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Eurozone officially in recession
The eurozone officially slips into recession after new figures show that the economy contracted 0.2% in the third quarter.
France in denial?
German economy in recession
What was Bretton Woods?

FDLR forces pictured in 2005 Congo to help fight Rwanda rebels
DR Congo agrees to allow Rwandan intelligence teams over its border to help eradicate Hutu rebels blamed for the genocide.

Moon (Nasa/JPL) India probe touches down on Moon
India's first unmanned lunar spacecraft, Chandrayaan 1, places a probe on the surface of the Moon.


VIDEO AND AUDIO NEWS
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Palin hails Obama's 'greatness'
Man holds gun YouTube removes Columbine videos

Wildfires hit US 'Riviera'

FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin Putin's game
Term changes set to tighten grip on Russian power
Replica of Ishtar Gate in Babylon, Iraq (Photo: Andrew North) Babylon dreams
Can the ancient city regain its lost heritage status?
Teenage boys Last resort?
Nebraska's safe haven law reveals families in trouble

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AFRICA
Mothers hacked in albino attacks
AMERICAS
Obama and McCain 'to hold talks'
ASIA-PACIFIC
Burma court jails more protesters

EUROPE
EU rule change 'threat to birds'
MIDDLE EAST
Israeli troops face abuse trial
SOUTH ASIA
'US raid kills eight' in Pakistan

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ENTERTAINMENT
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TECHNOLOGY
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THE OBAMA PRESIDENCY
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