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Pakistan and the Global Economy

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, the spreading oil spill in San Francisco Bay.

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By Warren Olney • Nov 9, 2007 • 1h 0m Listen

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

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    former KCRW broadcaster

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