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Markets surge on rescue pledges
US and European stocks rally as governments announce plans to shore up leading banks.
Bush critic wins economics Nobel
Developing nations assured of help
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Kadima and Labour "close to agreement" that will make Tzipi Livni next prime minister.
Republican candidate looks to motivate staff after criticism over attacks on Obama.
N Korea lifts ban on UN inspectors
Violence subsides in Israeli town
Mbeki in Harare for crisis talks
China approves key land reforms
EU lifts Belarus travel ban
Opec calls for emergency meeting
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Flexing their political muscle, newcomers play a greater role in upcoming polls.
Despite a global financial crisis, Egyptian firms continue to invest in real estate.
Politically engaged, newly energised demographic could make a big difference.
Pirates say $8m ransom is reparation for years of hazardous waste dumping by firms.
Roma face hostility across Europe but one student in Kosovo is fighting prejudice.