Mar 14, 2008

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Construction signs of a new Silk Road

by Kai Ryssdal and Scott Tong

Mar 14, 2008

The port of Dubai offers a snapshot of the Middle East's place in the global economy. Goods and capital flowing between countries, with the U.S. rarely in sight. Kai Ryssdal and Scott Tong report from Dubai and the Chinese port city of Qingdao.

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World economy no longer trails U.S.

by Marketplace Staff

Mar 14, 2008

Usually when the U.S. economy slides, so slides the rest of the world. Commentator Robert Reich says that's not going to happen this time, thanks to China and the Middle East.

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The Middle East @ Work

Peace through business?

by Kai Ryssdal

Mar 14, 2008

In his most recent book, "The War of the World," Harvard historian Niall Ferguson says economic instability leads to conflict but viable market economies can end it -- especially in the Middle East. He spoke with Kai Ryssdal.

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The Middle East @ Work

Migrant labor problems hit Jordan too

by Alisa Roth

Mar 14, 2008

The war in Iraq has brought a building boom to the capital of Jordan, Amman. But the men hanging out on street corners every morning looking for work aren't locals, which has turned a labor shortage into a regional problem. Alisa Roth reports.

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Egypt is running out of water

by Amy Scott

Mar 14, 2008

Egypt is adding more than a million people a year, which is putting huge strains on its natural resources. Strains that are evident every time some people turn on the tap. Amy Scott reports.

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