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US denies California bid to set emissions standard 11:59 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US Senate passes gun bill in response to rampage 11:57 PM GMT
Japan Nov trade surplus 797.4 bln yen, -12.2% y/y 11:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Barclays sues Bear Stearns over hedge funds 11:54 PM GMT
Japan manufacturers' mood worsens: Reuters Tankan 11:53 PM GMT
Japan manufacturers' mood worsens: Reuters Tankan 11:53 PM GMT
Morgan Stanley posts loss, sells stake to China 11:52 PM GMT
U.S. critics uneasy about China's investment goals 11:52 PM GMT
Dyno Nobel says has had no contact with Incitec 11:51 PM GMT
Venezuela says tops Latin America mobile connections 11:51 PM GMT
UPDATE 5-Morgan Stanley posts loss, sells stake to China 11:50 PM GMT
"Bourne," "Potter" DVDs vie for honors 11:50 PM GMT
"Bourne," "Potter" DVDs vie for honors 11:50 PM GMT
"Bourne," "Potter" DVDs vie for honors 11:50 PM GMT
Tennis-Philippoussis concedes latest injury could end career 11:49 PM GMT
Boeing gets big missile-defense bonus 11:48 PM GMT
Circuit City approves retention awards for top execs 11:48 PM GMT
Circuit City approves retention awards for top execs 11:48 PM GMT
Russell Crowe axes gaming machines from his club 11:47 PM GMT
S.Korea stocks, won seen boosted by Lee's victory 11:47 PM GMT
UN union urges independent Algeria bomb probe 11:43 PM GMT
Moody's may cut Sallie Mae on liquidity concerns 11:43 PM GMT
Australia's BlueScope buys U.S. steel maker IMSA 11:43 PM GMT
Tax credit expiry endangers wind, solar expansion 11:42 PM GMT
Cameco still sees Cigar Lake production in 2011 11:40 PM GMT
Foreign brokers place net Japan stock sell orders 11:40 PM GMT
Brazil bishop on hunger strike is hospitalized 11:38 PM GMT
Japan stocks seen range-bound, banks in spotlight 11:37 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Altus shares fall on revised Genentech pact 11:37 PM GMT
Mexico's biggest clean up to transform refinery site 11:33 PM GMT
Southwestern sets capital spending of $1.46 bln for 2008 11:33 PM GMT
TABLE-Reuters Tankan business confidence survey (Dec 2007) 11:31 PM GMT
Moody's may cut XL Capital on exposure to SCA 11:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-CIBC warns of "large charge" as subprime woes grow 11:30 PM GMT
Mexico to encourage biodiesel production 11:30 PM GMT
Mexico to encourage biodiesel production 11:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-U.S. House approves alternative minimum tax bill 11:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Alaska Gov. Palin signs bill to hike oil tax 11:30 PM GMT
NetSuite Inc IPO raises $161 mln, well above range 11:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Array says AstraZeneca not taking AZD6244 to Phase III 11:22 PM GMT
US Senate passes gun bill in response to rampage 11:22 PM GMT
Washington Post, Total System added to S&P indices 11:21 PM GMT
IMF sees Peru growing 7 pct in 2008 after review 11:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-US House unanimously endorses toy safety crackdown 11:18 PM GMT
Microsoft, Google, Yahoo settle gambling claims 11:18 PM GMT
Microsoft, Google, Yahoo settle gambling claims 11:18 PM GMT
Microsoft, Google, Yahoo settle gambling claims 11:18 PM GMT
Presstek: SEC conducting informal inquiry of Q3 '06 results 11:17 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Steelcase 3rd quarter profit tops forecast 11:17 PM GMT
Gunmen kill off-duty Mexican soldiers at mall 11:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Microsoft, Google, Yahoo settle gambling claims 11:11 PM GMT
Turkey says U.S. intelligence led to Iraq raids 11:10 PM GMT
Saudis biggest group of al Qaeda Iraq fighters 11:10 PM GMT
Blackstone plans $9 billion Hilton CMBS offer in Q1 11:10 PM GMT
Cricket-New Zealand win toss elect to bowl v Australia 11:09 PM GMT
England international Barkley charged with assault 11:08 PM GMT
After the Bell-Washington Post, TSS rise on S&P inclusion 11:08 PM GMT
S&P changes MBIA, Ambac outlook to negative 11:08 PM GMT
Oracle profit, sales beat Wall Street expectations 11:07 PM GMT
White House defends response on CIA tapes 11:05 PM GMT
Nike sees low double-digit revenue growth in 2H 11:03 PM GMT
Subprime Impact on French Banks Limited-SocGen 11:02 PM GMT
Zions Bancorp to Record 4th-Qtr Charge on CDOs 11:02 PM GMT
Bank of America Wins $347 Mln Award Against AEP 11:02 PM GMT
EU Gives MasterCard Six Months to Cut Fee 11:02 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-HSBC Eyes China Insurance Partner, Asia Jobs 11:02 PM GMT
Moody's may cut Hovnanian debt deeper into junk 11:00 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Pentagon sees rising mine-resistant truck needs 11:00 PM GMT
Ecuador sees special credit to prevent any crisis 10:59 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Oracle profit, sales beat Wall Street expectations 10:59 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Soccer-Toni hits four as Bayern seal UEFA Cup progress 10:54 PM GMT
Tennis-Dokic to rely on invite for Australian Open 10:54 PM GMT
Hedge funds, private equity avoid US tax increase 10:54 PM GMT
FGIC plans to build capital, protect AAA rating 10:52 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Indevus gets non-approvable letter for cancer therapy 10:51 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-CDNetworks gets $96.5 mln in private investment 10:51 PM GMT
Spain jails 47 people for ETA links 10:50 PM GMT
Steelmaker Ternium to sell non-core U.S. assets 10:48 PM GMT
Legislators propose new royalties for Big Radio 10:48 PM GMT
Legislators propose new royalties for Big Radio 10:48 PM GMT
Romney attacks Huckabee as Obama leads Iowa 10:47 PM GMT
Nike CEO sees no further divestitures on horizon 10:46 PM GMT
BRIEF-Holly Corp raises stock buyback program by $200 mln 10:45 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Australia's Asciano says cuts stake in Brambles 10:44 PM GMT
Bulgaria must address inflation and trade gap -IMF 10:44 PM GMT
EU tightens requirements for Brazilian beef 10:43 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Accenture net up 25 pct on consulting, outsourcing 10:43 PM GMT
Chelsea cruise past Liverpool in League Cup 10:41 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-U.S. says China not manipulating currency 10:40 PM GMT
Soccer-Hitzfeld to inform Bayern of his next move in January 10:39 PM GMT
Leggett cuts outlook, blames costs and market 10:39 PM GMT
Australia's Bluescope buys U.S. steel maker IMSA 10:38 PM GMT
Experimental protein helps ulcerative colitis 10:37 PM GMT
Cancer institute sues Amgen over royalties 10:37 PM GMT
Nike income tops Street 10:36 PM GMT
Atmos Energy gets FERC information request 10:34 PM GMT
Res-Care sees 2008 EPS of $1.44 to $1.50 10:33 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Valencia end goal drought with Zigic Cup double 10:33 PM GMT
Danger Inc files for $100 million IPO 10:32 PM GMT
Hedge fund launches slowed in 2007 from 2005-6 10:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-INTERVIEW-Alberta regulator has "turned the corner" 10:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Spanish King's Cup results 10:31 PM GMT
Wall Street retreats after black box blow up 10:30 PM GMT
Wall Street retreats after black box blow up 10:30 PM GMT
Steelcase 3rd qtr profit falls on charge 10:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US Congress sends Bush budget bill with Iraq money 10:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Lighting company Orion Energy soars in debut 10:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-NZ's Contact Energy to buy Swift oil assets 10:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Nike 2nd-qtr income tops Street, shares rise 10:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Peru groups file for tribe near Petrolifera block 10:28 PM GMT
English League Cup semi-final draw 10:27 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Suncorp says storm claims cost at A$150-A$180 mln 10:25 PM GMT
Intuit to buy Electronic Clearing House for $131 mln 10:24 PM GMT
Oracle sees Q3 new software sales up 15 pct to 25 pct 10:24 PM GMT
Steel Dynamics Q4 view lowered but sees strong '08 10:24 PM GMT
U.S. energy law drives alternative to corn ethanol 10:23 PM GMT
U.S. energy law drives alternative to corn ethanol 10:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Toll offers to buy Hong Kong freight firm Baltrans 10:23 PM GMT
UN Council urges more support for AU in Somalia 10:22 PM GMT
UN Council urges more support for AU in Somalia 10:22 PM GMT
Scotland approves new Forth bridge 10:22 PM GMT
US Congress sends Bush budget bill with Iraq money 10:20 PM GMT
Microsoft sees Xbox 360 sales growth in '08 10:20 PM GMT
Activision raises outlook on holiday demand 10:20 PM GMT
Microsoft sees bigger Xbox 360 sales in '08 10:20 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Peru's Camisea LNG project gets key loan 10:20 PM GMT
Sex education found to help teenagers delay sex 10:19 PM GMT
Sex education found to help teenagers delay sex 10:19 PM GMT
Sex education found to help teenagers delay sex 10:19 PM GMT
Soccer-UEFA Cup collated results 10:19 PM GMT
Australia's Asciano says cuts stake in Brambles 10:17 PM GMT
BRIEF-Trident Microsystems says CFO to leave 10:15 PM GMT
Altus reacquires growth hormone rights from Genentech 10:14 PM GMT
Cheesecake Factory shares surge on Peltz interest 10:14 PM GMT
BRE Properties sees 2008 FFO below Wall Street view 10:13 PM GMT
Tatts Group buys remaining half of European Gaming 10:13 PM GMT
Energy law pulls plug on Edison's light bulb 10:12 PM GMT
Capital Trust sets special dividend of $1.90/share 10:12 PM GMT
Mexico drug gang beheads and mutilates bodies 10:12 PM GMT
TEXT-Tabcorp says sells interest in China Keno 10:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-LDK Solar's 3rd-qtr profit soars eightfold 10:11 PM GMT
University of Toronto's "Animal House" laid to rest 10:11 PM GMT
Accenture says no deals canceled due to economy 10:11 PM GMT
CORRECTED - Peru groups file for tribe near Petrolifera block 10:10 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Energy issues, bargain-hunting lift Toronto stocks 10:10 PM GMT
Array says AstraZeneca not to take drug candidate to Phase III 10:08 PM GMT
Mexico stocks sink; peso treads water 10:07 PM GMT
White House defends response on CIA tapes 10:07 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Leggett cuts outlook, blames costs and U.S. housing 10:07 PM GMT
Dow Jones High/Low - Dec 19 10:06 PM GMT
Indevus gets non-approvable letter for bladder cancer therapy 10:06 PM GMT
RPT-Calpine says court approved reorganization plan 10:05 PM GMT
N.Y. Money Closing - Dec 19 2007 10:04 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Testimony ends in United Rentals-Cerberus trial 10:04 PM GMT
Toll offers to buy Hong Kong freight firm Baltrans 10:03 PM GMT
Nuclear pacemaker still energized after 34 years 10:03 PM GMT
Nuclear pacemaker still energized after 34 years 10:03 PM GMT
MDS Nordion begins medical isotope shipments 10:03 PM GMT
MDS Nordion begins medical isotope shipments 10:03 PM GMT
Calpine says court approved reorganization plan 10:02 PM GMT
Dow Jones Open/Close - Dec 19 10:02 PM GMT
After the Bell-Nike shares rise after results 10:02 PM GMT
Study finds low-dose Pharma drug best after transplant 10:01 PM GMT
Study finds low-dose Pharma drug best after transplant 10:01 PM GMT
S&P may cut $5.18 bln in morgage-backed CDO debt 10:01 PM GMT
Lily Allen expecting first child 10:00 PM GMT
Soccer-English League Cup summary 10:00 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Activision raises outlook on holiday demand 10:00 PM GMT
Soccer-UEFA Cup Group G results and standings 09:59 PM GMT
Microsoft sees Xbox 360 sales growth in '08 09:58 PM GMT
Magna Carta fetches $21.3 million at Sotheby's auctio 09:58 PM GMT
Soccer-Inter stroll to Cup win at Reggina, holders Roma lose 09:57 PM GMT
Soccer-UEFA Cup Group F results and standings 09:56 PM GMT
Petrobras says protectionism hurts ethanol exports 09:55 PM GMT
Soccer-UEFA Cup Group H results and standings 09:54 PM GMT
Kraft expands LiveActive to nuts, cereal and drinks 09:54 PM GMT
Moody's Commodities Index 09:53 PM GMT
Pioneer Natural Resources sets 2008 capex budget of $1 bln 09:51 PM GMT
Pele not surprised by England's choice of Capello 09:51 PM GMT
Dow, S&P dip as credit concerns nag 09:51 PM GMT
Soccer-English League Cup result 09:50 PM GMT
John C. Reilly feels guilty for role in "Walk Hard" 09:48 PM GMT
3Com posts wider quarterly loss on acquisition 09:47 PM GMT
Swift Energy: New Zealand asset sale to result in non-cash loss 09:47 PM GMT
John C. Reilly feels guilty for role in "Walk Hard" 09:47 PM GMT
John C. Reilly feels guilty for role in "Walk Hard" 09:47 PM GMT
John C. Reilly feels guilty for role in "Walk Hard" 09:47 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Toronto stocks lifted by energy issues 09:47 PM GMT
Suncorp says storm claims cost at A$150-A$180 mln 09:46 PM GMT
Soccer-Galatasaray 0 Austria Vienna 0 - UEFA Cup result 09:46 PM GMT
Soccer-Getafe 2 Anderlecht 1 - UEFA Cup result 09:45 PM GMT
Soccer-Bayern Munich 6 Aris Salonika 0 - UEFA Cup result 09:43 PM GMT
Soccer-Pele not surprised by England's choice of Capello 09:43 PM GMT
Microsoft, Google, Yahoo settle gambling claims 09:43 PM GMT
Barclays sues Bear Stearns 09:42 PM GMT
Herman Miller quarterly net rises 09:42 PM GMT
Soccer-Braga 2 Red Star Belgrade 0 - UEFA Cup result 09:42 PM GMT
Activision raises outlook on healthy holiday demand 09:42 PM GMT
Paychex quarterly income rises 11 percent 09:41 PM GMT
Soccer-Panionios 2 Girondins Bordeaux 3 - UEFA Cup result 09:41 PM GMT
Canada dollar rises, but rangebound, bonds up 09:40 PM GMT
Leggett slashes Q4 profit outlook 09:39 PM GMT
Soccer-UEFA Cup Group E results and standings 09:39 PM GMT
Alaska Gov. Palin to sign oil tax hike bill Wed. 09:39 PM GMT
Soccer-Toulouse 2 Spartak Moscow 1 - UEFA Cup result 09:37 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Dow, S&P dip as credit concerns nag, Oracle up late 09:36 PM GMT
Amicus sees positive Phase II data for Fabry disease candidate 09:36 PM GMT
Soccer-FC Zurich 0 Bayer Leverkusen 5 - UEFA Cup result 09:36 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Argentina Nov jobless down to 7.1 pct - president 09:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-INTERVIEW-Enbridge to seek commitments for new US line 09:35 PM GMT
Soccer-Hapoel Tel Aviv 1 AaB Aalborg 3 - UEFA Cup result 09:35 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds rise as insurers AAA ratings threatened 09:34 PM GMT
Depression might influence breast cancer risk 09:33 PM GMT
NZ's Sky City says no offer coming yet 09:32 PM GMT
Gene engineering corrects Fragile X in mice 09:32 PM GMT
Gene engineering corrects Fragile X in mice 09:32 PM GMT
Gene engineering corrects Fragile X in mice 09:32 PM GMT
Pentagon approves slower US force cut in Europe 09:31 PM GMT
Sex ed in schools may help delay teen sex 09:31 PM GMT
Moderate exercise may stall vascular dementia 09:31 PM GMT
Moderate exercise may stall vascular dementia 09:31 PM GMT
Constipation common in pregnancy, study confirms 09:31 PM GMT
Constipation common in pregnancy, study confirms 09:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-NZ's Sky City says no offer coming yet 09:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Soccer-Italian Cup results 09:30 PM GMT
Canadian funeral director charged with ashes fraud 09:29 PM GMT
Doctors advised to defer booster shots of vaccine 09:29 PM GMT
Doctors advised to defer booster shots of vaccine 09:29 PM GMT
Doctors advised to defer booster shots of vaccine 09:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Adriano joins Sao Paulo on loan from Inter 09:27 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-NRC panel backs N.J. Oyster Creek license extension 09:27 PM GMT
Soccer-South African premier league results and standings 09:27 PM GMT
Predators eyeing up Centro retail assets: paper 09:26 PM GMT
LDK Solar's third-quarter profit soars eightfold 09:25 PM GMT
BRIEF-Healthways Inc Q1 results 09:24 PM GMT
Bank of Canada leaves C$300 mln in settlement system 09:23 PM GMT
Freenet says ends talks to sell parts of firm 09:23 PM GMT
Brazil stocks rise on Petrobras, CSN; currency up 09:22 PM GMT
NovaStar CEO and co-founder, CFO to retire 09:21 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Moody's cuts D.R. Horton, Ryland ratings to junk 09:19 PM GMT
U.S. House approves alternative minimum tax bill 09:17 PM GMT
Chile stocks close higher amid brokerage ratings 09:17 PM GMT
Aid groups warn Darfur UN force set to fail 09:17 PM GMT
Aid groups warn Darfur UN force set to fail 09:17 PM GMT
U.S. stocks see-saw and credit worries lift bonds 09:16 PM GMT
Accenture net income rose in first quarter 09:16 PM GMT
UDPATE 1-Fitch may cut CIBC on mortgage, guarantor exposure 09:15 PM GMT
Avid Technology names new CEO 09:14 PM GMT
Sex ed in schools may help delay teen sex 09:12 PM GMT
Argentina stocks inch higher; bonds mostly down 09:11 PM GMT
After the Bell-Oracle rise after revenues beat f'casts 09:10 PM GMT
More TV viewers turn to Web: poll 09:09 PM GMT
More TV viewers turn to Web: poll 09:09 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Dow, S&P slip, Nasdaq rises as fallout again weighs 09:08 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P release on PNM Resources Inc 09:07 PM GMT
TEXT-NZ's Sky City says has no new info on offer 09:06 PM GMT
DIARY - Today in Washington - Dec. 20 09:06 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. stocks see-saw; credit worries lift bonds 09:05 PM GMT
FED FOCUS-Fed's TAF auction helps, but more may be needed 09:05 PM GMT
Colombian lawmaker jailed in growing scandal 09:04 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-DEC 19 US 1.56565 09:04 PM GMT
Toronto stocks end higher in energy-driven bounce 09:04 PM GMT
Dollar up on year-end buying 09:04 PM GMT
Fitch may cut CIBC on mortgage, guarantor exposure 09:01 PM GMT
Timminco lands deal to supply solar-grade silicon 09:00 PM GMT
U.S. Treasury balances at Fed fell on Dec. 18 09:00 PM GMT
Accenture net income rose in first quarter 09:00 PM GMT
Soccer-Adriano joins Sao Paulo on loan from Inter 08:59 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Exelon shuts N.J. Oyster Creek reactor 08:59 PM GMT
Fire damages Cheney office 08:59 PM GMT
Explosion rocks Florida chemical plant 08:59 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar up on year-end buying, Europe growth worry 08:58 PM GMT
Morgan Stanley hit ahead of c.bank results 08:57 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions 08:56 PM GMT
NZ's Contact says closure to hit profit by NZ$25 mln 08:56 PM GMT
Bank's King looks set for second term 08:56 PM GMT
Testimony ends in United Rentals/Cerberus trial 08:55 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Explosion rocks Florida chemical plant 08:55 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Italy delays decision on Alitalia bid to January 08:54 PM GMT
US CREDIT-Goldman credit investors wary ahead of Q1 08:54 PM GMT
Putin is Time's "Person of the Year" 08:51 PM GMT
Putin: U.S. mars Russia's image, rejects friendship 08:51 PM GMT
TEXT-NYSE reconfirms ex-div dates for Neuberger fund 08:50 PM GMT
Herman Miller to buy maker of healthcare furnishings 08:50 PM GMT
Bradford & Bingley not eyeing N.Rock 08:49 PM GMT
S&P cuts Alt-A RMBS after insurer rating actions 08:47 PM GMT
VF Corp affirms 4th-qtr outlook 08:46 PM GMT
FTSE flat as credit fears offset Fed's cash boost 08:45 PM GMT
Contact Energy to acquire Swift Oil NZ assets 08:44 PM GMT
High dairy in childhood linked with cancer risk 08:44 PM GMT
Zimbabwe introduces higher denomination banknotes 08:43 PM GMT
Bank unanimous on rate cut 08:42 PM GMT
CORRECTED: Sex ed in schools may help delay teen sex 08:42 PM GMT
Josh Groban's No. 1 album now top release of '07 08:42 PM GMT
Josh Groban's No. 1 album now top release of '07 08:42 PM GMT
Josh Groban's No. 1 album now top release of '07 08:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Areva CEO repeats doubts about merger with Alstom 08:40 PM GMT
White House reviewing terror risk insurance bill 08:40 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Fed's Lacker sees slow growth, inflation a worry 08:40 PM GMT
Judge says "group" murdered Meredith Kercher 08:37 PM GMT
UPDATE 5-Platinum hovers near record highs, gold above $800 08:36 PM GMT
Shops nervous before Christmas 08:36 PM GMT
Ventas says court denies HCP's motion to dismiss lawsuit 08:33 PM GMT
Jayawardene sets Sri Lanka century record 08:32 PM GMT
RJ/CRB Index unofficially closes at 350.19 08:31 PM GMT
Double honours for three footballers 08:29 PM GMT
Oil jumps as US stockpiles fall 08:29 PM GMT
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-BRIEF-Max Capital says SEC completes investigation 08:28 PM GMT
U.S. platinum matches record high on robust demand 08:27 PM GMT
Bangura's controversial deportation put on hold 08:27 PM GMT
Great Plains healthiest part of U.S., South sickest 08:27 PM GMT
ADR Report-ADRs little changed, energy offsets financials 08:27 PM GMT
Sex ed in schools may help delay teen sex 08:27 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-US bank loan rates dip after solid TAF results 08:26 PM GMT
No talks on HarperCollins: News Corp source 08:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 11-Oil jumps as US stockpiles fall near 3-year low 08:23 PM GMT
U.S. judge approves $3.2 bln in Tyco settlements 08:23 PM GMT
Jingle-Bang! Bah Humbug. Bizarre rules at Christmas 08:23 PM GMT
MDS Nordion begins medical isotope shipments 08:23 PM GMT
Jingle-Bang! Bah Humbug. Bizarre rules at Christmas 08:22 PM GMT
Guantanamo three land in UK 08:22 PM GMT
KBR, Halliburton hit by ex-worker's rape charges 08:22 PM GMT
Device can spot cancer cells in blood: U.S. study 08:21 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Market edges higher led by energy stocks 08:21 PM GMT
More TV viewers turn to Web for entertainment: poll 08:21 PM GMT
Traxis hedge fund says dips in Nov. but up on year 08:21 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P upgrades Edelnor 08:21 PM GMT
Man Utd player bailed over rape claim 08:20 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P release on Northern California Gas Authority 08:20 PM GMT
Bear Stearns re-hires mortgage trader Middleton 08:19 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Australian General News - Dec 20 08:18 PM GMT
Brocade ex-exec didn't conspire on options - Reyes 08:17 PM GMT
Fed auction alone won't ease market tension--Lacker 08:15 PM GMT
Bosnia war film directors seek Karadzic arrest 08:10 PM GMT
CORRECTED - Exxon repairing crude unit leak, no output impact 08:10 PM GMT
Niger holds French reporters over rebel trip-police 08:10 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - Dec 20 08:07 PM GMT
Spears' parenting book off after teen pregnancy 08:06 PM GMT
Spears' parenting book off after teen pregnancy 08:06 PM GMT
TEXT-NZ's Contact Energy says not to re-open power station 08:05 PM GMT
Pentagon sees rising mine-resistant truck needs 08:05 PM GMT
MP doubts his existence over Facebook ban 08:04 PM GMT
MP doubts his existence over Facebook ban 08:04 PM GMT
Emerging Debt-Firmer overall, but Venezuela dips 08:04 PM GMT
S&P takes rating actions on Alt-A RMBS 08:03 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-VF Corp affirms 4th-qtr outlook 08:03 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Paulson: US taking required steps on China currency 08:02 PM GMT
REFILE-OMX Wins Tokyo Commodity Exchange Technology Order 08:02 PM GMT
UK's FSA Calls for Tougher Bank Liquidity Tests 08:02 PM GMT
Spears' parenting book off after teen pregnancy 08:02 PM GMT
Soccer-Romanian championship result and standings 08:00 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Suez Environnement distribution gets tax break 07:59 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Abbot Group agrees to 906 mln stg buyout 07:57 PM GMT
Spears' parenting book off after teen pregnancy 07:57 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-U.S. plans Lockheed F-16 sale to Morocco 07:56 PM GMT
London 2012 demolition work complete 07:56 PM GMT
Samaranch admitted to hospital after collapse 07:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-SLM could face higher financing costs, shares dive 07:55 PM GMT
Cheesecake Factory shares surge on Peltz interest 07:54 PM GMT
Quarter of New Hampshire female voters watching Iowa 07:54 PM GMT
Poll finds Hillary Clinton support slips in California 07:54 PM GMT
Afghanistan reported to hold four over missing German 07:52 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-U.S. says flight caps coming at JFK, Newark airports 07:52 PM GMT
UPDATE 6-Copper in range as demand worries cap prices 07:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Lundin Mining shares climb on buyback, mine start 07:50 PM GMT
Moody's cuts D.R. Horton's rating to junk status 07:48 PM GMT
Five regional banks to set up $125 mln fund: Boston Fed 07:47 PM GMT
Five regional banks to set up $125 mln fund: Boston Fed 07:46 PM GMT
Alcoa, state agree on Brazil mine compensation fee 07:45 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds rise as insurers AAA ratings threatened 07:41 PM GMT
VF Corp affirms 4th-qtr outlook 07:39 PM GMT
U.S. crude futures finish higher on supply drop 07:39 PM GMT
US lawmakers urge SEC to look at litigation impact 07:39 PM GMT
Oversold conditions spark bounce in U.S. copper 07:38 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St turns positive as energy shares rise 07:36 PM GMT
News Corp not in HarperCollins sales talks: source 07:34 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Commercial property prices up in October-Moody's 07:30 PM GMT
EU agrees steep fines to cut car CO2 from 2012 07:28 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Emissions from transport, other sectors 07:28 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Reactions to EU car CO2 reduction plan 07:28 PM GMT
Merkel not satisfied with EU car emissions plan 07:28 PM GMT
Ambac says satisfied with S&P rating affirmation 07:27 PM GMT
UN Security Council fails to bridge gaps on Kosovo 07:25 PM GMT
UN Security Council fails to bridge gaps on Kosovo 07:25 PM GMT
Brazil's supreme court OKs irrigation project 07:25 PM GMT
Inflation expectations have risen -Fed's Lacker 07:25 PM GMT
Ex-Refco executive Maggio pleads guilty to fraud 07:24 PM GMT
Companies fall short in finding new oil, gas-EIA 07:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Ex-Refco executive Maggio pleads guilty to fraud 07:22 PM GMT
Fed's Lacker sees slow growth, inflation a worry 07:21 PM GMT
US cloning companies set database to track animals 07:18 PM GMT
S&P slashes mortgage-backed CDO debt on liquidations 07:18 PM GMT
CORRECTED - Gulf South to work on Southeast U.S. natgas line 07:17 PM GMT
YEAR'S BOX OFFICE TOP 10 07:16 PM GMT
Carmakers plan technologies to meet new U.S. fuel rule 07:16 PM GMT
PRIMETIME TOP 10 07:16 PM GMT
IADB approves $400 million loan for Peru gas 07:15 PM GMT
Bank of America wins $347 mln award against AEP 07:12 PM GMT
Coach shares fall after some handbag prices cut 07:11 PM GMT
Soccer-Israeli Toto Cup winners 07:11 PM GMT
CtW urges Kellwood to explore sale 07:11 PM GMT
Repsol names chmn of shareholder La Caixa to board 07:10 PM GMT
Soccer-Maccabi Haifa beat Sakhnin to win Israel's Toto Cup 07:08 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Hospira wins European approval for Retacrit 07:07 PM GMT
RPT-Paulson: US taking required steps on China currency 07:05 PM GMT
Bard shares hit record high after analyst meeting 07:04 PM GMT
Paulson: US taking required steps on China currency 07:04 PM GMT
Californians say mortgage freeze plan little help 07:03 PM GMT
Buyer concerns end Sparrows Point deal - union 07:03 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Toronto stocks pare gains, CIBC weighs 07:02 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Exelon raises dividend, boosts share buyback 07:00 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Force Protection shares slump on weak MRAP order 06:59 PM GMT
Suez Environnement shareholders to stay 3 years 06:58 PM GMT
U.S. mortgage rates declined on Wednesday-BestInfo 06:58 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar up on year-end buying, Europe growth fears 06:58 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-New Zealand newspapers - Dec 20 06:56 PM GMT
US crude futures rise more than $2 on supply drop 06:52 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Houston ship flow resumes after fog lifts - USCG 06:49 PM GMT
Carrefour in talks on Indonesian acquisition 06:49 PM GMT
NetSuite raises price range ahead of IPO 06:49 PM GMT
Banks talk about bailout of bond insurer ACA: report 06:49 PM GMT
Mittal upbeat on steel demand - paper 06:48 PM GMT
Indian Hotels says Orient Express misread share buy 06:46 PM GMT
Independent News COO O'Reilly raises stake 06:45 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Citgo takes $1 bln loan for PDVSA debt; Fitch cuts 06:44 PM GMT
Ashton to continue as England head coach 06:42 PM GMT
"Virgin" birth stem cells may offer tissue bank 06:41 PM GMT
Willmott Dixon makes 148 mln stg bid for Inspace 06:40 PM GMT
U.S. toy makers, trade policy caused recalls: report 06:40 PM GMT
Gene engineering corrects retardation in mice 06:40 PM GMT
Sun Communities affirms FFO outlook for 2007 06:39 PM GMT
Rugby-Ashton to continue as England head coach 06:39 PM GMT
EU, US say negotiated Kosovo solution not possible 06:39 PM GMT
EU, US say negotiated Kosovo solution not possible 06:39 PM GMT
Canadian Tire and Uni-Select strike supply deal 06:37 PM GMT
US Cash Products-USG diesels drift lower as stocks build 06:37 PM GMT
Hovnanian shares tumble 17 percent after results 06:36 PM GMT
Fed auction draws good response 06:35 PM GMT
Central bank actions soothe, but worries linger 06:33 PM GMT
First Uranium ups Buffelsfontein cost projections 06:32 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Credit concerns drive market lower 06:31 PM GMT
NRC panel backs N.J. Oyster Creek license extension 06:27 PM GMT
Kenyan election aspirants in land grab - report 06:25 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Airbus picks local buyers for Europe plants 06:23 PM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-EU agrees fines to cut carbon emissions from cars 06:23 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Troubled Alberta regulator has "turned the corner" 06:22 PM GMT
EDP buys Polish wind power firm for 54 mln euros 06:22 PM GMT
Ex-Treasury head Summers urges temporary tax cuts 06:21 PM GMT
Northern Rock confirms Kuipers as new CEO 06:20 PM GMT
Gene engineering corrects Fragile X in mice 06:19 PM GMT
Gene engineering corrects Fragile X in mice 06:19 PM GMT
Gene engineering corrects Fragile X in mice 06:19 PM GMT
Irish court approves restructuring plan for SCC 06:17 PM GMT
Advantage Partners to launch Tokyo Star bid 06:14 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Advantage Partners to launch $2.2 bln Tokyo Star bid 06:13 PM GMT
Hansen books debut appearance at U.S. Masters 06:12 PM GMT
Russia's Prokhorov seeks to liquidate $11 bln firm 06:11 PM GMT
US retail heating oil price hits record $3.29-EIA 06:10 PM GMT
Digicel wins cell phone license in Honduras 06:08 PM GMT
Frontier sees Cheyenne crude unit at half rates 06:08 PM GMT
Resolution's Cowdery sells stake 06:04 PM GMT
Canada pension fund takes big bet on bank ABCP 06:02 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Tribune Chief Executive FitzSimons to step down 06:02 PM GMT
Bankinter to issue 2.3 pct new shares for conversion 06:01 PM GMT
Japan banks will not support supbrime fund: sources 06:01 PM GMT
Cash injection results fail to boost Europe stocks 05:59 PM GMT
Paulson- US-China trade relations need "even keel" 05:59 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US plans Lockheed F-16 sale to Morocco 05:57 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Fed special auction draws good participation 05:56 PM GMT
Russia to seal Central Asian gas pipeline deal 05:56 PM GMT
Union Pacific cuts outlook on fuel costs 05:54 PM GMT
Grow more food in cities, U.N. agency tells Asia 05:54 PM GMT
Grow more food in cities, U.N. agency tells Asia 05:54 PM GMT
Atlantia can hike tariffs by 3.6 pct-minister 05:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Talisman says Wood field pumps first oil, gas 05:53 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P release on Entergy Gulf States 05:52 PM GMT
CSX defends board in activist investor complaint 05:51 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-TCI group proposes new board slate at CSX 05:51 PM GMT
US says flight caps coming at JFK, Newark airports 05:50 PM GMT
Berlusconi notified of actress graft probe-sources 05:50 PM GMT
US Cash Products-USG diesels drift lower as stocks build 05:48 PM GMT
Areva CEO repeats doubts about merger with Alstom 05:48 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Allianz reaches 9.9 pct stake in Banco Popular 05:47 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-UK's 3i spends 225 mln euros on Union Radio stake 05:44 PM GMT
Grow more food in cities, UN agency tells Asia 05:44 PM GMT
Cheesecake Factory surges on Peltz interest 05:44 PM GMT
Fog lifts, Houston ship traffic to resume - USCG 05:43 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch comment on the US coal industry 05:42 PM GMT
Fortune, Pernod to make Absolut bids in Jan: sources 05:41 PM GMT
Morgan Stanley dialing back risk in trading 05:39 PM GMT
Morgan Stanley says sees decline in 08 LBO activity 05:34 PM GMT
Personal Finance: Recourse for the little guy 05:33 PM GMT
Brazil delays measures to make up for tax defeat 05:32 PM GMT
Talisman has first oil at North Sea's Wood field 05:32 PM GMT
Saudi rape pardon not a reformation of sharia 05:29 PM GMT
Baghdad Santa is back to hear wishes for peace 05:28 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-CAE shares boosted by C$160 mln Australia deal 05:27 PM GMT
Bertelsmann silent on report it eyes Harper Collins 05:26 PM GMT
Wells Fargo acquires four insurance agencies 05:26 PM GMT
FOREX-Year-end transaction prop up dollar versus euro 05:25 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch on PDVSA and Cerro Negro bonds 05:23 PM GMT
Polish Millennium to issue 150 mln euros in bonds 05:20 PM GMT
Fitch says CDO rtgs method review to take more time 05:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-EchoStar among FCC wireless auction applicants 05:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Putin is Time magazine's 'Person of the Year' 05:18 PM GMT
Belgium's Frere seen buying Environnement stake-report 05:17 PM GMT
Winter storm causes drop in U.S. store traffic 05:17 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Integra sales, earnings soar on more wells 05:15 PM GMT
UK's 3i spends 225 mln euros on Union Radio stake 05:15 PM GMT
Lee wins South Korean presidency on economy 05:13 PM GMT
Tribune chief executive FitzSimons to step down 05:13 PM GMT
Ascent Solar signs definitive cooperation pact with Norsk Hydro 05:13 PM GMT
US STOCKS-S&P's view of bond insurers sends market lower 05:12 PM GMT
Allianz reaches 9.9 pct stake in Banco Popular 05:12 PM GMT
Turkey says U.S. intelligence led to Iraq raids 05:11 PM GMT
South Africa heads into uncertainty 05:11 PM GMT
Zuma's victory divides South Africans 05:10 PM GMT
Pediatrix Medical to sell screening laboratory to PerkinElmer 05:09 PM GMT
Japan banks will not support supbrime fund-sources 05:08 PM GMT
EU agrees steep fines to cut car CO2 from 2012 05:07 PM GMT
Commercial property prices up in October -Moody's 05:07 PM GMT
South Africa's unions will not push Zuma on econ policy 05:06 PM GMT
Economy pledge helps Lee win S.Korean presidency 05:04 PM GMT
Bombardier wins 230 mln euros worth of contracts 05:04 PM GMT
FTSE flat as credit fears offset Fed's cash boost 05:04 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-U.S. start-up group buys manganese mine in Brazil 05:03 PM GMT
UN Council divided as Kosovo debate kicks off 05:03 PM GMT
UN Council divided as Kosovo debate kicks off 05:03 PM GMT
Fluxys and GRTgaz sign MoU on cross-border capacity 05:02 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Five ANC leaders elected along with Zuma 05:01 PM GMT
Investors want clarity on policies of Zuma 05:01 PM GMT
Defeat of Mbeki stuns his heartland 05:01 PM GMT
Japan's "Hidden Christians" face extinction 05:00 PM GMT
Japan's "Hidden Christians" face extinction 05:00 PM GMT
Japan's "Hidden Christians" face extinction 05:00 PM GMT
Brown fights back after poll slump 04:57 PM GMT
BB&T names assistant CFO 04:57 PM GMT
Enbridge says to hold open season for Clydesdale 04:55 PM GMT
France says to extend GMO ban unless proven safe 04:55 PM GMT
Darden falls 19 pct after disappointing results 04:54 PM GMT
RLPC-LIB+1-2% margin for RUSAL's $4.5B loan-source 04:53 PM GMT
Hospira wins European approval for Retacrit 04:53 PM GMT
Take-Two jumps 5 pct on GTA 4 sales optimism 04:53 PM GMT
CIBC warns of possible "large charge" in 1st qtr 04:52 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds rise as insurer ratings threatened 04:50 PM GMT
Sports Direct says "won't oppose" Nike move on Umbro 04:50 PM GMT
Europe stocks end lower as banks resume their fall 04:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-IMF sees growing risks to Canada economy from U.S. 04:49 PM GMT
Muslim pilgrims stone wall at haj 04:48 PM GMT
Burghausen refinery reopened, sets some limits 04:47 PM GMT
TXCO sets capex of $100 mln-$110 mln for 2008 04:46 PM GMT
American Honda Motor recalls 167,000 lawn mowers 04:45 PM GMT
Cricket-South Africa A take control against West Indies 04:43 PM GMT
EU CO2 plan lets heavy cars get away lightly-France 04:42 PM GMT
Bond insurer shares tumble on downgraded S&P view 04:41 PM GMT
IMS Health to buy back up to 20 mln shares 04:41 PM GMT
Mortgage applications fell last week: MBA 04:38 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Market turns lower on S&P's view of bond insurers 04:37 PM GMT
POLL-US natgas stocks seen down 134 bcf in weekly EIAs 04:36 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Cie. des Alpes eyes new revenues as profit falls 04:36 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds turn positive on revived credit concerns 04:36 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-US mortgage applications fell last week-MBA 04:34 PM GMT
Target delaying decision on credit-card business 04:34 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-S.Africa's unions will not push Zuma on econ policy 04:33 PM GMT
Areva sees 100-300 nuclear reactors built worldwide by 2030 04:33 PM GMT
EU mergers and takeovers (Dec 19)=2 04:32 PM GMT
Sorgenia completes French wind power SFE buy 04:32 PM GMT
German govt confirms support to OHB for Airbus buy 04:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Koeman adds Angulo to Valencia blacklist 04:31 PM GMT
Spain's La Sexta sees break-even sooner 04:30 PM GMT
Target delaying decision on credit-card business 04:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Target delaying decision on credit-card business 04:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Kingsway shares dive on profit warning, rating cut 04:28 PM GMT
S&P cuts ACA to "CCC" junk, acts on 6 bond insurers 04:26 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall Street rises as finanicals climb 04:26 PM GMT
German rail union says no deal yet in wage talks 04:26 PM GMT
U.S. bill, note auctions issued Dec. 21-Treasury 04:24 PM GMT
Chile faces tight 2008 energy outlook: minister 04:23 PM GMT
Midnight mass held early in UK to thwart drunks 04:20 PM GMT
Sterling falls to 3-month low below $2.00 04:18 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-MOVES-Saxo Bank, Marsh & McLennan 04:15 PM GMT
Orion Energy Systems soars in market debut 04:14 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-UST sets 2008 earnings forecast, raises payout 04:14 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-WPP wins Glaxo's U.S. consumer health account 04:12 PM GMT
CtW Investment urges Kellwood to explore sale 04:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Demand for ECB 3-month funds hits all-time low 04:12 PM GMT
US SWAPS-Spreads tighten on solid auction results 04:11 PM GMT
Britain prepares for fresh wireless spectrum auctions 04:11 PM GMT
Britain prepares for fresh wireless spectrum auctions 04:11 PM GMT
Antivirus firm says detects Google text ad trojan 04:11 PM GMT
Joy Global sees strong 2008; shares jump 04:11 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Commercial Metals posts lower quarterly profit 04:10 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Investment bank views on 2008 04:10 PM GMT
Morgan Stanley to halt buybacks, eye jobs 04:10 PM GMT
Mexican peso and stocks gain in early trade 04:09 PM GMT
Antivirus firm says detects Google text ad trojan 04:09 PM GMT
Antivirus firm says detects Google text ad trojan 04:09 PM GMT
RPT-ANALYSIS-Iran keeps world guessing on Hormuz oil route risk 04:08 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-PPL Pa. Montour coal unit shut Wednesday - traders 04:05 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Strait of Hormuz: economic effects of disruption 04:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Actuant Q1 beats Street, ups '08 view; shares rise 04:05 PM GMT
Soccer-Roundup 2-Bayern defender Lucio keen on Spain or Italy 04:04 PM GMT
Guinea Bissau asks Europe for help in drug fight 04:04 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW 8-US crude stocks dive amid shipping slowdown 04:01 PM GMT
Brown fears Capello honeymoon may be short-lived 04:01 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch release on CITGO Corp 03:59 PM GMT
Russian believers see red at Coca-Cola ad 03:59 PM GMT
UK orders bluetongue vaccines 03:57 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks advance, bonds slip on Fed auction 03:56 PM GMT
US may sell 24 Lockheed fighters to Morocco 03:55 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bush signs bill to boost US vehicle fuel efficiency 03:55 PM GMT
US crude stocks down sharply, lowest since Feb 2005 03:53 PM GMT
US may sell $535 mln in F-18 upgrades to Swiss 03:52 PM GMT
Arch Chemicals sees pretax benefit of $13 mln in Q4 03:52 PM GMT
BHP/Rio deal would tighten uranium market-industry 03:51 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Hungary's OTP denies bidding for BAWAG units 03:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Microsoft lands Viacom advertising, content deal 03:50 PM GMT
EU to tighten requirements for Brazilian beef 03:49 PM GMT
EU executive receives complaint over gadgets levy 03:49 PM GMT
EU executive receives complaint over gadgets levy 03:49 PM GMT
Germany wants to help OHB buy Airbus plants-report 03:48 PM GMT
Saifun shareholder Clal approves Spansion deal 03:48 PM GMT
Brazil stocks seesaw on Wall St concerns, real up 03:47 PM GMT
EU executive receives complaint over gadgets levy 03:47 PM GMT
EU executive receives complaint over gadgets levy 03:47 PM GMT
EU executive receives complaint over gadgets levy 03:47 PM GMT
Shakira appeals for school aid in storm-hit Bangladesh 03:46 PM GMT
Britain unveils fresh aid for Bangladesh 03:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Tembec refinancing gives debtholders bulk of firm 03:44 PM GMT
US SWAPS-Spreads narrow after 1st TAF sale results 03:43 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-French yacht maker Poncin full year loss widens 03:43 PM GMT
Israeli plan for homes near Jerusalem under fire 03:43 PM GMT
Donors' Palestinian budget aid short of target 03:43 PM GMT
RPT-Chile stocks rise in midday trade, peso firms 03:42 PM GMT
Italy delays decision on Alitalia bidder to January 03:42 PM GMT