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Mickelson mentally sharper and excited to play again 11:59 PM BST

Alonso to take "conductor" role at Real Madrid 11:58 PM BST

Greenbrier Classic to replace defunct PGA Tour's Buick Open 11:56 PM BST

Golf-Mickelson mentally sharper and excited to play again 11:53 PM BST

Goodman to raise A$1.8 bln to cut debt-report 11:53 PM BST

Magyar Telekom Q2 net falls 27 pct, cuts guidance 11:49 PM BST

Cisco wary on recovery 11:46 PM BST

Australia's Tabcorp year net profit A$521.7 mln 11:45 PM BST

What If You Didn't Have To Pay To Receive Text Messages? 11:43 PM BST

AIG, CIT shares soar amid broad financial rally 11:42 PM BST

Former AmEx head is close to be AIG chairman: report 11:42 PM BST

U.S. says ready to pay off UN peacekeeping debt 11:41 PM BST

Obama vows to pass healthcare reform 11:41 PM BST

Former AmEx head is close to be AIG chairman - FT 11:40 PM BST

Clinton seeks to bolster Somalia's weak government 11:39 PM BST

WRAPUP 2-Obama vows to pass U.S. healthcare reform 11:39 PM BST

CORRECTED - UPDATE 2-Baxter completes first swine flu vaccine batches 11:39 PM BST

Battery Tech Gets a Surge with Billions in Federal Funding 11:39 PM BST

WRAPUP 1-Oil and gas cos to gain as costs fall, production rises 11:38 PM BST

Americans say A-bomb attacks were proper: poll 11:37 PM BST

Maradona fears injuries before key clash with Brazil 11:36 PM BST

Catastrophe losses hit Allstate's operating profit 11:34 PM BST

INTERVIEW-UPDATE1-Nucor CEO sees Clunker program boost for steel 11:34 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Americredit posts Q4 profit 11:34 PM BST

UPDATE 2-ON Semi posts qtrly loss, sees Q3 revenue above Street 11:33 PM BST

Ex-lawmaker Jefferson guilty in bribery scheme 11:31 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Ex-US lawmaker Jefferson guilty in bribery scheme 11:31 PM BST

U.S. says ready to pay off U.N. peacekeeping debt 11:30 PM BST

U.S. judge rules for Coca-Cola in Pepsi drink dispute 11:30 PM BST

U.S. says ready to pay off UN peacekeeping debt 11:29 PM BST

U.S. says ready to pay off UN peacekeeping debt 11:29 PM BST

U.S. inventory rebuild could plump up earnings 11:29 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Ener1 to ramp up manufacturing capacity 11:24 PM BST

American Express card defaults fall, stock surges 11:23 PM BST

Bernanke questions Obama consumer agency in letter 11:23 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Orient-Express posts Q2 loss 11:21 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Canada's RuggedCom posts lower Q1 profit 11:20 PM BST

Pacer posts Q2 loss; sees profits in 2nd half 11:19 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Turkcell Q2 profit down 42 pct on lawsuit provisions 11:18 PM BST

Soccer-Maradona fears injuries before key clash with Brazil 11:16 PM BST

Clinton seeks to bolster Somalia's weak government 11:15 PM BST

INTERVIEW-NRG aims to invest in PV solar, offshore wind-CEO 11:14 PM BST

Colombia Ecopetrol barred from Orinoco zone -Chavez 11:14 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Pacer posts Q2 loss; sees profits in 2nd half 11:13 PM BST

WestJet chooses RBC, MasterCard for rewards card 11:13 PM BST

BRIEF-Moody's rates Nationwide Mutual surplus notes A3 11:11 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Thoratec posts lower Q2 EPS, sees FY profit above view 11:11 PM BST

Clinton seeks to bolster Somalia's weak government 11:10 PM BST

Clinton seeks to bolster Somalia's weak government 11:10 PM BST

Interview: Dennis' New CTO Paul Lomax: On E-Books And Leaving GMG 11:07 PM BST

New Issue-Inverness Medical sells $150 mln in notes 11:07 PM BST

UPDATE 2-American Express card defaults fall, stock surges 11:04 PM BST

Golf-Recovering Woods relaxes major standard for 2009 11:04 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Chinese tire producers urge Obama to spurn tariffs 11:04 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Eagle Bulk Shipping Q2 earnings fall 11:04 PM BST

INTERVIEW-Peru sees energy investments up despite protests 11:03 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Taylor Bean shuts mortgage lending operations 11:03 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Air Canada says flew fuller planes in July 11:02 PM BST

Honda to sell Thai-made bikes in Japan to cut costs-Nikkei 11:02 PM BST

MBIA 2nd-qtr profit down, lowers reserves for losses 11:01 PM BST

Ex-US lawmaker Jefferson guilty in bribery scheme 11:01 PM BST

UPDATE 1-AFTER THE BELL-Cisco shares turn lower 11:00 PM BST

Rare away win for Celtic but Shakhtar go out 11:00 PM BST

UPDATE 3-MBIA 2nd-qtr profit down, lowers reserves for losses 11:00 PM BST

UPDATE 1-FEI Co Q2 profit lags Street, gives Q3 outlook 10:59 PM BST

Ferry sinks off Tonga, 27 missing 10:59 PM BST

Michael Jackson, rapper Fabolous lead album charts 10:59 PM BST

Gallows humour clicks in "I Sell the Dead" 10:58 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Insurer Prudential lowers full-year outlook 10:57 PM BST

Psychological barriers hobble climate action 10:57 PM BST

UPDATE 1-United Online posts higher Q2 profit 10:54 PM BST

UPDATE 1-J2 Global Q2 tops Street 10:52 PM BST

US court ends Bush-era road-building in forests 10:51 PM BST

Robbie Williams to release new album in November 10:51 PM BST

WRAPUP 1-Soccer-Rare away win for Celtic but Shakhtar go out 10:51 PM BST

Walgreen in Delaware Medicaid plan through August 11 10:49 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Tennis-Washington Classic men's singles results 10:49 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Refinery Sunoco has 2nd-qtr loss, margins squeezed 10:49 PM BST

150 businesses support bill for U.S. green jobs 10:49 PM BST

New technique gives big picture of AIDS gene map 10:46 PM BST

Citigroup shares break NYSE one-day volume record 10:46 PM BST

Venezuela to halt Colombia vehicle imports in spat 10:46 PM BST

Fans at Coritiba soccer match told to wear flu masks 10:45 PM BST

Men with livelier, more plentiful sperm live longer 10:44 PM BST

UPDATE 2-US judge rules for Coca-Cola in Pepsi drink dispute 10:44 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Murphy Oil profit down 74 percent 10:43 PM BST

Dow Jones Open/Close - Aug 5 10:42 PM BST

Dow Jones High/Low - Aug 5 10:42 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Ashford writes down entire Extended Stay investment 10:42 PM BST

UK seen wasting billions on defence project 10:41 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Concur Q3 profit up on higher subscription rev 10:41 PM BST

ITV to sell Friends Reunited to DC Thomson - FT 10:41 PM BST

Brazil Amazon defender weighing presidential bid 10:40 PM BST

UPDATE 1-HSN posts Q2 profit on cost control 10:40 PM BST

Protests in Iran as Ahmadinejad sworn in 10:39 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Lula wants Petrobras to operate sub-salt -source 10:35 PM BST

Ex-CS broker to testify at colleague's fraud trial 10:35 PM BST

Fluor names ex-KBR exec to run government division 10:34 PM BST

US STOCKS-Wall St hurt by data, but financials curb losses 10:34 PM BST

Fannie, Freddie regulator to step aside 10:33 PM BST

Seniors with weak muscles at risk for hospital stay 10:33 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Regency Centers quarterly FFO falls; shares down 10:32 PM BST

Men with livelier, more plentiful sperm live longer 10:31 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Soccer-Alonso to take 'conductor' role at Real Madrid 10:31 PM BST

Equity mutual funds ride wave of 2-wk stock rally 10:31 PM BST

UK wasting billions on defence projects-report 10:31 PM BST

Pirate Bay Bidder Dreams Of Floating On Nasdaq 10:30 PM BST

Bernanke questions Obama consumer agency in letter 10:30 PM BST

Some measures won't help prevent flu pandemic: report 10:29 PM BST

Brazil Amazon defender weighing presidential bid 10:28 PM BST

Protests as Ahmadinejad sworn in as Iran president 10:27 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Given Imaging posts higher Q2, backs '09 view 10:27 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Career Education Q2 profit falls 10:25 PM BST

Dollar dips as investors see data in best light 10:24 PM BST

Alaska Cook Inlet oil output to restart next week 10:24 PM BST

New Issue-Iron Mountain sells $550 mln in notes 10:24 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Canada's Killam Properties posts higher Q2 FFO 10:24 PM BST

UPDATE 1-FelCor Q2 FFO falls 61 pct, cuts '09 view 10:24 PM BST

Brazil stocks, currency rally to end at 2009 highs 10:23 PM BST

Support mounts for Sotomayor 10:23 PM BST

UPDATE 1-TBS posts wider-than-expected Q2 loss 10:20 PM BST

CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Cincinnati Financial to appoint 65 new agenci 10:19 PM BST

CANADA STOCKS-TSX closes above 11,000 for second day 10:19 PM BST

Michael Jackson film deal outlined in court papers 10:18 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Mexico Walmex July same-store sales up 4.6 pct yr/yr 10:17 PM BST

Outraged Brazil ships rubbish back to Britain 10:16 PM BST

Irish government majority shrinks after resignations 10:16 PM BST

The Story of Sustainability 10:16 PM BST

Calderon to press Obama to solve trucking dispute 10:15 PM BST

Debate over Obama healthcare plan turns rancorous 10:14 PM BST

About half of U.S. mortgages seen underwater by 2011 10:12 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Vertex 2nd-quarter loss widens 10:12 PM BST

AFTER THE BELL-Thoratec shares rise 10:11 PM BST

New Issue-AGL Capital sells $300 mln in 10-yr notes 10:11 PM BST

Soccer-Champions League third qualifying round summaries 10:11 PM BST

Gold dips but risk appetite supports market 10:11 PM BST

TREASURIES-Treasuries end lower as stocks come off lows 10:10 PM BST

150 Miles Per Gallon In A Goblin 10:10 PM BST

Calderon to press Obama to solve trucking dispute 10:09 PM BST

UPDATE 2-About half of US mortgages seen underwater by 2011 10:09 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Corrections Corp Q2 profit edges past Street 10:08 PM BST

Mexico peso surges on Moody's outlook, stocks gain 10:08 PM BST

U.S. Postal Service loses $2.4 bln in quarter 10:07 PM BST

GM opposition to Magna waning - German politicians 10:06 PM BST

Auto sector seen limiting U.S. job losses in July 10:06 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Syniverse posts lower Q2 profit 10:05 PM BST

U.S. says ready to pay off UN peacekeeping debt 10:05 PM BST

U.S. Commerce chief says economic freefall over 10:02 PM BST

Emerging FX revaluation back on the table 10:02 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Argentina has room to make debt payments-minister 10:01 PM BST

N.Y. Money Closing - AUGUST 05,2009 10:01 PM BST

Common spine surgery ineffective in two studies 10:01 PM BST

PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - Aug 6 10:01 PM BST

Renewable Energy Can't be an Afterthought in the Quest to Meet Climate Goals 10:01 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Amerisafe profit up 7 pct on lower expenses 10:00 PM BST

U.S. government queries Goldman about compensation 10:00 PM BST

Common spine surgery ineffective in two studies 10:00 PM BST

BRIEF-Soccer-Santa Cruz doubtful for Paraguay World Cup games 09:59 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Hot Topic July comp sales beat Street, Q2 sales miss 09:58 PM BST

KBR in Saudi/Conoco refinery engineering contract 09:58 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Highpine Oil & Gas posts Q2 loss 09:58 PM BST

Pentagon suppliers to vie for missile defense deal 09:57 PM BST

U.S. official sees GM selling shares before Chrysler 09:56 PM BST

Harvard Management hires two from hedge funds 09:55 PM BST

Weak U.S. data drags world stocks down 09:55 PM BST

Pentagon suppliers to vie for missile defense deal 09:55 PM BST

Supply, steadier economy, stymie Fed Treasury buys 09:54 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Soccer-Champions League third qualifying round results 09:53 PM BST

UPDATE 3-U.S. government queries Goldman about compensation 09:53 PM BST

Weak U.S. data drags world stocks down 09:53 PM BST

UPDATE 1-KBR in Saudi/Conoco refinery engineering contract 09:52 PM BST

UPDATE 1-On Assignment Q2 profit slumps; sees weak Q3 09:52 PM BST

BRIEF-Turkcell H1 net profit 958.5 mln lira 09:52 PM BST

US official sees GM selling shares before Chrysler 09:51 PM BST

Insurer Prudential posts 1st qtrly profit in a year 09:51 PM BST

Americredit posts Q4 profit 09:49 PM BST

US Cash Crude - Grades rise on Brent, Saudi boosts 09:48 PM BST

GLOBAL MARKETS-Weak U.S. data drags world stocks down 09:48 PM BST

UPDATE 6-South Africa strike threat raises power cut fears 09:48 PM BST

Service Corp Q2 profit beats Street, raises FY view 09:48 PM BST

Lula wants Petrobras to operate sub-salt -source 09:48 PM BST

Activision profit tops expecations, shares rise 09:45 PM BST

WRAPUP 13-U.S. reporters freed from N. Korea return home 09:45 PM BST

Boehringer seen front-runner for Wyeth assets 09:45 PM BST

China Wind Power Begins Trading 09:45 PM BST

CANADA FX DEBT-C$ reverses slide, ends above 93 U.S. cents 09:43 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Service Corp Q2 profit beats Street, raises FY view 09:41 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Blackboard Q2 profit tops Street 09:41 PM BST

CORRECTION - - UPDATE 1-Activision profit tops expectations, shares rise 09:41 PM BST

Ferry sinks off Tonga, 33 missing - NZ media 09:41 PM BST

Auto sector seen limiting U.S. job losses in July 09:38 PM BST

US STOCKS-Wall St hurt by data, but financials limit losses 09:38 PM BST

Obama To Announce $2.4B for Battery Companies 09:37 PM BST

Guantanamo ex-prisoners get jobs on golf course 09:32 PM BST

JPMorgan may gain $1.3 bln from tender-CreditSights 09:32 PM BST

INSTANT VIEW - Cisco 4th-qtr rev slides but profit beats 09:32 PM BST

Robbie Williams to release new album in November 09:30 PM BST

Mass. state fund adjusts hedge fund investments 09:29 PM BST

Berkeley Ventures Seeks Startups 09:29 PM BST

Business deals could add millions to Jackson estate 09:28 PM BST

Woman who tried to kill Ford to be released August 16 09:28 PM BST

Michael Jackson film deal outlined in court papers 09:27 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Bank of NY Mellon pays $136 mln for TARP warrants 09:26 PM BST

INSTANT VIEW - Cisco 4th-qtr rev slides but profit beats 09:26 PM BST

New Issue-Novelis Inc sells $185 mln in 5.5-yr notes 09:25 PM BST

Struggling NBC looks to quality shows, cost control 09:25 PM BST

Cash-starved U.S. municipalities seek $1 billion from Lehman 09:24 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Zumiez July same-stores sales fall 16.8 pct 09:24 PM BST

Mexico Walmex July same-store sales up 4.6 pct yr/yr 09:23 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Greece's Alapis plans rights issue; shares fall 09:22 PM BST

Mauritania's Aziz sworn in, France sees key partner 09:21 PM BST

U.S. senator questions Cigna over practices 09:21 PM BST

Seniors with weak muscles at risk for hospital stay 09:20 PM BST

Genes, environment play role in kids' sleep apnea 09:20 PM BST

GM could turn profitable in 2011: Deutsche Bank 09:20 PM BST

DIARY - Today in Washington - Aug. 6 09:20 PM BST

AFTER THE BELL-Cisco Systems shares rise 09:19 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Cash-starved US municipalities seek $1 bln from Lehman 09:19 PM BST

Corrected: PA Upping Real-Time Football Data, Info From Match Tracker 09:19 PM BST

UPDATE 1-GM could turn profitable in 2011-Deutsche Bank 09:18 PM BST

Soccer-Altidore teases fans with 'Twitter transfer' 09:17 PM BST

Latin American leftists blast U.S. troop plan 09:14 PM BST

Still Unclear Whether Apple Will Reboot iPhone UK Exclusive 09:14 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Noble Group wins SemGroup asset auction 09:12 PM BST

US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Indexes end down as economic data weighs 09:11 PM BST

Clinton tells Kenya to implement delayed reforms 09:11 PM BST

Madagascar rivals hopeful in new peace talks 09:11 PM BST

CANADA STOCKS-TSX backs away from 11,000 as oils, golds fall 09:11 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Hovnanian jumps, takeover talk called 'spurious' 09:10 PM BST

UPDATE 2-AIG shares soar ahead of report, new CEO 09:10 PM BST

FOREX-Dollar dips as investors see data in best light 09:10 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Moody's boosts Mexico by affirming credit rating 09:09 PM BST

Business backs tighter financial regulation-survey 09:08 PM BST

Facebook App Gets PCs to Tackle Climate Change 09:07 PM BST

Forward Calendar - U.S. corporate bond new issues 09:06 PM BST

TransCanada cuts some gas flows in Alberta 09:05 PM BST

Jury out on benefit of infant vaccine combo 09:05 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions 09:04 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Russia says Turkey agrees to start S.Stream work 09:04 PM BST

Psychological barriers hobble climate action 09:03 PM BST

Commercial property execs expect more bad news 09:03 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Russel Metals takes loss on weak sales, writedown 09:02 PM BST

China keen to see CO2 emissions peak: diplomat 09:02 PM BST

UPDATE 2-AIG, CIT shares soar 09:02 PM BST

New Issue-Citigroup Inc sells $2.5 bln 5-yr sr notes 09:01 PM BST

New Issue-Mexico's Alestra sells $200 mln in senior notes 09:00 PM BST

Wajax Income Fund units tumble with profit 09:00 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Walgreen in Delaware Medicaid plan through Aug. 11 08:59 PM BST

Citigroup sells $2.5 bln 5-year non-gtd notes 08:58 PM BST

REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Aug 5 US 1.56847 08:58 PM BST

Stimulus to affect U.S. economic growth later - Goldman 08:58 PM BST

Senate could delay "clunker" vote until Saturday: Reid 08:57 PM BST

Stimulus to affect US economic growth later-Goldman 08:57 PM BST

Rebuilding U.S. inventories could plump up earnings 08:57 PM BST

Obama brings green jobs message to Midwest 08:56 PM BST

Chinese tire producers urge Obama to spurn tariffs 08:56 PM BST

Wacky, weird and provocative at Edinburgh Fringe 08:55 PM BST

Wacky, weird and provocative at Edinburgh Fringe 08:55 PM BST

Rebuilding U.S. inventories could plump up earnings 08:54 PM BST

UPDATE 5-CF Industries to sweeten Terra takeover offer 08:53 PM BST

U.S. consumers spared big costs in climate bill 08:52 PM BST

MirrorFootball.co.uk Puts Faith In Its Long Tail 08:50 PM BST

About half of US mortgages seen underwater by 2011 08:50 PM BST

Golf-Greenbrier Classic to replace defunct PGA Tour's Buick Open 08:49 PM BST

UPDATE 2-U.S. senator questions Cigna over practices 08:47 PM BST

US gold drops with stocks; risk appetite supports 08:44 PM BST

New Issue-Nationwide Mutual sells $700 mln in notes 08:44 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Owens Corning Q2 profit tops Street; sees tough H2 08:44 PM BST

Struggling NBC looks to quality shows, cost control 08:43 PM BST

US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St pares losses as financials rise 08:42 PM BST

Brazil bond, stock offers tumble 45 pct Jan-July 08:42 PM BST

Mexico peso surges on Moody's outlook, stocks rally 08:41 PM BST

PC makers take aim at Apple with new laptops 08:40 PM BST

Self-neglect, abuse ups risk of death in the elderly 08:40 PM BST

Traffic pollutants may fuel adult asthma: study 08:39 PM BST

BUY OR SELL-Has Ruth's Hospitality stock worn out its welcome? 08:39 PM BST

RPT-UPDATE 2-American Capital slumps on loss; still in default 08:38 PM BST

FACTBOX-Strike season in South Africa 08:38 PM BST

Cott shares rise after share offering plan 08:37 PM BST

Google bolsters video push with On2 deal 08:36 PM BST

NYMEX-Crude ends up on weak dollar, shrugs build 08:35 PM BST

U.S. SEC charges traders for naked short sale violation 08:35 PM BST

Russian subs patrol off U.S. East Coast: officials 08:33 PM BST

SCENARIOS-Brazil to favor Petrobras with new oil law 08:33 PM BST

Vitamin D and calcium relationship in kids unclear 08:32 PM BST

Job options narrow as U.S. recession bites 08:31 PM BST

FACTBOX: Education and unemployment in America 08:31 PM BST

Oil rises on U.S. distillate stock drop, optimism 08:30 PM BST

Soccer-Finnish championship result and standings 08:30 PM BST

Oil rises on U.S. distillate stock drop, optimism 08:29 PM BST

FACTBOX-Education and unemployment in America 08:29 PM BST

New Issue-Mack-Cali Realty Corp sells $250 mln in notes 08:28 PM BST

UPDATE 8-Oil rises on U.S. distillate stock drop, optimism 08:28 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Lincoln Educational raises 2009 outlook; shares up 08:27 PM BST

Petronas Capital sells $4.5 bln debt in 2 parts-IFR 08:26 PM BST

HSBC increases 2009 gold forecast to $925 from $875 08:24 PM BST

ADR Report-ADRs slip as investors pause after data 08:24 PM BST

UPDATE 1-HSBC increases 2009 gold forecast to $925 from $875 08:22 PM BST

UPDATE 4-Garmin 2nd-qtr profit beats expectations, shares rise 08:22 PM BST

U.S. auto task force plans no new parts maker aid 08:21 PM BST

U.S. auto task force plans no new parts maker aid 08:20 PM BST

Gallows humor clicks in "I Sell the Dead" 08:20 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Coalcorp explores strategic alternatives; shares rise 08:19 PM BST

New technique gives big picture of AIDS gene map 08:14 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Google bolsters video push with On2 deal 08:13 PM BST

Subway rides via cell phones-still a ways away 08:12 PM BST

Obama brings 'green' jobs message to U.S. Midwest 08:12 PM BST

Afghanistan decides 08:10 PM BST

Subway rides via cell phones-still a ways away 08:09 PM BST

CORRECTED - (OFFICIAL)WRAPUP 1-US consumers spared big costs in climate bill 08:08 PM BST

Fat profits may be long gone for asset managers 08:07 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Canada legislators to probe sale of Nortel assets 08:07 PM BST

PluggedIn:Subway rides via cellphones-still a ways away 08:06 PM BST

METALS-Copper hits 10-month high, investors bet on growth 08:05 PM BST

U.S. general's Afghan review delayed-Pentagon 08:04 PM BST

SCENARIOS - Bank in knife-edge vote on whether to extend QE 08:03 PM BST

SCENARIOS - ECB to hold rates, may discuss recovery 08:03 PM BST

Freed violent criminals face "Asbo-style" controls 08:03 PM BST

New technique gives big picture of AIDS gene map 08:03 PM BST

New technique gives big picture of AIDS gene map 08:03 PM BST

Sunderland sign Bent from Tottenham 08:02 PM BST

Chilean peso down on weak global markets, economy 08:01 PM BST

Canada's Flaherty, Carney to meet Chinese officials 07:59 PM BST

Nearly half of US mortgages seen underwater by '11 07:59 PM BST

HSBC raises 2009 gold forecast to $925 from $875 07:58 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Soccer-Sunderland sign England striker Bent from Spurs 07:58 PM BST

Chavez says US-Colombia bases may risk war 07:56 PM BST

Nigeria oil rebels amnesty offer starts Thursday 07:55 PM BST

Mexico peso surges, stocks jump on Moody's outlook 07:55 PM BST

Nucor CEO sees "Clunker" program boost for steel 07:53 PM BST

Nigeria oil rebels amnesty offer starts Thursday 07:53 PM BST

Nigeria oil rebels amnesty offer starts Thursday 07:53 PM BST

U.S. crude futures settle higher as dollar slips 07:52 PM BST

U.S. appears to soften support for Honduras's Zelaya 07:52 PM BST

U.S. awards $600 million in car battery grants 07:50 PM BST

UK-funded land rights project launched in Rwanda 07:50 PM BST

HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks on the move on Aug 5 07:49 PM BST

Ancient pterosaurs were skilled fliers 07:49 PM BST

EA shares slide, concerns about industry linger 07:47 PM BST

Ancient pterosaurs were skilled fliers 07:47 PM BST

Guantanamo ex-prisoners get jobs on golf course 07:47 PM BST

Baghdad blast walls to come down 07:45 PM BST

AngloGold says Ghana output hit by strike 07:44 PM BST

Georgia denies claim of "aggressive rearming" 07:43 PM BST

TREASURIES-Mixed data and Goldman's GDP forecast ease prices 07:41 PM BST

Politkovskaya family bids to halt new Moscow trial 07:40 PM BST

Dollar dips; investors look at bright side of data 07:40 PM BST

Passengers escape Spanish jet engine fire 07:40 PM BST

Government map shows dire Afghan security picture 07:39 PM BST

FOREX-Dollar dips; investors look at bright side of data 07:39 PM BST

Four shot dead at Pennsylvania gym 07:39 PM BST

Petrobank Energy to buy TriStar in C$2.24 billion deal 07:37 PM BST

Battle over Mobinil likely to depress share price 07:36 PM BST

Westwood aims to draw on Open positives at Firestone 07:36 PM BST

Race to Dubai money cut no surprise for Westwood 07:36 PM BST

China bans U.S. meat from 3 pork, 2 poultry plants 07:36 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Galp Q2 profit halves but beats forecast 07:36 PM BST

UPDATE 3-US Treasury to boost inflation-indexed debt sales 07:35 PM BST

MONEY MARKETS-U.S. loan demand tepid despite low rates 07:35 PM BST

United Arab Emirates to host America's Cup 07:35 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Radian shares rally on Q2 profit, improved liquidity 07:33 PM BST

Afghan election may go to second round: UK ambassador 07:32 PM BST

Hillary Clinton reiterates call for North Korea talks 07:31 PM BST

Outraged Brazil ships rubbish back to Britain 07:31 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Petrobank Energy to buy TriStar in C$2.24 bln deal 07:31 PM BST

S.Africa metalworkers "headed" for strike at Eskom 07:30 PM BST

Battle over Mobinil likely to depress share price 07:29 PM BST

U.S. climate bill costs low for households: EIA 07:28 PM BST

Kimberly-Clark joins Greenpeace to protect forests 07:27 PM BST

Four shot dead at Pennsylvania gym 07:26 PM BST

Mobile Content Bits: Spotify For 3?; Samsung's Welsh OS; Indie's iPhone App 07:25 PM BST

U.S. appears to soften support for Honduras' Zelaya 07:25 PM BST

Kimberly-Clark joins Greenpeace to protect forests 07:24 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Funds to CFTC: Don't blame us for energy price swings 07:23 PM BST

NYMEX-Crude rises as dollar weakens, shrugs build 07:23 PM BST

TREASURIES-Bonds move lower as stocks rebound 07:22 PM BST

GM to speed car launches, target market share gain 07:22 PM BST

Mexico's peso briefly gains to 13 as rally extended 07:21 PM BST

Fannie, Freddie regulator to leave post: official 07:20 PM BST

GM to speed car launches, target market share gain 07:19 PM BST

UPDATE 2-GM to speed car launches, target market share gain 07:16 PM BST

UPDATE 1-German minister seeks administration of stricken banks 07:15 PM BST

Surgery "tourists" avoid NHS queues 07:14 PM BST

UK's watchdog silent after oil industry meeting 07:13 PM BST

CORRECTED - US STOCKS-Wall St falls as data, outlooks spur profit taking 07:12 PM BST

Golf-Race to Dubai money cut no surprise for Westwood 07:11 PM BST

Georgia denies claim of "aggressive rearming" 07:11 PM BST

Relatives barred from using Gucci brand name in U.S. 07:11 PM BST

UPDATE 3-US Cushing oil hub capacity nears 50 mln bbl-NYMEX 07:10 PM BST

US utilities post Q2 profits; cautious about recovery 07:10 PM BST

Video Interview: Mobypicture's Mathys van Abbe On Expansion And Freemium 07:09 PM BST

Indonesians mourn rising reggae star Mbah Surip 07:09 PM BST

Cash-starved US local govts seek $1 bln from Lehman 07:08 PM BST

Ex-Broadway mogul Drabinsky gets 7 years for fraud 07:08 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Trinidad economy shrinks 3.3 pct in Q1 '09 -cenbank 07:07 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Lumber Liquidators Q2 beats Street, ups '09 view 07:04 PM BST

US copper hits 10-mth high, weak data saps momentum 07:02 PM BST

CORRECTED - (OFFICIAL)-U.S. climate bill costs low for households-EIA 07:01 PM BST

New Issue-MMP adds $250 mln to 10-yr notes - IFR 07:01 PM BST

Orbitz posts quarterly profit, shares soar 07:00 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Toyota to decide on California plant soon 07:00 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Enterprise says 42-inch HIOS US Gulf gas line shut 07:00 PM BST

UK-funded land rights project launched in Rwanda 06:58 PM BST

Austria to investigate OMV chief over share buy 06:58 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Calian Technologies Q3 profit up, raises 2009 outlook 06:57 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Arcandor cancels Aug. 10 meeting with bondholders 06:57 PM BST

Iraqis bar food for Iranian exiles-Swiss activists 06:56 PM BST

Emotional homecoming greets U.S. reporters from NKorea 06:54 PM BST

Europe Distillates/Fuel Oil-ICE gas oil highest since Nov 06:53 PM BST

Buffett gets it right - for now, anyway 06:52 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Orbitz posts quarterly profit, shares soar 06:52 PM BST

Iraqis bar food for Iranian exiles-Swiss activists 06:52 PM BST

UPDATE 1-El Paso Tennessee Gas unit lifts force majeure 06:50 PM BST

US Cash Products-Diesel stronger on surprise draw 06:50 PM BST

WRAPUP 1-US utilities post Q2 profits; cautious about recovery 06:49 PM BST

Keep cholesterol in check to ward off dementia 06:49 PM BST

Iraqis bar food for Iranian exiles-Swiss activists 06:49 PM BST

Iraq mulls website ban, fuels censorship fears 06:47 PM BST

U.S. and Mauritius kick off investment talks 06:46 PM BST

Relatives barred from using Gucci brand name in US 06:46 PM BST

Canada legislators to probe sale of Nortel assets 06:45 PM BST

Mexico peso surges on Moody's outlook, stocks slip 06:45 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Cardinal Health names Barrett chairman, CEO 06:44 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Celgene cancer drug may be less harmful to heart 06:43 PM BST

PREVIEW-No sign of recession ending in Canada's job market 06:42 PM BST

Iraq mulls website ban, fuels censorship fears 06:42 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Fannie, Freddie regulator to leave post-official 06:42 PM BST

Tech firms still spending on R&D despite downturn 06:41 PM BST

CANADA FX DEBT-C$ reverses slide, back above 93 US cents 06:40 PM BST

Your guide to online budget services 06:39 PM BST

Pennsylvania gets stop-gap budget, Philly left out 06:39 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Quanta Services Q2 profit tops Street; sees weak Q3 06:37 PM BST

Bolt and Gay to race in Brussels after worlds 06:37 PM BST

Soccer-Fans at Coritiba match told to wear flu masks 06:36 PM BST

Iran's Karoubi says street protests should be allowed 06:35 PM BST

North Carolina terrorism suspects denied bail 06:34 PM BST

Med Crude-Urals flat as Saudi OSPs raise Arab Heavy 06:34 PM BST

Citigroup launches $2.5 bln 5-year note sale -IFR 06:33 PM BST

Iran's Karoubi says street protests should be allowed 06:33 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Petroquest Q2 profit beats estimates; shares rise 06:32 PM BST

Obama promises healthcare reform this year 06:31 PM BST

Polo profit soars past Street view, shares rise 06:30 PM BST

American Axle aims for out-of-court restructuring 06:30 PM BST

Treasury wants to stay out of credit ratings 06:29 PM BST

UPDATE 4-Polo profit soars past Street view, shares rise 06:27 PM BST

UPDATE 4-American Axle aims for out-of-court restructuring 06:27 PM BST

Tweeting Sports Stars Pose A Problem To Teams 06:23 PM BST

UPDATE 2-US automakers get piece of $2.4 bln in battery grants 06:23 PM BST

US automakers get piece of $2.4 bln in battery grants 06:23 PM BST

GM opposition to Magna waning: German politicians 06:22 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Uni-Select profit rises 21 pct on acquisitions 06:22 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Boyd Gaming profit falls 41 pct, shares dip 06:22 PM BST

Warren Buffett gets it right -- for now, anyway 06:21 PM BST

Spanish region to scrap 2.3 GW wind power plan 06:19 PM BST

Transocean, Baker Hughes reflect oil drilling woes 06:19 PM BST

Beef cattle sell-off in Alberta eases with rain 06:19 PM BST

UPDATE 3-GM opposition to Magna waning--German politicians 06:18 PM BST

Greenbashing -- Greenwashing's More Evil Twin 06:18 PM BST

UPDATE 2-H&E Equipment Q2 profit dives, to cut jobs; shares fall 06:17 PM BST

CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Toyota to decide on California plant soon 06:15 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Zimbabwe to adopt friendlier mine law 06:14 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Dutch court orders management policy probe at ASMI 06:14 PM BST

Senator holds up U.S. anti-drug aid to Mexico 06:12 PM BST

Bad debts push Lloyds to hefty loss 06:12 PM BST

U.S. hog prices tumble as flu season approaches 06:11 PM BST

Senator holds up U.S. anti-drug aid to Mexico 06:11 PM BST

European shares end lower; oils and data pressure 06:09 PM BST

Obama sees businesses improving but not hiring 06:08 PM BST

Russia's LUKOIL sets rouble bond coupon rate 06:04 PM BST

Mexico stocks slip on weak U.S. data; peso firms 06:04 PM BST

Obama says North Korea should give up nuclear weapons 06:04 PM BST

Fannie, Freddie regulator to leave post: official 06:03 PM BST

Designer GF Ferre to dress Lazio soccer team 06:02 PM BST

Fannie, Freddie regulator to leave post-official 06:02 PM BST

Obama: Failure not an option in healthcare revamp 06:01 PM BST

PREVIEW-Warren Buffett gets it right -- for now, anyway 06:01 PM BST

Insurers cautious after shock Swiss Re loss 06:01 PM BST

"U.S. drone" targets Pakistan Taliban chief 06:00 PM BST

Obama sees businesses improving, not hiring 05:59 PM BST

Russia's Sistema approves Comstar acquisition 05:59 PM BST

Drogba signs new three-year contract 05:59 PM BST

Exxon completes Torrance hydrogen unit, SRU work 05:58 PM BST

UBS tax deal details unlikely on Friday: sources 05:57 PM BST

Designer GF Ferre to dress Lazio soccer team 05:57 PM BST

Germany plans forced administration of stricken banks 05:57 PM BST

UPDATE 1-UBS tax deal details unlikely on Friday-sources 05:56 PM BST

Soccer-Chelsea's Drogba signs new three-year contract 05:55 PM BST

Iraq mulls website ban and fuels censorship fears 05:55 PM BST

PREVIEW-Mid-America Q2 expected to gain from strong occupancy 05:51 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Emotional homecoming greets US reporters from NKorea 05:51 PM BST

UPDATE 2-RR Donnelley Q2 profit dips, sees modest sales growth 05:47 PM BST

PersonalFinance: Guide to online budget services 05:46 PM BST

Doe Run Peru says was worried about creditors 05:45 PM BST

UPDATE 4-Poland sells 3 pct of Pekao for $380 mln 05:43 PM BST

Madagascar rivals hopeful in new peace talks 05:42 PM BST

CORRECTED - Ottawa pledges C$173 mln to support Bombardier deal 05:41 PM BST

Liverpool agree deal with Roma to sign Aquilani 05:41 PM BST

US STOCKS-Wall St dips after disappointing data fuels concern 05:41 PM BST

NATO denies killing civilians in Afghan strike 05:40 PM BST

Karzai vows to intensify Taliban talks after vote 05:40 PM BST

"U.S. drone" targets Pakistan Taliban chief 05:38 PM BST

TransCanada ANR shuts in gas after Gulf explosion 05:37 PM BST

"US drone" targets Pakistan Taliban chief 05:36 PM BST

FACTBOX - Security developments in Afghanistan 05:36 PM BST

FACTBOX - Military deaths in Afghanistan 05:36 PM BST

UPDATE 2-US Treasury wants to stay out of credit ratings 05:36 PM BST

"US drone" targets Pakistan Taliban chief 05:35 PM BST

Nomura reclaims Lehman's London equities top spot 05:35 PM BST

Karzai vows to intensify Taliban talks after vote 05:35 PM BST

Karzai vows to intensify Taliban talks after vote 05:35 PM BST

INSTANT VIEW: Private payrolls fall more than expected 05:34 PM BST

Private sector loses 371,000 jobs in July 05:34 PM BST

Whole Foods shares surge, analysts raise targets 05:34 PM BST

French Papers Want Paywalls Too: Le Figaro Plans Paid Content Model 05:32 PM BST

Fire kills 6 at work camp near Saudi oilfield 05:32 PM BST

Whole Foods shares surge, analysts raise targets 05:31 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Rescheduling hurts Benetton H1, optimistic on end-year 05:30 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Agrium earnings top forecasts, shares push higher 05:30 PM BST

Loan shark who charged 2,437 percent interest jailed 05:30 PM BST

WRAPUP 2-U.S. jobs, services data raise recovery worries 05:28 PM BST

FTSE falls 0.5 pct; U.S. data disappoints 05:28 PM BST

FACTBOX-List of companies winning U.S. electric auto money 05:27 PM BST

Zimbabwe farm chaos persists, hits coffee industry 05:26 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Soccer-Liverpool agree deal with Roma to sign Aquilani 05:26 PM BST

Spotify Close To Getting Its Funding, Between £20 Million And £30 Million 05:26 PM BST

NSea Crude-Forties steady, bolstered by August maintenance 05:26 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Police, protesters clash in France's New Caledonia 05:26 PM BST

Police, protesters clash in France's New Caledonia 05:26 PM BST

UPDATE 3-P&G 4th-qtr profit falls, sales light, shares skid 05:23 PM BST

EA shares slide, concerns about industry linger 05:23 PM BST

FOREX-Dlr edges up vs euro, falls vs yen on mixed data 05:19 PM BST

Obama promises healthcare reform this year 05:19 PM BST

Lloyds, AIB call turn on bad debts, cheer investors 05:19 PM BST

WAfrica Crude-Nigerian steady despite higher loadings 05:15 PM BST

BRIEF-Pininfarina first half results statement 05:13 PM BST

Moody's affirms Mexico's "Baa1" credit rating 05:11 PM BST

Galp H1 adjusted profit falls 53 pct, beats fcast 05:09 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Egypt's GB Auto Q2 net profit plunges 72 pct 05:08 PM BST

In France, 92 percent of residents use a mobile - report 05:08 PM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-FTSE small caps end 1 pct higher 05:08 PM BST

In France, 92 percent of residents use a mobile: report 05:07 PM BST

Mexico's stocks slip on weak U.S. data; peso firms 05:03 PM BST

FEATURE-Canadian manufacturers find new markets to replace U.S 05:03 PM BST

In France, 92 pct of residents use a mobile-report 05:02 PM BST

WRAPUP 2-Lloyds, AIB call turn on bad debts, cheer investors 05:01 PM BST

Fortress Investment loss narrows 04:58 PM BST

Clinton tells Kenya to implement delayed reforms 04:58 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Nigeria to export 1.98 mln bpd crude in Sep-trade 04:57 PM BST

'Cash for Clunkers' Has Honda Humming 04:57 PM BST

Hungary's Raba posts Q2 net loss, sales down 04:53 PM BST

U.S. automakers get piece of $2.4 billion in battery grants 04:51 PM BST

Mortgage demand boosted by refinancing as rates drop 04:51 PM BST

Crisis pushes men to therapy, women to handbags 04:50 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Fortress Investment loss narrows, revs top view 04:49 PM BST

UPDATE 1-US automakers get piece of $2.4 bln in battery grants 04:49 PM BST

Battle over Mobinil likely to depress share price 04:49 PM BST

CF Industries to sweeten Terra takeover offer 04:48 PM BST

P2P Community Site Admin Arrested On Suspicion Of Copyright Abuse 04:47 PM BST

NYMEX-Crude down on supply rise, Wall St and dollar 04:45 PM BST

European shares end lower; ISM data, oils weigh 04:45 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Turkish shares weighed down by banks; lira firms 04:44 PM BST

Hip, back fractures raise risk of death: study 04:43 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Egis Q3 net profit rises 14.9 pct, below consensus 04:42 PM BST

Boston Beer shares rise on strong Q2 results 04:41 PM BST

Kyrgyzstan faces down Uzbek protests over new base 04:41 PM BST

Nigeria releases arms-laden Ukrainian cargo plane 04:39 PM BST

NATO denies killing civilians in Afghan strike 04:39 PM BST

NATO denies killing civilians in Afghan strike 04:37 PM BST

Government queries Goldman about compensation 04:36 PM BST

BA traffic rises 1 percent in July 04:35 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Valero restarts coker at St. Charles refinery 04:35 PM BST

Early count shows Niger's Tandja extending power 04:35 PM BST

Early count shows Niger's Tandja extending power 04:35 PM BST

White House reverses statement on Iran election 04:34 PM BST

Georgia denies claim of "aggressive rearming" 04:34 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Ameristar Casinos profit falls; shares down 04:33 PM BST

W.House reverses statement on Iran election 04:32 PM BST

UK property funds see first net inflows in a year-AREF 04:31 PM BST

TREASURIES-Bonds gain as services data quells recovery hopes 04:31 PM BST

Poland sold 8 mln Pekao shrs for $351 mln 04:31 PM BST

Upbeat data lifts sterling to 9-1/2 mth high vs dollar 04:30 PM BST

Global downturn continues as services slump -survey 04:29 PM BST

WRAPUP 1-Transocean, Baker Hughes reflect oil drilling woes 04:29 PM BST

Gold slips as dollar steadies, oil falls 04:28 PM BST

Turkey's Sekerbank posts 20 pct rise in H1 profit 04:27 PM BST

Weight gain after birth-control shot may last 04:26 PM BST

PTSD raises heart disease risk in Iraq war vets 04:23 PM BST

Emotional homecoming greets US reporters from NKorea 04:23 PM BST

COLUMN-Has Europe's hottest site got what it takes? Eric Auchard 04:23 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Garanti Q2 net profit up 41 pct after rate cuts 04:23 PM BST

Blood test may diagnose lung cancer, company says 04:21 PM BST

UPDATE 1-MOVES-First Republic, ACE, Citigroup, Berkshire 04:20 PM BST

Adidas Q2 beats estimates, says worst behind it 04:20 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Enterprise says 42 in. HIOS US Gulf gas line shut 04:20 PM BST

NATO, Afghans say ready to secure August 20 poll 04:16 PM BST

NATO, Afghans say ready to secure August 20 poll 04:16 PM BST

Valero restarts coker at St. Charles refinery 04:14 PM BST

UPDATE 2-BA July traffic rises, expects summer upturn 04:13 PM BST

US STOCKS-Market slips on weaker July service sector data 04:13 PM BST

WRAPUP 1-Devon, XTO profits lower, but top Street 04:13 PM BST

NATO, Afghans say ready to secure Aug. 20 poll 04:11 PM BST

BRIEF-Soccer-Universitario coach Reynoso gets two-game ban 04:10 PM BST

Upbeat data boost UK recovery hopes 04:10 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Marsh & McLennan forecast sends shares higher 04:09 PM BST

Service sector shrinks faster in July: ISM 04:07 PM BST

Two-day rail strike to hit London 04:07 PM BST

Dean Foods posts higher profit; outlook disappoints 04:06 PM BST

TABLE-July Global All-Industry output index 48.2 04:05 PM BST

Lloyds sees 2010 "modest rise" in house prices 04:04 PM BST

UPDATE 1-U.S. service sector shrinks faster in July - ISM 04:04 PM BST

Swiss Re CFO says Admin Re not for sale 04:03 PM BST

National Express suitors get bid deadline 04:02 PM BST

Two-day rail strike to hit London's financial district 04:02 PM BST

US gold falls with equities, risk appetite supports 04:02 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Dean Foods posts higher profit; outlook disappoints 04:02 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Atlas Air profit beats expectations on cost-cuts 04:01 PM BST

Swiss Re CFO says Admin Re not for sale 04:01 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Excel Maritime Q2 profit falls 04:01 PM BST

US copper eases back from highs, ISM data weighs 04:01 PM BST

Swiss Re CFO says Admin Re not for sale 04:00 PM BST

Egis Q3 net profit rises 14.9 pct, below consensus 03:58 PM BST

Brazil stocks seesaw on data, real slips 03:57 PM BST

Portsmouth punish Nugent and Wilson for discipline breach 03:54 PM BST

Lloyds sees 2010 "modest rise" in UK house prices 03:53 PM BST

Ottawa lends Bombardier C$173 million for SAS deal 03:51 PM BST

Bayer CEO Wenning in frame to extend term-sources 03:51 PM BST

Turkish court suspends refinery ruling-Petrol Ofisi 03:50 PM BST

UPDATE 2-German first-half power, gas usage falls sharply 03:48 PM BST

England fans urged to respect Ponting 03:48 PM BST

HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks on the move on Aug 5 03:47 PM BST

Tweet Of The Week: Pirate Bay's Peter Sunde Besieged By Lawsuits 03:47 PM BST

Focus DIY to pursue CVA rescue plan 03:46 PM BST

Mytilineos H1 profit drops on weaker Metka sales 03:46 PM BST

Polo profit soars past Street view; shares up 03:45 PM BST

U.S. factory orders rise in June 03:44 PM BST

Zimbabwe's Msika dies, raising Mugabe succession issue 03:42 PM BST

Two-day rail strike to hit London's financial district 03:41 PM BST

BUY OR SELL-Heijmans: is debt risk already priced in? 03:40 PM BST

CANADA STOCKS-TSX pulls back from 11,000 as commodities fall 03:39 PM BST

Arthritis drugs raise cancer risk in kids: FDA 03:39 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Merck, Schering in $41.5 mln drugs settlement 03:38 PM BST

Soccer-Pirlo will finish career at Milan, says Berlusconi 03:38 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Spring Group gets cash offer proposal, shares jump 03:37 PM BST

Factory orders unexpectedly rise in June 03:36 PM BST

UPDATE 1-EU clears German export-credit insurance scheme 03:33 PM BST

Bank of Canada term PRA avg yield 0.500 pct 03:33 PM BST

Zimbabwe's Msika dies, raising Mugabe succession issue 03:33 PM BST

Zimbabwe's Msika dies, raising Mugabe succession issue 03:33 PM BST

US Treasury won't say if discussed TIPS with China 03:32 PM BST

UPDATE 1-UK retailer Focus DIY to pursue CVA rescue plan 03:32 PM BST

UDR shares jump 11 percent after results top expectations 03:32 PM BST

CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Domtar Q2 profit doubles, sees pulp markets i 03:32 PM BST

Azure Dynamics shares jump on hybrid bus order 03:28 PM BST

Cricket-England fans urged to respect Aussie skipper Ponting 03:26 PM BST

Intesa SP seeks extension for antitrust inquiry 03:26 PM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Pub stocks up; debt, trading fears ease 03:25 PM BST

UPDATE 2-National Express suitors given Sept bid deadline 03:23 PM BST

What Most Marketers Really Think About Twitter 03:22 PM BST

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac bill sale calendar 03:22 PM BST

Tweet tweet: You're not Lithuania's president! 03:22 PM BST

Freddie Mac, FHLB, Fannie Mae 2009 note calendar 03:22 PM BST

Tweet tweet: You're not Lithuania's president! 03:22 PM BST

China firm to own about 51 pct of Zambia nickel mine 03:21 PM BST

STOCKS NEWS UK-Pub stocks up as debt, trading fears ease 03:21 PM BST

Police, protesters clash in France's New Caledonia 03:21 PM BST

Police, protesters clash in France's New Caledonia 03:21 PM BST

Funds to CFTC: Don't blame us for energy price swings 03:19 PM BST

Europe stocks hit session low after U.S. ISM data 03:19 PM BST

U.S. crude futures drop $1 ahead of supply data 03:19 PM BST

TREASURIES-Bonds gain after service sector data 03:17 PM BST

UPDATE 2-International Flavors profit dips 28 percent 03:16 PM BST

Tweet tweet: You're not Lithuania's president! 03:15 PM BST

Family video of child driving prompts police probe 03:15 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Senate could delay 'clunker' vote until Sat -Reid 03:15 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Comaplex Minerals raises size of equity financing 03:14 PM BST

Soccer-Portsmouth punish Nugent and Wilson for discipline breach 03:14 PM BST

Former China coach Haan fined for flashing the cash 03:14 PM BST

Freddie Mac sells $4.5 bln of new 3-year notes 03:13 PM BST

Dollar rises vs euro after July ISM services data 03:13 PM BST

US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall Street falls further after data 03:13 PM BST

INSTANT VIEW: Service sector shrinks in July 03:13 PM BST

Chile cenbank sells $40 mln at avg 539.50 pesos/dlr 03:12 PM BST

RPT-UPDATE 2-Romania's Petrom Q2 net falls, beats consensus 03:10 PM BST

TABLE-U.S. ISM non-manufacturing index 46.4 in July 03:10 PM BST

Battery maker Electrovaya rises on Ontario backing 03:10 PM BST

Egypt's GB Auto net profit plunges 72 pct 03:09 PM BST

IMF says Iceland needs progress on banking, FX 03:08 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Trinidad's Petrotrin eyes up to $850 mln Eurobond 03:08 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Chile economy falls again in June, recovery seen 03:02 PM BST

U.S. factory orders rise in June 03:02 PM BST

Economy shrank 0.4 pct in 3 mths to July 03:02 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Vonage posts net profit, but revenue falls 03:00 PM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-BoE, ECB rate decisions eyed on Thurs 03:00 PM BST

Crisis pushes men to therapy, women to handbags 03:00 PM BST

Turkey agrees to start S.Stream work-Turkish source 02:59 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Seat PG cuts profit outlook after H1 profit falls 02:58 PM BST

REFILE-Crisis pushes men to therapy, women to handbags 02:57 PM BST

US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall Street extends losses 02:57 PM BST

UPDATE 1-BMO cuts Allegheny Energy to market perform 02:56 PM BST

UDATE 1-CFTC needs power to set limits on OTC markets -Dunn 02:56 PM BST

Allied Irish says signs of pent-up demand in Ireland 02:55 PM BST

Fannie Mae sells $2 bln bills, rates lower 02:54 PM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Shares pare gains as Wall St falls 02:53 PM BST

Trinidad's Petrotrin eyes up to $850 mln Eurobond-source 02:53 PM BST

Enterprise says 42 in. HIOS US Gulf gas line shut 02:53 PM BST

CORRECTED - S.Africa's Eskom to auction R500 mln bond on Aug 12 02:52 PM BST

FACTBOX - Types of bond issue by European banks 02:51 PM BST

European banks prepare subordinated debt comeback 02:51 PM BST

Senate could delay 'clunker' vote until Sat -Reid 02:51 PM BST

Fountains of youths 02:50 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Romania BCR launches 3 bln eur bond programme 02:50 PM BST

NYMEX-Crude seesaws awaiting EIA inventory data 02:48 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Devon profit falls but tops Street view; shares up 02:47 PM BST

GDF Suez unit gets EU approval to take water firms 02:44 PM BST

UPDATE 1-RBC Bearings Q1 results miss Wall Street 02:44 PM BST

UPDATE 1-News Corp says content with 40% in Sky Deutschland 02:43 PM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-RHI rises 14 pct on Deutsche upgrade 02:43 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Bahrain's SWF to choose rating agency in '09-CEO 02:43 PM BST

CANADA STOCKS-TSX little changed at open, but materials up 02:42 PM BST

FACTBOX-Security developments in Afghanistan 02:41 PM BST

July U.S. retail sales lack back-to-school bounce 02:40 PM BST

Government map shows dire Afghan security picture 02:39 PM BST

Kuwait sees no Sept OPEC cut if price steady: KUNA 02:39 PM BST

US STOCKS-Wall Street opens flat after ADP data, P&G 02:37 PM BST

UPDATE 1-US Treasury sets $75 bln refunding, to boost TIPS 02:37 PM BST

Sudan facing most complex elections on record: UN 02:36 PM BST

Sudan facing most complex elections on record: UN 02:36 PM BST

Centrica dismisses report on Venture 02:34 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Red Back Mining drops bid for Moto Goldmines 02:34 PM BST

FACTBOX-Security developments in Afghanistan, Aug 5 02:32 PM BST

Moody's comments on Gentiva's ratings 02:31 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Kelly Services posts wider-than-expected Q2 loss 02:30 PM BST

SCENARIOS-South African power workers threaten strike 02:29 PM BST

ECB seen keeping rates on hold, wait-and-see mode 02:29 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Centrica dismisses independent report on Venture 02:29 PM BST

DIARY-Federal Reserve Events 02:27 PM BST

UPDATE 1-China Everbright raises $1.6 bln in Shanghai IPO 02:27 PM BST

Government map shows dire Afghan security picture 02:23 PM BST

Government map shows dire Afghan security picture 02:23 PM BST

UPDATE 1-WNS Holdings seeing uptick in U.S. sales - CEO 02:22 PM BST

FACTBOX-Types of bond issue by European banks 02:22 PM BST

European banks prepare subordinated debt comeback 02:21 PM BST

REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Aug 5 US 1.56847 02:21 PM BST

Platinum Equity wins EU's OK to take over Delphi 02:20 PM BST

Free radios to perk up India's "untouchables" 02:20 PM BST

TREASURIES-US bonds extend losses after refunding details 02:20 PM BST

BEFORE THE BELL-Lincoln Educational up after Q2 earnings 02:19 PM BST

U.S. on track for job growth in early 2010 - ADP 02:19 PM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Novo gains, M.Stanley upbeat on Victoza 02:19 PM BST

Ryanair July passenger numbers rise 02:16 PM BST

White House - US has pulled far back from depression 02:15 PM BST

BRIEF-Benetton statement on H1 results 02:14 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Passengers escape Spanish jet engine fire 02:14 PM BST

Passengers escape Spanish jet engine fire 02:14 PM BST

US STOCKS-Wall Street set to open flat after ADP data, P&G 02:14 PM BST

CFTC needs power to set spec limits on OTC markets-Dunn 02:13 PM BST

CFTC needs power to set spec limits on OTC markets-Dunn 02:13 PM BST

Neck pain poses problem for slim Schumacher 02:13 PM BST

BEFORE THE BELL-Vonage Holdings up after quarterly earnings 02:13 PM BST

UPDATE 4-SocGen profit fall cushioned by market rebound 02:12 PM BST

REFILE-BNY Mellon in advanced talks to buy Insight - FT 02:11 PM BST

BEFORE THE BELL-Novavax jumps on swine flu vaccine claim 02:09 PM BST

Ryanair July passenger numbers rise 19 percent yr/yr 02:09 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Kuwait's Agility Q2 net up on state contracts 02:08 PM BST

HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks to watch on Aug 5 02:08 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Avnet Q4 profit misses Street view 02:08 PM BST

UPDATE 4-F&C shares snap back as outlook counters H1 loss 02:08 PM BST

FA bans pre-match club comments about referees 02:07 PM BST

Fire hits Enterprise offshore gas platform-USCG 02:07 PM BST

BEFORE THE BELL-Marsh & McLennan up after quarterly earnings 02:07 PM BST

BRIEF-Seat PG H1 core profit 179.5 mln euros 02:07 PM BST

BEFORE THE BELL-XTO Energy rises after upping outlook 02:06 PM BST

Rising write-offs seen for credit card debt 02:05 PM BST

Kazakhstan-China $3.3 billion oil deal delayed 02:03 PM BST

Petrobank Energy to buy TriStar in C$2.24 bln deal 02:03 PM BST

Scandinavians most attractive husbands, Aussies least: study 02:03 PM BST

Deutsche Bank eyes Sal. Oppenheim stake 02:00 PM BST

FACTBOX-Some facts about private bank Sal. Oppenheim 02:00 PM BST

First drop in U.S. farmland value since 1987: USDA 02:00 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Novavax says can ready H1N1 vaccine within 11 weeks 02:00 PM BST

UPDATE 1-XTO posts lower profit, raises '09 output view 01:59 PM BST

Moody's assigns B2 to Iron Mountain's sr subtd notes 01:59 PM BST

Turkey talks on Kurdish reforms boost hopes - PM 01:59 PM BST

Freddie Mac launches $4.5 bln 3-yr reference notes 01:58 PM BST

Rising write-offs seen for UK credit card debt 01:57 PM BST

Russia's NWT sells 3 bln rouble bond 01:57 PM BST

National Express suitors get bid deadline 01:55 PM BST

Coast Guard reports natgas platform blast and fire 01:54 PM BST

UPDATE 1-BMO raises Canadian auto parts sector to outperform 01:54 PM BST

US STOCKS-Futures slip further as ADP data fuels caution 01:50 PM BST

Journalists freed from N. Korea return to U.S. 01:50 PM BST

No early Northern Rock sale -source 01:50 PM BST

Tajikistan says it smashes gang linked to Taliban 01:48 PM BST

Italy probes UniCredit on Barclays scheme-sources 01:46 PM BST

Tajikistan says it smashes gang linked to Taliban 01:45 PM BST

UPDATE 1-UK not mulling early Northern Rock sale -source 01:45 PM BST

Soccer-English FA bans pre-match club comments about referees 01:45 PM BST

Sony plans $199 e-reader in Amazon challenge 01:44 PM BST

UPDATE 1-U.S. private sector loses 371,000 jobs in July 01:44 PM BST

House prices jump in July 01:44 PM BST

Garmin results beat expectations, shares rise 01:43 PM BST

BEFORE THE BELL-Boyd Gaming up after quarterly earnings 01:43 PM BST

BRIEF-Golar Energy raises $100 mln, seeks listing 01:43 PM BST

Italy probes UniCredit on Barclays scheme-sources 01:41 PM BST

Global stocks off lows 01:41 PM BST

TREASURIES-30Y bond sells off 1 point ahead of refunding 01:41 PM BST

P&G profit falls, sales light, shares skid 01:41 PM BST

REFILE-U.S. private sector loses 371,000 jobs in July - report 01:40 PM BST

China Everbright raises $1.6 bln in Shanghai IPO 01:40 PM BST

CANADA STOCKS-TSX may open flat as weak oil offsets firm metals 01:40 PM BST

FACTBOX-Some facts about private bank Sal. Oppenheim 01:38 PM BST

NATO denies killing civilians in Afghan strike 01:36 PM BST

REFILE-European shares pare gains after U.S. ADP data 01:35 PM BST

FACTBOX-Metal output in South Africa 01:35 PM BST

ConocoPhillips plans no major Bayway work this fall-source 01:34 PM BST

BEFORE THE BELL-American Axle down after quarterly loss 01:33 PM BST

Brazil state funds may seek stake in Jirau-report 01:32 PM BST

OMV in $1.2 billion takeover talks on Petrol Ofisi 01:32 PM BST

Zimbabwe VP Msika dies -state broadcaster 01:31 PM BST

FACTBOX-South Africa power generation plans 01:31 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Tekelec Q2 profit beats Street view 01:30 PM BST

US STOCKS-S&P 500 futures stalled after ADP data 01:28 PM BST

UPDATE 3-OMV in $1.2 bln takeover talks on Petrol Ofisi 01:28 PM BST

Paula Abdul quits "American Idol" 01:28 PM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Immsi hits 14-mth high on Navy order 01:28 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Shire Q2 just tops forecasts after big generic hit 01:27 PM BST

NATO, Afghans say ready to secure Aug. 20 poll 01:26 PM BST

NATO, Afghans say ready to secure Aug. 20 poll 01:26 PM BST

India's Shree may bid for Brazil's Moema-report 01:25 PM BST

TREASURIES-US bonds pare losses after ADP jobs data 01:23 PM BST

CORRECTED - (OFFICIAL)-UPDATE 2-Deutsche Bank eyes Sal. Oppenheim stake 01:22 PM BST

Beyonce and Lady Gaga top MTV music award nominees 01:22 PM BST

Dollar falls versus yen after ADP jobs report 01:21 PM BST

CANADA FX DEBT-C$ extends losses on Flaherty comments 01:21 PM BST

German power, gas usage drops in H1 2009 - BDEW 01:21 PM BST

More charged with terrorism offences in Australia 01:20 PM BST

It's Media Day At SpinVox 01:18 PM BST

UPDATE 1-NewStar Financial posts Q2 loss on higher provision 01:18 PM BST

Hillary Clinton reiterates call for North Korea talks 01:18 PM BST

Russian general shrugs off U.S. submarine worries 01:18 PM BST

Moody's assigns ratings to 1 class of Phoenix Funding 4 Limited 01:18 PM BST

Suspected US drone kills Pakistan Taliban chief's wife 01:16 PM BST

Agrium up after Q2 earnings 01:15 PM BST

Nestle Nigeria's H1 net profit rises 25 percent 01:14 PM BST

Standard Life H1 profit falls 35 pct 01:13 PM BST

CORRECTED - UPDATE 2-Stanchart Kenya gets H1 boost, eyes mobile banking 01:12 PM BST

BEFORE THE BELL-Quanta shares drop after results, outlook 01:12 PM BST

BEFORE THE BELL-On2 Tech jumps after Google buy 01:11 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Bezeq Telecom Q2 profit up 19 pct, raises '09 outlook 01:09 PM BST

BEFORE THE BELL-Agrium up after Q2 earnings 01:09 PM BST

Neck pain poses problem for slim Schumacher 01:08 PM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Property shares up on lending recovery hopes 01:07 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Transocean earnings miss Wall Street view 01:07 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Canada's Fortis Q2 profit up 83 pct 01:07 PM BST

Olympic high jump silver medallist Mason out of worlds 01:06 PM BST

Bangladesh launches $29 million fund for green energy 01:06 PM BST

Longevity deals to up UK pensions risk mkt-insurer 01:04 PM BST

Adidas Q2 beats estimates, says worst behind it 01:04 PM BST

FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, Aug 5 01:04 PM BST

BRIEF-Soccer-Peru's referees very sensitive, says Solano 01:03 PM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Int'l Personal Fin up; Citigroup "buy" 01:03 PM BST

RPT-FEATURE-Young investors wary of jumping into market lows 01:03 PM BST

Trinidad's Petrotrin to launch benchmark dollar bond-lead 01:02 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Turkey's Pegasus Airlines eyes IPO in 2010 -CNBC-E 01:01 PM BST

Russia says Turkey agrees to start S.Stream work 01:00 PM BST

Shire Q2 just ahead of forecasts, outlook held 12:58 PM BST

US STOCKS-Futures little changed as data eyed; P&G weighs 12:58 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Calumet posts Q2 loss 12:58 PM BST

Pakistani Taliban chief alive, says relative 12:58 PM BST

Stocks off lows, bonds wilt after upbeat data 12:57 PM BST

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks off lows, bonds wilt after upbeat data 12:55 PM BST

Longevity deals to up UK pensions risk mkt-insurer 12:55 PM BST

Clinton tells Africa investors want good governance 12:55 PM BST

Clinton tells Kenya to implement delayed reforms 12:55 PM BST

Soccer-Brazil stay top of rankings, Canada the biggest climbers 12:54 PM BST

Marsh & McLennan posts second-quarter loss 12:53 PM BST

FOREX-Dollar pressured, sterling gains on UK data 12:52 PM BST

June industrial output rises at fastest since Oct '07 12:51 PM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Arriva, N.Express up on broker upgrades 12:51 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Astaldi says to beat targets, shrs top 1-year high 12:50 PM BST

Standard Life CEO says no to consolidation 12:49 PM BST

Eight hurt on Spanish jet at Paris airport 12:49 PM BST

RPT-UPDATE 2-Montenegro confirms A2A wins power utility stake 12:49 PM BST

Deutsche Bank eyes stake in Sal. Oppenheim 12:47 PM BST

UDPATE 1-Gabriel Resources Q2 loss narrows 12:46 PM BST

Lloyds, AIB call turn on bad debts, cheer investors 12:46 PM BST

Standard Life CEO says no to consolidation 12:46 PM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Ladbrokes up ahead of H1 results 12:46 PM BST

Nuclear power could be doubled after 2030 12:45 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Foster Wheeler profit tops Wall St view 12:43 PM BST

BRIEF-Motor racing-Neck pain poses problem for slim Schumacher 12:43 PM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-IVG gains on possible bank M&A activity 12:42 PM BST

CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Garmin 2nd-qtr results beat expectations 12:42 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Tower Group Q2 oper profit beats Street 12:40 PM BST

BEFORE THE BELL-Garmin shares up after quarterly profit 12:39 PM BST

American Capital tumbles after results 12:37 PM BST

Devon Energy profit slides with energy prices 12:37 PM BST

Clinton tells Kenya to implement delayed reforms 12:36 PM BST

PRESS DIGEST - Canada - August 5 12:35 PM BST

The new buzz in cities: beekeeping 12:35 PM BST

Japan 2020 climate target could hurt growth - report 12:33 PM BST

Earnings: Moneysupermarket.com Profits Plunge In Recession 12:33 PM BST

P&G shares down after Q4 results 12:33 PM BST

US STOCKS-Futures little changed before data; P&G slips 12:33 PM BST

Planned layoffs accelerate again in July 12:31 PM BST

Dean Foods posts higher quarterly profit 12:29 PM BST

Pakistani Taliban chief alive, says relative 12:29 PM BST

French workers attack director at Molex factory 12:29 PM BST

Eight hurt on Spanish jet at Paris airport 12:28 PM BST

Eight hurt on Spanish jet at Paris airport 12:28 PM BST

Garmin beats expectations 12:27 PM BST

Procter & Gamble profit falls 12:26 PM BST

UPDATE 1-India's Infosys pursuing deals worth $1 billion 12:26 PM BST

Exelon Ill. Braidwood 2 reactor exits outage 12:25 PM BST

SocGen, Axa help European stocks gain ground 12:24 PM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-UK small caps up 0.7 pct midday 12:24 PM BST

INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-Standard Life CEO says no to consolidation 12:23 PM BST

Ahmadinejad, the man who never fails to surprise 12:22 PM BST

China aims to cut energy intensity 5 pct in 2009 12:22 PM BST

Indian shares rise 0.5 pct, led by Reliance 12:22 PM BST

UPDATE 1-Ukraine has paid for Russian July gas supplies-Ifax 12:20 PM BST

Moody's: Planned rights issue has no immediate impact on XL rtgs 12:20 PM BST

UK could double nuclear role after 2030 - report 12:20 PM BST

EU mergers and takeovers (August 5) 12:20 PM BST

UPDATE 2-Komercni Q2 profits beat forecasts but bad loan risk up 12:19 PM BST

Lloyds lifts hope property losses past peak 12:16 PM BST

Lloyds lifts hope UK real estate losses past peak 12:14 PM BST

BRIEF-Astaldi CEO says to beat targets 12:13 PM BST

Turkish PM says talks on Kurdish reforms boost hopes 12:12 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Nedbank H1 profit down, lowers FY earnings outlook 12:12 PM BST

UPDATE 3-Toshiba to slow capex pace, focus on stability 12:11 PM BST

FTSE adds 0.3 pct at midday; banks up as Lloyds rises 12:10 PM BST

Ahmadinejad, the man who never fails to surprise 12:08 PM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Ferrexpo up on strong performance 12:08 PM BST

State officials shot dead in troubled Thai south 12:06 PM BST

State officials shot dead in troubled Thai south 12:06 PM BST

Sterling extends gains vs dollar, hits 9-1/2 mth high 12:05 PM BST

GM, Magna narrowed differences on Opel-German politician 12:05 PM BST

Soccer-FIFA world rankings 12:03 PM BST

Liverpool agree to sell Xabi Alonso to Real 12:03 PM BST

REFILE-Carlsberg hopes for new Liverpool deal in months 12:03 PM BST

STOCKS NEWS UK-Ferrexpo up on strong performance, outlook 12:02 PM BST

DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to October 15 12:01 PM BST

US mortgage demand boosted by refis as rates drop 12:00 PM BST

UPDATE 4-AIB bad debts soar, "bad bank" seen to the rescue 12:00 PM BST

RPT-TABLE-US mortgage applications rise in July 31 week -MBA 12:00 PM BST

TABLE-US mortgage applications rise in July 31 week -MBA 12:00 PM BST

Carlsberg hopes for new Liverpool deal in months 11:59 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Turkey expects Russian firms to lower nuclear price 11:59 AM BST

No quick end to China's fiscal stimulus: researcher 11:58 AM BST

Kuwait's Agility Q2 net profit up 8.3 pct 11:54 AM BST

Old Mutual profit drops, earnings lifted by U.S. bonds 11:51 AM BST

Outsourcing <2427.Q>-6-month parent forecast 11:50 AM BST

Japanese women celebrate pregnancy with maternity nudes 11:49 AM BST

UPDATE 1-India's NALCO sees aluminium prices rising 11:49 AM BST

UPDATE 2-Old Mutual profit drops, earnings lifted by US bonds 11:47 AM BST

RPT-Russia July gasoline, gas oil, fuel oil exports fall 11:47 AM BST

China on the prowl for smaller Oz miners 11:47 AM BST

Kyrgyzstan faces down Uzbek protests over new base 11:46 AM BST

Romania BCR launches 3 bln euro debt issuance plan 11:46 AM BST

Ukraine has paid for Russian July gas supplies-Ifax 11:45 AM BST

U.S. July ISM factory index seen up, but below 50 11:44 AM BST

3-mth euro, sterling, dollar Libor at record lows 11:44 AM BST

Shippers fret over expected Somali piracy upsurge 11:43 AM BST

DEALTALK-China on the prowl for smaller Oz miners 11:42 AM BST

Five Brazilians fail doping tests, return home 11:42 AM BST

Vlasic ready to produce her best in Berlin 11:42 AM BST

Iran president faces legitimacy crisis in new term 11:41 AM BST

Late arrival of Deans not affected Wallabies - Williams 11:41 AM BST

Tahu joins dual internationals in heading back to league 11:41 AM BST

Ahmadinejad faces legitimacy crisis in new term 11:40 AM BST

Ahmadinejad faces legitimacy crisis in new term 11:40 AM BST

Standard Life CEO says no to consolidation 11:40 AM BST

SocGen Q2 profit falls less than expected 11:39 AM BST

Nedbank H1 profit down, lowers FY earnings 11:39 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Loewe drops on H1 net slump 11:38 AM BST

UPDATE 1-China's Brilliance set to ship wagon to EU - execs 11:38 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Prestige Brands Q1 results tops market 11:36 AM BST

Athletics-Vlasic ready to produce her best in Berlin 11:36 AM BST

Moody's assigned Aaa rating to covered bonds by BNP-Paribas 11:35 AM BST

AIB bad debts soar, "bad bank" seen to the rescue 11:35 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Solon says takes 52 mln eur impairment loss in Q2 11:34 AM BST

UPDATE 2-Cathay Pacific swings to profit; recovery uncertain 11:33 AM BST

European oil refiners to cut output in Aug -survey 11:32 AM BST

SocGen's CIB income doubles amid hefty writedown 11:31 AM BST

Rugby-Tahu joins dual internationals in heading back to league 11:24 AM BST

Sterling hits 9-1/2 mth high vs dlr, buoyed by UK data 11:23 AM BST

SE Asia Stocks-Mostly lower; Indonesia down despite rate cut 11:23 AM BST

UPDATE 1-SGX Q4 net profit rises 0.9 pct, sees more IPO demand 11:20 AM BST

China keen to see CO2 emissions peak -top diplomat 11:19 AM BST

China keen to see CO2 emissions peak -top diplomat 11:19 AM BST

UPDATE 1-EU extends approval of Sweden's bank capital scheme 11:18 AM BST

EU extends approval of Sweden's bank capital scheme 11:17 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Premier Foods higher after results 11:17 AM BST

Roberto Cavalli, Clessidra talks broken off -source 11:15 AM BST

Stanchart's global commodities sales head resigns 11:14 AM BST

China's Brilliance set to ship wagon to EU - exec 11:12 AM BST

Iran says cannot confirm arrest of three Americans 11:12 AM BST

Iran says cannot confirm arrest of three Americans 11:12 AM BST

Costs, trade levels hit Deutsche Boerse -analysts 11:12 AM BST

FTSE 100 firms unclear on pension risks 11:10 AM BST

UPDATE 2-Malaysia's Maxis eyes $2bln listing, taps banks-sources 11:10 AM BST

DIARY - Global Environment 11:10 AM BST

L&G warns on pensions - report 11:09 AM BST

Heath Ledger targets whalers in new music video 11:08 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-HSBC upgrade boosts Demag Cranes 11:07 AM BST

UPDATE 2-Nikon writes down unsold gear, doubles loss outlook 11:05 AM BST

UAE's NBAD to open Jordan, Hong Kong ops in '09 11:05 AM BST

Indian shares provisionally rise 0.3 pct 11:05 AM BST

Indian army says eight killed in Kashmir clashes 11:05 AM BST

Patsystems profit rises; comfortable with FY mkt view 11:04 AM BST

Ferrexpo upbeat on H2; shares jump 11:04 AM BST

FOREX-Yen up on profit taking, pound jumps on UK data 11:04 AM BST

Russian businessman appointed S.Ossetian premier 11:02 AM BST

Bomb goes off in south Yemen; another defused 11:02 AM BST

Mexico's Baja Peninsula gets 5.5 magnitude quake 11:01 AM BST

Indian army says eight killed in Kashmir clashes 11:00 AM BST

Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 off Romania, Bulgaria 11:00 AM BST

Verdiem Racks Up 1M Installs for PC Energy Management Software 11:00 AM BST

SocGen's CIB income doubles amid hefty writedown 11:00 AM BST

UPDATE 2-Ferrexpo upbeat on H2; shares jump 10:59 AM BST

Petoro Q2 oil, gas output down; 2010 uncertain 10:57 AM BST

Consumer goods stocks good bet for long term 10:56 AM BST

UPDATE 1-China nuclear corp head under investigation 10:54 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Aquarius Platinum down ahead of FYs 10:54 AM BST

Manila's San Miguel in talks to sell stake in liquor arm 10:54 AM BST

FACTBOX-Capital strength of major British banks 10:52 AM BST

Lloyds posts loss as bad debts hit 13 billion pounds 10:50 AM BST

Henkel Q2 beats estimates, Q3 outlook upbeat 10:50 AM BST

REFILE-UPDATE 3-Lloyds posts H1 loss as bad debts hit 13 bln stg 10:49 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Solomon Gold down as update rumours fade 10:47 AM BST

EU clears German export-credit insurance scheme 10:45 AM BST

Indonesians mourn rising reggae star Mbah Surip 10:45 AM BST

EU clears German interest loans for green products 10:45 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Henkel gains after solid Q2 results 10:45 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS UK-Solomon Gold down as update rumours fade 10:44 AM BST

UPDATE 2-Patsystems profit rises; comfortable with FY mkt view 10:43 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Adidas up on strong Q2, Reebok plan 10:43 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Nichols jumps on hopes of good results 10:42 AM BST

S.African union plans strike at power utility Eskom 10:41 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Electrocomponents up; Panmure upgrades 10:40 AM BST

Analysts cheer StanChart's H1 results 10:40 AM BST

Carpetright sales growth returns 10:38 AM BST

UPDATE 1-UBP assets plunge on hedge fund outflows 10:37 AM BST

ANZ Smith's takes bet on Asia with RBS deal 10:36 AM BST

Rugby-Late arrival of Deans not affected Wallabies - Williams 10:36 AM BST

United Arab Emirates to host America's Cup 10:35 AM BST

United Arab Emirates to host America's Cup 10:35 AM BST

UPDATE 2-FountainVest leads $99 mln buy in China developer 10:35 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS UK-Nichols up as 2009 to exceed expectations 10:35 AM BST

NEWSMAKER-ANZ Smith's takes bet on Asia with RBS deal 10:33 AM BST

REFILE-Europe shares inch higher; SocGen boosts banks 10:33 AM BST

Futures point to lower start for Wall Street 10:33 AM BST

Servicepower rejects bid approach 10:32 AM BST

Tower Semi to make LED lighting for Korea's Dongwoon 10:30 AM BST

Italy's A2A to launch full bid for Montenegro EPCG-source 10:28 AM BST

SocGen profits bolstered by market rebound 10:27 AM BST

Turkey expects Russian firms to lower nuclear price 10:26 AM BST

BNY Mellon in advanced talks to buy Insight: report 10:26 AM BST

Citi plans to sell 20 consumer finance businesses: report 10:24 AM BST

Singapore Exchange Q4 net profit rises 0.9 pct 10:24 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-LSL Property Svcs up on H1 results 10:23 AM BST

Quake hits off New Zealand, no damage 10:23 AM BST

Sukuk sales seen tepid,Malaysia to shine-AmInvestment 10:22 AM BST

U.N. urges governments to tap women to fight global downturn 10:22 AM BST

Hindu epic Mahabharata retold -- tweet by tweet 10:21 AM BST

India's July auto sales bring cheer; stocks upbeat 10:20 AM BST

Zimbabwe to adopt "user friendly" mine law -minister 10:19 AM BST

RPT-CORPORATE ASIA SNAPSHOT-Markets up, earnings solid 10:18 AM BST

Moody's withdraws ratings on Asia Aluminum 10:16 AM BST

Banks push HK, China stocks down on tightening talk 10:14 AM BST

Servicepower rejects bid approach 10:13 AM BST

Dubai World scales back Africa project plans 10:12 AM BST

UPDATE 2-UK's Servicepower rejects bid approach, shares jump 10:11 AM BST

FACTBOX: Military deaths in Afghanistan 10:10 AM BST

Dutch supermarket sales up 3.8 pct in July-GfK 10:10 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Airlines fly high on US traffic figure 10:10 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Hallin Marine up after contract award 10:10 AM BST

FACTBOX-Military deaths in Afghanistan 10:10 AM BST

India's Nalco sees aluminium prices rising 10:08 AM BST

Moody's lowers 2 classes of CMBS notes issued by Triton PLC 10:06 AM BST

June industrial output rises 10:05 AM BST

Service sector growth fastest in 17 mths 10:04 AM BST

INSTANT VIEW - July services and June output both surge 10:04 AM BST

AXA tops forecasts as insurers face profit squeeze 10:00 AM BST

Angola oil output to reach 2 mln bpd in 2010 -official 09:57 AM BST

Swiss Re makes surprise Q2 net loss, hedges backfire 09:57 AM BST

UPDATE 3-Swiss Re makes surprise Q2 net loss, hedges backfire 09:54 AM BST

US senator slows anti-drug aid to Mexico-newspaper 09:54 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Panalpina gloomy on econ, trade activity outlook 09:54 AM BST

Van der Sar faces eight-week layoff with broken finger 09:53 AM BST

Strong quake hits off New Zealand 09:53 AM BST

Soccer-Van der Sar faces eight-week layoff with broken finger 09:51 AM BST

New Issue-CBA adds A$50 mln to 2013 bond 09:49 AM BST

Timms says LLoyds loss reflects scale of bank crisis 09:48 AM BST

India regulator puts new telecom licences on hold 09:47 AM BST

UK's Timms-LLoyds loss reflects scale of bank crisis 09:47 AM BST

Iraqi, Kurd leaders' talks first step on bumpy road 09:46 AM BST

Turkish police, Kurds clash in pro-Ocalan protest 09:45 AM BST

Iraqi, Kurd leaders' talks first step on bumpy road 09:45 AM BST

Asunaro Aoki Const <1865.T>-1qtr group results 09:45 AM BST

Asunaro Aoki Const <1865.T>-6-month group forecast 09:45 AM BST

Asunaro Aoki Const <1865.T>-2009/10 group forecast 09:45 AM BST

Consumer confidence edges up in July 09:45 AM BST

ANALYSIS-Iraqi, Kurd leaders' talks first step on bumpy road 09:44 AM BST

ANALYSIS-Iraqi, Kurd leaders' talks first step on bumpy road 09:44 AM BST

Nearly 7 mln Pekao shares sold at PLN 135 each 09:44 AM BST

Sterling gains, gilt futures fall after strong UK data 09:43 AM BST

Uighur leader says children's letters were coerced 09:42 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Barclays sells A$1.5 bln notes to 100 investors 09:42 AM BST

Deutsche Bank could get Oppenheim majority-sources 09:39 AM BST

Industrial output shows surprise rise 09:38 AM BST

Thai Hot Stocks-Telecom shares ups, Airports of Thailand down 09:37 AM BST

FOREX-Yen gains on profit taking, dollar losses pause 09:36 AM BST

Uighur leader says children's letters were coerced 09:36 AM BST

Young investors wary of jumping into market lows 09:35 AM BST

No thirsting for cash in China even as loans slow 09:34 AM BST

Service sector growth fastest in 17 months 09:34 AM BST

UPDATE 2-AXA profit beats expectations, shares rise 09:33 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Topps Tiles falls after update 09:32 AM BST

Russia backs EU, not U.S., role in Georgia 09:32 AM BST

Turkish police, Kurds clash in pro-Ocalan protest 09:32 AM BST

Poland seeks to sell Pekao stake at PLN135/shr 09:32 AM BST

Malaysia's Maxis set for $2 billion listing 09:30 AM BST

Scottish minister to meet jailed Libyan bomber 09:29 AM BST

India's Infosys pursuing deals worth $1 bln this qtr 09:29 AM BST

Premier Foods profit rises 09:28 AM BST

Komercni says sees revenue growth this year 09:26 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Fresnillo down on BoA-ML downgrade 09:26 AM BST

UPDATE 3-Premier Foods profits as Britons shun meals out 09:24 AM BST

UPDATE 1-CSM reports robust results, outlook; shares jump 09:23 AM BST

CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Nedbank H1 profit down, lowers FY earnings outlook 09:20 AM BST

RPT-Toshiba: may outsource advanced system LSI chips 09:20 AM BST

Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 off Romania, Bulgaria 09:20 AM BST

Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 off Romania, Bulgaria 09:20 AM BST

Toshiba: may outsource advanced system LSI chips 09:19 AM BST

F&C swings to first-half loss 09:16 AM BST

TIMELINE: Ahmadinejad sworn in after protests rock Iran 09:15 AM BST

UPDATE 2-UK house prices jump in July, outlook improves 09:14 AM BST

Taylor Wimpey sees stability 09:14 AM BST

UPDATE 2-Taylor Wimpey sees stability, writedowns hit shares 09:12 AM BST

Sterling steady; firm housing data offsets Lloyds loss 09:10 AM BST

HK shares drop 1.5 percent led by China banks 09:08 AM BST

European shares rise early 09:08 AM BST

F&C swings to H1 loss as outflows weigh 09:08 AM BST

Statpro H1 profit up; hikes interim div by 20 pct 09:08 AM BST

Regenersis buys Total Repair for 6.25 mln stg 09:08 AM BST

PuriCore buys Labcaire for up to $5.6 mln 09:08 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Lloyds higher after in-line H1 results 09:08 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-UniCredit hits 10-mth high after results 09:03 AM BST

Carlsberg Q2 tops forecasts 09:01 AM BST

Carlsberg CFO says very confident of '09 EBIT view 09:01 AM BST

Adtec Engineering <6260.Q>-9-mth parent results 09:00 AM BST

Miyairi Valve <6495.T>-6-month parent forecast 09:00 AM BST

Miyairi Valve <6495.T>-2009/10 parent forecast 09:00 AM BST

TABLE-Piolax <5988.T>-1qtr group results 09:00 AM BST

Maruman & Co Ltd <7834.OJ>-9-mth group results 09:00 AM BST

Maruman & Co Ltd <7834.OJ>-2008/09 parent forecast 09:00 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-UK small caps flat early on 09:00 AM BST

UPDATE 2-PuriCore buys Labcaire for up to $5.6 mln 08:55 AM BST

FACTBOX - Economic issues Iran's Ahmadinejad may face 08:52 AM BST

China Sky One eyes acquisitions 08:51 AM BST

FRM unit to invest $60 million in new fund 08:50 AM BST

FACTBOX: Economic issues Iran's Ahmadinejad may face 08:50 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Allied Irish rises, shrugs off bad debts 08:49 AM BST

Ivanovic castles King in LA opener, Zvonareva advances 08:49 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-StanChart up on RBS, Deutsche upgrades 08:49 AM BST

Inflation eventually to reverse oil-equity link 08:47 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Atlantia up after H1 results 08:46 AM BST

New sovereign funds to emerge as crisis eases 08:44 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-F&C falls after results 08:41 AM BST

Morgan Stanley could mull asset manager buy 08:40 AM BST

Ichikoh Industries <7244.T>-1qtr group results 08:40 AM BST

Soccer-India's golden oldies stung by paltry pensions 08:38 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Korea Exchange Bank Q2 net profit beats fcast 08:36 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Carpetright climbs on return to growth 08:36 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS UK-Carpetright climbs on return to growth 08:35 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Taylor Wimpey down on more writedowns 08:34 AM BST

Turkish shares up as Dogan rallies; bonds, lira flat 08:33 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Baker Hughes Q2 net hit by lower oil, gas prices 08:33 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-BIC writes up gains on stable H1 08:33 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-BIC writes up gains on stable H1 08:32 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Iran panel oil min shortlist excludes Nozari -IRNA 08:32 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS UK-Taylor Wimpey down on further writedowns 08:31 AM BST

Hokkaido Coca-Cola <2573.T>-6mth group results 08:30 AM BST

Hokkaido Coca-Cola <2573.T>-2009 parent forecast 08:30 AM BST

Hokkaido Coca-Cola <2573.T>-2009 group forecast 08:30 AM BST

Big banks tout boost from new cash fund rules 08:30 AM BST

Sky Perfect Jsat <9412.T>-1qtr group results 08:30 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Shares rise as financials report 08:30 AM BST

TABLE-WALLENSTAM 3-month results 08:28 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Regenersis buys Total Repair for 6.25 mln stg 08:27 AM BST

Nikkei slips as investors take breather, Toyota down 08:26 AM BST

Japan Airport Terminal <9706.T>-1qtr group results 08:25 AM BST

Nikkei slips as investors take breather, Toyota down 08:25 AM BST

BZWBK sees no improvement of interest margin in 2009 08:24 AM BST

EU carbon steadies, seen rising further by weekend 08:24 AM BST

ANALYSTS' VIEW: North Korea frees U.S. journalists; what next? 08:23 AM BST

Hundreds protest against Iran's leader: witness 08:23 AM BST

Kenya's Athi River H1 09 pretax profit up 16 pct 08:21 AM BST

Deposits at ECB jump, covered bond tally climbs 08:21 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Statpro H1 profit up; hikes interim div by 20 pct 08:20 AM BST

India's L&T seeks regulatory nod to sell Satyam stake 08:18 AM BST

Deutsche Bank set to take Sal. Oppenheim stake 08:17 AM BST

RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks fall, investors pause for breath 08:15 AM BST

TABLE-Tori HD <5856.T>-1qtr group results 08:15 AM BST

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks fall as investors pause for breath 08:14 AM BST

AIB won't sell overseas businesses for capital goal 08:12 AM BST

UPDATE 2-Standard Life H1 profit falls 35 pct 08:12 AM BST

Toshiba: infrastruc to top elec profits in 2011/12 08:11 AM BST

TABLE-Meito Sangyo <2207.T>-1qtr group results 08:10 AM BST

Moody's affirms ANZ on acquisition of RBS Asian assets 08:09 AM BST

FACTBOX: Security developments in Afghanistan 08:08 AM BST

China stocks slip 1.2 pct, snap four-day rally 08:08 AM BST

Turkish Dogan-owned Hurriyet shares up 10.4 pct 08:08 AM BST

Russia backs EU, not U.S., role in Georgia 08:08 AM BST

FTSE seen opening mixed 08:07 AM BST

Consumer confidence edges up 08:07 AM BST

Russia backs EU, not U.S., role in Georgia 08:06 AM BST

Russia backs EU, not U.S., role in Georgia 08:06 AM BST

Pakistani Taliban chief's wife killed in missile strike 08:04 AM BST

Pakistani Taliban chief's wife killed in missile strike 08:04 AM BST

Seoul shares fall 0.4 pct; LG Elec, Display down 08:03 AM BST

Pakistani Taliban chief's wife killed in missile strike 08:03 AM BST

Walmart Sees Sunny Forecast for Solar 08:03 AM BST

Walmart Sees Sunny Forecast for Solar 08:03 AM BST

Deutsche Bank to take minority stake in Sal. Oppenheim-source 08:02 AM BST

TABLE-Tokyo Sangyo <8070.T>-1qtr group results 08:02 AM BST

Daisue Construction <1814.T>-1qtr group results 08:02 AM BST

N.E. Chemcat <4106.Q>-6-month group forecast 08:02 AM BST

N.E. Chemcat <4106.Q>-2009/10 group forecast 08:02 AM BST

House prices up 1.1 percent in July 08:02 AM BST

N.E. Chemcat <4106.Q>-6-month parent forecast 08:02 AM BST

N.E. Chemcat <4106.Q>-2009/10 parent forecast 08:02 AM BST

TABLE-Japan Radio <6751.T>-1qtr group results 08:02 AM BST

The Five Things You Should Know About Green IT Baselines 08:02 AM BST

TABLE-Nippon Rad <4736.Q>-1qtr group results 08:01 AM BST

TABLE-Shizuoka Bank <8355.T>-1qtr group results 08:01 AM BST

TABLE-Trust <3347.T>-1qtr parent results 08:01 AM BST

TABLE-I'rom Holdings <2372.T>-1qtr group results 08:01 AM BST

TABLE-Gantan Beauty <5935.Q>-1qtr parent results 08:01 AM BST

TABLE-N.E. Chemcat <4106.Q>-1qtr group results 08:01 AM BST

TABLE-Marubun <7537.T>-1qtr group results 08:01 AM BST

Tachihi Enterprise <8821.T>-1qtr group results 08:01 AM BST

TABLE-Shiroki <7243.T>-1qtr group results 08:01 AM BST

Intel Puts Wasted PC Power to Work on Climate Fight 08:01 AM BST

Intel Puts Wasted PC Power to Work on Climate Fight 08:01 AM BST

TABLE-Gaiax Co Ltd <3775.NG>-6mth group results 08:00 AM BST

TABLE-IVY Cosmetics <4918.Q>-1qtr group results 08:00 AM BST

Toho System Science <4333.T>-1qtr group results 08:00 AM BST

MONEY MARKETS-Euroyen futures creep down, US swap spreads wider 08:00 AM BST

TABLE-Finesinter <5994.T>-1qtr group results 08:00 AM BST

FEATURE-Tennis-The economic ups and downs of running ATP events 08:00 AM BST

Mikuni Coca-Cola <2572.T>-6mth group results 08:00 AM BST

Max Property buys Industrious assets in debut deal 07:59 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Wichford to raise 52.2 mln stg in rights issue 07:58 AM BST

Mondi swings to H1 loss, price drops weigh 07:58 AM BST

JGBs edge up as Nikkei drops, 30-yr tender awaited 07:57 AM BST

UPDATE 1-BZ WBK Q2 net beats consensus on lower provisions 07:56 AM BST

Most FTSE 100 firms unclear on pension risks 07:56 AM BST

UPDATE 4-Tennis-LA Championships women's singles results 07:56 AM BST

Wednesday Papers: FTSE 100 pension schemes face record £96bn deficit -- other news 07:55 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Mondi swings to H1 loss, price drops weigh 07:53 AM BST

S.Korea police commandos confront Ssangyong strikers 07:53 AM BST

Turkey Dogan shares up 6.45 pct after PO sale statement 07:52 AM BST

European Factors -- Shares set for lower open; earnings eyed 07:51 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Max Property buys Industrious assets in debut deal 07:51 AM BST

Wednesday Papers: Bank of NY Mellon in talks to buy bulk of Lloyds' Insight -- bid news and gossip 07:50 AM BST

TABLE-Bunkeido <9471.NG>-1qtr group results 07:50 AM BST

Stanchart Kenya H1 pretax profit 3.3 bln shillings 07:49 AM BST

Czech Komercni Q2 profit slips, beats forecasts 07:46 AM BST

EU questions viability of Dexia restructuring plan 07:46 AM BST

Afghans say foreign strike kills four from one family 07:46 AM BST

TABLE-AMERICAN SHIPPING 3-month results 07:45 AM BST

Wednesday Papers: tips and comment 07:45 AM BST

Today in France - August 5 07:44 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Oman Telecom Q2 net profit slips 3.26 pct 07:43 AM BST

Nichols H1 profit rises; sees FY above mkt view 07:43 AM BST

DIARY-France to August 30 07:42 AM BST

African Markets - Factors to watch on August 5 07:42 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Nichols H1 profit rises; sees FY above mkt view 07:41 AM BST

Allied Irish Banks posts H1 pretax loss 07:40 AM BST

TABLE-Chuoh Pack <3952.NG>-1qtr group results 07:40 AM BST

Chuoh Pack <3952.NG>-2009/10 parent forecast 07:40 AM BST

Chuoh Pack <3952.NG>-6-month parent forecast 07:40 AM BST

Toshiba to cut back on capex in next 3 years 07:39 AM BST

RPT-PREVIEW-FSA and oil industry seek response to CFTC 07:39 AM BST

Topps Tiles sales fall slows 07:38 AM BST

Slovakia - Factors To Watch on Aug 5 07:36 AM BST

FueTrek <2468.T> plans share split 07:34 AM BST

Australia's CBA bank joins rivals in cutting fees 07:34 AM BST

Romania - Factors to Watch on August 5 07:33 AM BST

TABLE-Shinko Kogyo <6458.OS>-1qtr group results 07:33 AM BST

TABLE-FueTrek <2468.T>-1qtr group results 07:33 AM BST

TABLE-Tsuruya <5386.T>-1qtr parent results 07:33 AM BST

TABLE-S E <3423.Q>-1qtr group results 07:33 AM BST

TABLE-Chimney Co Ltd <3362.T>-6mth parent results 07:33 AM BST

TABLE-Jtec <2479.OJ>-1qtr group results 07:33 AM BST

TABLE-Jeco <7768.T>-1qtr group results 07:33 AM BST

Intelligent Wave <4847.Q>-2009/10 group forecast 07:33 AM BST

Intelligent Wave <4847.Q>-2009/10 parent forecast 07:32 AM BST

TABLE-Optec FA <6661.OJ>-6mth group results 07:32 AM BST

Kawai Musical <7952.T>-6-month group forecast 07:32 AM BST

TABLE-I-Freek <3845.OJ>-1qtr group results 07:32 AM BST

TABLE-Howa Bank <8559.FU>-1qtr group results 07:32 AM BST

Trinity Industrial <6382.T>-1qtr group results 07:32 AM BST

Pacific Metals <5541.T>-6-month group forecast 07:32 AM BST

Pacific Metals <5541.T>-2009/10 group forecast 07:32 AM BST

TABLE-PMO <3251.T>-1qtr parent results 07:32 AM BST

McDonald's Japan <2702.Q>-6mth group results 07:32 AM BST

TABLE-Optex <6914.T>-6mth group results 07:32 AM BST

TABLE-Coca-Cola Japan <2580.T>-6mth group results 07:31 AM BST

TABLE-Kawai Musical <7952.T>-1qtr group results 07:31 AM BST

Pacific Metals <5541.T>-2009/10 div forecast 07:31 AM BST

Nippon Ceramic <6929.OS>-6-month group forecast 07:31 AM BST

Nippon Ceramic <6929.OS>-6-month parent forecast 07:31 AM BST

Coca-Cola Japan <2580.T>-2009 group forecast 07:31 AM BST

Coca-Cola Japan <2580.T>-2009 parent forecast 07:31 AM BST

CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Cathay Pacific turns to profit on fuel-hedge 07:31 AM BST

TABLE-Nihon Inter Electronics <6974.T>-1qtr group 07:30 AM BST

TABLE-Shuei Yobiko <4678.T>-1qtr group results 07:30 AM BST

TABLE-Orix <8591.T>-1qtr group results(SEC) 07:30 AM BST

TABLE-Obayashi <1802.T>-1qtr group results 07:30 AM BST

Small movie software firm gets Hollywood traction 07:29 AM BST

UPDATE 2-Japan crude stocks fall to over 4-month low 07:29 AM BST

Nikkei slips as investors take breather, Toyota down 07:29 AM BST

UPDATE 1-NORDIC STOCKS - Factors to watch on Aug 5 07:29 AM BST

More charged with terrorism offences in Australia 07:28 AM BST

Q+A - What did Kim Jong-il want to achieve by meeting Clinton? 07:27 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Deutsche Boerse seen lower on weak Q2 07:27 AM BST

Pope Benedict tunes up for believers with first album 07:27 AM BST

Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Wednesday 07:27 AM BST

UPDATE 1-UK retailer Topps Tiles sales fall slows 07:27 AM BST

ABC shuffles veteran soaps 07:26 AM BST

More charged with terrorism offences in Australia 07:26 AM BST

Dump kids: Why "Jon & Kate" should lose some "8" 07:24 AM BST

Sony tries "Experiment" with prison thriller 07:23 AM BST

WS Atkins Q1 sales flat but cuts more jobs 07:21 AM BST

TABLE-Kanematsu Engineering <6402.OS>-1qtr parent 07:20 AM BST

Fukuyama Transporting <9075.T>-1qtr group results 07:20 AM BST

Kanematsu Engineering <6402.OS>-6-month parent 07:20 AM BST

Kanematsu Engineering <6402.OS>-2009/10 parent 07:20 AM BST

BZ WBK Q1 net down 20 pct to 258 mln zlotys 07:19 AM BST

German stocks - Factors to watch on August 5 07:18 AM BST

UPDATE 1-WS Atkins Q1 sales flat but cuts more jobs 07:18 AM BST

Iran police arrest pro-Mousavi protester - witness 07:18 AM BST

India's BHEL says gets $545 mln power plant order 07:17 AM BST

Disney XD renews "Zeke and Luther" 07:16 AM BST

Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Aug 5 07:16 AM BST

TABLE-Estore <4304.OJ>-1qtr parent results 07:15 AM BST

Nikon posts Q1 profit, sees bigger full-year loss 07:15 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Carpetright returns to growth in UK 07:14 AM BST

Allied Irish Banks reports H1 loss 07:14 AM BST

BRIEF-Bezeq Israel Telecom Q2 results 07:12 AM BST

Daikoku Denki <6430.T>-6-month group forecast 07:11 AM BST

TABLE-Daikoku Denki <6430.T>-1qtr group results 07:11 AM BST

Takachiho Koheki <2676.T>-1qtr group results 07:11 AM BST

FSA and oil industry seek response to CFTC 07:11 AM BST

NTT <9432.T>-1qtr group results(SEC) 07:11 AM BST

Nikkei slips, Toyota loses ground after earnings 07:11 AM BST

A123 Systems a winner in U.S. govt competition-WSJ 07:10 AM BST

Nihon Form Service <7869.Q>-9-mth group results 07:10 AM BST

NTT <9432.T>-2009/10 group forecast(SEC) 07:10 AM BST

TABLE-Ad-Sol Nissin <3837.Q>-1qtr parent results 07:10 AM BST

Sho-Bond Holdings <1414.T>-2008/09 parent results 07:10 AM BST

Japan's Nikon lowers chip stepper outlook 07:10 AM BST

Sho-Bond Holdings <1414.T>-2008/09 group results 07:10 AM BST

TABLE-Art Vivant <7523.Q>-1qtr group results 07:10 AM BST

TABLE-Shimadzu <7701.T>-1qtr group results 07:10 AM BST

TABLE-Sanden <6444.T>-1qtr group results 07:10 AM BST

Keihin Express Rail <9006.T>-1qtr group results 07:10 AM BST

I Metal Technology <5605.T>-1qtr group results 07:09 AM BST

STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Europe futures point to lower opening 07:09 AM BST

Atom Livin Tech <3426.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:09 AM BST

Di-Nikko Engineering <6635.Q>-6mth group results 07:09 AM BST

TABLE-Kyokuto Boeki <8093.T>-1qtr group results 07:09 AM BST

Kawanishi HD <2689.T>-2008/09 group forecast 07:09 AM BST

TABLE-Ube Material <5390.T>-1qtr group results 07:09 AM BST

Bank of Yokohama <8332.T>-1qtr group results 07:09 AM BST

Allied Irish Banks reports H1 pre-tax loss 07:09 AM BST

TABLE-Hokuetsu Metal <5446.T>-1qtr group results 07:09 AM BST

Nihon Dempa Kogyo <6779.T>-6-month group forecast 07:09 AM BST

TABLE-CAC <4725.T>-6mth group results 07:09 AM BST

TABLE-kitamura <2719.T>-1qtr group results 07:09 AM BST

TABLE-Roland DG <6789.T>-1qtr group results 07:09 AM BST

TABLE-Tokyo Ohka <4186.T>-1qtr group results 07:08 AM BST

Hokuetsu Metal <5446.T>-6-month group forecast 07:08 AM BST

Hokuetsu Metal <5446.T>-2009/10 group forecast 07:08 AM BST

Hokuetsu Metal <5446.T>-6-month parent forecast 07:08 AM BST

Hokuetsu Metal <5446.T>-2009/10 parent forecast 07:08 AM BST

TABLE-Paramount Bed <7960.T>-1qtr group results 07:08 AM BST

TABLE-Panalpina 2nd quarter results 07:08 AM BST

Keihan Elec Railway <9045.OS>-1qtr group results 07:08 AM BST

TABLE-Kureha <4023.T>-1qtr group results 07:08 AM BST

TABLE-Koken <7963.Q>-6mth parent results 07:08 AM BST

Uehara Sei Shoji <8148.OS>-1qtr group results 07:08 AM BST

TABLE-Fujiya <2211.T>-1qtr group results 07:08 AM BST

TABLE-Kyosei Rentemu <9680.T>-1qtr parent results 07:08 AM BST

Original Engineering <4642.T>-6mth group results 07:07 AM BST

TABLE-Belluna <9997.T>-1qtr group results 07:07 AM BST

TABLE-Zuken <6947.T>-1qtr group results 07:07 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Palfinger sees 40 pct drop in FY revenue 07:07 AM BST

Iran's Ahmadinejad dismisses Western stance 07:07 AM BST

TABLE-Alconix <3036.T>-1qtr group results 07:07 AM BST

TABLE-Hakuhodo DY HD <2433.T>-1qtr group results 07:07 AM BST

Yaizu Suisankagaku <2812.T>-1qtr group results 07:07 AM BST

TABLE-Fullcast HD <4848.T>-9-mth group results 07:07 AM BST

TABLE-Nihon Kohden <6849.T>-1qtr group results 07:07 AM BST

TABLE-Nippi <7932.Q>-1qtr group results 07:07 AM BST

TABLE-Kensoh <7939.Q>-1qtr group results 07:07 AM BST

Kitagawa Iron Works <6317.T>-1qtr group results 07:07 AM BST

Sakura Partner <8514.SP>-6-month group forecast 07:06 AM BST

Sakura Partner <8514.SP>-2009/10 group forecast 07:06 AM BST

TABLE-Rinnai <5947.T>-1qtr group results 07:06 AM BST

Hokuhoku Financial Group <8377.T>-1qtr group 07:06 AM BST

TABLE-Sumitomo Osaka <5232.T>-1qtr group results 07:06 AM BST

TABLE-Havix <3895.Q>-1qtr group results 07:06 AM BST

TABLE-Alps Electric <6770.T>-1qtr group results 07:06 AM BST

TABLE-Tatsumi <7268.Q>-1qtr parent results 07:06 AM BST

TABLE-Hivic <7845.Q>-1qtr group results 07:06 AM BST

Nippon Game Card <6261.Q>-1qtr parent results 07:06 AM BST

Seoul shares fall 0.4 pct; LG Elec, Display down 07:06 AM BST

TABLE-Komatsu Seiren <3580.T>-1qtr group results 07:06 AM BST

Ikegami Tsushinki <6771.T>-1qtr group results 07:06 AM BST

Air Canada plans further cost cuts- paper 07:05 AM BST

Hirakawa Hewtech <5821.T>-1qtr group results 07:05 AM BST

TABLE-Onoken <7414.T>-1qtr group results 07:05 AM BST

SE HD and Incubations <9478.Q>-1qtr group results 07:05 AM BST

TABLE-Grandy House <8999.T>-1qtr group results 07:05 AM BST

TABLE-Workman <7564.Q>-1qtr parent results 07:05 AM BST

TABLE-Seria Co Ltd <2782.Q>-1qtr parent results 07:05 AM BST

Paramount Bed <7960.T>-6-month group forecast 07:05 AM BST

Paramount Bed <7960.T>-6-month parent forecast 07:05 AM BST

Vital KSK Holdings <3151.T>-1qtr group results 07:05 AM BST

TABLE-Hyoki Kaiun <9362.OS>-1qtr group results 07:04 AM BST

Kintetsu Express <9375.T>-1qtr group results 07:04 AM BST

MARKETS-FRANCE-BENELUX/STOCKS =2 PARIS (UPDATE 1) 07:04 AM BST

TABLE-Yorozu <7294.T>-1qtr group results 07:04 AM BST

Nihon Dempa Kogyo <6779.T>-1qtr group results 07:04 AM BST

TABLE-Hokkoku Bank <8363.T>-1qtr group results 07:04 AM BST

TABLE-Inpex <1605.T>-1qtr group results 07:04 AM BST

TABLE-O' will <3143.Q>-1qtr parent results 07:04 AM BST

TABLE-Mamiya-OP <7991.T>-1qtr group results 07:04 AM BST

Indian shares choppy; Reliance gains, ITC drops 07:04 AM BST

TABLE-Mansei <7565.OS>-1qtr group results 07:04 AM BST

TABLE-Fuji Kyuko <9010.T>-1qtr group results 07:04 AM BST

Saint Marc Holdings <3395.T>-1qtr group results 07:03 AM BST

TABLE-Drecom <3793.T>-1qtr group results 07:03 AM BST

TABLE-Tsukui <2398.Q>-1qtr parent results 07:03 AM BST

TABLE-Tsumura <4540.T>-1qtr group results 07:03 AM BST

TABLE-Himacs <4299.T>-1qtr group results 07:03 AM BST

Hokuetsu Metal <5446.T>-2009/10 div forecast 07:03 AM BST

TABLE-Swiss Re 2nd quarter results 07:03 AM BST

TABLE-Nagano Bank <8521.T>-1qtr group results 07:03 AM BST

TABLE-JMS <7702.T>-1qtr group results 07:03 AM BST

TABLE-Tacmina <6322.OS>-1qtr parent results 07:03 AM BST

TABLE-Fukui Bank <8362.T>-1qtr group results 07:03 AM BST

TABLE-Yomiuri Land <9671.T>-1qtr group results 07:03 AM BST

TABLE-Asahi Glass <5201.T>-6mth group results 07:03 AM BST

Kintetsu Express <9375.T>-6-month group forecast 07:02 AM BST

Kintetsu Express <9375.T>-6-month parent forecast 07:02 AM BST

DIARY - Turkey - to Dec 17, 2009 07:02 AM BST

Kintetsu Express <9375.T>-2009/10 parent forecast 07:02 AM BST

TABLE-Nikon <7731.T>-1qtr group results 07:02 AM BST

TABLE-NTT <9432.T>-1qtr group results(SEC) 07:01 AM BST

TABLE-Secom <9735.T>-1qtr group results 07:01 AM BST

TABLE-TBS HD <9401.T>-1qtr group results 07:01 AM BST

TABLE-Kajima <1812.T>-1qtr group results 07:01 AM BST

Sankyo (pinball) <6417.T>-1qtr group results 07:00 AM BST

Malaysia's Maxis hires banks for $2 bln IPO-sources 06:59 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Adidas Q2 beats estimates, says worst behind it 06:59 AM BST

Holcim unit sells A$500 mln bond to 86 investors 06:59 AM BST

Carlsberg Q2 tops forecasts, keeps 2009 EBIT view 06:57 AM BST

UK Stocks -- Factors to watch on August 5 06:56 AM BST

FACTBOX-Global interest rates in 2009 06:56 AM BST

Holder Del Potro comes back to beat Lu in Washington 06:50 AM BST

Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest 06:48 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Novartis ships seasonal flu vaccine to U.S. early 06:48 AM BST

TABLE-Adidas AG 2nd quarter results 06:46 AM BST

Stanchart Kenya H1 pretax profit 3.3 bln shillings 06:45 AM BST

New Issue-Ascott Captial issues S$200mln 3 yr MTN 06:45 AM BST

FOREX-Yen up as Asian shares dip, dollar near 2009 lows 06:44 AM BST

BZ WBK H1 net falls by a third on bad loans 06:44 AM BST

Tennis-Holder Del Potro comes back to beat Lu in Washington 06:43 AM BST

South African Markets - Factors to watch on Aug 5 06:42 AM BST

Romania's Petrom Q2 net falls 39 pct, beats consensus 06:41 AM BST

Barrick Gold says open to M&A opportunities 06:40 AM BST

TABLE-Kyorin <4569.T>-1qtr group results 06:40 AM BST

TABLE-OMV AG 2nd quarter results 06:40 AM BST

Syfy enters superhero genre with 'Alphas' pickup 06:40 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Barrick Gold says open to M&A opportunities 06:39 AM BST

Adam Beach enters ring with wrestler Steve Austin 06:39 AM BST

Sony scales Everest mystery 06:38 AM BST

Turkey - Factors to Watch on Aug 5 06:38 AM BST

Sony scales Everest mystery 06:37 AM BST

Henkel Q2 beats estimates, sees adhesives stable 06:37 AM BST

Honda says car business to return to profit in H2 06:35 AM BST

Honda car business to return to profit in H2 06:35 AM BST

PRESS DIGEST - Ireland - August 5 06:33 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Dogan says to start Petrol Ofisi sales talks 06:31 AM BST

TABLE-Tokyo Kisen <9193.T>-1qtr group results 06:31 AM BST

Paula Abdul quits "American Idol," giving no reason 06:31 AM BST

UPDATE 1-INTERVIEW-Honda car business to return to profit in H2 06:30 AM BST

DIARY - Germany - to September 3 06:30 AM BST

TREASURIES-Edge up in Asia, job market concerns persist 06:29 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Stockmann Q2 profit tops consensus, outlook weak 06:29 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Paula Abdul quits "American Idol," giving no reason 06:28 AM BST

UPDATE 1-UOB Q2 profit drops 22 pct on bad debt; outlook rosy 06:27 AM BST

Hong Kong, China shares drop led by bank stocks 06:27 AM BST

"Orphanage" remake finds a director 06:25 AM BST

China to mark Games anniversary with "Fitness Day" 06:21 AM BST

Barclays unit prices A$1.5 bln in 3-year bonds 06:21 AM BST

ANALYSTS' VIEW - North Korea frees U.S. journalists; what next? 06:20 AM BST

DIARY - Egypt/Sudan - Aug 5 06:18 AM BST

PRESS DIGEST - New York Times business news - Aug 5 06:17 AM BST

Hundreds protest against Iran's leader: witness 06:17 AM BST

Panalpina H1 net falls 78 pct, sees no H2 upturn 06:17 AM BST

Westpac adds NZ$100 mln to govt-backed bonds 06:16 AM BST

Indian shares turn negative after rising 0.9 pct 06:15 AM BST

Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Wednesday 06:15 AM BST

Soccer-Former China coach Haan fined for flashing the cash 06:15 AM BST

Hundreds protest against Iran's leader - witness 06:14 AM BST

Israelis quietly question U.S. resolve against Iran 06:14 AM BST

Video: Fear of Taliban haunts Swat Valley 06:11 AM BST

Video: Fear of Taliban haunts Swat Valley 06:11 AM BST

Australian weather bureau says El Nino developing 06:10 AM BST

U.S. can end Honduras crisis in seconds: Zelaya 06:10 AM BST

BRIEF-Turkey's Dogan says to start Petrol Ofisi sales talks 06:10 AM BST

Video: Abbas keeps resistance an option 06:09 AM BST

Video: Deadly building collapse in China 06:07 AM BST

U.S. says no promises to North Korea for freeing journalists 06:05 AM BST

U.S. says no promises to North Korea for freeing journalists 06:05 AM BST

TABLE-HK Electric H1 net profit down 15.9 pct 06:03 AM BST

UPDATE 2-US says no promises to N.Korea for freeing journalists 06:03 AM BST

South Korean markets at 0500 GMT 06:02 AM BST

TABLE-CommSeed <3739.NG>-1qtr parent results 06:01 AM BST

TABLE-Osaki Electric <6644.T>-1qtr group results 06:01 AM BST

TABLE-Fujitec <6406.T>-1qtr group results 06:01 AM BST

TABLE-Suzuki Metal <5657.T>-1qtr group results 06:01 AM BST

TABLE-Amada <6113.T>-1qtr group results 06:01 AM BST

TABLE-F-one <8128.OS>-1qtr parent results 06:01 AM BST

TABLE-Meiki <6280.NG>-1qtr group results 06:01 AM BST

TABLE-Nippon Kasei <4007.T>-1qtr group results 06:01 AM BST

TABLE-Saibu Gas <9536.T>-1qtr group results 06:01 AM BST

TABLE-Hokuriku Gas <9537.T>-1qtr group results 06:01 AM BST

TABLE-Yamazen <8051.T>-1qtr group results 06:01 AM BST

TABLE-Daiwa Densetsu <1985.Q>-1qtr group results 06:01 AM BST

Fuyo General Lease <8424.T>-1qtr group results 06:01 AM BST

TABLE-Taisei <1801.T>-1qtr group results 06:00 AM BST

India NALCO sells aluminium at $83/T premium over LME 06:00 AM BST

DIARY - Today in Belgium/Luxembourg - August 5, 2009 06:00 AM BST

DIARY - Belgium to September 30, 3009 06:00 AM BST

DIARY - Economic Indicators in Germany from August 5 06:00 AM BST

DIARY - Today in Germany - August 5 06:00 AM BST

China to mark Games anniversary with 'Fitness Day' 06:00 AM BST

DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to October 04 06:00 AM BST

Singapore's UOB says Q2 falls 22 pct on bad debt charges 05:55 AM BST

UPDATE 3-Tennis-Washington Classic men's singles results 05:55 AM BST

Chevron, ConocoPhillips in Indonesia gas supply deal 05:55 AM BST

India's Reliance to buy 67 pct in a gas firm - report 05:55 AM BST

Japan Communications <9424.OJ>-1qtr group forecast 05:54 AM BST

Vietnam sees '09 current account deficit at $1 bln 05:53 AM BST

PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Aug 5 05:52 AM BST

TABLE-Cathay Pacific H1 net returns to profit 05:49 AM BST

BHP says China iron ore restocking over 05:48 AM BST

Olympics-China to mark Games anniversary with 'Fitness Day' 05:48 AM BST

UPDATE 2-BHP Billiton says China iron ore restocking over 05:46 AM BST

Cathay Pacific H1 back to profit on fuel-hedge gains 05:42 AM BST

Emerging nations stand firm on IMF vote reform 05:42 AM BST

TABLE-CBC <9402.NG>-1qtr group results 05:40 AM BST

Honda says car business to return to profit in H2 05:36 AM BST

India's Larsen gets orders worth $178.8 mln 05:35 AM BST

Emerging nations stand firm on IMF vote reform 05:31 AM BST

Indian shares rise in early deals 05:31 AM BST

Paula Abdul says she is quitting "American Idol" 05:30 AM BST

TABLE-Soda Aromatic <4965.Q>-1qtr group results 05:30 AM BST

China nuclear corp head under investigation-Xinhua 05:27 AM BST

Asian stocks flat 05:26 AM BST

FOREX-Dollar near 2009 lows, kiwi touches 10-mth high 05:26 AM BST

Working peanut kernel-sized teapot surfaces in Taiwan 05:25 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Soccer-Argentina soccer season suspended due to debts 05:24 AM BST

Reviving Afghan fashion, one stitch at a time 05:22 AM BST

Sumitomo Warehouse <9303.T>-1qtr group results 05:20 AM BST

TABLE-Shintokogio <6339.T>-1qtr group results 05:20 AM BST

Honda says car business to return to profit in H2 05:13 AM BST

Barrick eyes global M&A, including gold-copper mines 05:11 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Malaysia's top palm oil state sees lower July output 05:09 AM BST

Indian shares seen rangebound; Reliance watched 05:07 AM BST

Bharti Airtel plans bid for Millicom Sri Lanka network-report 05:02 AM BST

TABLE-Shinko Plantech <6379.T>-1qtr group results 05:00 AM BST

TABLE-Furukawa <5715.T>-1qtr group results 05:00 AM BST

TABLE-Yamada Corp <6392.T>-1qtr group results 05:00 AM BST

TABLE-Enshu Truck <9057.Q>-1qtr group results 05:00 AM BST

Sumitomo Bakelite <4203.T>-1qtr group results 05:00 AM BST

Italian Stocks - Factors to watch on Aug 5 05:00 AM BST

Doctors baffled by Indian village of over 200 sets of twins 04:56 AM BST

Taylor Bean barred from making FHA-backed mortgages 04:45 AM BST

PRECIOUS-Gold steadies below 2-month high, ETF unchanged 04:45 AM BST

Baring PE's founding partners split - report 04:45 AM BST

PetroChina,Shell,Qatar plans Taizhou oil complex-media 04:28 AM BST

PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian Newspapers - Aug 5 04:28 AM BST

Jason Segel seeks adventure with "Handbook" 04:13 AM BST

Pope Benedict tunes up for believers with first album 04:11 AM BST

China Railway Grp stock soars on Goldman upgrade 04:08 AM BST

PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - Aug 5 04:08 AM BST

PREVIEW-Soccer-Marseille full of hope despite death, departures 04:00 AM BST

INTERVIEW-Soccer-Lyon prepared for new era without dynamic duo 04:00 AM BST

South Korean markets at 0300 GMT 03:58 AM BST

RPT-Reliance Infra consortium wins Mumbai rail project 03:53 AM BST

Oil rises towards $72 after stocks fall 03:52 AM BST

Miners and banks send FTSE into retreat 03:52 AM BST

Pope Benedict tunes up for believers with first album 03:51 AM BST

General Growth retail net operating income falls 03:50 AM BST

UPDATE 1-General Growth retail net operating income falls 03:49 AM BST

Jason Segel seeks adventure with "Handbook" 03:49 AM BST

Seoul shares rangebound; banks, Ssangyong Motor up 03:47 AM BST

UPDATE 1-BHP Billiton says China iron ore restocking over 03:46 AM BST

Young investors wary of market lows 03:38 AM BST

Nikkei flat after 10-mth closing high, Toyota slips 03:38 AM BST

GE to pay $50 mln to settle fraud charges 03:34 AM BST

Disarray hobbles U.S. financial regulation effort 03:34 AM BST

PRESS DIGEST - Thai newspapers - Aug 5 03:33 AM BST

FountainVest leads $100 mln buy in China developer-source 03:30 AM BST

JGBs inch up as Nikkei dips, 30-year tender awaited 03:28 AM BST

PRESS DIGEST - British business - Aug 5 03:24 AM BST

Steven Spielberg awarded medal as champion of freedom 03:22 AM BST

Russian subs patrolling off U.S. east coast - report 03:17 AM BST

UPDATE 1-PRESS DIGEST - China - Aug 5 03:17 AM BST

DIARY-Eurobond issuance in Asia ex-Japan:Petronas price guidance 03:15 AM BST

Thai stocks seen range-bound, foreign funds keen 03:12 AM BST

HK Exchange says two firms buy back shares 03:09 AM BST

Solar wafer maker Comtec eyes $150 mln HK IPO-report 03:07 AM BST

Taiwan's Chinatrust stocks drop on Lehman dispute 03:07 AM BST

Nikkei flat after 10-mth closing high, Toyota slips 03:05 AM BST

TABLE-Rix <7525.T>-1qtr group results 03:00 AM BST

Nasu Denki-Tekko <5922.T>-1qtr group results 03:00 AM BST

Australia new vehicle sales fall back in July 03:00 AM BST

Senate will OK "clunker" extension this week: Reid 02:59 AM BST

Missed green targets could cost Britain dear 02:59 AM BST

Global automakers beat forecasts, stay cautious 02:59 AM BST

Sen. Corker says could support more "clunker" funds 02:59 AM BST

BHP Billiton sees no change to China iron ore shipping 02:58 AM BST

UPDATE 3-US panel backs plan for ViroPharma drug copies 02:58 AM BST

HK shares open flat amid earnings caution 02:55 AM BST

BHP Billiton: no change to China iron ore shipping 02:54 AM BST

FT Bosses Launch PR Offensive For Paid-Content Model 02:51 AM BST

HP, Foxconn to invest $3 billion in China PC hub:report 02:50 AM BST

HP, Foxconn to invest $3 bln in China PC hub -report 02:47 AM BST

PRESS DIGEST - Hong Kong - Aug 5 02:46 AM BST

David Jones says sees positive economic signs 02:41 AM BST

Shop price inflation up 0.5 pct year on year in July - BRC 02:41 AM BST

Don't mess with Putin 02:40 AM BST

HK shares seen rangebound as earnings weigh 02:38 AM BST

Report to recommend UK boost nuclear power 02:30 AM BST

TABLE-Nihon Kagaku <4094.T>-1qtr group results 02:30 AM BST

TABLE-Shimojima <7482.T>-1qtr group results 02:30 AM BST

Leighton to increase A$230 mln 2014 bond - source 02:25 AM BST

U.S. to sell more inflation-protected bonds: report 02:21 AM BST

Central China Real Estate shares suspended -HKex 02:21 AM BST

"Melrose Place" gets scandalous Hollywood makeover 02:19 AM BST

Nikkei flat after 10-mth closing high, Toyota slips 02:16 AM BST

US to sell more inflation-protected bonds-WSJ 02:14 AM BST

'Melrose Place' gets scandalous Hollywood makeover 02:14 AM BST

RPT-UPDATE 1-Holcim prices A$500 mln 3-yr bond issue 02:11 AM BST

L&G warns UK pensions may be hit by EU rules - FT 02:10 AM BST

TEXT-Nufarm says to buy US sorghum businesses 02:09 AM BST

PRESS DIGEST - Singapore newspapers - August 5 02:07 AM BST

Toshiba unit to invest in China LCD JV for phones 02:04 AM BST

BHP Billiton says iron ore sales stable 02:00 AM BST

Spot imports to make up 83 pct China ore imports-CISA 02:00 AM BST

PepsiCo to buy bottlers for $7.8 billion; shares up 01:52 AM BST

FOREX-Dollar near 2009 lows, kiwi touches 10-mth peak 01:51 AM BST

Report to recommend UK boost nuclear power-paper 01:51 AM BST

BRIEF-Soccer-Veron, Tevez to miss Argentina friendly in Russia 01:50 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Citi plans to sell 20 consumer finance businesses-paper 01:47 AM BST

Pricetag to raise a child -- $291,570, says U.S. 01:46 AM BST

World Bank to buy carbon credit from Congo project 01:43 AM BST

Kids channel The N takes a stroll with "Catwalk" 01:41 AM BST

Clarke ordered to rest after straining abdominal muscle 01:41 AM BST

Sidebottom added to England squad for Ashes 01:40 AM BST

Swimming-Japan coach demands 'elitism' after Rome fizzle 01:40 AM BST

World Bank to buy carbon credit from Congo project 01:40 AM BST

Heath Ledger targets whalers in new music video 01:40 AM BST

Heath Ledger targets whalers in new music video 01:39 AM BST

IADB launches A$ 10-year kangaroo bond 01:39 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Pride board OK's spin-off of Seahawk 01:39 AM BST

Global carmakers beat forecasts 01:37 AM BST

Chrysler creditors seek approval to sue Daimler 01:37 AM BST

California told to prepare massive prisoner release 01:35 AM BST

Britain backs Syria-EU pact despite concerns 01:35 AM BST

Australia's Newcastle coal port exports down 10 pct 01:33 AM BST

Australia charges three men on terrorism offences 01:26 AM BST

Massa leaves hospital in Brazil after tests 01:25 AM BST

Kraft profit climbs 11 percent, raises full-year view 01:23 AM BST

Kraft slips following results 01:23 AM BST

"G.I. Joe" is AWOL for critics 01:20 AM BST

Collective Soul pulls "Rabbit" out of its hat 01:17 AM BST

Shanghai sets up PE fund for financial investment 01:17 AM BST

Chrysler creditors seek approval to sue Daimler 01:16 AM BST

Northern Rock sale unlikely before election - report 01:15 AM BST

Northern Rock loss swollen by charges 01:15 AM BST

CW says female niche model works with advertisers 01:15 AM BST

Chrysler creditors seek approval to sue Daimler 01:14 AM BST

CW says female niche model works with advertisers 01:14 AM BST

L.L. Bean's LEED Data Center Unites High Tech, Green Design 01:14 AM BST

L.L. Bean's LEED Data Center Unites High Tech, Green Design 01:14 AM BST

Small movie software firm gets Hollywood traction 01:11 AM BST

EA results surpass Street view, shares seesaw 01:10 AM BST

Nikkei rises 0.3 pct on US data, Toyota opens down 01:10 AM BST

UPDATE 1-American Capital has $547 mln loss, shares tumble 01:10 AM BST

UPDATE 3-EA results surpass Street view, shares seesaw 01:09 AM BST

PRECIOUS-Gold steadies below 2-month high, ETF unchanged 01:09 AM BST

Barclays unit bond receives A$1.5 bln in bids-lead 01:09 AM BST

Seoul shares open up after U.S. data, N.Korea news 01:08 AM BST

Australia's Goodman to announce capital management 01:08 AM BST

YEAR'S BOX OFFICE TOP 10 01:06 AM BST

PRIMETIME TOP 10 01:06 AM BST

BROADWAY WEEKLY GROSSES 01:06 AM BST

PRESS DIGEST - South Korean newspapers - Aug 5 01:05 AM BST

FACTBOX-Indonesia's cabinet seen as test of presidential reforms 01:04 AM BST

Beyonce, Lady Gaga top MTV music award nominees 01:04 AM BST

REFILE-UPDATE 2-Sony plans $199 U.S. e-reader, takes on Amazon 01:03 AM BST

Cricket-Clarke ordered to rest after straining abdominal muscle 01:03 AM BST

U.N. council condemns deadly attack in south Sudan 01:00 AM BST

Japan's Toshiba unit to set up China mobile LCD JV 12:58 AM BST

UPDATE 2-Sony plans $199 U.S. e-reader, takes on Amazon 12:57 AM BST

Clinton and freed U.S. journalists leave North Korea 12:57 AM BST

Clinton success in Pyongyang has diplomatic risks 12:57 AM BST

Clinton, U.S. journalists leave North Korea after pardon 12:56 AM BST

Motor Racing-Massa leaves hospital in Brazil after tests 12:55 AM BST

Clinton leaves North Korea with pardoned journalists 12:47 AM BST

Seoul shares may rise;US data, N.Korea news to help 12:46 AM BST

UPDATE 2-US panel backs plan for ViroPharma drug copies 12:46 AM BST

Small movie software firm gets Hollywood traction 12:45 AM BST

Portsmouth say more players may need to be sold 12:44 AM BST

Citi plans to sell 20 consumer finance businesses-report 12:44 AM BST

Ford sees industry rebound into 2010 12:44 AM BST

UPDATE 1-Ford sees industry rebound into 2010 12:43 AM BST

UBS is in close talks to hire McCann: report 12:42 AM BST

UPDATE 2-UBS is in close talks to hire McCann - FT 12:41 AM BST

Kraft profit climbs 11 percent, raises full-year view 12:41 AM BST

PRESS DIGEST - Malaysia - Aug 5 12:40 AM BST

Collective Soul pulls "Rabbit" out of its hat 12:40 AM BST

Consumer confidence edges up in July 12:39 AM BST

U.S. June consumer spending and pending home sales rise 12:39 AM BST

UPDATE 3-Kraft profit climbs 11 pct, raises full-yr view 12:39 AM BST

"True Blood" stays strong for HBO 12:38 AM BST

UPDATE 2-Papa John's posts higher-than-expected profit 12:38 AM BST

"G.I. Joe" is AWOL for critics 12:37 AM BST

Sony plans $199 U.S. e-reader, takes on Amazon 12:35 AM BST

TABLE-Korea Exchange Bank Q2 net profit beats fcast 12:34 AM BST

New Zealand dollar hits 10-month high 12:34 AM BST

David Jones says fourth quarter sales up 0.6 pct 12:33 AM BST

U.N. council condemns deadly attack in south Sudan 12:33 AM BST

U.N. council condemns deadly attack in south Sudan 12:33 AM BST

U.N. council condemns deadly attack in south Sudan 12:33 AM BST

North Korea reissues story Clinton has left 12:33 AM BST

Toshiba to create China LCD venture for phones: Nikkei 12:31 AM BST

Arthritis drugs raise cancer risk in kids: FDA 12:31 AM BST

FTSE 100 firms unclear on pension risks 12:30 AM BST

Toshiba to create China LCD venture for phones -Nikkei 12:30 AM BST

UPDATE 3-Caterpillar confirms 2009 target, sets 2012 goals 12:30 AM BST

UPDATE 2-Arthritis drugs raise cancer risk in kids-US FDA 12:30 AM BST

Permanent placements fall in July 12:30 AM BST

Nikkei set to rise on U.S. data; Toyota in focus 12:30 AM BST

Whole Foods profit tops view, shares up 12:29 AM BST

Clinton success in Pyongyang has diplomatic risks 12:29 AM BST

Nikkei set to rise on U.S. data; Toyota in focus 12:28 AM BST

UPDATE 3-Whole Foods profit tops view, outlook raised; shares up 12:28 AM BST

Missed green targets could cost Britain dear 12:27 AM BST

Malaysia-Market factors to watch Aug 5 12:26 AM BST

Pao de Acucar's price cuts not hurting margins-CFO 12:26 AM BST

North Korea reissues story Clinton has left 12:24 AM BST

Microsoft deal will pay Yahoo more after 5 years 12:23 AM BST

Microsoft deal will pay Yahoo more after 5 years 12:21 AM BST

BRIEF-Moody's takes actions on Smart Home $369M synthetic bonds 12:16 AM BST

Colombia tries to calm regional nerves on U.S. army 12:15 AM BST

INTERVIEW-Soccer-MLS chief Garber upbeat but cautious about boom 12:14 AM BST

U.N. team to visit Myanmar over child soldiers 12:12 AM BST

Senate opens Sotomayor confirmation debate 12:08 AM BST

Iran's Ahmadinejad to be sworn in by parliament 12:05 AM BST

Australia charges three men on terrorism offences 12:03 AM BST

Missed green targets could cost Britain dearly: lawmakers 12:03 AM BST

Iran's Ahmadinejad to be sworn in by parliament 12:02 AM BST

Most FTSE 100 firms unclear on pension risks-LCP 12:01 AM BST

AXA Asia Pacific profit drops 18 pct 12:00 AM BST

UPDATE 2-Georgia Gulf gets NYSE inquiry, sees sales drop 12:00 AM BST

Trump to return to Atlantic City casinos 12:00 AM BST

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Freed journalists home in U.S. 07:25 PM BST

Key gauges of market stress fall 07:06 PM BST

Georgians misery a year after war 06:37 PM BST

Politkovskaya case retried in Russia 06:14 PM BST

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Business Update: SocGen's surprise 05:36 PM BST

Lloyds optimistic after large loss 05:24 PM BST

Mars study volunteer 'back' on Earth 05:09 PM BST

Vast crowds see Aquino laid to rest 04:55 PM BST

Plane fire drama at Paris airport 04:43 PM BST

Police, workers clash over job cuts 03:08 PM BST

Police, workers clash over job cuts 03:03 PM BST

Afghans say troops bombed civilians 02:57 PM BST

Putin's Russian bare act 12:47 PM BST

Clinton, U.S. journalists return 12:42 PM BST

Honda sees car profit 12:30 PM BST

Birthday treat for panda sisters 12:25 PM BST

Filipinos bid Aquino farewell 12:21 PM BST

China's art "hair-itage" 12:11 PM BST

Australia terror arrests - 5 charged 12:01 PM BST

US gym shooting - three women killed 10:38 AM BST

Family joy at US journalists release 10:33 AM BST

Business Update: Asia mkts pause 09:42 AM BST

Iran's Ahmadinejad is sworn in 01:47 AM BST

Clinton: N Koreans have a choice 01:24 AM BST

Entrepreneur's Edge: IMshopping 01:05 AM BST

Beyonce, Gaga lead MTV awards 12:23 AM BST

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