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EU chiefs confront markets crisis The 15 "eurozone" leaders are to meet in Paris to try to establish a common approach to the global financial crisis. Japan objects to US N Korea move Japan criticises as "regrettable" Washington's decision to remove North Korea from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. Hurricane batters western Mexico Hurricane Norbert strikes Mexico's Baja California peninsula, blowing down roofs and causing residents to flee to shelters. Mugabe 'gives Zanu-PF key posts' Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe gives key ministries to his own party - in defiance of a power-sharing deal, reports say. Peru's president appoints new PM Peru's President Alan Garcia appoints a leftist regional governor, Yehude Simon, as his prime minister. 'US missiles' hit Pakistan town At least four people die in a missile attack on a town in a Pakistani tribal region near Afghanistan, officials say. Deadly earthquake hits Chechnya An earthquake kills at least 13 people and injured 100 more near the Chechen capital Gozny, officials say. Rocksteady star Ellis dies at 70 Reggae star Alton Ellis, known as "the Godfather of rocksteady", dies at the age of 70. US space tourist set for launch US space tourist Richard Garriott will follow in the footsteps of his astronaut father when he blasts off into space on Sunday. Blind Belgian breaks world speed record Belgian Luc Costermans breaks the world blind road speed record, reaching 308km/h on an airstrip in France. In pitch black and alone - world's most solitary bug found in Africa A bug which lives entirely on its own without oxygen and in complete darkness could offer clues to life on other planets. Live text - Japanese Grand Prix Fernando Alonso leads the Japanese Grand Prix after title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa fight back from penalties. Live text - India v Australia India trail Australia by 70 runs as they are dismissed for 360 in Bangalore on day four of the first Test. Playing Palin TV mimic gets viewers' vote of approval The 2CV at 60 It was the perfect car for a camping trip to the USSR Five alive (just) Rare, not well done - the species on the brink of extinction Talking America Race, the election, and classic cars in the rust belt Haider shock Death of Austrian politician stuns friends and foes Baghdad blues When will it be safe for Iraqis to go back home? New rebels attack DR Congo town A new rebel group threatens the key town of Bunia in the north-east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.