Starving zoo animals and cucumber fines. China's indebted cities are desperate for cash
China's local governments are so debt-ridden that they are increasingly imposing what are perceived to be random or unjustified fines on residents in a bid to generate cash.
2023-09-21 09:49
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu declares state of emergency over food
The president plans to provide protection to farmers targeted by notorious kidnapping gangs.
2023-07-15 01:23
Nearly 5 million kids might miss out on food assistance if these states don't act by Friday
Nearly 5 million children in eight states could lose out on some extra funds for food unless their state officials sign up for a federal relief program by Friday.
2023-07-13 22:50
US food aid could shrink under debt ceiling deal, hunger groups warn
By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON Changes to the largest U.S. food aid program in the debt deal passed by
2023-06-02 18:25
Food aid cuts still 'red line' in debt ceiling talks, says Senate farm committee chair
By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON Expanding work requirements for the largest U.S. food assistance program is still a "red
2023-05-16 04:16