Gloomy forecasts for UK economy

22 October 2008
The Bank of England governor and an influential think tank predict that the UK is likely to sink into a recession in 2009.
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India launches first Moon mission

22 October 2008
India successfully launches the unmanned Chandrayaan 1 spacecraft - the country's first mission to the Moon.
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Speed of eating \'key to obesity\'

22 October 2008
Wolfing down meals may be enough to nearly double the risk of being overweight, Japanese research suggests.
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US rivals trade blows on economy

22 October 2008
John McCain pushes his economic plan while Barack Obama, who will break off campaigning to visit his ill grandmother, stresses jobs.
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Boom not bust

22 October 2008
Africa set to prosper despite global credit crunch
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Apple profits up on iPhone sales

22 October 2008
Apple sees a 26% rise in profits, boosted by iPhone sales, but warns that its Christmas figures may miss expectations.
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Argentina to take over pensions

22 October 2008
Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez signs a bill to nationalise almost $30bn in private pension funds.
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Yahoo to cut 10% of its workforce

22 October 2008
Yahoo is to cut 10% of its workforce in the next two months to try to restore its fortunes in the face of declining profits.
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US warning on Iraq deal failure

22 October 2008
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates warns of "dramatic consequences" if a deal on US forces in Iraq is not agreed.
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Classy Arsenal hit five in Turkey

22 October 2008
Arsenal produce a fine attacking display to thrash Fenerbahce 5-2 in their Champions League match in Istanbul.
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