World Update from BBC News
Stocks slide despite reassurancesThe UK's top share index has its biggest one-day points fall ever as Chancellor Alistair Darling tries to reassure financial markets.Markets need morals, says BrownGordon Brown says markets must abide by a system of "morals", including responsible risk-taking and a work ethic.New 'safer' test for Down's syndromeScientists develop a blood test that could tell pregnant women if their unborn baby has Down's syndrome.Smith orders police race reviewHome Secretary Jacqui Smith announces a nationwide assessment of ethnic minorities in the police.Glenrothes by-election date setThe Glenrothes by-election - caused by the death of the previous MP - is to take place on 6 November.
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