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Action to Contain Market Crisis Action to Contain Market Crisis- Governments, central banks and other authorities pledge to help avoid financial chaos, but concerted action could still be some way off. Wall Street Counts the Cost Wall Street Counts the Cost- Article on the world's largest financial institutions taking stock of the human and business toll after the World Trade Center attack. The Global Economic Impact The Global Economic Impact- Looks at Wall Street closing, global markets swinging wildly, and surges in oil prices. Attacks Shake Oil and Gold Prices Attacks Shake Oil and Gold Prices- Looks at the effects of supply fears and stock market turmoil on the prices of oil and gold. US Markets Could Reopen Friday US Markets Could Reopen Friday- The chairman of the New York Stock Exchange, Richard Grasso, states he hopes US stock markets will open no later than the Monday after the incident… Why the Killers Threaten World Prosperity Why the Killers Threaten World Prosperity- BBC Business Editor Jeff Randall looks at the impact of the devastating terrorist attacks in the US on the world economy. Central Banks Promise Support Central Banks Promise Support- The US Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and the Japanese and Swiss central banks, pledged to help prevent financial instability. Insurers Face Record Claims Insurers Face Record Claims- The incidents in New York are destined to hit the insurance world hard, with claims expected to total as much as $15 billion. Attacks 'Blow to US Revival' Attacks 'Blow to US Revival'- Economists forecast initiatives ranging from an interest rate cut to a military strike in response to the US attacks. Global Air Travel Shut Down Global Air Travel Shut Down- Air travel worldwide was heavily disrupted and many flights were cancelled, while travel firms braced themselves for a slump in tourism. Oil and Gold Prices Surge Oil and Gold Prices Surge- Oil and gold prices jumped before trading was suspended in New York, London and Chicago, following attacks on the World Trade Center. Market Turmoil after US Attacks Market Turmoil after US Attacks- Report looking at the effects, including stock markets plummeting, oil and gold prices surging, and the dollar suffering. The Military Position The Military Position- Looks at the forces of Afghanistan and the "coalition". America's Day of Terror America's Day of Terror- Timeline of the day of attack, with photographs. Analysis: Afghanistan's Northern Alliance Analysis: Afghanistan's Northern Alliance- BBC News Online's Fiona Symon examines the different components that make up the Afghan Northern Alliance. BBC News - Britney's Online Shopping Spree BBC News - Britney's Online Shopping Spree- "Fans of pop star Britney Spears can now go shopping online with her and boyfriend Justin Timberlake." BBC News - Britney Label Settles Online Lawsuit BBC News - Britney Label Settles Online Lawsuit- "The independent label behind Britney Spears settles its infringement lawsuit against online music company MP3.com." BBC News - Deal Signed for Britney video games BBC News - Deal Signed for Britney video games- "Singer Britney Spears' firm has signed a deal with video game publishers to produce new games linked to the international star." BBC News - Spears Tops the Charts BBC News - Spears Tops the Charts- "Teenage sensation Britney Spears has shot to number one with one of the fastest-selling singles in chart history." BBC News - Spears Set to Top the Charts BBC News - Spears Set to Top the Charts- "Teenage singing sensation Britney Spears is heading for the number one spot this week after selling record numbers of her first UK single… BBC News - Britney Baffled by Sexy Image BBC News - Britney Baffled by Sexy Image- "Teenage pop star Britney Spears says she is baffled by her raunchy image." BBC News - Britney Hosts Farewell Bash BBC News - Britney Hosts Farewell Bash- "Young celebrities turn out for pop star Britney Spears' farewell party as she nears the end of her European tour." BBC News - Britney's Valentine Kiss Boosts Charity BBC News - Britney's Valentine Kiss Boosts Charity- "Pop icon Britney Spears is among several celebrities selling off their kisses for Valentine's day to help Sir Elton John's Aid… BBC News - Britney Death Hoax Fools Fans BBC News - Britney Death Hoax Fools Fans- "A rumour that Britney Spears was dead is scotched after the story was spread by two radio DJs and a hoax website using the BBC logo." BBC News - Britney and Backstreet Boys Share Glory BBC News - Britney and Backstreet Boys Share Glory- "Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys are the big winners at the 1999 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas." BBC News - Britney Animated Over Prince William BBC News - Britney Animated Over Prince William- "Teenage pop sensation Britney Spears will go all out to snare Prince William on his 18th birthday - but only in a cartoon." BBC News - Britney's Brummie Trouble BBC News - Britney's Brummie Trouble- "Teenage pop star Britney Spears has been forced to delay the start of her UK tour." BBC News - Britney to Miss Smash Hits Party BBC News - Britney to Miss Smash Hits Party- "Britney Spears pulls out of a high-profile UK appearance this weekend." BBC News - Britney Spears 'Set for Film Role' BBC News - Britney Spears 'Set for Film Role'- "Pop star Britney Spears is to make her feature film debut, playing a straight-laced high school student, according to reports."