Tuesday, September 19, 2006

IOL: Union condemns expulsion of youth group
--"The Zimbabwean government's expulsion of a South African youth delegation shows it cannot tolerate democratic interaction with other countries, said the Congress of South African Trade Unions on Wednesday."

Sydney Morning Herald: Richest young man, with help
--"Parents will be prodding their children towards careers in the child-care business, finance, retail or property development if this year's BRW young rich list is anything to go by."

IOL: Young urged to drink and drive
--"A Dutch scientist has been encouraging young people to drink and drive - on a racing track."

Globe and Mail: Dallaire wants young to rally for Darfur intervention
--"Roméo Dallaire wants young Canadians to go out in the streets and promote international action to end what he calls a human catastrophe in Darfur."

NDTV.com: Young techie makes film on child labour [Interview]
--"A young technie from India's sunrise industry – software - is trying to throw light upon some forgotten aspects of life in Bangalore. He is using film and his spare time to draw attention to child labour."

Washington Post: 'No Child' Leaves Too Much Behind
--"The No Child Left Behind Act, a federal law designed to ensure that all children can read and do math proficiently by 2014, comes up for renewal in Congress next year. Debate over its future will center on whether the law is doing enough to improve education across America and to help children succeed in school."

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