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Fed cuts U.S. rates to record low 11:58 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times, Wall St Journal Asia editions 11:57 PM GMT
U.S. plot suspects had no intent to kill: attorneys 11:57 PM GMT
U.S. works quickly and prudently on auto rescue 11:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US plot suspects had no intent to kill - attorneys 11:56 PM GMT
US plot suspects had no intent to kill - attorneys 11:56 PM GMT
U.S. under Bush embraced U.N. more than ever: Rice 11:55 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Capital raisings by Australia's top four banks 11:55 PM GMT
Malaysia's Sime may buy heart hospital-paper 11:54 PM GMT
Auto rescue being worked on quickly: Paulson 11:54 PM GMT
Obama picks Vilsack as agriculture secretary 11:54 PM GMT
Satyam bows to investors, drops deal for builders 11:54 PM GMT
Lockheed warns Airbus over delayed A400M 11:52 PM GMT
Jobs won't deliver Macworld keynote 11:51 PM GMT
Conservatives' lead over Labour narrows 11:50 PM GMT
Australia's Cromwell buys back A$129 mln CMBS 11:49 PM GMT
Bold Fed still needs fiscal help 11:48 PM GMT
Fed cuts rates to record low 11:48 PM GMT
Bold Fed still needs fiscal help 11:47 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Satyam bows to investors, drops deal for builders 11:47 PM GMT
Health, emergency staff get drugs first in pandemic 11:46 PM GMT
Jobs won't deliver Macworld keynote 11:44 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Jobs won't deliver Macworld keynote, Apple shrs off 11:43 PM GMT
GE says industrial profit could rise 5 percent in '09 11:43 PM GMT
Archeologists in Peru unearth ancient Wari city 11:42 PM GMT
RESEARCH ALERT-Credit Suisse cuts Straits Asia to underperform 11:42 PM GMT
Satyam abandons plan to buy builders 11:40 PM GMT
Health, emergency staff get drugs 1st in pandemic 11:37 PM GMT
Health, emergency staff get drugs 1st in pandemic 11:37 PM GMT
Seoul shares seen up after U.S. rate cut, rally 11:36 PM GMT
China may send ships to tackle Somali piracy 11:35 PM GMT
China may send ships to tackle Somali piracy 11:35 PM GMT
US 30-year mortgage rate dips after Fed cut-Zillow 11:34 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Australia's Stockland to slash dividend 11:33 PM GMT
Florida approves, amends $1.34 billion U.S. Sugar deal 11:32 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Florida approves, amends $1.34 bln U.S. Sugar deal 11:31 PM GMT
Madoff tries to stay out of jail as probe widens 11:30 PM GMT
Ascot, Merkin, auditor sued over Madoff investments 11:30 PM GMT
Corn pests to thrive as global climate warms-study 11:30 PM GMT
Pilgrim's Pride chief executive steps down 11:30 PM GMT
World eyes all economic tools 11:28 PM GMT
FACTBOX- Where has the U.S. bailout money gone? 11:28 PM GMT
National Australia Bank in talks to acquire Wizard 11:28 PM GMT
Archeologists in Peru unearth ancient Wari city 11:25 PM GMT
Ascot, Merkin, auditor sued over Madoff investments 11:25 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Where has the U.S. bailout money gone? 11:24 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch affirms TransGas de Occidente 11:24 PM GMT
Pimco's El-Erian: Unintended consequences from Fed move 11:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Gibraltar says may not meet 2008 profit view 11:22 PM GMT
PGA Tour player award is phenomenal says Harrington 11:21 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-CalPERS says may broaden hunt for commods returns 11:20 PM GMT
U.N. council allows Somali anti-piracy fight on land 11:19 PM GMT
Bristol-Myers to cut another 10 percent of workforce 11:19 PM GMT
Pimco's El-Erian warns of unintended consequences from Fed move 11:16 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Pimco's El-Erian: Unintended consequences from Fed move 11:16 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Bristol-Myers to cut another 10 pct of workforce 11:16 PM GMT
PartyGaming founder pleads guilty in U.S. court 11:14 PM GMT
U.S. yields hit record lows after Fed axes rates 11:11 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Husky Energy to cut 2009 spending by 28 percent 11:11 PM GMT
UN council allows Somali anti-piracy fight on land 11:08 PM GMT
UN council allows Somali anti-piracy fight on land 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
Pirates hijack oil supertanker off east Africa 11:08 PM GMT
Kuwait MPs to question PM on Iran cleric visit 11:08 PM GMT
China to teach children 'ethnic unity' 11:07 PM GMT
China to raise payments for one-child families 11:07 PM GMT
China copper smelters seek higher spot, term fees 11:07 PM GMT
HSBC sees 10 pct Taiwan workforce reduction 11:07 PM GMT
China considering cut in car purchase tax -report 11:07 PM GMT
RPT-POLL-Chinese yuan to steady vs dlr, seen at 6.80 end-2009 11:07 PM GMT
China won't rush to depreciate yuan -Barclays 11:07 PM GMT
China 2008 trade surplus to top $280 bln -planner 11:07 PM GMT
RPT-TOPWRAP 2-Fed set to halve rates; Japan, China may act too 11:07 PM GMT
China capital spending weakens, tough months ahead 11:07 PM GMT
Russian 2008 arms exports to exceed $8 bln -reports 11:06 PM GMT
US manufacturers' give gloomy profit warnings 11:06 PM GMT
Investors look beyond Cemex woes to debt 11:06 PM GMT
Airline SAS says renegotiating collective agreements 11:06 PM GMT
Iraq orders $3 bln of GE electricity turbines 11:06 PM GMT
Hovnanian 4th-qtr loss narrows 11:06 PM GMT
Canadian province set to take over Abitibi assets 11:06 PM GMT
BA to consider whether to buy Alitalia stake-source 11:06 PM GMT
GE sees profit at industrial unit flat to up 5 pct 11:06 PM GMT
Valero deepens gasoline output cuts on bad margins 11:06 PM GMT
Constellation Energy leaning toward EDF-source 11:06 PM GMT
EADS defence shake-up hands A400M to Airbus 11:05 PM GMT
China COSCO shares steady despite hedging losses 11:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Canada report sees huge job loss if Detroit 3 fail 11:05 PM GMT
U.S. consumers fall behind on shopping-NRF 11:05 PM GMT
UK retailers Kesa, Carpetright add to gloom 11:05 PM GMT
Liz Claiborne suspends dividend to keep cash 11:05 PM GMT
Ford CEO expects lots of interest in Volvo 11:05 PM GMT
UK's Debenhams announces further price cuts 11:05 PM GMT
Honda could cut profit forecast on Wednesday 11:05 PM GMT
CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Eight senators back Whole Foods in fight with 11:05 PM GMT
Cadbury warns of slower growth as downturn bites 11:05 PM GMT
Best Buy beats expectations, plans staff cuts 11:04 PM GMT
Adobe stock up after posting profit 11:04 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-U.S. orders suicidal action warning on epilepsy drugs 11:04 PM GMT
US FDA panel: gene markers may require large trials 11:04 PM GMT
HIV infects women through healthy tissue -US study 11:04 PM GMT
Anesiva's pain drug meets main goal; shares zoom 11:04 PM GMT
US FTC accuses Ovation in lawsuit of price gouging 11:04 PM GMT
Lilly, Amgen: data backs cancer drug use with normal gene 11:04 PM GMT
Chugai to seek Japan approval of osteoporosis drug 11:03 PM GMT
MS drug Tysabri may promote brain infection-study 11:03 PM GMT
U.S. cable companies giving free equipment for digital move 11:03 PM GMT
Arpida at all-time low on funding concerns 11:03 PM GMT
Aetna sees no need to raise capital, touts finances 11:03 PM GMT
Roche seeks European drug approval for brain cancer 11:03 PM GMT
Chided Lieberman meets with Reid on McCain support 11:03 PM GMT
Convicted Stevens holds slim lead in US Senate race 11:03 PM GMT
Obama faces uphill battle to combat rising job loss 11:03 PM GMT
U.S. farm sector cautiously welcomes Obama win 11:03 PM GMT
US House seeks quick economic stimulus passage 11:03 PM GMT
Fed's cut to add pressure on banks margins 11:03 PM GMT
U.S. Rep. Emanuel to become Obama chief of staff 11:02 PM GMT
Obama says will confront economic woes head-on 11:02 PM GMT
Obama looks presidential but not president yet 11:02 PM GMT
Centro shares surge after debt extension 11:02 PM GMT
BlackRock to manage fund of AIG mortgage assets 11:02 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Satyam abandons plan to buy builders 11:01 PM GMT
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac foreclosures slow-regulator 11:01 PM GMT
Intesa Sanpaolo moves 1,000 from retail business 11:01 PM GMT
US-backed banks could be mortgage aid tool-sources 11:01 PM GMT
FDIC to raise premiums to restore US bank fund 11:01 PM GMT
Madoff investigators to ask: who else, how much? 11:01 PM GMT
CIT expects to raise $1.5 bln in exchange offer 11:01 PM GMT
Pirelli RE reorganises to cut costs, add value 11:00 PM GMT
HSBC shares dip on capital raising talk-dealers 11:00 PM GMT
BNP Paribas posts CIB loss, could cut 700 jobs 11:00 PM GMT
TOPWRAP 10-US slashes rates as world eyes all economic tools 11:00 PM GMT
U.S. Fed's cut to add pressure on banks margins 11:00 PM GMT
Caroline Kennedy seeks Clinton's Senate seat 10:59 PM GMT
Hovnanian loss narrows 10:58 PM GMT
Wall Street rallies on Fed's rate cut 10:57 PM GMT
HIV infects women through healthy tissue: U.S. study 10:56 PM GMT
CORRECTED - CORRECTED - N.Y. Money Closing - DECEMBER 16, 2008 10:53 PM GMT
"American Idol" is most time-shifted show: Nielsen 10:52 PM GMT
U.S.-backed banks could be mortgage aid tool: sources 10:50 PM GMT
RPT-US STOCKS-Wall St rallies, financials jump on Fed's rate cut 10:50 PM GMT
Golf-PGA Tour player award is phenomenal, says Harrington 10:50 PM GMT
HIV infects women through healthy tissue -US study 10:48 PM GMT
HIV infects women through healthy tissue -US study 10:48 PM GMT
RPT-US STOCKS-Wall St rallies, financials jump on Fed's rate cut 10:47 PM GMT
Thales keeps eye out for UK deals 10:47 PM GMT
US cable cos giving free equipment for digital move 10:46 PM GMT
Tight credit markets to hamper U.S. recovery 10:44 PM GMT
No better nuclear deal for N.Korea after Bush says envoy 10:44 PM GMT
Lockheed CEO sees acquisitions in 2009 10:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-VeriFone Q4 profit meets Street view; shares up 10:42 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Madoff tries to stay out of jail as probe widens 10:41 PM GMT
Obama names education chief, focuses on economy 10:41 PM GMT
Obama to announce Salazar to Interior 10:41 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Obama's cabinet taking shape 10:41 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Possible picks for Obama's agriculture secretary 10:41 PM GMT
"American Idol" is most time-shifted show--Nielsen 10:41 PM GMT
No better nuclear deal for N.Korea after Bush: envoy 10:39 PM GMT
U.S. plot suspects had no intent to kill say lawyers 10:38 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Leggett & Platt slashes Q4 outlook, shares plunge 10:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Republicans slam Va. cigarette tax hike 10:35 PM GMT
Mexico drug gang likely behind U.S. kidnapping 10:34 PM GMT
Carmakers cut production as U.S. bailout awaited 10:33 PM GMT
U.S. Treasury's Paulson says still working on auto relief 10:32 PM GMT
Yale says its endowment lost 25 percent since June 10:32 PM GMT
Business in the dark on Obama trade pick 10:31 PM GMT
WRAPUP 3-Obama names education chief, focuses on economy 10:31 PM GMT
TEXT-Australia's AACO says to report FY08 loss 10:31 PM GMT
FACTBOX- Firms exposed to Madoff's alleged fraud 10:31 PM GMT
Madoff investigators to ask: who else, how much? 10:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Yale says its endowment lost 25 percent since June 10:30 PM GMT
Florida approves, amends $1.34 bln U.S. Sugar deal 10:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-News Corp makes move to Nasdaq from NYSE 10:28 PM GMT
Rwanda denies U.N. panel charge it aids Congo rebels 10:28 PM GMT
Florida police say Adam Walsh murder solved 10:27 PM GMT
Mexico drug gang likely behind US kidnapping 10:23 PM GMT
US SWAPS-Spreads contract after Fed drops rates near zero 10:22 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Thomson Reuters to issue up to $3 bln in debt 10:22 PM GMT
Republicans slam Va. gov plan to raise cigarette tax 10:21 PM GMT
Canada court to give reasons for BCE judgment 10:20 PM GMT
Gold jumps above $850 10:19 PM GMT
Holes in Earth's magnetic cloak let the sun in 10:18 PM GMT
TREASURIES-US yields hit record lows after Fed axes rates 10:17 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Satyam shares drop 55 pct on deal to buy builders 10:13 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-US earnings diary for Dec. 17 10:13 PM GMT
US consumer confidence rises to -51 in latest week-ABC 10:12 PM GMT
Paulson says still working on auto relief 10:12 PM GMT
U.S. slashes rates as world eyes all economic tools 10:10 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US Treasury's Paulson says still working on auto relief 10:10 PM GMT
UPDATE 6-Telus says 2009 EPS could rise by up to 10 pct 10:09 PM GMT
Australia's Stockland to book $73 mln writedown 10:05 PM GMT
Top New York State court rejects cigarette claim 10:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Adobe results in line with expectations, stock up 10:05 PM GMT
Holes in Earth's magnetic cloak let the sun in 10:04 PM GMT
Chocolate city 10:04 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-US earnings diary for Dec. 17 10:01 PM GMT
South American defence council to stem U.S. influence 10:01 PM GMT
Lockheed F-22 cast as nuclear substitute 09:58 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude ends down on economy, products edge up 09:57 PM GMT
Cancer even deadlier for people with diabetes 09:57 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Devon capex to fall in 2009, announcement delayed 09:57 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Valero deepens gasoline output cuts on bad margins 09:56 PM GMT
Some 30 Russian tourists die in Israel bus crash 09:55 PM GMT
Yale says its endowment lost 25 percent since June 09:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Corriente in talks to sell itself, stock leaps 09:52 PM GMT
Top New York State court rejects cigarette claim 09:50 PM GMT
Soccer-Revised FA Cup third round draw 09:50 PM GMT
Disney to launch free TV channel in Russia 09:49 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Russell Global Index sees 117 fewer IPOs in Q4 09:48 PM GMT
Argentina name little-known Vazquez as Davis Cup captain 09:47 PM GMT
Goldman Sachs posts loss 09:46 PM GMT
Dow Jones High/Low - Dec 16 09:45 PM GMT
"Safer" cigarette smoke just as harmful to embryos 09:44 PM GMT
Dow Jones Open/Close - Dec 16 09:44 PM GMT
US SWAPS-2Y spread collapses after Fed chops rates 09:44 PM GMT
Goldman loss not as bad as feared 09:44 PM GMT
Stocks rally on surprise Fed cut 09:43 PM GMT
Smoking linked to colorectal cancer deaths 09:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 6-Goldman Sachs posts Q4 loss, not as bad as feared 09:42 PM GMT
Oil falls as economic gloom outweighs OPEC 09:42 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX rallies after U.S. Fed rate cut 09:41 PM GMT
OPEC rallies behind record oil supply cut 09:40 PM GMT
Oil falls as economic gloom outweighs OPEC and Fed 09:40 PM GMT
What's next for America? 09:39 PM GMT
UPDATE 9-Oil falls as economic gloom outweighs OPEC, Fed 09:37 PM GMT
EMERGING MARKETS-LatAm adds to gains after Fed's rate cut 09:36 PM GMT
Diabetes control better with low-glycemic diet 09:36 PM GMT
Tennis-Argentina name little-known Vazquez as Davis Cup captain 09:36 PM GMT
Treasury's Paulson: still working on auto relief 09:35 PM GMT
Mining bottom-feeders look ready to start to bite 09:35 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Stocks soar after Fed rate cut, financials rally 09:34 PM GMT
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ closes at 5-week high after Fed rate cut 09:34 PM GMT
Gold retains allure as cenbanks battle deflation 09:33 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Fed rate cut dispels deflation fears-analyst 09:33 PM GMT
Madoff investigators to ask: who else, how much? 09:33 PM GMT
European pension funds assessing Madoff losses 09:33 PM GMT
Massachusetts seeks Madoff records 09:33 PM GMT
Most Dutch financials report no exposure to Madoff 09:33 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Firms exposed to Madoff's alleged fraud 09:33 PM GMT
DEALTALK-Mining bottom-feeders look ready to start to bite 09:32 PM GMT
TREASURIES-US 10-year note yield slips below 2.30 pct 09:31 PM GMT
RPT-Ascot, Merkin, auditor sued over Madoff investments 09:30 PM GMT
RPT-Ascot, Merkin, auditor sued over Madoff investments 09:29 PM GMT
Brazil stocks gain on Fed rate cut; currency firms 09:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Fed cuts U.S. rates to record low, vows more action 09:28 PM GMT
Great-West halts redemptions at 2 real estate funds 09:27 PM GMT
Rwanda denies UN panel charge it aids Congo rebels 09:26 PM GMT
Rwanda denies UN panel charge it aids Congo rebels 09:26 PM GMT
Dollar tumbles after Fed cuts rates to record low 09:25 PM GMT
Soccer-Belgian championship result and standings 09:23 PM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-Australia unveils carbon trading scheme 09:23 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P report on US electric utility sector 09:23 PM GMT
Mexico markets rally on US interest rate cut 09:23 PM GMT
Bill Ford says family "interested and concerned" 09:23 PM GMT
Consumers seen spending even less in early '09 09:21 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Stocks get big boost from Fed cut, banks 09:21 PM GMT
FOREX-US dollar tumbles after Fed cuts rates to record low 09:20 PM GMT
ADR Report-ADRs surge after U.S. rate cut, Goldman 09:20 PM GMT
IMF's Lipsky says Fed rate cut helpful but not enough 09:19 PM GMT
CalPERS says may broaden hunt for commods returns 09:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bill Ford says family "interested and concerned" 09:14 PM GMT
Credit crisis drives buying in US utilities' bonds 09:12 PM GMT
US plot suspects had no intent to kill - attorneys 09:10 PM GMT
US plot suspects had no intent to kill - attorneys 09:10 PM GMT
Fed not signaling new info on economy: official 09:10 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Stocks get big boost from Fed cut, banks 09:08 PM GMT
Fed rate cut helpful but not enough: IMF's Lipsky 09:08 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Fed rate cut helpful but not enough - IMF's Lipsky 09:06 PM GMT
Mexican stocks gain 4.66 pct after US rate cut 09:06 PM GMT
Smoking also raises risk of colon cancer 09:06 PM GMT
US dollar extends decline, pushes euro above $1.41 09:05 PM GMT
Cancer even deadlier for people with diabetes 09:04 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX rallies after Fed rate cut 09:04 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Dec 16 US 1.53428 09:01 PM GMT
Oscar-winning "Crash" finds new life on TV 09:01 PM GMT
U.S. Treasury balances at Fed rose on Dec.15 09:00 PM GMT
Chile approved foreign investment near decade high 09:00 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Disney to launch free TV channel in Russia 08:59 PM GMT
UN council allows Somali anti-piracy fight on land 08:58 PM GMT
UN council allows Somali anti-piracy fight on land 08:58 PM GMT
X-ray measurements boost dark energy theory 08:58 PM GMT
Dennis Quaid settles with hospital on twins overdose 08:56 PM GMT
DIARY - Today in Washington - Dec 17 08:55 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-OPEC rallies behind record oil supply cut 08:55 PM GMT
Dennis Quaid settles with hospital on twins overdose 08:55 PM GMT
Consumer prices and housing fan new economic fears 08:53 PM GMT
Pratt says lower F-22 engine price possible 08:53 PM GMT
TEXT-NZ Oil & Gas takes stake in Pan Pacific Petroleum 08:53 PM GMT
*TOP NEWS* North American Power and Natural Gas 08:52 PM GMT
Dennis Quaid settles with hospital on twins overdose 08:52 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-PartyGaming founder pleads guilty in US court 08:51 PM GMT
Sony, Fox Sports offer 3-D college football event 08:50 PM GMT
X-ray measurements boost dark energy theory 08:49 PM GMT
Telecom Italia's Bolivian arbitration deferred 08:48 PM GMT
Sony, Fox Sports offer 3-D college football event 08:48 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-FACTBOX-Firms exposed to Madoff's alleged fraud 08:46 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX rallies more than 200 points after Fed cut 08:45 PM GMT
Ford CEO expects lots of interest in Volvo 08:45 PM GMT
Not even a trickle 08:44 PM GMT
MONEY MARKETS-Fed eases rates near zero as strains persist 08:44 PM GMT
Ford CEO expects lots of interest in Volvo 08:43 PM GMT
U.S. consumer prices and housing fan new economic fears 08:42 PM GMT
Impeachment query opens against Illinois governor 08:42 PM GMT
TREASURIES-US yields hit record lows after Fed axes rates 08:41 PM GMT
No protection 08:41 PM GMT
Saving Lehman 08:38 PM GMT
Financial crisis pushing hungry to the wall 08:38 PM GMT
Fed move helpful but not enough - IMF's Lipsky 08:38 PM GMT
Treasury denies executive pay rules are toothless 08:37 PM GMT
Thales keeps eye out for deals 08:34 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Mexico's Penoles may delay zinc refinery expansion 08:34 PM GMT
MMS: 14.1 pct US Gulf oil, 19.7 pct gas,still shut 08:34 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Australian General News - Dec 17 08:33 PM GMT
Airline SAS says renegotiating collective agreements 08:32 PM GMT
GE sees NBC profit flat to down slightly in '09 08:32 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Mid-cap stocks lose 40 pct in six months 08:31 PM GMT
Mexican stocks extend gains after US rate cut 08:30 PM GMT
Technology helps Santa make magic, scientist says 08:30 PM GMT
FACTBOX: What is quantitative easing? 08:30 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Fed policymakers' recent comments 08:30 PM GMT
Federal Reserve policy statement 08:30 PM GMT
TIMELINE: Fed funds rate changes since 1994 08:30 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW: Fed cuts fed funds rate to zero-0.25 pct 08:30 PM GMT
US dollar extends losses, pushes euro above $1.40 08:29 PM GMT
GE sees NBC profit flat to down slightly in '09 08:29 PM GMT
US RATE FUTURES-Spike as Fed sets low funds target range 08:29 PM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-Analysis on commodities, energy in credit crunch 08:28 PM GMT
Argentine wine exports seen growing despite crisis 08:26 PM GMT
Real-world colonoscopy benefit seen more limited 08:26 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Stocks rally on Fed's rate cut, financials 08:25 PM GMT
Egypt's Ezz Steel 9M net profit up 56 pct 08:25 PM GMT
Impeachment query opens against Illinois governor 08:25 PM GMT
Treasury denies executive pay rules are toothless 08:25 PM GMT
Tonsillectomy results unaffected by kids' obesity 08:24 PM GMT
Cuba says United Nations accepts GDP formula 08:19 PM GMT
GE CEO says backlog vulnerable to recession 08:17 PM GMT
GE CEO says backlog vulnerable to recession 08:16 PM GMT
FDIC to raise premiums to restore bank fund 08:15 PM GMT
Wanted: Super-human technocrat to run New York Fed 08:13 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Midway Games to cut 25 pct jobs, take charge 08:12 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Stocks rally on Fed's rate cut, financials 08:10 PM GMT
Explosives found in Paris store 08:10 PM GMT
Canadian province set to take over Abitibi assets 08:09 PM GMT
NZ's Tourism Hldgs sells stake in InterCity 08:08 PM GMT
Right help key to quit success for women smokers 08:07 PM GMT
Mexico assets rally on US interest rate cut 08:07 PM GMT
U.S. sends three Guantanamo men home to Bosnia 08:06 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Two-year note yield falls to record low 08:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-S. California home sales climb 27 pct vs year ago 08:04 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Madoff scandal to 'haunt' Wall St-Tabb 08:04 PM GMT
White House says respects independence of Fed 08:02 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW - Fed cuts fed funds rate to zero-0.25 pct 08:01 PM GMT
MMS: 14.1 pct US Gulf oil, 19.7 pct gas,still shut 08:01 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Italy's Pop Milano targets some 400 job cuts 08:00 PM GMT
Pirelli RE reorganises to cut costs, add value 07:59 PM GMT
Six powers consult Arabs on Iran's nuclear plans 07:59 PM GMT
Federal Reserve policy statement 07:58 PM GMT
FOREX-US dollar tumbles vs euro, yen as Fed cuts rates 07:58 PM GMT
Top US card ratings seen stable in downturn-Fitch 07:57 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Vishay cuts Q4 revenue outlook, says to cut jobs 07:56 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Stocks extend gains after Fed cuts rate 07:54 PM GMT
PIMCO's El-Erian: Fed rate move 'extremely bold' 07:53 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Canadian PM moves from cheer to gloom on economy 07:51 PM GMT
Iraq to reduce spending in 2009 due to cheaper oil 07:51 PM GMT
Iraq to reduce spending in 2009 due to cheaper oil 07:50 PM GMT
Iraq to reduce spending in 2009 due to cheaper oil 07:50 PM GMT
TEXT-Comparison of Dec 16 and Oct 29 FOMC statements 07:50 PM GMT
Iraqi doctor guilty of British car bomb plots 07:49 PM GMT
Briefs 4-Wimbledon to test retractable roof in May 07:49 PM GMT
Once-confident Canada now awash in economic gloom 07:48 PM GMT
Lockheed sees growth in C-130J 07:48 PM GMT
Bank of Italy puts brakes on some fund redemptions 07:48 PM GMT
Louis Vuitton scraps planned Tokyo flagship store 07:43 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Scotland's resilience will help it prosper - minister 07:42 PM GMT
Rolex appeal fades as recession blues hit Singapore 07:42 PM GMT
U.S. crude futures drop more than $1 after Fed cut 07:42 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX rises on resource issues, Fed rate cut 07:40 PM GMT
Iraqi who threw shoes at Bush admits it in court 07:40 PM GMT
FACTBOX-U.S. Fed policymakers' recent comments 07:40 PM GMT
NZ's PGG Wrightson cuts full yr profit forecast 07:39 PM GMT
U.S. sends three Guantanamo men home to Bosnia 07:38 PM GMT
TREASURIES-US bonds rally after Fed slashes rates 07:36 PM GMT
Mexico drug gang likely behind US kidnapping 07:35 PM GMT
UN council backs Mideast push in boost to Bush 07:35 PM GMT
Ford reviewing strategic options for Volvo: CEO 07:33 PM GMT
Iraq seizes scores of looted artifacts 07:33 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St gains after Fed drops rates 07:31 PM GMT
US RATE FUTURES-Jump on surprise FOMC rate move 07:31 PM GMT
US dollar tumbles versus euro as Fed cuts rates 07:30 PM GMT
Bush administration mulling options for autos aid 07:29 PM GMT
Corriente says in talks to sell itself, stock leaps 07:28 PM GMT
Greek PM vows to fight corruption after 11-day protest 07:25 PM GMT
Peter Falk suffers from Alzheimer's, daughter says 07:23 PM GMT
Peter Falk suffers from Alzheimer's, daughter says 07:20 PM GMT
FTC accuses Ovation in lawsuit of price gouging 07:19 PM GMT
U.S. gasoline demand drops despite lower prices 07:18 PM GMT
Former KB Home executive to plead guilty 07:12 PM GMT
Best Buy beats expectations and offers staff buyouts 07:09 PM GMT
Southern California home sales rise 27 percent from year ago 07:08 PM GMT
Wireless companies warn of U.S. inauguration delays 07:08 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-NY Gov's $121 bln budget shuts hedge fund loopholes 07:06 PM GMT
Japanese carmakers head for the exit 07:06 PM GMT
Carmakers cut production as U.S. bailout awaited 07:03 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-NY Gov's $121 bln budget shuts hedge fund loopholes 07:02 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Telus CFO says has no plans to acquire BCE 07:02 PM GMT
U.S. gasoline demand drops despite lower prices 07:00 PM GMT
FDA orders suicidal action warning on epilepsy drugs 06:59 PM GMT
China shouldn't roll back yuan policy-US Treasury 06:59 PM GMT
Police find explosives in Paris store after warning 06:58 PM GMT
WRAPUP 3-Carmakers warn, cut production as US bailout awaited 06:56 PM GMT
BP exec likes Obama energy picks,calls for clarity 06:56 PM GMT
Honda could cut profit forecast on Wednesday 06:52 PM GMT
Mexico stocks rise ahead of US rate decision 06:49 PM GMT
UN rights boss blasts Israeli treatment of envoy 06:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-NovaGold optimistic it can extend key bridge loan 06:49 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Motor racing-Japanese carmakers head for the exit 06:46 PM GMT
Somali pirates hijack two ships 06:46 PM GMT
Ex-General Re chief gets 2 year sentence for fraud 06:46 PM GMT
Sudanese refugees quit Iraq desert, new home unknown 06:45 PM GMT
Sudanese refugees quit Iraq desert, new home unknown 06:45 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Somali pirates hijack two ships 06:45 PM GMT
Somali pirates hijack two ships 06:45 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Ex-General Re chief gets 2 year sentence for fraud 06:44 PM GMT
Oil prices ready to recover after $100 fall 06:44 PM GMT
US copper futures end lower ahead of Fed decision 06:44 PM GMT
Turkish military says it hit targets in Northern Iraq 06:41 PM GMT
Turkish military says it hit targets in N. Iraq 06:41 PM GMT
German wind industry in talks for state aid: report 06:40 PM GMT
Ford--suppliers not tightening payment conditions 06:39 PM GMT
OPEC panel not to make recommendation at Weds meet 06:39 PM GMT
Iran says OPEC cut could restore market stability 06:39 PM GMT
Iraqi minister escapes car bombing 06:38 PM GMT
German wind industry in talks for state aid-paper 06:38 PM GMT
US Cash Products-USG mogas up, refiners store products 06:37 PM GMT
Iraqi who threw shoes at Bush admits it in court 06:37 PM GMT
Fed stimulus room tight says Lockheed CEO 06:37 PM GMT
Israel sentences Palestinian lawmaker over Hamas ties 06:35 PM GMT
U.S. sells 1-month bills at zero pct for 2nd week 06:35 PM GMT
Iraqi minister escapes car bombing 06:34 PM GMT
Chile peso at new 1-month high, stocks edge lower 06:33 PM GMT
Telus CFO says has no plans to acquire BCE 06:32 PM GMT
Debenhams announces further price cuts 06:30 PM GMT
NY gov. mulls tax hike on hedge funds, luxury goods 06:29 PM GMT
British troop casualties surge in Afghanistan 06:27 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Iraqi who threw shoes at Bush admits it in court 06:26 PM GMT
Iraqi who threw shoes at Bush admits it in court 06:26 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-John Deere sells $2 bln FDIC-backed bond sale-IFR 06:24 PM GMT
Russian army not fit for modern war: top general 06:24 PM GMT
Somali pirates capture Turkish cargo ship -agency 06:21 PM GMT
Abertis seeks to consolidate Brisa, other stakes 06:21 PM GMT
Ford family "concerned" about industry-Bill Ford 06:20 PM GMT
Regulator approves Julius Baer office in Chile 06:20 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Massachusetts seeks Madoff records 06:18 PM GMT
Russian army not fit for modern war: top general 06:18 PM GMT
Russian army not fit for modern war - top general 06:16 PM GMT
Bond yields near historic lows; oil, dollar slip 06:16 PM GMT
PGNiG wants to secure three energy deals in 2009 06:15 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Bond yields near historic lows; oil, dollar slip 06:15 PM GMT
Goldman CFO says its funds held up well in fourth-quarter 06:14 PM GMT
Goldman CFO says its funds held up well in Q4 06:14 PM GMT
Conflicting claims over missing U.N. envoy to Niger 06:12 PM GMT
Conflicting claims over missing U.N. envoy to Niger 06:12 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Stocks rise on financials, tech; Fed eyed 06:12 PM GMT
BRIEF-Intesa Sanpaolo moves 1,000 from retail business 06:10 PM GMT
Teenager found guilty of Rhys Jones murder 06:09 PM GMT
MS drug Tysabri may promote brain infection: study 06:08 PM GMT
FTSE ticks up as drugs offset weak miners 06:08 PM GMT
Man guilty of abducting but not killing Briton 06:07 PM GMT
German steel group cuts 2008 output forecast again 06:06 PM GMT
Reuters Summit-UPDATE 1-Thales sees economy threat to suppliers 06:06 PM GMT
RWE ups investment, focus on gas, renewables 06:06 PM GMT
Austrians exit 1.5 bln euro Serbia highway deal 06:06 PM GMT
Alberta mulls C$1.8 bln in new wind power lines 06:06 PM GMT
Malaysia Airlines in talks with Qantas, others 06:05 PM GMT
GM's Opel to defy crisis, boost output of Insignia 06:05 PM GMT
World's biggest olive bottler sees bumper crop 06:05 PM GMT
Iraq's US ambassador says cheap oil slows recovery 06:05 PM GMT
VW seeks to pull out of magnesium venture with ICL 06:05 PM GMT
Fiat extends temporary plant closure programme 06:05 PM GMT
Thomas Cook sees inbound bookings picking up by Jan 06:05 PM GMT
Ford reviewing strategic options for Volvo-CEO 06:04 PM GMT
US government still mulling options on car aid 06:04 PM GMT
U.S. FTC accuses Ovation Pharma of price-gouging 06:03 PM GMT
Fewer adults would buy foreclosed homes: survey 06:03 PM GMT
Arctic ice volume lowest ever as globe warms: U.N. 06:03 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Quebecor's Sun Media unit to cut 600 jobs 06:02 PM GMT
RLPC-UPDATE 1-Seat PG's interest to rise in debt review-sources 06:02 PM GMT
Oil prices ready to recover after $100 fall 06:02 PM GMT
Ex-General Re chief gets 2 year sentence for fraud 06:02 PM GMT
Arctic ice volume lowest ever as globe warms-UN 06:01 PM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-OPEC meeting 06:01 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Gold Reserve moves to block Rusoro takeover bid 06:01 PM GMT
Banks group slashes 2009 German growth forecast 06:01 PM GMT
Bank of Ireland faces tough choices overseas-exec 06:01 PM GMT
China's CDB begins operation as a commercial bank 06:01 PM GMT
MUFG to acquire Citi Japan trust bank for $276 mln 06:00 PM GMT
Australia's CBA raises $1.3 bln in equity 06:00 PM GMT
U.S. handing over reins of aid work to Iraq 06:00 PM GMT
Fewer US adults would buy foreclosed homes-survey 06:00 PM GMT
German bank HSH shrinks activity in wake of crisis 05:58 PM GMT
UN council endorses US-led Middle East peace talks 05:58 PM GMT
Lockheed sees growth in C-130J 05:57 PM GMT
Turk military says hit targets in N. Iraq 05:56 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P cuts Lunds Energikoncernen AB to 'BBB' 05:55 PM GMT
CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Sunoco seeks sale of chemicals business 05:55 PM GMT
BA said to consider whether to buy Alitalia stake 05:55 PM GMT
U.S. costs of Iraq, Afghan wars top $900 billion: report 05:54 PM GMT
Algeria jails man over membership of Iraq group 05:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Infineon rebuffs Saxony's plan to save Qimonda 05:53 PM GMT
Wireless companies warn of U.S. inauguration delays 05:52 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Mercator sees 2008 net profit slide, slump in 2009 05:52 PM GMT
Sunoco likely to make Tulsa refinery a terminal-analysts 05:52 PM GMT
Bush says working expeditiously on autos aid 05:51 PM GMT
Algeria jails man over membership of Iraq group 05:50 PM GMT
U.S. sends three Guantanamo men home to Bosnia 05:50 PM GMT
Russian tour bus crash kills 24 in Israel 05:50 PM GMT
CORRECTED-Sunoco says seeking sale of chemicals business 05:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-UK plans Royal Mail stake sale, TNT interested 05:48 PM GMT
Shell to skip '09 Stanlow refiner maintenance-trade 05:48 PM GMT
Pakistan sees need for crackdown after Mumbai 05:48 PM GMT
India-Pakistan talks stalled after attacks 05:48 PM GMT
Bush says working expeditiously on autos aid-CNN 05:47 PM GMT
Four workers killed in Mallorca hotel collapse 05:45 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Four workers killed in Mallorca hotel collapse 05:45 PM GMT
EU agrees to cut pollution from lorries 05:44 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Dutch state consolidates ABN AMRO stake 05:43 PM GMT
Alberta mulls new wind power lines 05:43 PM GMT
Somalia's fractured government slides into chaos 05:43 PM GMT
Somalia's fractured government slides into chaos 05:43 PM GMT
So. California home sales rise 27 pct from year ago 05:43 PM GMT
FOREX-US dollar hits 2-1/2-month low vs euro before Fed 05:42 PM GMT
Madoff case fuels attacks on SEC 05:39 PM GMT
Mexico's 1-month Cetes yield edges down to 8.03 pct 05:38 PM GMT
Allianz to redeem flood insurance bond early 05:37 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Madoff faces Wednesday deadline to meet bail terms 05:37 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Foreign military forces in Iraq 05:36 PM GMT
KDDI to buy Tepco's Cable TV business -- Nikkei 05:36 PM GMT
Europe stocks close higher as Goldman boosts banks 05:35 PM GMT
Briefs 3-Winger Zhirkov voted Russia's player of year 05:32 PM GMT
Treasury says chances of global collapse easing 05:32 PM GMT
Pakistan sees need for crackdown after Mumbai 05:31 PM GMT
MS drug Tysabri may promote brain infection-study 05:31 PM GMT
CORRECTED - Mercator sees '08 group net down by 8 pct,'09 down by 25 pct 05:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-U.S. Treasury says chances of global collapse easing 05:30 PM GMT
State aid seen prolonging chip industry's woes 05:29 PM GMT
Six powers consult Arabs on Iran's nuclear plans 05:27 PM GMT
Airborne pays $7 mln in settlement with 32 states 05:27 PM GMT
Mexico's Penoles may delay zinc refinery expansion 05:26 PM GMT
EU seriously concerned by Uzbek sentences 05:25 PM GMT
Sudan statue find gives clues to ancient language 05:25 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Ciref restates FY results, takes further loss 05:25 PM GMT
EU agrees to cut pollution from lorries 05:24 PM GMT
GIMV sells stake in food co to Axa Private Equity 05:23 PM GMT
Puerto Rican plane crashes with 11 people aboard 05:22 PM GMT
Effectiveness of peer-led sex education questioned 05:21 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Barclays cuts price targets, outlook on US banks 05:21 PM GMT
Puerto Rican plane crashes with 11 people aboard 05:21 PM GMT
Drug price controls may shorten lives: report 05:20 PM GMT
U.S. team performs near-total face transplant 05:18 PM GMT
Argentina seizes Iranian's property in bomb probe 05:17 PM GMT
TREASURIES-30Y yield hits record lows before Fed rate move 05:17 PM GMT
DIARY - Slovakia - to Jan 1, 2009 05:17 PM GMT
Iraqi shoe-thrower in court, admits attack on Bush 05:15 PM GMT
Iraqi shoe-thrower in court, admits attack on Bush 05:15 PM GMT
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac foreclosures slow: regulator 05:15 PM GMT
Euro hits record high against sterling 05:14 PM GMT
FTSE ends up on oils, pharmas before Fed; HSBC dips 05:14 PM GMT
Mexico seeks bids for 500 Chicontepec oil wells 05:12 PM GMT
Obama to meet with economic team amid gloomy news 05:11 PM GMT
Obama says he won't second guess Federal Reserve 05:11 PM GMT
Hapoalim says Moody's cut doesn't reflect situation 05:10 PM GMT
Pirates attacked five Iranian oil tankers this year 05:10 PM GMT
Pirates attacked five Iranian oil tankers this year 05:10 PM GMT
Zimbabwe commander shot in attack 05:07 PM GMT
UK welcomes TNT approach over Royal Mail stake 05:06 PM GMT
Manufacturers' give gloomy profit warnings 05:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 5-New S.Africa party chooses Lekota as leader 05:05 PM GMT
Soccer-Babbel can only manage Stuttgart until end of season - FA 05:04 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-American Technology upgrades semiconductor sector 05:04 PM GMT
Greenberg questions AIG debt sale 05:04 PM GMT
Man United rule out appeal for Evra's four-game ban 05:03 PM GMT
CIT expects to raise $1.5 bln in exchange offer 05:03 PM GMT
Palestinian prisoners released 05:03 PM GMT
BRIEF-Pop Milano targets around 400 job cuts 05:01 PM GMT
Israel kills militant in West Bank, Gaza flare-up 05:00 PM GMT
US coal supplies rise 0.6 pct for week - Genscape 05:00 PM GMT
Goldman says commods exposure cut, results "solid" 05:00 PM GMT
Bank funding costs set to ease under govt plan 04:59 PM GMT
ASML may be losing its recession proofing 04:57 PM GMT
Goldman says commods exposure cut, results "solid" 04:57 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW: Goldman Sachs reports $2.2 billion net loss 04:57 PM GMT
Goldman seeks deposit growth, wary of bank deals 04:57 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-U.S. stocks rise further on Goldman 04:56 PM GMT
Global ECM volume to flatten, fees on the rise 04:56 PM GMT
Argentina bonds extend losses, hurt by swap rumors 04:56 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude choppy, slips despite OPEC cut signals 04:55 PM GMT
PPR's Conforama says to shed 430 jobs in Italy 04:55 PM GMT
SNAPSHOT - Financial Crisis - 1655 GMT 04:55 PM GMT
Financial crisis said to be pushing hungry to wall 04:54 PM GMT
DEALTALK-Global ECM volume to flatten, fees on the rise 04:54 PM GMT
Iraq law lets British troops stay in 2009 04:52 PM GMT
Euro hits 2-1/2-month high above $1.38 versus dollar 04:52 PM GMT
CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Greenberg questions AIG debt sale 04:51 PM GMT
Thales sees economy threat to suppliers 04:50 PM GMT
Austria may take voting stake in Hypo: sources 04:50 PM GMT
Iraq drafts law letting British troops stay in 2009 04:49 PM GMT
Golf-PGA Tour Player of Year Harrington achieves European first 04:48 PM GMT
KKR Financial says reviewing business model 04:47 PM GMT
Dutch pair seek son disappeared in Pinochet's Chile 04:46 PM GMT
Iraq drafts law letting British troops stay in 2009 04:45 PM GMT
Brazil central bank offers dollars on spot market 04:45 PM GMT
Greens protest over Australian carbon targets 04:45 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Financial crisis pushing hungry to wall, WFP says 04:44 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Financial crisis pushing hungry to wall, WFP says 04:44 PM GMT
RPT-ANALYSIS-Telcos, gear makers far from recession-proof 04:43 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-ASML may be losing its recession proofing 04:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Bolivia to sign natgas deal with Paraguay, Uruguay 04:42 PM GMT
Europe shares close up; Goldman buoys banks 04:42 PM GMT
CORRECTED - Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac foreclosures slow-regulator 04:41 PM GMT
Obama names Chicago school head as education secretary 04:40 PM GMT
Obama names Chicago school head as education secretary 04:40 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-STEC falls after lowering outlook 04:40 PM GMT
BP says Rotterdam refinery running as usual 04:38 PM GMT
Telefonica extends date on Chile unit buyout offer 04:37 PM GMT
India-Pakistan talks seen stalled after attacks 04:37 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Global energy investment hit by financial crisis 04:33 PM GMT
Government still mulling options on car aid 04:33 PM GMT
White House: No imminent auto bailout announcement 04:33 PM GMT
Help for automakers must have conditions: senator 04:33 PM GMT
Pelosi sees White House aiding Detroit 04:33 PM GMT
Heavy fighting in Sri Lanka kills 145-military 04:32 PM GMT
Heavy fighting in Sri Lanka kills 145-military 04:32 PM GMT
Eastern Congo gunmen kill aid worker 04:30 PM GMT
Eastern Congo gunmen kill aid worker 04:30 PM GMT
Argentina seizes Iranian's property in bomb probe 04:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Norway's Telenor lifted by Ukraine unit EGM 04:29 PM GMT
U.N. backs anti-pirate police off Somalia 04:29 PM GMT
Undergoing female genital mutilation 04:28 PM GMT
Many EU finmins to shun extra talks on stimulus and G20 04:28 PM GMT
Obama to meet with economic team amid gloomy news 04:28 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Total Italy CEO arrested in Rome-police 04:25 PM GMT
Soccer-Gamboa quits Newell's, Gareca joins Velez in Argentina 04:25 PM GMT
High-dose supplements may improve stroke rehab 04:24 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX rises with oil price ahead of Fed move 04:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Agnico-Eagle to issue 900,000 shares at $38 apiece 04:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-SVB Financial says exploring options to recover debt 04:24 PM GMT
Pimco Total Return Fund ups mortgage exposure to 81 pct 04:23 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Goldman boosts banks ahead of Fed rate move 04:23 PM GMT
FDA chief to leave post when Obama takes office 04:20 PM GMT
American Media extends bond exchange deadline 04:20 PM GMT
U.S. regulators approve raising FDIC's 2009 budget 04:19 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Cabot slides after downgrade 04:18 PM GMT
U.S. orders suicidal action warning on epilepsy drugs 04:17 PM GMT
Syria's Assad seeks Israeli stance on Golan: sources 04:16 PM GMT
Hamas approves first Gaza bank under its authority 04:16 PM GMT
Norddeutsche copper firm to change name to Aurubis 04:16 PM GMT
Venezuelan "currency tourists" grab cheap dollars 04:14 PM GMT
India-Pakistan talks stalled after attacks - Delhi 04:14 PM GMT
UK troop casualties surge in Afghanistan 04:13 PM GMT
Hamas approves first Gaza bank under its authority 04:13 PM GMT
Soccer-Man United rule out appeal for Evra's four-game ban 04:12 PM GMT
Exxon Mobil to spend $1 billion to make clean diesel 04:12 PM GMT
The best exercise programs benefit the elderly 04:11 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P revises 4 oil co outlooks to stable from pos 04:10 PM GMT
Living with extended family hard on women's hearts 04:09 PM GMT
REFILE-Exxon Mobil to spend $1 bln to make clean diesel 04:08 PM GMT
UK troop casualties surge in Afghanistan 04:08 PM GMT
CIT expects to raise $1.5 bln in exchange offer 04:08 PM GMT
Ince sacked by struggling Blackburn 04:08 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Soccer-Ince sacked by struggling Blackburn 04:07 PM GMT
Pensions overpaid to 95,000 workers 04:06 PM GMT
Ontario follows Canadian govt with pension relief 04:06 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Satyam plunges after acquisitions 04:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Kellan warns on FY profit, shares fall 04:04 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Satyam plunges after acquisitions 04:01 PM GMT
Pirates hijack tug boat off Yemen-maritime group 04:01 PM GMT
Austria's Bank Medici says has Madoff exposure 04:01 PM GMT
WRAPUP1-Canadian factory sales, net household worth drop 04:00 PM GMT
Reuters Summit-Thales keeps eye out for U.S., UK deals 03:59 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-White House: no imminent auto bailout announcement 03:58 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Austria's Bank Medici says has Madoff exposure 03:58 PM GMT
Europe stocks up after Goldman as Fed cut looms 03:57 PM GMT
Goldman seeks deposit growth, wary of bank deals 03:56 PM GMT
Credit spreads expected to tighten in 2009-survey 03:53 PM GMT
US FDIC approves rules to access big bank records 03:53 PM GMT
Bank Leumi to raise 300 mln shekels in capital notes 03:51 PM GMT
State aid seen prolonging chip industry's woes 03:49 PM GMT
Sterling edges up vs dollar, Fed verdict awaited 03:48 PM GMT
NATO says no Afghan noose, election the test 03:46 PM GMT
Constellation Energy leaning toward EDF: source 03:44 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US FDA chief to leave post when Obama takes office 03:44 PM GMT
John Deere launches $2 bln FDIC-backed bond sale-IFR 03:42 PM GMT
NATO says no Afghan noose, election the test 03:41 PM GMT
Chile Masisa shareholders OK $100 mln cap increase 03:40 PM GMT
UK welcomes TNT approach to take stake in Royal Mail 03:39 PM GMT
BP has no estimate on Tex City work duration-source 03:39 PM GMT
UK bank funding costs set to ease under government plan 03:34 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Turkish markets firm on Goldman results, IMF hopes 03:34 PM GMT
U.S. crude futures rise $2, Saudi signals big cut 03:34 PM GMT
UN warns may have to cut food rations in Zimbabwe 03:32 PM GMT
UN warns may have to cut food rations in Zimbabwe 03:32 PM GMT
UK bank funding costs set to ease under govt plan 03:32 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Merrill, Credit Suisse cut Bank of Montreal target 03:32 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Yields near historic lows after record CPI drop 03:30 PM GMT
Goldman Sachs posts first loss since going public 03:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-BA to mull buying Alitalia stake-source 03:29 PM GMT
BRIEF-Fiat on more temporary plant closures 03:28 PM GMT
US copper futures gain ground ahead of Fed rate cut 03:27 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Greek PM vows to fight corruption after 11-day protest 03:26 PM GMT
Doctor guilty of car bomb plots 03:26 PM GMT
FACTBOX - The men linked to British car bomb plots 03:26 PM GMT
Bank of Canada term PRA yields avg 1.536 percent 03:23 PM GMT
Ford has no short-term liquidity problem: executive 03:23 PM GMT
Police find explosives in Paris store 03:22 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-U.S. stocks rise further on Goldman 03:22 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Farmer Mac rises on new capital 03:20 PM GMT
Ford has no short-term liquidity problem-executive 03:19 PM GMT
BA to consider whether to buy Alitalia stake: source 03:16 PM GMT
Iraq drafts law letting British troops stay in '09 03:16 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Canada's GLV to cut 45 positions, take charge 03:15 PM GMT
Mexico stocks rise ahead of US rate decision 03:14 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX rises before Fed rate decision, led by oil 03:14 PM GMT
FDIC to hike premiums to restore US bank failure fund 03:12 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Financials index edges up on Goldman results 03:11 PM GMT
Iraq drafts law letting British troops stay in 09 03:11 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Former Blackburn Rovers manager Paul Ince 03:11 PM GMT
Car duty protests challenge Russia's Putin 03:11 PM GMT
Vodafone to end England cricket sponsorship deal 03:09 PM GMT
FOREX-US dollar falls ahead of Fed rate decision 03:09 PM GMT
US FDA chief to leave post when Obama takes office 03:08 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-RCS to review 'outdated' business plan in H2 '09 03:06 PM GMT
TIMELINE - The attempted London and Glasgow car bombings 03:06 PM GMT
EU plans museum of European history 03:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Citi cuts Progressive to sell 03:05 PM GMT
Soccer-Thailand take upper hand in Southeast Asian championships 03:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Allied Irish Banks exec says does not need capital 03:03 PM GMT
Housing won't recover until inventory reduced: White House 03:00 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude up on expected OPEC cut, weak dollar 03:00 PM GMT
Housing won't recover until inventory reduced: White House 03:00 PM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-Russia's financial crisis 02:58 PM GMT
New South Africa party chooses Lekota as leader 02:56 PM GMT
Metallica and Pearl Jam get their games on 02:54 PM GMT
Police find explosives in Paris store after warning 02:54 PM GMT
Sri Lanka army says heavy battles kill 145 02:51 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Vodafone to end England cricket sponsorship deal 02:50 PM GMT
French bank mediator eyes larger arsenal to aid firms 02:48 PM GMT
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ steady ahead of expected Fed rate cut 02:48 PM GMT
Refiner Tesoro in pact to use Panama oil pipeline 02:47 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Refiner Tesoro in pact to use Panama oil pipeline 02:46 PM GMT
Briefs 3-Kaka may return from groin strain against Udinese 02:45 PM GMT
Mexico stocks rise ahead of US rate decision 02:44 PM GMT
Telenor says Kyivstar to pay NOK 2.9 bln dividends 02:44 PM GMT
Bank shares rise after Goldman results 02:44 PM GMT
U.S. bank shares rise after Goldman results 02:42 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Soccer-Lean spell blunts Lyon's claws 02:42 PM GMT
Moody's cut Goldman Sachs ratings one notch to "A1" 02:41 PM GMT
OPEC says deep recession slashes need for its oil 02:41 PM GMT
Ofgem demands bill cuts 02:41 PM GMT
U.S. group blasts Iraq over religious minorities 02:40 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Wall St rises on financial stocks 02:39 PM GMT
U.S. group blasts Iraq over religious minorities 02:39 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-KKR Financial says reviewing business model 02:39 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX opens slightly lower before Fed decision 02:39 PM GMT
U.S. group blasts Iraq over religious minorities 02:38 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St opens up on banks; Fed cut looms 02:37 PM GMT
FACTBOX - The London and Glasgow car bomb plots 02:37 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW: Consumer prices, housing starts sink in November 02:37 PM GMT
Consumer prices post second record drop in November 02:37 PM GMT
Bolivia to hold off on legal action vs U.S. over trade 02:37 PM GMT
RESEARCH ALERT-Russia's RenCap sees RTS at 1,100 by end-2009 02:36 PM GMT
Greenberg questions AIG debt sale 02:34 PM GMT
ProSieben's de Posch to join Greece's Antenna TV 02:34 PM GMT
Banks, commods, U.S. data weigh on Europe shares 02:33 PM GMT
MOVES-Smart, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services 02:33 PM GMT
Some 210,000 still without power in NY, New England 02:32 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-U.S. November housing starts at record low 02:31 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Ships held by Somali pirates 02:29 PM GMT
US RATE FUTURES-Brace for big Fed cut after CPI drop 02:24 PM GMT
Sarkozy warns of industrial wasteland in Europe 02:24 PM GMT
Sarkozy warns of industrial wasteland in Europe 02:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Cambrian says in offer talks, shares jump 02:23 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX could open flat ahead of Fed rate decision 02:23 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-WSP up, sees FY profit ahead of co. view 02:22 PM GMT
Munich Re, RMS cooperate on insurance risk models 02:22 PM GMT
Ofgem demands bill cuts 02:22 PM GMT
November housing starts and permits at record low 02:21 PM GMT
Christian missionaries stir unease in north Africa 02:20 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Consumer prices drop, fans some deflation fear 02:20 PM GMT
Johnson Controls sees first-quarter loss 02:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US November housing starts, permits at record low 02:19 PM GMT
'Crisis' a word best said quietly in Russia 02:18 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-UK energy watchdog demands bill cuts 02:18 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Johnson Controls sees Q1 loss, pulls '09 outlook 02:18 PM GMT
Vodafone to end England Cricket sponsorship deal 02:18 PM GMT
No Bretton Woods II from global market revamp 02:17 PM GMT
JP Morgan sees challenging 2009 for small U.S. banks 02:17 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St set to open higher; Fed rate cut looms 02:16 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Job cuts mount as global downturn bites 02:16 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-UK energy watchdog demands bill cuts 02:15 PM GMT
UN backs anti-pirate police for warships off Somalia 02:15 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Fall on profit-taking, higher stock futures 02:15 PM GMT
No Bretton Woods II from global market revamp 02:15 PM GMT
With news this bad, what's next for America? 02:14 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW-Goldman Sachs reports $2.2 bln net loss 02:10 PM GMT
TREASURIES-30Y yield sets record low after record CPI drop 02:09 PM GMT
Police find explosives in Paris store after warning 02:09 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Jazz to cut 24 pct jobs, take $1.9 mln charge in Q4 02:09 PM GMT
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to Jan 31 02:08 PM GMT
Bosnia withdraws troops from Iraq 02:08 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Soccer-Former Blackburn Rovers manager Paul Ince 02:07 PM GMT
Bosnia withdraws troops from Iraq 02:07 PM GMT
Democrats prepare hurdle to bank bailout 02:07 PM GMT
Somalia's fractured government slides into chaos 02:06 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Nyrstar dips after production news, rally 02:06 PM GMT
New South Africa party chooses Lekota as leader 02:05 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Dec 16 US 1.53428 02:03 PM GMT
France's Lagarde: all must help to boost growth 02:03 PM GMT
Fed resumes meeting as room to cut rates dwindles 02:02 PM GMT
Many smaller British firms regret listing -poll 02:02 PM GMT
RPT-TABLE-US chain store sales fell 1.4 pct last week 02:01 PM GMT
Bosnia withdraws troops from Iraq 02:00 PM GMT
Paris store to reopen after explosives incident 01:59 PM GMT
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events 01:58 PM GMT
CORRECTION - - CORRECTED-TABLE-US chain store sales fell 1.4 pct last week 01:58 PM GMT
Moody's cut Goldman Sachs ratings one notch to "A1" 01:57 PM GMT
Kesa and Carpetright add to gloom 01:56 PM GMT
Paris store to reopen after explosives incident 01:56 PM GMT
BRIEF-RCS to review three-year plan in H2 '09 01:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-FactSet Q1 tops Street 01:53 PM GMT
Britain may unveil car aid package 01:53 PM GMT
Carmakers cut output as Europe sales fall 26 percent 01:53 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Eaton slashes Q4 outlook as crisis hits end markets 01:52 PM GMT
Madoff case seen fuelling SEC attacks 01:52 PM GMT
Charities hit hard as Madoff losses mount 01:52 PM GMT
Mobile phone market to shrink in 2009 01:51 PM GMT
Iraqi doctor guilty of British car bomb plots 01:50 PM GMT
Soccer-Surprise leaders Hoffenheim determined to become a force 01:49 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Indonesia's rich mineral resources 01:48 PM GMT
Libyan group gives shoe-throwing reporter award 01:48 PM GMT
Iraqi shoe-thrower captures Mideast rage at Bush 01:48 PM GMT
Bush shoe thrower courageous: Venezuela's Chavez 01:48 PM GMT
EU coordinates customs services to seize fake pills 01:47 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Most Dutch financials report no exposure to Madoff 01:45 PM GMT
U.S. dollar turns negative versus euro after data 01:45 PM GMT
London mayor names the new pension fund chair 01:44 PM GMT
Iraq shoe-thrower in hospital with broken arm-brother 01:44 PM GMT
Best Buy rises, plans spending cuts 01:43 PM GMT
Retailers gloomy as consumers cut discretionary purchases 01:41 PM GMT
Iraq shoe-thrower in hospital with broken arm-brother 01:41 PM GMT
Iraq shoe-thrower in hospital with broken arm-brother 01:41 PM GMT
US RATE FUTURES-Steady on CPI drop, housing starts 01:41 PM GMT
TREASURIES-30Y yield hits record low after big CPI decline 01:41 PM GMT
King says economy worsening with inflation to sink 01:41 PM GMT
Gold could surge as investors seek alternatives to paper assets 01:39 PM GMT
Elbit to supply mini UAVs to Israeli forces 01:39 PM GMT
Ontario jobs at risk if Detroit Three fail -report 01:39 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bosnia aluminium plant to cut output 25 pct in '09 01:38 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Canada factory sales in October drop by 0.5 pct 01:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Indonesia parliament passes new coal mining law 01:35 PM GMT
U.S. Nov housing starts and permits at record low 01:35 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Equities rise, dollar slips ahead of Fed 01:34 PM GMT
Dollar falls below 90 yen after Goldman Q4 results 01:34 PM GMT
Glencore considers debt buyback, S&P cuts rating 01:33 PM GMT
India-Pakistan talks stalled over attacks - Delhi 01:33 PM GMT
US consumer prices post second record drop in Nov 01:31 PM GMT
Some dead, dozens hurt in Israel tourist bus crash-reports 01:31 PM GMT
RPT-London mayor names the new pension fund chair 01:27 PM GMT
Mobile phone market to shrink in 2009 01:27 PM GMT
Goldman rises after posting fourth-quarter results 01:27 PM GMT
British troop casualties rise in Afghanistan 01:26 PM GMT
BRIEF-Italy regulator sees unbundling fee decision in Jan 01:26 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL-Goldman rises after posting Q4 results 01:26 PM GMT
Greek PM vows to fight corruption after 11-day protest 01:23 PM GMT
Downturn spurs "survival panic" for some 01:23 PM GMT
Hit film Twilight sequel will be harder 01:21 PM GMT
Cellphone mkt to shrink in 2009, inventories a concern 01:21 PM GMT
US mulling options on car aid-Treasury's McCormick 01:20 PM GMT
Hit film Twilight sequel will be harder, say stars 01:19 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Agfa nosedives on possible portfolio-clearing 01:18 PM GMT
Police dismiss Iraq link to British car bomb plot 01:17 PM GMT
BEFORETHE BELL-Best Buy rises, plans spending cuts 01:17 PM GMT
Fed lifts US commercial paper purchase rates Tues 01:17 PM GMT
S.Lankan rupee at 14-mo low, shares fall 01:15 PM GMT
Hit film Twilight sequel will be harder, say stars 01:14 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-ITT backs 2008 forecast, wants higher dividend 01:13 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Emerging BRIC economies as global crisis bites 01:13 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Transglobe: 2008 production to exceed 7,400 boe/d 01:12 PM GMT
United boss Ferguson puts world title first 01:11 PM GMT
Yemen arrests tribesmen over German hostages 01:11 PM GMT
SCE Calif. Mountainview natgas units back 01:10 PM GMT
TAKE-A-LOOK-Global shipping market news 01:10 PM GMT
CORRECTED - U.S. court denies most SAP motions in Oracle suit 01:10 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Soccer-United boss Ferguson puts world title first 01:09 PM GMT
Indonesia's Papua drops microchip implants for HIV/AIDS 01:09 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-StatoilHydro shuts Aasgard B due to weather 01:09 PM GMT
ECB focused on ensuring past rate cuts help economy 01:08 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-France slams cartel fine on steel firms 01:08 PM GMT
King says economy worsening 01:07 PM GMT
Constellation leaps after EDF reports 01:06 PM GMT
RPT-FEATURE-Tough graft battle in Asia despite campaigns 01:04 PM GMT
RPT-FEATURE-'Crisis' a word best said quietly in Russia 01:04 PM GMT
FEATURE-Downturn spurs "survival panic" for some in U.S. 01:03 PM GMT
RPT-FEATURE-In "eat local" movement, Cuba is years ahead 01:03 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL-Constellation leaps after EDF reports 01:03 PM GMT
*TOP NEWS* North American Power and Natural Gas 12:58 PM GMT
Total Italy CEO arrested in Rome - police 12:58 PM GMT
Borders to drop "sale or return" for HarperStudio book 12:57 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Friedman downgrades Gap; sees weak 2009 sales 12:57 PM GMT
Austria's Bank Medici says invested in Madoff funds 12:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Norway fish farmer halts payments, shares 12:55 PM GMT
Gazprom Export agrees '09 pipeline repair schedule 12:54 PM GMT
Existing German stimulus may not suffice, says Merkel 12:54 PM GMT
Canada's Harper says economy "hard to read"-report 12:53 PM GMT
CORRECTED - Borders to drop "sale or return" for HarperStudio books-WSJ 12:50 PM GMT
Japanese man dies after retirement party hijinks 12:50 PM GMT
POLL-TAKE A LOOK-Reuters polls and surveys 12:49 PM GMT
RPT-TABLE-US chain store sales rose 0.6 pct last week-ICSC 12:48 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Fiat search for partner intended to pressure govt 12:48 PM GMT
Police question Total Italy CEO at his office-Total 12:47 PM GMT
Inflation falls less than expected in November 12:47 PM GMT
King says economy worsening 12:47 PM GMT
BoE's King says economy worsening, inflation to sink 12:46 PM GMT
TABLE-US chain store sales rose 0.6 pct last week-ICSC 12:45 PM GMT
Oil ticks up above $45 ahead of expected OPEC cut 12:43 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Shell mulls Pernis unit restart delay-source 12:42 PM GMT
Obama picks Colorado's Salazar as Interior head 12:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Air Products to axe 7 pct of its workforce 12:42 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Index futures rise; earnings, CPI, Fed on tap 12:41 PM GMT
U.S. corn down on big supply, soy supported by equities 12:41 PM GMT
Vinci wins $1 billion Slovakian road tender 12:40 PM GMT
APS Ariz. Palo Verde 2 reactor exits outage 12:40 PM GMT
Allied Irish Banks exec says no plans for job cuts 12:39 PM GMT
Obama says drilling must be part of larger plan 12:37 PM GMT
Saxony OK's state aid for Qimonda if Infineon helps 12:36 PM GMT
Two-week dlr Libor rates jump; spreads narrower 12:35 PM GMT
BRIEF-SOS Cuetara in talks to sell other assets 12:34 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-US economic indicators for Dec. 16 12:32 PM GMT
Sarkozy to mull help for French car makers 12:31 PM GMT
Sarkozy to mull help for French car makers 12:31 PM GMT
Subaru join Suzuki in pulling out of WRC 12:28 PM GMT
Aeon ties with Mitsubishi to expand global push 12:27 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-US earnings diary for Dec. 16 12:27 PM GMT
Government to reveal pension blunder details 12:26 PM GMT
Economy hasn't nipped 2010 sponsor deals yet 12:25 PM GMT
AIG sells $39.3 billion in assets to NY Fed's fund 12:22 PM GMT
King Sturge Spain on brink but parent group secure 12:22 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Afren up; Jeffries bullish on prospects "buy" 12:22 PM GMT
Allied Irish Banks exec says does not need capital 12:21 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Beckman Coulter sees 2009 EPS growing 10 pct 12:21 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Senior says comfortable with FY market view 12:20 PM GMT
Erosion of paper assets to fuel gold's resurgence 12:19 PM GMT
POSCO <005490.KS> eyes steel project in Indonesia 12:18 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Deutsche Bank cuts Spirit Aerospace, Ultra Electronics 12:18 PM GMT
Explosives found in Paris after warning: official 12:18 PM GMT
Sarkozy urges caution, awaits explosives probe info 12:18 PM GMT
Indonesia Bakrie Telecom gets approval for tower sales 12:17 PM GMT
Sarkozy urges caution and awaits explosives probe info 12:17 PM GMT
Hot small caps: PartyGaming up on U.S. justice deal progress 12:17 PM GMT
India's BHEL in equipment talks with Jindal Power 12:15 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Leeds Group up after results 12:15 PM GMT
Help for automakers must have conditions: senator 12:15 PM GMT
EU sees good power supplies this winter 12:15 PM GMT
Shell mulls Pernis unit restart delay -source 12:14 PM GMT
European stocks snap 3-day losing streak; Fed eyed 12:12 PM GMT
Zimbabwe commander shot in attack 12:12 PM GMT
HSBC shares dip more than 3 percent 12:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Rallying-Subaru join Suzuki in pulling out of WRC 12:11 PM GMT
China says within rights to block some websites 12:10 PM GMT
Five dead in Morocco house collapse - agency 12:10 PM GMT
Ince sacked by struggling Blackburn 12:09 PM GMT
WRAPUP 2-Saudi slashes rates ahead of Fed; UAE to opt out 12:09 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Serie A fixtures 12:07 PM GMT
Ex-Vodafone CEO won't pursue Yahoo job: report 12:07 PM GMT
Ferguson slams renewed interest in 'Game 39' 12:06 PM GMT
RPT-YEARENDER-Sports quotes of 2008 12:03 PM GMT
RPT-YEARENDER-Golf-U.S. Open victory sets defiant Woods apart 12:03 PM GMT
RPT-YEARENDER-Motor racing-Hamilton thrills as credit woes bite 12:02 PM GMT
RPT-YEARENDER-Major sporting stories in 2008 12:02 PM GMT
RPT-YEARENDER-Sport-Bolt, Phelps and Isinbayeva light up 2008 12:02 PM GMT
Mallorca hotel collapse traps workers under rubble 12:01 PM GMT
Mallorca hotel collapse traps workers under rubble 12:01 PM GMT
CORRECTED-Obama to meet with economic team on Tuesday 12:01 PM GMT
Bulgaria delays plastic bags tax due to crisis 12:00 PM GMT
Bulgaria delays plastic bags tax due to crisis 12:00 PM GMT
CORRECTED: Obama to meet with economic team on Tuesday 11:59 AM GMT
London animal refuge bursting with abandoned pets 11:58 AM GMT
Norway govt won't intervene to save car maker Think 11:56 AM GMT
Explosives found in Paris after warning -official 11:56 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Senior rises on reassuring trading update 11:55 AM GMT
FOREX-Euro dips vs dlr but limited before Fed 11:55 AM GMT
Gazprom seeks more of Ukraine gas market -report 11:52 AM GMT
Soccer-France's Govou apologises for drink-driving offence 11:51 AM GMT
POLL-OPEC to annnounce output cut of up to 2 mln bpd 11:51 AM GMT
Suspect package found in Paris store: police 11:50 AM GMT
India's Satyam to acquire stake in Maytas Infra 11:50 AM GMT
CORRECTED - Obama to meet with economic team on Tuesday 11:49 AM GMT
OPEC delegates say oil cut of 2 million bpd likely 11:47 AM GMT
Cadbury warns of slower growth as downturn bites 11:47 AM GMT
FTSE ticks up as drugs offset weak miners; Fed eyed 11:46 AM GMT
Thai political problems just a hiccup -AirAsia CEO 11:44 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-ViaLogy falls after cash update 11:43 AM GMT
DIARY - Greece to January 13, 2009 11:43 AM GMT
Soccer-Ince sacked by struggling Blackburn 11:41 AM GMT
Ex-Vodafone CEO won't pursue Yahoo job 11:40 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Indonesia plans Jan subsidised gasoline cut-source 11:40 AM GMT
Indian shares rise 1.5 pct as Dec rally runs on 11:38 AM GMT
BBC will offer "Strictly Come Dancing" refund 11:37 AM GMT
Pakistan militants kill rival and bring fear to valley 11:37 AM GMT
INSTANT VIEW- Inflation eases by less than expected 11:36 AM GMT
King says inflation could fall below 1 percent in 2009 11:36 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Ennstone in advanced talks on potential disposals 11:36 AM GMT
Credit crunch bad news for dogs too 11:33 AM GMT
China says within rights to block some websites 11:32 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Brazil's Oct retail sales fall 1st time since Feb 11:30 AM GMT
Ex-Vodafone CEO won't pursue Yahoo CEO job- FT 11:29 AM GMT
Slovenia's Intereuropa up on takeover rumours 11:28 AM GMT
POLL-Recession now seen deeper despite BoE cuts 11:28 AM GMT
Online spending up 16 percent in November 11:27 AM GMT
AIB says lending to Irish small businesses growing 11:27 AM GMT
Third Indian state culls poultry over bird flu 11:27 AM GMT
Downturn bites into Cadbury profit 11:25 AM GMT
TEXT-Fitch: Stable 2009 outlook for CE oil,gas and power sector 11:25 AM GMT
Iran plans $300 mln share market injection-newspaper 11:25 AM GMT
Iran accuses Sarkozy of pharaonic arrogance 11:23 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Danisco cuts FY outlook as H1 EBIT misses forecast 11:23 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Enia, Iride to meet on dividends - sources 11:22 AM GMT
AES to build 270 mln euro wind park in Bulgaria 11:22 AM GMT
MNI bids to buy 31 pct Netia stake from Novator 11:21 AM GMT
Indonesia plans Jan subsidised gasoline cut-source 11:20 AM GMT
Finnish Sampo has raised Nordea stake to 11.7 pct 11:20 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Aeon ties with Mitsubishi to expand global push 11:18 AM GMT
Woods ready for hosting role 11:18 AM GMT
Tiger calls caddie's comments "inappropriate" 11:17 AM GMT
Soccer-Ferguson slams renewed interest in 'Game 39' 11:17 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-3i falls on debt, portfolio co. concerns 11:16 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-NBK sees 10 pct profit rise, won't meet '08 target 11:13 AM GMT
Fantasy cartoon "Delgo" a box office dud 11:13 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Security developments in Afghanistan, Dec. 16 11:11 AM GMT
DfT accused of "stupendous incompetence" 11:10 AM GMT
DIARY - Global Environment 11:09 AM GMT
Cricket-Pakistan's Akhtar urges board to launch Twenty20 league 11:07 AM GMT
PRECIOUS-Gold dips on profit taking ahead of Fed meeting 11:06 AM GMT
Yemen arrests tribesmen over German hostages 11:06 AM GMT
HSBC shares dip on capital raising talk: dealers 11:05 AM GMT
France fines steel firms 600 mln euros for cartel 11:04 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Falkland Oil and Gas up; broker says "buy" 11:04 AM GMT
Talent to get more time on American Idol 11:04 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-WSP sees year profit ahead of company view 11:03 AM GMT
Syria's Assad seeks Israeli stance on Golan: sources 11:03 AM GMT
Phoenix probe sheds new light on Mars weather 11:00 AM GMT
Kuwait could replace oil minister in new cabinet 10:59 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-China Commerce Ministry regrets WTO car parts ruling 10:59 AM GMT
Pakistan militants kill rival, bring fear to valley 10:57 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Goldman Sachs upgrades Baidu.com 10:56 AM GMT
Asian banks set for capital-raising rush 10:56 AM GMT
New South Africa party chooses Lekota as leader 10:55 AM GMT
FACTBOX-South Africa's Lekota leads breakaway party 10:55 AM GMT
SPDR Gold Trust bullion holdings rise 3 T on Dec 15 10:54 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Vyke up; FinnCap upbeat on software release 10:53 AM GMT
Briefs2-Real can catch surging Barca, Ramos says 10:52 AM GMT
Danisco H1 EBIT misses forecast; FY outlook cut 10:52 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Taiwan says to support struggling DRAM industry 10:52 AM GMT
BRIEF-Enia, Iride board meetings 10:52 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Immoeast, Immofinanz up on restructuring plan 10:52 AM GMT
Soccer-Scottish Premier League fixtures 10:50 AM GMT
Soccer-Belgian championship fixtures 10:50 AM GMT
Soccer-Greek championship fixtures 10:50 AM GMT
Soccer-Turkish championship fixtures 10:50 AM GMT
Soccer-Italian Cup last 16 fixtures 10:50 AM GMT
Soccer-Portuguese championship fixtures 10:50 AM GMT
Soccer-Dutch championship fixtures 10:50 AM GMT
Soccer-Primera Liga fixtures 10:49 AM GMT
King says inflation could fall below 1 percent in 2009 10:49 AM GMT
Soccer-Ligue 1 fixtures 10:49 AM GMT
Soccer-English Premier League fixtures 10:49 AM GMT
Toshiba, SanDisk to cut NAND flash output by 30 pct 10:49 AM GMT
Metallica, Pearl Jam get their games on 10:46 AM GMT
Retailers Kesa and Carpetright add to gloom 10:45 AM GMT
DEALTALK-Asian banks set for capital-raising rush 10:41 AM GMT
Israel kills Palestinian militant in West Bank 10:40 AM GMT
U.N. official critical of Israel gets death threats 10:40 AM GMT
Quartet says U.S.-led Mideast talks "irreversible" 10:40 AM GMT
Palestinians celebrate release from Israeli jails 10:40 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Heritage Oil rises on Ugandan find 10:38 AM GMT
Italy pursues 100 mobsters in anti-Mafia swoop 10:38 AM GMT
SE Asia Stocks-Thailand at 1-month high, others mixed before Fed 10:38 AM GMT
Turkish markets firm, eyes on Goldman results 10:36 AM GMT
China's refining losses totalled $26 bln in Jan-Oct 10:35 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Credit Suisse falls on broker downgrade 10:34 AM GMT
British Chamber of Shipping backs emissions trade 10:33 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, Dec 16 10:30 AM GMT
OPEC president calls for larger supply cut 10:30 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Daiwa Sec eyes new capital, may raise $1.1 bln 10:27 AM GMT
OPEC puts faith in deep cut to revive oil price 10:26 AM GMT
Iran says OPEC cut could restore market stability 10:26 AM GMT
OPEC president wants "much more" than 1 million bpd cut 10:26 AM GMT
Indonesia open to further fuel price cuts -minister 10:25 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Australian mall owner Centro gets new debt lifeline 10:25 AM GMT
Madoff case seen fuelling attacks on the SEC 10:24 AM GMT
Two U.S. pension funds see $52 million hit from Madoff 10:24 AM GMT
FACTBOX - Firms exposed to Madoff's alleged fraud 10:24 AM GMT
UK on hunt for credit crunch fraud whistleblowers 10:24 AM GMT
Europe banks face $19 billion Q4 write-down 10:22 AM GMT
BBC will offer "Stricly Come Dancing" refund 10:21 AM GMT
Aeon ties with Mitsubishi to expand global push 10:20 AM GMT
Shell's pension underfunded as contributions rise 10:20 AM GMT
DEALTALK-Asian banks set for capital-raising rush 10:19 AM GMT
Israel kills Palestinian militant in West Bank 10:19 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-Bird flu flares anew, raising uneasy questions 10:19 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-Bird flu flares anew, raising uneasy questions 10:19 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Europe banks face $19 bln Q4 writedown 10:19 AM GMT
Super-Sol in talks to buy 20 pct of bookstore chain 10:18 AM GMT
European banks face big Q4 write-downs: JP Morgan 10:17 AM GMT
Taiwan says to support struggling DRAM industry 10:16 AM GMT
INSTANT VIEW - Inflation eases by less than expected 10:16 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Bowleven falls; Evolution starts as "reduce" 10:15 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-VW finance arm says it has no capital problem 10:14 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-European banks face big Q4 writedowns: JP Morgan 10:14 AM GMT
Court rules against Altria on light cigarettes 10:13 AM GMT
Consumers fall behind on gift buying: NRF 10:12 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Celesio down, EU upholds law on pharmacies 10:11 AM GMT
Europe stocks gain on euro zone PMI data; pharmas up 10:10 AM GMT
CORRECTED - Europe Factors-Index futures point to fall; Fed eyed 10:08 AM GMT
Indian shares provisionally close 1.75 pct higher 10:05 AM GMT
Noble Group raises $80 mln 2-year Islamic loan 10:04 AM GMT
CORRECTED - US stock index futures mixed ahead of Goldman, Fed 10:04 AM GMT
CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Kesa cuts div as H1 profit dives 71 pct 10:02 AM GMT
SAfrica's COPE leader Lekota wants economic growth 10:02 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Drax power margins fall since Oct, trading in line 10:01 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-New S.Africa party chooses Lekota as leader 10:01 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-JPMorgan downgrades BT Group 10:01 AM GMT
CORRECTED-STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-JJB down, Goldman cuts target 10:00 AM GMT
PREVIEW-Golf-Woods ready for unaccustomed hosting role 10:00 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Italy 2009 new car sales seen down 14 pct -UNRAE 09:59 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-South Korea sets ambitious growth target for 2009 09:57 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Lowly Reggina sack Orlandi, appoint Pillon 09:56 AM GMT
Briefs-AFC presses FIFA to lift ban on Kuwait 09:56 AM GMT
RLPC-Seat PG's loan waiver request details-sources 09:56 AM GMT
Syria's Assad seeks Israeli stance on Golan 09:53 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Senior rises on reassuring trading update 09:53 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Telenor up as Kyivstar owners convene 09:51 AM GMT
Global 2009 chip market to fall 16.3 percent 09:50 AM GMT
CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-FACTBOX-Firms exposed to Madoff's alleged fraud 09:47 AM GMT
Dissident Tuareg rebel group says holding U.N. envoy 09:47 AM GMT
La Caixa may up BPI stake to 33 pct limit -report 09:46 AM GMT
INSTANT VIEW-Inflation eases by less than expected 09:45 AM GMT
Indonesia parliament passes new coal-mining law 09:45 AM GMT
FTSE extends gains after UK inflation falls less 09:45 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Cape Lambert reviewing investment opportunities 09:44 AM GMT
Singapore's Keppel to scrap 140 mln euro contract 09:43 AM GMT
Europe shares up after euro zone PMI, UK inflation 09:43 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Urals Energy says no offer, shares pare gains 09:43 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-Laird announces 5,000 job losses as sales slump 09:42 AM GMT
S.Korea's Ssangyong halts car production for 2 weeks 09:42 AM GMT
Downturn bites into chocolate habits of consumers 09:42 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Rallying-Subaru join Suzuki in pulling out of WRC 09:42 AM GMT
TEXT-S&P cuts Glencore to 'BBB-'; outlook stable 09:42 AM GMT
DIARY - Turkey - to May 9, 2009 09:42 AM GMT
Telenor says Kyivstar EGM elects new board 09:39 AM GMT
INSTANT VIEW- Inflation eases by less than expected 09:38 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Senior rises on reassuring trading update 09:38 AM GMT
New S.Africa party chooses Lekota as its president 09:38 AM GMT
BRIEF-Italy car sales 09:38 AM GMT
UAE's NBAD, Evans Randall to set up $500 mln fund 09:36 AM GMT
Global 2009 chip market to fall 16.3 pct -Gartner 09:34 AM GMT
FOREX-Euro eases vs dollar, Fed decision eyed 09:29 AM GMT
Spain travel firm Globalia to cut 500 jobs-report 09:29 AM GMT
Hungary fin minister says rail strike "unfounded" 09:29 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Private and Comm up on "solid" H1 figures 09:27 AM GMT
RPT-Dissident Tuareg rebel group says holding UN envoy 09:27 AM GMT
Laird announces 5,000 job losses 09:26 AM GMT
Kesa Electricals profit dives 71 percent 09:26 AM GMT
Norway fish farmer halts payments, shares suspended 09:24 AM GMT
TEXT-Fitch:Iberian energy and utilities 2009 otlk largely stable 09:24 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Dutch Aalberts sees 2008 EPS down 15-20 pct 09:22 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Electric Word up after trading statement 09:21 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-India SBI to raise $3.8 bln via bonds by March 2010 09:21 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Military deaths in Afghanistan 09:20 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-PartyGaming up on U.S. DoJ deal progress 09:19 AM GMT
Carpetright profit down 67 percent 09:17 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Erste drops as brokers unimpressed by meeting 09:15 AM GMT
FTSE down 0.4 pct on miners; inflation, Fed awaited 09:15 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-PartyGaming up on U.S. DoJ deal progress 09:14 AM GMT
DISSIDENT TUAREG REBEL LEADER CLAIMS ABDUCTION OF CANADIAN U.N.  09:13 AM GMT
Rourke's Oscar campaign too much of a good thing? 09:13 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Drax up after in-line trading statement 09:13 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Carpetright warns on FY as H1 profit slides 09:12 AM GMT
Interbulk sees tough 2009 trade, chairman steps down 09:12 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-India's software firms face uncertain 18 months - lobby 09:11 AM GMT
Australia's Centro still looking to sell malls 09:09 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Smit sees 2008 profit unchanged from a year ago 09:09 AM GMT
Subaru pull out of WRC 09:08 AM GMT
Madonna settles divorce to Ritchie 09:08 AM GMT
Rallying-Subaru pull out of WRC, joining Suzuki 09:05 AM GMT
PRESS-DIGEST - Ukraine - Dec 16 09:05 AM GMT
EU court rejects steel's challenge to carbon market 09:05 AM GMT
DNO's Yemen oil output falls to 5,155 bpd in Nov 09:05 AM GMT
Dave Matthews Band kicking off tour in April 09:04 AM GMT
S.Korea Hyundai Eng wins $334 mln Singapore order 09:04 AM GMT
"American Idol" changing its tune 09:03 AM GMT
Europe fund net outflows at new high in October 09:02 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Cadbury dips as sales growth slows in Q4 08:59 AM GMT
Vietnam stocks fall on IFC plan to dump Sacombank 08:59 AM GMT
Al Jazeera Steel capacity to almost double in 09-CEO 08:59 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Vitec gains as Goldman Sachs upgrades 08:58 AM GMT
Sole-searching in China after shoe attack on Bush 08:58 AM GMT
CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Heritage, Tullow announce large Uganda discovery 08:58 AM GMT
Pound slips ahead of CPI data on rate cut view 08:58 AM GMT
Sole-searching in China after shoe attack on Bush 08:57 AM GMT
Telenor says Alfa attending Kyivstar meeting 08:56 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - PORTUGAL - Dec 16 08:55 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Plant Health Care rises on Monsanto deal 08:55 AM GMT
Nippon Sheet's Pilkington to appeal cartel penalty 08:54 AM GMT
Kuwait's NBK says won't meet 08 profit target -TV 08:53 AM GMT
Obama focuses on alternative energy and environment 08:53 AM GMT
Angang Steel seeks to issue up to 10 bln yuan bonds 08:53 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Kesa falls on poor H1 results, downgrades 08:53 AM GMT
EDF close to buying half of Constellation - report 08:52 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Tullow Oil surges on new oil finds in Uganda 08:52 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Plant Health Care rises on Monsanto deal 08:51 AM GMT
REFILE-Australia's Commonwealth Bank says raises $1.34 bln 08:51 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Holcim 4 pct lower after Cemex guidance 08:50 AM GMT
Food for thought: "Axis of Evil" cookbook stirs in satire 08:50 AM GMT
Apple U.S. Mac sales flat in November 08:48 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Kesa falls on poor H1 results, downgrades 08:48 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-REpower up, shareholders agree on stake sale 08:47 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Go-Ahead sees second half in line with forecasts 08:46 AM GMT
South Korea to cut back on fines as economy falters 08:46 AM GMT
Brown says VAT cuts already helping economy 08:44 AM GMT
StatoilHydro says shut Aasgard B due to weather 08:44 AM GMT
Government makes it cheaper to guarantee bank debt 08:43 AM GMT
China insurers surge, HK shares end 0.6 pct higher 08:42 AM GMT
EU savers get 35-day compensation guarantee 08:40 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Senior says FY adj pretax profit to meet market view 08:39 AM GMT
Gorenje to cut labour hours on lower demand 08:38 AM GMT
MUFG to acquire Citi Japan trust bank 08:38 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Firms exposed to Madoff's alleged fraud 08:37 AM GMT
All China fund types post November gains - Lipper 08:37 AM GMT
Rok gets 5-yr contract extension worth 200 mln stg 08:35 AM GMT
Morgan Stanley downgrades Credit Suisse 08:34 AM GMT
Portsmouth fined over Benjani transfer 08:34 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Telefonica, Vivendi close to buying Digital+ 08:33 AM GMT
HSBC sees 10 percent Taiwan workforce reduction 08:31 AM GMT
Japan economy severe, BOJ eyes steps: Shirakawa 08:30 AM GMT
Japan economy severe, BOJ eyes steps: Shirakawa 08:28 AM GMT
Fiat India postpones launch of Linea sedan to Jan 08:28 AM GMT
REFILE-Europe stocks fall, investors await Fed rate decision 08:27 AM GMT
Imperial says no Lehman risk to ONGC bid 08:26 AM GMT
HSBC shares dip on capital raising talk -dealers 08:25 AM GMT
Plant Health Care in Monsanto deal, shares jump 08:24 AM GMT
Madoff case seen fueling attacks on the SEC 08:21 AM GMT
Interbank 3-mth dlr rates little changed near 2 pct 08:20 AM GMT
Australia's Centro secures one-month extension 08:20 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Carpetright dives after profit warning 08:20 AM GMT
Maoists fail to return seized property-Nepal party 08:17 AM GMT
Maoists fail to return seized property-Nepal party 08:17 AM GMT
British Airways open to Alitalia alliance 08:15 AM GMT
Online spending up 16 percent in November 08:15 AM GMT
No "stamping" charge for Rooney 08:15 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Carpetright dives after profit warning 08:14 AM GMT
Belgium to appeal against freeze on Fortis deal 08:14 AM GMT
Fresenius owner could give up majority stake-paper 08:11 AM GMT
Urals Energy shares soar 100 pct on Sinopec report 08:11 AM GMT
Newspaper round-up 08:09 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Volvo truck shipments fall, orders languish 08:08 AM GMT
"Tron 2.0" has its first two players 08:07 AM GMT
HK shares end up 0.2 pct as China stocks advance 08:07 AM GMT
Illinois lawmakers launch impeachment of governor 08:07 AM GMT
State Bank of India plans to raise $3.8 bln 08:06 AM GMT
Rourke's Oscar campaign too much of a good thing? 08:05 AM GMT
"Tron 2.0" has its first two players 08:04 AM GMT
Italian Stocks - Factors to watch on Dec 16 08:03 AM GMT
Somali president names new prime minister 08:02 AM GMT
Slovakia - Factors To Watch on Dec 16 08:01 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Unite sells assets for 171 mln stg 08:01 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-RSA slows China expansion due to regulatory hurdles 08:01 AM GMT
Greens protest over Australian carbon targets 07:59 AM GMT
Greens protest over Australian carbon targets 07:59 AM GMT
China urges speed-up in water scheme 07:56 AM GMT
PartyGaming says still in talks with U.S. justice 07:55 AM GMT
China urges speed-up in water scheme 07:55 AM GMT
Showa Shell to raise oil export capacity - source 07:51 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Corac sees wider FY pretax loss, lower revenue 07:51 AM GMT
Aeon, Mitsubishi form capital, business ties 07:50 AM GMT
Britain on the hunt for fraud whistleblowers 07:50 AM GMT
China urges speed-up in water scheme, confirms delay 07:50 AM GMT
Cheech and Chong get animated for movie 07:47 AM GMT
Jennifer Lopez pencils in "Plan B" 07:46 AM GMT
"Glee" nabs 13-episode order at Fox 07:45 AM GMT
Arena Football League tackled by recession 07:40 AM GMT
Cheech and Chong get animated for movie 07:39 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-European futures point to lower start 07:39 AM GMT
U.S. anti-kidnap expert kidnapped in Mexico 07:38 AM GMT
Volvo truck shipments fall 21 pct yr/yr in November 07:38 AM GMT
TOPWRAP 2-Fed set to halve rates; Japan, China may act too 07:37 AM GMT
VIDEO: Restoring the pee-h balance 07:36 AM GMT
India's tech sector faces uncertain 4-6 qtrs-lobby 07:35 AM GMT
VIDEO: Failure to rebuild in Iraq 07:34 AM GMT
VIDEO: Failure to rebuild in Iraq 07:34 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-UK competition watchdog wants longer rail franchises 07:33 AM GMT
Imperial says no Lehman risk to ONGC bid 07:32 AM GMT
Dollar weighed down before Fed 07:32 AM GMT
Handelsbanken-has issued 2.1 bln SEK capital loan 07:28 AM GMT
Nikkei down 1.1 pct on profit-taking before FOMC 07:28 AM GMT
Poland - Factors to Watch on Dec 16 07:28 AM GMT
Apple U.S. Mac sales flat in November 07:26 AM GMT
Russia BasEl may sell Ingosstrakh to Generali-paper 07:26 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-NORDIC STOCKS - Factors to watch on Dec 16 07:23 AM GMT
Somali president names new prime minister 07:23 AM GMT
RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks drift up, dollar dips before Fed 07:23 AM GMT
Commonwealth Bank to raise up to A$2bln-sources 07:22 AM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks drift up, dollar dips before Fed 07:22 AM GMT
Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Tuesday 07:22 AM GMT
Nikkei down 1.1 percent on profit-taking before FOMC 07:21 AM GMT
Zimbabwe commander wounded in shooting-state media 07:19 AM GMT
Zimbabwe commander wounded in shooting-state media 07:19 AM GMT
MUFG to acquire Citi Japan trust bank for $276 mln 07:19 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Russia - Dec 16 07:18 AM GMT
Nikkei down 1.1 pct on profit-taking before FOMC 07:18 AM GMT
Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest 07:18 AM GMT
British Airways open to Alitalia alliance: report 07:18 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Ireland - Dec 16 07:17 AM GMT
Bosch to temporarily shut down unit 07:16 AM GMT
Borders to drop "sale or return" for books: report 07:12 AM GMT
Seoul shares end steady as autos, banks advance 07:12 AM GMT
Vattenfall quits talks to buy Polish utility stakes 07:12 AM GMT
Spain's Seat cuts production, jobs further 07:08 AM GMT
Cricket-Pakistan eye Sri Lanka as India tour prospects dim 07:08 AM GMT
EFG happy with trading, to hire more bankers-paper 07:07 AM GMT
Third Indian state to cull poultry over bird flu 07:05 AM GMT
Third Indian state to cull poultry over bird flu 07:05 AM GMT
Rescuers find more bodies after Philippine boat sinks 07:02 AM GMT
JGBs gain as expectations rise for BOJ action 07:02 AM GMT
BOJ needs to lower outlook on Japan economy: Shirakawa 07:02 AM GMT
Rallying-Subaru to brief on motorsports activities on Tuesday 06:58 AM GMT
Tuesday Papers: Markets braced for Fed rate cut to 0.5% -- other news 06:55 AM GMT
Japan household assets dive on stock slide -BOJ 06:55 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Nigeria consumer inflation up slightly in Nov 06:54 AM GMT
TABLE-Infranor Inter AG 6 months results 06:53 AM GMT
POSCO says may cut steel output if market worsens 06:53 AM GMT
UK Stocks-- Factors to watch on Dec 16 06:53 AM GMT
HIGHLIGHTS-BOJ's Shirakawa says tankan shows severe conditions 06:52 AM GMT
Compact Disc to consider investing in gaming firm 06:52 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Corporate agenda for Tuesday 06:51 AM GMT
Tuesday Papers: Foreign postal co reportedly to buy a stake in Royal Mail -- bid news and comment 06:50 AM GMT
Tuesday Papers: tips and comment 06:46 AM GMT
TABLE-Japan nuclear plant operations (Hokkaido restarts 579 MW) 06:45 AM GMT
Nikkei down 1.1 pct on profit-taking before FOMC 06:44 AM GMT
Nigeria consumer inflation up slightly in Nov 06:43 AM GMT
Johnson Controls plans $90 mln China battery plant 06:41 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Australia's Woodside halts drilling as storm brews 06:41 AM GMT
DIARY - Egypt/Sudan - Dec 16 06:39 AM GMT
Honda reschedules year-end news conference to Wed 06:38 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Petroplus to restart Cressier output early Jan 06:33 AM GMT
Xstrata shuts half of Australia coking coal mine 06:32 AM GMT
Apple U.S. Mac sales flat in November - survey 06:32 AM GMT
Zimbabwe commander wounded in shooting-state media 06:29 AM GMT
Mitsubishi Corp, Aeon to form major alliance 06:27 AM GMT
Fox Reality is wed to "Househusbands" 06:25 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Thai PTT to review $1.4 bln gas pipelines plan 06:24 AM GMT
Sinopec could buy Urals Energy for $130 mln-report 06:24 AM GMT
Japanese toy craze "Bakugan" headed to big screen 06:23 AM GMT
Motorola wins China Telecom network upgrade work 06:23 AM GMT
Japanese toy craze "Bakugan" headed to big screen 06:22 AM GMT
SanDisk to cut production at facilities in Japan 06:22 AM GMT
Indian shares bounce about, market lacks drive 06:15 AM GMT
China to teach children "ethnic unity" 06:09 AM GMT
Seoul shares end higher as autos, banks advance 06:08 AM GMT
DIARY - Belgium to February 28, 2009 06:07 AM GMT
REFILE-Thai cbank: new PM a step towards political stability 06:07 AM GMT
India may further cut fuel prices on lower crude 06:06 AM GMT
Nikkei down 1.1 percent, waiting for FOMC 06:05 AM GMT
DIARY - Today in Belgium/Luxembourg - December 16 06:04 AM GMT
DIARY - Today in Germany - December 16 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Economic Indicators in Germany from December 16 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Germany - to January 12 06:00 AM GMT
Israel kills Palestinian militant in West Bank 05:58 AM GMT
SanDisk to cut production at facilities in Japan 05:58 AM GMT
Motorola wins China Telecom network upgrade work 05:55 AM GMT
HIGHLIGHTS-BOJ's Shirakawa says tankan shows severe conditions 05:50 AM GMT
Indonesia set to pass new coal-mining bill Tuesday 05:50 AM GMT
Mexico's Gigante sells stake in Radio Shack 05:49 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - New York Times business news - Dec 16 05:48 AM GMT
What the Fed is considering at December meeting 05:47 AM GMT
ECB open on rates: Ordonez 05:47 AM GMT
OECD chief does not see big deflation risk 05:47 AM GMT
Fed begins 2-day meeting, eyes zero rates 05:47 AM GMT
Malaysia's Gamuda sees smaller dividend for FY09 05:47 AM GMT
BOJ needs to lower outlook on Japan econ-Shirakawa 05:46 AM GMT
Virgin Media rolls out superfast broadband 05:39 AM GMT
Thai PTT to review $1.4 bln gas pipelines plan 05:36 AM GMT
Virgin Media rolls out superfast broadband 05:36 AM GMT
FACTBOX - How Russian authorities are dealing with crisis 05:34 AM GMT
IMF sees risks of prolonged global crisis and unrest 05:34 AM GMT
France may need more stimulus, at a cost 05:34 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-SanDisk to cut production at facilities in Japan 05:33 AM GMT
India's Suzlon revises schedule to up REpower stake 05:32 AM GMT
BOJ Shirakawa: not ruling out taking credit risks 05:28 AM GMT
Credit Suisse slashes Japan investment banking-source 05:25 AM GMT
China to teach children "ethnic unity" 05:25 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-CVC Asia to invest $225 mln more in PBL Media 05:23 AM GMT
HK shares steady on China rate cut speculation 05:22 AM GMT
Motorola wins China Telecom network upgrade work 05:19 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-Illinois lawmakers launch impeachment of governor 05:17 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Dec 16 05:15 AM GMT
Fed to press U.S. rates toward zero 05:15 AM GMT
Australia's Woodside halts drilling as storm brews 05:13 AM GMT
Louis Vuitton scraps planned Tokyo flagship store 05:11 AM GMT
JGB 2-year yield slides after Shirakawa comments 05:05 AM GMT
S.Korean car exports seen falling 6 pct in 2009 05:04 AM GMT
Drug price controls may shorten lives -report 05:01 AM GMT
US consumers fall behind on gift buying - NRF 05:01 AM GMT
BOJ's Shirakawa:Needs various studies to take on credit risks 04:59 AM GMT
REFILE-UPDATE 1-U.S. states settle with Mattel on lead toys 04:59 AM GMT
U.S. states settle with Mattel on lead toys 04:59 AM GMT
S.Korea GS Construction wins $174 mln Vietnam deal 04:56 AM GMT
Dollar hits 2-month low vs euro ahead of Fed decision 04:45 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Mexico's Cemex sees big fall in Q4 results 04:39 AM GMT
CVC Asia to invest $225 mln more in PBL Media 04:37 AM GMT
Daiwa Sec unit plans to raise over Y50 bln -source 04:36 AM GMT
TREASURIES-Edge up in Asia before Fed decision 04:33 AM GMT
Indian shares open lower, turn positive 04:32 AM GMT
Bank of America stock could sink to $9: analyst 04:29 AM GMT
India's L&T gets orders worth $285 mln 04:28 AM GMT
Manila declares holiday truce with Maoist rebels 04:26 AM GMT
Manila declares holiday truce with Maoist rebels 04:26 AM GMT
HSBC sees 10 pct Taiwan workforce reduction 04:25 AM GMT
BOJ Shirakawa: Japan economy increasingly stagnating 04:20 AM GMT
GM to temporarily idle three Mexico assembly plants 04:18 AM GMT
Deutsche Bank fined by Hong Kong market regulator 04:15 AM GMT
ICC chief praises England for resuming India tour 04:14 AM GMT
HK shares climb 0.7 pct led by China properties 04:12 AM GMT
Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions 04:12 AM GMT
Dell initiative aims to reduce packaging material 04:00 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Toshiba to cut NAND output by 30 pct from January 03:59 AM GMT
Xstrata shuts half of Australia coking coal mine 03:57 AM GMT
Electoral College to make Obama's win official 03:55 AM GMT
Bank of America stock could sink to $9-FBR analyst 03:50 AM GMT
Indonesian Nov cement sales fall 2.4 pct from year ago 03:46 AM GMT
China copper smelters seek higher spot, term TC/RCs 03:43 AM GMT
Micron to talk to Taiwan govt on ProMOS tieup -paper 03:43 AM GMT
Cricket-ICC chief praises England for resuming India tour 03:40 AM GMT
FACTBOX: Obama's cabinet taking shape 03:35 AM GMT
FACTBOX: Statements by Obama's energy pick Steven Chu 03:35 AM GMT
Experts comment on Obama energy/enviro team picks 03:35 AM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar weighed down before Fed, Asia stocks dip 03:34 AM GMT
TEXT-Moody's: stable outlook for global integrated oil industy 03:34 AM GMT
Obama focuses on alternative energy, environment 03:33 AM GMT
Japan's Aozora has $137 mln exposure to Madoff 03:29 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-China capital spending growth steady, economy slowing 03:26 AM GMT
Kerry to head Senate Foreign Relations Committee 03:21 AM GMT
FACTBOX: Reid names Senate panel heads for next Congress 03:21 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Reid names US Senate panel heads for next Congress 03:20 AM GMT
Taiwan man carpeted for snatching MP's rug 03:14 AM GMT
Nikkei falls 0.7 percent after rally 03:12 AM GMT
Australia's Qantas Airways gets second A380 plane 03:10 AM GMT
Nikkei falls 0.7 pct after rally 03:06 AM GMT
HK Hot Stocks - CNOOC, Cosco fall; Dongfeng climbs 03:04 AM GMT
Mexico's Cemex sees Q4 revenues down 10 pct 03:03 AM GMT
S.Korea sets 2009 growth target at around 3 pct 03:03 AM GMT
JGB futures little changed, investors await Fed 03:03 AM GMT
Japan Oct wages revised up to +0.1 pct year/year 03:01 AM GMT
Taiwan man carpeted for snatching MP's rug 02:59 AM GMT
Train carrying corn derailed in North Dakota 02:57 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - British business press - Dec 16 02:56 AM GMT
CNN's "Planet in Peril" endangered in ratings 02:56 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-Japan finmin calls for more BOJ liquidity steps 02:54 AM GMT
Red Apple chairman aims to revive SemGroup 02:51 AM GMT
Nikkei falls 0.7 pct after rally, Fed decision eyed 02:50 AM GMT
Yahoo unveils new toolbar for Web browsing 02:47 AM GMT
Seoul shares pare losses; autos and builders up 02:43 AM GMT
Oil steady below $45 02:40 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Singapore newspapers - Dec 16 02:32 AM GMT
Charities hit hard as Madoff losses mount 02:31 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Charities hit hard as Madoff losses mount 02:30 AM GMT
KKR names new CEO in management shake-up 02:30 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - Dec 16 02:30 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-KKR Financial names new CEO in management shake-up 02:28 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Vietnam newspapers - Dec 16 02:24 AM GMT
CORRECTED-FEATURE-Tough graft battle in Asia despite campaigns 02:23 AM GMT
Toshiba to cut NAND output by 30 pct from Jan 02:20 AM GMT
Toyota, Isuzu suspend joint diesel engine project 02:14 AM GMT
Six powers and Arabs to discuss Iran issue 02:13 AM GMT
Boeing protests satellite deal won by Lockheed 02:12 AM GMT
In "eat local" movement, Cuba is years ahead 02:11 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Toyota to seek 30 pct cut in steel price -Nikkei 02:11 AM GMT
Boeing protests satellite deal won by Lockheed 02:10 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Boeing protests satellite deal won by Lockheed 02:09 AM GMT
Drug smugglers using Singapore for transit-report 02:09 AM GMT
Oil majors' outlook stable despite price drop: Moody's 02:09 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian Newspapers - Dec 16 02:09 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian Newspapers - Dec 16 02:09 AM GMT
Animated oddity "$9.99" great value for money 02:06 AM GMT
Thai stocks to open lower on overseas gloom 02:06 AM GMT
The Killers slay at L.A. radio show 02:05 AM GMT
Nikkei falls 0.7 pct after rally, Fed decision eyed 02:05 AM GMT
Malaysia Hot Stocks-Astro falls on downgrades 02:01 AM GMT
Proact - New Managing Director for Proact in Denmark 02:01 AM GMT
HK shares open down 0.2 pct; China Cosco plunges 01:58 AM GMT
F-35 engine testing halted for foreign debris 01:56 AM GMT
U.S. could announce auto bailout by Wednesday 01:53 AM GMT
Calif. near impact report on Monterey desalination 01:51 AM GMT
Calif. near impact report on Monterey desalination 01:50 AM GMT
Japan finmin urges BOJ to cooperate on economy 01:50 AM GMT
Alaska sees thinner budget as crude falls 01:46 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Thai newspapers, December 16 01:45 AM GMT
Sharon Osbourne accused of fighting 01:45 AM GMT
BOJ offers dollar supply at fixed rate of 1.280 pct 01:45 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-U.S. could announce auto bailout by Wednesday 01:42 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-PRESS DIGEST - China - Dec 16 01:42 AM GMT
Canada asks provinces to suggest stimulus projects 01:42 AM GMT
Oil steady below $45 ahead of expected OPEC cut 01:41 AM GMT
Nikkei slips 1.8 pct after rally, Fed decision eyed 01:39 AM GMT
Kirk Douglas turns blogs into his latest conquest 01:35 AM GMT
Kirk Douglas turns blogs into his latest conquest 01:34 AM GMT
Boeing protests satellite deal won by Lockheed 01:31 AM GMT
S.Korea to pump $1.2 bln into state banks in Dec 01:30 AM GMT
Oil majors' outlook stable despite price drop-Moody's 01:30 AM GMT
U.S. Open victory sets defiant Woods apart 01:28 AM GMT
HK shares seen lower; HSBC, China Cosco eyed 01:27 AM GMT
Hamilton thrills as credit woes bite 01:26 AM GMT
"Crisis" a word best spoken quietly in Russia 01:25 AM GMT
Bolt and Phelps light up 2008 01:22 AM GMT
U.S. anti-kidnap expert kidnapped in Mexico 01:16 AM GMT
Kirk Douglas turns blogs into his latest conquest 01:16 AM GMT
Malaysia open to state airline tie-up-paper 01:16 AM GMT
Two U.S. pension funds see $52 million hit from Madoff 01:15 AM GMT
"Slumdog" and "Happy" top Satellite nods 01:15 AM GMT
More than 130 Hollywood stars oppose strike vote 01:14 AM GMT
PRECIOUS-Gold slips after hefty gains on looming rate cut 01:13 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Deal reached for Illinois to sell $1.4 bln notes 01:13 AM GMT
Wobbly NBC must work to repair its damaged brand 01:12 AM GMT
More than 130 Hollywood stars oppose strike vote 01:11 AM GMT
Sharon Osbourne accused of "Charm School" fight 01:10 AM GMT
U.S. arms sales seen booming in 2009 01:08 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST- Hong Kong- Dec 16 01:08 AM GMT
Tokyo rubber pares rally on export cut plan 01:06 AM GMT
Madoff unlikely to oust Ponzi in lingo 01:04 AM GMT
PartyGaming co-founder to plead guilty - FT 01:03 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Massachusetts cuts revenue projection, again 01:01 AM GMT
Madoff unlikely to oust Ponzi in lingo 01:00 AM GMT
China Cosco's freight rate hedging losses widen 12:59 AM GMT
More than 130 Hollywood stars oppose strike vote 12:59 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Microchip Tech nominates slate for Atmel board 12:58 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Malaysia - Dec 16 12:56 AM GMT
Immofinanz presents restructuring plan to banks 12:52 AM GMT
Bolivian police, protesters clash over used car ban 12:51 AM GMT
Two U.S. pension funds see $52 mln hit from Madoff 12:50 AM GMT
Illinois house OKs impeachment inquiry on governor 12:49 AM GMT
Obama picks Colorado's Salazar as Interior head 12:46 AM GMT
Six powers, Arabs to discuss Iran nuclear issue 12:42 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Australia banks' government guaranteed bond issues 12:40 AM GMT
ISE ex-vice chair gets 18 months in conspiracy 12:39 AM GMT
"Slumdog" and "Happy" top Satellite nods 12:39 AM GMT
Reuters Summit-UPDATE 1-US arms sales seen booming in 2009 12:39 AM GMT
Nikkei down over 2 pct as exporters fall 12:38 AM GMT
Hollywood sleuth Pellicano gets 15 years in prison 12:37 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Exxon plans Baton Rouge FCC overhaul -sources 12:37 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Philippine newspapers - Dec 16 12:36 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - South Korean newspapers - Dec 16 12:36 AM GMT
LA Man pleads guilty in Guns N' Roses piracy 12:35 AM GMT
LA Man pleads guilty in Guns N' Roses piracy 12:33 AM GMT
F-35 engine testing halted for foreign debris 12:32 AM GMT
Shoe-throwing reporter is talk of Iraq 12:31 AM GMT
Chavez praises shoe thrower 12:31 AM GMT
Hollywood sleuth Pellicano gets 15 years in prison 12:31 AM GMT
Phoenix probe sheds new light on Mars weather 12:30 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Japan's two Morinaga firms deny merger report 12:25 AM GMT
Online spending seen up 16 percent in November 12:25 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Hollywood sleuth Pellicano gets 15 years in prison 12:24 AM GMT
NYMEX-Crude up to near $45/bbl after 4 pct fall 12:22 AM GMT
HSBC says Madoff exposure $1 billion 12:22 AM GMT
Obama staff: No "inappropriate" ties with governor 12:22 AM GMT
Westpac, ANZ add to US$ government-backed bonds 12:21 AM GMT
British soldier killed in Afghanistan 12:20 AM GMT
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VIDEO MONITOR - CMT 12:16 AM GMT
VIDEO MONITOR - BET 12:16 AM GMT
Illinois house OKs impeachment inquiry on governor 12:14 AM GMT
Toshiba to temporarily idle some chip plants-Nikkei 12:11 AM GMT
FTSE ends slightly down as weak banks offset oils 12:10 AM GMT
Nikkei down 0.7 pct as exporters fall on yen, Wall St 12:07 AM GMT
Seoul shares open down after US losses; banks fall 12:07 AM GMT
RPT-Charities hit hard as Madoff losses mount 12:06 AM GMT
Cheney want Guantanamo open until terror war ends 12:03 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Harvey Norman sales up for 3rd straight week 12:01 AM GMT

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