INTERNATIONAL
Andersen not to plead guilty in Enron case New York: Arthur Andersen, collapsed energy giant Enron's accounting firm accused of questionable practices, has decided it would not plead guilty to charges of obstruction of justice in Enron's case even as talks about its possible sale stumbled badly after two rivals cut off merger negotiations.
Phalcon sale: Israel to pay $ 350 mn to China Jerusalem: Ending the dispute over cancellation of an Israeli Phalcon spy-plane sale to China, Tel Aviv has agreed to pay Beijing $ 350 million in compensation for scrapping the signed deal in the face of stiff US pressure.
NATIONAL
BSE closes with gains amid thin trade volumes Mumbai: A moderate rally in select heavyweights helped the benchmark notch another 11.21 gains at the close to 3580.83 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on March 14, but volumes were thin in cautious trade even as the general undertone remains firm ahead of the Ayodhya uncertainties.
Equities open firm on fresh buying support Mumbai: Equities opened slightly better extending overnight gains on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) following fresh buying support due to receding fears of any tensions in the Ayodhya after Supreme Court's verdict maintaining status quo on the acquired land.
