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Ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist loses German plagiarism case 11:59 PM GMT
TABLE-Japan firms' Q3 capital spending -13 pct yr/yr-MOF 11:58 PM GMT
NYC mayor sees deficit spiking to $1.6 billion 11:57 PM GMT
Drama offers comprehensive look at dictator's reign 11:57 PM GMT
TABLE-Foreign investors bought Japan stocks last week 11:57 PM GMT
State Street to cut 6 percent of work force 11:56 PM GMT
NYC mayor sees deficit spiking to $1.6 bln 11:56 PM GMT
RPT-UPDATE 2-Nippon Oil, Nippon Mining say mulling merger 11:56 PM GMT
Buying debt could help economy: Fed official 11:55 PM GMT
China fund bought $177 mln in bank shares -report 11:52 PM GMT
Jeb Bush mulling U.S. Senate run, aide says 11:51 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Nigeria's central bank to act to stabilise naira 11:49 PM GMT
New York mayor urges Obama to fix municipal bond market 11:48 PM GMT
Rice pushes Pakistan, seeks to curb India response 11:47 PM GMT
Obama names Richardson as Commerce Secretary 11:46 PM GMT
Adidas ads feature musicians but not their music 11:46 PM GMT
Wall Street jumps on Coke and other defensive plays 11:45 PM GMT
Martha Stewart CFO quits, joins Ancestry.com 11:44 PM GMT
Nikkei set to rise but gains limited, eyes on yen 11:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Martha Stewart CFO quits, joins Ancestry.com 11:42 PM GMT
Large quake jolts Japan's north, no damage reported 11:41 PM GMT
Large quake jolts Japan's north, no damage reported 11:41 PM GMT
Soccer-Tocalli becomes Argentine season's 9th coaching casualty 11:40 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-State Street to cut 6 pct of work force 11:39 PM GMT
U.S. working on affordable mortgage plan: sources 11:38 PM GMT
Mexico aims to cut emissions, boost carbon trades 11:38 PM GMT
Mexico aims to cut emissions, boost carbon trades 11:38 PM GMT
Nevada faces hard slog to balance state budget 11:37 PM GMT
Carlyle to cut about 100 jobs -- source 11:37 PM GMT
Seoul shares seen up after US gains; eyes on banks 11:37 PM GMT
Harvard endowment loses 22 percent in 4 months 11:35 PM GMT
Putin faces crisis questions from Russian people 11:34 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-RIM to make C$66 mln takeover bid for Certicom 11:33 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US working on affordable mortgage plan-sources 11:33 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times, Wall St Journal Asia editions 11:31 PM GMT
Nigeria central bank will intervene to stabilise naira 11:31 PM GMT
Adobe cuts jobs, lowers revenue outlook 11:30 PM GMT
Citi, Amazon.com in rewards program partnership 11:30 PM GMT
Putin faces crisis questions from Russian people 11:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Harvard endowment loses 22 percent in 4 months 11:28 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Adobe cuts jobs, lowers revenue outlook 11:28 PM GMT
Introgen files for bankruptcy, sees exit in 2009 11:26 PM GMT
Ex-NY Gov Spitzer to write column for Slate.com 11:25 PM GMT
Record number of Americans using food stamps: report 11:22 PM GMT
Ex-NY Gov Spitzer to write column for Slate.com 11:20 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-IMF approves Malawi loan as price rises pinch 11:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Canada police ask for public help in bomb probe 11:19 PM GMT
Malaysian Stocks - Factors to watch 11:18 PM GMT
Record number of Americans using food stamps-USDA 11:18 PM GMT
Record number of Americans using food stamps-USDA 11:18 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Congress briefed by US auto cos on revamp plans 11:18 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Valero sees no impact from Corpus Christi HCU repair 11:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-U.S. Senate block of TARP watchdog lifted -sources 11:14 PM GMT
SNAPSHOT - Financial Crisis - 2300 GMT 11:14 PM GMT
Aeropostale beats Street, but outlook disappoints 11:13 PM GMT
US senator probes Edwards Lifesciences' device 11:13 PM GMT
Family of man trampled at Wal-Mart sues retailer 11:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Family of man trampled at Wal-Mart sues retailer 11:10 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Aeropostale beats Street, but outlook disappoints 11:08 PM GMT
New Issue-Royal Bank of Scotland sells $2.5 bln in notes 11:08 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Valero sees no impact from Corpus Christi HCU repair 11:07 PM GMT
Babcock & Brown shares double after new bank deal 11:07 PM GMT
Uruguay to consider using nuclear power -president 11:04 PM GMT
Regal sees National Amusements as tough sell 11:03 PM GMT
Jefferies cutting jobs and closing offices 11:03 PM GMT
Bank of Queensland, Macquarie eye auto ABS-sources 11:02 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Jefferies cutting jobs, closing offices 11:02 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Canada sees Mackenzie gas pipeline going ahead 11:00 PM GMT
NBA-Knicks rated most valuable team again-Forbes 11:00 PM GMT
Canada's two major airlines say planes more crowded 10:58 PM GMT
PGA Tour in talks for new sponsors 10:56 PM GMT
Reuters Summit-UPDATE 1-Regal sees Natl Amusements as tough sell 10:55 PM GMT
Microsoft cautiously optimistic about Xbox sales 10:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Intersil cuts Q4 outlook; says CFO resigns 10:54 PM GMT
New Issue-Wells Fargo sells $6 bln notes in two parts 10:54 PM GMT
Recession-hit Americans flocking to movies 10:54 PM GMT
IMF approves $77 million loan for Malawi 10:54 PM GMT
Regal on way to "great" quarter: CEO 10:53 PM GMT
Australia's Strait Resources to review stake holding 10:52 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-U.S. FDA advisers back Novartis malaria drug 10:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Babcock & Brown gets refinancing, suspends dividend 10:50 PM GMT
"Californication" headed for Season 3 10:49 PM GMT
Mexico Walmex Nov. same-store sales rise 5.6 pct 10:49 PM GMT
For Golden Globes, strategy has starring role 10:48 PM GMT
Rebel recruitment, banditry threaten Chad camps - UN 10:46 PM GMT
Rebel recruitment, banditry threaten Chad camps - UN 10:46 PM GMT
Hot Topic sees higher 4th quarter earnings 10:43 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Wells Fargo to fight Washington auction-rate claims 10:38 PM GMT
Mexican stocks jump, helped by Televisa, Telmex 10:37 PM GMT
CDS auction settlement to include physical delivery 10:37 PM GMT
Panasonic raises Sanyo offer: Nikkei 10:37 PM GMT
Kevin Spacey to host short-film festival 10:36 PM GMT
No relief in sight as radio ad revenue declines 10:34 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Soccer-Udinese reach last 32 despite crowd trouble 10:33 PM GMT
Icahn says opposes partial sale of Yahoo 10:32 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Canadian PM says chief rival weakening the country 10:32 PM GMT
Dow Jones High/Low - Dec 3 10:31 PM GMT
Contaminant confirmed in tainted heparin 10:30 PM GMT
Holders Spurs reach League Cup semis 10:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Diamond Foods Q1 tops Street 10:30 PM GMT
League Cup quarter-final summaries 10:30 PM GMT
Democrats may push stopgap economic stimulus 10:30 PM GMT
Dow Jones Open/Close - Dec 3 10:29 PM GMT
Icahn says opposes partial sale of Yahoo 10:29 PM GMT
Contaminant confirmed in tainted heparin 10:29 PM GMT
Soccer-Lazio reach Cup quarters by edging out Milan 10:29 PM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-UN, EU climate talks converge on key date 10:29 PM GMT
League Cup quarter-final summaries 10:28 PM GMT
Soccer-UEFA Cup collated results 10:26 PM GMT
Soccer-UEFA Cup collated results and standings 10:26 PM GMT
Panasonic raises Sanyo offer -- Nikkei 10:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Collective Brands Q3 profit up, shares rise 10:22 PM GMT
U.S. Democrats may push stopgap economic stimulus 10:21 PM GMT
Soccer-Italian Cup last 16 result 10:21 PM GMT
Paulson debates next $350 billion in bailout: report 10:21 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Canada PM calls for crisis talks with premiers 10:20 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX ends lower as Nexen deal talk dissipates 10:19 PM GMT
Rugby-Australia defy Barbarians to end tour with Wembley win 10:18 PM GMT
Republic, Allied Waste to divest assets to do deal 10:17 PM GMT
Bissau coup suspect held in "neighbouring country" 10:16 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Republic, Allied Waste to divest assets to do deal 10:16 PM GMT
Babcock & Brown gets refinancing, suspends dividend 10:14 PM GMT
FTSE ends up as pharmas rally 10:12 PM GMT
Wall St jumps on Coke and other defensive plays 10:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Schlumberger warns on 2008 profit, shares lower 10:10 PM GMT
Royal Bank of Scotland sells $2.5 bln bonds-IFR 10:09 PM GMT
Soccer-Brazilian title chasers protest against away game ruling 10:07 PM GMT
CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar slides for 6th day, bonds down 10:06 PM GMT
"Bottom's been made" in stocks: Legg Mason's Miller 10:05 PM GMT
CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar slides for 6th day, bonds down 10:05 PM GMT
Soccer-English League Cup quarter-final summaries 10:04 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Jo-Ann Q3 profit beats Street; cuts FY09 outlook 10:04 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Legg Mason's Miller: "Bottom's been made" in stocks 10:04 PM GMT
AFTER THE BELL-Aeropostale falls on disappointing outlook 10:03 PM GMT
York Capital seeks to raise Hapoalim stake-report 10:01 PM GMT
Soccer-English League Cup quarter-final results 10:01 PM GMT
N.Y. Money Closing - DECEMBER 03, 2008 10:00 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Pininfarina sees agreement with banks by end-2008 10:00 PM GMT
Statins, Zetia reverse atherosclerosis in study 10:00 PM GMT
Former France captain Cecillon jailed for killing his wife 09:59 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Prices rise on weak business, employment data 09:59 PM GMT
CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar slides for 6th day, bonds down 09:58 PM GMT
EMERGING MARKETS-LatAm assets drift on risk aversion 09:57 PM GMT
GE Healthcare imaging unit to cut costs, jobs 09:57 PM GMT
Rugby-Barbarians 11 Australia 18 - result 09:56 PM GMT
Valero eyes opportunities for acquisitions 09:55 PM GMT
TEXT-Australia's Billabong cuts earnings forecast 09:55 PM GMT
REFILE-Vermont called healthiest US state, Louisiana last 09:55 PM GMT
Rugby-Former France captain Cecillon jailed for killing his wife 09:54 PM GMT
Canada PM calls for crisis talks with premiers 09:54 PM GMT
Soccer-UEFA Cup Group C results and standings 09:52 PM GMT
Fleetwood Mac returning to the road in '09 09:52 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Valero eyes opportunities for acquisitions 09:51 PM GMT
Soccer-UEFA Cup Group B results and standings 09:51 PM GMT
HTC buys design house to accent smart phone style 09:51 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Enbridge sees higher '09 profit, boosts dividend 09:51 PM GMT
Soccer-UEFA Cup Group A results and standings 09:51 PM GMT
New Issue-JP Morgan Chase adds $350 mln in 2-yr floaters 09:50 PM GMT
HTC buys design house to accent smart phone style 09:50 PM GMT
Tori Amos inks with Universal Republic 09:49 PM GMT
Dollar little changed with ECB, BOE rate meetings ahead 09:48 PM GMT
Colombian singer Fanny Lu makes stateside inroads 09:47 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar little changed; ECB, BOE rate meetings ahead 09:46 PM GMT
Man-made noise in world's seas threatens wildlife 09:46 PM GMT
HTC buys design house to accent smart phone style 09:46 PM GMT
Soccer-Hertha Berlin 0 Galatasaray 1 - result 09:45 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Casella Waste Systems Q2 trials Street, cuts FY09 view 09:45 PM GMT
NY gov. outraged no women nominated for top judge 09:45 PM GMT
Global stocks rise on anti-recession plays 09:45 PM GMT
NY gov. outraged no women nominated for top judge 09:44 PM GMT
Global stocks rise on anti-recession plays 09:44 PM GMT
Sail the Vendee online for thrills without danger 09:43 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Mexico fails to buy back local bonds in auction 09:43 PM GMT
Valero Corpus Christi HCU undergoes repair -filing 09:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Aerovironment Q2 results beat Street view 09:42 PM GMT
Sundance Film Festival unveils competition films 09:42 PM GMT
CORRECTED - UPDATE 2-Anadarko to keep buying its shares - COO 09:41 PM GMT
Holiday sales may fall despite strong weekend 09:41 PM GMT
New fabric can wipe away toxic chemicals: study 09:40 PM GMT
Goldman Sachs now sees loss of 400,00 jobs in November 09:39 PM GMT
Soccer-Metalist Kharkiv 1 Olympiakos Piraeus 0 - result 09:39 PM GMT
POET chief:$50 oil will not ruin US ethanol makers 09:39 PM GMT
Soccer-Sevilla 3 Partizan Belgrade 0 - result 09:38 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Global stocks rise on anti-recession plays 09:38 PM GMT
Goldman Sachs now sees loss of 400,000 jobs in November 09:37 PM GMT
Treasury may use Fannie, Freddie to help home prices 09:37 PM GMT
Comerci wins Mexico City Christmas voucher contract 09:37 PM GMT
Soccer-Standard Liege 3 Sampdoria 0 - result 09:37 PM GMT
Soccer-Manchester City 0 Paris St Germain 0 - result 09:36 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Stryker boosts annual dividend sharply 09:36 PM GMT
Soccer-Twente Enschede 2 Schalke 04 1 - result 09:36 PM GMT
Britain to host Israeli and Palestinian talks 09:35 PM GMT
Nexen sags as speculation over Total deal wanes 09:35 PM GMT
Ex-WorldCom chief Ebbers seeks clemency from Bush 09:34 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX ends lower for 3rd day as Nexen wanes 09:34 PM GMT
Wells Fargo sells $6 bln in FDIC-backed debt-IFR 09:34 PM GMT
Obama says carmakers' plan is "more serious" 09:33 PM GMT
FACTBOX - U.S. President-elect Obama to face distressed economy 09:33 PM GMT
Sundance Film Festival unveils competition films 09:32 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Nexen sags as speculation over Total deal wanes 09:32 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US Treasury may use Fannie, Freddie to help home prices 09:31 PM GMT
WRAPUP 2-Uruguay sees slower growth, bigger deficit in 2009 09:31 PM GMT
Deepening recession fears foreshadow rate cuts 09:30 PM GMT
FED FOCUS-Fed could aid fiscal stimulus with bond purchases 09:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-UAW to suspend jobs bank, rework healthcare trust 09:29 PM GMT
Recession fears deepen, rate cuts on horizon 09:29 PM GMT
FACTBOX: President-elect Obama to face distressed economy 09:29 PM GMT
Brazil real hits 3-yr low vs dollar; stocks gain 09:28 PM GMT
Credit downgrades loom as Fed's next battle on CP front 09:27 PM GMT
Rice urges cooperation in Mumbai probe 09:27 PM GMT
FACTBOX: President-elect Obama to face distressed economy 09:26 PM GMT
Becerra a top candidate for Obama trade chief 09:23 PM GMT
Mukasey opposes prosecutions for torture advice 09:23 PM GMT
Defence seeks 6-year term for O.J. Simpson 09:23 PM GMT
FED FOCUS-Fed could aid fiscal stimulus with bond purchases 09:22 PM GMT
FCC to consider free Internet, cable issues 09:22 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch revises ElectroAndina outlook to stable 09:21 PM GMT
UAL to cut 1,200 jobs as part of earlier plan 09:20 PM GMT
New fabric can wipe away toxic chemicals-US study 09:20 PM GMT
Republic buy of Allied Waste gets conditional OK 09:19 PM GMT
TOPWRAP 8-Recession fears deepen, rate cuts on horizon 09:18 PM GMT
Defense seeks minimum 6-year term for O.J. Simpson 09:18 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-FCC to consider free Internet, cable issues 09:17 PM GMT
UAL to cut 1,200 jobs as part of earlier plan 09:16 PM GMT
US copper ends off on dreary US data, Freeport cuts 09:15 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St rallies, helped by defensive shares 09:14 PM GMT
US Tsy may use Fannie, Freddie to help home prices 09:11 PM GMT
Obama climate goals not enough: China, India 09:11 PM GMT
Bally files for bankruptcy again, up for sale 09:09 PM GMT
Babcock & Brown says has deal with its banks 09:09 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX ends lower for 3rd day as Nexen wanes 09:08 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions 09:05 PM GMT
Mexico Nov manufacturing index points to recession 09:04 PM GMT
VeraSun corn plan taints rival ethanol producers 09:03 PM GMT
Pennsylvania cuts another $128 million from spending 09:00 PM GMT
U.S. Treasury balances at Fed rose on Dec. 02 09:00 PM GMT
Argentine peso hits new low; bonds, stocks inch up 08:59 PM GMT
Holders deem Station Casinos bond offer "deficient" 08:59 PM GMT
Jefferies laying off 10 pct of employees-sources 08:58 PM GMT
CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Valero eyes opportunities for acquisitions -CEO 08:58 PM GMT
New Issue-Enterprise Products sells $500 mln notes 08:57 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-US economy takes turn for worse, Fed report says 08:56 PM GMT
PC sales to fall in 2009, research firms say 08:55 PM GMT
Zimbabwe police charge protesters 08:52 PM GMT
Chile stocks slip to 8-week low, peso falls with copper 08:51 PM GMT
Buy debt to beat deflation: Fed's Lacker 08:51 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Stocks jump nearly 2 pct near the close 08:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Bally files for bankruptcy again, up for sale 08:49 PM GMT
BRIEF-Pininfarina sees agreement with banks by end-2008 08:49 PM GMT
US SUV sellers see glint of hope in gas price drop 08:47 PM GMT
DIARY - Today in Washington - Dec 4 08:47 PM GMT
ADR Report-Miners, U.S. dollar weigh down ADRs 08:47 PM GMT
Paulson said weighing bailout's next $350 billion 08:45 PM GMT
Paulson said weighing US bailout's next $350 bln 08:41 PM GMT
RIM cuts outlook, held back by slower U.S. economy 08:38 PM GMT
Dealers submit $45.55 bln bids at $37.50 bln Fed TSLF auction 08:38 PM GMT
England to resume tour of India 08:37 PM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-Analysis on commodities, energy in credit crunch 08:36 PM GMT
US corporate debt market shows signs of life 08:36 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-United Tech Pratt unit to lay off 350-spokeswoman 08:36 PM GMT
CORRECTED - WRAPUP 1-Potash Corp says supply is expected to remain short 08:36 PM GMT
Government and banks pledge lending help 08:36 PM GMT
Falling rates renew old problem for U.S. banks 08:35 PM GMT
Global guaranteed bonds top $100 bln, signaling thaw 08:35 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch on National Rural Utilities Cooperative 08:34 PM GMT
Oil dips as demand crumbles 08:33 PM GMT
Lower mortgage rates help but jobs, prices key 08:32 PM GMT
Multiple sclerosis seen associated with headache 08:31 PM GMT
Exercise helps overweight kids with anger 08:31 PM GMT
Canadian PM says chief rival weakening the country 08:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Cricket-England to resume aborted tour of India 08:30 PM GMT
Icahn sues Realogy over debt deal 08:29 PM GMT
Cluster bomb ban signed in Oslo 08:29 PM GMT
Petrobras says no plans to cut investments 08:27 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Superfund says India plans on track; gold to double 08:26 PM GMT
Oil dips as demand crumbles, OPEC eyes deeper cuts 08:26 PM GMT
Nippon Oil, Nippon Mining to merge - Nikkei 08:25 PM GMT
Islamic extremists coaxed to YouTube 08:24 PM GMT
NY may raise payroll tax to contain fare hikes-gov 08:24 PM GMT
Obama names Richardson as Commerce Secretary 08:24 PM GMT
U.S. Senate Democrats will pack plenty of muscle 08:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 10-Oil dips as demand crumbles, OPEC eyes deeper cuts 08:22 PM GMT
Harvard endowment loses 22 percent in 4 months 08:22 PM GMT
US money market fund assets rise to record-iMoneyNet 08:21 PM GMT
Canada police renew plea for help in bombing probe 08:20 PM GMT
Goldman Whitehall head warned of firm's exposure 08:18 PM GMT
Carmakers gear up for long slowdown 08:15 PM GMT
Cyber Monday spending rises 15 percent: comScore 08:14 PM GMT
Wall Street girds for Merck's 2009 profit forecast 08:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Icahn sues Realogy over debt deal 08:10 PM GMT
Tiger comeback provides 2009 PGA golf story line 08:10 PM GMT
New Zealand dollar briefly pares losses versus greenback 08:10 PM GMT
Family of man trampled at Wal-Mart sues retailer 08:09 PM GMT
Autos, economy threaten NASCAR sponsors 08:07 PM GMT
Wall Street girds for Merck's 2009 profit forecast 08:05 PM GMT
Can monetize debt to beat deflation: Fed's Lacker 08:05 PM GMT
Brazil's BNDES sees lending up 10 pct in 2009 08:04 PM GMT
Senate Democrats will pack plenty of muscle 08:04 PM GMT
All options on table as Congress reviews autos bailout 08:04 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Citi, Amazon.com in rewards program partnership 08:04 PM GMT
MySpace delivers video to mobile phones 08:02 PM GMT
Rare Gospel fragment fails to sell at Sotheby's 08:01 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-BBVA's Mexican unit to grow consumer lending in 2009 08:01 PM GMT
Lincoln/Douglass bio has special resonance today 07:59 PM GMT
ICC prosecutor warns U.N. against Sudan coverup 07:59 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Senate Democrats will need some Republican help 07:59 PM GMT
U.S. crude futures settle lower after choppy trade 07:56 PM GMT
ICC prosecutor warns UN against Sudan coverup 07:56 PM GMT
ICC prosecutor warns UN against Sudan coverup 07:56 PM GMT
Regal on its way to "great quarter": CEO 07:56 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Dec 3 US 1.48101 07:55 PM GMT
US official opposes prosecutions for torture advice 07:54 PM GMT
Novartis malaria drug safe and effective-US FDA panel 07:52 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Potash Corp says demand expected to remain short 07:51 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Australian General News - Dec 4 07:49 PM GMT
Pubs and shops face cheap drinks clampdown 07:49 PM GMT
Ex-generals to urge Obama action on torture issue 07:48 PM GMT
PM unveils mortgage interest deferral scheme 07:47 PM GMT
Thai protesters lift airport siege 07:44 PM GMT
Obama names Richardson as Commerce Secretary 07:44 PM GMT
FACTBOX - U.S. Senate Democrats will need some Republican help 07:44 PM GMT
Obama says reviewing TARP, eyeing homeowner relief 07:43 PM GMT
House Republicans seek bailout answers from Treasury 07:42 PM GMT
Colombian kids flee home rather than fight in war 07:42 PM GMT
FACTBOX-US Senate Democrats will need some Republican help 07:42 PM GMT
Lufthansa bid for Austrian Airlines goes ahead 07:41 PM GMT
Opposition grows to Lisbon container port expansion 07:40 PM GMT
Telecom Italia's Brazil unit to invest less in '09 07:40 PM GMT
Cervical cancer chemo easier on black women: study 07:40 PM GMT
WITNESS: Leaving Thailand? Mind your pees and queues .. 07:40 PM GMT
Colombian kids flee home rather than fight in war 07:39 PM GMT
Colombian kids flee home rather than fight in war 07:39 PM GMT
Mexico fails to buy back local bonds in auction 07:38 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch on FirstLight Power Resources 07:36 PM GMT
Tweeter shuts stores, seeks to liquidate 07:36 PM GMT
US Senate Democrats will pack plenty of muscle 07:35 PM GMT
LA foreclosures back up again in November 07:35 PM GMT
Forget socks, adopt a koala for Christmas 07:33 PM GMT
Legg Mason's Miller: "Bottom's been made" in stocks 07:31 PM GMT
Fed Beige Book says economic activity weakened 07:30 PM GMT
BBVA's Mexican unit to grow consumer lending in 2009 07:27 PM GMT
RLPC-Ineos pays up and adds covenant to clear loan waiver 07:26 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Potash Corp sees rebound in 2009 crop prices 07:26 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-RBCT says expansion delayed till end-June 07:25 PM GMT
West Indies to tour England in 2009 07:24 PM GMT
New Issue-Potomac Electric Power sells $250 mln debt 07:23 PM GMT
Critics say Apple may be chilling iTunes competition 07:22 PM GMT
Reuters Summit-Tiger comeback provides 2009 PGA golf story line 07:22 PM GMT
Miners slash costs but shakeout looms 07:22 PM GMT
Apple may be chilling iTunes competition: critics 07:21 PM GMT
Apple may be chilling iTunes competition: critics 07:21 PM GMT
Briefs 5-Huntelaar passes medical, Seve out of intensive care 07:19 PM GMT
U.S. deflation risk "quite" minor -Fed's Lacker 07:19 PM GMT
Federline says Britney marriage broke over kids 07:19 PM GMT
DEALTALK-Miners slash costs but shakeout looms 07:19 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P on American Electric Power Co 07:19 PM GMT
Britney marriage broke over kids, Federline says 07:18 PM GMT
Apple may be chilling iTunes competition--critics 07:18 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Obama adds Richardson to Cabinet 07:17 PM GMT
Arctic tundra emits methane even in winter 07:17 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-U.S. SEC strengthens credit rating agency rules 07:17 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P release on McJunkin Red Man Corp 07:16 PM GMT
Nearly 15 pct of US Gulf oil output shut-MMS 07:16 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St slips as energy stocks decline 07:15 PM GMT
UAW to suspend jobs bank and rework health-care trust 07:14 PM GMT
Fortress suspends redemptions for now 07:13 PM GMT
EDF makes bid for Constellation assets 07:12 PM GMT
UAW to suspend jobs bank, rework healthcare trust 07:12 PM GMT
Soccer-UEFA Cup Group D results and standings 07:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Fortress suspends redemptions for now 07:09 PM GMT
Service sector shrinks at record pace 07:09 PM GMT
Mandelson calls for active industrial policy 07:09 PM GMT
Enia chairman insider probe transferred -sources 07:09 PM GMT
Soccer-Udinese 2 Dinamo Zagreb 1 - result 07:08 PM GMT
Cricket-West Indies to tour England in 2009 07:08 PM GMT
Freeport-McMoRan suspends dividend, cuts output 07:08 PM GMT
Austria's Salzburg resists "Sound of Music" hotel 07:07 PM GMT
UniCredit's UBM action against Consob fine rejected 07:07 PM GMT
EPA eases rule on mountaintop coal mining debris 07:06 PM GMT
CORRECTED - OFFICIAL-ACS optimistic on 2009, looks to up Iberdrol 07:04 PM GMT
U.S. greenhouse gas emissions rose 1.4 percent in '07 07:04 PM GMT
Mandelson calls for active British industrial policy 07:03 PM GMT
Austria's Salzburg resists "Sound of Music" hotel 07:03 PM GMT
Rocket company sells discount rides to space 07:03 PM GMT
Fed Beige Book-US economic activity weakened 07:03 PM GMT
Fed Beige Book-US economic activity weakened 07:03 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-New Star in debt-for-equity swap, to delist 07:02 PM GMT
Turkcell's Belarus unit aims for 1/3 market in '09 07:01 PM GMT
Bank of America CEO says job cuts due soon-report 07:01 PM GMT
REFILE-UPDATE 3-U.S. greenhouse gas emissions rose 1.4 pct in 07 07:00 PM GMT
Golf-In form Karlsson says accuracy is key at Sun City 07:00 PM GMT
FCC to consider free Internet, cable carriage 06:59 PM GMT
Italy gives conditional OK to Alitalia deal 06:59 PM GMT
Coal addiction tests Poland on U.N. climate goals 06:58 PM GMT
Coal addiction tests Poland on UN climate goals 06:57 PM GMT
Coal addiction tests Poland on UN climate goals 06:57 PM GMT
Suspected ETA rebels shoot man dead in Basque town 06:56 PM GMT
PREVIEW-Losses seen for meat firms Sanderson, Smithfield 06:56 PM GMT
NRC accepts Luminant's Comanche Peak application 06:55 PM GMT
Freeport-McMoRan stock down on capex cut, dividend 06:55 PM GMT
Soccer-Spartak Moscow 1 NEC Nijmegen 2 - result 06:55 PM GMT
Brand-name drugs no better than generics: study 06:54 PM GMT
Irving completes maintenance on Saint John refinery 06:54 PM GMT
U.S. office furniture orders fall 6 pct in Oct 06:53 PM GMT
Hedge funds in EU will be regulated - Almunia 06:52 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Market drops on economic angst 06:50 PM GMT
Kanye West outperforms Guns N' Roses on album chart 06:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Morgan Stanley ups Thomson Reuters Plc to "equalweight" 06:48 PM GMT
Schlumberger warns on 2008 profit, shares tumble 06:47 PM GMT
ECB seen cutting rates by 50 basis points or more 06:47 PM GMT
EA, Gameloft say mobile gaming market doing well 06:47 PM GMT
Rare Gospel fragment fails to sell at Sotheby's 06:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-BNP Paribas in Chili asset managent deal 06:46 PM GMT
Obama economy team needs to show can pull together 06:44 PM GMT
Homebuilders shrink American dream, spark wrath 06:44 PM GMT
HSBC to host World Championship Golf 06:44 PM GMT
Cricket-England to resume tour of India, says ECB 06:43 PM GMT
White House: Too early for response to autos plans 06:41 PM GMT
Reuters Summit-HSBC to host World Championship Golf 06:41 PM GMT
US Cash Products-Cash mogas down on weak demand 06:39 PM GMT
Man-made noise in world's seas threatens wildlife 06:39 PM GMT
Man-made noise in world's seas threatens wildlife 06:39 PM GMT
TREASURIES-U.S. bonds turn positive as stocks fall 06:36 PM GMT
Strong quake potential remains in Sumatra -study 06:36 PM GMT
Strong quake potential remains in Sumatra -study 06:36 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Canada opposition coalition downplays stimulus talk 06:33 PM GMT
EA, Gameloft say mobile gaming market doing well 06:29 PM GMT
Homemade bombs explode outside Greek AFP bureau 06:26 PM GMT
Obama says automakers submit "more serious" plan 06:25 PM GMT
Investors accuse Citi execs of "suspicious" trades 06:25 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Investors shrug off services data, stocks rise 06:25 PM GMT
Hard-hit junior miners innovate to get cash 06:25 PM GMT
MOVES-Goldman Sachs, Blue Star Capital 06:23 PM GMT
BA says planned deals all possible 06:23 PM GMT
Financials shorting ban likely to continue 06:22 PM GMT
Exercise may speed weight loss after gastric bypass 06:22 PM GMT
Bolivia violence was massacre, says regional report 06:21 PM GMT
NYMEX-U.S. crude stays up on surprise stock draw 06:21 PM GMT
Bank seen slashing rates to 2 pct 06:20 PM GMT
Binge-drinking may raise stroke risk 06:20 PM GMT
EU executive clears state aid in Fortis rescue 06:20 PM GMT
Downturn means tough year ahead for metals - RBC 06:19 PM GMT
Investors accuse Citi execs of 'suspicious' trades 06:19 PM GMT
Amex boss says high earners cut spending 06:19 PM GMT
Brown unveils mortgage interest deferral scheme 06:17 PM GMT
Monetary policy must reflect recession - EU draft 06:16 PM GMT
UK financials shorting ban likely to continue 06:16 PM GMT
Bank rescue plans bolstered 06:16 PM GMT
Homebuilders shrink American dream, spark wrath 06:15 PM GMT
American Express CEO: high earners cut spending 06:12 PM GMT
Italy antitrust may rule on Alitalia foreign partner 06:12 PM GMT
Obama says automakers' bailout plans "more serious" 06:11 PM GMT
Nestle rejects Saudi milk contamination finding 06:11 PM GMT
Egyptian court says no to gas exports to Israel 06:08 PM GMT
REFILE-Kuwait ask KIA to set up fund to invest in bourse 06:08 PM GMT
Nasdaq OMX to list in Dubai, DIFX rebrands 06:08 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-Egypt's OCI sees construction revenue rising 06:07 PM GMT
Kuwait MPs to question PM on Iran cleric visit 06:07 PM GMT
Pirates hijack oil supertanker off east Africa 06:07 PM GMT
U.S. says verifying North Korea nuclear claims is vital 06:07 PM GMT
Sinopec Jinling to cut Dec runs on repairs,demand 06:07 PM GMT
China Money: Risks limit room for yuan weakness 06:07 PM GMT
POLL-Taiwan's Nov inflation seen at 2.0 pct, 15-month low 06:07 PM GMT
CNOOC makes light crude discovery in Bohai Bay 06:07 PM GMT
Taiwan's Ma in no hurry to sign peace treaty with China 06:07 PM GMT
China state buy-up could extend to all base metals 06:07 PM GMT
Fed's Lacker says don't ignore inflation 06:06 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-American Express CEO: high earners cut spending 06:06 PM GMT
Taiwan Ma sticks to 6 pct growth aim for current term 06:06 PM GMT
Hong Kong property sales hit 17-year low in Nov 06:06 PM GMT
RLPC-European secondary cash loans, LevX reach new record lows 06:06 PM GMT
RPT-UPDATE 2-Bouygues stays mum on 2009 but price pressures up 06:06 PM GMT
RWE wins approval for UK offshore wind farm 06:06 PM GMT
New EU recycling laws worry manufacturers 06:06 PM GMT
India's Jet Airways says lowers expat staff, wages 06:06 PM GMT
Freeport-McMoRan stock down on capex cut, dividend 06:06 PM GMT
Wells Fargo to sell $6 bln in FDIC-backed debt-IFR 06:06 PM GMT
Stagecoach warns of UK rail slowdown, shares drop 06:06 PM GMT
Australia open to BA/Qantas merger, not takeover 06:06 PM GMT
Valero eyes opportunities for acquisitions -CEO 06:06 PM GMT
EDF offers $6.5 billion for Constellation assets 06:06 PM GMT
Lufthansa board approves offer for AUA 06:05 PM GMT
Brazil's Vale lays off 1,300 workers 06:05 PM GMT
Crocs and Skechers settle patent suit 06:05 PM GMT
Nissan's S.African unit says may cut 220 jobs 06:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Pozen pain drug meets main goal in late-stage trial 06:05 PM GMT
Rite Aid shareholders approve reverse stock split 06:05 PM GMT
Marks & Spencer to hold second pre-Christmas sale 06:05 PM GMT
NEWSMAKER-Eick rings changes to call the tune at Arcandor 06:05 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Lotus Bakeries sees limited slowdown of appetites 06:05 PM GMT
Obama says carmakers submit "more serious" plan 06:05 PM GMT
Mexico's Comerci stores not for sale in debt talks 06:05 PM GMT
Del Monte profit tops view; company raises outlook 06:05 PM GMT
AUTOSHOW-Fiat aims to keep or raise market share in '09 06:05 PM GMT
ComScore says Cyber Monday spending up 15 pct 06:04 PM GMT
Pilgrim's Pride gets $365 mln in bankruptcy funds 06:04 PM GMT
Obese children risk thyroid damage 06:04 PM GMT
Allergic reactions to Gardasil uncommon-study 06:04 PM GMT
Wyeth files new meningitis vaccine for EU approval 06:04 PM GMT
Goldman in talks to fund large pharma firm - FT 06:04 PM GMT
Coloplast to enter Copenhagen top-20 index 06:04 PM GMT
Glaxo cuts further 200 UK manufacturing jobs 06:04 PM GMT
EU bans China infant food containing soy products 06:04 PM GMT
Novartis wins big in German generics tenders -sources 06:03 PM GMT
Allergan drug boosts eyelash length - US FDA staff 06:03 PM GMT
Schering plans anesthesia drug study after setback 06:03 PM GMT
Saudi milk contamination finding rejected by Nestle 06:03 PM GMT
Convicted Stevens holds slim lead in US Senate race 06:03 PM GMT
Chided Lieberman meets with Reid on McCain support 06:03 PM GMT
Mexican stocks jump on U.S. auto hopes 06:03 PM GMT
Obama faces uphill battle to combat rising job loss 06:03 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Exxon says restart of LA refinery units continues 06:03 PM GMT
U.S. farm sector cautiously welcomes Obama win 06:03 PM GMT
US House seeks quick economic stimulus passage 06:03 PM GMT
Cheasapeake shares skid lower on dilution worry 06:02 PM GMT
U.S. Rep. Emanuel to become Obama chief of staff 06:02 PM GMT
Obama says will confront economic woes head-on 06:02 PM GMT
Obama looks presidential but not president yet 06:02 PM GMT
RBS plans overdraft refunds if banks lose test case 06:01 PM GMT
UK govt, banks pledge help for SMEs, homeowners 06:01 PM GMT
Metrovacesa shareholder agrees bank deal-sources 06:01 PM GMT
Anglo Irish Bank says investors back capital rise 06:01 PM GMT
UBI Banca denies Banco Popolare merger reports 06:00 PM GMT
Russia Sberbank halves '09 asset growth forecast 06:00 PM GMT
EU conditionally clears BNP's buy of Fortis assets 06:00 PM GMT
South African dies of suspected deadly virus in Rio 06:00 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Germany's Glos presses EU to approve Commerzbank aid 05:59 PM GMT
Europe should not appease China: Dalai Lama 05:58 PM GMT
Obama climate goals not enough - China, India 05:57 PM GMT
British charities no haven for laid-off bankers 05:55 PM GMT
Australia open to BA/Qantas merger 05:54 PM GMT
BA November traffic falls but guidance intact 05:53 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Obama says automakers' bailout plans 'more serious' 05:53 PM GMT
Chile peso down with copper, stocks dip on US data 05:53 PM GMT
U.N. approves first E.Europe Kyoto project CO2 cuts 05:52 PM GMT
EU offers closer ties to eastern neighbours 05:52 PM GMT
U.N. approves first E.Europe Kyoto project CO2 cuts 05:52 PM GMT
Dollar demise much exaggerated: John Kemp 05:50 PM GMT
South African dies of suspected deadly virus in Rio 05:49 PM GMT
FACTBOX: RIM grapples U.S. economic slowdown 05:48 PM GMT
EMERGING MARKETS-LatAm assets drift laterally on risk aversion 05:48 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Three to bid at Lehman's Neuberger auction-lawyer 05:48 PM GMT
U.S. eases rule on mountaintop coal mining debris 05:48 PM GMT
FACTBOX-RIM grapples U.S. economic slowdown 05:46 PM GMT
Unspent funds to help cover Nigerian budget deficit 05:46 PM GMT
Cell phone market gloom spreads to LG, RIM 05:45 PM GMT
High carb diet useful for muscle disorder 05:43 PM GMT
UPDATE 7-RIM cuts outlook, held back by slower U.S. economy 05:43 PM GMT
Consumer bankruptcy filings jump vs year ago 05:42 PM GMT
North Korean teen defectors get capitalist education 05:41 PM GMT
Terrorism suspect a "swot" not bomb plotter says lawyer 05:40 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-France proposes EU coal compromise -draft 05:39 PM GMT
UAW to suspend jobs bank, rework health-care trust 05:39 PM GMT
SEC strengthens credit rating agency rules 05:38 PM GMT
Obama names Richardson as Commerce Secretary 05:37 PM GMT
Obama says reviewing TARP, eyeing homeowner relief 05:37 PM GMT
Mullen urges Pakistan to act against all militants 05:37 PM GMT
Canada coalition stimulus seen under C$30 bln 05:37 PM GMT
Charities no haven for laid-off bankers 05:36 PM GMT
Mullen urges Pakistan to act against all militants 05:36 PM GMT
ICC prosecutor warns UN against Sudan coverup 05:35 PM GMT
ICC prosecutor warns UN against Sudan coverup 05:35 PM GMT
France rejects Dutch 4Gas' LNG terminal project 05:35 PM GMT
Editor says Rowling "fierce" but fair 05:34 PM GMT
Bond industry to collaborate on valuation project 05:33 PM GMT
Obama shelves oil company tax after price fall: aide 05:32 PM GMT
Dreaming of a cheap Christmas 05:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Obama says reviewing TARP, eyeing homeowner relief 05:29 PM GMT
Rowling "fierce" but fair about Potter: editor 05:28 PM GMT
Pakistan kills up to 30 militants in airstrike 05:27 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Obama adds Richardson to Cabinet 05:25 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Scotiabank to issue shares in deal for CI stake 05:24 PM GMT
Exxon says restart of LA refinery units continues 05:23 PM GMT
BRIEF-Sanajuha spokesman confirms deal with creditors 05:23 PM GMT
U.S. consumer bankruptcy filings jump vs year ago 05:22 PM GMT
Hamas security frees three reporters in Gaza 05:20 PM GMT
Emerging reserves hemorrhage as currencies fall 05:19 PM GMT
Obama says reviewing TARP, eying homeowner relief 05:16 PM GMT
Lending to poor didn't spur crisis: Fed's Kroszner 05:16 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds drop in pullback from recent rally 05:15 PM GMT
Valero keeps gasoline output low on weak demand 05:15 PM GMT
Many Russian banks seen vanishing in crisis 05:15 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Emerging reserves haemorrhage as currencies fall 05:15 PM GMT
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events 05:14 PM GMT
Christie's HK Asian sales miss target as crisis weighs 05:14 PM GMT
Enterprise to continue growth, trim 2009 spending 05:14 PM GMT
REFILE-FTSE ends up 1.1 pct as pharmas rally, BoE eyed 05:13 PM GMT
UN approves first E.Europe Kyoto project CO2 cuts 05:13 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls on metals prices, Nexen down, RIM up 05:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Lending to poor didn't spur crisis -Fed's Kroszner 05:12 PM GMT
Many Russian banks seen vanishing in crisis 05:11 PM GMT
Cutting costs but still want a fancy phone? 05:09 PM GMT
Carrot juice botulism outbreak prompts FDA action 05:09 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Obama adds Richardson to Cabinet 05:08 PM GMT
Obama names Richardson as Commerce Secretary 05:08 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Obama adds Richardson to Cabinet 05:08 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-POLL-US natgas stocks seen down 69 bcf in weekly EIAs 05:07 PM GMT
Mexican stocks extend gains on U.S. auto hopes 05:07 PM GMT
SCENARIOS - Richardson brings world experience to Commerce 05:07 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Facts about Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling 05:06 PM GMT
Soccer-Slovenian championship result and standings 05:06 PM GMT
BOA anger at funding cuts for minority sports 05:06 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-UK Small Caps close 0.3 percent lower 05:05 PM GMT
U.S. says FBI gathering evidence in Mumbai attacks 05:04 PM GMT
Rowling "fierce" but fair about Potter - editor 05:04 PM GMT
U.S. says FBI gathering evidence in Mumbai attacks 05:04 PM GMT
SCENARIOS-Richardson brings world experience to Commerce 05:03 PM GMT
PluggedIn-Cutting costs but still want a fancy phone? 05:03 PM GMT
US says FBI gathering evidence in Mumbai attacks 05:02 PM GMT
New EU recycling laws worry manufacturers 05:02 PM GMT
Israeli police detain settlers after Hebron clashes 05:02 PM GMT
White House says too early for response to autos plans 05:01 PM GMT
Obama says carmakers' bailout plans '"more serious" 05:01 PM GMT
U.S. consumer bankruptcy filings jump vs year ago 05:01 PM GMT
Saudi milk contamination finding rejected by Nestle 05:00 PM GMT
U.S.-led coalition in Iraq dwindles as allies leave 05:00 PM GMT
Obama says automakers' bailout plans 'more serious' 04:58 PM GMT
Monetary policy must reflect recession - EU draft 04:58 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Citigroup starts Wynn Resorts with sell 04:57 PM GMT
REUTERS SUMMIT-Microsoft cautiously optimistic about Xbox sales 04:57 PM GMT
U.S.-led coalition in Iraq dwindles as allies leave 04:57 PM GMT
European stocks stage late rally 04:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Cisco CEO comfortable with long-term rev outlook 04:55 PM GMT
Scotland and Wales in talks to host Euro 2016 04:55 PM GMT
POLL-US natgas stocks seen down 69 bcf in weekly EIAs 04:55 PM GMT
US copper tumbles on dreary US data, Freeport cuts 04:54 PM GMT
Israeli police detain settlers after Hebron clashes 04:54 PM GMT
Israeli police detain settlers after Hebron clashes 04:54 PM GMT
Private sector sheds 250,000 jobs in November 04:53 PM GMT
Grey Wolf says committed to closing merger, shares up 04:53 PM GMT
U.S. forces in Iraq detain, kill Iran-backed suspects 04:53 PM GMT
EU conditionally clears BNP's buy of Fortis assets 04:53 PM GMT
U.S.-led coalition in Iraq dwindles as allies leave 04:52 PM GMT
Global all-industry index stages 11-year record fall 04:51 PM GMT
American Express CEO sees challenges through 2009 04:50 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar gains; risk aversion waxes and wanes 04:49 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Conergy falls on overhang fears 04:48 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Eskom's Koeberg plant unit reopens after repairs 04:47 PM GMT
BRIEF-Metrovacesa shareholder in banks deal-sources 04:46 PM GMT
Olympics-BOA anger at funding cuts for Britain's minority sports 04:46 PM GMT
Three to bid for Lehman's Neuberger auction: lawyer 04:46 PM GMT
Austrian Air shares soar on Lufthansa takeover 04:44 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Rival Cyprus sides say oil spat undermines talks 04:43 PM GMT
Explosive devices defused at Mumbai train station: TV 04:42 PM GMT
US says FBI gathering evidence in Mumbai attacks 04:42 PM GMT
Brown unveils mortgage interest deferral scheme 04:41 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US mortgage applications post largest gain ever 04:40 PM GMT
Canada PM Harper to address nation on crisis 04:39 PM GMT
ADP signals 300,000 drop for November payrolls: Prakken 04:39 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW: Private sector sheds jobs in November 04:39 PM GMT
European stocks stage late rally, end up 0.5 pct 04:38 PM GMT
Three to bid for Lehman's Neuberger auction-lawyer 04:38 PM GMT
Mexican stocks rebound, led by Cemex, Televisa 04:38 PM GMT
Finning names ex-politico Emerson to board 04:37 PM GMT
Singer Brandy breaks 4-year recording hiatus 04:36 PM GMT
Moped thief aims to clear conscience 25 years on 04:36 PM GMT
Explosive devices defused at Mumbai train station: TV 04:34 PM GMT
DIARY - Slovakia - to Jan 1, 2009 04:34 PM GMT
US SEC strengthens credit rating agency rules 04:33 PM GMT
Police say find explosives at Mumbai station 04:33 PM GMT
TREASURIES-US 30-year bond falls full point on rising stocks 04:30 PM GMT
U.S. crude oil inventories drop unexpectedly: EIA 04:30 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Market rises on Coca-Cola, other defensives 04:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US crude oil inventories drop unexpectedly - EIA 04:29 PM GMT
HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks on the move on Dec 3 04:28 PM GMT
Danish firm to give African children free insulin 04:28 PM GMT
NATO seeks more forces to avoid Afghan stalemate 04:28 PM GMT
TVA seeks renewable/clean power supplies 04:27 PM GMT
Former Zambia spy chief surrenders to police 04:25 PM GMT
Ukraine's TMM seeks $150 mln, delays shorter debt 04:25 PM GMT
Croat police apologize for Facebook arrest 04:25 PM GMT
Argentine peso deepens losses on dollar demand 04:24 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Investment crucial in hybrid car rare earth metal 04:24 PM GMT
Harper to address Canada Wednesday night - reports 04:23 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX turns positive as financials climb 04:22 PM GMT
NYMEX-US crude comes back up on surprise EIA stock fall 04:22 PM GMT
White House: Too early for response to autos plans 04:21 PM GMT
Male inmates in Germany win fight to buy cosmetics 04:19 PM GMT
Oman issues law to fight human trafficking 04:18 PM GMT
Angola's Sonangol to cut foreign investments -report 04:17 PM GMT
Mobile phone market gloom spreads to LG and RIM 04:17 PM GMT
Bally files for bankruptcy again, up for sale 04:17 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-SAfrica in talks with W. Bank over $5 bln Eskom loan 04:17 PM GMT
Sail online for thrills without danger 04:17 PM GMT
TABLE-Nov Global All-Industry output index 35.4 04:15 PM GMT
Sail online for thrills without danger 04:14 PM GMT
Briefs 4-England should be cautious about India return - Imran 04:14 PM GMT
European stocks turn positive in late trade 04:13 PM GMT
BRITAIN'S BROWN SAYS BRINGING ISRAELI, PALESTINIAN LEADERS TO LO 04:10 PM GMT
Christie's HK Asian sales miss target, crisis weighs 04:09 PM GMT
Financial advisers more positive on UK shares -poll 04:09 PM GMT
Brent crude oil to avg $55.60/barrel in 2009-IIF 04:08 PM GMT
Brent crude oil to avg $55.60/barrel in 2009-IIF 04:08 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P may still cut Wagram Insurance Co Ltd 04:08 PM GMT
U.S. greenhouse gas emissions rose 1.4 pct in '07 04:07 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW 10-U.S. crude and refined fuel stocks slip 04:06 PM GMT
Nexen shares plunge as Total speculation wanes 04:04 PM GMT
Mullen urges Pakistan to act against all militants 04:04 PM GMT
Swedish researchers create body-swap illusion 04:04 PM GMT
Piraeus Port sees return to full-year profit 04:03 PM GMT
France proposes EU coal compromise 04:03 PM GMT
Mullen urges Pakistan to act against all militants 04:03 PM GMT
Speaker says no warrant for police search 04:01 PM GMT
Gold extends losses on firmer dollar, weak equities 04:00 PM GMT
Interest rate cut bets knock pound to 13-year low 04:00 PM GMT
Canada coalition members talk of C$30 bln stimulus 03:58 PM GMT
Lincoln/Douglass bio has special resonance today 03:58 PM GMT
Interest rate cut bets knock pound to 13-year low 03:57 PM GMT
Soccer-Revised Ligue 1 fixtures 03:56 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Cluster bombs: a deadly legacy 03:56 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds fall in pullback from recent price surge 03:55 PM GMT
WRAPUP 2-Interest rate cut bets knock pound to 13-year low 03:54 PM GMT
US RATE FUTURES-Weak ISM points to big Fed rate cut 03:54 PM GMT
Pirates free Yemeni cargo ship 03:52 PM GMT
Somali leader decries scant means to fight piracy 03:51 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls on weaker commodities; Nexen slumps 03:51 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Goldshield boosted as drug price-fixing saga ends 03:51 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Indexes pare losses, defensive shares rally 03:51 PM GMT
EU body approves import duties on Chinese screws 03:50 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Somali leader decries scant means to fight piracy 03:49 PM GMT
Dutch court annuls Nuon power plant permit 03:48 PM GMT
CORRECTED - Shell restarts Pernis reformer after brief close-trade 03:48 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-EU body approves import duties on Chinese screws 03:47 PM GMT
EU mergers and takeovers (Dec 3) 03:46 PM GMT
French hostage in Afghanistan released -Sarkozy 03:46 PM GMT
Cluster bomb ban signed in Oslo, big powers absent 03:46 PM GMT
Cluster bomb ban signed in Oslo, big powers absent 03:46 PM GMT
Valero sees 2009 capital spending at $3.5 bln 03:45 PM GMT
Brazil's Vale lays off 1,300 workers 03:44 PM GMT
Slovenia gets no bids for 10 pct of Telekom 03:44 PM GMT
Cyprus says oil dispute hurts Turkey EU accession 03:43 PM GMT
EU may have trumped downturn to kill BHP-Rio deal 03:42 PM GMT
EU executive wants to fix asylum system 03:41 PM GMT
CORRECTED - Oil dispute hurts Turkey EU accession, Cyprus says 03:41 PM GMT
Repsol's Brufau says would resign if co not Spanish 03:41 PM GMT
SAfrica in talks with W. Bank over $5 bln Eskom loan 03:41 PM GMT
EU executive wants to fix asylum system 03:40 PM GMT
Clinton for a Clinton? Senate guessing game begins 03:40 PM GMT
Russia Sberbank assets to grow at least 15 pct in '09 03:39 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-C.Suisse down 10 pct on exposure concern 03:37 PM GMT
Dutch court annuls Nuon power plant permit 03:36 PM GMT
Brazil stocks fall, currency seesaws after auctions 03:36 PM GMT
Zambia copper mines struggling with taxes-official 03:34 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Cluster bombs: a deadly legacy 03:34 PM GMT
Gloomy data hit stocks as rate cuts eyed 03:33 PM GMT
RWE UK unit to cut prepayment energy price premium 03:33 PM GMT
Crisis sparks reversal in electronic trading-study 03:32 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Merckle offers more collateral to banks -sources 03:32 PM GMT
Australia mulls BA/Qantas tie-up 03:32 PM GMT
New U.N. pact may be needed for climate victims: WWF 03:30 PM GMT
AIG to shed stake in financial products joint ventures 03:30 PM GMT
BRIEF-UBI Banca denies B/Popolare merger reports 03:28 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-PC sales seen down 5.3 pct in 2009 - IDC 03:28 PM GMT
FUNDVIEW-Less is more when it comes to bank stocks 03:27 PM GMT
AIG to shed stake in financial products joint ventures 03:27 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-ECB, BoE rate decisions in focus on Thurs 03:25 PM GMT
Lending to poor didn't spur crisis: Fed's Kroszner 03:24 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's on ABCP rating actions ending December 1, 2008 03:24 PM GMT
"Class" earns high grades with tale of courage 03:23 PM GMT
Digital market offers hope as music sales slow 03:23 PM GMT
New UN pact may be needed for climate victims-WWF 03:23 PM GMT
New UN pact may be needed for climate victims-WWF 03:23 PM GMT
Bank rescue plans bolstered 03:23 PM GMT
Service sector index hits record low in November: ISM 03:20 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW: Service sector index slumps in November 03:19 PM GMT
Turkey to allow Alevi faith taught in state schools 03:19 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-S&P hits session low after poor services data 03:19 PM GMT
Mexican stocks drop after U.S. labor data 03:18 PM GMT
Europe shares lose 2.4 pct; IDC hits techs 03:17 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Brazil Nov net dollar outflows jump to $7.16 bln 03:17 PM GMT
Goldman, Morgan Stanley face tough fourth quarter: analysts 03:17 PM GMT
EU bans China infant food containing soy products 03:17 PM GMT
Brown sets economy as "overriding priority" 03:16 PM GMT
French hostage in Afghanistan released -Sarkozy 03:15 PM GMT
Lending to poor didn't spur crisis-Fed's Kroszner 03:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Steel futures could bring price stability-Severstal 03:14 PM GMT
RPT-TABLE-US ISM non-manufacturing index 37.3 in Nov 03:14 PM GMT
TREASURIES-10-yr note briefly goes positive after ISM 03:14 PM GMT
US RATE FUTURES-Weak ISM points to big Fed rate cut 03:12 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Iraq fears budget crisis, urges oil export boost 03:11 PM GMT
Pimco's Gross sees lower 30-year mortgage rate: report 03:11 PM GMT
Egypt willing to take part in anti-piracy missions 03:10 PM GMT
RIM to make C$66 million takeover bid for Certicom 03:09 PM GMT
Dollar at session low vs yen after U.S. Nov services data 03:08 PM GMT
Finnair says Thailand costs to top 4 mln euros 03:08 PM GMT
WRAPUP 2-Automakers gear up for long slowdown 03:06 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Agrium says ahead of schedule on UAP cost savings 03:05 PM GMT
Intesa Sanpaolo says Carifano sale boosts capital 03:04 PM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-Venezuela's Chavez seeks new reelection shot 03:04 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-UK financials shorting ban likely to continue-AIMA 03:04 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Gazprom sees state co-funding bigger investments 03:02 PM GMT
RPT-US service sector index hits record low in Nov-ISM 03:02 PM GMT
COLUMN-Einstein, insanity and the war on drugs:Bernd Debusmann 03:01 PM GMT
Italian judge suspends CIA kidnapping trial 03:00 PM GMT
Scania says to cut European output for one month 03:00 PM GMT
Fannie Mae sells $2 bln bills at mixed rates 02:57 PM GMT
India to answer Mumbai attacks with talk not troops 02:56 PM GMT
India says Mumbai attacks controlled from Pakistan 02:56 PM GMT
Rice warns India against unintended consequences 02:56 PM GMT
Mullen urges Pakistan to act against all jihadis 02:56 PM GMT
Mumbai mourns attacks as public anger swells 02:56 PM GMT
Police say find explosives at Mumbai station 02:56 PM GMT
HIGHLIGHTS - Rice says urgent resolute action needed on Mumbai 02:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Pimco's Gross sees lower US 30Y mortgage rate-CNBC 02:55 PM GMT
Duller and leaner: Europe's banks take shape 02:54 PM GMT
Del Monte profit tops view 02:52 PM GMT
Lotos Q4 results may be worse than Q3-CFO 02:52 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Macquarie cuts Discover Financial to underperform 02:51 PM GMT
Rice warns India against unintended consequences 02:50 PM GMT
Rice warns India against unintended consequences 02:50 PM GMT
COMEX Mar copper falls to July 2005 low, outlook poor 02:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Petrobras expects to raise $1 bln on int'l markets 02:49 PM GMT
CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Sanahuja family still to reach agreement with banks 02:49 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude up, but choppy ahead of supply data 02:49 PM GMT
India says Mumbai attacks controlled from Pakistan 02:48 PM GMT
India says Mumbai attacks controlled from Pakistan 02:48 PM GMT
British bookies slash odds on a white Christmas 02:47 PM GMT
ANALYSIS: Europe's banks take shape 02:47 PM GMT
Mullen urges Pakistan to act against all jihadis 02:45 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St opens down on weak outlooks 02:45 PM GMT
DIARY - Czech Republic - to December 31 02:43 PM GMT
Mexican stocks fall sharply after U.S. labor data 02:42 PM GMT
India says Mumbai attacks controlled from Pakistan 02:41 PM GMT
India says Mumbai attacks controlled from Pakistan 02:41 PM GMT
Resolution eyes rights issue post IPO 02:41 PM GMT
HIGHLIGHTS-EU's Almunia on financial crisis, economy 02:40 PM GMT
Mullen urges Pakistan to act against all jihadis 02:40 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls on weaker commodities, RIM forecast 02:40 PM GMT
Commodities lead Europe shares down; IDC hits techs 02:38 PM GMT
Sarkozy to help French car, housing sectors 02:37 PM GMT
FACTBOX - EDF targets Constellation in global expansion 02:35 PM GMT
Mumbai mourns attacks as public anger swells 02:35 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-ITV gains after ruling; Dresdner says "buy" 02:34 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Jaguar Financial says offer for Royal Laser expires 02:34 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Resolution eyes 3-5 bln stg issue post IPO -sources 02:34 PM GMT
Bally files for bankruptcy again, up for sale 02:33 PM GMT
Qatar, Honam $2.6 bln petchem jv delayed-source 02:31 PM GMT
Crisis sparks reversal in electronic trading-study 02:30 PM GMT
Brazil sells $1.96 bln in repos to finance trade 02:28 PM GMT
COLUMN:EU prosperity at stake in crisis disunity:Paul Taylor 02:27 PM GMT
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to Jan 31 02:26 PM GMT
Japan set to announce emissions credit deals 02:26 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Enel seeking to expand electric car accords 02:26 PM GMT
Mumbai mourns attacks as public anger swells 02:25 PM GMT
Cheap oil: short-term good, long-term dangerous 02:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-FACTBOX-EDF targets Constellation in global expansion 02:23 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-A.G. Barr gains after trading update 02:21 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds ease in pullback from recent price surge 02:20 PM GMT
BlackBerry-maker hit as subscriber growth slows 02:20 PM GMT
Steel futures could bring price stability-Severstal 02:20 PM GMT
RLPC-Total talked to lenders about acquisition loan -bankers 02:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Sanlam 10-month normalised headline EPS down 86 pct 02:17 PM GMT
Pilgrim's Pride gets $365 million in bankruptcy funds 02:17 PM GMT
Competition concerns over on-demand TV 02:17 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Turkey's Anel Elektrik cancels public offering 02:17 PM GMT
Zimplats halts open pit mining, reviews cash 02:11 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US non-farm productivity rises in Q3, output falls 02:11 PM GMT
Kenyan election violence culprits may be punished 02:10 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Dec 3 US 1.48101 02:10 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-EU's Almunia: deflation not real risk in euro zone 02:08 PM GMT
Pimco's Gross sees lower US 30Y mortgage rate-CNBC 02:08 PM GMT
Total would face tough bid battle for Nexen 02:07 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St set to sink on corporate outlooks, data 02:07 PM GMT
Kenyan election violence culprits may be punished 02:06 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-MOVES-Goldman Sachs, Blue Star Capital 02:04 PM GMT
Goldman mulls online bank, open to deals: source 02:04 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Goldman mulls online bank, open to deals-source 02:03 PM GMT
DEALTALK-Total would face tough bid battle for Nexen 02:03 PM GMT
Hamas security frees three reporters in Gaza 02:03 PM GMT
UK government strengthens bank rescue measures 02:03 PM GMT
Eskom says not planning any Eurobond this year 02:00 PM GMT
Bookies slash odds on a white Christmas 02:00 PM GMT
Petrobras expects to raise $1 bln on int'l markets 01:59 PM GMT
Schering to conduct new study for anesthesia drug 01:59 PM GMT
Hoffenheim ready to defend lead against Bayern 01:58 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Cellphone market gloom spreads to LG, RIM 01:56 PM GMT
EXCLUSIVE-Europe should not appease China - Dalai Lama 01:56 PM GMT
FOREX-Yen gains, risk aversion hits stocks worldwide 01:56 PM GMT
Weak demand threatens Novelis UK aluminium plant 01:56 PM GMT
Police say find explosives at Mumbai train station 01:53 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Africa growth may suffer if AIDS funds fall -W.Bank 01:53 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Africa growth may suffer if AIDS funds fall -W.Bank 01:53 PM GMT
England check security for test series 01:53 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Job cuts mount as global downturn bites 01:53 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Portugal rolls out loan, incentives for automakers 01:53 PM GMT
Turkey's Anel Elektrik cancels public offering 01:51 PM GMT
BBC says still talking to Woolworths on 2Entertain 01:51 PM GMT
ADP signals 300,000 drop for Nov payrolls-Prakken 01:51 PM GMT
UPDATE 6-T.Italia eyes asset sales of nearly $4 bln, cuts jobs 01:49 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX poised to open lower as resources, RIM weigh 01:48 PM GMT
REFILE-U.S. non-farm productivity rises 1.3 pct in Q3 01:47 PM GMT
Rice urges Pakistan to cooperate in Mumbai probe 01:47 PM GMT
Rice urges Pakistan to cooperate in Mumbai probe 01:47 PM GMT
REFILE-UPDATE 3-UK on-demand TV plan raises competition concerns 01:45 PM GMT
HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks to watch on Dec 3 01:45 PM GMT
On-demand project raises competition concerns 01:45 PM GMT
Brandy breaks 4-year recording hiatus 01:45 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Ships held by Somali pirates 01:44 PM GMT
Conoco reports upset at Borger refinery - filing 01:43 PM GMT
Police say find explosives at Mumbai train station 01:42 PM GMT
Crocs and Skechers settle patent suit 01:42 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Ships held by Somali pirates 01:42 PM GMT
EDF offers $6.5 billion for Constellation assets 01:41 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Infineon's outlook dire as downturn, Qimonda weigh 01:41 PM GMT
Republicans win crucial Georgia Senate seat 01:40 PM GMT
U.S. non-farm productivity rises 1.3 pct in Q3 01:39 PM GMT
Lotos CEO sees 2009 results down from 2008 01:38 PM GMT
Police say find explosives at Mumbai train station 01:38 PM GMT
Police say find explosives at Mumbai train station 01:38 PM GMT
Australia opens new gallery amid economic gloom 01:37 PM GMT
EU's Almunia: deflation not real risk in euro zone 01:37 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Vodafone loses India tax case, to appeal 01:36 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Explosion at Yara plant, production impact unknown 01:35 PM GMT
France proposes EU coal compromise -draft 01:34 PM GMT
Obama wrapping up cabinet picks with Richardson 01:34 PM GMT
BRIEF-Italy's antitrust says road tariff freeze legitimate 01:32 PM GMT
CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Gazprom sees state co-funding investments 01:31 PM GMT
DNV suspension unfair, threat to projects-developer 01:29 PM GMT
Civil rights beacon Odetta dead at 77 01:29 PM GMT
Resolution eyes 3-5 bln stg issue post IPO-sources 01:29 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Futures extend losses on employment data 01:25 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-ProSiebenSat1 down after court ruling 01:24 PM GMT
RPT-US private sector sheds 250,000 jobs in Novemb 01:24 PM GMT
Explosive devices defused at Mumbai train station-TV 01:24 PM GMT
Malaysia chides HSBC move to curb palm oil 01:23 PM GMT
RPT-US private sector sheds 250,000 jobs in Novemb 01:23 PM GMT
US private sector sheds 250,000 jobs in November 01:20 PM GMT
Germany says no need to change its bank rescue fund 01:18 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank cut GE price target 01:15 PM GMT
TEXT-Alvarion shows WiMAX growth in Latin America 01:15 PM GMT
Explosive devices defused at Mumbai train station-TV 01:14 PM GMT
Euro zone retail sales sink 01:14 PM GMT
Rich U.S. investors most bearish ever: survey 01:14 PM GMT
POLL-TAKE A LOOK-Reuters polls and surveys 01:11 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-India's NALCO to float alumina sale tender in Dec 01:08 PM GMT
DS Smith sees robust year despite low demand 01:06 PM GMT
Bombardier sees backlog up in 08, concerned on 09 01:06 PM GMT
Nippon Steel, Kobe delay iron ore, coal purchases 01:06 PM GMT
CITIC Pac seeks shareholders' nod on bailout plan 01:06 PM GMT
Sibir market value halves on real estate buy 01:06 PM GMT
Irish Continental investors say may bid for company 01:06 PM GMT
India's Hero Honda sees sales under further pressure 01:05 PM GMT
Fast Retailing awash with buy orders on strong sales 01:05 PM GMT
Bed Bath & Beyond lowers third-quarter outlook 01:05 PM GMT
Chrysler seeks $7 bln in US aid this month 01:05 PM GMT
Constellation Brands raises FY09 cash flow view 01:05 PM GMT
Specter says automakers face skeptical Congress 01:05 PM GMT
GM says needs fast $4 bln from U.S. to survive 01:05 PM GMT
Brazil's real erases losses, gains on intervention 01:05 PM GMT
Citi, Amazon.com in rewards program partnership 01:05 PM GMT
MAN expects truck output to drop 30 pct in 2009 01:05 PM GMT
Arcandor shares soar on hopes for new CEO 01:05 PM GMT
Saudis say find melamine in Nestle milk powder batch 01:04 PM GMT
U.S.-style TV drug ads a big mistake -Roche exec 01:04 PM GMT
BBC says still talking to Woolworths on 2Entertain 01:04 PM GMT
Brand-name drugs no better than generics-US study 01:04 PM GMT
NicOx in drug production deal with DSM 01:04 PM GMT
No more pig virus tests for Solvay drug-US FDA panel 01:04 PM GMT
Novartis, Mylan agree on Femara generic 01:04 PM GMT
Glaxo says 'Son of Advair' fares well in trial 01:04 PM GMT
Ranbaxy, US firm in pact to mkt drug in India 01:04 PM GMT
Newron strikes funding deal worth up to 30 mln Sfr 01:04 PM GMT
Aggressive drug marketing may endanger people-study 01:03 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Futures drop on gloomy company outlooks 01:02 PM GMT
Eskom's Koeberg plant unit reopens after repairs 01:01 PM GMT
Citigroup says 'core' Japan units not for sale 01:01 PM GMT
Hiscox closes Bermuda team, expands in US 01:01 PM GMT
Russia's VEB asked govt for $34 bln injection-paper 01:00 PM GMT
FOREX-Yen gains, risk aversion hits global equities 01:00 PM GMT
Rich U.S. investors most bearish ever - survey 01:00 PM GMT
Black box found from French airbus crash 12:58 PM GMT
Black box found from French airbus crash, no leads 12:58 PM GMT
Hot small caps: Rail operators slump on Stagecoach warning 12:56 PM GMT
NATO scraps press and psy ops merger in Afghanistan 12:56 PM GMT
Briefs3-Man United's Scholes may return against Blackburn 12:56 PM GMT
Black box found from French airbus crash, no leads 12:56 PM GMT
Black box found from French airbus crash, no leads 12:56 PM GMT
Russia Sberbank to double or triple profits by 2014 12:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-German carmakers see more gloom 2009, 2010 recovery 12:53 PM GMT
Egypt willing to take part in anti-piracy missions 12:52 PM GMT
Brazil cenbank calls 2nd auction to sell dollars 12:52 PM GMT
Clariant to curb output on auto sector weakness 12:52 PM GMT
NATO scraps press, psy ops merger in Afghanistan 12:51 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Hydrodec says US plant to reach full capacity in 2009 12:50 PM GMT
Pirates free Yemeni cargo ship, no ransom paid 12:50 PM GMT
Rice says urgent resolute action needed on Mumbai 12:47 PM GMT
Shareholders dispute Hypo Alpe capital hike--paper 12:47 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Total CDS shoot wider on bid report 12:46 PM GMT
HIGHLIGHTS-Rice says urgent resolute action needed on Mumbai 12:44 PM GMT
BRIEF-ACS chairman says to reach 2008 targets 12:43 PM GMT
Glaxo cuts further 200 manufacturing jobs 12:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Sweden says state should not own car firms 12:42 PM GMT
Brazil's central bank sells dollars on spot market 12:42 PM GMT
Gloomy data hit world stocks as rate cuts eyed 12:40 PM GMT
Constellation up after EDF offers to buy some assets 12:39 PM GMT
Suicide car-bomber kills four in Pakistan 12:39 PM GMT
U.S. sharpens focus on South Asia's Gordian Knot 12:39 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Gloomy data hit stocks, rate cuts eyed 12:38 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL-Constellation up, EDF offers to buy some assets 12:37 PM GMT
Freeport down as suspends dividend 12:37 PM GMT
U.S. sharpens focus on South Asia's Gordian Knot 12:37 PM GMT
Thai protesters lift crippling airport siege 12:36 PM GMT
Planned layoffs in November at almost 7-year high 12:36 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-U.S. sharpens focus on South Asia's Gordian Knot 12:34 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Vical licenses cancer drug to Turkey's Eczacibasi 12:34 PM GMT
South Korea c.bank rushes to give banks more help 12:33 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Saudi SABIC cuts European output-CEO 12:33 PM GMT
Oil stocks, car makers weigh on European shares 12:33 PM GMT
*TOP NEWS* North American Power and Natural Gas 12:33 PM GMT
EU targets consumer and innovation in antitrust fight 12:32 PM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL-Freeport down as suspends dividend 12:31 PM GMT
U.S. planned layoffs in Nov at almost 7-year high 12:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Barratt gets 109 million stg from Wilson asset sale 12:28 PM GMT
Fresh battle over New Star 12:28 PM GMT
VIEW-Economy to hit bottom next year 12:28 PM GMT
VIEW-Economy to hit bottom next year 12:26 PM GMT
Croat PM wants report on police Facebook detentions 12:26 PM GMT
Augustus macro hedge fund doubles assets 12:24 PM GMT
OECD warns on banks, deflation 12:23 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Rail operators slump on Stagecoach warning 12:22 PM GMT
Gas explosion at Norwegian Yara plant -NRK 12:20 PM GMT
EU targets consumer, innovation in antitrust fight 12:19 PM GMT
India's NALCO to float alumina sale tender in Dec 12:18 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Melrose Resources down on capex cuts 12:18 PM GMT
FTSE down 0.7 pct at midday; oils, banks weigh 12:18 PM GMT
Citi and Amazon.com in rewards program partnership 12:18 PM GMT
India to answer Mumbai attacks with talk not troops 12:16 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Dolphin Capital up after trading update 12:15 PM GMT
OECD warns on banks, deflation, liquidity trap 12:15 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-India to answer Mumbai attacks with talk not troops 12:14 PM GMT
Cheap oil dangerous in the long term 12:13 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Melrose Resources down on capex cuts 12:13 PM GMT
Mortgage applications surge by record amount 12:13 PM GMT
Melbourne Cup runner-up under scrutiny 12:12 PM GMT
Suicide car-bomber kills four in Pakistan 12:12 PM GMT
Charities no haven for laid-off bankers 12:11 PM GMT
COLUMN-Dollar demise much exaggerated 12:10 PM GMT
Government should re-regulate financial system: FBR 12:04 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-UK Small Caps slip 0.5 percent midday 12:04 PM GMT
Indian shares flat; banks, auto up on rate cut hopes 12:02 PM GMT
Soccer-Scotland and Wales in tentative talks to host Euro 2016 12:01 PM GMT
Electronic Data Processing says buyout talks end 12:00 PM GMT
Chile peso falls early, tracks global market losses 12:00 PM GMT
US mortgage applications surge largest amount on record-MBA 12:00 PM GMT
Vietnam pledges $1 billion to spur investment 12:00 PM GMT
Government should re-regulate financial system: FBR 12:00 PM GMT
Thaksin remains champion for many rural Thais 11:59 AM GMT
BofA cuts Google price target 11:57 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Cricket-England check security in India for test series 11:55 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Canada - Dec 3 11:55 AM GMT
Swedish minister-talking to Germany on car units 11:54 AM GMT
Argentina replaces environmental secretary 11:53 AM GMT
Ex-AOL boss seeks funds for his firm, not Yahoo: report 11:53 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Civil rights beacon, folk singer Odetta, dead at 77 11:53 AM GMT
RIM shares slide after outlook cut 11:53 AM GMT
Island states seek tougher U.N. climate deal 11:53 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-BofA cuts Google price target, estimates 11:52 AM GMT
Goldman, Morgan Stanley and Bain to buy into China film firm 11:51 AM GMT
RPT-INTERVIEW-Randgold sees Q4 output up but Morilla off target 11:51 AM GMT
BEFORE THE BELL-RIM shares slide after outlook cut 11:51 AM GMT
Libor dlr, stg, euro rates ease; stg spread widens 11:51 AM GMT
Island states seek tougher U.N. climate deal 11:47 AM GMT
PREVIEW-Nokia seen cutting profit forecasts; demand eyed 11:47 AM GMT
PREVIEW-Soccer-Hoffenheim ready to defend lead against Bayern 11:46 AM GMT
Major European govt 5-yr CDS hit fresh record highs 11:46 AM GMT
Hedge fund global assets fall $170bln 11:46 AM GMT
Recession dents consumer morale 11:45 AM GMT
RBS may refund overdraft fees 11:44 AM GMT
FACTBOX - Key new laws planned by Brown 11:42 AM GMT
Argentina replaces environmental secretary 11:42 AM GMT
Argentina replaces environmental secretary 11:42 AM GMT
Thaksin remains champion for many rural Thais 11:40 AM GMT
India's SAIL cuts prices on some products - TV 11:37 AM GMT
Nigeria teething syrup death toll hits 34 11:36 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Key new laws planned by Britain's Brown 11:35 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-EDF sags; Constellation bid raises questions 11:34 AM GMT
UK govt strengthens bank rescue measures, mute on lending 11:34 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-BP and BG agree North Sea asset swap 11:32 AM GMT
3i declines comment on reported 15 pct job cuts 11:31 AM GMT
Nigeria infant drug toll hits 34, antidote flown in 11:30 AM GMT
SCENARIOS - Possible outcomes to Zimbabwe's crisis 11:28 AM GMT
Eurozone PMI plunges as pressure up for big ECB cut 11:27 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Bouygues sinks as results fail to impress 11:27 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-UK service sector shrinks at record pace in Nov 11:24 AM GMT
Gazprom sees state co-funding bigger investments 11:24 AM GMT
Detroit CEOs take road less traveled to Washington 11:23 AM GMT
Specter says automakers face skeptical Congress 11:23 AM GMT
Chrysler descendant appeals for company's survival 11:23 AM GMT
Auto bankruptcy "not a good thing": Paulson 11:23 AM GMT
Chrysler says needs emergency bridge loan 11:23 AM GMT
UAW calls Wednesday meeting to brief members 11:23 AM GMT
Q&A-Who will India's central bank choose as bank supervisor? 11:22 AM GMT
Stagecoach warns of rail slowdown 11:22 AM GMT
Islamic extremists being coaxed toward YouTube 11:21 AM GMT
Private firm issues first IPO on Bosnia bourse 11:20 AM GMT
BRIEF-Russia's Evraz elects Abramov as Chairman 11:19 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Eurozone PMI plunges, pressure on for big ECB cut 11:19 AM GMT
WITNESS - Leaving Thailand? Mind your pees and queues .. 11:17 AM GMT
Saudi SABIC cuts European output-CEO 11:16 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Baird cuts OmniVision to underperform 11:16 AM GMT
SCENARIOS-Possible outcomes to Zimbabwe's crisis 11:15 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Vale does not see raw material prices soaring 11:14 AM GMT
Zimbabwe introduces new banknotes as inflation soars 11:13 AM GMT
FACTBOX - Zimbabwe's meltdown in figures 11:13 AM GMT
Thai airport siege ends 11:13 AM GMT
RBS plans overdraft refunds if banks lose test case 11:13 AM GMT
WRAPUP 1-China's top refiners cut Dec runs to 20-month low 11:11 AM GMT
Dutch BNG plans 5-yr euro benchmark bond -lead 11:10 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Zimbabwe's meltdown in figures 11:09 AM GMT
Retail tracker slashes holiday sales forecast 11:09 AM GMT
Recruiters report record fall in jobs 11:06 AM GMT
Thai soothsayers say we should have seen it coming 11:05 AM GMT
Take-home pay growth inches up in November 11:05 AM GMT
HBOS pledges small business support 11:04 AM GMT
ICC allays 2011 World Cup doubts after Mumbai attacks 11:03 AM GMT
Love of cricket helps Mumbai to recover from shock 11:03 AM GMT
Wall St stock futures point to weaker open 11:01 AM GMT
Vivendi says no plan to sell NBCU stake this year 11:01 AM GMT
Cricket-Love of cricket helps Mumbai to recover from shock 11:01 AM GMT
U.S. retail tracker slashes holiday sales forecast 11:00 AM GMT
Telus buys faster network technology from Nortel 10:57 AM GMT
China Yingli sees panel shipments up 60 pct in 2009 10:57 AM GMT
Curbs urged on long shifts for young doctors 10:56 AM GMT
D-par 031048 autos/dutch 10:56 AM GMT
Cheap oil: short-term good, long-term dangerous 10:55 AM GMT
Aggressive drug marketing may endanger people 10:54 AM GMT
Japan set to announce emissions credit deals 10:54 AM GMT
Marks & Spencer to hold second pre-Christmas sale 10:54 AM GMT
Cheap oil could be dangerous in the long term 10:52 AM GMT
ANALYSIS-Cheap oil: short-term good, long-term dangerous 10:50 AM GMT
Conjoined twin baby dies after separation 10:46 AM GMT
Radio journalist killed in central Philippines 10:45 AM GMT
SE Asia Stocks-Mostly higher, Thai leads gainers, Vietnam bucks 10:45 AM GMT
DIARY - Global Environment 10:45 AM GMT
Ex-AOL boss seeks funds for his firm, not Yahoo-NY Post 10:45 AM GMT
EU executive targets Germany over phone fees 10:45 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-JJB hit by probe into Sports Direct stake 10:42 AM GMT
Conjoined twin baby dies after separation 10:41 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-TSMC employees on unpaid leave to cut costs 10:40 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Dawson Holdings up on strong FY results 10:39 AM GMT
ANALYSIS-Ethnic rifts worry Ghana, but Kenya repeat unlikely 10:39 AM GMT
ANALYSIS-Ethnic rifts worry Ghana, but Kenya repeat unlikely 10:39 AM GMT
ANALYSIS-Ethnic rifts worry Ghana, but Kenya repeat unlikely 10:39 AM GMT
Risk aversion on the wane -- for now 10:39 AM GMT
Euro zone retail sales sink 10:39 AM GMT
Icahn sues Realogy over debt deal -NY Post 10:38 AM GMT
Protests wipe away Thailand's Land of Smiles image 10:35 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Fuchs Petrolub up; WestLB keeps 'buy' rating 10:35 AM GMT
Risk aversion is on the wane -- for now 10:35 AM GMT
Portugal's REN plans 5-yr euro benchmark bond -IFR 10:34 AM GMT
Portugal readies aid package for automakers 10:31 AM GMT
Thai protest ends, but not the economy's problems 10:31 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-UK service sector shrinks at record pace in Nov 10:30 AM GMT
Bombs seized as Philippines raids Pakistani 10:30 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-JJB hit by probe into Sports Direct stake 10:29 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Gemalto says will not raise Wavecom bid 10:28 AM GMT
French and Benelux stocks - Factors to watch on Dec 3 10:28 AM GMT
China pledges steps to ensure banking liquidity 10:28 AM GMT
Philippines raids Pakistani, bombs seized - police 10:27 AM GMT
PRECIOUS-Gold eases on firm dollar ahead of data, rate cuts 10:27 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-China pledges steps to ensure banking liquidity 10:25 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Sage profit up, expects to weather tough times 10:25 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Ashtead falls ahead of results 10:23 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-ATH Resources FY pretax profit up, cuts dividend 10:22 AM GMT
Protests tarnish Thailand's "Land of Smiles" image 10:22 AM GMT
Chinese police protest over low pay - report 10:21 AM GMT
Deutsche to axe Swiss trading jobs - sources 10:21 AM GMT
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-Risk aversion on the wane -- for now 10:21 AM GMT
AUTOSHOW-Alfa Romeo confirms 2009 launch of new car 10:21 AM GMT
Kenya's KenGen to raise $188 mln in bond issue 10:19 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Dawson Holdings up on strong FY results 10:18 AM GMT
SCENARIOS: Thailand's chaos - what lies ahead 10:15 AM GMT
Thailand avoids slide into chaos, says ASEAN head 10:15 AM GMT
Thai protesters pack up but vow "We'll be back" 10:15 AM GMT
Thailand avoids chaos but solution to take time: ASEAN 10:15 AM GMT
Acting Thai premier says vote for new PM on Dec. 8 10:15 AM GMT
Thai risk ratings worsening despite protest pause 10:15 AM GMT
BASIS POINT-Credit Suisse to cut 170 jobs in Asia-Pac 10:14 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Rice urges Pakistan to act fast on Mumbai attacks 10:13 AM GMT
Rice urges Pakistan to act fast on Mumbai attacks 10:13 AM GMT
Europe shares drop on oils; weak data dents mood 10:12 AM GMT
Zimbabwe police charge protestors, cholera spreads 10:12 AM GMT
Oyak Cement says investing despite shrinking market 10:12 AM GMT
HSBC Islamic arm opens 3 Indonesian branches 10:11 AM GMT
Ukraine gas payments hit by hryvnia drop:Naftogaz 10:11 AM GMT
PKN Lithuania refiner signs '09 product sale deals 10:11 AM GMT
Thailand boss Reid braced for baptism of fire 10:11 AM GMT
COLUMN-Credit cards unkindest cut for U.S. consumers 10:07 AM GMT
Briefs2-Italy ponders rugby 'super side' after losing streak 10:07 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Singapore Cosco says client cancels order for 2 vessels 10:06 AM GMT
Indian shares provisionally close 0.3 pct lower 10:05 AM GMT
Nasdaq CEO sees markets turning by end of 2009 10:05 AM GMT
Japan softens budget cap pledge as recession bites 10:04 AM GMT
Manila's BPI sees 15-18 pct rise in 2008 lending 10:04 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Zytronic gains after results 10:04 AM GMT
Q+A-How will Lufthansa's AUA takeover work? 10:04 AM GMT
SCENARIOS - Thailand's chaos - what lies ahead 10:01 AM GMT
Oaktree Capital ups size of European fund-report 10:01 AM GMT
Soccer-France's Trezeguet considers return to national team 10:01 AM GMT
Reuters quote of the day, December 3 10:00 AM GMT
Sibir Energy shares extend losses to 50 pct 09:59 AM GMT
Fidelity to reopen two big funds 09:59 AM GMT
Fidelity sees UK stocks bottoming out 09:59 AM GMT
Rio Tinto says has no plans for rights issue 09:59 AM GMT
Rice says urgent, resolute action needed on Mumbai 09:58 AM GMT
Rice says urgent, resolute action needed on Mumbai 09:58 AM GMT
Turkey nuclear decision seen by Dec 20 -Minister 09:58 AM GMT
Take-home pay growth inches up in November 09:57 AM GMT
VIEW-Stocks show "bottoming pattern" 09:56 AM GMT
Infineon says sale of Altis stake uncertain 09:56 AM GMT
Brown sets out plans to soften blow of recession 09:55 AM GMT
INSTANT VIEW - Service sector shrinks at record pace in November 09:55 AM GMT
PREVIEW-Soccer-Thailand boss Reid braced for baptism of fire 09:54 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-JP Morgan cuts price targets on 7 European oil cos 09:54 AM GMT
Sonia Gandhi says India wants peace with neighbours 09:53 AM GMT
Vodafone loses India tax case, can appeal 09:53 AM GMT
China expedites Nepal road project to boost trade 09:52 AM GMT
Zimbabwe cholera toll rises to 565 people 09:52 AM GMT
Asian fund industry execs see more job cuts ahead 09:52 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-German car industry sees more trouble ahead 09:52 AM GMT
Sonia Gandhi says India wants peace with neighbours 09:51 AM GMT
Sonia Gandhi says India wants peace with neighbours 09:51 AM GMT
EDF offers $6.5 billion for Constellation assets 09:50 AM GMT
Severe but short trading drop on horizon 09:50 AM GMT
Zimbabwe cholera toll rises to 565 people - UN 09:50 AM GMT
Protests threatened over Speaker's statement 09:49 AM GMT
Welsh offshore wind farm project approved 09:48 AM GMT
Europe approves Alcon's Azarga glaucoma treatment 09:47 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Australia's Esperance port OKs Ivernia lead export 09:46 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-HK's OOIL pessimistic on 2009 shipping outlook 09:45 AM GMT
Irish government to consider Ryanair's Aer Lingus offer 09:45 AM GMT
UK approves Welsh 750MW offshore wind farm project 09:43 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-ASML down after Infineon warns of sales fall 09:43 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Eni declares force majeure on Nigeria oil 09:41 AM GMT
Tokyo rubber recovers as oil and stocks support 09:41 AM GMT
Cyprus says oil dispute harming peace talks 09:40 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Anglo Irish Bank falls, bad debts disappoint 09:40 AM GMT
FOREX-Yen rises on weak European shares, c.banks awaited 09:37 AM GMT
South Korea c.bank rushes to give banks more help 09:37 AM GMT
Merckle offers more collateral to banks - sources 09:36 AM GMT
RPT-Briefs-Australian Carrigan quits professional cycling 09:36 AM GMT
Weak oils, caution on banks depress early FTSE 09:36 AM GMT
Islamic finance no longer immune to crisis 09:35 AM GMT
Japan mulling $107 billion for job-market steps: media 09:35 AM GMT
Australia economic growth slowest in eight years 09:35 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Ladenburg's Bove upgrades Bank of NY Mellon to buy 09:33 AM GMT
WRAPUP 2-South Korea c.bank rushes to give banks more help 09:33 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-DS Smith jumps after solid first half 09:31 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-India's Oct refinery output up 5 pct y/y - govt 09:30 AM GMT
TSMC's non-mfg employees to take some unpaid leave 09:29 AM GMT
Singapore COSCO says client cancels order for 2 vessels 09:29 AM GMT
Europe shares extend losses as banks, EDF drop 09:28 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Thailand slashes rates as protests hit economy 09:26 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-DS Smith jumps after solid first half 09:26 AM GMT
Japan's Ito En slashes outlook, blames weak demand 09:26 AM GMT
TEXT-Fitch affirms SK Telecom Co Ltd and SK Broadband Co Ltd 09:23 AM GMT
Cricket-ICC allays 2011 World Cup doubts after Mumbai attacks 09:22 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Irish govt to consider Ryanair's Aer Lingus offer 09:20 AM GMT
Merrill reportedly plans to halve year-end bonuses 09:17 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Court rules against Springer on Pro7 cartel case 09:17 AM GMT
HK stocks rise 1.4 pct, led by banks, telecoms 09:16 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-HMV falls; HSBC cuts to "neutral" 09:15 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Innovation up on strong cash position 09:14 AM GMT
Sterling falls; weighed by BoE rate cut expectations 09:09 AM GMT
Prudential unit to bid for AIG Japan units: sources 09:07 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Salzgitter falls; Goldman downgrades 09:07 AM GMT
DS Smith sees robust year despite low demand 09:06 AM GMT
China property stock rally too much, too soon? 09:06 AM GMT
ACM Shipping H1 profit rises, says H2 encouraging 09:04 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bombardier sees backlog up in 08, concerned on 09 09:02 AM GMT
Vale does not see raw material prices soaring 09:01 AM GMT
India's Oct refinery output up 5 pct y/y - govt 09:01 AM GMT
BRIEF-Eni declares force majeure on Nigeria oil 09:00 AM GMT
Telus buys faster network technology from Nortel 09:00 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Seismic group PGS sees 2009 revenues below 2008 08:59 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Innovation up on above view cash position 08:59 AM GMT
BRIEF-T. Italia mulls shedding European broadband, Sparkle units 08:58 AM GMT
HBOS to provide small business support package 08:56 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Lundin sells Revus stake to Wintershall 08:56 AM GMT
Golf-Allenby's dying mother tells him to go win PGA tournament 08:55 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Arcandor rises; report about new CEO 08:55 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Goldman, M.Stanley, Bain to buy into China film firm 08:53 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Stagecoach dives as UK recession fears mount 08:51 AM GMT
China braces for snow and sandstorms 08:51 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-UK Small Caps down 0.2 percent early 08:46 AM GMT
U.S.'s Mullen in Pakistan to calm tensions with India 08:44 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Global interest rates in 2008 08:44 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-S.Korea Kookmin to raise $342 mln in new shre sale 08:44 AM GMT
Wednesday Morning Market: Caution ahead of Queen's Speech 08:44 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Disappointing 2009 outlook hits Infineon 08:44 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - PORTUGAL - Dec 3 08:41 AM GMT
US's Mullen in Pakistan to calm tensions with India 08:41 AM GMT
RPT-REFILE-EU must approve Commerzbank aid, says Germany's Glos 08:40 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Coffee Republic completes debt deal with Barclays 08:39 AM GMT
REFILE-EU must approve Commerzbank aid, says Germany's Glos 08:38 AM GMT
China braces for snow and sandstorms 08:38 AM GMT
China braces for snow and sandstorms 08:38 AM GMT
PRESS-DIGEST - Ukraine - Dec 3 08:36 AM GMT
Keen to invest in Asian real estate, consider Tokyo 08:35 AM GMT
Polanski seeks sex charge dismissal 08:35 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-BP books supertanker for US Gulf storage-shippers 08:34 AM GMT
Entertainment One to expand film business in Canada 08:32 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Entertainment One to expand film business in Canada 08:28 AM GMT
Now is time to buy: hedge fund Avenue Capital 08:28 AM GMT
CORRECTED - (OFFICIAL)-UPDATE 2-Telecom Italia to sell assets, cut workforce 08:27 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Disappointing 2009 outlook hits Infineon 08:27 AM GMT
N.Korean teen defectors get capitalist education 08:27 AM GMT
Powers to press North Korea at swan-song talks 08:27 AM GMT
Goldman, others to buy into China film firm: sources 08:26 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Innovation swings to FY pretax loss, revenue up 27 pct 08:25 AM GMT
"Twilight" star Stewart to play rocker Joan Jett 08:24 AM GMT
Powers to press North Korea at swan-song talks 08:24 AM GMT
Australia opens new gallery amid economic gloom 08:23 AM GMT
Goldman, M.Stanley, Bain to buy into China film firm 08:20 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Medion stock rises on share buyback 08:20 AM GMT
Europe shares drop 1 pct early, EDF leads decline 08:19 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Dawnay Day Treveria cuts ties with Dawnay Day 08:18 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Shed Media CEO to step down; sees FY results in line 08:17 AM GMT
Infineon's outlook grim on slumping autos demand 08:17 AM GMT
Interbank 3-month stg, dlr rates ease, euro steady 08:17 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-Japan set to announce emissions credit deals 08:16 AM GMT
HK stocks rise, led by banks, telecoms 08:15 AM GMT
Zimbabwe riot police charge protestors 08:14 AM GMT
US forces in Iraq detain,kill Iran-backed suspects 08:14 AM GMT
Child abuse more common than thought 08:13 AM GMT
BRIEF-Metrovacesa still to reach agreement with banks 08:13 AM GMT
Sibir shares sink 20 pct on real estate acquisition 08:12 AM GMT
Eurasia Drilling buys back $35 mln of own GDRs 08:11 AM GMT
ASEAN head says Thailand avoids slide into chaos 08:10 AM GMT
HK's OOIL pessimistic on 2009 shipping outlook 08:09 AM GMT
Fidelity to reopen two big funds to new investors 08:08 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Melrose Resources 2009 output, investment to drop 08:08 AM GMT
Swiss get a taste of Bollywood, in their own Alps 08:08 AM GMT
Shenzhen exchange submits proposals for REITs 08:07 AM GMT
China Merchants Property sells assets for $236 mln 08:07 AM GMT
China aluminium demand to rise 3 pct in 2009 - Antaike 08:07 AM GMT
China Dev Bank says risk on bonds hasn't risen 08:07 AM GMT
China should keep buying U.S. bonds -report 08:07 AM GMT
Paulson urges China to boost domestic economy 08:07 AM GMT
China says to aim to stabilise export growth 08:07 AM GMT
BHP Billiton says cuts manganese production 08:07 AM GMT
Legg's main fund reshuffled picks but returns dip 08:07 AM GMT
Brazil's Embraer sells six 195 jets to Globalia 08:06 AM GMT
Nippon Mining may cut copper output on weak demand 08:06 AM GMT
Kingfisher gets nod for 9 more international flights 08:06 AM GMT
Australia's Esperance port OKs Ivernia lead export 08:06 AM GMT
Tiffany seeks US job cuts, sees charges in Q4 08:06 AM GMT
Magna unit to shut Canada auto-parts plant --report 08:06 AM GMT
Staples profit tops Wall St view; shares rally 08:06 AM GMT
Brilliance to receive $73 mln cash injection 08:05 AM GMT
India's Hero Honda sees sales under further pressure 08:05 AM GMT
Stem cell treatment news boosts Biocompatibles 08:05 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Shaftesbury NAV falls but confident on outlook 08:03 AM GMT
Charities no haven for laid-off bankers 08:02 AM GMT
Scotiabank's 2009 outlook is below expectations 08:01 AM GMT
GMAC forgives some of ResCap's debt 08:01 AM GMT
Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest 08:01 AM GMT
Belgian PM stands firm on Fortis coupon - paper 08:01 AM GMT
Russia's VEB asked govt for $34 bln injection-paper 08:01 AM GMT
CORRECTED-Prudential unit to bid for AIG Japan units -sources 08:01 AM GMT
CHRONOLOGY-Bank of Thailand rate changes since 2001 07:59 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Russia - Dec 3 07:59 AM GMT
Body-swap illusion has volunteers believing 07:58 AM GMT
S.Korea Kookmin to raise $342 mln in new shre sale 07:56 AM GMT
Georgia sells rest of Black Sea port to UAE's RAK 07:56 AM GMT
Forget socks, adopt a koala for Christmas 07:55 AM GMT
Slovakia - Factors To Watch on Dec 3 07:54 AM GMT
Ancient dragonfly-like insect imprint found 07:54 AM GMT
Zimbabwe riot police break up Harare protests 07:53 AM GMT
Ancient insect imprint found in Massachusetts 07:52 AM GMT
StatoilHydro makes North Sea oil/gas discovery 07:52 AM GMT
European Factors -- Shares set to open lower 07:52 AM GMT
"Punisher" deals out nonstop gruesome action 07:50 AM GMT
Maoist rebels kill 5 troops in southern Philippines 07:50 AM GMT
Maoist rebels kill 5 troops in southern Philippines 07:50 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Goldman, Morgan Stanley Q4 may prove "ugly": analyst 07:49 AM GMT
Nielsen offers second-by-second viewership data 07:48 AM GMT
Australia opens new gallery amid economic gloom 07:48 AM GMT
Screenwriter Brownlow tapped for "Blood" remake 07:47 AM GMT
"Island" gets prime placement on CBS schedule 07:46 AM GMT
Newspaper round-up 07:46 AM GMT
Seismic group PGS sees 2009 revenues below 2008 07:46 AM GMT
"Twilight" star Stewart to play rocker Joan Jett 07:45 AM GMT
Czech Republic - Factors To Watch on Dec 3 07:44 AM GMT
Dick Clark orders "Chicken Soup" for small screen 07:43 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-Thai protesters lift airport siege, flight lands 07:43 AM GMT
Oil rises more than $1 after fall of over $100 07:43 AM GMT
Greyhound buses boost security after Canada beheading 07:42 AM GMT
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Japan gasoline price falls to lowest since Ju 07:41 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Adventis sees year results below market view 07:41 AM GMT
Obama adds Richardson to cabinet 07:41 AM GMT
Neve Campbell drawn to "Philanthropist" 07:40 AM GMT
Merrill plans to halve year-end bonuses: report 07:40 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Telecom Italia to sell assets, cut workforce 07:40 AM GMT
Seoul shares end flat; banks rise, autos retreat 07:39 AM GMT
First post-protest flight lands at Bangkok airport 07:38 AM GMT
FACTBOX: BA, Qantas talk merger to beat industry turbulence 07:38 AM GMT
Japan seen mulling billions for job-market steps 07:37 AM GMT
FACTBOX - BA and Qantas talk merger to beat industry turbulence 07:37 AM GMT
Merrill plans to halve year-end bonuses -report 07:36 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Thai AIS launches 3G in Bangkok, limited coverage 07:36 AM GMT
OPEC to cut oil supply at December meeting: Qatar 07:34 AM GMT
FACTBOX-BA, Qantas talk merger to beat industry turbulence 07:33 AM GMT
Goldman Whitehall funds hit by property slump-WSJ 07:33 AM GMT
RPT-TOPWRAP 1-Korea steps up crisis fight, c.banks to cut rates 07:27 AM GMT
TABLE-Infineon AG Full-year results 07:27 AM GMT
JGBs dip on profit-taking after auction, Nikkei bounce 07:25 AM GMT
Saudis say find melamine in Nestle milk powder batch 07:25 AM GMT
New Qantas chief hits the ground running 07:25 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-European index futures point to lower open 07:23 AM GMT
German stocks - Factors to watch on Dec 3 07:23 AM GMT
Taiwan razes part of historic leprosy compound 07:21 AM GMT
BRIEF-Sibir proposes to buy new real estate assets 07:17 AM GMT
LG Elec sees slight handset sales growth in 2009 07:16 AM GMT
LG Elec sees "slight" handset sales growth in 2009 07:15 AM GMT
Obama and Gates held secret talks at fire station 07:14 AM GMT
FACTBOX - Obama to add Bill Richardson to cabinet 07:14 AM GMT
Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Wednesday 07:13 AM GMT
Civil rights beacon, folk singer Odetta, dead at 77 07:12 AM GMT
Asian stocks and oil rebound 07:11 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-LG Elec sees "slight" handset sales growth in 2009 07:10 AM GMT
RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks, oil gain but confidence lacking 07:09 AM GMT
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Dec 3 07:08 AM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks, oil rebound but confidence lacking 07:07 AM GMT
New Qantas chief hits the ground running 07:06 AM GMT
Soccer-Yokohama hopeful of January swoop for Nakamura 07:06 AM GMT
Barcelona gas blast injures at least 21 07:01 AM GMT
Barcelona gas blast injures at least 21 07:00 AM GMT
Police remove Chinese AIDS activist from Beijing 07:00 AM GMT
India's Ambuja Cement Nov shipments rise 8.8 pct 06:59 AM GMT
Wednesday Papers: Dow recovers 270 points -- other news 06:57 AM GMT
China to give Cambodia $215 mln to build roads 06:56 AM GMT
China to give Cambodia $215 mln to build roads 06:56 AM GMT
NEWSMAKER-New Qantas chief hits the ground running 06:56 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-NORDIC STOCKS - Factors to watch on Dec 3 06:56 AM GMT
Goldman, others to buy into China film firm-sources 06:54 AM GMT
Newron strikes funding deal worth up to 30 mln Sfr 06:54 AM GMT
Nikkei gains 1.8 pct as domestic demand stocks gain 06:54 AM GMT
Thai protesters pack up but vow "We'll be back" 06:52 AM GMT
Wednesday Papers: OFT investigates Sports Direct's stake purchase in JJB -- bid news and gossip 06:52 AM GMT
UK Stocks -- Factors to watch on Dec 3 06:50 AM GMT
DIARY - Turkey - to Dec 18, 2008 06:50 AM GMT
Bird flu spreads to new areas in India's Assam 06:48 AM GMT
Goldman mulling Internet banking operation: report 06:48 AM GMT
Wednesday Papers: tips and comment 06:47 AM GMT
Goldman in talks to fund large pharma firm: report 06:45 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Corporate agenda for Wednesday 06:44 AM GMT
Cricket-England security expert to inspect India venues 06:43 AM GMT
DIARY - Egypt/Sudan - Dec 3 06:40 AM GMT
Ramius Capital to close four funds: reportr 06:39 AM GMT
Thai protesters pack up but vow "We'll be back" 06:37 AM GMT
Ramius Capital to close four funds - WSJ 06:37 AM GMT
Indian shares turn down as grim outlook weighs 06:30 AM GMT
Zimbabwe introduces new banknotes as inflation soars 06:27 AM GMT
Zimbabwe introduces new banknotes as inflation soars 06:27 AM GMT
Thailand avoids chaos but solution to take time 06:25 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-KAMCO to buy $890 bad loans from S.Korea thrifts 06:25 AM GMT
BRIEF-Tel. Italia to cut 4,000 jobs, shed non-core assets 06:23 AM GMT
Charities no haven for laid-off bankers 06:21 AM GMT
OPEC to cut oil supply at Dec meet-Qatar 06:21 AM GMT
Recession worries dent consumer morale 06:20 AM GMT
EDF proposes $4.5 bln for 50 pct of Constellation nuclear unit 06:15 AM GMT
Powers to press North Korea at swan-song talks 06:11 AM GMT
China considers buying up base metals -industry body 06:10 AM GMT
Seoul shares end flat; banks rise, autos retreat 06:09 AM GMT
Carmakers' bailout plea gaining support 06:07 AM GMT
CORRECTED-Hyundai Motor says cuts its overseas production 06:07 AM GMT
FACTBOX - Key facts about U.S. November auto sales 06:07 AM GMT
Ford seeks insurance should recession worsen: CEO 06:07 AM GMT
FACTBOX: Details of Ford's plans submitted to Congress 06:07 AM GMT
FACTBOX: The Fed's evolving liquidity toolkit 06:07 AM GMT
SCENARIOS: Where Washington stands on the auto bailout 06:07 AM GMT
Daewoo Engineering wins $610.6 mln order from Qatar 06:07 AM GMT
Sinopec's Zhenhai to trim Dec runs by 16 pct -source 06:07 AM GMT
Nikkei gains 1.8 pct as domestic demand stocks gain 06:06 AM GMT
EADS wins $208 mln deal for 39 US Army helicopters 06:06 AM GMT
Teck Cominco sees darker coal demand picture 06:06 AM GMT
Ryanair seeks to meet Aer Lingus shareholders 06:06 AM GMT
Delta cuts capacity deeper as economy bites 06:06 AM GMT
REFILE-UPDATE 4-GE shares soar on plan to scale back finance arm 06:06 AM GMT
Lockheed wins weather satellite deal up to $1.1 bln 06:06 AM GMT
Tesco shares leap as discount range lures shoppers 06:05 AM GMT
U.S. auto sales plunge, slowdown spreads 06:05 AM GMT
Canadian auto aid would likely coincide with U.S. 06:05 AM GMT
Acting Thai premier says vote for new PM 06:05 AM GMT
Walgreen Nov. same-store sales fall, estimates cut 06:05 AM GMT
BBVA Mexico seeks freeze on Comerci assets-source 06:05 AM GMT
Honda to delay expansions in emerging markets-Nikkei 06:05 AM GMT
Sears Holdings posts loss but shares up 06:05 AM GMT
GM asks for $18 bln in US government aid to survive 06:04 AM GMT
Boston Scientific says no plans for share buyback 06:04 AM GMT
XenoPort's acid reflux drug fails mid-stage study 06:04 AM GMT
EU extends review of Teva bid for Barr Pharma 06:04 AM GMT
Adcock Ingram boosts profit, eyes Africa acquisitions 06:04 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-Manulife CEO eyes acquisitions in capital raise 06:01 AM GMT
Angry Fortis shareholders reject proposed chairman 06:01 AM GMT
Kingsway sets meeting to vote on CEO's removal 06:01 AM GMT
Greenberg wants more info from AIG on U.S. deal 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Today in Germany - December 3 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Germany - to December 31 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Today in Belgium/Luxembourg - Dec 3 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Economic Indicators in Germany from December 3 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Belgium to Jan 31, 2009 06:00 AM GMT
Goldman taps former head of NY Fed for chairman: report 05:59 AM GMT
Goldman mulling Internet banking operation - WSJ 05:56 AM GMT
Pirates free Yemeni cargo ship, no ransom paid 05:54 AM GMT
REFILE-UPDATE 2-Now is time to buy: hedge fund Avenue Capital 05:48 AM GMT
Goldman taps former head of NY Fed for chairman - FT 05:47 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Dec 3 05:41 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Washington Post Business - Dec 3 05:29 AM GMT
Fire kills seven at Chinese old people's home 05:28 AM GMT
Thai AIS launches 3G in Bangkok, limited coverage 05:27 AM GMT
Japan steel firms may shutter furnaces -paper 05:23 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Comments by Thai officials on economy, policy 05:21 AM GMT
Hong Kong shares rise 1.4 pct, led by financials 05:19 AM GMT
ABC programming to take a dramatic turn 05:19 AM GMT
Recruiters report record fall in jobs and wages 05:15 AM GMT
Nikkei pares gains on strong yen, automakers down 05:13 AM GMT
MySpace delivers video to mobile phones 05:12 AM GMT
LG Elec sees "slight" handset sales growth in 2009 05:08 AM GMT
Japan gasoline pump price falls to 3-year low 05:06 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Washington Post - Dec 3 05:01 AM GMT
Server sales post first decline since 2002-IDC 05:01 AM GMT
MySpace delivers video to mobile phones, devices 05:00 AM GMT
Italian Stocks - Factors to watch on Dec 3 05:00 AM GMT
Malaysia may bring forward govt biodiesel use 04:58 AM GMT
Rice arrives in India to cool tempers over Mumbai 04:56 AM GMT
Rice arrives in India to cool tempers over Mumbai 04:54 AM GMT
Rice arrives in India to cool tempers over Mumbai 04:54 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Malaysia's Petronas not part of Iran gas deal 04:53 AM GMT
Craig T. Nelson signs on for "CSI" role 04:51 AM GMT
Thailand delays LPG price rise after PM quits 04:50 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-U.S. Republicans win crucial Georgia Senate seat 04:45 AM GMT
Tokyo rubber flat, oil supports, demand woes weigh 04:44 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-RIM cuts Q3 outlook on strong U.S. dollar 04:44 AM GMT
Nikkei gains 1.7 pct as domestic demand stocks gain 04:42 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Powerchip: need Taiwan govt steps for DRAM survival 04:40 AM GMT
TREASURIES-Edge down in Asia but supported by safety bid 04:40 AM GMT
Challenger to price A$ AAA-rated RMBS at 135bp/BBSW 04:39 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Post Properties cuts div; investment head to go 04:37 AM GMT
Big Thai rate cut seen after airport siege, CPI data 04:36 AM GMT
Indian shares open up 1.28 pct 04:30 AM GMT
"Rachel" among top Spirit picks 04:30 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Nippon Mining may cut copper output on weak demand 04:28 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - British business - Dec 3 04:24 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-China agency Huijin boosts holding of CCB A-shares 04:14 AM GMT
Powerchip: need Taiwan govt steps for DRAM survival 04:02 AM GMT
RESEARCH ALERT-Nikko Citigroup ratings(Dec 3) 03:59 AM GMT
Jankovic doubtful for Sydney tournament 03:56 AM GMT
Australia open to BA/Qantas merger, not takeover 03:52 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-China agency Huijin boosts holding of CCB A-shares 03:51 AM GMT
China wealth fund lacks stomach for financial buys 03:50 AM GMT
B. Moss Clothing files for bankruptcy, to close stores 03:50 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - Dec 3 03:46 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - Dec 3 03:44 AM GMT
Paulson debates next $350 bln in US bailout - WSJ 03:42 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Toshiba: chip industry group forecast 'optimistic' 03:41 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-China wealth fund lacks stomach for financial buys 03:41 AM GMT
Thai risk ratings worsening despite protest pause 03:38 AM GMT
ANALYSIS-Thai risk ratings worsening despite protest pause 03:36 AM GMT
Malaysia's Petronas says unaware of Iranian deals 03:35 AM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks, oil rebound, but caution prevails 03:32 AM GMT
HK Hot Stocks - Banks, refiners lead rise, properties fall 03:25 AM GMT
Pakistan not to blame for Mumbai attacks: Zardari 03:22 AM GMT
Pakistan not to blame for Mumbai attacks -Zardari 03:20 AM GMT
Thai Adkinson to cut capital, give shareholders cash 03:14 AM GMT
Thai protesters abandon airport blockade 03:12 AM GMT
North Korean teen defectors get capitalist education 03:07 AM GMT
JGBs sag on profit-taking after auction, Nikkei bounce 03:05 AM GMT
Thai stocks up nearly 4 pct after end of protests 03:04 AM GMT
CORRECTED-Hyundai Motor says cuts its overseas production 03:04 AM GMT
Tennis-World number one Jankovic doubtful for Sydney tournament 03:03 AM GMT
TABLE-Asia physical rubber prices - Dec 3 03:03 AM GMT
Cinematheque honors Samuel L. Jackson 03:02 AM GMT
Hedge fund Avenue Capital says good time to buy 02:59 AM GMT
Cinematheque honors Samuel L. Jackson 02:59 AM GMT
Detroit bailout plans make their way to Congress 02:56 AM GMT
Automakers desperate bailout plea gaining support 02:54 AM GMT
Elvis Costello out of tune as talk-show host 02:52 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Hyundai, Kia cut overseas production on weak demand 02:51 AM GMT
Senate leader Reid to offer auto bill Monday 02:51 AM GMT
China wealth fund lacks stomach for financial buys 02:51 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Thai newspapers on Dec 3 02:51 AM GMT
"Galactica" prequel gets series pickup at Sci Fi 02:49 AM GMT
Christian rockers Red guided by "Instinct" 02:46 AM GMT
India's ACC Nov cement shipments rise 9.5 pct y/y 02:42 AM GMT
Thai protesters to end airport siege as PM quits 02:41 AM GMT
Thai shares may rally after end of airport siege 02:40 AM GMT
Nikkei pares gains as optimism wars with yen 02:39 AM GMT
Toshiba: chip industry group outlook 'optimistic' 02:39 AM GMT
British Airways and Qantas in merger talks 02:39 AM GMT
Nielsen starts offering second-by-second viewership data 02:35 AM GMT
Chevron may sell refineries to optimize business: executive 02:35 AM GMT
New York Times sees charge for unit closing 02:34 AM GMT
Pentagon chief Gates backs Obama Iraq policy 02:33 AM GMT
Polanski seeks dismissal of decades-old sex charge 02:32 AM GMT
FACTBOX:Film director Roman Polanski dogged by old sex charge 02:32 AM GMT
FACTBOX - Film director Roman Polanski dogged by old sex charge 02:31 AM GMT
Britney Spears "Circus" is back -- new album, tour 02:31 AM GMT
Selig downplays '09 expectations 02:28 AM GMT
GM says needs fast $4 billion from U.S. to survive 02:28 AM GMT
Seoul shares turn lower after gains; banks rise 02:26 AM GMT
Obama shelves oil company tax after price fall: aide 02:20 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian Newspapers - Dec 3 02:16 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Obama shelves oil company tax after price fall-aide 02:15 AM GMT
S.Korea's Kia cut overseas production - officials 02:11 AM GMT
Better Place electric cars head to Hawaii 02:11 AM GMT
Nikkei pares gains on strong yen, automakers down 02:10 AM GMT
US Republicans win crucial Georgia Senate seat-CNN 02:09 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Hong Kong - Dec 3 02:09 AM GMT
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-Nomura says Lehman to help it achieve profit goal 02:08 AM GMT
FACTBOX - Latest assessments of Thailand risk ratings 02:07 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Latest assessments of Thailand risk ratings 02:06 AM GMT
HK shares rise 1.4 pct, Sinopec eyed on low oil 02:00 AM GMT
Bird flu makes mallards thin, study finds 01:55 AM GMT
Commonwealth, Westpac seen raising up to A$3.5 bln 01:54 AM GMT
Oil rises more than $1 towards $48 a barrel 01:54 AM GMT
Bird flu makes mallards thin, study finds 01:53 AM GMT
Burnley knock Arsenal out of League Cup 01:52 AM GMT
Auto sales plunge, slowdown spreads 01:49 AM GMT
CORRECTED - UPDATE 2-EDF mulling new bid for Constellation-source 01:47 AM GMT
Burnley knock Arsenal out of League Cup 01:46 AM GMT
JGBs sag on profit-taking after auction, Nikkei bounce 01:45 AM GMT
Protesters pack up at Bangkok airports, airlines ready 01:42 AM GMT
Protesters pack up at Bangkok airports, airlines ready 01:42 AM GMT
Scotiabank's 2009 outlook is below expectations 01:40 AM GMT
Take That album sells 133,000 copies on first day 01:39 AM GMT
Keith Urban plans North American tour 01:37 AM GMT
Obama pledges to help states weather crisis 01:36 AM GMT
Berlin film fest to commemorate fall of the wall 01:35 AM GMT
HK shares set to rise; Sinopec eyed on low oil 01:34 AM GMT
Morgan Stanley takes stake in General Growth 01:33 AM GMT
Bed Bath & Beyond lowers third-quarter outlook 01:33 AM GMT
Singapore Hot Stocks-Koh Brothers surge after contract win 01:32 AM GMT
California broadcaster to build U.S. Latin network 01:30 AM GMT
Malaysia Hot Stocks-YTL Power up after Singapore deal 01:30 AM GMT
Nikkei gains as optimism spreads after Wall St rise 01:27 AM GMT
Seoul shares give up gains, turn negative 01:18 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Chavez says Venezuela constitution vote by end February 01:18 AM GMT
Islamic extremists being coaxed toward YouTube 01:14 AM GMT
Islamic extremists being coaxed toward YouTube 01:14 AM GMT
Detroit CEOs take road less traveled to Washington 01:06 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Philippine newspapers - Dec 3 01:05 AM GMT
Tokyo rubber mixed as stocks support, demand woes weigh 01:02 AM GMT
Greyhound bus line to increase security in Canada 12:58 AM GMT
Auto sales plunge, slowdown spreads 12:58 AM GMT
FACTBOX: Key facts about November auto sales 12:58 AM GMT
Soccer-San Lorenzo win 74-minute game to stay in title hunt 12:57 AM GMT
Former employee sues real estate mogul Kushner 12:54 AM GMT
GE shares soar on plan to scale back finance arm 12:53 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Key facts about U.S. November auto sales 12:48 AM GMT
Bangkok airport to resume partial service on Thurs 12:47 AM GMT
PRECIOUS-Gold down 1 pct to near 2-week low on firm dollar 12:45 AM GMT
Bangkok intl airport to resume partial service on Thurs 12:44 AM GMT
Bangkok intl airport to resume partial service on Thurs 12:44 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Olympics-Police eye ships for 2010 security housing 12:41 AM GMT
TEXT-Moody's upgrades AYE Supply's senior unsecured debt to Baa3 12:41 AM GMT
WNBA disbands women's pro basketball team in Houston 12:39 AM GMT
Europe looks to bolster banks 12:37 AM GMT
U.S. automakers seek aid, Europe looks to bolster banks 12:33 AM GMT
Obama ditches oil company tax after price fall: aide 12:29 AM GMT
NYMEX crude edges up above $47 ahead of data 12:27 AM GMT
NASCAR chief pleads for drivers to show emotion 12:27 AM GMT
TEXT-Fitch affirms Long Beach Gas & Oil Utility at 'A+' 12:26 AM GMT
Selig mulls baseball World Series changes 12:23 AM GMT
Obama ditches oil company tax after price fall-aide 12:23 AM GMT
AEP studies transmission lines for renewable power 12:20 AM GMT
Citigroup says "core" Japan units not for sale 12:19 AM GMT
Clinton for a Clinton? Senate guessing game begins 12:19 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Malaysia - Dec 3 12:17 AM GMT
Florida advances tougher auto emission limits 12:17 AM GMT
Bendigo, Heritage internally securitise A$ RMBS 12:15 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-U.S. Steel to idle three plants in coming weeks 12:13 AM GMT
Chrysler says needs emergency bridge loan 12:12 AM GMT
FACTBOX: Details of Chrysler plans submitted to Congress 12:12 AM GMT
Allergic reactions to Gardasil uncommon: study 12:10 AM GMT
Tobin found guilty of girl's murder 12:09 AM GMT
Amnesty says torture routine in Mauritania 12:09 AM GMT
Seoul shares open 1.5 pct higher; banks lead 12:09 AM GMT
Florida advances tougher auto emission limits 12:09 AM GMT
Nikkei up 1.3 percent, boosted by exporter gains 12:08 AM GMT
British charities no haven for laid-off bankers 12:08 AM GMT
Antaike sees China aluminium demand up 3 pct in 09 12:08 AM GMT
Citigroup says "core" Japan units not for sale 12:07 AM GMT
REFILE-Australia says open to British Airways, Qantas merger 12:07 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Details of Chrysler plans submitted to Congress 12:01 AM GMT
Amnesty says torture routine in Mauritania 12:01 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Details of Chrysler plans submitted to Congress 12:00 AM GMT

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