TOKYO, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Japan’s Mizuho Corporate Bank might extend financial aid to scandal-hit brokerage Nikko Cordial Corp. , but only once Nikko settles legal issues related to its accounting problems, Mizuho CB President Hiroshi Saito said in a newspaper interview.

U.S. Diesel Fuel Cost Survey 
WASHINGTON - Feb 8/07 - SNS — The weekly diesel price provides a proxy for trends in U.S. truck rates, according to the USDA. Diesel fuel is a significant expense for agriculture commodity movements by truck, accounting for 37% of the estimated variable cost.

Adelphia Seeks to Retain Accounting Personnel 
Adelphia Communications and its creditors asked Judge Robert Gerber of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan to approve a $5.2 million retention plan to keep key accounting personnel on board while its Chapter 11 reorganization plan has been put on hold, AP reported.

Upbeat Vaughan Looks Ahead 
Michael Vaughan believes England are ready for the World Cup despite recent results.

Iran Holds Al-Qaeda Suspects 
U.S. officials fear diplomatic offensive could prompt Iran to free suspected terror agents.

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