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Beard of bees

Egyptian beekeeper Mohamed Hagras grows a “beard of bees” to demonstrate the usefulness of the honey-producing insects and to show that they aren’t aggressive.

Singapore

Singapore on top as Asian countries dominate PISA global education survey

Asian education systems have come out on top in the OECD’s latest PISA global survey.

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Finland and Estonia top of the class in EU for education

Finland and Estonia are among the best countries in the EU for education, according to new rankings by the OECD.

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Europe's education - What works, what does not

France is a country known for its national motto: Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité.

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French Education Minister Najat Vallaud Belkacem spells out her hopes for the future of the country's education system

Has France looked at education systems in other European countries and how will reforms affect the prospects of pupils in the future when they leave school?

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Going Dutch - an education system which caters for all

One of the specifics of the Dutch system is that primary school education starts at the early age of four and lasts until the age of twelve. In the "Windmill School", first thing in the morning, the p

My Europe Series

Not all is equal when it comes to learning your A,B,C's in France

France has been ranked number one among developed countries when it comes to inequalities in its school system. Valerie Zabriskie reports on what went wrong in the country of "Liberté, Egalité et Fr

Europe News

Europeans live longer, but not in the best of health - new report

Europeans are now more likely to live into their 80s, but they may not be in the best of health.

USA

Trump pays $25 million to settle Trump University lawsuits

He had vowed never to settle, staunchly defending his Trump University project.

Iraq

ISIL textbooks found in reclaimed Iraqi schools

As Iraqi government forces push closer into territory once held by ISIL, the full extent of the group’s two year rule is becoming clear.

Italy

Italy quake forces closure of dozens of schools

New aerial footage has been released of the damage wrought on towns and villages in central Italy following Sunday’s 6.

Syria

France, US say Russia or Syria responsible for air strike on Idlib school

Moscow has denied it was responsible for the attack in Idlib.

World News

Closing the gender pay gap - 170 years until complete equality

When the clock struck 2.

World

School in the day, brothel at night ... Ugandan teachers fight trespassers

Two government primary schools in Uganda's Kisima island in the central part of the country has been invaded by residents who engage in sexual activity at night.

Germany

Threatening emails send German schools into lockdown

Emails threatening violence sent numerous German high schools into lockdown on Monday.

World News

Countries lose billions by keeping disabled children out of school, report suggests

Children with disabilities are being kept out of the classroom due to a lack of funds to adequately support their needs, according to research conducted by rights…

South Africa

Police and students battle in Joburg as education crisis spirals

The crisis in South African higher education shows no sign of abating as clashes once again erupt between police and students.

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Clashes between students and Police in South Africa

Violent clashes have erupted between students and police officers in South Africa.

Greece

Refugee children start school in Greece

It was school time for hundreds of migrant and refugee children living in camps in Greece on Monday (Oct 10).

South Africa

Higher education crisis in South Africa as protests and violence grow

Police and students have engaged in running battles at Wits University in Johannesburg.