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September 7, 2010

7 Killed in Mozambique Food Protests; UN to Hold Summit on Rising Prices
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The United Nations has called an urgent meeting on a spike in global
food prices that’s fueling unrest in several countries. At least seven
people were killed in Mozambique last week in three days of protests
sparked by an increase in the cost of bread. Protests have also been
held in Egypt, Serbia and Pakistan. UN officials say they’re concerned
of a repeat of the 2008 food crisis that led to riots worldwide.



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