Around 20% of pupils leave primary school without an adequate standard of literacy or numeracy.
US economist Jim Henry analysed 45 years of official data to arrive at the figure.
Relatives of Murtaza Ahmadi, 5, said they were threatened by local gangsters.
Presidential hopeful said Obama was too busy 'playing golf' to deal with aggressive moves from Russian jets.
The mentally disabled girl had earlier complained that her step-father had impregnated her.
Women have 17 seats compared to mullahs' 16, although there are just 6% of female MPs in the majlis
Anal region inspections may constitute rape, Human Rights Watch warns.
Hail and thunderstorms hit the Washington area on 2 May.
Horrific rape incident sends shock waves in southern Indian state of Kerala.
Research by Legal & General and the Cebr shows scale of financial support parents give children to buy homes.
The Rasmussen Reports survey saw voters choosing Trump if forced to pick between him and Hillary Clinton
US Central Command says serviceman was killed by enemy fire near Irbil.
Parents complain 'over-testing' is putting children off education.
EXCLUSIVE: Burundi IDP speaks to IBTimes UK about hiding in the bush, fear and hunger
Trubridge set a new world record by diving 122m below the ocean's surface.
IBM Watson and Marchesa design 'cognitive dress' that changes colour according to social media mood.
Theme park suffers another malfunction after heavy rain 'obscured a sensor' on new ride.
London will enjoy highs of 24C and sunny conditions by the weekend says Met Office
Earlier, only men had the right to obtain a copy in the kingdom.
Police are appealing for information after two men pose as would-be buyers of laptops advertised on Gumtree
Government under pressure in House of Commons to compromise on Housing and Planning Bill to pass it.
Hodan Yasin, 21, airlifted to Brisbane hospital with 70% burns.
Art of Living founder says that he 'turned down' Nobel Peace Prize saying there was 'no value' in the accolade
ABI director says motor manufacturers face threats to their own business models from Google and Apple.
'This is how Canada brings it' says Canadian premier as he taunts the Obamas, Prince Harry and the Queen
AnaCap in talks to buy Barclays French retail, wealth management and life insurance business.
UK prime minister will reportedly strengthen Ofcom's rules as part of an Extremism Bill.
Two separate lawsuits filed against California police over alleged discrimination based on religion.
Mother duck upholds 13-year tradition of leading its troupe of ducklings through halls of elementary school.
Prior to taking up her role as ambassador, Cate Blanchett visited Jordan to meet refugee families