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Bbc News: The Balance of Power in South Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
A short report on how the use of a short range missile by Pakistan may have upset the balance of power between India and Pakistan.
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Bbc News: The Christmas Truce

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the inspirational story of the Christmas truce which occurred in No Man's Land between the German and British troops in December, 1914.
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Bbc: Pamirs Adapt to Life Without Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
A February 2005 examination of the effect of the Russian pull out on the Pamir mountain region of Tajikistan. Provides links to related subjects.
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Bbc: South Korea Calls for Japan Apology

For Students 9th - 10th
A March 2005 news report on South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun's request for a formal apology and compensation for Japan's invasion and occupation of Korea in the last century.
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Bbc: Liberia: A Year of Slow Progress

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Bbc News: Italy's Iceman Comes Home

For Students 9th - 10th
This short article from January 1998 looks at the feud between Austria and Italy over Oetzi, the Iceman who lived over 5,300 years ago and was found in 1991 by hikers near the Austrian-Italian border.
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Bbc: Guatemala Comes to Terms With Its Past

For Students 9th - 10th
A July 2006 news story from the BBC examining the start of efforts to investigate human rights abuses dating from the Guatemalan civil war.
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Bbc: Who Are Nepal's Maoist Rebels?

For Students 9th - 10th
A June 2005 look at the roots of the civil war that has rocked Nepal since 1996.
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Bbc: China's Leaders: Hu Jintao

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief profile of Hu Jintao, China's leader from 2002 until 2013. Also provides links to profiles of eight other important Chinese leaders.
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Bbc: Georgia's Nato Bid Irks Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
A November 28, 2006 examination of the worsening relations between Georgia and the Russian Federation stemming from Georgia's efforts to join NATO.
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Bbc News: Third Parties Aim for an Impact

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC offers information about the third parties and their candidates in the 2004 Presidential election. Report is from February 2004.
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Bbc: 'Lucy's Baby' Found in Ethiopia

For Students 9th - 10th
In September 2006, the bones of a female Australopithecus Afarensis were unearthed. This extremely rare juvenile specimen allowed scientists a new insight into characteristics of an important human ancestor.
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Bbc: Astronomers Name 'World of Chaos'

For Students 9th - 10th
In mythology, it was Eris that sparked the quarrel ultimately resulting in the Trojan War. It was fitting then that Michael Brown of the California Institute of Technology should name this highly debated object Eris. Learn more about...
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Bbc: The Battle for Normandy

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the many challenges and difficulties the Allies faced on June 6, 1944, as they attacked the beaches of Normandy.
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Bbc News: In Pictures: How the World Is Changing

For Students 9th - 10th
View and read about climate change by comparing two images of the same location at different times.
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Bbc: Sport's Genetic Engineering Concerns

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the growing concern that people have with genetic engineering and sports. In the site there are links to other sports stories that deal with the problem of genetic engineering.
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Bbc: The Backers of Chavez

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an article which describes the major supporters of Hugo Chavez. They include both military leaders and street activists. (19 February 2004)
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Bbc: New Stage in Colombian Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
A news analysis of the recent upsurge in violence in Colombia with the bombing of a club in the capital itself. The article is dated February 8, 2003.
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Bbc: Colombia's Rebel Kidnappers

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of the guerrila group known as the ELN which operate in Colombia and are behind many of the kidnappings in the country.
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Bbc: Colombia's Growing Paramilitary Force

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of the AUC, a paramilitary group opposed to the guerilla groups such as FARC and the ELN in Colombia. This has led to increased violence in the country. The article is dated January 7, 2002.
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Bbc News: A History of Libya's Ties With the Us

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Bbc News: Mali Counts the Cost of Democracy

For Students 9th - 10th
For one of the poorest countries in the world, the cost of their upcoming democratic election is beyond expensive! The biggest worry is over the excessively large number of questionable candidates as well as concerns over past failed...
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Bbc News: Mali's New Leader: Man of Contradictions

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the newly elected president of Mali,Amadou Toumani Toure. Find out how he went from a coup leader to giving power to another, to once again running and winning an election. (May 2002)
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Bbc News: Controversy Mars Mali Election Results

For Students 9th - 10th
The 2002 democratic election in Mali is facing controversy. Candidates are challenging the vote count, many voters did not turn out, voting was halted due to technical problems, and more. No final results have been announced.(May 1,2002)