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Hong Kong bamboo climbing frame project aims to change how children play

A climbing frame made from bamboo is part of an initiative to draw Hong Kong children closer to nature and away from the usual plastic playground equipment

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Babies made from three people approved in UK

Babies made from two women and one man have been approved by the UK's fertility regulator.

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220 million children live in conflict zones around world: UN official

UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Leila Zerrougui, said on Sunday in Algeria that more than 220 million children are living in 20 conflict zones around the world.

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At least five children killed in US school bus crash

At least five children were killed on Monday (Nov 21) in the US state of Tennessee when a school bus carrying nearly three dozen elementary school students overturned and crashed into a tree, according to local officials.

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Public helps track down missing children

More than 90 percent of the missing children whose details were shared on an innovative web platform over the past six months have been located, the Ministry of Public Security announced on Wednesday.

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How Hong Kong designers help children with special needs cope with school and learn better

Home > Resources > How Hong Kong designers help children with special needs cope with school and learn better PARENTS' GUIDE How Hong Kong designers help children with special needs cope with school and learn better byPETA TOMLINSON JULY 5, 2016 inShare 0 Print Friendly and PDF email share widget The cosy cave at Brighten Development and Therapy Centre in Sha Tin. The cosy cave at Brighten Development and Therapy Centre in Sha Tin. A typical kindergarten is lively and jovial, full of noise, bright lights and vibrant colours – a happy place for some, but potentially torturous for a child who is hypersensitive to their surroundings, such as those on the autism spectrum, or with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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Message on a bottle: Mineral water company launches drive to find missing children

A company in Qingdao, Shandong province has launched a limited-edition bottled water design whose packaging contains information about missing children.

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Judge orders Amazon refunds for children's in-app purchases

A federal judge on Thursday directed Amazon.com Inc to set up a year-long process to reimburse parents whose children made in-app purchases without permission, but rejected a U.S. regulator's request for a $26.5 million lump-sum payout.

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Brad Pitt seeks joint custody in divorce from Angelina Jolie

Actor Brad Pitt is seeking joint custody of his six children in his split from Angelina Jolie, court filings show.

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Australia theme park tragedy: Two children on deadly Dreamworld ride had "miracle" escape

Two children had a "miracle" escape when a raft flipped at an Australian theme park, killing four adults, police said on Wednesday (Oct 26), as claims emerged that safety concerns had been raised at Dreamworld last year.

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Child performers spark fierce debate among Chinese public

A recent remake of the classic drama "Lady White Snake" has not only become a headlinein Chinese media, but has also sparked a fierce discussion among the Chinese public,mainly due to the fact that its actors are all aged between 6 and 12.

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Hormone-affecting substance in erasers could put children at risk: HK consumer watchdog

Michael Hui King-man, a member of the council, said there is currently no set limit in Hong Kong for how much plasticiser is allowed in stationary items. But he said the test referenced a standard established in Taiwan.

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Portuguese gov't to increase allowances for families with children

​Portugal will increase allowances for families with children next year, the government revealed on Monday.

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Children in Calais Jungle to arrive in UK "in days"

​British and French officials have begun registering unaccompanied children in the Calais "Jungle" who are hoping to join relatives in Britain.

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4 million toddlers in Britain to be offered flu vaccine

The biggest ever flu vaccine program for children in England was announced Wednesday. Public Health England (PHE) is to extend its annual flu program to include children in year 3, helping to protect millions of people most at risk.

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Overseas, but underwhelmed

The rise in the number of children participating in study tours abroad is leading to conflicts between parents and organizers. Cao Yin reports.

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Myanmar endeavors to eradicate child soldiers

​Myanmar's military has released 101 child soldiers this year, increasing the total number of child soldiers rescued to 800 since 2012, authorities said Monday.