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Recession fears hit stock markets
European and Asian markets fall sharply amid growing concerns that the world economy will enter a protracted downturn.
Crisis meeting over Somali piracy
Somali pirates who hijacked a Saudi oil tanker are reported to have demanded a $25m ransom within 10 days.
Hebron settlers desecrate mosque
Jewish settlers protesting against an eviction order in Hebron spray an insult to the Prophet Muhammad on a mosque wall.
ICC seeks rebel arrests in Darfur
The International Criminal Court prosecutor seeks the arrest of Darfur rebel commanders for killing peacekeepers.
EU reaches deal on farm reforms
EU ministers agree to reform farm policy by moving more subsidies away from production and liberalising the dairy market.
Pakistan protest to US ambassador
Pakistan summons the US ambassador to protest at a deadly US missile attack deep inside Pakistan territory.
Yemen 'faces crisis as oil ends'
Yemen faces economic and political turmoil as its oil resources run out, with security implications for the whole region, a report says.
Arab plan explained in Hebrew ads
The Palestinian Authority has placed a full-page advert in Israel's Hebrew newspapers to promote an Arab peace plan.
Bush attacked over wildlife plan
US environmentalists accuse President Bush of trying to rush through changes to the Endangered Species Act.
McCain cheerleader 'Joe the Plumber' lands book deal
The man who shot to fame in the US presidential election as "Joe the Plumber" signs a book deal.
Row over Pentagon's alterations to female general's photo
The Pentagon is embroiled in a row after releasing a digitally altered photo of a woman general.
India secure win in fading light
India take a 3-0 lead in the one-day series with a 16-run Duckworth-Lewis win over a much-improved England side in Kanpur.
NZ on top despite defiant Clarke
Michael Clarke saves Australia from total collapse with 98 as they are bowled out for 214 in the first Test against New Zealand.
Home from home
International Space Station marks its tenth anniversary
Rewriting history
How Congolese rebels are changing life under their rule

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