World Update from BBC News
Retail sales bring scant comfortSales on the UK's High Streets fell by a lower-than-expected 0.1% in October, Office for National Statistics figures show.Crisis meeting over Somali piracyA spate of pirate attacks off the coast of Somalia prompts an emergency meeting between nations bordering the Red Sea.Jackson to appear at High CourtMichael Jackson will appear at London's High Court in person next week to counter allegations that he breached a contract.Shannon accused 'felt threatened'The man accused of kidnapping Shannon Matthews told police he was threatened into keeping her by her mother, a court hears.Clampdown on excessive speedersA raft of measures is suggested to target anti-social drivers, including those who speed excessively or use drugs.
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