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RPT-UPDATE 5-Strike halts Codelco's Andina, Salvador 11:58 PM BST
RPT-Ex-Pentagon arms tester belittles US missile defense 11:57 PM BST
So Cal Ed's San Onofre nuclear Unit 3 offline 11:57 PM BST
UPDATE 2-W.House backs much of US House student loan bill 11:57 PM BST
Bush administration makes last-minute food aid plea 11:55 PM BST
Soccer-Sporting reach Cup final in eight-goal thriller 11:54 PM BST
Top U.S. court clears way for executions to resume 11:53 PM BST
Wall St. jumps as corporate profits reassure 11:52 PM BST
Bush urges halt of CO2 emission growth by 2025 11:51 PM BST
Brazil Lula defends biofuels from growing criticism 11:51 PM BST
Brazil Lula defends biofuels from growing criticism 11:51 PM BST
Edward Lorenz, father of chaos theory, dead at 90 11:47 PM BST
Wesfarmers Australia mulls capital raising-paper 11:46 PM BST
FACTBOX - Zimbabwe's economy in freefall 11:41 PM BST
S.Africa clears Chinese ship amid Zimbabwe arms row 11:41 PM BST
ANALYSIS-Refiners bounce could be short-lived 11:40 PM BST
Sallie Mae posts 1st-quarter net loss 11:37 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Polycom sees Q2 revenue below Wall Street estimates 11:36 PM BST
FACTBOX: Bush offers principles for CO2 emission growth cuts 11:36 PM BST
J.K. Rowling says fan's book a threat 11:34 PM BST
UPDATE 1-ViroPharma ends development of hepatitis C drug 11:34 PM BST
Magic Johnson and Canyon Capital close $1 bln fund 11:34 PM BST
Tight security as torch arrives in New Delhi 11:31 PM BST
Calpers wins backing for Eli Lilly bylaws proposal 11:28 PM BST
Forward Calendar - U.S. corporate bond new issues 11:26 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Argentine economy grew 8.7 pct in Feb - president 11:24 PM BST
GM revamps marketing, hires ex-Nissan executive 11:23 PM BST
Sickened pork workers have new nerve disorder 11:23 PM BST
GM revamps marketing, hires ex-Nissan executive 11:22 PM BST
Sickened pork workers have new nerve disorder 11:22 PM BST
UPDATE 1-MOVES-Standard Chartered, Bank of Ireland 11:17 PM BST
F&P Appliances to restructure, close NZ & Aust plants 11:15 PM BST
New Issue-Martin Marietta Materials sells $300 mln notes 11:13 PM BST
U.S. oil prices hits another new high above $115 11:12 PM BST
Mia Farrow says Olympics committee fails Darfur 11:10 PM BST
TAKE A LOOK-BHP Billiton bids for Rio Tinto 11:10 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Bank of Canada's Carney sees strengths in economy 11:08 PM BST
Crown Holdings first-quarter earnings increase 11:07 PM BST
Johnson Controls quarterly earnings rise 27 pct 11:07 PM BST
AMR can compete whether it merges or not, CEO says 11:07 PM BST
Japan Airlines to pay $110 mln for price fixing 11:07 PM BST
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-CSX CEO: US coal exports strong through '09 11:07 PM BST
Atlas Air settles with U.S. FAA 11:07 PM BST
Leggett & Platt posts lower profit 11:07 PM BST
TNT unions to strike next week over labour talks 11:07 PM BST
PREVIEW-Harley hoping to break out of its year-long slog 11:07 PM BST
Tyco International to sell Ancon unit to CRH 11:07 PM BST
Universal Forest Products posts 1st-quarter loss 11:07 PM BST
Con-way profit falls, cuts outlook, shares slide 11:07 PM BST
RPT-UPDATE 2-U.S. officials arrest hundreds of poultry workers 11:06 PM BST
REFILE-UPDATE 1-Parmalat falls as U.S. judge narrows Citi case 11:06 PM BST
SABMiller sees strong results despite Q4 slowdown 11:06 PM BST
Wolverine earnings rise on strong Merrell sales 11:06 PM BST
Penney sees operating income falling this year 11:06 PM BST
Sun Capital pushes for Furniture Brands votes 11:06 PM BST
First bookmaker opens in gambling-mad Spain 11:06 PM BST
McDonald's U.S. sales up 0.9 pct in March-survey 11:06 PM BST
Coca-Cola tops estimates with strong int'l sales 11:06 PM BST
Soccer-Spanish King's Cup final summary 11:06 PM BST
Talbots' stock whacked after two banks stop credit 11:06 PM BST
PREVIEW-Downturn for health insurers? Results may hold clue 11:05 PM BST
Abbott profit up 34 pct on sales of drugs, devices 11:05 PM BST
Avant shares soar in Pfizer brain-cancer deal 11:05 PM BST
Gilead 1st-quarter profit rises 22 pct 11:05 PM BST
RPT-Abbott, Eisai win Japan approval for arthritis drug 11:05 PM BST
Pozen shares jump after migraine drug approval 11:05 PM BST
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-Lundbeck pipeline gap looms large 11:05 PM BST
UPDATE 1-TrueBlue forecasts Q2 profit below Wall Street view 11:05 PM BST
Millennium faces shareholder suit over Takeda deal 11:05 PM BST
US FDA says generic Wellbutrin OK despite reports 11:05 PM BST
RPT-UPDATE 4-St. Jude net up 27 percent; 2008 forecast raised 11:04 PM BST
Lilly to cut up to 500 jobs in streamlining 11:04 PM BST
Soccer-Spanish Cup winners since 1939 11:04 PM BST
UPDATE 1-AptarGroup quarterly profit up; shares rise 11:04 PM BST
Tight security as torch arrives in New Delhi 11:04 PM BST
Soccer-Spanish King's Cup final result 11:04 PM BST
S&P may cut $57 bln subprime debt, reviewing loss 11:04 PM BST
Libor under review as rate's credibility scrutinised 11:04 PM BST
Global PC shipments rise 12-15 pct in 1st quarter 11:03 PM BST
Russia uses budget funds to help bank liquidity 11:03 PM BST
UK's Brown urges credit crunch action on U.S. trip 11:02 PM BST
UK bankers to review LIBOR setting process 11:02 PM BST
US SWAPS-2Y spread widest in 5 weeks on Libor concerns 11:02 PM BST
Merrill Lynch to write down further $6-8 bln - WSJ 11:02 PM BST
JPMorgan Chase net falls, but shares rise 11:02 PM BST
U.S. trade deal failure "incomprehensible": Colombia 11:01 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Some NYMEX shareholders seek higher CME bid 11:01 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Gabelli backs Harbinger's Media General slate 11:01 PM BST
Student Loan Corp suspends some lending 11:01 PM BST
Citigroup makes changes to credit trading group 11:01 PM BST
Italy's Generali says Edizione pulls auditor list 11:01 PM BST
EXCLUSIVE-UPDATE 1-UBS executive doesn't see bank splitting 11:01 PM BST
Wells Fargo net falls but tops views, shares rise 11:00 PM BST
SEC charges two with defrauding Fidelity on trades 11:00 PM BST
W.House backs much of House student loan bill 11:00 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Pauleta spares PSG's blushes against amateurs 10:58 PM BST
Samsung sees no DRAM price hike before end-May 10:58 PM BST
Samsung sees no DRAM price hike before end-May 10:58 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Werner Q1 earnings miss Street estimates 10:57 PM BST
UPDATE1-Appeals court rejects banks' bid over Clear Channel 10:57 PM BST
EBay says buyer activity slowed in March 10:56 PM BST
Rowling says fan's book could endanger other authors 10:54 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Proxy firm urges vote for Office Depot nominees 10:53 PM BST
Soccer-Celtic snatch late 2-1 victory over Rangers 10:52 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Intersil Q1 earnings rise; gives Q2 view 10:51 PM BST
JPMorgan launches $6 bln preferred share sale-IFR 10:49 PM BST
Formaldehyde exposure linked with ALS in U.S. study 10:48 PM BST
Formaldehyde exposure linked with ALS in U.S. study 10:48 PM BST
Reuters cameraman killed in Gaza 10:48 PM BST
Japan aging suit puts car makers in senior circuit 10:46 PM BST
Japan aging suit puts car makers in senior circuit 10:46 PM BST
Sallie Mae posts first quarter net loss 10:46 PM BST
FBI home mortgage probe now targets 19 firms 10:46 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Soccer-French Cup quarter-final summaries 10:45 PM BST
Canada's Carney says commodity prices could slide 10:43 PM BST
Financials seen outperforming industrials 10:42 PM BST
Rowling says fan's book could endanger other authors 10:42 PM BST
EBay sees higher results despite weak US/UK demand 10:41 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Credence Systems sees wider quarterly loss 10:39 PM BST
Experts target blood vessel growth in cancer battle 10:37 PM BST
Sleep disorder may precede Parkinson's disease 10:36 PM BST
Haitians say lowering rice price not enough 10:35 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Serie A summary 10:35 PM BST
UPDATE 5-Bush urges halt of CO2 emission growth by 2025 10:35 PM BST
Flu comes fresh from Asia each year, study finds 10:34 PM BST
Cediranib shows promise for recurrent glioblastoma 10:33 PM BST
Soccer-Portuguese Cup semi-final result 10:32 PM BST
Rugby-Huxley hopes for return to rugby after brain operation 10:30 PM BST
Dow Jones High/Low - April 16 10:29 PM BST
UPDATE 4-Toronto stocks vault sharply higher on resources 10:28 PM BST
New Issue - GECC sells $8.5 bln in 3 parts 10:27 PM BST
Dow Jones Open/Close - April 16 10:27 PM BST
Brazil stocks up, real surges before rate decision 10:26 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall St jumps as corporate profits reassure 10:25 PM BST
GE Capital sells $8.5 billion in 3 parts - source 10:23 PM BST
Reuters cameraman killed in Gaza 10:22 PM BST
Briefs 4-Olympiakos and Aris through to Greek Cup final 10:21 PM BST
UPDATE 2-FBI home mortgage probe now targets 19 firms 10:20 PM BST
Colombia rebels kill wounded soldiers in ambulance 10:18 PM BST
Bush emission plan adds to environmental legacy 10:17 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Newpark to sell environmental services business to CCS 10:16 PM BST
Soccer-Serie A top scorers 10:13 PM BST
Emerging debt-Spreads tighten 15 bps, key currencies rally 10:13 PM BST
Mid-life high cholesterol raises Alzheimer's risk 10:13 PM BST
Economy slowing, prices rising: Fed Beige Book 10:12 PM BST
Astoria Financial first-quarter profit down 19 pct 10:12 PM BST
Astoria Financial first-quarter profit down 19 pct 10:11 PM BST
Iraq removes police chief after Basra crackdown 10:10 PM BST
U.S. forces release AP photographer in Iraq after 2 yrs 10:10 PM BST
Crown Holdings first-quarter earnings increase 10:09 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Soccer-French Cup quarter-final results 10:07 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Meritage files to offer 4 mln shares 10:06 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Rinkenberger named new Kaiser Aluminum CFO 10:06 PM BST
Flu comes fresh from Asia each year, study finds 10:06 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Gaylord terminates deal to buy Texas hotel 10:05 PM BST
Brazil ups forecast for energy usage through 2017 10:05 PM BST
Premature baby's fate depends on more than age, study finds 10:05 PM BST
Premature baby's fate depends on more than age, study finds 10:05 PM BST
Fed's Mishkin: Stimulus plan should boost growth 10:05 PM BST
S&P may cut $51 bln in CDOs backed by mortgages 10:04 PM BST
U.S. forces release AP photographer in Iraq after 2 yrs 10:04 PM BST
Russia tightens ties with Georgian rebel areas 10:03 PM BST
Soccer-Juve beat Parma to close in on Champions League place 10:03 PM BST
Housing starts sag, core prices rise modestly 10:03 PM BST
N.Y. Money Closing - Apr 16, 2008 10:02 PM BST
INSTANT VIEW: Key points and comments about CPI data 10:02 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Altera profit, revenue tops expectations 10:02 PM BST
Altera profit, revenue tops expectations 10:02 PM BST
U.S. hopes Saudi Arabia, others to offer Iraq help 10:02 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Texas Capital Q1 profit up 6 percent 10:02 PM BST
US-RESEARCH/ (NON-S&P500) 10:01 PM BST
Sony/ATV seeks catalogues, diversification 10:01 PM BST
Sony/ATV seeks catalogues, diversification 10:01 PM BST
Gilead expects 2008 drug sales of $4.7 bln-$4.8 bln 10:00 PM BST
Weekly Taxol best for followup breast cancer care 10:00 PM BST
Argentina stocks boosted by crude, global upswing 09:59 PM BST
Soccer-Serie A result and standings 09:58 PM BST
CORRECTED - UPDATE 2-US SWAPS-Two-year spread expands on Libor 09:57 PM BST
IBM raises full year earnings target, shares up 09:55 PM BST
Canadian dollar closes higher, but shy of parity 09:55 PM BST
Tennis-Jankovic opens Charleston title defence with victory 09:55 PM BST
Meritage files to offer 4 mln shares 09:54 PM BST
Mexico stocks rally, peso holds at 2-yr high vs dlr 09:54 PM BST
Pfizer licenses Avant vaccine against brain cancer 09:54 PM BST
Soccer-Scottish Premier League result and standings 09:53 PM BST
Clear Channel may sue banks over buyout-Texas court 09:53 PM BST
Talbots' stock whacked after two banks stop credit 09:52 PM BST
US mortgage rates up 1/4 point Wednesday-BestInfo 09:50 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Italian Cup semi-final summaries 09:49 PM BST
IBM rises after results beat estimates 09:49 PM BST
Jogging Polish pilgrim stuns German motorists 09:48 PM BST
Jogging Polish pilgrim stuns German motorists 09:48 PM BST
US HIGH YIELD-LBO backlog clearing but other issues loom 09:47 PM BST
Oil hits record $115 on U.S. inventory draw, dollar 09:47 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Roma have edge in Cup semi and Inter draw 09:46 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Toni double takes Bayern to brink of title 09:45 PM BST
Con-way quarterly profit falls 09:44 PM BST
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-APR 16 US 1.64612 09:44 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Italian Cup semi-final results 09:41 PM BST
AMR can compete whether it merges or not, CEO says 09:41 PM BST
AMR can compete whether it merges or not, CEO says 09:41 PM BST
Hepatitis B tied to bile duct cancer outside liver 09:40 PM BST
One-day valacyclovir effective for genital herpes 09:39 PM BST
Shorenstein closes on $2.06 bln reopened fund 09:39 PM BST
Clear Channel may sue banks over buyout-Texas court 09:38 PM BST
Bank eyes mortgage market intervention 09:37 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Commodities power Toronto stocks to 5-month highs 09:36 PM BST
Rinkenberger replaces Bellino as Kaiser Aluminum CFO 09:34 PM BST
Dollar sinks to record low vs. euro on weak U.S. data 09:34 PM BST
Book saves Salman Rushdie from "wrecked" private life 09:33 PM BST
US Eximbank approves $2.2 billion program for India 09:33 PM BST
RPT-US STOCKS-Wall St rallies on comforting corporate profits 09:32 PM BST
Ian Fleming's war spying helped inspire James Bond 09:32 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Knoll 1st-quarter earnings rise 17 percent 09:31 PM BST
TEXT-S&P release on GWF Energy LLC 09:31 PM BST
Universal Forest Products posts first-quarter loss 09:27 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall St rallies on comforting corporate profits 09:27 PM BST
Altera profit, revenue tops expectations 09:27 PM BST
Leggett & Platt posts lower quarterly profit 09:26 PM BST
Vitamin D found to guard against artery disease 09:26 PM BST
CA says moving stock listing to Nasdaq 09:25 PM BST
TREASURIES-Prices fall as stock rally crimps safety bid 09:24 PM BST
Vitamin D found to guard against artery disease 09:24 PM BST
US senator says "trying to resuscitate" patent bill 09:23 PM BST
Bank of Canada leaves C$25 mln in settlement system 09:23 PM BST
Vitamin D may guard against artery disease -study 09:22 PM BST
FOREX-Dollar sinks to record low vs euro on weak US data 09:21 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Tennis-Family Circle Cup women's singles results 09:20 PM BST
Mid-life high cholesterol raises Alzheimer's risk 09:20 PM BST
REFILE-PC shipments up 14.6 pct in first qtr of 2008-IDC 09:19 PM BST
REFILE-INTERVIEW-Toronto exchange seeks more US listings 09:18 PM BST
TEXT-S&P report on U.S. oil and gas companies 09:17 PM BST
UPDATE 1-CS sees Brazil oil reserve smaller, but is bullish 09:17 PM BST
EBay profit rises 22 pct, fueled by int'l sales 09:17 PM BST
Colorado wildfires prompt state of emergency 09:16 PM BST
UPDATE 4-US forces release AP photographer in Iraq after 2 yrs 09:15 PM BST
Soccer-Croatian championship results and standings 09:15 PM BST
U.N.'s Ban "extremely disappointed" over Darfur 09:14 PM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-Global stocks surge on results; euro hits high 09:14 PM BST
Knoll 1st-quarter earnings rise 09:13 PM BST
US STOCKS-Market ends up sharply on earnings 09:11 PM BST
TEXT-Fitch on Virginia Electric and Power Co 09:11 PM BST
Soccer-Bundesliga top scorers 09:11 PM BST
Petro Tech hits oil reserve of 1.1 billion barrels 09:11 PM BST
Mexico stocks jump 1.7 pct on America Movil outlook 09:10 PM BST
Soccer-Bundesliga summaries 09:09 PM BST
FBI home mortgage probe now targets 19 firms 09:09 PM BST
Gilead first-quarter profit rises 09:09 PM BST
Flip Video camera maker faces patent suit 09:07 PM BST
Flip Video camera maker faces patent suit 09:07 PM BST
Toronto stocks surge on robust resources 09:05 PM BST
Soccer-Swedish championship results and standings 09:05 PM BST
Surging commodities biggest economic threat -poll 09:03 PM BST
UN's Ban "extremely disappointed" over Darfur 09:03 PM BST
LVMH denies Tibet support, sees no Chinese boycott-report 09:02 PM BST
U.S. Treasury balances at Fed higher on April 15 09:01 PM BST
US Immigration arrests about 400 Pilgrim's workers 09:01 PM BST
FACTBOX: Presidential candidates on environment and energy 09:00 PM BST
Climate expert Stern says underestimated problem 09:00 PM BST
Bush urges slowing growth of power plant emissions 09:00 PM BST
ADR Report-Wall Street's surge boosts ADRs 08:59 PM BST
Soccer-Bundesliga results and standings 08:56 PM BST
PRESS DIGEST-New Zealand newspapers - April 17 08:55 PM BST
E.ON says has not ruled out British Energy bid 08:54 PM BST
TEXT-S&P affirms XTO Energy 08:54 PM BST
Berlusconi opens door a crack to Air France-KLM 08:52 PM BST
UPDATE 1-U.S. gasoline prices to rise despite slowdown -EIA 08:50 PM BST
RPT-Prayers mix with protests as pope motorcade passes 08:50 PM BST
France's Thales unveils management reshuffle 08:49 PM BST
French TV broadcaster TF1 sues YouTube: report 08:48 PM BST
French TV broadcaster TF1 sues YouTube: report 08:48 PM BST
Many U.S. banks seen slow to act on charge-offs 08:45 PM BST
GE Capital's $8.5 bln bond sale draws strong demand 08:45 PM BST
FTSE rises 2.4% amid soaring commodities 08:45 PM BST
US STOCKS-S&P 500 rises 2 pct as stocks add to gains 08:44 PM BST
Regulator knocks Fannie, Freddie appraisal deal 08:44 PM BST
Gold surges 2 pct on dollar losses, record oil 08:43 PM BST
Soccer-Swiss championship results and standings 08:43 PM BST
Kodak "very positive" about inkjet printer plan 08:42 PM BST
Kodak "very positive" about inkjet printer plan 08:42 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Soccer-Torino sack Novellino and bring back De Biasi 08:41 PM BST
Bermuda scraps public holiday for the Queen 08:41 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Japan's Sumitomo committed to pursue Axcelis bid 08:41 PM BST
FACTBOX-Mexico energy reform debate 08:40 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Healthcare Services shares fall on weak Q1 results 08:40 PM BST
Cardiff's UEFA Cup hopes get FA boost 08:39 PM BST
Harrington feels heat ahead of Irish Open defence 08:37 PM BST
Caffeine protects mice from UV-induced skin cancer 08:36 PM BST
Merrill Lynch may need to raise capital -CNBC 08:36 PM BST
Talbots says can fund 2008 working capital 08:35 PM BST
Soccer-Ajax win means PSV kept waiting for title 08:35 PM BST
England captain Vickery likely to be out for eight weeks 08:35 PM BST
U.S. must do more to stem hospital infections: report 08:35 PM BST
Lifestyle change key for obesity surgery success 08:33 PM BST
Soccer-Dutch championship top scorers 08:32 PM BST
Russia Railways says it seals Libya contract 08:32 PM BST
Soccer-Dutch championship summary 08:32 PM BST
Industry curbs seen possible extra in climate deal 08:32 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Bush administration against retooling home program 08:31 PM BST
UPDATE 1-New Oriental Q3 results top Street expectations 08:31 PM BST
Soccer-Partizan Belgrade and Zemun reach Serbian Cup final 08:31 PM BST
TEXT-S&P release on Empresa Nacional del Petroleo 08:30 PM BST
Soccer-Dutch championship result and standings 08:28 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Toronto stocks soar on commodity strength 08:27 PM BST
Fed's Plosser: U.S. economy "feels pretty bad" 08:27 PM BST
Brown says no one thinks Mugabe won 08:26 PM BST
Industry curbs seen possible extra in climate deal 08:26 PM BST
RPT-TNT unions to strike next week over labour talks 08:25 PM BST
Pelosi offers some hope for U.S.-Colombia trade deal 08:24 PM BST
Independent refiners rally after positive data 08:23 PM BST
DIARY - Today in Washington - April 17 08:23 PM BST
Americans see buying opportunity in housing: poll 08:22 PM BST
BlackRock sees "dramatic consolidation" in funds 08:21 PM BST
Tennis-Safin given Monte Carlo wildcard 08:21 PM BST
World's first public botanic art gallery opens 08:20 PM BST
Mediterranean tsunami warning system set for 2011 08:20 PM BST
S.Korea M&A pipeline heavy, but issues linger 08:17 PM BST
Mia Farrow says Olympics committee fails Darfur 08:15 PM BST
US SEC to weigh XBRL adoption schedule on April 21 08:15 PM BST
Brazil, Mexico outpacing neighbors -Fitch 08:14 PM BST
Terrorism case ends in second mistrial in Miami 08:13 PM BST
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac bill sale calendar 08:13 PM BST
U.S. agency 2008 note sales calendar 08:12 PM BST
Experts target blood vessel growth in cancer battle 08:10 PM BST
Dutch TNT urges unions to continue talks 08:08 PM BST
BMW sees Husqvarna motorbike sales up 30 pct in '08 08:08 PM BST
Coca-Cola tops estimates with strong international sales 08:08 PM BST
GM hires former top Nissan North America executive 08:08 PM BST
Sacyr, chairman investigated over Eiffage -source 08:08 PM BST
FDA says generic Wellbutrin OK despite reports 08:08 PM BST
ITW earnings beat expectations, shares rise 08:07 PM BST
US Immigration arrests Pilgrim's poultry workers 08:07 PM BST
Flu comes fresh from Asia each year, study finds 08:07 PM BST
Deutsche Bank sells $5 bln loans: source 08:07 PM BST
TNT unions to strike next week over labour talks 08:07 PM BST
JJB to axe 800 jobs, close stores as profit falls 08:06 PM BST
India's Merck to launch a dozen products in 2008 08:05 PM BST
Japan approves Roche's drug Actemra for arthritis 08:05 PM BST
New Chad PM makes peace overture, rebels sceptical 08:03 PM BST
UPDATE 1-New Chad PM makes peace overture, rebels sceptical 08:03 PM BST
Toronto stocks surge 200 pts as commodities rise 08:02 PM BST
Landless Brazilians demand food, land from govt 08:01 PM BST
Merrill taps veteran M. Stanley Asia banker Keyes 08:01 PM BST
Gazprom eyes Sahara pipeline venture - CEO 07:59 PM BST
U.S. must do more to stem hospital infections: report 07:57 PM BST
Tori Spelling relishes role as gay icon 07:57 PM BST
Child sexual abuse cases down in U.S.: study 07:56 PM BST
Citadel set to hire Credit Suisse hedge fund exec 07:55 PM BST
Macy's shares fall after downgrade 07:54 PM BST
Chile stocks rise in brisk trade, peso holds 07:52 PM BST
Hedge fund managers set new payout records in 2007 07:51 PM BST
Sudan stops five private papers publishing 07:51 PM BST
Tori Spelling relishes role as gay icon 07:49 PM BST
UBS executive doesn't see bank splitting 07:48 PM BST
Barbra Streisand donates $5 million to hospital 07:48 PM BST
Zimbabwe in focus as international pressure mounts 07:47 PM BST
Gaz de France works council to give opinion on Suez deal 07:47 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Cricket-Shakib century in vain as Pakistan coast home 07:45 PM BST
JPMorgan CEO says Bear deal doesn't stop bank hunt 07:45 PM BST
Gazprom chief says focused on upstream in Libya 07:44 PM BST
Soccer-Partizan Belgrade and Zemun reach Serbian Cup final 07:43 PM BST
Chechnya tense after pro-Russia rivals fight 07:42 PM BST
Chechnya tense after pro-Russia rivals fight 07:42 PM BST
Throw the big ones back, fishing study suggests 07:41 PM BST
Throw the big ones back, fishing study suggests 07:41 PM BST
U.S. crude futures last trade up at $115/bbl 07:40 PM BST
Israel kills 17 in Gaza after troops die in clash 07:38 PM BST
US STOCKS-Blue-chip earnings ignite Wall Street rally 07:38 PM BST
US copper futures end firm on Chilean strike action 07:37 PM BST
U.S. taxable funds shed $38.33 bln - iMoneynet 07:37 PM BST
Mexico's IDEAL to sell $1.15 bln in debt from May 07:36 PM BST
Mistrial declared again in U.S. terrorism case 07:35 PM BST
Mediterranean tsunami warning system set for 2011 07:33 PM BST
Credit crunch action plan some way off 07:31 PM BST
Money market fear led to Bear support-Fed official 07:31 PM BST
Fashion and music combine for Hilfiger's TommyTV 07:27 PM BST
Countrywide shareholder SRM Global raises stake in co 07:27 PM BST
Barbra Streisand donates $5 million to hospital 07:26 PM BST
Plane crashes in Eq. Guinea, 11 feared dead 07:26 PM BST
Experts split on "cyberterrorism" threat 07:25 PM BST
Fashion and music combine for Hilfiger's TommyTV 07:23 PM BST
Oil hits record on U.S. inventory draw and dollar 07:23 PM BST
Briefs 3-Soccer-Hot head Soria welcomed back by Bolivian club 07:20 PM BST
Can't judge credit facilities yet: Fed's Plosser 07:19 PM BST
JPMorgan and Wells Fargo results soothe investors 07:15 PM BST
Iraq removes police chief after Basra crackdown 07:14 PM BST
U.S. needs more war funds by June: Bush budget chief 07:14 PM BST
Bush poaches Benedict's best-known lines 07:13 PM BST
Shire's tax move to Ireland to put heat on UK government 07:12 PM BST
Experts target blood vessel growth in cancer battle 07:10 PM BST
Brown urges credit crunch action on U.S. trip 07:10 PM BST
Rock star Springsteen backs Obama for president 07:09 PM BST
Rock star Springsteen backs Obama for president 07:09 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Tennis-Valencia Open men's singles results 07:09 PM BST
Oceans absorbing less CO2 may have 1,500 year impact 07:06 PM BST
Brazil's currency up 1 pct ahead of rate decision 07:05 PM BST
TEXT-S&P reports, risks and rewards of commodity prices 07:04 PM BST
Iran nuclear talks in China fall short of agreement 07:03 PM BST
EU pushes Iran to join world atomic safety pact 07:03 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Bank of Canada lauds long-term focus of Basel rules 07:02 PM BST
Casino denies tie-up plan with India's Parsvnath 07:01 PM BST
Fed's Yellen says can't rule out recession 07:01 PM BST
Court OKs NYC calorie-count rule for restaurants 06:55 PM BST
Court OKs NYC calorie-count rule for restaurants 06:55 PM BST
UPDATE 1-E.ON says has not ruled out British Energy bid 06:55 PM BST
Mediterranean tsunami warning system set for 2011 06:55 PM BST
Polish BPH proposed no dividend from 2007 profit 06:54 PM BST
Egyptian 2-year-old boy infected with bird flu 06:54 PM BST
RLPC-Pernod Ricard's 12 bln euro loan to test relationships 06:53 PM BST
SEC sees more credit rating rules soon 06:52 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Anatolia says gets permit for Turkey gold project 06:52 PM BST
Judge approves Ford Explorer settlement 06:51 PM BST
Russia's Putin targets contracts on Libya trip 06:51 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Russia retailer Magnit rise in London debut 06:51 PM BST
Independent News CEO ups stake to 27.82 pct 06:50 PM BST
CS sees smaller Brazil oil find but still bullish 06:47 PM BST
School nutrition policy can prevent obesity 06:47 PM BST
New book saves Rushdie from "wrecked" private life 06:46 PM BST
US gasoline prices to rise despite slowdown-EIA 06:45 PM BST
UPDATE 2-French, German banks study European credit card plan 06:43 PM BST
Oil prices high, economy bad - Fed's Plosser 06:42 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Court OKs NYC calorie-count rule for restaurants 06:42 PM BST
Mexico stocks gain, peso firms to 2-year high 06:41 PM BST
BlackRock shares fall after disappointing profit 06:41 PM BST
Fairfax Financial says portfolio braced for turmoil 06:40 PM BST
Obama criticizes ex-President Carter's Hamas meeting 06:40 PM BST
DIARY - Spain to 17 May 06:40 PM BST
UPDATE 2-East West shares slide on weak Q1; outlook suspension 06:39 PM BST
UPDATE 3-BlackRock profit disappoints, shares fall 06:38 PM BST
Bank of Canada lauds long-term focus of Basel rules 06:36 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Altri to spin off steel unit 06:34 PM BST
Cricket-Pakistan v Bangladesh - scoreboard 06:33 PM BST
UPDATE 7-TeliaSonera surges, markets eye Fr.Telecom deal 06:33 PM BST
Johnson handed England manager role 06:32 PM BST
Equ. Guinea opposition politician dies in custody 06:30 PM BST
TEXT-Joint statement from Vatican and White House 06:30 PM BST
Hamas leaders travel to Egypt to meet with Carter 06:29 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Atos asks shareholders to turn down funds' plans 06:28 PM BST
More executives think CEO pay too high: study 06:28 PM BST
Many banks seen dragging their feet on charge-offs 06:28 PM BST
Citrix looks to remain independent amid buyout chatter 06:25 PM BST
Venezuela's Chavez puts communist as labor minister 06:25 PM BST
School nutrition policy can prevent obesity 06:25 PM BST
Buyout firms' portfolio companies face stress 06:24 PM BST
GE Capital launches $8.5 bln 3-part sale - source 06:23 PM BST
Rugby-Visa drops World Cup sponsorship 06:19 PM BST
Cricket-Pakistan (212-3) beat Bangladesh (210) in fourth ODI 06:17 PM BST
NATO "deeply concerned" by Russia's Georgia move 06:15 PM BST
Fed to undertake $25 bln TSLF auction on Thursday 06:13 PM BST
Altri to spin off steel unit 06:13 PM BST
Proxy firm urges vote for Office Depot nominees 06:12 PM BST
Hedge fund manager Paulson earns $3.7 billion 06:09 PM BST
Motor racing-Bourdais crashes new Toro Rosso 06:08 PM BST
Volkswagen's China venture to acquire Fiat plant 06:07 PM BST
Foreign takeover of Alitalia conditional-Berlusconi 06:07 PM BST
CSX says '08 price rises at high end of stated range 06:07 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Tennis-Estoril Open men's singles results 06:07 PM BST
Canada premiers call for ban on seal hunters using clubs 06:06 PM BST
S.Africa's Absa buys stake in Woolworths unit 06:06 PM BST
U.S. FDA approves migraine drug from Glaxo, Pozen 06:05 PM BST
Global stocks rise on reassuring results 06:05 PM BST
Canada's Flaherty to press bank CEOs on reforms 06:05 PM BST
EU on track to meet wind energy goals: report 06:05 PM BST
Spain producers say they can double wind power 06:04 PM BST
Robbers steal watches worth 700,000 pounds 06:03 PM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-Global stocks rise on reassuring results 06:01 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Rugby-Johnson handed England manager's role 06:01 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Russia's Putin targets contracts on Libya trip 06:01 PM BST
StanChart sees more mkt turmoil; invests in India 06:01 PM BST
USDA may OK farm bill extension with conditions 06:00 PM BST
Egyptian 2-year-old boy infected with bird flu 05:59 PM BST
US Cash Products-Distillates down on stock builds, spring 05:59 PM BST
Banks, commodities drive 1.7% rise in Europe shares 05:58 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Knight Capital Q1 profit beats Street, boosts shares 05:57 PM BST
Spanish watchdog says Rayet need not bid for Afirma 05:55 PM BST
Armani turns back to 1930s for home collection 05:55 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Mediaset not looking for favours after Berlusconi win 05:54 PM BST
REFILE-Chad president names new premier in dialogue move 05:54 PM BST
Colombia rebels kill wounded soldiers in ambulance 05:53 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Moroccan activist, 72, expects to return to jail 05:51 PM BST
U.S. corn eyes new peaks, may add to food woes 05:49 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Unibail-Rodamco sells Dutch assets for $1.2 bln 05:49 PM BST
Fed's Yellen-can't guess when housing slump will end 05:48 PM BST
Spain jails Equatorial Guinea's Moto pending trial 05:46 PM BST
UK says wider collateral just one option to ease crunch 05:46 PM BST
Mistrial declared again in U.S. terrorism case 05:44 PM BST
World's first public botanic art gallery opens 05:44 PM BST
FTSE rises 2.4% as commodities, banks soar 05:43 PM BST
US STOCKS-Blue-chip earnings trigger sharp rally 05:42 PM BST
Vioxx study shows complex researcher involvement 05:39 PM BST
TREASURIES-Prices fall as stocks' rally overshadows data 05:39 PM BST
Annan says new Kenya cabinet can work despite size 05:38 PM BST
Kenyan coalition will buy peace for now 05:38 PM BST
Styles and Wood gets management buyout offer 05:37 PM BST
JC Flowers taking stake in battered Hypo Real Estate 05:37 PM BST
CSX CEO sees coal export demand strong through '09 05:37 PM BST
UPDATE 2-German chemicals sector agrees 4.4 pct pay rise 05:37 PM BST
Bush administration against retooling homes program 05:36 PM BST
Rio commander calls police the best "insecticide" 05:36 PM BST
Bush administration against retooling homes program 05:32 PM BST
VIG plans to issue up to 52.5 mln new shares 05:31 PM BST
NY sets April 25 deadline for Aqueduct slot machines 05:30 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Interiors supplier strike curbs GM production 05:29 PM BST
UPDATE 1-POLL-US natgas stocks seen up 22 bcf in weekly EIA 05:29 PM BST
Africa failing to cut infant deaths - report 05:25 PM BST
Africa failing to cut infant deaths - report 05:25 PM BST
FOREX-Dollar falls on weak data, hits record low vs euro 05:24 PM BST
Soccer-Poland name provisional Euro 2008 squad 05:23 PM BST
Zimbabwe says inflation soars to 164,900 pct in Feb 05:23 PM BST
Zimbabwe says inflation soars to 164,900 pct in Feb 05:23 PM BST
Immigration arrests made at Pilgrim's Pride plants 05:23 PM BST
Berlusconi coins "Love Italy, fly Alitalia" slogan 05:22 PM BST
Berlusconi coins "Love Italy, fly Alitalia" slogan 05:22 PM BST
Comarch says CEO innocent, blasts prosecutors 05:22 PM BST
Use of collateral in derivatives up 60 pct -ISDA 05:20 PM BST
EU says alcohol industry must not target youth 05:19 PM BST
RLPC-Fortum's 3.5 bln euro loan closes 05:18 PM BST
Johnson says Barclays boss will be mayoral adviser 05:17 PM BST
Unibail-Rodamco sells Dutch assets for $1.2 bln 05:17 PM BST
RLPC-Biffa's 1.14 bln pound buyout loan launches -source 05:14 PM BST
Iraq ministry denies Basra commander replaced 05:14 PM BST
UPDATE 1-US SWAPS-2-year spread balloons on Libor concerns 05:13 PM BST
Neanderthals speak again after 30,000 years 05:11 PM BST
FACTBOX-Martin Johnson 05:09 PM BST
Johnson brings unique qualities to new job 05:09 PM BST
Brown wants to get more liquidity to markets 05:09 PM BST
SAfrica shares at record high, rand off 2-week low 05:08 PM BST
Cute and prickly hedgehogs latest pet fad 05:07 PM BST
Cute and prickly hedgehogs latest pet fad 05:07 PM BST
Generali says Edizione Holding withdraws auditor list 05:06 PM BST
DIARY - Slovakia - to June 24, 2008 05:05 PM BST
POLL-US natgas stocks seen up 22 bcf in weekly EIA 05:05 PM BST
Fed's Yellen says growth outlook uncertain 05:04 PM BST
Indonesia shuffles police chief after logging case 05:02 PM BST
Text of President Bush's address welcoming the pope 05:01 PM BST
Security tight as torch tours Pakistan 05:01 PM BST
China finds dynamite and guns in 11 monasteries 05:01 PM BST
TeliaSonera seen as puzzling choice for F.Telecom 04:59 PM BST
UNHCR says Greek asylum conditions unfit 04:58 PM BST
Strike at interiors supplier curbs GM production 04:58 PM BST
Cuba says reforms not an open door to U.S. subversion 04:58 PM BST
German industry insurance to stay soft-Marsh 04:58 PM BST
One more week needed for farm law: Congress 04:57 PM BST
One more week needed for U.S. farm law-Congress 04:56 PM BST
Wells Fargo net tops views 04:56 PM BST
Climate expert says he underestimated threat 04:55 PM BST
JPMorgan net falls 50 percent 04:54 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Globaltrans to raise $509 mln in London IPO 04:53 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Russia MTS Q4 net profit soars but misses forecast 04:53 PM BST
Consumer groups urge "do not track" registry 04:48 PM BST
Bird's Nest opens its doors 04:48 PM BST
S.Africa car union warns of strike over pay 04:48 PM BST
Lack of "wise mediator" seen hurting Mideast peace 04:46 PM BST
U.S. crude futures reverse, drop more than $1 04:45 PM BST
Russia tightens ties with Georgian rebel areas 04:44 PM BST
Banks, commodities drive 1.6% rise in Europe shares 04:44 PM BST
Brazil dollar inflows at $5.435 bln thru April 11 04:42 PM BST
Britain hopes new Russia president will lift ties 04:42 PM BST
U.S. forces free AP photographer in Iraq after 2 years 04:42 PM BST
TEXT-S&P release on Abbot Group Ltd 04:41 PM BST
UPDATE 1-EU, U.S. aim to break reinsurer reserves deadlock 04:41 PM BST
Rugby-Johnson appointed England team manager, Ashton steps down 04:40 PM BST
CORRECTED-Three new US LNG terminals expected to open in April 04:35 PM BST
Brazil's central bank holds auction to buy dollars 04:35 PM BST
French bank group confirms Europe credit card plan 04:33 PM BST
Super Aguri's F1 future in doubt 04:33 PM BST
Leona Lewis tops U.S. album chart 04:31 PM BST
France to complete biofuel plan despite criticism 04:30 PM BST
Hamas says Carter will meet two of its leaders 04:29 PM BST
Oil demand down 0.8 percent from year ago 04:26 PM BST
Oil demand down 0.8 percent from year ago 04:26 PM BST
SEB plans euro covered bond in near future -lead 04:25 PM BST
Reuters cameraman, two other civilians killed in Gaza 04:25 PM BST
Excelerate confirms US Northeast LNG cargo delay 04:24 PM BST
Kuwait Islamists signal cooperation after elections 04:24 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Decision on Debitel, Freenet deal imminent -source 04:23 PM BST
UPDATE 1-US March oil demand down 0.8 pct from year ago-API 04:22 PM BST
Pension Corp ok with new regulatory powers 04:22 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Tennis-Estoril Open women's singles results 04:20 PM BST
Pound hits new trough vs. euro as BoE cuts seen ahead 04:20 PM BST
PT shares rise as dividend payout looms 04:20 PM BST
Zimbabwe court acquits British reporter 04:19 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Toronto stocks surge on Potash, oils, golds 04:18 PM BST
Brown urges clear message on Zimbabwe from UN meet 04:17 PM BST
UPDATE 3-ASML Q1 orders drop sharply, sees lower sales 04:16 PM BST
Small Mexican Pacific port of Salina Cruz reopens 04:16 PM BST
Singapore GIC supports Kurer as UBS chairman -paper 04:16 PM BST
Japan Airlines to pay $110 million for price fixing 04:14 PM BST
RUSSIAN STEPS ARE "AGAINST ALL NORMS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW" -- GE 04:14 PM BST
Fewer U.S. mutual funds nix climate proposals: study 04:12 PM BST
Penney CFO sees operating income falling this yr 04:11 PM BST
TREASURIES-Bond prices slip as stocks extend gains 04:11 PM BST
Johnson Controls earnings rise 04:11 PM BST
Azerbaijan has lost Karabakh for ever,says Armenia 04:09 PM BST
Merrill launches tradable fertiliser stock basket 04:09 PM BST
UPDATE 2-TietoEnator Q1 pft above forecast, outlook cautious 04:08 PM BST
RPT-UPDATE 2-Blackstone sued in investor lawsuit - law firm 04:08 PM BST
Decision on Debitel, Freenet deal imminent -source 04:08 PM BST
UPDATE 2-EMGS jumps on M&A talk after Schlumberger patent win 04:07 PM BST
UPDATE 1-UK talent show winner Lewis tops U.S. album chart 04:07 PM BST
Sacyr, chairman under investigation on Eiffage-source 04:07 PM BST
Mozambique seeks investment in mining, energy 04:07 PM BST
Decision on Debitel, Freenet deal imminent -source 04:07 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Oscient Pharma shrs fall on weak Q1 revenue view 04:05 PM BST
Analysts widen '08 loss estimates on WaMu 04:03 PM BST
Full text of Pope Benedict's White House address 04:03 PM BST
Fitch says recession would put some CMBS in peril 04:03 PM BST
INSTANT VIEW 8-US crude, gasoline stocks fall 04:03 PM BST
Churchill sunset painting to be auctioned in NY 04:03 PM BST
Soccer-UEFA to bring out football dictionary 04:00 PM BST
Romanian ArcelorMittal workers end strike 03:59 PM BST
Lilly to cut up to 500 jobs 03:58 PM BST
L'Oreal shares plummet on economy jitters 03:58 PM BST
US refinery run rates lowest since Oct 2005-EIA 03:54 PM BST
TEXT-S&P cuts Signum Verde Ltd 2007-5 03:53 PM BST
Congo plane survivors heard explosion before crash 03:52 PM BST
Europe stocks extend gains, led by banks, commods 03:52 PM BST
India bus crash kills at least 44 children 03:52 PM BST
Mexico stocks jump 1 pct, peso flat at two yr high 03:51 PM BST
Algeria forces kill 10 rebel bomb plotters-source 03:48 PM BST
FACTBOX - The death penalty in the United States 03:47 PM BST
CORRECTED: U.S. CRUDE FUTURES UP $1 AT RECORD HIGH $114.79/BBL O 03:47 PM BST
Brazil stocks up, real gains on rate expectations 03:46 PM BST
FACTBOX-Top Ten European Telecoms, recent M&A deals 03:46 PM BST
JC Flowers does not aim for majority in Hypo 03:46 PM BST
Ex-Serbian secret service chief trial on April 28 03:45 PM BST
JC Flowers does not aim for majority in Hypo - source 03:44 PM BST
Churchill sunset painting to be auctioned in NY 03:44 PM BST
Merrill Lynch to write down further $6-8 billion: report 03:40 PM BST
EU says close to Iraq energy pact as wins gas pledge 03:40 PM BST
Ericsson says wins deal in Brazil 03:40 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Iran tells UAE firm: Agree price or lose gas 03:39 PM BST
Tennis-French chief slams Gasquet after Davis Cup exit 03:38 PM BST
EU approves Vivendi and Activision deal 03:37 PM BST
EU approves Vivendi and Activision deal 03:37 PM BST
US STOCKS-Nasdaq rises 2 percent; Intel helps 03:36 PM BST
TIMELINE - African air disasters 03:34 PM BST
Shannon's mother faces November trial 03:31 PM BST