Ambassador Ertharin Cousin Appointed Executive Director of World Food Program
Ms. Clinton said for over 50 years, the World Food Programme has played a vital role in reducing global hunger, poverty and undernutrition worldwide, providing assistance to millions of men, women, and children in desperate need.
Global Economy to Slow Down This Year
The report gives a detailed picture on seven geographical regions and forecasts that growth rates for the next two years will slow down in most of them. The report stated that African continent will continue to enjoy growth due to stable commodity p
Food Prices in 2011 Hit Record High
However, despite the steady decline in prices during the second half of the year, the Index overall averaged 228 points in 2011 - the highest average since FAO started measuring international food prices in 1990. The second highest average occurred
US Committed to Combat Hate and Intolerance
She stated that religion often teaches respect for the rights and dignity of each individual. She said religious freedom and tolerance are integral for building stable and harmonious societies, and this means freedom for all people of all faiths or
President Obama Unveils 21st Century Defense Priorities
She stated that the Defense Department and State Department continue to work side-by-side to bring the full range of American assets to bear on US foreign policy.
