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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.

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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.

Poland

Poland's teachers protest over education changes

Thousands of teachers in Poland held protests in 17 cities across the country on Monday over government plans to overhaul the public school system.

Italy

One year on: Italians march against Matteo Renzi's controversial educational reforms

Students in dozens of cities across Italy have marched against education policies and reform one year after they were laid out by Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.

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South African police clash with student protesters

South African police have fired rubber bullets and set off stun grenades to disperse student protesters on a Johannesburg university campus.

South Africa

Protests escalate into violence in South Africa as police and students clash

Protesters and police clash as demonstrations over tuition fee increases at Wits University escalate.

Canada

Faxed bomb threat forced the closure and evacuation of all schools in Canada's Prince Edward Island Province

A bomb threat affects the Canada's Prince Edward Island Province. 19,000 students are evacuated.

Italy

Children of quake-hit Italian town go back to school - in prefabs

It's back to school for the children of Amatrice, the Italian town hardest hit by last month's deadly earthquake.

World News

Back to School: who spends longest in class around Europe?

Though Europe is a tapestry of different cultures, traditions and languages, school term times are remarkably similar, with just a few striking exceptions.

Sci-Tech

More than a mirage: tropical biodome opens in Dubai

Boasting hundreds of species of tropical flora, fauna and wildlife, The Green Planet has opened in Dubai.

Europe News

More than 50 mln displaced children worldwide - UNICEF report

Across the globe there are some 50 million displaced children, according to a new UNICEF report.