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		Russia, Georgia start talks seen lasting years GENEVA (Reuters) - Russia and Georgia started talks on Wednesday to resolve tensions over breakaway regions that led to a war in August, and one senior official predicted negotiations could take years.

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World Headlines Recession fears hit stock markets European and Asian markets fall sharply amid growing concerns that the world economy will enter a protracted slump. Officials blamed for Brazil crash Ten Brazilian government and airline officials are blamed for the country's worst air crash, in an official report. EU reaches deal on farm reforms EU ministers agree to reform farm policy by moving more subsidies away from production and liberalising the dairy market.

Price drops raise deflation worries Consumer prices fell 1% last month, the most on record. It's good news for consumers looking to save a little on purchases, but as Steve Henn reports, deflation means we could be heading into even worse economic times. Deflation can lead to a scary scenario Falling consumer prices might sound good for now, but deflation can turn dangerous fast. Jeremy Hobson reports. FDA China branch to monitor food The Food and Drug Administration's first office in China will make it easier for inspectors to check food for export. Scott Tong reports.