NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Middle East
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.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Turkey: An Evolving Democracy in the Middle East
Activity for students in which they survey historical and current events of Turkey, analyze the intersection of government, democracy, and religion, and finally, identify the criteria of a democratic and stable government. Group and...
New York Times
New York Times: Middle East
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times covers the latest news, issues and events occurring in the Middle East. In addition to breaking stories, the New York Times also provides focused information and maps.
BBC
Bbc News: Middle East
This site covers the latest news, issues and events occuring in the Middle East. Content includes BBC radio broadcasts, in-depth reports, and video.
Middle East Policy Council
Middle East Policy Council: Teach Mideast
TeachMideast, a comprehensive instructional portal home to a variety of resources on the Middle East and Islam, considers this region of the world from seven thematic perspectives: stereotypes, geography, history, language, religion,...
Choices Program, Brown University
The Choices Program: History and Current Events
This page engages students in international issues. Curricular resources and instructional programs bring international public policy to life. Students engage in research and high-level thinking activities that revolve around what is in...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Saudi Arabia
BBC News offers a general overview of the wealthy Middle Eastern country of Saudi Arabia. Focus is on history, current problems, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: United Arab Emirates
BBC News presents a general overview of the United Arab Emirates which is a federation of seven states. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: The Iraq War
News archive, with articles, audio, video, and interactive resources, on the initial intervention in Iraq, beginning with pre-invasion military buildup (fall 2002) and ending with President George W. Bush's declaration (spring 2003) that...
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch: Iran
Human Rights Watch, with this accompanying web site , is one of the leading organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights. International attention is focused where human rights are violated and oppressors are held...
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Alpha Galileo
AlphaGalileo is a news resource for international science, medicine, and technology. Content includes daily science press releases and news, complete with contact information for follow-ups. Also offers podcasts, downloadable in MP3...
New York Times
New York Times: Iran News
[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.
BBC
Bbc: Timeline: Iraq
In order to grasp the events that are currently taking place in a country, it is imperative to know its background. Here, the BBC, provides a succinct timeline of Iraq beginning in 1920.