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BioNTech ‘preparing production’ of Covid-19 vaccine for children under 12, which may be approved in Europe next month – media

Posted on September 26, 2021September 26, 2021By Editor

German company BioNTech, which in partnership with Pfizer developed one of the most widely used anti-Covid shots, says it’s preparing for the worldwide launch of its jab for younger recipients and might get approval in October. … Read More >BioNTech ‘preparing production’ of Covid-19 vaccine for children under 12, which may be approved in Europe next month – media

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Pentagon apologizes for killing 7 Afghan children

Posted on September 23, 2021September 23, 2021By Editor

Twenty-four Republican AGs allege Biden’s vaccine mandate is illegal. Is it? Virginia Giuffre sues Prince Andrew for multiple counts of sex abuse. Former Olympians testify that the FBI failed to stop Larry Nassar from abusing teen gymnasts. … Read More >Pentagon apologizes for killing 7 Afghan children

Middle East

‘They attacked us & killed our children’: Grieving Afghan fathers demand fair investigation of US drone strike in Kabul (VIDEO)

Posted on September 22, 2021September 22, 2021By Editor

While it won’t bring back their children, a fair probe would at least restore their honor, two Afghan fathers from a family of which 10 of members were killed in a US drone strike have told RT’s special project Unheard Voices. … Read More >‘They attacked us & killed our children’: Grieving Afghan fathers demand fair investigation of US drone strike in Kabul (VIDEO)

Asia & Pacific

Philippines greenlights Moderna’s Covid vaccine for 12-17-year-olds for emergency use after surpassing 2mn cases

Posted on September 13, 2021September 13, 2021By Editor

The Philippines Food and Drug Administration has given Moderna’s Covid vaccine approval for emergency use in people 12 to 17 years old, just days after the country’s overall coronavirus caseload surpassed 2 million. … Read More >Philippines greenlights Moderna’s Covid vaccine for 12-17-year-olds for emergency use after surpassing 2mn cases

Middle East

‘Righteous’ drone strike in Kabul killed ‘at least one’ ISIS-K terrorist, Pentagon says amid reports of 7 dead CHILDREN

Posted on September 11, 2021September 11, 2021By Editor

The US drone strike in Kabul that allegedly killed seven children was “righteous,” followed proper procedures, and eliminated “at least one” person who was a “facilitator” for ISIS-K terrorists, the top US military officer said. … Read More >‘Righteous’ drone strike in Kabul killed ‘at least one’ ISIS-K terrorist, Pentagon says amid reports of 7 dead CHILDREN

World

More than 70 children kidnapped by gunmen from school in northwestern Nigeria

Posted on September 11, 2021September 11, 2021By Editor

At least 73 children have been snatched by unknown gunmen in northwestern Nigeria, according to local authorities. Kidnapping is a common occurrence in the country, with over 1,000 abducted for ransom this year alone. … Read More >More than 70 children kidnapped by gunmen from school in northwestern Nigeria

Middle East

Israel reports record daily Covid cases over 10,900 for 1st time since pandemic outbreak as schools set to open

Posted on September 8, 2021September 8, 2021By Editor

Israel has registered its highest daily tally of new Covid cases so far since the start of the pandemic, with the single-day caseload surpassing 10,900 for the first time just as schools are set to open their doors to students. … Read More >Israel reports record daily Covid cases over 10,900 for 1st time since pandemic outbreak as schools set to open

Asia & Pacific

Chinese govt sees threat of addiction among nation’s teen gamers, sets out new restrictions on when under-18s can play online

Posted on September 7, 2021September 7, 2021By Editor

The Chinese government has announced tighter restrictions on how long people under 18 years of age can spend each week playing online video games, in an effort to tackle addictions to gaming among the country’s youth. … Read More >Chinese govt sees threat of addiction among nation’s teen gamers, sets out new restrictions on when under-18s can play online

Middle East

UNICEF says SEVEN children were killed in Kabul drone strike that US said targeted ISIS-K terrorists

Posted on September 7, 2021September 7, 2021By Editor

At least seven children were killed in a Kabul drone strike, the UNICEF representative in Afghanistan told reporters. The Pentagon had said the strike eliminated an “imminent threat” by ISIS-K terrorists to the ongoing airlift. … Read More >UNICEF says SEVEN children were killed in Kabul drone strike that US said targeted ISIS-K terrorists

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China bans exams for six- and seven-year-olds over concerns about ‘physical and mental health’

Posted on September 6, 2021September 6, 2021By Editor

The Chinese government has announced that written examinations for six- and seven-year-olds have been banned over concerns about the impact they have on the “physical and mental health” of students. … Read More >China bans exams for six- and seven-year-olds over concerns about ‘physical and mental health’