Malta Stock Exchange: Closing prices as at 18th November 2008: MSE Index 3,338.467 down 0.626, 6PM 0.700 unch., BOV 3.611 unch., CW 0.497 unch., DTK 0.300 unch., FIM 1.400 unch., GCL 1.991 unch., GHM 1.800 down 0.050, GO 1.900 unch., HSB 2.910 unch., IHI 0.910 unch., LOM 2.948 unch., MDS 3.997 unch., MIA 2.329 unch., MSI 2.697 unch., MTP 0.750 unch., PZC 1.730 unch., RS2 0.750 unch., SFC 2.630 unch., STUM 3.100 unch.
 
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*  MUMN orders widespread industrial action by nurses   *  MITTS board decides not to renew CEO's contract   *  SmartCity foundation stone to be laid on Tuesday   *  Central Bank lowers growth projections   *  New Hamrun parish priest   *  Video: Unions report positive meeting with the PM   *  MIA passenger movements down by 6.1% in October   *  Government preparing anti-racism bill   *  New sms service for businesses   *  Flying school has 100% safety record   *  AFM nets Spanish boat fishing illegally   *  Video: GRTU eyes possible tariffs solution after meeting PM   *  Grand welcome for the QE 2   *  Consultation document proposes to do away with streaming   *  Opposition backs government for tougher action over migration   *  Malta and international press digest

*  Big 3 carmakers beg for $25B, warn of catastrophe: AP - Detroit's Big Three automakers pleaded with a reluctant Congress Tuesday for a $25 billion lifeline to save the once-proud titans of U.S. industry, pointedly warning of a national economic catastrophe should they collapse. Millions of layoffs would follow their demise, they said, as damaging effects rippled across an already-faltering economy.   *  Holder accepts Obama's Justice offer, senior Democrat says: AP - President-elect Barack Obama's top choice for attorney general is Eric Holder, a former No. 2 Justice Department official in the Clinton administration and Obama campaign aide who would become the first African American to serve as the nation's chief lawyer.   *  Stevens falls further behind in Alaska Senate race   *  McCain to set up PAC to seek 5th Senate term   *  Aruba police pursue new evidence in Natalee Holloway case   *  Arizona boy, 8, admits double shooting in video   *  Doctors transplant windpipe with stem cells   *  Spitzer prostitute sits down for TV interview   *  Man nabbed after hitting girlfriend with sandwich   *  Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia easily wins AL MVP award

*  Wall Street barrels back in late rally, led by HP: Reuters - Stocks staged a late fight back on Tuesday after a choppy session in which stronger-than-expected results and outlook from computer maker Hewlett-Packard offset fears that more losses at Citigroup and other banks are yet to come.   *  U.S. auto execs plead for Congress to fund bailout: Reuters - U.S. auto executives warned Congress on Tuesday that their industry was teetering on the brink of disaster as they pleaded for a $25 billion aid package despite political opposition to another multibillion-dollar government bailout.   *  Cuban responds to SEC, says no secrecy deal   *  HP sees stronger-than-expected 2009, shares up   *  Lawmakers, Treasury lock horns on foreclosures   *  Brazil stocks down early   *  U.S. auto execs plead for Congress to fund bailout   *  La-Z-Boy posts wider loss, suspends forecasts

*  'Suge' Knight to face Vegas drug, battery charges: AP - The Clark County district attorney's office is seeking charges against Marion "Suge" Knight in the alleged beating of his girlfriend in August.   *  Spitzer prostitute sits down for TV interview: AP - The prostitute at the center of the salacious scandal that brought down former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer and generated national headlines is going to dish on her life as a pricey escort.   *  Miley Cyrus: From Hannah Montana to Reality TV? (E! Online)   *  CSI's Grissom Problem (E! Online)   *  House and Cuddy Headed for Nooky? She Spills! (E! Online)   *  For "Wall-E" director, art mixes well with commerce   *  'Suge' Knight to face Vegas drug, battery charges   *  CSI's Grissom Problem (E! Online)   *  Cuban responds to SEC, says no secrecy deal   *  Boston's Jason Southerland Is New Leader of Chicago's Next Theatre (Playbill)

*  Baseball star Pujols backing St. Louis bid for MLS: Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols is adding his star power to a group working to bring an MLS expansion team to the area.   *  Walcott ruled out injured: England winger Theo Walcott has been ruled out of England's friendly against Germany after dislocating his right shoulder in training, the Football Association have confirmed.   *  Madrid doctors branded "amateurs" over Robben   *  Argentina coach Maradona: It's unfair to judge me   *  Sir Alex fined and given two-match touchline ban   *  D'Alessandro preaches caution over Copa final   *  Drogba handed three-match ban for coin throwing   *  Rovers and United solve Carling Cup conundrum   *  Redknapp reiterates belief in blundering Gomes   *  Moyes fined for dismissal at Stoke   *  Gerrard and Lampard "gutted" to miss out   *  O'Neill tells players to use Walcott as inspiration

*  Yahoo's fate riding on Yang's successor as CEO: AP - With Jerry Yang quitting as Yahoo Inc.'s chief executive, the Internet company's board will confront pivotal questions as it looks for a new leader.   *  HP shares soar after solid 4Q outlook: AP - Hewlett-Packard Co. surprised Wall Street on Tuesday by saying its earnings will be slightly above analysts' expectations, going against the grain as other technology bellwethers have slashed forecasts and posted weak results in the sagging economy.   *  National Geographic getting into video games   *  Spammers sent packing — for now — by Web shutdown   *  Online retail spending slows to a crawl in October (CNET)   *  Mobile considers free Wi-Fi for downtown upgrade   *  DoCoMo, KT Freetel to develop smart phone: report   *  Sprint affiliate backs down on WiMax suit   *  Trick Out Your Firefox Browser with Style (PC Magazine)   *  Adobe accommodates Visual Studio, Eclipse (InfoWorld)

*  Doctors transplant windpipe with stem cells: AP - Doctors have given a woman a new windpipe with tissue grown from her own stem cells, eliminating the need for anti-rejection drugs. "This technique has great promise," said Dr. Eric Genden, who did a similar transplant in 2005 at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. That operation used both donor and recipient tissue. Only a handful of windpipe, or trachea, transplants have ever been done.   *  Ginkgo fails to prevent Alzheimer's in large study: AP - The dietary supplement ginkgo, long promoted as an aid to memory, didn't help prevent dementia and Alzheimer's disease in the longest and largest test of the extract in older Americans. "We don't think it has a future as a powerful anti-dementia drug," said Dr. Steven DeKosky of the University of Virginia School of Medicine, who led the federally funded study.   *  Panel urges revised warning on facial filler risks   *  Family history can trump breast cancer gene test   *  Doctors hoping for new era of artificial ankles   *  Medicare wants limits for weight loss surgery   *  Counseling on alcohol key to teens' sexual health   *  Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 17, 2008 (HealthDay)   *  Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring (HealthDay)   *  Robots may come to aging boomers' rescue (HealthDay)