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FTSE falls 3 pct on credit woes 11:59 PM GMT
Courtroom drama 'Damages' leads Globes'TV race 11:58 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times, Wall St Journal Asia editions 11:58 PM GMT
Wii, "Call of Duty" sales shine in November-NPD 11:58 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Singapore newspapers - Dec 14 11:57 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Petro-Canada hikes spending 28 pct, output to drop 11:55 PM GMT
US Senate oks bill to cut vehicle fuel consumption 11:54 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Singapore newspapers - Dec 14 11:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Caltex cuts earnings forecast, shares drop 11:54 PM GMT
Golf-Late lapse costs Woods share of Sherwood lead 11:51 PM GMT
Greenspan: Recession odds growing on slowing economy 11:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-United Rentals says Cerberus suit to go to trial 11:50 PM GMT
Olivant stays in Northern Rock race 11:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bank of Queensland closes A$200 mln Tier 1 issue 11:49 PM GMT
Dickens' "Nicholas Nickleby" a crowd pleaser 11:49 PM GMT
UBS expands electronic trading in U.S. options 11:49 PM GMT
Golf-Target World Challenge first round scores 11:48 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Citi to consolidate SIVs onto balance sheet 11:48 PM GMT
"Water Horse" a surprise winner 11:47 PM GMT
Ingredient in human semen may enhance HIV infection 11:43 PM GMT
Nippon Oil,others eye Libya refinery project-paper 11:42 PM GMT
Golden Globes set new faces on road to stardom 11:41 PM GMT
Golden Globes set new faces on road to stardom 11:41 PM GMT
Golden Globes set new faces on road to stardom 11:41 PM GMT
John Travolta cashed in male ego for "Hairspray" 11:38 PM GMT
John Travolta cashed in male ego for "Hairspray" 11:38 PM GMT
John Travolta cashed in male ego for "Hairspray" 11:38 PM GMT
John Travolta cashed in male ego for "Hairspray" 11:38 PM GMT
John Travolta cashed in male ego for "Hairspray" 11:38 PM GMT
Dickens' "Nicholas Nickleby" a crowd pleaser 11:37 PM GMT
Dickens' "Nicholas Nickleby" a crowd pleaser 11:37 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-US Congress approves stopgap funds to avert shutdown 11:35 PM GMT
Darfur force still faces obstacles to Jan. 1 start 11:34 PM GMT
Darfur force still faces obstacles to Jan. 1 start 11:34 PM GMT
Japan stocks seen buoyed by yen but gains limited 11:34 PM GMT
"Alvin and the Chipmunks" back from hibernation 11:32 PM GMT
"Alvin and the Chipmunks" back from hibernation 11:32 PM GMT
"Alvin and the Chipmunks" back from hibernation 11:32 PM GMT
U.S. House committee rejects add-ons to toy bill 11:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Pfizer cancer drug Sutent linked with heart risks 11:31 PM GMT
FairPoint agrees on clauses to buy Verizon's Maine wireline ops 11:30 PM GMT
Pfizer cancer drug Sutent linked with heart risks 11:30 PM GMT
"'Water Horse" a surprise winner 11:29 PM GMT
"'Water Horse" a surprise winner 11:29 PM GMT
"'Water Horse" a surprise winner 11:29 PM GMT
Russia succession intrigue follows Putin to Belarus 11:28 PM GMT
Spacewalkers to inspect station for meteoroid strike 11:26 PM GMT
Spacewalkers to inspect station for meteoroid strike 11:26 PM GMT
Spacewalkers to inspect station for meteoroid strike 11:26 PM GMT
On Semiconductor to buy Amis for $915 mln in stock 11:25 PM GMT
Citi to consolidate SIVs onto balance sheet 11:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Atheros to buy u-Nav for $54 mln to expand in GPS 11:21 PM GMT
Olympics-Spielberg urges China to press Sudan on Darfur 11:21 PM GMT
Canadian fund opens bid for NZ's Auckland Airport 11:21 PM GMT
Seoul shares may rise but financials seen weaker 11:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-United Tech sees '08 earnings up 10-to-14 percent 11:18 PM GMT
Carbon cuts a must to halt warming : scientists 11:17 PM GMT
Congress likely to block Sinopec Alaska plan:Sens. 11:12 PM GMT
Ingredient in human semen may enhance HIV infection 11:12 PM GMT
Ingredient in human semen may enhance HIV infection 11:12 PM GMT
Ingredient in human semen may enhance HIV infection 11:12 PM GMT
Ingredient in human semen may enhance HIV infection 11:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Atheros to buy u-Nav for $54 mln to expand in GPS 11:10 PM GMT
Australia's Caltex cuts earnings forecast 11:07 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-ICE U.S. futures to go all electronic in March 2008 11:07 PM GMT
Calif. seeks to fine Blue Shield for cancellations 11:07 PM GMT
Mexico to auction road, port, airport contracts 11:06 PM GMT
New Issue-J.P. Morgan sells $3.5 bln in 2 parts 11:04 PM GMT
REFILE-United Rentals says Cerberus suit to go to trial 11:03 PM GMT
Lufthansa to buy stake in JetBlue 11:02 PM GMT
CORRECTED-UPDATE 3-Lehman 4th-Qtr Earnings Fall 12 Percent 11:01 PM GMT
Irish Life Warns on Credit Crisis, Shares Slide 11:01 PM GMT
Lehman's Average Compensation Fell in 2007 11:01 PM GMT
N.Rock Takes $574 Mln Credit Market Hit, Names CEO 11:01 PM GMT
Central bank teamwork has its limits 11:01 PM GMT
Central bank teamwork has its limits 11:01 PM GMT
Lone Star Nears $1.7 Bln Tokyo Star Sale -Sources 11:01 PM GMT
JP Morgan Fined Over Consultant Payments 11:01 PM GMT
Countrywide Loan Funding Tumbles 40 Pct in Nov 11:00 PM GMT
H&R Block Says May Need More Financing 11:00 PM GMT
UBS Hit with Shareholder Lawsuit Over Subprime 11:00 PM GMT
Coal likely to boost U.S. 2007 carbon emissions 10:58 PM GMT
Coal likely to boost U.S. 2007 carbon emissions 10:58 PM GMT
"Atonement" tops Golden Globes 10:55 PM GMT
CORRECTED - FACTBOX - A list of Golden Globe film nominees 10:55 PM GMT
Hologic device can be approved say FDA advisers 10:55 PM GMT
American Tower reaches settlement in securities class action 10:55 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Quiksilver 2008 view below Street, shares fall 10:55 PM GMT
United Rentals says Cerberus spat to go to trial 10:50 PM GMT
Petro-Canada says Edmonton cost rises to C$2.2 bln 10:49 PM GMT
Hollywood directors hold talks due to writers strike 10:49 PM GMT
Central bank plan delays day of reckoning 10:49 PM GMT
Ryder to buy back up to $300 mln shares 10:48 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Evergreen Solar signs 10-year poysilicon supply pact 10:47 PM GMT
WCI Communities CFO stepping down 10:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-American Dental to pay $130 mln in damages; shares tank 10:45 PM GMT
Intellon Corp IPO raises $45 mln, bottom of range 10:44 PM GMT
TEXT-Bank of Queensland raises A$200 mln in new capital 10:44 PM GMT
Mexico's Cemex seeks to limit global job cuts 10:44 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Chile central bank hikes key rate, surprises market 10:43 PM GMT
Microsoft starts public test of rival to VMware 10:43 PM GMT
Microsoft starts public test of rival to VMware 10:43 PM GMT
United Tech sees 2008 earnings up 10 pct to 14 pct 10:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Lufthansa to buy 19 pct stake in JetBlue 10:42 PM GMT
Brazil Cosan Q2 profit falls sharply from year ago 10:41 PM GMT
JER Investors names new CFO, declares special dividend 10:41 PM GMT
Indie filmmakers can score Moby freebies 10:39 PM GMT
Indie filmmakers can score Moby freebies 10:39 PM GMT
Indie filmmakers can score Moby freebies 10:39 PM GMT
Indie filmmakers can score Moby freebies 10:39 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US panel rejects Merck over-the-counter statin bid 10:39 PM GMT
Bank of Montreal files for $6 billion debt shelf 10:38 PM GMT
Gentex says court finds breach of a provision in Muth alliance 10:38 PM GMT
N.Y. Money Closing - Dec 13 2007 10:38 PM GMT
ICE futures to go fully electronic Mar. '08 10:37 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Citigroup COO Druskin to retire -- memos 10:36 PM GMT
ICE says to end futures open-outcry trading in Feb 10:36 PM GMT
Chartered Semiconductor reiterates Q4 outlook 10:36 PM GMT
Olivant stays in N.Rock race on equal terms-source 10:33 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Discount window borrowing largest since Sept 10:33 PM GMT
Bulgarian oil trader gets probation for UN scandal 10:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Resource issues drag down Toronto stock index 10:30 PM GMT
MySpace brings metal band Anthrax a new singer 10:30 PM GMT
MySpace brings metal band Anthrax a new singer 10:30 PM GMT
Cano Petroleum files for $150 million mixed shelf 10:29 PM GMT
Lockheed gets $512 mln U.S. deal for F-22 arms work 10:28 PM GMT
Golden Globes set new faces on road to stardom 10:27 PM GMT
Spectra Energy board approves EPS incentive target 10:27 PM GMT
Neurocrine Biosciences to cut 130 jobs 10:23 PM GMT
EUROCHART HOT 100 SINGLES 10:18 PM GMT
EUROPEAN TOP ALBUMS 10:18 PM GMT
Petro-Canada hikes spending 28 pct, output to drop 10:17 PM GMT
Indie filmmakers can score Moby freebies 10:17 PM GMT
Indie filmmakers can score Moby freebies 10:17 PM GMT
YRC reaches tentative agreement on a five-year labor pact 10:16 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US Senate OKs Sudan divestment bill,sends to House 10:16 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Microsoft starts public test of rival to VMware 10:16 PM GMT
Lice from fish farms threaten Canadian wild salmon 10:13 PM GMT
Lice from fish farms threaten Canadian wild salmon 10:13 PM GMT
MySpace brings metal band Anthrax a new singer 10:12 PM GMT
US RESEARCH NEWS-Raymond James cuts Bank of America estimates 10:12 PM GMT
CORRECTED - Scotts-Miracle Gro sees flat profit in coming year 10:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Qwest declares dividend, first since 2001 10:11 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Leap Q3 loss widens on net interest, tax expenses 10:11 PM GMT
Leap Q3 loss widens on net interest, tax expenses 10:11 PM GMT
US panel rejects Merck over-the-counter statin pill 10:09 PM GMT
Lice from fish farms threaten Canadian wild salmon 10:09 PM GMT
Conchords comedy duo to release debut album 10:07 PM GMT
Conchords comedy duo to release debut album 10:07 PM GMT
Mexican stocks, bonds fall on doubts over Fed plan 10:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Talbots names new merchandising, creative chiefs 10:05 PM GMT
CORRECTION: Indie filmmakers can score Moby freebies 10:05 PM GMT
Novell reports quarterly loss as expenses rise 10:04 PM GMT
JP Morgan sells $3.5 bln debt in 2 parts - source 10:03 PM GMT
Dow Jones shareholders approve News Corp buyout 10:02 PM GMT
Dow Jones shareholders approve News Corp buyout 10:02 PM GMT
Dow Jones shareholders approve News Corp buyout 10:02 PM GMT
UPDATE 7-Demand, rate-cut worries dog metals 10:00 PM GMT
UPDATE 7-Demand, rate-cut worries dog metals 09:59 PM GMT
Keys still the "One" atop U.S. singles chart 09:57 PM GMT
Keys still the "One" atop U.S. singles chart 09:57 PM GMT
Keys still the "One" atop U.S. singles chart 09:57 PM GMT
Atheros to buy u-Nav for $54 mln to expand in GPS 09:57 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Ontario sees balanced books, but pressures ahead 09:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-US approves Biomarin drug to treat genetic disorder 09:56 PM GMT
Moody's Commodities Index 09:55 PM GMT
Lattice Semiconductor cuts Q4 revenue forecast 09:54 PM GMT
U.S. Marine convicted in death of Iraqi soldier 09:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Democrats call a truce in 2008 campaign fight 09:54 PM GMT
US panel doubts Merck nonprescription statin data 09:53 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Portugal prices EDP 2014 convertible bond 09:51 PM GMT
Canada dollar weakens as U.S. data lifts greenback 09:51 PM GMT
Sallie Mae amends, closes equity forward contracts 09:46 PM GMT
Gasoline prices boost retail sales, inflation 09:46 PM GMT
Quiksilver 2008 view below Street, shares fall 09:46 PM GMT
Gasoline prices boost retail sales, inflation 09:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Toronto stock index sags with resources 09:46 PM GMT
Generics seek to market version of Forest's Namenda 09:45 PM GMT
WRAPUP 2-U.S. bond insurers scramble to keep top ratings 09:45 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Novell reports quarterly loss as expenses rise 09:43 PM GMT
Sixteen bodies found in a ditch in Iraq 09:41 PM GMT
U.S. Marine convicted in death of Iraqi soldier 09:41 PM GMT
Penn Virginia board OKs $475 mln 2008 oil and gas cap-ex budget 09:41 PM GMT
New Issue-Bank of New York Mellon adds $800 mln notes 09:40 PM GMT
American Airlines to recall some furloughed staff 09:40 PM GMT
U.S. copper slides from dollar gains, fund's loss 09:40 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US money market funds rise $4.39 bln in week - ICI 09:39 PM GMT
After the Bell-Qwest shares rise 09:39 PM GMT
Red Kite Metals fund lost 22 percent in November: source 09:38 PM GMT
Red Kite Metals fund lost 22 percent in November: source 09:38 PM GMT
US CREDIT-Scrapped buyout may not help Sallie Mae 09:37 PM GMT
Fed primary credit window borrowing rises sharply 09:36 PM GMT
Fed official touts inflation-protected bonds 09:36 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Empire profit up 5 percent as Sobeys weighs in 09:36 PM GMT
Senegal bans reggae star for criticizing president 09:34 PM GMT
Senegal bans reggae star for criticizing president 09:34 PM GMT
Money market funds up $4.39 bln in latest week-ICI 09:33 PM GMT
Talbots names new merchandising, creative officers 09:31 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Dow up on Honeywell, but credit plan doubts linger 09:31 PM GMT
TABLE-U.S. M-2 money supply down $24.4 bln Dec 3 week 09:30 PM GMT
Foreign central banks net buyers of U.S. debt -Fed 09:30 PM GMT
Fed - No large 1-day net reserve-projection misses 09:30 PM GMT
Lehman earnings fall 12 percent 09:29 PM GMT
Altra Holdings names new CFO 09:28 PM GMT
Evergreen Solar signs 10-year poysilicon supply pact 09:27 PM GMT
Qwest declares dividend, first since 2001 09:27 PM GMT
Tesoro says output unaffected by L.A. refinery upset 09:26 PM GMT
NYSE moves to delist ACA Capital Holdings 09:24 PM GMT
BioMarin sees '08 Kuvan sales at $35-$70 mln 09:24 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar climbs after US data eases credit fears 09:23 PM GMT
Dollar Tree recalls 300,000 toys due to lead paint 09:20 PM GMT
Exact Sciences wins patent ruling on DNA technology 09:20 PM GMT
Freeport-McMoRan president/COO Snider to retire 09:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Hologic device effectiveness unclear -- FDA panel 09:19 PM GMT
Novell reports quarterly loss as expenses rise 09:19 PM GMT
Fuel protests set for Saturday 09:18 PM GMT
Medical device company Devax withdraws IPO plans 09:17 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW 3-Baseball-Mitchell Report names game's greats 09:15 PM GMT
Alphatec Holdings sees FY08 revenue above Street view 09:15 PM GMT
Quiksilver posts 4th-qtr loss on golf unit sale 09:15 PM GMT
Couple in care home probe released 09:14 PM GMT
After the Bell-Novell shares fall after results 09:13 PM GMT
Argentina stocks, bonds, peso fall as US data weigh 09:13 PM GMT
Britain's most expensive homes in posh London 09:12 PM GMT
Consumers urged to think green for holiday gifts 09:12 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-DEC 13 US 1.58348 09:12 PM GMT
Fed approves Kansas City discount rate cut request 09:11 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds fall on producer prices, retail sales 09:10 PM GMT
Market ends mixed, with Dow higher 09:10 PM GMT
Origin held talks with CLP on Australia buy-paper 09:10 PM GMT
Oil falls more than $2 on fear of U.S. slowdown 09:09 PM GMT
DIARY - Today in Washington - Dec. 14 09:09 PM GMT
Tesoro L.A. refinery flaring on breakdown -regulator 09:08 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Market ends mixed, with Dow higher 09:07 PM GMT
Toronto stocks slide as miners weaken 09:06 PM GMT
TransCanada says owning Arctic line not priority 09:04 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Dollar Tree recalls 300,000 toys due to lead paint 09:03 PM GMT
Grant signs four-year deal with Chelsea 09:02 PM GMT
Mulled asset index could roil Alt-A loan market 09:01 PM GMT
Chile stocks slide on rates, peso eases 09:01 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Fed launches record redemption tied to bank plan 09:00 PM GMT
Santos coach Luxemburgo hints at English club offer 09:00 PM GMT
Credit rescue triage misses heart of crisis 09:00 PM GMT
Crisis has legs despite central bank endeavour 08:59 PM GMT
Credit rescue triage misses heart of crisis 08:59 PM GMT
Industry advocates unified global accounting rules 08:58 PM GMT
U.S. Democrats lash Bush's "hostile" labor board 08:58 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions 08:58 PM GMT
Central bank plan delays day of reckoning 08:56 PM GMT
Immigration row takes shine off Brown's performance 08:56 PM GMT
Pentagon examining Boeing-Air Force C-17 ties 08:56 PM GMT
Pentagon examining Boeing-Air Force C-17 ties 08:56 PM GMT
Senators grill FCC chief on media ownership vote 08:56 PM GMT
MPs say "No case" for 42-day detention plan 08:54 PM GMT
Five U.N. staff still missing from Algeria blast 08:52 PM GMT
Five U.N. staff still missing from Algeria blast 08:52 PM GMT
Ross says may invest in monoline insurers-CNBC 08:52 PM GMT
Citadel Broadcasting to explore divestitures; retains advisors 08:51 PM GMT
NYMEX sets margins for 9 new natgas pipe options 08:51 PM GMT
Wealthy investors more pessimistic on U.S. economy 08:50 PM GMT
US senators grill FCC chief on media ownership vote 08:49 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's release on Broadway Gen Funding 08:46 PM GMT
Poisonings, suicides fuel rise in U.S. injury deaths 08:45 PM GMT
Poisonings, suicides fuel rise in U.S. injury deaths 08:45 PM GMT
Poisonings, suicides fuel rise in U.S. injury deaths 08:45 PM GMT
Poisonings, suicides fuel rise in U.S. injury deaths 08:45 PM GMT
Poisonings, suicides fuel rise in U.S. injury deaths 08:45 PM GMT
Brazil stocks, currency fall on political jitters 08:44 PM GMT
Thousands of security staff working illegally 08:44 PM GMT
Indonesian man dies from bird flu 08:44 PM GMT
Indonesian man dies from bird flu 08:44 PM GMT
Indonesian man dies from bird flu 08:44 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-AutoZone recalls cables for electrical hazard 08:43 PM GMT
FACTBOX - A list of Golden Globe TV nominations 08:42 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Key facts about the Golden Globe Awards 08:42 PM GMT
McDonald CFO sells shares for proceeds of $6.9 mln 08:40 PM GMT
Chile stocks slide eyeing rates, peso eases 08:39 PM GMT
Hologic device effectiveness unclear-FDA panel 08:38 PM GMT
EU accuses U.S. of blocking climate talks 08:38 PM GMT
Al Gore lays blame for Bali stalemate on U.S 08:38 PM GMT
Brown responds to parliamentary questions 08:37 PM GMT
Popular US credit derivative trade turns sour 08:36 PM GMT
Bush warns against Syrian interference in Lebanon 08:36 PM GMT
JetBlue shares rise after news of Lufthansa stake 08:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-McAfee in 'final stage' of restatement, CEO says 08:33 PM GMT
Miliband says U.S. to free Guantanamo three 08:32 PM GMT
RJ/CRB Index unofficially closes at 349.55 08:30 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, Dec 13 08:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 5-Gold loses grip on $800 as robust data lifts dlr 08:30 PM GMT
Progress Energy unit files $4 bln mixed shelf 08:29 PM GMT
Capello approved as England manager 08:27 PM GMT
Bank group criticizes Senate subprime bill 08:26 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Soccer-FA board approves Capello as England manager 08:26 PM GMT
Alitalia delays decision on picking a buyer 08:26 PM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-Food vs fuel, a growing competition 08:25 PM GMT
Dollar Tree recalls 300,000 toys due to lead paint 08:24 PM GMT
U.S. says China recognizes need for stronger yuan 08:24 PM GMT
Plan for HK stock scheme submitted to China: Yam 08:24 PM GMT
Rising costs will reduce China's BOP surplus: Zhou 08:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Eurogroup's Juncker: credit crunch concern remains 08:23 PM GMT
AutoZone recalls cables for electrical hazard 08:22 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Domtar to slash 625 jobs as it cuts production 08:22 PM GMT
Russia and Iran set nuclear power station timetable 08:21 PM GMT
Capello poised to get his England wish 08:21 PM GMT
Lufthansa plans to buy 19 pct stake in JetBlue 08:21 PM GMT
UPDATE 7-Alitalia delays decision on picking a buyer 08:20 PM GMT
UBS hit with shareholder lawsuit over subprime 08:20 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Valero Texas City refinery FCC back online 08:19 PM GMT
ADR Report-ADRs drop on credit jitters; Nomura hit 08:18 PM GMT
Greenspan raises US recession odds to 50 pct-CNBC 08:17 PM GMT
Concert Boxscore for the 2007-12-12 issue 08:17 PM GMT
Concert Boxscore for the 2007-12-06 issue 08:17 PM GMT
UPDATE 5-Film romance 'Atonement' tops Golden Globes 08:16 PM GMT
Share buybacks hit record $172 billion in Q3 - S&P 08:16 PM GMT
Ontario sees balanced books despite tax cuts 08:15 PM GMT
McAfee in 'final stage' of restatement, CEO says 08:15 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's release on Regency Energy Partners 08:14 PM GMT
Three U.S. lawmakers back XM/Sirius merger 08:14 PM GMT
Three U.S. lawmakers back XM/Sirius merger 08:14 PM GMT
U.S. House votes to outlaw CIA waterboarding 08:13 PM GMT
US gold ends sharply lower as dollar rises on data 08:13 PM GMT
Investigators look for clues in Lebanon killing 08:12 PM GMT
Eurogroup's Juncker: credit crunch concern remains 08:12 PM GMT
FACTBOX-The waterboarding technique 08:05 PM GMT
Major Leap Wireless stockholder raises stake 08:04 PM GMT
That's Showbuzz: Highlights of U.S. celeb magazines 08:03 PM GMT
Ford names global manufacturing chief 08:02 PM GMT
US House votes to outlaw CIA waterboarding 08:02 PM GMT
American Dental says PDG awarded $42.3 mln punitive damages 08:02 PM GMT
French Banks to Set Up Super Conduit Fund -Sources 08:01 PM GMT
RPT-US STOCKS-Wall St indexes fall on credit plan doubts 08:01 PM GMT
Lehman Does Not Have Plans for Layoffs in 2008-CFO 08:00 PM GMT
Fitch sees stabilizing US structured finance ratings 08:00 PM GMT
WITNESS-I'm in row Z, but I do get to see Led Zeppelin 08:00 PM GMT
A.M. Best says insurers' subprime exposure modest 07:58 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Duke Energy files to build new nuclear power plant 07:58 PM GMT
Celebrity endorsements fail to secure votes: study 07:57 PM GMT
Dollar rises after U.S. data eases credit fears 07:57 PM GMT
CORRECTED - US STOCKS-Dow briefly turns positive on Honeywell 07:56 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Australian General News - Dec 14 07:55 PM GMT
Oil falls as fears of U.S. slowdown weigh 07:55 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-ECB's Wellink-Credit crisis to drag on a bit longer 07:54 PM GMT
Lonely Canadian shocked to get $85,000 phone bill 07:53 PM GMT
Lonely Canadian shocked to get $85,000 phone bill 07:53 PM GMT
Lonely Canadian shocked to get $85,000 phone bill 07:53 PM GMT
Lonely Canadian shocked to get $85,000 phone bill 07:53 PM GMT
Lonely Canadian shocked to get $85,000 phone bill 07:53 PM GMT
EU leaders sign treaty to reform bloc 07:53 PM GMT
Poll finds majority of Irish undecided on EU treaty 07:53 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Rules about steroid use in U.S. sport 07:51 PM GMT
Valero says Texas City refinery FCC back online 07:50 PM GMT
Irish Eurosceptics beg France's Le Pen "stay away" 07:50 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St indexes fall on credit plan doubts 07:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Senate set to pass FHA subprime help-sources 07:47 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds dive on retail sales, producer price data 07:47 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar rises after US data eases credit fears 07:47 PM GMT
U.S. sends 15 prisoners home from Guantanamo 07:45 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - Dec 14 07:43 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Russia's Transneft fees seen up steeply in 2008 07:43 PM GMT
U.S. to do tests on Katrina victims' caravans 07:42 PM GMT
Madonna, Leonard Cohen among Hall of Fame inductees 07:40 PM GMT
Holidays bring U.S. scammers looking to steal cheer 07:39 PM GMT
Emerging debt-Prices fall on U.S. data, Brazil tax setback 07:39 PM GMT
Democrats say they can begin to balance US budget 07:39 PM GMT
U.S. crude futures finish lower on demand concern 07:38 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Argentine economy grew 8.7 pct in third quarter 07:37 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-U.S. Senate energy bill to drop oil industry taxes 07:37 PM GMT
US House approves stopgap funds to avert shutdown 07:33 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Soccer-Fabio Capello 07:32 PM GMT
Soccer-Olympiakos draw Panathinaikos in last 16 of Greek Cup 07:31 PM GMT
Wounded Algiers U.N. staff voice anger at blast 07:30 PM GMT
Five U.N. staff still missing from Algeria blast 07:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-K12 shares up sharply, leading trio of US debuts 07:30 PM GMT
Brent crude tumbles on U.S. economy concerns 07:30 PM GMT
US Senate passes Sudan divestment bill 07:29 PM GMT
Madonna and Leonard Cohen among Hall of Fame inductees 07:29 PM GMT
Madonna and Leonard Cohen among Hall of Fame inductees 07:29 PM GMT
McLaren apologise for Ferrari data 07:29 PM GMT
Mutua Madrilena ends McLaren F1 sponsorship 07:29 PM GMT
Presidential hopefuls vote for US farm subsidy cap 07:28 PM GMT
Iraqi FA bans three football players over asylum bid 07:26 PM GMT
Lehman CFO sees people comfortable with '07 bonuses 07:26 PM GMT
Blair sees Gazans backing Abbas over peace push 07:26 PM GMT
Israeli mayor withdraws resignation over rockets 07:26 PM GMT
Russia-focused Red Star hedge fund up 15 pct to Dec 07:25 PM GMT
Rentokil warning wipes out quarter of share value 07:24 PM GMT
Dow, Kuwait Petroleum to form plastics venture 07:23 PM GMT
Inflation seen hanging over 2008 world economy 07:23 PM GMT
Former Canada PM says sorry for accepting cash 07:23 PM GMT
Arquest sues Kimberly-Clark in patent dispute 07:21 PM GMT
Arshavin handed two-game ban at Euro 2008 07:21 PM GMT
Inflation seen hanging over 2008 world economy 07:21 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Dow, Kuwait Petroleum to form plastics venture 07:20 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Thompson Creek stock falls on output-estimate cut 07:18 PM GMT
Diana wrote to Philip as "Dearest Pa" 07:16 PM GMT
BROADWAY WEEKLY GROSSES 07:16 PM GMT
FACTBOX-The Princess Diana conspiracies 07:16 PM GMT
Duke Energy files to build new nuclear power plant 07:16 PM GMT
Acid seas huge threat to coral reefs: study 07:15 PM GMT
TUI Travel confident as holidaymakers book early 07:14 PM GMT
Silverjet says benefiting from MAXjet difficulties 07:14 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Ex-Schnitzer CEO to pay $250,000 to settle SEC case 07:13 PM GMT
Bomb explodes outside Armenian newspaper, no-one hurt 07:13 PM GMT
U.N. rights envoy suspects CIA of Guantanamo torture 07:09 PM GMT
Costco profit up nearly 11 percent, but stock down 07:09 PM GMT
UBS wealth fame dented despite capital stock-up 07:08 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Arquest sues Kimberly-Clark in patent dispute 07:07 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-MDS hit from isotopes delay less than expected 07:07 PM GMT
IRL joins trend of young miners listing in Peru 07:04 PM GMT
RPT-US approves Biomarin drug to treat genetic disorder 07:03 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Continental Airlines sees solid demand, pricing 07:03 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-AMD delays chip shipments; aims for 2008 profit 06:58 PM GMT
Russia AvtoVAZ plans $1 bln London SPO in autumn 08 06:57 PM GMT
Microsoft starts public test of rival to VMware 06:55 PM GMT
Network Equipment says to reiterate outlook 06:54 PM GMT
RPT_Ausra to open first U.S. solar manufacturing plant 06:54 PM GMT
Euronet confirms offer to buy MoneyGram 06:54 PM GMT
Countrywide loan funding tumbles 40 percent in November 06:53 PM GMT
Countrywide under Illinois probe: state official 06:53 PM GMT
Ex-Schnitzer CEO to pay $250,000 to settle SEC case 06:50 PM GMT
Chile stocks extend losses, peso eases 06:48 PM GMT
Soccer-FA approves appointment of Capello as England coach 06:47 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-New Zealand newspapers - December 14 06:46 PM GMT
Investors see housing as top U.S. election theme 06:46 PM GMT
Investors see housing as top U.S. election theme 06:45 PM GMT
O'Reilly raises stake in Independent News 06:44 PM GMT
Lebanon seeks UN help in probing general's killing 06:43 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Quebecor World shares plunge on failed asset sale 06:41 PM GMT
Israeli air strike kills three Gaza militants 06:40 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Brazil to keep fiscal targets after tax setback 06:40 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Credit plan skepticism weighs on Wall St 06:40 PM GMT
Wounded Algiers UN staff voice anger at blast 06:39 PM GMT
Chubb says to buy back 28 mln shares 06:33 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Countrywide under Illinois probe-state official 06:32 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds down after inflation, sales data, auction 06:29 PM GMT
Kaiser increases credit facility to $265 mln 06:29 PM GMT
Motor racing-Williams appoint Hulkenberg as test driver 06:29 PM GMT
N.Y. regulators "happy" to meet with Greenberg on AIG 06:28 PM GMT
N.Y. regulators "happy" to meet with Greenberg on AIG 06:28 PM GMT
Oil falls as fears of U.S. slowdown weigh 06:26 PM GMT
Ex-Cameroon minister jailed for 30 years for graft 06:25 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Regulator pressures Rivero, Soler over Gecina plans 06:24 PM GMT
Continental Airlines sees solid demand, pricing 06:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Spanish wannabe bids for Las Vegas-style complex 06:20 PM GMT
Colombia says rebels planned to kidnap Uribe sons 06:20 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Harry Winston shares sink as posts loss, cuts div 06:20 PM GMT
Merrill sees '08 fuel crack strong, ups crude view 06:18 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Golf-South African Open first round scores 06:17 PM GMT
Occidental CFO Chazen adds presidential duties 06:16 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds still down after 10-year note sale 06:15 PM GMT
Renault group November car sales up 15.5 percent 06:14 PM GMT
Two Iranian factories open in Syria to boost ties 06:11 PM GMT
Freddie Mac GAAP losses smaller in '08-Bear Stearns 06:09 PM GMT
BRIEF-AMICAS to repurchase up to $25 mln shares 06:09 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-'Assassin's Creed' boosts Ubisoft estimates 06:09 PM GMT
Bush warns against Syrian interference in Lebanon 06:08 PM GMT
Rock defies winds to lead in South Africa 06:08 PM GMT
US approves Biomarin drug to treat genetic disorder 06:08 PM GMT
Soccer-Roundup 3-Romanian clubs told to play behind closed doors 06:07 PM GMT
Golf-South African Open first round scores 06:07 PM GMT
All 11 hottest years were in last 13 06:06 PM GMT
Arquest sues Kimberly-Clark over patent dispute 06:02 PM GMT
Bamboo PC is eco-friendly and looks nice, too 06:01 PM GMT
Bamboo PC is eco-friendly and looks nice, too 06:01 PM GMT
Bamboo PC is eco-friendly and looks nice, too 06:01 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-U.S. ABCP market smallest since fall 2005-Fed 05:58 PM GMT
Ecuador not to recognize foreign court jurisdiction 05:58 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Unipol 1 bln euros payout disappoints investors 05:57 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bush warns against Syrian interference in Lebanon 05:57 PM GMT
Dutch diplomat gave up adopted girl on medical advice 05:57 PM GMT
Centam Coffee-Young Costa Rica coffee pickers tire of hard labor 05:55 PM GMT
US Cash Products-NYH heat up marginally, eyeing storms 05:55 PM GMT
Bertelsmann ready to splash 7 bln euros on growth 05:55 PM GMT
DEALTALK-Dilute to taste; cash infusions get mixed reviews 05:55 PM GMT
Fund targets emissions cuts in peatlands conservation 05:54 PM GMT
Brazil's central bank holds auction to buy dollars 05:48 PM GMT
South China restaurant blaze kills 10 05:47 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bertelsmann ready to splash 7 bln euros on growth 05:46 PM GMT
RLPC-Anglogold Ashanti agrees $1.15 bln syndicated loan 05:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-MOVES-Blackrock, RLAM, Invista, Jefferies, Experian 05:45 PM GMT
European stocks slide with banks, miners in lead 05:45 PM GMT
Red Cross says Israeli clamps worsen humanitarian crisis 05:41 PM GMT
Israeli air strike kills three Gaza militants 05:41 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-U.N. body sees Latam growth moderating in 2008 05:40 PM GMT
GDF sees govt approval for Italy LNG site in 2008 05:40 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Iberdrola Renovables shares drop on market debut 05:39 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Husky Energy to boost spending 28 percent in 2008 05:38 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Pharming denied marketing application for Rhucin 05:35 PM GMT
Morgan Stanley shakes securities unit management 05:33 PM GMT
Consob asks SA about Alitalia interest - sources 05:32 PM GMT
Simulator maker CAE has not had takeover offer-CEO 05:27 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar rallies, cheered by strong US data 05:27 PM GMT
Pepsi Bottling shares fall after 2008 view disappoints 05:25 PM GMT
Areva confirms 300 mln euro Libya contract 05:24 PM GMT
Latvians seeking free Christmas trees anger rangers 05:24 PM GMT
Latvians seeking free Christmas trees anger rangers 05:24 PM GMT
Countrywide loan funding tumbles 40 percent in November 05:23 PM GMT
FTSE falls 3 pct on credit woes; Rentokil plunges 05:23 PM GMT
French aid workers in Chad to go on trial 05:23 PM GMT
France says Gaddafi gave guarantees on rights 05:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-BlackRock fixed income chief investment exec quits 05:22 PM GMT
Bank of Canada injects C$475 mln into market 05:21 PM GMT
Why use steroids? They work 05:21 PM GMT
Why use steroids? They work 05:21 PM GMT
Why use steroids? They work 05:21 PM GMT
NATO says Serbia has pledged no force over Kosovo 05:20 PM GMT
Gullit says Russia could be Euro 2008 surprise 05:19 PM GMT
Ryanair CEO plans to raise baggage charges in 2008 05:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Ryanair CEO plans to raise baggage charges in 2008 05:16 PM GMT
FACTBOX-EU and former colonies strive for new trade deals 05:16 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Toronto stocks fall further as miners tumble 05:15 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds down on inflation, retail sales data 05:12 PM GMT
Clooney and Cheadle get peace award for Darfur 05:11 PM GMT
Iberia Nov load factor climbs to 79.5 pct 05:10 PM GMT
House prices falling faster 05:10 PM GMT
FACTBOX-A guide to main house price surveys 05:10 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Market sags on doubts about credit plan 05:09 PM GMT
Clooney and Cheadle get peace award for Darfur 05:09 PM GMT
Clooney and Cheadle get peace award for Darfur 05:09 PM GMT
Clooney and Cheadle get peace award for Darfur 05:09 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Market sags on doubts about credit plan 05:09 PM GMT
China coal mine flood traps four workers 05:07 PM GMT
Actors Clooney, Cheadle get peace award for Darfur 05:07 PM GMT
Actors Clooney, Cheadle get peace award for Darfur 05:07 PM GMT
Boeing extends order record, still trails Airbus 05:07 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Telus sees bigger adjusted profit, sales in 2008 05:07 PM GMT
Benitez says Liverpool's spending below big clubs 05:06 PM GMT
Florida trustee: no subprime in state pension fund 05:04 PM GMT
Business Books: World is not flat, academic says 05:03 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Cobalt driven to new record high by strong demand 05:03 PM GMT
Ciena shares slump after outlook disappoints 05:03 PM GMT
Akhtar rejects Imran criticism over India defeat 05:00 PM GMT
Pakistan's Misbah backs embattled captain 05:00 PM GMT
Bamboo PC is eco-friendly and looks nice, too 05:00 PM GMT
Bamboo PC is eco-friendly and looks nice, too 05:00 PM GMT
Bamboo PC is eco-friendly and looks nice, too 05:00 PM GMT
Nigeria ex-governor bribed police -prosecutor 04:59 PM GMT
Fed's bill redemption tied to c. bank fund program 04:56 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch release on NGPL PipeCo notes 04:55 PM GMT
Glaxo CNS drugs advance but sleep pill put on hold 04:55 PM GMT
Michelin sees $210 mln Spain restructuring costs 04:54 PM GMT
Costco says Q2 analyst view at high end of range 04:53 PM GMT
New Issue-Tamweel prices $300 mln 2013 conv sukuk bond 04:50 PM GMT
Genomic Health says test guides cancer treatment 04:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Generali sticks with criticised executive set-up 04:49 PM GMT
Ubisoft raises sales, profit targets 04:49 PM GMT
New Issue-American General Finance sells $3 bln notes 04:47 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Film romance 'Atonement' tops Golden Globes 04:46 PM GMT
Egypt rioters destroy ruling party MP's house 04:46 PM GMT
Czechs talk to General Dynamics over scrapped deal 04:46 PM GMT
OMX sells UK stockbroking unit 04:43 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Kemet to sell $125 mln of convertible senior notes 04:42 PM GMT
Honeywell shares up after 2008 outlook tops Street view 04:41 PM GMT
Tropical Storm Olga kills 22 in Caribbean 04:41 PM GMT
Tropical Storm Olga kills 22 in Caribbean 04:41 PM GMT
European car registrations down in Nov -German body 04:39 PM GMT
EU agency seeks withdrawal of Novartis pain drug 04:39 PM GMT
Brown demands Moscow call off ban 04:38 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Mexican retailers' Nov same-store sales up 0.9 pct 04:38 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Munich Re says ERGO unit crucial for growth ahead 04:38 PM GMT
Web browser firm files complaint over Microsoft 04:38 PM GMT
FACTBOX-The proposal for 42-day detention 04:37 PM GMT
European stocks fall 2.3 pct led by banks, miners 04:37 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P release on Iberdrola, Scottish Power 04:36 PM GMT
S.Africa stocks fall on global jitters, rand soft 04:35 PM GMT
Brent crude lower after Wednesday's sharp rally 04:34 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Canadian factories eke out gains despite C$ pain 04:34 PM GMT
Cricket-Pakistan's Misbah backs embattled captain 04:33 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Boeing gets $4.5 billion order from GE lease unit 04:32 PM GMT
Boeing gets $4.5 billion order from GE lease unit 04:32 PM GMT
Liza Minnelli collapses on stage in Sweden 04:31 PM GMT
Liza Minnelli collapses on stage in Sweden 04:31 PM GMT
UK's NSB Retail says in takeover talks 04:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Fed to redeem $15.16 bln in Treasury bill holdings 04:31 PM GMT
SAfrica's Imperial sees H1 EPS 15-25 pct down 04:30 PM GMT
US senators near deal on vote for FHA subprime help 04:29 PM GMT
US 1-mo T-bill rates jump on Fed redemption plan 04:27 PM GMT
New 3D camera eyes Wii-style gameplay 04:25 PM GMT
Generali chmn says shrs must rise by 20 pct-press 04:25 PM GMT
H&R Block doesn't expect OTS compliance by April 04:23 PM GMT
Soccer-Lagerback names Sweden squad for U.S friendly 04:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-DP World shares fall to life-low on dollar woes 04:23 PM GMT
Hungary MOL says BNP's option on MOL shrs extended 04:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Vital Signs posts quarterly loss; shares fall 04:22 PM GMT
AMD expects break-even 2008 Q2, profit in Q3 04:22 PM GMT
Economy barely growing at end '07: Lehman 04:22 PM GMT
SAfrica government launches coal gas joint venture 04:21 PM GMT
US 30-year mortgages above 6 percent in latest week 04:21 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Market extends decline as financials slip 04:19 PM GMT
U.S. copper drops over 10 cts as dollar rises 04:19 PM GMT
U.S. gold futures slide below $800 on dollar rally 04:18 PM GMT
CHRONOLOGY-Key dates in Zimbabwe's crisis 04:18 PM GMT
Kaka picks up prestigious award 04:18 PM GMT
UPADTE 1-Lanxess says to buy 70 pct of Petroflex for $291 mln 04:16 PM GMT
MTL Instruments receives takeover approach 04:14 PM GMT
Boeing gets $4.5 billion order from GE lease unit 04:14 PM GMT
Brown adamant on police pay row 04:13 PM GMT
New 3D camera eyes Wii-style gameplay 04:12 PM GMT
New 3D camera eyes Wii-style gameplay 04:12 PM GMT
Fed to redeem $15.16 bln in Treasury bill holdings 04:12 PM GMT
Tennis-India's Mirza courts row over advert shoot 04:12 PM GMT
U.S. copper falls after stronger retail sales data 04:12 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P release on MidCon and NGPL Pipe Co 04:11 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-JK Rowling magic tales fetch 1.95 million pounds 04:11 PM GMT
African tribunal deals blow to Mugabe land seizures 04:11 PM GMT
Soccer-Roundup 2-France keeper Coupet not ready to resume 04:11 PM GMT
EU leaders sign Treaty of Lisbon to reform bloc 04:11 PM GMT
AMD sees full-year 2008 profit in every segment 04:10 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Modine to shut more plants, in talks with lenders 04:09 PM GMT
U.S. crude futures slip $2 on economic concerns 04:08 PM GMT
Lehman sees 'choppy' environment 04:06 PM GMT
Petrobras delays ethanol plans on low Japan demand 04:05 PM GMT
DIARY - Slovakia - to June 24, 2008 04:03 PM GMT
Norway oil spill contained but stirs fears for Arctic 04:02 PM GMT
Norway oil spill contained but stirs fears for Arctic 04:02 PM GMT
Ifo attacks German government minimum wage plan 04:00 PM GMT
AMD still sees fourth-qtr revenue up seasonally 03:59 PM GMT
LIN TV says rights deal unlikely with Cable One 03:59 PM GMT
Merck pushes for over-the-counter statin in U.S. 03:58 PM GMT
Poll says Putin "heir" on course to win Russia election 03:58 PM GMT
U.S. Q4 GDP seen up just 0.4 pct - Lehman 03:58 PM GMT
Mexico retailers Nov same-store sales up 0.9 pct 03:57 PM GMT
JP Morgan fined $500,000 over consultant payments 03:56 PM GMT
EU parliament urges IOC to press China on rights 03:56 PM GMT
Sanofi announces more positive Taxotere results 03:56 PM GMT
US gold futures fall 2.5 pct below $800 on dlr rise 03:56 PM GMT
RPT-Bertelsmann promises more value and growth by 2015 03:55 PM GMT
FACTBOX-President Mugabe endorsed for 2008 election 03:55 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US commercial paper outstanding falls in week-Fed 03:55 PM GMT
Car ferry officer cleared of all yacht charges 03:55 PM GMT
SAfrica's Imperial sees H1 EPS 15-25 pct down 03:55 PM GMT
US says Novartis updates warning on Exjade drug 03:54 PM GMT
US RESEARCH NEWS-Bear Stearns cuts Goodrich Petroleum target 03:54 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P release on SourceGas LLC 03:54 PM GMT
CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Canada C$2 bln term operation yields 4.302 p 03:53 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Norway oil spill contained, stirs fears for Arctic 03:53 PM GMT