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Record maize crops are being gathered in South America, where planted area increased in response to strong demand, largely for ethanol production in the United States.
08:28 Apr 3, 2007 PST
The Government was urged to repeal or amend the 1982 Citizenship Law to ensure compliance of its legislation with the country's international human rights obligations.
07:25 Apr 3, 2007 PST
'We will continue to attack these organizations and bring the perpetrators of violence to justice in order to secure the population.'
07:11 Apr 3, 2007 PST
'Now, it is time to move beyond the global forum process to focus global resources on the United Nations convention and its implementation,' he said.
07:10 Apr 3, 2007 PST
A new NASA study has found that in 2005 the Arctic replaced very little of the thick sea ice it normally loses and replenishes each year.
06:59 Apr 3, 2007 PST
EPA has released a new brochure that provides health and safety information for professional and do-it-yourself mechanics who may work with asbestos-containing automotive components.
06:56 Apr 3, 2007 PST
Ms. Migiro called on the body to remember the ties between agriculture, hunger and poverty, as three out of every four of the world's poor reside in rural communities.
06:56 Apr 3, 2007 PST
'Last week, we did a cordon and search with the SWAT team over in the New Baqubah area. They went through pretty fast,' said Stark. 'They were pretty accurate.'
06:52 Apr 3, 2007 PST
According to Reporters Without Borders, 14 foreign journalists have been kidnapped in the Gaza Strip since August 2005, with none of the abductors caught or prosecuted.
06:36 Apr 3, 2007 PST
Unfair trade barriers continue to block U.S. access to several important markets, according to a new report from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).
06:36 Apr 3, 2007 PST
'Under international law, widespread or systematic attacks against the civilian population are crimes against humanity,' Mr. Alston added.
06:30 Apr 3, 2007 PST
This will be the first space flight for Swanson. He will conduct one spacewalk and operate the shuttle and International Space Station robotic arms during the mission.
06:29 Apr 3, 2007 PST
Ms. Bush created the FEED Bag after visiting a number of WFP operations in Africa, Asia and Latin America during her three years as a WFP Honorary Spokesperson.
05:30 Apr 3, 2007 PST
EPA's excavation of four separate fill areas found no drums. An additional environmental monitoring effort is planned for this coming summer.
05:29 Apr 3, 2007 PST
The pact also would ensure that U.S. investors in Korea have the same rights as Korean investors and that intellectual property rights (IPR) are protected.
03:45 Apr 3, 2007 PST
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