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Crisis at Dubai Flagship Roils World Markets

In surprise, government takes over Dubai World; bank stocks pounded

By Will McCahill,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 26, 2009 8:22 PM CST

(Newser) – A move today by the government of Dubai to take over its flagship company, Dubai World, caused ripples of panic throughout the region, and translated into a selloff in bank stocks in Europe and Asia. The government also aims to delay payments on $60 billion...   Read full story »

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