Qantas, British Airways in merger negotiations+   WTO chief intends to convene ministerial meeting from Dec. 13+   Detained suspect extorts 5 mil. yen hush money from Tokyo policeman+   2 arrested in alleged torture of teen, who escaped   Ex-Oregon governor doubts he'll get Cabinet job   Indictment against evangelist Alamo unsealed   Giants suspend Burress for rest of regular season   Islamic extremists being coaxed toward YouTube   GOP's Chambliss jumps to early lead in Ga. Senate   Confession introduced in NJ bank robbery trial   S. Korea to use Aussie, N.Z. funds for N. Korea energy aid: sources+   Informant: Alleged plotters wanted sniper training   Bangkok international airport to resume partial service   Divorce rate increases in Marine Corps, Army   NHL suspends Stars' Sean Avery for crude comments   GM eyes $18 bil. federal aid, Ford seeks $9 bil. as safeguard+   Automakers desperate bailout plea gaining support   Media exposure of children linked to obesity, tobacco use: study   Tokyo stocks open nearly 2% higher after Wall Street rally+   Polanski seeks dismissal of decades-old sex charge