Another slump for New York shares

Bratz dolls given sales reprieve
Bratz dolls are to be allowed to remain on sale during 2009 after a judge gives a reprieve to their manufacturer.

Mexico takes urgent economy steps
Mexico unveils emergency measures to protect its economy, including freezing fuel prices and creating thousands of new jobs.

Brussels to broker gas row talks
Top Russian and Ukrainian gas executives are due in Brussels as the EU seeks to end a row hitting Europe's gas supplies.

Chinese PC giant to cut workforce
One of the world's biggest computer makers, China's Lenovo, is to cut 10% of its global workforce after a fall in demand.

Oil prices drop as US stocks rise
Oil prices fall sharply as US crude oil stocks soar amid evidence of continuing weakening energy demand by consumers.