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UPDATE 1-Citgo plans Lake Charles FCC overhauls -sources 11:59 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Sun Micro sees loss, merger charge 11:58 PM BST
Bernanke warms to 2nd stimulus plan 11:57 PM BST
Fed's Lockhart: cash injections not inflationary 11:57 PM BST
Fed's Lockhart: growth weak, inflation easing 11:57 PM BST
White House open to idea of 2nd stimulus package 11:57 PM BST
Bernanke's testimony on economic outlook 11:57 PM BST
INSTANT VIEW: Bernanke says 2nd stimulus likely needed 11:57 PM BST
Bernanke's testimony to House Budget Committee 11:57 PM BST
Consumers face challenges: Fed's Kroszner 11:57 PM BST
Bernanke warms to 2nd stimulus plan 11:57 PM BST
Wall Street soars on Bernanke and easing credit strains 11:56 PM BST
At least 21 dead in Mexico jail riot near border 11:55 PM BST
Citgo plans Lake Charles FCC overhauls -sources 11:54 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Netflix sees half million Blu-ray subscribers 11:54 PM BST
Troops deal seen unlikely before U.S. vote 11:53 PM BST
Satellite delay may hurt U.S. troops 11:53 PM BST
UPDATE 1-At least five Chase banks hit with letter threats 11:52 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Pactiv quarterly profit hit by higher costs 11:48 PM BST
Newcastle battle to draw with Man City 11:47 PM BST
PREVIEW-CP Rail, CN Rail expected to report few surprises 11:46 PM BST
Fate of economy rests on next president: Soros 11:45 PM BST
U.S. jury awards Citi $364.2 million in Parmalat case 11:42 PM BST
UPDATE 4-US jury awards Citi $364.2 million in Parmalat case 11:38 PM BST
Fate of economy rests on next president: Soros 11:36 PM BST
U.S. opposes JBS buying National Beef Packing 11:36 PM BST
JBS beefs up, but still has competition 11:36 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Canadian Western Bank buys wealth manager Adroit 11:35 PM BST
FDIC says may have significant claims against WaMu 11:34 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Boeing, striking union to restart talks 11:29 PM BST
TEXT-Babcock & Brown Power gives strategic review update 11:28 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Volterra Q3 earnings rise; gives Q4 view 11:25 PM BST
Australia extends ban on covered short selling 11:25 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Toronto stock index soars on resource strength 11:20 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Myriad Genetics to spin off drug development business 11:20 PM BST
FDIC says may have significant claims against WaMu 11:17 PM BST
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Hexcel Q3 profit tops Wall Street view 11:16 PM BST
Brazil wants to regulate currency derivatives 11:15 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Cavium Networks sees Q4 rev below market estimates 11:14 PM BST
Report details UN concerns on Iran human rights 11:13 PM BST
Merrill to cut 500 trading jobs: report 11:12 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Equifax 3rd-qtr net earnings rise, rev falls 11:10 PM BST
New construction falls 5 pct in September - report 11:09 PM BST
Obama opens 6-point lead over McCain 11:08 PM BST
Crisis turning point may yet mirror recent history 11:08 PM BST
Oracle joins Microsoft and HP; boosts stock buyback 11:06 PM BST
TI outlook misses expectations, shares fall 11:05 PM BST
Fed commercial paper plan impact seen muted-panels 11:04 PM BST
Boeing and striking union to restart talks: union 11:03 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Oracle joins Microsoft/HP; boosts stock buyback 11:02 PM BST
Rocky market causes even marquee deals to limp 11:01 PM BST
UPDATE 2-TI outlook misses expectations, shares fall 11:00 PM BST
Thales-Raytheon wins $218 mln radar upgrade order 11:00 PM BST
Oil price, credit concern Petrobras president 10:59 PM BST
Netflix Q3 profit beats estimates, stock down 10:59 PM BST
New TB blood test more accurate than skin test 10:59 PM BST
Blood pressure drug before surgery raises risks 10:58 PM BST
At least 21 dead in Mexico jail riot 10:58 PM BST
Boeing, striking union to restart talks - union 10:57 PM BST
DEALTALK-Rocky market causes even marquee deals to limp 10:56 PM BST
Fitch says may downgrade XL Capital 10:55 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Netflix Q3 profit beats estimates, stock down 10:55 PM BST
Merrill to cut 500 trading jobs -Bloomberg 10:55 PM BST
Bank of America eyes mortgage share amid strains 10:54 PM BST
UPDATE 1-COMMODITIES-Oil up but crisis still weighs on copper 10:53 PM BST
Fannie, Freddie bid for Treasury rescue work: sources 10:51 PM BST
House panel sets Fannie, Freddie probe hearing 10:51 PM BST
UPDATE 2-France to lend 10.5 bln euros to top six banks 10:50 PM BST
US House panel sets Fannie, Freddie probe hearing 10:49 PM BST
Australia's Harvey Norman says sales slide steepens 10:49 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Packaging Corp 3rd-qtr profit falls 10:49 PM BST
Exelon could go hostile for NRG 10:49 PM BST
SNAPSHOT - Financial crisis - 2148 GMT 10:48 PM BST
Oops! McCain asks Russia's U.N. envoy for money 10:47 PM BST
U.S. CMBS delinquencies stay low in Sept - Fitch 10:46 PM BST
Wall Street braced for new cuts, weak outlook at Yahoo 10:44 PM BST
UPDATE 4-U.S. opposes JBS buying National Beef Packing 10:44 PM BST
Moody's cuts American Express' credit rating to A2 10:44 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Everest Re Q3 profit beats market estimate by a cent 10:43 PM BST
Brown changes his financial stripes 10:42 PM BST
Five Denver-area Chase banks hit with threats-report 10:41 PM BST
Wall St braced for new cuts, weak outlook at Yahoo 10:40 PM BST
Halliburton, Weatherford profits beat; shares leap 10:40 PM BST
UPDATE 2-MOVES-Citadel, Jefferies, BankUnited 10:37 PM BST
Abbas and Olmert to meet Oct. 27 - Palestinians 10:37 PM BST
Abbas and Olmert to meet Oct. 27 - Palestinians 10:37 PM BST
UPDATE 1-FDIC's Bair should lead foreclosure help-lawmakers 10:35 PM BST
Wawrinka suffers home defeat to German qualifier 10:35 PM BST
NATO's political will "wavering" in Afghanistan 10:33 PM BST
RIM shares sag on brokerage reports 10:32 PM BST
FACTBOX - Military deaths in Afghanistan 10:31 PM BST
Afghan suicide bomb hits German troops 10:31 PM BST
Soccer-English Premier League reports 10:31 PM BST
Canadian Western Bank buys wealth manager Adroit 10:31 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Tennis-Wawrinka suffers home defeat to German qualifier 10:30 PM BST
National Australia Bank says meeting funding needs 10:30 PM BST
Netflix sees half million Blu-ray subs in current qtr 10:29 PM BST
UPDATE 2-RIM shares sag on brokerage reports 10:29 PM BST
Gasoline under $3 for first time since February 10:22 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Forward Air Q3 rises, but gives low Q4 outlook 10:22 PM BST
EMERGING MARKETS-Mixed results on easing credit fears 10:22 PM BST
Circuit City store closures seen aiding Best Buy 10:21 PM BST
UPDATE 2-US gasoline under $3 for first time since Feb -govt 10:21 PM BST
Palin pick dogs McCain as crisis stings 10:19 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Bolivia's Morales to forge ahead with Constitution 10:19 PM BST
TEXT-Moody's: No immediate rating action on Exelon, NRG 10:18 PM BST
Oil rises 3 percent as OPEC eyes output cut 10:17 PM BST
Crisis to overshadow Canada oil company earnings 10:17 PM BST
Nasdaq suspends penny stock requirement 10:15 PM BST
National Australia Bank warns on worsening outlook 10:15 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Marten Transport Q3 profit doubles 10:15 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Tennis-Swiss Indoors men's singles results 10:14 PM BST
Cooking to thrillers: a crisis inspires book trends 10:12 PM BST
ANALYSIS-Crisis to overshadow Canada oil company earnings 10:12 PM BST
Second U.S. stimulus plan may be needed 10:11 PM BST
Soccer-10-man Newcastle battle to 2-2 home draw with Man City 10:11 PM BST
Soccer-English Premier League top scorers 10:09 PM BST
NZ shares open over 2 percent higher 10:08 PM BST
NATO's political will "wavering" in Afghanistan 10:07 PM BST
FACTBOX: Security developments in Afghanistan 10:07 PM BST
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Macatawa Q3 profit beats analysts' estimate 10:07 PM BST
Soccer-English Premier League summaries 10:07 PM BST
Trial starts for U.S. Army base "holy war" plot 10:04 PM BST
Soccer-English Premier League results and standings 10:02 PM BST
UN's Ban says frustrated by Myanmar inaction 10:02 PM BST
UN's Ban says frustrated by Myanmar inaction 10:02 PM BST
Cooking to thrillers: a crisis inspires book trends 10:01 PM BST
N.Y. Money Closing - OCTOBER 20,2008 10:01 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Winter to be mild in eastern United States - WSI 10:00 PM BST
Blood pressure drug before surgery raises risks 10:00 PM BST
Winter to be mild in eastern United States - WSI 10:00 PM BST
New TB blood test more accurate than skin test 10:00 PM BST
U.S. government asks hefty sentence for Hathaway's ex-beau 09:59 PM BST
Veteran reporter Judith Miller joins Fox News 09:57 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Tennis-Lyon Grand Prix men's singles results 09:56 PM BST
UPDATE 2-American Express profit falls, but beats estimates 09:53 PM BST
U.S. gasoline under $3 first time since Feb - Govt 09:52 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Canada energy stocks jump 14 percent as oil gains 09:51 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Nabors 3rd-qtr tops estimates; cuts capex plan 09:46 PM BST
Mexico peso hit by dollar demand, bonds sink 09:43 PM BST
NATO's political will "wavering" in Afghanistan 09:43 PM BST
NATO's political will "wavering" in Afghanistan 09:43 PM BST
TREASURIES-T-bills sell off as interbank rates ease 09:41 PM BST
Argentina stocks drop on pension reform concerns 09:39 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Toronto stock index soars on resource strength 09:36 PM BST
Quiet debut for CME's U.S. steel futures 09:35 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Netflix third-quarter profit beats estimates 09:29 PM BST
Dollar rallies despite rise in risk appetite 09:29 PM BST
FDIC's Bair should lead foreclosure help-lawmakers 09:28 PM BST
Chile stocks surge with global markets, peso firms 09:28 PM BST
Canadian dollar ends down ahead of likely rate cut 09:28 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall St soars on Bernanke, easing credit strains 09:28 PM BST
FTSE up as energy and miners in demand 09:28 PM BST
Easing credit fears lift world stocks; oil rises 09:28 PM BST
Education protects against Alzheimer's impact 09:27 PM BST
CORRECTED - Mexico stocks jump, peso slips on Bernanke comments 09:26 PM BST
Iraqi: troops deal unlikely before US vote 09:25 PM BST
Easing credit fears lift world stocks; oil rises 09:25 PM BST
FOREX-Dollar rallies despite rise in risk appetite 09:25 PM BST
Zimbabwe unity summit postponed 09:25 PM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-Easing credit fears lift world stocks; oil rises 09:25 PM BST
Low metal prices prompt Canadian mine closures 09:23 PM BST
Exelon won't rule out hostile bid for NRG 09:22 PM BST
UPDATE 2-POLL-US natgas price seen down after '08 record high 09:22 PM BST
NRG option activity raises eyebrows before Exelon bid 09:21 PM BST
UPDATE 5-Exelon won't rule out hostile bid for NRG 09:21 PM BST
Canadian opposition leader pays for election loss 09:19 PM BST
EU gives Mauritania month to free ousted president 09:17 PM BST
UPDATE 2-EU gives Mauritania month to free ousted president 09:17 PM BST
NEWSMAKER-Canadian opposition leader pays for election loss 09:15 PM BST
NRG option activity raises eyebrows before Exelon bid 09:14 PM BST
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Oct 20 US 1.52076 09:13 PM BST
UPDATE 4-Yankees, Cowboys, Goldman form sports services co. 09:11 PM BST
Study backs laser treatment for sun-damaged skin 09:10 PM BST
BUY OR SELL-Are solar stocks too cheap to pass up? 09:09 PM BST
CORRECTED - Cliffs Natural Resources shares up over 30 percent 09:09 PM BST
Resources power Toronto stock index higher 09:08 PM BST
Junk food causes a third of heart attacks 09:08 PM BST
Russian SWF ready to invest in domestic stocks 09:07 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall St surges on Bernanke, easing credit strains 09:06 PM BST
TEXT-Fitch release on NRG Energy, Exelon Corp 09:06 PM BST
Study backs laser treatment for sun-damaged skin 09:06 PM BST
Study backs laser treatment for sun-damaged skin 09:06 PM BST
Soccer-Swedish championship results and standings 09:01 PM BST
Junk food causes a third of heart attacks-study 09:00 PM BST
U.S. Treasury balances at Fed fell on Oct. 17 09:00 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions 08:58 PM BST
iPhone squeezes phone carriers' margins 08:58 PM BST
UPDATE 9-Oil rises 3 pct as OPEC eyes output cut 08:58 PM BST
Alcohol doesn't worsen chronic lung conditions 08:55 PM BST
British aid worker killed in Afghanistan 08:55 PM BST
British aid worker killed in Afghanistan 08:53 PM BST
British aid worker killed in Afghanistan 08:53 PM BST
Writers give voice to India's AIDS sufferers 08:51 PM BST
Boring Brazil race would suit McLaren fine 08:51 PM BST
German minister again pushes pro-growth measures 08:51 PM BST
Oil execs: Wait till December for capital plans 08:50 PM BST
DIARY - Today in Washington - Oct 21 08:49 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Dexia gives CEO till Nov 14 to produce refocus plan 08:46 PM BST
Canada energy stocks jump 11 percent as oil gains 08:45 PM BST
Gold rises on crude rally and fund activity eyed 08:44 PM BST
Mexico yet to decide on OPEC cut requests: source 08:43 PM BST
PRESS DIGEST-Australian General News - Oct 21 08:42 PM BST
Canada Liberal leader to exit after successor named 08:42 PM BST
Somali official says rebels killed U.N. worker 08:40 PM BST
Somali official says rebels killed U.N. worker 08:40 PM BST
PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - Oct 21 08:40 PM BST
Fed finalizes rule on mortgage rate disclosure 08:39 PM BST
Turkish court starts hearing coup case 08:36 PM BST
ICBC aims to double assets outside China in 3 yrs 08:36 PM BST
US Fed finalizes rule on mortgage rate disclosure 08:36 PM BST
A second set of eyes 08:36 PM BST
Chile stocks close up 4.6 pct as markets rally 08:35 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Tennis-Luxembourg Championships women's singles results 08:35 PM BST
Parmalat to appeal U.S. jury decision on Citigroup 08:35 PM BST
PREVIEW-C.H. Robinson seen posting higher Q3 profit 08:34 PM BST
German state banks to tap government rescue funds 08:32 PM BST
E-readers face tough competition 08:32 PM BST
Credit optimism grows as global bank rates drop 08:32 PM BST
Symbian pins hopes on open-access future 08:32 PM BST
EU lawmakers seek to toughen bank capital rules 08:30 PM BST
Anesthesia during childbirth seen very safe 08:29 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Volatility, scrutiny cited for Canada ABCP delay 08:28 PM BST
WRAPUP 5-Credit optimism grows as global bank rates drop 08:28 PM BST
Tennis-Race to secure final Doha spots intensifies at Linz Open 08:27 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Tennis-Hrbaty dumps Tursunov out of St Petersburg Open 08:26 PM BST
UPDATE 7-Copper falls on demand fears, dollar strength 08:26 PM BST
Treasury urges banks to deploy new government capital 08:24 PM BST
REFILE-BRIEF-Northrop Grumman sets quarterly dividend 08:23 PM BST
UPDATE 3-US Treasury urges banks to deploy new govt capital 08:19 PM BST
Soaring art market returns to earth with a bump 08:19 PM BST
Rio Tinto suspends Peru construction after protest 08:18 PM BST
Sony delays videogame in U.S. over offensive music 08:16 PM BST
Soaring art market returns to earth with a bump 08:16 PM BST
EU lawmakers seek to toughen bank capital rules 08:15 PM BST
Geneva mixes art, sex and death in Hoffmann opera 08:15 PM BST
Sony delays videogame over offensive music 08:15 PM BST
Rio Tinto suspends Peru construction after protest 08:14 PM BST
Iraqi minister: troops deal unlikely before US vote 08:13 PM BST
Zimbabwe power-sharing summit postponed - SADC 08:10 PM BST
Zimbabwe power-sharing summit postponed - SADC 08:10 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Southern shuts Ala. Farley 2 reactor for refuel 08:10 PM BST
Toronto stock index soars on resource strength 08:07 PM BST
Hrbaty dumps Tursunov out of St Petersburg Open 08:06 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Sony delays PS3 video game over offensive music 08:05 PM BST
Ukraine proposes fund for ailing banks, firms 08:05 PM BST
Valero: Aruba to return to normal later this week 08:05 PM BST
Mosley rejects standard KERS system for Formula One 08:02 PM BST
Soccer-Norwegian championship results and standings 08:01 PM BST
FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, Oct 20 08:01 PM BST
UPDATE 2-PacSun gets buyout offer from Adrenalina; shares rise 08:01 PM BST
Egypt drafts Palestinian unity paper 08:00 PM BST
Middle East quartet may meet soon says Russia's Lavrov 08:00 PM BST
HLTH ends deal to merge into WebMD 07:56 PM BST
Minister sees jobs boost from green energy push 07:53 PM BST
Soccer-Danish championship results and standings 07:53 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Alitalia commissioner says has liquidity - source 07:53 PM BST
Bob Hope memorabilia auction raises $601,000 07:52 PM BST
Demand for BPA-free bottles grows after Canada ban 07:51 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Exelon Pa. Peach Bottom 2 reactor shut again 07:51 PM BST
UPDATE 1-NY state risks 'unprecedented' deficit despite cuts 07:51 PM BST
Southern California homes sale surge in September 07:50 PM BST
U.S. consumers face challenges - Fed's Kroszner 07:50 PM BST
UPDATE 2-U.S., New York officials probe CDS market 07:50 PM BST
U.S. boosts oil producer Angola's coastal security 07:50 PM BST
Home prices to fall another 10 percent: Fitch 07:50 PM BST
Kuwait says committed to foreign assets despite crisis 07:50 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Mexico September crude exports slump due to Ike 07:48 PM BST
Phil Spector faces retrial for murder 07:47 PM BST
Ukraine cbank and finmin to raise banks' liquidity 07:47 PM BST
Tennis-Linz Open women's singles round 1 results 07:46 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Copper market deficit 54,000 T in Jan-July-ICSG 07:46 PM BST
UPDATE 2-HLTH ends deal to merge into WebMD 07:46 PM BST
Obama hits McCain's "say anything" politics 07:45 PM BST
Obama opens 6-point lead over McCain 07:44 PM BST
Phil Spector faces music again in murder retrial 07:44 PM BST
First Nickel halts production at Lockerby mine, cuts 150 jobs 07:44 PM BST
REFILE_UPDATE 2-U.S. consumers face challenges - Fed's Kroszner 07:42 PM BST
France's Soitec issues warning; H1 sales drop 07:41 PM BST
Toymaker profits give way to holiday fear 07:39 PM BST
Thanksgiving deals begin circulating online 07:38 PM BST
UPDATE 1-POLL-US 2008 natgas prices still seen at record high 07:37 PM BST
US interest rates mostly lower in latest week-Fed 07:36 PM BST
New EU trade chief urges U.S to help revive Doha 07:35 PM BST
Nomura's U.S. unit names co-heads of fixed income 07:35 PM BST
EU gives Mauritania month to free ousted president 07:35 PM BST
Toymaker profits give way to holiday fear-shrs off 07:35 PM BST
Copper market deficit 54,000 T in Jan-July -ICSG 07:34 PM BST
Fed's Kroszner: consumers hit by shrinking wealth 07:33 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall St up on energy, easing credit strains 07:33 PM BST
Morgan Stanley lures advisers from Merrill, others 07:32 PM BST
UPDATE 1-RIM shares drop after broker report on sales 07:30 PM BST
Rouble policy too complicated for ordinary Russians 07:30 PM BST
US jury finds Parmalat defrauded Citigroup 07:30 PM BST
TVN sees strong sales, no slowdown until 2009 07:29 PM BST
Morgan Stanley lures advisers from Merrill, others 07:29 PM BST
UPDATE 1-POLL-US crude and product supplies seen higher 07:28 PM BST
International pact sought on cigarette smuggling 07:26 PM BST
U.S. threatens new sanctions on Zimbabwe's Mugabe 07:25 PM BST
RPT-BUY OR SELL-Are energy stocks ready for a rebound? 07:25 PM BST
Thanksgiving weekend ads begin circulating online 07:25 PM BST
Sony delays PS3 video game over offensive music 07:24 PM BST
POLL-US 2008 natgas prices still seen at record high 07:24 PM BST
Bob Hope auction nets 351,000 pounds 07:23 PM BST
IMF chief Strauss-Kahn apologises for affair 07:22 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Eaton better positioned for recession-CEO 07:21 PM BST
US STOCKS-Market extends gains led by energy stocks 07:20 PM BST
Mexico peso weakens sharply as dollar gains broadly 07:19 PM BST
Sexual difficulties common after major trauma 07:16 PM BST
Detroit fears the worst as GM merger talks roll on 07:16 PM BST
Lumpectomy not advised if breast cancer returns 07:14 PM BST
A2A chairman says unworried about meter probe 07:12 PM BST
US-RESEARCH/ (NON-S&P500) 07:12 PM BST
Russia ready to withstand global crisis: Putin 07:10 PM BST
Woman in Berlin gives birth to sextuplets 07:08 PM BST
US home prices to fall another 10 pct-Fitch 07:08 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Tennis-St Petersburg Open men's singles results 07:06 PM BST
Iceland poised for IMF news, reaches out to central banks 07:05 PM BST
Russia ready to withstand global crisis says Putin 07:05 PM BST
Russia rouble weakens on central bank auction 07:05 PM BST
Italy rocks EU climate meet, others eye global deal 07:04 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Italy rocks EU climate meet, others eye global deal 07:04 PM BST
Italy rocks EU climate meet, others eye global deal 07:04 PM BST
Crisis seen adding to plight of poor: World Bank 07:03 PM BST
Palin drops in on "Saturday Night Live" 07:03 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Austria includes small firms in deposit guarantee 07:03 PM BST
Firm dollar, Chinese growth concerns hit US copper 07:02 PM BST
US Cash Products-Diesel mostly lower; NYH heat oil up 07:02 PM BST
Soccer-Bulgarian championship results and standings 07:02 PM BST
POLL-U.S. crude stocks seen up last week on imports 07:02 PM BST
Sudan hunts for kidnapped Chinese oil workers 07:01 PM BST
German DZ Bank lowers 2008 profit target -paper 07:00 PM BST
WRAPUP 2-Russia rouble weakens on c.bank auction, shares up 06:58 PM BST
Palin pick dogs McCain as financial crisis stings 06:58 PM BST
Palin pick dogs McCain as financial crisis stings 06:58 PM BST
EMERGING MARKETS-Mixed results on easing credit fears 06:57 PM BST
Oil rises 5 percent as OPEC eyes output cut 06:56 PM BST
Fed's Kroszner - consumers hit by shrinking wealth 06:56 PM BST
UPDATE 1-PKN sees Q3 operating profit down by half y/y 06:56 PM BST
Palin pick dogs McCain as financial crisis stings 06:56 PM BST
Brazil's central bank offers dollar in spot auction 06:55 PM BST
Ukraine cbank chief sees IMF deal this week 06:55 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Sudan hunts for kidnapped Chinese oil workers 06:54 PM BST
Sudan hunts for kidnapped Chinese oil workers 06:54 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Russia ready to withstand global crisis - Putin 06:54 PM BST
UPDATE 1-InStorage says offer is significantly discounted 06:51 PM BST
Financial crisis could cost 20 million jobs 06:50 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Basic Energy forecasts Q3 results above Street view 06:49 PM BST
IMF chief Strauss-Kahn apologizes for affair 06:48 PM BST
U.S. crude futures up more than $4 ahead of OPEC 06:48 PM BST
Libya seeks Russian arms worth $2 billion says Interfax 06:47 PM BST
Fears of malls and Manhattan slam some REIT shares 06:45 PM BST
Autoworkers feel the pain of SUV, truck decline 06:44 PM BST
Toronto stock index gains momentum on resources 06:43 PM BST
NY state still risks record deficits despite cuts 06:43 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Landry's shares rise on new buyout deal with CEO 06:43 PM BST
PKN sees Q3 operating profit down by about half y/y 06:42 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Czech Unipetrol sees Q3 EBIT lower than year ago 06:41 PM BST
Iceland poised for IMF news 06:41 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Iceland poised for IMF news, reaches out to cbanks 06:38 PM BST
US autoworkers feel the pain of SUV, truck decline 06:38 PM BST
BRIEF-Dexia board says wants status of fully operational bank 06:37 PM BST
US Products Outlook-Distillates strong on cold, harvest 06:37 PM BST
Ailing economy may cost Republicans big 06:36 PM BST
Fed's Lockhart: cash injections not inflationary 06:35 PM BST
CITIC Pacific warns potential $2 billion forex losses 06:34 PM BST
Demand for BPA-free bottles grows after Canada ban 06:34 PM BST
German state banks to tap government rescue funds 06:33 PM BST
German state banks to tap government rescue funds 06:32 PM BST
Brazil's Bovespa gains 6 pct amid global gains 06:32 PM BST
Mosley rejects standard KERS system for Formula One 06:30 PM BST
Soccer-Czech championship results and standings 06:30 PM BST
Russian billionaire urges investors not to dump TGK-4 06:30 PM BST
Zimbabwe power-sharing summit postponed -SADC 06:28 PM BST
Flood of mortgage bond supply to deepen: United Cap 06:27 PM BST
OPEC to tread carefully as it weighs output cut 06:26 PM BST
Motor racing-Mosley rejects standard KERS system for Formula One 06:26 PM BST
ADR Report-ADRs higher on energy, banks; credit thaws 06:25 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Brazil cenbank-committed to inflation target regime 06:23 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Zain says aims to boost 09 profit 30 pct after slide 06:23 PM BST
Czech Unipetrol sees Q3 EBIT lower than year ago 06:23 PM BST
Alitalia commissioner says has liquidity until Dec 1 06:23 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Nexen, Opti delay decision on next oil sands phase 06:22 PM BST
Mexico September crude exports slump due to Ike 06:19 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Waratah Coal rejects Mineralogy's C$38 mln offer 06:17 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Idex Q3 profit up; cuts FY08 outlook 06:10 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Fenner contacts UK regulator about untrue claims 06:10 PM BST
Spain passes emergency financial crisis measures 06:10 PM BST
Symbian pins hopes on open-access future 06:09 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Italy mulling incentives for car, appliance buys 06:08 PM BST
Fed's Lockhart: economic weakness to last into 2009 06:07 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Vertex says cystic fibrosis trial data positive 06:05 PM BST
IMF chief Strauss-Kahn apologizes for affair 06:04 PM BST
UPDATE 1-FPL shuts Fla. St Lucie 1 reactor for refueling 06:02 PM BST
Iceland c.bank suspends Treasury note auction 06:02 PM BST
Woman in Berlin gives birth to sextuplets 06:02 PM BST
Drug suspects kept lions and tigers at mansion 06:00 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Price caps harming Europe energy market -report 06:00 PM BST
Brazil cenbank-committed to inflation target regime 06:00 PM BST
iPhone squeezes U.S. phone carriers' margins 05:58 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Beiersdorf sells chemicals unit Bode to Hartmann 05:57 PM BST
Non-OPEC should contribute oil cuts: OPEC president 05:57 PM BST
Symbian pins hopes on free, open-access future 05:55 PM BST
Sudan hunts for kidnapped Chinese oil workers 05:54 PM BST
Sudan hunts for kidnapped Chinese oil workers 05:54 PM BST
Hungarian leasing firms to suspend forex lending 05:53 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall St advances on energy, bargain hunting 05:53 PM BST
CORRECTED-S&P cuts OJSC RBC Information Systems rating 05:52 PM BST
TREASURIES-US 3-month bill rate up as safe-haven bid eases 05:50 PM BST
REFILE-Soccer-Another Ukraine Euro 2012 arena faces uncertainty 05:50 PM BST
AIG to suspend lobbying lawmakers, regulators: report 05:50 PM BST
Easing credit fears lift world stocks 05:49 PM BST
Ukraine leader delays vote for anti-crisis package 05:46 PM BST
AIG to suspend lobbying lawmakers, regulators-WSJ 05:45 PM BST
Fed's Kroszner-banks must weigh liquidity risks 05:45 PM BST
Lloyds shotgun marriage to HBOS loses its shine 05:45 PM BST
Czech developer ECM's largest shareholder makes bid 05:45 PM BST
UPDATE 2-New Oriental profits from China's education focus 05:43 PM BST
FACTBOX-Europe's emerging market ratings under pressure 05:43 PM BST
House prices down 4.9 pct in October 05:43 PM BST
Flowers, but no sign of special North Korea broadcast 05:43 PM BST
Possible successors to Kim Jong il 05:42 PM BST
Rape injuries harder to spot in dark-skinned women 05:42 PM BST
White House open to idea of 2nd stimulus package 05:40 PM BST
DEALTALK-Lloyds shotgun marriage to HBOS loses its shine 05:39 PM BST
Europe shares close up 3.8 pct as oils, banks rally 05:39 PM BST
Ex-aide says Russian war rhetoric scaring markets 05:39 PM BST
Detroit fears the worst as GM merger talks roll on 05:38 PM BST
Georgia rebels accuse EU of ignoring violence 05:38 PM BST
Ex-aide says Russian war rhetoric scaring markets 05:38 PM BST
Price caps harming Europe energy market -report 05:37 PM BST
Ex-aide says Russian war rhetoric scaring markets 05:37 PM BST
US-RESEARCH/ (S&P500) 05:37 PM BST
Brazil's Lula: crisis makes Doha deal more urgent 05:36 PM BST
M&A: What next? 05:36 PM BST
US Treasury: no plans to expand bank capital plan 05:35 PM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-Easing credit fears lift world stocks; oil rises 05:35 PM BST
FOREX-Dollar rebounds, ignores decline in interbank rates 05:35 PM BST
At least 17 dead in Mexico jail riot near US border 05:35 PM BST
Belarus leader welcomes EU travel ban suspension 05:34 PM BST
Bolivia's Morales heads mass march for constitution 05:33 PM BST
US Treasury - no plans to expand bank capital plan 05:32 PM BST
Mortgage lending falls sharply in September 05:31 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Caja Madrid takes 10.5 pct of Spain's SOS Cuetara 05:30 PM BST
Boosting "green" energy seen boosting jobs in UK 05:27 PM BST
NYMEX-Crude up on OPEC, but demand worry weighs 05:27 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Chevron: Impact of oil price drop hard to predict 05:24 PM BST
Soccer-Bayern optimistic over Toni fitness for Fiorentina clash 05:24 PM BST
UPDATE 1-France says may allow fourth 3G operator 05:23 PM BST
Drug suspects kept lions, tigers at Mexican mansion 05:22 PM BST
Dutch say Russian cluster bomb killed cameraman 05:22 PM BST
Computer glitch prompts flight delays at Air Canada 05:22 PM BST
UK gilts rally, short sterling up on Libor support 05:21 PM BST
Egypt's El Sewedy launches wind energy subsidiary 05:21 PM BST
Dutch say Russian cluster bomb killed cameraman 05:20 PM BST
FDIC details amounts of bank capital injections 05:20 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Boosting green energy can boost UK jobs-minister 05:19 PM BST
FACTBOX-Ivory Coast eyes No. 1 cocoa grinding spot 05:18 PM BST
Italy mulling incentives for car, appliance buys 05:18 PM BST
Central bankers' pay sheds harsh light on bonus culture 05:17 PM BST
Soccer-Bulgaria coach denies wrongdoing over Petrov injury 05:16 PM BST
Lloyd Webber to compose UK 2009 Eurovision entry 05:16 PM BST
FTSE up 5.4 pct; energy, miners in demand 05:15 PM BST
British aid worker killed in Afghanistan 05:14 PM BST
Lloyd Webber to compose UK 2009 Eurovision entry 05:14 PM BST
Ferguson sees Celtic a threat despite away record 05:11 PM BST
TREASURIES-Bonds rise on gloomy economic outlook 05:09 PM BST
Countrywide last in mortgage satisfaction: JD Power 05:07 PM BST
Has Latin America really learned from past crises? 05:07 PM BST
REFILE-Countrywide last in mortgage satisfaction-JD Power 05:06 PM BST
Australia top order folds v India 05:05 PM BST
Woman in Berlin gives birth to sextuplets 05:04 PM BST
Tsvangirai refuses Swazi offer to fly him to talks 05:04 PM BST
Chevron says too early to predict impact of oil price drop 05:03 PM BST
HSBC says bonus structure encouraged risk-taking 05:02 PM BST
FACTBOX - How the salaries of top central bankers add up 05:02 PM BST
Central bankers' pay sheds harsh light on bonus culture 05:02 PM BST
UK economy to shrink in 2009 as recession bites 05:02 PM BST
International pact sought on cigarette smuggling 05:01 PM BST
UPDATE 1-McMoRan Exploration posts narrower Q3 loss 04:59 PM BST
Global economy set to face severe test in 2009 04:59 PM BST
Exxon 5-year capex plan intact despite oil drop-CEO 04:58 PM BST
UPDATE 2-PetMed Q2 tops expectations, shares rise 8 pct 04:58 PM BST
WRAPUP 3-Halliburton, Weatherford profits top Wall St views 04:57 PM BST
Mercedes-Benz COO warns sales crisis to hurt jobs 04:56 PM BST
Tsvangirai refuses Swazi offer to fly him to talks 04:56 PM BST
Mortgage lending falls sharply in September 04:56 PM BST
UPDATE 2-AMAG Pharma gets FDA response letter for anemia drug 04:56 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Nigeria cuts benchmark oil price to $45 in '09 budget 04:55 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Toronto stocks up sharply as oils climb, RIM drops 04:55 PM BST
No. 1 Pink leaves X-Factor in shade on UK charts 04:53 PM BST
Fashion maven Mr. Blackwell dies 04:51 PM BST
Freenet's DSL sale making slow progress -sources 04:51 PM BST
U.N. agency says crisis to cost 20 million jobs 04:51 PM BST
Toshiba boosts SanDisk as Samsung circles 04:50 PM BST
Public finances deteriorate sharply 04:49 PM BST
Toshiba boosts SanDisk as Samsung circles 04:49 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Russia widens powers of banking deposits agency 04:49 PM BST
Valero says Pt. Arthur FCC near planned rates 04:49 PM BST
Raiffeisen Hungary suspends CHF mortgage lending 04:48 PM BST
FACTBOX-Military deaths in Afghanistan 04:48 PM BST
EU gives Mauritania month to free ousted president 04:48 PM BST
EU urges drastic anti-corruption steps in Serbia 04:48 PM BST
Russian retailer X5 cuts 30 pct managerial staff 04:47 PM BST
Iran sees staged OPEC cut 04:47 PM BST
Slovenian bank NLB takes 250 mln euro syndicated loan 04:46 PM BST
EU gives Mauritania month to free ousted president 04:46 PM BST
Brazil stocks gain on global upturn; real up 04:46 PM BST
Bernanke's testimony on economic outlook 04:45 PM BST
UPDATE 1-RBC starts Canada's Storm Exploration 04:43 PM BST
EU urges drastic anti-corruption steps in Serbia 04:43 PM BST
Europe shares end higher, boosted by oils, Wall St 04:42 PM BST
US STOCKS-Dow, S&P lifted by energy shares; Nasdaq flat 04:41 PM BST
FACTBOX-How the salaries of top central bankers add up 04:41 PM BST
Time for bankers to risk an apology? 04:40 PM BST
UPDATE 5-Cricket-Australia top order folds as India close on win 04:40 PM BST
Georgia rebels accuse EU of ignoring violence 04:40 PM BST
Canada committee sees ABCP fix delayed to November 04:39 PM BST
Publisher hit by new German data leak scandal 04:37 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Dominion Va. North Anna 2 reactor in hot standby 04:37 PM BST
Georgia rebels accuse EU of ignoring violence 04:37 PM BST
Georgia rebels accuse EU of ignoring violence 04:37 PM BST
U.S. Treasury to sell 4-week bills, cash management bills 04:37 PM BST
Biofuels to follow coal into liquid market - E.ON 04:37 PM BST
Publisher hit by new German data leak scandal 04:36 PM BST
Mining accidents cost Gold Fields 9,645 ounces 04:35 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Eaton warns on 4th qtr, cites market turmoil 04:33 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Bahrain $265 mln IPO to go ahead despite crunch 04:33 PM BST
Nokia music bundle gets more operator backing 04:33 PM BST
Saudi supercomputer lures researchers 04:32 PM BST
Soccer-Celtic still a threat despite poor away record - Ferguson 04:32 PM BST
HSBC chairman says London's long-term future safe 04:31 PM BST
Oil price drop may slow upstream investment - API 04:29 PM BST
Caja Madrid buys 10.5 pct of Spain's SOS Cuetara 04:29 PM BST
Flood of mortgage bond supply to deepen-United Cap 04:29 PM BST
FACTBOX-Mines and plants hurt by low prices, high costs 04:28 PM BST
REFILE-Nokia music bundle gets more operator backing 04:28 PM BST
U.S. gives Iraq $13 million to fix looted museum 04:28 PM BST
Toure joins Arsenal's injury list 04:28 PM BST
UPDATE 5-Toshiba boosts SanDisk as Samsung circles 04:28 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Ukraine proposes fund for ailing banks, firms 04:26 PM BST
Brazil's central bank sells $789 mln in swaps 04:25 PM BST
UniCredit not in talks to sell CEE assets 04:24 PM BST
Soccer-Toure joins Arsenal's injury list 04:23 PM BST
HEADLINE STOCKS-U.S. stocks on the move on Oct 20 04:22 PM BST
Ukrainian tycoon suspends Kremikovtzi deal 04:20 PM BST
WRAPUP 1-Hungary mkts dive again, cbank pledges tight policy 04:20 PM BST
Prudential, MetLife shares fall on write-down fears 04:20 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Russia's Polymetal cuts silver output forecast 04:20 PM BST
Japan to use company carbon caps, study 2020 target 04:19 PM BST
OFT says Co-op/Somerfield deal needs store sale 04:19 PM BST
UK OFT says Co-op/Somerfield deal needs store sale 04:16 PM BST
E-readers seen facing tough competition 04:16 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Gazprom to spend $800 mln on Shtokman by end 2009 04:14 PM BST
Mexican stocks jump, peso firms on credit optimism 04:14 PM BST
HIGHLIGHTS-Bernanke's testimony on economic outlook 04:13 PM BST
PREVIEW-Outlook grim for U.S asset managers' earnings 04:11 PM BST
Allianz may help finance Dresdner sale - sources 04:11 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Canada set to announce aid for domestic banks 04:09 PM BST
Three Guineans die in fitness test to join police 04:08 PM BST
HSBC buys Indonesian bank 04:08 PM BST
Botswana's Mogae wins African leadership prize 04:07 PM BST
FACTBOX - Facts about the Mo Ibrahim prize 04:07 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Entergy shuts Vermont Yankee reactor for refuel 04:06 PM BST
ANALYSIS-Ecuador's Correa: Tough negotiator, but with limits 04:05 PM BST
Minister promises tough action on tax havens 04:00 PM BST
Spain and Renault study electric car plan 03:59 PM BST
Tofas 2008 production to fall 15-20 pct-AA 03:59 PM BST
Hormel again cuts '08 profit view, shares fall 03:58 PM BST
Credit crunch seen delaying Euro coal-fired projects 03:57 PM BST
U.S. power output fell 7.5 pct last week -Genscape 03:57 PM BST
RPT-Speculation of default by life insurers overdone-CreditSight 03:56 PM BST
Spain and Renault study electric car plan 03:55 PM BST
Botswana's Mogae wins African leadership prize 03:54 PM BST
Botswana's Mogae wins African leadership prize 03:54 PM BST
Swiss hedge fund industry to grow as crisis bites 03:53 PM BST
U.S. official hails Pakistani army offensives 03:53 PM BST
Pakistan's deposed top judge Chaudhry eyes old job 03:53 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Bulgarian antitrust watchdog launches probe into EVN 03:52 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Avastin trial in early bowel cancer to continue 03:52 PM BST
Austria includes small firms in deposit guarantee 03:52 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Hormel again cuts '08 profit view, shares fall 03:51 PM BST
Fannie Mae to skip October benchmark note issuance 03:48 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Index shows US economy not in "free fall"-Conf. Board 03:48 PM BST
US copper softens at open as growth fears dominate 03:48 PM BST
U.S., New York officials probe CDS trades 03:47 PM BST
U.S. refining margins soar on weaker crude prices 03:47 PM BST
Russia car dealer selling stake to refinance loans 03:47 PM BST
SCENARIOS: How Obama, McCain are faring in key states 03:46 PM BST
FEATURE-Soaring art market returns to earth with a bump 03:46 PM BST
Ferrari baffled by drop in performance 03:45 PM BST
Sterling slides vs broadly rising dlr; data weighs 03:44 PM BST
UPDATE 1-GM picks water pump supplier for Volt electric car 03:44 PM BST
London 2012 organisers sign up Cadbury as sponsor 03:43 PM BST
Facebook eyes digital-music business 03:42 PM BST
Long John Silver's to roll out healthy menu 03:42 PM BST
India name unchanged squad for last two Australia tests 03:42 PM BST
FACTBOX: Speakers at Reuters Central Europe Investment Summit 03:41 PM BST
Fannie Mae to sell $2 billion in bills on Wednesday 03:40 PM BST
Writers give voice to India's AIDS sufferers 03:40 PM BST
Motorcyclist jailed for YouTube speeding stunt 03:39 PM BST
Bernanke's testimony to House Budget Committee 03:38 PM BST
INSTANT VIEW - Bernanke says 2nd stimulus likely needed 03:38 PM BST
One dead, others hurt in Pontypool incident 03:38 PM BST
Flash floods kill seven in Morocco 03:38 PM BST
Yankees, Cowboys, Goldman form hospitality company 03:37 PM BST
Soccer-Evra to miss United's clash with Celtic 03:32 PM BST
Motor racing-Ferrari baffled by drop in performance 03:29 PM BST
UniCredit sees more focus on loan risk in CEE 03:28 PM BST
Father of quadbike death girl admits manslaughter 03:27 PM BST
European stocks extend gains as US stocks rise 03:27 PM BST
Father of quadbike death girl admits manslaughter 03:27 PM BST
Televisa inks another deal with U.S. Telemundo 03:26 PM BST
One dead as clashes escalate in eastern Turkey 03:25 PM BST
UPDATE 3-UK public finances deteriorate sharply, worse ahead 03:25 PM BST
UPDATE 1-RLPC-Banks invoke disruption clause on Alrosa-source 03:24 PM BST
FACTBOX-Spreads of U.S. mergers and acquisitions 03:24 PM BST
Economy set to shrink 1 percent in 2009 03:24 PM BST
HSBC buys Indonesian bank in $608 million deal 03:24 PM BST
Italy says backs Pakistan's stand against terrorism 03:24 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Emerald Energy up as Q3 profit surges 03:23 PM BST
Televisa inks another deal with U.S. Telemundo 03:22 PM BST
One dead as clashes escalate in eastern Turkey 03:21 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Bernanke-Another US stimulus plan may be warranted 03:21 PM BST
Sberbank says no curbs on currency trade, deposits 03:20 PM BST
Bernanke says another stimulus plan may be warranted 03:19 PM BST
Olympics-London 2012 organisers sign up Cadbury as sponsor 03:18 PM BST
U.S. gives Iraq $13 million to fix looted museum 03:18 PM BST
Motorcyclist jailed for YouTube speeding stunt 03:18 PM BST
UPDATE 1-BankUnited CEO retires; names new CEO 03:18 PM BST
UPDATE 2-HSBC buys Indonesian bank in $608 mln deal 03:17 PM BST
Soccer-Romanian championship result and standings 03:17 PM BST
Entergy's Vermont Yankee reactor shut 03:17 PM BST
INSTANT VIEW: Bernanke says 2nd stimulus likely needed 03:16 PM BST
Gastric bypass cuts heart risks 03:16 PM BST
SCENARIOS - How Obama, McCain are faring in key states 03:16 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall St extends gains on energy, Bernanke 03:15 PM BST
Motorcyclist jailed for YouTube speeding stunt 03:15 PM BST
TREASURIES-Bonds pare losses after Bernanke economy remarks 03:14 PM BST
SCENARIOS-How Obama, McCain are faring in key states 03:14 PM BST
DIARY - Czech Republic - to November 30 03:13 PM BST
Minister promises tough action on tax havens 03:13 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Toronto stocks jump as oil prices rise 03:13 PM BST
FOREX-Dollar extends gains vs yen on Bernanke testimony 03:11 PM BST
Mexican stocks extend gains on credit optimism 03:10 PM BST
Sterling gives up gains, falls to session low vs dollar 03:10 PM BST
European stocks led up by oils and utilities 03:10 PM BST
US gives Iraq $13 million to fix looted museum 03:08 PM BST
REC says wins $500 mln silicon powder supply deal 03:08 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Golf-LPGA will weather financial storm, says Tour VP 03:07 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Tight credit spells trouble for aircraft makers-analyst 03:07 PM BST
Economic woes cramp style of Japanese luxury shoppers 03:05 PM BST
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-Brazil currency jumps 1 pct at open 03:05 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Vonage finalizes key debt refinancing deal 03:03 PM BST
Couple to appeal Dubai beach sex jail sentence 03:03 PM BST
Toronto stock index extends gains, up 3.2 percent 03:02 PM BST
Freddie Mac sells bills at higher rates, demand up 03:02 PM BST
TAKE A LOOK-Analysis on commodities, energy in credit crunch 03:02 PM BST
Egypt stocks shave off 0.7 pct after late sell-off 03:01 PM BST
Cricket-India name unchanged squad for last two Australia tests 03:00 PM BST
India Tata Motors cuts heavy vehicle output -union 02:59 PM BST
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-RBC downgrades Adobe to "sector perform" 02:59 PM BST
Canadian dollar down ahead of rate announcement 02:59 PM BST
Bruce Power Ontario Bruce 7 reactor back in service 02:58 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Gold firmer but off highs as dollar pares losses 02:58 PM BST
Chile stocks up more than 3 pct in early trade 02:58 PM BST
NEWSMAKER-Novartis insider Reinhardt may be next CEO 02:57 PM BST
Mexican stocks jump 1.8 pct on credit confidence 02:56 PM BST
GM picks water pump supplier for Volt electric car 02:55 PM BST
Seven Russians hit with two-year doping ban 02:55 PM BST
Cannibal chef jailed in UK for lover's murder 02:54 PM BST
DIARY - Slovakia - to December 26, 2008 02:53 PM BST
Sterling gives up gains, falls to session low vs dlr 02:52 PM BST
IEA urges 10,000 CCS projects to run by 2050 02:52 PM BST
Italy says backs Pakistan's stand against terrorism 02:52 PM BST
Canada's Flaherty set to announce bank measures 02:51 PM BST
Paulson to issue capital injection guidelines 02:50 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Dundee recommends exiting Canadian asset managers 02:50 PM BST
UK motorcyclist jailed for YouTube speeding stunt 02:50 PM BST
NYMEX-Crude up on anticipated OPEC output cut 02:49 PM BST
Hot small caps: House builders fall on survey 02:49 PM BST
Israel's Peres to press peace concerns with Egypt 02:48 PM BST
Hollywood fashion maven Mr. Blackwell dies: reports 02:47 PM BST
Exelon offers to buy NRG for $6.2 billion in stock 02:46 PM BST
RESEARCH ALERT-UPDATE 1--Defense budget not to be hit: Bernstein 02:45 PM BST
PREVIEW-Mexico Televisa seen posting good Q3, some ad pressure 02:45 PM BST
NATO's political will "wavering" in Afghanistan 02:45 PM BST
India PM to visit Japan and China to boost ties 02:43 PM BST
Geneva mixes art, sex and death in Hoffmann opera 02:43 PM BST
PREVIEW-OPEC to tread carefully as weighs output cut 02:42 PM BST
Briefs-Davydenko confirmed for Masters Cup 02:41 PM BST
EARNINGS POLL-Aker Solutions Q3 EBITDA seen up 16 pct 02:41 PM BST
Motorcyclist jailed for YouTube speeding stunt 02:41 PM BST
Toronto stock index gains 2.7 percent at open 02:40 PM BST
NATO's political will "wavering" in Afghanistan 02:40 PM BST
TREASURIES-Bonds slip on stocks, signs of credit thaw 02:39 PM BST
Israel's Peres to press peace concerns with Egypt 02:39 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall St opens up amid credit market thaw 02:38 PM BST
Bank of Canada to sell C$550 mln in T-bills 02:38 PM BST
FOREX-U.S. dollar rebounds versus euro ahead of Bernanke 02:38 PM BST
PREVIEW-OPEC, Russia to seek closer ties during Moscow visit 02:37 PM BST
UPDATE 1-India PM to visit Japan and China to boost ties 02:35 PM BST
AEP to work on Texas Welsh 2 coal unit Oct. 18-27 02:32 PM BST
TEXT-S&P release on Drax Power Ltd 02:32 PM BST
Pietersen defends test cricket 02:32 PM BST
Gazprom says Shtokman 2008-09 budget over $800 mln 02:31 PM BST
Brazil stocks, currency jump in early trade 02:31 PM BST
Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai on way to summit says MDC's Mutambara 02:31 PM BST
Bank of Canada gives details of 91-day PRA 02:30 PM BST
EU mergers and takeovers (Oct 20) 02:30 PM BST
Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai on way to summit-MDC's Mutambara 02:29 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Endurance Specialty sees Q3 oper loss 02:28 PM BST
Internet breathes life into Chinese book scene 02:28 PM BST
CANADA STOCKS - Factors to watch on Oct 20 02:27 PM BST
Report says Medicaid spending "unsustainable" 02:26 PM BST
China recalls another herbal drug after baby death 02:24 PM BST
Cricket-"Useless" Lawson to stay in charge of Pakistan - PCB 02:23 PM BST
Cricket-Tests remain the pinnacle, says Pietersen 02:23 PM BST
Freud portrait of Bacon sells for 5.4 million pounds 02:23 PM BST
Vertex says cystic fibrosis trial data positive 02:22 PM BST
Spain's weak economy means up to 30 pct less lorries on roads 02:21 PM BST
Brazil's Bovespa gains 3 pct amid global gains 02:20 PM BST
UPDATE 1-United Technologies names new unit presidents 02:20 PM BST
GM pushes ahead with talks to buy Chrysler: sources 02:19 PM BST
TEXT-Fitch confirms EDF/GDF originated RMBS transactions 02:19 PM BST
Cricket-England offer to stage Pakistan matches, says PCB 02:18 PM BST
UPDATE 3-India cbank slashes repo rate to shield economy 02:17 PM BST
FACTBOX-Iraq's security pact with the United States 02:16 PM BST
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to December 15 02:16 PM BST
Time for bankers to risk an apology? 02:15 PM BST
Falling oil puts Mideast growth outlook at risk: IMF 02:14 PM BST
European stocks gain, led by oils and utilities 02:13 PM BST
Falling oil puts Mideast growth outlook at risk -IMF 02:13 PM BST
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events 02:12 PM BST
Mattel's profit misses, Hasbro beats 02:12 PM BST
Iceland to announce $6 bln aid, including IMF -FT 02:12 PM BST
HEADLINE STOCKS-U.S. stocks to watch on Oct 20 02:11 PM BST
FOREX-Dollar dips as risk aversion eases, Bernanke awaited 02:11 PM BST
Pilgrims Pride shares fall on credit worries 02:09 PM BST
Redmond fifty gives Kiwis glimmer of hope 02:08 PM BST
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Oct 20 US 1.52076 02:08 PM BST
Alon reports Big Spring boiler shut - filing 02:06 PM BST
Dominion Va. North Anna 2 reactor in hot standby 02:06 PM BST
CVS plans to close Longs deal by end of October 02:05 PM BST
China tells banks to lend to small firms 02:05 PM BST
Amlin sees 45 mln pound profits hit from hurricanes 02:04 PM BST
WRAPUP 3-Dlr Libor fall reflects continued money market thaw 02:04 PM BST
Iran expects to sign big gas deal with European firm 02:04 PM BST
UPDATE 1-CVS plans to close Longs deal by end of October 02:03 PM BST
FACTBOX - Governments act to relieve financial crisis 02:03 PM BST
TABLE-TRANSATLANTIC 3-month results 02:02 PM BST
NATO's political will "wavering" in Afghanistan 02:02 PM BST
Motor racing-Boring Brazil race would suit McLaren fine 02:01 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Czech NWR to buy 25 pct stake in iron ore firm 02:01 PM BST
GLOBAL ECONOMY WEEKAHEAD-Global slump may not be a BRIC-breaker 02:00 PM BST
RPT-Amid green energy euphoria, some solar concerns 02:00 PM BST
Nexen, OPTI to delay Long Lake decision-report 02:00 PM BST
Freud portrait of Bacon sells for 5.4 million pounds 02:00 PM BST
Economic woes cramp style of Japanese luxury shoppers 01:57 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall Street set to rise as credit confidence buoyed 01:57 PM BST
BOOKFAIR-Internet breathes life into Chinese book scene 01:57 PM BST
Palin drops in on "Saturday Night Live" 01:54 PM BST
FACTBOX: Governments act to relieve financial crisis 01:54 PM BST
Survey finds optimism among tech execs 01:51 PM BST
Israel's Livni gets more time to form government 01:50 PM BST
Israeli police arrest 9 Jews over assaults on Arabs 01:50 PM BST
FUND VIEW-Opportunities widening for clean tech investors 01:50 PM BST
FACTBOX-Governments act to relieve financial crisis 01:50 PM BST
Czech PM says EU treaty may be ratified by year end 01:50 PM BST
NRG shares surge after unsolicited Exelon bid 01:47 PM BST
Israeli police arrest 9 Jews over assaults on Arabs 01:47 PM BST
Southern Ga. Vogtle 2 reactor to exit refueling 01:46 PM BST
Buddhist temple builds refuge from refuse 01:46 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-Pacific Sunwear shares soar on buyout offer 01:45 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Pfizer, UCB form JV to speed drug discovery process 01:44 PM BST
Dennis says teams must be heard on cost cuts 01:43 PM BST
Obama raises record $150 million in September 01:43 PM BST
U.S. conservatives fearful as election draws near 01:43 PM BST
Bonus structure encouraged bank risk-taking 01:41 PM BST
Ukraine leader proposes fund to offset crisis 01:41 PM BST
Rehearse your own funeral at Vienna art exhibit 01:39 PM BST
UPDATE 2-CITIC Pacific warns potential $2 bln forex losses 01:39 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-Mattel shares drop after profit miss 01:38 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Canada August wholesale trade slides on autos 01:38 PM BST
Spain prosecutors seek to block civil war probe 01:38 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Atticus hails Deutsche Boerse chairman's exit 01:38 PM BST
UPDATE 1-UnionBanCal profit down 18 pct ahead of takeover 01:37 PM BST
FPL Fla. St Lucie 1 reactor shut 01:36 PM BST
British woman aid worker killed in Afghan capital 01:35 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Cricket-Redmond fifty gives Kiwis glimmer of hope 01:35 PM BST
China's Geely plans to electrify London's cabs: report 01:34 PM BST
INTERVIEW-HKMerc exchange investors stall for time amid crisis 01:33 PM BST
Afghan and NATO troops kill 34 Taliban in Afghan south 01:32 PM BST
Canada poised to backstop interbank lending-paper 01:32 PM BST
Wardens to seize fake disabled parking badges 01:31 PM BST
Sex shop body spreads tainted with China melamine 01:30 PM BST
TEXT-Indian PM's statement on global market turmoil 01:28 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Piraeus Bank Q3 profit up 12.5 pct y/y 01:28 PM BST
Afghan, NATO troops kill 34 Taliban in Afghan south 01:27 PM BST
Few politicians answer Ukraine PM's unity call 01:26 PM BST
Opportunities seen widening for clean tech investors 01:26 PM BST
Southern Ala. Farley 2 reactor shut 01:26 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-Halliburton as profit tops estimates 01:25 PM BST
Afghan, NATO troops kill 34 Taliban in Afghan south 01:24 PM BST
World stocks gain as credit confidence grows 01:24 PM BST
US STOCKS-Futures rise as lending rates ease 01:24 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Omrix Q3 revenue beats Wall Street view 01:23 PM BST
Spain prosecutors seek to block civil war probe 01:22 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Syneron Medical sees lower Q3 revenue 01:22 PM BST
Standard Life lines up for bank share issues 01:22 PM BST
REFILE-FEATURE-Time for bankers to risk an apology? 01:21 PM BST
Putting a price on nature can save forests, rivers 01:21 PM BST
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Friedman cuts First Horizon target 01:20 PM BST
PSEG N.J. Salem 2 reactor back at full power 01:20 PM BST
Prisa says final bids for Digital+ Nov - analysts 01:18 PM BST
Dutch state injects 10 billion euros into ING 01:18 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Forest, Cypress fibromyalgia drug delayed at FDA 01:17 PM BST
NRG Energy jumps after Exelon offer 01:16 PM BST
CORRECTED - Amlin sees 45 mln pound profits hit from hurricanes 01:16 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Bonus structure encouraged bank risk-taking -HSBC 01:16 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-NRG Energy jumps after Exelon offer 01:14 PM BST
Exelon Pa. Peach Bottom 2 reactor to exit refuel 01:13 PM BST
Private investors' share of UK companies at record low 01:13 PM BST
Private equity returns sink deeper 01:09 PM BST
Climate change linked to Indian tiger attacks 01:09 PM BST
Bulgarian antitrust watchdog launches probe into EVN 01:08 PM BST
Cannibal chef jailed for lover's murder 01:08 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Deutsche EuroShop CFO confident on 2008 targets 01:07 PM BST
Julius Baer starts physical gold fund 01:07 PM BST
FACTBOX-Facts about the Mo Ibrahim prize 01:06 PM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Canada - Oct 20 01:04 PM BST
RPT-FEATURE-Financial crisis may end boom for Suez Canal 01:04 PM BST
Motor racing-Dennis says teams must be heard on cost cuts 01:03 PM BST
Hungary cbank keeps rates on hold at 8.5 pct 01:03 PM BST
Deflation fears surface, putting Fed on alert 01:03 PM BST
Standard Life lines up for bank share issues 01:02 PM BST
Number of registered sex offenders rises 01:01 PM BST
Exxon rises after upgrade 01:00 PM BST
RPT-ANALYSIS-U.S. deflation fears surface, putting Fed on alert 01:00 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-Exxon rises after upgrade 12:59 PM BST
Turkish court starts hearing high-profile coup case 12:58 PM BST
One dead as clashes escalate in eastern Turkey 12:58 PM BST
UPDATE 1-India says growth may slow due to global turmoil 12:58 PM BST
UBS raises stake in Portugal's BCP to 2 pct 12:57 PM BST
Outspoken French nun who worked in slums dies 12:57 PM BST
FACTBOX: Coups in Turkey over last 50 years 12:57 PM BST
Yahoo to outline cost-cutting plans: source 12:55 PM BST
Guernsey-domiciled fund assets rise 20 pct -Lipper 12:54 PM BST
Outspoken French nun, who worked in slums, dies 12:53 PM BST
REFILE-UPDATE 1-Eaton warns on 4th qtr, cites market turmoil 12:52 PM BST
ING investors cheer Dutch government cash 12:52 PM BST
Lehman's $3.4 billion property fund seeks sponsor 12:52 PM BST
One dead as clashes escalate in eastern Turkey 12:52 PM BST
FACTBOX - Security developments in Afghanistan 12:51 PM BST
Indian Maoists kill 12 policemen in forest ambush 12:50 PM BST
Golf-European Tour money list 12:48 PM BST
Golf-2008 PGA Tour money list 12:48 PM BST
Golf-World rankings 12:48 PM BST
Putin: Russia can fund economic growth internally 12:45 PM BST
Soccer-S.America roundup-Late arrivals San Martin win again 12:44 PM BST
Circuit City weighing shutting stores, job cuts: WSJ 12:44 PM BST
Cricket-India v Australia - second test scoreboard 12:43 PM BST
Australia won't copy Britain's carbon targets 12:41 PM BST
KGHM's production at break-even point-CEO 12:41 PM BST
Suicide bomb hits German troops in Afghanistan: police 12:40 PM BST
Suicide bomb hits German troops in Afghanistan-police 12:39 PM BST
Merrill CEO says crunch easing but pain awaits 12:38 PM BST
Cricket-India (469&314-3 dec) v Australia (268&141-5) - close 12:37 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Pirelli head welcomes sovereign funds in Italy 12:36 PM BST
FACTBOX-Security developments in Afghanistan, Oct 20 12:36 PM BST
CORRECTED-BRIEF-Piraeus Bank 9M profit grows 23 pct 12:35 PM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks gain as credit confidence grows 12:35 PM BST
Russia's Sberbank maintains 2008 net profit forecast 12:35 PM BST
ING sells Taiwan ops after Dutch government injection 12:35 PM BST
Belgium pumps 1.5 bln euros into Dexia shareholder 12:32 PM BST
UPDATE 1-TGC Industries Q3 profit beats Wall Street view 12:32 PM BST
TEXT-S&P report on Gulf Cooperation Council 12:30 PM BST
UPDATE 1-FBR Capital upgrades Kroger to outperform 12:29 PM BST
Merrill CEO sees thousands of job cuts: report 12:28 PM BST
Emerging Markets-Shares up but Ukraine, Hungary pressured 12:28 PM BST
Indian shares rise 2.5 pct, still lack confidence 12:27 PM BST
Ukraine and IMF talk conditions for loan 12:27 PM BST
British woman aid worker killed in Afghan capital 12:26 PM BST
British woman aid worker killed in Afghan capital 12:26 PM BST
Pakistan-IMF meet in Dubai Tuesday fuels package talk 12:25 PM BST
FOREX-Dlr, yen ease as rising stocks dampen risk aversion 12:24 PM BST
UPDATE 1-China's Baosteel cuts Dec prices as demand weakens 12:24 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Japan to scrap CPI-linked JGB issues this year 12:23 PM BST
Halliburton posts third-quarter net loss 12:22 PM BST
UPDATE 1-QLT's Visudyne sales drop 30 percent 12:22 PM BST
France may help economy with jobless, car aid: Le Monde 12:22 PM BST
Vodafone Egypt sees revenue growth slowing in '08 12:19 PM BST
Oil majors to post bumper quarter amid crude crash 12:19 PM BST
China recalls another herbal drug after baby death 12:19 PM BST
Indian Maoists kill six policemen in forest ambush 12:17 PM BST
Siam Commercial Bank Q3 down, below forecasts 12:16 PM BST
UPDATE 1-KGHM workers to go on one-day strike in Nov 12:14 PM BST
Suicide bomb hits German troops in Afghanistan-police 12:13 PM BST
Mondi warns on FY profit as shares drop 12:13 PM BST
Gold/nickel ratio may slip due to recession -Deutsche 12:10 PM BST
TABLE-ELANDERS 3-month results 12:09 PM BST
Georgia rebels accuse EU of ignoring violence 12:09 PM BST
China recalls another herbal drug after baby death 12:09 PM BST
Halliburton posts third-quarter net loss 12:08 PM BST
Asia ex-Japan PC shipments up 12 pct y/y in Q3-IDC 12:08 PM BST
Georgia rebels accuse EU of ignoring violence 12:08 PM BST
Georgia rebels accuse EU of ignoring violence 12:08 PM BST
Iceland c.bank asks other c.banks for payment help 12:07 PM BST
Australia won't copy Britain's carbon targets 12:05 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Finmeccanica, Mubadala sign manufacturing link 12:04 PM BST
Nestle to invest $212 mln in Russian factory 12:02 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Sberbank net jumps 40 pct to $2.6 bln in H1 '08 12:02 PM BST
Israel slams assaults on Palestinian olive harvest 12:01 PM BST
US STOCKS-Futures add to gains as lending rates ease 12:01 PM BST
Woman killed for spreading Christianity-Taliban 12:00 PM BST
RPT-PREVIEW-Oil majors to post bumper quarter amid crude crash 12:00 PM BST
Cricket-Bangladesh v New Zealand - first test scoreboard 11:59 AM BST
Israel slams assaults on Palestinian olive harvest 11:59 AM BST
Israel slams assaults on Palestinian olive harvest 11:59 AM BST
Drugs police swoop on huge cruise ship 11:59 AM BST
REFILE-FTSE gains 1.8 pct as energy, miners recover 11:58 AM BST
Iran criticises U.N. Security Council "injustice" 11:58 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Halliburton posts third-quarter net loss 11:57 AM BST
Australia won't copy Britain's carbon targets 11:57 AM BST
An OPEC output cut may hurt global recovery: IEA 11:57 AM BST
Dollar Libor rates and spreads fall sharply 11:56 AM BST
ING takes cash, other banks seen asking for more 11:54 AM BST
LaSalle eyes plum Asia deals 11:54 AM BST
Hungary scraps bill auction and stocks fall further 11:53 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Bangkok Bank Q3 net down but beats forecasts 11:53 AM BST
Wardens to seize fake disabled parking badges 11:52 AM BST
Weld books top Aussie jockey for Melbourne Cup tilt 11:51 AM BST
Pirelli head welcomes sovereign funds in Italy 11:50 AM BST
European stocks rise; commodities, financials help 11:50 AM BST
Cricket-Bangladesh (245&242) v New Zealand (171&145-2) - close 11:48 AM BST
Hungary's markets wobble again despite crisis steps 11:48 AM BST
WRAPUP 1-ING takes cash, other banks seen asking for more 11:47 AM BST
CORRECTED - Circuit City weighing shutting stores, job cuts-WSJ 11:47 AM BST
India's Idea Cellular to spin off two licences 11:46 AM BST
Flowers but no sign of special North Korea broadcast 11:45 AM BST
Indian villagers protest against steel plant 11:44 AM BST
WEEKAHEAD-Changing fear factor 11:44 AM BST
Botswana's Mogae wins African leadership prize 11:43 AM BST
Botswana's Mogae wins African leadership prize 11:43 AM BST
Cameron calls for tax cuts for small firms 11:42 AM BST
Addoha buys Fadesa's Moroccan units 11:41 AM BST
Nokia Siemens says sticking to profit focus 11:40 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Insurer WR Berkley sees Q3 hurt by investment losses 11:39 AM BST
FACTBOX-Jokes making the rounds on financial crisis 11:39 AM BST
Interbank dollar pressures ease as banks lend 11:39 AM BST
Denmark's DONG to develop N. Sea's Trym 11:38 AM BST
Drugs police swoop on huge cruise ship 11:37 AM BST
British woman aid worker killed in Afghan capital 11:36 AM BST
UPDATE 3-Japan govt, BOJ cut economy view as crisis bites 11:35 AM BST
FACTBOX-Jokes making the rounds on financial crisis 11:33 AM BST
Ericsson CEO-turmoil won't hit Q4 either 11:33 AM BST
Libya seeks Russian arms worth $2 billion: Interfax 11:32 AM BST
Lehman's property fund seeks sponsor 11:31 AM BST
Mattel posts higher third-quarter profit 11:27 AM BST
FACTBOX-Coups in Turkey over last 50 years 11:27 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Miners gain as investors look for bargains 11:26 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Mattel posts higher third-quarter profit 11:25 AM BST
British band Keane recovers balance, "Symmetry" 11:24 AM BST
Sri Lanka says no to EU rights probe for trade deal 11:23 AM BST
Keane recovers balance and "Symmetry" 11:23 AM BST
KGHM workers to go on one-day strike in Nov 11:23 AM BST
Greek strike to halt flights, close banks, schools 11:22 AM BST
Sweden launches financial stability package 11:20 AM BST
OPEC may not need big cut, source tells paper 11:20 AM BST
Ex-divs to take 1 point off FTSE 100 on Oct 22 11:19 AM BST
Greek strike to halt flights, close banks, schools 11:19 AM BST
Sweden launches financial stability package 11:19 AM BST
FACTBOX-Global interest rates in 2008 11:18 AM BST
U.S. actors union requests federal mediation 11:18 AM BST
Private equity returns sink deeper 11:18 AM BST
Krung Thai Bank Q3 net profit jumps 11:18 AM BST
TABLE-India's Idea Cellular Q2 net down 35 pct 11:18 AM BST
Lehman's $3.4 billion property fund seeks sponsor 11:15 AM BST
Private equity returns sink deeper 11:15 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Sweden launches financial stability package 11:15 AM BST
Japan's Daiichi Sankyo buys 52.5 pct of Ranbaxy 11:11 AM BST
Bangkok Bank Q3 net profit down, beats forecasts 11:10 AM BST
***SNAPSHOT - WORLD KEY OFFICIAL INTEREST RATES*** 11:10 AM BST
Libya seeks Russian arms worth $2 billion 11:08 AM BST
Bangladesh mobile phone users drop in September 11:08 AM BST
Bangladesh mobile phone users drop in September 11:07 AM BST
CNPC, Uzbekistan tie up to develop Mingbulak oilfield 11:05 AM BST
Indian shares provisionally close up 3.1 pct 11:05 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Takeda says U.S. delays ulcer drug decision 11:03 AM BST
Tennis-Women's world rankings 11:02 AM BST
Orascom Construction secures loan, buys own shares 11:02 AM BST
Tennis-Men's world rankings 11:02 AM BST
FACTBOX-Line of control between India and Pakistan 11:01 AM BST
Finmeccanica slows Alenia output due to Boeing 11:01 AM BST
Iran official casts doubt on ban of youth executions 11:00 AM BST
Amlin sees profits hit from hurricanes 11:00 AM BST
Julius Baer starts physical gold fund 10:59 AM BST
UPDATE 1-China Mobile's Q3 disappoints, earnings growth slows 10:56 AM BST
South Korea says ready to do more after bailout package 10:54 AM BST
S.Korea package to support won, but more needed 10:54 AM BST
Brown changes stripes on financial supervision 10:53 AM BST
FACTBOX: Key facts on Ukraine's finances and politics 10:51 AM BST
BRIEF-Sberbank net jumps 40 pct to $2.6 bln in H1 '08 10:50 AM BST
Penpix of possible successors to Kim Jong-il 10:48 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Cargotec sees slower growth after Q3 profit dip 10:48 AM BST
Aboriginal prodigy steals the night at Australia music awards 10:46 AM BST
SE Asian Stocks-Mostly higher on hopes credit market thawing 10:46 AM BST
TABLE-Key facts on Ukraine's currency and finances 10:46 AM BST
Japan to scrap inflation-linked govt bond issues 10:45 AM BST
RPT-UPDATE 2-SocGen,others down on renewed capital increase talk 10:45 AM BST
SocGen, others down on renewed capital increase talk 10:44 AM BST
Aboriginal prodigy steals the night at Australia music awards 10:44 AM BST
FACTBOX-Key facts on Ukraine's finances and politics 10:44 AM BST
CORRECTED - Irish national pension fund down 17.3 pct end-Sept 10:39 AM BST
Economy set to shrink 1 percent next year 10:39 AM BST
Finmeccanica expects to close DRS deal in 10 days 10:38 AM BST
Newspaper round-up 10:37 AM BST
Hollywood fashion maven Mr. Blackwell dies-reports 10:36 AM BST
Tokyo rubber up by 16 yen limit, ends over 185 yen 10:35 AM BST
PREVIEW-Siam Cement Q3 earnings seen lower, petchem weighs 10:32 AM BST
FACTBOX: OPEC comments ahead of emergency meeting 10:31 AM BST
HK bankruptcies herald economic downturn, risks for banks 10:31 AM BST
M&S said to cut dozens of head office jobs 10:31 AM BST
RPT-FACTBOX-Key facts about Serbia's economy 10:28 AM BST
Singapore's UOB ups stake in Vietnam's Southern Bank 10:27 AM BST
Lloyd Webber to compose UK 2009 Eurovision entry 10:27 AM BST
S.Korea's Hyundai Motor to reduce U.S. car output 10:26 AM BST
DIARY - Global Environment 10:25 AM BST
East Timor police stop 20 people heading for Australia 10:25 AM BST
Taiwan rescue centre doubles as a popular zoo 10:25 AM BST
Lloyd Webber to compose UK 2009 Eurovision entry 10:24 AM BST
RPT-TEPCO considers solar power plants to meet CO2 goals 10:23 AM BST
UPDATE 2-S.Korea says ready to do more after bailout package 10:22 AM BST
European stocks rise; commodities, financials help 10:22 AM BST
DMT signs technology supply deal with Mediaset 10:20 AM BST
European stocks rise; commodities, financials help 10:19 AM BST
CITIC Pac says forex losses to hit 2008 earnings 10:19 AM BST
Tsvangirai will not attend regional summit 10:18 AM BST
India finmin says no direct impact from global mkts 10:18 AM BST
FTSE gains on hopes crisis may be easing 10:16 AM BST
Sterling gains vs dollar 10:16 AM BST
Merrill CEO says crunch easing but pain awaits 10:13 AM BST
Malaysia Airlines to cut costs - CEO 10:12 AM BST
UPDATE-1 Allahabad Bank shares fall on profit worries 10:12 AM BST
Soccer-Ranieri and Spalletti face make or break week 10:11 AM BST
Russia ruble firms on anti-crisis measure, shares up 10:11 AM BST
Saudi judges review militant cases ahead of trials 10:10 AM BST
Two German nuclear plants to run beyond 09 election 10:10 AM BST
U.S. stock index futures rise; eyes on earnings 10:10 AM BST
Israeli website brands Pope with Nazi swastika 10:09 AM BST
Redstone may be forced to sell Viacom/CBS: report 10:08 AM BST
UPDATE 1-China Sept steel output sinks 9 pct, coal up 10:07 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Solarworld gains on new Wacker Chemie plant 10:06 AM BST
POLL-TAKE A LOOK-Reuters polls and surveys 10:05 AM BST
Indian tribals protest against Arcelor Mittal plant 10:05 AM BST
Indian tribals protest against Arcelor Mittal plant 10:04 AM BST
Thai Hot Stocks - BEC World, CP Foods up, AIS down 10:04 AM BST
UK public finances hit record deficit for Sept 10:04 AM BST
TABLE-MEDIVIR 3-month results 10:04 AM BST
Redstone may be forced to sell Viacom/CBS - NY Post 10:04 AM BST
Ericsson posts strong third quarter, shares jump 10:03 AM BST
CORRECTED-Man dies in bomb blast in Myanmar 10:00 AM BST
Ukraine PM confident of "substantial" IMF help 10:00 AM BST
RPT-PREVIEW-US machinery makers have nowhere to hide in slowdown 10:00 AM BST
Man dies in bomb blast in Myanmar 09:58 AM BST
TABLE-China Telecom Q3 net profit up 1.3 pct 09:57 AM BST
UPDATE 4-Ericsson posts strong third quarter, shares jump 09:57 AM BST
France-UK power link fully restored 09:56 AM BST
William Hill says not being hurt by downturn 09:56 AM BST
OPEC secgen may meet Russia leaders-Russia energy min 09:54 AM BST
INTERVIEW-Putting a price on nature can save forests, rivers 09:53 AM BST
India to decide on steel import duty within a week 09:52 AM BST
TABLE-China Mobile nine-month net profit up 37.9 pct 09:51 AM BST
European stocks gain on banks and commods 09:50 AM BST
Dutch state injects 10 billion euros into ING 09:48 AM BST
Saudi judges review militant cases ahead of trials 09:48 AM BST
Cricket-India (469 & 314-3 dec) v Australia (268 & 50-2) - tea 09:48 AM BST
Saudi judges review militant cases ahead of trials 09:46 AM BST
WRAPUP 2-ING investors cheer Dutch government cash 09:45 AM BST
Christie's art sale falls well short of estimates 09:45 AM BST
Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai will not attend regional summit 09:45 AM BST
Zimbabwe's MDC says difficult to believe in mediation 09:45 AM BST
HK shares rally 5.3 pct led by large caps; Esprit drops 09:43 AM BST
BoE reports 0.89 cover ratio in $10 bln 1-day repo 09:42 AM BST
Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai will not attend regional summit 09:41 AM BST
Cameron calls for tax cuts for small firms 09:40 AM BST
UPDATE 2-William Hill says not being hurt by downturn 09:40 AM BST
U.S. pilot was ordered to shoot down UFO 09:37 AM BST
UPDATE 2-LG Elec Q3 posts solid operating profit on handsets 09:36 AM BST
Fox Mobile gets face-lift 09:35 AM BST
TABLE-Indian Hotels Q2 net falls 4.8 pct 09:34 AM BST
FOREX-Dollar slides, stocks recovery eases risk aversion 09:33 AM BST
Lorries set to cross Kashmir divide after six decades 09:31 AM BST
PREVIEW-India PM to visit Japan and China to boost ties 09:31 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Utility Veolia cuts key targets, shares plunge 09:29 AM BST
Indonesia says Eni mulls LNG plant in disputed Ambalat zone 09:29 AM BST
China Q3 growth slows to 9.0 pct 09:26 AM BST
Kenyan judge accused of road rage stabbing 09:25 AM BST
Sterling gains vs dlr, yen as risk aversion ebbs 09:25 AM BST
Strong quake hits Indonesia's Sulawesi island 09:23 AM BST
Cricket-Bangladesh (245 & 242) v New Zealand (171 & 84-1) - tea 09:22 AM BST
Zimbabwe's MDC says difficult to believe in mediation 09:21 AM BST
EFG Eurobank - Acquisition of Own Shares 09:17 AM BST
Pilot arrested after failing breath test 09:15 AM BST
Davis, Mahoney seek "Treatment" 09:15 AM BST
Bank implements reforms to ease bank lending 09:11 AM BST
Chinese protest after money doesn't grow on trees 09:11 AM BST
Russia's Pharmacy 36.6 nine-month sales up 39 pct 09:11 AM BST
Miramax opts for "Divorce" 09:11 AM BST
CBS offers mashup for Web couch potatoes 09:09 AM BST
FTSE gains on hopes crisis may be easing 09:07 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Mondi warns on FY profit, shares drop 09:07 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Q3 profit up 57.8 pct 09:06 AM BST
Chinese protest after money doesn't grow on trees 09:06 AM BST
FTSE to open 1.3 percent higher 09:05 AM BST
Bank of England implements reforms to ease bank lending 09:04 AM BST
HK shares jump 4.6 pct after sell-off,properties soar 09:04 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Reyal Urbis closes 3 bln euro debt refinancing 09:01 AM BST
Ericsson CEO-no change in recent pricing conditions 09:01 AM BST
UPDATE 1-BoE implements reforms to ease bank lending 08:59 AM BST
India rate cut consistent with govt policy-finmin 08:59 AM BST
World's second highest airport to open this month 08:58 AM BST
World's second highest airport to open this month 08:57 AM BST
Indonesia's Adaro scraps private share buyback 08:55 AM BST
Cricket-India 314-3 dec (& 469) v Australia (268) - innings 08:55 AM BST
World's second highest airport to open this month 08:53 AM BST
PREVIEW-Lorries set to cross Kashmir divide after six decades 08:52 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Russia's PIK wins $1 bln Moscow City contracts 08:51 AM BST
FACTBOX - Germany sets conditions for bank rescues 08:51 AM BST
China's farm reforms open fresh hopes, pitfalls 08:51 AM BST
German cabinet agrees conditions for bank rescues 08:50 AM BST
Cevian says not pushing Munich Re to spin off ERGO 08:49 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest 08:48 AM BST
FACTBOX-Germany sets conditions for bank rescues 08:48 AM BST
Pilot arrested after failing breath test 08:47 AM BST
Ericsson CEO says base Q4 views on 9 months not Q3 08:45 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - PORTUGAL - Oct 20 08:44 AM BST
Toddler virus flares up again in China 08:43 AM BST
Italy ministry to buy Finmeccanica stake 08:41 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Kazakhstan to pump in $15 bln to aid economy 08:41 AM BST
Ford, Chrysler offer 2009 model discounts: report 08:41 AM BST
COMMODITIES-Markets extend gains, economy clouds outlook 08:41 AM BST
Somali official says rebels killed U.N. worker 08:41 AM BST
FACTBOX-Violence against aid workers in Somalia 08:41 AM BST
Cevian says not pushing Munich Re to spin off ERGO 08:39 AM BST
FACTBOX-Violence against aid workers in Somalia 08:37 AM BST
FACTBOX-Violence against aid workers in Somalia 08:37 AM BST
Ford, Chrysler offer 2009 model discounts -FT 08:34 AM BST
Rooney could spell trouble for injury-hit Celtic 08:32 AM BST
Indonesian police detain 15 over independence rally 08:31 AM BST
Real's Cannavaro poised for angry Juve reception 08:29 AM BST
Wounded Atletico and Juve seek European solace 08:29 AM BST
Hong Kong finds bird flu virus in crow 08:29 AM BST
Reyal Urbis closes debt 3 bln euro refinancing 08:28 AM BST
Exelon offers to buy NRG for $6.2 billion in stock 08:26 AM BST
Joint U.S.-New York Inquiry into CDS trading - NYT 08:24 AM BST
Global warming leads India tigers to village attacks 08:24 AM BST
Global warming leads India tigers to village attacks 08:24 AM BST
Filtronic confirms special dividend, shares rise 08:24 AM BST
Somali official says rebels killed U.N. worker 08:24 AM BST
Somali official says rebels killed U.N. worker 08:24 AM BST
CME ahead in race to run new regulated CDS market 08:23 AM BST
Takeda says FDA delays decision on ulcer drug 08:23 AM BST
BRIEF-Finnish banks to finance Kaupthing Finland payback 08:22 AM BST
Ericsson plans for "flattish" industry market in 09 08:22 AM BST
Why companies sell bonds amid worst environment 08:22 AM BST
Merrill CEO says crunch easing but pain awaits 08:21 AM BST
U.S. deflation puts Fed on alert 08:20 AM BST
Layoffs spreading across corporate America 08:20 AM BST
SanDisk to sell part of NAND jv capacity to Toshiba 08:20 AM BST
JGB futures dip on Nikkei rally, eye 30-yr offer 08:20 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Merrill CEO says crunch easing but pain awaits 08:16 AM BST
European auto woes latest hit to U.S. suppliers 08:16 AM BST
RPT-BRIEF-Mondi warns on year underlying operating profits 08:15 AM BST
Asia oil brokers brace for shakeup 08:15 AM BST
Aga Rangemaster sees lower H2 profit on poor orders 08:15 AM BST
Lao Telecom launches first 3G service in Vientiane 08:14 AM BST
Nikkei up 3.6 percent on soft yen, Panasonic jumps 08:14 AM BST
German cabinet backs conditions for bank rescues 08:14 AM BST
Nikkei up 3.6 pct on soft yen, Panasonic jumps 08:12 AM BST
BoE says implements money market reforms 08:11 AM BST
SatCom FY pretax profit up 12 pct 08:11 AM BST
Turkish Airlines Jan-Sept passengers up 14.3 pct 08:10 AM BST
Mondi warns on year underlying operating profits 08:10 AM BST
Macau's star dims as casino revenues dive 10 percent 08:10 AM BST
U.S. soy futures up 4 percent as oil climbs 08:10 AM BST
Senior 3-month trading strong and profit above hopes 08:09 AM BST
Italian Stocks - Factors to watch on Oct 20 08:07 AM BST
Oil bonanza no relief to Saudi would-be home owners 08:07 AM BST
Motor racing-Disciplined approach pays off for Hamilton 08:07 AM BST
Nine Chinese oil workers kidnapped in Sudan 08:07 AM BST
ING sells Taiwan life unit to Fubon for $600 mln 08:07 AM BST
China plans 150,000 km of oil and gas pipelines 08:07 AM BST
CORRECTED-China factory closure leaves workers asking: now what? 08:07 AM BST
China Construction Bank 9-month net up 48 percent 08:06 AM BST
China commentary blames U.S. consumers for crisis 08:06 AM BST
China unveils broad rural revitalisation plan 08:06 AM BST
Canal de Isabel II to float 49 pct in '10 - paper 08:06 AM BST
HIGHLIGHTS-Facing global woes, China has room to shift policy 08:06 AM BST
China Q3 GDP growth falls to 9.0 pct, outlook gloomy 08:06 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Chinese property stocks jump on govt support hopes 08:06 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Senior 3-month trading strong, profit above hopes 08:06 AM BST
Miner Grupo Mexico retools Asarco restructure plan 08:06 AM BST
INTERVIEW-Saudi SABIC says must keep costs at minimum 08:06 AM BST
Saudi SABIC posts first profit fall in 2 years 08:06 AM BST
INTERVIEW-NZ's Auckland Airport says can weather recession 08:06 AM BST
Singapore Hot Stock-Rig makers fall on signs of slow demand 08:06 AM BST
Australia's Atlas says China iron ore demand falling 08:06 AM BST
Egypt cancels tax on cement, iron, steel exports 08:05 AM BST
France Telecom to launch Orange brand in Uganda 08:05 AM BST
Nippon Steel, JFE to lift profit forecasts-Nikkei 08:05 AM BST
Australia's Qantas says passenger demand down 08:05 AM BST
Kuehne&Nagel Q3 profit up 1 pct, buys Alloin 08:05 AM BST
Exelon offers to buy NRG for $6.2 bln in stock 08:05 AM BST
Sign of the times? UK retailers security tag meat 08:05 AM BST
GM offers $1.6 bln, buyouts to close Ohio plant 08:05 AM BST
Yum's Long John Silver's to roll out healthy menu 08:05 AM BST
GM sends Hummer sales book to potential buyers 08:05 AM BST
FEATURE-Economic woes cramp style of Japanese luxury shoppers 08:04 AM BST
Geely has plans to electrify London cabs-report 08:04 AM BST
Asahi beer denies report on InBev's S Korea unit 08:04 AM BST
NZ's Fonterra-in talks to sell China's San Lu stake 08:04 AM BST
Sharp drop expected in Volkswagen shares -Barron's 08:04 AM BST
UK's M&S to cut dozens of head office jobs--report 08:04 AM BST
HK home appliance maker BEP suspended -HKEx 08:04 AM BST
Monday Papers: US faces worst recession in 26 years -- other news 08:04 AM BST
EXCLUSIVE-GM eyes Chrysler cash, talks progressing-sources 08:04 AM BST
Daiichi Sankyo buys 20 percent stake in Ranbaxy 08:04 AM BST
Thai protesters march ahead of Thaksin land ruling 08:04 AM BST
Abbott gets stent delivery patent extension 08:04 AM BST
US FDA staff cautious over Genzyme's new Myozyme 08:04 AM BST
Pfizer to settle Bextra, Celebrex lawsuits 08:04 AM BST
Lilly shares sink amid prasugrel delay speculation 08:04 AM BST
Canada to limit bisphenol A in baby bottles 08:03 AM BST
China widens recall for firm in herbal drug scare 08:03 AM BST
Toddler virus flares up again in China, kills three 08:03 AM BST
Zydus Cadila gets US nod for Risperidone tablets 08:03 AM BST
Novartis Q3 profit up 32 pct, ups drug sales f'cast 08:03 AM BST
Seoul shares rebound on govt package;Hyundai soars 08:03 AM BST
Cartoon Network adapting Yourgrau's horror tales 08:03 AM BST
Cindy McCain releases 2007 tax return 08:03 AM BST
Few confident U.S. candidates can fix economy-Poll 08:03 AM BST
INTERVIEW-Joe the Plumber drained by election spotlight 08:02 AM BST
Prediction markets now betting big on Obama 08:02 AM BST
POLL-Obama lead in U.S. race slips to 3 points 08:02 AM BST
McCain says Democrats smearing Joe the Plumber 08:02 AM BST
Obama raises record $150 million in September 08:02 AM BST
Ailing U.S. economy may cost Republicans big 08:02 AM BST
Former Bush secretary of state Powell backs Obama 08:02 AM BST
Obama deals double blow but McCain still confident 08:02 AM BST
Thai protesters march ahead of Thaksin land ruling 08:02 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Bulgaria - Oct 20 08:02 AM BST
Emaar Q3 profit falls as it takes US unit writedown 08:01 AM BST
Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait swings to Q3 loss as provisions climb 08:01 AM BST
China CITIC Bank sees 9-mth net up at least 130 pct 08:01 AM BST
Gulf Bank Q3 profit down 13.8 pct as crisis weighs 08:01 AM BST
Fubon to buy ING's Taiwan life ins unit -report 08:01 AM BST
Latin American central bank chiefs meet on crisis 08:01 AM BST
Germany to set strict conditions for bank rescues 08:01 AM BST
UPDATE 1-France Telecom to launch Orange brand in Uganda 08:01 AM BST
TOPWRAP 6-ECB says will do what it takes; S. Korea adds $130 bln 08:00 AM BST
Prudential in talks to sell stake, buy AIG unit - report 08:00 AM BST
CVC teaming up with Swiss Re for RBS insurance bid-report 08:00 AM BST
Dutch state injects 10 bln euros into ING 08:00 AM BST
CORRECTED-China factory closure leaves workers asking: now what? 08:00 AM BST
Taiwan stocks hits over 5-yr low, but Fubon Fin gains 07:59 AM BST
Cricket-Gambhir registers century, India lead passes 400 07:59 AM BST
Monday Papers: ING accepts $10 billion cash injection from Dutch govt -- bid news and gossip 07:59 AM BST
Prosperity Minerals issues profit warning 07:58 AM BST
U.N. says people will travel despite credit crisis 07:55 AM BST
U.N. says people will travel despite credit crisis 07:54 AM BST
Monday Papers: tips and comment 07:54 AM BST
U.N. says people will travel despite credit crisis 07:53 AM BST
European Factors -- Shares set to rise; focus on earnings 07:52 AM BST
North Korea holds rare cabinet meeting on economy 07:50 AM BST
RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks rally as governments fight crisis 07:50 AM BST
BoE offers $10 bln in overnight repos on Monday 07:49 AM BST
India's L&T to retain medical equipment business 07:49 AM BST
HK shares rally 6 pct after recent sell-off 07:48 AM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks rally on global fight against crisis 07:47 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Russia - Oct 20 07:43 AM BST
Slovakia - Factors To Watch on Oct 20 07:42 AM BST
RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS WEEKAHEAD-Changing fear factor,cheaper stocks 07:42 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Singapore economy to be weak for several qtrs -govt 07:42 AM BST
Indian shares rise but sentiment still nervous 07:41 AM BST
Amlin sees profits hit from hurricanes 07:40 AM BST
OTP Bank buys back 963,791 shares 07:40 AM BST
Big jump seen in number of UK companies in trouble 07:40 AM BST
North Korea holds rare cabinet meeting on economy 07:40 AM BST
Indian shares extend rise to 4 pct on day 07:39 AM BST
EMERGING EUROPE STOCKS - Factors to Watch Oct 20 07:38 AM BST
Toddler virus flares up again in China, kills three 07:36 AM BST
UPDATE 1-S.Korea NPS to buy bank bonds from Kookmin, Woori 07:35 AM BST
REFILE-Abengoa to spend on thermal energy plants - paper 07:35 AM BST
UPDATE 1-OMV says Q3 refining margin narrows 07:34 AM BST
FACTBOX: Q&A on hand, foot and mouth disease 07:34 AM BST
UPDATE 1-ING seen up after Dutch govt, Taiwan moves 07:32 AM BST
France's Lagarde says bank consolidation positive 07:32 AM BST
IPTE unit closes Slovakia plant 07:30 AM BST
Czech Republic - Factors To Watch on Oct 20 07:29 AM BST
Poland - Factors to Watch on Oct 20 07:28 AM BST
Schibsted says obtains EUR 500 mln loan facility 07:26 AM BST
UPDATE 1-NORDIC STOCKS - Factors to watch on Oct 20 07:26 AM BST
Rays hold firm to see off Red Sox in decider 07:25 AM BST
Red Sox run out of magic against Rays 07:25 AM BST
Russian markets -- Factors to Watch on Oct 20 07:24 AM BST
Pakistani judge extends detention of U.S. man 07:24 AM BST
Czech NWR to buy 25 pct stake in iron ore firm 07:23 AM BST
German stocks - Factors to watch on Oct 20 07:21 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Ireland - Oct 20 07:21 AM BST
Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Monday 07:21 AM BST
Pfizer Europe CEO says crisis to affect healthcare 07:17 AM BST
Seoul shares end up; Hyundai Mtr, steelmakers soar 07:14 AM BST
Russia's PIK wins $1 bln Moscow City contracts 07:14 AM BST
Merrill CEO: liquidity fears ease, merger on track 07:13 AM BST
Nikkei up 3.6 pct on soft yen, Panasonic jumps 07:08 AM BST
European stock index futures point to higher open 07:07 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Ericsson posts strong Q3, unhurt by turmoil 07:02 AM BST
UK's Brown changes stripes on financial supervision 07:00 AM BST
Brown changes stripes on financial supervision 06:58 AM BST
India will weather global mkt turmoil-jnr finmin 06:58 AM BST
UK Stocks -- Factors to watch on Oct 20 06:56 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Car parts maker Faurecia Q3 sales rise 1.7 pct 06:55 AM BST
UPDATE 2-ING sells Taiwan ops after 10 bln euro govt injection 06:54 AM BST
FACTBOX: Some facts about the North Korean economy 06:54 AM BST
Australia central bank may ration rate cuts: report 06:53 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Oct 20 06:53 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Woodside: Australia carbon plan may double costs 06:52 AM BST
French stocks - Factors to watch on Oct 20 06:51 AM BST
TABLE-NOVARTIS AG 3rd quarter results 06:50 AM BST
South says no sign of special North Korea broadcast 06:49 AM BST
North Korea, a bit less "evil," may try to open up 06:47 AM BST
Japan paper says North Korea message could come Monday 06:47 AM BST
FACTBOX-Some facts about the North Korean economy 06:46 AM BST
Taiwan stocks hit 5-year low but Fubon Fin gains 06:46 AM BST
FACTBOX-Some facts about the North Korean economy 06:44 AM BST
Turkey - Factors to Watch on Oct 20 06:43 AM BST
Hong Kong finds bird flu virus in crow 06:41 AM BST
Cricket-New Zealand (7-0 & 171) v Bangladesh (245 & 242) - lunch 06:40 AM BST
North Korea, a bit less "evil," may try to open up 06:40 AM BST
More central bank alert needed on stocks: World Bank 06:37 AM BST
Man dies in bomb blast north of Myanmar capital 06:37 AM BST
TABLE-KUEHNE & NAGEL AG 3rd quarter results 06:36 AM BST
Strong quake hits Indonesia's Sulawesi island 06:34 AM BST
Strong quake hits Indonesia's Sulawesi island 06:34 AM BST
Art lovers queue up to get hands on free artworks 06:34 AM BST
Hong Kong finds bird flu virus in crow 06:32 AM BST
Palladium up 5 pct on bargain hunting, off 3-yr low 06:31 AM BST
Ericsson Q3 profit 5.7 bln SEK, above forecasts 06:30 AM BST
Hong Kong finds bird flu virus in crow 06:29 AM BST
Thai Siam City Bank to raise capital by mid-2009 06:27 AM BST
Gunmen kill woman aid worker in Afghan capital 06:27 AM BST
UAE to inject $6.8 billion into banks this week: paper 06:25 AM BST
General Growth to sell preferred stock - WSJ 06:25 AM BST
UPDATE 1-UAE to inject $6.8 bln into banks this week-paper 06:22 AM BST
Sign of the times? Retailers security tag meat 06:21 AM BST
LG Elec says Q3 handset sales, margin down 06:20 AM BST
LG Elec Q3 net down 93 pct but op profit robust 06:18 AM BST
Australia PM's popularity soars after economic stimulus 06:18 AM BST
Geely seen having plans to electrify London cabs 06:17 AM BST
HK shares jump 4 pct; Esprit drops on weak outlook 06:17 AM BST
House prices down 4.9 percent 06:16 AM BST
Cricket-Bangladesh (245 & 242) v New Zealand (171) - first test 06:15 AM BST
Trading loss ends career of lifelong banker Milhaud 06:12 AM BST
Major Europan indexes seen up 1-1.4 pct -bookmakers 06:09 AM BST
NEWSMAKER-Trading loss ends career of lifelong banker Milhaud 06:07 AM BST
Obama wins support of Colin Powell 06:04 AM BST
Obama opens 6-point lead over McCain 06:04 AM BST
REFILE-WRAPUP 1-Short-term US dollar rates ease further in Asia 06:03 AM BST
Hutton meets Iraq's Maliki in Baghdad 06:02 AM BST
Woodside: Australia carbon plan may double costs 06:01 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Shanghai copper up, but China economy fears loom 06:00 AM BST
DIARY - Today in Germany - October 20 06:00 AM BST
DIARY - Germany - to November 14 06:00 AM BST
DIARY - Economic Indicators in Germany from October 20 06:00 AM BST
Tokyo rubber rises 16 yen daily limit on firm oil 05:55 AM BST
L.A. film critics honor former exec John Calley 05:55 AM BST
Recent Hollywood screenwriting deals 05:55 AM BST
Nikkei up 3 pct as Panasonic jumps, soft yen helps 05:52 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - New York Times business news - Oct 20 05:51 AM BST
TREASURIES-Slip in Asia on sign of easing credit stress 05:48 AM BST
Malaysia PM in waiting flags slowdown, but no stimulus 05:46 AM BST
Nikkei up 3 pct as Panasonic jumps, soft yen helps 05:43 AM BST
India's Anil Ambani Group eyes AIG Asia unit: report 05:40 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Malaysia PM in waiting flags slowdown, but no stimulus 05:38 AM BST
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Oct 20 05:38 AM BST
Summit seeks breakthrough in Zimbabwe talks 05:36 AM BST
India's Anil Ambani Group eyes AIG Asia unit -paper 05:35 AM BST
Indian shares rise more than 2 pct early 05:35 AM BST
U.S. actors union requests federal mediation 05:34 AM BST
Survey finds optimism among tech executives 05:31 AM BST
FACTBOX-Q&A on hand, foot and mouth disease 05:28 AM BST
Arcapita hires Lehman exec for Asia real estate unit 05:27 AM BST
Pentagon postpones big satellite contract till FY10 05:24 AM BST
JGB futures recover from 3-month low as markets calm 05:19 AM BST
Pentagon postpones big satellite contract til FY10 05:13 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Central banks must watch stock,asset prices -World Bank 05:12 AM BST
NZ shares rise 2.9 pct as confidence returns 05:09 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Australia's Future Fund hopes to buy cheap assets 05:06 AM BST
Malaysia's CIMB launches Islamic fx hedging tool 05:05 AM BST
More central bank alert needed on stocks -World Bank 05:02 AM BST
Survey finds optimism among tech executives 05:01 AM BST
DIARY - Today in Belgium/Luxembourg - Oct 20, 2008 05:00 AM BST
DIARY - Belgium to Dec 31, 2008 05:00 AM BST
RPT-ANALYSIS-Asia oil brokers brace for crisis-induced shakeup 04:54 AM BST
Tokyo rubber up more than 5 pct, nears 180 yen 04:43 AM BST
Australia's Future Fund hopes to buy cheap assets 04:26 AM BST
Foreign-language Oscar entries unveiled 04:15 AM BST
TABLE-Asia physical rubber prices - Oct 20 04:10 AM BST
Seoul shares hit 3-yr low as package boost fades 04:10 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - British Business Press - Oct 20 04:09 AM BST
NZ's Greens rule out coalition with National Party 04:04 AM BST
HK shares extend gains to 3 pct, led by large caps 04:03 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - Oct 20 03:56 AM BST
RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks recover, but economy fears loom 03:56 AM BST
Asia stocks recover, but economy fears loom 03:55 AM BST
HK Hot Stocks-China properties rally,Dah Sing slumps 03:54 AM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks recover, but economy fears loom 03:53 AM BST
Asahi denies report eyeing InBev South Korea unit 03:51 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Asahi denies report eyeing InBev South Korea unit 03:46 AM BST
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Citi raises Bangkok Bank to buy 03:46 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Nippon Steel, JFE to lift profit forecasts-Nikkei 03:44 AM BST
ING sells Taiwan life unit to Fubon for $600 million 03:43 AM BST
Nikkei up 0.5 pct as Panasonic jumps, soft yen helps 03:43 AM BST
"Eagle Eye" spots win at overseas box office 03:29 AM BST
"Road" rerouted into 2009 release schedule 03:28 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Vietnam newspapers - Oct 20 03:28 AM BST
Thai shares may open higher, banks in focus 03:19 AM BST
JGB futures recover from 3-month low as markets calm 03:18 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian newspapers - Oct 20 03:18 AM BST
China Development Bank may raise Anglo stake -paper 03:13 AM BST
Union said demanding HBOS-Lloyds merger protect jobs 03:12 AM BST
Union demands HBOS-Lloyds merger protect jobs-report 03:11 AM BST
Obesity and smoking all timebombs in China 03:06 AM BST
China's poor said to suffer stark health inequity 03:06 AM BST
Nikkei up 0.5 pct as Panasonic jumps, soft yen helps 03:04 AM BST
Soccer-Champions League statboxes Groups E-H 03:00 AM BST
Obesity, smoking all timebombs in China - study 03:00 AM BST
Soccer-Disciplinary situation in the Champions League 03:00 AM BST
PREVIEW-Soccer-Real's Cannavaro poised for angry Juve reception 03:00 AM BST
China's poor suffer stark health inequity - report 03:00 AM BST
PREVIEW-Soccer-Rooney could spell trouble for injury-hit Celtic 03:00 AM BST
PREVIEW-Soccer-Wounded Atletico and Juve seek European solace 03:00 AM BST
HK shares open 1 pct higher;Esprit,Ping An slide 02:59 AM BST
Seoul shares at new 3-yr lows on shipbuilders, IBK 02:56 AM BST
Yahoo said to outline cost-cutting plans 02:51 AM BST
Yahoo to outline cost-cutting plans - source 02:46 AM BST
Rookie Turnesa holds nerve to win Las Vegas Open 02:39 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Golf-Rookie Turnesa holds nerve to win Las Vegas Open 02:39 AM BST
TABLE-Siam City Bank turns Q3 net profit, beats forecasts 02:33 AM BST
NZ benchmark stock index extends gains to 2 percent 02:27 AM BST
Brave faces, deep fears at Asia oil trader soirees 02:20 AM BST
RPT-Brave faces, deep fears at Asia oil trader soirees 02:19 AM BST
HK shares seen higher after sharp sell-off 02:18 AM BST
Nikkei up 2.0 pct as Panasonic jumps, soft yen helps 02:13 AM BST
CITIC Pacific shares suspended -HKex 02:10 AM BST
NBC Universal to cut 3 percent of 2009 budget: report 02:09 AM BST
NBC Universal to cut 3 pct of 2009 budget - report 02:08 AM BST
Gold up over 2 percent on oil, off 1-month low 02:06 AM BST
Tokyo rubber up more than 4 pct, tops 170 yen 01:53 AM BST
Sportsnet offers hockey fans interactive experience 01:51 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Philippine newspapers - Oct 20 01:50 AM BST
Lifetime wants "Runway" suit heard in fed court 01:50 AM BST
Gold bounces 1 pct on rising oil, off 1-month low 01:48 AM BST
Financial crisis may end boom for Suez Canal 01:46 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Singapore newspapers - Oct 20 01:44 AM BST
Platinum jumps over 3 pct on higher gold, oil 01:43 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Malaysia - Oct 20 01:36 AM BST
Seoul shares dip on caution over govt package 01:35 AM BST
BOJ's Shirakawa: Japan econ to remain sluggish 01:33 AM BST
China elephant balks on the wild side after detox 01:31 AM BST
Golf-Las Vegas Open final-round scores 01:30 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Ten-man Boca bury differences, beat River 01:28 AM BST
Time for bankers to risk an apology? 01:27 AM BST
Time for bankers to risk an apology? 01:25 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - South Korean newspapers - Oct 20 01:22 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times, Wall St Journal Asia editions 01:20 AM BST
Economic woes cramp style of Japanese luxury shoppers 01:20 AM BST
Sugar harvest advances have social cost in Brazil 01:16 AM BST
UPDATE 2-U.S. actors union requests federal mediation 01:15 AM BST
Seoul shares higher on govt package, led by banks 01:13 AM BST
Nikkei up 0.7 pct as exporters gain 01:10 AM BST
JGB futures hit 3-mth low as stocks calm a bit 01:10 AM BST
Australia's Atlas to sell 65,000/tns spot iron ore 01:08 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Australia's Qantas says passenger demand down 01:04 AM BST
Golf-Rookie Turnesa wins Las Vegas Open 12:57 AM BST
Fubon to buy ING's Taiwan life ins unit -report 12:56 AM BST
China CITIC Bank sees 9-mth net up at least 130 pct 12:54 AM BST
Toddler virus flares up again in China 12:49 AM BST
ECB says will do what it takes; S. Korea adds $130 billion 12:49 AM BST
Germany to set strict conditions for bank rescues 12:48 AM BST
ECB says will do what it takes 12:48 AM BST
Germany to set strict conditions for bank rescues 12:48 AM BST
Toddler virus flares up again in China, kills three 12:47 AM BST
Australia's NAB joins ANZ in cutting mortgage rate 12:47 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Germany to set strict conditions for bank rescues 12:43 AM BST
Soccer-Argentine championship results and standings 12:40 AM BST
Australia's Qantas says passenger demand down 12:39 AM BST
Soccer-Three off as Palmeiras hold Sao Paulo in grudge match 12:38 AM BST
Australia PM's popularity soars after economic stimulus 12:38 AM BST
Palin cameo helps "SNL" reach 14-year ratings high 12:36 AM BST
Nippon Steel, JFE to lift profit forecasts-Nikkei 12:35 AM BST
Toshiba may buy JV gear from SanDisk -source 12:32 AM BST
TBS tech problem delays baseball telecast 12:32 AM BST
"Terminator" is back with full season of episodes 12:31 AM BST
Seoul markets seen lifted by $130 bln package 12:29 AM BST
Japan stocks set to slip as recession worry mounts 12:27 AM BST
"Frost/Nixon" proves closer to "Rocky" than to "W." 12:26 AM BST
Japan stocks set to slip as recession worry mounts 12:26 AM BST
"High School Musical 3" dances into movie theaters 12:20 AM BST
U.S. actors union requests federal mediation 12:19 AM BST
U.S. actors union requests federal mediation 12:19 AM BST
Oil extends gains above $72, eyeing OPEC cuts 12:18 AM BST
Malaysian Stocks - Factors to watch 12:18 AM BST
House prices down 4.9 percent 12:15 AM BST
Sign of the times? UK retailers security tag meat 12:11 AM BST
Sign of the times? Retailers security tag meat 12:10 AM BST
China Construction Bank 9-month net up 48 percent 12:09 AM BST
UPDATE 1-U.S. actors union requests federal mediation 12:07 AM BST
Minister sees Canada as model amid economic crisis 12:06 AM BST
UPDATE 3-Third massive blackout this year hits Venezuela 12:02 AM BST
Utility Veolia cuts investment, cash flow outlook 12:01 AM BST
Oil extends gains above $72, eyeing OPEC cuts 12:01 AM BST
Sign of the times? UK retailers security tag meat 12:01 AM BST

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