The Economist
The Economist: The Big Dry
This article discusses and analyzes the current drought in Australia, focusing primarily on problems associated with the Murray-Darling River.
The Economist
The Economist: The Big Dry
This article discusses and analyzes the current drought in Australia, focusing primarily on problems associated with the Murray-Darling River.
University of California
Earthguide: Mystery Detectives: Mystery Epicenter: Earthquake
Students analyze seismograms to locate mystery earthquake epicenters as they produce a news story about a major local earthquake to complete their mission.
BBC
Bbc: Venezuela and Colombia Leaders to Hold Talks on Rift
This article analyzes the potential effectiveness of the scheduled talks between Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez and Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos. Links to related articles are provided. (August 8, 2010)
BBC
Bbc: Fujimori Gets Lengthy Jail Term
This article analyzes the events leading up to former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori's arrest, his trial, and his 25 year sentence. (April 7, 2009)
BBC
Bbc: Afghanistan: Taleban's Second Coming
This article covers the rebirth of the Taleban resistance movement in Afghanistan in June 2006. Also analyzes how and why they were able to become a power again in Afghanistan.
BBC
Bbc: White Horse Village Changing China
A 2006 first-hand account that analyzes how the finishing of the Three Gorges Dam will create a new mega-city where a small village now exists. This article also explains how this could create an economic boom in China, making it an...