51.  In recent years, Stalinist North Korea has relied heavily on foreign aid to alleviate severe food shortages caused by poor planning as well as drought and floods.

52.  International Red Cross officials working out of North Korea have reported severe food shortages bordering on famine there.

53.  International relief groups have forecast severe food shortages by the end of the year.

54.  It also was seen as an unavoidable option for North Korea in the midst of a severe food shortage.

55.  Mahabub Hossain, an economist at the institute, said severe food shortages are likely by next century in Asia if production is not increased.

56.  Many of the refugees spoke of severe food shortages and destroyed homes around Suva Reka.

57.  Many refugees cited severe food shortages and destroyed homes around Suva Reka.

58.  Most North Korean refugees complain about severe food shortages in their communist homeland.

59.  Most of their reunions were private and none spoke out against the reclusive North, which is suffering severe food shortages.

60.  Most have complained of severe food shortages and other hardships.