LONDON - When leaders from the Group of 20 nations convene tomorrow to address the global financial crisis, increasing transparency will be essential to achieving success, says Global Financial Integrity (GFI). In addition to proposed stimulus and regulatory efforts, provisions to remove the prevalent and highly detrimental opacity which currently impairs the global financial system must be included.

VENLO, Netherlands - QIAGEN donates one million tests to expand access to HPV screening in the world's poorest countries

WASHINGTON - The following is being issued by Fannie Mae (NYSE: FNM): 3-Year Pricing Date July 9, 2009 Settlement Date July 10, 2009 Maturity Date August 10, 2012 Issue Size TBD Coupon TBD Payment Dates Each August 10th and February 10th, beginning August 10, 2009 CUSIP 31398AYM8 Listing Application will be made to list the securities on the EuroMTF market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange

BROCKWORTH, England - Vanguard Healthcare, which operates the UK national fleet of mobile operating theatres, has been acquired by its management from Nuffield Health, the UK's largest healthcare charity. The original founders of the business have re-joined the management in order to strengthen and support the team.

HARROGATE, England - While many sectors of the fashion industry are struggling, the bridal market is enjoying a period of healthy growth, particularly - but perhaps not surprisingly - at the top end. Reports from the British Bridal Exhibition, Europe's largest wedding wear show which is staged twice-yearly in Harrogate, suggest that even deep recession will not dampen a bride's enthusiasm to have the best - and look her best - on her big day.