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Syria

'Scarred for life': UNICEF says 2016 worst year for Syrian children

2016 was the most violent year on record for children in Syria, says UNICEF, with brutality sharply increasing nationwide.

Guatemala

Death toll from Guatemala children's home rises to 39

Protesters focus their anger on the President over the tragedy and are calling on Jimmy Morales to step down.

United Kingdom

Kids interrupt BBC news interview and make the internet LOL

They say never mix children and live television. Here's why.

Germany

German suspect arrested over killing of boy boasted on the web

Marcel Hesse is accused of posting photos and a video of the dead boy on the internet

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Guatemala

Guatemala in shock after fire horror at children's home

The country has declared three days of national mourning after at least 22 young girls died in a fire at a home for vulnerable teenagers and children. Police are investigating claims of arson.

Syria

Self-harm, drugs, suicide: the future of Syria's children?

Youngsters living in the war-torn country are self-harming, taking drugs and attempting suicide to escape the horrors they have endured after six years of conflict, according to a new report by Save t

Iraq

Iraqis treated for chemical weapons agents, as Mosul civilian exodus intensifies

As the battle for Mosul rages, tens of thousands of civilians flee the bloodshed.

Ireland

"They were babies" - remains found in Irish church home's sewers confirmed as human

The remains of hundreds of babies, ranging from new-borns to three-year-old toddlers, have been confirmed as lying in the sewers of a former church-run home for unmarried mothers in Ireland.

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Rio Carnival: junior parade

Children in Rio de Janeiro took part in the junior Carnival parade competition on Tuesday.

United Kingdom

Abuse victim quits Pope's child protection panel

The last abuse victim on the Pope's child protection panel, Marie Collins quits, launching a stinging attack on the Vatican's administration

Yemen

Yemen: UN says one child dies every ten minutes from a preventable disease

The time to act is now, according to campaign group Human Rights Watch. Activists say the international community must give its financial backing to humanitarian efforts in the country and is warning

World News

UNICEF warns African female & child migrants at terrible risk

UNICEF claims African women and child migrants are at increasing risk during passage to Europe and after arrival at the hands of smugglers, criminals or the authorities.

United Kingdom

UK's child sex abuse inquiry begins public hearings

The UK's child sex abuse inquiry begins with a look at the post-war child migration programme

World News

How weak links in justice system hit Europe's most vulnerable children

Sexually-abused children are among European youngsters whose suffering is being exacerbated by failings in the justice system, a ground-breaking new report…

Germany

German watchdog tells parents to destroy 'My Friend Cayla' doll over hacking fears

Parents in Germany have been told to destroy the talking toy called ‘My Friend Cayla’ after it was revealed it can be hacked.

Vatican

Pope slams people trafficking and Rohingya abuse

People trafficking and Rohingya abuse 'intolerable' says pope

World News

Why your big brother has an advantage in life

First-born children get more attention from their parents which leads to better results in life, a study has suggested.

Malawi

Madonna adopts twins Stella and Ester from Malawi orphanage

Madonna adopts twins from Malawi Stella and Ester

China

Watch: Six-year-old caught driving parents' car on garage CCTV

When Li found scratches on her car on February 4, little did she know that her youngest son was to blame.

Syria

Watch: What have these child refugees 80 years apart got in common?

They were born on different continents more than three quarters of a century apart but are united by one common thread – escaping war.