Congress to weigh 'No Child Left Behind'
Houston Chronicle - Houston,TX,USA
--The No Child Left Behind law was supposed to level the playing field, promising students an equal education no matter where they live or their background. From state to state, however, huge differences remain in what students are expected to know and learn.

Junk food adverts ban during children's programmes

Times Online - UK
--The ban, which would apply to programmes shown at any time of the day or night, would restrict terrestrial broadcasters, ITV1, Channel 4 and Five, as well as satellite channels, including CITV and Nickelodeon.

Youth delegates send message to UN climate conference: think of ...
Calgary Sun - Canada
--Arsenault, 24, a student from Prince Edward Island, was asked to address the plenary session of the UN Climate Conference on behalf of youth, along with two representatives from developing countries who also got one minute each.

NHS to offer stomach-stapling to children
Independent - London,England,UK
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The newspaper says that children with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of more than 40 would be eligible for NHS-funded operations that typically cost £8,000. A normal BMI measure is between 18 and 25.  It is thought that between 50 and 200 teenagers a year may have their stomachs stapled if the guidelines are accepted.

Rajasthan boy wins International Children`s Peace Prize
Zee News - Noida,India
-- The peace prize, now in its second year, is organised by the Netherlands-based group, Kids Rights.