World Bank Leader Urges Action on Food

 
Associated Press
Published: April 13, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The president of the World Bank on Sunday urged immediate action to deal with mounting food prices that have caused hunger and deadly violence in several countries.

Robert Zoellick said the international community has "to put our money where our mouth is" and act now to help hungry people. "It is as stark as that."

He called on governments to rapidly carry out commitments to prov...


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