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Usc Center for Global Education: World Wide Colleges
This comprehensive site provides links to universities around the world and explanation of the educational systems and standards of some of the countries. Links to many of the web sites are in the native language.
The Guardian
Guardian: Troops Renew Attacks on Pro Democracy Demonstrators
Guardian correspondents Ian Black and Nour Ali discuss the protests occurring in Syria and the Syrian government's reaction to them. (August 9, 2011)
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Al Rayah
Al-Rayah is a daily Qatar newspaper covering the latest news, issues and events in the country. Written in Arabic.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Carter
This site presents a picture of James Earl Carter the 39th President of the United States. AmericanPresident.org leads us through his early life to the present. President Carter still serves as a key humanitarian in the world today.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Letter to Ali Ibn Husain, 1915
A series of letters written by T.E. Lawrence to Ali ibn Hussain trying to undermine the authority and power of the Ottomans to pave the way for British colonialism.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: u.s. Proposes u.n. Trusteeship of Palestine
President Truman explains the United States' position and recommendations on the issue of Palestine once the British mandate was to end.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Line of June 4, 1967
Discusses the history of the demarcation lines between Israel and Syria--lines which in part caused the June War.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Un Partition Plan, September 1947
This authentic UN map depicts the political lines to be drawn to partition Palestine as established in 1947.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Population Statistics Table
A table sorting population demographics by religion, age, and urban centers.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Statement by the Arab League States
Arab statement after the state of Israel was announced includes declarations and demands.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Partition Plan
The background for creating a plan to partition Palestine, as well as the details of the plan itself and its effects are discussed.
Jewish Museum
The Jewish Museum: Jewish and Muslim Connection [Pdf]
The Jewish Museum of New York City presents the "Jewish and Muslim Connection" a curriculum guide for the study of cultural and historical connections between two religions.
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Teaching Social Responsibility: Teachable Moment: Israelis vs. Palestinians
A lesson plan that describes the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Discussion questions and background information are given to help learners begin informed discussion about the conflict. (2008)
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Teaching Social Responsibility: Teachable Moment: Israelis & Palestinians
Case studies that provide information about the conflict in Israel between the Palestinians and the Israelis. Encourages young scholars to debate and discuss the conflict and try to come up with a solution to the problem. (2011)
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Civil War Looms in Zimbabwe
Talks about the growing danger of a civil war in Zimbabwe due to the pressure that the West is exerting on the country to re-distribute white owned land. 8/2000
CommonLit
Common Lit: The Fertile Crescent
A learning module that begins with "The Fertile Crescent" by Joshua J. Mark, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
Curated OER
Radio Free Europe: News and Features on Azerbaijan
Daily news from Azerbaijan reported by Radio Free Europe. Extensive archives where articles remain for three years. Includes a search feature. Also includes links to other information about Azerbaijan.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Oman: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Oman in Southwest Asia.
Curated OER
Islamic History in Arabia and Middle East: The Abbasids
This website discusses the many great accomplishments and advances that occurred during the Abbasid period. Talks about their accomplishments in literature and agriculture during this time.
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Islamic History in Arabia and Middle East: The Abbasids
This website discusses the many great accomplishments and advances that occurred during the Abbasid period. Talks about their accomplishments in literature and agriculture during this time.
Curated OER
Islamic History in Arabia and Middle East: The Abbasids
This website discusses the many great accomplishments and advances that occurred during the Abbasid period. Talks about their accomplishments in literature and agriculture during this time.
Curated OER
Middle East Clashes
A young person's guide to the problems between Israel and the Palestinians. Various topics are explored such as how Palestine was created, why is there violence happening and much more.
Curated OER
Date Palm Trees Grow All Over the Middle East
A comprehensive report on the food of Iraq. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
Curated OER
Islam and Islamic History in Arabia and the Middle East: The Ottomans
This site gives a military, political and religious overview of the Ottoman Empire. Includes links to additional Islam and Islamic history sites.
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