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Bush moves on after hero's reception in Tanzania 11:59 PM GMT
China's Valin Steel says lost 410,000 tonnes of output 11:59 PM GMT
CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Clinton issues new blueprint on U.S. economy 11:58 PM GMT
Blast at China iron mine reportedly kills 24 11:54 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Bank of Canada's Carney ponders degree of rate cut 11:50 PM GMT
NZ wine makers see bumper harvest, quality vintage 11:50 PM GMT
Kenyan negotiators resume talks to end crisis 11:48 PM GMT
Mexico City tightens security after fatal blast 11:45 PM GMT
Foreign brokers place net Japan stock buy orders 11:39 PM GMT
U.S. and EU powers recognise Kosovo as some fear precedent 11:37 PM GMT
Japanese stocks seen rising, tracking Europe 11:37 PM GMT
Obama and Clinton trade charges in speech flap 11:34 PM GMT
Malaysia Hot Stocks - Factors to watch 11:34 PM GMT
US, EU powers recognise Kosovo: some fear precedent 11:30 PM GMT
US, EU powers recognise Kosovo: some fear precedent 11:30 PM GMT
WRAPUP 2-Obama, Clinton trade charges in speech flap 11:29 PM GMT
Ex-President Bush says attacks on McCain "unfair" 11:29 PM GMT
Toshiba to announce HD DVD pullout on Tuesday: report 11:29 PM GMT
Toshiba to announce HD DVD pullout on Tuesday: report 11:29 PM GMT
Honghua plans up to $480 mln HK IPO -source 11:28 PM GMT
Study rejects Internet sex predator stereotype 11:27 PM GMT
Musharraf allies headed for defeat in Pakistan vote 11:22 PM GMT
Musharraf allies headed for defeat 11:21 PM GMT
Brown fights backlash over Northern Rock 11:18 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Major bank bailouts by the government 11:17 PM GMT
FACTBOX-What happens next with Northern Rock 11:17 PM GMT
Reaction to Northern Rock nationalisation 11:17 PM GMT
Northern Rock to remain in FTSE indexes, for now 11:17 PM GMT
Bank's Besley says lending conditions key to rate policy 11:17 PM GMT
Why European governments dare not let banks fail 11:17 PM GMT
Bank shares rise on dividend talk and Northern Rock 11:17 PM GMT
Locals shocked at new N.Rock boss's pay 11:17 PM GMT
Northern Rock a lingering risk to Brown's future 11:17 PM GMT
Yankees' Pettitte apologizes for growth hormone use 11:17 PM GMT
Serbia urges split U.N. council to act on Kosovo 11:16 PM GMT
PM forecast to win Armenian presidential election 11:15 PM GMT
JP Morgan expands Asian private equity with $750 mln 11:12 PM GMT
Australia's OneSteel fall 6.7 pct after H1 earnings 11:09 PM GMT
Seoul shrs seen range-bound,investors eye earnings 11:08 PM GMT
Australia's Bell Financial to buy broker Tricom 11:07 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Oil Search year profit down 32 pct on higher costs 11:06 PM GMT
Foster's sees tough U.S. wine market 11:05 PM GMT
BlackBerry maker and Motorola duel in lawsuits 11:04 PM GMT
Tennis-Copa Bogota women's singles results 11:03 PM GMT
Bear Stearns Unit to Buy Macquarie Private 11:01 PM GMT
Agricole's Cariparma Bids for Banca Delle Marche-Paper 11:01 PM GMT
Bahrain's Ithmaar Pays $326 Mln for BBK Bank Stake 11:01 PM GMT
Turkish Yapi Kredi Expansion on Full Throttle 11:01 PM GMT
German Rescue Plans Keep IKB Shares Under Pressure 11:01 PM GMT
Germany Probe Casts Shadow on Liechtenstein Banks 11:01 PM GMT
SocGen Trader Faced Earlier Inquiry-FT Report 11:01 PM GMT
German FinMin Says Postbank Sale Talk 'Speculation' 11:01 PM GMT
N. Rock Could Take Years to Repay Loans - Sandler 11:00 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Tennis-Buenos Aires Open men's singles results 11:00 PM GMT
Bank of Canada didn't consider ABCP bailout-Carney 10:58 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-BlackBerry maker, Motorola duel in lawsuits 10:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Newcrest Mining H1 operating profit jumps 10:42 PM GMT
Bank of Canada not worried about a c/a deficit 10:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-AXA Asia misses estimates on lower market returns 10:40 PM GMT
CapitalSource authorizes CEO to scrap TierOne deal 10:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-CapitalSource authorizes CEO to scrap TierOne deal 10:34 PM GMT
NZ's PGG Wrightson H1 profit up 68 percent 10:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Tennis-World Indoor men's singles results 10:26 PM GMT
Newcrest Mining H1 profit A$207.9 mln 10:24 PM GMT
Tennis-San Jose Open men's singles results 10:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Australia's APN year profit up 8%, says 08 on track 10:22 PM GMT
Australia's APN year profit up 8%, '08 on track 10:22 PM GMT
Foster's H1 profit up 6 percent, but U.S. drags 10:16 PM GMT
Oil Search's 2007 net profit falls 32 percent 10:14 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Australia's OneSteel H1 profit up 6.3 pct 10:13 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Citgo's Lake Charles refinery restarted -sources 10:13 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Tennis-Tipsarevic knocks out Rotterdam champion Youzhny 10:11 PM GMT
Citgo's Lake Charles refinery restarted -sources 10:08 PM GMT
Team makes gecko-inspired adhesive bandage 10:05 PM GMT
Team makes gecko-inspired adhesive bandage 10:04 PM GMT
Ancient "devil frog" may have eaten baby dinosaurs 10:03 PM GMT
Ancient "devil frog" may have eaten baby dinosaurs 10:03 PM GMT
Ancient "devil frog" may have eaten baby dinosaurs 10:03 PM GMT
Team makes gecko-inspired adhesive bandage 10:02 PM GMT
Australia's Seek H1 profit rises 49 percent 10:02 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Mexico retailers Jan same-store sales up 0.8 pct 10:00 PM GMT
Foster's H1 profit up 6 pct on Australia sales 09:56 PM GMT
Brazil stocks hit 1-month high on Vale, real gains 09:50 PM GMT
Soccer-Portuguese championship results and standings 09:49 PM GMT
New Zealand record charts go to the dogs 09:49 PM GMT
New Zealand record charts go to the dogs 09:49 PM GMT
New Zealand record charts go to the dogs 09:49 PM GMT
Champions League returns to show its worth 09:48 PM GMT
New Zealand record charts go to the dogs 09:46 PM GMT
AXA Asia Pacific FY07 profit falls 4 percent 09:40 PM GMT
Papadopoulos defeat raises hope of Cyprus talks 09:40 PM GMT
Australia APN '07 profit up 8 pct 09:38 PM GMT
Mexico retailers Jan same-store sales up 0.8 pct 09:38 PM GMT
Australia's OneSteel H1 profit up 6.3 pct 09:38 PM GMT
Mexico's mutual funds expanded 18 pct last year 09:37 PM GMT
Mexico stocks up on America Movil gains; peso firms 09:37 PM GMT
Ore prices may not raise Vale bid for Xstrata 09:35 PM GMT
DIARY - Today in Washington - Feb. 19 09:34 PM GMT
Clinton issues new blueprint on economy 09:32 PM GMT
N. Carolina utilities want to offer carbon offsets 09:31 PM GMT
N. Carolina utilities want to offer carbon offsets 09:31 PM GMT
Brazilian director blasts "Elite Squad" critics 09:29 PM GMT
Brazilian director blasts "Elite Squad" critics 09:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bank of Canada's Carney confirms rate cuts to come 09:28 PM GMT
Positions clouded as Olmert-Abbas set for meeting 09:27 PM GMT
Egypt deports 350 Palestinians back to Gaza 09:27 PM GMT
GE eyeing some Allco Finance assets: report 09:26 PM GMT
GE eyeing some Allco Finance assets: report 09:26 PM GMT
Mexico stocks jump 1.5 pct as America Movil rises 09:22 PM GMT
Shuttle leaves station ahead of satellite shootdown 09:18 PM GMT
Italy arrests top mafia boss 09:17 PM GMT
Shuttle leaves station ahead of U.S. space shot 09:12 PM GMT
BCCANADA-ECONOMY/SPEECH =4 09:02 PM GMT
Argentine stocks up in calm trade due to US holiday 09:01 PM GMT
Looming end to DVD war cheers consumers 08:58 PM GMT
Microsoft says end of HD DVD won't hurt Xbox 360 08:58 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Where do countries stand on Kosovo? 08:54 PM GMT
Positions clouded as Olmert-Abbas set for meeting 08:53 PM GMT
Freeing dissidents seen as vital to Myanmar transition 08:52 PM GMT
Bond insurer splits may lead to lawsuits 08:46 PM GMT
Bond insurer splits may lead to lawsuits 08:46 PM GMT
Beni Stabili gives up on REIT status for 2008 08:45 PM GMT
Soccer-Injury hit Real willing to risk Heinze at Roma 08:43 PM GMT
New guide wraps up Bible 08:42 PM GMT
Accident disrupts Canadian passenger rail service 08:39 PM GMT
Sweden, Iraq sign deal on returning refugees 08:39 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - Feb 19 08:36 PM GMT
Serbia recalls ambassador after U.S. recognises Kosovo 08:34 PM GMT
Five killed in Baghdad mortar barrage 08:34 PM GMT
Tennis-Galimberti is fourth Italian banned in betting probe 08:33 PM GMT
"Enfant terrible" Robbe-Grillet dies 08:29 PM GMT
"Enfant terrible" Robbe-Grillet dies 08:29 PM GMT
RPT-UPDATE 2-Evraz enters China, may spend $1.5 bln on Delong 08:24 PM GMT
Golf-WGC Accenture Match Play Championship first round draw 08:20 PM GMT
PREVIEW-Golf-Match Play king Stenson prepares for unexpected 08:20 PM GMT
Soldiers held over stolen ammunition 08:14 PM GMT
Al-Fayed calls royals a "Dracula family" 08:13 PM GMT
Motorcycling-Hayden fastest in official MotoGP test 08:11 PM GMT
NZ's Tourism Holdings H1 profit slightly higher 08:08 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Where do countries stand on Kosovo? 08:07 PM GMT
Separatist fears stoke opposition to Kosovo move 08:06 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Australian General News - Feb 19 08:02 PM GMT
Conspiracy buffs may feast on JFK documents 08:02 PM GMT
Colombian soldiers convicted in massacre of police 08:01 PM GMT
Bank Austria in 700 Mln Euro Property Sale -Report 08:01 PM GMT
Head of pro-Musharraf party loses seat in vote 07:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Tennis-Mauresmo through to second round in Qatar 07:55 PM GMT
Oil is buoyed by supply risks 07:53 PM GMT
Over 70 firms bid for Iraq oil contracts 07:53 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Tennis-Qatar Open women's singles results 07:51 PM GMT
Morocco says breaks up important jihadist network 07:50 PM GMT
Israeli museum shows art looted by Nazis in France 07:47 PM GMT
Russel Metals fourth-quarter results slip 07:38 PM GMT
Brown fights backlash over Northern Rock 07:37 PM GMT
Cream to prevent HIV safe, but not effective: study 07:33 PM GMT
Sex-with-corpse man "did not know victim was dead" 07:33 PM GMT
Mexico's Femsa sees strong sales despite slowdown 07:24 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Security developments in Iraq, Feb 18 07:22 PM GMT
H&M stops using some wool on sheep welfare concern 07:22 PM GMT
H&M stops using some wool on sheep welfare concern 07:22 PM GMT
Separatist fears stoke opposition to Kosovo move 07:21 PM GMT
Morocco says breaks up important jihadist network 07:21 PM GMT
Serbia recalls ambassador after US recognises Kosovo 07:17 PM GMT
Soccer-Porto can't rely on history on return to 2004 final venue 07:16 PM GMT
Alon Big Spring, TX, refinery shut by fire -company 07:15 PM GMT
France says 20 EU states oppose WTO farm plan 07:14 PM GMT
No injuries as WestJet plane skids off runway 07:14 PM GMT
France says 20 EU states oppose WTO farm plan 07:14 PM GMT
Gloom dominates tight Oscar documentary race 07:13 PM GMT
Georgia not planning to recognise Kosovo-minister 07:12 PM GMT
Jitters can't shake London's "super-prime" market 07:11 PM GMT
Pension watchdog wants new life assumptions 07:08 PM GMT
Armani takes ethnic inspiration 07:03 PM GMT
Mexico's Femsa sees strong sales despite slowdown 07:02 PM GMT
Sci-fi film "Jumper" tops worldwide box office 07:00 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-D.Post new CEO pledges to focus on U.S., Postbank 06:58 PM GMT
Exxon to add 45,000 bpd with Nigerian NGL 2 project 06:56 PM GMT
Ambac considering option to split itself: report 06:56 PM GMT
Banks offer $1.1 bln for UniCredit branches -source 06:55 PM GMT
Woman stabbed 30 times on "first date" 06:54 PM GMT
Ambac considering option to split itself: report 06:54 PM GMT
January traffic up 1.8 pct at Paris airports 06:54 PM GMT
Sci-fi film "Jumper" tops worldwide box office 06:54 PM GMT
Toshiba loses face but saves money in DVD defeat 06:54 PM GMT
Federer wins record fourth straight Laureus award 06:53 PM GMT
Putin says health key for Russian sports glory 06:53 PM GMT
Soccer-Five sent off in Colombian league clash 06:53 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Armani takes ethnic inspiration; D&G twist tartan 06:52 PM GMT
Chelsea and Man Utd kept apart in FA Cup 06:51 PM GMT
Grant says Olympiakos is no easy tie 06:51 PM GMT
HK's SHK Properties Chairman takes sudden leave 06:50 PM GMT
Hungarian bank profits fall, forex reliance grows 06:50 PM GMT
D.Post new CEO pledges to focus on U.S., Postbank 06:48 PM GMT
Vatican says Pius XII sainthood process not stalled 06:48 PM GMT
Sci-fi film 'Jumper' tops worldwide box office 06:47 PM GMT
Bayer stops late-stage Nexavar trial 06:43 PM GMT
Bayer stops late-stage Nexavar trial 06:43 PM GMT
Soccer-Roundup 2-Man Utd keep close eye on Lyon's young strikers 06:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-EU may start talks on new Russia ties soon-Solana 06:40 PM GMT
RLPC-Rosneft loan to total at least $2.6 bln -sources 06:36 PM GMT
RPT-Hailed as hero,Bush offers more help to fight malaria 06:34 PM GMT
EDP electricity distribution up 2.9 percent in 2007 06:34 PM GMT
Federer plans to play on until he is 35 06:33 PM GMT
Chinese editor resigns over fake Tibet photos 06:31 PM GMT
"Enfant terrible" Robbe-Grillet dies 06:26 PM GMT
Ecuador trade breaks should be for good-US lawmaker 06:23 PM GMT
Soccer-Czech championship results and standings 06:22 PM GMT
Oil rises, buoyed by supply risks 06:22 PM GMT
EU urges Chad government, rebels to negotiate peace 06:20 PM GMT
EU urges Chad government, rebels to negotiate peace 06:20 PM GMT
Britain's climate bill target to be reviewed by year end 06:20 PM GMT
Britain's climate bill target to be reviewed by year end 06:20 PM GMT
UPDATE 5-Oil rises, buoyed by supply risks, speculators 06:18 PM GMT
European shares rise as banks, miners shine 06:11 PM GMT
Evraz says to buy up to 51 pct of Delong 06:06 PM GMT
UK recognises Kosovo independence 06:04 PM GMT
Ex-Soviet separatists weigh in on Kosovo 06:04 PM GMT
Golf-London Golf Club to host European Open 06:03 PM GMT
Mitsui Fudosan Buys REIT Manager in Market Shake-Up 06:02 PM GMT
BNP Paribas, Tiberius Develop Commodity Products 06:02 PM GMT
Afghan bomb attacks to increase this year -NATO 06:00 PM GMT
U.N. body to send its first Iraq envoy since 2003 05:58 PM GMT
Banks lift European shares 05:57 PM GMT
Cimpor to double production at Tunisia plant 05:57 PM GMT
Rugby-France's Elissalde and Brugnaut ruled out of England game 05:56 PM GMT
Safran says 2008 sales target includes dollar impact 05:50 PM GMT
EU assembly calls for probe into big supermarkets 05:46 PM GMT
EU assembly calls for probe into big supermarkets 05:46 PM GMT
Bekaert to buy remaining 50 pct in Turkey's Beksa 05:43 PM GMT
Gloom dominates tight Oscar documentary race 05:43 PM GMT
PREVIEW-Algerian visit to Russia to talk gas OPEC, weapons 05:43 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Sport-Federer wins record fourth straight Laureus award 05:41 PM GMT
Ferreira signs new contract with Chelsea 05:38 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Police raid homes across Germany in tax probe 05:38 PM GMT
Party expels politician over Stasi comment 05:36 PM GMT
War, torture dominate tight Oscar documentary race 05:35 PM GMT
It's not over until the tall man in the suit sings 05:34 PM GMT
It's not over until the tall man in the suit sings 05:34 PM GMT
It's not over until the tall man in the suit sings 05:34 PM GMT
Tennis-Peer becomes first Israeli to play event in Gulf region 05:34 PM GMT
FTSE up as banks lead on dividend hopes 05:33 PM GMT
Mexico stocks rally as America Movil rises 05:32 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Banks lift European shares, platinum surges 05:32 PM GMT
EU unites on Kosovo despite split on recognition 05:31 PM GMT
Israel criticises U.N. envoy over Gaza comments 05:31 PM GMT
Israel criticises U.N. envoy over Gaza comments 05:31 PM GMT
FTSE up 2.8 pct; banks lead on dividend hopes 05:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Northern Rock deal seen good for most bondholders 05:29 PM GMT
Vestas wins orders for 67 wind turbines 05:28 PM GMT
D.Post's Appel to succeed Zumwinkel as CEO-union 05:27 PM GMT
IBt buys Eckert&Ziegler's radiation therapy assets 05:27 PM GMT
Motor racing-Stepney calm after meeting Italy magistrate 05:25 PM GMT
Exxon open to Venezuela talks, ready to fight 05:25 PM GMT
Exxon open to Venezuela talks, ready to fight 05:25 PM GMT
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp has new investment plan 05:19 PM GMT
Rugby-Lamont and Webster return to 25-man Scotland squad 05:17 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Russian railway eyes $7 bln in bonds by 2010 05:16 PM GMT
Disney to raise stake in India's UTV 05:15 PM GMT
New Issue-GECC prices 2.096 bln CZK 2013 bond 05:13 PM GMT
Golf-U.S. Ryder Cup points standings 05:10 PM GMT
New Issue-GECC prices $101.5 mln 2018 FRN 05:10 PM GMT
NATO says Kosovo quiet, not seeking reinforcements 05:08 PM GMT
EU to renegotiate Mauritania fish deal, spend less 05:06 PM GMT
Spain's Indra wins 67 mln euro contract from NATS 05:06 PM GMT
Serbs vent ire over Kosovo independence 05:06 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-BAT, Dogan bid in Turkish tobacco privatisation 05:05 PM GMT
Khan to face Kristjansen in WBO eliminator 05:05 PM GMT
No deaths, four injuries at Texas refinery - mayor 05:03 PM GMT
Italy's Ifil launches buyback for 150 mln euros 05:03 PM GMT
Aeffe mulls menswear line, sees no new 08 licences 05:03 PM GMT
Platinum sets record above $2,100 on tight supply 05:02 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-UK's pension watchdog wants new life assumptions 05:02 PM GMT
Soccer-Organisers dismiss worries over 2010 World Cup 04:59 PM GMT
Beheading plot leader gets life sentence 04:56 PM GMT
Spanair may save Iberia from cut-price competitors 04:55 PM GMT
Mexico stocks jump 1 pct, America Movil rallies 04:55 PM GMT
Motor racing-Ralf Schumacher to race for Mercedes in DTM 04:54 PM GMT
Broadband, TV bolster Telenet's profit 04:54 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P release on Vivendi S.A. 04:53 PM GMT
DIARY - Slovakia - to June 24, 2008 04:50 PM GMT
Cut U.S. aid to Pakistan if polls rigged: Sen. Biden 04:48 PM GMT
Rugby-Scotland name squad for Six Nations match v Ireland 04:45 PM GMT
U.N. body to send its first Iraq envoy since 2003 04:40 PM GMT
European shares close higher led by financials 04:40 PM GMT
Haiti frees two kidnapped men from Dom. Republic 04:39 PM GMT
Benitez wants improvement against Inter 04:38 PM GMT
EARNINGS POLL-Iberdrola year net profit seen rising 30 pct 04:37 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Presidential candidates' economic policy views 04:37 PM GMT
EU to tighten fisheries rules 04:36 PM GMT
EU to tighten fisheries rules 04:36 PM GMT
Soccer-Kalac in Milan squad despite dislocated finger 04:36 PM GMT
Soccer-Under-fire Benitez wants improvement against Inter 04:36 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-No one killed in Texas refinery blast -mayor 04:27 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-INTERVIEW-Saudi confident of oil expansion goal 04:25 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Russia's Rosneft claim could split up TGK-11 04:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Mali sees gold output falling 12 pct in 2008 04:22 PM GMT
SAfrica shares rise 2 pct on miners, rand up vs dlr 04:20 PM GMT
New syndicate chief at BarCap after Vinken exits 04:19 PM GMT
U.S. team makes gecko-inspired adhesive bandage 04:16 PM GMT
EU set to start Russia talks for new ties-Solana 04:16 PM GMT
Spain confirms won't recognise Kosovo 04:15 PM GMT
Porsche recalls about 19,000 cars worldwide 04:14 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Over 70 firms register for Iraq oil contracts 04:13 PM GMT
LUKOIL refinery to ramp up 0.1 gas oil in Q2-trade 04:12 PM GMT
Russia IES to sell Lenenergo stake in Europe -source 04:12 PM GMT
Germany to recognise Kosovo - Steinmeier 04:10 PM GMT
Israel criticises U.N. envoy over Gaza comments 04:07 PM GMT
U.S. Africom chief admits role was misunderstood 04:05 PM GMT
European shares extend gains in late trading 04:04 PM GMT
Ryanair booking site to shut down for 3 days 04:04 PM GMT
UPDATE 6-Platinum sets record above $2,100 on tight supply 04:03 PM GMT
Baghdad mortar barrage kills three 04:02 PM GMT
Britain to recognise Kosovo - Miliband 04:01 PM GMT
EARNINGS POLL-Endesa 2007 net profit seen down 12 pct 04:01 PM GMT
China confirms new human death from bird flu 04:01 PM GMT
China confirms new human death from bird flu 04:01 PM GMT
EU clashes over authorizing GMO maize types 04:01 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Soccer-Chelsea and Man United kept apart in FA Cup 04:00 PM GMT
Clinton issues new blueprint on U.S. economy 03:59 PM GMT
EU clashes over authorizing GMO maize types 03:58 PM GMT
Bush offers more aid to fight malaria in Africa 03:58 PM GMT
BP has high hopes for Libya gas exploration-exec 03:58 PM GMT
BAT, Dogan bid in Turkish tobacco privatisation 03:54 PM GMT
Judge to decide on McCartney divorce deal 03:52 PM GMT
Judge to decide on McCartney divorce deal 03:52 PM GMT
Sudan bombs empty Darfur camp - rebels 03:51 PM GMT
Sudan bombs empty Darfur camp - rebels 03:51 PM GMT
RLPC-Egypt's Orascom Telecom in talks for $2.5 bln loan -sources 03:51 PM GMT
Fire, explosion at Alon USA Texas refinery -police 03:49 PM GMT
China to create environmental disaster insurance 03:49 PM GMT
China to create environmental disaster insurance 03:49 PM GMT
Mexico's Femsa 4th qtr net seen up 28 pct 03:47 PM GMT
Judge to decide on McCartney divorce deal 03:47 PM GMT
Norway mall offers shoppers greenhouse gas credits 03:45 PM GMT
Norway mall offers shoppers greenhouse gas credits 03:45 PM GMT
Tesco to sell more local products 03:44 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Greek bourse 2007 net up 57%, to buy back shares 03:44 PM GMT
EU united on Kosovo, presidency says 03:43 PM GMT
Al Qaeda sows fear after sunset in Iraq's north 03:43 PM GMT
Soccer-Champions League roundup 2-Eto'o back for Barcelona 03:39 PM GMT
HIGHLIGHTS-UK's Darling makes N.Rock statement 03:38 PM GMT
No injuries as WestJet plane skids off runway 03:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-LUKOIL halts oil to Germany in new pricing row 03:34 PM GMT
Law, Depp and Farrell to replace Ledger in film 03:31 PM GMT
Iraqi delegation in Iran to discuss Algiers treaty 03:31 PM GMT
Cyclone hits Madagascar, threatens Mozambique 03:29 PM GMT
Cyclone hits Madagascar, threatens Mozambique 03:29 PM GMT
Lottomatica, Medstroms gain control of Boss Media 03:28 PM GMT
France recognises Kosovo independence -Kouchner 03:28 PM GMT
Britain releases secret file from before Iraq war 03:26 PM GMT
Sri Lanka says takes rebel positions, toll at 68 03:25 PM GMT
India ONGC registers for Iraq oil tenders - source 03:24 PM GMT
Four bid for Turkish Tekel, including BAT - govt 03:22 PM GMT
Motor racing-Struggling Super Aguri cancel Barcelona test 03:22 PM GMT
Ethnic Serbs push for "no" to Kosovo 03:21 PM GMT
Counting begins after Pakistanis vote, mostly in peace 03:20 PM GMT
Bayer stops late-stage Nexavar trial 03:19 PM GMT
No end to Iraq oil law impasse in sight 03:19 PM GMT
UBS upbeat on $560 mln Paragon rights issue-source 03:19 PM GMT
Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to visit Lebanon 03:16 PM GMT
Chambers misses deadline to appeal Games ban 03:16 PM GMT
Dollar edges up in holiday-thinned trade 03:14 PM GMT
Banks watch competitive threat from Northern Rock 03:14 PM GMT
CHRONOLOGY-Bombing attacks in Afghanistan 03:13 PM GMT
Pound slips as N.Rock nationalisation hits sentiment 03:12 PM GMT
China confirms new human bird flu death 03:11 PM GMT
Cinven, Turkish businessmen bid for Turkey's Tekel 03:11 PM GMT
Rugby-Wales are Italy's stiffest test yet, says Bortolami 03:08 PM GMT
Al Qaeda sows fear after sunset in Iraq's north 03:07 PM GMT
Al Qaeda sows fear after sunset in Iraq's north 03:07 PM GMT
Greek bourse 2007 net up 57%, trade volume grows 03:05 PM GMT
Sudan bombs empty Darfur camp - rebels 03:05 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar edges up in holiday-thinned trade 03:04 PM GMT
New Issue-National Grid Gas prices 300 mln stg 2020 bond 03:03 PM GMT
Israel shekel edges down vs dollar post-CPI 03:00 PM GMT
PREVIEW-Anglo American annual profits seen up 5.8 pct 02:59 PM GMT
REFILE-Suspected crime boss refused bail by Moscow court 02:57 PM GMT
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to March 31 02:55 PM GMT
Managed forestry offers hope of saving Amazon 02:55 PM GMT
Just a minute with actor Javier Bardem 02:54 PM GMT
D.Euroshop eyes double-digit EBIT growth -report 02:53 PM GMT
LBBW plans 5-yr euro benchmark covered bond -lead 02:51 PM GMT
U.N.-AU force fights to win over Darfuris 02:51 PM GMT
LUKOIL halts oil to Germany in new pricing row 02:50 PM GMT
RLPC-Borse Dubai's OMX loan set to syndicate-sources 02:49 PM GMT
Ethnic Serbs in Balkans push for "no" to Kosovo 02:44 PM GMT
Kuehne+Nagel sees slowdown in second half -report 02:43 PM GMT
Suicide bomber kills 37 in Afghanistan 02:40 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Spice to consider telco unit sale - CEO 02:39 PM GMT
Key Mauritius bourse index hits fresh high 02:39 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Military and civilian deaths in Iraq 02:35 PM GMT
Iraq laws are progress toward reconciliation 02:35 PM GMT
Iraq inches toward luring big oil investment 02:35 PM GMT
UK farm chief urges science to fight global warming 02:33 PM GMT
UK farm chief urges science to fight global warming 02:33 PM GMT
EU clashes over authorising GMO maize types, potato 02:29 PM GMT
Suicide bomber kills 37 in Afghanistan - government 02:26 PM GMT
Turkish Dogan says bids in Tekel Sigara tender 02:24 PM GMT
Cream to prevent HIV safe, but not effective: study 02:22 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Iraq's amnesty and provincial powers laws 02:22 PM GMT
S.Lanka Dialog reports 2007 net profit down 11pct 02:21 PM GMT
Spain says won't recognise Kosovo independence 02:21 PM GMT
EU mergers and takeovers (Feb 18)=2 02:19 PM GMT
Ian Paisley Jr to resign as NI minister 02:15 PM GMT
China kills two "terrorists" in Xinjiang raid 02:14 PM GMT
Northern Rock deal seen good for most bondholders 02:09 PM GMT
Pharmexa to explore strategic alternatives 02:09 PM GMT
YogaBugs aims for the skies 02:04 PM GMT
SAfrica embarks on fuels supply chain upgrade 02:03 PM GMT
Oscar countdown begins in Hollywood 02:02 PM GMT
Oscar countdown begins in Hollywood 02:02 PM GMT
Oscar countdown begins in Hollywood 02:02 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Major bank bailouts by the British government 02:01 PM GMT
Glaxo to pay $44 mln to EUSA in licensing deal 02:01 PM GMT
Russia Vimpelcom says bulk of Golden stock tendered 01:59 PM GMT
Golf-PGA Tour FedExCup points table 01:57 PM GMT
Painting Firth of Forth bridge -- an end in sight 01:57 PM GMT
Golf-European Ryder Cup points standings 01:55 PM GMT
Pension watchdog wants new life assumptions 01:51 PM GMT
U.S. envoy on North Korea in Beijing for talks 01:50 PM GMT
Turkish Yapi Kredi would consider purchases - Koc 01:47 PM GMT
"YogaBugs" aims for the skies 01:45 PM GMT
Nord Stream to award Eupec 650 mln euro deal 01:44 PM GMT
Who needs an Oscar? Amy Ryan already is a winner 01:43 PM GMT
Suicide bomber kills 37 in Afghanistan - gove 01:42 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Deadline for bids for Turkey's Tekel nears 01:41 PM GMT
Conciliatory Bhutto widower urges Pakistani unity 01:39 PM GMT
Soccer-FA Cup quarter-final fixtures 01:38 PM GMT
Sandler says N. Rock could take years to repay loans 01:37 PM GMT
Ethnic groups threaten to boycott Nepal polls 01:37 PM GMT
Northern Rock could take years to repay loans 01:36 PM GMT
MARKETS-EGYPT-CLOSER =2 01:34 PM GMT
Brown fights backlash over Northern Rock 01:34 PM GMT
Art Dubai sees rosy picture despite wobbly markets 01:32 PM GMT
Painting the Forth bridge -- end in sight 01:30 PM GMT
Painting the Forth bridge -- end in sight 01:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-China triples fuel oil consumption tax from Jan 01:30 PM GMT
Soccer-Sevilla are a side to be feared again says president 01:29 PM GMT
Painting the Forth bridge -- end in sight 01:28 PM GMT
Soccer-Turkish championship results and standings 01:26 PM GMT
Aceh's former fighters guide "guerrilla tourists" 01:24 PM GMT
Aceh's former fighters guide "guerrilla tourists" 01:24 PM GMT
Aceh's former fighters guide "guerrilla tourists" 01:24 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Saudi Aramco confident of oil expansion goal 01:21 PM GMT
Taxi driver may have raped 35, police say 01:15 PM GMT
Brazil's Vale confirms 65 pct ore price increase 01:15 PM GMT
U.S. officially recognises Kosovo independent - BBC 01:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Disney to raise stake in India's UTV 01:14 PM GMT
Santander cuts Snam Rete Gas to neutral from buy 01:13 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-E.ON may drop German Staudinger plant renewal plan 01:13 PM GMT
African strikers on the mark with Kalou and Kanoute 01:13 PM GMT
Gay Africans and Arabs come out online 01:11 PM GMT
Gay Africans and Arabs come out online 01:10 PM GMT
Cement price-fixing trial starts in Egypt 01:08 PM GMT
Weather wreaks havoc in Greece and Turkey 01:03 PM GMT
Agbar eyes profits in Spain's property slowdown 01:02 PM GMT
Soccer-Austrian national team to face amateur contest winners 01:02 PM GMT
New laws drafted to nationalise Northern Rock 01:01 PM GMT
S. Korea's Hana Seeks Merrill Shares from Temasek 01:01 PM GMT
Hungary's OTP Bank Buys Back 500,000 Shares 01:01 PM GMT
Agricole's Cariparma Bids for Banca Delle Marche-Paper 01:01 PM GMT
S.Korea KEB Aims for Slight Rise in 2008 Profit 01:00 PM GMT
German FinMin Says Postbank Sale Talk 'Speculation' 01:00 PM GMT
UK's Darling Says N.Rock Deal Fair to Shareholders 01:00 PM GMT
Bank of China Says Profit Strong; Subprime Covered 01:00 PM GMT
Sumitomo Corp pares 2 pct holding in Swaraj Mazda 12:56 PM GMT
AIDS, malaria on WHO chief's agenda in Angola 12:56 PM GMT
Golf-2008 PGA Tour money list 12:55 PM GMT
Capello unhappy with goalkeeping options 12:55 PM GMT
Emirates NBD bank sees home loans jump as rates fall 12:54 PM GMT
Serbs protest at Kosovan secession 12:54 PM GMT
Spain's Gaesco says receives three offers 12:51 PM GMT
Soccer-Champions League roundup-Ronaldo back for United trip 12:51 PM GMT
Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to visit Lebanon 12:50 PM GMT
RLPC-Gazprombank to appoint banks to lead $450 mln loan-source 12:50 PM GMT
TABLE-S.Lanka Dialog Telekom says 2007 net falls 11 pct 12:48 PM GMT
Darling says N.Rock needs EU approval to operate 12:47 PM GMT
Merck KGaA's payouts fail to impress after Q4 miss 12:47 PM GMT
Northern Rock needs EU approval to operate 12:46 PM GMT
Indonesian boy dies of bird flu 12:46 PM GMT
REFILE-Bulgaria's Kremikovtzi cuts 2007 loss by 87 percent 12:45 PM GMT
Bank shares rise on Northern Rock news 12:44 PM GMT
PREVIEW-Nestle sales seen at record, focus on input prices 12:44 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Pakistan's legislative elections 12:44 PM GMT
FACTBOX: No easy options in Pakistan post-poll scenarios 12:43 PM GMT
N.Rock investor fury at prospect of minimal payout 12:42 PM GMT
New laws drafted to nationalise Northern Rock 12:42 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Pakistan's stormy political history 12:42 PM GMT
Pakistan's poorest have no faith in polls or leaders 12:41 PM GMT
TAKE-A-LOOK-Global shipping market news 12:35 PM GMT
Saudi Shi'ites oppose plans to settle Sunnis 12:34 PM GMT
Golf-European Tour money list 12:33 PM GMT
Golf-World rankings 12:33 PM GMT
Japan utilities burn record volumes of coal in Jan 12:32 PM GMT
U.N.-AU force fights to win over Darfuris 12:31 PM GMT
Likely Russian leader lifts lid on private life 12:28 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-INTERVIEW-Exxon says Sakhalin-1 gas should be exported 12:28 PM GMT
Ex-divs to take 8.3 points off FTSE 100 Feb 20 12:27 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Aramco says Total and Conoco refinery plans ongoing 12:18 PM GMT
Bank Austria in 700 mln euro property sale -report 12:15 PM GMT
Azerbaijan says not recognising Kosovo independence 12:12 PM GMT
DIARY - MidEast/African holidays to December 2007=2 12:12 PM GMT
Northern Rock needs EU approval to operate 12:11 PM GMT
DIARY - Asian holidays to December 2008 = 2 12:10 PM GMT
EU must seek Chad ceasefire "rapidly" to avert crisis 12:09 PM GMT
Fiat CEO says beginning of 2008 in line with fcasts 12:07 PM GMT
EU must seek Chad ceasefire to avert crisis -Oxfam 12:06 PM GMT
EU must seek Chad ceasefire to avert crisis -Oxfam 12:06 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-TNT Q4 operating profit hit by provision, outlook solid 12:06 PM GMT
East Timor urges rebels to surrender 12:06 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-China Everbright readies bank, brokerage arm IPOs 12:04 PM GMT
Serbia charges Kosovo leaders with treason 12:02 PM GMT
China's ICBC says end-2007 NPL ratio drops further 12:02 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Russian moly miner SMR plans Hong Kong IPO 12:01 PM GMT
DIARY - Americas holidays to December 2008 =2 11:59 AM GMT
DIARY - European Holidays to December 2008 11:58 AM GMT
East Timor urges rebels to surrender 11:57 AM GMT
UK's Darling - N.Rock needs EU approval to operate 11:56 AM GMT
Bangladesh culls more fowl to contain bird flu 11:54 AM GMT
National Grid Gas plans 12-yr sterling bond -lead 11:52 AM GMT
Remains linked to reviled gay lover of Edward II 11:50 AM GMT
European shares rally on banks, oil stocks 11:49 AM GMT
Darling says deal fair to shareholders 11:49 AM GMT
China stock fund draws 1.5 bln yuan amid caution 11:48 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-Croatia to move on LNG terminal soon 11:47 AM GMT
Dutch utility Nuon reports profit rise for 2007 11:47 AM GMT
European shares rally on banks, oil stocks 11:46 AM GMT
Bluetongue found in four more animals in Northern Ireland 11:46 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Telecom Italia not considering capital hike -CEO 11:43 AM GMT
Soccer-South Africa Premier League fixtures 11:43 AM GMT
Natural gas has rising impact on Dutch GDP- stats office 11:41 AM GMT
TIMELINE-Pakistan votes after year of turmoil 11:40 AM GMT
China kills two "terrorists" in Xinjiang raid 11:38 AM GMT
India's Reliance adds 1.6 mln mobile users in Jan 11:37 AM GMT
Toll of suicide Afghan blast rises to 35 11:36 AM GMT
FOREX-Profit taking boosts dollar, maybe not for long 11:36 AM GMT
Oasis top best British album poll 11:34 AM GMT
China triples fuel oil consumption tax from Jan 11:33 AM GMT
Saudi, Norway back carbon capture for CDM: paper 11:33 AM GMT
Toll of suicide blast rises to 35 - Afghan governor 11:33 AM GMT
Remains linked to reviled gay lover of Edward II 11:33 AM GMT
Sony's Mr Blu-ray finally gets to forget Betamax 11:31 AM GMT
Indian shares fall; bonus plan lifts Reliance Power 11:28 AM GMT
MOVES - Sun Hung Kai Financial, Nordic Windpower, Fairfax 11:27 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Q-Cells gains on upgrade, ahead of results 11:25 AM GMT
Darling appoints Stephen Hester to N.Rock board 11:25 AM GMT
Duffy tops charts with "Mercy" 11:25 AM GMT
Palestinians say Jerusalem still high on agenda 11:24 AM GMT
Italy's Enel launches network sale - source 11:23 AM GMT
Stephen Hester appointed to Northern Rock board 11:20 AM GMT
Bhutto supporters weep and vow loyalty to party 11:20 AM GMT
Bhutto supporters weep, vow loyalty to party 11:19 AM GMT
Home movie DVD battle won, hard sell begins 11:19 AM GMT
High anxiety for Musharraf stalwart in Pakistan vote 11:17 AM GMT
EU urges unity on Kosovo, Spain dissents 11:17 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-China close to telecom sector revamp, analysts say 11:16 AM GMT
Lundbeck moves bipolar drug into Phase II 11:15 AM GMT
Oasis top best British album poll 11:13 AM GMT
Japanese women hairstyles track economy ups and downs 11:13 AM GMT
Japan Energy restarts CDU after unplanned shutdown 11:13 AM GMT
Afghan suicide raid kills more than 20 - police 11:11 AM GMT
Telecom Italia not considering capital hike-CEO 11:10 AM GMT
Prayer squad on mission for God in Jerusalem 11:05 AM GMT
CBI says nationalisation is "least bad outcome" 11:04 AM GMT
Northern Rock disappointed no private sector rescue 11:03 AM GMT
Blatter threatens to bar Spain over interference 11:03 AM GMT
N. Rock nationalisation is "least bad outcome"-CBI 11:03 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Oxonica boosted by Stagecoach fuel deal 11:02 AM GMT
Gilchrist and Dhoni top wish-lists for IPL "auction" 11:02 AM GMT
N.Rock says disappointed no private sector rescue 11:01 AM GMT
Deripaska mining business plans Hong Kong IPO 10:59 AM GMT
Toll in Afghan suicide raid more than 20 -police 10:54 AM GMT
Spot platinum extends gains, hits record at $2,107 10:52 AM GMT
EU warns Croatia again on fisheries zone 10:50 AM GMT
EU warns Croatia again on fisheries zone 10:50 AM GMT
Capital Research holds more than 5 pct in Erste Bank 10:47 AM GMT
Vietnam says against unilateral Kosovo independence 10:46 AM GMT
Hard sell begins after home movie DVD battle won 10:45 AM GMT
Aramco says Total and Conoco plans progressing well 10:43 AM GMT
Venezuela seizes 1/2 ton milk and chicken from clinic 10:42 AM GMT
Venezuela seizes 1/2 ton milk and chicken from clinic 10:42 AM GMT
No need for Germany to change Afghan mission-Merkel 10:40 AM GMT
Darling under fire after Northern Rock decision 10:40 AM GMT
Aceh's former fighters guide "guerrilla tourists" 10:37 AM GMT
Suicide raid kills seven Afghans in south - police 10:37 AM GMT
Hezbollah will soon destroy Israel, says Iran Guards 10:37 AM GMT
Indian opulent Mughal epic panned 10:36 AM GMT
Doing business the hard way in India's wild east 10:35 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Singulus up after positive news for Blue-ray 10:34 AM GMT
Indian opulent Mughal epic panned 10:34 AM GMT
Kosovo expects recognition within minutes - Thaci 10:32 AM GMT
Toyota unveils first car under new cost-cut scheme 10:27 AM GMT
MARKETS-SOUTHEASTASIA-STOCKS=2 10:25 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions 10:23 AM GMT
Alibaba has say in Yahoo and Microsoft talks 10:22 AM GMT
U.S. platinum futures hit record high above $2,100 10:20 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-TVN reports strong sales, gives upbeat forecast 10:16 AM GMT
Spain says won't recognise Kosovo independence 10:14 AM GMT
Vestas wins Canadian 99 MW wind turbine order 10:13 AM GMT
Sailors plucked from trimaran off New Zealand 10:10 AM GMT
Sailors plucked from trimaran off New Zealand 10:10 AM GMT
Thai regulator aims to issue 3G licences in May 10:08 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-India Mahindra in defence JV talks with Finmeccania 10:07 AM GMT
Heavy snowfall, ice wreak havoc in Greece and Turkey 10:06 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Japan manuf mood at 3-yr low, econ doubts weigh 10:06 AM GMT
Indian shares provisionally close down 0.4 pct 10:05 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-Exxon says Sakhalin-1 gas should be exported 10:04 AM GMT
Sandler quits Computacenter for Rock top job 10:04 AM GMT
FACTBOX - Sony on verge of winning high-definition DVD battle 10:03 AM GMT
FACTBOX - Major standard battles in technology products 10:03 AM GMT
Sandler quits Computacenter for N.Rock top job 10:03 AM GMT
Islamic bonds lure "agnostic" funds to Gulf plays 10:02 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Singulus sees sales lift after Blu-ray boost 09:59 AM GMT
Rio says still wants iron ore freight premium 09:58 AM GMT
Government still plans to tax non-doms 09:58 AM GMT
No need for Germany to change Afghan mission-Merkel 09:54 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-Exxon says still open to Venezuelan talks 09:53 AM GMT
Inchcape in talks to buy Russian car dealer 09:53 AM GMT
European shares extend gains to 1.5%, banks jump 09:53 AM GMT
Protests greet U.S. war games in the Philippines 09:53 AM GMT
Tennis-Men's world rankings 09:52 AM GMT
Tennis-Women's world rankings 09:52 AM GMT
Tropical cyclone may hit flood-stricken Mozambique 09:50 AM GMT
Bank Cyprus to raise EMTN programme to 4 bln euros 09:49 AM GMT
Manila's Arroyo described as "evil" in graft probe 09:49 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Manila's Arroyo described as "evil" in graft probe 09:48 AM GMT
RAB shares plunge on N.Rock nationalization 09:48 AM GMT
Malaysia's Berjaya Toto says no buy-out plan 09:47 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Japan parties agree on BOJ candidate hearings 09:46 AM GMT
1,000 French police raid Paris suburb 09:46 AM GMT
Russia Sitronics ups stake in IT unit for $117 mln 09:45 AM GMT
Shuttle leaves station as next ship moves to pad 09:42 AM GMT
Citigroup bars investor exits from hedge fund 09:42 AM GMT
World Bank asks Bangladesh to raise farm spending 09:41 AM GMT
SocGen trader faced earlier inquiry: report 09:41 AM GMT
Merkel will discuss transparency with Liechtenstein 09:41 AM GMT
SocGen trader reportedly faced earlier inquiry 09:39 AM GMT
RAB shares plunge on Rock nationalisation 09:38 AM GMT