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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Intervention in Iraq?

For Students 9th - 10th
Web page from March, 2003, as the U.S. prepares for war with Iraq.
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PBS

Pbs Frontline:target America

For Students 9th - 10th
Explores "America's first war on terrorism" that took place in the Reagan administration in the 1980s. Includes a timeline of terrorist attacks on Americans from 1979 to 1988, interviews with experts, and an overview of Islamic terrorism...
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CNN

Cnn: Kerry Announces Us Russia Deal on Syrian Ceasefire

For Students 9th - 10th
The Secretary of State, John Kerry, publicizes a plan of a ceasefire between the United States and Russia when it comes to Syria. [3:14]
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Other

Al Jazeera: Live Tv and Archived Materials

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to Al Jazeera watch or listen to live TV, TV schedules, and some archived materials.
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PBS

Pbs: Nature: Braving Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS unravels the tale about Iraq's physical environment in this comprehensive look at what was once one of the richest countries in the world. Includes videos, interviews, and images.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Syria to Become World's Largest Source of Refugees

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on the dire conditions in Syria and the vast amount of refugees who are fleeing the country.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Middle East During and After Wwi

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your knowledge of the Middle East during WWI with this five question self-correcting quiz from Khan Academy.
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New York Times

New York Times: Jordan News

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides a concise overview of Jordan's history as well as links to a collection of news articles published about the country that date back to 1865. Links to articles about unrest in the Arab...
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New York Times

New York Times: Iran News

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides a concise overview of Iran's history in addition to links to news articles about the country that date back to 1980.
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New York Times

New York Times: Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This resource provides up-to-the-minute reports on ongoing conflicts and other news in Pakistan with an emphasis on major events and public reaction.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Week of June 18th 2016: u.s., Russia Working to Coordinate Bombing in Syria

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. and Russia are working on a controversial plan for greater military cooperation in Syria, where both powers are bombing the Islamic State but have starkly different views of the country's future.The Washington Post on Thursday...
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Middle East Policy Council

Mepc: Teach Mideast: Turkey

For Students 9th - 10th
In an effort to educate students on the Middle East and Islam, MEPC presents this thorough resource of Turkey.
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Other

Metrocosm: 7 Maps to Help Make Sense of the Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
Keep up to date with the everchanging Middle East Region. The Middle East has been a tangled web of alliances since WWI. These maps attempt to make sense out of the this often confusing area. The 7 maps show the relationships among...
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United Nations

United Nations: The Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official page for The Middle East from the United Nations. You will find up-to-the-minute reports by the Secretary-General, Security Council, General Assembly as well as news on relief efforts and links to more UN information...
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Council of Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations: Iran's Nuclear Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Greg Bruno discusses Iran's Nuclear Program from its conception in the 1950s to the present day, focusing specifically on the tenuous relationship between Iran and the United States. Updated March 10, 2010.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
A page that is updated daily with NPR news and special reports from across the Middle East. Also provides direct access to several thousand archived NPR stories on the Middle East with audio and transcripts available.
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Other

Tehran Times

For Students 9th - 10th
The Tehran Times is a daily Iranian local/national/international newspaper based out of Tehran. Coverage includes the top domestic stories; Iranian politics, business, and economy; international news; and more. Written in English.
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The Guardian

Guardian: Iran News

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to the most recent news articles and videos published concerning events in Iran.
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The Guardian

Guardian: Iraq News

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to the most recent news articles and videos published concerning Iraq. Links to slideshows, films, and interactive media about events in Iraq are also featured.
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The Guardian

Guardian: Israel News

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to the most recent news articles and videos published about Israel. Links to slideshows and articles about the Arab-Israeli conflict and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict are featured.
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The Guardian

Guardian: Yemen News

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to the most recent news articles and videos concerning Yemen. An interactive timeline of the 2011 protests in the Middle East is also featured.
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Other

Voa News

For Students 9th - 10th
Listen to VOA broadcasts from around the world, in many different languages, and read short articles on world and US current events.
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Other

Gulf Times

For Students 9th - 10th
The Gulf Times, published in Doha, is one of the very few printed English newspapers in Qatar. Content includes a focus on local, national, and international news, as well as religion and sports.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: The Establishment of the United Arab Emirates

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographic exhibit showcases historic moments that formed the United Arab Emirates.