Protests rise after deadly factory fire in Bangladesh

November 28, 2012 4:45 PM

Thousands are protesting conditions after a factory fire in Bangladesh killed more than 100 people. More than 300 workers have died in fires since 2006. Names of major American retailers had products made at the factory fire. Should they share in the responsibility? Jim Axelrod reports.

AP: Disney, Sears used Bangladeshi factory at center of deadly fire

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