World Food Aid At 20-Year Low, 1 Billion Hungry -- Yahoo News/ReutersLONDON (Reuters) – Food aid is at a 20-year low despite the number of critically hungry people soaring this year to its highest level ever, the United Nations relief agency said Wednesday.
The number of hungry people will pass 1 billion this year for the first time, the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) said, adding that it is facing a serious budget shortfall.
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MIDDLE EAST
Biden makes unannounced trip to Iraq, is welcomed by mortar fire. Iraqi suspects arrested after Green Zone attacks.
Israelis, Palestinians present peace blueprint.
Clinton lays out Iran requirements.
Billion-dollar pyramid scheme rivets Lebanon.
ASIA
Hatoyama to take over as Japan PM.
UN holds 'urgent' Sri Lanka talks.
SKorea says NKorea unwilling to give up nukes.
Philippine communists proclaim a counteroffensive.
AFRICA
Nigeria rebels extend ceasefire.
Zimbabweans blame Mugabe over unity government stalemate.
UN probes if Somali contractors are diverting aid, funding rebels.
EUROPE
Medvedev blasts Russian system.
NATO chief calls for engagement with Russia: report.
Chechnya suicide bombing injures 6 police.
AMERICAS
South American officials fail to reach arms deal.
U.S. fears Venezuela could trigger regional arms race.
Attacks kill at least 16 in Mexican border cities.
Obama meets with Canadian prime minister.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Commando raid in Somalia is latest in covert operations across the globe. Somali fury at 'al-Qaeda killing'.
Spy chief says US hunting al Qaeda more effectively.
US should simplify terror warning system, panel says.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
U.S. credit-card defaults resume ascent as unemployment worsens.
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