nikkei falls to 26-yr closing low

* Nikkei falls 1.2 pct to lowest close since October 1982

* Automakers slip amid worries about GM's future

* Lower Asia stocks weigh on Tokyo market

* Inpex, other oil-linked shares gain on oil price rise

* Ingredients For Cock a Leekie soup as a soother:

One whole chicken or several pieces of uncooked and boned chicken wings, legs or quarters
400g of leeks
100g of precooked prunes that have had their stones removed
25g of rice
2 litres of water or soup stock
One teaspoon of brown sugar
Seasoning of salt and pepper, one bay leaf and some thyme
Parsley for the garnish

Optional ingredients: Three rashers of chopped streaky bacon