Egypt protests, the Suez Canal and gobal trade
The protests in Egypt have many in the international community wondering how the growing political instability will affect commerce in the region. The World's Laura Lynch reports on the Suez Canal, and how control of that waterway is key to both Egypt and global trade. Timeline: History of the Suez Canal
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