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S.African schools in crisis due to turbo-AIDS

South Africa's school system is in crisis, with at least 100,000 teachers and administrators HIV+, and two provincial education systems facing a takeover by the central government due to the large drop in pupil numbers and poor exam results.

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Young Neet dropout rates edge up

Official figures show England's college dropout rates edged up as the Education Maintenance Allowance was scrapped by the government.

Work contacts 'cut dropout rate'

The more young people come into contact with employers the less likely they are to drop out of school and become unemployed, research suggests.

Eurozone jobless rate at new high

The unemployment rate in the eurozone continued to rise in January, hitting a new record of 10.7%, the Eurostat agency says.

Reality show clash is ratings hit

After a war of words over the scheduling of The Voice and Britain's Got Talent, both shows score high ratings.

Study examines high suicide rate

A rise in the number of Scots men taking their own lives has led to a widening gap in suicide rates between Scotland and England and Wales, a study suggests.