World News For Children

World News For Children

4 minute weekday news bulletin for 7-14 year olds. Accompanying scripts available on the BBC World Class website - bbc.co.uk/worldclass.

  • Updated:
    Daily
  • Average duration:
    4 minutes

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Recent episodes (5)

  • Kids News - Indonesia Bomb

    Fri, 17 Jul 09

    Duration:
    5 mins

    Bomb attacks on luxury hotels in Indonesia. The youngest person to sail around the world on his own. and the giant squid washed up in California.

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  • Kids News: Space special 16:07:09

    Thu, 16 Jul 09

    Duration:
    4 mins

    Space shuttle Endeavour finally blasts off just before the 40th anniversary of the first ever moon landing. Find out what cost a man in the US 23 quadrillion-dollars. And David Beckham says family will always come first

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  • Kids News: Plane crash in Iran 15 Jul 2009

    Wed, 15 Jul 09

    Duration:
    5 mins

    Major plane crash in Iran. Teenager survives winter wilderness. And pets get their own airline.

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  • Kids News: Girl with two hearts recovers 14:07:09

    Tue, 14 Jul 09

    Duration:
    5 mins

    The girl with two hearts makes a full recovery. An amazing escape from a crocodile-infested river in Australia. Another failed blast off for space shuttle Endeavour. And Carlos Tevez is all set for his Man City deal

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  • Kids News: Families return to Swat Valley 13:07:09

    Mon, 13 Jul 09

    Duration:
    4 mins

    Families in Pakistan head home to the Swat Valley. Another set back for the space shuttle Endeavour. And why two tonnes of sand being delivered to a school in the UK?

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