Feeding the World
Nov 17, 2009
The World Summit on Food Security, held in Rome between Nov. 16 and 18, 2009, has placed the spotlight on the challenges that governments have to overcome to usher in a hunger-free world. A pictorial on some key issues. Photos: AP
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