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UN agrees DR Congo troop increase The UN Security Council votes to send 3,000 more troops to DR Congo following renewed fighting in the east of the country. Oil price goes below $50 a barrel Oil prices have fallen below $50 a barrel amid growing fears over a global recession and lower demand for oil. 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. Putin vows to prevent 'collapse' Russia's prime minister vows to prevent another financial "collapse", referring to the country's 1990s crises. S Africa to cut aid to Zimbabwe South Africa's cabinet says it will withhold $28m of aid to Zimbabwe until a representative government is in place. 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. 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. Security draws Iraqi doctors home Improved security in Iraq has led to 800 doctors returning so far this year, a health ministry official says. Rapid care 'cuts baby's HIV risk' Rapid drug treatment of babies with HIV dramatically cuts their risk of death and debilitating disease, research shows. Riddle of the Czech beauty without a belly button Underwear model Karolina Kurkova has no belly button. Is a barely-there navel for cosmetic or medical reasons?

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Sheridan to miss Springbok Test England prop Andrew Sheridan is ruled out of Saturday's Test against South Africa because of a neck injury. South Africa forced into changes Jannie du Plessis and Danie Rossouw are named in the side to take on England at Twickenham on Saturday. Ireland start Murphy at full-back Geordan Murphy returns to the Ireland side along with Stephen Ferris and Jerry Flannery for the game against Argentina. Cueto targets Six Nations return Sale wing Mark Cueto has targeted the 2009 Six Nations tournament for a return to the England team. Thomas injury blow hits Scarlets Scarlets flanker Gavin Thomas is ruled out for the rest of the season with a snapped Achilles tendon Ospreys trio return from injuries Centre Sonny Parker, wing Kristian Phillips and prop Cai Griffiths are due to return from injuries on Friday. Scrum must 'step it up' - Mears Hooker Lee Mears says England's scrum must improve against South Africa after their poor display against Australia. Williams welcomes McCaw challenge Wales flanker Martyn Williams is eager to test himself against superb New Zealand open-side Richie McCaw. Ireland launch Quinlan ban appeal The IRFU is to appeal the three-week ban slapped on Ireland flanker Alan Quinlan. Regions vow players' tour release Wales' four regions say they have reached agreement with national coach Warren Gatland over player release ahead of the 2009 summer tour to north America.