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Tombs from court of Pharaoh Unas found 11:58 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-PG&E to take power from new Nevada solar plant 11:55 PM GMT
Singapore Hot Stocks-CapitaLand, Keppel, Ascendas India in focus 11:51 PM GMT
Refiners criticize U.S. court ruling on safety flares 11:46 PM GMT
Study may predict if hepatitis C drugs will work 11:44 PM GMT
Study may predict if hepatitis C drugs will work 11:44 PM GMT
U.S. awards GD and Northrop submarine deal 11:40 PM GMT
Seoul shares may drop; machinery, steels in focus 11:36 PM GMT
General Dynamics and Northrop awarded submarine deal 11:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-US awards GD, Northrop $14-bln submarine deal 11:34 PM GMT
Wall St falls on corporate outlook, retail worries 11:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Spain's Almeria appoint Hugo Sanchez as coach 11:27 PM GMT
UN extends immunity for Iraq's energy revenues 11:26 PM GMT
Freenet AG says CEO to resign, seeks successor 11:26 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-IMF reaches $800 mln loan deal with El Salvador 11:23 PM GMT
Decapitated soldiers blow to Mexico 11:21 PM GMT
Vampire film "Twilight" tops box office 11:19 PM GMT
U.N. extends immunity for Iraq's energy revenues 11:18 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Alcoa, Orkla swap stakes in projects 11:17 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bridgepoint Education files for $230 mln IPO 11:16 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Washington Federal cuts dividend by 76 pct 11:16 PM GMT
UN extends immunity for Iraq's energy revenues 11:13 PM GMT
World Bank approves 917 million pound loan for Poland 11:10 PM GMT
AGL shares halted; in talks on material transaction 11:09 PM GMT
NYC may lose $2 bln in tax revs from Wall Street 11:08 PM GMT
Esterline to buy Racal Acoustics 11:08 PM GMT
Brunswick suspends PR exec over insider trading case 11:07 PM GMT
Aniston explores marriage in "Marley & Me" 11:06 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Concord Camera says it will liquidate 11:06 PM GMT
DJ Samantha Ronson recuperating 11:05 PM GMT
Japan recession deepens 11:03 PM GMT
U.S. manufacturers cut jobs and pay amid downturn 11:03 PM GMT
U.S. seeks voluntary cuts to LaGuardia flights 10:59 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Esterline to buy UK's Racal Acoustics for $170.4 mln 10:58 PM GMT
Circuit City gets final approval for financing 10:55 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Circuit City gets final approval for financing 10:55 PM GMT
Drug shields mice from chronic lung disease: study 10:54 PM GMT
U.S. manufacturers cut jobs and pay 10:51 PM GMT
Chelsea held at Everton after red card 10:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-US seeks voluntary cuts to LaGuardia flights 10:44 PM GMT
Aniston and Wilson explore marriage in "Marley & Me" 10:43 PM GMT
Soccer-English Premier League reports 10:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Chelsea held at Everton after Terry red card 10:36 PM GMT
Commercial property industry seeks bailout aid 10:35 PM GMT
Manufacturers cut jobs, pay amid downturn 10:34 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Abitibi sells hydro assets, says 2009 looks better 10:32 PM GMT
Decapitated soldiers new blow to Mexico in drug war 10:32 PM GMT
NRC hikes oversight of So Cal Ed San Onofre nuclear 10:29 PM GMT
MSF lists top 10 humanitarian crises 10:27 PM GMT
Decapitated soldiers new blow to Mexico in drug war 10:27 PM GMT
WRAPUP 2-U.S. manufacturers cut jobs, pay amid downturn 10:25 PM GMT
Tough climate goals may be easier than feared 10:25 PM GMT
EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks caught in global downturn, bonds hold 10:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Textron cuts view, jobs, finance operations 10:20 PM GMT
Teen vampire movie "Twilight" tops UK box office 10:19 PM GMT
Dow Jones Open/Close - Dec 22 10:19 PM GMT
Hamas says open to new truce in Gaza 10:17 PM GMT
Aniston, Wilson explore marriage in "Marley & Me" 10:16 PM GMT
Doctors aid group lists top 10 humanitarian crises 10:12 PM GMT
Five convicted of conspiracy to attack U.S. base 10:12 PM GMT
US Christmas gasoline price lowest in 5 years-Govt 10:10 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Economic indicators for Dec. 23 10:10 PM GMT
English Premier League summary 10:10 PM GMT
US Christmas gasoline price lowest in 5 years-Govt 10:10 PM GMT
Soccer-Benfica crowned "Christmas champions" despite draw 10:10 PM GMT
RPT-Private equity deals at five-year low 10:09 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US Fed grants CIT Group bank holding company status 10:09 PM GMT
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ rises slightly in thin markets 10:08 PM GMT
Obama team primed to push climate change agenda 10:08 PM GMT
Tough climate goals maybe easier than feared 10:08 PM GMT
Teen vampire movie "Twilight" tops UK box office 10:08 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Earnings diary for Dec. 23 10:05 PM GMT
Cencosud says it is ready to compete with Wal-Mart 10:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Regions reaches agreement with IRS 10:04 PM GMT
Soccer-English Premier League summary 10:02 PM GMT
Cencosud says it is ready to compete with Wal-Mart 10:01 PM GMT
Tiger's comeback the game's biggest talking point 10:01 PM GMT
Dow Jones High/Low - Dec 22 10:01 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Brazil, EU to prepare joint crisis position for G20 10:00 PM GMT
U.S. forecasters eye cold winter 10:00 PM GMT
WSI forecasts colder than normal U.S. winter 10:00 PM GMT
New Issue-Southwest Airlines sells $400 mln in 3-yr notes 10:00 PM GMT
Tough climate goals maybe easier than feared-study 10:00 PM GMT
Tough climate goals maybe easier than feared-study 10:00 PM GMT
N.Y. Money Closing - DECEMBER 22, 2008 09:59 PM GMT
Soccer-English Premier League result and standings 09:59 PM GMT
Harvey Norman says like-for-like sales up 8.7 pct 09:58 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P raises 43 water, sewer revs ratings 09:58 PM GMT
Will Ferrell site, Funny Or Die, raises $3 million 09:58 PM GMT
Five convicted of conspiracy to attack U.S. army base 09:58 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls hard on downgrades, oil price drop 09:57 PM GMT
Golf-Tiger's comeback the game's biggest talking point 09:56 PM GMT
Internet comedy site Funny Or Die raises 2 million pounds 09:56 PM GMT
Mobile teleconsulting can evaluate stroke patients 09:56 PM GMT
Wal-Mart Chile bid for D&S seen successful 09:55 PM GMT
Audit suggests Indy Mac backdated cash infusion 09:54 PM GMT
Soccer-Portuguese championship result and standings 09:53 PM GMT
US audit suggests Indy Mac backdated cash infusion 09:53 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Tibco Software Q4 profit beats Street 09:53 PM GMT
Six Russians killed in Egyptian bus accident 09:50 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Wall St falls on recession worries, retailers 09:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 1 - Moody's may cut WP Evenflo ratings 09:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Moody's says U.S. healthcare sector outlook negative 09:49 PM GMT
Six Russians killed in Egyptian bus accident 09:47 PM GMT
Bush has scan and injection for painful shoulder 09:46 PM GMT
Australia GM unit to build small car 09:45 PM GMT
Will Ferrell site, Funny Or Die, raises $3 mln cash 09:45 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Five convicted of conspiracy to attack U.S. army base 09:44 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX drops on downgrades, oil price fall 09:43 PM GMT
Toyota sees first operating loss 09:40 PM GMT
Chrysler still seen at risk after bailout 09:40 PM GMT
AFTER THE BELL-Textron stock drops on revised outlook, job cuts 09:39 PM GMT
Warming could doom "white Christmas" 09:39 PM GMT
S&P cuts Starwood Hotels into junk territory 09:35 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St falls on corporate outlook, retail worries 09:35 PM GMT
Whole Foods asks for U.S. regulator's e-mails 09:34 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds ease on government debt supply fears 09:33 PM GMT
"Mockingbird" director Robert Mulligan dead at 83 09:33 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Red Hat profit tops Street forecast 09:32 PM GMT
Post bailout, Chrysler still seen at risk 09:32 PM GMT
NYT says Paris mayor letter slamming Kennedy a fake 09:32 PM GMT
Moody's says U.S. healthcare sector outlook negative 09:32 PM GMT
AFTER THE BELL-CIT up, Fed approves bank holding application 09:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US accounting body proposes impairment-rule change 09:31 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude ends lower as demand concern weighs 09:30 PM GMT
Mexico peso slumps; stocks lose ground in thin trade 09:29 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Post bailout, Chrysler still seen at risk 09:28 PM GMT
FTSE ends down 0.9 pct as weak miners and oils weigh 09:28 PM GMT
Investors find few places to hide amid the gloom 09:28 PM GMT
Polar bear Knut opts for meat over intruder 09:24 PM GMT
U.S. housing crisis worsens as economy weakens 09:23 PM GMT
AFTER THE BELL-Red Hat jumps after Q3 results 09:22 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-CFTC oks clearinghouse for interest rate derivs. 09:20 PM GMT
U.S. Treasury injected $2.79 bln into banks Dec. 19 09:19 PM GMT
EXCLUSIVE-ESPN to launch new interactive TV features in 2009 09:19 PM GMT
NYT says Paris mayor letter a fake 09:18 PM GMT
NYT says Paris mayor letter slamming Kennedy a fake 09:14 PM GMT
Few places to hide amid the gloom, stocks drop 09:14 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Few places to hide amid the gloom, stocks drop 09:13 PM GMT
Housing crisis worsens as economy weakens 09:12 PM GMT
Even a tiny bit of flab raises heart failure risk 09:11 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Mexico retail sales fall 1.1 pct in Oct 09:10 PM GMT
Even a tiny bit of flab raises heart failure risk 09:09 PM GMT
Dollar firms vs yen, buoyed by Japan data 09:09 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St slips on recession worries, retailers 09:09 PM GMT
US interest rates mostly lower in latest week -Fed 09:08 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar firms vs yen, buoyed by Japan data, BoJ caution 09:07 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls on downgrades, oil price drop 09:05 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's cuts Precision Drilling Corp 09:04 PM GMT
Belgium king brings in former PM to resolve crisis 09:02 PM GMT
US Fed grants CIT Group bank holding company status 09:00 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Dec 22 US 1.54348 08:59 PM GMT
Obama team primed to push climate change agenda 08:55 PM GMT
Obama team primed to push climate change agenda 08:55 PM GMT
Russia senators give final nod to longer presidency 08:54 PM GMT
Russia forces OSCE to start Georgia pullout January 1 08:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Epix's imaging agent gets FDA nod, shares soar 08:52 PM GMT
Argentine stocks slide, mirroring global trend 08:51 PM GMT
Soccer-Israeli championship result and standings 08:49 PM GMT
Russia forces OSCE to start Georgia pullout Jan. 1 08:48 PM GMT
Accounting body proposes impairment-rule change 08:48 PM GMT
DIARY - Today in Washington - Dec 23 08:46 PM GMT
Yngling trio call time after 2012 Olympic blow 08:45 PM GMT
Oil falls nearly 6 percent on slowing demand 08:39 PM GMT
GRAPHIC: World carbon emissions since 1902 08:35 PM GMT
Hamas open to new truce in Gaza 08:32 PM GMT
Britain steps up inspections of Israeli goods 08:32 PM GMT
Barclays: 2009 to offer better entry point for US equities 08:30 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Dow, S&P hit session lows as economy weighs 08:29 PM GMT
U.S. manufacturers cut jobs and pay amid downturn 08:28 PM GMT
Obesity raises risk of cancer-related lymphedema 08:23 PM GMT
RPT-UPDATE 3-Ferre owner in talks to defer loan payment 08:22 PM GMT
REFILE-UPDATE 2-Gianfranco Ferre owner in talks on loan payment 08:22 PM GMT
Oil falls nearly 6 percent 08:21 PM GMT
US RESEARCH SUMMARY-S&P 500 Dec 22 2020 GMT 08:20 PM GMT
UPDATE 10-Oil falls nearly 6 pct, Chinese demand down 08:18 PM GMT
Samantha Ronson recuperates from brief hospital stay 08:09 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Australian General News - Dec 23 08:05 PM GMT
EU seeks WTO case to test hormone-treated beef rules 08:00 PM GMT
US to give GD, Northrop $14 bln subs deal-sources 07:59 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - Dec 23 07:56 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St wilts on retailers, gloomy corporate news 07:53 PM GMT
Bond price plunge an opportunity for some companies 07:50 PM GMT
Insider trading case sends chill through PR 07:48 PM GMT
First Quantum raises Equinox Minerals stake 07:47 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Waddell & Reed says severance expenses to hit Q4 profit 07:46 PM GMT
Aer Lingus rejects Ryanair bid 07:42 PM GMT
Mexico's peso slumps, stocks and bonds lose ground 07:42 PM GMT
British troop vote delayed in Iraq parliament 07:39 PM GMT
Japan recession deepens, China cuts rates 07:38 PM GMT
Hamas holds fire in Gaza, open to new truce 07:38 PM GMT
Hamas holds fire in Gaza, open to new truce 07:38 PM GMT
TOPWRAP 6-Japan recession deepens, China cuts rates 07:37 PM GMT
UN council bolsters its peacekeepers in Congo 07:35 PM GMT
UN council bolsters its peacekeepers in Congo 07:35 PM GMT
Munich Re buying AIG's HSB unit for $742 million 07:33 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls 300 points amid company downgrades 07:32 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St extends losses; Nasdaq falls 3 pct 07:30 PM GMT
Belgian king seeks former PM Martens help in crisis 07:28 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Munich Re buying AIG's HSB unit for $742 million 07:26 PM GMT
Dlr, China imports boost US copper to 1-week high 07:25 PM GMT
Russia's Latin America aims still unclear: U.S. official 07:24 PM GMT
Russia, spurred by Georgia war, plans arms upgrade 07:24 PM GMT
Mexico vows to press drug fight; troops beheaded 07:24 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch comments on U.S. Utilities, Power & Gas sector 07:22 PM GMT
Grey Wolf plunges as Precision's purchase nears 07:22 PM GMT
Judge OKs sale of Lehman's Neuberger Berman 07:21 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Grey Wolf plunges as Precision's purchase nears 07:21 PM GMT
Five convicted in plot to attack US army base 07:19 PM GMT
Others may follow Deutsche on bond calls-Moody's 07:18 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Mexico November oil output falls 6.5 pct 07:18 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-U.S. Judge OKs sale of Lehman's Neuberger Berman 07:17 PM GMT
Seawater science can help climate change forecasts 07:16 PM GMT
IKB says EU approves 5 bln euro state guarantee 07:15 PM GMT
Lenders say foreclosure moratorium no solution 07:15 PM GMT
Siberian steel city cuts pay to fight crisis 07:14 PM GMT
Metal workers face job cuts in Russia's Urals 07:14 PM GMT
Crisis drags Siberia coal town from boom to bust 07:14 PM GMT
Fifty years since "Greatest Game Ever Played" 07:13 PM GMT
CORRECTED-(OFFICIAL)-UPDATE 1-NY loses taxable income 07:10 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Canada PM riles opposition again with Senate move 07:08 PM GMT
Steelcase forecasts fourth-quarter loss 07:07 PM GMT
Uganda rebel Kony escapes, still hopes for peace deal 07:05 PM GMT
Uganda rebel Kony escapes, still hopes for peace deal 07:05 PM GMT
CORRECTED-(OFFICIAL)-NY loses taxable income,Goldman skips bonus 07:04 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, Dec 22 07:03 PM GMT
U.S. labor may press Obama for China sanctions 07:02 PM GMT
US court dismisses Amgen anemia drug lawsuit 07:02 PM GMT
Hospice rules may deter some African Americans 07:02 PM GMT
S&P cuts Chrysler rating by two notches 07:01 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Crude oil turns lower as Chinese demand falls 07:01 PM GMT
IMF head fears deeper global slowdown in 2009 06:57 PM GMT
Colombia rebuffs foreign help in hostage release 06:56 PM GMT
Briefs 3-Columbus center Brassard to miss rest of NHL season 06:54 PM GMT
Air Comet Chile files for bankruptcy protection 06:54 PM GMT
Bomb threat at Bosnia state TV a hoax- police 06:54 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-AllianceBernstein down, new CEO a surprise 06:53 PM GMT
U.S. bonds steady at lower levels after 2-year auction 06:53 PM GMT
Russia's Latin America aims still unclear: U.S. official 06:52 PM GMT
Judge OKs Lehman settlement with Barclays and JPMorgan 06:52 PM GMT
SINA to buy part of Focus Media for about $1 billion 06:50 PM GMT
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac bill sale calendar 06:50 PM GMT
U.S. agency 2008 note sales calendar 06:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-SINA to buy part of Focus Media for about $1 bln 06:49 PM GMT
Drastic discounts appeal to holiday shoppers 06:49 PM GMT
Fiat settles SEC case for over $10 million 06:47 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Wall St trips on retailers, dismal corporate news 06:45 PM GMT
IMF head worried about lack of fiscal stimulus 06:45 PM GMT
Five convicted in plot to attack U.S. army base 06:44 PM GMT
Five convicted in plot to attack U.S. army base 06:44 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-IMF head fears deeper global slowdown in 2009 06:44 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Fiat settles U.S. SEC case for over $10 mln 06:43 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch may cut Terna SpA ratings 06:42 PM GMT
Chinese Internet porn sensation detained by police 06:42 PM GMT
CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-IMF head fears deeper global slowdown in 2009 06:39 PM GMT
Mexico Nov oil production falls to 2.711 mln bpd 06:39 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St trips on retailers, dismal corporate news 06:39 PM GMT
Russia, spurred by Georgia war, plans arms upgrade 06:38 PM GMT
CORRECTED-IMF head worried about lack of fiscal stimulus 06:36 PM GMT
EU slams Iran for closing Nobel laureate's office 06:34 PM GMT
Suspected U.S. drones kill 7 in Pakistan 06:31 PM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-Analysis on commodities, energy in credit crunch 06:31 PM GMT
Suspected U.S. drones kill 7 in Pakistan: agents 06:31 PM GMT
Judge OKs Lehman settlement with Barclays and JPMorgan 06:30 PM GMT
India says Pakistan shifting Mumbai blame 06:28 PM GMT
France trains for Mumbai-style attacks 06:28 PM GMT
Circuit City gets final approval of financing 06:27 PM GMT
ADR Report-ADRs fall as auto, oil shares wilt 06:26 PM GMT
US Cash Products-Harbor heatoil inches up amid cold snap 06:26 PM GMT
India says Pakistan shifting blame over Mumbai 06:24 PM GMT
France trains for Mumbai-style attacks 06:24 PM GMT
Circuit City gets final approval of financing 06:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Forest gains rights to Pierre Fabre anti-depressant 06:22 PM GMT
France trains for Mumbai-style attacks 06:21 PM GMT
US commercial property industry seeks bailout aid 06:21 PM GMT
Judge OKs Lehman settlement with Barclays, JPMorgan 06:20 PM GMT
US Judge OKs sale of Lehman's Neuberger Berman 06:19 PM GMT
U.S. 2-year note yield lowest ever: Treasury 06:18 PM GMT
U.S. 2-year note yield lowest ever-Treasury 06:18 PM GMT
TREASURIES-US bonds steady at lower levels after 2-yr auction 06:15 PM GMT
Global M&A falls in 2008 06:13 PM GMT
Walgreen profit misses view and CVS stands by outlook 06:11 PM GMT
Jerusalem dig finds big gold hoard from 7th century 06:10 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Walgreen profit misses view, CVS stands by outlook 06:09 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-US mortgage re-defaults rise, no sign of slowing 06:07 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's revises Xstrata outlook to negative 06:06 PM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-Russia's financial crisis 06:04 PM GMT
Aer Lingus rejects Ryanair bid and forecasts profits 06:04 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Aer Lingus rejects Ryanair bid, forecasts profits 06:03 PM GMT
EXCLUSIVE-Drastic discounts appeal to holiday shoppers 06:01 PM GMT
US Products Outlook-NYH heat oil capped as mild replaces cold 06:00 PM GMT
Spain's Metrovacesa insists on Gecina spin-off 06:00 PM GMT
Russia devalues rouble for sixth time, more to come 05:58 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Russia devalues rouble for sixth time, more to come 05:57 PM GMT
Canada PM riles opponents again with Senate move 05:55 PM GMT
Former British royal butler jailed for child abuse 05:52 PM GMT
Polar bear opts for meat over zoo intruder 05:52 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch affirms Credit Andorra at 'A' 05:50 PM GMT
Soy futures rise but firm dollar hurts corn, wheat 05:47 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Few places to hide amid the gloom, stocks drop 05:47 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Infineon, Qimonda shares up as market mulls rescue 05:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Paint maker PPG slashes outlook as slump spreads 05:45 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude slips as demand, economy worry weighs 05:44 PM GMT
Banks, autos, oils knock Europe shares into red 05:44 PM GMT
Colombia rejects foreign help in hostage release 05:44 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Belgium seeks new PM to steer it out of crises 05:43 PM GMT
Toyota sees first operating loss 05:40 PM GMT
GM equity may be wiped out: Credit Suisse 05:40 PM GMT
Afghan convoy attacks may be retaliation 05:37 PM GMT
GM equity may be wiped out: Credit Suisse 05:37 PM GMT
Abnormal ECG seen in psoriatic arthritis patients 05:36 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Las Vegas Sands Feb call action likely short bet 05:35 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's may cut Terna SpA ratings 05:35 PM GMT
Former royal butler jailed for child abuse 05:34 PM GMT
Belgian king accepts resignation of PM Leterme 05:29 PM GMT
Oil company Flying J files for bankruptcy 05:28 PM GMT
UniCredit aims for property sale in 2008 -sources 05:26 PM GMT
Syria's Assad sees direct talks with Israel 05:25 PM GMT
Chile peso gains, stocks near flat in thin trade 05:24 PM GMT
Afghan convoy attacks may be retaliation -officials 05:22 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-TNK-BP unit elects new board as part of peace plan 05:20 PM GMT
UN Council backs offensive against Uganda's LRA 05:20 PM GMT
UN Council backs offensive against Uganda's LRA 05:20 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Oil company Flying J files for bankruptcy 05:20 PM GMT
Banco Popolare sees capital boost from JV 05:17 PM GMT
China stimulus good for shippers, if they survive 05:14 PM GMT
Kety sees Q4 net profit down 40% on falling sales 05:13 PM GMT
China stimulus good for shippers, if they survive 05:13 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-UBS sells some commodities businesses to JP Morgan 05:12 PM GMT
FEATURE-Crisis drags Siberia coal town from boom to bust 05:11 PM GMT
Siberian steel city cuts pay to fight crisis 05:11 PM GMT
Metal workers face job cuts in Russia's Urals 05:09 PM GMT
Puerto Rico GO ratings unaffected by deficit -S&P 05:09 PM GMT
FTSE ends down 0.9 pct; weak miners, oils weigh 05:08 PM GMT
Bomb threat at Bosnia state television - police 05:08 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P may cut Terna SpA corporate credit ratings 05:08 PM GMT
Cuba sees 2009 economic growth above 4 percent 05:07 PM GMT
FEATURE-Metal workers face job cuts in Russia's Urals 05:07 PM GMT
ADVISORY-Siberia feels impact of global financial crisis 05:06 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar up vs yen in thin trade after BOJ warning 05:05 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Chesapeake Energy April calls draw interest 05:04 PM GMT
Sudan man accused of aiding Darfur war crime court 05:04 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Canada consumer confidence hits 27-year low in Dec 05:04 PM GMT
New Israeli crossings hurt Palestinian trade: World Bank 05:03 PM GMT
Hamas says holding fire in Gaza at Egypt's request 05:03 PM GMT
SNAPSHOT - Financial Crisis - 1700 GMT 05:00 PM GMT
Danish shortage drives up Christmas tree prices 05:00 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds sell off ahead of 2-year auction 04:59 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-FTSE Small Cap closes down 0.6 pct 04:59 PM GMT
Banks want Merckle assets put in trust -sources 04:57 PM GMT
Palm gets $100 million investment 04:56 PM GMT
Caterpillar announces pay cuts, buyouts 04:56 PM GMT
Sudan man accused of aiding Darfur war crime court 04:55 PM GMT
Sudan man accused of aiding Darfur war crime court 04:55 PM GMT
Cyprus probes suspect package at U.S. embassy 04:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-T.Italia Media says unit stake sale talks abandoned 04:54 PM GMT
Sudan asks U.N. for aid for at least 18,000 refugees 04:51 PM GMT
Station Casinos draws remaining cash on bank line 04:51 PM GMT
Somalia troop withdrawal to go ahead - Ethiopia 04:51 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Sarasin CEO says money inflow continued in H2-paper 04:50 PM GMT
Moscow to oversee signing of "gas OPEC" charter 04:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Palm gets $100 mln investement, shares rally 04:47 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Caterpillar announces pay cuts, buyouts 04:46 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Stocks fall further on lower outlooks 04:46 PM GMT
EXCLUSIVE-Drastic discounts appeal to holiday shoppers 04:45 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Soccer-Real signings fail to address defensive woes 04:45 PM GMT
Moscow to oversee signing of "gas OPEC" charter 04:45 PM GMT
Fighting deflation with inflation 04:44 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-ML: Bullish on long-term prospects for cleantech 04:44 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Terna sees 2009 regulated revs at 1.15 bln euros 04:42 PM GMT
Warner Music pulls videos from YouTube 04:41 PM GMT
HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks on the move on Dec 22 04:40 PM GMT
Europe shares end down on banks, autos, oils 04:39 PM GMT
Serbia, Russia initial deal on oil monopoly's sale 04:39 PM GMT
Bleak December spurs Manpower to withdraw profit forecast 04:38 PM GMT
Soccer-Racing president promises to return club to greatness 04:37 PM GMT
Harrah's short-dated holders not lured by exchange 04:36 PM GMT
No decision yet on seeking more TARP funds: White House 04:34 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets down as investors search for good news 04:34 PM GMT
No word of breakthrough in Belarus-Russia gas talks 04:33 PM GMT
Uganda rebel Kony hides in Central African Republic 04:33 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-No decision yet on seeking more TARP funds-W.House 04:32 PM GMT
Central African Republic dialogue opens window for peace 04:31 PM GMT
Weapons seized from Pakistan's Red Mosque stolen 04:31 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P raises Grey Forest, Texas gas revs to 'A-' 04:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-No word of breakthrough in Belarus-Russia gas talks 04:31 PM GMT
Police makes $51 mln writedown on stock value fall 04:30 PM GMT
Suspected U.S. drones kill 7 in Pakistan -agents 04:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Saudi sees budget deficit, more spending in '09 04:29 PM GMT
Israel's Koor raises 600 mln shekels in rights offer 04:29 PM GMT
Indonesia's "tree man" faces new operations 04:29 PM GMT
Bird flu vaccine protects children 04:28 PM GMT
Aeroflot flight lands in Athens after bomb threat 04:28 PM GMT
Kuwait says to pursue Dow Chemical deal 04:24 PM GMT
BRIEF-T.Italia Media says unit stake sale talks abandoned 04:23 PM GMT
Gazprom says GDF Suez wants to join Nord Stream 04:23 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls 200 points amid company downgrades 04:22 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Aeroflot flight lands in Athens after bomb threat 04:22 PM GMT
Aeroflot flight lands in Athens after bomb threat 04:22 PM GMT
Investors ready for Iraq business as troops pullout 04:21 PM GMT
Fannie Mae to sell $2 billion bills on Wednesday 04:20 PM GMT
Sudan asks UN for aid for Eritrean, Somali refugees 04:19 PM GMT
Sudan asks UN for aid for Eritrean, Somali refugees 04:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Citigroup upgrades US energy sector 04:18 PM GMT
M&A fees fall 32 percent in 2008 as deals die 04:17 PM GMT
British troop vote delayed in Iraq parliament 04:16 PM GMT
Investors ready for Iraq business as troops pullout 04:16 PM GMT
Investors ready for Iraq business as troops pullout 04:15 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Merrill Lynch: 50 pct chance of Christmas rally 04:15 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Investors ready for Iraq business as troops pullout 04:14 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Investors ready for Iraq business as troops pullout 04:14 PM GMT
U.S. Treasury to sell $22.0 bln 4-week bills 04:14 PM GMT
Fed to make outright US agency coupon buy on Tuesday 04:13 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Swatch chairman sees slower growth 2009-paper 04:11 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Focus Media, SINA down after asset purchase offer 04:09 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX lower as oil issues, Potash Corp fall 04:09 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-British troop vote delayed in Iraq parliament 04:08 PM GMT
British troop vote delayed in Iraq parliament 04:08 PM GMT
Hollywood composers tune in for rare gathering 04:08 PM GMT
Russia violated prisoner's rights 04:06 PM GMT
U.S. Feb crude futures down $1 at $41.36 04:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Kemet to cut 14 pct jobs; cuts Q3 revenue outlook 04:03 PM GMT
DIARY - Slovakia - to Jan 13, 2009 04:03 PM GMT
As boom slows, Peru scrambles to gin up economy 04:02 PM GMT
M&A fees fall 32 pct in 2008 as deals die 04:02 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Goldman top adviser for global M&A deals in 2008 04:01 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Largest M&A deals of 2008 04:01 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Global M&A falls in 2008, ends 5 years of growth 04:01 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-DA Davidson sees "anemic" holiday profits 04:01 PM GMT
TREASURIES-US 30Y falls two points on supply prospects 04:00 PM GMT
Fed orders dividend halt at three small U.S. banks 04:00 PM GMT
Pressure grows on IDS Scheer owner 03:59 PM GMT
Pound hits new low vs FX basket 03:59 PM GMT
RPT-Precision says no change to deal as Grey Wolf falls 03:58 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P report on U.S. oil and gas companies 03:57 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P may cut Explorer Pipeline's short term rating 03:56 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Option bears emerge in Zions Bancorp 03:56 PM GMT
Czechs signs $113 mln IBM deal for treasury system 03:56 PM GMT
Pound hits trade-weighted low; BoE comments weigh 03:52 PM GMT
Precision says no change to deal as Grey Wolf falls 03:49 PM GMT
Pound hits new low vs FX basket on UK rate cut view 03:49 PM GMT
Russia violated prisoner's rights, Europe court says 03:48 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-German govt says not the right time for "bad bank" 03:48 PM GMT
REFILE-Canadian consumer confidence hits 27-yr low in Dec 03:47 PM GMT
Mexico's peso, stocks and bonds lose ground 03:47 PM GMT
Russia violated prisoner's rights, Europe court says 03:47 PM GMT
WRAPUP1-Ukraine president deflects PM attack, guarantees gas 03:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-KB Toys starts liquidation sales 03:45 PM GMT
EU slams Iran for closing Nobel laureate's office 03:43 PM GMT
Grumpy miracle pig voted China's most popular animal 03:43 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude slips but choppy, Feb now front month 03:42 PM GMT
CVS Caremark sees tough December but confirms view 03:39 PM GMT
No decision yet on seeking more TARP funds-W.House 03:39 PM GMT
TNK-BP unit elects new board as part of peace plan 03:38 PM GMT
US copper hits 1-week peak on Chinese imports 03:34 PM GMT
Kellogg cuts severance pay for some officers 03:33 PM GMT
Brazil stocks, currency fall on global gloom 03:32 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-CVS Caremark sees tough December, confirms view 03:32 PM GMT
U.S. refining margins rise as crude slides - CS 03:32 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Credit card co's down, Visa adds to legal funds 03:32 PM GMT
Met Office says cold winter may continue 03:32 PM GMT
FACTBOX-A look at sterling milestones as euro parity looms 03:29 PM GMT
Recovering from reconstruction 03:29 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch affirms Petrol Ofisi A.S. 03:28 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX lower as oil issues, Potash Corp fall 03:26 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch cuts E.ON to 'A' on worsened credit metrics 03:25 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Newfield ends oil-sales deal with Big West Oil 03:24 PM GMT
Fed refrains from open market operations so far 03:23 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-BMO downgrades marketing services sector 03:22 PM GMT
Canada C$2 bln term operation has no transactions 03:22 PM GMT
US mortgage re-defaults rising, no sign of slowing 03:21 PM GMT
NIC Bank says to buy 51 pct in Tanzania's S&F Bank 03:17 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Goldman Sachs downgrades Monsanto, Potash 03:14 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-UK GDP, US home sales eyed on Tuesday 03:13 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Russia coal miner Yuzhkuzbassugol seeks steady 2009 03:10 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-FBR cuts Prudential to market perform 03:07 PM GMT
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ stronger on oil, bonds gain slightly 03:06 PM GMT
DEALTALK- Pressure grows on IDS Scheer owner 03:06 PM GMT
EU mergers and takeovers (Dec 22) 03:04 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Discount stores down after Dollar Tree downgrade 03:03 PM GMT
Soccer-Tournament sponsored by Abramovich is cancelled 03:03 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch affirms Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri ratings 03:00 PM GMT
Freddie Mac sells bills at unchanged rates, mixed demand 03:00 PM GMT
Experts identify gene variants linked to lung cancer 02:59 PM GMT
Barclays may sell private equity business says paper 02:59 PM GMT
ANALYSIS-Central African Rep. dialogue opens window for peace 02:57 PM GMT
Ofgem fines Npower for mis-selling 02:55 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St slips; Walgreen weighs 02:55 PM GMT
China bonds, stocks to dip after small rate cut 02:54 PM GMT
Buffeted "quants" are still in demand 02:54 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-St. Jude Medical buys Israeli firm for $283 mln 02:54 PM GMT
CHRONOLOGY: History of quantitative analysis 02:54 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Leading financial engineering schools 02:54 PM GMT
Energy watchdog fines Npower for mis-selling 02:53 PM GMT
BJ's Restaurants co-founders to leave its board 02:53 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Europe shares hold to losses as Wall St drops 02:52 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Barron's sees strength at Best Buy in 2009 02:52 PM GMT
EADS wins order for wind-farm maintenance 'copter 02:52 PM GMT
EU clears JV between France's ADP, Swiss Nuance 02:50 PM GMT
Dec. 31 trial date for shoe-hurling Iraqi reporter 02:49 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Walgreen down after results, Rite Aid up 02:45 PM GMT
Man who made heist disguises is cleared 02:45 PM GMT
Pope to visit Holy Land in May - Palestinian source 02:44 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX opens lower as oil issues fall 02:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Frontera Copper amends mining agreement with contractor 02:42 PM GMT
MOVES-Standard Chartered, Hiscox 02:41 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Visa adds $1.1 bln to litigation fund 02:40 PM GMT
Fin min: Anglo Irish loans "unacceptable behaviour" 02:40 PM GMT
Wide gap between economy and consensus 02:40 PM GMT
Briefs2-Roma captain Totti sidelined by thigh injury 02:39 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St edges lower; Walgreen weighs 02:38 PM GMT
MOVES-Standard Chartered, Hiscox 02:38 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets open flat as investors eye data, results 02:37 PM GMT
Sailing-British Yngling trio call time after 2012 Olympic blow 02:31 PM GMT
POLL-TAKE A LOOK-Reuters polls and surveys 02:28 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Poll shows investors get back into stocks in Dec 02:28 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Aaron Rents raises 2009 profit view 02:27 PM GMT
Swiss in for a Merry Christmas after all 02:26 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's places Renova's Ba2 corporate family rating 02:26 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Russia's Evraz steel mill to maintain rail output 02:26 PM GMT
Asia tech firms impose forced leave on workers 02:26 PM GMT
Brazil central bank offers dollars on spot market 02:25 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Security developments in Iraq 02:25 PM GMT
RPT-TREASURIES-Shorter maturities down ahead of 2-year auction 02:22 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P downgrades Vestel to 'B-'; outlook negative 02:22 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Futures point to slightly higher open 02:18 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Dec 22 US 1.54348 02:18 PM GMT
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events 02:16 PM GMT
AIG's Liddy says would like to pay back government in 2009: CNBC 02:16 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-JPMorgan downgrades shipping companies 02:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-India's Jaiprakash to absorb hotel, cement units 02:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Avigen stops development of lead drug 02:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Roper Industries cuts Q4 profit outlook 02:12 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P withdraws rtgs on SABIC Europe B.V. at company request 02:07 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Suez signs $393 mln financing for Chile project 02:07 PM GMT
Comic guru Miller captures "The Spirit" in new film 02:07 PM GMT
Gayle century gives hope to Windies 02:05 PM GMT
Aer Lingus sees small profit in 2008 and 2009 02:05 PM GMT
U.N calls Mugabe "a mad dictator" 02:05 PM GMT
UK sees Mugabe main obstacle to Zimbabwe deal 02:05 PM GMT
Buffetted "quants" are still in demand 02:04 PM GMT
Aer Lingus sees small profit in 2008 and 2009 02:00 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Aer Lingus sees small profit in 2008, 2009 01:59 PM GMT
Irish banks buoyed by government bailout relief 01:58 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Fronteer bids to acquire Aurora Energy 01:57 PM GMT
Saudi sees 09 budget deficit, first time since 2002 01:57 PM GMT
NATO to engage Afghan tribes in Taliban fight 01:57 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Security developments in Afghanistan 01:57 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Credit Suisse: GM equity could be wiped out 01:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Petrobras sees 2009 investments above 50 bln reais 01:56 PM GMT
Spanish tourism plunges as Britons stay at home 01:55 PM GMT
Spanish tourism plunges as Britons stay at home 01:55 PM GMT
Irish banks buoyed by government bailout relief 01:53 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Lamprell down as chairman resigns 01:53 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX set to open mixed, commodities eyed 01:52 PM GMT
Britain says Mugabe main obstacle to Zimbabwe deal 01:52 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar up vs yen, down vs euro in thin holiday trade 01:51 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Irish banks buoyed by govt bailout relief 01:50 PM GMT
Markets cheer Irish plan as Asian banks raise cash 01:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Glaxo's "son of Advair" positive for COPD 01:48 PM GMT
POLL-Funds boost equities for second month running 01:47 PM GMT
Gunmen fire on U.N. aid truck in Philippines, 1 dead 01:46 PM GMT
Gunmen fire on U.N. aid truck in Philippines, 1 dead 01:46 PM GMT
Pope likens "saving" gays to saving the rainforest 01:46 PM GMT
Swiss in for a Merry Christmas after all 01:45 PM GMT
BRIEF-Terna sees 2009 regulated revs at 1.15 bln euros 01:45 PM GMT
"Mockingbird" director Robert Mulligan dead at 83 01:43 PM GMT
HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks to watch on Dec 22 01:42 PM GMT
Check Point to buy Nokia security appliance business 01:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Sysco sees flat to lower Q2 sales 01:41 PM GMT
Suez signs $393 mln financing for Chile project 01:41 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-King Pharma extends cash tender offer for Alpharma 01:40 PM GMT
Pakistan shifting blame over Mumbai, India says 01:39 PM GMT
RPT-Ecuador's Correa says 'stupid' to scrap US dollar 01:37 PM GMT
India's Jaiprakash Associates to absorb hotel unit 01:36 PM GMT
RPT-Thaw to cap US heating demand this week-NOAA 01:35 PM GMT
Swiss in for a Merry Christmas after all 01:31 PM GMT
UBS issues covered bond in SNB-brokered deal 01:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-German cartel watchdog fines roof tile makers 01:31 PM GMT
Chicago Fed nat'l activity index nosedives in Nov 01:30 PM GMT
Petrobras sees 2009 investments above 50 bln reais 01:30 PM GMT
Thaw to cap US heating demand this week-NOAA 01:30 PM GMT
ECB's Stark sees no deflation risks for euro zone 01:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-UK energy watchdog fines Npower for mis-selling 01:28 PM GMT
Continental AG drops plans to sell fuel supply unit 01:28 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Aircastle cuts quarterly dividend by 60 pct 01:27 PM GMT
CORRECTED - NYSE Euronext's Liffe launches CDS clearing unit 01:26 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Qimonda shares almost double on rescue fund 01:25 PM GMT
MONEY MARKETS-Interbank dollar rates ease again 01:24 PM GMT
Russia senators give final nod to longer presidency 01:24 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's changes otlk on DONG's rtgs to stable from positive 01:23 PM GMT
Swiss in for a Merry Christmas after all 01:19 PM GMT
Brakes looked at in Continental runway incident: report 01:17 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Futures little changed in thin trade 01:17 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-D&S stock jumps after Wal-Mart takeover offer 01:17 PM GMT
India's next energy asset auction in March qtr 01:16 PM GMT
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to Feb 12 01:16 PM GMT
Steelcase breaks even in third-quarter 01:16 PM GMT
FEATURE-Swiss in for a Merry Christmas after all 01:16 PM GMT
Continental AG drops plans to sell fuel supply unit 01:15 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Global interest rates in 2008 01:15 PM GMT
Russia forces OSCE to start Georgia pullout Jan. 1 01:14 PM GMT
Battle for Sri Lanka rebel HQ rages, at least 66 die 01:14 PM GMT
Battle for Sri Lanka rebel HQ rages, at least 66 die 01:14 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Steelcase breaks even in Q3; sees Q4 loss 01:12 PM GMT
Bank says rate cuts cannot end crisis 01:11 PM GMT
WRAPUP 3-Markets cheer Irish plan as Asian banks raise cash 01:10 PM GMT
Asia tech firms cut costs with forced leave for workers 01:10 PM GMT
OMV, RWE start Caspian gas pipeline JV 01:09 PM GMT
China cuts rates for fifth time, less than expected 01:06 PM GMT
RPT-FEATURE-Buffetted "quants" are still in demand 01:03 PM GMT
CANADA RESEARCH SUMMARY: Dec 22 1303 GMT 01:03 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Michelin cuts back operations as demand flags 01:03 PM GMT
Aeroflot Greek flight lands safely after bomb threat 01:02 PM GMT
RPT-New Wynn casino faces unprecedented Las Vegas slump 01:00 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-JPMorgan cuts view on several semiconductor co's 12:58 PM GMT
Cautious India dig in after England hitback 12:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Kuwaiti group plans $3 bln Egypt investments in 09 12:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Cricket-Cautious India dig in after England hitback 12:55 PM GMT
Woolworths says 2Entertain talks continue with BBC 12:53 PM GMT
Comic guru Miller captures "The Spirit" in new film 12:51 PM GMT
China cuts rates for fifth time, but timidity surprises 12:50 PM GMT
Entergy's Mass. Pilgrim reactor down to 1 pct power 12:50 PM GMT
SCE Calif. San Onofre 3 reactor ramps up to 62 pct 12:48 PM GMT
Comic guru Miller captures 'The Spirit' in new film 12:48 PM GMT
Troops decapitated in new round of Mexico drug war 12:47 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Futures flat as investors eye Japanese news 12:47 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-China cuts rates for fifth time, but timidity surprises 12:45 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Turkish Airlines signs Bosnia carrier deal 12:45 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares, dollar dip on econ gloom, bank concerns 12:45 PM GMT
Carlyle and TPG eye stake in India's Suzlon: sources 12:44 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Carlyle, TPG eye stake in India's Suzlon - sources 12:42 PM GMT
RPT-Exelon Ill. Quad Cities 2 reactor ramps up to 26 pct 12:40 PM GMT
Entergy's Arkansas 1 nuclear reactor shut 12:39 PM GMT
Chavez: vote to allow re-election may be Feb 15 12:39 PM GMT
December 31 trial date for Iraqi shoe-thrower 12:38 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Barron's: GM restructuring could be good for debt 12:36 PM GMT
New Israeli crossings hurt Palestinian trade: World Bank 12:35 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Staffing companies fall on Manpower gloom 12:34 PM GMT
Aeroflot flight lands in Greece after bomb warning 12:34 PM GMT
Aeroflot flight lands in Greece after bomb warning 12:32 PM GMT
Aeroflot flight lands in Greece after bomb warning 12:32 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-ATS Medical settles lawsuit with Carbomedics 12:32 PM GMT
French regulator approves new gas tariff formula 12:31 PM GMT
D&S stock jumps after Wal-Mart takeover offer 12:31 PM GMT
BRIEF-IT Holding in talks to postpone debt payment 12:30 PM GMT
Japan's J-Com expects to beat profit target 12:29 PM GMT
Some greet slowdown with a custard pie 12:26 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Crude oil up slightly after Saudi Arabia comment 12:24 PM GMT
Europe shares fall, led lower by banks, autos, oils 12:22 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Economic indicators for Dec. 22 12:21 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Dubai's Nakheel says has enough funds for projects 12:21 PM GMT
Aeroflot Greek flight turns back after bomb warning 12:21 PM GMT
"Wealthy" Chinese woman killed for phone, ring 12:20 PM GMT
"Wealthy" Chinese woman killed for phone, ring 12:18 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-FTSE Small Cap Index down 1.2 percent midday 12:17 PM GMT
NATO to engage Afghan tribes in Taliban fight 12:16 PM GMT
Aeroflot Greek flight turns back after bomb warning 12:15 PM GMT
Aeroflot Greek flight turns back after bomb warning 12:15 PM GMT
Dishing out anti-stress therapy in Tokyo 12:15 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Earnings diary for Dec. 22 12:14 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Glaxo to buy BMS Pakistan for $36.5 million 12:13 PM GMT
U.N., U.S. slam attack on Nepal media house, journalists 12:13 PM GMT
UN, US slam attack on Nepal media house, journalists 12:11 PM GMT
FTSE down 0.9 pct at midday as commods decline 12:08 PM GMT
State cash gives holiday cheer to Russia shares-trade 12:07 PM GMT
Investors dip their toes back into stocks 12:06 PM GMT
S.Lanka shares at 4-yr low on deteriorating sentiment 12:04 PM GMT
Uzbeksistan wants to double gas price for Tajiks 11:57 AM GMT
Tata to inject "tens of millions" into Jaguar 11:57 AM GMT
Singapore's Keppel names Choo Chiau Beng CEO 11:56 AM GMT
Russia forces OSCE to start Georgia pullout Jan. 1 11:56 AM GMT
Russia forces OSCE to start Georgia pullout Jan. 1 11:56 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-China's Nov refined copper imports up 10 pct on mth 11:56 AM GMT
India's NALCO to sell Indonesia project stake to RAK 11:55 AM GMT
Toyota sees "unprecedented" crisis 11:54 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Emirates Telecoms wins Iran licence bid - agency 11:53 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Basilea rises on takeover talk 11:52 AM GMT
FOREX-Euro gains vs dlr, yen in volatile holiday trade 11:50 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Norwegian crown hits record low near 10 to euro 11:49 AM GMT
Tata to inject "tens of millions" into Jaguar 11:49 AM GMT
FACTBOX - Job, production cuts by European car industry 11:49 AM GMT
India's SBI raises $313 mln via bonds - sources 11:48 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-Pension funds storing up investment moves 11:47 AM GMT
Weapons seized from Pakistan's Red Mosque stolen 11:45 AM GMT
Belgium seeks new PM to steer it out of crises 11:44 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Hypo Real Estate down on restructuring plans 11:42 AM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Asia naphtha shows nascent recovery from worst slump 11:41 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Iride, Enia merger faces slight delay -source 11:40 AM GMT
Turkish Airlines signs Bosnia carrier deal 11:38 AM GMT
SFEF names bank for euro state-backed bond -IFR 11:36 AM GMT
China fights "Mafia-style" gangs as crisis bites 11:35 AM GMT
Cricket-India v England second test scoreboard 11:32 AM GMT
Soccer-America win Colombian championship, equal record 11:31 AM GMT
Weapons seized from Pakistan's Red Mosque stolen 11:28 AM GMT
Cricket-India (453) & 134-4 v England (302) 2nd test - close 11:26 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Job, prodution cuts by European car industry 11:26 AM GMT
Hamas says holding fire in Gaza at Egypt's request 11:25 AM GMT
Rumors spark polio vaccine panic in south India 11:24 AM GMT
Shopper numbers fall over weekend 11:22 AM GMT
Fewer UK shoppers over weekend: survey 11:22 AM GMT
Rumours spark polio vaccine panic in south India 11:21 AM GMT
Briefs-Golf-Swede Edfors gets Royal Trophy call-up 11:21 AM GMT
Carlyle, TPG eye stake in India's Suzlon - sources 11:21 AM GMT
Singapore buys GE's stake in Ascendas India Trust 11:20 AM GMT
Hamas says holding fire in Gaza at Egypt's request 11:20 AM GMT
Fewer shoppers over weekend 11:19 AM GMT
PRECIOUS-Gold climbs nearly 1 pct on weak dollar 11:18 AM GMT
Fewer UK shoppers over weekend - survey 11:17 AM GMT
Indonesia awards Chinese firm power plant project 11:10 AM GMT
Pakistan shifting blame over Mumbai, India says 11:10 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-StatoilHydro sees rig market weakening 11:09 AM GMT
Ntini and Gibbs get South Africa recalls 11:08 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Imagination up; Seymour Pierce repeats "buy" 11:05 AM GMT
Uganda rebel Kony hides in Central African Republic 11:04 AM GMT
Uganda rebel Kony hides in Central African Republic 11:04 AM GMT
Indian shares fall 1.7 pct; Reliance, ICICI drop 11:03 AM GMT
VIEW-Move out of cash into stocks in 2009 11:02 AM GMT
RPT-Thai AIS plans bond sale in Jan - underwriters 11:02 AM GMT
Flour Mills Nigeria half-year profit climbs 17 pct 11:02 AM GMT
Flawed managed accounts fail Madoff investors 11:02 AM GMT
UBS fund invested $1.4 billion with Madoff 11:02 AM GMT
Madoff's auditor under ethics probe by CPAs group 11:00 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Hornbach up on good 9-month results 11:00 AM GMT
Hamas says holding fire in Gaza at Egypt's request 11:00 AM GMT
Cold snap causes more transport woes in China 10:59 AM GMT
GM restructuring may make bonds best bet 10:59 AM GMT
ANALYSIS-Many hurdles await GM, Chrysler despite bailout 10:59 AM GMT
Hot Small Caps: Alizyme up on Takeda drug update 10:58 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Gazprom warns Europe could suffer from Ukraine row 10:58 AM GMT
Nippon Seiro <5010.T>-2008 parent forecast 10:58 AM GMT
U.S., European 2009 IT spend seen down 2 pct - UBS 10:58 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Alizyme up on Takeda drug update 10:58 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Penpix of possible next Belgian prime minister 10:58 AM GMT
SCENARIOS-What next for Belgium after government collapse? 10:58 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Alizyme up on Takeda drug update 10:57 AM GMT
Sina to buy part of Focus Media for $1 bln -media 10:57 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-German real estate up on M&A phantasies 10:57 AM GMT
UBS sells some commodities businesses to JP Morgan 10:57 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Clapham House up; Altium says "buy" 10:57 AM GMT
DIARY - Global Environment 10:57 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Continental down on negative industry news 10:57 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-EU conditionally clears EDF to buy British Energy 10:57 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-UK's Sinclair, York to co-promote skincare products 10:57 AM GMT
Hydro cutting German aluminium, product output 10:57 AM GMT
CORRECTED - CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Irish bank shares jump on govt ba 10:57 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-BNP Paribas weaker as CEO seeks to reassure 10:57 AM GMT
Nigerian Dangote Flour's Q3 profit soars 10:57 AM GMT
Turkmenistan publishes list of election winners 10:57 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-UK retailers fall on margin worries 10:57 AM GMT
Cyprus probes suspect package at US embassy 10:57 AM GMT
U.S. stock index futures signal slight losses 10:57 AM GMT
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-Toyota Motor <7203.T>-2008/09 parent for 10:57 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Biocompatibles shares up after Astra deal 10:56 AM GMT
Reuters quote of the day, December 28 10:56 AM GMT
UPDATE 1- Egypt may delay Telecom Egypt share sale-ministry 10:56 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Biocompatibles shares up after Astra deal 10:56 AM GMT
RPT-Foreign mines ask Zambia for tax break - minister 10:56 AM GMT
Tennis-Women's world rankings 10:56 AM GMT
Tennis-Men's world rankings 10:56 AM GMT
Golf-European Tour Race to Dubai money list 10:56 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-UK jeweller Theo Fennell swings to H1 loss 10:56 AM GMT
Golf-World rankings 10:56 AM GMT
China retail sales rise 21 pct in 2008 -ministry 10:56 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bechtel wins Egyptian nuclear power contract 10:56 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Chubu to replace nuclear units, sees 08/09 net loss 10:56 AM GMT
Jupiter expects to beat annual profit target 10:56 AM GMT
China cuts interest rates fifth time since Sept 10:56 AM GMT
EU clears Statoil buy of Finnish jet fuel retailer 10:56 AM GMT
Aeroflot says may manage half of Hungary's Malev 10:56 AM GMT
EU conditionally clears EDF to buy British Energy 10:56 AM GMT
GAZPROM CHAIRMAN SAYS CANNOT RULE OUT DISRUPTIONS IN G 10:56 AM GMT
Cricket-Ntini and Gibbs get South Africa recalls 10:55 AM GMT
ICC to assess safety ahead of planned Pakistan tour 10:48 AM GMT
Irish bank shares jump on bailout plan 10:47 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Ireland's bank recapitalisation plan 10:47 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Hungary airport unions to protest at German embassy 10:46 AM GMT
EU conditionally clears EDF to buy British Energy 10:46 AM GMT
SE Asia Stocks-Mostly lower, S'pore, Thailand extend falls 10:45 AM GMT
Bank says rate cuts alone cannot end crisis 10:41 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Worker shot at Philippine's Tampakan copper mine 10:38 AM GMT
Worker shot at Philippine's Tampakan copper mine 10:38 AM GMT
EU conditionally clears EDF to buy British Energy 10:32 AM GMT
Ireland to pour $7.7 billion into 3 main banks 10:31 AM GMT
Irish bank shares jump on government bailout relief 10:31 AM GMT
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Electrocomponents says sales down 5 pct since 10:30 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Siemens wins $2.1 bln Iraqi power plant deal 10:29 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Harmony raises $100 mln in share issue to cut debt 10:22 AM GMT
Irish bank shares jump on government bailout news 10:21 AM GMT
Tata to inject "tens of millions" into Jaguar: reports 10:20 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Tata to inject "tens of millions" into Jaguar-reports 10:18 AM GMT
Japan logs trade deficit on slumping world demand 10:17 AM GMT
Pakistani air force holds exercise: state airline 10:17 AM GMT
Portugal state-run CGD behind Qimonda loan -source 10:16 AM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-The Asian financial day in graphics 10:13 AM GMT
Alma Media says shareholder wants Talentum merger 10:11 AM GMT
Indian shares provisionally close 1.6 pct down 10:07 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Malaysia to unveil more econ measures in Feb-report 10:04 AM GMT
Dishing out anti-stress therapy in Tokyo 09:58 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-TABLE-Taiwan's Nov jobless rate at near 5-yr high 09:56 AM GMT
Ireland to pour 5.2 bln pounds into 3 banks 09:53 AM GMT
REFILE-UPDATE 1-Cairn India says finds new oil, gas;shares rally 09:46 AM GMT
Marimekko cuts 2008 outlook as demand sinks 09:41 AM GMT
Indian shares fall 2 pct on day; Reliance drops 09:38 AM GMT
Cricket-ICC to assess safety ahead of planned Pakistan tour 09:38 AM GMT
Britain says Mugabe main obstacle to Zimbabwe deal 09:37 AM GMT
Britain says Mugabe main obstacle to Zimbabwe deal 09:37 AM GMT
Mizuho, DBS to raise $6.7 billion to shore up capital 09:37 AM GMT
Japan logs trade deficit on slumping world demand 09:35 AM GMT
Tokyo rubber ends up 8 pct, nears 140 yen 09:34 AM GMT
WRAPUP 2-Japan logs trade deficit on slumping world demand 09:33 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Thai Airways sees 2008, 2009 revenues weaker 09:31 AM GMT
INTERVIEW-StatoilHydro sees rig market weakening 09:30 AM GMT
BRIEF-Russia Aeroflot 9-mo profit falls 57 pct 09:30 AM GMT
Banks, autos, oils push Europe shares lower early 09:29 AM GMT
Infineon, Qimonda shares soar on loan, aid option 09:29 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Electrocomponents falls on declining sales 09:28 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-VW drops, seen overvalued as Toyota warns 09:27 AM GMT
Ex-divs to take 1.7 points off FTSE 100 on Dec 24 09:25 AM GMT
Cricket-India v England second test scoreboard 09:24 AM GMT
Indian developer Unitech says to raise $1 bln 09:22 AM GMT
UN, US slam attack on Nepal media house, journalists 09:21 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Bangladesh tries to bring back democracy 09:20 AM GMT
Panda diplomacy: China's goodwill gift to Taiwan 09:18 AM GMT
Cricket-India (453) & 56-3 v England (302) 2nd test - tea 09:17 AM GMT
SAS says appoints new CFO 09:14 AM GMT
Adam Sandler turns on charm in "Bedtime Stories" 09:13 AM GMT
BHP battens Australian iron ore port as cyclone builds 09:13 AM GMT
VIEW-Primary bonds attractive for 2009 09:13 AM GMT
FOREX-Euro up vs dollar, yen in holiday-thinned market 09:11 AM GMT
Reuters Southeast Asia News Highlights 0900 GMT Dec 22 09:11 AM GMT
VIEW-Oil contango drives down investor profits 09:10 AM GMT
Bechtel wins Egyptian nuclear power contract 09:10 AM GMT
Europe shares extend losses on banks, oils, autos 09:07 AM GMT
Irish bank shares jump on govt bailout news 09:07 AM GMT
India says Pakistan shifting blame over Mumbai 09:06 AM GMT
FTSE down in early trade as commodities weigh 09:01 AM GMT
Indonesia says may need to adjust mining contracts 09:00 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - PORTUGAL - Dec 22 09:00 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Invu warns FY results to be below market view 08:58 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-BNP Paribas tumbles on fears of rights issue 08:57 AM GMT
OPEC basket price fell more to $37.72 on Friday 08:56 AM GMT
HK shares hit 2-wk low as China Mobile,HSBC falter 08:55 AM GMT
Police probe assault on 50 "witches" in central India 08:54 AM GMT
DIARY-Schedule of BOJ board meetings in 2009 08:53 AM GMT
Egypt may delay Telecom Egypt share sale-ministry 08:51 AM GMT
Cyprus police probe envelope at US embassy 08:50 AM GMT
Police probe assault on 50 "witches" in central India 08:46 AM GMT
Norwegian crown hits new low, nears 10 vs euro 08:45 AM GMT
Nikko Cordial to shut branches to cut costs -media 08:43 AM GMT
Bank of Ireland says extra capital could come from new shares 08:42 AM GMT
Pakistan shifting blame over Mumbai, India says 08:37 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Lanna says Indonesia coal unit to delay Jan shipments 08:35 AM GMT
RPT-Thai Hot Stocks-Nov export decline hits stocks 08:34 AM GMT
Irish bank shares soar after govt bailout 08:32 AM GMT
BRIEF-Italy's Iride says need more work on Enia merger 08:31 AM GMT
Turkish TV maker Grundig says cuts staff by 25 pct 08:30 AM GMT
Wayne Rooney eyes England glory 08:29 AM GMT
Hungary airport unions to protest at German embassy 08:27 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Hypo Real Estate sued over disclosure timing 08:27 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-China FX reserves fall in Oct, first time since '03 08:26 AM GMT
BRIEF-StatoilHydro says cancels rig tender due high rates 08:26 AM GMT
Philippines' Arroyo vows to fund anti-rebel campaign 08:25 AM GMT
Philippines' Arroyo vows to fund anti-rebel campaign 08:25 AM GMT
Intercytex buys Axordia from Fusion IP 08:24 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Russia Tatneft 9 MO net profit flat yr/yr, sales up 08:21 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Pure Wafer gets offer for co; slips to FY loss 08:21 AM GMT
John Lewis sales pick up 08:20 AM GMT
World is not enough for Stoke-bound United 08:19 AM GMT
BRIEF-Turkish tyremaker Brisa suspends work Dec 20-29 08:18 AM GMT
HIV carriers shouldn't marry: Malaysia politician 08:17 AM GMT
Irish bank shares soar after govt bailout 08:17 AM GMT
Economic downturn set to widen Asia's rich-poor gap 08:16 AM GMT
Soccer-World champion Rooney eyes England glory 08:16 AM GMT
HIV carriers shouldn't marry -Malaysia politician 08:15 AM GMT
Winter storms hit western, eastern U.S. 08:14 AM GMT
HIGHLIGHTS-BOJ Shirakawa: economy likely to become more severe 08:13 AM GMT
Europe stocks fall early; Irish banks up on bailout 08:12 AM GMT
Israeli minister moots new Gaza truce amid threats 08:11 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Russia - Dec 22 08:11 AM GMT
Cyprus police investigate powder at U.S. embassy 08:09 AM GMT
HK shares drop 2.6 pct, led by China Mobile 08:08 AM GMT
Deutsche Boerse buys Market News International 08:06 AM GMT
GREECE - Factors to Watch on Dec 22 08:06 AM GMT
New Issue-Standard Chartered Bank prices HK$1.0 bln 2009 bond 08:03 AM GMT
Asia refiners anxious as OPEC yet to show more cuts 08:02 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Asia refiners anxious as OPEC yet to show more cuts 08:02 AM GMT
Worker shot at Philippine's Tampakan copper mine 08:01 AM GMT
Asia Coal-Prices retreat below $80 on faltering demand 08:01 AM GMT
Nikkei up 1.6 pct, highest close in over a month 08:01 AM GMT
Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest 08:00 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Soccer-World is not enough for Stoke-bound United 07:59 AM GMT
Nikkei up 1.6 pct, highest close in over a month 07:59 AM GMT
CORRECTED - John Lewis sales pick up, still down on last year 07:57 AM GMT
Newspaper round-up 07:55 AM GMT
Iraq parliament may vote on British troop presence 07:52 AM GMT
Panda diplomacy: China's goodwill gift to Taiwan 07:51 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Infineon seen up after rescue of Qimonda unit 07:48 AM GMT
Lanna says Indonesian coal unit defers Jan shipments 07:46 AM GMT
BoE says rate cuts alone cannot end crisis 07:44 AM GMT
European Factors -- Shares seen set for more losses 07:44 AM GMT
JGBs advance, export data highlights econ troubles 07:42 AM GMT
General Growth concedes to banks for reprieve -WSJ 07:42 AM GMT
EMERGING EUROPE STOCKS - Factors to Watch Dec 22 07:42 AM GMT
BA orders new fleet for London City routes 07:40 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-BoE says rate cuts alone cannot end crisis 07:39 AM GMT
Woolworths says 2Entertain talks continue with BBC 07:37 AM GMT
Czech Republic - Factors To Watch on Dec 22 07:36 AM GMT
Singapore's Parkway to manage Abu Dhabi hospital 07:36 AM GMT
Slovakia - Factors To Watch on Dec 22 07:34 AM GMT
IMF head fears deeper global slowdown in 2009 07:33 AM GMT
HK Exchange says 12 firms buy back shares 07:31 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Toyota sees first operating loss as sales slump 07:31 AM GMT
Rolls-Royce awarded helicopter contract 07:29 AM GMT
Poland - Factors to Watch on Dec 22 07:29 AM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks fall, JGB yields near 3-½ yr low 07:29 AM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks fall, JGB yields near 3-½ yr low 07:27 AM GMT
Woolworths says 2 Entertain talks continuing 07:25 AM GMT
REFILE-ANALYSIS-Dollar-commods link, long questioned, now dead 07:22 AM GMT
INSTANT VIEW 5: Toyota cuts outlook on global sales slump 07:21 AM GMT
TABLE-China's Nov implied oil demand fell 3.2 pct 07:21 AM GMT
Seoul shares off 6-wk high; hope for new steps hit 07:20 AM GMT
NORDIC STOCKS - Factors to watch on Dec 22 07:20 AM GMT
India's BHEL gets $247 mln power plant contract 07:19 AM GMT
Adam Sandler turns on charm in "Bedtime Stories" 07:17 AM GMT
Ailing shows travel from TV land to limbo 07:15 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Shares set for 7th day in red of last eight 07:14 AM GMT
BA orders 11 new Embraer aircraft 07:13 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Cricket-Gayle century gives hope to Windies 07:11 AM GMT
Takeda starts Japan Phase III trials for obesity drug 07:10 AM GMT
Malaysian stock market resumes trading-Bursa 07:09 AM GMT
Toyota to cut auto production, capex 07:08 AM GMT
Hyundai Motor cuts hours further on weak sales 07:06 AM GMT
French and Benelux stocks - Factors to watch on Dec 22 07:05 AM GMT
Toyota to cut auto production, capex 07:05 AM GMT
DIARY - Turkey - to May 14, 2009 07:02 AM GMT
Monday Papers: House sales set to fall to record low -- other news 07:01 AM GMT
RPT-UPDATE 2-Ireland to pour $7.7 bln into 3 main banks 06:59 AM GMT
Hyundai Motor cuts hours further on weak sales 06:58 AM GMT
MONEY MARKETS-USD rates fall further, BOJ cut drags down TIBOR 06:58 AM GMT
India 9 for no loss at lunch 06:58 AM GMT
RPT-Nikkei up 1.6 pct, highest close in over a month 06:57 AM GMT
Monday Papers: EC decision on British Energy expected today -- bid news and gossip 06:56 AM GMT
Toyota cuts 08/09 auto sales forecast by 8.5 percent 06:56 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Asia naphtha spot mkt hits first premium in 5 mths 06:56 AM GMT
Cricket-India v England second test scoreboard 06:55 AM GMT
UK Stocks -- Factors to watch on Dec 22 06:54 AM GMT
Hypo Real Estate sued over release timing - lawyers 06:53 AM GMT
Monday Papers: tips and comment 06:52 AM GMT
Toyota cuts 08/09 auto sales forecast by 8.5 pct 06:51 AM GMT
Nikkei up 1.6 pct, highest close in over a month 06:48 AM GMT
Quirky werewolf tale unleashed at Fox Broadcasting 06:48 AM GMT
Malaysian stock market trading halted-Bursa 06:48 AM GMT
RIM to oppose Certicom move to block takeover 06:44 AM GMT
Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Monday 06:43 AM GMT
RIM to oppose Certicom move to block takeover 06:42 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-RIM to oppose Certicom move to block takeover 06:39 AM GMT
Thai Airways to miss 2009 revenue growth target 06:39 AM GMT
Toyota cuts profit forecasts as global sales slump 06:38 AM GMT
Soldiers decapitated in new round of Mexico drug war 06:37 AM GMT
Cricket-England 302 all out v India (453) second test - innings 06:35 AM GMT
Swiss Re secures $1.5 billion letter of credit facility 06:34 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Swiss Re secures $1.5 bln letter of credit facility 06:30 AM GMT
Toyota Motor <7203.T>-2008/09 group forecast(SEC) 06:30 AM GMT
Panda diplomacy: China's goodwill gift to Taiwan 06:30 AM GMT
Panda diplomacy: China's goodwill gift to Taiwan 06:30 AM GMT
Suspected U.S. drones kill 7 06:28 AM GMT
BRIEF-Russia Tatneft 9 MO net profit flat yr/yr 06:25 AM GMT
Indian shares choppy; State Bank, realty, cement up 06:23 AM GMT
Falling dollar spoils holiday cheer 06:18 AM GMT
Cricket-New Zealand v West Indies second test scoreboad 06:17 AM GMT
Manila's Aboitiz says ferry sale hit by crisis 06:13 AM GMT
Cricket-West Indies 278-7 v New Zealand, second test - close 06:11 AM GMT
Seoul shares edge down as Hynix, banks turn lower 06:10 AM GMT
Nikkei up 1.6 pct, highest close in over a month 06:08 AM GMT
DBS shares fall 10 pct on news of capital raising 06:05 AM GMT
Japan's Cosmo to revise wholesale oil prices weekly 06:04 AM GMT
Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions 06:04 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Taiwan Nat'l Development Fund to get $3.1 bln loan 06:04 AM GMT
DIARY - Germany - to January 19 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Economic Indicators in Germany from December 22 06:00 AM GMT
RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS WEEKAHEAD-Falling dollar spoils holiday cheer 06:00 AM GMT
Australia General Motors unit to build small car 05:55 AM GMT
Many hurdles await GM and Chrysler 05:55 AM GMT
Toyota to cut outlook to Y150 bln op loss-Nikkei 05:53 AM GMT
BOJ's Shirakawa: econ conditions to get more severe 05:51 AM GMT
South African Markets - Factors to watch on Dec 22 05:49 AM GMT
Singapore's DBS CEO says rights issue not for M&A 05:44 AM GMT
'Madagascar 2' leads foreign box office 05:42 AM GMT
Suspected U.S. drones kill 7 in Pakistan - agents 05:37 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Urban to sell securitisation business to fund-source 05:35 AM GMT
Play to resume in Mohali test after fog delay 05:29 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - New York Times business news - Dec 22 05:29 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Cricket-Play to resume in Mohali test after fog delay 05:27 AM GMT
Reliance Comm:to repair submarine cable by next week 05:26 AM GMT
Qantas says to cut fuel surcharges on tickets 05:22 AM GMT
S.Korea's Hanil wins 1.16 trln won Libya order 05:20 AM GMT
HK shares drop 1.7 pct, but Taiwan firms buck trend 05:15 AM GMT
VIDEO: Africa environmental review 2008 05:15 AM GMT
VIDEO: Africa environmental review 2008 05:15 AM GMT
VIDEO: Millions drink arsenic-riddled water 05:13 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Dec 22 05:10 AM GMT
BOJ: Japan output likely to keep falling sharply 05:10 AM GMT
VIDEO: Snowstorm chaos in China 05:10 AM GMT
VIDEO: Snowstorm chaos in China 05:10 AM GMT
VIDEO: Rebel leader evades Uganda search 05:09 AM GMT
VIDEO: Rebel leader evades Uganda search 05:09 AM GMT
TEXT-Auckland Airport says considers bond issue 05:04 AM GMT
Experts identify gene variants linked to lung cancer 05:01 AM GMT
DIARY - Belgium to February 28, 2009 05:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Today in Belgium/Luxembourg - Dec 22 05:00 AM GMT
Italian Stocks - Factors to watch on Dec 22 05:00 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Singapore's DBS to raise $2.7 bln to boost capital 04:56 AM GMT
Asia refiners anxious as OPEC yet to show more cuts 04:54 AM GMT
Cairn India discovers oil, gas near existing field 04:45 AM GMT
Hollywood composers tune in for rare gathering 04:39 AM GMT
Indian shares seesaw early, banks rise 04:37 AM GMT
Stock investors hope Santa touches down 04:36 AM GMT
Australia watchdog sues Singapore Airlines Cargo 04:29 AM GMT
China fights "Mafia-style" gangs as crisis bites 04:26 AM GMT
Singapore's DBS to raise $2.7 bln via rights offer 04:21 AM GMT
Urban to sell securitisation business to fund-source 04:15 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Mizuho to issue $4 bln in preferred securities 04:14 AM GMT
FACTBOX - Ireland's 5 billion pound bank recapitalisation plan 04:12 AM GMT
Arrow launches $460 mln takeover bid for Pure Energy 04:11 AM GMT
JGBs advance, sentiment supported by BOJ rate cut 04:08 AM GMT
Vietnam's HAGL shares up 20 pct on debut 04:00 AM GMT
China seeks 3.6 million quilts for quake survivors 03:55 AM GMT
Tokyo rubber hits three-week high above 130 yen 03:55 AM GMT
Cricket-West Indies 224-4 v New Zealand - second test tea 03:49 AM GMT
Japan government cuts economic view as output tumbles 03:42 AM GMT
TREASURIES-Dip in Asia as safe haven bids wane 03:37 AM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks climb, JGB yields near 3-1/2-yr low 03:36 AM GMT
Seoul shares turn lower led by POSCO, banks 03:35 AM GMT
Rio idles Australian pig iron plant as market falls 03:28 AM GMT
Australia General Motors unit to build small car 03:27 AM GMT
Australia General Motors unit to build small car 03:27 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Doosan says picks Lotte as buyer of liquor unit 03:25 AM GMT
TABLE-Asia physical rubber prices - Dec 22 03:24 AM GMT
China seeks 3.6 mln quilts for quake survivors 03:21 AM GMT
China seeks 3.6 mln quilts for quake survivors 03:21 AM GMT
New Israeli crossings said hurting Palestinian trade 03:18 AM GMT
China's Minsheng to raise UCBH stake to 9.9 pct 03:18 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - British business press - Dec 22 03:09 AM GMT
HK Hot Stocks - Sinotrans gains, CITIC Pacific slides 03:07 AM GMT
Mizuho to issue $4 bln in preferred securities 03:07 AM GMT
New Israeli crossings hurt Palestinian trade-report 03:01 AM GMT
Singapore Hot Stocks-SPC falls on lower oil prices 02:56 AM GMT
HK shares slip below 15,000 pts on HSBC, property 02:55 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - Dec 22 02:44 AM GMT
Brakes eyed in Continental runway incident 02:37 AM GMT
GRAPHIC-World carbon emissions since 1902 02:34 AM GMT
GRAPHIC-World carbon emissions since 1902 02:34 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian Newspaper - Dec 22 02:33 AM GMT
N. Korea's Kim reported recovered 02:33 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - China - Dec 22 02:32 AM GMT
Seawater science can help climate change forecasts 02:29 AM GMT
Seawater science can help climate change forecasts 02:29 AM GMT
Doosan picks Lotte as buyer of liquor unit -report 02:20 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Vietnam newspapers - Dec 22 02:18 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-AIG in Hartford Steam talks with Munich Re-source 02:17 AM GMT
THAILAND-BOND/CALENDAR - 2 02:16 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-Citgo Texas refinery units cut back -filings 02:14 AM GMT
Thai stocks seen up a little, CP Foods, True Corp 02:05 AM GMT
Nikkei up 1.4 pct on Japan govt steps, auto bailout 02:05 AM GMT
Malaysia to unveil more econ measures in Feb-report 02:04 AM GMT
Golf-Hungry Singh has no thoughts of slowing down 02:02 AM GMT
HK shares open higher, but HSBC continues to weigh 01:57 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Thai newspapers - Dec 22 01:56 AM GMT
TEXT-Fitch affirms SP AusNet & removes from negative watch 01:55 AM GMT
Donald energised for 2009 after taking route 66 01:50 AM GMT
Singh wins Sherwood title as Furyk and Kim falter 01:50 AM GMT
Chubu to replace nuclear units, sees 08/09 net loss 01:47 AM GMT
Taiwan confirms bird flu case in poultry 01:46 AM GMT
Taiwan LCD shares jump on China buying pledge 01:40 AM GMT
China Shanxi Coal plans to list assets worth $628 mln 01:38 AM GMT
BNP Paribas CEO says still eyeing Fortis 01:35 AM GMT
AIG in Hartford Steam talks with Munich Re-source 01:35 AM GMT
Seoul shares at 6-wk high on Hyundai Mtr, builders 01:29 AM GMT
PRECIOUS-Gold gets a lift as dollar starts weaker 01:26 AM GMT
TABLE-China November crude oil imports and exports 01:25 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Singapore newspapers - Dec 22 01:23 AM GMT
China FX reserves see first fall in years-official 01:22 AM GMT
Nikkei up 1.4 pct on Japan govt steps, auto bailout 01:22 AM GMT
Buffeted "quants" are still in demand 01:21 AM GMT
CHRONOLOGY: History of quantitative analysis 01:21 AM GMT
FACTBOX: Leading financial engineering schools 01:21 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Japan exports log record drop as econ gloom deepens 01:15 AM GMT
HK shares set to rise on auto rescue; rail firms eyed 01:12 AM GMT
China Nov crude imports down 1.86 pct at 13.36 mln T 01:05 AM GMT
Fading Austrian towns look east for revival 01:05 AM GMT
Tokyo rubber up on firm oil, hovers around 130 yen 01:03 AM GMT
Oil rises more than $1 on weaker U.S. dollar 12:59 AM GMT
TEXT-Fitch downgrades Singapore Power to 'A'; outlook negative 12:58 AM GMT
Malaysia may raise stake in state-linked firms-paper 12:51 AM GMT
Tata to inject "tens of millions" into Jaguar-FT 12:44 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Golf-Singh wins Sherwood title as Furyk and Kim falter 12:41 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - South Korean newspapers - Dec 22 12:30 AM GMT
NYMEX crude rises above $43 on weaker U.S. dollar 12:29 AM GMT
Singapore Hot Stocks-DBS Group, Keppel in focus 12:23 AM GMT
Nikkei up 0.2 pct after U.S. autos bailout 12:20 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times, Wall St Journal Asia editions 12:19 AM GMT
Japan Nov exports post record yr/yr fall - MOF 12:18 AM GMT
TIMELINE-Events leading up to Irish bank recapitalisation 12:15 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Malaysia - Dec 22 12:15 AM GMT
Colombian rebels say to free six more hostages 12:15 AM GMT
China Overseas defers fund unit launch - paper 12:14 AM GMT
Seoul shares open higher, led by Hyundai Motor 12:11 AM GMT
FEATURE-Asia tech firms cut costs with forced leave for workers 12:04 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Belgian PM Leterme rules out return to government 12:02 AM GMT

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