US reports nearly 8.5 mln child COVID-19 cases, increasing 'exponentially' - China.org.cn

Nearly 8.5 million children in the United States have tested positive for COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, and COVID-19 cases among American children are "increasing exponentially," according to the latest report of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Children's Hospital Association.

Danish Orphans Used in Secret Experiments Backed by CIA, Documentary Claims - Sputnik

Several hundred Danish orphans have been unknowingly used in experiments backed by the CIA, Danish Radio has reported in a new documentary called "The Search for Myself".

The New York Times: Pentagon covered up the true numbers of civilians’ casualties in its wars – Syrian Arab News Agency

The New York Times newspaper revealed that the military command in the U.S. Department of Defense covered up the true number of civilian victims ,including children, who lost their lives during the wars launched by Washington on Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan during the past years.

Afghanistan: UK charities launch winter crisis appeal - BBC News

A crisis appeal for Afghanistan is being launched by the UK's Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), with fears millions are on the brink of famine.

Amnesty calls for repatriation of 27,000 children held at Syrian camp

Amnesty International called Tuesday for the repatriation of at least 27,000 children held in dire conditions at a camp in northeastern Syria.  

Gunmen raid Nigeria market, kill at least 20 people | Al Jazeera

At least 20 people have been killed in Nigeria’s Sokoto state when gunmen attacked a market and torched cars, according to a state official and local member of parliament.

Pope Expresses Shame over Scale of Abuse against Children in France - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – After a damning study revealed hundreds of thousands of adolescents had been exploited, Pope Francis expressed shame on behalf of himself and the Roman Catholic Church over the enormity of sexual abuse committed against children in France.

Canadian court dismisses appeal of ruling to pay compensation to First Nations children - AA

Canada’s Federal Court ruled Wednesday that payment of CAN$40,000 each to around 50,000 Indigenous children is not out of line, leaving the government with a bill that totals billions of dollars.

Catholic Church apologises for century of abuses in Canada's residential schools - FRANCE24

 The Catholic Church apologized "unequivocally" on Friday to Canada's indigenous peoples for a century of abuses at church-run residential schools set up by the government to assimilate children into the mainstream.

US drone strike in Kabul killed AID WORKER, not ISIS terrorist, NYT investigation shows — RT

 A new investigation claims that the US drone strike in Kabul did not take out a dangerous terrorist driving a car bomb, but an innocent Afghan aid worker employed by an American NGO, and the children who came to greet him.

Death Toll From Dengue Fever In India Climbs To 67 - Reports - UrduPoint

The death toll from the dengue outbreak in India's Uttar Pradesh state has risen to 67, with 45 children among the victims, Hindustan Times reported on Friday.

Gunmen kidnap 140 school students in northwest Nigeria • FRANCE 24

 

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Canada: Hundreds More Unmarked Graves Found at Former Indigenous School - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – A First Nation in southern Saskatchewan has discovered hundreds of unmarked graves at the site of another former residential school for Indigenous children.

Over 33,000 Children In Ethiopias Tigray Region At Risk Of Death From Famine - UNICEF - UrduPoint

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) estimates that 33,000 children from Ethiopian region of Tigray are at risk of dying from severe malnutrition and lack of clean water amid the ongoing conflict there, UNICEF spokesperson James Elder said on Friday.

Pope voices pain over deaths of indigenous children in Canada, but doesn’t apologise - France24

 Pope Francis said on Sunday that he was pained by the discovery of the remains of 215 children at a former Catholic school for indigenous students in Canada and called for respect of the rights and cultures of native peoples.

Canada: Trudeau calls for apology from the Catholic Church for role in residential schools

 

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Canada : Investigation underway after remains of 215 children found at BC residential school site

 

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Palestinian groups slam UNRWA director’s comments on Gaza attacks | Al Jazeera

  Palestinian civil society organisations have condemned comments made by a senior figure at the UNRWA about the 11-day Israeli bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip as “misleading and dangerous”.

Russia school shooting: Children and teacher killed in Kazan - BBC News

A school shooting in the Russian city of Kazan has left at least 11 people dead, reports say.

Cruento atentado contra un colegio de niñas en Kabul

 

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