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BlackRock tells employees jobs to be cut this week 11:59 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times, Wall St Journal Asia editions 11:59 PM GMT
Myanmar disperses dissidents throughout its gulag 11:55 PM GMT
SF Fed: FOMC may need to set reserves target 11:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-U.S. Treasury issues capital terms for private firms 11:52 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-NY Gov-Wall St bonus outlook dims on Citi, Goldman 11:52 PM GMT
BlackRock tells employees jobs to be cut this week 11:51 PM GMT
Myanmar disperses dissidents throughout its gulag 11:50 PM GMT
Democrats to keep Lieberman in their ranks: aides 11:50 PM GMT
Brewer Lion Nathan holds ground on CC Amatil bid 11:50 PM GMT
Berlin-Based Personalisation Site Plista Secures Swiss VC Funding 11:48 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Shuffle Master separates CEO, chairman roles 11:48 PM GMT
Macquarie says would raise funds if found good use 11:46 PM GMT
White House opposes Senate Democrats' auto bailout bid 11:43 PM GMT
Brewer Lion Nathan holds ground on CC Amatil bid 11:43 PM GMT
Seoul shares seen down;econ worries, Citi to weigh 11:43 PM GMT
US Navy "unsatisfied" with performance of new ship 11:42 PM GMT
White House opposes Senate Democrats' auto bailout bid 11:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Putnam cuts 47 jobs, merges funds as assets shrink 11:37 PM GMT
U.S. military chief says Iraq conditions may change 11:37 PM GMT
U.N. chief raises concerns about Iranians in Iraq 11:37 PM GMT
AOL 'Evaluating' Engadget UK Launch, Other Blogs Under Consideration 11:37 PM GMT
Alaska denies Exxon permit for ice road 11:33 PM GMT
Finance crisis seen affecting terrorism crackdown 11:32 PM GMT
Treasury injects capital into 21 more banks 11:31 PM GMT
U.N. chief raises concerns about Iranians in Iraq 11:31 PM GMT
WTO diplomats start push for trade deal, no date 11:30 PM GMT
SNAPSHOT - Financial Crisis - 2330 GMT 11:30 PM GMT
U.N. chief raises concerns about Iranians in Iraq 11:29 PM GMT
Congress, White House race clock on automaker rescue 11:28 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Navios Q3 profit falls; cuts dividend 11:26 PM GMT
Obama ticket sellers threatened with prosecution 11:25 PM GMT
Fed has done "as much as it can": Fed's Hoenig 11:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Lion Nathan H2 profit flat, firms outlook 11:22 PM GMT
Auto deal could avert market rout, but no cure-all 11:21 PM GMT
Japan stocks likely to slip on global economy worry 11:19 PM GMT
W.House opposes Senate Democrats' auto bailout bid 11:18 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-TransCanada to issue C$1.16 bln of stock 11:15 PM GMT
Dow Jones High/Low - Nov 17 11:15 PM GMT
Dow Jones Open/Close - Nov 17 11:13 PM GMT
Hungary's MOL posts HUF 4.9 bln 3rd quarter loss 11:13 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-NYSE member firm losses worst in 30 years -report 11:13 PM GMT
Medicare wants limits for weight loss surgery 11:12 PM GMT
Citigroup's cost cuts may not bring '09 profit 11:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-U.S. court reinstates Hartford Financial case 11:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-U.S. Medicare wants limits for weight loss surgery 11:12 PM GMT
Shire aims to double rare disease sales 11:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Mortgage bankruptcy reform returns in U.S. Senate 11:00 PM GMT
Bluearc latest tech company to cancel IPO 10:59 PM GMT
Britain's BP to close Australian solar-cell plant 10:58 PM GMT
CORRECTED - GM likely to survive, bonds a "buy"-JPMorgan 10:58 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-DivX sues Yahoo over advertising deal; cuts '08 view 10:51 PM GMT
Honda opens new U.S. plant as Detroit seeks bailout 10:50 PM GMT
Brazil's CSN output, investment same despite crisis 10:49 PM GMT
U.S. ethanol makers to consolidate in 2009-lobby 10:49 PM GMT
U.S. military chief says Iraq conditions may change 10:49 PM GMT
Californians return to fire-ravaged homes 10:49 PM GMT
US Attorney in Manhattan resigns to join law firm 10:48 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude ends sharply lower on economic worries 10:48 PM GMT
CORRECTED - CORRECTED - N.Y. Money Closing - NOVEMBER 17, 2008 10:46 PM GMT
US military chief says Iraq conditions may change 10:46 PM GMT
US military chief says Iraq conditions may change 10:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Samsung hit with two infringement lawsuits 10:45 PM GMT
Magnesium impacts calcium's anti-cancer effect 10:45 PM GMT
Obese kids have prematurely aged neck arteries 10:44 PM GMT
N.Y. Money Closing - NOVEMBER 17, 2008 10:43 PM GMT
Too little sleep tied to increased cancer risk 10:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Celtic ball boy saves day for Maradona 10:42 PM GMT
Too little sleep tied to increased cancer risk 10:42 PM GMT
CORRECTED-Delphi seeks approval to continue to use loans 10:41 PM GMT
New Intel chip faster, matches some AMD features 10:41 PM GMT
Pressure builds on U.S. bailout banks to cut bonuses 10:41 PM GMT
General Dynamics wins big U.S. Navy submarine deal 10:40 PM GMT
New Intel chip faster, matches some AMD features 10:40 PM GMT
Paulson, Bernanke brief lawmakers on bailout 10:39 PM GMT
Brazil to limit cane planting in food producing areas 10:39 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Pier One predicts operating loss in third quarter 10:38 PM GMT
As ethanol shipments grow, safety remains a concern 10:37 PM GMT
SEC charges Mark Cuban with insider trading 10:37 PM GMT
Report finds Gulf War illness is real 10:36 PM GMT
Gulf War illness is real, report finds 10:35 PM GMT
Honda opens new US plant as Detroit seeks bailout 10:35 PM GMT
Wall Street slides on economic worries, Citi 10:33 PM GMT
Cancer drugs halt type 1 diabetes in mice 10:33 PM GMT
Gulf War illness is real, report finds 10:32 PM GMT
RPT-UPDATE 1-Paulson, Bernanke brief lawmakers on bailout 10:32 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Novafora to buy Transmeta in all cash transaction 10:32 PM GMT
US actress Locklear charged with driving offense 10:32 PM GMT
Pressure builds on US bailout banks to cut bonuses 10:31 PM GMT
Lion Nathan year profit up 4 pct on premium beers 10:31 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-As ethanol shipments grow, safety remains a concern 10:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Australia's Macquarie in rare profit slide 10:31 PM GMT
WellPoint urges action on health-care reform 10:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Masonite extends lifeline with bondholder agreement 10:30 PM GMT
Sen. Durbin to seek mortgage bankruptcy change 10:29 PM GMT
Bruce Springsteen to release new album in January 10:28 PM GMT
Harvey Norman sales down 0.8 pct in past four weeks 10:27 PM GMT
Bruce Springsteen to release new album in January 10:27 PM GMT
EMERGING MARKETS-LatAm stocks fall in thin volume 10:26 PM GMT
Cancer drugs halt type 1 diabetes in mice 10:26 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Cliffs Natural ends deal to acquire Alpha 10:25 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-U.S. Treasury to let supplementary Fed balance fall 10:24 PM GMT
Brazil ethanol equipment makers ask for govt help 10:22 PM GMT
Interior Dept sets rules for oil shale program 10:21 PM GMT
Penney says keeping holiday prices lower 10:20 PM GMT
U.S. gasoline closer to $2, cheapest since March 2005 10:20 PM GMT
New Issue-Sempra Energy sells $750 mln in 2 parts 10:20 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US Interior Dept sets rules for oil shale program 10:19 PM GMT
US gasoline closer to $2, cheapest since March 2005 10:19 PM GMT
New Issue-British Sky sells $600 mln notes 10:17 PM GMT
Mexico reopens Gulf oil port after bad weather 10:16 PM GMT
Dollar falls versus yen on global recession fears 10:15 PM GMT
Cloris Leachman falls ill but now home 10:13 PM GMT
Insurers await Fed OK for cash amid capital drain 10:13 PM GMT
California court urged to review gay marriage ban 10:12 PM GMT
Cloris Leachman falls ill, now home: spokeswoman 10:12 PM GMT
CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar, bonds rise on weak data 10:11 PM GMT
Scientists find prehistoric "nuclear family" 10:10 PM GMT
Fed's Hoening: Fed has done "as much as it can" 10:09 PM GMT
Scientists find prehistoric "nuclear family" 10:08 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Insurers await Fed OK for cash amid capital drain 10:08 PM GMT
Pirates hijack oil supertanker off east Africa 10:06 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX tumbles on financials, commodities 10:05 PM GMT
Pirates hijack oil supertanker off east Africa 10:05 PM GMT
Shuttle astronauts deliver space station's new gear 10:04 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Highlights of space shuttle Endeavour's mission 10:01 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Space shuttle Endeavour's crew 10:01 PM GMT
G20 finance ministers to meet by end-March: Canada 10:01 PM GMT
US Sen. Durbin to seek mortgage bankruptcy change 09:59 PM GMT
Shuttle astronauts deliver space station's new gear 09:59 PM GMT
Soccer-Portuguese championship results and standings 09:58 PM GMT
Treasury injects capital into 21 more banks 09:57 PM GMT
Quotes from the Health Summit: Monday 09:53 PM GMT
Obama, McCain pledge to work together 09:49 PM GMT
Chrysler dealers to meet Congress, gov officials 09:48 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-MEMC Electronics cuts Q4 outlook 09:48 PM GMT
Partial carbon cut from coal a good first step-MIT 09:42 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds gain as Japan's downturn raises concerns 09:41 PM GMT
Chrysler dealers to meet Congress, gov officials 09:41 PM GMT
Macquarie Group H1 net profit falls 43 pct 09:40 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-LeapFrog cutting about 10 pct of global workforce 09:40 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, oil fall as Citigroup, Japan stoke fears 09:40 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar falls vs yen on global recession fears 09:39 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-SF Fed: FOMC may need to set reserves target 09:39 PM GMT
Georgia sees strong Obama support for NATO hopes 09:38 PM GMT
Georgia sees strong Obama support for NATO hopes 09:36 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Canadian government to face confidence tests 09:36 PM GMT
Canadian government to face confidence tests 09:36 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-BSkyB sells $600 mln in 10-yr notes-IFR 09:35 PM GMT
California court urged to review gay marriage ban 09:35 PM GMT
Citigroup to slash 52,000 jobs 09:34 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-GM to delay incentive payments to save cash 09:34 PM GMT
TOPWRAP 10-Japan in recession; Citi slashes 52,000 jobs 09:33 PM GMT
Merck drug fails to slow Alzheimer's symptoms 09:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-MOVES-Raymond James, Standard Chartered 09:31 PM GMT
Brazil ethanol equipment makers ask for govt help 09:30 PM GMT
US SWAPS-Spreads narrow; 30Y inversion to Treasury deepens 09:30 PM GMT
US Treasury injects capital into 21 more banks 09:30 PM GMT
Top Anheuser-Busch sports executive to retire 09:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Symantec names new CEO; Thompson to retire 09:29 PM GMT
Georgia sees strong Obama support for NATO hopes 09:29 PM GMT
Georgia sees strong Obama support for NATO hopes 09:29 PM GMT
U.S. mortgage rates unchanged on Monday - BestInfo 09:27 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch on Mississippi Power Company 09:26 PM GMT
Smithfield pork plant to hold union vote Dec 10-11 09:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Merck drug fails to slow Alzheimer's symptoms 09:23 PM GMT
Oil drops more than 3 percent on global recession fears 09:23 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's assigns ION Geophysical B1 rating 09:22 PM GMT
Russian firm taps into ice hockey fantasy craze 09:21 PM GMT
FERC okays NY Lake Erie power grid flow plan 09:20 PM GMT
Briefs4-Quinlan and Woodcock cited after rugby international 09:18 PM GMT
Congo rebels push north despite Nkunda peace pledge 09:18 PM GMT
Oil drops more than 3 percent on global recession fears 09:16 PM GMT
Congress, White House race clock on automaker rescue 09:16 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Congress, White House race clock on automaker rescue 09:16 PM GMT
Interior Dept issues rules for oil shale program 09:16 PM GMT
Sempra Energy sells $750 mln of 5-yr, 10-yr notes 09:14 PM GMT
Argentina stocks fall on global recession worries 09:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 11-Oil drops more than 3 pct on global recession fears 09:11 PM GMT
Crisis requires large fiscal stimulus: IMF's Lipsky 09:10 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Ex-Commerce Bank CEO to pay $4 mln to settle probe 09:10 PM GMT
Soccer-Israeli championship result and standings 09:07 PM GMT
US Treasury injected $33.56 bln into banks Nov 14 09:07 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Californians return to fire-ravaged homes 09:06 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Economic worries, Citi weigh down Wall Street 09:06 PM GMT
Industry Moves: RBI CEO Van De Aast Quits, Sell-Off Remains Unresolved 09:05 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Spreads of U.S. mergers and acquisitions 09:05 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX tumbles on financials, commodities 09:05 PM GMT
BSkyB to sell $600 mln in 10-year notes-IFR 09:05 PM GMT
Indigo plant may treat chronic skin disease 09:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bank of Canada to adjust purchases at auctions 09:04 PM GMT
FERC approves Merrill commods unit sale to BOA 09:03 PM GMT
Chile stocks shadow Wall Street losses, peso off 09:02 PM GMT
Top Anheuser-Busch sports executive to retire 09:02 PM GMT
Harrah's bonds rise after debt exchange offer 09:01 PM GMT
Mexico media tycoon buys Circuit City stake-filing 09:00 PM GMT
Merck drug fails to slow Alzheimer's symptoms 09:00 PM GMT
Indigo plant may treat chronic skin disease 09:00 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions 08:59 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-iPCS withdraws Sprint-Clearwire injunction request 08:55 PM GMT
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac bill sale calendar 08:55 PM GMT
Birth defect risk raised by in vitro fertilization 08:55 PM GMT
Gold prices sag, but long-term outlook bright 08:54 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Nov 17 US 1.47575 08:53 PM GMT
Chip maker Spansion sues Samsung for infringement 08:53 PM GMT
U.S. agency 2008 note sales calendar 08:52 PM GMT
Iceland eyes recovery steps, Russia tempers aid talk 08:52 PM GMT
U.S. agency 2008 note sales calendar 08:51 PM GMT
US copper ends off on Japan recession, Citi job cuts 08:50 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Iceland eyes recovery steps, Russia tempers aid talk 08:50 PM GMT
EMI Focusing Less On Track Sales, Hires Mycokemusic.com Founder 08:48 PM GMT
Brazil real, stocks fall on global recession fears 08:45 PM GMT
85 companies default on debt in 2008: S&P 08:44 PM GMT
Soccer-Uruguayan championship suspended after riot 08:43 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-Financials, resources deepens TSX fall 08:41 PM GMT
Officials charge Mark Cuban with insider trading 08:41 PM GMT
Soccer-Uruguayan championship suspended after riot 08:40 PM GMT
ADR Report-ADRs trade sideways, Japan, Citi weigh down 08:40 PM GMT
Pharma struggles to adapt as patents expire 08:40 PM GMT
85 companies default on debt in 2008 -S&P 08:39 PM GMT
Sen. Kennedy returns to work after June surgery 08:37 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Trader shoots himself at Brazil financial exchange 08:34 PM GMT
Eight corpses recovered from Colombian mudslide 08:34 PM GMT
MONEY MARKETS-Dollar bank rates rise amid TARP worries 08:32 PM GMT
French wind farm firm Theolia blown off course 08:32 PM GMT
Ex-Commerce CEO to pay $4 mln to settle U.S. probe 08:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-French wind farm firm Theolia blown off course 08:28 PM GMT
LADWP shuts Pacfic DC power line due Calif. fires 08:28 PM GMT
UBS Wealth Management loses two teams of advisers 08:22 PM GMT
Bank of Canada to adjust purchases at auctions 08:22 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St falls as Citi, Japan news deepen worries 08:21 PM GMT
WellPoint could absorb reforms, thrive 08:21 PM GMT
Theron named U.N. peace messenger 08:19 PM GMT
Volvo says gives notice to 350 more employees 08:16 PM GMT
Czech rightists clash with police, 14 hurt 08:14 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Hijacked tanker Sirius Star, one of world's newest 08:13 PM GMT
Chile Telsur to piggy-back on Telefonica mobile arm 08:13 PM GMT
Family history key in figuring breast cancer risk 08:12 PM GMT
Obama scores ratings high for CBS, "60 Minutes" 08:10 PM GMT
Obama scores ratings high for CBS, "60 Minutes" 08:08 PM GMT
Saudi Southern Cement Q3 profit down on sales 08:08 PM GMT
UPADTE 1-Iraqi Qaeda-linked group confirms a leader killed 08:08 PM GMT
CORRECTED-Dubai's DIFX to list futures based on share index 08:08 PM GMT
Kuwait's Zain sees 2008 net profit up 5 pct 08:08 PM GMT
Emirates NBD Q3 profit up 13 pct, sees slower growth 08:08 PM GMT
Iraq reviews 2009 budget due to falling oil price 08:08 PM GMT
Gulf interbank rates ease after liquidity boost 08:08 PM GMT
Pakistan officially requests IMF aid-Strauss Kahn 08:08 PM GMT
OPEC cut of 1-1.5 mln bpd needed-OPEC sources 08:07 PM GMT
Oman oil output up 6.5 pct on year in Jan-Sep 08:07 PM GMT
PREVIEW-Chinese president to visit struggling ally Cuba 08:07 PM GMT
China flips to net diesel exporter in Oct 08:07 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-HK toy maker says industry holding its breath 08:07 PM GMT
China coal imports fall for 2nd month on demand slump 08:07 PM GMT
Taiwan stocks fall as LCD makers slide, Hon Hai up 08:07 PM GMT
Crisis offers investment opportunities -China CIC 08:07 PM GMT
China's CIC says wants power in exchange for money 08:07 PM GMT
Fortescue denies in talks with China Investment Corp 08:07 PM GMT
China banks sound enough to weather storm -PBOC's Yi 08:07 PM GMT
China stocks end up 2.2 percent as airlines soar 08:07 PM GMT
Chinese airlines seek govt aid to ease losses 08:07 PM GMT
KGHM sees 2009 copper production in line with 2008 08:06 PM GMT
Mota Engil founding family ups stake to 35.6 pct 08:06 PM GMT
Indonesia's Bakrie to change terms of Bumi sale 08:06 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Iamgold won't raise Euro Ressources bid 08:06 PM GMT
Boskalis reaffirms intention of making full Smit offer 08:06 PM GMT
Northam says output up 14 pct in 4 mts of 2009 08:06 PM GMT
Aker ASA chief Langoy says to resign 08:06 PM GMT
Norske Skog says HQ sale trims gearing 08:06 PM GMT
France's Zodiac profit falls, upbeat on next year 08:06 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-De Beers sees hope in U.S., to double ad spend 08:06 PM GMT
Pirates hijack oil supertanker off east Africa 08:06 PM GMT
Aker posts Q3 loss, CEO quits for health reasons 08:06 PM GMT
Kirin to buy new Lion Nathan shares for Amatil bid 08:05 PM GMT
S.Africa's Tiger Brands mulls $786 mln bid for AVI 08:05 PM GMT
UK's Avis, Accident Exchange warn on profits 08:05 PM GMT
Reynolds focuses on new products as market changes 08:05 PM GMT
PepsiCo shifts advertising work for key brands 08:05 PM GMT
Auditors remove Las Vegas Sands going concern doubt 08:05 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Penney says keeping holiday prices lower 08:05 PM GMT
H&M sales fall less than feared, ASOS eyes abroad 08:05 PM GMT
Target profit falls, suspends buybacks; shares down 08:05 PM GMT
Lowe's profit beats but year view cut; shares rise 08:05 PM GMT
Lion Nathan bids $4.9 bln for Coca-Cola Amatil 08:05 PM GMT
Sharp-witted elderly shed insight on dementia 08:04 PM GMT
Reuters Summit-Pharma struggles to adapt as patents expire 08:04 PM GMT
United Therapeutics' oral PAH drug fails trial 08:04 PM GMT
Solvay ends research on obesity drug 08:04 PM GMT
India Biocon sees 15-20 pct revenue growth in FY09 08:04 PM GMT
India's Ranbaxy says responds to U.S. FDA probe 08:04 PM GMT
Targanta drug appears similar to rival-US FDA staff 08:04 PM GMT
Innogenetics nine-month operating loss narrows 08:04 PM GMT
Covidien profit rises; shares turn higher 08:04 PM GMT
Theravance drug may be related to deaths-FDA staff 08:04 PM GMT
Convicted Stevens holds slim lead in US Senate race 08:03 PM GMT
Chided Lieberman meets with Reid on McCain support 08:03 PM GMT
Obama faces uphill battle to combat rising job loss 08:03 PM GMT
U.S. farm sector cautiously welcomes Obama win 08:03 PM GMT
Fitch lowers Ecuador rating outlook on negative 08:03 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Motor racing-Senna tests for Honda in new-look F1 08:03 PM GMT
US House seeks quick economic stimulus passage 08:03 PM GMT
U.S. Rep. Emanuel to become Obama chief of staff 08:03 PM GMT
Obama says will confront economic woes head-on 08:02 PM GMT
Obama looks presidential but not president yet 08:02 PM GMT
Children with cancer at risk of drug interactions 08:02 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Financial crisis hits global oil investment 08:02 PM GMT
ThyssenKrupp execs in Italy indicted over deaths 08:01 PM GMT
RPT-Pressure grows on Irish banks to recapitalise 08:01 PM GMT
Gulf Bank in $1.4 bln capital hike after shock loss 08:01 PM GMT
CORRECTED-UPDATE 3-UBS adopts new exec pay model, axes 2008 bonu 08:01 PM GMT
Nomura laying off ex-Lehman staff -- report 08:01 PM GMT
More analysts see bleak Q4 at Goldman, M.Stanley 08:01 PM GMT
Insurers await Fed OK for cash amid capital drain 08:01 PM GMT
CIT to raise $1.4 bln to aid switch to holding co 08:01 PM GMT
Mervyn's asks judge to OK sale of remaining leases 07:56 PM GMT
Easy money scams ensnare rural Colombians 07:54 PM GMT
U.S. crude futures settle lower on options expiry 07:54 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Financial crisis hits global oil investment 07:52 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Ecuador could rework "illegitimate" debt- auditors 07:51 PM GMT
Russia to build gas pipeline to Georgian region 07:51 PM GMT
FT Hikes Cover Price Again; Editor Now Sees Readers Migrating From Print 07:50 PM GMT
Group sees mixed '09 North American ag equipment sales 07:50 PM GMT
Oil drops 3 percent on global recession fears 07:49 PM GMT
Russia to build gas pipeline to Georgian region 07:49 PM GMT
Too early to speak of aid to Canada autos-PM aide 07:47 PM GMT
Report finds "Gulf War Syndrome" is real 07:45 PM GMT
Sempra Energy to sell $750 mln in bonds 07:45 PM GMT
'Gulf War Syndrome' is real, report finds 07:44 PM GMT
US interest rates mostly lower in latest week-Fed 07:41 PM GMT
Crews reach site of deadly Canadian air crash 07:41 PM GMT
Crews reach site of deadly Canadian air crash 07:41 PM GMT
HSBC employee charged with wife's murder 07:41 PM GMT
Caja Madrid buys further 4.7 pct of Indra - source 07:38 PM GMT
British HSBC employee charged with wife's murder 07:37 PM GMT
British HSBC employee charged with wife's murder 07:36 PM GMT
NY stock exchange firm losses worst in 30 yrs-report 07:35 PM GMT
Americans uneasy over bailout for automakers 07:35 PM GMT
U.S. crude futures drop more than $2 07:35 PM GMT
Oil drops $1 on global recession fears 07:33 PM GMT
Fake drugs worth $6.6 million seized in Asian raids 07:32 PM GMT
U.S. gasoline tax hike unlikely, key Senator says 07:29 PM GMT
Lowe's says housing recovery further off 07:28 PM GMT
POLL-US crude oil, product stocks seen up last week 07:27 PM GMT
SF Fed-FOMC trying alternative ways to boost economy 07:27 PM GMT
Fannie Mae sells $1 bln 3-year notes in reopening 07:25 PM GMT
IMF's Lipsky says crisis requires large fiscal stimulus 07:24 PM GMT
Israel lets limited aid into Hamas-run Gaza Strip 07:23 PM GMT
IMF's Lipsky says crisis requires large fiscal stimulus 07:23 PM GMT
Edison to start work on gas storage site in Jan. 07:22 PM GMT
Taliban threaten Paris attacks and claim troops' killing 07:21 PM GMT
Afghan Taliban reject Karzai's safety vow 07:21 PM GMT
U.S. urges quick deployment of EU Kosovo mission 07:20 PM GMT
Darfur rebels to go to Qatar for peace consultation 07:19 PM GMT
U.S. urges quick deployment of EU Kosovo mission 07:19 PM GMT
Russian reporter "near death" after beating 07:18 PM GMT
EU and U.S. warn China on toy safety before Christmas 07:18 PM GMT
McCartney hints at "mythical" Beatles track release 07:16 PM GMT
Several hurt as Czech extremists clash with police 07:16 PM GMT
Trader shoots himself at Brazil financial exchange 07:15 PM GMT
Australia's The Vines cancel shows due to singer's illness 07:14 PM GMT
Barclays cuts Research In Motion price target 07:13 PM GMT
Obama and McCain pledge to work together 07:12 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P affirms Pembina Pipeline Income Fund 07:11 PM GMT
Bahrain prince sues Michael Jackson in high court 07:10 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Obama, McCain pledge to work together 07:10 PM GMT
U.S. gasoline tax hike unlikely, key Senator says 07:09 PM GMT
Real Madrid give backing to beleaguered coach Schuster 07:08 PM GMT
Soccer-Bulgarian championship results and standings 07:08 PM GMT
Industry rebounds in October but factory outlook grim 07:07 PM GMT
Bahrain prince sues Michael Jackson in UK court 07:06 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Charles Schwab sees synergies in combining units 07:05 PM GMT
Discovery offers way of tracking cancer in blood 07:02 PM GMT
Japan plans to stop issuing some bonds for rest of FY-report 07:02 PM GMT
EMERGING MARKETS-LatAm assets mixed in thin volume 07:02 PM GMT
It's A Family Affair: Sky News and Times Online Team Up For Online Videos 07:01 PM GMT
Global stocks and oil slide on global recession fear 07:01 PM GMT
Reynolds focuses on new products as market changes 07:00 PM GMT
WRAPUP 7-Citigroup to slash 52,000 jobs, sees hard 2009 06:59 PM GMT
HIGHLIGHTS-Eurogroup's Juncker, EU's Almunia 06:59 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-New Zealand newspapers - Nov 18 06:58 PM GMT
Chile public workers strike indefinitely over pay 06:58 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Ratiopharm owner Merckle lost on VW bets 06:57 PM GMT
Bain & Co sees coming cancer drug price crash 06:57 PM GMT
Soccer-Real Madrid give backing to beleaguered coach Schuster 06:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Barclays board to stand for re-election -sources 06:52 PM GMT
Senator seeks halt to second half of Wall St rescue 06:52 PM GMT
US senator seeks halt to 2nd half of Wall St rescue 06:50 PM GMT
The Gulf War 06:50 PM GMT
Half of adults refuse flu shot: survey 06:49 PM GMT
Counseling on alcohol key to teens' sexual health 06:48 PM GMT
Baidu tumbles on medical site report 06:48 PM GMT
Air France, Boskalis may enter Dutch blue chip index 06:48 PM GMT
Barclays capital plan under fire 06:48 PM GMT
Smoking plus gene variant raises breast cancer risk 06:47 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P affirms Fort Chicago Energy Partners 06:45 PM GMT
Older people more likely to have unprotected sex 06:45 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Japan firm recalls 8 mln bottles US mineral water 06:41 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Petro-Canada defers decision on Fort Hills mine 06:41 PM GMT
Target profit falls, suspends buybacks 06:40 PM GMT
US Cash Products-Heating oil moves to forefront 06:40 PM GMT
Forecasters: U.S. in 14 month recession 06:39 PM GMT
WRAPUP 3-Forecasters: US in 14 month recession, Q4 looks rough 06:39 PM GMT
Itinere calls EGM ahead of possible sale to foreign co 06:39 PM GMT
Pine tree extract may ease jet lag 06:38 PM GMT
Australia pins high hopes on its most costly movie 06:38 PM GMT
France plans to ramp up solar energy by 2020 06:37 PM GMT
Congo rebels push north despite Nkunda peace pledge 06:31 PM GMT
Congo rebels push north despite Nkunda peace pledge 06:31 PM GMT
Catch-Up Corrie: ITV Doing VOD On BT Vision 06:30 PM GMT
Lowe's profit beats but year view cut 06:29 PM GMT
Bahrain prince sues Jackson in High Court 06:28 PM GMT
Bank of America boosts stake in big Chinese bank 06:28 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Bank of America boosts stake in big Chinese bank 06:27 PM GMT
EU's Juncker questions UK "leadership" in crisis 06:25 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-GE Energy Unit says Q3 order backlog secure 06:22 PM GMT
REPEAT-EARNINGS POLL-Severstal Q3 net seen sharply up 06:22 PM GMT
Suspected ETA chief arrested in France 06:20 PM GMT
Earnings: UBC Salvages Cliq For Internet Radio, Cuts Costs Amid Profit Fall 06:20 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Five facts about top ETA suspect Garikoitz Aspiazu 06:20 PM GMT
Oil rises after hijack of Saudi tanker 06:19 PM GMT
UBS adopts new exec pay model, axes 2008 bonuses 06:18 PM GMT
Auditors remove Las Vegas Sands going concern doubt 06:13 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P may raise 5 Brazilian electric energy FIDC deals 06:11 PM GMT
Yuvraj's heroics sink England again 06:11 PM GMT
Soccer-Czech championship results and standings 06:11 PM GMT
Too early to say if OPEC will cut output: SecGen 06:11 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Valero says Three Rivers hydrocracker restarted 06:10 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Valero says Houston FCC restarted over weekend 06:09 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude up, volatile ahead of options expiry 06:09 PM GMT
Drogba admits violent conduct over coin 06:09 PM GMT
Hard-hit gold miners set for promise of cost relief 06:08 PM GMT
Libya's Gaddafi speaks to Bush 06:08 PM GMT
Germany says ready to help troubled carmaker Opel 06:06 PM GMT
GM to sell stake in Suzuki to raise cash 06:06 PM GMT
Volkswagen sells 5.1 pct fewer cars in October 06:06 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Security developments in Iraq 06:06 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P affirms Star Gas, outlook to positive 06:05 PM GMT
Alcoa shares drop after UBS investment downgrade 06:05 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, Nov 17 06:04 PM GMT
Barclays board to stand for re-election - sources 06:02 PM GMT
Citigroup has big exposure to Dubai, chairman says 06:02 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Libya's Gaddafi speaks to Bush; son to visit U.S. 06:02 PM GMT
Broad economic stimulus bill not likely soon: aide 06:01 PM GMT
Music Mogul offers virtual world to musicians, fans 06:01 PM GMT
French rail unions postpone strike to Friday 06:00 PM GMT
Former Enserco trader to pay $475,000 fine-CFTC 05:59 PM GMT
Valero says Ardmore turnound near completion 05:58 PM GMT
Soccer-Romanian championship results and standings 05:58 PM GMT
Valero says Three Rivers hydrocracker restarted 05:57 PM GMT
Obama listed goals in letters to federal workers 05:55 PM GMT
US Products Outlook-Heat oil demand seen well above normal 05:55 PM GMT
Oil rises after hijack of Saudi tanker 05:55 PM GMT
Smoking, drinking linked to throat, stomach cancer 05:53 PM GMT
Constellation Brands sees steady business 05:53 PM GMT
Olmert promises to free 250 Palestinian prisoners 05:52 PM GMT
Car bomb kills presumed Israeli crime boss 05:52 PM GMT
Car bomb kills presumed Israeli crime boss 05:52 PM GMT
Valero says Houston FCC restarted over weekend 05:51 PM GMT
Soccer-Drogba admits violent conduct after throwing coin 05:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Broad US economic stimulus bill not likely soon-aide 05:49 PM GMT
Barclays board seen set to stand for re-election 05:48 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Kodak says Samsung, LG Elec infringed patent 05:48 PM GMT
Gurkha killed in Afghanistan named 05:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Getrag Transmission files for bankruptcy protection 05:44 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Corio reports in-line 9-mth op pft of 156 mln euros 05:43 PM GMT
Albino boy killed and body dismembered in Burundi 05:42 PM GMT
RPT-Uralkali sets $135/T price ceiling H1 to home mkt 05:41 PM GMT
Uralkali sets $135/T price ceiling H1 to home mkt 05:41 PM GMT
U.S. weekly heat demand gains as temperatures drop 05:39 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Market flat as bargain hunting offsets economic woe 05:36 PM GMT
Judge decides to make anthrax records public 05:34 PM GMT
Chile auto sales fall 13.7 pct in Oct year-on-year 05:33 PM GMT
US judge decides to make anthrax records public 05:31 PM GMT
Masonite runs out of time, defaults on debt-sources 05:31 PM GMT
European shares end lower; miners, banks slide 05:31 PM GMT
Chile's peso and stocks fall with global markets 05:30 PM GMT
Broad US economic stimulus bill not likely soon-aide 05:29 PM GMT
US RESEARCH SUMMARY-Non-S&P 500 Nov 17 1728 GMT 05:29 PM GMT
Albino boy killed, body dismembered in Burundi 05:28 PM GMT
Bahrain prince sues Michael Jackson in UK court 05:27 PM GMT
Theron joins U.N. fight to end violence against women 05:27 PM GMT
Wall St bonus outlook dims due Citi, Goldman moves 05:26 PM GMT
Kaufman: Financial crisis to bring profound change 05:26 PM GMT
Theron joins U.N. fight to end violence against women 05:26 PM GMT
Britain's fattest pets compete in slimming contest 05:25 PM GMT
Skepticism as crisis gives emerging powers clout 05:25 PM GMT
Scepticism as crisis gives emerging powers clout 05:24 PM GMT
Theron joins UN fight to end violence against women 05:24 PM GMT
Low vitamin D linked to sudden cardiac death 05:24 PM GMT
Lion Nathan bids $4.9 billion for Coca-Cola Amatil 05:22 PM GMT
Hollywood paparazzo pioneer says he has no regrets 05:19 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Market briefly turns positive on bargain hunting 05:18 PM GMT
More analysts see bleak fourth quarter at Goldman, M.Stanley 05:16 PM GMT
Two boys, some bottletops and a big recycling idea 05:16 PM GMT
Pound rallies as euro eyes biggest loss since 2000 05:14 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US SEC charges Mark Cuban with insider trading 05:13 PM GMT
SEC charges Mark Cuban over Mamma.com share sale 05:13 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds firm as Japan's downturn raises anxiety 05:13 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-Toronto index off nearly 2 pct at midday 05:12 PM GMT
Pakistan denies accord with U.S. on drone attacks 05:12 PM GMT
CIT to raise $1.4 billion to aid switch to holding company 05:12 PM GMT
Germany's Merkel - looking at guarantees for Opel 05:12 PM GMT
McCartney hints at “mythical” Beatles track release 05:11 PM GMT
Olmert promises to free 250 Palestinian prisoners 05:08 PM GMT
UK pound rallies; euro eyes biggest loss since 2000 05:07 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's: Pride International's outlook now positive 05:06 PM GMT
Dollar, euro rise vs yen as US stocks pare losses 05:05 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-FTSE Small Cap index closes 1.4 pct lower 05:05 PM GMT
Russian court rules Politkovskaya trial to be open 05:04 PM GMT
French court fines power grid for harming animals 05:03 PM GMT
REFILE-Paulson, Bernanke to brief lawmakers on bailout 05:01 PM GMT
California burning 05:00 PM GMT
Jobless to peak at 7.5 percent: survey 05:00 PM GMT
Aspirin may mask prostate cancer, study hints 04:59 PM GMT
McCartney hints at “mythical” Beatles track release 04:59 PM GMT
Russian firm taps into ice hockey fantasy craze 04:53 PM GMT
Peru arrests man with 36 grenades days before APEC 04:53 PM GMT
Russian firm taps into ice hockey fantasy craze 04:53 PM GMT
OPEC may flag December supply cut at Cairo meet 04:52 PM GMT
Tens of thousands of Cubans seeking farm land 04:52 PM GMT
CANADA RESEARCH SUMMARY: Nov 17 1649 GMT 04:49 PM GMT
Briefs3-Ricco appeals to CAS against two-year ban for doping 04:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Kaufman: Financial crisis to bring profound change 04:48 PM GMT
Fannie Mae to sell $2 billion bills on Wednesday 04:45 PM GMT
Darfur rebels to go to Qatar for peace consultation 04:45 PM GMT
Darfur rebels to go to Qatar for peace consultation 04:45 PM GMT
RPT-Chile's peso ends weaker with global stocks, commods 04:44 PM GMT
Chile's peso ends weaker with global stocks, commods 04:41 PM GMT
Banks, miners drag down European shares 04:40 PM GMT
Russian Dec domestic oil prices seen up by a third 04:39 PM GMT
Pakistan, potential donors to draw up plan 04:38 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Pakistan, potential donors to draw up plan 04:38 PM GMT
CORRECTED-Hollywood paparazzo pioneer says he has no regrets 04:38 PM GMT
Russian firm taps into ice hockey fantasy craze 04:38 PM GMT
Publishers Chase A Share Of Christmas Gift Spending With E-tailer Deals 04:38 PM GMT
Oil pipeline fire kills six Nigerian workers-Shell 04:35 PM GMT
JPMorgan HQ deal provides a boost for CWG 04:35 PM GMT
Georgia says crashed Russian drone kills two 04:34 PM GMT
RLPC-UPDATE 1-Ineos asks for waiver on 7.62 bln euro senior loan 04:33 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-JPMorgan HQ deal provides a boost for CWG 04:33 PM GMT
CORRECTED-Greek Alpha Bank head says to join rescue plan-paper 04:33 PM GMT
White House says working with Congress for car aid 04:33 PM GMT
Germany says ready to help troubled carmaker Opel 04:33 PM GMT
GM to sell stake in Suzuki to raise cash 04:31 PM GMT
White House says doesn't want automakers to fail 04:28 PM GMT
UBS adopts new exec pay model and axes 2008 bonuses 04:26 PM GMT
FACTBOX - UBS reins in compensation for top executives 04:26 PM GMT
California wildfires wane but danger persists 04:26 PM GMT
Citigroup job cuts to be global and across businesses 04:22 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-BP restarting Texas City ultraformer 04:21 PM GMT
Butcher still bitter as Maradona reunion looms 04:21 PM GMT
Citigroup job cuts to be global, across businesses 04:20 PM GMT
Citigroup job cuts to be global, across businesses 04:20 PM GMT
UK's Brown blasts opposition for comments on sterling 04:20 PM GMT
Fannie Mae sells $1 bln 5-year notes in reopening 04:19 PM GMT
Soccer-Butcher still bitter as Maradona reunion looms 04:18 PM GMT
HSBC Finance debt protection costs jump after report 04:18 PM GMT
White House says working with Congress for auto aid 04:17 PM GMT
White House says doesn't want automakers to fail 04:17 PM GMT
German government says ready to help Opel 04:17 PM GMT
White House says working with Congress for auto aid 04:17 PM GMT
White House says working with Congress for auto aid 04:16 PM GMT
FACTBOX-More downgrades for emerging European sovereigns 04:16 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-RESEARCH ALERT-Merrill Lynch cuts Dell, shares fall 04:16 PM GMT
New Issue-Air Liquide Finance prices 600 mln euro 2012 bond 04:15 PM GMT
Bank of Canada says no transactions for term PRA 04:14 PM GMT
Mexico reopens one Gulf oil port, two remain shut 04:12 PM GMT
Smoking and drinking linked to throat and stomach cancer 04:11 PM GMT
Egypt's Ghabbour Auto says open to new acquisitions 04:11 PM GMT
Turkey, Exxon to sign Black Sea oil deal Weds-TPAO 04:11 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Italy's Carlo Tassara sees debt deal in few days 04:09 PM GMT
U.S. long bond gains 1 point as stocks extend loss 04:09 PM GMT
Iceland deposit deal paves way for EU aid 04:07 PM GMT
Putnam says to cut jobs, merge funds in restructuring 04:07 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Ex-Soviet bloc leads CO2 emissions rise since 2000 04:06 PM GMT
Ex-Soviet bloc leads CO2 emissions rise since 2000 04:06 PM GMT
US Treasury to sell $32 bln 4-week bills 04:06 PM GMT
New Issue-E.ON International prices 1.0 bln euro 2010 bond 04:04 PM GMT
Georgia says crashed Russian drone kills two 04:04 PM GMT
Gulf Bank in $1.4 billion capital hike after shock loss 04:02 PM GMT
US state ratings unhurt now by stocks' hit-Moody's 04:02 PM GMT
GM to sell stake in Suzuki to raise cash 04:02 PM GMT
Honda says supports aid for U.S. auto industry 04:02 PM GMT
Georgia says crashed Russian drone kills two 04:00 PM GMT
Obama as role model for black youth? Not so fast 03:59 PM GMT
Honda says supports aid for U.S. auto industry 03:59 PM GMT
Covidien posts higher profit, trims sales forecast 03:59 PM GMT
Cricket-Pakistan could switch home series to India - PCB 03:59 PM GMT
Ex-Soviet bloc leads rises in CO2 emissions: U.N. 03:58 PM GMT
Interpol anti-poaching probe arrests 57 in Africa 03:57 PM GMT
U.S. banks tighten credit card lending too late 03:57 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Level 3 signs $400 mln capital deal, shares up 03:55 PM GMT
Sterling extends rally, euro/stg eyes hefty daily loss 03:55 PM GMT
New Issue-E.ON International prices 250 mln SFR 2012 bond 03:54 PM GMT
US copper slips on Japan recession news, stock hike 03:54 PM GMT
Theravance drug may be related to deaths-FDA staff 03:54 PM GMT
Pirates taking Saudi tanker to Somali port -US Navy 03:53 PM GMT
Pirates taking Saudi tanker to Somali port -US Navy 03:53 PM GMT
Nokia shares bounce as Merrill, WestLB upgrade 03:53 PM GMT
UK's Brown-Sensible to back rate cuts with fiscal action 03:53 PM GMT
Russia tells Iceland: $4 billion loan is "too much" 03:51 PM GMT
Hot small caps: Devro gains on update 03:51 PM GMT
Afghan Taliban reject Karzai's safety vow 03:49 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude up, choppy on economy, tanker, options 03:47 PM GMT
Russia tells Iceland: $4 billion loan is "too much" 03:46 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-Toronto index slides on gloomy economic outlook 03:46 PM GMT
Kaufman: financial crisis to bring profound changes 03:45 PM GMT
US power output down 0.62 pct on week - Genscape 03:45 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Devro gains on update; Investec ups target 03:45 PM GMT
REFILE-UPDATE 2-Russia tells Iceland: $4 bln loan is "too much" 03:45 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Key facts about Basque separatist group ETA 03:43 PM GMT
Basque militant held in Belfast and faces extradition 03:43 PM GMT
TIMELINE-Suspected military leader of ETA captured 03:43 PM GMT
Russian court rules Politkovskaya trial to be open 03:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Vattenfall sets date for German grid sale-sources 03:41 PM GMT
Olmert promises to free 250 Palestinian prisoners 03:40 PM GMT
UK faces sharp downturn 03:38 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Collins Stewart cuts MEMC to hold 03:38 PM GMT
Mexico economy hurts Calderon's approval rating 03:38 PM GMT
Interpol anti-poaching probe arrests 57 in Africa 03:38 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US Oct industrial output rebounds, but trend weak 03:37 PM GMT
European shares extend losses 03:36 PM GMT
Brazil's Lula hails G20 meeting as decisive change 03:35 PM GMT
Recession and cheap coal to cut gas demand 03:35 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Spain's troubled property sector 03:34 PM GMT
Brazil's Lula hails G20 meeting as decisive change 03:34 PM GMT
European shares extend losses; banks, miners weigh 03:33 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St tumbles on economic jitters, Citi 03:31 PM GMT
HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks on the move on Nov 17 03:31 PM GMT
Showbiz people briefs 03:30 PM GMT
U.S. recession will last 14 months: Fed survey 03:30 PM GMT
Wall Street sinks on economic worry and Citi job cuts 03:30 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Piracy on the high seas 03:30 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St sinks on economic worry, Citi job cuts 03:29 PM GMT
Canada government to unveil plans on Wed 03:29 PM GMT
Carlo Tassara could "optimise" portfolio in 18 mths-source 03:28 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Tesoro says restarting L.A. refinery alky unit 03:27 PM GMT
Limited money market success for policymakers 03:27 PM GMT
Health regulators warn about tanning drug 03:25 PM GMT
Active pregnant women tend to stay healthier 03:23 PM GMT
WTO starts investigation of Thai cigarette rules 03:23 PM GMT
Olmert promises to free 250 Palestinian prisoners 03:20 PM GMT
Olmert promises to free 250 Palestinian prisoners 03:20 PM GMT
FUND VIEW-Shariah energy fund sees scope to reach $500 mln 03:20 PM GMT
Obama won't visit U.N. climate talks in Poland: U.N. 03:19 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-British Energy, UK CPI data to feature on Tue 03:19 PM GMT
CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-UK's largest LNG cargo to arrive Monday 03:16 PM GMT
ElBaradei says Syria uranium traces not conclusive 03:16 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Asseco CEO sees FY 2008 net profit above consensus 03:15 PM GMT
Ecuador introduces mining law amid protest threats 03:15 PM GMT
Tesoro restarting L.A. refinery alky unit 03:14 PM GMT
Duncan Fletcher returns as consultant to South Africa 03:14 PM GMT
Congo rebels advance despite peace pledge 03:12 PM GMT
Taliban threaten Paris attacks, claim troops' killing 03:11 PM GMT
CANADA FX DEBT-Canada dollar slides on dim commodities outlook 03:11 PM GMT
UK hedge funds wary of signing up to code -survey 03:11 PM GMT
Cricket-Duncan Fletcher returns as consultant to South Africa 03:10 PM GMT
Blackstone says China attractive in global crisis 03:10 PM GMT
Taliban threaten Paris attacks, claim troops' killing 03:08 PM GMT
McCartney hints at “mythical” Beatles track release 03:08 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Key details of Ecuador's mining bill 03:07 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Southern shuts Ga. Vogtle 2 reactor for work 03:07 PM GMT
Bernstein sees loss at Goldman, cuts M. Stanley view 03:04 PM GMT
Freddie Mac sells bills at higher rates, mixed demand 03:03 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-European shares stay weaker as Wall St falls 03:02 PM GMT
Villarreal's Llorente out for a month 03:00 PM GMT
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to January 15 02:59 PM GMT
Gerrard and Lampard join England absentees list 02:59 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Ladenburg's Bove cuts JPMorgan price target 02:59 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-UBS cuts Alcoa to neutral 02:58 PM GMT
Bombardier signs 168 mln euro deal with Siemens 02:58 PM GMT
McCartney hints at unreleased track 02:58 PM GMT
Shell Dutch refinery could restart Tuesday-traders 02:58 PM GMT
Congo rebels advance despite Nkunda pledge of peace 02:58 PM GMT
Congo rebels advance despite Nkunda pledge of peace 02:58 PM GMT
NATO says still backs plan for U.S. missile shield 02:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Barclays cuts Research In Motion price target 02:54 PM GMT
Iraq, U.S. sign pact on troops withdrawal deadline 02:54 PM GMT
McCartney hint at "mythical" Beatles track release 02:54 PM GMT
Soccer-Villarreal's Llorente out for a month, misses United game 02:53 PM GMT
Indian Kashmir votes under tight security 02:53 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Devro gains on update; Investec hikes target 02:52 PM GMT
Earnings Preview: Carphone Warehouse Considers TalkTalk Demerger 02:52 PM GMT
Theravance drug may be related to deaths-FDA staff 02:51 PM GMT
Theravance drug may be related to deaths-FDA staff 02:51 PM GMT
Podgiest pets compete in slimming contest 02:50 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P on oil, gas sector creditworthiness 02:49 PM GMT
Soccer-Gerrard and Lampard join England absentees list 02:48 PM GMT
Sterling rallies vs broadly weak dlr after G20 meet 02:47 PM GMT
Iraq, US sign pact to pull troops out in 3 years 02:45 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Europe banks skid as Citi adds to gloom 02:43 PM GMT
CORRECTED - UPDATE 2-Barclays capital raising plan under fire again 02:43 PM GMT
Billboard CD reviews 02:43 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Bernstein sees loss at Goldman, cuts M. Stanley view 02:40 PM GMT
The ladies love Usher at his Detroit concert 02:39 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-Toronto index slips early as oil eases 02:39 PM GMT
Obama says aiding economy trumps budget deficit 02:39 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Obama interview on CBS' "60 Minutes" 02:39 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Carphone falls on outlook, demerger worries 02:38 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St opens down on economic worries 02:38 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Obama interview on CBS' '60 Minutes' 02:34 PM GMT
Saudi tanker hijacked by pirates freed - TV 02:33 PM GMT
Saudi tanker hijacked by pirates freed - TV 02:33 PM GMT
Grainfarmers, Centaur Grain merger completed 02:30 PM GMT
NATO says still backs plan for U.S. missile shield 02:30 PM GMT
FACTBOX: UBS reins in compensation for top executives 02:29 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds firm as Japan's woes fuel recession fear 02:28 PM GMT
CORRECTED-Sunoco: no impact to Marcus Hook ops from flaring 02:28 PM GMT
Germany says ready to help troubled carmaker Opel 02:27 PM GMT
Syrai uranium traces not conclusive-ElBaradei 02:26 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL-Bank of America slip after China bank stake 02:26 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Job cuts at major financial groups 02:25 PM GMT
FACTBOX-UBS reins in compensation for top executives 02:25 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Job cuts at major financial groups 02:25 PM GMT
UBS adopts new exec pay model and axes 2008 bonuses 02:25 PM GMT
Russia plans to cut 2009 poultry, pork import quotas 02:24 PM GMT
Bonds wide vs CDS; arbitrageurs drop out -analysts 02:24 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Job cuts at major financial groups 02:23 PM GMT
China tunnel collapse death toll rises to seven 02:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Turkish stocks slide 5 pct on global gloom 02:21 PM GMT
Bank of Canada gives details on liquidity measures 02:21 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Piracy on the high seas 02:18 PM GMT
Citigroup's CDS spreads widen as job cuts announced 02:18 PM GMT
Goldman CEO and 6 others forgo 2008 bonuses 02:18 PM GMT
Dollar dips as G20 ends and recession worries loom 02:18 PM GMT
RPT-Americans uneasy over bailout for automakers 02:17 PM GMT
US Oct industrial output rose, Sept revised down 02:17 PM GMT
RPT-Vattenfall sets date for German grid sale-sources 02:16 PM GMT
Sempra Mexico Termoelectrica natgas unit back 02:14 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar dips as G20 ends, recession worries loom 02:14 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St set to drop on economic woe, Citi 02:13 PM GMT
Vattenfall sets date for German grid sale-sources 02:13 PM GMT
Taliban threaten Paris attacks and claim troops' killing 02:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-UniCredit Russia sees 2 bln euros from parent in '09 02:11 PM GMT
Public to private buyout deals to re-emerge 02:10 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Cricket-Yuvraj's all-round heroics sink England again 02:10 PM GMT
Fannie Mae selling $2 bln in two note reopenings 02:10 PM GMT
UK needs more nuclear plant builders, minister says 02:09 PM GMT
Bush calls Libya's Gaddafi over compensation 02:09 PM GMT
Taliban threaten Paris attacks, claim troops' killing 02:07 PM GMT
Citigroup's CDS spreads widen as job cuts announced 02:07 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Nov 17 US 1.47575 02:06 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL-United Therapeutics drops 32 pct on trial miss 02:05 PM GMT
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events 02:04 PM GMT
Citigroup's CDS spreads widen as job cuts announced 02:03 PM GMT
Japan's whaling fleet sets out for Antarctic 02:02 PM GMT
Sempra/Occidental Calif. Elk Hills natgas unit back 02:01 PM GMT
China's "Michael Jackson" a cut ahead in surgery 02:01 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-NY state manufacturing falls again in November 02:00 PM GMT
Goldman shares fall after estimates cut 02:00 PM GMT
Bush calls Libya's Gaddafi on settlement 02:00 PM GMT
Bush calls Libya's Gaddafi on settlement 02:00 PM GMT
Belgacom sells Telindus units to BSkyB's Easynet 02:00 PM GMT
AVI says "unconvinced" of Tiger Brands bid proposal 01:59 PM GMT
EU mergers and takeovers (Nov 17) 01:58 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-FBR cuts BB&T price target 01:58 PM GMT
US FDA staff--Targanta drug seems similar to rival 01:57 PM GMT
BT to broadcast ITV catch-up programming 01:57 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL-Goldman shares fall after estimates cut 01:56 PM GMT
H&M sales fall less than feared as ASOS eyes abroad 01:56 PM GMT
Belgacom sells Telindus units to BSkyB's Easynet 01:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-AVI says "unconvinced" of Tiger Brands bid proposal 01:55 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK-FTSE off 1.7 pct as banks, commodity stocks slide 01:54 PM GMT
Israel says will release 250 Palestinian prisoners 01:53 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-Dim economic news, falling oil to pressure TSX 01:53 PM GMT
Sri Lanka army success stirs renewed election talk 01:53 PM GMT
Sri Lanka army success stirs renewed election talk 01:53 PM GMT
Bodycote says H2 weaker than hoped 01:53 PM GMT
Spain's Azkoyen holds 54 pct of Germany's Primion 01:52 PM GMT
IAEA urges Syria transparency in probe: ElBaradei 01:51 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-BT to broadcast ITV catch-up programming 01:51 PM GMT
IAEA urges Syria transparency in probe -ElBaradei 01:50 PM GMT
"I am a terrorist" says car bomb suspect 01:50 PM GMT
PG&E Calif. Helms 2 hydro unit back 01:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Bodycote says H2 weaker than hoped, slashes payout 01:50 PM GMT
Egypt stock indexes dip over 4.5 pct, big caps weigh 01:49 PM GMT
HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks to watch on Nov 17 01:48 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Pirates take control of Saudi oil tanker - US Navy 01:45 PM GMT
Norway shipper Odfjell says to avoid Gulf of Aden 01:44 PM GMT
ECD to stop insuring Chrysler receivables-paper 01:44 PM GMT
Vale invests $250 mln in Mozambique coal mine 01:41 PM GMT
Randgold hunts for African gold assets 01:40 PM GMT
Target stock slips after suspending buybacks 01:38 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL- Target stock slips after suspending buybacks 01:37 PM GMT
Tesoro reports process unit upset at Wilmington refinery 01:36 PM GMT
Dell falls 5 percent after Merrill downgrade 01:32 PM GMT
OPEC further cuts world oil demand forecast 01:31 PM GMT
NY state manufacturing falls again in November 01:31 PM GMT
COMMODITIES-Metals, oil ease as G20 disappoints, demand slows 01:31 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL-Dell falls 5 pct after Merrill downgrade 01:30 PM GMT
TABLE-N.Y. Fed manufacturing index -25.43 in November 01:30 PM GMT
BRIEF-Italy's Carlo Tassara debt talks 01:26 PM GMT
Asia tech shares fall after Nokia warning 01:26 PM GMT
Cable & Wireless in EAU ops sale talks: report 01:23 PM GMT
UAE firms slow hiring amid property sag-recruiters 01:22 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P release on Irkutskenergo 01:20 PM GMT
S.Africa's Tiger Brands mulls $786 million offer for AVI 01:19 PM GMT
Holiday shoppers picking cash over credit: survey 01:19 PM GMT
Buy now, pay later losing appeal for U.S. consumers 01:19 PM GMT
Buy now, pay later losing appeal for U.S. consumers 01:18 PM GMT
Ineos asks for debt covenant waivers 01:17 PM GMT
Citigroup drops on job cuts report 01:16 PM GMT
Lowe's stock falls after cutting outlook 01:15 PM GMT
Israel says will release 250 Palestinian prisoners 01:15 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL-Citigroup drops on job cuts report 01:14 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Bid talk helps Taylor Wimpey buck market fall 01:13 PM GMT
*TOP NEWS* North American Power and Natural Gas 01:10 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL-Lowe's stock falls after cutting outlook 01:10 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Enea has lacklustre debut on Warsaw bourse 01:08 PM GMT
Covidien posts higher profit, trims sales forecast 01:05 PM GMT
Briefs2-Newcastle lose Barton for eight weeks 01:05 PM GMT
TABLE-PEAB INDUSTRI 3-month results 01:03 PM GMT
FEATURE-Global credit crisis hurts tiny loans in South Asia 01:03 PM GMT
Israel lets limited aid into Hamas-run Gaza Strip 01:03 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Bid talk helps Taylor Wimpey buck mkt fall 01:00 PM GMT
Israel says will release 250 Palestinian prisoners 12:59 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Retalix Q3 profit falls, cuts 2008 estimates 12:58 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-HBOS, Lloyds TSB down on weak economy 12:57 PM GMT
Aviva Investors exits overweight in equities 12:56 PM GMT
REPEAT-UPDATE 2-Spain's Tremon files for administration 12:54 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Wolseley down ahead of trading update 12:54 PM GMT
White House says doesn't want automakers to fail 12:53 PM GMT
Merrill applies for Tel Aviv bourse membership 12:52 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-China c.bank says risk of downturn growing 12:52 PM GMT
FPL Wisconsin Pt Beach 1 reactor up to 98 pct power 12:51 PM GMT
Pirates take control of Saudi oil tanker-U.S. Navy 12:50 PM GMT
Pirates take control of Saudi oil tanker-U.S. Navy 12:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Deutsche Bank CEO- End at hand for investment banks 12:47 PM GMT
Nikkei rises 2.1 percent, boosted by pension fund buying 12:47 PM GMT
Israel says will release 250 Palestinian prisoners 12:46 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Futures drop on economic gloom, Citi eyed 12:45 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-UTV up as Organo further raises stake 12:45 PM GMT
Southern Ga. Vogtle 2 reactor shut 12:45 PM GMT
CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Conergy plunges on capital increase 12:44 PM GMT
Global stocks, oil fall as G20 yields no specifics 12:43 PM GMT
White House says doesn't want automakers to fail 12:41 PM GMT
White House says doesn't want automakers to fail 12:41 PM GMT
Dominion Va. North Anna 2 reactor up to full power 12:41 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, oil fall as G20 yields no specifics 12:40 PM GMT
Crisis parting solar sector's weak from strong 12:39 PM GMT
Duke N.C. McGuire 1 reactor up to 98 pct power 12:39 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-White House says doesn't want automakers to fail 12:39 PM GMT
Soccer-S.America round-up-Fans fight on the pitch in Uruguay 12:38 PM GMT
Wind power retains growth potential: research group 12:37 PM GMT
Shannon suspect attacked in prison 12:36 PM GMT
Wind power retains growth potential-research group 12:35 PM GMT
Ex-Soviet bloc leads rises in CO2 emissions: U.N. 12:34 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-FTSE Small Cap Index down 0.6 pct midday 12:34 PM GMT
Rival Islamists clash near Somali capital killing 6 12:34 PM GMT
James Bond rules worldwide box office 12:34 PM GMT
Progress N.C. Brunswick 2 reactor exits outage 12:34 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-UTV up as Organo further raises stake 12:34 PM GMT
Shannon suspect attacked in prison 12:33 PM GMT
Tropical storm hits Vietnam with casualties feared 12:33 PM GMT
Asseco CEO sees FY 2008 net profit above consensus 12:31 PM GMT
Brown won't rule out "presumed consent" for donors 12:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Tropical storm hits Vietnam, casualties feared 12:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-S.Africa's Bidvest sees H1 profit growth 12:29 PM GMT
PSEG N.J. Salem 1 reactor up to 96 pct power 12:27 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-BHP Billiton down on Iron Ore deferrals 12:25 PM GMT
Constellation N.Y. Nine Mile 2 reactor exits outage 12:25 PM GMT
White House says doesn't want automakers to fail 12:25 PM GMT
VW, banks drag European shares down at midday 12:25 PM GMT
Hulu eyeing UK, France, Germany and Japan 12:25 PM GMT
Freddie Mac could lose $20-$40 billion in 2009: Friedman 12:25 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Wachovia cuts S&P 500 2009 oper earnings forecast 12:24 PM GMT
Hulu eyeing UK, France, Germany, Japan - exec 12:22 PM GMT
CORRECTED-Libor dollar rates mixed, 3-mth inches higher again 12:22 PM GMT
StanChart aims for top 5 in India 12:22 PM GMT
Social services "split" over Baby P 12:21 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Kashmir votes in test of Indian rule 12:19 PM GMT
StanChart aims for top 5 in India, double income 12:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Freddie Mac could lose $20-$40 bln in 2009: Friedman 12:18 PM GMT
Iceland deposit deal paves way for aid: EU Commission 12:15 PM GMT
RPT-ANALYSIS-Crisis parting solar sector's weak from strong 12:15 PM GMT
Ex-divs to take 12.5 points off FTSE 100 on Nov 19 12:15 PM GMT
Britons think children are "animals" 12:13 PM GMT
Iceland reaches deal for foreign savers 12:12 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Global lenders IMF give aid in financial crisis 12:11 PM GMT
Iceland deposit deal paves way for aid 12:11 PM GMT
RPT-DEALTALK-Surfs Up! Wave of M&A-related writeoffs seen 12:10 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Global lenders IMF give aid in financial crisis 12:08 PM GMT
Asseco plans 2008 dividend at 20-40 pct of profit 12:07 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Canada - Nov 17 12:06 PM GMT
Bangladesh wants more talks with Myanmar on border 12:05 PM GMT
Capital One card delinquencies rise in October 12:05 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Industrial nations' greenhouse gas emissions 12:04 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Industrial nations' greenhouse gas emissions 12:04 PM GMT
Ex-Soviet bloc leads rises in CO2 emissions - UN 12:02 PM GMT
Ex-Soviet bloc leads rises in CO2 emissions - UN 12:02 PM GMT
Global credit crisis hurts tiny loans in South Asia 12:02 PM GMT
FTSE off 1.7 pct as banks, commodity stocks slide 12:01 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Diploma jumps on positive results 11:59 AM GMT
Air Liquide raise up to 750 mln euros in bond-lead 11:59 AM GMT
Brown won't rule out "presumed consent" for donors 11:56 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-Gold's supported, but gains seen capped 11:54 AM GMT
Social services "split" over Baby P 11:53 AM GMT
Afghan Taliban reject Karzai's safety vow 11:53 AM GMT
Pakistan meets potential donors for crisis help 11:52 AM GMT
Pakistan meets potential donors for crisis help 11:52 AM GMT
Afghan Taliban reject Karzai's safety vow 11:51 AM GMT
Afghan Taliban reject Karzai's safety vow 11:51 AM GMT
FOREX-Dlr falls broadly on stg bounce, risk aversion intact 11:51 AM GMT
Britons think children are "animals" 11:49 AM GMT
FTSE, Impax expand environmental index offering 11:46 AM GMT
Blackstone says China attractive in global crisis 11:44 AM GMT
KGHM sees 2009 copper production in line with 2008 11:44 AM GMT
Blackstone says China attractive in global crisis 11:43 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Fitch says may cut Toyota rating on industry slump 11:41 AM GMT
Banks lead losses as Indian shares fall 1 pct 11:41 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Spanish nuclear plants complete repairs 11:39 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Nigeria's crude oil lifters 11:39 AM GMT
RLPC-NLMK's $2 bln acquisition loan cancelled 11:38 AM GMT
Fitch says may cut Toyota rating on industry slump 11:36 AM GMT
Britons think children are "animals" 11:34 AM GMT
SCENARIOS-Where is Sri Lanka's war heading? 11:34 AM GMT
Sri Lanka army success stirs renewed election talk 11:34 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Cambrian Mining up, divisions show progress 11:34 AM GMT
Britons think children are "animals" 11:33 AM GMT
ANALYSIS-India wonders how deep "Hindu terrorism" goes 11:31 AM GMT
Recession and cheap coal to cut UK winter gas demand 11:30 AM GMT
Merrill to quit trade in Japanese power 11:26 AM GMT
ANALYSIS-Recession, cheap coal to cut UK winter gas demand 11:26 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Melorio rises on reverse takeover 11:25 AM GMT
Soccer-International fixtures 11:24 AM GMT
Q+A-Why should the world care about Somalia? 11:23 AM GMT
Ratiopharm owner Merckle lost on VW bets -sources 11:22 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Cambrian Mining up, divisions show progress 11:22 AM GMT
Europe shares fall further, VW drops as sales fall 11:21 AM GMT
Cricket-India v England scoreboard - second ODI 11:21 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-United Internet down on bleak outlook 11:20 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-India's JSW Steel in JV with UK's Severfield 11:19 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-RCG says trading in line with market expectations 11:19 AM GMT
China c.bank says economic risks increasing 11:18 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Ladenburg's Bove cuts price target on SunTrust Banks 11:18 AM GMT
Turkish stocks slide, but IMF deal hopes boost lira 11:16 AM GMT
Rugby-Crusaders face tough start to Super 14 defence 11:16 AM GMT
Obama backs global response to crisis: advisers 11:15 AM GMT
Germany - Merkel talked to US's Paulson about Opel 11:15 AM GMT
COLUMN-G20 summit shows lack of resolve: John Kemp 11:15 AM GMT
Unicredit Russia sees 2 bln euros from parent in 09 11:14 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Colonia Real Estate falls on HSBC downgrade 11:13 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Croat oil company INA 9-month net falls, sales up 11:13 AM GMT
Russia considers Iceland loan, says $4 billion too much 11:12 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-REpower up on Sulzon's comments on stake buy 11:12 AM GMT
Japan PM and opposition clash on budget 11:11 AM GMT
Britons fear and loathe "feral" children: poll 11:11 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Cranswick profit beats view, eyes bacon for growth 11:10 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Roularta drops 7 pct on lower FY guidance 11:08 AM GMT
Brazilian airline Gol posts $209 mln Q3 loss 11:07 AM GMT
Afghan Taliban reject Karzai's safety vow 11:06 AM GMT
Bangladesh says 3 die in India border shooting 11:05 AM GMT
Cricket-India beat England by 54 runs in second ODI 11:03 AM GMT
World leaders show unity and vow to do no harm 11:02 AM GMT
Dah Chong Hong says CITIC Pac axes share sale talk 11:01 AM GMT
Tibetan exiles play down shift from China policy 11:01 AM GMT
US holiday shoppers picking cash over credit-survey 11:00 AM GMT
Afghan Taliban reject Karzai's safety vow 11:00 AM GMT
Gunmen seize ship and kidnap 10 on board in Nigeria 10:58 AM GMT
Gunmen seize ship and kidnap 10 on board in Nigeria 10:58 AM GMT
Afghan Taliban reject Karzai's safety vow 10:57 AM GMT
GE's Immelt: 'Some Opportunities In Media Consolidation' 10:57 AM GMT
Lithuania to sell stake in PKN-owned refiner 10:56 AM GMT
One dead in criminal-related blast in Tel Aviv 10:55 AM GMT
BTC oil pipeline to pump more in Dec-trade 10:55 AM GMT
Russia's VTB loans $500 mln to developer Don Stroy 10:54 AM GMT
Sudan journalists detained at censorship protest 10:53 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Vinci falls on report gvt mulling tax hike 10:52 AM GMT
One dead in criminal-related blast in Tel Aviv -police 10:50 AM GMT
Germany says ready to help Opel  10:50 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-Climate Change Capital plans China deals 10:49 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-E.ON tightens guidance on euro, 2-yr bond -lead 10:49 AM GMT
Israel lets limited aid into Gaza Strip - UN 10:48 AM GMT
Israel lets limited aid into Gaza Strip - UN 10:48 AM GMT
Climate Change Capital plans China deals 10:45 AM GMT
Cersanit says 2008 net target will be hard to reach 10:44 AM GMT
Italy's new combat jet trainer a flying pizza pie? 10:44 AM GMT
Italy's new combat jet trainer a flying pizza pie? 10:44 AM GMT
Italy's new combat jet trainer a flying pizza pie? 10:41 AM GMT
Voting begins in Indian Kashmir under tight security 10:41 AM GMT
Croatia's Bilic says would like to coach in England 10:39 AM GMT
Automakers' survival a matter of U.S. security: Clark 10:39 AM GMT
Policymakers only having limited money market success 10:37 AM GMT
SE Asia Stocks-Weaker amid global gloom; Bangkok, KL buck trend 10:33 AM GMT
US stock index futures signal gains; automakers eyed 10:33 AM GMT
Policymakers only having limited money market success 10:33 AM GMT
Soccer-Croatia's Bilic says would like to coach in England 10:31 AM GMT
Angola natural gas plant may cost $8 bln - paper 10:30 AM GMT
Climate Change Capital to spend $732 mln in China 10:28 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Air France pilots continue strike, shares fall 10:28 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-888 Q3 resilient, sees acquisitions 10:26 AM GMT
Soccer-AEK Athens part company with coach Donis 10:25 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Northern Bear up on interims; Broker "buy" 10:25 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-Telkom H1 profit edges up, looking for acquisitions 10:24 AM GMT
Q+A-Why should the world care about Somalia? 10:23 AM GMT
Russia's MMK October steel ouput slips 10:23 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-China's Shandong Steel in due diligence for Rizhao 10:21 AM GMT
ARM, Adobe collaborate on mobile Web browsing 10:20 AM GMT
Distrigas LNG cargo to return to Zeebrugge 10:20 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Internet retailer ASOS up,trading buoyant 10:19 AM GMT
Serbia seeks war crimes prosecutor's nod for EU 10:19 AM GMT
Enea interested in Bogdanka IPO, buying PAK - CEO 10:18 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Severfield Rowen up on update, Indian JV 10:18 AM GMT
Flooding in Ethiopia kills 11, maroons hundreds 10:17 AM GMT
Saxony, Qimonda in talks about financial aid 10:17 AM GMT
ARM and Adobe collaborate on mobile Web browsing 10:16 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Vivacon sinks after DZ Bank cuts price target 10:14 AM GMT
Golf-2008 PGA Tour money list 10:13 AM GMT
Golf-European Tour Race to Dubai money list 10:13 AM GMT
Europe shares fall further, banks lead decline 10:13 AM GMT
Pound jumps on profit taking but downtrend intact 10:13 AM GMT
Fitch says may cut Toyota rating on industry slump 10:13 AM GMT
More help likely for ailing Chinese property market 10:11 AM GMT
Muffins to iPods: Australia's new economic indicators 10:11 AM GMT
ECB's Noyer: Global response to crisis was swift 10:11 AM GMT
BOJ's Nishimura: Global financial market tension rising 10:11 AM GMT
Japan in recession, risks longest contraction ever 10:11 AM GMT
ARM, Adobe collaborate on mobile Web browsing 10:11 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-UK drugmaker Shire falls ahead of R&D day 10:10 AM GMT
Germany wants tighter CDS regulation -deputy finmin 10:08 AM GMT
Indian shares provisionally end 1.2 pct lower 10:08 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Premier rises on Mr Kipling sale talk 10:07 AM GMT
Sterling jumps on profit taking but downtrend intact 10:07 AM GMT
Banks drive European shares lower in choppy trade 10:07 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE--Accident Exchange drops 25 pct on warning 10:06 AM GMT
Iran says won't hinder Turkish mediation with U.S. 10:05 AM GMT
Public to private buyout deals to re-emerge 10:05 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Diploma full-year adj pretax profit up 18 pct 10:04 AM GMT
Public to private buyout deals to re-emerge 10:03 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Internet retailer ASOS up,trading buoyant 10:03 AM GMT
Pertamina names potential companies for Natuna gas 10:03 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Kingspan expects 08 profit drop, tough market in 09 10:02 AM GMT
POLL-TAKE A LOOK-Reuters polls and surveys 09:59 AM GMT
World leaders show unity, vow to do no harm 09:59 AM GMT
TABLE-S.Lanka Commercial Bank Q3 group net 937.5 mln rupees 09:57 AM GMT
Enea plans bond issue worth up to $3.4 bln 09:57 AM GMT
Indonesia quake kills at least 4 09:57 AM GMT
Blast on bus in Tel Aviv - emergency service 09:57 AM GMT
FACTBOX: Security developments in Iraq 09:56 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Tesco down; JP Morgan cuts to "underweight" 09:54 AM GMT
Indonesia quake kills at least 4, tears down houses 09:54 AM GMT
Indonesia quake kills at least 4, tears down houses 09:54 AM GMT
Briefs-Rossi upbeat ahead of Ferrari test, Zenga fined 09:52 AM GMT
Charlize Theron named U.N. peace messenger 09:50 AM GMT
Madonna appeals to fans to donate to Malawi school 09:50 AM GMT
Madonna appeals to fans to donate to Malawi school 09:49 AM GMT
Justin Timberlake's NY restaurant sued over wages 09:49 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Bodycote falls on second-half warning 09:48 AM GMT
CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Enea has lacklustre debut on Warsaw bourse 09:48 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-India's Infosys: currency moves to impact Q3 revenue 09:48 AM GMT
GM to sell stake in Suzuki to raise cash 09:46 AM GMT
ANALYSIS-LNG supply crunch no longer a given as demand hit 09:45 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Bodycote falls on second-half warning 09:45 AM GMT
Iraq approves troops pact with U.S. 09:45 AM GMT
Iraq struggles to sweep Saddam's landmine legacy 09:45 AM GMT
Dollar falls broadly, driven by sterling gains 09:45 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Premier rises on Mr Kipling sale talk 09:44 AM GMT
Obama as role model for black youth? Not so fast 09:41 AM GMT
Japan risks longest contraction ever 09:41 AM GMT
Dutch couple in India pays $200 for "special" samosas 09:40 AM GMT
Foreign oil firms still keen on Algeria-Sonatrach 09:39 AM GMT
Global stocks slip as G20 yields no concrete steps 09:39 AM GMT
Manila's Chinabank says interested in local AIG unit 09:38 AM GMT
E.ON sets guidance on euro benchmark bond -lead 09:38 AM GMT
Tennis-Men's world rankings 09:38 AM GMT
Tennis-Women's world rankings 09:37 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Formosa eyes Vietnam's $15bln petchem complex-media 09:35 AM GMT
Volex revenue up 22.8 percent 09:35 AM GMT
Global credit crisis hurts tiny loans in South Asia 09:34 AM GMT
James Bond rules worldwide box office 09:32 AM GMT
Polish PGE IPO should be worth $1.4 bln-minister 09:32 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-HeidelbergCement down on Merckle sale talk 09:31 AM GMT
Tokyo rubber ends down, erases earlier gains 09:30 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Millicom Cellular says wins Rwanda mobile licence 09:29 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Bodycote falls on second-half warning 09:28 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Volex H1 revenue up 22.8 pct 09:24 AM GMT
Croat oil company INA 9-month net falls, sales up 09:24 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Rodriguez shares plunge after sales drop 09:24 AM GMT
Iran says won't hinder Turkish mediation with U.S. 09:22 AM GMT
Bangladesh textile workers clash over food, 50 hurt 09:21 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Marshall & Ilsley faces difficult 2009 - Analyst Bove 09:21 AM GMT
Egypt's EFG-Hermes to buy back up to 5 mln shares 09:20 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Avis Europe drops after profit warning 09:20 AM GMT
DIARY - Greece to December 15, 2008 09:19 AM GMT
Muffins to iPods: Australia's new economic indicators 09:18 AM GMT
FTSE inches down as econ gloom sidelines investors 09:18 AM GMT
FOREX-Dlr holds firmer tone vs yen, mkt digests G20 09:16 AM GMT
Million Dollar Man Jeev an inspiration says tour chief 09:15 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Lufthansa bid hopes lift Austrian Airlines 09:15 AM GMT
Dollar interbank rates steady, swap spreads narrow a bit 09:14 AM GMT
HK shares steady in thin trade; Foxconn tumbles 09:14 AM GMT
Dutch couple in India pays $200 for "special" samosas 09:13 AM GMT
FOREX-Dlr holds firmer tone vs yen, mkt digests G20 09:13 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-German auto sector outperforms on aid hopes 09:13 AM GMT
Australia's The Vines cancel shows due singer's illness 09:12 AM GMT
Golf-Million Dollar Man Jeev an inspiration, tour chief says 09:12 AM GMT
Kuwait to cut output if OPEC decides in Dec: oilmin 09:11 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Hansen up; Morgan Stanley ups to "overweight" 09:10 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-Ex French finance minister Breton named Atos CEO 09:09 AM GMT
Danish PM attacks oil producers, urges change 09:06 AM GMT
Europe stocks turn positive as crude pares losses 09:06 AM GMT
Spain's Tremon files for administration-media 09:05 AM GMT
Sumitomo Corp to buy Bolivia mine from Apex Silver 09:05 AM GMT
BT seen broadcasting ITV catch-up programming 09:03 AM GMT
Vietnam Eximbank to issue new stock to shareholders 09:03 AM GMT
FACTBOX: Five Facts on Taliban Leader Mullah Mohammad Omar 09:03 AM GMT
Q+A: Talking to Afghanistan's Taliban 09:03 AM GMT
TABLE-Croatian oil concern INA 9-month net falls 09:00 AM GMT
Norway industry group shelves gas power plant plan 09:00 AM GMT
"Slumdog Millionaire" hits jackpot in first round 08:58 AM GMT
Millicom Cellular says wins Rwanda mobile licence 08:57 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Gem Diamonds plunges as it eyes year loss 08:56 AM GMT
Solvay ends research on obesity treatment compound 08:56 AM GMT
Online fashion firm ASOS profit up 68 percent 08:56 AM GMT
888 CEO sees sector resilient 08:56 AM GMT
Rival Islamists clash near Somali capital, 6 dead 08:54 AM GMT
Rival Islamists clash near Somali capital, 6 dead 08:54 AM GMT
Avis and Accident Exchange warn on profits 08:53 AM GMT
G20 meeting took important step forward: Weber 08:52 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-LG Tel jumps on merger talk, Powercomm IPO disappoints 08:52 AM GMT
India Ashok Leyland sees normal inventory by Dec-end 08:51 AM GMT
G20 meeting took important step forward-Buba's Weber 08:50 AM GMT
EARNINGS POLL-MOL Q3 net profit seen down 85 pct 08:49 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Tullett Prebon up on Citi double-upgrade 08:48 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-SAP down as Merrill Lynch downgrades 08:46 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Gem Diamonds plunges as it eyes year loss 08:43 AM GMT
Russia to set Dec oil export duty at $192.1 per tonne 08:42 AM GMT
MySpace Japan bets on world demand for J-Pop 08:40 AM GMT
Egypt's Ezz Steel to give two pound dividend 08:40 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - PORTUGAL - Nov 17 08:38 AM GMT
PKN may drop Baltic expansion plans -paper 08:36 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Severfield Rowen trading in line, signs Indian JV 08:33 AM GMT
Germany doesn't want blanket auto sector aid-FinMin 08:30 AM GMT
DIARY - Egypt/Sudan - Nov 17 08:30 AM GMT
RPT-JSW Steel unit forms JV with UK's Severfield 08:28 AM GMT
Latest Hollywood script deals 08:27 AM GMT
Maoist rebels ask Philippines to stop offensive 08:27 AM GMT
Maoist rebels ask Philippines to stop offensive 08:27 AM GMT
Rokas acceptance period for Renovables bid begins 08:25 AM GMT
S.Korea's LG Powercomm prices IPO far below range 08:24 AM GMT
D'Ieteren cuts forecast amid gloomy economic outlook 08:22 AM GMT
Europe stocks fall early on oil shares, banks 08:22 AM GMT
Stock valuations "mouth-watering" 08:21 AM GMT
Quant traders limit risk as losses mount 08:20 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Greek banks may be hurt by regional slowdown: ING 08:19 AM GMT
"Twilight" vampire gets "Star" treatment 08:18 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-S.Africa's Barloworld FY headline EPS up 13 pct 08:18 AM GMT
Cruise lands "Usual Suspects" scribe for projects 08:17 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Atos surges after Breton named CEO 08:16 AM GMT
"Twilight" vampire gets "Star" treatment 08:15 AM GMT
Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest 08:15 AM GMT
Bangkok Bank life insurer unit delays IPO -source 08:13 AM GMT
Three more tenders for carbon offsets to open: JBIC 08:12 AM GMT
RPT-Suzuki says to buy back 3 pct stake held by GM 08:10 AM GMT
Indonesia holds broker over bank liquidity e-mail 08:09 AM GMT
Workspace posts loss 08:07 AM GMT
HK shares close lower as HKEx, Foxconn tumble 08:06 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Russia - Nov 17 08:05 AM GMT
Australia presses Japan to end whale hunt 08:05 AM GMT
Aker posts Q3 loss, sees value potential 08:04 AM GMT
Defence chief orders spending clampdown 08:04 AM GMT
Polish Enea opens up 1.3 pct in Warsaw debut 08:03 AM GMT
Japan's whaling fleet sets out for Antarctic 08:03 AM GMT
Q+A-Why does Japan hunt whales and why do others object? 08:03 AM GMT
Surfs Up! Wave of M&A-related writeoffs seen 08:01 AM GMT
Cruise lands "Usual Suspects" scribe for projects 08:01 AM GMT
House asking prices down in November 07:59 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-FTSE seen opening 15-42 points lower 07:59 AM GMT
Newspaper round-up: Monday's top business stories 07:58 AM GMT
Afghan Taliban prepare response to Karzai safety vow 07:57 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Five Facts on Taliban Leader Mullah Mohammad Omar 07:57 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Waterman to cut capex, defer recruitment 07:57 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Workspace posts H1 loss, cutting overheads 07:56 AM GMT
FACTBOX: How Japan plans to meet Kyoto emissions-cut goal 07:55 AM GMT
Cranswick profit up 5 percent 07:53 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Infineon gains on report could sell Qimonda 07:52 AM GMT
FACTBOX-How Japan plans to meet Kyoto emissions-cut goal 07:50 AM GMT
Soccer-Al Ahli success maintains Egypt's African domination 07:50 AM GMT
Q+A-Talking to Afghanistan's Taliban? 07:48 AM GMT
TABLE-AKER 3-month results 07:47 AM GMT
Taiwan nearing approval for casinos - sources 07:45 AM GMT
Group therapy may extend lives of cancer patients 07:45 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Gem Diamonds warns may make loss as prices fall 07:45 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Online fashion firm ASOS H1 profit up 68 pct 07:44 AM GMT
GREECE - Factors to Watch on Nov 17 07:43 AM GMT
Q+A-Why does Japan hunt whales and why do others object? 07:42 AM GMT
Shandong Steel in due diligence for Rizhao -sources 07:41 AM GMT
Israeli Discount Inv aims to raise stake in Property 07:41 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Five Facts on Taliban Leader Mullah Mohammad Omar 07:40 AM GMT
TABLE-AKER FLOATING PRODUCTION 3-month results 07:40 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Asia tech shares fall after Nokia warning 07:39 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Russia - Nov 17 07:38 AM GMT
Q+A-Talking to Afghanistan's Taliban? 07:32 AM GMT
Europe Factors-Shares set to fall on consumer woes, oil 07:32 AM GMT
HIGHLIGHTS: Crisis sends Japan into first recession in 7 years 07:30 AM GMT
Crisis sends Japan into recession 07:30 AM GMT
UBS, MerchantBridge launch private equity JV 07:29 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-H&M October same-store sales fall 2 pct yr/yr 07:29 AM GMT
UPDATE 4-Crisis sends Japan into recession, outlook bleak 07:27 AM GMT
No compromise on key issues in WTO talks says India 07:27 AM GMT
Cricket-India 292-9 v England second one-day international 07:26 AM GMT
888 says total operating income up 24 percent 07:22 AM GMT
India Infosys says currency moves to impact Q3 rev 07:21 AM GMT
Renault exec sees 20pct drop in Europe market-paper 07:21 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Europe stock futures point to lower open 07:19 AM GMT
Japan firm recalls 8 mln bottles US mineral water 07:19 AM GMT
Japan firm recalls 8 mln bottles US mineral water 07:19 AM GMT
JGBs rise, repo rate dip helps short-term bonds 07:17 AM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks, oil slip with focus on grim outlook 07:17 AM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks, oil slip with focus on grim outlook 07:16 AM GMT
Poland - Factors to Watch on Nov 17 07:15 AM GMT
FACTBOX: Military deaths in Afghanistan 07:15 AM GMT
FACTBOX: Security developments in Afghanistan on November 16 07:15 AM GMT
Afghan Taliban prepare response to Karzai safety vow 07:12 AM GMT
India L&T sees order book at $15.3 bln by Mar 2009 07:11 AM GMT
Suzuki says to buy back 3 pct stake held by GM 07:10 AM GMT
Seoul shares drop led by techs, but banks rally 07:10 AM GMT
Monday Papers: Economy faces worst year in three decades - CBI -- other news 07:09 AM GMT
UK Stocks Factors -- Stocks to watch on November 17 07:09 AM GMT
Voting begins in Indian Kashmir under tight security 07:06 AM GMT
Voting begins in Indian Kashmir under tight security 07:06 AM GMT
Smit investor offers Boskalis bid compromise -paper 07:06 AM GMT
Iranian police performance 07:05 AM GMT
Capgemini CEO says no major acquisitions in view: paper 07:04 AM GMT
Monday Papers: Premier Foods rebuffs United Biscuits offer -- bid news and gossip 07:04 AM GMT
Indonesia's Bumi to raise $600 mln by issuing notes 07:04 AM GMT
H&M October same-store sales fall 2 pct yr/yr 07:03 AM GMT
Cap Gemini CEO says no major acquisitions in view -paper 07:00 AM GMT
Monday Papers: tips and comment 07:00 AM GMT
Singapore Hot Stocks-Olam climbs after profits jump 06:59 AM GMT
"Negritos" celebrated as early Taiwan settlers 06:57 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Corporate agenda for Monday 06:52 AM GMT
U.S. coal boom slows in 2008, '09 a question 06:51 AM GMT
No lingering effects seen from Potash Corp strike 06:51 AM GMT
Soft commodities yoked to stocks for now 06:51 AM GMT
Downturn may reshuffle top banks in energy 06:51 AM GMT
Storm churns towards Vietnam 06:50 AM GMT
ECB's Noyer: Global response to crisis was swift 06:50 AM GMT
RUSAL defers $700 mln Norilsk payment again- paper 06:47 AM GMT
Nikkei gains despite GDP, pension fund buying buoys 06:45 AM GMT
Golf-American Daly to play Australian Masters 06:44 AM GMT
CORRECTED - Carlo Tassara to sell Italian stakes - report 06:38 AM GMT
Genworth in deal to buy bank, seeks TARP money 06:37 AM GMT
Etisalat eyes buys with $3 billion war chest 06:36 AM GMT
Private equity circling Taylor Wimpey: report 06:35 AM GMT
Bangladesh says Indian troops kill 3 in border shooting 06:32 AM GMT
Israel urges "greater force" against Iran nuclear work 06:31 AM GMT
BOJ's Nishimura: Global fincl market tension rising 06:27 AM GMT
BP starting up Texas ultraformer after 3-yr shutdown 06:19 AM GMT
Indian shares fall 4.1 pct on economic worries 06:15 AM GMT
Federer has tough start and tough finish to 2008 06:14 AM GMT
Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Monday 06:13 AM GMT
RPT-MONEY MARKETS-Dollar funding costs edge up on economic woes 06:11 AM GMT
DIARY - Global Environment 06:10 AM GMT
Nikkei edges up despite GDP as pension funds buy 06:08 AM GMT
Seoul shares drop led by techs; but banks rally 06:06 AM GMT
Indian shares extend fall to 4 pct on day 06:06 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - New York Times business news - Nov 17 06:03 AM GMT
Californians go home, many to ashes. Fires burning 06:00 AM GMT
Californians go home, many to ashes. Fires burning 06:00 AM GMT
RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS WEEKAHEAD-Unremitting gloom, capital flight 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Germany - to December 15 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Today in Germany - November 14 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Economic Indicators in Germany from November 20 06:00 AM GMT
Chinese man gets death for killing ex-lover 06:00 AM GMT
Group therapy may extend lives of cancer patients 05:58 AM GMT
Tennis-Federer has tough start and tough finish to 2008 05:56 AM GMT
Giants rout Ravens 30-10 to underline superiority 05:56 AM GMT
French stocks - Factors to watch on Nov 17 05:55 AM GMT
Oil falls over $1 to below $56 after G20 summit 05:52 AM GMT
Hollywood out of step with American morals: poll 05:48 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Nov 17 05:44 AM GMT
Obama resigns Senate seat and adds White House staff 05:35 AM GMT
Obama listed goals in letters to federal workers 05:35 AM GMT
California fires destroy 1,000 homes, winds ease 05:28 AM GMT
Aaron Eckhart leading action movie for first time 05:26 AM GMT
Obama listed goals in letters to federal workers 05:24 AM GMT
Obama listed goals in letters to federal workers 05:24 AM GMT
UPS: outlook unclear, so no peak package forecast 05:23 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-JD Group FY profit falls but sales improving 05:21 AM GMT
Joan Cusack has psychiatry, "Acceptance" in future 05:15 AM GMT
GE chief eyes expansion, media assets: report 05:14 AM GMT
Storm to hit Vietnam's 2nd biggest coffee province 05:12 AM GMT
Aaron Eckhart leading action movie for first time 05:12 AM GMT
Suzlon to tap debt, accruals for RePower stake 05:10 AM GMT
India's L&T wins orders worth 16.4 bln rupees 05:03 AM GMT
GRAPHIC-US commodity length slides to 3-1/2-year low 05:02 AM GMT
UPS: outlook unclear, so no peak package forecast 05:01 AM GMT
BOJ keeps ample longer-term funding, repo rates ease 05:00 AM GMT
India's Godrej say no plans to raise prices 05:00 AM GMT
HK shares steady; airlines soar, HKEx slumps 04:59 AM GMT
Asia Coal-Prices fall below $98 on demand concerns 04:58 AM GMT
CBS reups comedies; NBC orders more "Medium" 04:58 AM GMT
GE chief eyes expansion, media assets - FT 04:57 AM GMT
EasyJet reportedly wins review of Gatwick airport charges 04:50 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - British business - Nov 17 04:50 AM GMT
Nikkei rises 2.1 pct, boosted by pension fund buying 04:49 AM GMT
Australia pins high hopes on its most costly movie 04:47 AM GMT
Indonesia's Bakrie: Northstar deal may be adjusted 04:41 AM GMT
Japan property stocks slump as office rents fall 04:37 AM GMT
Indian shares open up, then turn negative 04:36 AM GMT
California fires destroy 1,000 homes 04:28 AM GMT
THAILAND-BOND/CALENDAR 04:25 AM GMT
Australia pins high hopes on its most costly movie 04:24 AM GMT
China CIC says wants power in exchange for money 04:22 AM GMT
Sharp may cut LCD output amid sluggish demand 04:18 AM GMT
India's Kingfisher wants nod for foreign stake sale 04:17 AM GMT
TABLE-Manila's First Gen Q3 net profit falls 64 pct 04:16 AM GMT
Tokyo rubber rises 1 pct on easing economy woes 04:10 AM GMT
Japan Nikkei gains 3 pct, defensive shares buoyant 04:00 AM GMT
IADB to double Latam lending in 2009 to help against crisis 03:56 AM GMT
Thai Hot Stocks-Index turns higher, True down after loss 03:56 AM GMT
Crisis plan criticized as trading dawns 03:54 AM GMT
Obama resigns Senate seat, adds White House staff 03:49 AM GMT
TABLE-Asian physical rubber prices - Nov 17 03:48 AM GMT
Singapore Hot Stocks - SingTel gains after upgrade 03:47 AM GMT
WRAPUP 2-Obama resigns Senate seat, adds White House staff 03:46 AM GMT
Indonesia Bumi Resources drops 10 pct despite buyback plan 03:45 AM GMT
TREASURIES-Steady in Asia after more bleak economic data 03:44 AM GMT
TEXT-Leighton, Mirvac win major Sydney contract 03:32 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - Nov 17 03:26 AM GMT
Gunmen kill radio journalist in southern Philippines 03:26 AM GMT
Crisis sends Japan into recession 03:22 AM GMT
Nikkei up 1.2 pct after sell-off in light trade 03:21 AM GMT
Crisis sends Japan into recession, outlook bleak 03:20 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian newspapers - Nov 17 03:15 AM GMT
Cricket-India win toss, choose to bat in second one-dayer 03:13 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Formosa Plastics plans $15-bln project in Vietnam 03:13 AM GMT
Strong storm to hit Vietnam's south, casualties feared 03:08 AM GMT
Strong storm to hit Vietnam's south, casualties feared 03:08 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Indonesia's Sinar Mas to buy Bank Century 03:07 AM GMT
Australia presses Japan to end whale hunt 03:02 AM GMT
Short-end JGBs firm on BOJ, long-end sags on supply woes 02:57 AM GMT
REFILE-Fortescue denies in talks with China Investment Corp 02:57 AM GMT
"On The Buses" actor Reg Varney dies 02:56 AM GMT
Formosa Plastics plans $15 bln project in Vietnam-report 02:54 AM GMT
IMF head reportedly sees scope for ECB rate cut 02:44 AM GMT
Ricky Gervais a riot in HBO comedy special 02:40 AM GMT
New PBS series exposes Old Testament fairy tales 02:39 AM GMT
A distorted look at media's shortcomings 02:38 AM GMT
Brian Dennehy blooms in TNT's cop-show pilot 02:37 AM GMT
HK Exchange says 21 firms buy back shares 02:36 AM GMT
IMF head sees scope for ECB rate cut-BBC 02:35 AM GMT
Lil Wayne cover opens the door for Framing Hanley 02:34 AM GMT
Seal celebrates change with album of "Soul" covers 02:33 AM GMT
HK Hot Stocks - Chinese airlines soar; HKEx falls 02:31 AM GMT
Rock band the Fray masters "Anatomy" of a hit 02:30 AM GMT
Adkins strikes fine balance in music, film, TV 02:29 AM GMT
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-CORRECTED-China Investment Corp eyes stake in Fortescu 02:29 AM GMT
Japan Sept wages revised up to +0.2 pct year/year 02:28 AM GMT
RPT-UPDATE 4-Pakistan agrees on $7.6 bln IMF loan 02:26 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Seven killed in British Columbia plane crash 02:24 AM GMT
Seven killed in British Columbia plane crash 02:24 AM GMT
Seoul shares cut losses, briefly turn positive 02:19 AM GMT
Chicago band wins spot on Motley Crue tour 02:19 AM GMT
Billboard DVD review: Charlie Daniels 02:18 AM GMT
Yanni adds "Voices" to his New Age sound 02:17 AM GMT
"First Basket" highlights Jews' role in basketball 02:14 AM GMT
Indonesia's Simar Mas to buy Bank Century - paper 02:13 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-UK defence chief orders spending clampdown-FT 02:12 AM GMT
Kirin to buy new Lion Nathan shares for Amatil bid 02:11 AM GMT
Nikkei up 1.2 pct after sell-off in light trade 02:08 AM GMT
Hon Hai shares rise 3.3 pct, Nokia warning ignored 02:05 AM GMT
Thai stocks seen falling, PTT in focus after results 02:04 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - China - Nov 17 02:04 AM GMT
HK shares open little changed; export stocks fall 01:59 AM GMT
UK's defence ministry orders spending clampdown-FT 01:57 AM GMT
Nexus says wins exploration permit in W.Australia 01:55 AM GMT
Oil falls over $1 to below $56 after G20 summit 01:54 AM GMT
Air China parent seeking govt cash injection-source 01:48 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Thai newspapers Nov 17 01:46 AM GMT
Seoul shares drop; econ worry sends techs lower 01:45 AM GMT
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-Soccer-Boca miss chance to go top, River win at last 01:39 AM GMT
Seven dead in British Columbia plane crash-report 01:38 AM GMT
SK Engineering wins $600 mln Laos order with two partners 01:38 AM GMT
LG Telecom, LG Dacom shares up on merger talk 01:37 AM GMT
Iraq cabinet backs pact giving U.S. troops 3 years 01:34 AM GMT
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-WRAPUP 2-Profits fall at Japan banks as crisis bites 01:34 AM GMT
CORRECTED-UPDATE 7-Oil falls 2 percent on economic weakness 01:33 AM GMT
LG Telecom, LG Dacom shares up on merger talk 01:32 AM GMT
Macquarie cuts commodity price f'casts by up to 60 pct 01:30 AM GMT
BT to broadcast ITV catch-up programming -FT 01:30 AM GMT
EasyJet wins review of Gatwick airport charges -FT 01:27 AM GMT
Goldman CEO, 6 others forgo 2008 bonuses 01:18 AM GMT
Nikkei falls as Japan hits recession; yen hurts 01:17 AM GMT
Tokyo rubber retreats on weak demand outlook 01:16 AM GMT
JGBs firm on BOJ, long-end sags on supply concerns 01:10 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-Goldman CEO, 6 others forgo 2008 bonuses 01:05 AM GMT
Toyota seen planning zero-interest loans in Europe 01:03 AM GMT
Lion Nathan confirms $4.9 bln proposal for CC Amatil 01:00 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times, Wall St Journal Asia editions 12:59 AM GMT
Hedge funds wary of signing up to code 12:55 AM GMT
HK shares may fall; exporters may drop 12:54 AM GMT
Shuttle docks at international space station 12:53 AM GMT
Motor racing-Johnson earns record-equalling third straight Cup 12:50 AM GMT
Colombia fires more soldiers over civilian deaths 12:46 AM GMT
Strong storm to hit Vietnam's south, coffee at risk 12:44 AM GMT
Strong storm to hit Vietnam's south, coffee at risk 12:44 AM GMT
Wallaby forwards earn rare praise after dominating England 12:42 AM GMT
Busy week for Johnson as England look for positives 12:42 AM GMT
Singapore Hot Stocks - SingTel in focus, eye on financials 12:39 AM GMT
Iraq approves 3 year troops pact with U.S. 12:35 AM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. stock futures slip; dlr, yen up after G20 12:32 AM GMT
German billionaire Merckle makes big VW loss -FT 12:31 AM GMT
Rugby-Wallaby forwards earn rare praise after dominating England 12:30 AM GMT
Updated With Video: James Murdoch: Large Acquisitions Possible But Timing Is Everything 12:28 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Malaysia - Nov 17 12:27 AM GMT
California fires destroy 1,000 homes, winds ease 12:25 AM GMT
Cyclone-like storms hit Australia "like a bomb" 12:24 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Hong Kong - Nov 17 12:22 AM GMT
Gold tumbles $5/oz as stock markets brace for fall 12:22 AM GMT
London's West End tops Europe's shopping league 12:16 AM GMT
Obama says aiding economy trumps budget deficit 12:15 AM GMT
Soccer-Argentine championship results and standings 12:15 AM GMT
Survey shows house asking prices down 7.1% since last November 12:10 AM GMT
Three bidders for stake in MNRB takaful unit-paper 12:09 AM GMT
Israeli air strike kills 4 militants in Gaza 12:08 AM GMT
Nikkei falls 1.1 pct, Japan slips into recession 12:08 AM GMT
Australia govt open to 2nd stimulus, no deficit 12:07 AM GMT
Seoul shares down; exporters fall after U.S. data 12:07 AM GMT
China Eastern, Southern Air may get govt aid -paper 12:06 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - South Korean newspapers - Nov 17 12:05 AM GMT
Soccer-Palmeiras lose 5-2 after Luxemburgo attacked by fans 12:05 AM GMT
Toyota plans zero-interest loans in Europe -media 12:03 AM GMT
UK hedge funds wary of signing up to code -survey 12:01 AM GMT
Rights group says Uganda failing civil war victims 12:01 AM GMT
Rights group says Uganda failing civil war victims 12:01 AM GMT

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