, private banks move onshore 04:23 PM GMT
BP's Indiana-to-Michigan pipeline repairs nearly done 04:23 PM GMT
Norilsk proceeds with share buyback 04:23 PM GMT
EUROPE-RESEARCH/ (NON-FTSEUROFIRST300) 04:21 PM GMT
Dollar trims losses vs yen, trades above 91 04:20 PM GMT
RPT-Post-Ike gas line fixes slow return of US Gulf oil 04:18 PM GMT
DEALTALK-Quickfire New Star buy could bag a bargain 04:18 PM GMT
U.S. retail sales drop for fifth straight month 04:18 PM GMT
RPT-Post-Ike gas line fixes slow return of US Gulf oil 04:18 PM GMT
Armani unsuccessfully explored Hermes deal: report 04:18 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX rebounds on hope for U.S. automaker aid 04:16 PM GMT
Soccer-Milan close to signing Thiago Silva, says Galliani 04:16 PM GMT
HBOS warning rings alarms on corporate bad debts 04:15 PM GMT
Britain says Europe committed to fiscal stimulus 04:15 PM GMT
Row over intermediaries hurts gas talks-Ukraine PM 04:13 PM GMT
Europe clinches deal to battle climate change 04:10 PM GMT
Obama says hopes car industry can be helped 04:07 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Friedman cuts Schlumberger, Halliburton and others 04:06 PM GMT
CMBS safe under any General Growth bankruptcy-Fitch 04:06 PM GMT
Inspired England take control of India test 04:03 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Capita rises, on defensive attraction 04:03 PM GMT
Pakistani umpire Rauf gets visa for England-India test 04:03 PM GMT
Europe clinches deal to battle climate change 04:03 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Senators detail snags in car bailout talks 04:02 PM GMT
Car bailout crash stokes fears of deeper recession 04:02 PM GMT
U.S. Treasury says set to halt car firms failure 04:02 PM GMT
GM, car sector shares tumble as bailout collapses 04:02 PM GMT
W.House says mulling TARP funds for automakers 04:02 PM GMT
Green hits red light with cash-strapped consumers 04:02 PM GMT
U.S. driving down 3.5 pct in Oct from year ago-govt 04:02 PM GMT
Hertz moves into car sharing as rentals slow 04:02 PM GMT
Obama says hopes auto industry can be helped 04:02 PM GMT
Russia "clowning around" in border village: Georgia 04:01 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Fairchild Semiconductor to cut 12 pct jobs 03:58 PM GMT
DIARY - Slovakia - to Jan 1, 2009 03:58 PM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-Russia faces recession as crisis deepens 03:58 PM GMT
Europe offers Obama climate, recovery pact 03:58 PM GMT
Russia may not join global deal on climate change 03:57 PM GMT
Sibur sees profit next year if oil above $30/barrel 03:56 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's may cut Sanepar 03:55 PM GMT
Green hits red light with cash-strapped consumers 03:55 PM GMT
Cricket-Pakistani umpire Rauf gets visa for England-India test 03:55 PM GMT
US copper drops after US auto industry rescue fails 03:55 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-US driving down 3.5 pct in Oct from year ago-govt 03:54 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Analyst: impact of autos on jobs is overstated 03:52 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Prices slip as sales less grim, US Treasury backs GM 03:52 PM GMT
Russia may not join global deal on climate change 03:51 PM GMT
Russia may cut in limited sympathy with OPEC 03:51 PM GMT
Santander to cut 1,900 jobs at UK bank 03:51 PM GMT
Angry young Greeks give wake up call to Europe 03:51 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Autos worry Wall St as funding hangs in balance 03:50 PM GMT
Distressed debt to offer good returns in 2009-experts 03:50 PM GMT
Police take responsibility for de Menezes 03:50 PM GMT
UK wins battle over carbon capture billions 03:49 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Why auctioning of EU carbon permits matters 03:49 PM GMT
U.N. chief urges Mugabe to agree to rapid deal 03:49 PM GMT
Crisis and competition threaten London's financial status 03:48 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-GM bonds trim losses on possible TARP lifeline 03:48 PM GMT
Gold higher as dollar slumps 03:48 PM GMT
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ falls on auto industry worries, bonds up 03:47 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Waters outlook weighs on stock, peers 03:46 PM GMT
Fortis trade halted ahead of court appeal ruling 03:46 PM GMT
Gold higher as dollar hits 7-week low vs euro 03:46 PM GMT
Blow to Scotland Yard at De Menezes inquest 03:45 PM GMT
HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks on the move on Dec 12 03:45 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Russia may cut in limited sympathy with OPEC 03:45 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-JJB down as Citi cuts target to 1p 03:43 PM GMT
UAW says recognizes union must make changes 03:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Goldcorp CEO McArthur to retire, Jeannes replaces 03:42 PM GMT
AutoNation CEO says carmaker failure unlikely 03:41 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Households lose a decade's earnings in '08 03:41 PM GMT
Pound hits record low vs euro 03:40 PM GMT
Soccer-Austrian championship fixtures 03:40 PM GMT
Vatican condemns embryo stem cell research, cloning 03:39 PM GMT
Shake-out at the opera as economy stalls 03:39 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Vatican lists objectionable reproductive procedures 03:39 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Excerpts from Vatican document on bioethics 03:39 PM GMT
WRAPUP 8-Europe offers Obama climate, recovery pact 03:39 PM GMT
Intesa SP retail rejig could mean job cuts 03:38 PM GMT
Freddie Mac to sell $2 billion bills on Monday 03:38 PM GMT
Brazil stocks, real fall as U.S. auto plan fails 03:37 PM GMT
Carphone's Ross steps down as Cosalt chairman 03:36 PM GMT
Al Gore rouses U.N. climate talks to more action 03:35 PM GMT
Hot Small Caps - JJB down as Citi cuts target to 1p 03:34 PM GMT
Sterling hits record low vs euro, currency basket 03:34 PM GMT
California moves on global warming 03:33 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Carphone's Ross steps down as Cosalt chairman 03:33 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW: Consumer sentiment improves 03:32 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-US consumers mood improves, beating expectations 03:31 PM GMT
Fed declines comment on call for auto lending 03:29 PM GMT
Honda slashes output further in North America 03:28 PM GMT
Gold turns positive as dollar weakens vs euro 03:27 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW: Consumer sentiment improves 03:26 PM GMT
RPT-WRAPUP 5-Focus back on Washington in global auto bailout sag 03:26 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Sauer-Danfoss to sell business; cuts FY08 forecast 03:25 PM GMT
Gas price for Bulgaria down 40 pct in '09-Gazprom 03:25 PM GMT
"Madame Non" Merkel switches to "yes" as EU motto 03:24 PM GMT
London panel demands lighter tax and regulatory burden 03:24 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX drops on U.S. auto bailout failure 03:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Harsco cuts '08 profit view but sticks to '09 view 03:23 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Retail index cuts losses after Nov sales data 03:22 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude drops on auto rescue collapse, Goldman 03:22 PM GMT
F1 to set out cost-cutting survival plan 03:21 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Motor racing-Formula One cost-cutting measures 03:21 PM GMT
RLPC-Iberdrola seeks extension to 7 bln euro loan-sources 03:20 PM GMT
FIA say Ecclestone's F1 medals idea needs research 03:20 PM GMT
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to Jan 31 03:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-StepStone considers board seats for Axel Springer 03:18 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-S.Africa court dismisses ANC challenge to new party 03:17 PM GMT
D.Telekom affirms goals, sees stable dividend 03:17 PM GMT
England bowler Swann over the moon after dream debut 03:16 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Gov ready to help autos: Treasury spokeswoman 03:16 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St cuts losses after data 03:13 PM GMT
Washington Post's Don Graham joins Facebook board 03:12 PM GMT
October inventories drop biggest in five years 03:11 PM GMT
Retail sales drop again 03:10 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-JJB down as Citi cuts target to 1p 03:10 PM GMT
Heckler slams Russian leader on constitution change 03:10 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Five brokerages downgrade Waters' rating, shares tank 03:09 PM GMT
Heckler slams Russian leader on constitution change 03:09 PM GMT
Tiny Indonesia islands to honor British naturalist 03:07 PM GMT
TREASURIES-US bonds pare gains on consumer sentiment rise 03:07 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Motor racing-Formula One cost-cutting measures 03:06 PM GMT
European diesel starts to suffer too 03:06 PM GMT
Australian firm to build zinc plant in Iran-report 03:06 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Cricket-India sports minister opposes Pakistan tour 03:05 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Lear Corp down on withdrawn outlook, autos 03:04 PM GMT
MONEY MARKETS-Dlr, euro and stg funding costs ease 03:03 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Insteel Industries sees loss in Q1 '09, shares fall 03:02 PM GMT
EU gets ready to test GMO crop growing 03:01 PM GMT
Motor racing-FIA say Ecclestone's F1 medals idea needs research 03:00 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW - EU leaders agree on climate change deal 02:59 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Helping auto makers is up to Bush--firm 02:59 PM GMT
U.S. Treasury says set to halt car firms failure 02:59 PM GMT
UPDDATE 1- W.House says mulling TARP funds for automakers 02:58 PM GMT
GM, auto sector shares tumble as bailout collapses 02:58 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW: EU leaders agree on climate change deal 02:57 PM GMT
European diesel starts to suffer too 02:56 PM GMT
Cricket-England bowler Swann over the moon after dream debut 02:56 PM GMT
1950s pin-up queen Bettie Page dies 02:52 PM GMT
Sorenstam sets up final weekend with one-shot lead 02:50 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-European diesel starts to suffer too 02:50 PM GMT
Pakistan cracks down on Lashkar, charity 02:47 PM GMT
UK says sealing Zimbabwe borders will make matters worse 02:45 PM GMT
Iraqis in north mourn suicide bombing deaths 02:45 PM GMT
UN climate talks progress on aid for poor nations 02:45 PM GMT
UN climate talks progress on aid for poor nations 02:45 PM GMT
Pakistan cracks down on Lashkar, charity; scores held 02:43 PM GMT
Iraqis in north mourn suicide bombing deaths 02:43 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW: Retail sales fall 1.8 percent in November 02:43 PM GMT
Producer prices fall in November 02:43 PM GMT
US driving down 3.5 pct in Oct from year ago -govt 02:43 PM GMT
FOREX-US dollar sinks to 13-1/2 year low vs yen 02:43 PM GMT
Sealing Zimbabwe borders will make matters worse-UK 02:42 PM GMT
Sealing Zimbabwe borders will make matters worse-UK 02:42 PM GMT
Iraqis in north mourn suicide bombing deaths 02:41 PM GMT
Thousands celebrate in Baghdad as violence falls 02:40 PM GMT
Valero says Corpus Christi back at planned rates 02:40 PM GMT
Petroplus Cressier refinery on maintenance outage 02:40 PM GMT
D.Telekom affirms goals, sees stable dividend 02:40 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Major bank economic outlooks for 2009 02:39 PM GMT
Three Sudanese police killed in South Darfur 02:39 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX drops 2.9 pct on auto bailout defeat 02:37 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St slides on carmakers' fate 02:37 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Who has yet to ratify the Lisbon Treaty? 02:37 PM GMT
Valero says Del City CDU restarted, hydrotreater down 02:36 PM GMT
Thousands celebrate in Baghdad as violence falls 02:35 PM GMT
Thousands celebrate in Baghdad as violence falls 02:35 PM GMT
Russian troops leave Georgian village 02:35 PM GMT
Ex-chairman urges Intel to make car batteries: report 02:34 PM GMT
FACTBOX - German Finance Minister Steinbrueck ruffles feathers 02:34 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Europe's fiscal stimulus plans to tackle crisis 02:34 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets open lower on autos, economic data 02:34 PM GMT
More than 250,000 customers without power in Mass. 02:33 PM GMT
Soccer-Israeli championship result and standings 02:32 PM GMT
Russia would bring "good sense" to OPEC-Italy PM 02:32 PM GMT
CAI investor group formally buys Alitalia assets 02:30 PM GMT
EU leaders agree deal on climate change 02:28 PM GMT
Golf-Sorenstam sets up final weekend with 66 for one-shot lead 02:27 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Goldman slashes 2009 commodity price forecasts 02:25 PM GMT
Goldman slashes 2009 commodity price forecasts 02:25 PM GMT
TOPWRAP 7-Japan, EU to boost economies; trade talks put off 02:25 PM GMT
White House says mulling TARP funds for automakers 02:24 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Dec 12 US 1.51697 02:24 PM GMT
Uralkali revises plans to develop Russia potash mine 02:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Telenor's $2.8 bln Russian case resumes next week 02:23 PM GMT
BCE reinstates dividend, to buy back shares 02:23 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Futures cut losses on WHouse auto comments 02:22 PM GMT
Russian troops leave Georgian village - EU monitors 02:19 PM GMT
Russian troops leave Georgian village - EU monitors 02:19 PM GMT
Amish gene trait may inspire heart protection 02:19 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St set to slide on carmakers' fate 02:18 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Europe's fiscal stimulus plans to tackle crisis 02:18 PM GMT
Dlr trims losses vs yen; WHouse says may help autos 02:18 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Major bank economic outlooks for 2009 02:17 PM GMT
Higher jobless rates, less absences by unhappy workers 02:16 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Fox-Pitt expects banks to build more reserves 02:16 PM GMT
Oil firms set to store at sea until price tide turns 02:16 PM GMT
UK's Manchester rejects traffic congestion charge 02:16 PM GMT
Gold falls as commodities slide on car plan failure 02:16 PM GMT
U.S. crude futures slide more than $4 02:15 PM GMT
Entergy reduces Vt Yankee reactor due ice storms 02:15 PM GMT
Nigeria's Intercontinental to close credit line 02:15 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Major bank economic outlooks for 2009 02:15 PM GMT
GM's bonds tumble after rescue package collapses 02:15 PM GMT
Manchester rejects congestion charge 02:14 PM GMT
Blow to Scotland Yard at de Menezes inquest 02:14 PM GMT
India, U.S. official discuss Mumbai attack probe 02:12 PM GMT
FACTBOX: EU agrees on package to revive economy 02:12 PM GMT
German employers try to hold staff despite downturn 02:11 PM GMT
Sinosteel says business normal, denies loss report 02:11 PM GMT
OPEC should cut output by 2 million bpd: Kuwait official 02:09 PM GMT
Blow to Scotland Yard at inquest on shot Brazilian 02:08 PM GMT
FACTBOX-EU agrees on package to revive economy 02:08 PM GMT
Briefs 2-British cycling reaps benefit of Olympic, world medals 02:06 PM GMT
FACTBOX-EU agrees on package to revive economy 02:03 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Goldman Sachs cuts Caterpillar to sell 02:02 PM GMT
As China economy brakes, oil demand goes in reverse 02:01 PM GMT
Pakistan investors brace for stock index floor removal 02:01 PM GMT
Swiss bank secrecy in toughest test since Nazi gold 02:01 PM GMT
U.S. deal vital for banks, Liechtenstein prince says 02:01 PM GMT
Swiss banks still luring foreign cash: lobby group 02:01 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-U.S. pension agency starts Lehman court action 02:00 PM GMT
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Many European mid-sized banks may vanish: Dresdner 02:00 PM GMT
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TABLE-Financial companies cut 290,000 jobs in crisis 02:00 PM GMT
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Producer prices fall in November 01:59 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX to open lower as US auto bailout in focus 01:59 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW 2-EU leaders agree on climate deal 01:59 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW 2-EU leaders agree on climate deal 01:59 PM GMT
UK wins battle over carbon capture billions: sources 01:58 PM GMT
HIGHLIGHTS: EU summit on stimulus, climate package 01:58 PM GMT
EU deal means 10 bln euros less for climate: Dimas 01:58 PM GMT
COLUMN-Great U.S debt engine slips into reverse: John Kemp 01:58 PM GMT
India sports minister opposes Pakistan tour 01:57 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-U.S. producer prices fall in Nov, gas plunges 01:55 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-As China economy brakes, oil demand goes in reverse 01:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Canada govt says auto sector important to economy 01:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Aveng says two-year order book strong at $2.66 bln 01:53 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Goldman downgrades construction group to cautious 01:53 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Goldman cuts US engineering/construction sector 01:53 PM GMT
Iran cleric says Obama adopting old U.S. tactics 01:53 PM GMT
Global stocks tumble 01:52 PM GMT
East-West divide in media habits: survey 01:51 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Mylan listing moving to Nasdaq from NYSE 01:47 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Gains shaved as sales less weak than forecast 01:46 PM GMT
Vatican condemns embryo stem cell research, cloning 01:46 PM GMT
FCC free Internet plan faces lawmaker opposition 01:46 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Retail sales down 1.8 percent in November 01:44 PM GMT
Nokia takes on Huawei in connecting laptops 01:43 PM GMT
Amnesty urges MONUC to step up protection in Congo 01:42 PM GMT
AES Calif. Alamitos 6 natgas unit shut 01:41 PM GMT
GM's bonds tumble after rescue package collapses 01:41 PM GMT
DIARY - European Holidays to December 2009 01:37 PM GMT
Ban urges Zimbabwe's Mugabe to agree to rapid deal 01:36 PM GMT
Ban urges Zimbabwe's Mugabe to agree to rapid deal 01:36 PM GMT
StepStone considers board seats for Axel Springer 01:36 PM GMT
US Nov producer prices fall 2.2 pct, gas plunges 01:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Omega Int'l gets 30.5 mln stg management offer 01:35 PM GMT
UK wins battle over carbon capture billions: sources 01:35 PM GMT
EU summit on stimulus and climate package 01:35 PM GMT
Silence Lotto to clear Giro issue with Evans 01:34 PM GMT
India to auction 3G spectrum on Jan 16 - ministry 01:34 PM GMT
HIGHLIGHTS-EU summit on stimulus, climate package 01:32 PM GMT
Ukraine under-21 captain Pashayev dies after car crash 01:32 PM GMT
Southern Ga. Vogtle renewal gets environment OK 01:30 PM GMT
DIARY - Asian Holiday Holidays to December 2009 01:30 PM GMT
Ireland says decision on Lisbon vote months away 01:30 PM GMT
Inaugural Champions League in India put off 01:30 PM GMT
Caterpillar drops after downgrade 01:30 PM GMT
BRIEF-CFTC's Lukken touts risk-based regulatory framework 01:29 PM GMT
Iran cleric says Obama adopting old U.S. tactics 01:29 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL-Caterpillar drops after downgrade 01:29 PM GMT
HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks to watch on Dec 12 01:28 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Hungary, Czech output shrinks as crisis deepens 01:27 PM GMT
Autoliv cuts outlook as auto market gloom deepens 01:27 PM GMT
Mastrad sees profit jump despite crisis 01:27 PM GMT
UK wins battle over carbon capture billions 01:23 PM GMT
Soccer-Clubs fined for crowd trouble in European matches 01:23 PM GMT
Canadian finmin says open to helping auto industry 01:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Cricket-Inaugural Champions League in India put off 01:22 PM GMT
OSCE urges Kyrgyzstan to put BBC, RFE back on air 01:22 PM GMT
Brazil stocks tumble as U.S. auto bailout fails 01:22 PM GMT
DIARY - MidEast/African holidays to December 2009 01:21 PM GMT
Former feudal isle regrets shutdown by twin tycoons 01:20 PM GMT
Mota-Engil buys back more shares 01:20 PM GMT
Canadian ABCP rescue gets last-minute changes 01:19 PM GMT
DIARY - Americas Market Holidays to December 2009 01:18 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Futures slide after auto bailout bill fails 01:16 PM GMT
Travel Picks: Top 10 ski resorts for non-skiers 01:14 PM GMT
RPT-UPDATE 1-UK wins battle over carbon capture billions-sources 01:14 PM GMT
Techint delays investments due to crisis - report 01:12 PM GMT
Parents talk money in recession-hit America 01:11 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Ex-JPMorgan downgrades Federated Investors 01:10 PM GMT
RLPC-Decision looms on HeidelbergCement loan waiver 01:08 PM GMT
COMMODITIES-Oil, metals fall as U.S. fuels recession gloom 01:08 PM GMT
Motor racing-Formula One slashes costs from 2009 01:07 PM GMT
EU deal means 10 bln euros less for climate -Dimas 01:06 PM GMT
Air France-KLM complains over Austrian Airlines sale 01:06 PM GMT
Boeing delays 787 again, no financial outlook 01:06 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Failed swap makes Cemex debt talks urgent 01:06 PM GMT
SAS's Spanair to cut 517 jobs in turnaround plan 01:06 PM GMT
Rome's Tiber river on flood alert, Aniene overflows 01:06 PM GMT
Areva's Savannah partners wins $3.3 bln U.S. deal 01:06 PM GMT
BAE may cut more jobs after MoD announces vehicle review 01:06 PM GMT
UPDATE-4-Cricket-Inspired England take control of India test 01:05 PM GMT
VW's Skoda to cut working week to 4 days -agency 01:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-UK wins battle over carbon capture billions-sources 01:05 PM GMT
Mazda to slash output, down 14 pct from initial plan 01:05 PM GMT
Schaeffler needs $5-9 bln in share capital - paper 01:05 PM GMT
Kent to succeed Isdell as Coca-Cola chairman 01:05 PM GMT
MGA files notice of appeal in Mattel battle 01:05 PM GMT
Daimler stock falls on $250 mln Kamaz deal 01:05 PM GMT
Car shares slump after U.S. bailout fails 01:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-IMAX firms up management team 01:05 PM GMT
Bullets in the Husains? Art lovers await Taj report 01:04 PM GMT
FDA declines to approve King, Pain Therapeutics' Remoxy 01:04 PM GMT
Bone drug Zometa helps shink breast tumors-study 01:04 PM GMT
US FDA warns of kidney damage in bowel cleansers 01:04 PM GMT
REFILE-UPDATE 2-AstraZeneca drops two Infinity cancer drugs 01:04 PM GMT
Lilly view provides relief, diabetes drug on track 01:04 PM GMT
Pfizer drug fails to beat tamoxifen at 2.75 years 01:04 PM GMT
RPT-FEATURE-Fallout from auto slump spells pain for Germany 01:04 PM GMT
Bristol-Myers signs cancer drug deal with Exelixis 01:04 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Ex-Intel chair urges co to make car batteries:WSJ 01:04 PM GMT
Glaxo, Novartis drug combo delays breast cancer 01:04 PM GMT
RPT-FEATURE-Shake-out at the opera as U.S. economy stalls 01:03 PM GMT
RPT-FEATURE-Under pressure, private banks move onshore 01:03 PM GMT
BRIEF-Carlo Tassara cuts Intesa stake below 5 pct - Consob 01:02 PM GMT
HBOS welcomes preliminary voting supporting Lloyds takeover 01:02 PM GMT
Abbas to bid Bush farewell at Washington meeting 01:02 PM GMT
Nomura taking Lehman French operation - report 01:01 PM GMT
S.Korea Hana Fin to buy $745 mln bank unit shares 01:01 PM GMT
Group has $7.9 bln to invest in Irish banks-paper 01:01 PM GMT
EXCLUSIVE-UPDATE 1-AIG cutting prices, may burn taxpayers 01:01 PM GMT
Bank shares sink as fears deepen; B of A cuts jobs 01:01 PM GMT
REFILE-UPDATE 5-HBOS takes 8 bln stg hit as UK economy worsens 01:01 PM GMT
Abbas to bid Bush farewell at Washington meeting 01:01 PM GMT
RPT-FEATURE-Parents talk money in recession-hit America 01:00 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Bayer aims for 2009 profit rise despite downturn 12:59 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Goldman downgrades utilities sector to neutral 12:59 PM GMT
HIGHLIGHTS-EU summit on stimulus, climate package 12:59 PM GMT
update 1-Ameren Mo. Callaway reactor shut 12:57 PM GMT
Soccer-Ukraine under-21 captain Pashayev dies after car crash 12:57 PM GMT
Auto bailout crash stokes fears of deeper recession 12:54 PM GMT
GM's Opel: Unaffected by car bailout failure 12:54 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Senators detail snags in auto bailout talks 12:54 PM GMT
Senate plays role of Grinch for autoworkers 12:54 PM GMT
GM assessing all options after Senate bailout vote 12:54 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW: Auto industry bailout collapses 12:54 PM GMT
White House to evaluate options after autos collapse 12:54 PM GMT
Detroit workers stunned, angered as bailout stalls 12:54 PM GMT
Ford's Volvo says unaffected by U.S. bailout collapse 12:54 PM GMT
Toyota says U.S. auto bankruptcy undesirable 12:54 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Futures slide on fears about automakers' fate 12:54 PM GMT
*TOP NEWS* North American Power and Natural Gas 12:53 PM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-U.S. automakers bailout collapses 12:52 PM GMT
EU aims to up military goals amid Congo inaction 12:52 PM GMT
EU aims to up military goals amid Congo inaction 12:52 PM GMT
Explosion kills 12 in Arctic Russian mine 12:50 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Oil down after bailout fails, Goldman cuts target 12:50 PM GMT
Stocks tumble, yen surges as auto bailout fails 12:49 PM GMT
Goldman, once warning of $200 oil, sees $45 in 2009 12:49 PM GMT
Washington Post's Don Graham joins Facebook board 12:49 PM GMT
Venezuela oil bid brings cautious investor interest 12:49 PM GMT
Administrator to EUK says has failed to find buyer 12:47 PM GMT
TIMELINE - Financial crisis since November 12:47 PM GMT
CORRECTED: Iran to France: Stop following U.S. policy: report 12:46 PM GMT
Sakhalin-2 starts yr-round oil exports after delay 12:45 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks tumble, yen surges as auto bailout fails 12:45 PM GMT
Prada also looks at savings as crisis bites 12:44 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Hearst Corp calls off search for new CEO: NY Post 12:43 PM GMT
Telenor says Vimpelcom court case to resume Dec 19 12:43 PM GMT
Ameren Mo. Callaway reactor shut 12:43 PM GMT
StanChart raises stake in India securities firm 12:42 PM GMT
Cambodian man gets bird flu, first case since 2007 12:41 PM GMT
FOREX-U.S. bailout failure pushes dlr/yen to 13-yr low 12:41 PM GMT
Entergy Arkansas 1 reactor starts to exit refuel 12:40 PM GMT
Cricket-Inaugural Twenty20 Champions League in India put off 12:40 PM GMT
Excelerate in talks over South Africa LNG import-RWE 12:39 PM GMT
Anglo American may delay Bronces expansion due crisis-paper 12:39 PM GMT
Duke S.C. Oconee 2 reactor starts to exit refuel 12:36 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Bank of America to cut 35,000 jobs 12:35 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch affirms JSC KazTransOil at 'BBB-'; outlook negative 12:34 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Tyre firm Nokian cuts Q4 view, shares drop 12:34 PM GMT
Yemeni Jew shot dead by gunman 12:33 PM GMT
Explosion kills 12 in Arctic Russian mine 12:32 PM GMT
Schaeffler needs $5-9 billion in share capital: paper 12:30 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Senators detail snags in U.S. car bailout talks 12:30 PM GMT
Senate plays role of Grinch for U.S. carworkers 12:30 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW - U.S. car industry bailout collapses 12:30 PM GMT
Fallout from car slump spells pain for Germany 12:30 PM GMT
Car bailout dies in U.S. Senate 12:30 PM GMT
Car bailout crash stokes fears of deeper recession 12:30 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Goldman bonuses could fall 80 pct: NY Post 12:30 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Futures sink on collapse of automakers' bailout 12:30 PM GMT
HBOS's private investors swallow takeover medicine 12:27 PM GMT
Private equity eyes public company stakes 12:27 PM GMT
Japan and EU to boost economies as car bailout fails 12:27 PM GMT
Thousands march against Arroyo in Manila 12:26 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Former Nasdaq chair arrested on $50 bln fraud 12:26 PM GMT
FTSE slides 3.9 pct; banks tumble, comods slide 12:24 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Nigerian President Yar'Adua's election upheld 12:22 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Nigerian President Yar'Adua's election upheld 12:22 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-S.Africa banking report supports findings on charges 12:21 PM GMT
Vodafone picks Huawei for 3G equipment in Turkey 12:19 PM GMT
VIEW-Value in global convertible bonds 12:19 PM GMT
Fears of human bird flu cases rise in India's Assam 12:19 PM GMT
Budapest airport strike causes delays 12:19 PM GMT
HBOS's private investors swallow takeover medicine 12:18 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Futures dive after bailout bill fails to pass 12:18 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Olympics-Innsbruck awarded 2012 Winter Youth Games 12:18 PM GMT
EU leaders agree deal on climate change: official 12:17 PM GMT
Dutch online retailer Wehkamp sold for 500 mln eur 12:17 PM GMT
Fears of human bird flu cases rise in India's Assam 12:16 PM GMT
Europe shares fall on bank fears, auto deal failure 12:15 PM GMT
EU leaders agree deal on climate change - official 12:15 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Auto bailout fails in Senate, shares tank 12:13 PM GMT
Lloyds TSB sees no major impact from HBOS earnings 12:13 PM GMT
HBOS's private investors swallow takeover medicine 12:13 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Dresdner cuts HSBC to hold 12:12 PM GMT
Private equity eyes public company stakes 12:11 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-JP Morgan cuts Federated Investors to underweight 12:10 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Economic indicators for Dec. 12 12:08 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Earnings diary for Dec. 12 12:08 PM GMT
Japan expands stimulus plans, on guard over yen 12:08 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Club Med drops as analysts cut targets 12:07 PM GMT
UBM cuts jobs for difficult 2009 12:07 PM GMT
UBM cuts jobs for difficult 2009 12:05 PM GMT
OPEC meeting needs to cut, but size matters 12:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Japan expands stimulus plans, on guard over yen 12:05 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Futures plummet on auto bailout collapse 12:05 PM GMT
Bank of America to cut up to 35,000 jobs 12:04 PM GMT
Angry young Greeks give wake up call to Europe 12:03 PM GMT
HBOS's private investors swallow takeover medicine 12:02 PM GMT
RPT-FEATURE-Sport-Russian teams feel the pain from global crisis 12:02 PM GMT
Dollar, euro and stg Libor rates fall, spreads narrow 12:01 PM GMT
TIMELINE: Financial crisis since November 12:01 PM GMT
Bulgarian thermal plant signs deal to upgrade units 11:59 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-TABLE-Financial companies cut 290,000 jobs in crisis 11:59 AM GMT
Russian parliament scraps juries from some trials 11:59 AM GMT
Russia raps NATO over Georgia and Ukraine 11:59 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Goldman cuts US regulated and diversified utilities 11:58 AM GMT
FACTBOX: Results of U.N. December 1-12 climate talks 11:57 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Results of U.N. Dec. 1-12 climate talks 11:55 AM GMT
COLUMN-Finance throws sand in wheels of global trade 11:54 AM GMT
Dealers see Japan issuing JGB linkers, floaters '09 11:53 AM GMT
Philippines says foils bomb plot in south 11:50 AM GMT
Visa chief loses his credit cards 11:49 AM GMT
Bernard Madoff arrested over alleged fraud 11:49 AM GMT
Angry young Greeks give wake up call to Europe 11:48 AM GMT
Japan banks get green light to trade carbon offsets 11:48 AM GMT
Ronaldo listed for top FIFA award 11:47 AM GMT
Cricket-England v India first test scoreboard 11:47 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Canada - Dec 12 11:46 AM GMT
Soccer-Italy roundup-Injures bite ahead of Juventus v AC Milan 11:46 AM GMT
Worst still to come for Europe's retailers 11:45 AM GMT
Russian parliament scraps juries from some trials 11:43 AM GMT
Petrobras gets $750 mln loan with Japanese banks 11:42 AM GMT
UPDATE 4-Nigeria court confirms Yar'Adua presidency 11:42 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-HBOS bad debts warn hurts UK banks 11:42 AM GMT
Soccer-Kaka, Messi, Xavi, Torres and Ronaldo listed for award 11:41 AM GMT
Ukraine assembly amends '08 budget, helps Naftogaz 11:41 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Key points in Indonesia's new mining law 11:41 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Euro zone Oct output plunges, Q3 labour costs jump 11:41 AM GMT
Pilots to meet Iberia for talks - union 11:40 AM GMT
VIEW-Caution urged as private equity turnarounds loom 11:39 AM GMT
Serb police search town in hunt for Mladic 11:38 AM GMT
Soccer-England roundup-United's Berbatov doubtful for Spurs trip 11:37 AM GMT
Cricket-India 155-6 v England 316, first test - close 11:37 AM GMT
Slovak corporates hail euro umbrella as storm hits 11:35 AM GMT
Soccer-Toluca win away in first leg of Mexican final 11:34 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Strikes cut Total's French fuel output 11:34 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Rightmove says Connells sells 21 mln shares at 155p/shr 11:33 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Two brokerages cut Deutsche Bank target, estimates 11:33 AM GMT
MJ Gleeson slashes headcount by 78 percent 11:32 AM GMT
Germany notifies EU of revised bank aid plan 11:32 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Chrysalis down as offer talks end 11:31 AM GMT
Jim Rogers calls most big U.S. banks "bankrupt" 11:31 AM GMT
EU leaders ask for VAT decision by March 11:31 AM GMT
INSTANT VIEW 2-Nigerian court upholds presidential election 11:29 AM GMT
Oil, once expected to hit $200, now seen at $45 11:29 AM GMT
Dubai's Damac denies stake purchase report 11:29 AM GMT
Vatican bioethics text says humans not mere cells 11:27 AM GMT
RPT-Agricole, EIB sign 300 mln euro credit line 11:27 AM GMT
FACTBOX - Vatican lists objectionable procedures 11:27 AM GMT
Goldman compensation fund to drop to $12 billion: report 11:27 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-MJ Gleeson slashes headcount by 78 pct 11:27 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Telco gear makers Q3 sales, profits 11:26 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Caltex Australia says shuts 110,000 bpd refinery 11:25 AM GMT
India shares up 8 pct on wk as foreign funds return 11:25 AM GMT
Ireland faces worst recession on record 11:22 AM GMT
China BOE Tech may invest billions in LCDs 11:21 AM GMT
Opel hasn't signalled needs guarantees - Germany 11:21 AM GMT
NATO-led troops kill 3 Afghan civilians 11:20 AM GMT
CORRECTED - Dubai ruler buys stake in Dubai's Damac- paper 11:20 AM GMT
GM should keep profitable Thai operations-researcher 11:20 AM GMT
CORRECTED-Shell pension underfunded, contributions to rise 11:18 AM GMT
Travel Postcard: 48 hours in New York for the holidays 11:16 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Gameloft falls after cuts targets 11:15 AM GMT
NBC Universal may extend top exec's contract: report 11:14 AM GMT
REFILE-NBC Universal may extend top exec's contract - NY Post 11:13 AM GMT
Q+A - What prospects for South African breakaway party? 11:10 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Travis Perkins rises, reassures on year 11:09 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Autoliv falls on U.S. auto bailout collapse 11:07 AM GMT
Swiss scrap passport checks at land border 11:06 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Leaders back EU-wide stimulus plan - UK's Brown 11:06 AM GMT
Total's Feyzin refinery at 70 pct capacity-CGT 11:05 AM GMT
Worst still to come for retailers 11:01 AM GMT
U.S. auto bailout crash stokes fears of deeper recession 10:59 AM GMT
Detroit workers stunned as bailout stalls 10:59 AM GMT
EU eyes climate fund to win east Europe backing 10:59 AM GMT
Russia raps NATO over Georgia, Ukraine 10:59 AM GMT
Russia raps NATO over Georgia, Ukraine 10:58 AM GMT
Massa predicts no more teams will pull out 10:57 AM GMT
Russia raps NATO over Georgia, Ukraine 10:57 AM GMT
Leaders back EU-wide stimulus plan - source 10:55 AM GMT
Goldman compensation fund to drop to $12 bln-paper 10:54 AM GMT
SE Asia Stocks-Mostly lower after US auto bailout fails 10:53 AM GMT
Strike at four Total French refineries over pay 10:53 AM GMT
Bayer to cut investments at plastics unit in 2009 10:53 AM GMT
Nepal school bus crash kills 22 10:52 AM GMT
Citigroup to delay Japanese broker unit merger 10:51 AM GMT
Briefs-Europe add Lawrie, Hansen to Royal Trophy team 10:51 AM GMT
Soccer-Spain roundup-Barcelona eye revenge in "El Clasico" 10:51 AM GMT
Global crisis threatens future LNG supply shock 10:49 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Cattles down as Citi downgrades to "hold" 10:46 AM GMT
LVMH snaps up French champagne house Montaudon 10:45 AM GMT
Polish demands met in EU climate talks - minister 10:45 AM GMT
BNP Paribas slashes oil price forecast for 2009 10:44 AM GMT
Japan to create $33 billion scheme to buy CP 10:43 AM GMT
Bank of America to cut up to 35,000 jobs 10:42 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Aker Solutions falls on Goldman downgrade 10:41 AM GMT
HBOS takes $11.9 billion hit as UK economy worsens 10:41 AM GMT
VIEW-Strong but short-lived stocks rally 10:41 AM GMT
PRECIOUS-Gold off lows on dollar, car deal failure hurts 10:40 AM GMT
Shell pension underfunded, contributions to rise 10:40 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Goldman, once warning of $200 oil, sees $45 in 2009 10:37 AM GMT
Soccer-France roundup-Marseille will miss Niang, says Ben Arfa 10:37 AM GMT
EU looks for east Europe climate backing 10:36 AM GMT
FACTBOX - Why auctioning of EU carbon permits matters 10:36 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Why auctioning of EU carbon permits matters 10:33 AM GMT
Tokyo rubber falls after US auto bailout stalls 10:32 AM GMT
Thousands march against Arroyo in Manila 10:31 AM GMT
Tough 2009 looms for open-ended property funds 10:29 AM GMT
Ireland faces worst recession on record 10:29 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Britain's biggest unlisted property funds 10:29 AM GMT
Rome on alert for Tiber breaking its banks 10:27 AM GMT
Treasury sees TARP funds for financial sector 10:27 AM GMT
EU leaders back Irish deal on Lisbon Treaty 10:24 AM GMT
Ford's Volvo says unaffected by U.S. bailout collapse 10:23 AM GMT
Japan Nakagawa: not considering whether to intervene 10:22 AM GMT
Poland under fire for UN climate "solidarity" plan 10:21 AM GMT
Eminem and Dr. Dre up to mischief 10:20 AM GMT
Indonesia's Excelcom borrows $214 mln to expand network 10:20 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-European automakers CDS jump wider 10:17 AM GMT
RPT-S.Africa court dismisses ANC challenge of new party 10:16 AM GMT
Japan steel sector to join trial local CO2 trade 10:16 AM GMT
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-Goldman's oil equity bulls slash 2009 view to $45 10:15 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Travis Perkins gains, reassures on earnings 10:14 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-China may buy steel for reserves, aid exports 10:14 AM GMT
Toyota says U.S. auto bankruptcy undesirable 10:13 AM GMT
Germany talking with Opel, ready to decide on aid 10:12 AM GMT
Cambodian man gets bird flu, first case since 2007 10:11 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Lonrho unit gets $5 mln contracts in Angola 10:09 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Intesa SP down after retail head quits 10:09 AM GMT
Motor racing-No more teams will pull out of F1, predicts Massa 10:09 AM GMT
INSTANT VIEW-Nigerian court upholds presidential election 10:08 AM GMT
Aggreko says year to top forecasts 10:07 AM GMT
Indian shares provisionally close 0.5 pct higher 10:06 AM GMT
Greek Coke bottler appoints new CFO 10:02 AM GMT
Mumbai lawyers won't represent suspect 10:02 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Amiad Filtration falls; Panmure downgrades 10:02 AM GMT
Caltex Australia says shuts 110,000 bpd refinery 10:01 AM GMT
Reuters quote of the day, December 12 10:00 AM GMT
Mumbai lawyers pray but won't represent suspect 09:58 AM GMT
Outflows prompt UBS to freeze $6 bln property fund 09:58 AM GMT
Indonesia Freeport to cut 75 jobs, won't hit production 09:57 AM GMT
Japan's Nakagawa says big forex moves undesirable 09:57 AM GMT
DIARY - Global Environment 09:57 AM GMT
John Fogerty revisits "Blue Ridge" on new album 09:55 AM GMT
Japan Nakagawa: seeks ample funds for small firms 09:54 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Goldman cuts 2009 base metal price forecasts 09:53 AM GMT
Poland mulls convertible bonds for Pekao stake 09:53 AM GMT
Zoo life is killing elephants: study 09:53 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Indian output in first drop in 13 years as crisis bites 09:52 AM GMT
Investors get bolder as 2008 winds down 09:51 AM GMT
Goldman Sachs ups gold forecast on dollar view, haven appeal 09:50 AM GMT
Soccer-Premier League's AFC tie-up puts 'Game 39' back on table 09:50 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-S.Korea, Japan increase fx swap line to $20 bln 09:50 AM GMT
M.Stanley seen posting second loss in five quarters 09:49 AM GMT
Mumbai lawyers pray but won't represent suspect 09:46 AM GMT
Tiny islands to honour British naturalist 09:44 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Aggreko says year to top view, confident on H1 09:42 AM GMT
Miliband says Europe committed to stimulus 09:42 AM GMT
PRESS-DIGEST - Ukraine - Dec 12 09:40 AM GMT
Elvis Presley makes splash on country chart 09:37 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Asian Citrus up; Libertas says "buy" 09:36 AM GMT
Nokia takes on Huawei in connecting laptops 09:35 AM GMT
Soccer-Scottish Premier League fixtures 09:34 AM GMT
Soccer-Turkish championship fixtures 09:33 AM GMT
Soccer-Belgian championship fixtures 09:33 AM GMT
Soccer-Greek championship fixtures 09:33 AM GMT
Soccer-Dutch championship fixtures 09:33 AM GMT
Soccer-Bundesliga fixtures 09:33 AM GMT
Soccer-Serie A fixtures 09:33 AM GMT
Soccer-Primera Liga fixtures 09:33 AM GMT
Soccer-Ligue 1 fixtures 09:33 AM GMT
Soccer-English Premier League fixtures 09:33 AM GMT
Russian troops leave Georgian village - EU monitors 09:32 AM GMT
POLL-Recession seen deeper despite BoE cuts 09:31 AM GMT
Asda sees generation of more frugal shoppers 09:31 AM GMT
New City jobs at lowest level since credit crisis 09:31 AM GMT
Eligibility set out for mortgage support scheme 09:31 AM GMT
US stock index futures signal drop as car bailout fails 09:30 AM GMT
Mumbai residents in human chain protest 09:29 AM GMT
SCENARIOS - Assessing risks of confrontation 09:29 AM GMT
Citigroup and Altium cut targets on JJB Sports 09:29 AM GMT
Britain delays aircraft carrier contract 09:26 AM GMT
REFILE-Ex-chairman urges Intel to make car batteries-WSJ 09:26 AM GMT
Knife crackdown leads to fall in stabbings 09:25 AM GMT
India's ONGC, IOC in pact for oil, gas exploration 09:23 AM GMT
Nigeria court upholds presidential election 09:23 AM GMT
Sterling hits record low vs euro, currency basket 09:23 AM GMT
SCENARIOS: Assessing risks of India, Pakistan confrontation 09:22 AM GMT
Nokia takes on Huawei in connecting laptops 09:22 AM GMT
Singapore Petroleum issues profit warning 09:22 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Japan Nov power generation falls as oil burn down 09:22 AM GMT
SCENARIOS-Assessing risks of India, Pakistan confrontation 09:21 AM GMT
Polish companies admit $166 mln forex hedge losses 09:21 AM GMT
Auto bailout crash stokes fears of deeper recession 09:20 AM GMT
US auto bailout crash stokes fears of deeper recession 09:18 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Japan LDP calls for tax breaks, sidesteps sales tax 09:17 AM GMT
Mumbai residents in human chain protest over attacks 09:17 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Citigroup, Altium cut price targets on JJB Sports 09:16 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Polar Capital falls after profit dives 09:16 AM GMT
Mumbai residents in human chain protest over attacks 09:12 AM GMT
Eminem, Dr. Dre up to mischief in the studio 09:11 AM GMT
Merkel confident of good EU climate deal 09:10 AM GMT
South Sudan to intensify polio vaccination campaign 09:10 AM GMT
South Sudan to intensify polio vaccination campaign 09:10 AM GMT
Continental not restructuring debt yet - source 09:10 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Erste drops as outlook fails to calm concerns 09:09 AM GMT
North Korea sending more signs Kim has recovered: Seoul 09:09 AM GMT
REFILE-Aer Lingus says will seek investor to thwart Ryanair 09:09 AM GMT
Japan govt to expand funds set aside for banks 09:06 AM GMT
Angola's Unitel says in no hurry to list shares 09:05 AM GMT
Germany's Merkel confident of good EU climate deal 09:03 AM GMT
Pakistan cracks down on Lashkar 09:02 AM GMT
Pakistanis group added to U.N. sanctions list 09:02 AM GMT
Pakistan puts charity under monitoring after Mumbai 09:02 AM GMT
FACTBOX - Facts about Mumbai attack suspects 09:02 AM GMT
Pakistan detains Lashkar founder over Mumbai 09:02 AM GMT
India says wants 40 suspects from Pakistan 09:02 AM GMT
Mumbai attacks show up India's technology shortcomings 09:02 AM GMT
Elixir serves notice to partner on payment default 09:01 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-S.Korea Woori, Hana to buy $1.3 bln bank units shares 09:01 AM GMT
Ex-chairman urges Intel to make car batteries-WSJ 09:00 AM GMT
Advisory-Sport yearender package 09:00 AM GMT
HK shares slump as U.S. auto rescue fails 08:59 AM GMT
Medtronic to report patient death to FDA: report 08:58 AM GMT
Nigeria court upholds presidential election 08:55 AM GMT
Nigeria court upholds presidential election 08:55 AM GMT
Soccer-Poland could host Euro 2012 alone, says Platini 08:54 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Alcatel outlook drags down European techs 08:54 AM GMT
Indian shares turn positive in afternoon trade 08:54 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-UK Small Caps down 1.2 percent early 08:52 AM GMT
China BOE Tech may invest $4.4 bln in LCD product line 08:51 AM GMT
FTSE falls 2.9% after US auto rescue collapse 08:49 AM GMT
Medtronic to report patient death to FDA - WSJ 08:48 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Metorex starts Ruashi cobalt plant commissioning 08:45 AM GMT
Cricket-India 37-3 v England (316) first test - tea 08:44 AM GMT
Snow? In New Orleans? 08:44 AM GMT
Japan's Nomura cancels M&A tie-up with Rothschild 08:41 AM GMT
Blocked exits can be costly at hedge funds 08:41 AM GMT
Asia car stocks bashed as U.S. bailout bill dies 08:39 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - PORTUGAL - Dec 12 08:39 AM GMT
MUFG in lead for Citi trust unit: report 08:38 AM GMT
Interbank 3-mth dlr, euro rates tick up, stg steady 08:36 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-UBM sees 2008 in line, cuts jobs for difficult 2009 08:34 AM GMT
Keanu Reeves falls to "Earth" in silly remake 08:33 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Macquarie Office eyes A$800 mln boost 08:32 AM GMT
Seoul shares fall, hit by US auto bailout collapse 08:31 AM GMT
Pound hits record low against euro 08:30 AM GMT
GM's Opel - unaffected by U.S. car bailout failure 08:29 AM GMT
Crime caper "Brothers Bloom" delayed 08:29 AM GMT
Indian shares trim losses as funds buy 08:29 AM GMT
Global immunization rates may be exaggerated 08:28 AM GMT
Goldman says investment in China will accelerate 08:27 AM GMT
Europe shares slump early as banks, autos slide 08:23 AM GMT
Crude slump could hit China oil investment -expert 08:22 AM GMT
U.S. auto shares in Frankfurt fall on rescue collapse 08:19 AM GMT
Soccer-Vietnam plan tournament to mark Hanoi's 1,000th birthday 08:19 AM GMT
KB Toys files for bankruptcy 08:17 AM GMT
BP Castrol <5015.T>-2008 group forecast 08:15 AM GMT
BP Castrol <5015.T>-2008 parent forecast 08:15 AM GMT
WRAPUP 2-S.Korea seals FX deals with China, Japan before summit 08:14 AM GMT
US auto shares in Frankfurt fall on rescue collapse 08:13 AM GMT
Eastwood, "Dark Knight" among Globes snubs 08:11 AM GMT
Woori Finance to buy $521 mln shares of bank unit 08:11 AM GMT
Macquarie Office eyes A$800 mln in initiatives 08:09 AM GMT
Keanu Reeves falls to "Earth" in silly remake 08:08 AM GMT
Oxygen "Addicted" to beauty series 08:07 AM GMT
ArcelorMittal South Africa cuts 1,000 contractors 08:07 AM GMT
China Southern chairman to move to rival -sources 08:06 AM GMT
Rio Tinto says work at Peru project to slow in '09 08:06 AM GMT
Pioneer sets new seed distribution strategy 08:06 AM GMT
United Tech '09 forecast could point to flat profit 08:06 AM GMT
ACE Aviation shares soar on wrap-up plan 08:06 AM GMT
Daimler poised to take stake in Kamaz-sources 08:06 AM GMT
P&G keeps profit view despite softer sales 08:06 AM GMT
Costco profit up a bit, to cut prices to win sales 08:05 AM GMT
Philip Morris raises some U.S. cigarette prices 08:05 AM GMT
RPT-TOPWRAP 2-U.S. auto bailout crashes; stocks, dollar fall 08:05 AM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St slides on auto worry, financials 08:05 AM GMT
KB Toys files for bankruptcy, to close all stores 08:05 AM GMT
US auto bailout fails, White House weighs options 08:05 AM GMT
Amylin jumps 30 pct on Byetta LAR diabetes news 08:04 AM GMT
HK shares slump as U.S. auto bailout fails 08:04 AM GMT
SmartFOCUS warns FY results to miss market estimates 08:04 AM GMT
A "Barcelona" bounty for Woody Allen 08:04 AM GMT
Crime caper "Brothers Bloom" delayed for 5 months 08:02 AM GMT
GREECE - Factors to Watch on Dec 12 08:02 AM GMT
Commerzbank braces for EU decision on its rescue 08:01 AM GMT
NAB prices A$2.5 bln government guaranteed bonds 08:01 AM GMT
KB Fin sold $300 mln stake near bottom of range-sources 08:01 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-Citigroup eyes central Europe for growth amid woes 08:01 AM GMT
US Bancorp sees big jump in bad loans; shares fall 08:01 AM GMT
Stocks tank as U.S. auto bailout fails 08:01 AM GMT
Italian Stocks - Factors to watch on Dec 12 08:00 AM GMT
"Redneck Wedding" engaged for 3rd season 07:58 AM GMT
Russian troops leave Georgian village - police 07:55 AM GMT
New Issue-Credit Agricole prices 250 mln stg 2023 bond 07:54 AM GMT
Invista Real Estate says on track to meet its FY view 07:53 AM GMT
Slovakia - Factors To Watch on Dec 12 07:50 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-S.Korea Lotte says vying to buy Doosan's liquor unit 07:50 AM GMT
Newspaper round-up 07:49 AM GMT
Brulines Group buys Vianet from administrators 07:48 AM GMT
Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest 07:48 AM GMT
Hungarian house builder OTP Ingatlan cuts projects 07:46 AM GMT
Armor Designs says wins first export sale 07:45 AM GMT
RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks tank, yen surges as auto bailout fails 07:45 AM GMT
Daimler signs $250 mln deal for 10 pct Kamaz stake 07:45 AM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks tank, yen surges as US auto bailout fails 07:44 AM GMT
Sportingbet says trading in line 07:44 AM GMT
Sleepy village was guinea pig for China reform 07:43 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-December Nikkei futures settled at 8,427.29 07:43 AM GMT
LUKOIL stake in Repsol should be capped-minister 07:42 AM GMT
EU eyes climate fund to win east Europe backing 07:41 AM GMT
Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Friday 07:40 AM GMT
Dartnall maintains lead at Australian open 07:40 AM GMT
Nikkei sinks 5.6 percent as U.S. auto bailout bill fails 07:39 AM GMT
Nikkei sinks 5.6 pct as US auto bailout bill fails 07:37 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bekaert to close Belgian steel wire plant 07:36 AM GMT
TOPWRAP 2-U.S. auto bailout crashes; stocks, dollar fall 07:36 AM GMT
Czech Republic - Factors To Watch on Dec 12 07:33 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Sportingbet says trading in line since Q1 07:31 AM GMT
HIGHLIGHTS - EU summit on stimulus and climate package 07:31 AM GMT
DIARY - Turkey - to Dec 23, 2008 07:29 AM GMT
Russian markets -- Factors to Watch on Dec 12 07:27 AM GMT
Golf-Dartnall opens two-shot lead at Australian open 07:26 AM GMT
Cricket-England 316 all out v India first test - innings 07:24 AM GMT
TIMELINE - China milestones since 1978 07:21 AM GMT
Fruits of reform can be bitter in Chinese countryside 07:21 AM GMT
Japan finmin to hold news conference at 0940 GMT 07:18 AM GMT
Daimler to pay $250 mln for 10 pct Kamaz stake-Ifax 07:18 AM GMT
Friday Papers: Senate fails to reach compromise to bail out carmakers -- other news 07:16 AM GMT
Nikkei sinks 5.6 pct as US auto bailout bill fails 07:15 AM GMT
Goldman says investment in China will accelerate 07:14 AM GMT
DIARY - Egypt/Sudan - Dec 12 07:13 AM GMT
JGBs jump after U.S. auto bailout bill fails 07:13 AM GMT
S.Africa's blue-chip stocks drop 3 pct 07:12 AM GMT
BRIEF-Russian steel maker NLMK 9-month net $2.76 bln 07:09 AM GMT
French and Benelux stocks - Factors to watch on Dec 12 07:08 AM GMT
Japan finmin: not considering forex intervention 07:08 AM GMT
Europe stock futures signal drop as car bailout crashes 07:03 AM GMT
INSTANT VIEW 5-India's Oct industrial output down 0.4 pct y/y 07:02 AM GMT
RPT-FEATURE-Doping-Fahey brings change of style to doping fight 07:02 AM GMT
Friday Papers: Old Mutual annuities update expected -- bid news and gossip 07:01 AM GMT
COMMODITIES-Oil down $2,copper slips as U.S. auto bailout stalls 07:00 AM GMT
VIDEO: Inside Guantanamo 07:00 AM GMT
Friday Papers: tips and comment 06:57 AM GMT
Former Nasdaq chair arrested over alleged £33 billion fraud 06:56 AM GMT
UK Stocks -- Factors to watch on Dec 12 06:56 AM GMT
VIDEO: 60th anniversary of Human Rights 06:53 AM GMT
Economic package to include health tech 06:51 AM GMT
European Factors -- Shares set to sink as car bailout dies 06:50 AM GMT
Plan may double Australia Newcastle coal exports 06:49 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-EU commits to stimulus worth 1.5 pct/GDP - text 06:48 AM GMT
China Eastern trims losses on management reshuffle report 06:44 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Corporate agenda for Friday 06:43 AM GMT
S.Korea Lotte vying to buy Doosan's liquor unit 06:39 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Alcatel aims for operating break-even in 2009 06:38 AM GMT
EU eyes fund to win e. Europe support on climate 06:38 AM GMT
Afghan IED roadside blasts rise sharply 06:35 AM GMT
Sri Lanka's injured Mendis to miss Bangladesh tests 06:30 AM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-Carbon trading in Australia and New Zealand 06:29 AM GMT
Q+A-What are Australia's carbon trading plans 06:28 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Washington Post Business - Dec. 12 06:24 AM GMT
EU commits to stimulus worth 1.5 pct/GDP - text 06:24 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Washington Post - Dec. 12 06:22 AM GMT
India may lift price control on petrol, diesel-paper 06:22 AM GMT
N.Korea sends signs that Kim is back 06:19 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Senators detail snags in U.S. auto bailout talks 06:18 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Australia banks' government guaranteed bond issues 06:15 AM GMT
INSTANT VIEW - Dollar hits 13-year low vs yen 06:14 AM GMT
South African Markets - Factors to watch on Dec 12 06:13 AM GMT
Nikkei sinks 5.6 pct as US auto bailout bill fails 06:12 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bettie Page, 1950s pin-up queen, dies in L.A. 06:11 AM GMT
Seoul shares fall, hit by US auto bailout collapse 06:10 AM GMT
Tom Cruise gets restraining order against man 06:10 AM GMT
Rumsfeld linked to Abu Ghraib abuse 06:08 AM GMT
Cricket-England 294-8 v India first test - lunch 06:06 AM GMT
TIMELINE: Volatile yen hits 13-year high vs weakening dollar 06:06 AM GMT
MONEY MARKETS-Dollar funding costs ease further 06:05 AM GMT
Senate plays role of Grinch for U.S. autoworkers 06:03 AM GMT
Wells Fargo to take $4 billion Q4 charge: Bove 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Today in Germany - December 12 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Germany - to January 9 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Economic Indicators in Germany from December 16 06:00 AM GMT
TREASURIES-Rally after U.S. autos bailout collapses 05:56 AM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks plummet, yen jumps as auto bailout fails 05:56 AM GMT
Goldman, CDH invest nearly $100 mln in China's Himin 05:55 AM GMT
US Treasury sees TARP funds for financial sector 05:53 AM GMT
China minister calls for help for auto industry 05:53 AM GMT
Detroit workers stunned as bailout stalls 05:53 AM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Elpida, Powerchip on cash hunt, Taipei may step in 05:52 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bangkok Bank sees moderate loan growth in 2009 05:50 AM GMT
Cricket-Sri Lanka's injured Mendis to miss Bangladesh tests 05:50 AM GMT
Nikkei drops 5.2 pct as U.S. auto bailout fails 05:48 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-China to award 3G licenses by early 2009 05:47 AM GMT
FACTBOX - Key facts about Afghanistan's security forces 05:42 AM GMT
U.S. aims for more troops in Afghanistan 05:42 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-China Southern chairman to move to rival-sources 05:42 AM GMT
UPDATE 7-Bernard Madoff arrested over alleged $50 bln fraud 05:39 AM GMT
European indexes seen down 3.5-5.3 pct -bookmakers 05:38 AM GMT
U.S. stocks and dollar fall as auto bailout crashes 05:34 AM GMT
GM assessing options after Senate bailout vote 05:32 AM GMT
Ford and GM shares sink further 05:32 AM GMT
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-(OFFICIAL)-UPDATE 1-Wells Fargo to take $40 bln Q4 cha 05:32 AM GMT
N.Korea sending more signs Kim has recovered-Seoul 05:26 AM GMT
Government pledges £100 million to forests 05:26 AM GMT
HK shares plunge 6.9 pct as auto bailout hopes sink 05:25 AM GMT
Japan finmin: rapid market movements undesirable 05:21 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - British business - Dec 12 05:19 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-GM assessing all options after Senate bailout vote 05:17 AM GMT
Japan MOF Shinohara: to act appropriately on forex 05:07 AM GMT
Nikkei sinks 6.6 pct as U.S. autos bailout fails 05:06 AM GMT
U.S. 10-yr Treasury yield hits five-decade low 05:06 AM GMT
India NALCO in strategic deal with Rio Tinto Alcan 05:04 AM GMT
Japan consumer sentiment at record low in Nov 05:03 AM GMT
Bangkok Bank sees moderate loan growth in 2009 05:01 AM GMT
DIARY - Belgium to February 28, 2009 05:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Today in Belgium/Luxembourg - December 12 05:00 AM GMT
Japan MOF's Shinhara: forex moves too volatile 04:53 AM GMT
"Earth" set to spin to No. 1 at box office 04:50 AM GMT
Sean Hannity to become solo act at Fox News 04:49 AM GMT
Globes catapult Weinstein Co. into spotlight 04:48 AM GMT
Golden Globes signal some early winners, losers 04:47 AM GMT
Oaktree, Daiwa bid for failed Japan REIT - sources 04:44 AM GMT
Vietnam Airlines buys six ATR-72s at $112 mln 04:44 AM GMT
HK shares dive 6.9 pc on failed U.S. auto bailout 04:42 AM GMT
FDA panel: Two asthma drugs risky but Advair OK 04:41 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-US FDA panel: Two asthma drugs risky but Advair OK 04:39 AM GMT
Indonesia plans up to $4 bln funding programme-source 04:38 AM GMT
TABLE-Japan revised Oct industrial output -3.1 pct m/m 04:37 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Workers at huge Smithfield meat plant vote for union 04:37 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Sharp to close two LCD panel production lines 04:33 AM GMT
Japan revised Oct industrial output -3.1 pct m/m 04:32 AM GMT
Indian shares open 2.85 percent lower 04:31 AM GMT
TEXT-Fitch Thailand affirms Thai Oil's ratings 04:29 AM GMT
Asia Naphtha-S.Korea LG Chem seeks Jan-Feb spot naphtha 04:28 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Workers at huge Smithfield meat plant vote for union 04:28 AM GMT
Dollar falls below 90 yen, US autos rescue fails 04:28 AM GMT
Tokyo rubber falls as U.S. autos bailout stalls 04:28 AM GMT
China's SAIC Motor says to improve Ssangyong ties 04:27 AM GMT
TEXT-S&P says energy regulator's WACC review may prompt dngrdes 04:25 AM GMT
WRAPUP 10-Auto bailout dies in US Senate, Asian stocks fall 04:20 AM GMT
Nikkei drops 6 pct as U.S. autos bailout stalls 04:19 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - Dec 12 04:17 AM GMT
JGBs jump after US autos bailout bill fails 04:17 AM GMT
W.House to evaluate options after autos collapse 04:13 AM GMT
Car industry bailout bill fails in US Senate 04:11 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Thoresen Thai to issue shares, some for div payout 04:06 AM GMT
Nikkei sinks 5 pct as U.S. autos bailout stalls 04:06 AM GMT
NAB prices A$2.5 bln government guaranteed bonds 04:06 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-S.Korea S-Oil seals Jan-Dec '09 naphtha deal 04:04 AM GMT
Zoo life is killing elephants, study finds 04:03 AM GMT
Nepal school bus skids off highway, 22 killed 03:56 AM GMT
Oil deepens losses after U.S. autos bailout stalls 03:52 AM GMT
Dollar hits 13-yr low vs yen, US autos rescue fails 03:52 AM GMT
Seoul shares extend losses as auto bailout stalls 03:50 AM GMT
Nikkei slides 3 pct after U.S. autos bailout stalls 03:46 AM GMT
GM board hired advisers to consider bankruptcy 03:44 AM GMT
Obama hopeful car bailout deal possible this week 03:44 AM GMT
HK stocks drop nearly 5 pct as US car deal falters 03:36 AM GMT
TABLE-Asia physical rubber prices - Dec 12 03:35 AM GMT
Mariah Carey's ballads to be compiled on album 03:20 AM GMT
Rapper T.I., Britney Spears rule singles chart 03:19 AM GMT
TREASURIES-Edge higher in Asia after downbeat U.S. data 03:18 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-US video game sales up 10 percent in Nov--report 03:17 AM GMT
RPT-Indonesian MPs agree to pass mining law 03:11 AM GMT
Australia photographer runs picture-perfect holidays 03:09 AM GMT
China chooses new site for quake-levelled town 03:08 AM GMT
Powerchip mulls asking govt to buy Rexchip stake 03:06 AM GMT
Thoresen Thai to issue shares, some for div payout 03:05 AM GMT
China chooses new site for quake-levelled town 03:02 AM GMT
China says to award 3G licenses by early 2009 02:57 AM GMT
Sharp to close some small LCD panel output lines 02:51 AM GMT
Under pressure, private banks move onshore 02:50 AM GMT
Shake-out at the opera as economy stalls 02:48 AM GMT
HK Hot Stocks - Esprit bucks downtrend, oil stocks fall 02:43 AM GMT
RPT-POLL-India's Oct industrial output seen up 2.2 pct yr/yr 02:43 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Australia cbank US dollar repo draws low response 02:41 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Australia to spend A$4.7 bln on major projects 02:35 AM GMT
Weak economy, political doubts to hurt Thai stocks 02:33 AM GMT
Nikkei down 1.3 pct, eyes on yen and US auto plan 02:32 AM GMT
Sci-fi fan Keanu Reeves jumped at alien role 02:30 AM GMT
Solvency opinion hot topic in BCE deal 02:23 AM GMT
Tom Cruise gets restraining order against man 02:23 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Hong Kong - Dec 12 02:23 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Banks rule out capital cut for Hynix, shares up 02:17 AM GMT
UPDATE 2 - Chartered Semi lowers outlook, cuts costs 02:12 AM GMT
Cricket-Play washed out on second day of first test in N.Zealand 02:10 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Elpida says may raise capital through Taiwan unit 02:09 AM GMT
Nikkei down 1.3 percent as autos, exporters hit 02:06 AM GMT
Seoul shares down led by KB Financial; Hynix gains 02:06 AM GMT
PREVIEW-Soccer-Four teams fight for Argentine title on last day 02:05 AM GMT
United Tech '09 forecast could point to flat profit 02:04 AM GMT
U.S. Wii sales topped 2 mln in November 02:02 AM GMT
Japan Nov electricity generation down 1.8 pct on yr 02:00 AM GMT
Motor racing-Formula One to set out cost-cutting survival plan 02:00 AM GMT
HK stocks to open down 2.1 pct led by HSBC 01:58 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Thai newspapers - Dec 12 01:56 AM GMT
Lehman brokerage trustee seeks to probe collapse 01:51 AM GMT
China Sinoma halts, cuts Nigeria cement projects 01:49 AM GMT
Russian teams feel the pain from global crisis 01:49 AM GMT
Fahey brings change of style to doping fight 01:47 AM GMT
U.S. aims for more troops in Afghanistan, Gates says 01:43 AM GMT
Obama picks Daschle to spearhead healthcare 01:40 AM GMT
Obama can sign U.N. climate pact before U.S. law: Kerry 01:40 AM GMT
Obama energy pick strong green voice: experts 01:40 AM GMT
CORRECTED - UPDATE 3-Bernard Madoff arrested over alleged $50 bln fraud 01:39 AM GMT
Western Mining says to give up right to buy assets 01:39 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-S.Korea KAMCO to buy $738 mln bank loans in Dec 01:39 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times, Wall St Journal Asia editions 01:34 AM GMT
California budget shortfall seen nearing $42 billion 01:31 AM GMT
Junior senator takes wheel in U.S. auto aid stakes 01:29 AM GMT
Ledger nod boosts Oscar momentum 01:28 AM GMT
JGBs climb on stocks, supply concerns limit gains 01:26 AM GMT
Junior senator takes wheel in U.S. auto aid stakes 01:24 AM GMT
EUROCHART HOT 100 SINGLES 01:22 AM GMT
EUROPEAN TOP ALBUMS 01:22 AM GMT
MGA files notice of appeal in Mattel battle 01:21 AM GMT
CORRECTED: Australian gambler sues casino over A$1.4bln binge 01:21 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-California budget shortfall seen nearing $42 bln 01:20 AM GMT
Legg Mason cuts SIV exposure, shares rise 01:19 AM GMT
Sci-fi fan Keanu Reeves jumped at alien role 01:19 AM GMT
Cuba marked human rights day with arrests 01:18 AM GMT
Nikkei falls over 3 pct, watching yen and auto bailout 01:18 AM GMT
CORRECTED-Australian gambler sues casino over A$1.4bln binge 01:17 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Junior senator takes wheel in U.S auto aid stakes 01:16 AM GMT
HK shares seen weaker after sharp rally 01:13 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Legg Mason cuts SIV exposure, shares rise 01:06 AM GMT
Tokyo rubber rallies, remains vulnerable to dips 01:06 AM GMT
Australia cbank US dollar repo draws low response 01:04 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Philippine newspapers - Dec 12 01:04 AM GMT
PRECIOUS-Gold steady near 2-month high, oil may weigh 01:00 AM GMT
Suncorp's A$1.1 bln bonds-term sheet details 01:00 AM GMT
Australia's CBA A$2.7 bln bond-term sheets 12:58 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Delek to keep Texas refinery shut for work:sources 12:55 AM GMT
JPMorgan CEO warns of "terrible" fourth quarter 12:55 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-California moves on global warming, warned on cost 12:52 AM GMT
California moves on global warming, warned on cost 12:52 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-JPMorgan CEO warns of 'terrible' fourth quarter 12:51 AM GMT
Sharp says to brief on LCD business restructuring 12:47 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-U.S. Wii sales topped 2 mln in November--Nintendo 12:47 AM GMT
Afghan improvised roadside blasts rise sharply 12:45 AM GMT
FACTBOX: U.S. facing potential $8 trillion financial rescue bill 12:43 AM GMT
KB Fin sold 3.2 pct stake in block deal -sources 12:41 AM GMT
Elpida says may raise capital through Taiwan unit 12:38 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Mexico's ICA sees '09 revenue rise up to 30 pct 12:38 AM GMT
US Navy officials laud performance of new warship 12:38 AM GMT
Singapore Hot Stocks-Chartered Semi in focus after outlook cut 12:34 AM GMT
Dec Nikkei futures likely settled at 8,427.29 12:33 AM GMT
Afghan improvised roadside blasts rise sharply 12:32 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - South Korean newspapers - Dec 12 12:31 AM GMT
Senate approves bear-market pension relief 12:30 AM GMT
Malaysia's MMC says in advanced talks on port sale 12:30 AM GMT
US FCC free internet plan faces lawmaker opposition 12:29 AM GMT
GM board hired advisers to consider bankruptcy 12:28 AM GMT
Dreamworks says films delivering profitability 12:28 AM GMT
Afghan improvised roadside blasts rise sharply 12:27 AM GMT
FDA advisers back new female condom 12:27 AM GMT
GM board hired advisers to consider bankruptcy 12:26 AM GMT
Illinois governor on the job despite calls to quit 12:25 AM GMT
US FDA advisers back new female condom 12:25 AM GMT
U.S. Senate approves bear-market pension relief 12:23 AM GMT
GM board has concluded bankruptcy not an option 12:18 AM GMT
FTSE ends higher on oil 12:17 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-Bank of America to cut up to 35,000 jobs 12:16 AM GMT
S.Korea KAMCO to buy $738 mln bank loans in Dec 12:16 AM GMT
Global economy rebalancing the hard way 12:14 AM GMT
"Benjamin Button," "Frost/Nixon" lead Golden Globes 12:14 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Capital raisings by Australia's top four banks 12:13 AM GMT
Delek to keep Texas refinery shut for work:sources 12:12 AM GMT
Obama energy pick strong green voice: experts 12:11 AM GMT
QUOTEBOX:Experts discuss Obama energy secretary pick 12:11 AM GMT
Obama can sign U.N. climate pact before U.S. law: Kerry 12:11 AM GMT
New Alaska sen. doubtful on natgas loan guarantees 12:10 AM GMT
U.S. oil demand drop may slow by mid-2009 12:10 AM GMT
Dynegy to rethink new coal-fired power projects 12:09 AM GMT
Detroit workers stunned, angered as bailout stalls 12:08 AM GMT
Britain pledges $149.3 million to reduce deforestation 12:08 AM GMT
BorgWarner slashes '08 view, cuts 17 pct of force 12:07 AM GMT
Seoul shares open lower after 5-session rally 12:06 AM GMT
Early lunch called in 1st NZ test after overnight rain 12:06 AM GMT
Golden Globe frontrunners revealed 12:05 AM GMT
Oscar race wide open after Globe nominations 12:05 AM GMT
Nikkei slips 1.4 pct, eyes on yen and auto bailout 12:05 AM GMT
EU grinds toward stimulus 12:05 AM GMT
Oscar race wide open after Globe nominations 12:04 AM GMT
Mexico's ICA sees revs jumping up to 30 pct in '09 12:02 AM GMT
Oscar race wide open after Globe nominations 12:02 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Singapore newspapers - Dec 12 12:01 AM GMT

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