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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 A spate of pirate attacks off the coast of Somalia prompts an emergency meeting between nations bordering the Red Sea. 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. 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. Officials blamed for Brazil crash Ten Brazilian government and airline officials are blamed for the country's worst air crash, in an official report. 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. Charities launch Congo appeal The UK's leading charities launch an appeal for money to help victims of the turmoil in the Democratic Republic of Congo. 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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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. 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. 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.