Civil War in Madagascar; World Hunger on the Rise.

BBC News reports on the ultimatum given to Madagascar President Marc Ravalomanana by opposition leaders: resign or face massive protests in the capital city of Antananarivo. Madagascar has been in a crisis for the entirety of this year, due to a power struggle between Ravalomanana and opposition leader Andry Rajoelina, with 135 people dying amidst violence. The Boston Globe is reporting that Ravalomanana has defied the ultimatum and is refusing to step down, allowing the deadline to pass.


An opinion piece in The Los Angeles Times reports that while employment around the world has shrunk due to the global economic crisis, food prices have stayed the same, leading to a rise in world hunger.