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World recession fears shake markets
Investors fear bids to save financial institutions may not be enough for world economy.
US to buy stakes in major banks
Wall Street gripped by uncertainty
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Developing nations assured of help
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McCain and Obama prepare to face each other in the final debate before the elections.
Defections hit Afghan forces
Police and soldiers join Taliban, blaming "anti-Muslim behaviour" of foreign troops.
US 'to stay in Iraq until 2011'
Fighting on Thai-Cambodia border
EU leaders seek global bank reform
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Canada PM wins elections
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New York's Pakistani community say immigration and the economy are election concerns.
Azerbaijani leader's surefire win
Aliyev set to be re-elected in the resource-rich and geographically key nation.
Uganda mulls US role in Aids fight
Why Ugandans hope the Aids fight will be helped, not hindered, by a new US president.
Wall Street gripped by uncertainty
Despite a rally, many experts believe the global financial chaos is set to continue.