1.  The other half of the contribution could go for direct food aid to be distributed by the U.N. World Food Program.

2.  The White House said half of the money would be given to the U.N. High Commission for Refugees and the remainder would finance direct food and shelter assistance.

3.  He also asked for direct international food and medical aid for residents living in parts of south Yemen occupied by northern troops.

4.  He also asked for direct international food and medical aid for people living in parts of south Yemen occupied by northern troops.

5.  At the weekend, KCNA attacked US and South Korean reluctance to grant massive direct food aid until the starving communist state entered fully-fledged peace talks.