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Thursday, October 16, 2008
07:02 Mecca time, 04:02 GMT
 
Recession fears hit markets hard
Asian markets dive again on fear bailout bids may not be enough to save world economy.
EU leaders seek global bank reform
US to buy stakes in major banks
Wall Street gripped by uncertainty
Developing nations assured of help
McCain and Obama spar in most heated debate to date ahead of US presidential elections.
Draft agreement also makes provison for US troops to be tried in Iraqi courts.
Defections hit Afghan forces
Azerbaijan leader claims polls win
Bush officials 'endorsed torture'
Fighting on Thai-Cambodia border
Canada PM wins elections
Hijack drama on Turkish plane
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New York's Pakistani community say immigration and the economy are election concerns.
Al Jazeera's political correspondent assesses the final US presidential debate.
New York ponders the US election race as the White House race gathers momentum.
Aliyev set to be re-elected in the resource-rich and geographically key nation.
Why Ugandans hope the Aids fight will be helped, not hindered, by a new US president.
 
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