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John McCain and Barack Obama (composite image)
US hopefuls spar in final debate
The US presidential candidates meet in New York for the final pre-election debate, with economic issues the key focus.
Last chance to shine
Economic plans compared
Past debates in video
Matthew Price: Swing voters
Justin Webb: No flailing
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Wall Street trader 15 October 2008 Shares plummet on Asian markets
Share prices in Japan and other Asian markets plunge, after fears of a global recession send US stocks tumbling.

Filipino children eating rice High food costs 'a global burden'
Almost two-thirds of people in 26 countries say higher food and energy prices have affected them "a great deal", a BBC report finds.


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