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Asia markets follow US share drop Asian markets plummet after New York's main share index slumps to its lowest level in five years, amid recession fears. Officials blamed for Brazil crash Ten Brazilian government and airline officials are blamed for the country's worst air crash, in an official report. 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. EU reaches deal on farm reforms EU ministers agree to reform agricultural policy by shifting more subsidies away from production and liberalising the dairy market. 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. Panama 'holds Colombia scam boss' Panama has arrested a Colombian suspected of running a collapsed pyramid finance scheme, reports say. Sri Lanka army 'takes rebel area' Sri Lankan troops have captured the first line of defence of Tamil Tiger rebels on the Jaffna peninsula, the army says. California to review gay marriage ban California's top court says it will hear challenges to the gay marriage ban, but it will remain in place for now. DRC rebels pull out to let aid in Rebel forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo withdraw from two fronts north of Goma, as promised, to let aid in. 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. 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. Scotland ring changes for Canada The return of Simon Taylor is one of four Scotland changes for the final autumn Test against Canada.