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UPDATE 2-Hot Topic tops Q1 estimates, but forecasts Q2 loss 11:57 PM BST
DeNA eyes double digit 10/11 profit growth 11:55 PM BST
Three bidders for Opel 11:55 PM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Japan - May 21 11:52 PM BST
Peru rules out cleanup extension for Doe Run Peru 11:51 PM BST
U.S. pension agency's ex-chief refuses to testify 11:51 PM BST
UPDATE 3-US pension agency's ex-chief refuses to testify 11:50 PM BST
GM's Lutz sells all shares under compensation plan 11:48 PM BST
Regions, Fifth Third selling stock to add capital 11:48 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Valmont says irrigation demand to keep growing 11:48 PM BST
RPT-Mexico peso hit by Fed's pessimism; stocks edge up 11:47 PM BST
Jackson's concert delayed by 5 days 11:47 PM BST
Iran tests missile as election race starts 11:46 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Limited Brands reports surprise profit, shares rise 11:44 PM BST
Obama to sign credit card crackdown into law 11:44 PM BST
WRAPUP 1-Regions, Fifth Third selling stock to add capital 11:44 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Intuit results beat expectations, shares rise 11:43 PM BST
Oil hits six-month high on U.S. stockpile draw 11:43 PM BST
UPDATE 3-UK's Brown says snap election would bring "chaos" 11:42 PM BST
Westpac NZ unit to sell US$ 3-year 144a bond-source 11:42 PM BST
CBS only tweaks fall schedule 11:42 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Gymboree Q1 profit tops estimates, sees Q2 comp decline 11:38 PM BST
Female rappers push limits in conservative Morocco 11:38 PM BST
Pentagon eyes two presidential helicopter models 11:36 PM BST
New institute will study rare diseases 11:36 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Pentagon eyes two presidential helicopter models 11:35 PM BST
Fed mulled increasing debt purchases in April 11:35 PM BST
REFILE-UPDATE 1-Hot Topic Q1 beats estimates, sees Q2 loss 11:34 PM BST
UCBH to restate results, sees wider 2008 loss 11:34 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Soccer-Jadson secures UEFA Cup final win for Shakhtar 11:32 PM BST
U.S. housing IPO stalls, auction process abandoned 11:31 PM BST
Mexican cartels break open new front in drugs war 11:31 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Peru rules out cleanup extension for Doe Run Peru 11:27 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Gevity shareholders approve merger with TriNet 11:26 PM BST
UPDATE 1-J&J plans to arbitrate Remicade pact 11:24 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Qualcomm, others found to infringe Tessera patents 11:24 PM BST
Mickelson suspends play, wife has cancer 11:19 PM BST
U.S. charges 2 with defrauding Venezuela company 11:18 PM BST
Australia's Santos selling gas projects - report 11:18 PM BST
Rugby-Ireland hooker Flannery ruled out of Lions tour 11:16 PM BST
UPDATE 3-US charges 2 with defrauding Venezuela company 11:16 PM BST
Chinalco to restructure Rio Tinto deal-report 11:16 PM BST
NYC comptroller urges Costco to accept food stamps 11:15 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Economic diary for May 21 11:13 PM BST
U.S. housing IPO stalls, auction process abandoned 11:12 PM BST
REFILE-UPDATE 1-Golf-Mickelson suspends play, wife has cancer 11:12 PM BST
Mexican cartels break open new front in drugs war 11:11 PM BST
UPDATE 1-AstraZeneca wins US ban on generic of asthma drug 11:10 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Earnings diary for May 21 11:09 PM BST
UPDATE 3-GM Canada gives dealerships notice of cuts 11:06 PM BST
Obama signs law cracking down on mortgage fraud 11:03 PM BST
Obama approves nuclear energy deal with UAE 11:02 PM BST
Fed Treasury buys have no lasting impact: Fed study 11:00 PM BST
Federal Reserve still won't help cities, states 11:00 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Canada to announce new credit card rules 11:00 PM BST
Federal Reserve still won't help cities, states 10:59 PM BST
Fed Treasury buys have no lasting impact-Fed study 10:59 PM BST
Ex-Duracell CEO named new Chrysler chairman 10:58 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Judge orders Delphi, GM, lenders to mediation 10:57 PM BST
APN says raises A$83 mln from institutions 10:57 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Obama approves nuclear energy deal with UAE 10:57 PM BST
Obama approves nuclear energy deal with UAE 10:57 PM BST
UPDATE 1-CommScope plans notes, stock offerings 10:57 PM BST
UPDATE 1-CBS plays to strength, adds 4 new shows for fall 10:56 PM BST
Japan slump deepens 10:56 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Ex-Duracell CEO named new Chrysler chairman 10:55 PM BST
Shell to announce hurricane updates on Twitter 10:50 PM BST
"American Idol" winner appears too close to call 10:48 PM BST
Shell to announce '09 hurricane updates on Twitter 10:46 PM BST
Snorkel teams can assess climate impact on corals 10:46 PM BST
Poulter banks on stellar short game to end PGA Tour drought 10:45 PM BST
CANADA STOCKS-TSX drives higher but closes off 7-month high 10:44 PM BST
Mickelson halts play after wife's cancer diagnosis 10:44 PM BST
U.S. financial system healing; Japan slump deepens 10:43 PM BST
U.S. financial system healing; Japan slump deepens 10:43 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Chrysler creditor group asks court to appoint examiner 10:42 PM BST
Chilean shares track Wall St lower, peso dips 10:41 PM BST
Judge allows General Growth to hire two law firms 10:36 PM BST
Microsoft ordered to pay $200 million in patent case 10:36 PM BST
Canada finds no sign of data leak despite C$ move 10:36 PM BST
N.Y. Money Closing - MAY 20,2009 10:36 PM BST
TIMELINE-Key events in Mexico's gruesome drug war 10:35 PM BST
Government funds to boost Canadian green firms 10:34 PM BST
Canadian prostitutes get training for the Olympics 10:32 PM BST
Dow Jones High/Low - May 20 10:31 PM BST
Haiti sees aid boost from Bill Clinton appointment 10:30 PM BST
Haiti sees aid boost from Bill Clinton appointment 10:30 PM BST
Dow Jones Open/Close - May 20 10:30 PM BST
Geithner says U.S. making headway in battling crisis 10:29 PM BST
Lawmakers to Geithner: pay debt with TARP refunds 10:29 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Synopsys Q2 profit up, cuts 2009 revenue view 10:28 PM BST
Time to invest in green firms, conference told 10:28 PM BST
FACTBOX-GMAC only major bank left to announce capital plans 10:28 PM BST
Lawmakers to Geithner: pay debt with TARP refunds 10:27 PM BST
Argentine stocks, bonds extend gains, peso weaker 10:25 PM BST
Potash Corp announces additional production cuts 10:25 PM BST
Gates defends U.S. missile defense cuts 10:25 PM BST
UPDATE 1-MainSource Financial slashes dividend by 65 pct 10:25 PM BST
UPDATE 1-RuggedCom Q4 profit climbs 49 pct 10:23 PM BST
Microsoft ordered to pay in patent case 10:21 PM BST
REFILE-Semafo to develop solar power in Burkina Faso 10:20 PM BST
Brazil candidate's illness revives succession talk 10:20 PM BST
Brazil candidate's illness revives succession talk 10:20 PM BST
Egypt's Mubarak cancels Washington visit 10:20 PM BST
Geithner sees headway in battling crisis 10:18 PM BST
RPT-UPDATE 5-MOVES-Fannie Mae, Proskauer Rose 10:18 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Fifth Third plans $750 mln stock offer, exchange 10:17 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Magna denies it's in talks to buy GM's Saturn 10:17 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Shakhtar Donetsk 2 Werder Bremen 1 - result 10:17 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Microsoft ordered to pay $200 mln in patent case 10:15 PM BST
R&B star Natalie Cole receives new kidney 10:15 PM BST
Soccer-UEFA Cup finals since 1971-72 10:14 PM BST
Gates defends U.S. missile defense cuts 10:14 PM BST
Soccer-Jadson secures UEFA Cup final win for Shakhtar 10:14 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Magna denies it's in talks to buy GM's Saturn 10:13 PM BST
U.N. demands access to Sri Lanka civilians 10:13 PM BST
Egypt's Mubarak cancels Washington visit 10:12 PM BST
Natalie Cole receives new kidney 10:11 PM BST
FACTBOX-Key differences in House, Senate war funds bill 10:11 PM BST
FACTBOX-Key differences in House, Senate war funds bill 10:11 PM BST
New Issue-Atlantic Finance Ltd sells $1.25 bln in 5-yr nts 10:11 PM BST
German states inject 3 bln euros into HSH Nordbank 10:07 PM BST
CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Neuberger Berman won't take part in PPIP-CEO 10:07 PM BST
Peru rules out cleanup extension for Doe Run Peru 10:07 PM BST
Wall Street retreats on Fed outlook 10:04 PM BST
Celebrity yoga guru dies at 93 10:04 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall St retreats on Fed outlook, banks sell off 10:03 PM BST
UPDATE 1-MUFG to stop issuing earnings outlook - Nikkei 10:02 PM BST
Snorkel teams can assess climate impact on corals 10:00 PM BST
Dollar extends losses, bonds rally on Fed 09:59 PM BST
Novartis buys cancer drug unit, gets generics boost 09:59 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Provident Energy to cut jobs in reorganization 09:58 PM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar extends losses, bonds rally on Fed 09:58 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Obama to sign U.S. credit card crackdown into law 09:57 PM BST
Venezuela may delay PDVSA bond issue -source 09:57 PM BST
TI says on track for $700 mln annual savings 09:56 PM BST
CANADA STOCKS-TSX drives higher but closes off 7-month high 09:54 PM BST
"American Idol" winner appears too close too call 09:52 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Citi Trends Q1 beats Street, raises FY09 outlook 09:51 PM BST
TEXT-Auckland Airport says retail revenue below f'cast 09:51 PM BST
CORRECTED - US STOCKS-Wall St retreats on Fed outlook, banks sell off 09:51 PM BST
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ hits 7-month high as oil, equities climb 09:51 PM BST
DEALTALK-Gold companies could see the shine in other metals 09:50 PM BST
"American Idol" winner appears too close too call 09:49 PM BST
U.S. trying to let GM make decisions on plants 09:49 PM BST
Tarantino and Pitt in Cannes for Nazi-slaying caper 09:46 PM BST
REFILE-Petrobras says oil output slips 0.8 pct in April 09:45 PM BST
UPDATE 1-PetSmart Q1 profit beats Street, raises '09 EPS view 09:45 PM BST
Senate denies money for closing Guantanamo 09:44 PM BST
PREVIEW-Investors to keep heat at Exxon, Chevron meetings 09:43 PM BST
Fraud police plan fund crime detector 09:41 PM BST
Tarantino and Pitt in Cannes for Nazi-slaying caper 09:39 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Tarantino, Pitt in Cannes for Nazi-slaying caper 09:38 PM BST
Soccer-Swiss Cup final result 09:38 PM BST
PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - May 21 09:32 PM BST
Dollar slumps to five-month low 09:31 PM BST
U.S. lawmakers reject nuclear in renewable power goal 09:31 PM BST
UPDATE 1-US lawmakers reject nuclear in renewable power goal 09:30 PM BST
US lawmakers reject nuclear in renewable power goal 09:30 PM BST
Wall Street will only add 3,800 jobs by 2013: report 09:30 PM BST
FOREX-US dollar slumps to 5-month low as risk appetite returns 09:30 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Wall Street will only add 3,800 jobs by 2013-report 09:29 PM BST
UK fraud police plan hedge fund crime detector 09:28 PM BST
FTSE ends lower as Lloyds slides 09:28 PM BST
GM Europe spokesman says three offers in for Opel 09:28 PM BST
Gold hits 8-week high as dollar tumbles 09:28 PM BST
Germany grants state aid to Heidelberger Druck-econ min 09:27 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Health insurer WellCare to cut 9 pct of workforce 09:27 PM BST
Gold hits eight-week high as dollar tumbles 09:25 PM BST
Chevron: lawyers behind environment report proposal 09:24 PM BST
SolarWinds closes up 10 pct, latest to jump in debut 09:24 PM BST
Jackson's first comeback concert delayed by 5 days 09:23 PM BST
New Issue-Markwest Energy Partners sells $150 mln debt 09:23 PM BST
UN doubts major Hezbollah rearming in south Lebanon 09:23 PM BST
American Express CEO: Card law may reduce credit 09:22 PM BST
UPDATE 4-SolarWinds closes up 10 pct, latest to jump in debut 09:22 PM BST
Chevron: lawyers behind environment report proposal 09:21 PM BST
Chevron: lawyers behind environment report proposal 09:21 PM BST
Reuters Summit-UPDATE 1-Yahoo eyes social media acquisitions 09:21 PM BST
U.S. energy CO2 output drops record 2.8 percent 09:21 PM BST
UPDATE 1-American Express CEO: Card law may reduce credit 09:21 PM BST
What the French toast? Employers shun profanity 09:20 PM BST
Malawi president takes lead in vote count 09:20 PM BST
U.S. energy CO2 output drops record 2.8 pct 09:19 PM BST
UPDATE 2-U.S. energy CO2 output drops record 2.8 pct 09:19 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Rugby-Lions call up Croft as Quinlan loses ban appeal 09:19 PM BST
UPDATE 1-New Hampshire lawmakers reject gay-marriage bill 09:18 PM BST
NZ's Ryman full year profit falls 9 pct 09:15 PM BST
Warner Music raises debt offering to $1.1 billion 09:14 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Warner Music raises debt offering to $1.1 bln 09:13 PM BST
TREASURIES-Rally on FOMC discussion of more purchases 09:13 PM BST
Foreign banks pledge support for units in Hungary 09:12 PM BST
MONEY MARKETS-Slow, mixed progress toward normalization 09:12 PM BST
RPT-CANADA STOCKS-TSX pares gains, but higher on commodities 09:10 PM BST
ABN AMRO could need Dutch state support -minister 09:09 PM BST
Italy says to host meeting on Somali piracy 09:08 PM BST
Soccer-Al Ahli and Ismaili to settle Egypt title in playoff 09:07 PM BST
CANADA STOCKS-TSX pares gains, but higher on commodities 09:07 PM BST
US says Myanmar trial outrageous, vote illegitimate 09:07 PM BST
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Financials, Fed caution sink Wall St 09:06 PM BST
Corning CFO sees mild Q3 price declines 09:06 PM BST
Franklin, Crestview in talks for AIG asset mgmt -sources 09:06 PM BST
CORRECTED - Chrysler creditor group asks court to appoint examiner 09:05 PM BST
Baghdad bomb kills 35 in poor Shi'ite district 09:05 PM BST
UPDATE 6-Malawi president takes lead in vote count-official 09:03 PM BST
Golf-Poulter banks on stellar short game to end PGA Tour drought 09:01 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Denison Mines names new CEO 09:00 PM BST
Obama to sign credit card bill Friday: White House 08:59 PM BST
Baghdad bomb kills 35 in poor Shi'ite district 08:58 PM BST
Obama approves nuclear deal with UAE 08:58 PM BST
U.N. names hip-hop pioneer goodwill envoy 08:57 PM BST
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-May 20 US 1.52443 08:57 PM BST
NetSuite CEO says business feels a lot better 08:55 PM BST
Obama to sign credit card bill Friday - White House 08:55 PM BST
METALS-Copper up on dlr weakness, economic woes linger 08:54 PM BST
U.S. credit union regulator sees substantial reforms 08:53 PM BST
Near-term impact of Viterra-ABB deal seen uncertain 08:52 PM BST
UPDATE 1-US credit union regulator sees substantial reforms 08:52 PM BST
PRESS DIGEST-New Zealand newspapers - May 21 08:52 PM BST
U.S. Army paid bonuses to KBR despite deaths 08:51 PM BST
UPDATE 1-U.S. Army paid bonuses to KBR despite deaths 08:50 PM BST
U.S. Army paid bonuses to KBR despite deaths 08:50 PM BST
Obama warns U.S. may face long-term joblessness 08:49 PM BST
Clinton unsure about more U.S. sanctions on Iran 08:48 PM BST
Swedish govt upbeat on Saab after meeting suitors 08:48 PM BST
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Market loses ground on financials, tech 08:48 PM BST
DIARY - Today in Washington - May 21 08:48 PM BST
NYMEX-Crude ends above $62 on stock draw, dollar 08:47 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Telefonica sees 18 mln clients in Mexico by end-09 08:47 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Obama warns U.S. may face long-term joblessness 08:46 PM BST
Clinton unsure about more U.S. sanctions on Iran 08:45 PM BST
Just a Minute With: Cuban musician Eliades Ochoa 08:45 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Swedish govt upbeat on Saab after meeting suitors 08:42 PM BST
France's Sarkozy adds flirty twist to Facebook site 08:41 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Gunfire in Nigeria oil port of Warri - witnesses 08:41 PM BST
Gunfire in Nigeria oil port of Warri - witnesses 08:41 PM BST
Traders look to unload crude stored offshore in U.S. 08:38 PM BST
CLINTON: UNSURE ABOUT MORE US SANCTIONS ON IRAN IF TALKS FAIL, M 08:38 PM BST
Traders look to unload crude stored offshore in US 08:37 PM BST
Soccer-Shakhtar, Werder level at halftime in UEFA Cup final 08:36 PM BST
UN names hip-hop pioneer Simmons goodwill envoy 08:33 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Western Canadian to buy Cambrian Mining for C$120 mln 08:31 PM BST
Soccer-Serie A top scorers 08:31 PM BST
Soccer-Lazio condemn Reggina to relegation 08:31 PM BST
FACTBOX: Major U.S. financial regulation initiatives 08:30 PM BST
Soccer-Serie A summary 08:30 PM BST
Obama eyes agency to protect financial consumers 08:29 PM BST
FACTBOX: Major US financial regulation initiatives 08:29 PM BST
Oil hits 6-month high over $62 08:28 PM BST
Fed seen wanting primary dealers with long focus 08:28 PM BST
Soccer-Serie A result and standings 08:28 PM BST
Fed seen wanting primary dealers with long focus 08:27 PM BST
Oil hits 6-month high over $62 08:27 PM BST
Alaska oil and gas lease sales draw scant interest 08:26 PM BST
UBS confirms 2008 full year loss raised by $366 mln 08:25 PM BST
RPT-UPDATE 4-Eaton Vance shares drop 11 percent on earnings 08:25 PM BST
Judge refuses motion to postpone Chrysler bankruptcy 08:25 PM BST
San Francisco Fed economist: US recovery likely to be weak 08:25 PM BST
UPDATE 9-Oil hits 6-month high over $62 on US stockpile draw 08:24 PM BST
US TREASURY OUTLOOK-Factories, jobs data and Fed buying ahead 08:24 PM BST
Alaska oil and gas lease sales draw scant interest 08:24 PM BST
Fed may face dilemma with rates, curve 08:22 PM BST
New Hampshire lawmakers reject gay-marriage bill 08:22 PM BST
FED FOCUS-Fed may face dilemma with rates, curve 08:21 PM BST
Holders Rajasthan out of IPL contention after defeat 08:20 PM BST
Mexico mortgage sector healthy after defaults 08:20 PM BST
Mexico peso slips ahead of GDP data; stocks gain 08:19 PM BST
Medal haul lifted before and after hosting Olympics 08:19 PM BST
Judge refuses motion to postpone Chrysler bankruptcy 08:18 PM BST
Judge refuses motion to postpone Chrysler bankruptcy 08:17 PM BST
U.S. CO2 output from energy down 2.8 pct in 2008 08:14 PM BST
U.N. forces can start Liberia withdrawal in 4 years 08:12 PM BST
NY Fed to hold $75 bln TSLF auction Thursday 08:12 PM BST
Obama ready to sign credit card bill: White House 08:12 PM BST
US STOCKS-Defensives lift Wall St, offsetting banks, Fed 08:11 PM BST
Cricket-Holders Rajasthan out of IPL contention after defeat 08:11 PM BST
Massa may have had enough fuel in Spain all along 08:07 PM BST
Mexico names board of new hydrocarbons regulator 08:05 PM BST
INSTANT VIEW: Fed downgrades GDP forecast, may buy more bonds 08:05 PM BST
Ferrari fight on after French court defeat 08:04 PM BST
Massa may have had enough fuel in Spain all along 08:04 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Valero to buy Dow stake in Dutch refinery 08:02 PM BST
US credit union regulator sees substantial reforms 08:00 PM BST
U.S. crude futures surge to settle above $62/bbl 08:00 PM BST
Brazil Maritima sees growth after Sompo stake sale 08:00 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Best Western CEO eyes struggling indie hotels 07:59 PM BST
Soccer-Swedish championship results and standings 07:59 PM BST
U.S. officials consider bumping up flu shot season 07:58 PM BST
France's Sarkozy adds flirty twist to Facebook site 07:58 PM BST
Economy bottoming, pay reform needed: BofA CEO 07:57 PM BST
Investors expand fraud claims against Freddie Mac 07:57 PM BST
Cellphone industry seen facing more trouble 07:56 PM BST
Reuters Summit-Yahoo eyes social networking acquisitions 07:56 PM BST
U.S. officials consider bumping up flu shot season 07:55 PM BST
U.S. officials consider bumping up flu shot season 07:55 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Investors expand fraud claims against Freddie Mac 07:55 PM BST
Nokia says on track for May online store opening 07:55 PM BST
FOREX-Dollar falls on safe-haven weakness, Fed minutes 07:52 PM BST
Obama ready to sign credit card bill - White House 07:50 PM BST
SEC offers 2 ways to give shareholders more say 07:50 PM BST
Shell reports flaring at S.F.-Bay refinery -filing 07:49 PM BST
EMERGING MARKETS-Assets firm on global market optimism 07:49 PM BST
FBI sets up mortgage fraud team, uses wiretaps 07:48 PM BST
US money market fund assets lose $20.45 bln-iMoneyNet 07:48 PM BST
UPDATE 3-US SEC offers 2 ways to give shareholders more say 07:48 PM BST
WTO trade talks machine revs up after U.S. visit 07:48 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Madagascar leader puts back North Africa trip 07:48 PM BST
Madagascar leader puts back North Africa trip 07:48 PM BST
Chilean stocks mirror Wall St gains, peso dips 07:47 PM BST
Saab could get state bridge loan if gets new owner 07:47 PM BST
UPDATE 1-German federal new borrowing target raised-draft 07:45 PM BST
DIARY - Spain corporate events 07:45 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Somali PM says little hope of talks with insurgents 07:43 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Somali PM says little hope of talks with insurgents 07:43 PM BST
EU and China pledge new ties on trade, climate 07:43 PM BST
U.S. lumber prices near bottom, rebound a ways away 07:43 PM BST
US gold ends up on dollar slide, inflation worries 07:43 PM BST
ADR Report-ADRs rise after inventory data lifts crude oil 07:42 PM BST
Dollar weakness drives US copper to new 1-wk peak 07:42 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Cornell cuts 2009 profit view, shares down 07:41 PM BST
BMI shareholder takes action against Lufthansa 07:41 PM BST
Motor racing-Massa may have had enough fuel in Spain all along 07:40 PM BST
US lawmakers reject nuclear in renewable power goal 07:39 PM BST
US lawmakers reject nuclear in renewable power goal 07:39 PM BST
I've become a bit of a bore, says Button 07:39 PM BST
US RATE FUTURES-See no Fed hike before new year 07:39 PM BST
Mars may have been both cold and wet 07:38 PM BST
Peers suspended over cash allegations 07:38 PM BST
Button says he's become a bit of a bore 07:36 PM BST
Obama concerned about Iran missile development: Gibbs 07:36 PM BST
Obama concerned about Iran missile development-Gibbs 07:34 PM BST
Soccer-Hungarian Cup final result 07:34 PM BST
Cellphone industry seen facing more trouble 07:33 PM BST
TREASURIES-30-yr bond rises full point after minutes 07:30 PM BST
Baghdad bomb toll rises to 35 killed, 72 wounded 07:28 PM BST
Royal Ballet to make first Cuba visit 07:27 PM BST
Target, BJ's Wholesale results beat the Street 07:27 PM BST
Pakistan aid crisis seen lasting all this year: U.S. 07:25 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Fed mulled increasing Treasury buys-April minutes 07:24 PM BST
Pakistan aid crisis seen lasting all this year-US 07:24 PM BST
Pakistan aid crisis seen lasting all this year-US 07:24 PM BST
EU, China pledge new ties on trade, climate 07:23 PM BST
Brazil's central bank calls auction to buy dollars 07:23 PM BST
Peers suspended over cash allegations 07:23 PM BST
Netanyahu says Israel ready for talks with Syria 07:21 PM BST
Cricket-Indian Premier League results and standings 07:21 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Thomson SA calls bankruptcy rumour groundless 07:18 PM BST
Congress approves credit card crackdown 07:18 PM BST
FACTBOX: Key provisions of U.S. credit card reform bill 07:18 PM BST
U.S. dollar extends losses after Fed minutes 07:17 PM BST
Baghdad car bomb kills 10, wounds 45 - police 07:17 PM BST
UPDATE 1-World copper surplus at 86,000 T in Feb 2009-ICSG 07:16 PM BST
U.S. Congress approves credit card crackdown 07:15 PM BST
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St pares gains after Fed outlook 07:14 PM BST
Study turns back clock on origins of life on Earth 07:14 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Glaxo sees more big orders for H1N1 flu vaccine 07:14 PM BST
Cricket-Chennai Super Kings beat Kings XI Punjab by 24 runs 07:14 PM BST
Saudi prepares fresh evacuation from volcano zone 07:12 PM BST
Saudi prepares fresh evacuation from volcano zone 07:12 PM BST
FBI sets up mortgage fraud team, uses wiretaps 07:11 PM BST
US RATE FUTURES-See no Fed hike before new year 07:10 PM BST
Hubble's troubles surprised shuttle crew 07:10 PM BST
Hubble's troubles surprised shuttle crew 07:10 PM BST
Nokia says on track for May online store opening 07:10 PM BST
TREASURIES-Bonds add to gains as Fed bleaker on economy 07:09 PM BST
UN names hip-hop pioneer Simmons goodwill envoy 07:08 PM BST
Down's syndrome reveals one key to fighting cancer 07:07 PM BST
Tycoon names blue diamond "Star of Josephine" 07:07 PM BST
Motor racing-I've become a bit of a bore, says Button 07:06 PM BST
Attacks threaten gains to Afghan girls' education: U.N. 07:06 PM BST
CORRECTED-Oil firms battle banks for shot at Semgroup's cash 07:06 PM BST
Attacks threaten gains to Afghan girls' education: U.N. 07:05 PM BST
Judge may rule by next month in WaMu/JPMorgan case 07:05 PM BST
Soccer-Slovenian championship results and standings 07:05 PM BST
Soccer-Shakhtar Donetsk v Werder Bremen - UEFA Cup final teams 07:02 PM BST
Pentagon eyes two presidential helicopter models 07:02 PM BST
Netanyahu says Israel ready for talks with Syria 07:01 PM BST
FACTBOX-Fed staff forecasts from FOMC minutes 07:00 PM BST
Retail sales in the spotlight 06:59 PM BST
World copper surplus at 86,000 T in Feb 2009 -ICSG 06:58 PM BST
Irish priests beat, raped children: report 06:56 PM BST
Roman Catholic Church sex scandals 06:56 PM BST
Mickelson suspends play after wife's cancer diagnosis 06:55 PM BST
Cellphone industry seen facing more trouble 06:55 PM BST
US: Iran test "step in wrong direction" 06:54 PM BST
Sudan threatens to destroy Chad troops 06:54 PM BST
Sudan threatens to destroy Chad troops 06:54 PM BST
CORRECTED - (OFFICIAL)-UPDATE 1-Handset sales fall 8.6 pct in Q1-Gartner 06:54 PM BST
UPDATE 1-TI to close Japan research center-Nikkei 06:54 PM BST
Security giant G4S says will avoid soccer World Cup 06:53 PM BST
FACTBOX-What German department store alliance could look like 06:53 PM BST
FOREX-Dollar hits 5-month lows as safe-haven demand wanes 06:52 PM BST
Orascom says no France Telecom reply to talks offer 06:52 PM BST
Cement makers eye big cuts to greenhouse gases 06:51 PM BST
Craigslist faces prostitution controversy in NY 06:51 PM BST
UPDATE 1-US highway travel in March down for 16th mth: Govt 06:50 PM BST
U.S. Senate denies money for closing Cuba prison 06:49 PM BST
NY Fed says bought $3.1 bln of agency debt 06:49 PM BST
REFILE-UPDATE 2-GM Canada set to give dealerships notice 06:49 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Security giant G4S says will avoid soccer World Cup 06:48 PM BST
Scientists unveil ancient fossilized primate 06:48 PM BST
Fiat and RHJ submit bids for Opel 06:46 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Tennis-Austrian Open mens singles results 06:45 PM BST
Avon beautifies recession 06:44 PM BST
Moody's cuts ArcelorMittal, cites steel weakness 06:43 PM BST
Filipinos leap into parkour 06:43 PM BST
Craigslist faces prostitution controversy in NY 06:42 PM BST
Soccer-Slovak Cup final result 06:41 PM BST
Tennis-Germany sweep past France 3-0, meet holders Sweden 06:41 PM BST
Craigslist faces prostitution controversy in NY 06:40 PM BST
Italy's solar growth seen slowing in 2009 06:39 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Security giant G4S says will avoid soccer World Cup 06:39 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Columbus McKinnon sees revenue drop in '10; to cut jobs 06:38 PM BST
Yankees hero Bernie Williams eyes musical home run 06:38 PM BST
TAKE-A-LOOK: World stocks at 6-month high, dollar at 5-month low 06:36 PM BST
Irish report says priests beat and raped children 06:35 PM BST
FACTBOX - Roman Catholic Church sex scandals 06:35 PM BST
U.S. says most dead in Afghan strikes were Taliban 06:32 PM BST
Afghan women entrepreneurs say just need investors 06:32 PM BST
Attacks threaten gains to Afghan girls' education-U.N. 06:32 PM BST
Quotes from Tech Summit in Paris on Wednesday 06:31 PM BST
Acer says to make Android phone in 2009 06:31 PM BST
US highway travel in March down for 16th mth: Govt 06:30 PM BST
New Issue-Nordstrom sells $400 mln in 5-year notes 06:28 PM BST
Tennis-World Team Cup scores 06:27 PM BST
Mars may have been both cold and wet 06:27 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Tarantino, Pitt in Cannes for Nazi-slaying caper 06:26 PM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar at 5-mo low on recovery hopes, stocks up 06:26 PM BST
DVDs created with massive storage 06:26 PM BST
Pietersen out of one-day series 06:22 PM BST
US: Iran missile test "step in wrong direction" 06:22 PM BST
African bloc calls for U.N. sanctions on Eritrea 06:21 PM BST
Nigeria police kill two students over exam protest 06:21 PM BST
US Senate denies money for closing Cuba prison 06:20 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Southwest Airlines expects Q2 revenue softness 06:18 PM BST
UPDATE 1-BMI shareholder takes legal action against Lufthansa 06:18 PM BST
Unipol bank unit revamped after cenbank inspection-CEO 06:17 PM BST
Zimbabwe tax holidays to attract investors in energy 06:17 PM BST
Fiat and RHJ submit bids for Opel 06:17 PM BST
Three bidders seen in Opel race 06:17 PM BST
NYMEX-Crude firms above $61 on big stock draw 06:15 PM BST
Arsenal expect Eduardo to be fit for next season 06:14 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Goldman suggests buying Boeing calls 06:14 PM BST
Greece aims to bring back Parthenon relics from Britain 06:13 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Attacks threaten gains to Afghan girls' education-UN 06:10 PM BST
Forward Calendar - U.S. corporate bond new issues 06:09 PM BST
Olazabal lauds Seve after joining him in Hall of Fame 06:09 PM BST
Brown to urge caution on recovery 06:07 PM BST
Porsche clan open to investor, questions over votes 06:06 PM BST
Researchers create DVDs with massive storage 06:05 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Tennis-Strasbourg International women's singles results 06:04 PM BST
Russia VSMPO cuts 2008 titanium sales by 7 pct 06:02 PM BST
Suu Kyi stands trial in infamous Myanmar court 06:02 PM BST
California plans next steps to cut car pollution 06:00 PM BST
FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, May 20 06:00 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-UK small caps close 0.6 percent firmer 06:00 PM BST
Edwards says valve patients had low 30-day mortality 06:00 PM BST
Researchers create DVDs with massive storage 06:00 PM BST
House panel to approve climate change bill: Reuters poll 05:59 PM BST
Acer to make Android phone in 2009 05:58 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-May VIX futures settle at 27.04 05:57 PM BST
Golf-Olazabal lauds Seve after joining him in Hall of Fame 05:57 PM BST
FACTBOX-Key facts about Karstadt and Kaufhof stores 05:55 PM BST
French strikers slow nuclear reactor maintenance 05:54 PM BST
Soccer-Arsenal expect Eduardo to be fit for next season 05:54 PM BST
Verizon CFO says happy with second quarter so far 05:54 PM BST
More pain in Spain for France Telecom 05:53 PM BST
FTSE ends lower as Lloyds slides; commodities gain 05:53 PM BST
UPDATE 3-NetEase Q1 earnings top Street; shares down on rev miss 05:52 PM BST
CORRECTED - UPDATE 3-MOVES-Latham & Watkins, Bryan Cave 05:52 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Canaccord Capital posts surprise quarterly profit 05:51 PM BST
New Issue-Praxair sells $500 mln in 1-yr floating rate notes 05:51 PM BST
AT&T eyes cheaper plans for iPhone, other phones 05:51 PM BST
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Dow briefly turns negative as banks drop 05:51 PM BST
FACTBOX: Details of US SEC shareholder proxy access plan 05:50 PM BST
Regions Financial plans $1.25 billion stock offer 05:49 PM BST
SEC chief defends turf amid regulatory reform 05:48 PM BST
Alonso worries about his Formula One future 05:48 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Orco Q1 loss quadruples, no quick recovery seen 05:48 PM BST
FACTBOX-Details of US SEC shareholder proxy access plan 05:47 PM BST
Cricket-Player exodus leaves Indian rebel league on the brink 05:47 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Regions Financial plans $1.25 bln stock offer 05:47 PM BST
Corning may boost estimate for LCD glass 05:46 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Players eye General Motors June $1 calls 05:46 PM BST
Egypt tests third Russian wheat shipment for bugs 05:46 PM BST
Delek says Tyler SRU, SCOT units back after upset 05:45 PM BST
Europe stocks end higher; commodities gain 05:43 PM BST
Acer says to make Android phone in 2009 05:43 PM BST
US Cash Products-USG mogas diffs climb as supply dips 05:41 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Tween Brands posts lower-than-expected loss, shares up 05:40 PM BST
Green "gold rush" seen in new U.S. auto standards 05:39 PM BST
Tennis-Monfils on verge of withdrawing from French Open 05:39 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Swiss Re plans $100 mln catastrophe bond 05:39 PM BST
Sharp drop in Polish workers coming to Britain 05:39 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Brady Q3 profit tops Street, backs outlook; shares jump 05:37 PM BST
U.S. missile shield vs Iran won't work: study 05:37 PM BST
UPDATE 1-ONO Q1 net profit up 61 pct, helped by cost cuts 05:37 PM BST
House panel to ok climate change bill-Reuters poll 05:36 PM BST
Motor racing-Alonso worries about his Formula One future 05:36 PM BST
Dollar extends losses, falls below 95 yen 05:36 PM BST
Dylan "poem" on sale was actually Hank Snow song 05:35 PM BST
Men jailed for pensioner's torture death 05:35 PM BST
RPT-Cement makers eye big cuts to greenhouse gases 05:34 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Nippon Sheet Glass to cut 900 more jobs - Nikkei 05:33 PM BST
Dylan "poem" on sale was actually Hank Snow song 05:33 PM BST
FTSE ends lower as Lloyds slides; commodities gain 05:33 PM BST
More pain in Spain for France Telecom 05:32 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Renewable Energy says to miss German wind targets 05:29 PM BST
UPDATE 1-China April diesel exports, coal imports at record high 05:29 PM BST
Spanish hotels secure big rent cuts-Husa executive 05:29 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets cut gains as financials drag 05:28 PM BST
N.Y. charges 16 people in stock commissions case 05:27 PM BST
FACTBOX - Next steps in Opel sale process 05:27 PM BST
U.N. experts say wanted rebel leads U.N.-backed ops 05:27 PM BST
U.N. experts say wanted rebel leads U.N.-backed ops 05:27 PM BST
CBS plays to strength, adds four new shows for fall 05:26 PM BST
Snail farm 05:25 PM BST
UPDATE 1-N.Y. charges 16 people in stock commissions case 05:24 PM BST
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St cuts gains as financials drag 05:24 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Hellenic Petrol Q1 net drops, core profit improves 05:23 PM BST
FACTBOX-Next steps in Opel sale process 05:23 PM BST
FSA watchdog bans ex-dealer after liquid lunch trade 05:23 PM BST
UPDATE 2-UK watchdog bans ex-dealer after liquid lunch trade 05:21 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Indicators show market may not sustain gains 05:19 PM BST
T2 warns of "more mortgage meltdown," cuts financials 05:16 PM BST
FACTBOX-Spreads of U.S. mergers and acquisitions 05:13 PM BST
UPDATE 1-ArcelorMittal says delays Liberia iron ore mine 05:13 PM BST
Ferrari fight on after French court defeat 05:13 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Cricket-Pietersen out of one-day series 05:10 PM BST
Pakistani army says captures Taliban stronghold 05:07 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-U.S. to inject $7.5 bln more into GMAC: report 05:07 PM BST
UPDATE 4-Motor racing-Ferrari fight on after French court defeat 05:05 PM BST
U.S.-Russia nuclear talks make positive start 05:05 PM BST
U.S. and Russia nuclear talks make positive start 05:04 PM BST
Canadian boy is Cuba's fourth flu case: government 05:04 PM BST
RPT-UPDATE 1-Gazprom says not expecting net loss in Q4 2009 05:03 PM BST
Stryker declines to back long-term forecast 05:03 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Balfour Beatty consortium wins motorway upgrade deal 05:02 PM BST
Speaker's exit fails to quell British reform calls 05:01 PM BST
U.S. defense official confirms Iran missile launch 05:01 PM BST
FACTBOX: How big is Iran's military? 05:01 PM BST
Iran council approves main presidential candidates 05:01 PM BST
Golf-McIlroy rejects U.S. Tour card over burn-out fear 05:00 PM BST
Canadian boy is Cuba's fourth flu case -government 04:59 PM BST
Eni retail bond to be about 1 bln euros - sources 04:59 PM BST
Iceberg fund posts 35 pct total return 04:58 PM BST
U.S. to inject $7.5 billion more into GMAC-report 04:58 PM BST
ArcelorMittal says delaying Liberia iron ore mine 04:58 PM BST
Two Egyptian boys contract bird flu - agency 04:58 PM BST
French director Resnais ponders success at Cannes 04:57 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Gold companies rise as precious metal soars 04:57 PM BST
War over, Sri Lanka's next fight lies ahead 04:56 PM BST
HIGHLIGHTS - Geithner testifies to Senate panel on TARP 04:55 PM BST
Czech Orco shows EUR 45.7 mln net loss in Q1 04:55 PM BST
T2 Partners books profits on Wells Fargo, Amex 04:55 PM BST
UPDATE 1-EDF says to keep up investments, confims 09 targets 04:54 PM BST
TREASURIES-Bonds little changed ahead of Fed minutes 04:54 PM BST
U.S. seeks Afghan executive post: Karzai spokesman 04:53 PM BST
HIGHLIGHTS-Geithner testifies to Senate panel on TARP 04:53 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Lebanon cbank sees 12 pct deposit growth in '09 04:53 PM BST
Canada patient with GM, union talks-Industry Min 04:50 PM BST
Geithner works to fill out Treasury team 04:49 PM BST
Highlights: Geithner testifies to Senate panel on TARP 04:49 PM BST
War over, Sri Lanka's next fight lies ahead 04:47 PM BST
ANALYSIS-War over, Sri Lanka's next fight lies ahead 04:45 PM BST
Gold mine stocks rise as precious metal soars 04:44 PM BST
Myanmar junta allows glimpse of Suu Kyi trial 04:44 PM BST
French director Resnais ponders success at Cannes 04:44 PM BST
CORRECTED-Telefonica sees 18 mln clients in Mexico by end-09 04:44 PM BST
Corning expanding M&A team to do deals 04:44 PM BST
Suu Kyi stands trial in infamous Myanmar court 04:43 PM BST
Brief-Soccer-Barca confident Henry, Iniesta will be fit 04:42 PM BST
NYMEX-Crude gains more on big EIA oil, mogas draws 04:41 PM BST
FACTBOX: Obama economic panel includes range of experts 04:40 PM BST
Brief-Soccer-Zenit's Danny out for rest of year with knee injury 04:40 PM BST
Ronaldo in trouble for pulling opponent's hair 04:40 PM BST
Suu Kyi stands trial in infamous Myanmar court 04:39 PM BST
Brazil dollar inflows total $2.06 bln to May 15 04:39 PM BST
Europe stocks end higher; commodities gain 04:39 PM BST
Ferguson expects "fantastic" Champions League final 04:36 PM BST
Gold mine stocks rise as precious metal soars 04:36 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Wachovia resumes coverage on MasterCard 04:36 PM BST
Dollar drop, inflation worries lift US gold 04:34 PM BST
U.S. crude oil and gasoline stocks fall sharply: EIA 04:33 PM BST
Few fans travel to Istanbul for UEFA Cup final 04:32 PM BST
Shakhtar braced for Bremen brawn in UEFA Cup final 04:32 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Facebook may go public in a few years: CEO 04:30 PM BST
Tata says no decision on UK plant stake 04:30 PM BST
Telefonica sees 18 mln clients in Mexico by end-09 04:29 PM BST
UPDATE 1-US crude oil and gasoline stocks fall sharply--EIA 04:29 PM BST
US SEC proposes aiding shareholders' proxy access 04:29 PM BST
MGM to operate 3 hotels near Dubai manmade island 04:29 PM BST
Second "Slumdog" child star's home torn down 04:29 PM BST
FOREX-US dollar slumps as risk demand dims safe-haven bid 04:29 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Canwest secures new financing; deadlines still loom 04:28 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-SolarWinds rises in trading debut 04:25 PM BST
UPDATE 2-India's Tata says no decision on UK plant stake sale 04:25 PM BST
CANADA STOCKS-TSX touches 2009 high as commodities rally 04:23 PM BST
Target posts better-than-expected profit, shares rise 04:23 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Philippine bank OKs anti-money laundering rules-Fed 04:23 PM BST
Motor racing-Ferrari weighing up further legal action 04:20 PM BST
Estonia reduces loan from Swedbank to 50 mln euros 04:20 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Obama: unemployment may remain high for some time 04:18 PM BST
Harrington lands inaugural European Players Award 04:17 PM BST
Hapoalim expects to complete CEO search by Sept 04:17 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Piraeus Bank Q1 net drops 63 pct, provisions up 04:17 PM BST
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-FBR starts coverage of shipping sector 04:15 PM BST
China April diesel exports rise to record 510,000 T 04:15 PM BST
GM Canada to inform dealers of closure plans 04:15 PM BST
Wigan's Valencia expected to move to European side 04:15 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Genzyme, Isis cholesterol drug meets study goal 04:14 PM BST
Trawlers maybe damaging shipwrecks 04:14 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-World stocks rise to six-month high 04:13 PM BST
Obama sees "some return to normalcy" in markets 04:13 PM BST
Obama: unemployment may stay high "for some time" 04:13 PM BST
U.N. war crimes inquiry hopes to visit Gaza early June 04:12 PM BST
Celebrity Indian yoga guru dies at 93 04:11 PM BST
Injury delays Halfpenny's departure for Lions tour 04:10 PM BST
Verizon CFO says happy with Q2 so far 04:10 PM BST
NY Fed says bought $7.7 bln of Treasuries 04:09 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Tyco businesses 'bottomed' in second quarter-CEO 04:08 PM BST
REFILE-UPDATE 1-Geithner says making headway in battling crisis 04:08 PM BST
Pound jumps to 5-month high vs dollar 04:07 PM BST
WaMu asks bankruptcy court to rule on dispute with JPMorgan 04:05 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Geithner: U.S. is making headway in crisis 04:05 PM BST
Rugby-Thigh injury delays Halfpenny's departure for Lions tour 04:03 PM BST
Tween Brands posts lower-than-expected loss, shares up 04:03 PM BST
Higher prices put brake on commodity supply curbs 04:01 PM BST
Mexico peso hits 6-month high, stocks rise 04:01 PM BST
Reuters Summit-Acer says to launch Android phone this year 04:00 PM BST
Sterling jumps to 5-mth high vs broadly weaker dollar 03:57 PM BST
Golf-Harrington lands inaugural European Players Award 03:57 PM BST
UPDATE 4-UAE withdraws, weakens Gulf monetary union plan 03:57 PM BST
LSE sinks to 250 mln pound loss on Italian unit 03:55 PM BST
Dollar index near a 5-month low, falls 1 percent 03:54 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Investec, Daily Mail to feature on Thu 03:53 PM BST
UPDATE 1-U.S. defense official confirms Iran missile launch 03:52 PM BST
Pakistani army says captures Taliban stronghold 03:51 PM BST
FACTBOX - About 1.5 million people displaced in Pakistan 03:51 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Volatility index follows drop in realized vols 03:51 PM BST
Wall St firms to lose $4.7 bln in 2009--monitor 03:50 PM BST
Tesco's Fresh & Easy evolving in tough U.S. market 03:49 PM BST
FSA bans former Morgan Stanley trader 03:49 PM BST
Europe money markets healing, improvement to slow 03:47 PM BST
US crude oil and gasoline stocks fall sharply--EIA 03:47 PM BST
UPDATE 1-S.Africa's Woolworths sees FY EPS up 20 pct 03:45 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Turkish stocks close at new 2009 high on EM gains 03:45 PM BST
Air France-KLM and Delta to share Atlantic 03:45 PM BST
U.S. defense official confirms Iran missile launch 03:44 PM BST
US copper futures surge to new 1-week high at open 03:43 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Delta finalizes deal with Air France-KLM 03:42 PM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks rise to six-month high 03:41 PM BST
U.S. crude futures rise $2 as EIA says supply fell 03:40 PM BST
TIMELINE - Britain's long, hot political summer ahead 03:40 PM BST
Soccer-Ronaldo in trouble for pulling opponent's hair 03:40 PM BST
U.S. crude futures rise $2 as EIA says supply fell 03:40 PM BST
UPDATE 3-India PM says coalition further strengthened 03:40 PM BST
UPDATE 4-LSE sinks to 250 mln stg loss on Italian unit 03:40 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Kuwait's emir reappoints nephew as prime minister 03:39 PM BST
CANADA STOCKS-Strong commodities drive TSX to new 2009 high 03:39 PM BST
FACTBOX: About 1.5 million people displaced in Pakistan 03:38 PM BST
EU mergers and takeovers (May 20) 03:38 PM BST
Israel's Netanyahu says ready for peace talks with Syria 03:37 PM BST
Bank of Canada says term PRA average yield 0.50 pct 03:37 PM BST
Enbridge says it will proceed with LaCrosse project 03:36 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets up on banks, broker comments 03:35 PM BST
Deere reports lower profit, cuts outlook 03:33 PM BST
Britain to present new rules for Gurkhas 03:33 PM BST
A quarter of Britons are "hazardous" drinkers 03:32 PM BST
UPDATE 1-India's Grasim sees cement vols up, plans cost cuts 03:31 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Commercial real estate fell in Q1: NAR 03:31 PM BST
Talisman sees 30 tcf recoverable unconventional gas 03:31 PM BST
Brief-Soccer-Wigan's Valencia expected to move to European side 03:31 PM BST
NY Fed says buying Treasuries maturing Feb 2016-May 2019 03:30 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall St rises on banks; McDonald's, P&G lift Dow 03:30 PM BST
Jumbo posts 16 percent rise in nine-month profit 03:30 PM BST
Europe's frogs and snakes in danger: study 03:28 PM BST
Obama sees 'some return to normalcy' in markets 03:28 PM BST
Mexican stocks jump on US economy optimism 03:27 PM BST
FACTBOX-About 1.5 million people displaced in Pakistan 03:27 PM BST
Political independents to tap voter rage 03:26 PM BST
Pakistani army says captures Taliban stronghold 03:26 PM BST
Pakistani army says captures Taliban stronghold 03:26 PM BST
Shell says Deer Park, Texas, CDU back to normal 03:25 PM BST
Piraeus Bank Q1 net drops 63 pct y/y, provisions up 03:25 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Brady Corp jumps after earnings, outlook 03:23 PM BST
Advocacy groups deplore cuts to WHO talks agenda 03:23 PM BST
Rhodia gets Kyoto carbon credits for French plant 03:22 PM BST
UPDATE 1-TransAlta speeds Sundance 3 maintenance, profit cut 03:21 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Arcandor, Metro CEOs to meet for stores talks 03:21 PM BST
Investors expand fraud claims against Freddie Mac 03:20 PM BST
Soccer-Slovak championship result and standings 03:18 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Bank of America CEO Lewis: economy is bottoming 03:18 PM BST
UK recovery likely to be "subdued" 03:17 PM BST
Gold Fields shuts SAfrica mine after workers killed 03:16 PM BST
Rhodia gets Kyoto carbon credits for French plant 03:16 PM BST
Impoverished Tajikistan asks for international aid 03:15 PM BST
Impoverished Tajikistan asks for international aid 03:15 PM BST
Hellenic Petrol Q1 net drops 63 pct to 34 mln euros 03:15 PM BST
CANADA STOCKS-Strong commodities extend TSX gains 03:14 PM BST
CEOs cautious as stock markets talk recovery 03:13 PM BST
TREASURIES-Bonds turn steady as stocks take off 03:12 PM BST
COLUMN-The Next incentive plan for Shell: Neil Collins 03:11 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Barclays downgrades Colgate-Palmolive 03:11 PM BST
Enel likely to discuss gas network sale end May 03:10 PM BST
Britain to present new rules for Gurkhas 03:09 PM BST
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ hits 7-month high on inflation data, oil 03:07 PM BST
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ hits highest level since mid-October 03:07 PM BST
Flu cases top 250 in west Japan; 1st case in Tokyo 03:07 PM BST
Cricket-Kolkata KR beat Rajasthan Royals by four wickets 03:07 PM BST
NYMEX-Crude up, above $61 on dollar, Nigeria, data 03:06 PM BST
Tesco's Fresh & Easy evolving in U.S. 03:06 PM BST
U.S. appeals in anti-dumping compliance case at WTO 03:06 PM BST
UPDATE 1-TC Pipelines to buy pipeline system from TransCanada 03:06 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Vista Equity sweetens SumTotal offer 03:05 PM BST
ANALYSIS-CEOs cautious as stock markets talk recovery 03:05 PM BST
TABLE-EIDESVIK OFFSHORE 3-month results 03:04 PM BST
Oerlikon in talks over Solar technology supply deal 03:03 PM BST
HEADLINE STOCKS-U.S. stocks on the move on May 20 03:03 PM BST
FEATURE-Tesco's Fresh & Easy evolving in tough U.S. market 03:01 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Apparel retail index rises after Tween Brands 03:01 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Air France-KLM, Delta to share Atlantic 03:01 PM BST
Dexia Local plans state-backed stg bond -lead 03:00 PM BST
TIMELINE: Britain's long, hot political summer ahead 03:00 PM BST
Egypt indexes down, OT and Mobinil still suspended 02:59 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Brazil's Cosan sells aviation fuel unit to Shell 02:56 PM BST
TIMELINE-Britain's long, hot political summer ahead 02:55 PM BST
Philippines protests Baldwin's mail-order bride joke 02:52 PM BST
IEA warns of falling energy investment 02:52 PM BST
TREASURIES-Bonds rise ahead of Fed buying, FOMC minutes 02:51 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Sears Canada profit falls as sales weaken 02:50 PM BST
Fannie Mae sells $1 billion bills at lower rates 02:50 PM BST
Euro hits 4-month high vs dlr as risk demand rises 02:50 PM BST
Second "Slumdog" child star's home torn down 02:50 PM BST
Bharti sees mobile tariff cuts limited 02:50 PM BST
Jilted student stabbed schoolgirl to death 02:50 PM BST
UPDATE 1-SAfrica competition body to continue Sasol probe 02:49 PM BST
Reuters Summit-UPDATE 1-Bharti sees mobile tariff cuts limited 02:49 PM BST
Flu-hit Mexico City calls on Bono, Shakira for help 02:47 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Union Pacific CEO: freight seems to have "stabilized" 02:47 PM BST
Verizon CFO says happy with growth so far in Q2 02:47 PM BST
Gold at 8-week high as dollar sags, oil rises 02:46 PM BST
Snail business a quick success in Portugal 02:44 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Merrill remains bearish on upfront advertising 02:43 PM BST
Sunoco says Marcus Hook FCC unit still shut 02:41 PM BST
Bank of America raises $13.47 billion in share sale 02:41 PM BST
COLUMN-No need to shout at Yell: Neil Collins 02:40 PM BST
CANADA STOCKS-TSX opens higher on rising oil, gold prices 02:39 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Stocks stay higher as Wall St gains 02:39 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall Street opens higher on economic optimism 02:38 PM BST
FOREX-U.S. dollar slides as risk demand persists 02:38 PM BST
Fiat expansion stirs resentment in Italy's south 02:37 PM BST
FACTBOX: Key facts on Opel bidder RHJ International 02:37 PM BST
FACTBOX: Fiat's proposal for GM assets 02:37 PM BST
TIMELINE: Key events in Fiat's history 02:37 PM BST
FACTBOX: Fiat, Opel, Chrysler -- many brands under one roof 02:37 PM BST
German state NRW to help with Opel financing: source 02:37 PM BST
TIMELINE: History of GM's German unit Opel 02:37 PM BST
IMF: Japan may need more stimulus if slump worsens 02:37 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Lonmin leads platinum groups higher 02:34 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets open higher on economic optimism 02:34 PM BST
FACTBOX-Potential capital controls in emerging markets 02:34 PM BST
FACTBOX-Recent capital controls in emerging markets 02:33 PM BST
HK tycoon names blue diamond "Star of Josephine" 02:33 PM BST
Ethanol formula, climate bill collide in House 02:31 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Architecture billings index steady in April-AIA 02:31 PM BST
B of A CEO: Economy bottoming, pay reform needed 02:30 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Kazkommertsbank sees 2009 net profit same as 2008 02:30 PM BST
Banks line up to throw off TARP yoke 02:30 PM BST
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ hits highest level since early November 02:29 PM BST
REFILE-Hughes, HNS to offer $125 mln senior notes 02:29 PM BST
Some execs see bribing clients to beat recession as OK: poll 02:28 PM BST
Diageo cuts marketing spend, seeks value 02:28 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Tennis-Warsaw Open women's singles results 02:28 PM BST
TAKE-A-LOOK: World stocks rise but Europe slips 02:28 PM BST
First round of Russia-U.S. START talks "successful": reports 02:27 PM BST
UPDATE 1-IMF keeps Japan 2009 GDP view at -6.25 pct for now 02:26 PM BST
Konica Minolta enjoys LCD film recovery 02:25 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Gazprom says not expecting net loss in Q4 2009 02:25 PM BST
Malawi opposition rejects some election results 02:24 PM BST
Reuters Summit-UPDATE 1-Konica Minolta enjoys LCD film recovery 02:24 PM BST
Diageo cuts marketing spend, seeks value 02:24 PM BST
U.N. demands access to civilians in Sri Lanka 02:21 PM BST
U.S. crude futures jump $1, push above $61/bbl 02:20 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Deutsche Bank upgrades McDonald's to buy 02:19 PM BST
Economic recovery likely to be subdued 02:18 PM BST
Sberbank sees bad loan provisions soaring in 2010 02:18 PM BST
India gives Pakistan new information on Mumbai attack 02:17 PM BST
Toll Brothers homebuilding revenue dives 51 percent 02:16 PM BST
USAA sells $250 mln catastrophe bond -investors 02:15 PM BST
H1N1 flu deaths and cases edge higher: WHO 02:15 PM BST
FACTBOX-Lufthansa's pending M&A deals 02:14 PM BST
Moody's confirms rtng of 6 classes by SMILE 2005 SYNTHETIC B.V. 02:13 PM BST
Japan GDP sinks at record pace 02:13 PM BST
U.S. home prices seen lower as Japan downturn deepens 02:13 PM BST
NY prosecutors to announce case vs stock brokers 02:13 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Toll Brothers homebuilding revenue dives 51 pct 02:12 PM BST
Serbia seeks new ties with U.S. during Biden visit 02:11 PM BST
India gives Pakistan new information on Mumbai attack 02:11 PM BST
IMF: Japan may need more stimulus if slump worsens 02:10 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Citi raises price target on HP after results 02:08 PM BST
Chris Lewis jailed for 13 years 02:08 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Ex-England cricketer Lewis jailed for 13 years 02:07 PM BST
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-May 20 US 1.52443 02:06 PM BST
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events 02:05 PM BST
Back injury forces Rose out of Wentworth event 02:05 PM BST
Online police arrest over 700 in three years 02:04 PM BST
U.S. banks are kept guessing on TARP repayment 02:04 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Deere reports lower profit, cuts outlook 02:04 PM BST
Mothercare positioned for growth as profit rises 02:01 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Investor nod seen in Wal-Mart India store launch 02:01 PM BST
Soccer-Monaco coach Ricardo to leave at end of season 02:01 PM BST
U.S. mortgage applications up as interest rates drop 01:59 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Global cellphone sales off 9.4 pct in Q1: Gartner 01:58 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Porsche up as investor talk heats up 01:58 PM BST
Company boards ignore shareholder views -IMA 01:57 PM BST
Golf-Back injury forces Rose out of Wentworth event 01:57 PM BST
UPDATE 2-US mortgage applications up as interest rates drop 01:57 PM BST
Company boards ignore shareholder views 01:54 PM BST
FACTBOX - How big is Iran's military? 01:54 PM BST
RPT-ONO Q1 net profit up 61 pct, helped by cost cuts 01:53 PM BST
HEADLINE STOCKS-U.S. stocks to watch on May 20 01:51 PM BST
UPDATE 2-D.Boerse sees profit drop; NYSE report a "rumour" 01:50 PM BST
Security giant G4S to avoid chaotic World Cup 01:49 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Canada Apr leading index down, unsmoothed index up 01:49 PM BST
H1N1 flu deaths and cases edge higher - WHO 01:48 PM BST
H1N1 flu deaths and cases edge higher - WHO 01:48 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Govt may create new customer protection agency 01:47 PM BST
RPT-Brazil's Cosan sells aviation fuel unit to Shell 01:47 PM BST
Political independents to tap voter rage 01:42 PM BST
Brazil's Cosan sells aviation fuel unit to Shell 01:42 PM BST
UDPDATE 1-Target profit down but beats Street 01:42 PM BST
Evergreen Solar to issue $60 million in shares 01:42 PM BST
Target shares rise 3.8 percent after earnings 01:41 PM BST
UK films earn record global takings 01:41 PM BST
BJ's Wholesale rises after results, outlook 01:40 PM BST
Air Berlin to start flights to Israel in July 01:40 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Evergreen Solar to issue $60 mln in shares 01:40 PM BST
Political independents to tap British voter rage 01:40 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-AnnTaylor shrs fall 2.2 pct after Q1 results 01:39 PM BST
Conoco Sweeny plans work on FCC-linked unit - filing 01:39 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Canada inflation rate hits 14-year low in April 01:38 PM BST
Political independents to tap British voter rage 01:37 PM BST
U.S. says most dead in Afghan strikes were Taliban 01:37 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-BJ's Wholesale rises after results, outlook 01:37 PM BST
Julius Baer splits operations 01:37 PM BST
UPDATE 2-AnnTaylor 1st-qtr results top Wall Street view 01:37 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Iraq eyes gas exports to Europe via Arab pipeline 01:37 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Barclays upgrades biotech sector to positive 01:36 PM BST
Many Britons are "hazardous" drinkers 01:35 PM BST
U.S. says most dead in Afghan strikes were Taliban 01:35 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-Target shares rise 3.8 pct after earnings 01:34 PM BST
Pfizer strikes deals in generics, emerging markets 01:34 PM BST
Sharapova comeback steps up a gear 01:34 PM BST
Funds halve equity underweights 01:32 PM BST
FACTBOX - Key facts on Opel bidder RHJ International 01:32 PM BST
Kazkommertsbank says no plans to restructure debt 01:31 PM BST
Pfizer strikes deals in generics, emerging markets 01:30 PM BST
Funds halve equity underweights, cut cash - Merrill poll 01:30 PM BST
Security giant G4S to avoid chaotic World Cup 01:28 PM BST
Moody's confirms rating of 4 classes of notes by BEL SME 2006-I 01:28 PM BST
CANADA STOCKS-TSX may open higher on resources, banks 01:27 PM BST
*TOP NEWS* North American Power and Natural Gas 01:26 PM BST
Small business credit demand picking up-GE CEO 01:26 PM BST
Ofcom to review mobile routing fees 01:25 PM BST
Regions Financial falls on stock offer plans 01:24 PM BST
UPDATE 1-NNPC sees no major output impact from delta unrest 01:22 PM BST
NNPC sees no major output impact from delta unrest 01:22 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Care UK up on ISTC update 01:21 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Regus extends falls after update 01:21 PM BST
Mothercare positioned for growth as profit rises 01:20 PM BST
NNPC sees no major output impact from delta unrest 01:20 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-Regions Financial falls on stock offer plans 01:20 PM BST
Bank of America climbs after share sale 01:18 PM BST
Imax execs downplay importance of screen size 01:18 PM BST
CBI factory orders fall in May 01:18 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Zambia's Konkola to double 2009 copper output 01:17 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Areva could sell T&D if France reinvests cash-source 01:17 PM BST
World Bank chief says global downturn slowing 01:16 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Regions falls, to raise $1.25 billion 01:16 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Optos posts H1 pretax loss from cont ops, cuts jobs 01:15 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-Bank of America climbs after share sale 01:15 PM BST
FACTBOX-Key facts on Opel bidder RHJ International 01:15 PM BST
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ rises after inflation data; oil climbs 01:14 PM BST
BJ's Wholesale profit tops view; forecast raised 01:14 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Care UK up on ISTC update 01:14 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Economic optimism lifts stock futures 01:13 PM BST
UPDATE 2-BJ's Wholesale profit tops view; forecast raised 01:12 PM BST
Tennis-Sharapova comeback steps up a gear 01:12 PM BST
World "not standing still" on climate pact: U.N. 01:11 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Dell falls after HP results, Apple rises 01:10 PM BST
US STOCKS-Futures point to higher open on economic optimism 01:10 PM BST
BRIEF-Soccer-Wolfsburg's Josue agrees 2013 contract extension 01:09 PM BST
UniCredit still plans to exit Generali - CEO 01:08 PM BST
U.S. real estate fund Redwood eyes bank-owned homes 01:07 PM BST
FACTBOX - Fiat, Opel, Chrysler -- many brands under one roof 01:07 PM BST
AnnTaylor first-quarter results top Wall Street view 01:06 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Oppenheimer: DryShips near completion of offering 01:06 PM BST
REFILE-FACTBOX-Fiat's proposal for GM assets 01:05 PM BST
EADS sees first A400M flight around yr-end -report 01:04 PM BST
RPT-FEATURE-South Korea zones struggle to lure FDI in downturn 01:04 PM BST
RPT-FEATURE-Fiat expansion stirs resentment in Italy's south 01:04 PM BST
French court rejects Ferrari case against FIA rules 01:03 PM BST
German govt says "no favourites" for Opel rescue 01:02 PM BST
Ferdinand must prove fitness for Champions League 01:02 PM BST
Turkey 'should not link Armenia thaw to Karabakh' 01:02 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Regus extends falls after update 01:01 PM BST
UPDATE 1-DSB says AnsaldoBreda offered $412 mln for delays 01:01 PM BST
TIMELINE-Key events in Fiat's history 01:01 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-GM sees at least 3 offers for Opel by deadline 01:01 PM BST
UPDATE 4-Mothercare positioned for growth as profit rises 01:01 PM BST
Bank voted 9-0 to extend QE 01:00 PM BST
CORRECTED - UK regulator bans former Morgan Stanley trader 01:00 PM BST
RPT-FEATURE-Fresh wind blows through Brazil's energy sector 01:00 PM BST
US real estate fund Redwood eyes bank-owned homes 01:00 PM BST
Spanish police arrest Algerian Islamist suspects 01:00 PM BST
UPDATE 4-Julius Baer splits private bank, asset management 12:59 PM BST
FACTBOX-Fiat, Opel, Chrysler -- many brands under one roof 12:58 PM BST
Oman sees LNG output steady at 80 pct capacity 12:57 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-Analog Devices jumps after results 12:56 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Wachovia resumes coverage on Visa at outperform 12:56 PM BST
FACTBOX-Mauritius' economy suffering in global slowdown 12:55 PM BST
PREVIEW-Mauritius budget to focus on saving jobs 12:55 PM BST
US pension agency posts record deficit 12:55 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-FTSE small caps up 0.6 pct at midday 12:54 PM BST
German govt waits for info from Fiat, Magna, others 12:53 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Eni Nigeria force majeure hits 52,000 bpd output 12:52 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-Procter & Gamble climbs after upgrade 12:49 PM BST
Pound hits 5-month high vs dollar 12:49 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-GFT sees higher open for U.S. markets 12:49 PM BST
Soccer-Ferdinand must prove fitness for Champions League at Hull 12:49 PM BST
Indonesia says 98 died in military plane crash 12:48 PM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Canada - May 20 12:47 PM BST
Lloyds says UK asset plan may change, sees sales 12:45 PM BST
Banks, buyout firms to tap UK longevity market 12:45 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-SolarWinds IPO priced above expectations 12:45 PM BST
FOREX-Euro follows stocks higher, dollar index slides 12:45 PM BST
Indonesia says 98 killed in military plane crash 12:45 PM BST
Rugby-Australia push case for extra team in expanded competition 12:44 PM BST
TIMELINE - History of GM's German unit Opel 12:43 PM BST
German minister says Opel decision by next week 12:43 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Oil above $60/barrel on refinery fires, data 12:42 PM BST
Banks given tougher stress testing methods 12:42 PM BST
Europe shares fall by midday; banks slip, oils up 12:42 PM BST
Gulf Arab ratings unaffected by union woes - Moody's 12:41 PM BST
GW Pharma files cannabis drug for MS in Europe 12:41 PM BST
Malawian president takes early lead in vote count 12:41 PM BST
FirstEnergy Ohio Perry reactor up to 82 pct 12:40 PM BST
Saudi state funds keep transport projects on track 12:40 PM BST
Entergy Mass. Pilgrim reactor exits refuel 12:40 PM BST
UPDATE 3-GW Pharma files cannabis drug for MS in Europe 12:39 PM BST
Gunfire in Nigeria oil port of Warri - witnesses 12:38 PM BST
Gunfire in Nigeria oil port of Warri - witnesses 12:38 PM BST
Indonesia says 98 killed in military plane crash 12:37 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Russian retailer Dixy posts 2008 net loss 12:36 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Deere falls in premarket after results 12:35 PM BST
Tougher bank stress testing methods 12:34 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Barclays upgrades Procter & Gamble 12:34 PM BST
Indian funds cut Tata Motors holding in April-data 12:34 PM BST
IEA report warns of falling oil investment-source 12:33 PM BST
Deere shares fall after results 12:33 PM BST
MONEY MARKETS-Dlr rates continue fall, euro rates tick up 12:33 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-Deere shares fall after Q2 results 12:32 PM BST
Sterling hits 5-mth high vs dlr on UK recovery hopes 12:31 PM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks rise, Europe weak 12:30 PM BST
Banks and buyout firms to tap longevity market 12:30 PM BST
Swedish govt upbeat on Saab after meeting suitors 12:29 PM BST
HIGHLIGHTS - Brown answers questions in parliament 12:28 PM BST
PSEG NJ Hope Creek reactor back at full power 12:28 PM BST
UPDATE 2-GM expects three Opel bids by deadline Weds 12:27 PM BST
Italy to host meeting on Somali piracy, conflict 12:25 PM BST
BRIEF-Soccer-Bayern's Ze Roberto, Altintop fit for crunch match 12:25 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Economic optimism lifts stock futures 12:25 PM BST
EARNINGS SURVEY-Nordex Q1 EBIT seen down 57 percent 12:23 PM BST
World "not standing still" on climate pact-UN 12:23 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Banks given tougher stress testing methods 12:22 PM BST
Yell takes £1.3 billion writedown 12:22 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-BofA raises $13.47 billion in share sale 12:21 PM BST
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to July 31 12:20 PM BST
Japan GDP sinks at record pace 12:19 PM BST
Eni Nigeria f.majeure hits 52,000 bpd output-source 12:17 PM BST
Martin's exit fails to end clamour for clean-up 12:16 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-GM proposal to outsource causing problems 12:15 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Future pretax profit falls; on track to meet FY view 12:15 PM BST
SEB sets size of senior bond at 1.25 bln euros -IFR 12:14 PM BST
German minister says Opel decision by next week 12:14 PM BST
U.N. war crimes inquiry hopes to visit Gaza early June 12:14 PM BST
U.N. war crimes inquiry hopes to visit Gaza early June 12:14 PM BST
TIMELINE-Sudan Chad tensions rise again 12:14 PM BST
Soccer-Bulgaria name 17 foreign-based players for qualifier 12:10 PM BST
Moody's places Gracechurch Card Funding (No.10) PLC on review 12:09 PM BST
Sudan threatens to destroy Chad troops 12:08 PM BST
Book Talk: Fantasy author Fiona McIntosh gets into crime 12:08 PM BST
Sudan court sentences nine to death over rebel attack 12:08 PM BST
Australia records four cases of H1N1 in one day 12:06 PM BST
Indian shares drop 1.7 pct after big poll rally 12:06 PM BST
Orascom Telecom says no France Telecom reply yet 12:06 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Microsoft may unveil new search engine: WSJ 12:05 PM BST
Kenya needs $7 bln to boost power supply - official 12:05 PM BST
Dollar index hits 4 1/2-mth low as euro edges up 12:03 PM BST
Sudan court sentences nine to death over rebel attack 12:03 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-UK small caps gain 0.6 percent midday 12:03 PM BST
Fantasy author Fiona McIntosh gets into crime 12:02 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-HP tempers revenue outlook, to cut jobs 12:02 PM BST
Maersk shipyard gets lease deal for dock facilities 12:00 PM BST
Lloyds says UK asset plan may change 12:00 PM BST
RPT-TABLE-US mortgage applications increase in latest week 12:00 PM BST
Lloyds shares dip 12:00 PM BST
TABLE-US mortgage applications increase in latest week 12:00 PM BST
US mortgage applications up as interest rates drop 12:00 PM BST
Symonds overlooked for Australia's Ashes squad 12:00 PM BST
Australia selections spell trouble for England 11:59 AM BST
Total to temporarily shut Unit 790 at Port Arthur, Tex 11:59 AM BST
DSB: AnsaldoBreda offers $412 mln for late delivery 11:57 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Norway wealth fund Q1 return negative 4.8 pct 11:56 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Economic indicators for May 20 11:56 AM BST
German president vote sets test for Merkel 11:54 AM BST
TIMELINE-History of GM's German unit Opel 11:54 AM BST
Q+A - Germany elects president in key test for Merkel 11:54 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Earnings diary for May 20 11:54 AM BST
Eni declares force majeure in Nigeria's Brass River 11:53 AM BST
Zambia's Konkola to more than double 2009 output 11:52 AM BST
SE Asia Stocks-Mostly higher as foreign funds flow in 11:51 AM BST
Dlr, stg 3-mth Libor rates fall; euro rates rise 11:50 AM BST
Brief-Soccer-Real Madrid sporting director Mijatovic steps down 11:50 AM BST
Kuwait emir reappoints premier after election -KUNA 11:49 AM BST
Talisman discovers gas condensate field in Colombia 11:49 AM BST
Turkish lira firmer, boosted by risk appetite 11:47 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Cape up on trading update 11:46 AM BST
FACTBOX-Five facts about Fiat CEO Marchionne 11:45 AM BST
Brief-Cricket-Pakistan veterans to toughen rules after 2nd death 11:44 AM BST
Federal watchdogs urge AMR Corp to correct errors 11:43 AM BST
India's Grasim sees cement volumes rising on infra 11:42 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Telecom Plus falls on bearish forecast 11:39 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Talisman discovers gas condensate field in Colombia 11:39 AM BST
Wilson Learning Worldwide <9610.Q>-2008/09 group 11:38 AM BST
MOVES-Swiss Life, SVG Capital 11:38 AM BST
Wilson Learning Worldwide <9610.Q>-2008/09 parent 11:38 AM BST
Australia selections spell trouble for England 11:37 AM BST
Thuringia may help Opel with 40-60 mln eur-minister 11:37 AM BST
Reuters Summit-Konica Minolta: LCD film demand to boost earnings 11:37 AM BST
UPDATE 3-Shaftesbury eyes new Soho retail hub after share sale 11:36 AM BST
Oxus Gold scales back Amantaytau development plans 11:36 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Russian banks may need $16 bln extra capital 11:36 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Telecom Plus falls on bearish forecast 11:36 AM BST
Iliad plans independent bid in French 3G auction 11:36 AM BST
Iran council approves main presidential candidates 11:34 AM BST
Iran says launches missile with 2,000 km range 11:34 AM BST
Foreign Office warns fans over Rome 11:34 AM BST
Button may not have his way in Monaco 11:33 AM BST
Shanghai exchange removes LME brands from delivery 11:32 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-CropEnergies gains on FY results 11:31 AM BST
FACTBOX - Security developments in Afghanistan 11:30 AM BST
ANALYSIS-Cricket-Australia selections spell trouble for England 11:29 AM BST
European shares retreat as financials slip 11:29 AM BST
S.Korea KT to launch app store, eyes IPTV ads 11:29 AM BST
Sudan court sentences nine to death over rebel attack 11:29 AM BST
FACTBOX-Security developments in Afghanistan, May 20 11:26 AM BST
FACTBOX-Key facts about Italy's Fiat 11:25 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-GW higher on cannabis drug hopes 11:24 AM BST
German state NRW to help with Opel financing-source 11:23 AM BST
Wireless Linux group chalks out ambitious plans 11:23 AM BST
UPDATE 1-India monsoon hits Andaman Sea, brightens hope 11:22 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-GW higher on cannabis drug hopes 11:22 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Oxus Gold scales back Amantaytau development plans 11:20 AM BST
Speaker's exit fails to end clamour for UK clean-up 11:20 AM BST
LSE sinks to £250 mln loss on Italian hit 11:17 AM BST
Kuwait sticks with FX union, finance minister says 11:17 AM BST
Senior Communication <2463.T>-2008/09 parent 11:15 AM BST
Senior Communication <2463.T>-2008/09 group 11:15 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-First Derivatives up after results 11:15 AM BST
Indonesia to extend Medco's Aceh gas block contract 11:14 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Melorio up on training growth 11:13 AM BST
PREVIEW - Button may not have his way in Monaco 11:13 AM BST
Roadside bomb kills two Americans outside Kabul 11:12 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS ERUOPE-Micro Focus up as Evolution lifts tgt 11:11 AM BST
NATO says air strike likely killed Afghan civilians 11:11 AM BST
UPDATE 1-French Connection trading trends little changed 11:10 AM BST
Roadside bomb kills two Americans outside Kabul 11:09 AM BST
FACTBOX: Security developments in Afghanistan, May 20 11:09 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Melorio up on training growth 11:09 AM BST
TIMELINE: Indonesian air disasters 11:08 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Micro Focus up as Evolution lifts target 11:07 AM BST
Roadside bomb kills two Americans outside Kabul 11:07 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Bayer's Nexavar gets Japan OK for liver cancer 11:06 AM BST
Ezra Holdings raising up to $54 mln in share sale 11:06 AM BST
Americans still texting while driving despite bans 11:05 AM BST
Indian shares provisionally fall 1.8 pct 11:04 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-African Eagle up; Seymour Pierce "buy" 11:03 AM BST
India gives Pakistan new information on Mumbai attack 11:03 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Russia 4-month gas transit via Ukraine down 50 pct 11:01 AM BST
Banks line up to throw off TARP yoke 11:00 AM BST
Motor racing-Monaco Grand Prix facts and figures 11:00 AM BST
Motor racing-Formula One drivers' form sheet 11:00 AM BST
Motor racing-Formula One statistics for Monaco Grand Prix 11:00 AM BST
PREVIEW-Motor racing-Button may not have his way in Monaco 11:00 AM BST
Four Gulf states still committed to FX union-source 10:59 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Van der Moolen posts Q1 net loss, shares drop 10:58 AM BST
UPDATE 1-StatoilHydro mum on Kollsnes gas plant restart 10:57 AM BST
CRH sets size of 5-year bond at 750 mln euros -IFR 10:55 AM BST
Experian lifts savings target as FY beats hopes 10:50 AM BST
Schaeffler mulls surrender to Continental 10:50 AM BST
UPDATE 3-Experian lifts savings target as FY beats hopes 10:47 AM BST
Moody's downgrades certain ratings of CEDO PLC 10:46 AM BST
Britvic profit soars 10:46 AM BST
UPDATE 1-SVG Capital promotes Fordham to CEO 10:45 AM BST
As-Szki <1995.Q>-2008/09 parent results 10:45 AM BST
As-Szki <1995.Q>-2008/09 group results 10:45 AM BST
EU clears Danish government aid for Fionia Bank 10:45 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Britvic profit soars, sees soft drink mkt recovery 10:45 AM BST
Fresnillo concludes last set of wage talks 10:44 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Schaeffler mulls surrender to Continental 10:43 AM BST
Mothercare positioned for growth 10:43 AM BST
Alcoa Spain cuts aluminium output 18 pct 10:42 AM BST
Julius Baer to spin off funds unit 10:41 AM BST
Nihon Kaiheiki <6943.Q>-2008/09 parent results 10:40 AM BST
Nihon Kaiheiki <6943.Q>-2008/09 group results 10:40 AM BST
GM bankruptcy plan eyes quick sale to government 10:39 AM BST
Rio may seek changes to Chinalco deal 10:34 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Osaka bourse to extend ETFs to commodities this year 10:34 AM BST
US Systems <3390.Q>-2008/09 parent results 10:33 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Yell takes $2 bln writedown; outlook uncertain 10:32 AM BST
Justsystem <4686.Q>-2008/09 parent results 10:30 AM BST
Indian shares extend fall to over 2 pct 10:30 AM BST
Justsystem <4686.Q>-2008/09 group results 10:30 AM BST
Kamogawa Grand Hotel <9695.Q>-2008/09 parent 10:30 AM BST
Novartis buys cancer drug unit 10:30 AM BST
GW sees cannabis treating diabetes and cancer 10:29 AM BST
Hochtief drops interest in Russian airport-source 10:29 AM BST
Violence rife at "failing" Parkhurst jail 10:28 AM BST
Dairy Crest profit falls 10:27 AM BST
Grainger sees signs housing improving 10:27 AM BST
Rio Tinto seeking changes to Chinalco deal:report 10:26 AM BST
RHJ will make offer for GM's Opel: source 10:24 AM BST
FACTBOX-Asia puts up fight as H1N1 makes inroads 10:24 AM BST
UAE withdraws from Gulf monetary union plan -agency 10:23 AM BST
CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Fresnillo concludes last set of wage talks 10:22 AM BST
Japan's Nissin to buy back $125 mln own shares 10:21 AM BST
RHJ will make offer for GM's Opel - source 10:21 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Mothercare up as profit rises 10:20 AM BST
BRIEF-Fresnillo concludes last set of wage talks 10:20 AM BST
S.Korea coal imports in April down 22 pct y/y 10:19 AM BST
FOREX-Dollar, yen edge lower as markets assess risks 10:17 AM BST
FACTBOX-Details of Julius Baer split 10:17 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Rio Tinto seeking changes to Chinalco deal-report 10:16 AM BST
INSTANT VIEW: Bank unanimous on QE extension 10:14 AM BST
Russian 4-mo gas transit via Ukraine down 50 pct 10:13 AM BST
Bank of England mulled bigger QE boost 10:12 AM BST
UPDATE 1-OTP on track for 2009 profit target - CFO 10:12 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Singapore Refining Co cuts runs to 75 pct -sources 10:12 AM BST
Intl Ferro says demand remains very low 10:11 AM BST
Kazakh ArcelorMittal miners consider protest 10:10 AM BST
DIARY - Greece to June 30, 2009 10:10 AM BST
Sotheby's to auction Ukrainian "crisis art" 10:10 AM BST
India monsoon reaches Andaman sea, set to advance 10:10 AM BST
FACTBOX-Military deaths in Afghanistan 10:09 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Intl Ferro says demand remains very low, shares drop 10:08 AM BST
Australia coach says suit list should end controversy 10:05 AM BST
UPDATE 3-Novartis buys cancer drug unit, gets generics boost 10:05 AM BST
FACTBOX-Military deaths in Afghanistan 10:02 AM BST
Obama takes aim at car emissions 10:02 AM BST
Axis Shield sells Plasmatec unit 10:00 AM BST
Sparx Group <8739.Q>-2008/09 parent results 10:00 AM BST
Sparx Group <8739.Q>-2008/09 group results 10:00 AM BST
KfW plans 4-year $1 billion Eurobond -IFR 09:59 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Indra gains on Goldman upgrade 09:59 AM BST
Areva sees T&D sale as one financing option -source 09:58 AM BST
Brief-Soccer-Kameni open to staying at Espanyol 09:58 AM BST
CORRECTED - UPDATE 2-Dairy Crest profit falls, to cut future dividends 09:56 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-DAX volatility falls, follows VIX 09:56 AM BST
Julius Baer splits private bank and asset management 09:56 AM BST
WRAPUP 1-Cellphone industry seen facing more trouble 09:56 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Axis Shield sells Plasmatec unit 09:55 AM BST
Brief-Soccer-Cannavaro expecting difficult time on Juve return 09:55 AM BST
AngloGold increases bond offering to $732.5 mln 09:55 AM BST
Julius Baer splits private bank and asset management 09:55 AM BST
StatoilHydro says Kollsnes gas plant still shut 09:54 AM BST
Sandvik says raised 1.7 bln SEK from debt issue 09:54 AM BST
Nikkei up 0.6 percent 09:53 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Elbit Q1 profit up, sees double digit rev growth 09:52 AM BST
Gold demand jumps on higher investment 09:52 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Italy's RCS gains on Mediobanca upgrade 09:52 AM BST
Bank voted 9-0 to extend QE 09:51 AM BST
HK shares snap 3-day rally in skittish trade 09:50 AM BST
Six exit hedge fund firm NewSmith in cost cuts 09:50 AM BST
Europe shares rise, extending rally to 5th day 09:49 AM BST
Man eyes switch to independent valuation 09:49 AM BST
Holyfield to fight in Ethiopia for AIDS charity 09:48 AM BST
Aberdeen CEO sees sustained market recovery 09:47 AM BST
Sanjo Machine <6437.T>-2008/09 parent results 09:45 AM BST
Sanjo Machine <6437.T>-2008/09 group results 09:45 AM BST
Sakae Electronics <7567.Q>-2009/10 div forecast 09:45 AM BST
Sakae Electronics <7567.Q>-2008/09 parent results 09:45 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Infinity Bio Brazil units in legal restructure process 09:45 AM BST
Sakae Electronics <7567.Q>-2008/09 group results 09:45 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Falkland Oil raises 7.6 mln stg in placing 09:42 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Polnord seeks 50 mln zlotys from new share issue 09:42 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Britvic up after positive H1 results 09:41 AM BST
REFILE-FOREX-Dollar, yen edge lower as markets assess risks 09:38 AM BST
NAB plans senior sterling bond -IFR 09:37 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Britvic up after positive H1 results 09:37 AM BST
Singapore Refining Co cuts runs to 75 pct -sources 09:36 AM BST
Darling says growth set to resume 09:36 AM BST
Philippines' EDC hikes capital to fund growth 09:35 AM BST
Norway oil fund chief: bonds outperforming in Q2 09:34 AM BST
DIARY - Global Environment 09:32 AM BST
D.Boerse CEO sees no record result in 2009 09:31 AM BST
S.Korea LNG imports in April fall 19 pct on year 09:31 AM BST
OTP Bank expects Ukraine unit to break even in 2009 09:31 AM BST
Karakami Kankoh <9794.Q>-2008/09 parent results 09:30 AM BST
Karakami Kankoh <9794.Q>-2008/09 group results 09:30 AM BST
J-Bridge <9318.T>-2008/09 parent results 09:30 AM BST
J-Bridge <9318.T>-2008/09 group results 09:30 AM BST
Ofcom launches mobile routing fees review 09:29 AM BST
RPT-UPDATE 1-D.Boerse CEO sees no record result in 2009 09:29 AM BST
UK's Ofcom launches mobile routing fees review 09:28 AM BST
UPDATE 2-De La Rue year profit up 19 pct, outlook confident 09:26 AM BST
India's MMTC tenders to buy 18,000 T RBD palmolein 09:26 AM BST
S.Korea won stable; importers offset higher stocks 09:24 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Telecom Plus sees lower 2009-10 profit, shares hit 09:24 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Leoni gains on positive broker notes 09:24 AM BST
UPDATE 1-D.Boerse CEO sees no record result in 2009 09:23 AM BST
World trade trend remains negative in March-Dutch CPB 09:20 AM BST
Recovery of renewable energy depends on IPOs: survey 09:18 AM BST
FTSE up as energy, miners offset bank weakness 09:16 AM BST
Deutsche Boerse CEO says do not expect record year 09:14 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Macquarie Airports to sell Japan Airport stake 09:14 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Deutsche Wohnen up; Commerzbank upgrade 09:13 AM BST
COLUMN-Time for China to act on foreign listings: Wei Gu 09:11 AM BST
Europe shares extending rally 09:11 AM BST
Nireco <6863.Q>-2008/09 parent results 09:11 AM BST
Nireco <6863.Q>-2008/09 group results 09:11 AM BST
Nireco <6863.Q>-2008/09 group forecast 09:11 AM BST
Nireco <6863.Q>-2008/09 parent forecast 09:11 AM BST
Sterling edges higher; market awaits BoE minutes 09:10 AM BST
Moody's asgns Aaa to Wellcome Trust Finance plc new bond issue 09:09 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Intercytex soars on bid approaches 09:08 AM BST
HK shares snap 3-day rally to drop 0.4 pct 09:06 AM BST
Andor <4640.Q>-2008/09 parent results 09:05 AM BST
Andor <4640.Q>-2008/09 group results 09:05 AM BST
Andor <4640.Q>-2008/09 group forecast 09:05 AM BST
Andor <4640.Q>-2008/09 parent forecast 09:05 AM BST
OTP on track for to hit year profit target-CFO 09:04 AM BST
Norway wealth fund Q1 return negative 4.8 pct 09:03 AM BST
Narrower loss at Air France-KLM 09:03 AM BST
Autowave <2666.Q>-2008/09 parent results 09:02 AM BST
Autowave <2666.Q>-2008/09 group results 09:02 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Intercytex soars on bid approaches 09:02 AM BST
Technical Electron <6716.Q>-2008/09 parent results 09:01 AM BST
Technical Electron <6716.Q>-2008/09 group results 09:01 AM BST
Sakha Diamond <9898.Q>-2008/09 parent results 09:00 AM BST
Sakha Diamond <9898.Q>-2008/09 group results 09:00 AM BST
Sakha Diamond <9898.Q>-2008/09 group forecast 09:00 AM BST
Sakha Diamond <9898.Q>-2008/09 parent forecast 09:00 AM BST
SevenSeas Holdings <3750.T>-2008/09 parent results 09:00 AM BST
Russia halts plans for Syria fighter sale - paper 09:00 AM BST
SevenSeas Holdings <3750.T>-2008/09 group results 09:00 AM BST
Technical Electron <6716.Q>-2008/09 parent 09:00 AM BST
Technical Electron <6716.Q>-2008/09 group forecast 09:00 AM BST
Mothercare hikes dividend 08:58 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Schaeffler mulls surrender to Continental -sources 08:58 AM BST
Lots of advice, little cash for urban climate change 08:56 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Almirall gains on cannabis drug filing 08:52 AM BST
Lots of advice, little cash for urban climate change 08:51 AM BST
Lots of advice, little cash for urban climate change 08:51 AM BST
Sudan threatens to destroy Chad troops 08:51 AM BST
Sudan threatens to destroy Chad troops 08:51 AM BST
De La Rue reviewing options on Camelot stake sale 08:50 AM BST
Vodacom focuses on data as profit drops aft 08:50 AM BST
Swimming-Suit list should end controversy, says Australia coach 08:50 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Medigene up, drug gets orphan status 08:50 AM BST
California budget ballot measures headed to defeat 08:49 AM BST
CRH plans 5-year euro benchmark bond -IFR 08:48 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-FTSE Small caps up 0.3 pct at the open 08:48 AM BST
Polnord seeks 50 mln zlotys from new share issue 08:48 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Barco at 7-month high on Kodak deal 08:47 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - PORTUGAL - May 20 08:45 AM BST
Media Exchange <3746.T>-2008/09 parent results 08:45 AM BST
Media Exchange <3746.T>-2008/09 group results 08:45 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Pfleiderer up on Q1 results 08:45 AM BST
SCENARIOS - What outcome for Pakistan's battle in Swat? 08:45 AM BST
SCENARIOS: What outcome for Pakistan's battle in Swat? 08:45 AM BST
GM expected to eye quick sale 08:43 AM BST
Truckmaker Volvo's April shipments plunge 08:43 AM BST
RPT-STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Continental seen up on reports 08:43 AM BST
Pemex plans 13-yr sterling bond -IFR 08:43 AM BST
SCENARIOS-What outcome for Pakistan's battle in Swat? 08:42 AM BST
SCENARIOS-What outcome for Pakistan's battle in Swat? 08:42 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Russia - May 20 08:41 AM BST
Nihon Seimitsu <7771.Q>-2008/09 parent forecast 08:40 AM BST
Nihon Seimitsu <7771.Q>-2008/09 group forecast 08:40 AM BST
Sodick <6143.T>-2008/09 parent results 08:40 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Truckmaker Volvo's April shipments plunge 08:40 AM BST
Sodick <6143.T>-2008/09 group results 08:40 AM BST
Nihon Seimitsu <7771.Q>-2008/09 parent results 08:40 AM BST
Nihon Seimitsu <7771.Q>-2008/09 group results 08:40 AM BST
U.N. inquiry team hopes to visit Gaza early June 08:40 AM BST
U.N. inquiry team hopes to visit Gaza early June 08:40 AM BST
UBS sees more Australia share issues 08:40 AM BST
California budget ballot measures headed to defeat 08:39 AM BST
Fallout from the Speaker's resignation 08:38 AM BST
GW Pharma files cannabis drug for MS in Europe 08:35 AM BST
Monsoon reaches Andaman sea - India govt sources 08:35 AM BST
Bad mother? So what, says U.S. writer Ayelet Waldman 08:33 AM BST
StanChart new global ECM head based in Hong Kong 08:33 AM BST
StanChart new global ECM head based in Hong Kong 08:32 AM BST
BRIEF-Elbit doesn't see drop in Israel, US defence budgets 08:32 AM BST
Tokyo Denpa <6900.T>-2008/09 parent forecast 08:31 AM BST
Tokyo Denpa <6900.T>-2008/09 group forecast 08:31 AM BST
Bad mother? So what, says U.S. writer Ayelet Waldman 08:31 AM BST
Chichibu Railway <9012.Q>-2008/09 parent results 08:31 AM BST
Chichibu Railway <9012.Q>-2008/09 group results 08:31 AM BST
Kenkou HD <2928.SP>-2008/09 parent results 08:31 AM BST
Kenkou HD <2928.SP>-2008/09 group results 08:31 AM BST
Seed Co <7743.Q>-2008/09 div forecast 08:31 AM BST
Tokyo Kiho <7597.Q>-2008/09 parent results 08:31 AM BST
Seed Co <7743.Q>-2008/09 parent results 08:31 AM BST
Seed Co <7743.Q>-2008/09 group results 08:30 AM BST
Fuji Fire & Marine <8763.T>-2008/09 parent results 08:30 AM BST
Fuji Fire & Marine <8763.T>-2008/09 group results 08:30 AM BST
Kenkou HD <2928.SP>-2008/09 parent forecast 08:30 AM BST
Seed Co <7743.Q>-2008/09 group forecast 08:30 AM BST
Seed Co <7743.Q>-2008/09 parent forecast 08:30 AM BST
Tokyo Denpa <6900.T>-2008/09 parent results 08:30 AM BST
Tokyo Denpa <6900.T>-2008/09 group results 08:30 AM BST
Lufthansa wants capital boost at BMI 08:29 AM BST
Flu cases rise to more than 200 in west Japan 08:29 AM BST
India vote rounds off improving BRICs outlook 08:29 AM BST
ASIA LOCAL BONDS- Philippine bonds rally after c.bank comment 08:27 AM BST
Long JGBs dip as stocks gain despite grim GDP 08:26 AM BST
Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest 08:22 AM BST
Wellcome Trust plans 12-year sterling bond -IFR 08:21 AM BST
Yell says actively looking at refinancing options 08:21 AM BST
Narrower loss than feared boosts Air France-KLM 08:20 AM BST
Europe shares edge up, extending rally 08:20 AM BST
BRIEF-Karsan shareholders seek stake sale permission 08:20 AM BST
Yell says actively looking at refinancing options 08:19 AM BST
Overnight deposits at ECB inch up 08:19 AM BST
TIMELINE - Indonesian air disasters 08:19 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Grainger posts H1 loss, defers dividend 08:18 AM BST
Moody's assigns Aa3 rating to Texas State University System, TX 08:17 AM BST
Pakistan military chief strikes Australia aid deal 08:15 AM BST
Minister says Fiat has good possibility of Opel deal 08:15 AM BST
3-mth dollar, euro interbank rates ease 08:14 AM BST
Lloyds shares dip as rights entitlement expires 08:14 AM BST
Handset sales fall 9.4 pct in Q1 08:12 AM BST
Nikkei up 0.6 percent, trading firms jump but yen weighs 08:11 AM BST
TYK <5363.T>-2008/09 parent results 08:10 AM BST
TYK <5363.T>-2008/09 group results 08:10 AM BST
Koyosha <7946.OS>-2008/09 group forecast 08:10 AM BST
Koyosha <7946.OS>-2008/09 parent results 08:10 AM BST
Koyosha <7946.OS>-2008/09 parent forecast 08:10 AM BST
Koyosha <7946.OS>-2008/09 group results 08:10 AM BST
Polnord says seeks buyer for new share issue 08:08 AM BST
Nikkei up 0.6 pct, trading firms jump but yen weighs 08:07 AM BST
TABLE-CAMILLO EITZEN 3-month results 08:06 AM BST
UPDATE 1-StatPro says 4-month trading ahead of its view 08:06 AM BST
Seoul shares hit fresh 7-1/2-mth closing high 08:06 AM BST
Mothercare hikes dividend 08:05 AM BST
Chukyo Iyaku <4558.Q>-2008/09 parent results 08:03 AM BST
Chukyo Iyaku <4558.Q>-2008/09 group results 08:03 AM BST
Nippon Rad <4736.Q>-2008/09 parent results 08:02 AM BST
Nippon Rad <4736.Q>-2008/09 group results 08:02 AM BST
Ferrotec <6890.Q>-2008/09 parent results 08:02 AM BST
Ferrotec <6890.Q>-2008/09 group results 08:02 AM BST
Rikei <8226.T>-2008/09 parent results 08:02 AM BST
Rikei <8226.T>-2008/09 group results 08:02 AM BST
Chuo Warehouse <9319.OS>-2008/09 parent results 08:02 AM BST
Chuo Warehouse <9319.OS>-2008/09 group results 08:02 AM BST
GREECE - Factors to Watch on May 20 08:02 AM BST
Tohokushinsha Film <2329.Q>-2008/09 parent results 08:02 AM BST
Tohokushinsha Film <2329.Q>-2008/09 group results 08:02 AM BST
Tokio Marine HD <8766.T>-2008/09 parent results 08:01 AM BST
Geomatec <6907.Q>-2008/09 parent results 08:01 AM BST
Geomatec <6907.Q>-2008/09 group results 08:01 AM BST
Business One HD <4827.FU>-2008/09 parent results 08:01 AM BST
Business One HD <4827.FU>-2008/09 group results 08:01 AM BST
Lopro <8577.OS>-2009/10 group forecast 08:01 AM BST
Lopro <8577.OS>-2009/10 parent forecast 08:01 AM BST
Toa Doro Kogyo <1882.T>-2008/09 parent results 08:01 AM BST
Toa Doro Kogyo <1882.T>-2008/09 group results 08:01 AM BST
Indonesia says 97 killed in military plane crash 08:01 AM BST
Lopro <8577.OS>-2008/09 parent results 08:01 AM BST
Lopro <8577.OS>-2008/09 group results 08:01 AM BST
Aoi Advertising Promotion <9607.T>-2008/09 parent 08:01 AM BST
Fiat has good possibility of Opel deal-minister 08:01 AM BST
Tokio Marine HD <8766.T>-2008/09 group results 08:00 AM BST
Aoi Advertising Promotion <9607.T>-2008/09 group 08:00 AM BST
Care Service <2425.OJ>-2008/09 parent results 08:00 AM BST
Business One HD <4827.FU>-2008/09 group forecast 08:00 AM BST
Business One HD <4827.FU>-2008/09 parent forecast 08:00 AM BST
UPDATE 1-TanzaniteOne raises 3.5 mln stg via share issue 08:00 AM BST
Recovery of renewable energy depends on IPOs-survey 08:00 AM BST
DIARY - Turkey - to Dec 17, 2009 07:57 AM BST
Italian Stocks - Factors to watch on May 20 07:57 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Bezeq Q1 net profit jumps, sees better 2009 07:56 AM BST
Pakistan military chief strikes Australia aid deal 07:56 AM BST
BOJ Shirakawa: Output rebound due to inventory levels 07:56 AM BST
Orkla preparing $1 bln power plant sale -report 07:56 AM BST
KPCB invests $15 mln in Chinese biotech firm-source 07:55 AM BST
Japan recession deepens, feeble rebound seen 07:55 AM BST
CORRECTED - UPDATE 2-Vodacom focuses on data as profit drops after debut 07:55 AM BST
Slovakia - Factors To Watch on May 20 07:54 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Cape says trading in line with guidance 07:53 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Idox H1 order book above forecast, plans dividend 07:53 AM BST
TABLE-VOSTOK NAFTA 3-month results 07:53 AM BST
Wednesday Papers: US housing starts disappoint -- other news 07:52 AM BST
Sagami Rubber <5194.T>-2008/09 parent results 07:50 AM BST
Sagami Rubber <5194.T>-2008/09 group results 07:50 AM BST
KBC to exit some niche activities - magazine 07:50 AM BST
Karadzic lawyer says has evidence of immunity deal 07:50 AM BST
Osaka bourse to extend ETFs to commodities this year 07:47 AM BST
Wednesday Papers: At least three bidders to make offers for stake in GM Europe-bid news and gossip  07:47 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Elbit Q1 profit up, sees double-digit revenue growth 07:43 AM BST
Wednesday Papers: tips and comment 07:43 AM BST
RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS-Emerging Asia FX falls, stocks skittish 07:41 AM BST
Care UK H1 adjusted pretax profit up 07:40 AM BST
MONEY MARKETS-Dollar rates at record low; Singapore, HK down 07:40 AM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-Emerging Asia FX falls, stocks skittish 07:40 AM BST
Vlc HD <2467.NG>-9-mth group results 07:40 AM BST
Kirin: National Foods to sell some ops to Parmalat 07:39 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Care UK H1 adjusted pretax profit up 41 pct 07:39 AM BST
Longer-dated JGBs dip as stocks gain despite GDP plunge 07:39 AM BST
Europe Factors-Shares set to fall after grim Japan data 07:38 AM BST
Japan April petchem naphtha imports +18 pct m/m 07:38 AM BST
Indian shares rise 0.1 pct; State Bank, L&T gain 07:37 AM BST
Moody's assigns A2 rating to Sompo Japan subordinated bonds 07:36 AM BST
Britvic says drinks market improving 07:35 AM BST
TABLE-PETROLIA DRILLING 3-month results 07:34 AM BST
TABLE-PETROJACK 3-month results 07:34 AM BST
JD Sports enters France with footwear deal 07:33 AM BST
Retail sales in spotlight after change 07:33 AM BST
Volvo truck shipments plunge 63 pct yr/yr in April 07:33 AM BST
RPT-Schaeffler mulls surrender to Continental -sources 07:33 AM BST
U.S. Army paid bonuses to KBR despite questions 07:32 AM BST
Tohokushinsha Film <2329.Q>-2008/09 group forecast 07:32 AM BST
Tohokushinsha Film <2329.Q>-2008/09 parent 07:32 AM BST
Sompo Japan Insurance <8755.T>-2008/09 parent 07:31 AM BST
Invoice <9448.T>-2008/09 parent results 07:31 AM BST
Invoice <9448.T>-2008/09 group results 07:31 AM BST
Family Inc <8298.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:31 AM BST
Family Inc <8298.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:31 AM BST
Akikawa Foods & Farms <1380.Q>-2008/09 parent 07:31 AM BST
Schaeffler mulls surrender to Continental- sources 07:31 AM BST
Akikawa Foods & Farms <1380.Q>-2008/09 group 07:31 AM BST
Nippi <7932.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:31 AM BST
Nippi <7932.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:31 AM BST
Karadzic lawyer says has evidence of immunity deal 07:31 AM BST
Hokuyaku Takeyama HD <3055.SP>-2008/09 parent 07:31 AM BST
Hokuyaku Takeyama HD <3055.SP>-2008/09 group 07:31 AM BST
Sompo Japan Insurance <8755.T>-2008/09 group 07:30 AM BST
Arrk <7873.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:30 AM BST
Arrk <7873.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:30 AM BST
Telecom Plus profits up 07:30 AM BST
Micronics Japan <6871.Q>-6mth group results 07:30 AM BST
Invoice <9448.T>-2008/09 group forecast 07:30 AM BST
Invoice <9448.T>-2008/09 parent forecast 07:30 AM BST
REFILE-UPDATE 3-HP tempers revenue outlook, cuts 2% of workforce 07:29 AM BST
CORRECTED-Pakistan military chief strikes Australia aid deal 07:29 AM BST
Microsoft may unveil new search engine next week 07:29 AM BST
Shaftesbury plans rights issue 07:28 AM BST
Grainger reports H1 pretax loss 07:28 AM BST
Malaysia's Axiata to finalise XL rights issue in June 07:28 AM BST
BRIEF-Bezeq Israel Telecom to pay dividend 07:27 AM BST
CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Reinet net asset value falls on BAT 07:26 AM BST
Rugby-Injured Palu likely to miss Australia's early games 07:26 AM BST
Bookoff <3313.T>-2008/09 parent results 07:25 AM BST
Bookoff <3313.T>-2008/09 group results 07:25 AM BST
MGM eyeing Mideast, Asia hotels - WSJ 07:24 AM BST
MARKETS-FRANCE-BENELUX/STOCKS =2 XREF 07:22 AM BST
UPDATE 1-UK's JD Sports enters France with footwear deal 07:21 AM BST
Vattenfall to invest $196 mln in wind power project 07:21 AM BST
Denso, Bosch to scrap diesel particulate filter JV 07:20 AM BST
West Ham, Spurs and Hull said to be Beijing bound 07:20 AM BST
Microsoft may unveil new search engine next week: report 07:20 AM BST
Myanmar opens Suu Kyi trial to diplomats, media 07:19 AM BST
Rugby-Injuries strike Chiefs before Super 14 semi-final 07:19 AM BST
UPDATE 1-NORDIC STOCKS - Factors to watch on May 20 07:19 AM BST
Toshiba says to end cellphone production in Japan 07:18 AM BST
South African Markets - Factors to watch on May 20 07:18 AM BST
De La Rue FY profit up 07:16 AM BST
BRIEF-Bezeq Israel Telecom Q1 results 07:15 AM BST
BRIEF-Elbit Systems Q1 results 07:14 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Ireland - May 20 07:14 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - May 20 07:13 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Futures point to lower open 07:12 AM BST
FOREX-Yen takes back losses as high-yielder rally pauses 07:12 AM BST
U.S. Army paid bonuses to KBR despite questions 07:11 AM BST
U.S. Army paid bonuses to KBR despite questions 07:11 AM BST
Beauty business helps puts pretty face on recession 07:11 AM BST
Sato Foods <2814.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:10 AM BST
Poland - Factors to Watch on May 20 07:08 AM BST
Moody's may cut Asian banks on limited govt support 07:07 AM BST
Nikkei up 0.6 pct, trading firms jump but yen weighs 07:07 AM BST
Gakkyusha <9769.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:07 AM BST
Gakkyusha <9769.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:07 AM BST
Japan Lifeline <7575.Q>-2009/10 parent forecast 07:06 AM BST
Yokohama Gyorui <7443.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:06 AM BST
TABLE-Pfleiderer AG 1st quarter results 07:06 AM BST
TDF <5641.T>-2008/09 parent results 07:06 AM BST
Soccer-West Ham, Spurs and Hull are Beijing bound - report 07:06 AM BST
TDF <5641.T>-2008/09 group results 07:06 AM BST
Iwatsu Electric <6704.T>-2008/09 parent results 07:06 AM BST
Iwatsu Electric <6704.T>-2008/09 group results 07:06 AM BST
Yamadai <7426.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:06 AM BST
Yamadai <7426.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:06 AM BST
SE HD and Incubations <9478.Q>-2008/09 parent 07:06 AM BST
SE HD and Incubations <9478.Q>-2008/09 group 07:06 AM BST
Ukai <7621.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:06 AM BST
Ukai <7621.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:05 AM BST
Aioi Insurance <8761.T>-2008/09 parent results 07:05 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Israel Chemicals' Q1 profit falls, beats estimate 07:05 AM BST
Yoshitake <6488.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:05 AM BST
Yoshitake <6488.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:05 AM BST
Fuji Corp <3515.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:05 AM BST
Fuji Corp <3515.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:05 AM BST
Minato Electronics <6862.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:05 AM BST
Minato Electronics <6862.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:05 AM BST
Mizuno <8022.T>-2008/09 parent results 07:05 AM BST
Mizuno <8022.T>-2008/09 group results 07:05 AM BST
Nippon Koei <1954.T>-2008/09 parent results 07:04 AM BST
Nippon Koei <1954.T>-2008/09 group results 07:04 AM BST
Asics <7936.T>-2008/09 parent results 07:04 AM BST
Asics <7936.T>-2008/09 group results 07:04 AM BST
Forval Telecom <9445.T>-2008/09 group forecast 07:04 AM BST
Forval Telecom <9445.T>-2008/09 parent forecast 07:04 AM BST
INTERVIEW-World Bank funds bypassing Zimbabwe government 07:04 AM BST
INTERVIEW-World Bank funds bypassing Zimbabwe government 07:04 AM BST
Osaka Port Development <8810.Q>-2008/09 parent 07:04 AM BST
SMC <6273.T>-2008/09 parent results 07:04 AM BST
SMC <6273.T>-2008/09 group results 07:04 AM BST
Asahi Concrete Works <5268.T>-2008/09 parent 07:04 AM BST
TABLE-NEXUS FLOATING PRODUCTION 3-month results 07:04 AM BST
Seoul shares hit fresh 7-1/2-mth closing high 07:04 AM BST
Plaza Create <7502.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:04 AM BST
Plaza Create <7502.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:03 AM BST
Hikari Furniture <8191.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:03 AM BST
Miyaji Engineering Group <3431.T>-2008/09 parent 07:03 AM BST
Miyaji Engineering Group <3431.T>-2008/09 group 07:03 AM BST
Yamazaki <6147.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:03 AM BST
Yamazaki <6147.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:03 AM BST
Take And Give .Needs <4331.T>-2008/09 parent 07:03 AM BST
Take And Give .Needs <4331.T>-2008/09 group 07:03 AM BST
Japan Lifeline <7575.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:03 AM BST
Japan Lifeline <7575.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:03 AM BST
Shidax <4837.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:02 AM BST
Shidax <4837.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:02 AM BST
Nepon <7985.T>-2008/09 parent results 07:02 AM BST
Cerespo <9625.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:02 AM BST
Tamagawa HD <6838.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:02 AM BST
Tamagawa HD <6838.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:02 AM BST
Car Mate Mfg <7297.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:02 AM BST
Car Mate Mfg <7297.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:02 AM BST
Forval Telecom <9445.T>-2008/09 parent results 07:02 AM BST
Aioi Insurance <8761.T>-2008/09 group results 07:02 AM BST
Forval Telecom <9445.T>-2008/09 group results 07:01 AM BST
Sun A. Kaken <4234.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:01 AM BST
Sun A. Kaken <4234.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:01 AM BST
Kadoya Sesame <2612.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:01 AM BST
Iwatsuka Confectionery <2221.Q>-2008/09 parent 07:01 AM BST
Iwatsuka Confectionery <2221.Q>-2008/09 group 07:01 AM BST
Yoshitake <6488.Q>-2008/09 div forecast 07:00 AM BST
Hiroshima Gas <9535.T>-2008/09 group forecast 07:00 AM BST
Hiroshima Gas <9535.T>-2008/09 parent forecast 07:00 AM BST
Kyowanissei <1981.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:00 AM BST
Kyowanissei <1981.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:00 AM BST
China's Jiangxi copper back to full output in June 06:57 AM BST
Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Wednesday 06:55 AM BST
UK Stocks Factors to watch on May 20 06:54 AM BST
Toshiba to end cellphone output in Japan: report 06:52 AM BST
Parmalat to buy some National Foods milk assets 06:50 AM BST
Fiat expansion stirs resentment in Italy 06:49 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Toshiba to end cellphone output in Japan - Nikkei 06:48 AM BST
SK Telecom to buy broadband network -report 06:48 AM BST
Turkey - Factors to Watch on May 20 06:48 AM BST
DIARY-France to June 15 06:47 AM BST
Today in France - May 20 06:47 AM BST
Indonesia urges higher gas price for Sulawesi LNG project 06:47 AM BST
Nippon Rad <4736.Q>-2008/09 group forecast 06:45 AM BST
Nippon Rad <4736.Q>-2008/09 parent forecast 06:45 AM BST
BRIEF-Israel Chemicals Q1 results 06:44 AM BST
NBC primetime schedule features time-sharing 06:41 AM BST
Microsoft may unveil new search engine next wk-WSJ 06:38 AM BST
U.S. banks line up to throw off TARP yoke 06:37 AM BST
DIARY - Egypt/Sudan - May 20 06:36 AM BST
Tata: no Teeside stake sale to Marcegaglia, Dongkuk 06:36 AM BST
TABLE-ROCKSOURCE 3-month results 06:34 AM BST
Msig Hd <8725.T>-2008/09 parent results 06:31 AM BST
Msig Hd <8725.T>-2008/09 group results 06:31 AM BST
Ichiken <1847.T>-2008/09 parent results 06:31 AM BST
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Wednesday 06:30 AM BST
Blast hits convoy of foreign troops outside Kabul 06:26 AM BST
Madagascar leader seeks recognition in Africa 06:25 AM BST
Madagascar leader seeks recognition in Africa 06:25 AM BST
Madagascar leader seeks recognition in Africa 06:25 AM BST
Yuan may be reserve currency by 2020-China official 06:23 AM BST
HK shares drop 0.4 pct in skittish trade 06:21 AM BST
UDPATE 1-Swiss Life names insurance veteran Buess CFO 06:19 AM BST
UPDATE 1-China not giving ground in iron ore talks 06:18 AM BST
German union boss sceptical on Fiat-Opel deal 06:17 AM BST
Germany agrees to bridge financing for Opel 06:17 AM BST
Samsung mobile unit sees 2010 recovery 06:16 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - May 20 06:15 AM BST
CW picks up "Melrose Place," "Vampire Diaries" 06:15 AM BST
"The Unit," "Earl," "Medium" get the ax 06:13 AM BST
Toshiba to end cellphone output in Japan -Nikkei 06:11 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Roche, Biogen file for Rituxan leukemia approval 06:11 AM BST
Hewlett-Packard tempers revenue outlook 06:10 AM BST
"Burma VJ" a chilling chronicle of monks' uprising 06:09 AM BST
Subaru launches new Legacy, eyes emerging markets 06:07 AM BST
Samsung mobile unit sees 2010 recovery 06:07 AM BST
RPT-PRECIOUS-Gold inches up over $925, ETF unchanged 06:04 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - New York Times business news - May 20 06:04 AM BST
NORDIC STOCKS - Factors to watch on May 20 06:04 AM BST
PRECIOUS-Gold inches up over $925, ETF unchanged 06:03 AM BST
DIARY - Economic Indicators in Germany from May 20 06:02 AM BST
Toei <9605.T>-2008/09 parent results 06:01 AM BST
Toei <9605.T>-2008/09 group results 06:01 AM BST
OUG Holdings <8041.OS>-2008/09 parent results 06:01 AM BST
OUG Holdings <8041.OS>-2008/09 group results 06:01 AM BST
Shinnihon <1879.T>-2008/09 parent results 06:01 AM BST
Shinnihon <1879.T>-2008/09 group results 06:01 AM BST
NipponKoa Insurance <8754.T>-2008/09 parent 06:01 AM BST
DMW <6365.T>-2008/09 parent results 06:00 AM BST
DMW <6365.T>-2008/09 group results 06:00 AM BST
FACTBOX-Obama economic panel includes range of experts 06:00 AM BST
NipponKoa Insurance <8754.T>-2008/09 group results 06:00 AM BST
Obama economic panel moves into the spotlight 06:00 AM BST
DIARY - Today in Belgium/Luxembourg - May 20, 2009 06:00 AM BST
DIARY - Today in Germany - 20 May 2009 06:00 AM BST
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to July 16 06:00 AM BST
DIARY - Germany - to 18 June 06:00 AM BST
DIARY - Belgium to June 30, 2009 06:00 AM BST
RPT-BRIEF-Exxon raises Butyl rubber capacity at Kawasaki plant 05:57 AM BST
CORRECTED-(OFFICIAL)-Soliton Systems<3040.Q>-07/08 05:57 AM BST
Nikkei up, trading houses jump but yen weighs 05:52 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Japan govt agency apologises for quake report error 05:51 AM BST
Japan govt agency apologises for quake report error 05:51 AM BST
Japan govt agency apologises for quake report error 05:51 AM BST
Asia stocks flat 05:51 AM BST
Mother says pregnant Briton held in Laos was not raped 05:51 AM BST
REFILE-Japan govt agency says quake report issued in error 05:44 AM BST
Tata Motors raises $262 mln in India bonds-sources 05:42 AM BST
Pattinson has "Breaking" news for "Twilight" fans 05:41 AM BST
Fuso Pharmaceutical <4538.T>-2008/09 parent 05:40 AM BST
Fuso Pharmaceutical <4538.T>-2008/09 group results 05:40 AM BST
Indian shares seesaw in early deals 05:39 AM BST
"Monsters vs. Aliens" to duke it out as TV pilot 05:38 AM BST
Matthew Sand to rewrite "Brothers in Arms" 05:36 AM BST
Echo and the Bunnymen album going on NASA mission 05:34 AM BST
DA Office Investment <8976.T>-6mth forecast 05:33 AM BST
Novelist Ellis' horror script headed for production 05:32 AM BST
Nissay Dowa Ins <8759.T>-2008/09 parent results 05:30 AM BST
Indonesia air force says 78 die in plane crash 05:29 AM BST
SocGen ex-boss keeps job perk 05:23 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Obama admin eyes agency to protect financial consumers 05:22 AM BST
Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions 05:19 AM BST
Disneynature turns cameras on chimps, cats 05:19 AM BST
Religare, Macquarie jointly bid for AIG arm -paper 05:18 AM BST
Tori Amos to mix new and old tunes on summer tour 05:14 AM BST
Pattinson has "Breaking" news for "Twilight" fans 05:13 AM BST
Composer Nicholas Maw dies in U.S. 05:10 AM BST
Tori Amos to mix new and old tunes on summer tour 05:10 AM BST
British composer Nicholas Maw dies in U.S. aged 73 05:09 AM BST
Dubai moves to calm investors after finance chief switch 05:08 AM BST
FOREX-Yen takes back losses as high-yielder rally pauses 05:06 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian Newspapers - May 20 05:05 AM BST
Indiabulls Real Estate sells $556 mln in shares 05:03 AM BST
UPDATE 2-James Hardie Q4 slumps, suspends dividends 05:01 AM BST
Architecture billings index steady in April-AIA 05:01 AM BST
Watanabe Sato <1807.Q>-2008/09 parent results 05:00 AM BST
Watanabe Sato <1807.Q>-2008/09 group results 05:00 AM BST
Takes Group <7719.T>-2008/09 parent results 05:00 AM BST
Takes Group <7719.T>-2008/09 group results 05:00 AM BST
Tokyo Tekko <5445.T>-2009/10 div forecast 05:00 AM BST
Boeing again seeks review of satellite deal 04:52 AM BST
British composer Nicholas Maw dies in U.S. aged 73 04:52 AM BST
UPDATE 3-Venezuela Q1 GDP rises, but weakest in 5 years 04:51 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Deutsche Bank names Robert Rankin Asia-Pac CEO 04:49 AM BST
Indonesia air force; 64 killed in plane crash 04:48 AM BST
China to give some rural lenders 2 pct subsidy 04:45 AM BST
Japan PM says economic situation severe 04:45 AM BST
Indonesia military plane crash death toll 57 - TV 04:41 AM BST
China not giving ground in iron ore talks - CISA 04:38 AM BST
Obama set to sign housing aid legislation 04:35 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Obama set to sign housing aid legislation 04:34 AM BST
TREASURIES-Edge up in Asia, Fed meeting minutes in focus 04:32 AM BST
Terminated Chrysler dealerships to challenge sale 04:31 AM BST
RPT-Oil steadies above $60, eyes U.S. oil inventories 04:28 AM BST
JGB futures edge up on lingering economy doubts 04:28 AM BST
Oil steadies above $60, eyes U.S. oil inventories 04:27 AM BST
Obama admin eyes agency to protect financial product consumers 04:24 AM BST
Top Thai lender Bangkok Bank cuts lending rates 04:23 AM BST
S.Korea won turns lower on importers in choppy trade 04:21 AM BST
Deutsche Bank names Robert Rankin Asia-Pac CEO 04:17 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - British business - May 20 04:16 AM BST
Cyberthieves steal millions from banks 04:11 AM BST
DIARY-Eurobond issuance in Asia ex-Japan: Korea Hydro 04:10 AM BST
Obama takes aim at greenhouse gas car emissions 04:09 AM BST
Australia records second H1N1 flu case 04:08 AM BST
REFILE-Terminated Chrysler dealerships to challenge sale 04:08 AM BST
Almodovar 'Embraces" '50s melodrama in new film 04:07 AM BST
RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks flat as investors trim positions 04:07 AM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks flat, edgy investors trim positions 04:06 AM BST
Almodovar "Embraces" '50s melodrama in new film 04:04 AM BST
Hikari Tsushin <9435.T>-2008/09 parent results 04:00 AM BST
Hikari Tsushin <9435.T>-2008/09 group results 04:00 AM BST
Japan PM says GDP shows Japan econ situation severe 03:57 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - May 20 03:55 AM BST
Nippon Sheet <5202.T>-2008/09 parent results 03:55 AM BST
Nippon Sheet <5202.T>-2008/09 group results 03:55 AM BST
Korea Hydro eyes dollar bond sale -source 03:54 AM BST
Australia records second H1N1 case 03:52 AM BST
Taiwan reports first case of H1N1 flu 03:51 AM BST
Boom-and-bust corner of California sees new hope 03:50 AM BST
Nikkei edges up, trading houses rise but yen weighs 03:48 AM BST
Nadal seals spot for ATP season finale in London 03:47 AM BST
Magician Santoro ready for final act in Paris 03:47 AM BST
Japan's Sompo says to buy half of Brazil's Maritima 03:47 AM BST
Bank of NZ to sell NZ$ Tier 1 at 400-425bp-source 03:45 AM BST
Boom-and-bust corner of California sees new hope 03:41 AM BST
Macquarie Airports looks to sell Japan Airport stake 03:39 AM BST
Government to approve M25 road upgrade 03:38 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Obama set to sign housing aid legislation 03:31 AM BST
Singers duel for "American Idol" crown 03:31 AM BST
Publicist denies Patrick Swayze death rumors 03:28 AM BST
TAKE A LOOK-Rio Tinto's planned tie up with China's Chinalco 03:27 AM BST
Lambert, Allen duel for "American Idol" crown 03:25 AM BST
S.Korea's Dongkuk cuts steel prices by 11 pct 03:24 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Lambert, Allen duel for 'American Idol' crown 03:22 AM BST
China says developing long-term climate change plan 03:21 AM BST
China says developing long-term climate change plan 03:21 AM BST
HK Exchange says one company buys back its shares 03:20 AM BST
Mineral producer Lumena plans $192 mln HK IPO-report 03:18 AM BST
BOJ governor Shirakawa in parliament 0537-0732 GMT 03:17 AM BST
Manila's National Power delays coal tenders 03:12 AM BST
Nikkei edges up, trading houses rise but yen weighs 03:09 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Mazda cancels plans to idle Japan plant 03:07 AM BST
UK parliamentary speaker steps down over scandal 03:06 AM BST
Britain MP pay row sparks questions in Australia 03:06 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Thai newspapers May 20 03:06 AM BST
MP pay row sparks questions in Australia 03:06 AM BST
Masaru <1795.Q>-2008/09 parent results 03:01 AM BST
Masaru <1795.Q>-2008/09 group results 03:01 AM BST
Aisan Industry <7283.T>-2008/09 parent results 03:01 AM BST
Aisan Industry <7283.T>-2008/09 group results 03:01 AM BST
Showa Chemical <4990.T>-2008/09 parent results 03:01 AM BST
Showa Chemical <4990.T>-2008/09 group results 03:01 AM BST
SE Media Partners <2495.SP>-2008/09 parent results 03:00 AM BST
Relo Holdings <8876.Q>-2008/09 parent results 03:00 AM BST
Relo Holdings <8876.Q>-2008/09 group results 03:00 AM BST
Dynic <3551.T>-2008/09 parent results 03:00 AM BST
Dynic <3551.T>-2008/09 group results 03:00 AM BST
INTERVIEW-Tennis-Magician Santoro ready for final act in Paris 03:00 AM BST
Seoul shares trade flat; weaker won weighs on banks 02:59 AM BST
Prosecutors want at least 19 years jail for Spector 02:59 AM BST
Thai shares to pause before Bank of Thailand news 02:58 AM BST
HK shares open lower but China stocks outperform 02:58 AM BST
Life after "Idol" 02:55 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Vietnam newspapers - May 20 02:54 AM BST
UPDATE 3-Judge orders NHL, Coyotes owner into mediation 02:52 AM BST
Australia squad for 2009 Ashes series against England 02:47 AM BST
Taubman CEO says proud of luxury label 02:46 AM BST
Prosecutors want at least 19 years prison for Spector 02:44 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Hong Kong - May 20 02:37 AM BST
Astronauts release Hubble telescope back into space 02:35 AM BST
Taiwan reports first H1N1 flu case 02:34 AM BST
Indonesia plane carrying over 100 crashes-air force 02:34 AM BST
UPDATE 2-SolarWinds IPO prices at $12.50, above range 02:33 AM BST
Horii Food Service <3077.Q>-2008/09 parent results 02:29 AM BST
Mazda cancels plans to idle Japan plant for 2 days 02:27 AM BST
U.S. gives Pakistan aid for those fleeing Swat Valley 02:26 AM BST
HK shares seen lower after sharp rally 02:25 AM BST
Daito Koun <9367.Q>-2008/09 parent results 02:22 AM BST
Daito Koun <9367.Q>-2008/09 group results 02:22 AM BST
Scientists unveil ancient fossil 02:20 AM BST
Fresh wind blows through Brazil's energy sector 02:15 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST-Taiwan - May 20 02:15 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Xstrata halts australia zinc mine for 24 hrs 02:10 AM BST
Cricket-Australia squad for 2009 Ashes series against England 02:10 AM BST
Companies could vaccinate 4.9 bln against H1N1 02:08 AM BST
Flu outbreak means lost summer for Mexican tourism 02:08 AM BST
FOREX-Yen edges up vs euro, commodity currencies 02:07 AM BST
Nikkei up 0.3 pct, buoyed by resources; shrugs off GDP 02:05 AM BST
ABB shares jump 4.3 pct after Viterra deal 02:05 AM BST
Australia c.bank says no demand at US$ repo tender 02:01 AM BST
Green "gold rush" seen in new U.S. auto standards 02:00 AM BST
Obama vehicle plan another pothole for ethanol 02:00 AM BST
Brazil lower house approves positive credit law 02:00 AM BST
Taiwan to let Chinese invest in local banks -paper 01:57 AM BST
NYMEX-Crude steady over $60 after rise on supply concerns 01:55 AM BST
ICE European CDS clearing on track pending approval 01:52 AM BST
Top 10 highlights from "American Idol" 01:43 AM BST
UPDATE 3-Bank of America prices 1.25 bln shares 01:38 AM BST
Geely sells $99 mln in shares to fund acquisitions 01:36 AM BST
Lion Nathan says shareholder feedback on deal positive 01:35 AM BST
"Gossip Girl" star Chace Crawford gets "Footloose" 01:31 AM BST
South Korean won edges up on recovery hopes 01:30 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - South Korean newspapers - May 20 01:29 AM BST
Xstrata halts an Australia zinc mine after man dies 01:28 AM BST
California plans next steps to cut car pollution 01:27 AM BST
FACTBOX - Italy and its car industry 01:25 AM BST
"Gossip Girl" star Chace Crawford gets "Footloose" 01:21 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times, Wall St Journal Asia editions 01:20 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times, Wall St Journal Asia editions 01:20 AM BST
TAKE-A-LOOK: US stocks falter on housing data, oil rebounds 01:20 AM BST
Obama takes aim at climate-warming car emissions 01:17 AM BST
"Idol" still most-watched U.S. TV show 01:15 AM BST
Top 10 highlights from "American Idol" 01:15 AM BST
Top 10 highlights from "American Idol" 01:13 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Malaysia - May 20 01:11 AM BST
Canada details fund for carbon capture, clean energy 01:10 AM BST
WRAPUP 4-Obama takes aim at climate-warming car emissions 01:09 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Argentina's primary surplus shrinks 70 pct in April 01:09 AM BST
Bone marrow therapy helps heart patients: study 01:08 AM BST
Seoul shares open lower as banks weigh 01:08 AM BST
UPDATE 1-United pilots seek delay in immunity for alliance 01:08 AM BST
Nikkei edges up as defensives rise, MUFG lower 01:07 AM BST
FACTBOX: Italy and its car industry 01:06 AM BST
FACTBOX-Italy and its car industry 01:04 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Singapore newspapers - May 20 01:01 AM BST
Quotes from Tech Summit in New York on Tuesday 12:59 AM BST
Lufthansa wants capital boost at BMI 12:58 AM BST
HK's Lee & Man says earnings hit as orders shrink 12:58 AM BST
AT&T mulls cheaper data plans for phones 12:56 AM BST
Sprint to sell Palm Pre for $200 after rebate 12:55 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Ion Media reaches debt deal, files for bankruptcy 12:52 AM BST
AT&T mulls cheaper data plans for phones 12:52 AM BST
Lufthansa wants capital boost at BMI -FT 12:48 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Australia's AWB says no plans for rights issue 12:47 AM BST
Actors union to vote on contract 12:43 AM BST
Broadcom urges Emulex investors question rosy view 12:43 AM BST
Hewlett-Packard tempers revenue outlook 12:42 AM BST
Hewlett-Packard outlook disappoints 12:42 AM BST
Actors union to vote on contract 12:41 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Broadcom urges Emulex investors question rosy view 12:40 AM BST
Foreign Office warns fans how to avoid grief in Rome 12:39 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Judge orders NHL, Coyotes owner into mediation 12:34 AM BST
Ex-Stanford executive is flight risk 12:31 AM BST
Seoul shares seen down after U.S. fall; eyes on won 12:30 AM BST
Colonial Property adds A$125 mln to 2012 bond-terms 12:29 AM BST
Boom-and-bust corner of California sees new hope 12:27 AM BST
Warm and fuzzy feelings all in the brain: study 12:26 AM BST
UPDATE 1-James Hardie Q4 slumps, suspends dividends 12:26 AM BST
Malaysia-Market factors to watch May 20 12:25 AM BST
Obama takes aim at climate warming car emissions 12:25 AM BST
Deadly pneumonia caused by super-bugs on rise: study 12:24 AM BST
Made homeless by Katrina, and now FEMA 12:24 AM BST
Sprint to sell Palm Pre for $200 after rebate 12:21 AM BST
Navy sees $555 million to cancel president's copter 12:21 AM BST
U.S. gives Pakistan aid for those fleeing Swat Valley 12:18 AM BST
US Navy sees $555 mln to cancel president's copter 12:18 AM BST
Australia's AWB says no plans for rights issue 12:18 AM BST
Speaker Martin to step down over scandal 12:18 AM BST
Scientists debunk "Angels and Demons" antimatter 12:17 AM BST
Survey shows backers for bribes to beat recession 12:16 AM BST
FEATURE-Made homeless by Katrina, and now FEMA 12:15 AM BST
FEATURE-Made homeless by Katrina, and now FEMA 12:15 AM BST
US gives Pakistan aid for those fleeing Swat Valley 12:15 AM BST
GM plans to shift production a problem - US senator 12:14 AM BST
Publicist denies Patrick Swayze death rumors 12:14 AM BST
Housing aid plan inches forward with House vote 12:13 AM BST
Online police arrest over 700 in three years 12:12 AM BST
Lion Nathan first-half profit rises 6.9 pct 12:10 AM BST
Companies could vaccinate 4.9 bln against H1N1 12:08 AM BST
Deadly pneumonia caused by super-bugs on rise-study 12:08 AM BST
Government to approve M25 road upgrade 12:07 AM BST
Boom-and-bust corner of California sees new hope 12:05 AM BST
Obama takes aim at climate-warming car emissions 12:05 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Doe Run Peru wants cleanup extended, supplier says 12:05 AM BST
Nikkei likely to move sideways, eyes on yen and data 12:03 AM BST
WRAPUP 3-Obama takes aim at climate-warming car emissions 12:03 AM BST
Fresh wind blows through Brazil's energy sector 12:02 AM BST
U.S. housing starts and permits plumb record lows 12:02 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Shell says crude unit returning to normal ops 12:01 AM BST
Obama auto efficiency move a blow to U.S. refiners 12:01 AM BST
Soccer-Foreign Office warns fans how to avoid grief in Rome 12:01 AM BST
FACTBOX-Brazil wind energy sector taking off 12:00 AM BST
FEATURE-Fresh wind blows through Brazil's energy sector 12:00 AM BST

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Talk of the Town - Mel Gibson 12:13 AM BST
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