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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Pakistani Taliban Attacks Capital

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Have students learn more about the Pakistani Taliban and its effect on Pakistan by watching the video. The questions at the end form a useful summary. (13 October 2009)
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Council of Foreign Relations

Terrorism Questions and Answers: What Is Terrorism?

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of an extensive website from the Council on Foreign Relations devoted to understanding all aspects of terrorism and its implications for the United States, this section deals with defining and understanding the different types of...
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The Economist

The Economist: After Osama Bin Laden: They Got Him

For Students 9th - 10th
"They Got Him." Words that echoed in many countries around the world as news spread of the death of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, May 2, 2011. Peruse this detailed account of the events leading up to and following the attack and...
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Rhetoric of 9 11

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent online resource that contains a large collection of links to speeches and rhetorical artifacts all pertaining to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America. Presented in a timeline of events with material in audio,...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: African Embassy Bombings

For Students 9th - 10th
A special report from PBS on the African embassy bombings in 1998. Links to various articles on different associated topics.
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Council of Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations: The Isi and Terrorism: Behind the Accusations

For Students 9th - 10th
While Pakiston requests US militant aid, is it actually supporting terrorism? Read about Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), who controls it, who it is accountable to and what it really stands for. Report is dated 4 May 2011.
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Read Works

Read Works: Drug War

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about problems created by the drug trade in America and in other countries. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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CNN

Cnn: Pakistani Forces Kill 35 Militants in Waziristan

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN chronicles the military clashes between militants and the Pakistani military in this July, 2007 report.

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