World Food Program

North Korea Food Crisis

By The World ⋅ September 23, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Malnourished children line the floor of a pediatric ward in a flood-affected province in North Korea. (Photo: USNGOs)

North Korea was hit by severe floods this past summer. They wiped out crops and worsened an already serious lack of food in the country.

Talks With North Korea Show Promise

By Mary Kay Magistad ⋅ August 4, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

Mount Kumgang, North Korea (Photo: Lisa Mullins)

New talks with North Korea look promising in part because of the food emergency there.

Pakistan suicide attack

By The World ⋅ October 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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A suicide bomber has attacked the UN World Food Program offices in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, killing five people. The bomber died too. It is unclear who is responsible but suspicion will fall on the Pakistani Taliban, correspondents say. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with WFP spokesman Amjad Jamal, who was friends with those who lost their lives. Download MP3

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Iran’s Elections Online, US Cybersecurity, Emergency ICT in Pakistan

By Clark Boyd ⋅ June 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

World Food Program Aid in Pakistan This week, we go to the Swat Valley in Pakistan to hear how a group of ICT emergency responders are helping UN workers deliver vital aid to those in need. Also, Iran’s presidential election goes online, and President Obama announces a major push to improve America’s cybersecurity. We’ll also talk about using bananas as a low-tech fuel source. Listen

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