Dubai repercussions

The World

The government in Dubai has confirmed that it will not guarantee the debt of the state-controled investment company, Dubai World. This has led to sharp falls on the Dubai and Abu Dhabi stock markets. But the problems in Dubai and Abu Dhabi could have long-term repercussions in parts of Europe and the developing world. The World’s Jason Margolis has more.

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