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The Sonic Memorial Project
Learn about the World Trade Center through sounds, interviews, personal story audios, and pictures. While there is a focus on the events and aftermath of September 11, 2001, many of the stories speak about life in and around the World...
New York Times
New York Times: Sept. 11: One Year Later
The New York Times Learning Network provides a variety of archived news articles, lesson plans, and resources concerning the issues and events that surfaced from the September 11, 2001 attacks.
CBS
Cbs News Interactive: Attack on America Retaliation
CBS News offers a detailed overview of the military action the United States took against the Taliban in Afghanistan. Content includes a focus on the weapons of war, the enemy, and the U.S. allies.
CNN
Cnn: Building a Coalition
A map that depicts all of the countries in the world that provided support after the September 11, 2001 attacks on the USA. It also shows the countries that decided not to support militarily, but who would provide other assistance, and...
USA Today
Revived Taliban Waging 'Full Blown' Insurgency
June, 2006, article discussing the growth of the Taliban and its increased insurgency in Afghanistan. Find a link to photos of the fighting in Afghanistan.
BBC
Bbc: Us 'Will Not Talk' to Somali Head
BBC article tracks the progression of the new government in Somalia which the US fears will become a haven for Al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups. Examines why the United States will not talk to the new head of the Somali government....
PBS
News Hour: Afghans' Rising Fury (2005)
Protests against the United States increased in Afghanistan in May, 2005. Read about Guantanamo Bay, the protest marches, and excerpts from U.S. government officials. Video, audio, and a transcript of this report are available.
BBC
Bbc: The Money Trail
Tracks the money that terrorists use to perform their activities, and predicts how they may launder their money. Discusses what different countries are doing to follow the money trail.
Cato Institute
Cato Institute: Marxist Dreams and Soviet Realities
The CATO Institute, dedicated to "Individual Liberty, Limited Government, Free Markets and Peace, offers "Marxist Dreams and Soviet Realities" by Ralph Raico, originally published as Cato's Letter #2 in 1998 prior to the fall of the USSR.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Iraq
The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Iraq. Content includes a focus on Saddam Hussein, Iraq's press and media, an Iraqi timeline of key events, and much more.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: u.s. Casualties in Afghanistan
January, 2006, update on the military personnel who have given their lives in the war with Afghanistan.
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: The Butcher of Congo
An extremely informative review of a non-fiction book, King Leopold's Ghost, by Adam Hochschild. The review contains specific quotes from the book and accurate historical research.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: On the Principles of Political Morality
Fordham University provides this essay concerning the "Principles of Political Morality".
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Cheka
An explanation of what the Cheka was and the activities they engaged in to quell opposition under Lenin's rule.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Great Purge
A detailed summary of Stalin's Great Purges during the 1930s. Gives some information on Nikolai Yezhov, head of the NKVD from 1936-1938 (which was the most intense period of the purges).
BBC
Bbc: Key Siege Suspects
Many people say that Chechen guerilla leader Shamil Basayev was behind the Beslan School attack. This article provides information about Basayev and others who are suspected terrorists. 9/2004
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Is Being Scared So Fun?
What could possibly be fun about being scared? Margee Kerr examines the biology and psychology behind what makes fear so fun. [4:29]
PBS
Pbs Liberty!: Thomas Paine
Short biography of Revolutionary activist Thomas Paine. Includes historical illustration of Paine plus a video clip from the PBS documentary "Liberty."
PBS
Pbs: Global Connections: Middle East: What Is Religious Militancy?
Short article discusses the role of religious extremism and its relationship to terrorist activities. Background information on the Arab-Israeli conflict is also provided.
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World Security Network
Official website of the World Security Network which seeks to prevent wars and promote peace on many fronts. The left-hand menu provides information on current hot topics, ideas, and countries.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: The Iraq War (Students and Teachers)
This site provides coverage of the war with Iraq written for teens. Additional content includes student voices and forums.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Bombings Renew Fear of War in Algeria
From the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer an April 2007 news story examining recent events in Algeria generating concerns of a renewed civil war in Algeria between the government and Islamic extremists. Also provides links to related topics.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Tom Swift and His Aerial Warship by Victor Appleton
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is Tom Swift and His Aerial Warship, an adventure multi-chapter book from 1915, written by the ghost writer Victor Appleton. In this book's quest, the main...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Equatorial Guinea: History
An interesting article about the history of Equatorial Guinea. Read about the political and human rights problems that have beset the country since its independence. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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