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A trader in the Philippines monitors plunging share prices
Recession fears hit stock markets
European and Asian markets fall sharply amid growing concerns that the world economy will enter a protracted downturn.
China fears grow over job losses
US shares fall to five-year low
US car bail-out deal sought
October UK retail sales fall 0.1%
Rolls-Royce plans 2,000 job cuts
Global stock markets in 2008

Sirius Star off the coast of Somalia (US Navy image via Getty Images) Crisis meeting over Somali piracy
A spate of pirate attacks off the coast of Somalia prompts an emergency meeting between nations bordering the Red Sea.

Michael Jackson in 2005 Jackson to appear at High Court
Singer Michael Jackson is to give evidence at London's High Court to counter allegations that he breached a music contract.


VIDEO AND AUDIO NEWS
Flooding in Queensland Severe flooding hits Australia

'I survived a pirate attack'
Yugo Pimp my Yugo: Serbia's car souped up

Award for Afghan film

FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
ISS Home from home
International Space Station marks its tenth anniversary
A CNDP rebel fighter salutes Rewriting history
How Congolese rebels are changing life under their rule
A diver and guest share a toast with the 2008 vintage Beaujolais Nouveau Day in pictures
The most striking images from around the world

AROUND THE WORLD NOW

AFRICA
ICC seeks rebel arrests in Darfur
AMERICAS
Bush attacked over wildlife plan
ASIA-PACIFIC
China fears grow over job losses

EUROPE
Fire breaks out at Berlin airport
MIDDLE EAST
Arab plan explained in Hebrew ads
SOUTH ASIA
India praised for sinking pirates

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UK
Clampdown on excessive speeders
BUSINESS
Peugeot Citroen cuts 2,700 jobs
HEALTH
Over-the-counter Viagra bid ends

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Mammoth's genome pieced together
ENTERTAINMENT
Eddie Izzard plans Riches movie
TECHNOLOGY
UK 'ahead in digital TV uptake'


FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
Woman waits for food aid, Rafah, south Gaza, 18.11.08 Despair and anger
Gazans report worst ever living conditions
Yugo factory in central Serbia Yugo gone
Serbia's iconic car finally runs out of road
Kosher meat shelf at a New York grocery Kosher crisis
Why US shops are running short of kosher meat

OTHER TOP STORIES
EU reaches deal on farm reforms
Officials blamed for Brazil crash
IMF approves $2.1bn Iceland loan
Fatal blast hits Bangkok protest
Charities launch Congo appeal
Rapid care 'cuts baby's HIV risk'

MARKET DATA - 13:04 UK

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Dax
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Cac 40
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THE OBAMA PRESIDENCY
Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano Obama 'to choose security chief'


Obama the orator
Minnesota begins Senate recount

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SPORT HEADLINES
Harbhajan Singh India secure win in fading light

NZ on top despite defiant Clarke
HAVE YOUR SAY
The Sirius Star tanker What should be done to combat piracy?


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