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.
BBC
Bbc: Is Somalia Next for 'War on Terror'?
Analysis of whether or not Somalia will be the next breading ground for new terrorists. Covers what the United States may do but also the response from the new Islamic government. (6/2006)
PBS
Pbs News Hour: African Embassy Bombings
A special report from PBS on the African embassy bombings in 1998. Links to various articles on different associated topics.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: Facing the New Millenium
[Free Registration/Login Required] A thought-provoking essay discusses the political, social, and technological trends facing the United States at the turn of the 21st century. Of particular focus is the Bush presidency, 9/11, and the...
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Bbc News: Investigating Al Qaeda
The BBC'S exhaustive coverage of al-Qaeda, Osama Bin Laden, and the war on terror. Site has numerous links to news reports, interactive media, timelines, and video reports.
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 News: Story of the War in Iraq
Interactive web page that tells the story of the war in Iraq through pictures, audio, and video.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: The Iraq War
News archive, with articles, audio, video, and interactive resources, on the initial intervention in Iraq, beginning with pre-invasion military buildup (fall 2002) and ending with President George W. Bush's declaration (spring 2003) that...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Intervention in Iraq?
Web page from March, 2003, as the U.S. prepares for war with Iraq.
BBC
Bbc News: London Attacks
BBC News in-depth coverage of the London Attacks on 7/7/2005. You will find eyewitness accounts, reaction from around the world, and video accounts.
New York Times
New York Times: Attacks in Central London
Provides interactive maps, video, audio, and images of the attack on London's transit system. Presents the location, casualties, and different scenes from the attack on 7/7/2005.
NBC
Msnbc News: Jakarta Blast
Site outlines the events of the bombing of the Australian embassy in Indonesia, which killed nine people. A terror group linked to al-Qaeda claimed responsibility. 10 September 2004)
CNN
Cnn: War Against Terror: America at Home
CNN reports the latest news focusing on America's efforts to rebuild its way of life following the September 11th attacks.
BBC
Bbc News: Zacarias Moussaoui
The BBC profiles ad operative Zacarias Moussaoui who was charged and convicted for his part in the 9/11 U.S. terrorist attacks. Includes a collection of articles about his trial, background of the case, and key trial documents such as...
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Bin Laden & Al Qaeda
Former adviser to President Bush criticizes the war in Iraq, war on terror, and events following September 11 in this March, 2004, report. Also find links to interactive resources, video, and other news articles.
CommonLit
Common Lit: u.s. Attacked; Hijacked Jets Destroy Twin Towers and Hit Pentagon
In this article, N.R. Kleinfield reports on the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The article focuses on the destruction of the World Trade Center's Twin Towers in New York City after they were hit by two hijacked passenger jets....
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Siteseen: American Historama: Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp
Detailed facts and an overview of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp established in January 2002 by President George W. Bush to house Muslim militants and suspected Al-Qaeda and Taliban terrorists.
BBC
Bbc: Recent History: September 11: Out of Nowhere?
In-depth exploration of September 11th and the international events that preceded the attack. Includes pages on the events before September 11th, including US involvement in Lebanon and Somalia and the relationship between the US and...
9/11 Memorial & Museum
National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Uss Cole Bombing
Nearly one year before the attacks of 9/11, the U.S. Navy ship Cole, located off the coast of Yemen, was attacked by suicide bombers. The attack was later attributed to a cell within the al-Qaeda network; it had been supervised by Osama...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: War in Afghanistan (2001 2014)
Detailed discussion of the Afghanistan War (2001 - 2014) that was triggered by the September 11 attacks.
Other
Abc News: Thwarted Terrorist Plots Since Sept. 11 Attacks
Chronicles the attacks from 2001 to early 2006 that have been thwarted by counter-terriorist forces according to the White House.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: Hunting Bin Laden
Site provides information on Bin Laden -- his life story and his terrorist organization. Site also relates the trail of warnings that led to 911. Student can play a video of an early interview with Bin Laden.
Read Works
Read Works: Drug War
[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.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Afghanistan
The U.S State Department background notes for Afghanistan. Contains information about bilateral relations with the U.S.