What's The Responsibility Of Doctors When It Comes To Yemen?
A commentary in the New England Journal of Medicine issues a call to the medical community around the world.
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'Unimaginable' Suffering In South Sudan. Is There Any Hope?
That's how the U.N. aid chief characterizes the situation. A cease-fire that could bring improvements was signed last week — and violated within hours.
The Food Insecurity Of North Korea
Agricultural scientists and aid representatives believe the country is still unable to feed all its population. Why is that the case?
What Today's Headlines About Famine Get Wrong
Maybe you've heard that world hunger is at crisis levels — and climate change is largely to blame. A new book argues otherwise.
Why It's So Hard To Stop The World's Looming Famines
Millions of people in Yemen and sub-Saharan Africa are facing food shortages and severe malnutrition. Host Audie Cornish talks with Justin Forsyth of UNICEF about the crisis.
What's The Difference Between Famine And Hunger? A Food FAQ
We asked our readers what they wanted to know about world hunger? So many thoughtful questions came in that we did a roundup of queries about hunger and famine.
Nobody Wants To Drop Food From A Plane. But It's Happening
It's difficult. It's potentially dangerous. It's costly. And it's going on in South Sudan right now.
Social Media Star Has A 'Crazy Idea' To Help Somalia
Jerome Jarre wanted to raise $1 million, buy 60 tons of food and get Turkish Airlines to fly it in for free. How's he doing?
Why The Famine In South Sudan Keeps Getting Worse
The U.N. says Sudan — and three other countries — are the scene of catastrophic famine. What are the causes?
World Faces Largest Humanitarian Crisis Since 1945, U.N. Official Says
Conflict and drought have ravaged four countries across North Africa and the Middle East, leaving more than 20 million people in desperate need of food.