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Muscovites resist the crisis crime wave

Published: 06 May, 2009, 09:58


Moscow Police say they've seen a 10% increase in crime since the beginning of the year, attributing it to the economic crisis that is driving people to steal as a way to survive.

 
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joseph walker May 08, 2009, 11:26 quote
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Well the way of democracy,the have, and have nots,there is more garbage in the democratic way of life ,just read our western newspapers ,or watch its broadcasting industry.can understand why china wont let the western garbage media into thier country.it pollutes society.

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