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Mediators work to salvage Russia-Georgia talks 11:59 PM BST
U.S. housing market to stabilize this summer: Zell 11:59 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Device helps ease severe asthma-study 11:59 PM BST
US housing market to stabilize this summer -- Zell 11:58 PM BST
New Issue-ConocoPhillips sells $3 bln in three parts 11:57 PM BST
Mediators work to salvage Russia-Georgia talks 11:56 PM BST
TEXT-GrainCorp says completes institutional raising 11:55 PM BST
Tamil protesters refuse to believe in Tigers' defeat 11:54 PM BST
Marvell: 1 in 2 phones will soon be smartphones 11:52 PM BST
New Issue-Principal Financial Group sells $750 mln in two parts 11:50 PM BST
Porn star Marilyn Chambers died of heart disease 11:49 PM BST
Big banks apply to repay TARP: reports 11:48 PM BST
American Express to cut 4,000 jobs 11:45 PM BST
Alabama's Jefferson County slashes budget 33 pct 11:42 PM BST
New Issue-Scientific Games Int'l sells $225 mln in notes 11:41 PM BST
Sudan accuses Chad of sending troops to aid rebels 11:39 PM BST
Over 11 million displaced in Central and E. Africa 11:39 PM BST
American Express to cut 4,000 jobs 11:38 PM BST
UPDATE 2-American Express to cut 4,000 jobs 11:37 PM BST
Sunoco refinery fire stokes U.S. gasoline price 11:37 PM BST
Moody's cuts Regions Financial senior debt to Baa3 11:36 PM BST
Pentagon says cutting energy use is big priority 11:36 PM BST
VIDEO MONITOR - VH-1 11:36 PM BST
VIDEO MONITOR - MTV 11:36 PM BST
VIDEO MONITOR - CMT 11:35 PM BST
VIDEO MONITOR - BET 11:35 PM BST
Obama presses two-state solution in U.S.-Israel talks 11:34 PM BST
Obama says he wants progress with Iran by year's end 11:34 PM BST
Israeli intelligence warns on internet use 11:34 PM BST
Obama says U.S. backs Palestinian statehood 11:34 PM BST
FACTBOX - Main issues in Middle East peace 11:34 PM BST
UPDATE 7-Sunoco refinery fire stokes U.S. gasoline price 11:33 PM BST
Ecuador says debt sale participation "excellent" 11:32 PM BST
Peru oil pipeline halted on protests in Amazon 11:32 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Peru oil pipeline halted on protests in Amazon 11:26 PM BST
Peru oil pipeline halted on protests in Amazon 11:26 PM BST
Flu pattern worries global health experts 11:25 PM BST
Twitter sees tools, not ads, for revenue 11:24 PM BST
Morgan Stanley to sell remaining stake in MSCI 11:23 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Morgan Stanley to sell remaining stake in MSCI 11:22 PM BST
GM bankruptcy seen as all but inevitable 11:21 PM BST
Malawians vote in test for political stability 11:21 PM BST
ADR Report-ADRs rally on economy bets; India, oil support 11:21 PM BST
Obama says he wants progress with Iran by year's end 11:20 PM BST
GM bankruptcy seen as all but inevitable 11:19 PM BST
UAW says GM talks to intensify as jobs issue looms 11:19 PM BST
Canada oil sands emit more CO2 than average: report 11:19 PM BST
Two groups oppose increasing U.S. ethanol blend rate 11:18 PM BST
Obama presses 2-state solution in US-Israel talks 11:17 PM BST
Obama presses 2-state solution in US-Israel talks 11:17 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Two groups oppose increasing US ethanol blend rate 11:16 PM BST
Flu pattern worries global health experts 11:14 PM BST
GM bankruptcy seen as all but inevitable 11:14 PM BST
WRAPUP 2-Two more US energy firms succumb to price declines 11:12 PM BST
Officials say Bill Clinton to be named U.N. Haiti envoy 11:10 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Corus says requires to submit capital plan by Tuesday 11:09 PM BST
"Samantha Who?" canceled by ABC 11:08 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Simon says owning real estate is best for Target 11:07 PM BST
Bill Clinton to be named UN Haiti envoy-officials 11:06 PM BST
Bill Clinton to be named UN Haiti envoy-officials 11:06 PM BST
Ireland squad for World Cup qualifier 11:05 PM BST
American Apparel posts loss 11:05 PM BST
UPDATE 1-American Apparel posts Q1 loss; may restate results 11:02 PM BST
Sunderland defeat leaves them in danger 11:02 PM BST
English Premier League summaries 11:02 PM BST
English Premier League results and standings 11:02 PM BST
Rep. Waxman predicts climate bill success 11:02 PM BST
99 Cents Only sees gold in those Western hills 11:01 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Rep. Waxman predicts climate bill success 11:00 PM BST
Rep. Waxman predicts climate bill success 11:00 PM BST
Over 11 mln displaced in Central, East Africa - UN 10:58 PM BST
Over 11 mln displaced in Central, East Africa - UN 10:58 PM BST
Brazil's Esteves makes another play after UBS deal 10:57 PM BST
U.S., states join Medicaid suits against Wyeth 10:53 PM BST
Chile stocks surge on Wall Street, peso weakens 10:50 PM BST
UPDATE 2-U.S., states join Medicaid suits against Wyeth 10:50 PM BST
Seven & I plans to launch its private brands globally - Nikkei 10:49 PM BST
U.S. FASB adopts rule to put more assets on books 10:49 PM BST
UPDATE 1-US weeky gasoline price rises another 7 cents-Govt 10:49 PM BST
UPDATE 3-US Army's FCS program ended in current form 10:49 PM BST
Soccer-Ireland squad for World Cup qualifier 10:49 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Himax Q1 profit meets Street 10:47 PM BST
UBS tax case could backfire on U.S. 10:46 PM BST
EMERGING MARKETS-LatAm mkts rally, stocks near October highs 10:45 PM BST
Trump lawyers demand trial in defamation case 10:44 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Quigley exploring strategic options 10:43 PM BST
CME says trading pits integration at NYMEX complete 10:43 PM BST
Trump lawyers demand trial in defamation case 10:39 PM BST
Global stocks rise on economy optimism 10:38 PM BST
Banks and oils lead FTSE higher 10:38 PM BST
Trump lawyers demand trial in defamation case 10:38 PM BST
UBS tax case could backfire on U.S. - court filing 10:36 PM BST
Life Ball charity 10:30 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Encore Energy to buy properties for $53.8 mln 10:28 PM BST
Mexico needs "urgent" tax reform plan -Ortiz 10:25 PM BST
Sunoco says Marcus Hook FCC shut, CDU at 85 pct 10:22 PM BST
Sudan accuses Chad of sending troops to aid rebels 10:21 PM BST
Sudan accuses Chad of sending troops to aid rebels 10:21 PM BST
Televisa launches new ad scheme to counter crisis 10:21 PM BST
Bailout at Doe Run Peru at risk, says supplier 10:16 PM BST
Televisa launches new ad scheme to counter crisis 10:16 PM BST
Philippine's PSALM to sell 10-year debt, sets guidance 10:16 PM BST
Global stocks rise on economy optimism 10:15 PM BST
U.S. music magazine Paste begs readers for bailout 10:15 PM BST
Soccer-Sunderland defeat leaves them in danger of drop 10:14 PM BST
UPDATE 1-M/I Homes to offer 4 mln shares 10:14 PM BST
Credit card backlash bill comes due in Senate 10:14 PM BST
Obama faces test on closing Guantanamo 10:11 PM BST
Arcandor CEO opposes possible Metro deal: paper 10:06 PM BST
US weeky gasoline price rises another 7 cents-Govt 10:06 PM BST
Soccer-English Premier League summaries 10:06 PM BST
Device helps ease severe asthma without drugs 10:06 PM BST
Device helps ease severe asthma without drugs 10:05 PM BST
Abuse lawsuit against two top U.S. officials denied 10:05 PM BST
Obama faces test on closing Guantanamo 10:04 PM BST
Credit card backlash bill comes due in U.S. Senate 10:04 PM BST
N.Y. Money Closing - MAY 18,2009 10:03 PM BST
Argentine stocks surge in Wall Street's wake 10:02 PM BST
Regal to outfit screens with Sony digital systems 10:01 PM BST
Regal to outfit screens with Sony digital systems 10:01 PM BST
Soccer-English Premier League results and standings 10:00 PM BST
ANALYSIS-Obama faces test on closing Guantanamo 09:59 PM BST
Spacewalkers tackle final Hubble tasks 09:59 PM BST
Mexico peso, stocks soar on US economy optimism 09:56 PM BST
TREASURIES-Prices fall as economy hopes raise risk appetite 09:52 PM BST
Spacewalkers tackle final Hubble fix-up tasks 09:52 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Spacewalkers tackle final Hubble fix-up tasks 09:51 PM BST
Spacewalkers tackle final Hubble fix-up tasks 09:51 PM BST
Tamil protesters refuse to believe in Tigers' defeat 09:51 PM BST
U.S. urges Sri Lanka to reach out to Tamils 09:51 PM BST
PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - May 19 09:51 PM BST
U.S. urges Sri Lanka to reach out to Tamils 09:50 PM BST
Brazil stocks, currency surge on capital inflows 09:48 PM BST
Dow Jones High/Low - May 18 09:47 PM BST
Citi lines up credits for telecom America Movil 09:46 PM BST
Nvidia accuses Intel of unfair pricing 09:46 PM BST
Dow Jones Open/Close - May 18 09:46 PM BST
New Issue-Central Maine Power Co sells $150 mln in 10-yr FMB's 09:46 PM BST
Napster cuts price and adds downloads 09:46 PM BST
Gold slips as Wall Street rallies 09:45 PM BST
U.N. worried about "heroic" Sri Lankan doctors' fate 09:42 PM BST
Dollar up vs yen on stocks 09:41 PM BST
Pension fund urges more credit rater accountability 09:41 PM BST
Napster cuts price and adds 5 downloads 09:41 PM BST
Wall Street gains as Lowe's lifts mood 09:40 PM BST
UN worried about "heroic" Sri Lankan doctors' fate 09:40 PM BST
Napster cuts price to $5/month, adds 5 downloads 09:40 PM BST
RPT-FACTBOX-US House Democrats' compromise climate bill 09:40 PM BST
FOREX-Dollar up vs yen on stocks, Japan official's comments 09:38 PM BST
U.S. AAA rating safe despite ugly fiscal picture 09:38 PM BST
UN worried about 'heroic' Sri Lankan doctors' fate 09:37 PM BST
UN worried about 'heroic' Sri Lankan doctors' fate 09:37 PM BST
FDIC looks to shift fee burden to larger banks 09:37 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall St gains as Lowe's lifts mood on economy 09:36 PM BST
Florida storm may gather tropical characteristics 09:36 PM BST
Saks shareholder seeks changes at upscale retailer 09:35 PM BST
UPDATE 3-US FDIC looks to shift fee burden to larger banks 09:35 PM BST
Validus sweetens IPC bid to $1.69 billion 09:34 PM BST
Farrah Fawcett cried and joked about her documentary 09:33 PM BST
Women who smoke more prone to lung damage: study 09:33 PM BST
UPDATE 5-Validus sweetens IPC bid to $1.69 bln 09:33 PM BST
GLG co-chief Gottesman moving to New York: sources 09:30 PM BST
REFILE-Dillard's stock up more than 35 pct after surprise profit 09:29 PM BST
Dillard's stock soars after surprise profit 09:28 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Saks shareholder seeks changes at upscale retailer 09:27 PM BST
Farrah Fawcett cried, joked about her documentary 09:27 PM BST
UPDATE 1-GLG co-chief Gottesman moving to New York--sources 09:26 PM BST
Global bank officials see improvements 09:25 PM BST
Bipolar patients often relapse: study 09:25 PM BST
Farrah Fawcett cried, joked about her documentary 09:24 PM BST
Gender disparities seen in EMS care for chest pain 09:24 PM BST
Chemotherapy antidote may be lifesaving 09:23 PM BST
TOPWRAP 7-Global bank officials see improvements; stocks up 09:23 PM BST
Jaw-holding device, surgery reduce apnea severity 09:22 PM BST
Rate of facial injuries in car crashes down 09:22 PM BST
FACTBOX-Spreads of U.S. mergers and acquisitions 09:21 PM BST
Oil climbs on Nigeria violence, U.S. refinery fire 09:20 PM BST
California tobacco class-action suit reinstated 09:19 PM BST
UPDATE 9-Oil up 4.8 percent on Nigeria, US refinery fire 09:18 PM BST
Applied Materials says U.S. economy still declining 09:15 PM BST
Symantec to expand cloud-based software 09:14 PM BST
CME lumber end up slightly in very light trade 09:12 PM BST
FACTBOX: House Democrats' compromise climate bill 09:12 PM BST
U.S. health officials troubled by new flu pattern 09:12 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Applied Materials says US economy still declining 09:12 PM BST
FACTBOX-US House Democrats' compromise climate bil 09:10 PM BST
Mexican stocks jump on US economy optimism 09:09 PM BST
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St ends up as Lowe's results lift mood 09:07 PM BST
RPT-US House panel begins debate of climate change bill 09:06 PM BST
Soccer-Swedish championship results and standings 09:04 PM BST
U.S. health officials troubled by new flu pattern 09:04 PM BST
New Issue-Aflac Inc sells $850 mln in 10-yr sr notes 09:02 PM BST
Forward Calendar - U.S. corporate bond new issues 09:02 PM BST
Speaker apologises as election calls grow 09:02 PM BST
Educator is NYC's first swine-flu death 09:02 PM BST
Poor breast cancer patients skipping hormone pills 09:00 PM BST
UPDATE 1-US health officials troubled by new flu pattern 09:00 PM BST
US health officials troubled by new flu pattern 09:00 PM BST
Poor breast cancer patients skipping hormone pills 09:00 PM BST
Proposed Calais LNG pipeline to begin open season 08:59 PM BST
Woody Allen settles lawsuit over image for $5 million 08:59 PM BST
Oil up 4.8 percent on Nigeria and U.S. refinery fire 08:56 PM BST
U.S. lawmakers weigh beverage taxes in health revamp 08:56 PM BST
Geithner says markets mending but jobs at risk 08:56 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Geithner says markets mending but jobs at risk 08:55 PM BST
U.S. eyes Asia trade vistas after Panama, Doha: Kirk 08:54 PM BST
House panel seeks documents from Chrysler 08:53 PM BST
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-May 18 US 1.51418 08:53 PM BST
Tamil protesters refuse to believe in Tigers' defeat 08:52 PM BST
Fidelity Investments mulls revamp as funds recover 08:51 PM BST
U.S. lawmakers weigh beverage taxes in health revamp 08:51 PM BST
Soccer-Israeli championship results and standings 08:50 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Anthracite amends credit facilities, shares soar 08:50 PM BST
PRESS DIGEST-New Zealand newspapers - May 19 08:50 PM BST
US Rep. Waxman predicts climate bill victory 08:49 PM BST
DIARY - Today in Washington - May 19 08:46 PM BST
Irish support for Lisbon treaty growing 08:46 PM BST
U.S. homebuilder sentiment vaults to 8-month high 08:42 PM BST
UPDATE 2-US home builder sentiment vaults to 8-month high 08:41 PM BST
WellCare to pay $10 million to settle SEC probe 08:40 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Sunoco shuts Marcus Hook FCC after plant fire 08:40 PM BST
US gold ends down as Wall St rally prompts outflow 08:38 PM BST
UPDATE 1-WellCare to pay $10 mln to settle SEC probe 08:37 PM BST
Celebs courtside 08:37 PM BST
Music magazine Paste begs readers for bailout 08:36 PM BST
Pakistan army battles Taliban as PM wins support 08:34 PM BST
Bacon NY exhibit portrays shocking human brutality 08:34 PM BST
U.N. says 1.4 million people displaced in Pakistan valley 08:34 PM BST
Carnival earnings seen hurt by swine flu 08:30 PM BST
Shire's Vyvanse reports positive adult results 08:30 PM BST
Gardeners pedal to keep water flowing at Chelsea 08:29 PM BST
Israeli intelligence warns on internet use 08:29 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Carnival Q2, 2009 earnings seen hurt by swine flu 08:28 PM BST
NYMEX-Crude ends up on Nigeria unrest, Sunoco fire 08:27 PM BST
Clouds on horizon for "American Idol" juggernaut? 08:27 PM BST
McCullum and Hodge half-centuries give Kolkata victory 08:26 PM BST
Gardeners pedal to keep water flowing at Chelsea 08:24 PM BST
UPDATE 2-PSEG shuts NJ Hope Creek reactor 08:24 PM BST
Man who gave name to Danone dies aged 103 08:22 PM BST
Bacon NY exhibit portrays shocking human brutality 08:20 PM BST
Sunoco shuts Marcus Hook FCC after plant fire 08:20 PM BST
Cisco's Chambers says will stay on 3-5 more years 08:18 PM BST
Abuse lawsuit against two top U.S. officials denied 08:18 PM BST
US music magazine Paste begs readers for bailout 08:17 PM BST
Tamil protesters refuse to believe in Tigers' defeat 08:17 PM BST
Cheaper iPhone with no data plan possible: analyst 08:17 PM BST
Obama says he wants progress with Iran by year's end 08:16 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Cisco's Chambers says will stay on 3-5 more yrs 08:16 PM BST
Abuse lawsuit against two top US officials denied 08:14 PM BST
World Bank head says growth may return 08:14 PM BST
Cricket-McCullum and Hodge half-centuries give Kolkata victory 08:13 PM BST
UPDATE 4-Britain's Speaker apologises, election calls grow 08:10 PM BST
Taiwan hopes WHO assembly will help boost its profile 08:09 PM BST
U.N. says 1.4 mln people displaced in Pakistan valley 08:09 PM BST
NYC names new health chief amid H1N1 flu outbreak 08:08 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Sam's Club simplifies small business membership 08:07 PM BST
Chile stocks rise with Wall Street, peso dips 08:06 PM BST
UN says 1.4 mln people displaced in Pakistan valley 08:02 PM BST
UN says 1.4 mln people displaced in Pakistan valley 08:02 PM BST
Cameron tries for common touch 08:00 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Mexico Q1 industrial output likely down 12 pct-Ortiz 07:58 PM BST
Soccer-Danish championship results and standings 07:57 PM BST
"Idol" without Simon could prove turnoff: poll 07:54 PM BST
Wilkinson joins French club Toulon 07:54 PM BST
Route 128 revisited 07:54 PM BST
Poor countries not ready for flu pandemic 07:53 PM BST
RPT-TREASURIES-Debt prices trim losses after housing data 07:48 PM BST
Greece confirms first H1N1 flu case 07:47 PM BST
Sadia, Perdigao to keep bank unit after takeover 07:46 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Rugby-England's Wilkinson joins French club Toulon 07:46 PM BST
FOREX-Dollar rises vs yen on Japanese official's comments 07:45 PM BST
Soccer-Slavia win Czech title with two games to spare 07:43 PM BST
Saudi Arabia evacuates 5 villages in volcano scare 07:42 PM BST
TIMELINE-The International Criminal Court and Sudan 07:42 PM BST
Poor countries 'far from ready' for flu pandemic 07:42 PM BST
Poor countries 'far from ready' for flu pandemic 07:42 PM BST
Poor countries 'far from ready' for flu pandemic 07:42 PM BST
U.S. corn farmers in muddy race with Mother Nature 07:41 PM BST
US copper ends up with stocks ahead of housing data 07:38 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Woody Allen wins $5 mln in lawsuit over his image 07:38 PM BST
Lennar leads U.S. homebuilder surge on upgrade, survey 07:37 PM BST
Cheaper iPhone with no data plan possible-analyst 07:37 PM BST
US junk bond default rate highest since 2002 - S&P 07:36 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Softbank expected to issue bonds - Nikkei 07:36 PM BST
Angola boosts border troops to stem diamond smugglers 07:35 PM BST
Lennar leads US homebuilder surge on upgrade, survey 07:35 PM BST
Soccer-Finnish championship results and standings 07:31 PM BST
Palestinians see Obama statehood comments encouraging 07:31 PM BST
Floods, fires seen testing EU climate response 07:31 PM BST
Mexico Q1 industrial output likely down 12 pct-Ortiz 07:31 PM BST
Palestinians see Obama statehood comments encouraging 07:30 PM BST
Malnutrition may be common among older adults 07:28 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Kona Grill shareholder offers to take company private 07:26 PM BST
Distressed investors meet Monier Group lenders 07:26 PM BST
Obama administration supports GM/UAW resolution 07:25 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac still face weaknesses-FHFA 07:23 PM BST
Cuba's economy to falter in 2009 -Cuban experts 07:23 PM BST
Kurds, Iraqis start joint patrols in disputed area 07:23 PM BST
Brazil's central bank calls auction to buy dollars 07:22 PM BST
Quotes from Reuters Global Technology Summit 07:22 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Tennis-Austrian Open men's singles results 07:21 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Home builder sentiment at 8-month high 07:21 PM BST
Nasdaq OMX hit with 4th recent executive departure 07:20 PM BST
Italy to see 2 gas pipelines delayed to 2013-exec 07:20 PM BST
US to unveil new policy on auto fuel standards 07:20 PM BST
ARM sees inventory driving stronger second quarter 07:19 PM BST
UPDATE 3-US court to review accounting oversight board case 07:18 PM BST
Cricket-Indian Premier League result and standings 07:18 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets advance on Lowe's, Bank of America 07:17 PM BST
Nokia unveils its cheapest 3G phone 07:16 PM BST
U.S. court to hear Conrad Black's appeal 07:16 PM BST
Kerkorian buys MGM Mirage shares, stake now 42 percent 07:15 PM BST
WHO warns of unfolding pandemic 07:14 PM BST
Palestinians end talks in Cairo without deal 07:13 PM BST
Tennis-Germany come from behind to beat U.S. 2-1 07:13 PM BST
RH Donnelley CDS triggered by interest payment miss 07:13 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-AT&T wins court case on maternity leaves 07:11 PM BST
Turkey sees energy deals helping its EU ambitions 07:10 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Kerkorian buys MGM Mirage shares, stake now 42 pct 07:09 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall St up as Lowe's results sweeten economic mood 07:09 PM BST
Cricket-Kolkata Knight Riders beat Chennai SK by seven wickets 07:09 PM BST
Netanyahu says ready to start peace talks 07:08 PM BST
Flu pandemic may be unfolding: WHO 07:07 PM BST
Sudan accuses Chad of sending troops to aid rebels 07:07 PM BST
Sudan accuses Chad of sending troops to aid rebels 07:07 PM BST
Netanyahu says ready to start peace talks 07:06 PM BST
Mediators work to salvage Russia-Georgia talks 07:06 PM BST
New Issue-Kellogg Company sells $750 mln in 7-yr notes 07:06 PM BST
Saudi special forces 07:05 PM BST
BNP now sees European election success 07:03 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Diodes shares rise after Raymond James upgrade 07:02 PM BST
Geithner: Economy stabilizing but pain ahead 07:01 PM BST
German woman beaten up over asparagus prices 07:00 PM BST
Ethiopia calls U.S. human rights report "lies" 07:00 PM BST
UPDATE 3-German minister may head to U.S. for Opel talks 06:59 PM BST
Obama: Israel obliged to stop building settlements 06:58 PM BST
BAA to appeal airports break-up 06:58 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Mediators work to salvage Russia-Georgia talks 06:58 PM BST
Tennis-World Team Cup scores 06:57 PM BST
New Issue-EOG Resources sells $900 mln senior notes 06:56 PM BST
Stanford liquidators can seek bankruptcy-judge 06:55 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Optimer shares drop after release of trial data 06:55 PM BST
Arts bridge East and West in Singapore festival 06:53 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Ferrovial's BAA to appeal airports break-up 06:53 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Goldman upgrades Holly Energy, cuts Teppco 06:52 PM BST
Hartford to keep U.S. property, life units 06:51 PM BST
Cynthia Nixon engaged to girlfriend 06:51 PM BST
CORRECTED - Astronauts tackle last items on Hubble fix-up list 06:51 PM BST
Astronauts tackle last items on Hubble fix-up list 06:51 PM BST
Soccer-Van Basten has discussed Milan job says club official 06:51 PM BST
Cynthia Nixon engaged to girlfriend 06:50 PM BST
New Issue-Beckman Coulter sells $500 mln in 2 parts 06:50 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Hartford to keep U.S. property, life units 06:50 PM BST
TIMELINE - Key dates in the history of Ferrovial's BAA 06:49 PM BST
CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Monster Worldwide agrees to $2.5 million fine-SEC 06:49 PM BST
Trial of Suu Kyi begins and faces 3 to 5 years' jail 06:49 PM BST
EU looks at toughening Myanmar sanctions 06:48 PM BST
OBAMA:NOT CLOSING OFF "RANGE OF STEPS" AGAINST IRAN, INCLUDING S 06:48 PM BST
Sharapova wins first match after injury 06:47 PM BST
RPT-FACTBOX-Three major issues in U.S.-Israel talks 06:46 PM BST
Ranieri sacked as Juve coach 06:46 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Saks shareholder seeks change at retailer 06:45 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Tennis-Warsaw Open women's singles results 06:45 PM BST
DIARY - Spain corporate events 06:45 PM BST
Trial of Suu Kyi begins in Myanmar 06:45 PM BST
EU looks at toughening Myanmar sanctions 06:45 PM BST
Obama to unveil national vehicle emissions standard 06:44 PM BST
BOJ mulls accepting foreign bonds as collateral - Nikkei 06:44 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Constellation reduces Ginna reactor to half power 06:44 PM BST
CORRECTED - Madoff investors probed by U.S. prosecutors-WSJ 06:42 PM BST
Obama says U.S. backs Palestinian statehood 06:42 PM BST
Obama says U.S. backs Palestinian statehood 06:41 PM BST
US Cash Products-Harbor gasoline up on Sunoco fire 06:41 PM BST
Rugby-Lions flanker Quinlan appeals against 12-week suspension 06:40 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Tennis-Sharapova wins first singles match after injury 06:39 PM BST
U.S. home builder sentiment rises in May 06:38 PM BST
Ex-New Star CIO launches wealth management firm 06:38 PM BST
Chilean stocks jump 2.8 percent, track Wall St. 06:37 PM BST
WHO chief lists main threats from H1N1 flu 06:36 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Petroplus names Total veteran Vettier as new CEO 06:36 PM BST
US Products Outlook-Bullish near-term on Sun refinery fire 06:32 PM BST
Fox looks to music, dance and laughs for TV lineup 06:31 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Soccer-Ranieri sacked as Juve coach, Ferrara takes over 06:30 PM BST
Darfur rebel appears at Hague war crimes court 06:30 PM BST
Darfur rebel appears at Hague war crimes court 06:30 PM BST
Fox looks to music, dance and laughs for TV lineup 06:29 PM BST
UPDATE 1-MannKind says FDA accepts inhaled-insulin NDA 06:28 PM BST
SCENARIOS-Potential fallout from Britain's expenses scandal 06:28 PM BST
Mobile Marketing And Tech Firm 2ergo Acquires Australia's Wapfly 06:27 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Italy cbank says EU stakes directive is in effect 06:27 PM BST
ConocoPhillips launches $3 bln 3-part debt sale - IFR 06:26 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Steel price slump drives Erdemir to Q1 net loss 06:26 PM BST
RPT-WRAPUP 2-Iraq rejects $8 bln Kurdish Nabucco pipeline deal 06:26 PM BST
US House panel seeks documents from Chrysler 06:26 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Mexico Penoles lifts force majeure at MetMex plant 06:26 PM BST
E.Siberian oil tax breaks could start June 1 -report 06:25 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets advance on Lowe's, Bank of America 06:25 PM BST
Turkish court says president should stand trial 06:24 PM BST
UK vanmaker LDV withdraws administration filing 06:22 PM BST
TREASURIES-Prices shave losses after builder sentiment index 06:22 PM BST
Mexico peso, stocks soar as US recession fears ease 06:22 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Lawson drops am/pm bid on store name dispute: Nikkei 06:21 PM BST
Islamist rebels seize another Somali town 06:20 PM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-Global stocks rise on Lowe's results, dollar ebbs 06:16 PM BST
Soccer-Czech championship results and standings 06:15 PM BST
Mobile chip firms see better second quarter 06:12 PM BST
BRIEF-Erdemir posts 137 mln loss after steel prices fell 06:12 PM BST
WPP CEO sees 2010 recovery of sorts 06:11 PM BST
Lowe's profit tops view 06:11 PM BST
SocGen, Daiwa Secs, others see gap in European M&A 06:11 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Amgen CEO says threat from biosimilars not absolute 06:10 PM BST
Amgen CEO says threat from biosimilars not absolute 06:10 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Obama adminstration supports GM/UAW resolution 06:10 PM BST
Safaricom investors eyeing market share, ARPU 06:06 PM BST
U.S. FDIC's Bair, former CFTC's Born honored 06:05 PM BST
Woman beaten up over asparagus prices 06:05 PM BST
Dollar hits session lows vs Aussie, sterling 06:03 PM BST
Bank upped staffing to tackle crisis 06:02 PM BST
"We are safe" WHO boss tells flu meet, after break-in 06:01 PM BST
UPDATE 1-No quake impact at Valero, BP L.A.-area refineries 06:01 PM BST
EU calls for inquiry into Sri Lanka 'abuses' 05:57 PM BST
EU calls for inquiry into Sri Lanka 'abuses' 05:57 PM BST
'We are safe' WHO boss tells flu meet, after break-in 05:57 PM BST
Sleep apnea device may not cure daytime sleepiness 05:57 PM BST
Health ministers tackle pandemic flu 05:57 PM BST
SocGen, Daiwa Secs, others see gap in European M&A 05:56 PM BST
UPDATE 2-MOVES-Societe Generale, Barclays Capital 05:52 PM BST
FACTBOX - Jonny Wilkinson factbox 05:51 PM BST
Monster Worldwide agrees to $2.5 million fine--SEC 05:50 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall St gains on Lowe's results, broker comments 05:50 PM BST
UPDATE 4-Lowe's profit tops view; sees signs of life 05:49 PM BST
FACTBOX-Rugby-Jonny Wilkinson factbox 05:48 PM BST
EU clears deal for MOL to gain control of INA 05:42 PM BST
Palestinians end talks in Cairo without deal 05:42 PM BST
Lowe's CEO: Calif, Fla. not as bad as before 05:41 PM BST
Nokia unveils its cheapest 3G phone 05:40 PM BST
Two firms apply for exploration rights in Iceland-paper 05:40 PM BST
Palestinians end talks in Cairo without deal 05:39 PM BST
NYMEX-Crude rallies on Nigeria unrest, Sunoco fire 05:39 PM BST
Banks, energy power Europe shares to close higher 05:38 PM BST
WHO urged to adopt more flexible pandemic alert scale 05:35 PM BST
Georgian official says Russians walk out of talks 05:34 PM BST
Obama urges "fair-minded" abortion debate 05:33 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Shell says Deer Park crude unit rates curtailed 05:33 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Norwegian PetroMENA units file for Chapter 11 05:32 PM BST
Crunch becomes munch at Chelsea Flower Show 05:30 PM BST
FACTBOX - Speaker, the man and the role 05:27 PM BST
U.S. workers paying more for healthcare: report 05:26 PM BST
Rugby-England's Wilkinson joins French club Toulon 05:26 PM BST
FACTBOX-Britain's Speaker, the man and the role 05:23 PM BST
Egyptian girl, 4, dies of bird flu virus 05:23 PM BST
Shell says all Deer Park refinery units restarted 05:21 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Home builders index up on Lowe's, Lennar 05:20 PM BST
Brief-Soccer-Lazio game moved because of Champions League final 05:19 PM BST
ST-Ericsson eyes seasonal demand pick up 05:17 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Quicksilver in JV with Italy's Eni 05:16 PM BST
Bank of England upped staffing to tackle crisis 05:16 PM BST
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac still face weaknesses: FHFA 05:16 PM BST
England take series 2-0 in crushing win 05:15 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Hewlett-Packard puts in play before earns 05:15 PM BST
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac still face weaknesses -FHFA 05:14 PM BST
REFILE-Soccer-Kenya coach drops 7 players in club v country row 05:13 PM BST
Rugby-Pienaar out for up to three weeks, should be fit for Lions 05:13 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Israel's Oil Refineries Q1 profit jumps as crude up 05:12 PM BST
Gold slips as stocks rise, economy concerns support 05:11 PM BST
UPDATE 1-WestLB CEO quits following disagreement with owners 05:11 PM BST
Kuwait's ruler expected to name new prime minister 05:10 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-UK small caps close 0.4 percent higher 05:09 PM BST
FBR's Ellison "wants to own banks now," cuts cash 05:09 PM BST
Russia, U.S. seek to reshape ties at nuclear talks 05:06 PM BST
Russia pulls out of Georgia talks -agency report 05:06 PM BST
FDIC may charge banks emergency fee based on assets 05:06 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Aurelian's partner to pull out of Polish project 05:06 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Qinetiq faces strike threat from over 2,000 staff 05:06 PM BST
FACTBOX - Sacked Juve coach Claudio Ranieri 05:04 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Egypt wind farm bid attracts 26 international firms 05:03 PM BST
Egypt 2009 cement exports seen lower-CI Capital 05:01 PM BST
FDIC may charge banks emergency fee based on assets 05:01 PM BST
Soccer-S.America roundup-Crowd violence mars Caracas title win 05:01 PM BST
Engineering firms find it hard to bridge M&A chasm 05:01 PM BST
Beckham helps England launch World Cup bid 05:00 PM BST
DEALTALK-Engineering firms find it hard to bridge M&A chasm 04:59 PM BST
Banks, oils lead FTSE 2.3 percent higher 04:59 PM BST
Vodacom debuts strongly on JSE 04:59 PM BST
GRAINS-Soy up as supplies shrink, China buys US soy 04:57 PM BST
US power output up 3.91 pct on week - Genscape 04:57 PM BST
Dollar extends gains vs yen to trade above 96 yen 04:56 PM BST
"Billy Elliot" adds more theatre prizes ahead of Tonys 04:56 PM BST
Mexico Penoles lifts force majeure at MetMex plant 04:54 PM BST
New Putnam funds invest in leveraged companies 04:54 PM BST
Brazil stocks surge 3 pct on hopes for economy 04:54 PM BST
Tumbling prices push 2 U.S. energy firms into Chapter 11 04:53 PM BST
Zimbabwe making progress in securing donor aid 04:52 PM BST
Damaged EU-Russia ties bode ill for summit 04:52 PM BST
Star-light Cannes feels pinch 04:51 PM BST
Flu fears, rains buoy Cambodia rat exports to Vietnam 04:51 PM BST
"Angels & Demons" fails to crack "Code" 04:50 PM BST
*TOP NEWS* North American Power and Natural Gas 04:50 PM BST
Lloyds investors see chair going early 04:48 PM BST
Volkswagen stymies Porsche attempts to merge 04:48 PM BST
Iraq airs tape of purported insurgent leader 04:46 PM BST
Kazakh BTA to finish debt restructuring by end-July 04:46 PM BST
EU mergers and takeovers (May 18) 04:45 PM BST
Mexico peso,stocks gain as US recession fears ease 04:45 PM BST
Strauss grounded as Ashes looms 04:45 PM BST
UPDATE 4-Indian stocks surge 17 pct on decisive vote result 04:45 PM BST
ANALYSIS-Swimming-Phelps shows a need for speed in comeback 04:43 PM BST
Volvo unit inks union deal on cutting working hours 04:43 PM BST
FACTBOX-Precious metals holdings of exchange-traded funds 04:42 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Turkish stocks, bonds rise with global markets 04:42 PM BST
TREASURIES-Bonds drift lower despite Fed as stocks rally 04:41 PM BST
Belgium's CFE Q1 turnover stable 04:40 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Analog Devices draws call interest before earns 04:40 PM BST
BUY OR SELL-Can Patriot Coal shares sustain their current rally? 04:40 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Wachovia cuts Allegheny to market perform 04:39 PM BST
UPDATE 5-S.Africa's Vodacom makes strong debut on JSE 04:39 PM BST
Banks, energy help European shares to end higher 04:38 PM BST
Cantona scores in comedy at Cannes 04:38 PM BST
Plasticine garden blooms at Chelsea show 04:34 PM BST
Cameron demands general election 04:33 PM BST
Cantona scores in Ken Loach comedy at Cannes 04:32 PM BST
FACTBOX-Soccer-Sacked Juve coach Claudio Ranieri 04:32 PM BST
Sybase sees tech spending staying tepid 04:31 PM BST
Symantec CEO sees private company valuations falling 04:30 PM BST
Austria to stay in particle physics lab after all 04:30 PM BST
FACTBOX-Russia's platinum group metal producers 04:29 PM BST
New Issue-RCI Banque prices 500 mln euro 2010 bond 04:27 PM BST
KPN Mobile capex will "not necessarily" be cut 04:27 PM BST
BUY OR SELL-Is Nordic American a good bet in weak rate scenario? 04:26 PM BST
Euro zone exports rise for second month in March 04:25 PM BST
Q+A - The end of Sri Lanka's war and beyond 04:24 PM BST
UPDATE 1-JJB Sports names Lawrence Coppock FD 04:22 PM BST
Q+A: The end of Sri Lanka's war and beyond 04:22 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-DA Davidson: market may give up a third of rally 04:21 PM BST
New Issue-Barclays Bank prices 3.0 bln euro 2014 bond 04:20 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Energy Partners files bankruptcy reorganization plan 04:19 PM BST
Cricket-Strauss keeping feet on the ground as Ashes series looms 04:19 PM BST
Mediator sees chance of Ivory Coast "turning point" 04:19 PM BST
Mediator sees chance of Ivory Coast "turning point" 04:19 PM BST
New flu virtually everywhere in US now, CDC says 04:19 PM BST
New flu virtually everywhere in US now, CDC says 04:19 PM BST
UPDATE 4-Daiwa to buy corpfinance arm of UK's Close Bros 04:18 PM BST
Q+A: The end of Sri Lanka's war and beyond 04:17 PM BST
No quake impact at Valero, BP L.A.-area refineries 04:16 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Volkswagen stymies Porsche attempts to merge 04:16 PM BST
Abercrombie to cut prices and could shed Ruehl chain 04:14 PM BST
Brief-Soccer-Vermezovic is new coach of Kaizer Chiefs 04:13 PM BST
Vacuumschmelze downgraded by S&P on debt concerns 04:12 PM BST
Metro helping hand may hit Arcandor state aid bid 04:12 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-HealthSpring climbs after upgrade 04:11 PM BST
Soccer-Ranieri sacked as Juve coach, Ferrara takes over 04:11 PM BST
GLG co-chief Gottesman moving to New York-sources 04:09 PM BST
NY Fed says bought $3.18 bln Treasuries 04:08 PM BST
US Treasury to sell $70 bln in 4-week bills, CMB 04:06 PM BST
Sterling gains against dollar and euro 04:04 PM BST
Pakistan army battles Taliban; PM wins support 04:04 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Watson to sell iron treatment through end of year 04:02 PM BST
Pakistan army battles Taliban; PM wins support 04:02 PM BST
Pakistan army battles Taliban; PM wins support 04:02 PM BST
US refining margins up in all regions -C.Suisse 04:01 PM BST
EU calls for inquiry into Sri Lanka "abuses" 04:00 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-UAW expects talks with GM to intensify this week 04:00 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Kazakh's BTA to finish debt restructuring by July 04:00 PM BST
UPDATE 1-MAN offers employees amnesty in bribery probe 03:59 PM BST
Sterling gains vs dollar, euro on buoyant shares 03:59 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Cricket-Anderson, Bresnan lead England to crushing win 03:58 PM BST
Soccer-Bulgarian championship result and standings 03:58 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Stifel raises semiconductor capital equipment sector 03:55 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Karzai rival vows to stay in race for presidency 03:55 PM BST
EU calls for inquiry into Sri Lanka "abuses" 03:54 PM BST
Egypt wind farm bid attracts 26 international firms 03:54 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Indian ADRs surge after elections 03:54 PM BST
Egypt court sentences 24 to die over land clash 03:52 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Tennis-Strasbourg International women's singles results 03:51 PM BST
U.S. cap and trade plans risk European mistakes 03:50 PM BST
US copper up with Wall St, China demand fears cap 03:49 PM BST
Speaker apologises on behalf of parliament 03:46 PM BST
Britain's Speaker apologises on behalf of parliament 03:45 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets rise on Lowe's, Bank of America 03:44 PM BST
Sri Lanka wins civil war, says kills rebel leader 03:44 PM BST
Sri Lanka wins civil war, says kills rebel leader 03:44 PM BST
Textron cuts outlook to reflect stock, debt offers 03:44 PM BST
NALCO issues tender for sale of aluminium ingots 03:44 PM BST
Total acquires stake in Egyptian oil block 03:44 PM BST
American Apparel settles Woody Allen suit -laywers 03:44 PM BST
Landslide in southern Philippines kills 10 miners 03:43 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Textron cuts outlook to reflect stock, debt offers 03:43 PM BST
DnB NOR plans 5-yr senior benchmark euro bond -IFR 03:43 PM BST
Zuma to watch unions after Vodacom 03:43 PM BST
Soccer-Beckham helps England to launch World Cup bid 03:42 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Kingsway Financial says CFO departs, names interim 03:41 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Goldman upgrades aerospace sector, cuts defense 03:40 PM BST
FACTBOX - Films in competition as Cannes hits halfway 03:40 PM BST
European shares extend gains; banks, oils rise 03:40 PM BST
AT&T wins court case on pre-1979 maternity leaves 03:40 PM BST
UPDATE 1-AT&T wins court case on pre-1979 maternity leaves 03:39 PM BST
Israelis move to expand a West Bank settlement 03:37 PM BST
FACTBOX: Main issues in Middle East peace 03:37 PM BST
Fannie Mae to sell $1 bln bills on Wednesday 03:37 PM BST
US gold falls on stop-loss orders, stock gains 03:35 PM BST
UPDATE 3-New Lithuania president sees austerity, euro entry 03:34 PM BST
Nokia unveils its cheapest 3G phone 03:34 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Infineon down; to issue convertible 03:34 PM BST
Berkshire adds shares of US Bancorp, Wells 03:33 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Gas prices rise on Sunoco refinery fire 03:32 PM BST
Iraq Oil Min says will block unapproved gas exports 03:32 PM BST
Estonia economy to shrink 13 percent this year-IMF 03:30 PM BST
First Darfur rebel at Hague war crimes court 03:30 PM BST
First Darfur rebel at Hague war crimes court 03:30 PM BST
US court to hear ex-media baron Black's appeal 03:27 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-BMO upgrades banking sector to outperform 03:27 PM BST
CORRECTED-UPDATE 4-Berkshire adds shares of US Bancorp, Wells 03:27 PM BST
FACTBOX-Major energy pipelines in central/south Europe 03:26 PM BST
UAW says GM talks to intensify 03:26 PM BST
FACTBOX: GM: key dates in run-up to bankruptcy deadline 03:26 PM BST
CORRECTED-UPDATE 4-Berkshire adds shares of US Bancorp, Wells 03:25 PM BST
WHO chief says expects flu to keep spreading fast 03:22 PM BST
Rugby-Italy pick former Australia league player Gower 03:21 PM BST
Crunch becomes munch at UK's Chelsea Flower Show 03:20 PM BST
WHO chief says expects flu to keep spreading fast 03:20 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-DA Davidson: analysts may be overly enthusiastic 03:19 PM BST
Vintage Ferrari sets auction record 03:19 PM BST
Mexico's peso firms; stocks up on America Movil 03:19 PM BST
NY Fed says buying Treasuries maturing 2019 - 2026 03:18 PM BST
French prison thriller hailed in Cannes 03:18 PM BST
NYMEX-Crude, products up on Nigeria, Sunoco fire 03:17 PM BST
India Tata Motors to sell $877 mln of bonds-sources 03:17 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Genworth retires half of its 2009 long-term debt 03:16 PM BST
Top US officials can't be sued for post-9/11 abuse 03:16 PM BST
Islandsbanki forced to up Icelandair stake to 47% 03:14 PM BST
U.S. court to review accounting oversight board case 03:14 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-World Bank sees return to growth in '09 or '10 03:14 PM BST
Happy Lions essential for success 03:13 PM BST
Hedge fund firm TCI hires Canyon's Europe head 03:12 PM BST
UPDATE 1-J&J unit's bipolar drug gets FDA approval 03:11 PM BST
METALS INSIDER: In uncertain times, watch inventories not stocks 03:10 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Stifel ups semiconductor capital equipment group 03:10 PM BST
CORRECTED-BRIEF-Berkshire Hathaway Q1 holdings 03:09 PM BST
WRAPUP 1-ECB tempers recovery hype, Weber says action sufficient 03:09 PM BST
AT&T wins court case on pre-1979 maternity leaves 03:08 PM BST
Valero says restarting Paulsboro coker after work 03:07 PM BST
Wind turbine maker Repower sees higher EBIT margin 03:07 PM BST
Freddie Mac sells bills at mixed rates, weaker demand 03:06 PM BST
Wind turbine maker Repower sees higher EBIT margin 03:06 PM BST
South Korea tries recharging road to power vehicles 03:04 PM BST
Rugby-Happy Lions essential for success, says McGeechan 03:04 PM BST
Freddie Mac to sell new 3-year notes Tuesday 03:02 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Eyes May 19 on Home Depot, U.S. housing 03:02 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Agrium responds to CF rejection 03:01 PM BST
Fitch cuts BofA hybrids on capital plan concerns 03:00 PM BST
Supervisory board keeps KGHM CEO at helm -sources 03:00 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Bove: "banks are stronger than ever" 02:57 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Robert Wiseman FY '09 results beat market view 02:56 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Volkswagen stymies Porsche attempts to merge 02:55 PM BST
Antarctic team boosts medical care with 3D ultrasound 02:53 PM BST
HEADLINE STOCKS-U.S. stocks on the move on May 18 02:53 PM BST
New Issue-BASF adds 500 mln euros to 2015 bond 02:50 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Goldman upgrades Macy's, cuts Nordstrom 02:50 PM BST
Russia and U.S. seek to reshape ties at nuclear talks 02:49 PM BST
Q+A - Issues in U.S.-Russia nuclear arms talks 02:49 PM BST
FACTBOX - Who are the world's nuclear powers? 02:49 PM BST
FACTBOX - What is the Non-Proliferation Treaty? 02:49 PM BST
FACTBOX - Key facts about U.S.-Russia START I arms deal 02:49 PM BST
Sempra shuts Mexico Termoelectrica natgas unit 02:48 PM BST
Usa, Treasury in rialzo su acquisti Fed scadenze più lunghe 02:48 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Exxon says restarting Baytown hydrocracker 02:48 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Sunoco refinery fire stokes US gasoline price 02:46 PM BST
Fighting homophobia 02:45 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Nokia unveils its cheapest 3G phone 02:45 PM BST
Q+A: Issues in U.S.-Russia nuclear arms talks 02:44 PM BST
FACTBOX: Key facts about U.S.-Russia START I arms deal 02:44 PM BST
FACTBOX: What is the Non-Proliferation Treaty? 02:44 PM BST
FACTBOX: Who are the world's nuclear powers? 02:44 PM BST
Star-light Cannes feels pinch, early films shine 02:43 PM BST
Calpine Calif. Delta natgas unit back 02:42 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Dr Reddy's post Q4 loss; sees revenue growing 10 pct 02:41 PM BST
UPDATE 1-USEC settles anti-dumping lawsuit with Areva 02:40 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Shares stay higher as Wall St gains 02:40 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-MGM Mirage rises after JPMorgan upgrade 02:38 PM BST
Exxon says restarting Baytown hydrocracker 02:38 PM BST
Esther Rantzen may run for MP 02:34 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Cricket-England v West Indies - second test scoreboard 02:33 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Biovail to buy Huntington's disease drug rights 02:33 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets open higher after Lowe's, BofA 02:33 PM BST
TREASURIES-Bonds edge up ahead of Fed buying 02:31 PM BST
Vintage Ferrari sets auction record 02:31 PM BST
Staff suspended after damning Welsh abuse case 02:25 PM BST
India Congress focuses on new cabinet as markets surge 02:24 PM BST
Indian reform drive to be gradual despite mandate 02:23 PM BST
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-B of A upgraded, analysts see Q2 profit 02:23 PM BST
Banana Republic tests women's accessory chain-WWD 02:21 PM BST
FACTBOX-GM: key dates in run-up to bankruptcy deadline 02:19 PM BST
Nepal in limbo after Maoists block parliament 02:18 PM BST
U.S. crude futures up $2 on Nigeria, refinery fire 02:17 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-TXCO Resources files for Chp. 11 02:17 PM BST
Indian reform drive to be gradual despite mandate 02:16 PM BST
Samsung bets on LCD TVs 02:16 PM BST
Egypt index jumps 2 pct as investors eye Mobinil 02:16 PM BST
FACTBOX - Sanctions on Myanmar 02:15 PM BST
UPDATE 1-BPC eyes Bahamas exploration revival with Statoil 02:15 PM BST
Development trumps regional issues in Indian vote 02:14 PM BST
Russia generator OGK-1 2008 profit rises fourfold 02:13 PM BST
Giant candle race brings sleepy Italian town alive 02:13 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Berkshire ups stakes in U.S. Bancorp, Wells Fargo 02:13 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Canada's Major Drilling Group sees loss in Q4 02:10 PM BST
World Bank head says growth may resume in late '09 02:10 PM BST
UPDATE 1-TXCO Resources files for Chapter 11 02:08 PM BST
Cricket-England complete innings victory over West Indies 02:08 PM BST
CORRECTED - Cricket-England 569-6dec bt W.Indies 310&176-2nd test 02:08 PM BST
White Young Green cuts 324 jobs 02:06 PM BST
WHO urged to adopt more flexible pandemic alert scale 02:05 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Tsakos Energy Q1 profit tops Wall Street view 02:03 PM BST
Angloplat expects to break even in '09 02:02 PM BST
Police arrest 10,000 in London knife crackdown 02:02 PM BST
COLUMN-Lloyd's Blank cheque: Margaret Doyle 02:02 PM BST
Inter's Ibrahimovic poised to stay 01:59 PM BST
UPDATE 3-White Young Green cuts 324 jobs, warns of lower profit 01:58 PM BST
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events 01:58 PM BST
UPDATE 1-UAW says GM talks to intensify; jobs issue looms 01:57 PM BST
UPDATE 3-State Street to sell stock, takes $3.7 bln charge 01:57 PM BST
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-Angloplat upbeat about 2009 bottom line 01:57 PM BST
India Congress focuses on new cabinet as markets surge 01:56 PM BST
Stade de France to host 2010 Heineken Cup final 01:56 PM BST
Indian reform drive to be gradual despite mandate 01:56 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Futures up, helped by Lowe's, BofA 01:56 PM BST
UPDATE-First Financial buys 17 banking centers for $12 mln 01:55 PM BST
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-May 18 US 1.51418 01:54 PM BST
MGM jumps after upgrade, stake increase 01:54 PM BST
Medtronic climbs after Barron's forecast 01:52 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Perfect World Q1 beats Street view 01:52 PM BST
EU directive on bank stakes is effective-BOI 01:51 PM BST
Director defiant after "Antichrist" jeered 01:51 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Citi raises targets on Goldman, M. Stanley 01:51 PM BST
Moody's Japan downgrade puts triple-As in spotlight 01:49 PM BST
Region warns Niger's leader on plan to keep power 01:46 PM BST
Experts meet at WHO as new flu spreads in Japan 01:44 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Implats Q3 platinum output up, positive on Zimbabwe 01:43 PM BST
UPDATE 3-India Congress focuses on new cabinet as markets surge 01:43 PM BST
FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, May 18 01:43 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Iraq Kurds expect substantial surplus in gas deal 01:43 PM BST
Premium air travel falls sharply, fares hit -IATA 01:42 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Cox Enterprises extends offer for Cox Radio 01:41 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Italian railways says to bid for Veolia Cargo 01:39 PM BST
Q+A - Plight of civilians at end of Sri Lanka's war 01:39 PM BST
FACTBOX: Sanctions on Myanmar 01:39 PM BST
UPDATE 1-PepsiAmericas in JV with Central America Beverage Corp 01:38 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Source BioScience higher after update 01:37 PM BST
Hiddink enjoys rapturous applause at last home match 01:37 PM BST
HEADLINE STOCKS-U.S. stocks to watch on May 18 01:36 PM BST
Moody's updates on Cars Alliance Funding Plc - Series 2005-1 01:36 PM BST
HEADLINE STOCKS-U.S. stocks to watch on May 18 01:35 PM BST
EIB sets size of bond tap at 2.75 bln euros -IFR 01:35 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Improvement in sentiment isn't excessive; Citi 01:34 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-MGM jumps after upgrade, stake increase 01:32 PM BST
Soccer-Inter's Ibrahimovic poised to stay, says president 01:32 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Roularta Q1 sales drops, mulls moves to cut debt 01:32 PM BST
Expenses scandal prompts Brown backlash 01:31 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Aker Solutions wins $1.6 bln Kashagan contracts 01:31 PM BST
McAfee, EMC team up vs. Symantec in online backup 01:30 PM BST
BAY STREET-Nortel may shrink, but it won't vanish 01:30 PM BST
FirstEnergy Ohio Perry reactor up to 60 pct power 01:30 PM BST
Cranswick yearly profit rises 01:28 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-GFT sees flat open for Dow, S&P 500 01:28 PM BST
BofA rises after analyst comments 01:27 PM BST
Xcel Minn. Monticello reactor up to 92 pct power 01:26 PM BST
Director defiant after "Antichrist" jeered 01:26 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Cranswick FY profit up, raises dividend 01:25 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-Indian ADRs climb after election 01:24 PM BST
Chile confirms first cases of new flu virus 01:24 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-STEC could post strong gains: Barron's 01:24 PM BST
Iran says ready to face any U.S. gasoline sanctions 01:22 PM BST
Dominion Surry 1 reactor back at full power 01:22 PM BST
TABLE-India's Punj Lloyd March qtr net loss 01:21 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Kuwait's Zain buys majority stake in Paltel 01:21 PM BST
Samsung bets on LCD TVs despite downturn 01:20 PM BST
Egypt sets deadline for Palestinian deal by July 01:20 PM BST
Egypt sets deadline for Palestinian deal by July 01:20 PM BST
Cloud ice crystals carry biological matter: research 01:19 PM BST
Barclays sets 5-year bond size at 3 bln euros -IFR 01:19 PM BST
Sembcorp Marine says not informed of PetroRig suit 01:18 PM BST
PPL Pa Susquehanna 2 reactor exits refuel 01:18 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Mitie falls after results 01:16 PM BST
Small business financing still a tough sell 01:16 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-GM still in talks with Canadian union 01:15 PM BST
Engineered antibodies fight AIDS virus in monkeys 01:14 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-BofA rises after analyst comments 01:13 PM BST
Entergy NY Indian Pt 3 reactor back at full power 01:12 PM BST
Norway's ruling parties delay oil sands vote 01:12 PM BST
REFILE-UPDATE 2-Lamprell says year-to-date performance in line 01:11 PM BST
PSEG NJ Hope Creek reactor shut 01:10 PM BST
AIG launches IPO for Asian crown jewel 01:10 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Goldman adds BofA to conviction buy list 01:09 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-SVG up 6 pct, hits 5-month high 01:09 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Cricket-Former Bangladesh skipper Bashar to quit ICL 01:09 PM BST
Moody's rates Towergate Partnership Limited, CFR at B3 01:08 PM BST
India Dr Reddy's sees 10 pct revenue growth in FY10 01:08 PM BST
Israel's Netanyahu to press Obama on nuclear Iran 01:06 PM BST
Constellation NY Ginna reactor cut to 50 pct power 01:05 PM BST
Biden seeks new U.S. start in Balkans 01:05 PM BST
Euro turns higher, hits session high vs dollar 01:04 PM BST
Egyptian girl dies of bird flu virus - agency 01:04 PM BST
Cricket-W.Indies 310&167-8 v England 569-6dec - second test 01:04 PM BST
AIG launches IPO process for Asia crown jewel 01:04 PM BST
Continental workers burn tyres at Paris bourse 01:04 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Iran says oil at $80-$90/ barrel is suitable 01:03 PM BST
Sri Lanka rupee and stocks jump on civil war end 01:03 PM BST
RPT-UPDATE 3-AIG launches IPO process for Asia crown jewel 01:02 PM BST
INVERVIEW-EYATH Q1 net growth seen around 18%- CEO 01:02 PM BST
India shines and European stocks gain 01:02 PM BST
Israel's Netanyahu to press Obama on nuclear Iran 01:02 PM BST
REFILE-Markets to probe LSE results for glimpse of Rolet 01:02 PM BST
Drug R&D projects win $330 mln from EU, industry 01:00 PM BST
RCI Banque sets 18-month note to yield 6 pct -IFR 01:00 PM BST
China sex theme park comes to abrupt end 01:00 PM BST
UPDATE 4-Sri Lanka rupee, stocks jump on civil war end 12:59 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Euro zone exports rise for second month in March 12:59 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Barron's sees 25 pct upside for Medtronic 12:57 PM BST
Pop Milano chairman to meet Mutuel on accords 12:56 PM BST
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to July 19 12:56 PM BST
Sterling gains vs dollar, euro as UK stocks rise 12:56 PM BST
European stocks gain 12:56 PM BST
Banks risk property funding shortfall 12:55 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Netcare sees double digit revenue growth in S.Africa 12:54 PM BST
European shares extend gains, echoing U.S. futures 12:54 PM BST
Brief-Rugby-Heineken Cup 2010 final will be at Stade de France 12:53 PM BST
Feeling the money burn, personal trainers go plural 12:53 PM BST
CEZ to shut one plant for summer, may curb others 12:53 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Wal-Mart revamping electronics departments: WSJ 12:52 PM BST
ECB's iron discipline breaking down-Paul Taylor 12:49 PM BST
Honeywell says orders in line with its forecasts 12:48 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Angloplat to break even at current prices -CEO 12:47 PM BST
Spot copper TC/RCs around $50/T -Germany's Aurubis 12:47 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-State Street to sell stock, take charge 12:47 PM BST
Court rules UK troops have human rights cover 12:47 PM BST
Norway's ruling parties delay oil sands vote 12:47 PM BST
Norway's ruling parties delay oil sands vote 12:47 PM BST
TABLE-INTEX RESOURCES 3-month results 12:47 PM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-India shines, European stocks gain 12:47 PM BST
Fund managers poised for wave of consolidation 12:46 PM BST
ST-Ericsson eyes seasonal demand pick up 12:45 PM BST
Iraq sets provisional January 30 election date 12:44 PM BST
Inditex slips on market concerns over profits 12:43 PM BST
Israeli barrier bites into Palestinian village 12:42 PM BST
Weststar aims to restart LDV production by July 12:42 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Crude oil rises following violence in Africa 12:41 PM BST
Floods, fires to test EU climate response - report 12:40 PM BST
Health ministers tackle pandemic flu, Japan in focus 12:39 PM BST
Biden seeks new U.S. start in Balkans 12:39 PM BST
WRAPUP 2-Moody's Japan downgrade puts triple-As in spotlight 12:39 PM BST
Lenders want RusHydro to take $520 mln RUSAL debt 12:39 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Poland expects Patriot in 09, US 'yes' to shield 12:38 PM BST
State Street down after says it to sell stock 12:38 PM BST
UAW says GM talks to intensify; jobs issue looms 12:38 PM BST
CORRECTED-Lenders want RusHydro to take $260 mln Rusal debt 12:37 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-BlackRock sees consolidation in funds industry 12:37 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-State Street down after says it to sell stock 12:36 PM BST
Irish support for Lisbon seen growing 12:36 PM BST
Rail station car parks branded a "rip-off" 12:34 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Barron's sees further upside for Cerner shares 12:33 PM BST
FACTBOX - Casualties of the expenses scandal 12:30 PM BST
Soccer-Injured Eduardo left out of Croatia squad to face Ukraine 12:30 PM BST
Big Yellow raises £32.9 million for expansion 12:29 PM BST
REFILE-Russia-West gas pipeline race speeds up 12:29 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-American Software to up tender offer for Logility 12:28 PM BST
European shares rise on banks; miners fall 12:27 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-SVG up 6 pct, hits 5-month high 12:27 PM BST
Madoff investors probed by U.S. prosecutors: report 12:26 PM BST
Big Yellow raises �33 million 12:26 PM BST
Mitie profit up 11 percent 12:26 PM BST
FACTBOX-Casualties of Britain's expenses scandal 12:23 PM BST
Rugby-No replacement for Shanklin as Lions stick at 36 12:23 PM BST
UPDATE 2-ITE Group H1 profit rises, says bookings fall 12:23 PM BST
REFILE-Russia-West gas pipeline race speeds up 12:22 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Futures rise after Lowe's results 12:22 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Ship guards, navy routes can beat pirates - expert 12:19 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Big Yellow raises $50 mln for expansion, shares up 12:19 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Barron's: Wal-Mart knows its stock is cheap 12:19 PM BST
New flu virus set to spread worldwide - CDC chief 12:18 PM BST
CORRECTED - Brief-Rugby-Lions' first opponents to feature Super 14 players 12:17 PM BST
Lowe's rises after first-quartr results 12:17 PM BST
FOREX-Dlr up vs euro; yen falls on vice finmin comment 12:16 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Lowe's rises after results, lifting Home Depot 12:15 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-Lowe's rises after Q1 results 12:13 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Standard Microsystems raises Q1 revenue outlook 12:11 PM BST
Ericsson wins 8-year network deal on Faroes 12:11 PM BST
Manila's Robinsons Land plans $105 mln bond issue 12:11 PM BST
Italy's Prysmian wins 47 mln euro Qatar contract 12:10 PM BST
U.S. budget chief says signs of economic free-fall over 12:10 PM BST
MOVES-Societe Generale, Barclays, Standard Chartered 12:10 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-UK small caps fall 0.1 percent midday 12:10 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-AIG to speed up IPO for Asian unit 12:08 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Postive broker notes lift Kloeckner 12:07 PM BST
Metro, Karstadt store owners not in touch -sources 12:07 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Onyx sues Bayer over rights to compound 12:05 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Mitie profit up 11 pct, outsourcing on the rise 12:05 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Economic indicators for May 18 12:02 PM BST
FTSE rises at midday; banks, energy gains 12:00 PM BST
Apache Capital seeks money for property funds 12:00 PM BST
Israelis move to expand a West Bank settlement 12:00 PM BST
BASF offers 500 mln euro tap of 2015 bond -IFR 11:59 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Earnings diary for May 18 11:59 AM BST
Independent buys a month's reprieve-Neil Collins 11:57 AM BST
Israelis move to expand a West Bank settlement 11:56 AM BST
Israelis move to expand a West Bank settlement 11:56 AM BST
COLUMN-Independent buys a month's reprieve: Neil Collins 11:55 AM BST
Telecom Italia sets bond size at 750 mln stg -IFR 11:52 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Canada - May 18 11:52 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-ITE down on outlook as bookings lag 11:51 AM BST
McAfee, Symantec eye iPhone products 11:50 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Cricket-Play resumes after short rain interruption 11:50 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-ITE down on outlook as bookings lag 11:49 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-ITE down on outlook as bookings lag 11:46 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Telenor says faces Ukraine anti-monopoly probe 11:44 AM BST
Infosys: demand may revive in early 2010 11:43 AM BST
Dr Reddy's says Q4 profit falls 3.7 pct 11:42 AM BST
Europe shares turn positive 11:41 AM BST
Infosys: demand may revive in early 2010 11:40 AM BST
UPDATE 3-Top Lloyds investors see chairman going early 11:38 AM BST
DeNA targets double digit profit growth in 10/11 11:37 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Waterman falls on downbeat update 11:36 AM BST
World Bank to give Zimbabwe $22 mln grant 11:35 AM BST
UPDATE 1-China will add measures if recovery falters - NDRC 11:34 AM BST
Iraq gov't rejects Kurd gas deal with foreign firms 11:34 AM BST
UPDATE 1-India Reliance starts FCC unit at new plant-source 11:33 AM BST
Chuo Bussan <9852.Q>-2008/09 parent results 11:33 AM BST
Chuo Bussan <9852.Q>-2008/09 group results 11:33 AM BST
Daiwa SMBC to buy unit of Britain's Close Brothers 11:30 AM BST
Japan's Murata says growth stable 11:29 AM BST
VW merger talks with Porsche on ice - source 11:29 AM BST
Philippines needs tougher gun laws, police say 11:28 AM BST
Feeling the money burn, personal trainers go plural 11:27 AM BST
Alliance Boots profit up but jobs to go 11:27 AM BST
Sinclair sees FY profitable as sales slow 11:27 AM BST
Lloyds investors to get proceeds from offer "rump" 11:26 AM BST
Inditex slips on market talk of profit warning 11:26 AM BST
SE Asia Stocks-S'pore, Indonesia, Thailand turn round, end up 11:25 AM BST
EU defers to IMF as main E.Europe safety net 11:22 AM BST
REFILE-Sberbank may use new capital for M&A -analysts 11:22 AM BST
Japan's Murata says growth stable 11:22 AM BST
Home asking prices rise 2.4 percent in May 11:21 AM BST
UPDATE 3-Daiwa SMBC to buy unit of Britain's Close Brothers 11:21 AM BST
Turkish stocks, bonds lower on risk pullback, IMF 11:21 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Actelion falls after analyst downgrade 11:20 AM BST
DDS <3782.T>-1qtr group results 11:20 AM BST
Gakkyusha <9769.Q>-2008/09 parent forecast 11:20 AM BST
Gakkyusha <9769.Q>-2008/09 group forecast 11:20 AM BST
Gakkyusha <9769.Q>-2008/09 div forecast 11:20 AM BST
Companies freeze pay to counter downturn 11:20 AM BST
New flu spreads in Japan 11:19 AM BST
Health ministers focus on pandemic flu and vaccines 11:19 AM BST
UPDATE 1-ECB steps to buoy economy are enough for now -Weber 11:16 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Sinclair sees FY profitable as sales slow 11:14 AM BST
Health ministers focus on pandemic flu and vaccines 11:12 AM BST
Health ministers focus on pandemic flu and vaccines 11:12 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Holcim rises on Indian election news 11:11 AM BST
S&P cuts Mandra rating to 'D' on missed interest payment 11:11 AM BST
Renault's RCI Banque plans 500 mln euro note -IFR 11:09 AM BST
RPT-STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Vovos down on court ruling reports 11:08 AM BST
SAP sees stronger Asia-Pacific H2 order book vs H1 11:08 AM BST
UPDATE 3-Alliance Boots profit up but jobs to go 11:06 AM BST
India Reliance starts FCC unit at new plant-source 11:03 AM BST
TIMELINE: Sri Lanka's 25-year civil war 11:00 AM BST
Banners Co., ltd <3011.T>-2008/09 parent forecast 11:00 AM BST
Banners Co., ltd <3011.T>-2008/09 group forecast 11:00 AM BST
"Idol" without Simon could prove turnoff-poll finds 11:00 AM BST
Moody's changes NTT and DoCoMo's outlook to negative 10:58 AM BST
Regulator asks PwC to probe RBS board 10:58 AM BST
BlackRock eyes funds consolidation 10:57 AM BST
World Bank to give Zimbabwe $22 mln grant 10:57 AM BST
TIMELINE - Sri Lanka's 25-year civil war 10:56 AM BST
Spain's Abengoa wins 250 mln euro Brazil contract 10:56 AM BST
Vovos to seek damages if Greek court stalls project 10:54 AM BST
Ex-divs to take 6.84 points off FTSE 100 on May 20 10:54 AM BST
TIMELINE-Sri Lanka's 25-year civil war 10:54 AM BST
BlackRock eyes funds consolidation 10:54 AM BST
EU considers toughening Myanmar sanctions 10:51 AM BST
Islamist rebels seize another Somali town 10:51 AM BST
Irish entrepreneur makes bid for eircom -report 10:51 AM BST
China starts up major hydropower station-Xinhua 10:51 AM BST
EU considers toughening Myanmar sanctions 10:50 AM BST
Malaysia's Maybank Islamic says not eyeing strategic partner 10:49 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Gazprom to pay lowest dividend since 2000 10:49 AM BST
Estonia's budget deficit target very ambitious-IMF 10:47 AM BST
Independent News handed lifeline 10:47 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-White Young Green falls after update 10:47 AM BST
EU considers toughening Myanmar sanctions 10:47 AM BST
EU considers toughening Myanmar sanctions 10:47 AM BST
Fringe parties gain ground in scandal-hit Britain 10:46 AM BST
Commodities contango, a licence to print money-John Kemp 10:44 AM BST
Panasonic tumbles as brokers downgrade on warning 10:44 AM BST
White Young Green cuts 324 jobs 10:42 AM BST
Israelis move to expand a West Bank settlement 10:42 AM BST
Israelis move to expand a West Bank settlement 10:42 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Panasonic tumbles as brokers downgrade on warning 10:41 AM BST
Moody's reflects mkt ability to absorb JGBs-Yosano 10:39 AM BST
Germany may send team to U.S. for Opel talks 10:37 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-UniCredit up 7.7 pct, target raised 10:34 AM BST
Lafarge sets 5-yr bond at 1 bln euros -IFR 10:31 AM BST
Sri Lanka rupee, stocks up as 25-yr war ends 10:30 AM BST
China Resources Land shr placement to raise $418 mln 10:30 AM BST
Infosys expects demand pick-up in early 2010 10:30 AM BST
Kuwait's Zain takes majority stake in Paltel 10:29 AM BST
Hunt for Madoff money to drag on for years 10:27 AM BST
FACTBOX: More than one million displaced in Pakistan 10:27 AM BST
Germany may send team to U.S. for Opel talks-min 10:27 AM BST
TREASURIES-Rise in Asia on expectations of Fed purchases 10:26 AM BST
FACTBOX - More than one million displaced in Pakistan 10:26 AM BST
Japan trust fund value hits 6-month high in April 10:25 AM BST
Europe shares turn positive as U.S. futures rise 10:24 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Thorntons rises; Altium ups to "buy" 10:22 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Renault dips as UBS cuts to neutral 10:21 AM BST
White Young Green cuts 324 jobs 10:21 AM BST
BlackRock eyes funds consolidation, S&P at 1,000 10:19 AM BST
Afghan president's brother says survives ambush 10:18 AM BST
Israel's Oil Refineries Q1 profit jumps as crude up 10:18 AM BST
Afghan president's brother says survives ambush 10:17 AM BST
UPDATE 1-BlackRock eyes funds consolidation, S&P at 1,000 10:15 AM BST
FEATURE-Israeli barrier bites into Palestinian village 10:14 AM BST
Afghan president's brother says survives ambush 10:14 AM BST
JGB futures up on stocks, Moody's ups local debt 10:12 AM BST
HK shares finish 1.4 pct higher in late rally 10:12 AM BST
Toyota cranks up heat on Honda with new Prius 10:12 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Japan's Takeda to buy IDM Pharma in cancer drug push 10:09 AM BST
BRIEF-Nokia launches 3 new phone models 10:09 AM BST
TEPCO quake-hit plant to resume generation after delay 10:07 AM BST
CORRECTED - (OFFICIAL)-UPDATE 1-Turkish Airlines Q1 profit down 24 pct 10:06 AM BST
SocGen hires Thierry d'Argent from JP Morgan 10:05 AM BST
China pension fund plans foreign private equity deals 10:04 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-New World Resources down after results 10:04 AM BST
CORRECTED - (OFFICIAL)-Turkish Airlines Q1 net profit down 24 pct 10:03 AM BST
Indian shares surge 17.3 pct, trigger early close 10:02 AM BST
UPDATE1-DIARY - Greece to June 27, 2009 10:02 AM BST
U.S. stock index futures point to lower open 10:02 AM BST
Pakistan's Swat offensive leaves India sceptical 10:01 AM BST
Euro zone trade balance swings to surplus in March 10:01 AM BST
Yen hits session lows on Japan vice finmin comments 10:01 AM BST
SevenSeas Holdings <3750.T>-2008/09 group forecast 10:00 AM BST
SevenSeas Holdings <3750.T>-2008/09 parent 10:00 AM BST
Babcock & Brown infrastructure fund gets acquired 09:59 AM BST
Japan vice finmin: watching forex moves carefully 09:59 AM BST
*TOP NEWS* Latin America 09:56 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Malaysian state fund to sell 5 bln ringgit bonds 09:55 AM BST
Pakistan will defeat Taliban and ensure peace - PM 09:55 AM BST
Olympic champion Lin Dan sets sights on London 09:55 AM BST
Japan loses top foreign rating 09:54 AM BST
Agora ad sales fall nearly 30 pct in April -report 09:54 AM BST
Golf-European Tour Race to Dubai money list 09:52 AM BST
Golf-PGA Tour 2009 FedExCup points table 09:52 AM BST
Golf-2009 PGA Tour money list 09:52 AM BST
Golf-World rankings 09:52 AM BST
First made-in-China Airbus makes maiden flight 09:51 AM BST
UPDATE 1-ETF Securities platinum ETC holdings fall 13.6 pct 09:49 AM BST
Norwegian driller PetroMENA units file for Chpt 11 09:49 AM BST
UPDATE 2-ZCI to provide African Copper with extra funding 09:49 AM BST
Russia says S.Stream to be realised before Nabucco 09:49 AM BST
Lamprell says year-to-date performance in line 09:48 AM BST
Sri Lanka army commander says Tigers defeated-state TV 09:45 AM BST
Badminton-Olympic champion Lin Dan sets sights on London 09:45 AM BST
Sterling up vs dollar, euro as shares rebound 09:44 AM BST
Sunoco to boost output at NJ, Philadelphia plants 09:43 AM BST
Miners lead Europe shares down; VW, Porsche slip 09:40 AM BST
Caterpillar arm tightens guidance on euro bond-IFR 09:38 AM BST
ETF Securities platinum ETC holdings fall 13.6 pct 09:38 AM BST
FOREX-Dollar gains vs euro as equities fall 09:35 AM BST
Moody's revises PT Media Nusantara Citra's rating;outlook stable 09:35 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Pernod Ricard up after Merrill upgrade 09:35 AM BST
EU urges Australia to make deeper carbon cuts 09:34 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-India poll results boost CNE, Vedanta 09:33 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Delhaize to buy rest of Greek subsidiary Alfa-Beta 09:33 AM BST
Sri Lanka wins final battle with rebels-military 09:33 AM BST
Telecom Italia plans stg benchmark bond -IFR 09:33 AM BST
Thai Hot Stocks-STP & I up after upbeat Q1, builders outperform 09:32 AM BST
Daiwa SMBC to buy unit of Close Brothers 09:31 AM BST
PREVIEW-EU court could pave way for Celesio expansion 09:31 AM BST
Rio's charm offensive-Neil Collins 09:26 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Aegis dow, organic rev down 11.6 pct 09:24 AM BST
EU to call for inquiry into Sri Lanka rights abuses 09:22 AM BST
FTSE flat, lower miners offset bank gains 09:22 AM BST
Commercial property values fall 2.3 percent 09:22 AM BST
Tennis-Women's world rankings 09:21 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Arcandor up on interest in dpt stores 09:21 AM BST
Tamil Tiger leader, top deputies killed-state TV 09:21 AM BST
Solekia <9867.Q>-2008/09 group forecast 09:21 AM BST
Solekia <9867.Q>-2008/09 parent forecast 09:21 AM BST
Tennis-Men's world rankings 09:21 AM BST
Solekia <9867.Q>-2008/09 parent results 09:21 AM BST
Solekia <9867.Q>-2008/09 group results 09:21 AM BST
BRIEF-Telenor says faces anti-monopoly probe in Ukraine 09:20 AM BST
DIARY - Global Environment 09:17 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Sinclair falls on outlook 09:15 AM BST
Car scrappage scheme begins 09:15 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Minco says finds high grade zinc on Pallas Green 09:14 AM BST
Fraud office arrests two in hedge fund probe 09:13 AM BST
INTERVIEW-Mitie confident on 2010 profit, margins-CEO 09:11 AM BST
HK shares end higher led by China, property stocks 09:11 AM BST
Churchill Mining says Indonesian coal resource doubles 09:11 AM BST
Japan's Takeda to buy U.S.'s IDM Pharma for $75 mln 09:10 AM BST
Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's democracy icon 09:10 AM BST
Fortune Oil Q1 natural gas sales up 44 pct 09:09 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Ence sells Uruguay assets to Stora Enso, Arauco 09:08 AM BST
Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's democracy icon 09:07 AM BST
Brazil hopes to team up with China in biofuel-media 09:06 AM BST
E.ON unit sets guidance on 2.5-yr euro bond -IFR 09:06 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Independent News rises on bond deal 09:03 AM BST
ASIA LOCAL BONDS- Philippine yields flat as surplus narrows 09:03 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Churchill Mining says Indonesian coal resource doubles 09:02 AM BST
Shaftesbury tightlipped on fundraising plan 09:02 AM BST
FUND SCORE-Asia-Pacific funds lead UK losses last week-Lipper 09:01 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Aortech up after licensing deal 09:01 AM BST
Malaysia April auto sales down 18.2 pct yr/yr 09:00 AM BST
Omega Project HD <6819.Q>-2008/09 group forecast 09:00 AM BST
Omega Project HD <6819.Q>-2008/09 parent forecast 09:00 AM BST
FT Communications <2763.Q>-2008/09 parent results 08:58 AM BST
FT Communications <2763.Q>-2008/09 group results 08:58 AM BST
"Made in Germany" not enough for solars to prosper 08:57 AM BST
Moody's assigns Ba1 to Toshiba subordinated bonds 08:56 AM BST
Kerimov's representatives join Polyus Gold board 08:55 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Aortech up after licensing deal 08:53 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Borussia soars, UEFA Cup place in sight 08:53 AM BST
Caterpillar unit plans 3-yr euro bond -IFR 08:52 AM BST
Moody's affirms ratings of JAPEX and JT; outlooks unchanged 08:50 AM BST
Asia coral protection pact seen as important step 08:50 AM BST
3-month dlr interbank rate steady, stg falls 08:46 AM BST
Meditation classes offer tranquility for kids 08:45 AM BST
Tiger leader Prabhakaran killed: Sri Lanka army sources 08:43 AM BST
Irish finmin says govt stable; no election seen 08:42 AM BST
Hakuseisha <9736.Q>-2008/09 parent results 08:42 AM BST
Hakuseisha <9736.Q>-2008/09 group results 08:42 AM BST
Tiger leader Prabhakaran said killed 08:42 AM BST
Shinoken Group <8909.Q>-2008/09 parent forecast 08:41 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Fortune Oil Q1 natural gas sales up 44 pct 08:39 AM BST
Asia coral protection pact seen as important step 08:38 AM BST
Tiger leader Prabhakaran killed-Sri Lanka army sources 08:37 AM BST
Asia worries over H1N1 flu vaccine production 08:37 AM BST
South Korean Bae glad to have traded baseball for birdies 08:36 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Chartist sees STOXX 600 consolidating 08:36 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Havas sags as Q1 sales below sector 08:35 AM BST
Lafarge plans 5-yr euro benchmark bond -IFR 08:34 AM BST
Nigerian militants say will blockade oil vessels 08:34 AM BST
Nigerian militants say will blockade oil vessels 08:34 AM BST
Aegis Q1 organic revenue down 08:33 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-FTSE Small caps flat at the open 08:32 AM BST
Norway says to sell 12.7 mln carbon credits in '09 08:31 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Aegis Q1 organic revenue down 11.6 pct 08:30 AM BST
Laox <8202.T>-2008/09 group forecast 08:30 AM BST
Laox <8202.T>-2008/09 parent forecast 08:30 AM BST
Hosoda <1906.Q>-2008/09 parent results 08:30 AM BST
Hosoda <1906.Q>-2008/09 group results 08:30 AM BST
Nippon Pallet Pool <4690.Q>-2008/09 parent results 08:30 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Valeo starts legal proceedings in taping scandal 08:28 AM BST
Bursa Malaysia launches new palm oil stock indices 08:25 AM BST
Rights group urges Bangladesh to end unlawful killings 08:25 AM BST
Samsung bets on LCD TV despite downturn 08:25 AM BST
GREECE - Factors to Watch on May 18 08:24 AM BST
EIB plans to tap bond by at least 1 bln euros-lead 08:24 AM BST
Lamprell says year-to-date performance lin line 08:24 AM BST
UPDATE 1-E.A. Portland says annual profit may plunge 08:24 AM BST
BRIEF-StatoilHydro gains licences offshore Bahamas 08:24 AM BST
New Japan opposition head revives election chances 08:24 AM BST
Rights group urges Bangladesh to end unlawful killings 08:22 AM BST
Glaxo boosts cancer research with UK biotech deal 08:22 AM BST
Golf-South Korean Bae glad to have traded baseball for birdies 08:22 AM BST
BlackRock CIO Doll says in talks on possible M&A 08:21 AM BST
E.ON plans 500-750 mln euro bond -IFR 08:21 AM BST
Shaftesbury tight-lipped on fundraising 08:20 AM BST
White Young Green cuts 324 jobs 08:20 AM BST
Chronicle <9822.Q>-6mth group results 08:19 AM BST
Ireland's IFG says on track to meet FY market view 08:18 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Ireland - May 18 08:16 AM BST
Coal miner NWR sees slight drop in inventories 08:16 AM BST
Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest 08:15 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Toyota cranks up heat on Honda with new Prius 08:15 AM BST
Toyota cranks up heat on Honda with new Prius 08:15 AM BST
BRIEF-Aker Solutions wins $1.6 bln Kashagan contracts 08:15 AM BST
Ireland's IFG says on track to meet FY market view 08:14 AM BST
Commercial banks' overnight deposits at ECB rebound 08:14 AM BST
Lloyds Chairman Blank to step down 08:13 AM BST
Europe shares open lower, tracking US, Asia losses 08:13 AM BST
RUBBER-Tokyo futures sink to near 3-week low, hit by yen 08:12 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Glaxo boosts cancer research with UK biotech deal 08:11 AM BST
HK shares reverse course to gain 0.4 pct on China lead 08:11 AM BST
Alumasc lowers FY forecast 08:10 AM BST
Monday Papers: Asking price on houses rises 2.4% in May -- other news 08:10 AM BST
Samsung bets on LCD TV growth,to boost mkt share 08:10 AM BST
Ence posts Q1 net loss on Uruguay writedown 08:09 AM BST
Mitie outsourcing on the rise 08:09 AM BST
Big Yellow swings to loss 08:09 AM BST
RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares hit by econ outlook; India surges 08:07 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Alumasc lowers FY forecast 08:07 AM BST
Monday Papers: Independent News secures vital bondholder deal -- bid news and gossip 08:07 AM BST
Barclays plans 5-yr euro senior bond -IFR 08:06 AM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares hit by econ outlook; India surges 08:06 AM BST
RPT-BRIEF-Saipem wins $1 bln contract 08:06 AM BST
Nikkei sinks as exporters fall on yen, Panasonic down 08:05 AM BST
E.A. Portland says annual profit may plunge 08:05 AM BST
Monday Papers: tips and comment 08:02 AM BST
Resolution committed to acquisitions 08:02 AM BST
Showa Shinku <6384.Q>-2008/09 parent results 08:02 AM BST
Showa Shinku <6384.Q>-2008/09 group results 08:02 AM BST
Estelle <7872.Q>-2008/09 parent results 08:02 AM BST
Estelle <7872.Q>-2008/09 group results 08:01 AM BST
Matsuda Sangyo <7456.T>-2008/09 parent results 08:01 AM BST
Matsuda Sangyo <7456.T>-2008/09 group results 08:01 AM BST
Teikoku Electric Mfg <6333.T>-2008/09 parent 08:01 AM BST
Teikoku Electric Mfg <6333.T>-2008/09 group 08:01 AM BST
TYK <5363.T>-2008/09 group forecast 08:01 AM BST
TYK <5363.T>-2008/09 parent forecast 08:01 AM BST
Ando <1816.T>-2008/09 parent results 08:01 AM BST
Ando <1816.T>-2008/09 group results 08:01 AM BST
Showa Shinku <6384.Q>-2009/10 parent forecast 08:01 AM BST
Showa Shinku <6384.Q>-2009/10 group forecast 08:01 AM BST
Tokyo Sangyo <8070.T>-2008/09 parent results 08:01 AM BST
Tokyo Sangyo <8070.T>-2008/09 group results 08:01 AM BST
Star Holdings <8702.OJ>-2008/09 parent results 08:00 AM BST
Star Holdings <8702.OJ>-2008/09 group results 08:00 AM BST
JMS <7702.T>-2008/09 parent results 08:00 AM BST
PetroRig sues Sembcorp Marine over rig contract 08:00 AM BST
JMS <7702.T>-2008/09 group results 08:00 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Sunoco says Marcus Hook production hit by blasts 08:00 AM BST
Italy's Trenitalia may bid for Veolia Cargo - Les Echos 07:59 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Czech NWR has Q1 loss, cuts FY production target 07:59 AM BST
Poland - Factors to Watch on May 18 (REFILE) 07:57 AM BST
Seoul shares end weaker led by refiners;autos rise 07:56 AM BST
S.Korean won erases losses on stocks, foreign buying 07:55 AM BST
DIARY - Turkey - to Dec 17, 2009 07:54 AM BST
Nikkei sinks as exporters fall on yen, Panasonic down 07:53 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Resolution says committed to acquisitions 07:52 AM BST
Today in France - May 18 07:50 AM BST
DIARY-France to June 12 07:48 AM BST
Ence sells 100 pct of Uruguay pulp mill project 07:47 AM BST
Slovakia - Factors To Watch on May 18 07:45 AM BST
Czech Republic - Factors To Watch on May 18 07:45 AM BST
RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS WEEKAHEAD-Watching for dollar weakness 07:44 AM BST
China pension fund plans foreign PE deals: sources 07:43 AM BST
Volvo to take $110 mln Q2 charge for US healthcare 07:43 AM BST
BRIEF-Talisman makes North Sea oil discovery 07:42 AM BST
Explosions shake Sunoco Marcus Hook: reports 07:42 AM BST
Ex-Japan opposition chief Ozawa: not down or out 07:41 AM BST
Gazprom board recommends sharp dividend cut 07:41 AM BST
UPDATE 1-VastNed Q1 property value falls, no outlook 07:41 AM BST
PNG police protect Chinese shops from looters 07:41 AM BST
PNG police protect Chinese shops from looters 07:41 AM BST
UPDATE 1-China pension fund plans foreign PE deals - sources 07:40 AM BST
Nikkei sinks as exporters fall on yen, Panasonic down 07:40 AM BST
Chubu Securities <8513.NG>-2008/09 parent results 07:40 AM BST
Italian Stocks - Factors to watch on May 18 07:40 AM BST
Expenses scandal prompts backlash against Brown 07:38 AM BST
Indian shares rise 17.2 pct, trade halted for day 07:37 AM BST
Europe Factors-Shares set to track U.S., Asian losses 07:37 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Independent News agrees standstill deal on bond 07:36 AM BST
Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Monday 07:35 AM BST
FTSE seen opening lower 07:34 AM BST
Cranswick raises dividend 07:34 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Japan April power output falls deeper 8.5pct yr/yr 07:33 AM BST
Freesia Macross <6343.T>-2008/09 parent results 07:32 AM BST
Freesia Macross <6343.T>-2008/09 group results 07:32 AM BST
Kawasaki Thermal <6414.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:32 AM BST
Kawase Computer Supplies <7851.OS>-2008/09 parent 07:32 AM BST
Nichias <5393.T>-2008/09 parent results 07:31 AM BST
Nichias <5393.T>-2008/09 group results 07:31 AM BST
RKB Mainichi Broadcasting <9407.FU>-2008/09 07:31 AM BST
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on May 18 07:31 AM BST
RKB Mainichi Broadcasting <9407.FU>-2008/09 group 07:31 AM BST
Taisei Oncho <1904.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:31 AM BST
Taisei Oncho <1904.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:31 AM BST
Iwabuchi <5983.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:31 AM BST
Iwabuchi <5983.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:31 AM BST
Taisei Oncho <1904.Q>-2008/09 group forecast 07:31 AM BST
Taisei Oncho <1904.Q>-2008/09 parent forecast 07:31 AM BST
Ohmoto Gumi <1793.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:31 AM BST
Ohmoto Gumi <1793.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:30 AM BST
Mutual <2773.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:30 AM BST
Mutual <2773.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:30 AM BST
Yen gains after Moody's raises JGB rating 07:30 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Shaftesbury tightlipped on fundraising plan 07:29 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Porsche down in pre-market on VW news 07:29 AM BST
Educator is NYC's first swine-flu death 07:26 AM BST
MARKETS-FRANCE-BENELUX/STOCKS =2 XREF 07:22 AM BST
China government OKs Minmetals' OZ Minerals deal 07:22 AM BST
Moody's unifies JGB ratings, ups domestic to Aa2 07:22 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Valeo starts legal proceedings in taping scandal 07:20 AM BST
Optrom Inc <7824.NG>-2008/09 parent results 07:20 AM BST
Optrom Inc <7824.NG>-2008/09 group results 07:20 AM BST
Hanshin Diesel Works <6018.OS>-2008/09 parent 07:20 AM BST
Great Portland weighs fundraising options 07:20 AM BST
Ten rookies make cut for ABC 07:20 AM BST
UPDATE 1-China govt OKs Minmetals' OZ Minerals deal 07:20 AM BST
Fox contest seeks animated ideas 07:18 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Great Portland weighs fundraising options 07:18 AM BST
CORRECTED - BRIEF-Big Yellow placing up to 11.6 mln new shares 07:17 AM BST
Director game for "Battleship" adaptation 07:17 AM BST
Mitie outsourcing on the rise 07:16 AM BST
TEXT-AGL says NSW state gas prices to rise 4.35 pct 07:16 AM BST
Matsuo Bridge <5913.T>-2008/09 parent results 07:15 AM BST
Matsuo Bridge <5913.T>-2008/09 group results 07:15 AM BST
TABLE-MELKER SCHORLING 3-month results 07:15 AM BST
Daiwa SMBC to buy unit of Britain's Close Brothers 07:14 AM BST
Czech NWR shows Q1 loss, mkt expected small profit 07:13 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Futures point to lower open 07:12 AM BST
Sunoco says Marcus Hook production hit by blasts 07:11 AM BST
THK <6481.T>-2008/09 parent results 07:10 AM BST
THK <6481.T>-2008/09 group results 07:10 AM BST
Seoul shares end weaker led by refiners;autos rise 07:09 AM BST
South African Markets - Factors to watch on May 18 07:08 AM BST
European stock index futures point to lower open 07:06 AM BST
Nikkei sheds 2.4 pct on yen, flu-related shares up 07:05 AM BST
Indian shares surge on election; trigger trade halt 07:05 AM BST
Afghan President's brother says survives ambush 07:05 AM BST
Apple International <2788.T>-1qtr group results 07:02 AM BST
Tokyo Seimitsu <7729.T>-2008/09 parent results 07:01 AM BST
Tokyo Seimitsu <7729.T>-2008/09 group results 07:01 AM BST
Saint Marc Holdings <3395.T>-2008/09 parent 07:01 AM BST
Saint Marc Holdings <3395.T>-2008/09 group results 07:01 AM BST
Family Inc <8298.Q>-2008/09 group forecast 07:01 AM BST
Sakurajima Futo <9353.OS>-2008/09 parent results 07:01 AM BST
Family Inc <8298.Q>-2008/09 parent forecast 07:01 AM BST
Marusan Securities <8613.T>-2008/09 parent results 07:01 AM BST
Marusan Securities <8613.T>-2008/09 group results 07:01 AM BST
Kanda Tsushinki <1992.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:01 AM BST
Kuze <2708.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:01 AM BST
Kuze <2708.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:01 AM BST
Sanshin <1984.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:01 AM BST
Marusho Hotta <8105.T>-2008/09 group forecast 07:00 AM BST
Marusho Hotta <8105.T>-2008/09 parent forecast 07:00 AM BST
Sanshin <1984.Q>-2008/09 parent forecast 07:00 AM BST
Toa <1885.T>-2008/09 parent results 07:00 AM BST
Toa <1885.T>-2008/09 group results 07:00 AM BST
UK Stocks -- Factors to watch on May 18 07:00 AM BST
HK shares drop 1.3 pct; Esprit slides on Europe data 06:55 AM BST
UPDATE 1-S.Africa's Raubex boosts FY profit, sees growth ahead 06:53 AM BST
Minmetals Land plans $67 mln rights shares issue 06:50 AM BST
JGB futures up on stocks, await Moody's, bond sale 06:50 AM BST
Foreign investment in Pakistan down 42 percent 06:50 AM BST
Median pay deal holds at 2-1/2 year low 06:48 AM BST
Home asking prices rise in May 06:47 AM BST
Indian stock index jumped 14.7 pct early -exchange 06:44 AM BST
Bear Grylls named new Chief Scout 06:41 AM BST
Battle looms as Obama nears Supreme Court pick 06:39 AM BST
Sri Lanka protesters throw rocks at UK embassy 06:35 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - New York Times business news - May 18 06:35 AM BST
Former Bangladesh skipper Bashar to quit rebel league 06:34 AM BST
Sri Lanka protesters throw rocks at UK embassy 06:34 AM BST
Moody's JGB briefing triggers Japan ratings talk 06:33 AM BST
Moody's JGB briefing triggers Japan ratings talk 06:32 AM BST
UPDATE 1-S.Africa Lewis says FY profit dips, sales improving 06:32 AM BST
DIARY - Egypt/Sudan - May 18 06:31 AM BST
Daiho Construction <1822.T>-2008/09 parent results 06:31 AM BST
Daiho Construction <1822.T>-2008/09 group results 06:31 AM BST
OZ Minerals gets China govt nod for Minmetals deal 06:30 AM BST
India stock markets to resume trade at 0625 GMT 06:29 AM BST
Recession threatens U.S. progress in child wellbeing 06:27 AM BST
Further write-downs possible at SocGen-CEO 06:20 AM BST
Nakanihon Theatrical <9643.NG>-2008/09 parent 06:20 AM BST
Nakanihon Theatrical <9643.NG>-2008/09 group 06:20 AM BST
Nakanihon Theatrical <9643.NG>-2009/10 group 06:20 AM BST
OncoTherapy Science <4564.T>-2008/09 parent 06:20 AM BST
Nakanihon Theatrical <9643.NG>-2009/10 parent 06:20 AM BST
OncoTherapy Science <4564.T>-2008/09 group results 06:20 AM BST
Japan's JS Group to buy Ideal Standard's Asia ops 06:18 AM BST
China iron ore mines drop with prices 06:16 AM BST
Bookies see Europe stocks tracking losses in Asia 06:11 AM BST
Nikkei sheds 2.4 percent, exporters hit by yen 06:11 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - May 18 06:11 AM BST
Antarctic team boosts medical care with 3D ultrasound 06:08 AM BST
China to raise fuel reserve to help cut firms' stocks 06:04 AM BST
Australia's Westfield considers US$ 144a bond-IFR 06:03 AM BST
CBS renews "Cold Case" for seventh season 06:02 AM BST
Bunka Shutter <5930.T>-6-month group forecast 06:01 AM BST
China plans to process 8.1 mln bpd of crude in 2011 06:01 AM BST
Ohki <8120.Q>-2008/09 parent forecast 06:01 AM BST
Bunka Shutter <5930.T>-2009/10 group forecast 06:01 AM BST
Ohki <8120.Q>-2008/09 parent results 06:01 AM BST
Ohki <8120.Q>-2008/09 group results 06:01 AM BST
Nippon Thompson <6480.T>-2008/09 parent results 06:01 AM BST
Nippon Thompson <6480.T>-2008/09 group results 06:01 AM BST
Ohki <8120.Q>-2008/09 div forecast 06:01 AM BST
Bunkeido <9471.NG>-2008/09 parent results 06:01 AM BST
Bunkeido <9471.NG>-2008/09 group results 06:01 AM BST
RPT-Explosions shake Sunoco Marcus Hook-reports 06:01 AM BST
Tsurumi Mfg <6351.T>-2008/09 parent results 06:01 AM BST
Tsurumi Mfg <6351.T>-2008/09 group results 06:01 AM BST
Recession threatens U.S progress in child wellbeing 06:01 AM BST
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to July 15 06:00 AM BST
DIARY - Today in Germany - May 18 06:00 AM BST
DIARY - Germany - to June 18 06:00 AM BST
DIARY - Economic Indicators in Germany from May 19 06:00 AM BST
Earthquake shakes Los Angeles area 05:56 AM BST
China's iron ore stocks fall 2 pct on strong demand 05:52 AM BST
FOREX-Dollar, yen gain as investors close riskier bets 05:51 AM BST
"Billy Elliot" adds more theater prizes ahead of Tonys 05:49 AM BST
Rio says half of China iron ore mines may have shut 05:47 AM BST
Nikkei pares losses, flu-related shares gain 05:47 AM BST
French and Benelux stocks - Factors to watch on May 18 05:43 AM BST
U.S. states, cities insure own bonds in new plan 05:39 AM BST
Indian share trade temporarily halted after surge 05:38 AM BST
SCENARIOS - Japan could see change in government 05:38 AM BST
Wall Street may brake for housing, Home Depot 05:36 AM BST
French and Benelux stocks - Factors to watch on May 18 05:36 AM BST
West Brom relegated after one season 05:34 AM BST
West Brom suspend Bednar after drug allegations 05:34 AM BST
Toyota says Prius gets over 80,000 orders in Japan 05:34 AM BST
Nomura hires for massive U.S. equity push 05:33 AM BST
Toho Acetylene <4093.T>-2008/09 parent results 05:30 AM BST
Toho Acetylene <4093.T>-2008/09 group results 05:30 AM BST
China's NSSF aims to invest in foreign PE funds -sources 05:28 AM BST
Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions 05:27 AM BST
Explosions shake Sunoco Marcus Hook-reports 05:27 AM BST
Earthquake shakes Los Angeles area 05:24 AM BST
Explosions shake Sunoco Marcus Hook-reports 05:23 AM BST
Apple International <2788.T>-1qtr group results 05:22 AM BST
AT&T to offer cloud-based storage as a service 05:22 AM BST
Sri Lanka bourse up over 5 pct on war victory 05:22 AM BST
Morgan Stanley raises India stock index target 05:21 AM BST
RPT-Sri Lanka recovers top rebel bodies, fights remnants 05:20 AM BST
RPT-Sri Lanka recovers top rebel bodies, fights remnants 05:20 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Earthquake shakes Los Angeles area 05:10 AM BST
Earthquake shakes Los Angeles area 05:10 AM BST
Earthquake shakes Los Angeles area 05:10 AM BST
RPT-PRECIOUS-Gold stays near 6-week high, ETF holdings steady 05:07 AM BST
PRECIOUS-Gold stays near 6-week high, ETF holdings steady 05:06 AM BST
Drew Carey, CBS in production pact 05:01 AM BST
Nomura hires for massive U.S. equity push 05:01 AM BST
Uruguay writer Mario Benedetti dies 05:00 AM BST
AT&T to offer cloud-based storage as a service 05:00 AM BST
DIARY - Belgium to July 31, 2009 05:00 AM BST
DIARY - Today in Belgium/Luxembourg - May 18 05:00 AM BST
Uruguay writer Mario Benedetti dies 05:00 AM BST
Coppola revisits early days with Latin triumph 04:57 AM BST
"Woodstock" a solid but minor film from Ang Lee 04:56 AM BST
Ferrari International Assistance sounds hollow now 04:55 AM BST
Earthquake shakes Los Angeles area 04:48 AM BST
Earthquake shakes Los Angeles area 04:48 AM BST
Tymoshchuk urges teams to build on UEFA Cup success 04:43 AM BST
FACTBOX - Soccer-UEFA Cup final 04:43 AM BST
Soccer-Brazilian championship results and standings 04:37 AM BST
JGB futures rise on stocks, await bond auction 04:32 AM BST
South Korean won hits 2-week low on weaker stocks 04:31 AM BST
Nippon Zeon <4205.T>-2008/09 parent results 04:30 AM BST
Nippon Zeon <4205.T>-2008/09 group results 04:30 AM BST
Japan's Gree aims to triple users, boost games 04:28 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - British Business Press - May 18 04:27 AM BST
Asian shares falter on profit outlook 04:23 AM BST
Indian shares to jump on Congress alliance's win 04:23 AM BST
RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares falter on profit outlook; yen up 04:21 AM BST
Soccer-Argentine championship results and standings 04:21 AM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares falter on profit outlook; yen gains 04:21 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Japan manufacturers mood edges up as exports rebound 04:20 AM BST
FOREX-Dollar, yen gain as investors close riskier bets 04:15 AM BST
Inter's Mourinho confirms Milito bid 04:07 AM BST
Esprit falls as recession hits core European markets 04:05 AM BST
PC casing maker Ju Teng prices TDR at T$17.3/shr 04:05 AM BST
Phelps ends comeback meet on a losing note 04:04 AM BST
TABLE-Manila's Metrobank Q1 net profit climbs 10.2 pct 04:01 AM BST
FACTBOX-Soccer-UEFA Cup final - Shakhtar Donetsk v Werder Bremen 04:00 AM BST
INTERVIEW-Soccer-Build on UEFA Cup success, Tymoshchuk urges 04:00 AM BST
Esprit falls as recession hits core European markets 03:57 AM BST
Nikkei down 2.9 pct as exporters fall, Panasonic tumbles 03:50 AM BST
Europe cancels Fiji sugar support 03:48 AM BST
Thai shares to fall; PTT posts below-forecast Q1 03:42 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian Newspapers - May 18 03:41 AM BST
RPT-Indian government faces fiscal, economic challenges 03:40 AM BST
"Misfortunates" a bawdy Belgian family comedy 03:35 AM BST
RPT-Indian government faces fiscal, economic challenges 03:32 AM BST
Super Daiei <9819.FU>-2008/09 parent results 03:30 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Thai newspapers May 18 03:26 AM BST
South Korea says factory park in North in turmoil 03:26 AM BST
South Korea says factory park in North in turmoil 03:26 AM BST
Volkswagen and Porsche end talks 03:24 AM BST
Qinetiq faces strike threat 03:21 AM BST
Dream team thrills in "Vengeance" 03:19 AM BST
"Lost Persons Area" a marital tale with no drama 03:17 AM BST
HK Exchange says four firms buy back shares 03:17 AM BST
New "Terminator" no fun without Schwarzenegger 03:16 AM BST
UK's Qinetiq faces strike threat 03:16 AM BST
China NDRC proposes to link gas price to oil - media 03:13 AM BST
Ferrari International Assistance sounds hollow now 03:13 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Vietnam newspapers - May 18 03:13 AM BST
Shionogi to buy Victory Pharm for $150mln 03:09 AM BST
CORRECTED-(OFFICIAL)-Honda April China car sales up 9.6 pct 03:08 AM BST
Nikkei down as yen hits exporters, Panasonic falls 03:07 AM BST
Japan April electricity generation down 8.5 pct on yr 03:02 AM BST
Motor racing-Ferrari International Assistance sounds hollow now 03:00 AM BST
HK shares open down 1.9 pct in broad slump 02:59 AM BST
Seoul shares down; Hynix up, N.Korea issues fall 02:48 AM BST
TEXT-OZ Minerals: resources increased at Prominent Hill 02:45 AM BST
Kawagishi Bridge Works <5921.T>-6mth parent 02:40 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Hynix to sell back-end equipment to China venture 02:35 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - China - May 18 02:30 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Golf-Johnson beats Driscoll in playoff to win in Texas 02:30 AM BST
Astronauts revive Hubble imaging device 02:28 AM BST
HK shares seen lower on oil prices, economic data 02:24 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Hong Kong - May 18 02:23 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - May 18 02:23 AM BST
Wal-Mart targets electronics customers: report 02:20 AM BST
Wal-Mart to revamp electronics departments-WSJ 02:17 AM BST
Sakata Seed <1377.T>-2008/09 div forecast 02:15 AM BST
India stock futures up 9 pct on election results 02:12 AM BST
Nikkei slips as exporters hit, Panasonic falls 02:10 AM BST
ABC renews new-look "Scrubs" for ninth season 02:04 AM BST
NBC renews "Chuck" despite low ratings 02:04 AM BST
"Ghost Whisperer" stars reunite at "Cafe" 02:03 AM BST
Sinopec to run 3.67 mln bpd of crude in May -report 01:58 AM BST
Japan confirms 96 H1N1 flu cases, most are students 01:56 AM BST
Uruguay writer Mario Benedetti dies 01:48 AM BST
Oil steadies above $56/bbl, eyes economic data 01:48 AM BST
After 60 years, Germans learn to love themselves 01:45 AM BST
Asian consumers go back to basics in downturn 01:43 AM BST
FOREX-Yen gains broadly as investors cautious about risk 01:29 AM BST
Asian consumers go back to basics in downturn 01:24 AM BST
After 60 years, Germans learn to love themselves 01:21 AM BST
South Korea won down as risk aversion hits stocks 01:21 AM BST
Hynix to sell back-end equipment to China venture 01:16 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - South Korean newspapers - May 18 01:14 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Malaysia - May 18 01:14 AM BST
Singapore Hot Stocks-Singapore Airlines in focus 01:11 AM BST
Seoul shares open down;N.Korea-related issues fall 01:07 AM BST
CBI appoints first woman president 01:06 AM BST
Nikkei slips 1.1 pct, tech shares drag 01:05 AM BST
FEATURE-Asian consumers go back to basics in downturn 01:04 AM BST
Turquoise expands into new business to boost revenues 01:01 AM BST
UBS launches "dark pool" trading platform in Hong Kong 01:00 AM BST
ECB steps to buoy economy are enough for now -Weber 01:00 AM BST
Siemens CEO says group resilient in downturn - FT 01:00 AM BST
UPDATE 1-NZ's Infratil posts year loss on asset writedowns 12:56 AM BST
Australia's Billabong to raise up to A$290 mln 12:55 AM BST
India's Congress cements power 12:55 AM BST
Battle looms as Obama nears Supreme Court pick 12:54 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Singapore newspapers - May 18 12:50 AM BST
Wall Street may brake for housing, Home Depot 12:46 AM BST
Seoul shares seen down;N.Korea-related issues eyed 12:43 AM BST
Australia's Billabong cuts guidance, to raise cash 12:43 AM BST
"Angels & Demons" fails to crack "Code" 12:38 AM BST
Pressure grows on Speaker to step down in perks row 12:35 AM BST
UPDATE 2-New Tom Hanks thriller fails to crack 'Code' 12:34 AM BST
TABLE-Reuters Tankan May business confidence survey 12:32 AM BST
Malaysia-Market factors to watch May 18 12:30 AM BST
Daiwa SMBC to buy Close Brothers unit -media 12:28 AM BST
NYMEX-Oil rises towards $57/bbl after near 4 pct fall 12:27 AM BST
TAKE-A-LOOK: US stocks may hit more speed bumps 12:26 AM BST
Nikkei likely to weaken, exporters down on yen 12:24 AM BST
Home asking prices rise in May 12:24 AM BST
Adventurer Bear Grylls named new chief scout 12:22 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Golf-U.S. PGA Tour Texas Open scores 12:21 AM BST
Tight credit hurts more EU companies 12:14 AM BST
Median pay deal holds at 2-1/2 year low 12:12 AM BST
NZ's Infratil posts year loss on asset writedowns 12:07 AM BST
FSA reportedly probes trading in pub shares 12:07 AM BST
RPT-UK's FSA probes trading in pub shares - paper 12:02 AM BST
UK median pay deal holds at 2-1/2 yr low in March-IDS 12:01 AM BST
UK's FSA probes trading in pub shares - paper 12:00 AM BST

Videos

Gun conventioneers wary of DC 11:25 PM BST
Woody Allen settles lawsuit 11:21 PM BST
Crunchtime for General Motors 10:37 PM BST
Business Update: Stocks up on Lowe's 10:34 PM BST
Twitter co-founder Biz Stone 09:04 PM BST
NYC Mayor addresses swine flu death 08:48 PM BST
Meditation and bigger brains 08:34 PM BST
Geithner: Economy has stabilized 08:05 PM BST
Rare baby anteater wows zoo 07:17 PM BST
Business Update: Porsche-VW on ice 06:26 PM BST
Bulgaria festival picks on recession 06:25 PM BST
Global Tamil protests over defeat 06:18 PM BST
Iraq chases major foreign investment 06:07 PM BST
Lowe's builds hope 06:04 PM BST
China bridge collapse 04:54 PM BST
Thousands protest for Suu Kyi 04:32 PM BST
Obama urges fair debate on abortion 04:31 PM BST
India may be forced to buy water 04:15 PM BST
Cueless billiards all in the hands 04:06 PM BST
Lloyd's chariman to step down 03:26 PM BST
Sri Lanka claims war victory 03:11 PM BST
Stars perform at new-look Wimbledon 12:28 PM BST
New York has first swine flu death 12:02 PM BST
Usain Bolt in Manchester street race 11:32 AM BST
New Prius for new CEO 10:50 AM BST
Some Japan schools shut by H1N1 10:28 AM BST
Cambodia's rat biz 10:16 AM BST
Chechnya imposes traditional Islam 09:42 AM BST
Talk Of The Town:Tom Hanks top film 09:24 AM BST
Business Update: Asian shares tumble 08:16 AM BST
Festival fun at low-key Cannes 01:58 AM BST
Fire breaks out at EU headquarters 01:15 AM BST
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