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Singapore Air may ask pilots to take unpaid leave: report 11:58 PM GMT
SEC study: Bank failures not due to fair value rule 11:56 PM GMT
Wall St gains as latest auto bailout raises hopes 11:56 PM GMT
Fed aims to buy $500 billion in MBS by mid-year 11:56 PM GMT
OMEL Energy to invest US$500 million in Trinidad 11:55 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Fed aims to buy $500 bln in MBS by mid-year 11:53 PM GMT
FOREX-Euro best of a bad bunch as rates diverge 11:52 PM GMT
NASA says Columbia crew had no chance to survive 11:49 PM GMT
Former PM Hasina wins Bangladesh poll 11:48 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-SEC study: Bank failures not due to fair value rule 11:48 PM GMT
NASA says Columbia crew had no chance to survive 11:48 PM GMT
Singapore Air eyes unpaid leave for pilots -paper 11:48 PM GMT
Builders unearth 18th century galleon in Argentina 11:47 PM GMT
Obama: Senate cannot accept Blagojevich appointment 11:45 PM GMT
Motorola speeds up layoffs, adds to 4th-qtr charge 11:44 PM GMT
Hull own goal hands Villa 1-0 win 11:41 PM GMT
TEXT-Origin Energy says BassGas output back to normal levels 11:40 PM GMT
Merrill Vice Chairman to leave in January: report 11:38 PM GMT
FACTBOX: The Fed's evolving liquidity toolkit 11:34 PM GMT
High insulin levels may increase breast cancer risk 11:33 PM GMT
GM, GMAC ease lending rules to entice car buyers 11:33 PM GMT
GMAC bailout could give Cerberus a floor and exit 11:33 PM GMT
Merrill Vice Chairman to leave in January - Bloomberg 11:32 PM GMT
DEALTALK-GMAC bailout could give Cerberus a floor and exit 11:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 12-Former PM Hasina wins landslide in Bangladesh poll 11:26 PM GMT
Merkel says crisis chance for tough financial rules 11:26 PM GMT
Blagojevich names lawyer to Obama Senate seat 11:25 PM GMT
Judge to modify stay on MGA Bratz sales 11:21 PM GMT
SNAPSHOT - Financial Crisis - 2320 GMT 11:20 PM GMT
Israel and Hamas under pressure for Gaza aid truce 11:19 PM GMT
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Obama's Hawaii house 11:18 PM GMT
Bankruptcy trustee named for law firm Dreier LLP 11:16 PM GMT
United States Box Office 11:16 PM GMT
Judge to modify stay on MGA Bratz sales: MGA CEO 11:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US judge to modify stay on MGA Bratz sales-MGA CEO 11:12 PM GMT
"Australia" another letdown for Nicole Kidman 11:11 PM GMT
Obama, daughters cause stir on Hawaii outing 11:08 PM GMT
Israel and Hamas under pressure for Gaza aid truce 11:08 PM GMT
Israel and Hamas under pressure for Gaza aid truce 11:08 PM GMT
"Australia" another letdown for Nicole Kidman 11:07 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Silvercorp to reduce positions, delay exploration 11:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Brookdale Senior Living suspends dividend 11:03 PM GMT
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Obama's Hawaii house 11:03 PM GMT
EU calls for permanent ceasefire in Gaza Strip 11:03 PM GMT
Mideast "Quartet" urges ceasefire in Gaza, Israel 11:03 PM GMT
'Australia' another letdown for Nicole Kidman 11:02 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-Toronto index rallies to four-week high 11:01 PM GMT
TIMELINE: Fed actions to boost liquidity 11:00 PM GMT
EU calls for permanent ceasefire in Gaza Strip 11:00 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-KKR Financial says gets NYSE notice on listing 11:00 PM GMT
EU calls for permanent ceasefire in Gaza Strip 10:59 PM GMT
Mideast "Quartet" urges ceasefire in Gaza, Israel 10:59 PM GMT
Lobbyist sues New York Times over McCain article 10:59 PM GMT
Obama says Senate cannot accept Blagojevich appointment 10:58 PM GMT
Obama: Senate cannot accept Blagojevich appointment 10:57 PM GMT
Mideast "Quartet" urges ceasefire in Gaza, Israel 10:55 PM GMT
Study finds sharks have wimpy bites 10:51 PM GMT
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Obama's Hawaii house 10:48 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Hull's Zayatte own goal hands Villa 1-0 victory 10:47 PM GMT
Second raid on Iran Nobel laureate - rights group 10:44 PM GMT
Crews recover 8th Canadian avalanche victim 10:43 PM GMT
Former AIG CEO Willumstad foregoes some stock awards 10:40 PM GMT
Back to protesting in Thailand 10:38 PM GMT
Emerging Markets-Brazil's real rallies, stocks gain broadly 10:37 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-MOVES-Pacific State Bancorp, Community Valley, SEC 10:35 PM GMT
Former AIG CEO Willumstad foregoes some stock awards 10:32 PM GMT
Dow Jones High/Low - Dec 30 10:32 PM GMT
Dow Jones Open/Close - Dec 30 10:32 PM GMT
Troubled Big West Calif. refinery sets turnaround 10:32 PM GMT
U.S. court closes Maxwell Communication bankruptcy 10:32 PM GMT
Broadway to dim lights for Harold Pinter 10:28 PM GMT
Mideast "Quartet" urges ceasefire in Gaza, Israel 10:25 PM GMT
Villa's Carew may miss most of season-report 10:24 PM GMT
English Premier League reports 10:24 PM GMT
English premier league top scorers 10:24 PM GMT
English Premier League summary 10:24 PM GMT
English premier league result and standings 10:24 PM GMT
GM in bankruptcy 10:24 PM GMT
Soccer-English Premier League reports 10:22 PM GMT
Soccer-Villa's Carew may miss most of season-report 10:20 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-GLG says scraps dividend to retain capital 10:19 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St gains as latest auto bailout raises hopes 10:17 PM GMT
Rapper DMX headed for jail on drug and cruelty charges 10:16 PM GMT
Rapper DMX headed for jail on drug, cruelty charge 10:14 PM GMT
U.S. consumer confidence and home prices hit grim records 10:12 PM GMT
Consumer confidence and home prices hit grim records 10:12 PM GMT
Canadian railroads exceed caps on grain revenue 10:11 PM GMT
Builders unearth 18th century galleon in Argentina 10:10 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Call volume in Anglo American swells 10:07 PM GMT
EU calls for permanent ceasefire in Gaza Strip 10:06 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-Toronto index climbs to four-week high 10:05 PM GMT
US consumer confidence falls to -49 in latest week-ABC 10:05 PM GMT
World faces slowdown in 2009 as hopes pinned on bailouts 10:03 PM GMT
Soccer-English Premier League top scorers 10:02 PM GMT
Soccer-English Premier League summary 10:01 PM GMT
N.Y. Money Closing - DECEMBER 30, 2008 10:00 PM GMT
World faces slowdown in 2009 10:00 PM GMT
Soccer-English premier league result and standings 09:59 PM GMT
Stocks rise and shrug off grim U.S. data 09:58 PM GMT
Sharks have wimpy bites, study finds 09:57 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Weak data inspires flight to long bonds 09:56 PM GMT
Second NY man pleads guilty to airing Hezbollah TV 09:55 PM GMT
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens with oil, thin order flow 09:52 PM GMT
China Precision Steel files for $40 mln mixed shelf 09:50 PM GMT
Madoff expected to disclose worth to U.S. regulators 09:50 PM GMT
Crews recover 8th Canadian avalanche victim 09:49 PM GMT
Iraq and UK agree to let troops stay until July 09:49 PM GMT
Dow scrambling to keep $15 billion Rohm takeover alive: report 09:48 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Option players place bearish bets in Savient 09:47 PM GMT
Dow has limited leverage in Rohm & Haas deal 09:47 PM GMT
US judge to modify stay on MGA Bratz sales-MGA CEO 09:46 PM GMT
Iraq and UK agree to let troops stay until July 09:45 PM GMT
GM and GMAC ease lending rules to entice car buyers 09:45 PM GMT
DEALTALK-Dow has limited leverage in Rohm & Haas deal 09:44 PM GMT
SNAPSHOT - Financial Crisis - 2140 GMT 09:40 PM GMT
Mexico peso drops sharply in thin trade; stocks up 09:38 PM GMT
US CREDIT-Dow Chemical debt faces pressure on bridge loan 09:35 PM GMT
Poor results signal trouble for Legg's Miller 09:33 PM GMT
Madoff expected to disclose worth to regulators 09:32 PM GMT
Fed to launch agency MBS buying in early January 09:31 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Earnings diary for Dec 31 09:30 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Economic indicators for Dec 31 09:28 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Dec 30 US 1.54781 09:25 PM GMT
SNAPSHOT - Financial Crisis - 2125 GMT 09:25 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Mexico clears more US meat plants, beefs up controls 09:24 PM GMT
Broadway to dim lights for Harold Pinter 09:22 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Mexico posts 13.5 bln peso fiscal surplus in Nov 09:22 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St gains as latest auto bailout raises hopes 09:21 PM GMT
High insulin levels may increase breast cancer risk 09:20 PM GMT
No cancer risk reductions seen with antioxidants 09:20 PM GMT
SNAPSHOT - Financial Crisis - 2120 GMT 09:20 PM GMT
High vitamin C linked to lower BP in young women 09:19 PM GMT
Many studies needed to tie genes to cancer: study 09:17 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-Toronto index ends higher despite weak miners 09:15 PM GMT
"The Terminator" is back forever 09:15 PM GMT
Bush calls Abbas, Fayyad to talk about Gaza strife 09:15 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Wall St ends higher on expanded auto bailout 09:14 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Interface to cut 530 jobs; sees Q4 charges 09:14 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Intel option bulls emerge as stock rises 09:12 PM GMT
Quartet officials urge ceasefire in Gaza, South Israel 09:12 PM GMT
Argentine stocks finish year down nearly 50 percent 09:11 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St climbs on extended auto bailout 09:09 PM GMT
Pershing Square betting on General Growth bankruptcy 09:05 PM GMT
Blagojevich names lawyer to Obama U.S. Senate seat 09:03 PM GMT
WRAPUP 3-Ukraine says repaid gas debt, Russia says not yet 09:02 PM GMT
Antioxidants fail again in cancer prevention study 09:01 PM GMT
U.S. Treasury balances at Fed fell on Dec. 29 09:00 PM GMT
Schwarzenegger's "The Terminator" is back. Forever 08:58 PM GMT
Congress to examine Madoff case next week 08:58 PM GMT
Judge approves $28 million transfer from Madoff account 08:58 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-US judge approves $28 mln transfer from Madoff account 08:57 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude ends down on economy, demand concerns 08:57 PM GMT
Ghana election cliffhanger to be decided Friday 08:56 PM GMT
Brazil stocks, real rise, capping volatile 2008 08:56 PM GMT
SEC reserve changes seen good for gas cos, investors 08:52 PM GMT
Sarkozy may visit Israel Monday 08:48 PM GMT
Brookfield Asset files for $1 bln mixed shelf 08:47 PM GMT
Ukraine Naftogaz says paid Russia gas debt 08:46 PM GMT
Fed to undertake $37.5 bln TSLF auction on Weds 08:46 PM GMT
Judge OKs Pilgrim's Pride DIP financing 08:46 PM GMT
DIARY - Today in Washington - Dec 31 08:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-US judge OKs Pilgrim's Pride DIP financing 08:43 PM GMT
Iraq and Britain sign deal to allow troops to stay 08:42 PM GMT
Sarkozy may visit Israel Monday: Israeli official 08:41 PM GMT
New report says Columbia crew had no chance 08:40 PM GMT
Warner Bros says will fight "Watchmen"ruling 08:37 PM GMT
US Henry Hub spot gas price hit record high in '08 08:37 PM GMT
Mexico posts 13.5 bln peso fiscal surplus in Nov 08:36 PM GMT
Sarkozy may visit Israel Monday-Israeli official 08:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Warner Bros says will fight 'Watchmen' ruling 08:35 PM GMT
Gold falls on profit taking after 11-week high 08:34 PM GMT
ADR Report-ADRs rise as US auto bailout boosts optimism 08:33 PM GMT
Ukraine Naftogaz says paid $1.52 bln Russia gas debt 08:30 PM GMT
Capital One, M&T deals signal thaw in bank mergers 08:28 PM GMT
Magnitude 5.9 quake hits off Sumatra - USGS 08:25 PM GMT
Stroke deaths unexplained by customary risk factors 08:24 PM GMT
DEALTALK-Capital One, M&T deals signal thaw in bank mergers 08:24 PM GMT
Warner Bros says will fight 'Watchmen' ruling 08:20 PM GMT
COMMODITIES-Oil slips as demand fears trump Mideast violence 08:19 PM GMT
Soccer-Dutch club Vitesse Arnhem sack coach Westerhof 08:18 PM GMT
Iraq, Britain sign deal to allow troops to stay 08:17 PM GMT
Columbia crew had no chance, new NASA report says 08:17 PM GMT
Quartet officials urge ceasefire in Gaza, South Israel 08:16 PM GMT
Holiday weakest since 1970, more retail cuts seen 08:15 PM GMT
Oil down $1 on grim economic outlook 08:14 PM GMT
UPDATE 7-Oil down $1 on grim economic outlook 08:09 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - Dec 31 08:04 PM GMT
Quartet officials urge ceasefire in Gaza, S.Israel 08:02 PM GMT
Canada power outages may extend into New Year 08:01 PM GMT
Canada power outages may extend into New Year 08:01 PM GMT
SNAPSHOT - Financial Crisis - 2000 GMT 08:00 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-UniCredit edges nearer key target with year-end deals 07:58 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Fannie Mae November mortgage portfolio up 9.3 pct 07:54 PM GMT
U.S. murders involving young black males soaring 07:45 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets up on auto bailout package, tech stocks 07:43 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Ghana election cliffhanger to be decided Friday 07:43 PM GMT
Researchers say 2009 to be one of warmest years on record 07:41 PM GMT
Ukraine Naftogaz publishes accounts, avoids default 07:41 PM GMT
Briefs 5-Jockey Turner becomes first woman to ride 100 winners 07:40 PM GMT
Woody Harrelson weds girlfriend 07:38 PM GMT
Quartet officials urge ceasefire in Gaza, S.Israel 07:37 PM GMT
EU calls for permanent ceasefire in Gaza Strip 07:37 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St climbs on extended auto bailout, tech cos 07:35 PM GMT
Egypt's police detain 23 Islamists supporting Hamas 07:33 PM GMT
Bush calls Palestinian leaders on Gaza violence 07:31 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Director's Report sees negative EPS until Q3 07:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Imperial Energy investors back ONGC bid-source 07:31 PM GMT
Lehman asks for more time to file bankruptcy plan 07:30 PM GMT
Fannie Mae November mortgage portfolio up 9.3 pct 07:29 PM GMT
Hamas rocket strike deepest yet in Israel 07:29 PM GMT
Lehman asks for more time to file bankruptcy plan 07:28 PM GMT
Bush calls Palestinian leaders on Gaza violence 07:27 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Azerbaijan curbs foreign radio broadcasts 07:26 PM GMT
Alaska refiner seeks to offset fire-damaged plant 07:26 PM GMT
Bush calls Palestinian leaders on Gaza violence 07:25 PM GMT
US RESEARCH SUMMARY-S&P 500 Dec 30 1924 GMT 07:24 PM GMT
Monthly newsletter helps new parents 07:22 PM GMT
Apple shares turn negative on Jobs "rumor" 07:21 PM GMT
Dad's involvement during pregnancy is key: study 07:21 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Energy still has lowest P/E ratio: Director's Rpt 07:19 PM GMT
One dead and 150 injured in Bangladesh violence 07:18 PM GMT
Billionaires' luster dims as crisis grips 07:16 PM GMT
Apple shares turn negative on Jobs "rumor" 07:16 PM GMT
Democrats vow to block Blagojevich appointment 07:14 PM GMT
One dead, 150 injured in Bangladesh violence-TV 07:13 PM GMT
Zimbabwe cholera deaths not slowing; 1,600 dead 07:12 PM GMT
US copper ends shade higher in pre-holiday business 07:10 PM GMT
Spain's Telecinco market share slips but remains No. 1 07:10 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Argentina sees 2009 growth 4 pct, inflation 7 pct 07:06 PM GMT
Sarah Palin most desirable celebrity neighbor 07:04 PM GMT
Sarah Palin most desirable celebrity neighbor: poll 07:02 PM GMT
Beer lake freezes in German city after truck mishap 07:00 PM GMT
US gasoline buying down 2.9 pct in Christmas week 07:00 PM GMT
GM sees boost from GMAC bailout 06:59 PM GMT
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Obama's Hawaii house 06:58 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bottle makers Constar, Chesapeake file for Chap 11 06:58 PM GMT
U.S. puts up $6 billion to support GMAC 06:57 PM GMT
MOVES-SEC, Union Bank 06:57 PM GMT
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Obama's Hawaii house 06:56 PM GMT
Israelis worry about cover as rockets reach deeper 06:55 PM GMT
Woody Harrelson weds longtime girlfriend 06:54 PM GMT
Stryker barred from selling medical screw-appeals court 06:54 PM GMT
Bangladesh election loser Khaleda rejects result 06:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bangladesh election loser Khaleda rejects result 06:53 PM GMT
Israelis worry about cover as rockets reach deeper 06:51 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Economic data drags down crude oil prices 06:49 PM GMT
Minnesota edges closer to deciding Senate winner 06:47 PM GMT
Iran sets up court to try Israelis over Gaza 06:43 PM GMT
Iran sets up court to try Israelis over Gaza 06:42 PM GMT
UK's Asda says Christmas trading beat its expectations 06:40 PM GMT
SNAPSHOT - Financial Crisis - 1840 GMT 06:40 PM GMT
US Cash Products-Gasoline steady to higher in thin markets 06:39 PM GMT
Thousands protest against Indian tiger reserve 06:39 PM GMT
2009 to be one of warmest years on record: researchers 06:37 PM GMT
Bangladesh election loser Khaleda rejects result 06:37 PM GMT
Oil down $1 on grim economic outlook 06:33 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude choppy, but down on demand concerns 06:31 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Prices rise as weak economic data revives bid 06:26 PM GMT
Israel's Gaza air strikes put Abbas in dilemma 06:25 PM GMT
Brazil real jumps 3.5 pct on cenbank interventions 06:24 PM GMT
Obese men have worse sperm quality than leaner men 06:23 PM GMT
BRIEF-UniCredit statement on Fimit property deal 06:23 PM GMT
Crews search for 8th Canadian avalanche victim 06:22 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets advance on auto bailout, tech stocks 06:22 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Alaska oil pipeline restarted after brief shutdown 06:21 PM GMT
Israel's Gaza air strikes put Abbas in dilemma 06:20 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Israel's Gaza air strikes put Abbas in dilemma 06:19 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Israel's Gaza air strikes put Abbas in dilemma 06:19 PM GMT
On Saddam anniversary, Iraq readies macabre museum 06:14 PM GMT
Turkish planes bomb northern Iraq: guards 06:14 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St climbs on extended auto bailout, tech cos 06:14 PM GMT
2008 loan issuance falls 55 percent 06:13 PM GMT
Turkish planes bomb northern Iraq: guards 06:13 PM GMT
Fuller staying at Stoke says chairman Coates 06:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Spain's Renta agrees framework to debt refinancing 06:11 PM GMT
Turkish planes bomb northern Iraq-guards 06:11 PM GMT
France's Sarkozy to meet Israel's Livni on Jan. 1 06:11 PM GMT
Imperial Energy investors back ONGC bid - source 06:10 PM GMT
Peru sees 2009 petroleum investments up at $1.3 bln 06:08 PM GMT
Soccer-Fuller staying at Stoke says chairman Coates 06:04 PM GMT
Treasuries shave losses as consumer confidence hits record low 06:03 PM GMT
Synta Pharmaceuticals in pact with Roche, shares rise 06:02 PM GMT
Altana's main shareholder builds stake to 88.3 pct 06:01 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-GM: GMAC aid will boost sales and increase credit 06:01 PM GMT
Dow can only claim Kuwait damages in court: source 06:01 PM GMT
Quartet holds conference call over Gaza crisis 05:59 PM GMT
Turkish jets bomb northern Iraq - guards 05:56 PM GMT
BRIEF-Fund buys UniCredit property worth 930 mln euros 05:55 PM GMT
WHO says no Ebola deaths confirmed in Congo 05:55 PM GMT
Zimbabwe cholera deaths not slowing; 1,600 dead 05:55 PM GMT
Zimbabwe cholera deaths not slowing; 1,600 dead 05:55 PM GMT
TOPWRAP 4-World faces slowdown in 2009, hopes pinned on bailouts 05:55 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Mexico clears 20 US meat plants to resume shipments 05:53 PM GMT
Bush calls Abbas and Fayyad to talk about Gaza strife 05:52 PM GMT
Bush calls Abbas, Fayyad to talk about Gaza strife 05:51 PM GMT
Briefs 4-Murray brothers sign up with former Spice Girls manager 05:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-US home prices drop record 18 pct on year in Oct 05:47 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Ghana poll too close to call, to be decided Friday 05:46 PM GMT
Bank of Georgia gets $239 mln from intl lenders 05:44 PM GMT
Belgium's Van Rompuy named PM after coalition deal 05:37 PM GMT
BRIEF-Spain's Renta says agrees initial debt refinancing 05:36 PM GMT
Kosovo Serbs burn Albanian shops in flashpoint town 05:36 PM GMT
SEC halts alleged $23 million Ponzi scheme 05:36 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-GM sees boost from GMAC bailout, easier credit 05:35 PM GMT
SEC halts alleged $23 million Ponzi scheme 05:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-POLL-US natgas stocks seen down 151 bcf in wkly EIAs 05:35 PM GMT
Europe shares gain, but to end 2008 sharply lower 05:34 PM GMT
U.S. SEC halts alleged $23 mln Ponzi scheme 05:31 PM GMT
Gambia jails British missionary couple 05:30 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX up broadly at midday, but gold weighs 05:27 PM GMT
Ukraine says repaid gas debt, Russia says not yet 05:26 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Gulf Arabs sign FX union pact but defer key decisions 05:24 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St gains on latest auto bailout 05:23 PM GMT
Israeli assault reportedly destroys 1/3 of Hamas rockets 05:22 PM GMT
Obama's silence on Gaza confirms low Arab expectations 05:22 PM GMT
POLL-US natgas stocks seen down 151 bcf in wkly EIAs 05:22 PM GMT
"White-coat" hypertension not benign in diabetics 05:21 PM GMT
Obama's silence on Gaza confirms low Arab expectations 05:21 PM GMT
REFILE-Obama's silence on Gaza confirms low Arab expectations 05:20 PM GMT
Cliffhanger Ghana poll to be decided on Friday 05:19 PM GMT
Israeli assault destroys 1/3 of Hamas rockets: TV 05:18 PM GMT
BRIEF-Metrovacesa says creditors to take control in Jan 05:18 PM GMT
Israeli assault destroys 1/3 of Hamas rockets -TV 05:17 PM GMT
Saudi Arabia to carry on cutting to stop oil slide 05:15 PM GMT
FTSE ends up 1.7 percent on commods and drugmakers 05:15 PM GMT
Trial delayed for Iraqi who threw shoes at Bush 05:14 PM GMT
FTSE ends up 1.7%, boosted by commods, drugmakers 05:10 PM GMT
WHO says no Ebola deaths confirmed in Congo 05:08 PM GMT
WHO says no Ebola deaths confirmed in Congo 05:08 PM GMT
Apparel makers to ask retailers for concessions: report 05:06 PM GMT
Israel willing to consider ways to boost Gaza aid flow 05:04 PM GMT
Satyam gains on talk of PE stake 05:02 PM GMT
U.S. says will give $85 million to help Palestinians 05:02 PM GMT
US coal supplies fall 2.3 pct for week - Genscape 05:00 PM GMT
Gazprom says no gas debt money from Ukraine yet 04:59 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall Street gains on auto bailout, techs 04:59 PM GMT
Billionaires' lustre dims as crisis grips 04:59 PM GMT
Gulf leaders tell Israel to end Gaza "massacres" 04:58 PM GMT
Israel willing to consider ways to boost Gaza aid flow 04:58 PM GMT
Billionaires' luster dims as crisis grips 04:56 PM GMT
Airbus to win bet with A380 delivery 04:56 PM GMT
US says will give $85 million to help Palestinians 04:55 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Tarrant Apparel settles lawsuit with American Rag 04:54 PM GMT
Aer Lingus employee trust says met Ryanair 04:54 PM GMT
MONEY MARKETS-Calmer after a very turbulent year 04:54 PM GMT
Russian domestic oil price hits 5-year low 04:53 PM GMT
Mexico clears 20 US meat plants to resume shipments 04:52 PM GMT
Billionaires' lustre dims as crisis grips 04:52 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW: Home prices fall 18 percent in October 04:51 PM GMT
Pound hits 6-1/2 year low vs dollar 04:50 PM GMT
Dollar falls on low rates and pound is under pressure 04:50 PM GMT
Ukraine president says Russian gas arrears paid off 04:50 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-FTSE Small Cap Index up 1.1 percent close 04:50 PM GMT
GM sees boost from GMAC bailout, easier credit 04:50 PM GMT
GM cuts financing costs as GMAC expands lending 04:50 PM GMT
Guinea junta names civilian prime minister 04:49 PM GMT
Gulf leaders tell Israel to end Gaza "massacres" 04:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Aer Lingus employee trust says met Ryanair 04:49 PM GMT
Gulf leaders tell Israel to end Gaza "massacres" 04:48 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar falls on low rates, pound under pressure 04:48 PM GMT
European shares rise; defensive stocks support 04:40 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Synta Pharmaceuticals in pact with Roche, shares rise 04:40 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX rises more than 1 pct in broad rally 04:39 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-American Greetings rallies, will buy failed rival 04:38 PM GMT
Citi, Brazil funds sell $430 mln Rio subway stake 04:33 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Baird sees strength in card processing co's 04:32 PM GMT
GM sees boost from GMAC bailout and easier credit 04:29 PM GMT
GM sees boost from GMAC bailout, easier credit 04:26 PM GMT
FTSE 100 pension deficit doubles in 2008-Deloitte 04:25 PM GMT
Genetics help Argentine police beat cattle rustlers 04:24 PM GMT
US crude futures drop $2 on economy, demand worry 04:23 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Key facts about new Belgian prime minister 04:22 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-A-Power Energy cuts Q4 outlook, shares tank 04:22 PM GMT
Ukraine says starts settling Russia gas debt 04:20 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Key facts about new Belgian prime minister 04:19 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Savient Pharma surges on FDA review 04:18 PM GMT
Soccer-French Cup last 64 fixtures 04:18 PM GMT
Soccer-English FA Cup third round fixtures 04:17 PM GMT
Soccer-Greek championship fixtures 04:17 PM GMT
Soccer-Scottish Premier League fixtures 04:17 PM GMT
Soccer-Portuguese championship fixtures 04:17 PM GMT
Soccer-Primera Liga fixtures 04:17 PM GMT
Soccer-English Premier League fixture 04:17 PM GMT
Ukraine says starts settling Russia gas debt 04:15 PM GMT
Partner Comms launches ISP, landline calling services 04:14 PM GMT
Ukraine C.Bank says enables payment of gas debt 04:09 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Judge approves $28 mln transfer to Madoff trustee 04:08 PM GMT
Euro trades at new record high vs pound, above 98 pence 04:08 PM GMT
Colombia crrt account deficit 2.3 pct GDP Jan-Sept 04:06 PM GMT
Israel open to humanitarian truce in Gaza 04:05 PM GMT
Christian leaders urge world to intervene in Gaza 04:05 PM GMT
Israel open to humanitarian truce in Gaza-minister 04:03 PM GMT
Airbus to win bet with A380 delivery 04:02 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Midwest business shrinks, not as much as feared 04:00 PM GMT
Pension trustees seek to delay HBOS deal: adviser 03:58 PM GMT
Living in a gym 03:58 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-King completes Alpharma purchase; divests Kadian 03:57 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Major market losses and gains in 2008 03:56 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets extend gains on expanded auto bailout 03:54 PM GMT
Russia's VEB to buy Ukraine's Prominvest - holder 03:53 PM GMT
HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks on the move on Dec. 30 03:52 PM GMT
Ukraine Naftogaz authorised to borrow up to $2 bln 03:51 PM GMT
Pension trustees seek to delay HBOS deal-adviser 03:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Pension trustees seek to delay HBOS deal-adviser 03:48 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Dow Jones STOXX 600 could post worst year ever 03:47 PM GMT
World must intervene in Gaza, Christian leaders say 03:47 PM GMT
Chinese villager gets death for election killing 03:47 PM GMT
World must intervene in Gaza, Christian leaders say 03:46 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P may cut Israel Electric rating 03:45 PM GMT
Judge approves $28 million transfer in Madoff case 03:45 PM GMT
Berbatov helps Man Utd to 1-0 Boro win 03:42 PM GMT
Consumer confidence at record low 03:42 PM GMT
Drogba says he lost passion for the game 03:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-American Greetings to buy bankrupt rival RPG 03:41 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Virage Logic sees Q1 loss; shares fall 03:39 PM GMT
Soccer-I had lost passion for the game, Drogba says 03:39 PM GMT
Chile blue chips end 2008 down preliminary 22.3 pct 03:39 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Consumer confidence hits new low in December 03:38 PM GMT
Stg hits record trade-weighted low on UK outlook 03:37 PM GMT
US judge approves $28 mln transfer in Madoff case 03:37 PM GMT
Financial downturn unlikely to deter transfer window rush 03:36 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St extends gains; Nasdaq, S&P rise 1 pct 03:35 PM GMT
US copper under pressure from dim economic outlook 03:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US Midwest business slightly less weak in December 03:35 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX edges higher, led by financials 03:33 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude slips on economy, demand concerns 03:32 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Credit Suisse sees some inflation moderation 03:32 PM GMT
Senegal peacekeeper dies after Darfur car-jacking 03:31 PM GMT
Mexico stocks rise on GMAC aid; peso weakens 03:31 PM GMT
Belgium's king names Van Rompuy as prime minister 03:30 PM GMT
Colruyt recalls sausages containing Irish pork 03:28 PM GMT
Americans optimistic 2009 will be a better year: poll 03:26 PM GMT
Staples reduces credit agreement by $250 million 03:24 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Iron Mountain to be added to S&P 500 03:23 PM GMT
Soccer-Financial downturn unlikely to deter transfer window rush 03:22 PM GMT
Israel mkts gain further; Gaza not seen as factor 03:19 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Losses cut as consumer confidence hits record low 03:18 PM GMT
Grand "City of Music" sparks disharmony in Rio 03:18 PM GMT
Gaza aid boat damaged by Israelis reaches Lebanon 03:16 PM GMT
Gaza aid boat damaged by Israelis reaches Lebanon 03:15 PM GMT
Grand "City of Music" sparks disharmony in Rio 03:14 PM GMT
Gaza aid boat damaged by Israelis reaches Lebanon 03:14 PM GMT
Gaza aid boat damaged by Israelis reaches Lebanon 03:14 PM GMT
Briefs 3-Melandri in the dark over reported Kawasaki pull out 03:13 PM GMT
Thai PM warns on economy as protesters to withdraw 03:13 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US holiday season weakest since at least 1970-ICSC 03:12 PM GMT
Russia Norilsk buys own shares for $1.59 billion 03:11 PM GMT
Belgium's king names Van Rompuy as prime minister 03:10 PM GMT
Israel's "bloodstained hands" stir up anger: Mubarak 03:08 PM GMT
Clintons to ring in New Year in Times Square 03:07 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Elbit says IAI to indemnify for any ImageSat suit loss 03:06 PM GMT
Israel's "bloodstained hands" stir up anger-Mubarak 03:04 PM GMT
Chesapeake Corp files for Chapter 11; to sell itself 03:04 PM GMT
China's great migration wrenched back by crisis 03:03 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Homebuilders fall on dismal Case-Shiller data 03:03 PM GMT
RPT-US consumer confidence falls to 38.0 in Dec 03:01 PM GMT
U.S. consumer confidence at record low in December 03:01 PM GMT
Tchaikovsky: revival of an underrated great 03:00 PM GMT
Sudan opposition leader questioned over ICC--media 03:00 PM GMT
Sudan opposition leader questioned over ICC--media 03:00 PM GMT
TABLE-US consumer confidence falls to 38.0 in Dec 03:00 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-GM cuts financing costs; GMAC expands lending 02:59 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Losses widen on rise in Chicago PMI 02:59 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Northfield's red blood cell drug granted fast review 02:58 PM GMT
Home prices plunge record 18 percent in October: S&P 02:57 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW: Chicago PMI index rises in Dec vs Nov 02:57 PM GMT
U.S. Midwest business contracts less severely 02:57 PM GMT
Obama silence on Gaza confirms low Arab expectations 02:57 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Dow Chem could get compensation from Kuwait 02:54 PM GMT
RPT - TABLE-Chicago PMI index 34.1 in Dec vs 33.8 in Nov 02:52 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Unbridled Energy to discontinue Pennsylvania JVs 02:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Genco signs new time-charter deal with Cargill 02:48 PM GMT
House prices fall 12.2 percent year-year in November 02:47 PM GMT
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ falls with oil, flows; bonds mixed 02:47 PM GMT
Burundi rebels seek peace deal deadline extension 02:47 PM GMT
Burundi rebels seek peace deal deadline extension 02:47 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-DA Davidson: don't make yield plays right now 02:47 PM GMT
TABLE-Chicago PMI index 34.1 in Dec vs 33.8 in Nov 02:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Vedanta to resume share buyback in January 02:45 PM GMT
U.S. home prices plunge record 18 percent in October 02:45 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW: U.S. home prices fall 18 pct in Oct 02:44 PM GMT
Dollar falls versus euro, pound under pressure 02:42 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX slips at open, commodities weigh 02:42 PM GMT
FOREX-US dollar falls versus euro, pound under pressure 02:42 PM GMT
Italy to start immediate deportation of immigrants 02:39 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-French clothes firm Morgan in administration 02:39 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets open higher on expanded auto bailout 02:38 PM GMT
Gulf Arabs to maintain 2010 single currency deadline 02:38 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Stock gains, auto industry aid hurt bond prices 02:37 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Markets open up on expanded auto bailout 02:34 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Belgian parties reach deal to form government 02:30 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Portugal's BPI jumps on Caixa buying 02:29 PM GMT
Toll Brothers stock sale shows CEO's pessimism: analyst 02:27 PM GMT
Hezbollah chief stirs Arabs to turn on rulers 02:26 PM GMT
U.S. crude futures drop more than $1 02:24 PM GMT
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac bill sale calendar 02:24 PM GMT
Huntsman gets $425 million payment from Apollo affiliates 02:23 PM GMT
Freddie Mac, FHLB, Fannie Mae 2009 note calendar 02:23 PM GMT
Thousands protest against Indian tiger reserve 02:22 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW: Home prices fall 18 pct in Oct 02:22 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Valero says no impact from Port Arthur unit snag 02:22 PM GMT
Hezbollah chief stirs Arabs to turn on rulers 02:22 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Huntsman gets $425 mln payment from Apollo affiliates 02:20 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Hezbollah chief stirs Arabs to turn on rulers 02:19 PM GMT
Egypt index rises on foreign buying on OCI 02:19 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Home prices plummet 18 pct in October 02:19 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW: Home prices fall 18 pct in Oct 02:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Biovail voluntarily recalls some lots of Ultram tablets 02:15 PM GMT
Foul weather shuts Alaska oil pipeline-report 02:11 PM GMT
Borsa, Bastogi star nel 2008 +47,9%, Cell Th. maglia nera 02:10 PM GMT
German industrial firms see tighter credit-Ifo poll 02:10 PM GMT
Gulf leaders say Israeli "aggression" in Gaza must end 02:08 PM GMT
Zambia approves uranium project, decision in Jan 02:07 PM GMT
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events 02:03 PM GMT
US home prices plunge record 18.0 pct in Oct -S&P 02:02 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Futures modestly higher on auto bailout news 02:01 PM GMT
TABLE-S&P Case-Shiller home price indices for October 02:00 PM GMT
German car sector, union demand quick state aid 01:58 PM GMT
U.S. auto industry seen as most distressed in 2009 01:58 PM GMT
Belgian parties reach deal to form govt-negotiator 01:57 PM GMT
TABLE-US chain store sales fall 0.4 last week-Redbook 01:57 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-ICSC: 2008 shopping season worse since 1970 01:57 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Dec 30 US 1.54781 01:56 PM GMT
Valero Port Arthur unit snag causes flaring-filing 01:56 PM GMT
Shopper numbers jump as retailers slash prices 01:54 PM GMT
GMAC's CDS tighten to 16 pct from 21.5 pct-CMA 01:54 PM GMT
Gulf leaders want action to stabalise oil prices 01:53 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St to open higher on latest auto bailout 01:52 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St to open higher on latest auto bailout 01:51 PM GMT
Financial woes hit China's top universities, too 01:51 PM GMT
Some German banks need cash, some state guarantees 01:51 PM GMT
TEXT: Netanyahu calls for Hamas's removal in Gaza 01:50 PM GMT
Financial woes hit China's top universities, too 01:47 PM GMT
GMAC bonds rally after government bailout 01:47 PM GMT
GM and Ford up after government increases aid to GM 01:47 PM GMT
GMAC bonds rally after government bailout 01:46 PM GMT
REFILE-UPDATE 1-Enel wants 800-900 mln eur for grid stake-source 01:44 PM GMT
TEXT-Netanyahu calls for Hamas's removal in Gaza 01:43 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Dow working to keep Rohm deal alive; FT 01:42 PM GMT
Iraq to offer 10 oil fields in year-end bid round 01:41 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX set to open lower, oil dips, US data eyed 01:37 PM GMT
HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks to watch on Dec. 30 01:37 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Germany's DAX stocks performance in 2008 01:34 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-German small, midcap indexes end down in '08 01:32 PM GMT
US holiday season weakest since at least 1970-ICSC 01:32 PM GMT
UniCredit's Bank Austria sells div rights for $1.5 billion 01:31 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-IATA: airline industry shrinking by all measures 01:29 PM GMT
Ukraine says not considering Gazprom transit deal 01:27 PM GMT
Pakistan urges India to stand down troops 01:26 PM GMT
Briefs 2-Sri Lanka's tour to Pakistan faces fixture clash 01:25 PM GMT
Pakistan urges India to stand down troops 01:25 PM GMT
Comfort food seen in vogue as credit crunch bites 01:24 PM GMT
Call for speed limiters on cars 01:24 PM GMT
Pakistan urges India to stand down troops 01:24 PM GMT
Germany's DAX ends 2008 with a loss of 40.4 percent 01:24 PM GMT
Private equity and IT firms seen courting India's Satyam 01:23 PM GMT
Dow can only claim Kuwait damages in court -source 01:22 PM GMT
Food and firepower on Israeli road to Gaza 01:21 PM GMT
Germany's DAX ends 2008 with a loss of 40.4 pct 01:19 PM GMT
Pakistan suspends NATO supplies to tackle militants 01:18 PM GMT
Taiwan govt asks Powerchip to resubmit rescue plan 01:17 PM GMT
Satyam independent director Prasad says to stay 01:15 PM GMT
Citigroup sells 12 pct in Taneja Aerospace 01:14 PM GMT
Spain's Martinsa presents proposal for creditors 01:13 PM GMT
Sterling hits trade-weighted low, 6-1/2 yr trough vs dlr 01:11 PM GMT
Food and firepower on Israeli road to Gaza 01:10 PM GMT
U.S. backs plan for engaging Afghan tribes 01:10 PM GMT
Shopper numbers jump as retailers slash prices 01:09 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Oil below $40, recession fears outweigh tensions 01:08 PM GMT
Chile cenbank weighed Dec interest rate cut- minutes 01:08 PM GMT
Food and firepower on Israeli road to Gaza 01:07 PM GMT
UK shopper numbers jump as retailers slash prices 01:07 PM GMT
RPT-FEATURE-China's great migration wrenched back by crisis 01:04 PM GMT
Siemens hopes to gain from state rescue packages 01:04 PM GMT
Gulf Arabs approve monetary union pact-GCC official 01:04 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Index futures higher after auto bailout expanded 01:04 PM GMT
Israel's Netanyahu says Hamas must be uprooted 01:02 PM GMT
MONEY MARKETS-Calmer as turbulent year nears end 01:00 PM GMT
Rotterdam port sees lower 2009 cargo volumes 01:00 PM GMT
UAE's Dana Gas announces Egypt gas, condensate find 12:58 PM GMT
Global stocks in year-end bounce 12:56 PM GMT
Dow rises on report loan may save Rohm deal 12:54 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Clothing cos seek concessions from stores: report 12:52 PM GMT
Oil and gold ease as shares in year-end bounce 12:52 PM GMT
French clothes firm Morgan in administration 12:51 PM GMT
Pakistan suspends NATO supplies to tackle militants 12:49 PM GMT
TABLE-US chain store sales fell 1.5 pct last week-ICSC 12:46 PM GMT
Ukraine govt approves compromise with Gazprom-Ifax 12:44 PM GMT
Tech companies push stylish, personal design 12:43 PM GMT
Gulf Arabs divided over Gaza solution at summit 12:43 PM GMT
Israel's Netanyahu says Hamas must be uprooted 12:41 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL-GM, Ford up after gov increases aid to GM 12:38 PM GMT
Greek Nov household credit growth slows to 14 pct 12:37 PM GMT
Gulf Arabs to agree fiscal unity,cbank HQ in doubt 12:36 PM GMT
Pakistan suspends NATO supplies to tackle militants 12:35 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Where has the U.S. bailout money gone? 12:35 PM GMT
Q+A - What does Hasina win mean for Bangladesh? 12:34 PM GMT
U.S. Bancorp eyes expansion in 2009 12:33 PM GMT
Defiant Ashraful leads Bangladesh resistance 12:31 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Israel's Netanyahu says Hamas must be uprooted 12:30 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-US Bancorp eyes expansion in 2009 12:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Q+A-What does Hasina win mean for Bangladesh? 12:29 PM GMT
India defers 3G spectrum auction to Jan. 30 12:29 PM GMT
U.S. pull-back from Iraq will hit private contractors 12:28 PM GMT
Kuwait's Dow fiasco may chill foreign investors 12:27 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-GMAC given $5 billion in government aid 12:26 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Cricket-Defiant Ashraful leads Bangladesh resistance 12:25 PM GMT
Pakistan suspends NATO supplies to tackle militants 12:25 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Kuwait's Dow fiasco may chill foreign investors 12:23 PM GMT
Gerrard charged over bar assault 12:23 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar slides vs euro, pound under pressure 12:22 PM GMT
Exelon Ill. Braidwood 2 reactor up to 63 pct power 12:22 PM GMT
China finds "largest dinosaur fossil site" in world 12:21 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Soccer-Liverpool's Gerrard charged over bar assault 12:20 PM GMT
Tech companies push stylish, personal design 12:20 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Futures flat as investors eye data, autos 12:20 PM GMT
Fewer journalists killed in 2008 12:19 PM GMT
US pull-back from Iraq will hit private contractors 12:18 PM GMT
US pull-back from Iraq will hit private contractors 12:18 PM GMT
HKEx delays 'blackout' plan amid opposition 12:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-India's Reliance Comm starts nationwide GSM service 12:15 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Economic indicators for Dec. 30 12:12 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-FTSE Small Caps stay flat midday 12:10 PM GMT
Croatia's largest bank to keep loan rates steady 12:09 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Earnings diary for Dec. 30 12:08 PM GMT
Steel merger puts second Chinese firm in top 5 12:06 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Cadogan higher; delayed reaction to upgrade 12:06 PM GMT
Kashmir's next leader may give hope to troubled state 12:06 PM GMT
Europe stocks increase as oils continue to climb 12:03 PM GMT
S.Africa Nov trade deficit swells to 12.1 bln rand 12:03 PM GMT
Cunego plots alliance to counter Armstrong threat 12:02 PM GMT
Kashmir's next leader may give hope to troubled state 12:01 PM GMT
Kashmir's next leader may give hope to troubled state 12:01 PM GMT
Comfort food seen in vogue '09 as credit crunch bites 12:00 PM GMT
Trial delayed for Iraqi who threw shoes at Bush 12:00 PM GMT
Airlines "shrinking by all measures": IATA 11:57 AM GMT
Iranian-Canadian blogger detained 11:56 AM GMT
S.Lanka rupee above record low, shares at 4-yr low 11:54 AM GMT
Fewer journalists killed in 2008, rights group says 11:53 AM GMT
INDIA-STOCKS/ (UPDATE 2) 11:51 AM GMT
Russia Grid Co gets 15bln rbl credit line with Alfa 11:50 AM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-India's Reliance creates world's biggest refinery 11:48 AM GMT
U.S. backs plan for engaging Afghan tribes 11:47 AM GMT
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to Feb 28 11:47 AM GMT
U.S. backs plan for engaging Afghan tribes 11:46 AM GMT
U.S. backs plan for engaging Afghan tribes 11:46 AM GMT
ANALYSIS-Clock ticks on Asia-West fuel arb as Reliance starts 11:44 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-Steel merger puts second Chinese firm in top 5 11:43 AM GMT
PluggedIn: Tech companies push stylish, personal design 11:43 AM GMT
Insurance for fire, flood -- why not recession? 11:42 AM GMT
Commods help lift FTSE by midday, financials fall 11:39 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Airlines 'shrinking by all measures' - IATA 11:37 AM GMT
Madoff liquidation trustee gets $28 mln for costs 11:37 AM GMT
U.S. Congress to examine Madoff case on Monday 11:37 AM GMT
Researchers unlock secrets of 1918 flu pandemic 11:33 AM GMT
Rosneft expects its '09 oil output to grow slightly 11:33 AM GMT
EU executive urges Hamas, Israel to stop attacks 11:32 AM GMT
VIEW-Fidelity's Magellan shifts top holdings 11:29 AM GMT
Credit Suisse gets permit for China securities JV 11:28 AM GMT
Bank debt set for more pain as doubts rise 11:28 AM GMT
BRIEF-UniCredit statement on B&C deal 11:25 AM GMT
DEALTALK-Private equity, IT firms seen courting India's Satyam 11:24 AM GMT
Japan Q4 GDP to post worst fall since 1974 -BarCap 11:22 AM GMT
House prices fall 12.2 pct year on year in Nov 11:21 AM GMT
Dismal holiday sales weigh on mall owners 11:20 AM GMT
Iberdrola Renovables to buy final 3.5 pct of Rokas 11:20 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Venezuela tells India's ONGC it must cut output 11:17 AM GMT
Enel gas network gets interest from 12 bidders-source 11:16 AM GMT
Bank of China says no RBS notice to sell 11:15 AM GMT
Gazprom: No deal with Ukraine yet, talks continue 11:13 AM GMT
TIMELINE: Israeli-Hamas violence since truce ended 11:12 AM GMT
Cricket- Sri Lanka v Bangladesh first test scoreboard 11:11 AM GMT
TIMELINE-Israeli-Hamas violence since truce ended 11:10 AM GMT
SE Asia Stocks-Singapore falls, others gain, but outlook grim 11:10 AM GMT
Japan's Sumitomo to raise stake in Indian truck firm 11:09 AM GMT
China forex watchdog burnt by WaMu collapse 11:08 AM GMT
TIMELINE-Israeli-Hamas violence since truce ended 11:08 AM GMT
Blackstone invests in Indian seeds firm 11:04 AM GMT
Cricket-Bangladesh (178&)254-5 v S Lanka (293&405-6 dec) - close 11:01 AM GMT
DEALTALK-China forex watchdog burnt by WaMu collapse 10:57 AM GMT
ICE Brent slips towards $40, looks range-bound 10:55 AM GMT
China finds "largest dinosaur fossil site" in world 10:54 AM GMT
Dutch govt clears Corus work time cuts from Jan 10:52 AM GMT
PRECIOUS-Gold slips 1 pct on profit taking, softer oil 10:51 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Gazprom refinances part of debt, borrows more 10:47 AM GMT
South Korea "seeks to pay" North to return abductees 10:46 AM GMT
Hits, misses on quest for Oscar glory 10:37 AM GMT
Singapore Airlines budget arm drops Korea expansion 10:36 AM GMT
Sterling hits record trade-weighted low 10:36 AM GMT
RPT-FEATURE-Crisis abruptly ends Ukraine building boom 10:34 AM GMT
Hot Small Caps: Innovation hit by lawsuit 10:34 AM GMT
Website plays Cupid to battlers of the bulge in India 10:30 AM GMT
Yemen protesters storm Egypt consulate over Gaza 10:30 AM GMT
Website plays Cupid to battlers of the bulge in India 10:29 AM GMT
TIMELINE-Sheikh Hasina wins Bangladesh vote in landslide 10:28 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Guinea junta names civilian prime minister 10:27 AM GMT
Yemen protesters storm Egypt consulate over Gaza 10:26 AM GMT
Briefs-Cunego plots alliance to counter Armstrong threat 10:24 AM GMT
SPDR Gold Trust bullion holdings rise 5 t to record 10:17 AM GMT
China's Yunnan Copper shuts smelter until Jan 8 10:17 AM GMT
FACTBOX: Security developments in Pakistan, Dec 30 10:17 AM GMT
Beiersdorf CEO says crisis won't hurt demand-paper 10:16 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Innovation hit by C$75 mln lawsuit 10:16 AM GMT
Impeachment panel offered tapes on Blagojevich 10:15 AM GMT
RWE gets link for new nuclear plant 10:13 AM GMT
Indian shares end up 1.9 pct on stimulus hopes 10:13 AM GMT
Malaysia's Proton says hires new chairman 10:13 AM GMT
ONGC "close to finish line" on Imperial bid: source 10:12 AM GMT
FCC wins 161 mln eur Romanian road contract 10:08 AM GMT
Lehman bankruptcy filing wiped out billions: report 10:07 AM GMT
Bank of China says not seen any RBS notice to sell 10:07 AM GMT
Bank of China says not seen any RBS notice to sell 10:07 AM GMT
Turkey's Sabanci sees end-2009 real economy pick-up 10:06 AM GMT
Dismal holiday sales weigh on mall owners 10:06 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-SABIC steel ops face difficult conditions-CEO 10:06 AM GMT
TIMELINE-Sheikh Hasina wins Bangladesh vote in landslide 10:05 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Satyam gains on talk of PE stake, management change 10:04 AM GMT
Japan did not intervene in forex market in Dec-govt 10:02 AM GMT
FACTBOX: Which countries have the most troops in Afghanistan? 10:02 AM GMT
Afghan policemen arrested for helping Taliban 10:02 AM GMT
Tension high as Ghana waits for run-off result 10:01 AM GMT
Belgium's Electrabel cuts gas bills for consumers 10:00 AM GMT
Europe stocks gain early as dire year winds down 09:57 AM GMT
Czechs, next EU president, defend Israeli strikes 09:55 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-International air cargo falls 13.5 pct in November 09:55 AM GMT
DIARY - Global Environment 09:54 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bank of China says not seen any RBS notice to sell 09:54 AM GMT
Guinea junta names civilian prime minister 09:53 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-ONGC 'close to finish line' on Imperial bid-source 09:50 AM GMT
India's Reliance Comm says spends $2.1 bln on GSM 09:50 AM GMT
Baby dies, nine seriously ill with Cyprus virus 09:48 AM GMT
Welsh singer Duffy tops U.K. album sales 09:46 AM GMT
600,000 jobs could go in 2009 09:44 AM GMT
Egypt mocks Iran and Hezbollah on military record 09:43 AM GMT
Sterling hits 6-1/2 yr low vs dlr; near record euro trough 09:43 AM GMT
Egypt mocks Iran, Hezbollah on military record 09:39 AM GMT
ECB's Hurley sees "very weak" global growth in 2009 09:38 AM GMT
ECB sees "very weak" global growth in 2009 09:36 AM GMT
FOREX-Dollar slides broadly, pound suffers in thin trade 09:36 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Taiwan plans business zone to boost economy 09:34 AM GMT
Venezuela tells India's ONGC of output cut-source 09:34 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-German tycoon Merckle gets bridge loan, moratorium 09:30 AM GMT
U.S. stock index futures point to rebound; data eyed 09:28 AM GMT
Tchenguiz's Globe seeks help as covenants loom 09:28 AM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil and gold ease, shares put in year-end rally 09:24 AM GMT
U.S. apparel makers to ask retailers for concessions - report 09:23 AM GMT
Immofinanz CEO: more revaluations possible-paper 09:22 AM GMT
Pension trustees may seek HBOS deal delay 09:22 AM GMT
China hikes leaded gasoline import tax fivefold 09:20 AM GMT
Indian shares up over 2 pct on stimulus, rate cut hopes 09:18 AM GMT
FTSE up 0.8 pct in early deals led by oils, miners 09:12 AM GMT
NY governor offers agenda for Obama stimulus plan 09:08 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Cricket- Muralitharan leaves Bangladesh in a spin 09:04 AM GMT
Soaring cost of living tops worry index 09:03 AM GMT
HK shares finish 0.7 pct lower, China Eastern sinks 09:02 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Big PCCW shareholders raise buyout offer to $2.2 bln 09:01 AM GMT
Emirates awaits 4th A380, sees delay to fifth delivery 09:01 AM GMT
Obama may set new policy on Cuba's aging revolution 09:01 AM GMT
Emirates awaits 4th A380, sees delay to fifth delivery 08:59 AM GMT
Cubans line up to apply for Spanish citizenship 08:58 AM GMT
Sarah Palin's daughter gives birth to a son: report 08:57 AM GMT
ADVISORY-HK markets to close at midday on Wednesday 08:56 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - PORTUGAL - Dec 30 08:55 AM GMT
Iraq and Britain hope to seal troop deal by year end 08:54 AM GMT
Tchenguiz's Globe seeks help as covenants loom 08:51 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Global interest rates in 2008 08:50 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-German tycoon Merckle gets bridge loan, moratorium 08:49 AM GMT
Madonna biggest 2008 North American tour attraction 08:45 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-BPH to slow expansion plans, halt dividend 08:45 AM GMT
Soaring cost of living tops worry index 08:43 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Russia's MMK obtains 3.0 bln rouble loan 08:41 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Which countries have the most troops in Afghanistan? 08:40 AM GMT
Afghan policemen arrested for helping Taliban 08:40 AM GMT
Belgium's Van Rompuy may become PM on Tuesday 08:35 AM GMT
Pension trustees seek to delay HBOS deal - FT 08:33 AM GMT
Afghan policemen arrested for helping Taliban 08:33 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Premium Bars nearing financing deal; shares suspended 08:31 AM GMT
Germans warm to Cruise in Nazi film 08:30 AM GMT
Jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard dies in L.A. 08:27 AM GMT
Jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard dies in L.A. 08:26 AM GMT
REFILE-Gazprom borrowed $403 mln in Nov-Dec 08:24 AM GMT
Italian Stocks - Factors to watch on Dec 30 08:23 AM GMT
Cricket-Bangladesh (178&) 150-4 v Sri Lanka (293 &405-6 dec)-tea 08:21 AM GMT
Reliance Comm: buys back $25 mln worth foreign bonds 08:19 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Which countries have the most troops in Afghanistan? 08:18 AM GMT
WRAPUP 3-S.Korea industrial output slumps most in 21 years 08:18 AM GMT
Soccer-Qatar mulls bid to host World Cup finals 08:16 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Ireland - Dec 30 08:14 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Ireland - Dec 30 08:14 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-Indonesia says coal output up, copper down in 2008 08:12 AM GMT
Europe shares open higher, oils lead 08:12 AM GMT
Innovation says to contest Allstate's claim 08:10 AM GMT
HK shares end lower but energy stocks buck trend 08:10 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, Dec 30 08:09 AM GMT
Newspaper round-up 08:06 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-Bank BPH to slow expansion plans, halt dividend 08:06 AM GMT
BRIEF-Kent Gida to borrow up to 70 mln lira from Cadbury 08:05 AM GMT
Seoul shares up 0.6 pct; end down 41 pct for 2008 08:01 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Innovation says to contest Allstate's C$75 mln claim 08:01 AM GMT
Indonesia says coal output in 2009 to be unchanged vs 2008 07:56 AM GMT
India should stand down troops, says Pakistan 07:56 AM GMT
India's Suzlon raises stake in Germany's REpower 07:53 AM GMT
Aker Solutions inks frame supply deal with Shell 07:48 AM GMT
Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest 07:46 AM GMT
Russia revokes Agrochim bank's banking licence 07:43 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Sharp to book $480 mln loss on Pioneer stake 07:42 AM GMT
DIARY - Asian Holiday Holidays to December 2009 07:42 AM GMT
Europe Factors--Shares seen up in last full trading day 07:40 AM GMT
Key gene linked to high blood pressure identified 07:39 AM GMT
EMERGING EUROPE STOCKS-Factors to Watch Dec 30 07:39 AM GMT
GREECE - Factors to Watch on Dec 30 07:34 AM GMT
Indian shares flat, look for stimulus plan, rates 07:34 AM GMT
Turkish TAV Airports raises capital by 50 pct 07:34 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Celesio seen up on newspaper report 07:31 AM GMT
NORDIC STOCKS - Factors to watch on Dec 30 07:29 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Rolls-Royce wins Gazprom equipment contract 07:28 AM GMT
German Stocks-Factors to watch on Dec 30 07:28 AM GMT
MONEY MARKETS-Dollar rates creep lower as credit markets heal 07:21 AM GMT
Australians angry over bid to ban topless sunbathing 07:17 AM GMT
DIARY - Turkey - to May 14, 2009 07:14 AM GMT
BRIEF- Russia Gazprom H1 08 net profit 609.4 bln roubles 07:13 AM GMT
New German law could help drug wholesalers-paper 07:13 AM GMT
Thai protesters quit ministry, PM able to leave 07:12 AM GMT
European stock index futures point to higher open 07:07 AM GMT
Hungary, Factors to watch, Dec 30 07:07 AM GMT
Taiwan planning zone to lure back local businessmen 07:03 AM GMT
Photography studio to appoint administrators 07:03 AM GMT
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Dec 30 07:03 AM GMT
Tuesday Papers: Israel declares 'all-out war' against Hamas -- other news 07:01 AM GMT
RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares extend gains; oil below $40 07:00 AM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares extend gains; oil falls below $40 06:59 AM GMT
UK photography studio to appoint administrators 06:59 AM GMT
Tuesday Papers: Pension threat to HBOS/Lloyds TSB deal -- bid news and gossip 06:56 AM GMT
Second successive slalom win surprises Riesch 06:56 AM GMT
UK Stocks -- Factors to watch on Dec 30 06:53 AM GMT
Tuesday Papers: tips and comment 06:51 AM GMT
French and Benelux stocks - Factors to watch on Dec 30 06:47 AM GMT
Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Tuesday 06:46 AM GMT
Israeli naval ship clashes with Gaza aid boat 06:46 AM GMT
Israeli naval ship clashes with Gaza aid boat 06:43 AM GMT
CBS sets "Heckle" Web series 06:41 AM GMT
Facebook breast-feed photo ban protests 06:41 AM GMT
"Meet the Press" stays on top with new host 06:40 AM GMT
Debenhams may be looking at raising equity capital 06:39 AM GMT
NBC maintains leads in morning, evening news 06:38 AM GMT
Debenhams looking at raising equity capital - FT 06:34 AM GMT
Documentary filmmaker to honour Holocaust heroes 06:34 AM GMT
Documentary filmmaker to honor Holocaust heroes 06:32 AM GMT
Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Tuesday 06:28 AM GMT
Revival of underrated great Tchaikovsky 06:27 AM GMT
Calpers to deploy new stock-trading model- WSJ 06:25 AM GMT
India's Punj Lloyd gets order worth S$44.7 mln 06:24 AM GMT
SNAPSHOT - Financial Crisis - 0615 GMT 06:15 AM GMT
Seoul shares up 0.6 pct; end down 41 pct for 2008 06:12 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Credit Suisse gets permit for China securities JV 06:07 AM GMT
Indonesia says coal output up, at 225 mln tonnes in 2008 06:06 AM GMT
Telstra raises 20 bln yen in 8-year eurobond-S&P 06:04 AM GMT
Dow seen scrambling to keep Rohm takeover alive 06:01 AM GMT
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to Feb 28 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Today in Germany - December 30 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Today in Belgium/Luxembourg - Dec 30, 2008 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Germany - to Jan 29 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Belgium to March 31, 2009 06:00 AM GMT
Israel rejects truce; ready to fight for "weeks" 05:58 AM GMT
Facebook ban of breast-feeding photos sparks protests 05:57 AM GMT
Satyam gains on talk of PE stake, management change 05:53 AM GMT
South African Markets - Factors to watch on Dec 30 05:50 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Washington Post Business - Dec 30 05:46 AM GMT
Cricket-Bangladesh (178&) 40-1 v Sri Lanka (293&405-6 dec)-lunch 05:43 AM GMT
Indian shares turn lower after firm start 05:43 AM GMT
Thai PM finally sets out policy but not in parliament 05:43 AM GMT
Facebook ban of breast-feeding photos sparks protests 05:42 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Washington Post - Dec. 30 05:40 AM GMT
Israeli official says army ready to fight for "weeks" 05:36 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Rakuten to book $720 mln loss on TBS stake 05:35 AM GMT
Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions 05:33 AM GMT
HK shares gain 1.1 pct, led by energy stocks 05:30 AM GMT
Nationwide Mutual to proceed with buyout of unit - WSJ 05:27 AM GMT
Israeli official says army ready to fight for "weeks" 05:27 AM GMT
China finds "largest dinosaur fossil site" in world 05:25 AM GMT
Hyundai Motor, Kia target 4 pct rise in 2009 sales 05:25 AM GMT
TEXT-Qantas to remove domestic fuel surcharges 05:14 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-China Eastern shares turbulent after govt aid plan 05:06 AM GMT
PCCW shareholders agree to adjourn buyout meeting 05:03 AM GMT
Jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard dies in L.A 05:03 AM GMT
Jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard dies in L.A. 05:03 AM GMT
Cricket-Sri Lanka (293 &) 405-6 dec v Bangladesh (178) - innings 05:02 AM GMT
DIARY - Economic Indicators in Germany from December 30 05:00 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-BOJ, Japan govt mull scheme to buy bad loans-paper 04:52 AM GMT
Thai Hot Stocks-Index led up by energy firms, banks 04:44 AM GMT
Indian shares open nearly 1 pct up; Satyam up 3.2 pct 04:34 AM GMT
Rakuten sees $726 mln loss on stake in TBS, others 04:26 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-U.S. puts up $6 bln to support auto lender GMAC 04:22 AM GMT
Oz Minerals gets bank lifeline as assets go on block 04:20 AM GMT
Oz Minerals gets bank lifeline as assets go on block 04:17 AM GMT
Taiwan banks seen open branches in China soon: WSJ 04:15 AM GMT
Taiwan banks seen open branches in China soon-WSJ 04:13 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - British business - 04:12 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Oz Minerals gets bank lifeline as assets go on block 04:12 AM GMT
HK Hot Stocks - Energy shares climb 04:11 AM GMT
China faces new melamine scandal 04:06 AM GMT
China faces new melamine scandal, 17 on trial 04:04 AM GMT
China's great migration wrenched back by crisis 04:02 AM GMT
Indian shares seen higher on economic package hopes 04:02 AM GMT
REFILE-RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS-Mideast violence lifts oil, dents dlr 04:00 AM GMT
REFILE-GLOBAL MARKETS-Mideast violence lifts oil, dents dollar 03:59 AM GMT
Sarah Palin's daughter said to have given birth to a son 03:52 AM GMT
At least four reported dead in Vietnam celebrations 03:48 AM GMT
Gold steady near 11-week high on Mideast violence 03:45 AM GMT
Play resumes in first test after slight delay 03:43 AM GMT
Spain offers passports to Franco exiles 03:41 AM GMT
Cubans line up to apply for Spanish citizenship 03:41 AM GMT
Hillary Clinton faces tough Mideast challenge 03:39 AM GMT
Egypt responds to Hezbollah criticism over Gaza 03:39 AM GMT
Fitch sees no sudden Israel ratings hit from Gaza 03:39 AM GMT
EU ministers to meet on Tuesday for talks on Gaza 03:39 AM GMT
Conflict puts the brakes on Syria-Israel peace 03:39 AM GMT
U.S. demands Hamas accept durable ceasefire 03:39 AM GMT
FACTBOX: Developments in Israel-Gaza fighting 03:39 AM GMT
Activists sail to Gaza with medical aid from Cyprus 03:39 AM GMT
Sights and sounds of Israel's Gaza offensive 03:39 AM GMT
France seeks aid truce for Gaza: diplomatic source 03:39 AM GMT
Hamas denies Senegal remarks on Gaza ceasefire 03:39 AM GMT
Saudi police break up pro-Gaza protest: residents 03:39 AM GMT
Germany blames Hamas for Gaza violence 03:39 AM GMT
Gaza offensive set to boost Israel's Livni 03:39 AM GMT
S+P says reviews Israel rating after Gaza strikes 03:39 AM GMT
UN's Ban chides world leaders over Gaza violence 03:39 AM GMT
Israeli offensive prompts pro-Gaza rallies 03:39 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Cricket-Play resumes in first test after slight delay 03:38 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - Dec 30 03:28 AM GMT
India's Reliance Comm says restores submarine cable 03:18 AM GMT
RPT-Nikkei up but logs biggest annual drop ever in 2008 03:17 AM GMT
Nikkei up but logs biggest annual drop ever in 2008 03:16 AM GMT
China picks Caofeidian, Wanzhou for SPR tanks-paper 03:15 AM GMT
PCCW says takeover offer sweetened to HK$4.5/shr 03:14 AM GMT
PCCW says takeover offer sweetened to HK$4.5/shr 03:13 AM GMT
Singapore Hot Stocks-CapitaMall Trust tumbles after spike 03:11 AM GMT
TREASURIES-Rise in Asia, 10-yr yield near 5-decade lows 03:09 AM GMT
VIDEO: Palestinians suspend peace talks 03:06 AM GMT
South Korea "seeks to pay" North to return abductees 03:05 AM GMT
China hails increased transparency in reporting 03:05 AM GMT
HK Exchange says 13 firms buy back shares 03:04 AM GMT
Credit Suisse gets permit for China securities JV 03:04 AM GMT
VIDEO: Gaza's hospitals "overwhelmed"  03:04 AM GMT
VIDEO: Gaza's hospitals "overwhelmed"  03:04 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Chubu Elec manually shuts down Hamaoka No.5 reactor 03:02 AM GMT
JGBs jump on US Treasuries, year-end fund relief 03:00 AM GMT
KEPCO to boost spending, seek overseas mine deals 03:00 AM GMT
S.Korea KDB, others to provide $8 bln to lenders 03:00 AM GMT
Bank of China not seen any RBS notice to sell 02:49 AM GMT
Nikkei up on last day in 2008 but logs worst year ever 02:47 AM GMT
Six dead in Canada avalanches 02:42 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian Newspapers - Dec 30 02:38 AM GMT
Bank of China not seen any RBS notice to sell-report 02:36 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Vietnam newspapers - Dec 30 02:35 AM GMT
Soccer-At least four dead in Vietnam celebrations - report 02:34 AM GMT
China's Hu urges faster rebuilding in quake zone 02:33 AM GMT
China's Hu urges faster rebuilding in quake zone 02:33 AM GMT
JGBs jump on US Treasuries, year-end fund relief 02:26 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Sarah Palin's daughter gives birth to a son-report 02:23 AM GMT
Oil jumps, but Israel-Hamas little cause for alarm 02:17 AM GMT
Gas prices surge as cold stirs supply nerves 02:17 AM GMT
Oil said to back near $100 by 2010-2015 02:17 AM GMT
FACTBOX: Where has the U.S. bailout money gone? 02:16 AM GMT
Oil rises for third day above $40 on Middle East 02:10 AM GMT
Chubu Elec manually shuts down Hamaoka No.5 reactor 02:09 AM GMT
Nikkei up on oil and yen, but 2008 worst year ever 02:08 AM GMT
Thai stocks may rise on last-minute bargain-hunting 02:07 AM GMT
HK shares to open up 1 pct; China Eastern higher 01:58 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Thai newspapers - Dec 30 01:56 AM GMT
Sequels keep video games buzzing in 2008 01:55 AM GMT
South Korea "seeks to pay" North to return abductees 01:54 AM GMT
AMD raises layoff total, sees new ATI charge 01:53 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-PRESS DIGEST - China - Dec 30 01:52 AM GMT
BOJ offers dollar supply at fixed rate of 1.200 pct 01:51 AM GMT
Merrill Lynch's Asia chairman to retire - source 01:50 AM GMT
JGBs jump on US Treasuries, year-end fund relief 01:48 AM GMT
Seoul shares gain on large caps; Ssangyong sinks 01:39 AM GMT
Dow scrambling to keep $15 bln Rohm takeover alive-FT 01:37 AM GMT
Trading in shares of Hong Kong's PCCW suspended 01:35 AM GMT
AMD raises layoff total, sees new ATI charge 01:32 AM GMT
RPT-PRESS DIGEST - China - Dec 30 01:31 AM GMT
Tokyo rubber retreats from 1-mth high on demand woes 01:23 AM GMT
U.S. offers $6 bln to support auto lender GMAC 01:19 AM GMT
HK shares seen rangebound; China Eastern in focus 01:18 AM GMT
Japan investors interested in Islamic products-report 01:16 AM GMT
Nikkei edges up as resource shares gain, but top-heavy 01:15 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - China - Dec 30 01:14 AM GMT
Australians angry over bid to ban topless sunbathing 01:12 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Hong Kong - Dec 30 01:10 AM GMT
Australians angry over bid to ban topless sunbathing 01:05 AM GMT
Saving Lehman 01:05 AM GMT
The year in review 01:04 AM GMT
When to buy? When to sell? When to divorce? 01:04 AM GMT
China pandas lose weight at Taiwan zoo 01:03 AM GMT
Tchaikovsky: revival of an underrated great 01:02 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Taiwan - December 30 01:00 AM GMT
English Premier League reports 12:53 AM GMT
English Premier League top scorers 12:53 AM GMT
China's great migration wrenched back by crisis 12:53 AM GMT
PRECIOUS-Gold inches up but off 11-week high 12:45 AM GMT
Green Living: Lush founder revels in funding activism 12:45 AM GMT
FACTBOX - Bangladesh: economic challenges, turbulent past 12:43 AM GMT
JGB benchmark 10-year yield hits five-year low 12:43 AM GMT
Honey bees get a real buzz from cocaine 12:43 AM GMT
CORRECTED: Gameworld: Sequels keep video games buzzing in 2008 12:40 AM GMT
CORRECTED: Gameworld: Sequels keep video games buzzing in 2008 12:38 AM GMT
Soaring cost of living tops UK worry index 12:35 AM GMT
CORRECTED-Gameworld: Sequels keep video games buzzing in 2008 12:32 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Japan - Dec 30 12:31 AM GMT
CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-China Eastern unveils 7 bln yuan share sale 12:29 AM GMT
Israeli air strikes kill 10 Palestinians in Gaza 12:29 AM GMT
Malaysia's YTL plans $287 mln REIT launch- report 12:25 AM GMT
RPT-Nikkei edges down on final trading day of 2008 12:23 AM GMT
Two potential bidders shun Boston Globe, Red Sox 12:21 AM GMT
Singapore Hot Stocks-Keppel Corp, Sembcorp Marine in focus 12:21 AM GMT
UPDATE 5-Two potential bidders shun Boston Globe, Red Sox 12:20 AM GMT
JGB five-year yield hits three-year low 12:17 AM GMT
Israeli air strikes kill 10 Palestinians in Gaza 12:17 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Singapore newspapers - Dec 30 12:17 AM GMT
CORRECTED-China Eastern unveils 7 bln yuan share placement 12:16 AM GMT
Australia tourist numbers to fall: report 12:16 AM GMT
Nikkei edges down on final trading day of 2008 12:15 AM GMT
FACTBOX - Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina looks set for second chance 12:15 AM GMT
Soaring cost of living tops worry index 12:13 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times, Wall St Journal Asia editions 12:12 AM GMT
BOJ, Japan govt mull scheme to buy bad loans-media 12:10 AM GMT
Seoul shares open up but Ssangyong Motor falls 12:08 AM GMT
Australia tourist numbers to fall: report 12:05 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-Argentina to oversee natgas co. TGN after default 12:03 AM GMT
RWE gets link, eyes land for new UK nuclear plant 12:01 AM GMT

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