PBS
Pbs News Hour: Intervention in Iraq?
Web page from March, 2003, as the U.S. prepares for war with Iraq.
PBS
Pbs Frontline:target America
Explores "America's first war on terrorism" that took place in the Reagan administration in the 1980s. Includes a timeline of terrorist attacks on Americans from 1979 to 1988, interviews with experts, and an overview of Islamic terrorism...
Other
Reuters: Boko Haram Kidnaps Wife of Cameroon's Vice Pm, Kills at Least Three
Read about the most recent terrorist acts by the group Boko Haram, including murder and the kidnapping of the wife of Cameroon's Vice Prime Minister. (Published July 27, 2014)
US National Archives
Internet Archive: Understanding 9/11: A Television News Archive
Watch minute by minute coverage of the events of 9/11 and the week following, from 20 television news agencies around the world. The site also offers analysis of the news coverage by several scholars. From the top navigation bar, choose...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: How Did France Become a Target for Extremists?
Article reports on issues that have led to France becoming a target for terrorism.
Other
Center for Democracy and Technology
A public interest organization working for public policies that advance civil liberties and democratic values in information technologies. Contains links to information on free speech, data privacy, wiretapping, and cryptography.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Libya: History
Read about the history of Libya from its beginnings as a Phoenician outpost through its control by many governments, its eventual independence, and current government. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Bombers in Istanbul Attack Are Russian, Uzbek, Kyrgyz
The three suicide bombers who carried out Tuesday's deadly attack on an international airport in Istanbul were Russian, Uzbek and Kyrgyz, a senior Turkish official says, according to a report by the Dogan News Agency.
BBC
Bbc News: Week of 5 26 14: Army 'Knows Where Boko Haram Are Holding Girls'
Reports now say that the Nigerian army knows where the group of hundreds of kidnapped girls is being held. Includes video.
CBS
Cbs News: u.s. Renews Ties With Libya
U.S. ties with Libya have been restored after nearly a quarter of a century. Discussed are the process and the importance of Libya's renunciation of terrorism to this new relationship. (15 May 2006). The site also offers today's live...
BBC
Bbc: Islamabad's Red Mosque
An informative BBC report on the significance of the Islamabad's Red Mosque to Pakistan's Islamic fundamentalist movement. Provides context for understanding the July 2007 siege of the mosque. (7/27/2007)
Other
American Social History Pro:september 11 Digital Archive
This archive from the American Social History Project uses multimedia and digital means to collect, preserve, and present the history of September 11. There are audio tapes, video, documents, and personal stories on this site. It is the...
BBC
Bbc News: Investigating Al Qaeda
Use this coverage of 9/11 to investigate terrorist activities. Students will find information on Al-Qaeda and the battle against terrorism. Last update 4 December 2009.
Council of Foreign Relations
Terrorism Questions and Answers: What Is Terrorism?
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...
Council of Foreign Relations
C Vouncil on Foreign Relations: State Sponsers: Iran
This resource answers questions regarding Iran, terrorism, and implications for the United States.
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Cuba
The Council on Foreign Relations provides pertinent information on Cuba. As part of an extensive website on terrorism, this article answers questions regarding Cuba, terrorism, and implications for the United States.
Council of Foreign Relations
Terrorism Havens: Lebanon
This resource answers questions regarding Lebanon, terrorism, and states implications for the United States.
Other
San Francisco Department of Emergency Management: 72 Hours: Are You Prepared?
Are you prepared for a major disaster or emergency? Would you know what to do until you could get help? Find out how to prepare yourself ahead of time by building an emergency supply kit and also what to do in a specific disaster such as...
PBS
Pbs Frontline: Waco
PBS Frontline's site for the Waco story: transcripts of audio and video tapes, pictures, who's who, chronology of the siege, and more.
BBC
Bbc: Mumbai Rocked by Deadly Attacks
This article examines the increasing number of terrorist attacks in Mumbai, focusing specifically on the attack at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. Links to related articles are featured. (November 27, 2008)
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: India and Pakistan in the Wake of the Mumbai Attacks
Interactive lesson plan provides students with an opportunity to understand the circumstances surrounding the Mumbai terrorist attacks while examining the historical relationship between India and Pakistan. Note: Some media resources may...
BBC
Bbc News: Week of 5 12 14: Nigeria Kidnapped Girls 'Shown in Boko Haram Video'
Learn about the efforts to bring home more than 200 Nigerian girls who were kidnapped by a terrorist organization called Boko Haram.
BBC
Bbc: Week of 6 9 14: Taliban Claim Deadly Attack on Karachi Airport
Learn about the latest terrorist attack in Pakistan, for which the Taliban is claiming responsibility. Includes video.
BBC
Bbc: Week of 9 1 14: Steven Sotloff's Mother in Plea to Is: Free My Son
The terrorist group ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and Syria) has been holding American journalis Steven Sotloff hostage since hist disappearance last year in Syria. Learn about his mother's pleas for his release.