Earlier this week , in the gritty industrial city of Mahalla al-Kobra , northern Egypt , a teenager was killed during two days of violent clashes between residents and police . Rice is the staple food of the Middle East 's most populous country . Skyrocketing global commodities prices are making it unaffordable for the poor . Many blame government corruption for the low prices . A teenager was shot by police in Northern Egypt during two days of civil unrest .
Rice is the staple food of the Middle East 's most populous country . Skyrocketing global commodities prices are making it unaffordable for the poor . Many blame government corruption for the low prices . A teenager was shot by police in Northern Egypt during two days of civil unrest .