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World markets down as ECB disappoints

Equities on both sides of the Atlantic dropped overnight on disappointment the European Central Bank won't be boosting its bond purchases to help ease the euro zone's fiscal crisis.

Hockey: Black Sticks undone by Spain

Hockey: Australia take command, qualify for final

Hockey: Germany score late winner

Five top cities for a white Christmas

Even if you've already blown this year's budget, you might wish to consider visiting one of these twinkling cities next Christmas.

Sinead O'Connor to marry for fourth time

Blushing bride: Singer Sinead O'Connor is celebrating her 45th birthday with a fourth marriage.

World markets flat on pre-summit nerves

Don't miss: Titanic Exhibition

<i>Titanic and Liverpool: The Untold Story</i> opens at Merseyside Maritime Museum in time for the 100th anniversary of the sinking.

The Good Oil: Merc to phase out lagging super luxury brand

29 sports channels - but where are the women?

George Michael 'improving steadily' in pneumonia battle

Doctors treating George Michael say the singer is making progress as he recovers from pneumonia.

Copenhagen, Denmark

The Danish capital is both user-friendly and utterly charming.

Market optimism fizzles as Euro worry returns

World share markets are down, with worries about Europe overwhelming good economic data from the US.

Copenhagen: Wonderful by design

The capital of the country that brought us Danish pastries and Hans Christian Andersen is user-friendly and utterly charming.

World markets surge as central banks boost liquidity

World share markets are up after central banks from Europe, Japan and North America agreed to cut the cost of US dollar funding.

Cricket: Martin to stick with what works