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The financial crisis takes a toll around the world

The international financial situation has deteriorated since the subprime mort- gage crisis broke out in the United States in August 2007. The world is experiencing three catastrophes--the financial crisis, food price hikes and oil price fluctuations, and the depreciation of the U.S. dollar.