Pakistan and the Global Economy

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Police-state tactics smothered political protest today in Pakistan, but a nuclear power is dangerously unstable. We hear what happened and what continued trouble could mean for the world economy, where the falling dollar and sub-prime mortgages are a threat to America's clout. Also, a tanker hit the Bay Bridge, and oil is polluting San Francisco Bay. Environmentalists say it's a "wake-up call."


Former Pakistani Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto speaks to media after breaking through police lines outside her home. Photo: Warrick Page/Getty Images