World News
08 October, 2008 05:57
Asian markets plummet amid fears for a global downturn and after Wall Street stocks close at a five-year low.
08 October, 2008 05:49
Details of a £50bn rescue package for the banking system are set to be announced by the chancellor.
07 October, 2008 14:00
The global economic downturn is likely to worsen as the financial crisis continues, says the International Monetary Fund.
07 October, 2008 14:12
India's Tata Motors is to build the world's cheapest car, the Nano, in Gujarat state following a row over land for its original site.
07 October, 2008 23:21
A subsidiary of UK defence giant BAE Systems has agreed to pay millions of dollars to the US government over defective body armour.
07 October, 2008 15:58
Icesave internet bank customers are warned they will probably have to claim compensation for money held in their accounts.
07 October, 2008 18:00
Shares on the main Arab stock markets fall sharply amid concern the financial crisis in the US and Europe is spreading to the Middle East.
07 October, 2008 07:56
Australia's central bank cuts its key interest rate from 7% to 6% - a much bigger-than-expected reduction.
News reports courtesy of BBC News.
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