11.   U.N. officials say government food rations have been sharply reduced and that current supplies could run out in April or May.

12.   War and sanctions have crippled the Iraqi economy, leaving many Iraqis dependent on government rations financed by the U.N.-supervised oil exports.

13.   Tiny North Korean government food rations could be reduced within weeks, the UN agency said.

14.   Most people survive thanks to government rations.