By Raf Casert
Associated Press Writer    

FLEURUS, Belgium — When Eric Pierart takes in the chaotic wiggling of thousands of hens caged in his renovated barn, he's reminded of how tough it is for Europe to unite on anything.

By Abdi Guled and Katharine Houreld
Associated Press Writers    

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Six months after the U.N. declared Somalia's capital a famine zone, the number of refugees in the capital is dwindling, as most of the men have gone home to try to revive devastated herds and withered crops.

By Sandy Shore
AP Business Writer    

Corn prices fell Thursday after new forecasts predicted rain in Argentina, where the crop has already been damaged by hot, dry weather.