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PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times, Wall St Journal Asia editions 11:59 PM GMT
Delta chief tells senator no merger deal yet 11:59 PM GMT
Delta chief tells senator no merger deal yet 11:59 PM GMT
Cubans hope for change and no turmoil as Castro retires 11:58 PM GMT
Obama says Clinton's housing plan helps rich 11:57 PM GMT
Flagstar suspends dividend for first quarter 11:55 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-CBS to pay $31 million in cleanup settlement 11:55 PM GMT
J.Lo's twin babies could be millionaires 11:54 PM GMT
Delta CEO tells senator no merger deal yet 11:54 PM GMT
Consolidated Media H1 profit A$57 million 11:53 PM GMT
Microsoft to authorize Yahoo proxy battle: report 11:52 PM GMT
Yahoo adds severance benefits in case of merger 11:52 PM GMT
Market off as oil jumps above $100 11:52 PM GMT
O'Reilly Automotive quarterly earnings flat 11:51 PM GMT
Pakistan's Musharraf could face end, analysts say 11:51 PM GMT
Cuba's Fidel Castro steps down after half a century 11:50 PM GMT
Castro's foot soldiers were caught in Africa's wars 11:50 PM GMT
HP shares rise as profit beats Street targets 11:49 PM GMT
HP shares rise as profit beats Street targets 11:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Yahoo adds severance benefits in case of merger 11:49 PM GMT
Yahoo adds severance benefits in case of merger 11:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Virgin Blue says H1 profit down 8.8pct, outlook tough 11:48 PM GMT
Virgin Blue says H1 profit down 8.8pct, outlook tough 11:48 PM GMT
Colombian peasants, police clash over coca crops 11:47 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-HP profit beats Wall Street targets; shares rise 11:47 PM GMT
Consolidated Media H1 profit A$57 million 11:46 PM GMT
U.S. could shoot down satellite overnight Wednesday 11:43 PM GMT
British Columbia budget set at C$37.7 billion 11:39 PM GMT
South Korea army helicopter crashes; 7 dead 11:38 PM GMT
Habitat says affordability gap persists 11:37 PM GMT
Habitat says affordability gap persists 11:37 PM GMT
Habitat says affordability gap persists 11:37 PM GMT
Habitat says affordability gap persists 11:37 PM GMT
Trenton mayor eyes next steps in mortgage crisis 11:37 PM GMT
Foreign brokers place net Japan stock buy orders 11:37 PM GMT
Vulture funds readying plays for real estate 11:37 PM GMT
NYC comptroller seeks disclosure on contributions 11:37 PM GMT
NYC housing market could stall in late 2008 11:36 PM GMT
MBIA replaces CEO, eyes separating muni business 11:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Texas Roadhouse Q4 profit down; outlook disappoints 11:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Crocs 4th-qtr profit up, margins hurt by higher costs 11:34 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Transocean rig wins $535,000/day contract 11:34 PM GMT
US-RESEARCH/ (NON-S&P500) 11:33 PM GMT
Habitat says affordability gap persists 11:33 PM GMT
Japanese stocks seen range-bound, Bridgestone eyed 11:29 PM GMT
Soccer-Satisfied Schuster confident of Real comeback 11:29 PM GMT
RPT-UPDATE 1-Electronic Arts sees China among top 3 Asia markets 11:29 PM GMT
Late goals secure Liverpool win 11:28 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Kansas lawmakers pass bill favoring coal expansion 11:28 PM GMT
New charges brought in U.S. tax fraud case 11:27 PM GMT
Tyson sees grain costs rising due to ethanol 11:27 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Canadian province plans comprehensive carbon tax 11:27 PM GMT
WRAPUP 3-Cuba's Fidel Castro steps down after half a century 11:26 PM GMT
TEXT-Babcock & Brown raises more cash for U.S. investments 11:25 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Chiquita narrows Q4 loss; sees higher costs in 2008 11:25 PM GMT
Liverpool win a reward for being patient says Benitez 11:25 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Perpetual H1 operating profit beats expectations 11:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Walter cuts jobs, closes stores; names CFO 11:21 PM GMT
Olympiakos and Chelsea share goalless draw 11:21 PM GMT
Seoul stocks seen lower on fuel cost worry 11:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Ecuador says Petrobras talks not hurt by dispute 11:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-NY gov downplays deadline in bond insurer talks 11:18 PM GMT
REFILE-UPDATE 2-St. Joe Q4 profit beats Street, margins decline 11:18 PM GMT
Crown says normalised H1 profit A$211.4 mln 11:17 PM GMT
Thompson Creek cuts 2008 molybdenum forecast 11:14 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Argentine Banco Macro 4th-quarter net rises 15 pct 11:11 PM GMT
Music label TVT Records to file for bankruptcy 11:10 PM GMT
Music label TVT Records to file for bankruptcy 11:10 PM GMT
Babcock & Brown group preferred Angel bidder 11:09 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Russian tycoon Usmanov bids for Norilsk - co-owner 11:09 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-DealerTrack sees 2008 results below Wall Street view 11:09 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Tennis-Buenos Aires Open men's singles results 11:09 PM GMT
Canadian province plans comprehensive carbon tax 11:08 PM GMT
Canadian province plans comprehensive carbon tax 11:08 PM GMT
Virgin Blue Holdings says H1 profit down 8.8 pct 11:06 PM GMT
Iron ore price hikes could benefit U.S. steelmakers 11:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Whole Foods posts lower profit but beats by penny 11:04 PM GMT
Transocean drill ship gets 3-yr contract extension 11:04 PM GMT
U2 enter Dublin studio for new album 11:03 PM GMT
U2 enter Dublin studio for new album 11:02 PM GMT
U2 enter Dublin studio for new album 11:02 PM GMT
U2 enter Dublin studio for new album 11:02 PM GMT
German Econ Minister Criticizes Board of IKB, KfW 11:02 PM GMT
Australia's David Jones Picks Amex for Credit Card 11:02 PM GMT
BMO to Take C$490 Million Charge, Support SIVs 11:02 PM GMT
BCP Net Profit Falls 28 Pct, to Launch Rights 11:02 PM GMT
Wilbur Ross Says Disappointed on Northern Rock 11:02 PM GMT
UN Ethiopia-Eritrea peacekeepers move to Asmara 11:02 PM GMT
U.S. Fed Increases Scrutiny of Arkansas Bank 11:02 PM GMT
Border violence mars Kosovo's new start 11:00 PM GMT
U.N. police quit destroyed Kosovo border post 11:00 PM GMT
"Knight Rider" a painfully long car commercial 10:56 PM GMT
"Knight Rider" a painfully long car commercial 10:56 PM GMT
"Knight Rider" a painfully long car commercial 10:56 PM GMT
"Knight Rider" a painfully long car commercial 10:56 PM GMT
Obama and Clinton square off 10:56 PM GMT
Florida will teach evolution but only as theory 10:56 PM GMT
U.N. police quit destroyed Kosovo border post 10:56 PM GMT
Florida will teach evolution but only as theory 10:55 PM GMT
Australia's CSL holding back on share buyback 10:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Argentine January primary budget surplus doubles 10:54 PM GMT
Perpetual H1 profit net profit down 11 pct 10:52 PM GMT
Jazz Air fund restates 07 profit due to tax shift 10:51 PM GMT
Capital sparse in some U.S. student loan markets 10:51 PM GMT
Capital sparse in some U.S. student loan markets 10:51 PM GMT
Armenian opposition to protest over vote result 10:50 PM GMT
Limelight says writers' strike to cost it $1 million 10:47 PM GMT
Limelight says writers' strike to cost it $1 million 10:47 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-NutriSystem Q4 profit down; shares slide on outlook 10:47 PM GMT
What recession? Buyers bid up US building equipment 10:45 PM GMT
Unlimited US mobile plans spark price war concerns 10:44 PM GMT
Unlimited mobile plans spark price war concerns 10:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Unlimited US mobile plans spark price war concerns 10:40 PM GMT
HP expects 'less favorable' component prices 10:40 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Soccer-AS Roma 2 Real Madrid 1 - result 10:40 PM GMT
Late brace lifts Liverpool 10:39 PM GMT
Tennis-San Jose Open men's singles results 10:36 PM GMT
Chiquita narrows Q4 loss; sees higher costs in 2008 10:35 PM GMT
Sara Lee to raise bread prices again 10:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Australia's Amcor H1 profit unchanged 10:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Delta CEO tells US senator no merger deal yet 10:33 PM GMT
Canada regulator approves Enbridge diluent line 10:33 PM GMT
Former Georgeson proxy solicitors start new firm 10:32 PM GMT
UPDATE 8-Armenian opposition to protest over vote result 10:32 PM GMT
Tennis-Delray Beach champion Nishikori targets top 10 ranking 10:32 PM GMT
Trenton mayor eyes next steps in mortgage crisis 10:31 PM GMT
Trenton mayor eyes next steps in mortgage crisis 10:31 PM GMT
Trenton mayor eyes next steps in mortgage crisis 10:31 PM GMT
Trenton mayor eyes next steps in mortgage crisis 10:31 PM GMT
CBS to pay $31 million in cleanup settlement 10:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Soccer-Schalke celebrate 100th game with win over Porto 10:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Australia's Oxiana year profit drops 45 percent 10:27 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Australia's CSL H1 profit up 36%, trims year f'cast 10:27 PM GMT
Obama, Clinton square off in Wisconsin 10:27 PM GMT
Tough times, more charities pinch Salvation Army 10:27 PM GMT
La-Z-Boy posts quarterly profit 10:26 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Market off as oil jumps above $100, but HP up late 10:26 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Delphi says losses narrowed in 4th quarter 10:24 PM GMT
Lawmakers gather in Brazil to discuss climate change 10:23 PM GMT
Lawmakers gather in Brazil to discuss climate change 10:23 PM GMT
Pakistan's Musharraf could face end, analysts say 10:22 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Limelight quarterly loss worse than expected 10:22 PM GMT
UK sets CO2 offset code but excludes voluntary credits 10:21 PM GMT
UK sets CO2 offset code but excludes voluntary credits 10:21 PM GMT
Latin America moved on from Castro-style rule 10:21 PM GMT
U.S. says no Cuba policy change as Fidel goes 10:19 PM GMT
Latin America moved on from Castro-style rule 10:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Sara Lee to raise bread prices again 10:19 PM GMT
Argentine Banco Macro 4th-quarter net rises 15 pct 10:18 PM GMT
S.Korea helicopter crashes, 7 feared dead-Yonhap 10:17 PM GMT
Australia's David Jones picks Amex for credit card 10:17 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US judge denies Chrysler request in Plastech fight 10:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Australia's Midwest says rejects Sinosteel proposal 10:15 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P release on ENMAX Corp 10:15 PM GMT
Subprime lender Accredited Home's CEO retires 10:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Mexican economy accelerated at end of 2007 10:15 PM GMT
Australia's Amcor H1 profit unchanged 10:12 PM GMT
Martha Stewart Living signs Emeril Lagasse deal 10:11 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Tennis-Davydenko and Ferrer triumph in Rotterdam 10:11 PM GMT
NZ's Pumpkin Patch H1 profit falls 24 percent 10:10 PM GMT
Australia's Pacific Brands H1 profit up 6 pct 10:10 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Tennis-Bogota Cup women's singles results 10:09 PM GMT
Rugby-Henjak facing sack for breaking team mate's jaw 10:06 PM GMT
Candidates call for democracy in Cuba 10:05 PM GMT
Australia's Pacific Brands H1 profit up 6 pct 10:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Toronto stocks surge 220 pts on golds, oils 10:04 PM GMT
Australia's CSL H1 profit up 36 pct 10:04 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Tennis-World Indoor Tournament men's singles results 10:04 PM GMT
CORRECTED: FACTBOX: Sony on verge of winning high-def DVD battle 10:03 PM GMT
New Zealand win toss and field first v England 10:03 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-ArthroCare sees Q1 earns below market view, shares fall 10:01 PM GMT
ABC/Wash Post Consumer Comfort Index still at 14-year low 10:01 PM GMT
Safety chief urges toymakers to get the lead out 10:01 PM GMT
U.S.-Korea deal seen helping to curb China imports 10:01 PM GMT
HP profit beats Wall Street targets; shares rise 10:00 PM GMT
Soccer-Champions League collated results 10:00 PM GMT
N.Y. Money Closing - Feb 19 2008 10:00 PM GMT
Brazil's stocks fall on record oil prices; real up 09:59 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Smithfield Foods says to reduce hog herd 09:59 PM GMT
South Sudan border region reportedly remains volatile 09:58 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Olympiakos Piraeus 0 Chelsea 0 - result 09:57 PM GMT
Dow Jones High/Low - Feb 19 09:57 PM GMT
U.S. gasoline price soars past $3 a gallon -gov't 09:57 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Mexico's Femsa net up 58 percent, stock jumps 09:57 PM GMT
Dow Jones Open/Close - Feb 19 09:55 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Mancini gives Roma the edge against Real Madrid 09:55 PM GMT
Deutsche Boerse 2007 net profit rises 36 percent 09:53 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Deutsche Boerse 2007 sales by division 09:53 PM GMT
Canadian dollar ends near 4-week low, bonds drop 09:53 PM GMT
Platinum hits record $2,160 as supply woes dominate 09:51 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Deutsche Boerse 2007 sales, profit by division 09:51 PM GMT
Oil hits record over $100 on OPEC supply concerns 09:49 PM GMT
Judge denies Chrysler request in Plastech dispute 09:49 PM GMT
Oil hits record over $100 on OPEC supply concerns 09:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Amsurg posts higher Q4 profit; sets Q1 outlook 09:48 PM GMT
Tenaska plans Texas coal plant with carbon capture 09:47 PM GMT
Oxiana annual profit drops 45 percent 09:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Schalke 1 Porto 0 - result 09:46 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Market drops as oil rises above $100, telecoms fall 09:44 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Tim Hortons appoints new chief executive 09:44 PM GMT
Soccer-Mancini gives Roma the edge against Real Madrid 09:43 PM GMT
S&P puts Credit Suisse ratings on watch negative 09:42 PM GMT
Ford sees buyouts allowing it to cut payroll 09:42 PM GMT
Ford sees buyouts allowing it to cut payroll 09:42 PM GMT
TD Ameritrade client trades reach record in Jan. 09:41 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Toronto stocks jump on resource issues, oil price 09:40 PM GMT
After the Bell-Crocs stumbles on outlook 09:40 PM GMT
UPDATE 9-Oil hits record over $100 on OPEC supply concerns 09:39 PM GMT
Australia's Midwest says rejects Sinosteel offer 09:39 PM GMT
Torres defends Benitez's rotation 09:38 PM GMT
Liverpool 2 Inter Milan 0 - result 09:38 PM GMT
Mexico stocks reverse rally after oil surge 09:36 PM GMT
U.S. stocks fall as oil hits record above $100 09:35 PM GMT
US mortgage rates post record daily move-BestInfo 09:35 PM GMT
GM Building attracts record high price -- source 09:33 PM GMT
Dollar slips as rate differentials back in focus 09:32 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds sink on profit-taking, record oil =2 09:32 PM GMT
Universal says will now switch to Blu-Ray standard 09:31 PM GMT
Universal says will now switch to Blu-Ray standard 09:31 PM GMT
NBC alters how its unveils TV lineup to advertisers 09:30 PM GMT
US safety chief urges toymakers to get the lead out 09:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Microsoft to authorize Yahoo proxy battle-NYT 09:27 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar slips as rate differentials back in focus 09:26 PM GMT
CORRECTED: T-Mobile USA plans unlimited text, voice for $99.99 09:26 PM GMT
Kosovo independence poses headache for Canada 09:25 PM GMT
Bank of Canada leaves C$75 mln in settlement system 09:23 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-FEB 19 US 1.58396 09:22 PM GMT
Tim Hortons appoints new chief executive 09:22 PM GMT
Unlimited mobile plans spark price war concerns 09:22 PM GMT
DIARY - Today in Washington - Feb. 20 09:22 PM GMT
Teachers and police among Moroccan jihadist suspects 09:21 PM GMT
Limelight reports smaller loss per share 09:20 PM GMT
Briton jailed for urinating on Latvian monument 09:20 PM GMT
Briton jailed for urinating on Latvian monument 09:20 PM GMT
Briton jailed for urinating on Latvian monument 09:20 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch release on Hydro-Quebec 09:19 PM GMT
Unlimited US mobile plans spark price war concerns 09:17 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Corinthian shares up on Washington Post stock buy 09:17 PM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-Exxon challenges Venezuela oil field takeover 09:16 PM GMT
Fifteen Iraqi police killed defusing rockets 09:15 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St slips on telecoms, spike in oil 09:14 PM GMT
Whole Foods net profit lower on acquisition costs 09:13 PM GMT
Argentine stocks close flat after up-and-down day 09:12 PM GMT
After the Bell-Hewlett-Packard rises after results 09:10 PM GMT
Analysts flag unusual buying in Adobe upside calls 09:09 PM GMT
Some VCs learn to appreciate site that rates them 09:08 PM GMT
Some VCs learn to appreciate site that rates them 09:08 PM GMT
Britney Spears still can't visit sons 09:06 PM GMT
US palladium, platinum surge in broad commods rally 09:05 PM GMT
Castro move sparks relief, suspicion in Miami 09:05 PM GMT
Pakistan films tackle issues with children's tales 09:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Kaiser Aluminum's 4th-quarter profit doubles 09:05 PM GMT
Toronto stocks jump as oil hits record high 09:04 PM GMT
Deutsche Boerse 2007 net profit beats expectations 09:03 PM GMT
U.S. Treasury balances at Fed lower on Feb. 15 09:01 PM GMT
Sara Lee to raise bread prices again 08:59 PM GMT
South Sudan border region remains volatile -UN 08:58 PM GMT
US CREDIT-Fannie Mae credit spread blowout may be opportunity 08:57 PM GMT
Pakistan vote presents risks but upside for U.S 08:55 PM GMT
S&P/Case-Shiller premise flawed: rival 08:54 PM GMT
S&P/Case-Shiller premise flawed: rival 08:54 PM GMT
S&P/Case-Shiller premise flawed: rival 08:54 PM GMT
S&P/Case-Shiller premise flawed: rival 08:54 PM GMT
US interest rates mostly lower in latest week-Fed 08:54 PM GMT
S&P/Case-Shiller premise flawed: rival 08:54 PM GMT
Ripplewood interested in Germany's IKB: report 08:49 PM GMT
Kansas lawmakers pass bill favoring coal expansion 08:45 PM GMT
Kansas lawmakers pass bill favoring coal expansion 08:45 PM GMT
Cortisol underlies diabetes-related mental woes 08:41 PM GMT
Cortisol underlies diabetes-related mental woes 08:41 PM GMT
Impaired fetal growth linked with epilepsy risk 08:41 PM GMT
Impaired fetal growth linked with epilepsy risk 08:41 PM GMT
Chevron can't halt Nigeria gas flaring this year 08:40 PM GMT
Sleep apnea dangerous for stroke patients 08:40 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P release on Hercules Offshore 08:39 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Nigeria denies death of oil delta rebel leader 08:39 PM GMT
Ghana welcomes Bush but wants no U.S. military 08:38 PM GMT
AOL ex-CEO looks beyond Google, Microsoft & Yahoo 08:38 PM GMT
Inter Milan's Marco Materazzi sent off 08:33 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Chevron sees Nigeria Agbami oilfield online in 08 08:31 PM GMT
Olmert, Abbas agree to accelerate talks -Israel 08:29 PM GMT
UK calls for monitoring of Zimbabwe poll 08:26 PM GMT
Liverpool v Inter Milan - teams 08:25 PM GMT
Milan's Ancelotti pessimistic over keeper Kalac 08:25 PM GMT
Milan could lose and still qualify, Ancelotti says 08:25 PM GMT
Champions League returns with a bang 08:25 PM GMT
Consumers seen shrugging off big beef recall 08:24 PM GMT
Tax rebates to boost U.S. growth: Gutierrez 08:23 PM GMT
Tax rebates to boost U.S. growth: Gutierrez 08:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Ghana welcomes Bush but wants no U.S. military 08:23 PM GMT
Comment: What was lost when home values soared 08:19 PM GMT
Comment: What was lost when home values soared 08:19 PM GMT
Prada gives lace a new look 08:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-United Therapeutics Q4 profit plunges on expenses 08:19 PM GMT
Castro news reminds investors of Cuban potential 08:17 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Magellan, Buckeye study U.S. ethanol pipeline 08:17 PM GMT
Norilsk mulls merger with tycoon Usmanov- co-owner 08:15 PM GMT
Prada gives lace a new look 08:15 PM GMT
Smithfield Foods says to reduce U.S. sow herd by 4 pct to 5 pct 08:15 PM GMT
Barker sees downturn risks outweighing inflation fears 08:13 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-World Bank chooses Pimco to manage new bond fund 08:13 PM GMT
U.N. taps ex-French minister in anti-poverty drive 08:13 PM GMT
Soccer-Israeli championship result and standings 08:10 PM GMT
S&P cuts 125 CDO ABS tranches totaling $13.8 bln 08:08 PM GMT
Soccer-Real fan stabbed before Roma game - reports 08:08 PM GMT
U.S. crude futures settle at record $100.01/bbl 08:07 PM GMT
US copper hits 4-1/2-mth peak on supply worries 08:04 PM GMT
CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-KeyCorp Says May Take a Loss from Mortgages 08:02 PM GMT
London mayor urges boycott on bottled water 08:00 PM GMT
Most tech CFOs say investors should get say on pay 07:59 PM GMT
Auction sets price for Quebecor World bonds 07:59 PM GMT
New Issue - Ryder System sells $250 mln in notes 07:59 PM GMT
SAC Capital takes 4.96 pct stake in ImClone 07:58 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Market cuts advance as oil soars above $100/bbl 07:57 PM GMT
Natixis buys Gateway Investment Advisers 07:56 PM GMT
Turkmenbashi birthday marked with book-shaped school 07:56 PM GMT
Turkmenbashi birthday marked with book-shaped school 07:56 PM GMT
Turkmenbashi birthday marked with book-shaped school 07:56 PM GMT
NYC housing market could stall in late 2008 07:54 PM GMT
NYC housing market could stall in late 2008 07:54 PM GMT
NYC housing market could stall in late 2008 07:54 PM GMT
NYC housing market could stall in late 2008 07:54 PM GMT
Norilsk mulls merger with tycoon Usmanov-Interfax 07:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Tennis-Qatar Open women's singles results 07:53 PM GMT
Space shuttle crew readies for Wednesday landing 07:52 PM GMT
U.S. said losing space markets, hobbled by own policy 07:52 PM GMT
Swiss police say found 2 stolen Zurich artworks 07:51 PM GMT
Swiss police say found 2 stolen Zurich artworks 07:51 PM GMT
Swiss police say found 2 stolen Zurich artworks 07:50 PM GMT
Offit takes over Azimuth's Cap Preservation fund 07:50 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW 5-U.S. oil hits record $100.10 a barrel 07:49 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Australian General News - Feb 20 07:49 PM GMT
Eight Iraqi policemen killed defusing rockets 07:49 PM GMT
Sweden, Iraq sign deal on returning refugees 07:49 PM GMT
U.N. body to send its first Iraq envoy since 2003 07:49 PM GMT
Britain releases secret file from before Iraq war 07:49 PM GMT
Al Qaeda sows fear after sunset in Iraq's north 07:49 PM GMT
Eight Iraqi policemen killed defusing rockets 07:48 PM GMT
Northwest, Delta pilots plan uncertain: source 07:47 PM GMT
Elegance, color take Oscars for red carpet fashion 07:44 PM GMT
Penske share buyback approved, stock gains 07:44 PM GMT
NY Gov downplays timetable for bond insurer talks 07:43 PM GMT
Brent hits record high as OPEC stirs supply worry 07:43 PM GMT
TV ads in Spanish may fuel kid obesity: study 07:42 PM GMT
Manulife unit to buy timberlands in Southern U.S. 07:42 PM GMT
TV ads in Spanish may fuel kid obesity: study 07:41 PM GMT
Arab summit at risk without Lebanon solution 07:37 PM GMT
U.S. says no Cuba policy change as Fidel goes 07:35 PM GMT
EDP acquires six U.S. wind parks 07:33 PM GMT
Lawsuit accuses chocolate makers of price fixing 07:33 PM GMT
U.S. CRUDE FUTURES LAST TRADE UP $4.45, 4.66 PERCENT, AT $99.95/ 07:33 PM GMT
Castro exit augurs economic, not political change 07:31 PM GMT
Vodafone and Orange to share mobile mast sites 07:29 PM GMT
Vivendi sees 500,000 Zaoza subscribers by end 2008 07:29 PM GMT
NY Gov says making progress in bond insurer talks 07:26 PM GMT
U.S. says Pakistan election is step to democracy 07:25 PM GMT
Pakistan films tackle issues with children's tales 07:25 PM GMT
Soccer-Schalke 04 v Porto - teams 07:24 PM GMT
Nigerian oil delta rebel leader alive - government 07:24 PM GMT
World Bank selects Pimco to manage new bond fund 07:21 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Gap says Robertson to leave as Old Navy president 07:21 PM GMT
Millions of Americans could ditch homes 07:21 PM GMT
Millions of Americans could ditch homes 07:21 PM GMT
Millions of Americans could ditch homes 07:21 PM GMT
Millions of Americans could ditch homes 07:21 PM GMT
Millions of Americans could ditch homes 07:20 PM GMT
Citigroup seen to sell or close some operations 07:19 PM GMT
US energy deals seen slowing in '08-Raymond James 07:17 PM GMT
GM to add third shift in Brazil as demand surges 07:16 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Cuba-U.S. feud since 1959 07:16 PM GMT
Bush arrives in Ghana on fourth leg of Africa tour 07:14 PM GMT
Physical job activity may cut prostate cancer risk 07:13 PM GMT
Physical job activity may cut prostate cancer risk 07:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Iran resume coach search as Clemente pulls out 07:12 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Market gains with energy shares, Wal-Mart 07:12 PM GMT
Teens who watch wrestling take more health risks 07:11 PM GMT
Teens who watch wrestling take more health risks 07:11 PM GMT
Probiotics help distance runners stay healthy 07:10 PM GMT
Probiotics help distance runners stay healthy 07:10 PM GMT
Community-acquired MRSA infection often fatal 07:10 PM GMT
Community-acquired MRSA infection often fatal 07:10 PM GMT
Soccer-Olympiakos Piraeus v Chelsea - teams 07:10 PM GMT
Laser could provide breath test for cancer, asthma 07:09 PM GMT
Vulture funds readying plays for real estate 07:07 PM GMT
Vulture funds readying plays for real estate 07:07 PM GMT
Vulture funds readying plays for real estate 07:07 PM GMT
Vulture funds readying plays for real estate 07:07 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Finning profit rises 34 percent as revenue climbs 07:07 PM GMT
U.S. mogas exports to W Africa end as prices rise 07:05 PM GMT
CORRECTED - Gazprombank launches $450 mln syndicated loan 07:04 PM GMT
First Uranium could see delays from power crisis 07:04 PM GMT
Home-builder sentiment rises slightly 07:03 PM GMT
Paulson says credit markets making progress 07:01 PM GMT
Best actor, actress races tighten ahead of Oscars 07:01 PM GMT
Best actor, actress races tighten ahead of Oscars 07:01 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Exxon Venez. assets worth less than PDVSA Chalmette 07:00 PM GMT
Petrel says hopes to secure Iraq oil concession 06:59 PM GMT
Laser could provide breath test for cancer, asthma 06:58 PM GMT
Tennis-Govortsova handed tie against Ivanovic in Doha 06:58 PM GMT
Paraguayans demonstrate for yellow fever vaccines 06:58 PM GMT
Soccer-AS Roma v Real Madrid - teams 06:57 PM GMT
Elegance and colour take Oscars for red carpet fashion 06:56 PM GMT
Border violence mars Kosovo's new start 06:56 PM GMT
Border violence mars Kosovo's new start 06:56 PM GMT
Danish scientists find way to tell age through eyes 06:54 PM GMT
U.S. crude oil futures up over $4 on supply worry 06:51 PM GMT
Hitzfeld to coach Switzerland after Euro 2008 06:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Most Canada dealers see 50-point rate cut in March 06:49 PM GMT
French Catholics seek legal status for embryos 06:48 PM GMT
Ukraine PM heads for Moscow after gas deal agreed 06:47 PM GMT
French Catholics seek legal status for embryos 06:47 PM GMT
Brent surges past $98, record high in sight 06:44 PM GMT
WRAPUP 2-Canada Jan inflation slows, rate cuts on horizon 06:43 PM GMT
Gap says Robertson to leave as Old Navy president 06:42 PM GMT
Olmert, Abbas agree to accelerate talks - Israel 06:42 PM GMT
Olmert, Abbas agree to accelerate talks - Israel 06:42 PM GMT
Consumers seen shrugging off big beef recall 06:41 PM GMT
Mexico Femsa surges 5 pct after Q4 earnings jump 06:41 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P release on Laclede Group 06:40 PM GMT
Top court won't review Bush domestic spying case 06:39 PM GMT
Staples offers $3.7 billion for Corp. Express 06:36 PM GMT
REFILE-BCP 2007 net falls 28.4 pct, to launch rights issue 06:35 PM GMT
Credit Suisse reveals $2.85 bln writedowns 06:34 PM GMT
Fitch puts Northern Rock on rating watch positive 06:34 PM GMT
Staples offers $3.7 billion for Corp. Express 06:34 PM GMT
India Reliance targets Europe diesel exports 06:33 PM GMT
Finning profit rises 34 pct on higher revenue 06:33 PM GMT
Silicon Valley adds jobs 06:33 PM GMT
Risks to flat 08 UK house price forecast 06:31 PM GMT
TREASURIES-10Y note falls one point in price 06:30 PM GMT
U.S. set to avert mass Cuban migration 06:29 PM GMT
US' Paulson sees market progress, no bailout needed 06:29 PM GMT
Oscar fashion goes to the dogs -- for real! 06:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Venezuela to pay Eni $700 mln for oil project 06:29 PM GMT
UK 08 home sales seen 19 pct below trend 06:28 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-U.S. says Pakistan election is step to democracy 06:25 PM GMT
ADR Report-Financials, Sony lift ADRs 06:23 PM GMT
Raul Castro raises hopes of economic change in Cuba 06:22 PM GMT
Olmert, Abbas agree to accelerate talks -Israel 06:22 PM GMT
Home-builder sentiment rises slightly 06:21 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Alon sees Texas refinery partial restart in 2 mos. 06:20 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-U.S. home-builder sentiment rises slightly in Feb. 06:20 PM GMT
Penny-pinching shoppers boost Wal-Mart profit 06:20 PM GMT
Penny-pinching shoppers boost Wal-Mart profit 06:20 PM GMT
Agilysys buys software developer Eatec for $23.2 mln 06:19 PM GMT
U.S. crude futures extend rise above $99/bbl 06:17 PM GMT
AT&T unveils $99.99 unlimited calling plan 06:16 PM GMT
WRAPUP 2-Germany and Liechtenstein spar over tax havens 06:16 PM GMT
Exxon Venz assets worth less than PDVSA Chalmette 06:14 PM GMT
Raul Castro raises hopes of economic change in Cuba 06:10 PM GMT
Danish scientists find way to tell age through eyes 06:09 PM GMT
Soccer-Roundup-Senna in Villarreal squad for UEFA Cup tie 06:09 PM GMT
Serb nationalist leader expects Bosnian break-up 06:08 PM GMT
BlackRock says it has no large subprime losses 06:06 PM GMT
NY concert to be broadcast to all North Korea 06:06 PM GMT
NY concert to be broadcast to all North Korea 06:06 PM GMT
Clear Channel shares dip on TV asset lawsuit 06:05 PM GMT
Exxon's Venezuelan oil imports a drop in the barrel 06:04 PM GMT
Turkey weighing land operation vs PKK in Iraq: TV 06:04 PM GMT
Dutch arrest 8 men suspected of people-smuggling 06:04 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Saudi Arabian Airlines eyes wide-body aircraft 06:03 PM GMT
NRG Texas Limestone 1 coal unit seen back Wed. 06:03 PM GMT
Jyske 2007 Pretax Profit in Line with Expectations 06:02 PM GMT
Euro 2008 security on track, says EU expert 06:02 PM GMT
Hana Fin Shares Down on Renewed Back-Tax Worries 06:01 PM GMT
Luminant shuts Texas Sandow 4 coal unit for leak 06:00 PM GMT
Europe shares end steady; Barclays offsets CS jolt 05:58 PM GMT
US hopes Pakistan remains partner against terrorism 05:57 PM GMT
Seattle, Manhattan could be next housing downturn 05:57 PM GMT
OPG's Ontario Lambton 2 coal unit back in service 05:57 PM GMT
US Cash Products-Mogas east of Rockies firms on exports 05:56 PM GMT
Genuine Parts profit up, but weak autos weigh 05:55 PM GMT
Unthinkable housing solutions thinkable 05:55 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Marvel Q4 profit tops Street; 2008 outlook unchanged 05:55 PM GMT
Vodacom unit says has 40 pct share in Mozambique 05:54 PM GMT
Bomb doesn't scare us, says Mexico City mayor 05:54 PM GMT
OPG Ontario Pickering 8 reactor shut for work 05:54 PM GMT
Nigerian oil delta rebels say leader shot dead 05:54 PM GMT
OPG shuts Ontario Nanticoke 4 coal unit for work 05:54 PM GMT
U.N. says Iraqi refugee return still long way ahead 05:53 PM GMT
Lear wins bout in patent suit over garage opener 05:53 PM GMT
UN's Ban says encouraged by Pakistan poll conduct 05:50 PM GMT
Alon sees Texas refinery partial restart in 2 mos. 05:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Hitzfeld to coach Switzerland after Euro 2008 05:50 PM GMT
Ferguson heaps praise on Man Utd centurion Giggs 05:48 PM GMT
Cris back in Lyon squad to face United 05:48 PM GMT
Vodafone and Orange to share mobile mast sites 05:44 PM GMT
Babcock & Brown group pref'd bidder for Angel 05:44 PM GMT
Babcock & Brown group pref'd bidder for Angel 05:44 PM GMT
Subprime lawsuits seen hitting more industries 05:43 PM GMT
Subprime lawsuits seen hitting more industries 05:43 PM GMT
Subprime lawsuits seen hitting more industries 05:43 PM GMT
Subprime lawsuits seen hitting more industries 05:42 PM GMT
EARNINGS POLL-Stakes, one-off to push ACS 2007 net up 22 pct 05:38 PM GMT
Russia's AvtoVAZ may redeem bonds early - source 05:37 PM GMT
Thomson cleared for Reuters takeover 05:36 PM GMT
TIMELINE-Reuters, from pigeons to multimedia merger 05:36 PM GMT
EMC Corp hires former investment banker Harry You 05:36 PM GMT
Steven Madden profit down, but buyback lifts stock 05:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bank of Italy official sees more bank mergers 05:35 PM GMT
Thomson's Reuters takeover gets antitrust go-ahead 05:34 PM GMT
Calgary utility Enmax buys Cordero Energy 05:34 PM GMT
Seattle, Manhattan could be next housing downturn 05:33 PM GMT
Seattle, Manhattan could be next housing downturn 05:33 PM GMT
Seattle, Manhattan could be next housing downturn 05:33 PM GMT
Cadbury profits dip 05:33 PM GMT
Cadbury gets sweeter taste from Year of the Gorilla 05:33 PM GMT
CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Sun picks TSMC to make next-generation chips 05:32 PM GMT
Wigglesworth to make first England start 05:30 PM GMT
France pick youthful backbone for England match 05:30 PM GMT
Risks to flat 08 UK house price forecast 05:29 PM GMT
Risks to flat 08 UK house price forecast 05:29 PM GMT
Risks to flat 08 UK house price forecast 05:29 PM GMT
Daughter of Argentine "disappeared" sues family 05:29 PM GMT
Belgian IPTE 2007 sales shoot up, sees slower 2008 05:29 PM GMT
Russia, Algeria talk energy, mum on gas OPEC 05:28 PM GMT
UK 08 home sales seen 19 pct below trend 05:28 PM GMT
UK 08 home sales seen 19 pct below trend 05:28 PM GMT
UK 08 home sales seen 19 pct below trend 05:28 PM GMT
Unthinkable housing solutions thinkable 05:28 PM GMT
Unthinkable housing solutions thinkable 05:28 PM GMT
Unthinkable housing solutions thinkable 05:28 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Quotes on the end of Fidel Castro's rule 05:26 PM GMT
Wilbur Ross says disappointed on Northern Rock 05:26 PM GMT
Holly Corp shares up after Q4 profit beats Street view 05:24 PM GMT
FTSE up as Barclays reassures investors 05:21 PM GMT
US Products Outlook-Gulf, Harbor mogas firm on exports 05:21 PM GMT
Wal-Mart unveils strong overseas growth, led by Asda 05:21 PM GMT
Vivendi sees 500,000 Zaoza subscribers by end 2008 05:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-SAfrica stocks rise but rand weaker ahead of budget 05:16 PM GMT
Barclays profit slips after writedowns 05:16 PM GMT
UK banks need "thick fog" to lift - Barclays CEO 05:16 PM GMT
Niger rebels say French military helping government 05:16 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-New freshwater fish rarely a threat-expert 05:15 PM GMT
Saudi Arabian Airlines eyes wide body aircraft 05:13 PM GMT
U.S. candidates call for democracy in Cuba 05:13 PM GMT
Bush wants Cuban democratic transition post-Castro 05:12 PM GMT
FTSE ticks up as Barclays reassures investors 05:12 PM GMT
S&P buys rights to S&P/Case-Shiller housing indices 05:11 PM GMT
NYC comptroller: Firms must reveal political gifts 05:11 PM GMT
Venezuela to pay Eni $700 mln for oil project 05:10 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Thomson's Reuters takeover gets antitrust go-ahead 05:10 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Ecuador demands $40 million from America Movil 05:08 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Quebecor World creditor protection extended 05:08 PM GMT
New Jersey civil union law fails to protect 05:06 PM GMT
Scientists capture giant Antarctic sea creatures 05:03 PM GMT
Nigeria vows to triple power generation in 18 months 05:01 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Key facts about Liechtenstein 05:00 PM GMT
Fed's Stern says rate cuts should protect economy 04:59 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Analysts revise view on FMC Technologies 04:59 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St up as oil lifts Exxon, Wal-Mart beats 04:59 PM GMT
Exit poll gives Sarksyan victory in Armenia election 04:58 PM GMT
U.S., EU in talks to solve biotech crops dispute 04:56 PM GMT
Castro move sparks relief in Miami 04:55 PM GMT
Quebecor World creditor protection extended 04:55 PM GMT
Europe shares end flat; Barclays offsets CS shock 04:54 PM GMT
Russian teacher takes on global software giants 04:54 PM GMT
Marketing of auction rates may bring lawsuits 04:53 PM GMT
Medtronic net falls on charges, but ICDs improve 04:53 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Medtronic net falls on charges, but ICDs improve 04:52 PM GMT
Government to set horse racing levy on Wednesday 04:51 PM GMT
FOREX-High-yielding Aussie, Kiwi rise; U.S. dollar slips 04:51 PM GMT
Microsoft may authorise Yahoo proxy battle 04:50 PM GMT
Ecuador says demands $40 mln from America Movil 04:50 PM GMT
U.S. says Pakistan election is step to democracy 04:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-INTERVIEW-Eastman Chemical keen on acquisitions-CEO 04:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Treasury market watchdog urges better monitoring 04:47 PM GMT
Gaesco sale, whole or part, within days - source 04:47 PM GMT
Glaxo cuts HIV drug prices for poor countries 04:47 PM GMT
Israeli troops kill militant, child in Gaza 04:47 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Venezuela to pay ENI for assets, output -document 04:45 PM GMT
EU ready to explore thaw in ties with Cuba 04:44 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Iran says deals with Gazprom "almost finalised" 04:44 PM GMT
Sea levels in Venice plunge to 14-year low 04:43 PM GMT
Sea levels in Venice plunge to 14-year low 04:43 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Large takeovers of Dutch companies 04:43 PM GMT
Canada regulator clears Thomson takeover of Reuters 04:43 PM GMT
KeyCorp sees 2008 net interest margin of 3.3 pct 04:42 PM GMT
Climate change threatens human rights of millions: U.N. 04:40 PM GMT
Climate change threatens human rights of millions: U.N. 04:40 PM GMT
Training encourages workers to protect hearing 04:38 PM GMT
Thomson/Reuters in talks with buyers on databases 04:37 PM GMT
West African gas pipeline delayed till April-MD 04:36 PM GMT
Fidel Castro, 20th century revolutionary 04:35 PM GMT
Shevardnadze hails Castro as heroic risk taker 04:35 PM GMT
FACTBOX - U.S. presidential candidates on Castro 04:34 PM GMT
Tunisia awards oil search permits to Vietnam firms 04:33 PM GMT
Scudamore plans to consult FA and FIFA 04:33 PM GMT
Vodafone and Orange to share mobile mast sites 04:31 PM GMT
REFILE-UPDATE 1-Debts.co.uk announces deal, secures capital 04:31 PM GMT
RJ/CRB hits another record as commodities rally 04:29 PM GMT
FACTBOX - High profile art thefts 04:29 PM GMT
Iraq agrees to $5 bln Boeing, Bombardier plane deal 04:29 PM GMT
Venezuela to pay ENI for assets, output - document 04:27 PM GMT
Iraq agrees $5 bln Boeing, Bombardier plane deal 04:27 PM GMT
Iran says deals with Gazprom "almost finalised" 04:26 PM GMT
Flintoff dismissed for four in practice game 04:26 PM GMT
DIARY - Slovakia - to June 24, 2008 04:25 PM GMT
SAfrica stocks rise but rand weaker ahead of budget 04:25 PM GMT
EEX widens gas trade to include transport, storage 04:24 PM GMT
Petrobras data theft was industrial spying -police 04:24 PM GMT
Credit Suisse faces calls to reprice $2 bln bond 04:24 PM GMT
Armenia opposition to protest vote violations 04:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Mexico foreign direct investment $23 bln in 2007 04:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Gazprom says gas exports to rise 4-5 pct in 2008 04:22 PM GMT
Sidelined home buyers frozen by fears 04:22 PM GMT
Britain invests in waste digesting energy plants 04:21 PM GMT
Hundreds rally in Okinawa over U.S. rape suspect 04:21 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Prices slip on profit-taking as stock gains weigh 04:20 PM GMT
Kenya crisis negotiations stuck 04:19 PM GMT
Livingstone urges bottled water boycott 04:18 PM GMT
Sony U.S. shares rise on PS3, Blu-ray optimism 04:18 PM GMT
Germany plans no change to Afghan mission - SPD 04:16 PM GMT
Hanoi praises Castro over Cuba 04:16 PM GMT
Cuban dissidents see ray of hope 04:16 PM GMT
Glaxo cuts HIV drug prices for poor countries 04:16 PM GMT
U.N. quits border posts burned by Kosovo Serbs 04:15 PM GMT
Fed's Stern says be cautious on mortgage reforms 04:13 PM GMT
German Conergy sells thermal activities abroad 04:10 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Private equity firm signs $8 bln Libya deal 04:09 PM GMT
SAfrica police fire at crowd in eviction dispute 04:09 PM GMT
Porsche challenges London gas guzzler tax 04:08 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-UK govt to set horse racing levy on Wednesday 04:06 PM GMT
Teacher reinvents the chair to stop class clowns 04:04 PM GMT
Supply fears push US copper to 4-mth peak at open 04:03 PM GMT
TIMELINE: Key events in Fidel Castro's life 04:01 PM GMT
Many maternal deaths worldwide preventable: study 04:01 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Gazprom says agrees more gas/oil projects with Iran 04:00 PM GMT
U.S. Treasury to sell $28.0 bln 4-week bills 04:00 PM GMT
Autoliv declares unchanged Q2 dividend 03:59 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Mining firm Swala eyes London listing 03:57 PM GMT
Corporate Express rejects Staples bid 03:56 PM GMT
UK 2008 home sales seen 19% below trend: agent 03:56 PM GMT
Risks to flat 2008 UK house price forecast: RICS 03:55 PM GMT
CORRECTED - FDA approves UCB/Sanofi's Xyzal oral solution 03:55 PM GMT
Turkmenbashi birthday marked with book-shaped school 03:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Armani, India's DLF in retail joint venture -report 03:54 PM GMT
Onyx says 2008 forecast not yet possible 03:53 PM GMT
Reuters expects Thomson deal to close in April 03:53 PM GMT
Dolphins defensive end Taylor to dance with stars 03:52 PM GMT