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Madoff investor found dead in New York 11:57 PM GMT
American Express, CIT get approval for TARP funds 11:57 PM GMT
Micron stock drops on wide losses 11:56 PM GMT
Japan govt to warn NTT units for ads - Nikkei 11:55 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Hong Kong - Dec 24 11:54 PM GMT
Malaysia's Tenaga wants to buy back Kapar stake-paper 11:52 PM GMT
Senate race in Minnesota remains undecided 11:50 PM GMT
First U.S. offshore wind farm project moves forward 11:49 PM GMT
Merry Christmas Mr. Kelly from Buckingham Palace 11:46 PM GMT
Guinea faces turmoil after coup bid 11:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Commonwealth Bank to buy A$4 bln Wizard home loans 11:46 PM GMT
Takeda: US FDA to respond on diabetes drug by June 11:45 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Starbucks may not match 401(k) contributions 11:44 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Micron stock drops on wide losses 11:44 PM GMT
Housing slide worsens; Spain joins recession club 11:42 PM GMT
Mexican beauty queen caught in anti-drug raid 11:41 PM GMT
Despite slump, interpreters flourish in U.S. Babel 11:40 PM GMT
Obama review clears staff in Blagojevich probe 11:40 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Despite slump, interpreters flourish in U.S. Babel 11:37 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-RR Donnelley suspends savings plan contributions 11:36 PM GMT
Wall Street stumbles on economic data, retail anxiety 11:35 PM GMT
National Australia Bank ends talks on Wizard 11:34 PM GMT
Review clears Obama staff in Blagojevich probe 11:30 PM GMT
Air NZ says Boeing 787 now delayed to 2013 11:29 PM GMT
Seoul shares may extend falls after U.S. GDP data 11:25 PM GMT
Nikkei seen falling in thin trade on Wall St slip 11:24 PM GMT
Mexican beauty queen caught in anti-drug raid 11:16 PM GMT
United States Box Office 11:16 PM GMT
Fannie, Freddie agree to new appraisal guidelines 11:15 PM GMT
EMERGING MARKETS-Grim data pulls stocks lower, bonds steady 11:13 PM GMT
NASA gives space cargo contracts to start-up firms 11:11 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Ecuador to reduce spending as oil prices plummet 11:10 PM GMT
UAE first Mideast buyer of PAC-3 missile -Lockheed 11:09 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Fannie, Freddie agree to new appraisal guidelines 11:09 PM GMT
FACTBOX - IPO League Tables for 2008 11:07 PM GMT
Economy shrinking faster than first thought 11:05 PM GMT
NASA gives space cargo contracts to start-up firms 11:05 PM GMT
No Christmas cheer as U.S. recession gathers steam 11:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Obama review clears staff in Blagojevich probe 11:02 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Orbital gets $1.9 bln contract from NASA 10:59 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Ex-NY broker charged in Dreier fraud case 10:51 PM GMT
Wellman sees bankruptcy exit in January 10:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Australia's AGL offers $116 mln for Sydney Gas 10:46 PM GMT
Congo sees EU sending equipment but not full force 10:46 PM GMT
El Salvador to withdraw all troops from Iraq 10:41 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's may downgrade Alon USA Energy 10:40 PM GMT
Congo sees EU sending equipment, not full force 10:38 PM GMT
Congo sees EU sending equipment, not full force 10:38 PM GMT
Iraq parliament allows British troops to stay 10:38 PM GMT
El Salvador to withdraw all troops from Iraq 10:38 PM GMT
El Salvador to withdraw all troops from Iraq 10:36 PM GMT
Santander to form Uruguay's biggest private bank 10:36 PM GMT
FTC asks insurers about charges to homeowners 10:35 PM GMT
FDA says ad for Abbott's Humira downplays risks 10:34 PM GMT
New Canada military copters seen arriving in 2010 10:33 PM GMT
Morocco says tourism strong despite global downturn 10:32 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Cerberus to suspend withdrawals from fund-source 10:32 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Blackstone to liquidate two hedge funds 10:30 PM GMT
Commonwealth Bank to buy A$4 bln Wizard home loans 10:30 PM GMT
iSuppli says notebooks outship desktops for first time 10:29 PM GMT
Notebooks outship desktops for first time: iSuppli 10:26 PM GMT
World economies limp towards Christmas 10:25 PM GMT
U.S. store traffic weak just before holidays 10:25 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-USDA buys 60 mln lbs chicken for school lunches 10:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Knight Capital sees $50 mln gain from Direct Edge deal 10:24 PM GMT
US CREDIT-GM bondholders fret government loan not enough 10:23 PM GMT
AGL offers to buy Sydney Gas for $116 mln 10:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-FTC asks insurers about charges to homeowners 10:21 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-US FDA says ad for Abbott's Humira downplays risks 10:20 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX posts modest gain on golds, Potash 10:17 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Exar Corp lowers Q3 revenue view, shares fall 10:17 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-US FDA warns over Diet Coke Plus nutrition claims 10:15 PM GMT
UN urges better built schools after 2008 collapses 10:15 PM GMT
UN urges better built schools after 2008 collapses 10:15 PM GMT
US House panel sets Jan. 7 hearing on TARP funds 10:14 PM GMT
RPT-US consumer confidence rises to -48 in latest week-ABC 10:13 PM GMT
US consumer confidence rises to -48 in latest week-ABC 10:11 PM GMT
Banks to slash payouts as recession persists 10:11 PM GMT
Notebooks outship desktops for first time - iSuppli 10:10 PM GMT
ECB head says markets underestimating crisis response 10:10 PM GMT
Biden says deal near on stimulus plan 10:10 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Where has the U.S. bailout money gone? 10:10 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Where has the U.S. bailout money gone? 10:08 PM GMT
Australia's BBI to issue new shares in Euroports 10:06 PM GMT
FTSE ticks up as banks offset weak Vodafone and oils 10:06 PM GMT
Stocks sag and bonds mixed on dismal data 10:06 PM GMT
Treasury adds to investments in U.S. banks 10:04 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Where has the bailout money gone? 10:04 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-U.S. shoppers unexcited by last-ditch deals 10:03 PM GMT
American Express, CIT get approval for TARP funds 10:02 PM GMT
Dangerous drug combos pose risk for elderly 10:02 PM GMT
N.Y. Money Closing - DECEMBER 23, 2008 10:01 PM GMT
Wal-Mart settles wage lawsuits, sees 4th-quarter charge 09:59 PM GMT
Bush clears way for Costa Rica to join CAFTA 09:59 PM GMT
Biden says deal near on U.S. economic stimulus plan 09:58 PM GMT
Gold slips on profit-taking in thin trade 09:58 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-SEC OKs LCH for U.S. swaps clearinghouse 09:58 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Economic indicators for Dec. 24 09:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Wal-Mart settles wage lawsuits, sees 4th-qtr charge 09:50 PM GMT
Ebay option player takes optimistic long-term view 09:50 PM GMT
Court dismisses buyout suit against Warner's Bronfman 09:48 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX posts modest gain on golds, Potash 09:47 PM GMT
Fannie, Freddie agree to new appraisal guidelines 09:46 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-American Express, CIT get approval for TARP funds 09:45 PM GMT
Tata may need to invest $1 billion in Jaguar 09:44 PM GMT
CEO says Chrysler turnaround plan "achievable" 09:44 PM GMT
Obama review clears staff in Blagojevich probe 09:43 PM GMT
Trichet: Markets underestimating crisis response 09:41 PM GMT
NZ's Fonterra says China investment made bankrupt 09:41 PM GMT
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ firms despite weak resources 09:39 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Court dismisses buyout suit against Warner's Bronfman 09:39 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks sag, bonds mixed on dismal data 09:38 PM GMT
SNAPSHOT - Financial Crisis - 2137 GMT 09:38 PM GMT
Austria injects 900 mln eur in BayernLB's Hypo 09:36 PM GMT
Treasury adds to investments in U.S. banks 09:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Biden says deal near on US economic stimulus plan 09:35 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St stumbles on economic data, retail anxiety 09:34 PM GMT
Bolivia counts on better U.S. ties under Obama 09:34 PM GMT
U.S. police bust Mexican drug gang 09:32 PM GMT
Mexican drug gang tentacles reach Europe, Africa 09:32 PM GMT
Mexico beauty queen caught in anti-drug raid 09:32 PM GMT
Chrysler turnaround plan "achievable": CEO 09:32 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Chrysler turnaround plan 'achievable': CEO 09:29 PM GMT
No Christmas cheer as recession gathers steam 09:28 PM GMT
Longer-dated bonds rise on weak home sales data 09:28 PM GMT
Coffee-growing countries look to buy stake in Starbucks 09:26 PM GMT
Starbucks may not match 401(k) contributions: report 09:26 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Barrick Gold appoints Aaron Regent as new CEO 09:25 PM GMT
Branson calls MRSA problem "horrific" 09:25 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Longer-dated bonds rise on weak home sales data 09:20 PM GMT
Argentine stocks down on Wall St. slump 09:16 PM GMT
Mexico peso weakens after poor US data; stocks up 09:15 PM GMT
Dollar gains against yen 09:14 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Mexico annual inflation jumps in early Dec 09:14 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar gains vs yen, down vs euro in thin trading 09:13 PM GMT
California budget woes tarnish state's outlook 09:13 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch affirms Eletropaulo Metropolitana Eletricidade 09:12 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Wall St slips on housing data, retail jitters 09:11 PM GMT
Skimping on sleep is bad for the heart: U.S. study 09:10 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St drops on housing data, retail jitters 09:09 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX closes higher on golds, Potash 09:06 PM GMT
OSHA probes complaint at Exxon Baton Rouge refinery 09:06 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Dec 23 US 1.54327 09:04 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude ends down on economic woes pre-holiday 09:03 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Top 10 Dow stocks last year shed 42 pct in 2008 09:01 PM GMT
ADR Report-ADRs slip on energy sector, recession woes 09:01 PM GMT
Dangerous drug combos pose risk for US elderly 09:00 PM GMT
U.S. Treasury balances at Fed rose on Dec.22 09:00 PM GMT
Consumers fall deeper into debt: Equifax 08:59 PM GMT
CME certifies credit default swaps clearing-CFTC 08:57 PM GMT
Fed orders dividend halt at Florida bank 08:56 PM GMT
MOVES-Barrick Gold, BMO Capital Markets 08:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Harmonic to buy Scopus for $5.62 per share 08:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-IMF board approves 1.68 bln euro Latvia aid package 08:49 PM GMT
China's goodwill giant pandas arrive in Taiwan 08:48 PM GMT
DIARY - Today in Washington - Dec 24 08:47 PM GMT
Hamas offers to study fresh Gaza truce with Israel 08:47 PM GMT
Hamas offers to study fresh Gaza truce with Israel 08:46 PM GMT
Hamas offers to study fresh Gaza truce with Israel 08:46 PM GMT
Obama seeks lifeline for struggling families 08:46 PM GMT
Investors give bargain-basement rates on debt 08:44 PM GMT
WRAPUP 2-Investors give U.S. bargain-basement rates on debt 08:43 PM GMT
Fed to conduct $25 bln TSLF auction Wednesday 08:43 PM GMT
Chile peso closes up, stocks hover in sluggish trade 08:43 PM GMT
Texas polygamist ranch report details child abuse 08:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Darden says no charges required after analysis 08:40 PM GMT
Bristol-Myers settles Plavix case with states 08:38 PM GMT
Oil falls below $39 on economic gloom 08:36 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Rise and fall of commodities gives hints for 2009 08:33 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Rise and fall of commodities gives hints for 2009 08:33 PM GMT
PGA Tour announces fully sponsored schedule for 2009 08:33 PM GMT
2009 PGA Tour schedule 08:33 PM GMT
Spain to stage England friendly in Seville 08:30 PM GMT
Italy chief says door open for Totti return 08:30 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-December auto sales expected to be fall further 08:30 PM GMT
Wachovia and National City holders approve takeovers 08:27 PM GMT
Mexico's Telmex launches short Web-based newscast 08:24 PM GMT
Texas polygamist ranch report details child abuse 08:24 PM GMT
Slow quarter closes awful year for U.S. IPOs 08:23 PM GMT
Golf-2009 PGA Tour schedule 08:23 PM GMT
Golf-PGA Tour announces fully sponsored schedule for 2009 08:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-GAO denies Raytheon protests on US Navy deal 08:22 PM GMT
Mexico peso weakens after poor US data; stocks up 08:20 PM GMT
Emerging market consumers hurting with rest of world 08:19 PM GMT
Oil falls below $39 on economic gloom 08:17 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Poll of consumer confidence in 22 countries 08:15 PM GMT
US Senate race in Minnesota remains undecided 08:14 PM GMT
Bristol-Myers settles Plavix case with states 08:13 PM GMT
Soccer-Door open for Totti return, says Italy soccer chief 08:11 PM GMT
Emerging market consumers hurting with rest of world 08:10 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Poll of consumer confidence in 22 countries 08:10 PM GMT
UPDATE 8-Oil falls below $39 on economic gloom 08:09 PM GMT
Wachovia, National City holders approve takeovers 08:07 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Zoran cuts Q4 revenue outlook, shares fall 08:05 PM GMT
TABLE-U.S. refinery maintenance for early 2009 08:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Investor tries to hold SEC liable for Madoff losses 08:05 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Consumer credit delinquencies 08:04 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Poll of consumer confidence in 22 countries 08:02 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Emerging market consumers hurting with rest of world 08:02 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St falls on housing data, retail jitters 08:02 PM GMT
Hamas offers to study fresh Gaza truce with Israel 08:01 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Wachovia, National City holders approve takeovers 08:01 PM GMT
Students march as gunman shoots police bus in Greece 08:01 PM GMT
U.S. crude futures settle lower on economic woes 07:57 PM GMT
Toshiba to build $300 million battery plant-Nikkei 07:57 PM GMT
US Air Force plans revised terms for satellite bids 07:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US court revives Ricoh patent suit against Quanta 07:55 PM GMT
Guinea soldiers attempt coup after president dies 07:54 PM GMT
French manager, possible Madoff victim, dead in NY 07:54 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St falls on housing, retail worries 07:53 PM GMT
Security tight for Bangladesh ex-PMs as poll nears 07:51 PM GMT
Russia hosts new gas body, faces OPEC ire over oil 07:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Pininfarina keeps eyes set on yr-end debt deal 07:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Mexico's Infonavit places 2.16 bln pesos in debt 07:46 PM GMT
Schaeffler Group buys more Continental AG stock 07:40 PM GMT
Mexican drug gang tentacles reach Europe, Africa 07:40 PM GMT
Mexican drug gang tentacles reach Europe, Africa 07:39 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - Dec 24 07:39 PM GMT
Oil falls 2.3 pct on economic gloom 07:38 PM GMT
ProLogis to sell China operations and Japan stake 07:38 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's cuts Transportadora de Gas del Sur 07:36 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's says asset managers face sharply weaker earnings 07:34 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Houston channel shipping resumes -Coast Guard 07:34 PM GMT
Mexico's Infonavit places 2.16 bln pesos in debt 07:34 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-New Barrick CEO looking at all M&A options 07:32 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-ProLogis to sell China operations and Japan stake 07:31 PM GMT
Whittard sold to Epic after going into administration 07:28 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Investors give U.S. bargain-basement rates on debt 07:26 PM GMT
Oil decline erodes airline fuel hedge value 07:26 PM GMT
Oil decline erodes airline fuel hedge value 07:25 PM GMT
Mexico beauty queen caught in anti-drug raid 07:24 PM GMT
Global stocks sag, bonds mixed on dismal data 07:24 PM GMT
OPEC may call extra talks if oil falls: Khelil 07:24 PM GMT
Possible Madoff victim found dead in NY 07:23 PM GMT
PG&E to ship in cow manure-based biogas from Texas 07:23 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Oil decline erodes airline fuel hedge value 07:23 PM GMT
Mexico beauty queen caught in anti-drug raid 07:22 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks sag, bonds mixed on dismal data 07:22 PM GMT
Research shows why 1960s RSV shot sickened children 07:21 PM GMT
Drug shields mice from chronic lung disease: study 07:20 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets down after weak economic data 07:20 PM GMT
Mom's infection raises risk of infant hearing loss 07:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Brazil, France sign major defense pact 07:19 PM GMT
Manhattan office vacancy rate hits two-year high 07:19 PM GMT
UK's Whittard sold to Epic after going into administration 07:18 PM GMT
Manhattan office vacancy rate hits two-year high 07:16 PM GMT
Puerto Rico bond sale tops expectations 07:15 PM GMT
Court reinstates EPA power plant pollution rule 07:12 PM GMT
Iraq allows British troops to stay 07:11 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-American Express to get $3.39 bln in TARP funds 07:11 PM GMT
Cocoa's star bright after stellar 2008 07:10 PM GMT
Colombia sees 8 million bag global coffee deficit in 09 07:10 PM GMT
KB Toys will honor New Yorkers' gift cards 07:10 PM GMT
Bain, Clessidra buy Italian data bank Cerved 07:10 PM GMT
Russia jobless to double to 10 million 07:04 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW: Final Q3 GDP unrevised -0.5 percent 07:04 PM GMT
Somali Islamists must be part of peace deal-report 07:04 PM GMT
Somali Islamists must be part of peace deal-report 07:04 PM GMT
Corn and soy pull wheat up in pre-holiday trade 07:03 PM GMT
Teva executive upbeat on biogenerics in 2009 07:02 PM GMT
U.S. gasoline demand up wk-on-wk ahead of holiday 07:00 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St drops on weak economic data, cheaper oil 06:58 PM GMT
Iraq situation still fragile, says U.S. general 06:58 PM GMT
Nigeria charges former aviation minister over graft 06:58 PM GMT
Holiday treat need not be a dieter's downfall 06:57 PM GMT
Italy Credem bank renews 7 bln euro EMTN programme 06:57 PM GMT
Iraq situation still fragile, says U.S. general 06:57 PM GMT
Body image may influence pregnancy weight gain 06:55 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Seat PG reaches deal to relax debt conditions 06:55 PM GMT
Prime minister says Guinea government still in place 06:55 PM GMT
Pulawy and Vattenfall plan 1,400 MW power plant 06:55 PM GMT
CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Wachovia shareholders approve Wells Fargo buyout 06:54 PM GMT
Investor tries to hold SEC liable for Madoff losses 06:54 PM GMT
China's goodwill giant pandas arrive in Taiwan 06:54 PM GMT
IMF approves 1.68 bln euro Latvia rescue package 06:53 PM GMT
French manager, possible Madoff victim, dead in NY 06:53 PM GMT
Iraq situation still fragile, says US general 06:53 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-New Zealand newspapers - Dec 24 06:51 PM GMT
NY man pleads guilty to broadcasting Hezbollah TV 06:49 PM GMT
Stores to ramp up closings and job cuts in early '09 06:49 PM GMT
Portugal's Brisa agrees longer concession, more investment 06:47 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-PNC acquistion of National City approved 06:46 PM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-Analysis on commodities, energy in credit crunch 06:44 PM GMT
U.S. rebuffs China call for 17 Guantanamo suspects 06:42 PM GMT
American Express to get $3.39 billion of TARP funds 06:41 PM GMT
NY man pleads guilty to broadcasting Hezbollah TV 06:40 PM GMT
WRAPUP 2-Ukrainian workers march as recession bites 06:39 PM GMT
Grim economic data drives U.S. copper to 4-yr low 06:39 PM GMT
Record pension underfunding seen for 2008-S&P 06:38 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-American Express to get $3.39 bln of TARP funds 06:37 PM GMT
TOPWRAP 6-US housing slide worsens; Spain joins recession club 06:36 PM GMT
Brazil may resume foreign bond sales soon-official 06:30 PM GMT
Fog halts Houston Channel shipping - Coast Guard 06:29 PM GMT
SF Fed economist sees longest recession since WW2 06:27 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude volatile, dips on demand, economy woes 06:26 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-FDA questions Diet Coke Plus's nutrition claims 06:26 PM GMT
Recession means hunger at holidays for many 06:25 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Food aid programs struggle with surging demand 06:25 PM GMT
Ex-NY broker charged in Dreier fraud case 06:24 PM GMT
Claim Madoff acted alone meets skepticism 06:23 PM GMT
U.S. shorter-dated bonds extend losses after auction 06:22 PM GMT
Biden says deal near on US economic stimulus plan 06:21 PM GMT
Spain's Iberia takes dispute with pilots to court 06:19 PM GMT
TREASURIES-US shorter-dated bonds extend losses after auction 06:17 PM GMT
Golf-Lin ends wait for Chinese Taipei representation at Augusta 06:14 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Massey unit to pay $4.2 mln after mine deaths 06:11 PM GMT
Soccer-Spain to launch 2018 World Cup bid with Portugal 06:09 PM GMT
US court reinstates EPA power plant pollution rule 06:07 PM GMT
US court reinstates EPA power plant pollution rule 06:07 PM GMT
Palestinians say Israel to open Gaza crossings 06:04 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's may cut Clayton Williams 06:01 PM GMT
Pininfarina says aims for debt deal by year end 05:58 PM GMT
Polimex says best bidder in $306 mln road contract 05:56 PM GMT
Claim Madoff acted alone meets skepticism 05:55 PM GMT
Europe shares close lower, led down by oils and pharmas 05:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-KV Pharma suspends shipment of tablets, shares tank 05:53 PM GMT
Tiscali to present business plan in early 2009 05:52 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX turns negative on dismal U.S. data, oil 05:52 PM GMT
Palestinians say Israel to open Gaza crossings 05:51 PM GMT
Brazil central bank offers dollars on spot market 05:51 PM GMT
Egypt developer SODIC sees continuing housing demand 05:48 PM GMT
FDA warns over Diet Coke Plus nutrition claims 05:47 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Brokerages Ambrian, Panmure end merger talks 05:46 PM GMT
Las Vegas Sands says lays off 500 in Macau 05:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Tiscali to present business plan in early 2009 05:45 PM GMT
SF Fed economist sees longest recession since WW2 05:45 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Las Vegas Sands says lays off 500 in Macau 05:41 PM GMT
Peru regulator investigates Orient Express contract 05:39 PM GMT
Chile peso closes up, stocks slip in sluggish trade 05:39 PM GMT
US Cash Products-Cold weather supports NYH heat oil 05:38 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch comments on Noble Corp 05:33 PM GMT
U.S. crude futures drop $2 on demand, economy 05:31 PM GMT
Fifty years on, Cuba still in grip of revolution 05:30 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Soccer-Johnston still the character 30 years on 05:29 PM GMT
Students march, gunman shoots police bus in Greece 05:28 PM GMT
FACTBOX-U.S. airlines' fuel hedging positions 05:26 PM GMT
Germany arrests Rwanda genocide suspect 05:26 PM GMT
U.S. recession means hunger at holidays for many 05:24 PM GMT
CIT up after approval for Treasury funds 05:24 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-ETF linked to oil futures hits new low 05:22 PM GMT
BRIEF-Seat PG strikes debt covenant deal with RBS 05:22 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Fed buys $1.631 bln of Fannie, Freddie, FHLB debt 05:21 PM GMT
White Zombie laid to rest on boxed set 05:21 PM GMT
Iraq appeals to exiled professionals to come home 05:21 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-UPDATE 1-Cocoa's star bright after stellar 2008 05:19 PM GMT
Olmert orders Jerusalem barrier completed by 2010 05:19 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX turns negative on U.S. data, oil 05:17 PM GMT
Retail group wants national sales tax holidays 05:15 PM GMT
No Christmas gift for U.S. automakers seen in Dec sales 05:15 PM GMT
U.S. stores to ramp up closings and job cuts in early '09 05:14 PM GMT
CORRECTED - Soccer-Spain to stage England friendly in Seville 05:14 PM GMT
BP partially resumes production at Azeri platform 05:13 PM GMT
No Christmas gift for US automakers seen in Dec sales 05:11 PM GMT
DIARY - Slovakia - to Jan 13, 2009 05:06 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Russia Chelyabinsk Zinc cuts 2009 output forecast 05:05 PM GMT
Bush signs pension relief bill into law 05:04 PM GMT
Bush signs pension relief bill into law 05:04 PM GMT
Iraq appeals to exiled professionals to come home 05:04 PM GMT
Iraq appeals to exiled professionals to come home 05:04 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Max Petroleum seeks more funds, reviewing options 05:02 PM GMT
Gazprom reiterates will buy unit stake from Eni 05:02 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar edges up despite more bleak US economic data 05:02 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P cuts Big West Oil LLC 05:02 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Outlook for economy keeps market in check 05:02 PM GMT
Congo expects victory over Uganda rebels in days 05:01 PM GMT
Congo expects victory over Uganda rebels in days 05:01 PM GMT
Last-minute gadgets for your hiker, biker or skier 05:01 PM GMT
FTSE ticks up as banks offset weak Vodafone, oils 05:00 PM GMT
Olmert orders Jerusalem barrier completed by 2010 05:00 PM GMT
US coal supplies fall 1.1 pct from last wk-Genscape 05:00 PM GMT
Last-minute gadgets for your hiker, biker or skier 04:59 PM GMT
PluggedIn: Last-minute gadgets for your hiker, biker or skier 04:58 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Oil slides below $39 following economic data 04:57 PM GMT
Last-minute gadgets for your hiker, biker or skier 04:57 PM GMT
Iraq appeals to exiled professionals to come home 04:56 PM GMT
Fed buys $1.631 bln of Fannie, Freddie, FHLB debt 04:56 PM GMT
PluggedIn: Last-minute gadgets for your hiker, biker or skier 04:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-POLL-US natgas stocks seen down 139 bcf in wkly EIAs 04:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-U.S. FDA warns Haemonetics over quality control 04:55 PM GMT
Olmert orders Jerusalem barrier completed by 2010 04:55 PM GMT
Ariane rocket launches satellites for Eutelsat 04:55 PM GMT
Scientists recreate nerve disease to study it 04:54 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-US stores to ramp up closings, job cuts in early '09 04:54 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Covidien moving to Ireland; shares fall 04:53 PM GMT
US sells 1-month bills at zero pct for 3rd week 04:53 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Dismal data boosts bonds before 5Y auction 04:53 PM GMT
FACTBOX-What is quantitative easing? 04:50 PM GMT
Europe shares close flat; banks up, oils fall 04:49 PM GMT
POLL-US natgas stocks seen down 139 bcf in wkly EIAs 04:48 PM GMT
Brazil and France sign $12 bln defense pact 04:48 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Cemex shares jump on debt refinancing news 04:48 PM GMT
ADVISORY - Release of WSI's 2009 Atlantic hurricane forecast 04:47 PM GMT
ADVISORY - Release of WSI's 2009 Atlantic hurricane forecast 04:47 PM GMT
BRIEF-Intesa SP unit launches, buys 1.3 bln euro securitisation 04:45 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Russia hosts gas group, faces OPEC ire over oil 04:45 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-ML: activity index suggests deep recession 04:44 PM GMT
After boom year, risk of 2009 Treasuries bust 04:42 PM GMT
Alitalia labour unrest strands hundreds in Italy 04:38 PM GMT
US retail group wants national sales tax holidays 04:33 PM GMT
Gazprom board clears record investments for 2009 04:31 PM GMT
Active 2009 Atlantic hurricane season predicted 04:29 PM GMT
Hungary's MOL cancels share deal with Oman Oil 04:27 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-FriendFinder files for $460 million IPO 04:24 PM GMT
Active 2009 Atlantic hurricane season predicted 04:23 PM GMT
Active 2009 Atlantic hurricane season predicted 04:23 PM GMT
Active 2009 Atlantic hurricane season predicted 04:23 PM GMT
Earthquake strikes northern Italy 04:20 PM GMT
Novatek says demand to determine gas output growth 04:19 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-TPG allows clients to cut pledges 10 pct-source 04:19 PM GMT
Animal rights activists guilty of blackmail 04:13 PM GMT
U.S. seeks to ease Pakistan tensions 04:09 PM GMT
India says arrests Pakistan soldier but Islamabad denies 04:09 PM GMT
U.S. crude futures drop $1, demand worry persists 04:09 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-S&P: pension funds will report losses for 2008 04:09 PM GMT
U.S. seeks to ease India-Pakistan tension 04:08 PM GMT
India says arrests Pakistan soldier, Islamabad denies 04:08 PM GMT
Chinese arrested for fake uniforms and starch scam 04:06 PM GMT
Canadian buried in snowbank survives for 3 days 04:04 PM GMT
EXCLUSIVE-UPDATE 1-Colombia eyes Starbucks share deal next year 04:04 PM GMT
Spain risks homegrown "subprime" crisis 04:03 PM GMT
Trapped passengers evacuate Singapore ferris wheel 04:02 PM GMT
Textron shares fall 13 percent after forecast cut 04:01 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Indonesia sees crude output decline in 2009 03:58 PM GMT
Grey Wolf shareholders approve Precision deal 03:57 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Generali sees capital hike funding growth - report 03:57 PM GMT
Russia's MegaFon profit up 19pct in third qtr 03:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Grey Wolf shareholders approve Precision deal 03:56 PM GMT
Speaker of Iraqi parliament resigns 03:55 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Military and civilian deaths in Iraq 03:55 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets modestly higher after weak housing data 03:54 PM GMT
Europe's shoppers show some resilience to slump 03:53 PM GMT
Okah needs medical help outside Nigeria-lawyers 03:53 PM GMT
Okah needs medical help outside Nigeria-lawyers 03:53 PM GMT
Diamond credit card shines in crisis-hit Kazakhstan 03:52 PM GMT
Iraq lawmakers approve measure on British troops 03:52 PM GMT
Mn Services, Syntrus Achmea cancel fund merger 03:52 PM GMT
REFILE-Spain risks homegrown "subprime" crisis 03:52 PM GMT
Iraq lawmakers approve measure on British troops 03:51 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's may cut YPF S.A. ratings 03:47 PM GMT
GDF Suez confirms it is keen to join Nord Stream 03:47 PM GMT
US copper futures slip, housing data fuels decline 03:46 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Option players eye Zions Bancorp puts 03:46 PM GMT
Earthquake strikes northern Italy 03:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Foreign backers halt Turkey's Ilisu dam project 03:45 PM GMT
GDP shrank in third quarter as economy chilled 03:45 PM GMT
Existing home sales, prices drop at record pace 03:44 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St rises in choppy action 03:44 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US existing home sales, prices drop at record pace 03:42 PM GMT
Mexico shares rise on Cemex debt news; peso firms 03:40 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-EADS wins 1.9 bln eur Brazilian helicopter deal 03:39 PM GMT
Speaker of Iraqi parliament resigns 03:38 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Beta Systems up on planned acquisition 03:38 PM GMT
Speaker of Iraqi parliament resigns 03:38 PM GMT
Obama team primed to push climate change agenda 03:38 PM GMT
France-Brazil military contracts 6 bln eur-source 03:38 PM GMT
New home sales fall 2.9 percent in November 03:37 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-New home sales at lowest rate since Jan. 1991 03:35 PM GMT
CANADA RESEARCH SUMMARY: Dec 23 1535 GMT 03:35 PM GMT
Ukraine says Russia gas cut-off could affect Europe 03:34 PM GMT
Q+A: Ukraine-Russia gas clash: same story, new factors 03:34 PM GMT
Q&A-Ukraine-Russia gas clash: same story, new factors 03:32 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St cuts gains after weak housing data 03:31 PM GMT
TPG to let clients cut funding pledges: source 03:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-India's Wipro to buy Citi unit for $127 mln 03:30 PM GMT
Insurer Zurich actively looking for deals 03:30 PM GMT
Germany wants international court for Somali pirates 03:30 PM GMT
All-stock M&A makes a comeback in turbulent year 03:29 PM GMT
Private equity deals at five-year low 03:29 PM GMT
TREASURIES-US bonds turn positive after weak homes data 03:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Colorado Goldfields in talks to buy Kinross properties 03:28 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Concrete companies up on Cemex bank deal 03:27 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude dips, choppy, as demand worry persists 03:27 PM GMT
Bosnia Energoinvest profit falls, sees flat 09 revenue 03:26 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Canada deficit spending will be temporary-Flaherty 03:25 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P raises Atmos Energy Corp 03:23 PM GMT
Grey Wolf shareholders approve Precision deal 03:23 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Cocoa's star bright after stellar 2008 03:22 PM GMT
Store traffic weak just before holidays 03:20 PM GMT
Lupus affects the brain very early in the disease 03:20 PM GMT
Students march, gunman shoots police bus in Greece 03:17 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX jumps 2 percent as commodities rise 03:17 PM GMT
RPT-TABLE-Richmond Fed composite index -55 in Dec 03:16 PM GMT
RPT-TABLE-Richmond Fed services index -30 in Dec 03:15 PM GMT
Gambhir misses feat but India win series 03:13 PM GMT
Dhoni defends tactics after dull draw versus England 03:13 PM GMT
Cricket-Dhoni defends tactics after dull draw versus England 03:12 PM GMT
Sterling falls as economy shrinks more than expected 03:12 PM GMT
TABLE-Richmond Fed services index -30 in Dec 03:11 PM GMT
Chile peso firms, stocks slip in sluggish trade 03:11 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-U.S. new home sales fall 2.9 pct in November 03:10 PM GMT
Mugabe dismisses U.S. stand on power-sharing pact 03:09 PM GMT
Rains and travel could spread Zimbabwe cholera 03:09 PM GMT
Sterling falls as UK econ shrinks more than expected 03:09 PM GMT
China denies export subsidy in U.S. trade row 03:08 PM GMT
TABLE-Richmond Fed composite index -55 in Dec 03:07 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Europe's fiscal stimulus plans to tackle crisis 03:07 PM GMT
Consumers' mood boosted by lower prices in December 03:04 PM GMT
Price of stamps to go up 03:04 PM GMT
U.S. existing home sales plunge 8.6 pct in November 03:02 PM GMT
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ firms on stock market rise 03:02 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Argentina's TGN delays debt payment, seeks restructure 03:02 PM GMT
U.S. November home sales fall 2.9 pct 03:02 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-TPG to let clients cut funding pledges - source 03:01 PM GMT
Textron shares fall 13 pct after forecast cut 03:01 PM GMT
Canada's Flaherty to discuss credit with banks 03:00 PM GMT
Consumers' mood boosted by lower prices in December 02:59 PM GMT
Rains, travel could spread Zimbabwe cholera 02:59 PM GMT
Ecuador to reduce spending as oil prices plummet 02:59 PM GMT
Canada deficit spending to be temporary - Flaherty 02:57 PM GMT
RPT-TABLE-Reuters/U Mich Dec final sentiment index 60.1 02:55 PM GMT
TABLE-Reuters/U Mich Dec final sentiment index 60.1 02:55 PM GMT
Goldman and M.Stanley may use bank buy to raise net worth 02:55 PM GMT
CORRECTED-INTERVIEW-Insurer Zurich actively looking for deals 02:53 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Iamgold takes 6.5 pct stake in Merrex Gold 02:52 PM GMT
EXCLUSIVE-Colombia eyes Starbucks share deal next year 02:51 PM GMT
Rains, travel could spread Zimbabwe cholera 02:51 PM GMT
Rains, travel could spread Zimbabwe cholera 02:51 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Bank debt set for more pain as pay-out doubts rise 02:51 PM GMT
Bulgarian miners protest over unpaid salaries 02:50 PM GMT
Banks, Merckle agree on bridge loan -paper 02:49 PM GMT
Hard to design effective homeowner aid: White House 02:49 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Record number of bank deals withdrawn in 2008 02:48 PM GMT
Fifty years on, Cuba still in grip of revolution 02:48 PM GMT
REFILE-US STOCKS-U.S stocks set for flat open after GDP 02:46 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Chrysalis up; Dresdner bullish long term 02:44 PM GMT
Bond price plunge an opportunity for some 02:44 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-DA Davidson: Obama stimulus may not create jobs 02:44 PM GMT
Asia bond sales poised to pick up as freeze relents 02:44 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX jumps 100 points at open, oil shares up 02:44 PM GMT
Record deal cancellations in 2008 02:42 PM GMT
All-stock M&A makes a comeback in turbulent year 02:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-American Greetings posts Q3 loss on charge; shares sink 02:42 PM GMT
Flawed managed accounts fail investors 02:38 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-U.S stocks rise after GDP, ahead of data 02:38 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Premiere stakes future on debt deal, cash call 02:38 PM GMT
Export insurers halt Turkey's Ilisu dam project 02:38 PM GMT
Ukraine says Russia gas cut-off could affect Europe 02:37 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Oil looks cheap but investors wary 02:36 PM GMT
FEATURE-Fifty years on, Cuba still in grip of revolution 02:34 PM GMT
Strictly Come Dancing suffers vote hiccup 02:32 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets flat as GDP contracts as expected 02:32 PM GMT
Whittard may be close to administration 02:31 PM GMT
Private equity deals at five-year low 02:31 PM GMT
Morgan Stanley starts India PE deals 02:31 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds slip ahead of record size 5Y auction 02:30 PM GMT
BRIEF-StatoilHydro in US gulf venture with Ecopetrol 02:30 PM GMT
Mugabe dismisses U.S. stand on power-sharing pact 02:28 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Franco-Nevada to acquire Gold Quarry Royalty Interest 02:28 PM GMT
Greece gets 7 non-binding bids for Olympic Air 02:25 PM GMT
VIEW-Oil contango drives down investor profits 02:24 PM GMT
Argentina's TGN delays debt payment, seeks restructure 02:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Covidien plans to move executive office to Ireland 02:21 PM GMT
Europe shares extend gains, led up by oils and utilites 02:21 PM GMT
Belgian political crisis "difficult, not hopeless" 02:20 PM GMT
EU's new digital library operational again 02:20 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Old Dominion cuts forecast, blames low volumes 02:19 PM GMT
Analysts eye rebound for Oslo stocks in 2009 02:18 PM GMT
Pietersen hails England's grit despite India loss 02:17 PM GMT
Cricket-Pietersen hails England's grit despite India loss 02:16 PM GMT
Freddie Mac portfolio jumps record 66 pct 02:16 PM GMT
Japan emperor turns 75, frets over economy, health 02:16 PM GMT
Soccer-Italian Super Cup to be played in Beijing in 2009 02:16 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Scottish & Sthn Energy hits 9 mln customers mark 02:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Freddie Mac portfolio jumps record 66 pct 02:15 PM GMT
Drugs trade threatens to corrode Ghana's image 02:14 PM GMT
Cyprus files charges over airline disaster 02:13 PM GMT
Fabregas likely to be out for four months 02:09 PM GMT
EU's digital library operational again 02:09 PM GMT
Munich Re buying AIG's HSB unit for $742 million 02:09 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Military and civilian deaths in Iraq 02:05 PM GMT
Stock analysts see dropping guidance as harmful 02:05 PM GMT
PREVIEW-Soccer-Liverpool eye title as race reaches halfway point 02:05 PM GMT
Death toll in Egypt's bus crash rises to 7 Russians 02:04 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Kuwait's CBK says cancels Boubyan bank deal with Dar 02:03 PM GMT
School anger unbowed in China's quake zone 02:02 PM GMT
RPT-TABLE-US chain store sales fall 1.0 pct last week-Redbook 02:01 PM GMT
Russia demands changed mandate for OSCE in Georgia 02:00 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar down as US economy woes take center stage 01:59 PM GMT
Russia demands changed mandate for OSCE in Georgia 01:59 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Key facts about the Gaza Strip 01:58 PM GMT
SCENARIOS-Factors in Israeli and Palestinian violence for 2009 01:58 PM GMT
TIMELINE-Milestones in six decades of Middle East 01:58 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX set to open mixed, resources eyed 01:58 PM GMT
GM sees no major change in Asia investment 01:58 PM GMT
CIT gets preliminary OK for $2.33 billion TARP funds 01:57 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Dec 23 US 1.54327 01:57 PM GMT
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events 01:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-CIT gets preliminary OK for $2.33 bln TARP funds 01:55 PM GMT
Morgan Stanley starts India PE deals 01:53 PM GMT
Few big deals shape M&A adviser rankings in 2008 01:51 PM GMT
Cyprus files charges over airline disaster 01:50 PM GMT
Some Britons greet slowdown with a custard pie 01:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Nigeria president completes cabinet reshuffle 01:48 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Military and civilian deaths in Iraq 01:48 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Futures little changed after GDP 01:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Morgan Stanley starts India PE deals, sees busy 2009 01:46 PM GMT
Teenager jailed for Oxford Street stabbing 01:45 PM GMT
Freddie Mac portfolio jumps 66 pct in November 01:45 PM GMT
Merckle debt talks poised for breakthrough -sources 01:43 PM GMT
TABLE-Revisions to building permits-Commerce Dept 01:43 PM GMT
Adam Sandler turns on charm in "Bedtime Stories" 01:43 PM GMT
CORRECTED - UPDATE 2-Saudi sees budget deficit, more spending in '09 01:43 PM GMT
Soccer-Fabregas likely to be out for four months, says Wenger 01:42 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Final Q3 GDP unchanged at -0.5 pct, futures flat 01:42 PM GMT
Hamas offers to study fresh Gaza truce with Israel 01:40 PM GMT
Hamas offers to study fresh Gaza truce with Israel 01:40 PM GMT
Glaxo gets aptamer drug options in Archemix deal 01:39 PM GMT
FIA president Mosley to decide his future in June 01:37 PM GMT
Briefs2-Utrecht sack coach Van Hanegem 01:34 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Russia's relations with gas transit states 01:34 PM GMT
Bulgarian winemakers pin hopes on quality 01:33 PM GMT
U.S. GDP shrank 0.5 pct in 3rd quarter as forecast 01:32 PM GMT
India arrests Pakistan soldier, deploys troops in Kashmir 01:32 PM GMT
RLPC-EMEA syndicated lending hits four-year low of $876 bln 01:30 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Russia's relations with gas transit states 01:30 PM GMT
Economy shrinking faster than expected 01:30 PM GMT
Universities fund sees 5 percent GDP drop in 2009 01:30 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Citi: SMID investors optimistic about 2009 01:29 PM GMT
Emerging market consumers hurting with rest of world 01:27 PM GMT
Productivity falls for first time since 1989 01:27 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW-Third quarter GDP revised down to -0.6 percent 01:27 PM GMT
Governments must be ready to spend more on stimulus: IMF 01:25 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Security developments in Pakistan 01:24 PM GMT
Motor racing-FIA president Mosley to decide his future in June 01:23 PM GMT
U.S. seeks to ease India-Pakistan tension 01:23 PM GMT
Europe's shoppers show some resilience to slump 01:21 PM GMT
Cricket-Sri Lanka dissolve Ranatunga-led cricket board 01:21 PM GMT
POLL-TAKE A LOOK-Reuters polls and surveys 01:20 PM GMT
Undersea link laid in Spain-Algeria gas pipeline 01:20 PM GMT
"Twilight" tops box office 01:19 PM GMT
Egyptian shares drift down in thin holiday trade 01:18 PM GMT
Dustin Hoffman finds "Last Chance" for love 01:18 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL-CIT up after approval for Treasury funds 01:17 PM GMT
TIMELINE-Guinea's history of strongman rule 01:17 PM GMT
Dustin Hoffman finds "Last Chance" for love 01:16 PM GMT
Global halts local bank talks on $1 bln loan- sources 01:15 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-CIT gets preliminary approval for TARP funds 01:15 PM GMT
Four animal rights activists guilty of blackmail 01:13 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Cintra off on merger terms woes 01:12 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Futures flat as investors await data 01:11 PM GMT
GS and MS may use bank buy to up net worth: analyst 01:11 PM GMT
Saudi sees 09 budget deficit, first time since 2002 01:09 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Global interest rates in 2008 01:09 PM GMT
GS, MS may use bank buy to up net worth: analyst 01:08 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Nigerian president picks new cabinet ministers 01:04 PM GMT
FEATURE-China quake ruins cleared, but school anger unbowed 01:04 PM GMT
FEATURE-China quake ruins cleared, but school anger unbowed 01:04 PM GMT
RPT-FEATURE-Despite slump, interpreters flourish in U.S. Babel 01:03 PM GMT
Wal-Mart starts $2.66 bln tender offer for Chile's D&S 01:03 PM GMT
U.S. Afghan strategy stretches all the way to India 01:03 PM GMT
Meriwether's JWM fund to lose 4 of 7 partners- WSJ 01:02 PM GMT
EXCLUSIVE-Emerging market consumers hurting with rest of world 01:00 PM GMT
Taliban's Omar rejects reports of peace formula 12:59 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Firm: Goldman, MS could raise worth with bank buy 12:57 PM GMT
U.S. Afghan strategy stretches all the way to India 12:56 PM GMT
RPT-European shares up, boosted by foods, utilities 12:53 PM GMT
Spain hydropower and agriculture reserves inch upwards 12:51 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-India Reliance leases Vopak oil storage in Singapore 12:50 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-U.S. Afghan strategy stretches all the way to India 12:50 PM GMT
Economic gloom hits euro zone yields 12:49 PM GMT
EU Commission backs Italian bank rescue plan 12:49 PM GMT
RPT-TABLE-US chain store sales rose 2.6 pct last week-ICSC 12:46 PM GMT
TABLE-US chain store sales rose 2.6 pct last week-ICSC 12:45 PM GMT
Ameren Mo. Callaway reactor begins restart 12:44 PM GMT
Exelon says to extend NRG tender deadline 12:44 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Econ gloom hits euro zone yields; stocks up 12:44 PM GMT
Wal-Mart starts $2.66 billion tender offer for Chile's D&S 12:42 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Private equity deal volume hits five-year low 12:40 PM GMT
RPT-FACTBOX-2008 Withdrawn M&A Advisory Rankings 12:39 PM GMT
UPDATE 5-Cricket-Gambhir misses feat but India win series 12:37 PM GMT
India wants Pakistan action, not "war hysteria" 12:37 PM GMT
Interpol says India yet to share Mumbai evidence 12:37 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Security developments in Pakistan, Dec 23 12:37 PM GMT
SCENARIOS: Assessing risks of India, Pakistan confrontation 12:37 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-OPEC may call extra talks if oil falls-Khelil 12:34 PM GMT
Police called to 7,000 violent school incidents 12:34 PM GMT
Rights group asks Sri Lanka to stop detaining war refugees 12:32 PM GMT
Rights group asks Sri Lanka to stop detaining war refugees 12:32 PM GMT
Russia drops duty on steel for motor vehicles 12:32 PM GMT
Caixa Catalunya securitises 1.1 bln euros assets 12:31 PM GMT
Soccer-Primera Liga player nets 150,000-euro lottery win 12:29 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Futures flat as investors await data 12:29 PM GMT
"So far so good" for "Slumdog" composer 12:28 PM GMT
Universities fund sees 5 percent drop in GDP in 2009 12:27 PM GMT
Mortgage approvals slump 61 percent 12:27 PM GMT
Taylor Wimpey says debt deferral talks near end 12:27 PM GMT
RasGas to revise LNG prices for India every month 12:27 PM GMT
Exelon Ill. Quad Cities 2 reactor climbs to 96 pct 12:26 PM GMT
Universities fund sees 5% drop in GDP in 2009 12:25 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Taylor Wimpey says debt deferral talks near end 12:25 PM GMT
Oxford-educated PM riles rural Thais 12:24 PM GMT
TVN says cuts 2009 spending plans to 2008 level 12:23 PM GMT
ING shuts down property derivatives trading desk 12:23 PM GMT
Coup being attempted in Guinea 12:21 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Ukraine's Naftogaz secures $840 mln loan -source 12:20 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Madoff victim files claim against SEC: WSJ 12:20 PM GMT
Entergy's Mass. Pilgrim reactor ramps up to 23 pct 12:19 PM GMT
Nigeria leader picks finance, Niger Delta ministers 12:17 PM GMT
UK universities fund sees 5% drop in GDP in 2009 12:17 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-India upbeat on 3G auction, moves to hook foreign cos 12:15 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq 12:15 PM GMT
Russia demands changed mandate for OSCE in Georgia 12:14 PM GMT
India wants Pakistan action, not "war hysteria" 12:13 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, Dec 23 12:13 PM GMT
PRECIOUS-Gold dips in step with oil; eyes U.S. data 12:13 PM GMT
India's Pyramid Saimira says letter not from SEBI 12:12 PM GMT
Ukraine's Naftogaz secures $840 mln loan - source 12:12 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Firm sees first-ever fall in solar panel revenue 12:11 PM GMT
India wants Pakistan action, not "war hysteria" 12:11 PM GMT
Chrysler still seen at risk 12:10 PM GMT
GM sees no major change in Asia investment 12:10 PM GMT
EU Commission approves Spanish bank support plan 12:09 PM GMT
IMF says governments must be ready to spend more on stimulus 12:08 PM GMT
EU Commission approves Spanish bank support plan 12:08 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Survey shows low shopping turnout before holidays 12:06 PM GMT
Russia Sberbank cuts 08 profit view by up to 13 pct 12:06 PM GMT
EU Commission approves Spanish bank support plan 12:05 PM GMT
Wine: Vintage '08? A mixed case of economy and ecology 12:04 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Economic indicators for Dec. 23 12:01 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar slips on U.S. economy woes, data awaited 11:59 AM GMT
Record deal cancellations slammed banks in 2008 11:58 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-China firm to spend $2.6 bln on Liberia iron 11:58 AM GMT
REFILE-UPDATE 1-Satyam barred from World Bank business 11:57 AM GMT
China blast media reporting of Zimbabwe arms scandal 11:57 AM GMT
SCENARIOS-What next in Zimbabwe's political crisis? 11:57 AM GMT
IMF says governments must be ready to spend more on stimulus 11:55 AM GMT
Commodities fuel FTSE in quiet Christmas trade 11:55 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Earnings diary for Dec. 23 11:54 AM GMT
Charity warns downturn will increase homelessness 11:53 AM GMT
European nations consider taking Guantanamo detainees 11:49 AM GMT
Interpol says India yet to share Mumbai evidence 11:49 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-China's AgBank hives off $111 bln bad loans -source 11:48 AM GMT
Interpol says India yet to share Mumbai evidence 11:47 AM GMT
D.Telekom and Vodafone combine to expand German VDSL 11:47 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Africa's longest-serving leaders 11:47 AM GMT
Mortgage approvals slump 61 percent 11:45 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-USG People gets shareholder ok for pref shares issue 11:44 AM GMT
Iraq delays oil bid launch two days to Dec. 31 11:44 AM GMT
Bangladesh to hang Islamists for bomb attack on UK envoy 11:43 AM GMT
Italy says gas not at risk from Russia-Ukraine row 11:42 AM GMT
Aker Solutions says gets $157 mln Statfjord job 11:42 AM GMT
Drugs trade threatens to corrode Ghana's image 11:40 AM GMT
Briefs-Bilbao defender Murillo out for three weeks 11:40 AM GMT
French govt wants new power supply tariff proposal 11:38 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Canada - Dec 23 11:36 AM GMT
Branson slams Britain's "horrific" MRSA problem 11:35 AM GMT
FEATURE-Drugs trade threatens to corrode Ghana's image 11:34 AM GMT
Russia demands changed mandate for OSCE in Georgia 11:34 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-UK mortgage approvals slump 61 pct to fresh low 11:32 AM GMT
India's Wipro says to buy Citi unit for $127 mln 11:29 AM GMT
GM sees no major change in Asia investment plans 11:28 AM GMT
Magyar Telekom wins Macedonia 3G network licence 11:26 AM GMT
Indian shares drop 2.4 pct, Satyam slumps 13.55 pct 11:25 AM GMT
Civilians deaths main source of Afghan anger: group 11:24 AM GMT
Bulgaria raises gas prices by 14 pct from Jan 1 11:23 AM GMT
FEATURE-Crisis drags Siberia coal town from boom to bust 11:22 AM GMT
FEATURE-Metal workers face job cuts in Russia's Urals 11:22 AM GMT
FEATURE-Siberian steel city cuts pay to fight crisis 11:21 AM GMT
ADVISORY-Siberia feels impact of global financial crisis 11:21 AM GMT
Productivity falls for first time since 1989 11:19 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Guinea in turmoil after death of President Conte 11:16 AM GMT
Estonia overdue loan rate soars to 8.1 pct in Nov 11:14 AM GMT
Indian firms review security but hesitate at costs 11:13 AM GMT
Indian firms review security but hesitate at costs 11:12 AM GMT
Indian firms review security but hesitate at costs 11:12 AM GMT
Bangladesh to hang Islamists for bomb attack on UK envoy 11:12 AM GMT
Productivity falls for first time since 1989 11:11 AM GMT
Sweden's Kungsleden hikes profit forecast 14 pct 11:11 AM GMT
Unidentified gunman shoots at police bus in Greece 11:07 AM GMT
Offshore wind farm boom needs government support 11:05 AM GMT
CORRECTED - (OFFICIAL)-India's HDFC Bank raises $327 mln via bonds 11:05 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Security developments in Pakistan, Dec 23 11:04 AM GMT
Taliban's Omar rejects reports of peace formula 11:03 AM GMT
Rights body says civilians deaths main source of Afghan anger 11:03 AM GMT
COLUMN-NYMEX oil benchmark again in question: John Kemp 11:03 AM GMT
ANALYSIS-UK offshore wind farm boom needs government support 11:03 AM GMT
SCENARIOS-What next in Zimbabwe's political crisis? 11:02 AM GMT
Tunisia sees no investment setback from downturn 11:02 AM GMT
Mugabe dismisses US stand on power-sharing pact 11:02 AM GMT
AlpInvest to invest more in distressed companies -paper 11:02 AM GMT
Civilians deaths main source of Afghan anger -group 11:02 AM GMT
US store traffic weak just before holidays -survey 11:02 AM GMT
FACTBOX-How Europe's top banks fared in 2008 crisis 11:01 AM GMT
Manila eyes fresh peace push with Muslim rebels 11:01 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Cadbury rises; Investec ups estimates 11:01 AM GMT
Branson slams Britain's "horrific" MRSA problem 11:00 AM GMT
Cricket-India v England second test scoreboard 11:00 AM GMT
GM sees no major change in Asia investment plans 11:00 AM GMT
Few big deals shape M&A adviser rankings in 2008 10:59 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Guinea, a magnet for mining projects 10:59 AM GMT
Cricket-India-England second test ends in a draw 10:59 AM GMT
ANALYSIS-Economy may give Bangladesh winners second thoughts 10:58 AM GMT
ANALYSIS-Economy may give Bangladesh winners second thoughts 10:58 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-IT Holding slumps on unit sale, debt worries 10:57 AM GMT
Survey finds shopper numbers rise 10:57 AM GMT
Malaysia's AirAsia, Sime in talks on new airport 10:57 AM GMT
Petrobras extends loans from 2 Brazilian banks 10:57 AM GMT
Tibet slashes prices to lure tourists after riots 10:57 AM GMT
Merry Christmas Mr. Kelly from Buckingham Palace 10:54 AM GMT
UK mortgage approvals slump 61 pct in year to Nov 10:54 AM GMT
DIARY - Global Environment 10:54 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Freenet CEO to step down, shares jump 10:53 AM GMT
UPDATE 6-Guinea's Conte dies, officer says govt dissolved 10:53 AM GMT
SE Asia Stocks-S'pore near 2-week low, Thai, Manila gain 10:53 AM GMT
China's AgBank hives off 760 bln yuan in bad debt 10:53 AM GMT
EU RESEARCH SUMMARY: Non-FTSEurofirst 300 Dec 23 0956 GMT 10:52 AM GMT
Russian strategic missile test fails: report 10:52 AM GMT
Samsung fined $7.3 mln in China patent case - media 10:51 AM GMT
UK shopper numbers rise on Monday - survey 10:51 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Cadogan drops; Goldman cuts to "sell" 10:51 AM GMT
TABLE-UK Nov mortgage approvals fall 61 pct - BBA 10:51 AM GMT
Saudi says fin reserves can absorb bigger deficit 10:50 AM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Hynix gets funds, Powerchip seeks help in chip crisis 10:50 AM GMT
Pension buyout market to pick up in early 09-KPMG 10:50 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-EU executive backs modified British bank support 10:50 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE- BAE higher after Goldman repeats "buy" 10:49 AM GMT
Golf-Dougherty, Larrazabal complete Europe's Royal Trophy team 10:49 AM GMT
SCENARIOS-Assessing risks of India, Pakistan confrontation 10:49 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Russia's MTS to issue bonds for 30 bln roubles 10:49 AM GMT
Cricket-England 31-1&(302) v India 251-7 dec&(453) 2nd test-tea 10:49 AM GMT
Thai Hot Stocks-Index recovers, energy firms, CP All rise 10:49 AM GMT
RPT-FACTBOX-Cyclone bears down on Australia oil, gas fields 10:48 AM GMT
FOREX-Dollar slips vs euro as market awaits U.S. data 10:48 AM GMT
CORRECTED-Flawed managed accounts fail Madoff investors 10:47 AM GMT
Soccer-Scottish Cup third round replay fixture 10:47 AM GMT
Soccer-Scottish Premier League fixtures 10:47 AM GMT
Soccer-English FA Cup second round replay fixture 10:47 AM GMT
Soccer-Dutch championship fixtures 10:47 AM GMT
Soccer-English Premier League fixtures 10:47 AM GMT
Jobs axe hangs over investment banks in Asia 10:47 AM GMT
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Australia's Linc confident coal sale to proce 10:47 AM GMT
HK shares shed 2.8 pct, lowest turnover in 2 yrs 10:47 AM GMT
Russia's Acron buys Chinese fertiliser distributor 10:47 AM GMT
Satyam barred from World Bank business -WB spokesman 10:47 AM GMT
Gamesa wins 295 MW China wind farm orders 10:46 AM GMT
UK's Whittard close to administration - source 10:46 AM GMT
HK shares shed 2.8 pct, lowest turnover in 2 yrs 10:46 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Panceltica sees FY operating loss of $23-59 mln 10:46 AM GMT
Chinese and Kazakh firms plan LNG plant in Xinjiang 10:46 AM GMT
Thai Banpu says minimal rain hit to Indonesia mines 10:45 AM GMT
Reuters Southeast Asia News Highlights 0900 GMT Dec. 23 10:45 AM GMT
U.S. stock index futures point to losses; data eyed 10:45 AM GMT
EU executive approves German aid for IKB  10:45 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Guinea, a magnet for mining projects 10:45 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Bulgaria - Dec 23 10:45 AM GMT
REFILE-China blasts media reporting of Zimbabwe arms scandal 10:44 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Austrian Air rises as Lufthansa firms offer 10:43 AM GMT
CORRECTED-Co-head of M.Stanley Real Estate to step down 10:43 AM GMT
ADVISORY-HK markets to close at midday on Wednesday 10:43 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest 10:43 AM GMT
Sterling under pressure; eyes on UK final Q3 GDP 10:43 AM GMT
Daimler recalls 3,108 vans in China due to faults 10:43 AM GMT
SES says Brazilian TV to use two SES satellites 10:42 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Premiere lower on capital increase plans 10:42 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - PORTUGAL - Dec 23 10:42 AM GMT
Russia's MTS to issue bonds for 30 bln roubles 10:42 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-AB Foods weak; Goldman cuts to "neutral" 10:42 AM GMT
Cricket-India 251-7 dec & (453) v England (302) 2nd test-innings 10:42 AM GMT
Option names Philippe Rogge to new COO post 10:41 AM GMT
D.Telekom, Vodafone combine to expand German VDSL 10:41 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-UAE's Etisalat says its Iran licence bid was highest 10:41 AM GMT
TEXT-Fitch affirms International Power plc at 'BB'; otlk stable 10:41 AM GMT
India's Punj Lloyd gets contract worth $62.2 mln 10:41 AM GMT
Indian shares provisionally close down 2.5 pct 10:40 AM GMT
TEXT-Moody's cuts PT Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi Tbk to B3 10:40 AM GMT
EXCLUSIVE-China refiners agree small rise in 2009 Saudi imports 10:40 AM GMT
BRIEF-Telenor expects to close Unitech deal in January 10:40 AM GMT
Premiere CEO see capital hike completed in Q2 10:40 AM GMT
Thai True Corp sees flat '08 revenues 10:40 AM GMT
Morgan Stanley puts $37.5 mln in first India PE deal 10:39 AM GMT
Samsung SDI to halt some plasma screen production 10:39 AM GMT
Thai True Corp sees flat '08 revenues 10:36 AM GMT
Hot small caps: Cadogan drops 10:35 AM GMT
Rolls Royce wins $575 million order from Etihad Airways 10:32 AM GMT
Vampire film "Twilight" tops box office 10:31 AM GMT
U.N. says up to 6,000 child soldiers recruited in Darfur 10:30 AM GMT
Jobs axe hangs over investment banks in Asia 10:27 AM GMT
Dougherty added to European team 10:26 AM GMT
Premiere sets rights issue and restructures debt 10:25 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Gold Fields on track to achieve Q2 output guidance 10:24 AM GMT
Bovine TB seen still a threat to humans 10:24 AM GMT
More U.S. investors sue funds over Madoff 10:22 AM GMT
Pound remains under pressure 10:21 AM GMT
Commercial property sees double-digit dip in 2009 10:20 AM GMT
Property punt no threat to pension solvency 10:19 AM GMT
Premiere sets rights issue and restructures debt 10:19 AM GMT
Taylor Wimpey says debt talks near end 10:18 AM GMT
Pension buyout market to pick up in early 2009 10:16 AM GMT
Taylor Wimpey says debt talks near end 10:12 AM GMT
TIMELINE: World economies slide into recession 10:09 AM GMT
Judge OKs Lehman settlement 10:05 AM GMT
INSTANT VIEW - Q3 final GDP revised down to -0.6 percent 10:05 AM GMT
Flawed managed accounts fail Madoff investors 10:05 AM GMT
Rolls Royce announces deal with Etihad Airways 10:02 AM GMT
Shopper numbers rose on Monday 10:01 AM GMT
Oil looks cheap, but investors are wary 10:00 AM GMT
Oil looks cheap but investors are wary 09:59 AM GMT
Guinea's Conte dies, officer says govt dissolved 09:58 AM GMT
Guinea's Conte dies, officer says govt dissolved 09:58 AM GMT
Four Tops and Dean Martin among Grammy honourees 09:52 AM GMT
Beijing to build a Chinese "Broadway": report 09:48 AM GMT
Service sector output +0.6 percent in Oct 09:48 AM GMT
Beijing reported to build a Chinese "Broadway" 09:47 AM GMT
Up to 6,000 child soldiers recruited in Darfur - U.N. 09:46 AM GMT
Up to 6,000 child soldiers recruited in Darfur - U.N. 09:46 AM GMT
UAE's Etisalat says its Iran licence bid was highest 09:42 AM GMT
EU executive backs modified British bank support 09:42 AM GMT
Rwandan official held in France to go home - media 09:38 AM GMT
SCENARIOS-Assessing risks of India-Pakistan confrontation 09:37 AM GMT
CME in talks with dealers on CDS platform: report 09:35 AM GMT
GDP shrinks more than expected in Q3 09:35 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Russian miner Polymetal swings to H1 profit 09:22 AM GMT
Economy worries weigh on oil and yields 09:18 AM GMT
Oil slips below $40 as recession cuts demand 09:18 AM GMT
Foreign-language Oscar a magnet for controversy 09:11 AM GMT
Pound remains under pressure 09:08 AM GMT
Oil slips below $40 as recession cuts demand 09:08 AM GMT
Foreign-language Oscar a magnet for controversy 09:07 AM GMT
Kids in charge at Nick's UPick site 09:06 AM GMT
An appreciation of some underrated movies 09:03 AM GMT
Kuwait's NBK wins approval to buy 40 pct of Boubyan 09:01 AM GMT
An appreciation of some underrated movies 08:58 AM GMT
"Marley & Me" needs more than just pet tricks 08:56 AM GMT
Asia couchsurfers travel cheap, face culture clash 08:56 AM GMT
Rasping rapper Lil Wayne a charismatic performer 08:55 AM GMT
Tuesday Papers: tips and comment: Update taking in Shares tips for 2009 08:55 AM GMT
The pound under pressure 08:54 AM GMT
Four Tops, Dean Martin among Grammy honorees 08:53 AM GMT
Clive Owen fighting drug dealers in "Cartagena" 08:50 AM GMT
Fred Thompson lands daily radio show 08:49 AM GMT
SES says Brazilian TV to use two SES satellites 08:47 AM GMT
Kids in charge at Nick's UPick site 08:46 AM GMT
Brown loses opinion poll bounce 08:46 AM GMT
Trick play with Super Bowl spot 08:45 AM GMT
Rasping rapper Lil Wayne a charismatic performer 08:45 AM GMT
D.Telekom, Vodafone combine to expand German VDSL 08:44 AM GMT
No decision yet on seeking more TARP funds: White House 08:43 AM GMT
TV shows flip switch on new channels 08:41 AM GMT
Brown loses opinion poll bounce 08:41 AM GMT
Asia couchsurfers travel cheap 08:40 AM GMT
Investors ready for Iraq business as troops pullout 08:38 AM GMT
Option names Philippe Rogge to new COO post 08:36 AM GMT
Divided U.S. actors union delays strike vote 08:35 AM GMT
Divided U.S. actors union delays strike vote 08:33 AM GMT
European nations consider taking Guantanamo detainees 08:33 AM GMT
China wants 17 terror suspects if Guantanamo shuts 08:32 AM GMT
China wants 17 terror suspects if Guantanamo shuts 08:26 AM GMT
TEXT-Fitch cuts Reliance Infrastructure to 'AA(ind)';otlk stable 08:25 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-freenet climbs as CEO said to leave company 08:22 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-S.Lanka's Tigers say no surrender despite setbacks 08:20 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-S.Lanka's Tigers say no surrender despite setbacks 08:20 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Bulgaria - Dec 23 08:17 AM GMT
Lufthansa to offer 4.49 eur/share for Austrian 08:14 AM GMT
European shares tick up early; oils and banks gain 08:13 AM GMT
HK shares slide 3.3 pct, Shaw Brothers rally 08:10 AM GMT
Spacewalkers install probe outside space station 08:09 AM GMT
India hopeful of strong bids at 3G auction: official 08:09 AM GMT
India hopeful of strong bids at 3G auction: official 08:05 AM GMT
ExonHit calls warrant issue to raise 9.4 mln eur 08:05 AM GMT
Even a tiny bit of flab raises heart failure risk 08:04 AM GMT
Security tight for Bangladesh ex-PMs as poll nears 07:59 AM GMT
Russian strategic missile test reportedly fails 07:59 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-NORDIC STOCKS - Factors to watch on Dec 23 07:58 AM GMT
Decapitated soldiers new blow to Mexico in drug war 07:57 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Security developments in Afghanistan, Dec 23 07:56 AM GMT
RPT-European Factors -- Shares poised to extend losing streak 07:54 AM GMT
Michael Jackson camp denies health problems 07:54 AM GMT
Taliban's Omar rejects reports of peace formula 07:54 AM GMT
Aniston and Wilson explore marriage in "Marley & Me" 07:53 AM GMT
India hopeful of strong bids at 3G auction-official 07:53 AM GMT
Newspaper round-up 07:52 AM GMT
Aniston explores marriage in "Marley & Me" 07:52 AM GMT
Emerging debt-Asian spreads range-bound; on hold for US GDP 07:51 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Guinea's peasant-born president ruled as a soldier 07:50 AM GMT
Housing crisis worsens as economy weakens 07:50 AM GMT
Slovakia - Factors To Watch on Dec 23 07:49 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Apache shuts two Australian oilfields as cyclone builds 07:48 AM GMT
BRIEF-Russia Polymetal H1 08 net profit $43.1 mln 07:48 AM GMT
China airline group HNA gets $73 mln in govt aid 07:47 AM GMT
Panceltica sees FY operating loss of $23-59 mln 07:46 AM GMT
MONEY MARKETS-Dollar rates fall, trading thin at year-end 07:46 AM GMT
Dana Petroleum gets 8 new offshore blocks in Norway 07:41 AM GMT
Five convicted of conspiracy to attack U.S. army base 07:37 AM GMT
German stocks - Factors to watch on Dec 23 07:37 AM GMT
Australia police wrong to charge doctor 07:36 AM GMT
Hundreds angrily protest forced leave in Taiwan 07:33 AM GMT
Thai CP All sees 2009 revenues up 10-20 pct 07:32 AM GMT
All square after New Zealand give up runs chase 07:32 AM GMT
Rolls Royce announces deal with Etihad Airways 07:29 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Ireland - Dec 23 07:28 AM GMT
Hundreds angrily protest forced leave in Taiwan 07:25 AM GMT
French and Benelux stocks - Factors to watch on Dec 23 07:25 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Rolls Royce wins $575 mln order from Etihad Airways 07:22 AM GMT
DIARY - Turkey - to May 14, 2009 07:22 AM GMT
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Dec 23 07:21 AM GMT
Gazprom says Russians could suffer from Ukraine row 07:21 AM GMT
China buyers delay deposit on Australia coal sale-Linc 07:21 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Russia - Dec 23 07:18 AM GMT
Orkla eyes Q4 core loss for Sapa unit 07:18 AM GMT
Cricket-India 216-4 (453) & v England (302) 2nd test - lunch 07:17 AM GMT
Banks announce Hynix aid plan, to roll over debt 07:17 AM GMT
RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks fall 3 pct, oil still under $40 07:17 AM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks fall 3 pct, oil still under $40 07:16 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Cricket-All square after New Zealand give up runs chase 07:15 AM GMT
TPG may let clients cut funding pledges 07:15 AM GMT
Madoff investor seeks relief from SEC- WSJ 07:11 AM GMT
Canal Plus seeks to expand in southern Africa-paper 07:09 AM GMT
Etisalat says it is highest bidder for Iran licence 07:09 AM GMT
BRIEF-Generali does not rule out future capital hike 07:08 AM GMT
India Reliance leases Vopak oil storage in Singapore 07:08 AM GMT
Czech Republic - Factors To Watch on Dec 23 07:06 AM GMT
Seoul shares drop 3 pct; carmakers slide on outlook 06:59 AM GMT
UK Stocks -- Factors to watch on Dec 23 06:59 AM GMT
U.N., U.S. slam attack on Nepal media house, journalists 06:59 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Indonesia sees lower 2009 crude output 06:57 AM GMT
U.S. awards GD and Northrop submarine deal 06:57 AM GMT
Tuesday Papers: Mortgage activity surges at US banks -- other news 06:56 AM GMT
Spacewalkers install probe outside space station 06:53 AM GMT
Tuesday Papers: Whittard of Chelsea on brink of administration -- bid news and gossip 06:51 AM GMT
VIDEO: Rivals vow to end Hamas rule in Gaza 06:49 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Banks agree to $600 mln funding for Hynix-source 06:43 AM GMT
TPG lets clients cut funding pledges - WSJ 06:40 AM GMT
More U.S. investors sue funds over Madoff 06:40 AM GMT
Turkish Sekerbank says raises capital by 25 percent 06:38 AM GMT
Poland - Factors to Watch on Dec 23 06:38 AM GMT
Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Tuesday 06:37 AM GMT
Apache shuts two Australian oil fields as cyclone builds 06:35 AM GMT
DIARY - Egypt/Sudan - Dec 22 06:35 AM GMT
Song and dance as China pandas take off for Taiwan 06:28 AM GMT
Hong Kong sports car business hits the skids 06:25 AM GMT
TEXT-S&P revises outlook on United Energy to stable 06:25 AM GMT
Swiss travel group Kuoni acquires Cotravel 06:25 AM GMT
Emerging market consumers hurting 06:24 AM GMT
Indian shares shed 1.4 pct on econ woes, L&T falls 06:24 AM GMT
Cricket-New Zealand v West Indies - second test scoreboard 06:18 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Security developments in Afghanistan, Dec 23 06:14 AM GMT
Cricket-West Indies v New Zealand test ends in draw 06:13 AM GMT
Seoul shares fall 3 pct led by carmakers, Hynix 06:08 AM GMT
TIMELINE: World economies slide into recession 06:07 AM GMT
Schindler extends share buyback programme 06:05 AM GMT
Five convicted of conspiracy to attack U.S. base 06:05 AM GMT
TIMELINE - World economies slide into recession 06:04 AM GMT
CME in talks with dealers on CDS platform- WSJ 06:01 AM GMT
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to Feb 12 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Germany - to January 21 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Economic Indicators in Germany from December 30 06:00 AM GMT
Comedy site raises 2 million pounds 05:53 AM GMT
Play to start after fog delay in Mohali test 05:48 AM GMT
Thai court adjourns "Merchant of Death" hearing 05:48 AM GMT
China premier urges firms to avoid cutting jobs 05:48 AM GMT
Banks agree to $600 mln funding for Hynix -source 05:44 AM GMT
India says 3G entrants to also get 2G spectrum 05:40 AM GMT
FOREX-Dollar slips vs euro in thin market, U.S. data eyed 05:36 AM GMT
South African Markets - Factors to watch on Dec 23 05:34 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - New York Times business news - Dec 23 05:33 AM GMT
US military chief urges India, Pakistan work together 05:32 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bank of East Asia issues credit cards in China 05:29 AM GMT
Red Hat profit tops Street forecast 05:26 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Dec 23 05:18 AM GMT
Toyota may change president in April 05:09 AM GMT
TREASURIES-Drift lower in Asia before data deluge, supply 05:09 AM GMT
Few big deals shape M&A adviser rankings in 2008 05:01 AM GMT
Private equity deals at five-year low 05:01 AM GMT
DIARY - Belgium to March 31, 2009 05:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Today in Belgium/Luxembourg - Dec 23 05:00 AM GMT
Shaw Brothers chief plans $172 mln buyout, shares surge 05:00 AM GMT
Post bailout, Chrysler still seen at risk 04:59 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Washington Post - Dec. 23 04:58 AM GMT
US Court blocks Microsemi from shedding Semicoa assets 04:41 AM GMT
Funai to acquire Philips N.America DVD ops - paper 04:40 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-San Miguel says close to buying Petron stake 04:34 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - British business - Dec 23 04:33 AM GMT
Indian shares open 1.2 pct lower on global cues 04:30 AM GMT
Cemex says banks agree on refinancing deal 04:19 AM GMT
China says considering building aircraft carrier 04:17 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - Dec 23 04:16 AM GMT
Two dead in Texas freeway shooting spree 04:14 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Thai PTT sets $6.6 bln 5-yr investment plan 04:12 AM GMT
Two dead in Texas freeway shooting spree 04:11 AM GMT
Tata group may need to invest $1 bln in Jaguar: report 04:07 AM GMT
Blank editorials protest attack on Nepal media house 04:03 AM GMT
HK shares drop 2.5 pct as China rate cut disappoints 04:03 AM GMT
Tata group may need to invest $1 bln in Jaguar - report 04:02 AM GMT
East Timor seen still on brink of anarchy 03:54 AM GMT
AIG to list AIA in HK after restructuring -paper 03:53 AM GMT
Cricket-New Zealand 102-3 v West Indies - second test tea 03:48 AM GMT
Interpreters flourish in U.S. Babel despite slump 03:44 AM GMT
East Timor still on brink of anarchy: report 03:40 AM GMT
East Timor still on brink of anarchy: report 03:40 AM GMT
Toyota sees first operating loss 03:40 AM GMT
Letter slamming Kennedy a fake 03:37 AM GMT
San Miguel says close to buying dominant stake in Petron 03:34 AM GMT
FTSE ends down 0.9 pct as weak miners and oils weigh 03:15 AM GMT
Marubeni eyes development of Mongolia uranium mines 03:14 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Taiwan's Powerchip cuts DRAM output further 03:13 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian Newspaper - Dec 23 03:07 AM GMT
Thai PTT to invest $6.63 bln, mostly in gas sector 03:06 AM GMT
Investigators seen to examine role of Madoff staffer 03:05 AM GMT
Investigators examine role of Madoff staffer: report 03:04 AM GMT
Asia refiners still waiting for Jan OPEC cuts 03:01 AM GMT
Toyota to change president in April: report 03:00 AM GMT
HK shares slide 3.3 pct on oil stocks, China plays 03:00 AM GMT
Post bailout, Chrysler still seen at risk 02:56 AM GMT
Seoul shares extend decline on Hynix, automakers 02:51 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Australia's AGL tipped to bid for Sydney Gas 02:51 AM GMT
Investigators examine role of Madoff staffer-WSJ 02:51 AM GMT
Bank of East Asia issues credit cards in China 02:49 AM GMT
Malaysia sees more layoffs in next 3 months-report 02:39 AM GMT
Vietnam Habubank's assets dip, profit below target 02:36 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Thainox to halt production for 1 month on weak demand 02:36 AM GMT
Myanmar mothers have poor access to healthcare 02:30 AM GMT
Oil deepens losses below $40, eyes on economy 02:27 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - China - Dec 23 02:23 AM GMT
TEXT-Energy Resources gets A$188mln insurance settlement 02:21 AM GMT
Australia police wrong to charge Indian doctor-report 02:15 AM GMT
Thai stocks to open down, new govt policy in focus 02:15 AM GMT
Michael Jackson camp denies health problems 02:14 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Cemex says banks agree on refinancing deal 02:06 AM GMT
Decapitated soldiers blow to Mexico 02:05 AM GMT
Drug gang violence surges in Honduras 02:05 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Mines and plants hurt by low prices, high costs 02:02 AM GMT
Malaysian Islamic insurer eyes expansion-report 02:01 AM GMT
Taiwan's Powerchip cuts DRAM output further 02:00 AM GMT
Drug gang violence surges in Honduras -study 01:59 AM GMT
S.Korea says chip sector restructuring not needed 01:58 AM GMT
HK shares open 1 pct lower, led by China stocks 01:58 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-S.Korea to lift crude oil import tariff in '09 01:57 AM GMT
China's goodwill gift pandas set out for Taiwan 01:50 AM GMT
New Zealand v West Indies - second test scoreboard 01:47 AM GMT
Seoul shares down on automakers, Hynix; SK Tel up 01:44 AM GMT
Toyota to change president in April - media 01:42 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Thai newspapers - Dec 23 01:34 AM GMT
Thainox to halt production for 1 month due to weak demand 01:31 AM GMT
S.Korea to lift crude oil import tariff in '09 01:31 AM GMT
China steelmakers raise Jan hot-rolled prices-paper 01:28 AM GMT
HK Exchange says 10 firms buy back shares 01:21 AM GMT
Mexico's Cemex says banks agree on refinancing deal 01:17 AM GMT
Australia police wrong to charge Indian doctor-report 01:08 AM GMT
AirAsia and Jetstar in merger talks- report 01:08 AM GMT
Cricket-West Indies 375 all out v New Zealand - second test 01:07 AM GMT
HK shares set to fall on China's timid rate cut 01:07 AM GMT
PRECIOUS-Gold dips in thinned trade, dollar little changed 01:01 AM GMT
Myanmar mothers have poor access to healthcare 01:00 AM GMT
Myanmar mothers have poor access to healthcare 01:00 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Taiwan - December 23 12:55 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Singapore newspapers - Dec 23 12:52 AM GMT
Spain's Almeria appoint Hugo Sanchez as coach 12:49 AM GMT
China Rail Cons says gets $3.65 bln in contracts 12:39 AM GMT
General Dynamics and Northrop awarded submarine deal 12:38 AM GMT
UPDATE 4-US awards GD, Northrop $14-bln submarine deal 12:36 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Malaysia - Dec 23 12:36 AM GMT
Malaysia's pension fund won't buy MMC port-paper 12:34 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Singapore newspapers - Dec 23 12:27 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Western Refining cuts crude at El Paso: filing 12:25 AM GMT
Singapore Hot Stocks-CapitaLand, Keppel, Ascendas India in focus 12:22 AM GMT
Unisys slashes 1,300 jobs 12:22 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Unisys slashes 1,300 jobs 12:21 AM GMT
More U.S. investors sue funds over Madoff 12:19 AM GMT
China Industrial Bank plans 18 bln yuan bonds 12:18 AM GMT
Year end window-dressing to boost Malaysian shares 12:18 AM GMT
Western Refining cuts crude at El Paso: filing 12:18 AM GMT
Bulgarian winemakers pin hopes on quality 12:17 AM GMT
Bulgarian winemakers pin hopes on quality 12:15 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - South Korean newspapers - Dec 23 12:12 AM GMT
China quake ruins cleared but school anger unbowed 12:11 AM GMT
Seoul shares open down, led by Hynix Semiconductor 12:10 AM GMT
China quake ruins cleared, but school anger unbowed 12:10 AM GMT
FEATURE-Bulgarian winemakers pin hopes on quality 12:04 AM GMT
Refiners criticize U.S. court ruling on safety flares 12:01 AM GMT
Bond costs to push firms to raise equity in 2009 12:01 AM GMT
All-stock M&A makes a comeback in turbulent year 12:01 AM GMT
Bovine TB still a threat to people in UK-study 12:01 AM GMT
Genetic variation makes Plavix less effective-study 12:01 AM GMT
Study may predict if hepatitis C drugs will work 12:00 AM GMT

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