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Aid continues despite attack on humanitarian convoy in northeast Nigeria: UNICEF
UNICEF continues to provide assistance to millions of conflict-affected children in northeast Nigeria, despite yesterday’s attack on a humanitarian convoy. As a result of the... More
Vegan toddler admitted to ICU for malnutrition, parents could face neglect charges
Two Italian parents could face criminal charges after their daughter was found to be suffering from malnutrition - and their vegan diet is being blamed. More
Over 500 potential victims identified in single child sex abuse investigation
A major investigation by Police Scotland has identified 523 children as potential victims of online sexual abuse after it uncovered as many as 30 million indecent images. Operation... More
Seattle to ban gay conversion therapy for minors
Gay conversion therapy for minors could soon be banned in Seattle, Washington after a city council subcommittee voted on a bill to ban the controversial practice. More
Schoolboy questioned after teachers mistake his T-shirt for ISIS propaganda
An eight-year-old schoolboy was questioned by British authorities after his teachers mistook a slogan on his T-shirt for Islamic State propaganda. More
U.N. supports 'brelfies' to encourage breastfeeding
If you're hesitating about sending a brelfie, the United Nations says go for it. A social media trend of mothers sharing "brelfies" - pictures of themselves breastfeeding - is a... More
More than half of newborns not breastfed in first hour raising health risks: UNICEF
More than half of newborn babies are not breastfed within the first hour of life, putting them at heightened risk of disease and death, the United Nations' children's agency said... More
Background noise can make it harder for toddlers to learn words
Toddlers who spend a lot of time in a noisy environment may have a harder time learning to speak, a small study suggests. That’s because background noise – especially the kind that... More
Malawian 'hyena man' arrested for having sex with children
An HIV-positive Malawian man, who says he is paid to have sex with children as part of initiation rites, has been arrested on the president's orders. Eric Aniva, a sex worker known... More
Australian children sick after mistaking fire colorant for sweets
Around 25 school children in Queensland, Australia have fallen ill after eating a chemical fire colorant they believed to be sweets. Paramedics were called after the Year Four... More
Smaller babies may need special car seat harnesses
Restraints in infant car seats fit most newborns poorly, and low-birthweight infants in particular may not be well protected, Australian researchers say. In their small study, fewer... More
India's parliament passes controversial child labor bill
India's parliament on Tuesday approved a controversial law that would allow children to work for family businesses, despite widespread concern by the United Nations and other... More
Syrian maternity hospital supported by Save the Children bombed: charity
A Syrian maternity hospital in a rebel-held area of Idlib province was extensively damaged on Friday after a direct hit, international charity Save the Children, which supports the... More
Two children abused in Australian prison being counter-sued by state
Two of the six aboriginal children teargassed by police while in custody in Australia are being counter-sued by the Northern Territory government for damaging the prison in an... More
