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WORLD / OPINION Mon Jun 4, 2007 @ 4:58pm neoform

Alter Net -- Corporate foundations that have pledged millions believe that genetically altered crops will rescue Africa from endemic shortfalls in food production. Are they creating a 'green revolution' or hijacking the food supply? Genetically altered crops will r.. Read More

WORLD / NEWS Wed Apr 23, 2008 @ 8:18am neoform

BBC News -- Rice prices have scaled fresh heights in Asian trade amid concern that export bans by key producers will hit demand. Rough rice for July delivery touched $24.745 per 100lb for the first time, before falling slightly. Curbs are in place in India and.. Read More

WORLD / NEWS Tue Mar 4, 2008 @ 8:25am neoform

BBC News -- Ukraine has said it may restrict Russian gas supplies to Europe if gas monopoly Gazprom goes ahead with further cuts in Ukrainean supply. State-owned Gazprom says it will cut supplies of gas to Ukraine by a further 25% on Tuesday, but had said shipment.. Read More

WORLD / NEWS Wed May 30, 2007 @ 8:30am neoform

BBC News -- A New Zealand woman on an oxygen machine died after an energy firm switched off her power supply because of unpaid bills, her family claims. Folole Muliaga, a 44-year-old mother of four, died within two hours of the electricity being switched off at he.. Read More