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World Bank tackles food emergency

News – World Bank head Robert Zoellick warned that 100 million people in poor countries could be pushed deeper into poverty by spiraling prices. The crisis has sparked recent food riots in several countries including Haiti, the Philippines and Egypt.

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Rating: +2 (+2/-0) | 2008-04-14 15:44:47

engineer

Really Bad

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Rating: +1 (+1/-0) | 2008-04-14 16:11:04

texangelwings

Wow, this is bad! And is liable to get much worse, if it were to spread worldwide!

Thanks Bk!

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Rating: +1 (+1/-0) | 2008-04-14 16:56:13

Bkumm

This is part of the price we will pay for not getting off oil and biofuels.

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This story has mostly positive ratings. 27 votes / No sinks