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New York Times may sell Red Sox stake: report 11:59 PM GMT
Japan Nov corporate service prices -1.9 pct yr/yr 11:58 PM GMT
BOJ Nov minutes: need considerable time for recovery 11:56 PM GMT
Nintendo, Dentsu to distribute video on Wii: Nikkei 11:55 PM GMT
Regal CEO, COO, CFO sign amended contracts 11:52 PM GMT
China arrests 59 in Tibet for rumor-spreading-state media 11:52 PM GMT
Nintendo, Dentsu to distribute video on Wii -Nikkei 11:46 PM GMT
China arrests 59 in Tibet for rumour-spreading-state media 11:43 PM GMT
GMAC gets Fed's OK to become bank holding company 11:42 PM GMT
Nikkei may rise in thin trade after Wall Street gains 11:41 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-New York Times may sell Red Sox stake-WSJ 11:32 PM GMT
Nikkei may rise in thin trade after Wall St gains 11:27 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-GMAC gets Fed's OK to become bank holding company 11:18 PM GMT
Rare sleep disorder may be a harbinger of dementia 11:09 PM GMT
Wall Street gains on economic hopes, holiday bargains 11:05 PM GMT
Casualties expected in Ukraine building gas blast 10:49 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St gains on economic hopes, holiday bargains 10:45 PM GMT
Disney bows out of 3rd "Narnia" film 10:43 PM GMT
Disney bows out of 3rd "Narnia" film, citing budget 10:35 PM GMT
Harbinger restricts investor withdrawals: report 10:34 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Harbinger restricts investor withdrawals - Bloomberg 10:33 PM GMT
Disney bows out of 3rd 'Narnia' film, citing budget 10:28 PM GMT
Harbinger restricts investor withdrawals - Bloomberg 10:26 PM GMT
Short Stocks: Bets build against retailers 10:23 PM GMT
U.S. recession deepens, countries boost spending 10:09 PM GMT
NYSE, Nasdaq short interest fall 10:06 PM GMT
Second Hilton intrusion in a week reported 10:05 PM GMT
Second Hilton intrusion in a week reported 10:02 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-NYSE, Nasdaq short interest fall 09:56 PM GMT
Former Serbia midfielder Veljko Paunovic retires 09:52 PM GMT
Bethlehem fills up with Christmas pilgrims 09:43 PM GMT
SNAPSHOT - Financial Crisis - 2140 GMT 09:40 PM GMT
Zimbabwe judge orders immediate release of activist 09:37 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Zimbabwe activist Jestina Mukoko 09:37 PM GMT
Regulators OK CN deal for EJ&E, with conditions 09:35 PM GMT
General Assembly ups U.N. budget for 2008-09 09:35 PM GMT
Bethlehem fills up with Christmas pilgrims 09:34 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-US regulators OK CN deal for EJ&E, with conditions 09:32 PM GMT
FACTBOX- Biggest changes in NYSE short interest 09:28 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-U.S. shoppers search for last-minute holiday deals 09:24 PM GMT
UBS gets temporary SEC exemption from advice ban 09:19 PM GMT
NYSE short interest falls 3.1 pct in mid-Dec 09:05 PM GMT
Flare-up dims truce hopes along Israel-Gaza border 08:55 PM GMT
Flare-up dims truce hopes along Israel-Gaza border 08:55 PM GMT
New York University sues fund executive over Madoff 08:44 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-New York University sues fund exec over Madoff 08:43 PM GMT
Gold gains after grim U.S. data, holiday thin trade 08:40 PM GMT
Zimbabwe judge orders immediate release of activist 08:29 PM GMT
Warner Bros. sues CBS over "Two and a Half Men" 08:27 PM GMT
Warner Bros. sues CBS over "Two and a Half Men" 08:24 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude ends 9 percent lower as economy weighs 08:23 PM GMT
Core inflation slows in November but no deflation 08:22 PM GMT
Core U.S. inflation slows in Nov. but no deflation 08:15 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Dec 24 US 1.54362 08:11 PM GMT
Signs of the Times: Store says "Shop, Damn It, Shop" 08:06 PM GMT
Consumers cut spending, job outlook bleak 07:58 PM GMT
Couple of steps left to finish Iraq-UK troop deal 07:56 PM GMT
EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks dip, bonds steady, Vietnam devalues dong 07:55 PM GMT
Fannie Mae says regulator names nine directors 07:50 PM GMT
Fannie Mae says regulator names nine directors 07:48 PM GMT
Zimbabwe judge orders immediate release of activists 07:47 PM GMT
RIM sues Motorola for blocking job offers 07:45 PM GMT
Oil falls 9 percent on economic gloom 07:44 PM GMT
Oil falls 9 percent on economic gloom 07:43 PM GMT
UPDATE 10-Oil falls 9 percent on economic gloom 07:41 PM GMT
ADR Report-ADRs fall as economic worries offset oil's drop 07:41 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-RIM sues Motorola for blocking job offers 07:40 PM GMT
U.S. FDA says Epix's Vasovist cleared for sale 07:39 PM GMT
Magazines show cosmetic surgery's emotional "lift" 07:36 PM GMT
Flare-up dims truce hopes along Israel-Gaza border 07:27 PM GMT
Crowds acclaim coup chief as Guinea leader 07:27 PM GMT
Flare-up in Gaza dims truce hopes 07:26 PM GMT
Bonds finish little changed in anemic trade 07:26 PM GMT
Ex-policeman linked to Dallas freeway shootings 07:23 PM GMT
Russia warns Ukraine of sanctions over gas debt 07:22 PM GMT
Ex-U.N. envoy raps Georgian leader, joins opposition 07:22 PM GMT
Ex-U.N. envoy raps Georgian leader, joins opposition 07:22 PM GMT
YRC cancels debt tender, shares fall 25 percent 07:21 PM GMT
Ex-U.N. envoy raps Georgian leader, joins opposition 07:20 PM GMT
Medvedev: we will fight to defend interests 07:20 PM GMT
U.S. crude oil stocks drop unexpectedly: EIA 07:20 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Symantec option volume swells. calls active 07:19 PM GMT
U.S. falls deeper into recession 07:15 PM GMT
Soccer-Former Serbia midfielder Veljko Paunovic retires 07:13 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds finish little changed in anemic trade 07:13 PM GMT
U.S. stocks end up as oil skids 9 percent 07:10 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Biggest changes in Nasdaq short interest 07:10 PM GMT
U.S. stocks close higher; oil skids 9 percent 07:10 PM GMT
Iraq's main Sunni Arab bloc splinters 07:09 PM GMT
Bank of Canada leaves C$2.35 bln in settlement system 07:08 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. stocks close higher; oil skids 9 pct 07:07 PM GMT
FTSE gets no Christmas cheer as down on oils 07:05 PM GMT
Sandler answers kids at "Bedtime" 07:05 PM GMT
U.S. stocks up on hopes and bargains 07:05 PM GMT
Judge rejects U.S. govt request in Microsemi case 07:05 PM GMT
Madoff investor found dead in New York 07:03 PM GMT
NY University sues fund exec over Madoff 07:02 PM GMT
N.Y. Money Closing - DECEMBER 24, 2008 07:01 PM GMT
Adam Sandler answers kids at "Bedtime" 07:00 PM GMT
Football roundup - Ferguson not planning January signings 06:59 PM GMT
U.S. crude futures settle more than 9 pct lower 06:57 PM GMT
New York University sues fund exec over Madoff 06:57 PM GMT
US Cash Crude - Grades ease, roll -$2.75 as month fades 06:54 PM GMT
RPT-U.S. Treasury balances at Fed fell on Dec. 23 06:53 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX ends flat as commodities weigh 06:51 PM GMT
CORRECTED - US STOCKS-Wall St up on economic hopes, bargains 06:51 PM GMT
U.S. Treasury balances at Fed fell on Dec. 23 06:50 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Players sell Rohm calls, buy puts-analyst 06:47 PM GMT
U.S. shoppers search for last-minute holiday deals 06:46 PM GMT
Blood sugar loss may trigger Alzheimer's 06:43 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds gain on persistently grim economic view 06:43 PM GMT
U.S. shoppers search for last-minute holiday deals 06:42 PM GMT
WRAPUP 2-Russia warns Ukraine of sanctions over gas debt 06:40 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX ends little changed, commodities drag 06:39 PM GMT
Warner Music pulls videos from YouTube 06:39 PM GMT
Warner Music pulls videos from YouTube 06:38 PM GMT
YouTube dispute underscores music labels weak hand 06:37 PM GMT
Russian leader: we will fight to defend interests 06:36 PM GMT
Dollar dips vs most major currencies in thin trade 06:36 PM GMT
Bank of Canada increases SPRA to C$2.22 bln 06:36 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar dips vs most major currencies in thin trade 06:34 PM GMT
Nasdaq short interest down 3.3 pct in mid-Dec 06:34 PM GMT
Russian leader: we will fight to defend interests 06:33 PM GMT
Mexico stocks gain on America Movil, peso weakens 06:31 PM GMT
Soccer-English roundup-Ferguson not planning January signings 06:30 PM GMT
US RESEARCH SUMMARY-Non-S&P 500 Dec 24 1830 GMT 06:30 PM GMT
Zookeepers put tubby tigers on a diet 06:29 PM GMT
Book Talk: Cornwell celebrates 20 years with Kay Scarpetta 06:29 PM GMT
FSA may retain top ratings on acqusition -S&P 06:27 PM GMT
Zavvi joins list of retail casualties 06:26 PM GMT
CORRECTED-US seeks to block Microsemi from shedding assets 06:26 PM GMT
Large prostates removed with single-keyhole surgery 06:26 PM GMT
Channel 4 to air Ahmadinejad message 06:25 PM GMT
Black churches help enlist first-time blood donors 06:25 PM GMT
Enriched formula has lasting benefits for preemies 06:24 PM GMT
No evidence seen for benefits of "raw milk" 06:24 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-RIM claims Motorola is blocking jobs -Bloomberg 06:24 PM GMT
Mortgage rates drop to lowest in 37 years 06:23 PM GMT
Vitamin D deficiency common in diabetic kids 06:23 PM GMT
Vitamin D deficiency common in diabetic kids 06:22 PM GMT
Best approach to episiotomy unclear 06:22 PM GMT
US Cash Products- USG gasoline, diesel up on weak futures 06:20 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-US mortgage rates drop to lowest in 37 years 06:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-US mortgage rates drop to lowest in 37 years 06:18 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch affirms NV Energy Inc 06:17 PM GMT
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ rises in illiquid, shortened session 06:16 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Analysts: profits will continue to slump in 2009 06:15 PM GMT
TOPWRAP 7-U.S. recession deepens, countries boost spending 06:14 PM GMT
U.S. FDA says Epix's Vasovist cleared for sale 06:14 PM GMT
Ariz. Palo Verde nuclear renewal license available 06:12 PM GMT
U.S. copper hits new 4-year low ahead of holiday break 06:10 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St ends short session on upswing 06:08 PM GMT
Company profit slump seen running well into '09 06:05 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX ends little changed, commodities drag 06:05 PM GMT
Israeli air strike kills Gaza militant: medics 06:05 PM GMT
Blood sugar loss may trigger Alzheimer's: study 06:04 PM GMT
Isuzu to cut salaries of all workers-Nikkei 06:04 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets end slightly higher on short day 06:02 PM GMT
Israeli air strike kills Gaza militant- medics 06:02 PM GMT
Israeli strike reportedly kills Palestinian in Gaza 05:56 PM GMT
US copper hits new 4-yr low ahead of holiday break 05:55 PM GMT
Big crowds cheer Guinea coup junta chief in Conakry 05:55 PM GMT
Big crowds cheer Guinea coup junta chief in Conakry 05:55 PM GMT
US company profit slump seen running well into '09 05:54 PM GMT
Israeli strike kills Palestinian in Gaza - medics 05:53 PM GMT
Big crowds cheer Guinea coup junta chief in Conakry 05:50 PM GMT
CORRECTED - NYMEX-Crude down, economic woes trump supply fall 05:50 PM GMT
Dai-ichi Life to go public in 2010: Nikkei 05:48 PM GMT
Medvedev: we will fight to defend interests 05:41 PM GMT
Russia devalues again as economic concerns mount 05:41 PM GMT
FACTBOX: Key moves in Russian ruble exchange rate 05:41 PM GMT
FACTBOX: How Russian authorities are tackling economic crisis 05:41 PM GMT
Russian leader: we will fight to defend interests 05:39 PM GMT
Russia wants ordinary people's help in Georgia ties 05:36 PM GMT
Russia wants ordinary people's help in Georgia ties 05:35 PM GMT
YouTube dispute underscores music labels weak hand 05:35 PM GMT
Russia wants ordinary people's help in Georgia ties 05:35 PM GMT
Europe shares end in the red for Christmas 05:33 PM GMT
YouTube dispute underscores music labels weak hand 05:32 PM GMT
YouTube dispute underscores music labels weak hand 05:31 PM GMT
Best approach to episiotomy unclear 05:27 PM GMT
Best approach to episiotomy unclear 05:27 PM GMT
Bank of Canada increases SPRA to C$1.795 bln 05:26 PM GMT
Race-track owners look to NASCAR fans to save 2009 05:25 PM GMT
Three Turkish soldiers killed in Kurdish attack 05:24 PM GMT
Argentine bonds, peso slip in quiet trade 05:21 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-U.S. crude oil stocks drop unexpectedly -EIA 05:18 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds gain on persistently grim economic view 05:18 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-New York Times down after Nov. ad revenue tumbles 05:17 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar dips vs yen, flat vs euro in thin trade 05:15 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Zimbabwe activist Jestina Mukoko 05:10 PM GMT
CME Globex interest rate, livestock to retart soon 05:10 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Zimbabwe activist Jestina Mukoko 05:09 PM GMT
Regulators approve CN Rail purchase of EJ&E 05:08 PM GMT
Jefferies among 3 companies leaving Dubai's DIFC 05:07 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Fund acquires additional $16 bln in AIG bonds 05:07 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets up on short day after release of data 04:59 PM GMT
World woes due to rejection of God: Ahmadinejad 04:55 PM GMT
Europe ends down for Christmas as oils drop 04:48 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St gains on economic data, Wal-Mart 04:47 PM GMT
Thrifty consumers to boost value-led small caps in 2009 04:44 PM GMT
Europe ends down for Christmas as oils drop 04:44 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Supertex rallies, is called an acquisition target 04:39 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-U.S. crude oil stocks drop unexpectedly -EIA 04:39 PM GMT
Russia, Serbia sign energy deals worth up to $2.5 bln 04:38 PM GMT
Bosnia region ends energy deals due to political impasse 04:37 PM GMT
Pay debt or face sanctions, Medvedev tells Ukraine 04:36 PM GMT
Dealers submit $22 bln bids at $25 bln TSLF auction 04:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-YRC cancels debt tender, shares fall 25 pct 04:34 PM GMT
Pay debt or face sanctions, Medvedev tells Ukraine 04:32 PM GMT
Bank of Canada injects total of C$1.37 bln in SPRAs 04:31 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Mortgage applications rise to 5-year high: MBA 04:31 PM GMT
Bosnia region ends energy deals due to political impasse 04:31 PM GMT
Let it snow: China builds "world's largest" ice Santa 04:31 PM GMT
New York Times November ad revenue falls 20 percent 04:29 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-New York Times Co November ad revenue falls 20 pct 04:24 PM GMT
Police use excessive force, ER docs say 04:22 PM GMT
Canadian 7-year-old killed by younger brother 04:18 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW 5-US crude stocks slip unexpectedly 04:14 PM GMT
Recession cocktails may take edge off dark year 04:14 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-U.S. crude stockpiles unexpectedly fall 04:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Western Canadian Coal says to buy Cambrian Mining 04:10 PM GMT
Gazprom says Ukraine can avoid gas cuts 04:10 PM GMT
Fund acquires $16 billion in debt guaranteed by AIG 04:07 PM GMT
Home prices may rise on mortgage refinancing boom 04:05 PM GMT
New Barrick CEO looking at all M&A options 04:03 PM GMT
EDF says gets EU objections to long-term contracts 04:01 PM GMT
Somali president decides to resign: spokesman 03:58 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-U.S. auto stocks mixed after Toyota warning 03:58 PM GMT
Mechel pledges 25 pct of plant as collateral 03:58 PM GMT
Risanamento agrees debt deals, approves site sale 03:57 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Guinea coup junta to install captain as president 03:57 PM GMT
Guinea coup junta to install captain as president 03:57 PM GMT
Vietnam shock Reid's Thailand 03:57 PM GMT
AIG to halt merger between Japan units due to sale 03:56 PM GMT
Chile shipper Vapores to seek new capital increase 03:54 PM GMT
Mortgage applications hit 5-year high: MBA 03:51 PM GMT
Gazprom says Ukraine has healthy gas stocks 03:51 PM GMT
Bank of Canada injects C$625 mln into market 03:49 PM GMT
Egypt competing with Spain for dwindling tourists 03:49 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US mortgage applications hit 5-year high--MBA 03:47 PM GMT
Egypt competing with Spain for dwindling tourists 03:46 PM GMT
Soccer-Wild celebrations after Vietnam triumph in Thailand 03:44 PM GMT
U.S. mortgage rates drop to lowest in 37 yrs-Freddie Mac 03:44 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-CIT Group raises $1.15 bln in regulatory capital 03:42 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Air Canada bolsters cash with $195 mln financing 03:41 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Fund acquires $16 bln in debt guaranteed by AIG 03:37 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-NameMedia, Eyeblaster latest to pull IPOs 03:36 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls on gold, oil as hopes for rally fade 03:34 PM GMT
Reserve Management may face SEC charges over fund failure 03:33 PM GMT
Guinea coup officers say will make captain president 03:32 PM GMT
Canadian economy on track for recession 03:30 PM GMT
Book Talk: Cornwell celebrates 20 years with Kay Scarpetta 03:28 PM GMT
Gazprom tells Ukraine to pay $1.67 bln to avoid cut 03:27 PM GMT
Regulators near deal for IndyMac 03:27 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Dow Jones Wilshire 5000 has less volatile week 03:25 PM GMT
Fed refrains from open market operations so far 03:23 PM GMT
Abused moms seek more medical care for infants 03:20 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-U.S. regulators near deal for IndyMac 03:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Canadian economy shrinks, on track for recession 03:16 PM GMT
RPT-UPDATE 2-Reserve Mgt may face SEC charges over fund failure 03:16 PM GMT
Mexico stocks and peso gain; America Movil rises 03:14 PM GMT
TAKE A LOOK-Russia's financial crisis 03:14 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Retail index up on day before Christmas 03:12 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Russia to cut Jan oil exports, output at risk 03:09 PM GMT
Mourinho hates endless media grilling after Inter games 03:05 PM GMT
US 30-year, 15-year mortgages-table 03:03 PM GMT
HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks on the move on Dec. 24 03:00 PM GMT
Clashes before polls close in crucial Kashmir vote 03:00 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX opens lower on weak oil, gold prices 02:58 PM GMT
US RESEARCH SUMMARY-S&P 500 Dec 24 1455 GMT 02:56 PM GMT
Fannie Mae sells $2 bln bills at higher rates 02:55 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-CIT gets $1.15 bln of regulatory capital after swap 02:54 PM GMT
Title insurers safe despite LandAmerica bankruptcy 02:54 PM GMT
NYMEX-Crude slips on weak economy ahead of data 02:53 PM GMT
Recession cocktails may take edge off dark year 02:52 PM GMT
Jumbo snow globes + sunlight = consumer hazard 02:43 PM GMT
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ rises on weak U.S. outlook 02:42 PM GMT
Guinea junta promises elections 02:41 PM GMT
SNAP ANALYSIS-Guinea risks conflict in coup bid 02:41 PM GMT
US copper futures edge up in thin holiday volumes 02:41 PM GMT
Title insurers safe despite LandAmerica bankruptcy 02:41 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-DA Davidson: market resilience has been "amazing" 02:40 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Colorado Goldfields: Kinross properties deal on hold 02:40 PM GMT
SNAP ANALYSIS: Guinea risks upheaval, conflict in coup bid 02:39 PM GMT
Zimbabwe activist charged in government plot 02:38 PM GMT
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St edges up after economic data 02:36 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX opens lower on weak gold, oil prices 02:34 PM GMT
Russia clears 15.7 pct oil pipeline shipping fee rise 02:33 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets open flat after economic data 02:33 PM GMT
SNAP ANALYSIS-Guinea risks upheaval, conflict in coup bid 02:33 PM GMT
Zimbabwean activist charged in anti-government plot 02:30 PM GMT
Russia may ask state firms to cut '08 divs - RIA 02:29 PM GMT
CME Globex interest rate, livestock trading halted 02:29 PM GMT
Soccer-Mourinho hates endless media grilling after Inter games 02:28 PM GMT
Bangladesh confirms bird flu outbreak 02:28 PM GMT
Fast food + nearby schools = fat kids 02:27 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Markets point to flat open after economic data 02:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Russia faces risk of protests - deputy minister 02:24 PM GMT
Russia faces risk of protests - deputy minister 02:24 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Wal-Mart settles lawsuits, sees Q4 charge 02:23 PM GMT
New Kelly Clarkson single due next month 02:22 PM GMT
Obama says goodbye to late grandmother in Hawaii 02:21 PM GMT
Egypt indexes inch higher in low volumes 02:17 PM GMT
TIMELINE: Somalia's President and PM decide to resign 02:16 PM GMT
Hong Kong sports car business hits the skids 02:15 PM GMT
Ugandan fighter plane crashes in Congo 02:15 PM GMT
World's biggest refinery poised to start in India 02:13 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Risanamento agrees debt deals, approves site sale 02:12 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds gain on relentlessly grim economic view 02:10 PM GMT
Gruner+Jahr CEO quits Bertelsmann board 02:09 PM GMT
TIMELINE-Somalia's President and PM decide to resign 02:08 PM GMT
TIMELINE-Somalia's President and PM decide to resign 02:08 PM GMT
PREVIEW-World's biggest refinery poised to start in India 02:08 PM GMT
REFILE-U.S. Treasury to sell $53 bln 3-month, 6-month bills 02:06 PM GMT
Ugandan fighter plane crashes in Congo 02:06 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Cricket-Pakistan try to save tour after S.Lanka changes 02:05 PM GMT
Taylor Wimpey gets time to arrange refinancing 02:04 PM GMT
Queen to focus on economy in speech 02:03 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Barclays slashes price target on Alcoa by 40 pct 02:02 PM GMT
Bethlehem fills up with Christmas pilgrims 02:02 PM GMT
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events 02:01 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Taylor Wimpey gets time to arrange refinancing 02:00 PM GMT
Somali president decides to resign 01:59 PM GMT
Consumer spending posts fifth monthly drop 01:59 PM GMT
Jobless claims surge to 26-year high 01:58 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar down as data disappoints; trade thins out 01:57 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Dec 24 US 1.54362 01:57 PM GMT
Pakistan urges India to accept help offer 01:56 PM GMT
SCENARIOS-What war with Pakistan could mean for India 01:56 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Security developments in Pakistan 01:56 PM GMT
Belgian king urges new government be formed soon 01:56 PM GMT
INSTANT VIEW: Jobless claims at 26-year high and spending down 01:54 PM GMT
U.S. jobless claims surge to 26-year high 01:52 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Futures remain flat after barrage of data 01:52 PM GMT
Cadbury sells last drinks unit to Asahi for $811 mln 01:51 PM GMT
Prudent Saudi budget fails to impress average citizens 01:51 PM GMT
Somali president decides to resign - spokesman 01:49 PM GMT
Iraq's main Sunni Arab bloc splinters 01:48 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Consumer spending down for 5th straight month 01:48 PM GMT
Australian lets sparks fly with "elec-trickery" 01:47 PM GMT
Iraq's main Sunni Arab bloc splinters 01:46 PM GMT
Pakistan parliament urges India to accept help offer 01:45 PM GMT
Durable goods orders fall again in November 01:45 PM GMT
Briefs 4-Ronaldinho's home burgled, Pakistan to tour Bangladesh 01:45 PM GMT
RPT-UPDATE 1-POLL-US natgas stocks seen down 139 bcf in EIAs 01:45 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Durable goods orders drop 1 percent in November 01:43 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Jobless claims up by 30,000, worse than expected 01:38 PM GMT
U.S. durable goods orders fall again in November 01:38 PM GMT
U.S. consumer spending posts fifth monthly drop 01:35 PM GMT
Europe shares drift down in truncated session 01:26 PM GMT
HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks to watch on Dec. 24 01:24 PM GMT
Singapore's Sembcorp settles forex dispute with BNP 01:21 PM GMT
CANADA STOCKS-TSX set to open lower, oil drops 01:20 PM GMT
Irish banks' top management set to change - min 01:20 PM GMT
FACTBOX-UK retailers collapse as economy falters 01:18 PM GMT
Gas leak in China steel plant kills 17 workers 01:15 PM GMT
Few steps left to finish Iraq-UK troop deal 01:14 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Citigroup to cut ties with Old Lane Partners: WSJ 01:10 PM GMT
FTSE gets no Christmas cheer, down on oils, Astra 01:08 PM GMT
UK hedge fund GAM tightens redemption controls 01:07 PM GMT
Bethlehem fills up with Christmas pilgrims 01:05 PM GMT
RPT-FEATURE-Ancient water source vital for Australia 01:04 PM GMT
RPT-FEATURE-Recession cocktails may take edge off dark year 01:03 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Futures flat ahead of economic data 01:03 PM GMT
Croatia scraps share swap plan with Hungary's MOL 01:01 PM GMT
Russia to cut Jan seaborne oil exports by 7.5 pct 12:57 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-SEC chairman proud of his response to crisis 12:56 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Futures flat ahead of economic data 12:55 PM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Zavvi joins growing list of UK retail casualties 12:53 PM GMT
REFILE-INTERVIEW-Indonesia Power sees growth in coal consumption 12:51 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-WSJ: Regulators nearing IndyMac deal 12:51 PM GMT
Zimbabwe activist to appear in court on plot charge 12:49 PM GMT
Bethlehem fills up with Christmas pilgrims 12:49 PM GMT
Pound close to lows vs euro 12:46 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Crude oil plunges ahead of U.S. data 12:45 PM GMT
Stg close to lows vs euro, hits 2-week trough vs dollar 12:43 PM GMT
TV producers better placed than broadcasters 12:42 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Dollar falls ahead of economic data 12:41 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Economic indicators for Dec. 24 12:31 PM GMT
Ameren's Mo. Callaway reactor ramps up to 42 pct 12:28 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-India Satyam shares pullback on takeover talk 12:28 PM GMT
STOCKS NEWS US-Earnings diary for Dec. 24 12:27 PM GMT
Bangladesh deploys elite force amid poll fears 12:27 PM GMT
Fortis makes forex loss after BNP deal frozen 12:26 PM GMT
Vale takes over coal assets from Colombia's Argos 12:25 PM GMT
Entergy Arkansas 1 nuclear reactor climbs to 98 pct 12:23 PM GMT
Canary Wharf to help fund Crossrail project 12:21 PM GMT
Iran says closure of Iran's Nobel winner office "temporary" 12:20 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Canary Wharf to help fund London's Crossrail project 12:18 PM GMT
Entergy's Mass. Pilgrim reactor back to full power 12:18 PM GMT
Oil falls towards $37 12:17 PM GMT
Stocks down in pre-Christmas trade 12:14 PM GMT
Egypt ignores appeals and repatriates 25 Eritreans 12:14 PM GMT
Germany may cap new stimulus plan at 24 billion 12:12 PM GMT
Wal-Mart settles wage lawsuits 12:07 PM GMT
Mattel working to revamp brand Barbie: report 12:04 PM GMT
Sri Lanka rupee at new 14-month low on importer demand 12:02 PM GMT
Fortis makes forex loss after BNP deal frozen 12:02 PM GMT
US mortgage applications hit almost 5-yr high -MBA 12:00 PM GMT
EU RESEARCH SUMMARY: FTSEurofirst 300 Dec 24 1200 GMT 12:00 PM GMT
3-mth dlr Libor rate edges up; euro, stg fall 11:56 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Canada - Dec 24 11:55 AM GMT
Armani tightens control over foreign units-reports 11:53 AM GMT
Pakistan push to salvage tour after Sri Lanka overhaul 11:50 AM GMT
Thai True Move to launch 3G iPhone on Jan. 16 11:46 AM GMT
Cadbury sells last drinks unit to Asahi 11:46 AM GMT
European shares fall, led lower by energy companies 11:45 AM GMT
SCENARIOS-What war with India could mean for Pakistan 11:41 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Navistar to restate results; 2008 view reaffirmed 11:38 AM GMT
Pakistan parliament urges India to accept help offer 11:38 AM GMT
Russia minister says crisis triggering unrest: RIA 11:37 AM GMT
Somali president to resign on Saturday - spokesman 11:37 AM GMT
Briefs 3-England fined for slow over rate in Chennai test 11:32 AM GMT
Russia watchdog sets fines on Rosneft, LUKOIL 11:32 AM GMT
Russia minister says crisis triggering unrest-RIA 11:32 AM GMT
Russia minister says crisis triggering unrest-RIA 11:32 AM GMT
FOREX-Dlr eases vs yen in thin trade; US data eyed 11:28 AM GMT
Risanamento agrees new credit line, debt freeze 11:28 AM GMT
Fortis makes forex loss after BNP deal frozen 11:27 AM GMT
Bangladesh deploys elite force amid poll fears 11:26 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Cadbury sells last drinks unit to Asahi for $811 mln 11:25 AM GMT
PRECIOUS-Gold slips in thin holiday trade 11:23 AM GMT
Dunga to call up Italy hopeful Amauri 11:14 AM GMT
Sirius XM Radio issues shares in exchange for debt 11:12 AM GMT
WRAPUP 1-Japan's slow oil sales set to last through 2009 11:12 AM GMT
PetroChina readies Xinjiang tanks for Kazakh oil 11:12 AM GMT
Japan to bring back solar power subsidy for homes 11:07 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Dexia slides after sharp gains on Tuesday 11:05 AM GMT
Japan to bring back solar power subsidy for homes 11:02 AM GMT
Zimbabwe activist to appear in court on plot charge 11:01 AM GMT
Book Talk: Cornwell celebrates 20 years with Kay Scarpetta 11:00 AM GMT
Spain producers see bioethanol deficit, diesel glut 10:58 AM GMT
Indian shares fall 1.2 pct on earnings worries 10:50 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-UK's Zavvi goes into administration 10:49 AM GMT
Zookeepers put Nepal's tubby tigers on a diet 10:47 AM GMT
Citigroup, Old Lane executives to sever ties: report 10:47 AM GMT
Zookeepers put Nepal's tubby tigers on a diet 10:46 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Turkish Enerjisa in power plant deal with Alstom 10:46 AM GMT
Hot small caps: Anglo Irish slides despite bailout 10:45 AM GMT
Heavy security marks final stage of Kashmir vote 10:44 AM GMT
Gulf Arabs may suspend EU free trade talks 10:40 AM GMT
Tunisian pipeline operator Sotrapil boosts capital 10:37 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Kazakh bank BTA says won't restructure foreign debt 10:32 AM GMT
CHRONOLOGY-Gulf rulers set to approve key FX union pacts 10:31 AM GMT
Fortis reports 279 million currency losses 10:29 AM GMT
Funai to use Philips brand for DVD goods in U.S. 10:28 AM GMT
SE Asia Stocks-Singapore rebounds, Thai down on econ outlook 10:28 AM GMT
Guinea coup junta promises December 2010 elections 10:28 AM GMT
Telecom Italia revamps organisational structure 10:21 AM GMT
Cyber cafe offers adress to homeless 10:19 AM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, dollar, oil down in pre-Christmas trade 10:19 AM GMT
Reserve Management says may face SEC charges 10:16 AM GMT
Australian clergy pray for financial victims at Christmas 10:15 AM GMT
Retail group wants national sales tax holidays 10:13 AM GMT
Wal-Mart settles wage lawsuits, sees 4th-quarter charge 10:12 AM GMT
Cadbury sells Australian drinks unit to Asahi 10:11 AM GMT
Japan cyber cafe offers home address to homeless 10:10 AM GMT
FACTBOX-UK retailers collapse as economy falters 10:09 AM GMT
Recession means hunger at holidays for many 10:09 AM GMT
Indian shares provisionally close 0.9 pct lower 10:08 AM GMT
Fast food + nearby schools = fat kids 10:05 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Foreign military forces in Iraq 10:04 AM GMT
Germany sues Italy in Hague over massacre 10:03 AM GMT
Japan smelters aim to nearly double 2009 copper fees 10:02 AM GMT
Japan Nov copper cable shipments down 16 pct yr/yr 10:01 AM GMT
Guinea assembly chief urges world to stop coup 10:00 AM GMT
Wall Street set to edge up in shortened session 09:59 AM GMT
EU mergers and takeovers (Dec 24) 09:52 AM GMT
Zimbabwe activist to appear in court on plot charge 09:51 AM GMT
UniCredit 3 bln euro cap hike to start on Jan 5 09:50 AM GMT
RIM accuses Motorola of blocking job offers- report 09:50 AM GMT
Asahi to buy Cadbury Australia unit for $813 million 09:49 AM GMT
Somalia's new prime minister resigns 09:47 AM GMT
Somalia's new prime minister resigns 09:47 AM GMT
Asahi to buy Cadbury Australia unit for $813 mln 09:46 AM GMT
The Officers Club in administration 09:42 AM GMT
Stg close to lows vs euro; weak UK housing news weighs 09:41 AM GMT
Oil decline erodes airline fuel hedge value 09:39 AM GMT
Turk Enerjisa says in power plant deal with Alstom 09:39 AM GMT
Deaf biker on round-the-world trip aims for record 09:34 AM GMT
Japan's Kyushu Electric seeks new nuclear unit 09:32 AM GMT
UBP wants independent hedge fund administrators-FT 09:32 AM GMT
China Eastern Air says gets 10 bln yuan credit line 09:30 AM GMT
Somalia's new prime minister resigns 09:30 AM GMT
Soccer-Brazil boss Dunga to call up Italy hopeful Amauri 09:28 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Innovation up on contract win 09:27 AM GMT
Biden says deal near on stimulus plan 09:21 AM GMT
Bangladesh deploys elite force amid poll fears 09:18 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Dexia mulls Banque de la Poste partnership-paper 09:16 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Fortis shares tumble on currency loss 09:14 AM GMT
FTSE down 0.8 percent in unfestive half-day trade 09:12 AM GMT
UK TV producers better placed than broadcasters 09:12 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Maruti says to start Nissan shipment by March 09:09 AM GMT
Recession cocktails may take edge off dark year 09:09 AM GMT
SEC chief defends response to economic turmoil 09:08 AM GMT
SEC approves LCH's clearinghouse for CDS 09:07 AM GMT
UK menswear chain The Officers Club in administration 09:06 AM GMT
European shares dip ahead of Christmas break 09:05 AM GMT
Santander to form Uruguay's biggest private bank 09:02 AM GMT
Strictly Come Dancing suffers vote hiccup 09:00 AM GMT
FOREX-Dollar struggles on grim U.S. outlook; data awaited 09:00 AM GMT
Dexia mulls Banque de la Poste partnership -paper 09:00 AM GMT
Hyundai Motor to idle some plants until early Jan 09:00 AM GMT
REFILE-WRAPUP 2-Japan's Aso tries to boost economy with spending 08:59 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - PORTUGAL - Dec 24 08:59 AM GMT
U.S. police bust Mexican drug gang 08:57 AM GMT
Tokyo rubber ends down 6.5 percent, below 130 yen 08:51 AM GMT
Dangerous drug combos pose risk for elderly 08:48 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-China Shenhua inks coal deals but others drag feet 08:46 AM GMT
GREECE - Factors to Watch on Dec 24 08:43 AM GMT
Flare-up dims truce hopes along Israel-Gaza border 08:43 AM GMT
Oil steady above $39 after 2 percent fall 08:38 AM GMT
CORRECTED - BRIEF-Cambrian Mining agrees to proposal worth 29 mln stg 08:35 AM GMT
Banks deposits at ECB rise to 205 billion 08:33 AM GMT
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-FTSE Small Cap Index up 0.1 percent early 08:31 AM GMT
Starbucks may not match 401(k) contributions 08:30 AM GMT
Krung Thai Bank expects 2009 lending up 5 pct 08:27 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Russia - Dec 24 08:25 AM GMT
Nikkei drops 2.4 percent as Toyota 08:21 AM GMT
Briefs2-Asian Tour slams Australasian Tour for 'invasion' 08:19 AM GMT
Nikkei drops 2.4 pct as Toyota, other auto shares fall 08:18 AM GMT
SCENARIOS-What war with India could mean for Pakistan 08:16 AM GMT
Europe shares flat in shortened Christmas session 08:13 AM GMT
UC RUSAL completes sale of Kazakh coalfield stake 08:11 AM GMT
Toshiba to build lithium-ion battery plant 08:05 AM GMT
Madagascar 2008 inflation seen at 9.2 pct -c.bank 08:03 AM GMT
Sherwin-Williams intends to raise 2009 dividend - WSJ 08:01 AM GMT
PREVIEW-Cricket-Sri Lanka pin hopes on Sangakkara 08:01 AM GMT
Hynix to cut spending, delay China JV investment 08:00 AM GMT
Obama seeks lifeline for struggling families 07:57 AM GMT
Canary Wharf to pay 150 mln stg towards Crossrail 07:55 AM GMT
Carpathian in offer talks; sells Czech shopping centre 07:50 AM GMT
Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest 07:43 AM GMT
FACTBOX: Poll of consumer confidence in 22 countries 07:43 AM GMT
OPEC Sec-gen sees oil price recovering in H2 2009 07:40 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Security developments in Afghanistan, Dec 24 07:39 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Fortis reports 295 mln euro currency losses 07:39 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-AstraZeneca says FDA requests Seroquel information 07:37 AM GMT
European Factors -- Shares set to inch lower in thin trade 07:26 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Security developments in Pakistan, Dec 24 07:25 AM GMT
Asia refiners still holding out for Jan OPEC cuts 07:25 AM GMT
Tutu says S.Africa betrayed legacy over Zimbabwe 07:23 AM GMT
Tutu says S.Africa betrayed legacy over Zimbabwe 07:23 AM GMT
Pietersen warms up to captaincy 07:22 AM GMT
Gambhir misses feat but India win series 07:22 AM GMT
SEC chief defends response to economic turmoil 07:20 AM GMT
Heavy security marks final stage of Kashmir vote 07:20 AM GMT
Heavy security marks final stage of Kashmir vote 07:20 AM GMT
Dollar falls on economy worries 07:16 AM GMT
Russian markets -- Factors to Watch on Dec 24 07:15 AM GMT
DIARY - Global Environment 07:14 AM GMT
Mattel working to revamp brand Barbie - WSJ 07:06 AM GMT
Seoul shares drop led by Hynix, Daewoo Shipbuilding 07:06 AM GMT
China cracks down on confessional talk shows 07:05 AM GMT
Karthikeyan not interested in Force India 07:05 AM GMT
New Kelly Clarkson single due next month 07:04 AM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar falls on econ worries; Asian stocks gain 07:04 AM GMT
U.S. regulators near deal for IndyMac- WSJ 07:03 AM GMT
Studio sues CBS over "Two and a Half Men" 07:02 AM GMT
UK Stocks -- Factors to watch on Dec 24 07:01 AM GMT
Malaysia stock trading halted on technical glitch 07:01 AM GMT
House prices expected to fall 10 percent 07:00 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Ssangyong says Chinese owner may quit; shares dive 07:00 AM GMT
Poland - Factors to Watch on Dec 24 07:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Turkey - to May 14, 2009 06:59 AM GMT
Toyota shares fall after operating-loss warning 06:59 AM GMT
"Dexter" co-star lands "Betty" sideline 06:59 AM GMT
Theater project has dramatic effect on Lebanon jail 06:58 AM GMT
India Satyam shares extend losses on business fears 06:58 AM GMT
Singamas sees lower net profit for the year 06:57 AM GMT
Hey there, hold the hullabaloo over Hulu 06:56 AM GMT
Wednesday Papers: UK house prices look set to fall further next year -- other news 06:56 AM GMT
Electrabel to pay nuclear tax before year-end - paper 06:56 AM GMT
Let it snow: China builds "world's largest" ice Santa 06:56 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-AVI sees profit boost, still no bid from Tiger 06:55 AM GMT
Maruti to ship A-star cars to Nissan by March-exec 06:54 AM GMT
Sino-U.S. trade ties face test amid global slump 06:54 AM GMT
JGBs edge higher as Tokyo shares slide 06:53 AM GMT
Cricket-Pietersen warms up to captaincy despite India defeat 06:53 AM GMT
Economy shrinking faster than first thought 06:52 AM GMT
Wednesday Papers: Stockbrokers in the spotlight -- bid news and gossip 06:51 AM GMT
TOPWRAP 3-US, UK housing slump deepens; Japan boosts spending 06:49 AM GMT
Wednesday Papers: tips and comment 06:47 AM GMT
Motor racing-Karthikeyan not interested in Force India 06:46 AM GMT
Force coach Mitchell on restricted duties 06:44 AM GMT
FACTBOX-Japan drafts biggest-ever budget amid recession 06:44 AM GMT
Indian shares fall for 3rd day; Satyam dives 06:39 AM GMT
Japan's Aso tries to boost economy with spending 06:38 AM GMT
SK Energy to cut '09 investment plans -report 06:32 AM GMT
Rugby-Force coach Mitchell on restricted duties 06:32 AM GMT
FACTBOX: Europe's fiscal stimulus plans to tackle crisis 06:28 AM GMT
Emerging market consumers hurting with rest of world 06:28 AM GMT
FTSE seen opening lower 06:27 AM GMT
China's Wonder Auto sees sales rebounding in 2010 06:26 AM GMT
House prices expected to fall 10 percent 06:24 AM GMT
Morgan Stanley, China in stalemate over JV 06:22 AM GMT
Bangladesh confirms bird flu outbreak 06:22 AM GMT
ADVISORY - HK market closed until Dec 29 06:16 AM GMT
Seoul shares fall led by Hynix, Daewoo Shipbuilding 06:13 AM GMT
Honda suspends 700 workers due to slow sales 06:12 AM GMT
India's BHEL gets contracts worth $429 mln 06:11 AM GMT
Nikkei falls 2.4 pct as Toyota, other auto shares fall 06:05 AM GMT
RPT-Honda suspends 700 Thai workers due to slow sales 06:04 AM GMT
NBC calls illegal formation on Super Bowl ad 06:03 AM GMT
"Whale Wars" tops for Animal Planet 06:02 AM GMT
Disney jumps ship on next "Narnia" 06:01 AM GMT
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to Feb 12 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Germany - to January 21 06:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Economic Indicators in Germany from December 30 06:00 AM GMT
DEALTALK-Morgan Stanley, China in stalemate over JV 05:57 AM GMT
French and Benelux stocks - Factors to watch on Dec 24 05:56 AM GMT
Disney jumps ship on next "Narnia" 05:54 AM GMT
PRECIOUS-Gold steadies after early slide as dollar eases 05:54 AM GMT
USA returns as king of cable in 2008 05:51 AM GMT
ArcelorMittal keeps strategy despite downturn-newspaper 05:50 AM GMT
Bootleg DVDs bedevil Sundance filmmakers 05:46 AM GMT
Bootleg DVDs bedevil Sundance filmmakers 05:45 AM GMT
Sandler and Aniston compete at Christmas box office 05:43 AM GMT
HK shares end weaker in fourth day of losses 05:42 AM GMT
Sandler, Aniston compete at Christmas box office 05:40 AM GMT
Mortgage approvals slump 61 percent 05:38 AM GMT
CBS peaks in bleak season 05:37 AM GMT
South African Markets - Factors to watch on Dec 24 05:32 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - New York Times business news - Dec 24 05:32 AM GMT
SEC chief defends response to economic turmoil 05:30 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Indonesia Bakrie to settle up to $725 mln debt 05:28 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Washington Post Business - Dec. 24 05:25 AM GMT
Briefs-Olympic swimming champion Pellegrini diagnosed asthmatic 05:21 AM GMT
"Dubai-style" office stokes anger in China 05:20 AM GMT
SEC chief defends response to economic turmoil 05:13 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Dec 24 05:08 AM GMT
Citigroup, Old Lane executives to sever ties- WSJ 05:08 AM GMT
U.N. warns Nepal army, Maoists against recruitment 05:02 AM GMT
U.N. warns Nepal army, Maoists against recruitment 05:02 AM GMT
DIARY - Belgium to March 31, 2009 05:00 AM GMT
DIARY - Today in Belgium/Luxembourg - Dec 24 05:00 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Japan's Idemitsu, Cosmo expect lower crude runs 04:57 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - British business - Dec 24 04:56 AM GMT
Indonesia Bakrie says Oddickson agrees to sell its $575 mln debt 04:55 AM GMT
TABLE-Japan automakers November output, exports 04:51 AM GMT
Emerging debt-Asian spreads flat; on hold for new issuance 04:49 AM GMT
Costume drama Taiwan MPs look gift pandas in the mouth 04:46 AM GMT
HK shares end down 0.4 pct in fourth day of losses 04:46 AM GMT
Costume drama Taiwan MPs look gift pandas in the mouth 04:43 AM GMT
Costume drama: Taiwan MPs look gift pandas in the mouth 04:39 AM GMT
AIG courts buyers of Philippine unit: report 04:38 AM GMT
Indian shares fall nearly 1 pct, Satyam tumbles 04:34 AM GMT
Vintage '08? A mixed case of economy and ecology 04:33 AM GMT
Indonesia Bakrie says Brentwood paid $150 mln debt to ICICI 04:32 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Toshiba to build lithium-ion battery plant in Japan 04:29 AM GMT
Japan Energy to refine 11 pct less crude in Jan-Mar 04:25 AM GMT
Petro-Canada workers accept agreement - union 04:23 AM GMT
Biden says deal near on U.S. economic stimulus plan 04:16 AM GMT
No Christmas cheer as U.S. recession gathers steam 04:16 AM GMT
Universities fund sees 5% drop in GDP in 2009 04:16 AM GMT
Productivity falls for first time since 1989 04:16 AM GMT
Emerging market consumers hurting with rest of world 04:14 AM GMT
U.S. store traffic weak just before holidays 04:14 AM GMT
American Express, CIT get approval for TARP funds 04:14 AM GMT
Wachovia and National City holders approve takeovers 04:14 AM GMT
U.S. recession means hunger at holidays for many 04:14 AM GMT
U.S. stores to ramp up closings and job cuts in early '09 04:14 AM GMT
FACTBOX-What is quantitative easing? 04:14 AM GMT
Europe's shoppers show some resilience to slump 04:14 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - Dec 24 04:12 AM GMT
Vietnam bans subversive blogging 04:06 AM GMT
Vietnam regulator bans subversive blogging 04:02 AM GMT
Thai Hot Stocks - True Corp jumps, Constructions, Banpu up 03:59 AM GMT
SEC approves LCH's clearinghouse for CDS 03:56 AM GMT
Tokyo rubber slides 4 percent, hovers above 130 yen 03:48 AM GMT
Grenade blast wounds 26 people in Philippine south 03:43 AM GMT
China Shenhua signs 09 term coal deals with 3 firms 03:38 AM GMT
TREASURIES-Rise in Asia after weak home sales data 03:33 AM GMT
VIDEO: A green 2008? 03:32 AM GMT
VIDEO: Afghanistan's deadly border 03:29 AM GMT
VIDEO: Afghanistan's deadly border 03:29 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian Newspapers - Dec 24 03:25 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian Newspapers - Dec 24 03:25 AM GMT
TABLE-Asia physical rubber prices - Dec 24 03:16 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-AIG to halt merger between Japan units due to sale 03:14 AM GMT
JGBs edge higher as Tokyo shares slide 03:13 AM GMT
UPDATE 2-Massey unit to pay $4.2 mln after mine deaths 03:12 AM GMT
Internal report clears Obama in probe 03:12 AM GMT
Obama review clears staff in Blagojevich probe 03:11 AM GMT
Vietnam to cut diesel price by 8.3 pct on Wednesday 03:09 AM GMT
RPT-Australia government backs forced land buy for LNG 03:09 AM GMT
Laptops outship desktops for first time 03:08 AM GMT
S.Korea Keangnam wins $483 mln order in Algeria 03:07 AM GMT
Nikkei down 2.7 pct as Toyota, other auto shares fall 03:07 AM GMT
Oil creeps above $39 after 2 percent fall 03:00 AM GMT
RPT-Idemitsu sees Jan-March crude refining down 7 pct 02:57 AM GMT
HK shares trim losses on properties, airlines 02:52 AM GMT
Mortgage approvals slump 61 percent 02:52 AM GMT
HK Hot Stocks - Airlines soar, Shanghai Petrochem sinks 02:33 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-SEC approves LCH's clearinghouse for CDS 02:31 AM GMT
India's Wipro to buy Citi unit for $127 mln 02:30 AM GMT
The best Christmas gift for Aussie bankers: their job 02:29 AM GMT
China to lift yuan rules for Taiwan banks -paper 02:26 AM GMT
The best Xmas gift for Aussie bankers: their job 02:24 AM GMT
China cracks down on confessional talk shows 02:23 AM GMT
Oil creeps above $39 after 2 pct fall, eyes dollar 02:21 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Japan business sentiment slumps on global downturn 02:12 AM GMT
Nikkei down 2.7 pct as Toyota, auto-linked shares fall 02:08 AM GMT
Thai stocks seen rangebound, construction, property eyed 02:07 AM GMT
Springsteen hits album due via Wal-Mart 02:04 AM GMT
Seoul shares down; Ssangyong hit as it seeks aid 02:01 AM GMT
Idemitsu sees Jan-March crude refining down 7 pct 02:01 AM GMT
HK shares to open down 2.6 pct ahead of holidays 01:59 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Thai newspapers - Dec 24 01:53 AM GMT
China growth may regain steam in H2 '09 -economist 01:50 AM GMT
Stores to ramp up closings and job cuts in early '09 01:48 AM GMT
No Christmas cheer as recession gathers steam 01:46 AM GMT
MAN says raised option on Scania's voting stock 01:45 AM GMT
AIG says to halt merger process of Japan units 01:38 AM GMT
Soccer-Boca win Argentine title despite 1-0 defeat 01:36 AM GMT
Lawsuit charges NASD misled members in NYSE merger 01:34 AM GMT
PRECIOUS-Gold edges lower after hefty overnight drop 01:29 AM GMT
Holiday treat need not be a dieter's downfall 01:28 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Japan Cosmo Oil likely to cut refining in Jan-Feb 01:24 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Toyota shares fall after operating-loss warning 01:22 AM GMT
Beijing to build a Chinese "Broadway" 01:21 AM GMT
Soccer-Argentine championship play-off results and standings 01:18 AM GMT
Samsung Engineering wins $1.43 bln India order 01:17 AM GMT
Soccer-Jamaica goalkeeper Ricketts signed by the Galaxy 01:14 AM GMT
Ssangyong: SAIC exit only in worst-case scenario 01:10 AM GMT
Nikkei down 1.7 pct on Wall St slip, Toyota slides 01:08 AM GMT
AIG courts buyers of Philippine unit - FT 01:06 AM GMT
Lawsuit charges NASD misled members in NYSE merger 01:06 AM GMT
Tokyo rubber down 3.5 percent, hovers above 130 yen 01:04 AM GMT
HK shares seen steady in thin holiday trade 01:02 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Philippine newspapers - Dec 24 12:58 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - South Korean newspapers - Dec 24 12:54 AM GMT
Theatre project has dramatic effect on Lebanon jail 12:52 AM GMT
HK Exchange says 16 firms buy back shares 12:47 AM GMT
UPDATE 3-Obama review clears staff in Blagojevich probe 12:46 AM GMT
Ancient water source vital for Australia 12:35 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST - Malaysia - Dec 24 12:32 AM GMT
NYMEX-Crude climbs back above $39/bbl after 2 pct fall 12:30 AM GMT
Singapore Hot Stocks-Keppel Corp, Sembcorp Marine in focus 12:28 AM GMT
Ancient water source vital for Australia 12:21 AM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times, Wall St Journal Asia editions 12:21 AM GMT
Japan Cosmo Oil sees Oct-Dec refining down 6 pct 12:21 AM GMT
Toyota shares fall after operating-loss warning 12:18 AM GMT
UPDATE 1-Takeda: US FDA to respond on diabetes drug by June 12:16 AM GMT
El-Ad Properties eyes S'pore property stakes sale-report 12:10 AM GMT
Seoul shares fall; Ssangyong Motor down on outlook 12:10 AM GMT
Japan cabinet OKs biggest-ever budget amid recession 12:09 AM GMT
Japan's Nikkei down 1.1 pct after Wall St slip 12:07 AM GMT
Strong earthquake hits northern Italy 12:06 AM GMT
FEATURE-Ancient water source vital for Australia 12:04 AM GMT
TABLE-Japan big manufacturer mood worsens in Oct-Dec 12:00 AM GMT

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