UN warns on soaring food prices
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Dramatic rises in international food prices are threatening millions of people in poor countries, the UN warns.
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Science & environment: In pictures:  A UN report has warned of the dangers posed by global warming.
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African countries will pay 49% more for imported cereals this year, causing  "major global concern", the UN says.
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The UN warns of an epidemic as the number of tsunami and quake deaths soars above 55,000 and thousands remain missing. BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA -- Desperate refugees foraged for coconuts or looted food on Indonesia&#39;s
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A sudden jump in food prices ahead of the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan prompted Jordan's king to warn his Cabinet Tuesday to find ways to curb the rise or resign.
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Rising petrol and food costs push the price inflation of goods leaving UK factories to a new 16-year high.
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A U.N. expert on Friday called the growing practice of converting food crops into biofuel "a crime against humanity," saying it is creating food shortages and price jumps that cause millions of poor people to go hungry.
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The United Nations warned in a special report released today of an impending humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, saying nearly 70% of Palestinians are living in poverty as a result of Israeli policies and military operations.
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The UN's World Food Programme warns that Tajikistan is experiencing emergency food shortages.
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With the number of hungry people rising to 852 million in the 2000-2002 period, up by 18 million from the mid-1990s, the human and economic costs of hunger will only increase if the trend is not reversed, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says
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The International Monetary Fund yesterday issued a warning that record oil prices will stunt the growth of the global economy next year and oil prices are likely to remain high for 10 years or more.
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ROME  - A UN food agency made another urgent appeal Friday for money to buy pesticides and crop-dusting aircraft to combat locusts devouring crops in northwest Africa.
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Â· Rising numbers 'alarming' - minister Â· New rules on healthy school meals
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The U.N. climate panel issued its strongest warning yet on Friday that human activities are heating the planet, adding pressure on governments to do more to combat accelerating global warming.
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The F.T.C. said that the merger between Wild Oats and Whole Foods would lead to higher prices in markets where the chains compete.
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EMMA ALBERICI: United Nations officials fear the death toll could double as outbreaks of disease unleash a second wave of tragedy.
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The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation is celebrating world food day.