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Bbc: The Un and World Poverty

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from 2000 covers debt throughout the world and where poverty is focused. Speculates on possible problems and reasons why the poor nations are focused on certain continents.
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Bbc: Japan to Pull Troops Out of Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents the Japanese role in Iraq and also explains the Japanese people's thoughts on the war. Explains why the Japanese government decided to leave Iraq in 2006.
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Bbc: Global Nuclear Powers

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive map which shows every country that has nuclear weapons, has programs to gain nuclear weapons, had nuclear weapon programs, or is suspected of having a nuclear weapon.
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Bbc: Seven Die in Shuttle Disaster

For Students 9th - 10th
In this detailed report, the BBC explores the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. There is interactive media, video of the break up, and biographical information.
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Bbc: Africa's Famine: Country by Country

For Students 9th - 10th
A map showing the different countries of Africa and how they are being affected by famine. Click on each of the countries to get information about the famine that is occurring. 11/02
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Bbc: Bush 'Approved Intelligence Leak'

For Students 9th - 10th
In an April 2006 testimony, Scooter Libby states that President George W. Bush authorized the leak of classified material to the media to defend the invasion of Iraq. Libby is accused of leaking the name of CIA operative Valerie Plame to...
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Handout
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Bbc: Q&a: The Cia Leak Case

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this thorough Q&A article on the Valerie Plame CIA leak scandal of 2006. (9 September 2006)
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Bbc: Mapping the Destruction: Levee Repair

For Students 9th - 10th
Graphic and photographic slideshow that shows how the failed New Orleans levees are repaired.
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Graphic
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Bbc: The Story of Katrina

For Students 9th - 10th
Outstanding interactive photographic slideshow of the response to Hurricane Katrina.
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Handout
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Bbc: Timeline: How the Hurricane Crisis Unfolded

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed timeline of Hurricane Katrina from August 28-September 9, 2005. Links to other stories, video, and pictures accompany this excellent timeline.
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Bbc: Mauritania Army Coup Condemned 8/04/05

For Students 9th - 10th
In the Islamic Country of Mauritania, there was a coup that overthrew the U.S. backed leader. This coup has been condemned by many, and the international community hopes that the President of Mauritania is reinstated. The BBC goes into...
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Bbc: Profile: Abu Musab Al Zarqawi

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC have pieced together a composite of al-Zarqawi, a heavy-weight in the terrorist network of al-Qaeda. (10 November 2005)
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Website
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Bbc: Globalization: What on Earth Is It About?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an article exploring the concept of globalization. Use this site to learn about the world's views on globalization and gain a better understanding of what globalization really is.
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Bbc: Africa's Hunger a Systemic Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
A BBC report (1/06) stating that more than half of the countries in Africa are suffering from a severe famine due more to political strife than drought.
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Website
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Bbc News: Q&a: Germ Warfare

For Students 9th - 10th
Read these questions and answers by BBC News Online about biological weapons, the threat of germ warfare, and the politics involved as of 2001. Includes many links to appropriate articles and related information.
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Bbc News: Peru's Shining Path: Who Are They?

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC profile on the terrorist group in Latin America, Shining Path. Includes collection of related articles and images. (15 July 1999)
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Handout
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Bbc: Ex Putschists Defend 1991 Soviet Coup

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at those who participated in the 1991 Soviet Coup. Leaders of the failed coup describe how they had no regrets for their actions. Article dated July 5, 2001.
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Handout
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Bbc: Three Days That Shook the World

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1991, communist hardliners attempted to overthrow Mikhail Gorbachev for his reforms leading to the break-up of the Soviet Union. The coup lasted for three days. Article dated August 15, 2001.
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Bbc News: Remembering the Prague Spring

For Students 9th - 10th
A look back at the Prague Spring of 1968. Examines the reforms prompting the Russian invasion. Article is brief but engaging. Includes great details of this very important historical event.
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Handout
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Bbc News: Boris Yeltsin Master of Surprise

For Students 9th - 10th
This article is dated December 31, 1999, Yeltsin before Yeltsin surprised the world by resigning from the presidency. It talks about the problems that Russia Yeltsin under Yeltsin, and how unpredictable his behavior had become. There is...
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Article
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Bbc: Indian Parliament Attack Kills 12

For Students 9th - 10th
A BBC report describes the Indian Parliament attack of December 13, 2001, and the circumstances surrounding it.
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Handout
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Bbc: Hamid Karzai: Shrewd Statesman

For Students 9th - 10th
The leader of Afghanistan's struggling transitional administration, he managed to escape the Taliban's attempts on his life. Karzai is attributed with diplomatic skills and strength to pull a war-torn nation together. (14 June 2002)
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Bbc: Hundreds Die in South Asia Quake

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed coverage of the earthquake that rocked South Asia in October, 2005. Article includes video, pictures, maps, and more.
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Article
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Bbc: Anger at Us Climate Retreat

For Students 9th - 10th
A great article that looks at the US decision not to enter into the Kyoto Treaty from a European/World perspective. Article gives both the US and European/World sides of the issue.