World Bank Urges Aid

Robert Zoellick,president of the World Bank,called on donor nations to make good on their commitments to the U.N. World Food Program by May 1.The nations had promised 500 million U.S. in emergency aid.If the funds are not provided,tens of millions of the world's poor would have their food rations cut in half,raising the possibility of further rioting in countries such as Haiti.Since the commitments were made,food prices have continued to rise,making it essential that donors meet them as soon as possible.