Ireland in crisis

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Ireland’s two main opposition parties have called for an immediate general election after an EU-led bailout of the country’s economy. The government in Dublin is facing public anger after accepting up to $124 billion in loans. The World’s Laura Lynch has the latest on the bailout plan and what it might mean for other countries in Europe and beyond. Download MP3

Swine Flu and the Global Recession

In this week’s Global Economy Podcast, it’s all about swine flu. We look at how a swine flu pandemic might affect the global economy, and how the global recession might affect our flu preparedness. Listen