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Date: 14th April 2008
Service: CEEFAX
Region: N/A
Original Broadcast Channel: BBC1
Current Page: 117
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P117 CEEFAX 1 117 Mon 14 Apr 19:40/34 World Bank tackles food emergency Thj World Bank has announced emergency measures to tackle rising food prices around the world. World Bank head Robert Zoellick warned that 100 million people in poor countries could be pushed deeper into poverty by spiralling prices. The crisis has sparked recent food riots in several countries including Haiti, the Philippines and Egypt. The World Bank endorsed Mr Zoellick's "new deal" action plan for a long-term boost to agricultural production. Home news digest 141World digest 142News Index 102Flash 150Regional 160Next News News Indx Headlines Main Menu