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Recession fears hit stock markets
World shares have fallen amid concerns that the world economy will enter a protracted downturn.

DR Congo aid effort urged
France's ambassador to the UN has called for more action to protect humanitarian aid deliveries in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

EU reaches deal on farm reforms
EU farm ministers have agreed to reform agricultural policy by shifting more subsidies away from production and liberalising the dairy market.

US car bosses given grilling
The leaders of the Big Three US car companies seem to be losing their argument for a Federal bailout.

Space station marks 10th birthday
Space agencies are marking 10 years since the first stage of the International Space Station was put into orbit. In 1998 it was hailed as a sign of hope for humanity and an orbiting scientific city in the sky. Pallab Ghosh examines how successful the ISS has been.

China fears grow over job losses
China's social security minister has described the country's employment situation as "grim'" and warned that the effects of the global financial crisis were not fully felt yet.

Severe flooding hits Australia
Torrential rains caused flooding and left thousands of homes without power in Queensland, Australia, just days after cyclonic storms lashed the region.