Monday, June 16, 2008

FOOD: The Global Crisis Deepens ...

The Sunday Herald SPECIAL REPORT: By Kate Smith

THE LIST of countries on the brink of disaster because of the global food crisis is growing by the week. Terrorism and security experts predict widespread social and political unrest and violent conflict in the second and third world.

Last week the United Nations' World Food Programme announced it is to provide US$1.2 billion (£600 million) in additional food aid in the 62 countries hit hardest by the food and fuel crisis.

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