Child deaths under 5 believed to be rising for first time in decades

For the first time this century, the number of children worldwide who die before their fifth birthday is projected to rise, according to a new study published by the Gates Foundation.

A key factor behind the jump is significant cuts in international development assistance from several countries, researchers said. If funding cuts of 20 percent persist, they said, 12 million more children under 5 could die by 2045.