Pedestrians pass an electronic display sign showing the British FTSE 100 in London, Friday, Dec. 12, 2008. World stock markets plunged Friday as the U.S. Senate's rejection of a $14 billion deal to rescue Detroit's ailing automakers stoked concerns that the recession in the world's largest economy will be even longer and deeper than projected. The FTSE 100 of leading British shares was down 127.87 points, or 2.9 percent, at 4,260.82. AP Photo logo AP Photo 11 months ago

Pedestrians pass an electronic display sign showing the British FTSE 100 in London, Friday, Dec. 12, 2008. World stock markets plunged Friday as the U.S. Senate's rejection of a $14 billion deal to rescue Detroit's ailing automakers stoked concerns that the recession in the world's largest economy will be even longer and deeper than projected. The FTSE 100 of leading British shares was down 127.87 points, or 2.9 percent, at 4,260.82.

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