Zetas leader captured in Mexico
One of the main members of one of Mexico's notorious drug cartels has been captured in the state of Veracruz, officials have reported. Leader of the Los Zetas drug cartel, […]
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Mariachi music ‘may increase in popularity after UN approval’
Mariachi musicians from Mexico hope that UN recognition of the musical tradition will boost the popularity of their songs. The educational and cultural agency at the UN last week added […]
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US proposes plan to leave part of Mexico border unmanned
US officials have announced proposals for an unmanned border with Mexico, recent reports have shown. In a bid that has raised the hands of both supporters and the opposition, decisions […]
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Boris Johnson hopes to encourage literacy on London Underground
A new literacy initiative for children and adults may be encouraged on the London Underground, according to latest announcements from mayor Boris Johnson. Following an idea proposal from Chris Gilson, […]
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Environmental stresses ‘could cause violent behaviour’
Children in Mexico are heavily influenced by environmental stresses that could cause them to be more prone to violent acts, according to a new study. Researchers from the RAND Corporation's […]
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Pilot literacy scheme in Ireland ‘a success’
A pilot scheme to improve the literacy of young disadvantaged children in Ireland will be rolled out to other schools following its initial success. Designed and researched by Dr Eithne […]
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Duchess of Cambridge praises migrant school
A migrant school in the Tower Hamlets area of London where the majority of children speak English as their second language has been praised by the Duchess of Cornwall for […]
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Only one-third of children ‘can pass simple reading tests’
Just One-third of all primary schoolchildren can pass basic literacy tests, according to a new report. During a trial run of a new reading test for pupils in primary schools, […]
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Mexican children ‘encouraged to read not exercise’
The attitude of Parents in Mexico may be behind the lack of physical activity done by youngsters in the country, new research has shown. According to a study carried out […]
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