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New parents Federer & Clijsters punish youngsters 11:58 PM BST

INTERVIEW-Emirates hopeful global air travel up by mid-2010 11:57 PM BST

Europe shares close lower 11:54 PM BST

Jaguar, Land Rover weigh on Tata Motors 11:54 PM BST

Tata to tap market for at least £100 million - report 11:54 PM BST

U.S. judge rules against AIG in Starr case 11:52 PM BST

Germany, France target bank "excesses" 11:50 PM BST

Boeing names Albaugh to head commercial plane unit 11:49 PM BST

Tesoro says Mandan N. Dakota refinery fire minor 11:46 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Boeing names Albaugh to head commercial plane unit 11:45 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Comerci to restructure $100 million of debt 11:44 PM BST

Brazil moves to boost control over new oil wealth 11:41 PM BST

Arctic Monkeys top U.K. albums chart for 3rd time 11:41 PM BST

OPEC nation Venezuela to import gasoline-sources 11:41 PM BST

Manufacturers seen struggling for credit 11:38 PM BST

Dangerous hurricane heads for Mexico resort 11:37 PM BST

Gates backs Lockheed F-35; cost and schedule key 11:36 PM BST

Reynolds, others sue to stop parts of tobacco law 11:36 PM BST

Uruguay midfielder Arismendi joins Stoke 11:34 PM BST

U.N. chief calls for urgent action on climate change 11:34 PM BST

SCENARIOS: Fate of climate change bill in Congress 11:34 PM BST

Colombian rebels release videos of hostage troops 11:33 PM BST

UPDATE 4-Dangerous hurricane heads for Mexico resort 11:32 PM BST

Illinois to expand "snack tax" on Sept. 1 11:32 PM BST

Nokia to delay U.S. music service launch -report 11:28 PM BST

SCENARIOS - Fate of climate change bill in Congress 11:28 PM BST

Fate of climate change bill in Congress 11:27 PM BST

Soccer-Uruguay midfielder Arismendi joins Stoke 11:26 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Calif. gasoline demand rises in May yr/yr -state 11:20 PM BST

UK manufacturers struggle for credit-newspaper 11:19 PM BST

UPDATE 5-Brazil moves to boost control over new oil wealth 11:18 PM BST

Dow Jones High/Low - Aug 31 11:17 PM BST

Japan Democrats take power, fiscal challenges loom 11:16 PM BST

Q+A-Japan PM-elect may ruffle U.S. on security 11:16 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Pioneer Southwest buys reserves in West Texas 11:15 PM BST

Dow Jones Open/Close - Aug 31 11:15 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Reynolds,others sue to stop parts of US tobacco law 11:14 PM BST

UN chief calls for urgent action on climate change 11:12 PM BST

Petrobras shares sink on capital plan, oil plunge 11:12 PM BST

SCENARIOS-Fate of climate change bill in Congress 11:11 PM BST

Worrying about a job can damage health more than loss 11:11 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Yamana declares commercial production at Sao Vicente 11:10 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Petrobras shares sink on capital plan, oil plunge 11:08 PM BST

U.S. Republican lawmakers demand audit of AIG trust 11:08 PM BST

U.S. judge rules against AIG in Starr case 11:08 PM BST

Republican lawmakers demand audit of AIG trust 11:08 PM BST

U.S. Republican lawmakers demand audit of AIG trust 11:07 PM BST

Vancouver cruise ships to plug in to cut pollution 11:07 PM BST

Gates backs Lockheed F-35 11:06 PM BST

Massachusetts governor backs naming Kennedy successor 11:05 PM BST

Massachusetts gov. backs naming Kennedy successor 11:03 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Massachusetts gov. backs naming Kennedy successor 11:03 PM BST

Ag exporters seek trade policy sign in downturn 11:03 PM BST

Soccer-La Liga top scorers 11:03 PM BST

Soccer-La Liga summary 11:03 PM BST

Colombian rebels release videos of hostage troops 11:01 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Gates backs Lockheed F-35; cost and schedule key 11:00 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Tennis-The Federer express begins rolling 10:58 PM BST

Soccer-La Liga result 10:58 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Brookfield Properties boosts offering size by 67 pct 10:55 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Canada Liberals torn on forcing early election 10:53 PM BST

Armenia, Turkey move toward diplomatic ties 10:51 PM BST

FACTBOX - Turkey and Armenia move to overcome differences 10:51 PM BST

UPDATE 2-U.S. judge rules against AIG in Starr case 10:50 PM BST

US FCC to study ways to block sex, violence from kids 10:50 PM BST

Baker Hughes to buy BJ Services for $4.8 billion 10:49 PM BST

US FCC to study ways to block sex, violence from kids 10:48 PM BST

California gasoline demand rises in May yr/yr -state 10:48 PM BST

UPDATE 6-Baker Hughes to buy BJ Services for $4.8 bln 10:47 PM BST

Democrats push insurers on small business plans 10:46 PM BST

ANALYST VIEW - Brazil's proposal for offshore oil 10:46 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Visa to prepay $682 mln to settle $800 mln debt 10:45 PM BST

Obama golfs with trade envoy as China case looms 10:44 PM BST

PetroChina takes C$1.9 billion stake in Canada oil sands 10:44 PM BST

Marvel: from zero to hero, and back again 10:43 PM BST

Brazil needs to beat corruption to enjoy oil bonanza 10:43 PM BST

Obama aides see need for more troops in Afghanistan 10:43 PM BST

UPDATE 4-PetroChina takes C$1.9 bln stake in Canada oil sands 10:42 PM BST

ANALYST VIEW-Brazil's proposal for offshore oil 10:42 PM BST

Marvel: from zero to hero, and back again 10:41 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Citigroup sells three credit card portfolios 10:40 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Tennis-U.S. Open women's singles first round results 10:39 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Lakeside granted status in Canada-U.S. Steel suit 10:37 PM BST

UPDATE 2-US Democrats push insurers on small business plans 10:37 PM BST

Soccer-Portuguese championship results and standings 10:36 PM BST

California watching wildfire threat to power grid 10:35 PM BST

Tennis-Tuesday's order of play at the U.S. Open 10:34 PM BST

Goldman rehires Forst as sr. strategy officer-memo 10:33 PM BST

Apollo Management investors oppose annex fund - FT 10:32 PM BST

Bari sign Celtic midfielder Donati 10:31 PM BST

Obama aides see need for more troops in Afghanistan 10:28 PM BST

Top commander says U.S., NATO must change to win Afghan war 10:28 PM BST

Energy Retrofits Not so Stimulated by Stimulus Bill 10:27 PM BST

Adding breast exam to mammogram - is it worth it? 10:26 PM BST

AIG, Greenberg, Smith agree to arbitrate disputes 10:25 PM BST

Obama aides see need for more troops in Afghanistan 10:25 PM BST

Mediterranean diet tops low-fat diet for diabetics 10:25 PM BST

California watching wildfire threat to power grid 10:25 PM BST

Soccer-Bari sign Celtic midfielder Donati 10:24 PM BST

For heart health: avoid tobacco smoke, pollution 10:24 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Brigham Exploration sees higher oil volumes in Q3 10:23 PM BST

Retail clinics give similar care, cheaper: U.S. study 10:23 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Consolidated Thompson to raise C$125 mln in stock sale 10:22 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Duke Energy to build 200 mw wind farm in Wyo. 10:22 PM BST

AIG, Greenberg, Smith agree to arbitrate disputes 10:22 PM BST

UPDATE 1-AIG, Greenberg, Smith agree to arbitrate disputes 10:20 PM BST

CANADA STOCKS-TSX sheds 1 pct on oil, China but ends Aug higher 10:18 PM BST

Chilean stocks and peso dive on China sell-off 10:16 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Lyondell seeks injunction to protect Europe units 10:15 PM BST

Canadian TV rebuked again for Obama assassination joke 10:15 PM BST

China, fiscal woes knock Mexico peso to 6-week low 10:14 PM BST

Prostate cancer screening: More harm than good? 10:13 PM BST

Facts about prostate cancer tests, treatments 10:13 PM BST

Mexico's Comerci in deal with local debt holders 10:12 PM BST

EIA lifts estimates of US natgas storage capacity 10:11 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Neurobiological board approves liquidation plan 10:10 PM BST

Prostate cancer screening: More harm than good? 10:10 PM BST

Facts about prostate cancer tests, treatments 10:10 PM BST

EMERGING MARKETS-LatAm assets fall on China worries, oil 10:08 PM BST

WRAPUP 1-US commodities rattled by China derivatives stance 10:07 PM BST

Cigarettes boost MS risk, but not through nicotine 10:07 PM BST

Facts about prostate cancer tests, treatments 10:07 PM BST

Argentine farm strike idles cattle, grains markets 10:05 PM BST

U.S. arms dealer pleads guilty in Afghan weapons case 10:03 PM BST

Gates sees "mixed picture" in Afghanistan 10:03 PM BST

Karzai leads Afghan vote, run-off indicated 10:03 PM BST

Soccer-Argentine Defederico joins Brazil's Corinthians 10:02 PM BST

Retail clinics give similar care, cheaper-US study 10:00 PM BST

West Ham swap Savio for Fiorentina's Da Costa plus cash 09:58 PM BST

Soccer-West Ham swap Savio for Fiorentina's Da Costa plus cash 09:56 PM BST

WTO allows Brazil sanctions in US cotton row 09:56 PM BST

CORRECTED - Chile panel sees 10-year copper price at $2.13/lb 09:55 PM BST

DreamWorks shares rise 6.5 percent on takeover talk 09:54 PM BST

FACTBOX - How countries have coped with the oil "curse" 09:54 PM BST

CANADA FX DEBT-C$ ends lower on weakness in GDP data, shrs, oil 09:53 PM BST

Brazil stocks tumble on Petrobras plan; real down 09:52 PM BST

UPDATE 1-DreamWorks shares rise 6.5 pct on takeover talk 09:52 PM BST

U.S. Open women's singles first round results 09:51 PM BST

Race not a factor in liver transplantation 09:50 PM BST

Jaguar, Land Rover weigh on Tata Motors 09:49 PM BST

Wall Street slips on China sell-off; energy, banks slide 09:49 PM BST

No chance of Brazil subsalt oil round in 2009-govt 09:48 PM BST

Vancouver cruise ships to plug in to cut pollution 09:48 PM BST

CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls on oil, but ends August higher 09:48 PM BST

US STOCKS-Wall St slips on China sell-off; energy, banks slide 09:46 PM BST

Tata to tap market for at least £100 million - report 09:46 PM BST

S&P's Energy Future Holdings outlook now negative 09:46 PM BST

Surveys show U.S. economy picking up 09:44 PM BST

REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Aug 31 US 1.56606 09:42 PM BST

Colorado condo owner files for bankruptcy 09:39 PM BST

DJ AM found dead in New York apartment 09:38 PM BST

Property bank-loan defaults at 6-year high--report 09:37 PM BST

U.S. gasoline price falls for third week: Gov't 09:36 PM BST

ADR Report-China leads foreign U.S. shares down; oil weighs 09:36 PM BST

FACTBOX-How countries have coped with the oil "curse" 09:35 PM BST

Canadian TV rebuked again for Obama assassination joke 09:35 PM BST

GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil, stocks slide on demand worries from China 09:34 PM BST

Tata to tap market for at least 100 mln stg - FT 09:33 PM BST

FOREX-Yen gains on Japan political shift, recovery concerns 09:31 PM BST

Better late than never, Third Avenue debuts debt fund 09:30 PM BST

Holder Serena eases into second round 09:28 PM BST

Memories come flooding back for returning Clijsters 09:28 PM BST

Georgia police probe trailer killings of eight 09:27 PM BST

Tennis-Holder Serena eases into second round 09:25 PM BST

Regional surveys show U.S. economy is picking up 09:23 PM BST

UN talks hope to improve climate data, aid poor 09:23 PM BST

UN talks hope to improve climate data, aid poor 09:23 PM BST

Disney to acquire Marvel in $4 billion deal 09:20 PM BST

Tennis-Memories come flooding back for returning Clijsters 09:19 PM BST

Karzai leads Afghan vote, run-off indicated 09:17 PM BST

Two British soldiers die in Afghan explosion 09:17 PM BST

U.S. commander: Afghan strategy must change 09:17 PM BST

TREASURIES-Prices rise with safety bid as stocks fall 09:17 PM BST

FACTBOX: A look at Marvel Entertainment 09:17 PM BST

FACTBOX-A look at Marvel Entertainment 09:15 PM BST

Soccer-Turkish championship result and standings 09:15 PM BST

RPT-UPDATE 1-Soccer-Gudjohnsen joins Monaco from Barcelona 09:13 PM BST

U.S., Cuba to hold postal service talks: diplomats 09:12 PM BST

Clijsters makes impressive return to grand-slam action 09:11 PM BST

The Federer express begins rolling 09:11 PM BST

CANADA STOCKS-TSX drops sharply on weak energy 09:11 PM BST

US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St ends lower on day; up for month 09:11 PM BST

Fed seen making £8.6 billion on loans 09:09 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Medtronic looks outside for heart division chief 09:07 PM BST

U.S. climate change bill hits new Senate delay 09:06 PM BST

NYMEX-Crude ends below $70 on China equities worry 09:06 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Mexico copper output down in June, silver up 09:03 PM BST

U.S. holdings of foreign securities fell in 2008 09:02 PM BST

U.S. SEC warns on broker-dealer pay incentives 09:01 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Commerzbank drops Dresdner Kleinwort name 09:00 PM BST

Apple expected to unveil new iPod line 08:57 PM BST

Lyondell files suit, seeks to protect Europe units 08:53 PM BST

Soccer-Swiss championship result and standings 08:52 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Risanamento to reconvene board in next few days 08:50 PM BST

Month of Ramadan 08:50 PM BST

FACTBOX - What's at stake on Mt. Wilson with wildfire 08:49 PM BST

DIARY - Today in Washington - Sept. 1 08:45 PM BST

SEC warns on broker-dealer pay incentives 08:44 PM BST

Gold ends lower as risk-averse investors sell 08:43 PM BST

UPDATE 2-U.S. SEC warns on broker-dealer pay incentives 08:42 PM BST

Sunderland sign defender Turner from Hull 08:38 PM BST

Getafe agree to sign defender Torres from Real 08:38 PM BST

FACTBOX: What's at stake on Mt. Wilson with wildfire 08:38 PM BST

FACTBOX-What's at stake on Mt. Wilson with wildfire 08:37 PM BST

FACTBOX-What's at stake on Mt. Wilson with wildfire 08:37 PM BST

Oil drops below $70 on China economy fears 08:37 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Apple to host media event Sept. 9 08:36 PM BST

UPDATE 1-IMF official sees countries not renewing credit lines 08:36 PM BST

Oil drops nearly 4 percent on China economy fears 08:34 PM BST

Patients embrace Argentine tango as new therapy 08:34 PM BST

UPDATE 11-Oil drops nearly 4 pct on China economy fears 08:33 PM BST

Germany, France target bank "excesses" for G20 meet 08:33 PM BST

Gold ends lower as risk-averse investors sell 08:32 PM BST

Italy defender Grosso leaves Lyon for Juventus 08:32 PM BST

Holders of Comerci local debt near agreement 08:31 PM BST

U.S. court: Paris Hilton can pursue Hallmark lawsuit 08:29 PM BST

Soccer-Czech championship results and standings 08:27 PM BST

Nigeria charges bank execs after £1.6 billion bailout 08:26 PM BST

FACTBOX - The charges against Nigeria's bank executives 08:26 PM BST

Court: Paris Hilton can pursue Hallmark lawsuit 08:25 PM BST

US court: Paris Hilton can pursue Hallmark lawsuit 08:24 PM BST

Mass. governor wants to name Kennedy successor 08:23 PM BST

Mass. governor wants to name Kennedy successor 08:23 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Vinci swaps stake for Qatari Diar services unit 08:22 PM BST

FACTBOX-The charges against Nigeria's bank executives 08:22 PM BST

RPT-UPDATE 5-Baker Hughes to buy BJ Services for $4.9 bln 08:22 PM BST

IMF official sees countries not renewing credit lines 08:20 PM BST

Lakeside granted status in Canada-U.S. Steel suit 08:20 PM BST

Life as an albino 08:20 PM BST

BRIEF-Soccer-Getafe agree to sign defender Torres from Real 08:19 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Nigeria charges bank execs after $2.6 bln bailout 08:18 PM BST

UPDATE 1-SkyEurope said to briefly cancel flights from Slovakia 08:18 PM BST

Forward Calendar - U.S. corporate bond new issues 08:17 PM BST

China reports new lead poisoning case 08:15 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Crexus REIT sees $500 mln IPO 08:15 PM BST

TV show hires ex-president Bush's daughter 08:14 PM BST

U.S. TV show hires ex-president Bush's daughter 08:13 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Suncor says Edmonton refinery work has no impact 08:12 PM BST

Chile peso, commods stocks hurt by China 08:11 PM BST

Soccer-Norwegian championship results and standings 08:09 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Jazz Air, maintenance workers in tentative deal 08:07 PM BST

Ex-trader Kerviel sent to trial over SocGen scandal 08:07 PM BST

Nicklaus to join Palmer as honorary starter at the Masters 08:06 PM BST

Bad beach day? Head to a vineyard 08:02 PM BST

Soccer-Danish championship result and standings 08:02 PM BST

Clijsters makes impressive return to grand-slam action 08:01 PM BST

Citigroup sells three credit card portfolios 08:01 PM BST

Irish "bad bank" could prevent bubble 07:59 PM BST

Soccer-Israeli championship results and standings 07:59 PM BST

German industry seeks govt help on credit 07:58 PM BST

Soccer-Swedish championship results and standings 07:57 PM BST

Mass. lawmakers to hold special hearing on Kennedy seat 07:57 PM BST

Mass. lawmakers to hold special hearing on Kennedy seat 07:57 PM BST

U.S. crude ends below $70 as Chinese equities fall 07:55 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Europe inspectors cite Genzyme plant deficiencies 07:54 PM BST

SNAP ANALYSIS-Brazil's oil reforms have fair chance in Congress 07:53 PM BST

FACTBOX-Brazil proposes revamp of oil law for new fields 07:53 PM BST

E.Timor min eyes oil fund for infrastructure spending 07:53 PM BST

Dubai sets up oil, energy bodies to manage supplies 07:53 PM BST

Ford US auto sales rise in August-sales analyst 07:53 PM BST

US STOCKS-Wall St skids on China concerns; oil, banks weigh 07:52 PM BST

Huntsman to bid $415 million for Tronox assets 07:52 PM BST

Court says Delaware must pare back sports betting 07:51 PM BST

Soccer-Injured Gonzalez out of Chile squad for qualifiers 07:51 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Soccer-Italy defender Grosso leaves Lyon for Juventus 07:51 PM BST

Marvel meets Disney 07:50 PM BST

Paraguay budget sees $200 mln foreign bond sales 07:50 PM BST

Olympic champion Liukin opts out of worlds 07:49 PM BST

Soccer-Revised Chile squad for World Cup qualifiers 07:47 PM BST

UPDATE 5-Huntsman to bid $415 million for Tronox assets 07:47 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Kenya's core inflation drops to 3.5 pct in August 07:47 PM BST

S&P may cut Disney rating on Marvel acquisition 07:41 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Innate Pharma sees significant H2 cancer drug news 07:40 PM BST

S.Africa starts firing soldiers after protest 07:37 PM BST

Colombian rebels release videos of hostage troops 07:35 PM BST

FACTBOX-Brazil proposes revamp of oil law for new fields 07:34 PM BST

Soccer-Ukrainian championship results and standings 07:33 PM BST

US gold ends lower as risk-averse investors sell 07:32 PM BST

BRIEF-Soccer-India upstage Syria to retain Nehru Cup 07:31 PM BST

Golf-Nicklaus to join Palmer as honorary starter at the Masters 07:31 PM BST

U.S. credit card hacker's lawyer says client not ringleader 07:30 PM BST

Soccer-Italy defender Grosso leaves Lyon for Juventus 07:29 PM BST

Mortgage data could help catch tax cheats 07:28 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Ford US auto sales rise in August-sales analyst 07:26 PM BST

Building a Green Economy: Green Jobs, Transmission Lines & Microgrids 07:23 PM BST

BRIEF-Soccer-Austria forward Maierhofer to join Wolves 07:22 PM BST

Tropical depression could form within 48 hours: NHC 07:21 PM BST

Economic recovery worries spark US copper sell-off 07:19 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Suncor says no impact from Edmonton refinery work 07:18 PM BST

NHC REPORT-Tropical depression could form within 48 hours 07:17 PM BST

Mexico peso hits 6-week low on China, fiscal woes 07:17 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Sequenom shares surge on Down Syndrome test chatter 07:14 PM BST

New Issue-Republic Services sells $650 mln in 10-yr sr notes 07:13 PM BST

Gay heads long list of U.S. winners in Britain 07:12 PM BST

Artic Monkeys top UK album charts with "Humbug" 07:12 PM BST

MONEY MARKETS-Dollar rates fall on cash, weaker stocks 07:12 PM BST

Venezuela's "strong bolivar" swamped by inflation 07:11 PM BST

Extending space station key to Mars: NASA scientist 07:09 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Irish Fin Min heralds bottom of property slump 07:09 PM BST

Extending space station key to Mars-NASA scientist 07:06 PM BST

Extending space station key to Mars-NASA scientist 07:06 PM BST

Hurricane makes OECD move meeting to Mexico City 07:05 PM BST

Hurricane makes OECD move meeting to Mexico City 07:05 PM BST

Apple to host media event September 9 07:04 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Ex-trader Kerviel sent to trial over SocGen scandal 07:02 PM BST

BRIEF-Soccer-Sporting sign Spanish midfielder Angulo 07:00 PM BST

"Clunkers" may boost U.S. August sales; investors look beyond 06:59 PM BST

Heartburn drugs don't interfere with Plavix: study 06:58 PM BST

US Cash Products-Mogas moves lower on weaker demand 06:57 PM BST

U.N. talks hope to improve climate data and aid poor 06:56 PM BST

FACTBOX: Climate risks, and how to limit damage 06:56 PM BST

Chinese growth can overcome falling stock market 06:55 PM BST

FACTBOX-Climate risks, and how to limit damage 06:54 PM BST

FOREX-Yen gains after Japan election and stock declines 06:53 PM BST

INSTANT VIEW-Brazil's proposal for vast offshore oil reserves 06:52 PM BST

Teamsters urge FedEx holders to split CEO, chair 06:50 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Ecuador sees 2010 GDP growth at 3.4 pct-Govt 06:48 PM BST

U.S., Cuba to hold postal service talks 06:47 PM BST

Teamsters urge FedEx holders to splt CEO, chair 06:46 PM BST

Lula's oil plan may bite Petrobras shareholders 06:45 PM BST

Regular drinkers get more exercise: study 06:44 PM BST

POLL-US crude stocks seen down as refinery usage up 06:43 PM BST

U.S., Cuba to hold postal service talks - diplomats 06:43 PM BST

NYMEX-Crude stays below $70, tracking equities 06:41 PM BST

HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks on the move on Aug. 31 06:40 PM BST

Many Michael Jacksons 06:40 PM BST

Banque Postale in talks to buy Tocqueville Finance 06:39 PM BST

DreamWorks shares jump 5 percent on takeover talk 06:36 PM BST

Euro zone August inflation negative 06:36 PM BST

ECB's Nowotny says no W-shaped recession if exit timing right 06:36 PM BST

Baker Hughes to buy BJ Services 06:32 PM BST

Small oil service stocks soar after Baker Hughes deal 06:32 PM BST

New Zealand's Henderson wins first stage in major race 06:30 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Grand Aniva LNG tanker arrives Kuwaiti terminal 06:30 PM BST

Congo ministers attacked in Bemba trial "warning" 06:28 PM BST

Tecnicas Reunidas H1 net profit up 8 pct 06:27 PM BST

Ex-trader Kerviel sent to trial over SocGen scandal 06:26 PM BST

Fox teams with Twitter for TV promo 06:26 PM BST

Iran to fight enemy's "soft war," parliament told 06:26 PM BST

Merkel says sanctions deadline "very serious" for Iran 06:26 PM BST

EMERGING MARKETS-LatAm stocks, bonds fall on China worries 06:24 PM BST

US arms dealer pleads guilty in Afghan weapons case 06:21 PM BST

Soccer-Win or bust for Bulgaria, says coach Stoilov 06:21 PM BST

Brazil oil law caps subsalt contracts at 35 years 06:20 PM BST

INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-Ascopiave in jv talks with Gazprom 06:19 PM BST

Germany probes election data release via Twitter 06:19 PM BST

UPDATE 1-AEP unit seeks $75 mln in DOE smart grid funds 06:19 PM BST

Local Niger chief sees peace in rebellious north 06:18 PM BST

Local Niger chief sees peace in rebellious north 06:18 PM BST

Local Niger chief sees peace in rebellious north 06:18 PM BST

Fiat unit in battery deal for electric vehicles 06:17 PM BST

INSTANT VIEW - Disney to buy Marvel in $4 bln deal 06:15 PM BST

GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil, equities slide after Chinese stock sell-off 06:14 PM BST

Germans hoard energy-guzzling bulbs ahead of EU ban 06:13 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Areva H1 profits drop on new Finnish charge 06:09 PM BST

Los Angeles wildfire doubles in size overnight 06:09 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Havas H1 core profit, revenue down 06:06 PM BST

State votes losses rattle conservatives, Merkel firm 06:04 PM BST

Merkel says exit strategies to play role at G20 summit 06:04 PM BST

Mexican banks lend less to private sector in July 05:58 PM BST

STOCKS NEWS US-Credit card defaults fall-Fitch 05:58 PM BST

Europe shares close lower; up 4.7 percent in August 05:56 PM BST

Reid to remain national coach, says Thai chief 05:54 PM BST

Apple to host media event September 9 05:54 PM BST

REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Aug 31 US 1.56606 05:53 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Gates encouraged by Lockheed's work on F-35 05:51 PM BST

Gaddafi's son says Megrahi got no "hero's welcome" 05:51 PM BST

Libya denies Megrahi release linked to oil deals 05:51 PM BST

Grandson sues to clear Josef Stalin over killings 05:50 PM BST

INTERVIEW-Libya denies Megrahi release linked to oil deals 05:49 PM BST

STOCKS NEWS US-U.S. files formal request for UBS client data 05:45 PM BST

UPDATE 2-LDK strikes another solar project deal in China 05:43 PM BST

Two British soldiers die in Afghan explosion 05:42 PM BST

Citadel ends plan to sell E*Trade shares 05:41 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Soccer-Reid to remain national coach, says Thai chief 05:38 PM BST

Irish "bad bank" cld prevent future bubble-Fin Min 05:38 PM BST

Edinburgh Festival makes three fringe awards 05:37 PM BST

TV chat show host Simon Dee dies of cancer aged 74 05:36 PM BST

TV chat show host Simon Dee dies of cancer aged 74 05:36 PM BST

Allen Stanford to undergo heart tests 05:34 PM BST

Tennis-Clijsters makes impressive return to grand-slam action 05:34 PM BST

Commerzbank CEO defends move to clinch Dresdner 05:34 PM BST

Two British soldiers die in Afghan explosion 05:33 PM BST

Congo ministers attacked in Bemba trial "warning" 05:33 PM BST

Two British soldiers die in Afghan explosion 05:32 PM BST

US STOCKS-Wall St slips after China sell-off; banks, oil drag 05:31 PM BST

UPDATE 2-FASB eyes more disclosure on illiquid assets 05:31 PM BST

Signs Irish property market is bottoming out-Fin Min 05:29 PM BST

FACTBOX: Possible Senate successors for Kennedy 05:28 PM BST

Allen Stanford to undergo heart tests -- lawyer 05:28 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Citadel ends plan to sell E*Trade shares 05:25 PM BST

Experts see Democrat midterm losses 05:25 PM BST

Carbone Lorraine posts H1 fall, delays 2011 targets 05:24 PM BST

Sable gas production back after storm, maintenance 05:23 PM BST

FACTBOX-Possible Senate successors for Kennedy 05:21 PM BST

FACTBOX-Possible Senate successors for Kennedy 05:21 PM BST

Son of Iran candidate ally died after beating-Mehr 05:20 PM BST

Detroit's car woes spread to California 05:16 PM BST

AngloGold bets millions on Colombian exploration 05:15 PM BST

FOREX-Yen gains after Japan election, global stocks fall 05:15 PM BST

U.S. files formal request for UBS client data 05:13 PM BST

Patients embrace Argentine tango as new therapy 05:12 PM BST

Germans hoard energy-guzzling bulbs ahead of EU ban 05:12 PM BST

UPDATE 1-U.S. files formal request for UBS client data 05:11 PM BST

Mass. governor to speak on Kennedy US Senate seat 05:11 PM BST

Mass. governor to speak on Kennedy US Senate seat 05:11 PM BST

Gaddafi's son says Megrahi got no "hero's welcome" 05:08 PM BST

Duvel posts higher H1, sees rise in H2 earnings 05:06 PM BST

Q+A: What is in McChrystal's Afghan strategy review? 05:06 PM BST

Q+A: What is in McChrystal's Afghan strategy review? 05:03 PM BST

TREASURIES-Bonds up slightly on weak stocks 05:03 PM BST

Q+A: What is in McChrystal's Afghan strategy review? 05:02 PM BST

Q+A: What is in McChrystal's Afghan strategy review? 05:02 PM BST

Henderson wins stage three of Tour of Spain 05:00 PM BST

Merck reorganizes as Schering deal nears close 05:00 PM BST

Gates encouraged by Lockheed's work on F-35 04:56 PM BST

TIMELINE: Key dates for Marvel Entertainment 04:56 PM BST

GLOBAL MARKETS-Global stocks, oil tumble on China's big slide 04:55 PM BST

CHRONOLOGY-Key dates for Marvel Entertainment 04:55 PM BST

Iraq delays divisive census until Oct 2010 04:55 PM BST

TIMELINE-The road to World War Two 04:52 PM BST

Europe Power-Spot prices surge on hotter weather 04:50 PM BST

Soccer-Estonia squad for World Cup qualifiers 04:50 PM BST

Prague Airport halts SkyEurope flights from Tuesday 04:50 PM BST

Scotland call O'Connor into squad to replace injured Kyle 04:46 PM BST

Fannie Mae to sell $2 bln in bills on Wednesday 04:44 PM BST

China's Sinohydro has deal for Cameroon dam project 04:42 PM BST

Soccer-Scotland call O'Connor into squad to replace injured Kyle 04:42 PM BST

Irish "bad bank" to pay 1.5 pct interest on bonds 04:41 PM BST

IBt swings to H1 net profit, raises 2009 guidance 04:41 PM BST

Europe shares close lower, up 4.7 pct in August 04:41 PM BST

Arms finds in hitherto quiet south Iraq ring alarms 04:40 PM BST

Syria's Assad slams Iraq over "immoral" charges 04:40 PM BST

IBA H1 sales helped by CISBIO, cautious on FY 04:40 PM BST

BRIEF-Cricket-Pakistan board sacks chief operating officer Altaf 04:39 PM BST

Syria's Assad slams Iraq over "immoral" charges 04:39 PM BST

UPDATE 1-SAfrica union to meet Implats for talks on Tuesday 04:39 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Soccer-Denmark call up Gothenburg keeper 04:38 PM BST

US STOCKS-Wall St slides as China equities, financials weigh 04:37 PM BST

Gates sees "mixed picture" in Afghanistan 04:34 PM BST

Gates sees 'mixed picture' in Afghanistan 04:33 PM BST

Gates sees 'mixed picture' in Afghanistan 04:33 PM BST

Brazil central bank calls auction to buy dollars 04:32 PM BST

NYMEX-Crude falls below $70 as equities slide 04:27 PM BST

Slovakia to end CO2 deal with Interblue Group: government 04:25 PM BST

Palestinians say no talks until full settlement halt 04:24 PM BST

FACTBOX: Factors to watch from Israel, Palestinians 04:24 PM BST

CORRECTED-TABLE-Dallas Fed Texas Aug manufacturing activity -9.1 04:23 PM BST

Gates sees consensus on need for U.S. defense reforms 04:23 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Finance minister rules out help for Africa Israel 04:22 PM BST

One up, one down at OPG Ontario Nanticoke coal plant 04:18 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Conseco to merge 3 insurance units 04:18 PM BST

Brazil govt requests Congress fast-track oil law 04:17 PM BST

BRIEF-Soccer-Racing take Brazilian Henrique on loan from Barca 04:17 PM BST

"Mother of Judo" receives her gold 50 years on 04:17 PM BST

FACTBOX-Factors to watch from Israel, Palestinians 04:17 PM BST

Slovakia to end CO2 deal with US Interblue Group -govt 04:16 PM BST

Mobile telecom gear market fell 12% in Q2-Dell'Oro 04:16 PM BST

CORRECTED - DP World, Odebrecht enter Brazil Embraport project 04:13 PM BST

DP World, Odebrecht enter Brazil Embraport project 04:12 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Tiomin says Chinese co to buy 70 pct of its Kenya unit 04:10 PM BST

PREVIEW-History weighs heavy on World War Two anniversary 04:09 PM BST

Mexico peso, stocks hurt by China market plunge 04:08 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Bank of Cyprus H1 net profit falls 39 percent 04:08 PM BST

Global credit conditions improved in August-index 04:07 PM BST

Iraq seeks return of 19 MiG fighters from Serbia 04:06 PM BST

U.S. to sell $55 bln in bills 04:06 PM BST

Carnival of color 04:05 PM BST

Brazil Petrobras capitalization to be limited -CFO 04:04 PM BST

Hundreds block Latvia road over hospital reform 04:04 PM BST

Los Angeles wildfire doubles in size overnight 04:04 PM BST

Los Angeles wildfire doubles in size overnight 04:04 PM BST

Palestinians say no talks till full settlement halt 04:03 PM BST

SAfrica union to meet Implats for talks on Tuesday 04:03 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Canada economy shrinks in Q2 but recovery in view 04:02 PM BST

Iraq struggles to expand exports beyond oil 04:02 PM BST

TIMELINE-Gabon's road to presidential poll 04:01 PM BST

FACTBOX-Oil-rich Gabon ponders post-Bongo era 04:01 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Sinovac says Chinese experts clear swine flu vaccine 04:01 PM BST

PENPIX-Main candidates in Gabon's presidential vote 04:01 PM BST

Lufthansa: business class bookings slump steadying 03:59 PM BST

Credit card defaults fall in July from June-Fitch 03:58 PM BST

Swiss "discretion" has continued allure 03:57 PM BST

Smaller "bad bank" payout cld still hit Irish taxpayer 03:57 PM BST

U.S. bank, financial stocks off after rally last week 03:56 PM BST

Soccer-Russian championship results and standings 03:55 PM BST

RPT-UPDATE 1-US bank,financial stocks off after rally last week 03:54 PM BST

Irish finmin sees ban on defaulting property developers 03:54 PM BST

Fed says $2.1 bln loans for CMBS purchases settled 03:54 PM BST

Bongo son, rivals declare victory in Gabon poll 03:53 PM BST

TIMELINE-Gabon's road to presidential poll 03:52 PM BST

Bruce Ontario Bruce 4 reactor back in service 03:52 PM BST

Chechen leader sues rights activist over murder claim 03:51 PM BST

TIMELINE-Gabon's road to presidential poll 03:50 PM BST

Asseco may spend $400 mln on mergers in Europe-CEO 03:50 PM BST

Brazil's real falls for sixth day on risk aversion 03:50 PM BST

Soccer-Greece name Fotakis in squad for World Cup qualifiers 03:49 PM BST

Chechen leader sues rights activist over murder claim 03:48 PM BST

Party picks son to replace powerful Iraqi Shi'ite 03:47 PM BST

FOREX-Yen rises broadly on stock fall, Japan election 03:46 PM BST

FACTBOX-Oil-rich Gabon ponders post-Bongo era 03:46 PM BST

Bank's Besley says risks to sustained recovery remain 03:44 PM BST

US crude down $3 to below $70 as equities fall 03:43 PM BST

Iraq struggles to expand exports beyond oil 03:42 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Newport Partners to sell Elliott Special Risks 03:41 PM BST

INSTANT VIEW: Disney to buy Marvel in $4 billion deal 03:39 PM BST

Detroit's car woes spread to California 03:39 PM BST

As hybrid cars gobble rare metals, shortage looms 03:39 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Mondobiotech eyes share issue every 2 months 03:37 PM BST

INSTANT VIEW: Consumer confidence hits four-month low 03:36 PM BST

BRIEF-Soccer-Injured Ooijer and Afellay out of Dutch squad 03:36 PM BST

Bank of Cyprus H1 net profit falls 39 pct y/y 03:34 PM BST

Darling ready to give extra IMF funding 03:34 PM BST

G20 exit strategy discussion makes sense - France 03:34 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Polish refiners cautions on margins after Q2 03:34 PM BST

Bank of Canada term PRA avg yield 0.281 pct 03:34 PM BST

Edwards completes enrollment in valve study 03:34 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Edwards completes enrollment in U.S. valve study 03:33 PM BST

PENPIX-Main candidates in Gabon's presidential vote 03:33 PM BST

Germany to host six-power talks on Iran this week 03:33 PM BST

Merck reorganizes as Schering deal nears close 03:32 PM BST

Petrobras to be sole subsalt operator - filing 03:31 PM BST

CANADA STOCKS-TSX takes hit from China stock selloff 03:31 PM BST

BRIEF-Soccer-Norwegian coach Sollied to leave Heerenveen 03:29 PM BST

RPT-U.S. judge may decide Asarco's fate as soon as Monday 03:29 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Bongo son, rivals declare victory in Gabon poll 03:26 PM BST

Bongo son, rivals declare victory in Gabon poll 03:26 PM BST

Amputees bear lifelong cost of Pakistan's conflict 03:26 PM BST

Bamburi says H1 pretax profit jumps 55 percent 03:26 PM BST

UPDATE 3-African Rainbow Minerals year profit falls 43 pct 03:23 PM BST

Zain scraps ownership cap, in Africa sale talks 03:23 PM BST

Dollar gives up gains vs euro, hits session lows 03:22 PM BST

G20 to focus on stimulus, exit strategies - Lipsky 03:20 PM BST

Arms finds in hitherto quiet south Iraq ring alarms 03:19 PM BST

Econ worries drag US copper down from 11-mth highs 03:19 PM BST

House prices down 6.7 percent in August 03:18 PM BST

Irish house prices fall 12.5 percent y/y in July 03:18 PM BST

Oil refiner says CO2 bill to cost it $7 billion a year 03:18 PM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Vivendi, US Pending Homes feature Tues 03:18 PM BST

US STOCKS-Wall St slides on China equities and financials 03:17 PM BST

New flu hit estimated 10 percent of New Yorkers 03:15 PM BST

UPATE 1-Turkish assets weaken in thin trade, banks weigh 03:15 PM BST

Dudley says too early to mull curbing Fed purchases 03:15 PM BST

Travel and leisure stocks most at risk from flu 03:14 PM BST

US power output down 4.5 pct for wk - Genscape 03:14 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Geo Group says to buy Just Care for $40 mln 03:14 PM BST

UPDATE 1-China Sunergy gets 10 MW Australian contract 03:14 PM BST

BRIEF-Soccer-Atletico's Garcia out with broken toe 03:13 PM BST

China struggles to find a formula for job growth 03:12 PM BST

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac bill sale calendar 03:11 PM BST

Dudley says too early to mull curbing Fed purchases 03:11 PM BST

Mud olympics 03:10 PM BST

Iraq seeks return of 19 MiG fighters from Serbia 03:08 PM BST

Japan factory output brightens outlook 03:06 PM BST

China struggles to find a formula for job growth 03:06 PM BST

BRIEF-Soccer-Fiorentina sell Kuzmanovic, poised to sign Savio 03:03 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Baseline files for prepackaged bankruptcy 03:03 PM BST

UPDATE 1-US bank,financial stocks off after rally last week 03:03 PM BST

NYMEX-Crude skids as Wall St down on China stocks 03:03 PM BST

US dollar extends losses vs yen after Chicago PMI 03:02 PM BST

U.S. gold drops 1 pct as investors cut risks 03:01 PM BST

Suspects in Dubai Chechen assassination deny charges 03:00 PM BST

Milwaukee business index up sharply in August 03:00 PM BST

Swiss bank "discretion" has continued allure -HSBC 03:00 PM BST

US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St drops further after data 02:59 PM BST

Dalai Lama tells Taiwan he's dedicated to democracy 02:58 PM BST

Freddie Mac sells bills: rates lower, demand mixed 02:58 PM BST

FACTBOX-Key facts about Bertelsmann 02:58 PM BST

Pacer shares rise after co amends credit facility 02:57 PM BST

Cheap wheat to help meet EU fuel demand 02:57 PM BST

HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks on the move on Aug. 31 02:57 PM BST

Suspects in Dubai Chechen assassination deny charges 02:55 PM BST

Deutsche Bank in court setback over '08 AGM votes 02:54 PM BST

U.S. Midwest business on cusp of growth in August 02:51 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Pozen says US FDA accepts Vimovo marketing application 02:51 PM BST

Heartburn drugs don't interfere with Plavix -study 02:51 PM BST

Chelsea skipper Terry signs new five-year deal 02:50 PM BST

RPT-Telefonica: EU tariff reforms to hit investments 02:50 PM BST

Little League World Series 02:50 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Whirlpool to take $51 mln charge on plant closing 02:50 PM BST

Mexican stocks down following Chinese equities 02:48 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Israel Discount Bank weighs share issue; Q2 strong 02:48 PM BST

No underlying value remains in Fannie, Freddie: FBR 02:47 PM BST

EXCLUSIVE: Simon Prop CEO sees new round of REITs 02:47 PM BST

RPT-Chicago PMI index 50.0 in Aug vs 43.4 in July 02:46 PM BST

TABLE-Chicago PMI index 50.0 in Aug vs 43.4 in July 02:45 PM BST

Soccer-Chelsea skipper Terry signs new five-year deal 02:43 PM BST

Fiscal challenges loom for newly elected Japan Democrats 02:42 PM BST

FOREX-Yen hits 7-week high on stocks fall, Japan election 02:40 PM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Shares stay lower as U.S. falls 02:38 PM BST

Ireland may take majority stake in some banks-Fin Min 02:37 PM BST

CANADA STOCKS-TSX slides at open as commodities drop 02:37 PM BST

JPMorgan says China banks eyeing Taiwan 02:37 PM BST

Suspected Taliban torch NATO supplies in SW Pakistan 02:36 PM BST

TREASURIES-Bonds choppy in stock-data tussle 02:35 PM BST

US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St opens lower, weighed down by China 02:35 PM BST

Daytime Emmy Awards 02:35 PM BST

Recession helps EU cut 2008 CO2 emissions 02:35 PM BST

DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to October 15 02:33 PM BST

UPDATE 1-ProLogis sets alliance with Japan's JLF 02:33 PM BST

Recession helps EU cut 2008 C02 emissions 02:31 PM BST

Party picks son to replace powerful Iraqi Shi'ite 02:30 PM BST

Freddie Mac, FHLB, Fannie Mae 2009 note calendar 02:30 PM BST

CANADA FX DEBT-C$ stuck lower after weak GDP data 02:30 PM BST

Taking over banks wld spark Irish downgrade-Fin Min 02:30 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Mariella Burani shares halted; future unclear 02:27 PM BST

REFILE-UPDATE 1-Merck reorganizes as Schering deal nears close 02:26 PM BST

Printable and Paintable Solar Cells Make Production More Affordable 02:25 PM BST

DIARY-Federal Reserve Events 02:23 PM BST

Fulham boss Hodgson happy to be linked with Olympic team 02:22 PM BST

Manchester United and Spurs quartet recalled by England 02:22 PM BST

Badoer says it would be absurd to replace him now 02:21 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Chile July industrial output down 7.4 pct yr/yr 02:20 PM BST

Marvel jumps on acquisition by Disney 02:19 PM BST

US copper slips 3 pct on strong dollar, weak Shanghai 02:19 PM BST

BEFORE THE BELL-Marvel jumps on acquisition by Disney 02:15 PM BST

Fed's Dudley-markets expect full securities buys 02:14 PM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Bilfinger down as UniCredit downgrades 02:13 PM BST

US STOCKS-Wall St to open lower as China, banks weigh 02:13 PM BST

UN talks hope to improve climate data and aid poor 02:12 PM BST

UN talks hope to improve climate data and aid poor 02:12 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Constellation gets $500 mln credit facility 02:11 PM BST

Dresdner integration ahead of plan -Commerzbank CEO 02:09 PM BST

Karzai leads Afghan vote, run-off indicated 02:03 PM BST

Telefonica: EU tariff reforms to hit investments 02:02 PM BST

Rolling Stones guitarist's death to be re-examined 02:01 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Sappi to cut costs at 3 mills, may cut 400 jobs 02:01 PM BST

Rolling Stones guitarist's death to be re-examined 02:01 PM BST

New York City economy expands in August-NY NAPM 02:00 PM BST

No need for second U.S. fiscal stimulus package: survey 01:57 PM BST

Chechen leader sues rights activist over murder claim 01:57 PM BST

Kashmiris oppose Pakistan's Northern Areas package 01:56 PM BST

AFGHAN PRESIDENT KARZAI (45.9 PC) LEADS RIVAL ABDULLAH (33.3 PC) 01:56 PM BST

Suspected Taliban torch NATO supplies in SW Pakistan 01:55 PM BST

Kashmiris oppose Pakistan's Northern Areas package 01:55 PM BST

BRIEF-Soccer-Materazzi sues TV detective programme over remark 01:54 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Crosstex to sell gas treating business for $266 mln 01:52 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Jaguar, Land Rover weigh on Tata Motors' earnings 01:51 PM BST

German finmin urges reduction of global stimulus 01:47 PM BST

paidContent:UK - EC Media Commissioner Backs Google Books Plan 01:45 PM BST

UPDATE 3-PGNiG makes unexpected Q2 loss, shares at 7-wk low 01:42 PM BST

Should Green Building Certification Be Guaranteed? 01:41 PM BST

BRIEF-Cricket-Sangakkara reclaims top spot in rankings 01:39 PM BST

U.S. crude down $2 amid sharp Chinese equities fall 01:39 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Iran oil minister nominee wins support before vote 01:38 PM BST

Forza: The way of the stick 01:36 PM BST

FACTBOX: Security developments in Afghanistan, Aug 31 01:36 PM BST

FACTBOX-Security developments in Afghanistan, Aug 31 01:35 PM BST

CANADA STOCKS-Toronto index may fall as commodities sag 01:33 PM BST

Motor racing-Badoer says it would be absurd to replace him now 01:30 PM BST

Panasonic still awaits approvals for Sanyo bid 01:30 PM BST

RPT-US STOCKS-Futures dip as China equities, commodities fall 01:27 PM BST

INTERVIEW-Stainless sector needs a makeover-ArcelorMittal exec 01:26 PM BST

Lotos sees Q3 operationg profit above PLN 151 mln 01:25 PM BST

US STOCKS-Futures dip as China equities, commodities fall 01:24 PM BST

ETF Securities gold ETC holdings rise 6.1 pct 01:22 PM BST

Exelon NJ Oyster Creek reactor back at full power 01:21 PM BST

CORRECTED - UPDATE 2-Mariella Burani shares suspended after H1 loss 01:21 PM BST

French nuclear workers say conditions worsen 01:20 PM BST

FACTBOX-Key facts on the French nuclear power sector 01:20 PM BST

BRIEF-Soccer-Senna doubtful for Spain World Cup qualifiers 01:19 PM BST

BEFORE THE BELL-Medicines up after comments on drug 01:18 PM BST

Entergy NY Indian Point reactor back at full power 01:17 PM BST

Global stocks fall as China tumbles 01:17 PM BST

Castillo is Wolves' eighth new player since promotion 01:14 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Unipetrol Q2 loss widens, cautious on full-year EBIT 01:13 PM BST

HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks to watch on Aug. 31 01:11 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Medicines Co's drug improves survival in heart patients 01:10 PM BST

Fed's Dudley says no desire to lose grip on inflation 01:09 PM BST

Fed's Dudley says early to mull curbing security purchases 01:09 PM BST

Fed's Dudley: early to mull curbing security purchases 01:08 PM BST

Shell to invest in Russia lubricants plant 01:08 PM BST

Oman invites bids for steam oil production project 01:08 PM BST

Chinese "e-crime" gangs target older women: police 01:08 PM BST

Fed's Dudley-no desire to lose grip on inflation 01:07 PM BST

Sri Lankan war critic gets 20 years' hard labor 01:07 PM BST

As hybrid cars gobble rare metals, shortage looms 01:07 PM BST

Federal Reserve made $14 billion on turmoil loans: report 01:05 PM BST

Red Bull can punish Button, says Horner 01:05 PM BST

Force India's success raises expectations in India 01:05 PM BST

TVA Ala Browns Ferry 3 reactor up to 96 pct power 01:04 PM BST

RPT-FEATURE-French nuclear workers say conditions worsen 01:04 PM BST

U.S. military ends journalist profiling contract 01:04 PM BST

Oman invites bids for steam oil production project 01:03 PM BST

FEATURE-California mine digs in for 'green' gold rush 01:03 PM BST

FEATURE-California mine digs in for 'green' gold rush 01:03 PM BST

As hybrid cars gobble rare metals, shortage looms 01:03 PM BST

As hybrid cars gobble rare metals, shortage looms 01:03 PM BST

RPT-FEATURE-Boxing-India wants more after Olympic breakthrough 01:02 PM BST

BRIEF-Cricket-Sri Lanka's Paranavitana fined for code breach 01:01 PM BST

CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens as oil drops, equities drag 01:01 PM BST

Nigeria to bring charges against heads of five banks 01:00 PM BST

Turkmenistan plans Caspian naval base 01:00 PM BST

RPT-FED FOCUS-Fed weighing delayed exit from mortgage purchases 01:00 PM BST

Astra's Crestor shows preventive effect in elderly 01:00 PM BST

Private equity emerging markets seen down in '09 12:59 PM BST

Genzyme shares fall after downgrade 12:59 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Calm holiday seen behind China shunning fuel hike 12:57 PM BST

Motor racing-Red Bull can punish Button, says Horner 12:57 PM BST

Private equity emerging markets seen down in '09 12:55 PM BST

PRESS DIGEST - Canada - August 31 12:55 PM BST

NHC REPORT-Tropical depression could form within 48 hours 12:51 PM BST

UK weakness hits Bidvest profits 12:49 PM BST

UK weakness hits Bidvest profits 12:48 PM BST

Sri Lanka shares up on post-war economic optimism 12:47 PM BST

Soccer-Fulham boss Hodgson happy to be linked with Olympic team 12:46 PM BST

Syria's Assad slams Iraq over "immoral" charges 12:45 PM BST

Amputees bear lifelong cost of Pakistan's conflict 12:44 PM BST

One-off ivory sale, Chinese workers kindle demand 12:43 PM BST

Nigeria to bring charges against heads of five banks 12:42 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Beijing's derivative default stance rattles banks 12:42 PM BST

BEFORE THE BELL-Genzyme shares fall after downgrade 12:42 PM BST

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks fall as China tumbles; yen up after polls 12:41 PM BST

China stocks drop 6.7 percent, 2nd-worst month in 15 years 12:41 PM BST

BRIEF-Soccer-Real Madrid buy Celta Vigo teenager Mato 12:40 PM BST

Apple's China iPhone deal a good start 12:40 PM BST

Americans more confident on healthcare costs: poll 12:39 PM BST

FACTBOX-Inflationary pressures in the euro zone 12:38 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Soccer-Defender Chygrynskiy completes Barca move 12:38 PM BST

Delcath shares rise after FDA move 12:34 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Global chip sales rise 5.3 pct in July vs June - SIA 12:33 PM BST

BEFORE THE BELL-Delcath shares rise after FDA move 12:33 PM BST

UPDATE 9-Japan Democrats take power, fiscal challenges loom 12:32 PM BST

SCENARIOS - ECB to hold rates but upgrade growth outlook 12:31 PM BST

BAY STREET-Big Toronto rally may set stage for autumn pullback 12:30 PM BST

Soccer-South American roundup-Five off in rough Paraguayan derby 12:29 PM BST

Baosteel confirms paying provisional ore prices 12:28 PM BST

AIG shares down after Barron's comment 12:28 PM BST

Brazil's Cetip to resume IPO plan this week-report 12:26 PM BST

Mutilated Afghan farmer regrets going to vote 12:25 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Sharp, CEC to set up LCD plant in Nanjing 12:25 PM BST

Mutilated Afghan farmer regrets going to vote 12:25 PM BST

Oil drops to $71 as Chinese stocks fall 12:24 PM BST

Taliban ready if Afghan government fails, analyst warns 12:23 PM BST

Mutilated Afghan farmer regrets going to vote 12:23 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Delcath's chemotherapy agent gets orphan drug status 12:22 PM BST

Citigroup down after Barron's comments 12:21 PM BST

Tower Semi wins deal to supply chips for TAEJIN 12:19 PM BST

BEFORE THE BELL-Citigroup down after Barron's comments 12:18 PM BST

ANALYSIS-Yemen's troubles test President Saleh's grip 12:18 PM BST

ANALYSIS-Yemen's troubles test President Saleh's grip 12:18 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Exxaro says may partner with Huntsman in Tiwest JV 12:16 PM BST

BRIEF-Soccer-Ivory Coast's Romaric out for three to four weeks 12:16 PM BST

Indian shares shed 1.6 pct; Reliance, Infosys drop 12:16 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Bertelsmann may see 2009 loss, pins hopes on savings 12:16 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Bidvest sees autos upturn; UK weakness hits profits 12:16 PM BST

FOREX-Yen buoyed by Japan vote, falls in China shares 12:16 PM BST

BEFORE THE BELL-AIG shares down after Barron's comment 12:15 PM BST

RPT-Japan business lobby worried by Democrats' temp ban 12:13 PM BST

ArcelorMittal S.Africa to raise some prices in Oct 12:11 PM BST

Two killed in gunfight in Uzbek capital - reports 12:10 PM BST

Motor racing-Force India can repeat feat at Monza, says Mallya 12:09 PM BST

Soccer-Castillo is Wolves' eighth new player since promotion 12:09 PM BST

AMD ships lower power server chip 12:06 PM BST

AMD ships lower power server chip 12:05 PM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Rescue plan uncertainty hits Irish banks 12:05 PM BST

Geneva nuclear arms talks fail to overcome block 12:04 PM BST

BEFORE THE BELL-BJ Services shares up, Baker Hughes to buy 12:04 PM BST

RPT-Detroit's car woes spread to California 12:00 PM BST

GM to form China venture, invest $293 million 11:59 AM BST

Dalai Lama tells Taiwan he's dedicated to democracy 11:58 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Risanamento hits yr high on revamp hope 11:58 AM BST

Commander delivers Afghan review, no word on troops 11:56 AM BST

U.S. commander says Afghanistan situation "serious" 11:56 AM BST

U.S. commander says Afghanistan situation "serious" 11:56 AM BST

Finance minister rules out help for Africa Israel 11:56 AM BST

UN's Ban says has his own leadership style 11:55 AM BST

UN's Ban says has his own leadership style 11:55 AM BST

U.S. commander says Afghanistan situation "serious" 11:52 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Thai PTT Chemical sees 2010 revenue up 25 pct 11:52 AM BST

Bongo son says well ahead in Gabon vote 11:50 AM BST

Olympics-Australia to ease citizenship laws in medals hunt 11:50 AM BST

Nigeria Q2 growth accelerates, oil output falls-cbank 11:49 AM BST

LDK to develop solar projects with China's Suqian city 11:47 AM BST

India's Tata Motors expects to tie up funds for JLR 11:46 AM BST

Fed's Dudley-early to mull curtailing security purchases 11:45 AM BST

Fed can avoid inflation: NY Fed's Dudley 11:43 AM BST

European shares fall on banks, autos and China 11:41 AM BST

India's Tata Motors expects to tie up funds for JLR 11:40 AM BST

CORRECTED - OFFICIAL-Irish private lending falls in July on bad debts 11:37 AM BST

TAKE-A-LOOK-Strike hits S.Africa's Implats mine 11:36 AM BST

Hon Hai Q2 net up on improving demand, lower taxes 11:36 AM BST

Iran MP sees parliament backing oil minister nominee 11:34 AM BST

SE Asia Stocks-Pull back, S'pore, Indonesia at 1-week low 11:28 AM BST

MOVES-Mercer 11:27 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Wendel slumps after H1 loss 11:24 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Maaden, Safco again among Saudi pension fund's picks 11:21 AM BST

UPDATE 2-Bank Leumi Q2 profit beats estimates, shares up 11:19 AM BST

Fed can avoid inflation: NY Fed's Dudley 11:19 AM BST

Fed can avoid inflation - NY Fed's Dudley 11:17 AM BST

Myanmar refugees begin warily returning from China 11:15 AM BST

UPDATE 2-BOJ's Shirakawa: economy showing signs of recovery 11:15 AM BST

China could judge Tengzhong deal commercially 11:15 AM BST

Myanmar refugees begin warily returning from China 11:14 AM BST

Myanmar refugees begin warily returning from China 11:14 AM BST

No talks without full settlement freeze - Abbas aide 11:14 AM BST

China may need return to loose credit: economist 11:14 AM BST

PGNiG plans $1.6 bln bond issue in 2010 11:13 AM BST

India's ACC to raise $62 mln bonds, loans-sources 11:09 AM BST

Russia's Dalsvyaz H1 net profit rises 29 pct 11:07 AM BST

Unipetrol CEO says 2009 operating profit possible 11:04 AM BST

Indian shares provisionally fall 1.65 pct 11:04 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Vivendi rises on Oddo upgrade 11:04 AM BST

Thai PTT Chemical sees 2010 revenue up 25 pct 11:03 AM BST

Tata Motors posts consol Q1 loss on JLR unit 10:58 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Vogo Fund to buy S.Korea card firm stake for $156 mln 10:57 AM BST

paidContent:UK - James Murdoch In Edinburgh Video & Text: 'Analogue Attitudes In A Digital Age' 10:50 AM BST

Economy showing signs of recovery - BOJ 10:49 AM BST

Golf-PGA Tour 2009 FedExCup points table 10:48 AM BST

Golf-2009 PGA Tour money list 10:47 AM BST

Golf-European Tour Race to Dubai money list 10:47 AM BST

Golf-World rankings 10:47 AM BST

Polish LPP sees no profit growth in 2009 10:47 AM BST

Australia swimming great Fraser fights off intruder 10:46 AM BST

Pakistan quits World Cup organising bodies - official 10:42 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Eurofins falls on poor H1 labs results 10:40 AM BST

HIGHLIGHTS: BOJ's Shirakawa: economy showing signs of recovery 10:40 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Aixtron drops; Commerzbank downgrades 10:39 AM BST

Q+A: Japan PM-elect may ruffle U.S. on security issues 10:38 AM BST

Olympics-Australia swimming great Fraser fights off intruder 10:36 AM BST

HIGHLIGHTS - BOJ's Shirakawa: economy showing signs of recovery 10:36 AM BST

PGNiG confirms sees 2009 net profit despite H1 loss 10:35 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Infineon up: Semi sales, MSCI inclusion 10:35 AM BST

HIGHLIGHTS 2-BOJ's Shirakawa: economy showing signs of recovery 10:34 AM BST

INSTANT VIEW - Euro zone Aug consumer prices fall 0.2 pct y/y 10:34 AM BST

Regulatory questions for Astra, Boehringer drugs 10:33 AM BST

Cricket-Pakistan quits World Cup organising bodies - official 10:33 AM BST

Iran MP sees parliament backing oil minister nominee 10:32 AM BST

U.S. military ends journalist profiling contract 10:29 AM BST

Zain's shareholders vote to end ownership restrictions 10:28 AM BST

U.S. military ends journalist profiling contract 10:27 AM BST

U.S. military ends journalist profiling contract 10:27 AM BST

Iraq seeks return of 19 MIG fighters from Serbia 10:27 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Shell to invest $100 mln in Russia lubricants plant 10:23 AM BST

OPEC basket price rises to $71.72/bbl on Friday 10:23 AM BST

INSTANT VIEW - Euro zone Aug consumer prices fall 0.2 pct y/y 10:23 AM BST

BRIEF-Stora starts temp. lay-off talks for 850 staff 10:21 AM BST

Utd's tactics worse than diving, says Wenger 10:20 AM BST

Sharp to help set up 8th-gen LCD plant in China 10:19 AM BST

FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, August 31 10:18 AM BST

CORRECTED - Kenya's KenGen says $197 mln bond to yield 12.5 pct 10:16 AM BST

Soccer-United's tactics worse than diving, says Wenger 10:15 AM BST

Unipetrol says market remains weak in Q3 10:14 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Ter Beke hits 10-month high after H1 10:14 AM BST

China, HK shares mark rocky end to grim August 10:13 AM BST

Commander delivers Afghan review, no word on troops 10:13 AM BST

France seeks help with Airbus A330 crash search 10:09 AM BST

TABLE-Indonesia's PGN H1 net profit jumps 135 percent 10:09 AM BST

BRIEF-Neste Oil says Porvoo diesel line now working 10:09 AM BST

DIARY - Global Environment 10:07 AM BST

China's BYD says Buffett wants to raise stake 10:06 AM BST

Dangerous hurricane headed for Baja California 10:05 AM BST

Dangerous hurricane headed for Baja California 10:05 AM BST

Dangerous hurricane headed for Baja California 10:05 AM BST

UPDATE 2-China's BYD says Buffett wants to raise stake 10:02 AM BST

Hon Hai Q2 net profit surges 26 pct 10:02 AM BST

Tennis-Men's world rankings 10:01 AM BST

PGNiG sees 2009 net profit despite H1 loss-source 10:01 AM BST

Rugby-Waratahs sign young South African lock Roodt 10:00 AM BST

GN Store Nord files new $965 mln claim vs TPSA 10:00 AM BST

UPDATE 1-UK ready to provide extra $11 bln for IMF funding 09:59 AM BST

Thai TAC denies talk Vodafone keen on taking stake 09:59 AM BST

HK Exchange says three firms buy back shares 09:57 AM BST

Samsung to open smartphone download store 09:57 AM BST

Shell to invest in Russia lubricants plant 09:56 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Altran sags on poor H1 results 09:53 AM BST

Samsung to open smartphone download store in Europe 09:51 AM BST

Shell to invest $100 mln in Russia lubricants plant 09:51 AM BST

Fitch sees bad debt at Thai banks rising into next year 09:50 AM BST

FACTBOX-SAfrica's platinum miner Implats hit by strike 09:48 AM BST

Soccer-Poland's Wasilewski faces long lay-off after leg break 09:47 AM BST

UPDATE 4-Hurricane Jimena strenghtens off Mexican Pacific 09:45 AM BST

Hurricane Jimena strenghtens off Mexican Pacific 09:45 AM BST

Hurricane Jimena strenghtens off Mexican Pacific 09:45 AM BST

UPDATE 1-RZB H1 pretax falls as risk provisions jump 09:39 AM BST

U.S. stock futures signal losses as commodities retreat 09:39 AM BST

Europe mobile Internet usage to reach 39 percent by 2014 09:37 AM BST

FOREX-Yen gains broadly as opposition wins Japan vote 09:37 AM BST

European shares drop, weighed by Chinese stocks 09:36 AM BST

Indian shares extend losses to 2 pct 09:36 AM BST

BOJ's Shirakawa declines comment on Democrat plans 09:36 AM BST

BOJ's Shirakawa declines comment on Democrat plans 09:34 AM BST

FACTBOX - Policy challenges facing Japan's next government 09:34 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Two S.Korea IPOs set to raise combined $1 bln in Sept 09:33 AM BST

Israel Discount Bank weighs share issue; Q2 strong 09:32 AM BST

FACTBOX: Policy challenges facing Japan's next government 09:32 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Intralot's H1 net profit down 30 pct, CEO upbeat 09:30 AM BST

China reports new lead poisoning case 09:30 AM BST

UPDATE 1-FACTBOX-Policy challenges facing Japan's next govt 09:30 AM BST

FACTBOX-Policy challenges facing Japan's next govt 09:30 AM BST

FACTBOX - Newspaper reaction to Force India podium 09:30 AM BST

Fowler's Australia adventure finally bears fruit 09:28 AM BST

BOJ's Shirakawa declines comment on Democrat plans 09:27 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Italy's UBI Banca falls after results 09:26 AM BST

Soccer-Fowler's Australia adventure finally bears fruit 09:25 AM BST

Mobile internet usage to reach 39 pct by 2014 09:24 AM BST

RPT-UPDATE 2-Greece's Alpha Bank sells treasury stock 09:21 AM BST

Safrica mine strike enters 2nd week, no talks planned 09:20 AM BST

Four Tajiks jailed in first al Qaeda trial 09:20 AM BST

Four Tajiks jailed in first al Qaeda trial 09:18 AM BST

Hon Hai Q2 net profit surges 44 pct 09:18 AM BST

Moody's afrms Suntec's Baa1 ratings; negative outlook unchanged 09:15 AM BST

I'm coming to U.S. Open to win, declares Nadal 09:15 AM BST

UPDATE 1-China to subsidise loans for raw material imports 09:13 AM BST

HK shares post first monthly drop in six months 09:11 AM BST

Chinese miners gaining from financial crisis 09:10 AM BST

Motor racing-Force India's success raises expectations in India 09:09 AM BST

ANZ says bad debt bottoming 09:07 AM BST

Greece's Alpha Bank sells treasury shares 09:07 AM BST

RZB Q2 pretax falls 47 pct as risk provisions jump 09:04 AM BST

Tennis-I'm coming to U.S. Open to win, declares Nadal 09:04 AM BST

UPDATE 4-ANZ says bad debt bottoming, profit in line 09:02 AM BST

Protesters target E.ON's Ratcliffe plant 09:00 AM BST

FACTBOX - Military deaths in Afghanistan 08:59 AM BST

NZ government committee backs carbon trading scheme 08:59 AM BST

Japan Democrats' win may buoy Nikkei 08:58 AM BST

Q+A: What happens next after Japanese election? 08:58 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Exxon to shut down Singapore refinery May 2010 08:57 AM BST

FACTBOX-Military deaths in Afghanistan 08:57 AM BST

HSBC plans to sell 60 bln yen in Samurai bonds 08:57 AM BST

Ousted leader takes tough line in Madagascan talks 08:56 AM BST

Mota sees order growth as net beats forecast 08:56 AM BST

Women's boxing nod could give China three more golds 08:54 AM BST

UPDATE 2-NZ govt committee backs carbon trading scheme 08:54 AM BST

NZ govt committee backs carbon trading scheme 08:54 AM BST

Q+A - Japan opposition seeks to curb bureaucrats' clout 08:53 AM BST

FACTBOX - Japan opposition's election campaign platform 08:53 AM BST

Japan Democrats' win may buoy Nikkei, dent JGBs 08:53 AM BST

Japan opposition DPJ win to break policy deadlock 08:53 AM BST

Next Japan PM talks of "fraternity" and love 08:53 AM BST

Q+A - What happens next after Japanese election? 08:53 AM BST

Possible Democratic Party of Japan finance ministers 08:53 AM BST

Olympics-Women's boxing nod could give China three more golds 08:52 AM BST

Ousted LDP sets bar low for Japan's Democrats 08:45 AM BST

Japan Q2 output gap narrows from record 08:45 AM BST

Ousted leader takes tough line in Madagascan talks 08:45 AM BST

Ousted leader takes tough line in Madagascan talks 08:45 AM BST

In-fighting threatens Australia's Super 15 bid 08:44 AM BST

Exxon to shutdown Singapore refinery May 2010 08:41 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Strabag up after positive Q2 08:41 AM BST

Serious fraud complaints double in Afghan vote 08:40 AM BST

Taliban ready if Afghan government fails, analyst warns 08:40 AM BST

Panasonic awaits approvals on Sanyo 08:40 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Deutsche Post down, mail CEO interview 08:40 AM BST

UPDATE 1-McInerney eyes banks' grace, upturn to keep afloat 08:39 AM BST

Taliban ready if Afghan government fails, analyst warns 08:38 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Stocks track losses in Asia, commods 08:38 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-McInerney plummets; in negative equity 08:34 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Rugby-In-fighting threatens Australia's Super 15 bid 08:33 AM BST

U.S. Capital Group takes 4.4 pct UBS stake 08:32 AM BST

Hyundai Mobis, LG Chem to set up battery JV 08:31 AM BST

DIARY - Egypt/Sudan - Aug 31 08:30 AM BST

Nikkei slips from 11-mth high on strong yen, China 08:29 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Panasonic still awaits approvals for Sanyo bid 08:29 AM BST

Last Australians killed in Vietnam War returned home 08:28 AM BST

Sri Lankan war critic gets 20 years' hard labour 08:27 AM BST

Greece's Alpha Bank to place treasury stock 08:23 AM BST

Idemitsu sees Sept crude runs down on weak demand 08:23 AM BST

Polish refiners Q2 net beat forecasts on one-offs 08:22 AM BST

Sri Lankan war critic gets 20 years' hard labour 08:17 AM BST

Sri Lankan war critic gets 20 years' hard labour 08:17 AM BST

European shares fall, tracking Chinese stocks 08:17 AM BST

Vogo Fund to buy S.Korea card processing firm stake 08:15 AM BST

Overnight deposits at ECB steady, bond buys rise 08:14 AM BST

Mota-Engil net profit 14 mln euros, beats fcast 08:14 AM BST

After winning over Japan, Hatoyama to try Asia next 08:13 AM BST

MONEY MARKETS-Aussie futures down, Indonesia FX yields fall 08:12 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Hyundai Mobis, LG Chem to set up battery JV 08:11 AM BST

BOJ's Shirakawa: economy showing signs of recovery 08:11 AM BST

China stocks drop 6.7 pct, 2nd-worst month in 15 yrs 08:11 AM BST

Japanese hop to bunny cafe for relaxation 08:08 AM BST

China to subsidise loans for raw material imports 08:07 AM BST

JGB futures rise as Nikkei falls from 11-mth high 08:07 AM BST

After winning over Japan, Hatoyama to try Asia next 08:06 AM BST

BRIEF-Russia's OGK-2 H1 profit soars to 820.8 mln rbls 08:04 AM BST

ANALYSIS-After winning over Japan, Hatoyama to try Asia next 08:02 AM BST

South Korea changing tack in China market 08:01 AM BST

Sougou Shouken <7850.Q>-2008/09 parent forecast 08:01 AM BST

TABLE-Zappallas <3770.T>-1qtr group results 08:01 AM BST

Mitsubishi UFJ FG <8306.T>-2008/09 parent results 08:01 AM BST

Mitsubishi UFJ FG <8306.T>-2008/09 group results 08:01 AM BST

RPT-Brazil to unveil long-awaited overhaul of oil laws 08:00 AM BST

Water Pollution: Pharma's Next Big Headache? 08:00 AM BST

Exxon is Green, CFL's are Probably More Efficient, and Other Ridiculous News Items GreenBiz.com 08:00 AM BST

The Reports of Summer: Five Easy Pieces GreenBiz.com 08:00 AM BST

CDW's 2009 Energy Efficient IT Report 08:00 AM BST

China domestic growth opens business vistas 07:59 AM BST

China stocks tumble; yen jumps after Japan vote 07:58 AM BST

RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS-China stocks tumble; yen jumps after vote 07:54 AM BST

GLOBAL MARKETS-China stocks tumble; yen jumps after Japan vote 07:53 AM BST

S.Korea Jinro to raise up to $693 mln in Sept IPO 07:52 AM BST

PRESS DIGEST - Russia - Aug 31 07:50 AM BST

Nikkei slips from 11-mth high on strong yen, China 07:49 AM BST

TABLE-SKANDITEK 3-month results 07:48 AM BST

Ryoyo Electro <8068.T>-6-month group forecast 07:46 AM BST

Ryoyo Electro <8068.T>-2009/10 group forecast 07:46 AM BST

Ryoyo Electro <8068.T>-2009/10 parent forecast 07:45 AM BST

Ryoyo Electro <8068.T>-6-month parent forecast 07:45 AM BST

TABLE-Ryoyo Electro <8068.T>-6mth group results 07:45 AM BST

Enea H1 net profit up nearly four times y/y 07:44 AM BST

Spain's Uralita may face stake sale-paper 07:43 AM BST

Panasonic moves closer to Sanyo tender offer launch 07:42 AM BST

Russia says kills al Qaeda agent in North Caucasus 07:41 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Nordea says to buy Denmark's Fionia Bank 07:39 AM BST

European shares seen down 07:38 AM BST

European Factors-Shares seen down along with commodities 07:37 AM BST

TABLE-BURE EQUITY 3-month results 07:37 AM BST

Manroland Heidelberger Druck in merger talks-paper 07:36 AM BST

Australia alert to mega-fires as summer nears 07:35 AM BST

UPDATE 1-NORDIC STOCKS - Factors to watch on Aug 31 07:34 AM BST

Seoul shares fall; Hyundai Mobis, shipbuilders down 07:32 AM BST

Zetes cuts 2009 forecasts after weak H1 07:31 AM BST

TABLE-OM2 Network <7614.Q>-6mth group results 07:30 AM BST

TABLE-Tsuchiya HD <1840.T>-9-mth group results 07:30 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Strabag Q2 beats consensus, confirms outlook 07:28 AM BST

TABLE-Bossard Holding AG 6 months results 07:27 AM BST

Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions 07:26 AM BST

Australia alert to mega-fires as summer nears 07:23 AM BST

Q+A - Japan PM-elect may ruffle U.S. on security issues 07:23 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Thai hotelier Central Plaza sees lower 2009 net profit 07:22 AM BST

CORRECTED - Europe Factors-Shares seen down along with commods 07:22 AM BST

MARKETS-FRANCE-BENELUX/STOCKS =2 PARIS 07:19 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-European futures point to lower opening 07:15 AM BST

BRIEF-Soccer-Sibaya out of South Africa squad for Europe trip 07:14 AM BST

Hitachi Construction to make TCM wholly owned unit 07:13 AM BST

China Shenhua to build coal reserves in Fuzhou -paper 07:12 AM BST

Bangladesh city plans to switch T20 league to Sharjah 07:12 AM BST

Ousted LDP sets bar low for Japan's Democrats 07:11 AM BST

Bertelsmann H1 earnings drop on ad spending slump 07:11 AM BST

Slovakia - Factors To Watch on Aug 31 07:10 AM BST

DIARY - Spain corporate events 07:10 AM BST

Tri Chemical Laboratories <4369.OJ>-6mth group 07:10 AM BST

Suspected Taliban torch NATO supplies in SW Pakistan 07:09 AM BST

Seoul shares fall; Hyundai Mobis, shipbuilders down 07:09 AM BST

Russian markets -- Factors to Watch on Aug 31 07:08 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Wendel posts H1 loss, gets new debt relief 07:06 AM BST

Nikkei off 11-mth post-election high on yen, China 07:06 AM BST

TABLE-Strabag SE 2nd quarterr results 07:05 AM BST

Cricket-Bangladesh city plans to switch T20 league to Sharjah 07:05 AM BST

World Bank in talks with Cambodia over evictions 07:05 AM BST

World Bank in talks with Cambodia over evictions 07:05 AM BST

Soccer-Jubilo striker called up for Japan's Dutch tour 07:05 AM BST

Roche subsidiary to buy Lonza Singapore facility 07:05 AM BST

BRIEF-Moody's affirms Hyundai Mobis rtg on Hyundai Motor's deal 07:05 AM BST

Beijing's derivative default stance rattles market 07:04 AM BST

Union urges strike action at Air Berlin unit LTU 07:03 AM BST

TABLE-Kura <2695.T>-9-mth parent results 07:01 AM BST

TABLE-Matsumoto <7901.Q>-1qtr parent results 07:01 AM BST

Japan factories extend rebound on global stimulus 07:01 AM BST

TABLE-Uchida Esco <4699.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:01 AM BST

TABLE-Uchida Esco <4699.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:01 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Idemitsu sees Sept crude runs down on weak demand 07:00 AM BST

Swiss bank execs eye UBS tax fallout 06:59 AM BST

Lehman claims could reach £61 billion 06:56 AM BST

Poland - Factors to Watch on Aug 31 06:56 AM BST

Taiwan's Evergreen Marine swings to net loss in Q2 06:52 AM BST

Hyundai Mobis says to set up battery JV with LG Chem 06:51 AM BST

FACTBOX-Motor racing-Newspaper reaction to Force India podium 06:50 AM BST

BRIEF-Israel's Bank Leumi Q2 results 06:49 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Roche subsidiary to buy Lonza Singapore facility 06:46 AM BST

FOREX-Yen hits 7-wk peak on Japan vote, China stocks 06:46 AM BST

PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - Aug 31 06:44 AM BST

Unipetrol Q2 net loss CZK 359 mln, more than fcast 06:41 AM BST

NORDIC STOCKS - Factors to watch on Aug 31 06:39 AM BST

PGNiG surprises with $33 million net loss in Q2 06:39 AM BST

Brazil's Lula meets foes to new oil plan 06:37 AM BST

UPDATE 2-Brazil's Lula meets foes to new oil plan 06:36 AM BST

Bangladesh reports first H1N1 flu death 06:35 AM BST

Bangladesh reports first H1N1 flu death 06:35 AM BST

South Africa send injured Pietersen, Bekker home 06:34 AM BST

DIARY-France to September 30 06:32 AM BST

African Markets - Factors to watch on August 31 06:31 AM BST

Indian shares fall 0.9 pct; Larsen, Infosys drop 06:23 AM BST

Kenya's CFC Stanbic says seeking strategic partner 06:23 AM BST

Rugby-South Africa send injured Pietersen, Bekker home 06:22 AM BST

GRAPHIC-Japan July total oil sales down 8.6 pct -METI 06:18 AM BST

Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Monday 06:18 AM BST

"Rachel Ray," "Tyra Banks" win talk show Emmys 06:15 AM BST

"Rachel Ray," "Tyra Banks" win talk show Emmys 06:14 AM BST

South Korean markets at 0510 GMT 06:13 AM BST

"Home Improvement" trio writing new family sitcom 06:12 AM BST

Two firefighters die in growing LA wildfire 06:10 AM BST

Green protesters target E.ON's Ratcliffe plant 06:06 AM BST

DIARY - Today in Germany - August 31 06:00 AM BST

DIARY - Germany - to September 30 06:00 AM BST

Green protesters target E.ON's Ratcliffe plant 06:00 AM BST

DIARY - Economic Indicators in Germany from September 1 06:00 AM BST

Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Aug 31 05:58 AM BST

TABLE-Jinhui Q2 earnings down, beats fcast 05:56 AM BST

TABLE-Indonesia's Indofood H1 net profit slips 1.4 pct 05:55 AM BST

India's Loop to outsource $400 mln contract-paper 05:55 AM BST

PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian Newspapers - Aug 31 05:53 AM BST

TREASURIES-Rise in Asia after falls in regional stocks 05:53 AM BST

Union asks Irish workers to reject EU treaty 05:51 AM BST

Nikkei slides from post-election 11-month high 05:49 AM BST

PRESS DIGEST - New York Times business news - Aug 31 05:49 AM BST

China, HK shares headed for rocky end to gloomy Aug 05:48 AM BST

"Star Trek" veteran Kate Mulgrew joins "Mercy" 05:42 AM BST

Thai Central Plaza sees lower net profit in 2009 05:42 AM BST

Actress puts the "Mad Men" in their place 05:39 AM BST

Fox's new "Glee" inspires soundtracks 05:38 AM BST

"Star Trek" veteran boldly saved movie franchise 05:36 AM BST

"Bad Boys 3" in the works 05:34 AM BST

"Barry Minkow" lands actor for title role 05:33 AM BST

UPDATE 4-Two firefighters die in growing LA wildfire 05:31 AM BST

Two firefighters die in growing LA wildfire 05:31 AM BST

Indian shares fall 1 pct after 7-day rally 05:30 AM BST

NZ parliament committee backs carbon trading scheme 05:29 AM BST

NZ parliament committee backs carbon trading scheme 05:29 AM BST

Tribune may exit bankruptcy this fall: report 05:25 AM BST

Tribune may exit bankruptcy this fall- NY Times 05:22 AM BST

Lotos Q2 net up 86 pct, above expectations 05:21 AM BST

Rare Chinese stamp may set record at Asia auction 05:19 AM BST

AT&T looking to invest in India's BSNL -report 05:19 AM BST

"Basterds" still glorious at foreign box office 05:18 AM BST

Emmy Awards struggle to stay relevant to viewers 05:10 AM BST

TV directors often outsiders on their sets 05:10 AM BST

Emmy nominees compete in complex array of races 05:10 AM BST

UPDATE 2-Japan factories extend rebound on global stimulus 05:08 AM BST

RPT-Japan Idemitsu sees Sept crude runs down 12 pct yr/yr 05:07 AM BST

Japan Idemitsu sees Sept crude runs down 12 pct yr/yr 05:05 AM BST

No need for second U.S. fiscal stimulus package-survey 05:01 AM BST

AMD ships lower power server chip 05:01 AM BST

Intralot's H1 net profit down 30 percent 05:01 AM BST

DIARY - Belgium to October 31, 2009 05:00 AM BST

DIARY - Today in Belgium/Luxembourg - Aug 31 05:00 AM BST

Q+A: China's response to Dalai Lama's Taiwan visit 05:00 AM BST

Q+A: China's response to Dalai Lama's Taiwan visit 04:59 AM BST

LG Display in deal for China LCD plant 04:55 AM BST

'Rachel Ray,' 'Tyra Banks' win talk show Emmys 04:54 AM BST

BYD says expects to launch E6 model in US in 2010 04:54 AM BST

Indians add green touch to religious festivals 04:52 AM BST

FOREX-Yen hits 7-wk high vs dollar after election landslide 04:41 AM BST

Bank of Baroda eyes buys in Malaysia, Thailand-paper 04:37 AM BST

China Merchants bank sees net interest margin to recover 04:37 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Canada's Flaherty pleased with more stable C$ 04:36 AM BST

PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - Aug 31 04:34 AM BST

REFILE-Nikkei slips after hitting 11-mth high post-election 04:27 AM BST

PRESS DIGEST - British business - Aug 31 04:19 AM BST

RPT-DEALTALK-Citi sale of Japan's Bellsystem24 heats up 04:15 AM BST

PRECIOUS-Gold steady near $955 on dollar, oil 04:13 AM BST

CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-LG Display in deal for China LCD plant 04:08 AM BST

Actress puts the 'Mad Men' in their place 04:08 AM BST

Emmy Awards struggle to stay relevant to viewers 04:07 AM BST

Soccer-Argentina add seven home-based players to squad 04:07 AM BST

TV directors often outsiders on their sets 04:07 AM BST

Emmy nominees compete in complex array of races 04:07 AM BST

JGBs rise as stocks give back gains after election 04:05 AM BST

South Korean markets at 0300 GMT 04:04 AM BST

CORRECTED-Samsung, LG in $83.5 mln LCD cross-supply deal 04:03 AM BST

China stock index dives 5 pct, below key support 04:02 AM BST

CORRECTED - CORRECTED-Teck Resources says indium sales are normal 04:02 AM BST

Child care helps parents make invaluable friends too: study 03:56 AM BST

WRAPUP 1-Indonesia's Antam, Timah net profit plunge 03:54 AM BST

S'pore's GIC names chiefs for Europe, Americas operations 03:47 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Indonesia's BRI Q2 net profit rose 26 pct 03:46 AM BST

Lufthansa, JetBlue to seek code sharing pact: report 03:46 AM BST

Kuwait to keep steady crude supply curbs to Asia in Q4 03:46 AM BST

Lufthansa, JetBlue to seek code sharing pact: report 03:44 AM BST

TEPCO resumes power output from 2nd nuclear unit 03:44 AM BST

Soccer-America crush Toluca 7-2, Pumas end run of defeats 03:42 AM BST

Japan Democrats' win may buoy Nikkei, dent JGBs 03:40 AM BST

Japan factories extend rebound on global stimulus 03:33 AM BST

Thai stocks may fall on worries over Chinese drop 03:33 AM BST

Space shuttle reaches space station for 9-day stay 03:30 AM BST

Lufthansa, JetBlue to seek code sharing pact - FT 03:23 AM BST

Space shuttle reaches space station for 9-day stay 03:18 AM BST

Space shuttle reaches space station for 9-day stay 03:18 AM BST

Nikkei slips after hitting 11-mth high post-election 03:13 AM BST

Emmy Awards struggle to stay relevant to viewers 03:09 AM BST

China may try to stabilise stock market -report 03:08 AM BST

Canada's Flaherty says too soon to trim stimulus 03:07 AM BST

Soccer-Ortega inspires River to 4-3 win over promoted Chacarita 03:04 AM BST

UPDATE 1-PRESS DIGEST - China - Aug 31 03:00 AM BST

S.Korea's Dongkuk raises steel prices by 6.7 pct 02:58 AM BST

HK shares open down 1.4 pct, following Shanghai cue 02:56 AM BST

Seoul shares down; Hyundai Mobis falls, techs rise 02:55 AM BST

Canada's finmin pleased with recent C$ stability 02:50 AM BST

PRESS DIGEST - Hong Kong - Aug 31 02:47 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Freedom Communications may declare bankruptcy-source 02:44 AM BST

PRESS DIGEST - Vietnam newspapers - Aug 31 02:42 AM BST

HK shares seen moving sideways as China worries persist 02:39 AM BST

French nuclear workers see risks as conditions worsen 02:38 AM BST

Nikkei turns negative after hitting 11-month high 02:36 AM BST

China stocks open down 1.5 pct, head for monthly loss 02:34 AM BST

TABLE-Foxconn posts H1 net loss $18.7 mln 02:33 AM BST

Canada to urge G20 copy "boring" financial system 02:33 AM BST

TABLE-CNPC H1 net profit down 80.8 pct 02:30 AM BST

Soccer-Argentine championship results and standings 02:29 AM BST

Slocum wins Barclays Classic by a stroke 02:28 AM BST

Slocum seizes opportunity with Barclays win 02:28 AM BST

FACTBOX: Facts about the Dalai Lama, China and Taiwan 02:23 AM BST

FACTBOX: Facts about the Dalai Lama, China and Taiwan 02:22 AM BST

BRIEF-Moody's assigns A2 rating to Westfield's 144A notes 02:22 AM BST

TABLE-China Merchants Bank H1 net profit down 37.6 pct 02:18 AM BST

Golf-Slocum seizes opportunity with Barclays win 02:17 AM BST

Myanmar refugees weigh risks of returning from China 02:16 AM BST

Nikkei hits near 11-mth high after Sunday election 02:13 AM BST

Oil tops $73 on positive econ data, weak U.S. dollar 02:12 AM BST

FOREX-Yen hits 7-wk high vs dollar after election landslide 02:11 AM BST

China Merchants Bank raises rights issue target 02:08 AM BST

TABLE-China Southern H1 net profit down 96.9 pct 02:06 AM BST

RPT-PREVIEW-Japan July oil sales likely sank 10 pct to 22-yr low 02:00 AM BST

UPDATE 1-India MMTC reissues 12.5 mln/T coal import tender 01:59 AM BST

PRESS DIGEST - South Korean newspapers - Aug 31 01:58 AM BST

JGBs dip on stock rise after opposition election win 01:56 AM BST

PRESS DIGEST - Singapore newspapers - August 31 01:50 AM BST

India wants more after Olympic boxing breakthrough 01:48 AM BST

Japan Democrats take power, tough challenges loom 01:46 AM BST

Dollar hits lowest level in 7 weeks vs yen 01:44 AM BST

Canary Wharf Group looking for acquisitions - FT 01:36 AM BST

Gabon awaits poll outcome, Bongo's son confident 01:34 AM BST

WITNESS: You can't miss "Ali" in pre-vote Gabon 01:34 AM BST

California mine digs in for 'green' gold rush 01:30 AM BST

As hybrid cars gobble rare metals, shortage looms 01:30 AM BST

Soccer-Ramalho's meeting with former team ends in stalemate 01:24 AM BST

Slocum surges up list with win; Choi, Scott eliminated 01:23 AM BST

Indonesia's Timah H1 net profit plunges 96 pct 01:22 AM BST

Flu pandemic's impact seen as mixed for U.S. stocks 01:18 AM BST

New flu hit estimated 10 percent of New Yorkers 01:18 AM BST

PRECIOUS-Gold rises towards $960 as dollar weakens 01:16 AM BST

REFILE-China denounces Dalai Lama visit to Taiwan 01:14 AM BST

Seoul shares open lower; Hyundai Mobis tumbles 01:13 AM BST

Indonesia's BRI says H1 net profit rose 24 pct 01:13 AM BST

Nikkei at 10-mth high, JGBs dip after opposition wins 01:11 AM BST

Golf-Slocum surges up list with win; Choi, Scott eliminated 01:09 AM BST

ANZ shares jump 4 pct after upbeat trading update 01:08 AM BST

Nikkei rises 0.7 pct after election, yen weighs 01:07 AM BST

Gabon awaits poll outcome, Bongo's son confident 01:01 AM BST

Gabon awaits poll outcome, Bongo's son confident 01:01 AM BST

TABLE-Japan July output +1.9 pct mth/mth, up for 5th month 12:58 AM BST

India MMTC reissues 12.5 mln/T coal import tender 12:58 AM BST

Soccer-Brazilian championship results and standings 12:57 AM BST

Japan Democrats take power, tough challenges loom 12:55 AM BST

FACTBOX: Policy challenges facing Japan's new government 12:55 AM BST

FACTBOX: Japan opposition's election campaign platform 12:55 AM BST

Japan opposition DPJ win to break policy deadlock 12:54 AM BST

Japan Democrats' win may buoy Nikkei, dent JGBs 12:54 AM BST

Slocum wins Barclays Classic by a stroke 12:53 AM BST

UPDATE 2-Golf-Slocum wins Barclays Classic by a stroke 12:48 AM BST

ANZ sees bad debt provisions bottoming out 12:47 AM BST

Seoul shrs seen rangebound; eyes on Samsung Elec, LG 12:47 AM BST

Los Angeles wildfire forces thousands from homes 12:45 AM BST

Televisa, Genomma unveil product sales alliance 12:40 AM BST

Possible Democratic Party of Japan finance ministers 12:38 AM BST

Next Japan PM talks of 'fraternity' and love 12:38 AM BST

Japan Democrats take power, tough challenges loom 12:36 AM BST

NYMEX-Oil above $73 on weaker dollar, recovery hopes 12:36 AM BST

FACTBOX: Japan opposition's election campaign platform 12:36 AM BST

Possible Democratic Party of Japan finance ministers 12:35 AM BST

Q+A: Japan opposition seeks to curb bureaucrats' clout 12:34 AM BST

Japan Democrats' win may buoy Nikkei, dent JGBs 12:33 AM BST

UPDATE 2-Los Angeles wildfire forces thousands from homes 12:33 AM BST

Q+A: Japan opposition seeks to curb bureaucrats' clout 12:31 AM BST

Indonesia's Antam says H1 at 223.769 bln rupiah 12:30 AM BST

Japan Democrats' win may buoy Nikkei, dent JGBs 12:22 AM BST

Australia's PaperlinX sees tough year ahead 12:22 AM BST

UPDATE 2-Japan Democrats take power, tough challenges loom 12:20 AM BST

Barclays Classic leading third round scores 12:20 AM BST

Tiger in title hunt despite hard-to-read greens 12:20 AM BST

Nobilo sees awkward situation in captain's picks 12:20 AM BST

RESEARCHALERT-Nomura ups Samsung Elec target price, estimates 12:16 AM BST

Nikkei seen range-bound after election; yen to weigh 12:15 AM BST

Freedom Communications may declare bankruptcy-WSJ 12:15 AM BST

Unite union asks Irish workers to reject EU treaty 12:14 AM BST

UPDATE 1-PKN Orlen Q2 net down 33 pct, beats forecasts 12:13 AM BST

Colombia says president has swine flu 12:13 AM BST

Japan Democrats' win may buoy Nikkei, dent JGBs 12:10 AM BST

Japan opposition DPJ win to break policy deadlock 12:07 AM BST

Next Japan PM talks of 'fraternity' and love 12:07 AM BST

FACTBOX: Policy challenges facing Japan's new government 12:07 AM BST

Golf-Barclays Classic final round scores 12:02 AM BST

Videos

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New course in Afghanistan? 09:57 PM BST

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Summer box office to break record 08:13 PM BST

Matisyahu goes new wave 07:59 PM BST

Forest fires rage in Portugal 06:47 PM BST

Russia claims Al-Qaeda death 06:12 PM BST

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California fires kill two firemen 05:52 PM BST

Fireworks fly in Belarus 05:46 PM BST

Disney buys Marvel 05:44 PM BST

Lucy Liu campaigns for kids in Peru 05:40 PM BST

Summer box office to break record 05:27 PM BST

Australia seeks to reassure India 05:25 PM BST

A day at Frontier Airlines 02:47 PM BST

GDP linked to light density 02:13 PM BST

Beslan victims search for justice 02:13 PM BST

Japan gets new government 12:37 PM BST

Space meeting for U.S. shuttle 11:56 AM BST

GM to form China venture with FAW 11:22 AM BST

Dalai Lama visits Taiwan 11:18 AM BST

Myanmar refugees flee to China 10:10 AM BST

Business Update: China weighs 09:23 AM BST

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