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What Sticks from '06
Students identify significant events that helped shaped 2006. Completing a news quiz, they discuss the importance and impact of each event mentioned. They create their own news quizzes to be used as a class. They create a poster...
BBC
Bbc: Q&a: The Cia Leak Case
Check out this thorough Q&A article on the Valerie Plame CIA leak scandal of 2006. (9 September 2006)
PBS
News Hour: Mexicans React to Immigration Crisis in u.s. (2006)
Fascinating look at the Mexican viewpoint of the immigration debate in the United States. Transcript, audio, and video of this July, 2006, report available.
BBC
Bbc News: Un to Assess Security in Somalia
Describes the UN's plan and trip to visit Somalia after the Islamic leaders took control of Mogadishu. The UN is evaluating whether or not it is safe to send aid. (June 2006)
BBC
Bbc: Liberia: A Year of Slow Progress
A look at the first year of peace following Liberia's 14 year civil war. This July 2007 article includes an interview with President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and links to related subjects.
BBC
Bbc News: A History of Libya's Ties With the Us
Libya's ties with the United states were severed for more than two decades. This history chronicles the relationship from 1970 to 2006 when diplomatic ties were resumed.
BBC
Bbc News: Benin's New President Announced
Follow the BBCNews details and background of the newly announced president of Benin, Yayi Boni. (March 26, 2006)
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....
BBC
Bbc: Profile Ismail Haniya
A brief profile of Ismail Haniya, an important Hamas leader with tremendous influence in Gaza. Also provides links to related subjects. (14 December 2006)
BBC
Bbc News: Stephen Harper
The BBC provides a brief profile of Stephen Harper who became Canada's Prime Minister in 2006.
BBC
Bbc News: How Zarqawi Was Found and Killed
Chronicles how United States soldiers were able to locate al-Zarqawi who was found in his safe house. Also explores how the United States got the information on how to find al-Zarqawi. (9 June 2006)