Syrian TurmOil: War Panic Sends Black Gold Prices to 2-year High

Washington and London's push for military intervention has taken its toll on the financial world. The threats have spurred oil and gold prices - while investors have rushed to pull their money from stock markets. RT's Katie Pilbeam looks at how the rhetoric has affected the world economy.

The Cost of Syria's Crackdown
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