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New York Times

New York Times: News on Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times continually updates the news in Afghanistan, particularly about the conditions due to the recurring insurgency.
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PBS

Frontline: Who Are the Taliban?

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent report that clearly lays out the Taliban, their roots and ideologies. (10 April 2007)
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Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News: u.s. Policy in Afghanistan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this two-part lesson using video, handouts, charts, and online news sources, students will consider three options for U.S. policy in Afghanistan and then articulate their own views on the issue. Note: The videos do not load in...
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: For Afghanistan, a New Us Transition Strategy

For Students 9th - 10th
The Obama administration is changing its strategy and timetable for US troops in Afghanistan. Caught between the desire of Karzai for limited American military role and the fear of not being able to fulfill the goal of subduing Taliban...
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Saudi Aramco World: New Voices: New Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
With the fall of the Taliban in 2001, many Afghans believed that, after 23 years of war, their country would be at peace again. Although recent increases in violence have dampened that spirit, there is nonetheless a small population of...
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: War in Afghanistan (2001 2014)

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed discussion of the Afghanistan War (2001 - 2014) that was triggered by the September 11 attacks.
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King's College: Taliban

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of Taliban with a focus on women's rights.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Taliban

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover interesting facts and information about the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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