World Update from BBC News
Survey shows recession 'looming'A recession is looming in Scotland, with business confidence at a record low, a report by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce says.The tax pitfalls of redundancyKPMG's John Chaplin warns about the potential tax pitfalls of redundancy which could affect employers in the UK.Ten years of blowing the whistleA decade after legislation was introduced to protect whistleblowers, has it had the desired effect?In pictures: London Film FestivalThe 52nd London Film Festival has begun, with the premiere of Frost/Nixon at the Odeon cinema in Leicester Square.Talks on Thai-Cambodia temple rowGenerals from Cambodia and Thailand are set to hold talks to resolve a dispute after fighting breaks out on their border.Modern conflict near ancient ruinsThe BBC's Jonathan Head looks at the dispute between Thailand and Cambodia over their common border, and asks how far the spat is likely to go.US rivals to spar in final debateThe US presidential hopefuls are to meet in New York for the final pre-election debate, with domestic issues the key focus.
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