World Update from BBC News
Financial crisis pummels stocksStock markets plummet around the world as investors worry about the growing level of financial turmoil.Obama highlights McCain scandalUS Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama attacks rival John McCain over his links with a 1980s financial scandal.Suicide blast hits Sri Lanka townA suicide blast in a Sri Lankan town kills a former general and at least 26 other people, the defence ministry says.Angola arms trial opens in ParisForty-two people, including prominent members of French society, go on trial accused of involvement in trafficking arms to Angola.
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