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Food prices jump five per cent in 2012
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Food prices have almost doubled in Syria, UN says
WFP has provided around 1.4 million people across Syria with food aid…
World food prices rise further, raising fears of unrest
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Food prices to be even more volatile, UN says
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Securing food in volatile markets: From rhetoric to action?
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Food prices see pre-Ramadan spike in Egypt
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Arab ministers say agricultural cooperation key to food security
CAIRO: “The Arab region is facing serious challenges regarding self-sufficiency and food…
UN food agency chief warns against cereal speculators
KHARTOUM: World governments and the private sector must bolster food output to…
Warming could double food prices, say global experts
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