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New York Times

New York Times: Yasir Arafat Dies at 75

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical look at the life of Yasser Arafat who died on November 11, 2004. Provides information about his life, and information about what he accomplished through his final years.
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CNN

Cnn: Yasser Arafat's Funeral

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describes Arafat's funeral. Author also delves into the life of Arafat discussing what Arafat had hoped to accomplish for Palestine. 11/11/2004
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BBC

Bbc: Veteran Leader Yasser Arafat Dies

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describes the death of Arafat, leader of the PLO. Also mentioned are key dates in Arafat's life and the world's reaction to his death. ll/ll/2004
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BBC

Bbc News: Profile: Yasser Arafat

For Students 9th - 10th
This 2003 BBC archive profile of the late Yasser Arafat surveys his career as leader of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO).
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BBC

Bbc: Will Arafat Weather the Storm?

For Students 9th - 10th
This July 26, 2004, BBC article reports on attempts to reform the government of Palestine with a focus on its leader Yasser Arafat in the months before his death.
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New York Times

New York Times: In Gaza, Mourning Yasir Arafat

For Students 9th - 10th
A picture and audio description of the reaction of the Palestinian people to Yasser Arafat's death. Shows how the people were moved by him to try and form a country of their own.