The Obama administration gave General Motors and Chrysler failing grades Monday for their turnaround efforts and promised a sweeping overhaul of the troubled companies.

CNN: General Motors CEO resigns as part of bailout deal

In a report on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's performance last year, the committee said promotions to different grades in the Diplomatic Service were judged on the basis of general competencies, including leadership and management abilities.

BBC: UK Politics

In general, girls are less likely than boys to start school but boys are at greater risk of repeating grades and dropping out, according to the Digest.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

In general, poor children living in rural areas are more likely than urban children from rich households to repeat grades and leave school before completing primary education and attaining basic foundational skills.

UNESCO: EDUCATION