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Water scarcity's effect on food production means radical steps will be needed to feed population expected to reach 9bn by 2050

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Globesity - Fat's New Frontier The world is getting very fat, very fast and now the obesity epidemic has spread from rich countries to poor and developing countries it is likely 1 billion people will be obese by 2030. In our special examination of arguably the world's number one health issue, Globesity - Fat's New Frontier, Foreign Correspondent visits the new obesity hotspots - Mexico, Brazil, China and India - where hundreds of millions are gripped by weight issues and associated diseases.

"David Attenborough: trying to tackle famine with bags of flour is 'barmy'"

"Somalia famine in 2010-12 'worst in past 25 years'"

"Do crop intensification techniques hold the key to food security?"

"UN warns of looming worldwide food crisis in 2013"

Uganda: how campaigners are preparing to counter the anti-gay bill

Universal testing for HIV, followed by immediate treatment could cut the number of people developing full-blown Aids by up to 95%, a Lancet study says.

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Climate change: a development challenge Climate change: building the resilience of poor rural communities Desertification Fighting water scarcity in the Arab countries Fighting rural poverty: the role of ICTs Food prices: Smallholders can be part of the solution The future of world food security Land tenure security and poverty reduction Linking land and water governance Remittances Rural finance: Small amounts making a big difference Women

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Food riots are a real threat in some developing and emerging countries unless funds for agricultural research are increased, says a UK scientist.