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Bbc: Bush Warns Iran on Nuclear Deal

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC explains the strategy that the United States took toward Iran's nuclear program as of June, 2006. Provides examples of how the United States pressured Iran into negotiations. (June 19, 2006)
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Bbc: Guantanamo Clouds Eu Us Meeting

For Students 9th - 10th
Focuses on how the leaders of the European Union will press President Bush to close Guantanamo Bay Detention Center in Cuba and give the prisoners there a fair trial. At this June 2006 conference they also plan on discussing financial...
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Bbc: Taylor Flies in for Hague Trial

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed account of the beginning of Charles Taylor's trial for war crimes. It also chronicles what happened during the Liberian civil war and how Taylor was brought to justice.
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Bbc: Is Somalia Next for 'War on Terror'?

For Students 9th - 10th
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)
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Bbc: South Korea Cloning Expert on Trial

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative article stating that the groundbreaking stem cell research that has been done by Hwang Woo-suk in South Korea was faked. Dr. Woo-suk since faced up to 3 years in prison and the pay back of all the money that he borrowed....
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Bbc: Spanish Mass Marks Franco Death

For Students 9th - 10th
Archived Article from November 2005 about the 30th anniversary of Franco's death. Focuses on the reactions of Franco supporters, and the strong feelings still felt by left and right wings.
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Bbc: Profile: Harriet Miers

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief article with biographical information about Harriet Miers, President George W. Bush's original nominee to replace Sandra Day O'Connor. (3 October 2005)
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Bbc: Us 'Will Not Talk' to Somali Head

For Students 9th - 10th
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....
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Bbc: Profile: Samuel Alito

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito from the BBC. (January 2006)
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Bbc News: Bush Welcomes 9/11 Report

For Students 9th - 10th
A news article on the release of the 9/11 Commission final report and its recommendations. The article summarizes the major findings of the report. The article is dated July 23, 2004.
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Bbc: Outcry Over N. Korea Missile Test

For Students 9th - 10th
Analyzes North Korea's missile test which many nations believe was just to cause controversy in Asia. Also discusses the missiles themselves and what countries they will be able to reach. Links to more information about the North Korea...
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Bbc: The Columbia Crew

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on the final crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia.
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Bbc: Israeli Astronaut Carried Nation's Dreams

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC examines the meaning of Ilan Ramon's participation in the Space Shuttle Columbia mission to his home country of Israel. (February, 2003)
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Bbc: Sharon Backs Space Programme

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC explores the Israel's reaction to the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy and the death of Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon.
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Bbc: Nation Stunned by Shuttle Disaster

For Students 9th - 10th
This February 2003, article discusses the reaction in the United States to the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
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Bbc: How Oprah Conquered the u.s.

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how Oprah became a billionaire.
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Bbc: Life in Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
Depicts life in Iraq since the United States invaded. Uses figures, charts, and maps to discuss the reconstruction, security, people, oil, health, cost of living, and education of the Iraqis. Covers time period from March 2003, until...
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Bbc: Cheney Sued in Cia Identity Case

For Students 9th - 10th
Valerie Plame and her husband announce they are suing Vice-President Dick Cheney and two other White House officials for the disclosure of her name as a CIA operative in 2006. A video report and other resources accompany this article.
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Bbc: Rove 'Will Not Face' Leak Charges

For Students 9th - 10th
This June 2006 report explains that White House aide Karl Rove did not face charges in the Valerie Plame scandal. Rove was accused of leaking Plame's name as a CIA operative. Links to other Valerie Plame scandal sources accompany this...
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Bbc: Bush Aide 'Is Source of Cia Leak'

For Students 9th - 10th
White House official Karl Rove is accused of being a source in the Valerie Plame CIA leak scandal in this article from July, 2005. Rove denies being behind the leak. A timeline and links to other resources of the Valerie Plame scandal...
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Bbc: Cia Agent's Husband Attacks Rove

For Students 9th - 10th
Joseph Wilson criticizes Karl Rove and the Bush administration for their alleged involvement in leaking Valerie Plame's name to the media. The plight of Judith Miller, the journalist who was jailed for not giving up her source in this...
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Bbc: Bush 'Supports' Embattled Adviser

For Students 9th - 10th
President George W. Bush's statement that he supported White House aide Karl Rove at the center of the Valerie Plame CIA leak scandal. The case of jailed journalist Judith Miller is also chronicled. Plame affair timeline and links to...
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Bbc: Life in Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Covers the everyday life of the Afghanistan people. Charts and maps show different aspects of their lives including people, rural life, city life, education, health, economy, and government.
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Bbc: Us Reporter Jailed in Cia Trial

For Students 9th - 10th
Judith Miller, reporter for the New York Times, is jailed for contempt of court for failing to testify in the Valerie Plame CIA leak investigation. (July, 2005)