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How The Islamic Golden Age of Science Changed History As We Know It
The Islamic Golden Age of Science is largely to thank for our scientific developments today. Around 750-1250 CE, the Islamic empire made incredible scientific advancements that changed the course of history! Join Michael Aranda for a...
Hip Hughes History
ISIS in Iraq: The Incredibly Terrible Situation in Iraq Simply Explained
ISIS or ISIL has been pushing towards Baghdad and lighting Iraq and the world on fire in the process. In this short video we take a basic look at the Iraq situation and ask the question, what, if anything, should or can the US do about it?
Ancient Lights Media
Yemen
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Yemen.
Curated Video
The New York Police Department recommended increasing surveillance of thousands of Shiite Muslims and their mosques, based solely on their religion, according to interviews and a newly obtained secret police document.
HEADLINE: NYPD document: Gather intel at Shiite mosques
CAPTION: The New York Police Department recommended increasing surveillance of thousands of Shiite Muslims and their mosques, based solely on their religion, according to interviews...
Curated Video
Thousands of Iraqis marched in the streets of Najaf Monday on the 4th anniversary of U.S. forces entering into Baghdad.
HEADLINE: Massive rally marks fall of Baghdad
CAPTION: Thousands of Iraqis marched in the streets of Najaf Monday on the 4th anniversary of U.S. forces entering into Baghdad. (April 9)
[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE]
[Notes:file video of the Saddam...
Curated Video
GWT: VOICE Military police HQ searched in hunt for relatives
0.00 - Wide shot of military intelligence headquarters with black smoke in background
0.04 - Civilians gathered outside headquarters
0.08 - Various people outside cell door
0.12 - Door being closed on empty cell like room
0.16 - Woman...
AFP News Agency
VOICED: Iraqi textbooks cuts along sectarian divide
A textbook for schoolchildren is the latest battleground of Iraq's sectarian conflict, with critics claiming it drums up animosity between the country's Muslim communities. (Footage by AFP/Getty Images)
Curated Video
Pope Francis Meets With Top Iraqi Shiite Leader In Show Of Solidarity
Pope Francis and Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani stressed unity and peace after their private meeting.
Curated Video
Iraqis Heed Cleric's Plea To Leave Streets After Clashes
At least 30 people have died in violent clashes with police following the resignation of an influential Shiite cleric, according to Iraqi officials.
Curated Video
Mortars hit a girls school in Baghdad, while Iraqi troops take on militants in the holy city of Najaf.
HEADLINE: Bloody day in Iraq; school girls killed
CAPTION: Mortars hit a girls school in Baghdad, while Iraqi troops take on militants in the holy city of Najaf. (Jan. 28)
[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE]
[Notes:aftermath of shells - blood on...
Curated Video
Pakistan - Gunmen Kill Seven Men
Gunmen killed seven men -- six Sunni Moslems and one Shi'ite
Moslem -- in a house in Pakistan's southern city of Karachi on
Thursday (2/3). Police said three armed men broke into the
two-storey house after midnight, brought the two...
Curated Video
Deadly blasts rock Shiite districts in Baghdad
HEADLINE: Deadly blasts rock Shiite districts in Baghdad
CAPTION: A wave of bombs struck two Shiite neighbourhoods in Baghdad, Thursday, officials said, killing at least 27 people. The blasts intensified fears of a renewed cycle of...
Curated Video
VOICED As threat of war grows Shiite Muslims celebrate holy day
00.00 Wide shot of Golden Mosque
00.04 Worshipper taking off his shoes before entering mosque
00.09 People entering mosque
00.14 Women kissing entrance door of shrine
00.18 Pan across shrine surrounded by worshippers
00.28 Women kissing...
Curated Video
Pakistan - Seven Killed In Revenge For Massacre
Gunmen slay 7 in revenge for mosque massacres
Gunmen killed seven Muslim men -- six Sunni and one Shi'ite -- in
a house in Pakistan's southern city of Karachi on Thursday (2/3).
Police said three armed men broke into the two-storey house...
AFP News Agency
VOICED : Pakistans under fire Hazaras vow to make
VOICED : Pakistans under fire Hazaras vow to make
AFP News Agency
VOICED : Crisis hit Iraq turns to Shiite militias for support
Iraqs government once battled entrenched Shiite militias but is now making common cause with them against a Sunni jihadist led onslaught that Baghdads forces failed to contain on their own
Curated Video
CNN Report Says U.S. Begins Withdrawal From Afghanistan
President Biden wants troops out by Sept. 11.
Curated OER
Sunni and Shiite Religions
The Sunni and Shiite religions are explained in this short video. Students explain where people practice each religion, who participates, and different facts about both.
NBC
Nbc: Us Envoy Says 'Edits' to Iraq Constitution Likely
Through much trial and tribulation, a draft of the Iraqi constitution has been accomplished. Undoubtedly, many edits will be needed. 8/30/05