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The Northerner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-30-11 06:51 PM
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US 'not withholding food aid from North Korea'
US officials have denied an accusation from former President Jimmy Carter that the US is withholding food aid from North Korea.

A state department official said the North Korean government was responsible for the plight of its people.

US food aid was suspended two years ago after the North said it was not wanted.

North Korea has warned of severe food shortages this year as a result of the harsh winter. The UN has announced plans to distribute emergency food aid.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13247723
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