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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 slump. Officials blamed for Brazil crash Ten Brazilian government and airline officials are blamed for the country's worst air crash, in an official report. 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. Somali tanker pirates 'want $25m' Somali pirates who hijacked a Saudi oil tanker are reported to have demanded a $25m ransom within 10 days. Fire breaks out at Berlin airport A fire breaks out at Berlin's Tegel airport, forcing the authorities to divert flights from the German capital, officials say. IMF approves $2.1bn Iceland loan The International Monetary Fund approves a $2.1bn (£1.4bn) loan for Iceland, after its banking system collapsed in October. Fatal blast hits Bangkok protest An explosion at the site of an anti-government demonstration in Bangkok kills one protester and wounds more than 20. Panama 'holds Colombia scam boss' Panama has arrested a Colombian suspected of running a collapsed pyramid finance scheme, reports say. 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. 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.

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Quinlan suspended for three weeks Ireland flanker Alan Quinlan is banned for stamping, while New Zealand prop Tony Woodcock is cleared of punching in the Croke Park international. 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. 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. All Blacks forced into one change Conrad Smith is the only change for the All Blacks to face Wales after Tony Woodcock is cleared to play. White set for stint with Saracens World Cup-winning coach Jake White is to spend a week working with Saracens in the build-up to the Premiership game against Worcester on 30 November. Lydon quits Wigan for union role Joe Lydon is appointed as the Welsh Rugby Union's new Head of Rugby Performance and Development. I still need to learn - Vainikolo Gloucester winger Lesley Vainikolo says he was too eager to make an impression in rugby union after his switch from rugby league. Bristol seek investment of £2.5m Bristol Rugby chief executive Steve Gorvett reveals the club needs £2.5m in extra funding to survive in the Premiership. All Blacks edge battling Munster Joe Rokocoko's late try spares NZ blushes as they edge out understrength Munster 18-16 in a thrilling contest at Thomond Park.