World Update from BBC News
Obama says US economy 'very sick'US President-elect Barack Obama says that America's economy is very sick and that the situation is worsening.Nine get Queen's bravery awardsNine people, including a police officer killed during an anti-terror raid, are awarded bravery awards by the Queen.Stress hormone 'a marker for ME'Low levels of the stress hormone cortisol marks out children at higher risk of developing chronic fatigue syndrome as adults, experts believe.Females 'less physically active'Females are less physically active at all ages than their male counterparts, two studies suggest.Mountain aid call treated as hoaxA call for help in County Down which saw a major rescue operation in the Mourne Mountains is treated as a hoax.Final Woolworths stores to closeThe final closure of the remaining 200 Woolworths stores is due to take place, the retailer's administrator says.What lies ahead for Africa in 2009?Tough economic times and tight votes look to be the continent's challenges for 2009, writes Africa Confidential editor Patrick Smith.
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