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Updated: 1 hour 6 min ago Somali tanker pirates 'want $25m'Somali pirates who hijacked a Saudi oil tanker are reported to have demanded a $25m ransom.
Recession fears hit stock marketsEuropean and Asian markets fall sharply amid growing concerns that the world economy will enter a protracted slump.
Clampdown on excessive speedersA raft of measures are suggested to target anti-social drivers, including those who speed excessively or use drugs.
EU reaches deal on farm reformsEU ministers agree to reform farm policy by moving more subsidies away from production and liberalising the dairy market.
Web debut for Guns N' Roses albumGuns N' Roses have launched their new album on MySpace, days ahead of its release in shops.
Fire breaks out at Berlin airportA fire breaks out at Berlin's Tegel airport, forcing the authorities to divert flights from the German capital, officials say.
Cyber-bullying trial opens in USA US woman goes on trial accused of using a fake online personality to bully a 13-year-old girl who later killed herself.
NZ on top despite defiant ClarkeMichael Clarke saves Australia from total collapse with 98 as they are bowled out for 214 in the first Test against New Zealand.
Rolls-Royce plans 2,000 job cutsAircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce says it plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs in 2009, including 140 in the UK.
Panama 'holds Colombia scam boss'Panama has arrested a Colombian suspected of running a collapsed pyramid finance scheme, reports say.
Pakistan Taleban quit peace dealA Taleban commander in Pakistan's tribal region of Waziristan pulls out of a peace deal with the government.
IMF approves $2.1bn Iceland loanThe International Monetary Fund approves a $2.1bn (£1.4bn) loan for Iceland, after its banking system collapsed in October.
US share drop prompts Asia fallAsian markets plummet after New York's main share index slumps to its lowest level in five years, amid recession fears.
Fatal blast hits Bangkok protestAn explosion at the site of an anti-government demonstration in Bangkok kills one protester and wounds more than 20.
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.
China and Peru agree trade dealPeru and China sign a free trade agreement during the visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao to Lima.
Live text - India v EnglandIndia are chasing 241 to beat England in the third one-day international against India in Kanpur, which is reduced to 49 overs per side.
Britain 'leads digital TV uptake'Digital television is spreading faster in Britain than in France, Canada, the US, Germany and Japan, according to research.
Officials blamed for Brazil crashTen Brazilian government and airline officials are blamed for the country's worst air crash, in an official report.
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.
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