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The Economist: Hong Kong

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a series of articles about Hong Kong plus a factsheet, and other background materials
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The Economist: History in Brief: Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of Iraq's history dating from the BC era to the present. Provides numerous links related to Iraq.
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The Economist: Vietnam

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a series of recent articles covering economic, political, and health issues of South-East Asia and Vietnam in particular.
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The Economist: The Big Dry

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses and analyzes the current drought in Australia, focusing primarily on problems associated with the Murray-Darling River.
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The Economist: The Big Dry

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses and analyzes the current drought in Australia, focusing primarily on problems associated with the Murray-Darling River.
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The Economist: Taiwan

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a series of articles about Taiwan, with background articles to help understand politics, economics and current events in the country.
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The Economist: Country Briefings: Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of Japan that includes links to recent articles about Japan from the "Economist," the influential newspaper of worldwide business and economic affairs. Includes a page of basic facts about the country (population, major exports...
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The Economist: Country Briefings: Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of Spain that includes links to recent articles about Spain from the "Economist," the influential newspaper of worldwide business and economic affairs. Also includes a page of basic facts about the country (population, major...
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The Economist: Political Forces: Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the competition among Mexico's three major political parties.
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The Economist: Dengue Fever: A Deadly Scourge

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the growing epidemic of dengue fever, or DHF, in Mexico and other tropical areas. The virus is caused by mosquitos.
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The Economist: State of Siege

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the Mexican government's battle against drug trafficking. 6/07
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The Economist: Pakistan: Kashmir Dreaming

For Students 9th - 10th
A 2006 examination of the gradually improving relations between Pakistan and India as both nations look ways to settle the dispute over Kashmir.
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The Economist: Felipe Calderon Unveils a Bold Fiscal Reform Package

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes Mexican President Felipe Calderon's tax change plan that could keep the Mexican government out of a deficit.
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The Economist: Iran and Nuclear Diplomacy

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief June 28, 2007, report examining the ongoing negotiations over the status of Iran's nuclear program.
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The Economist: Australia: Howard Hears the Voters Grumble

For Students 9th - 10th
This article (May 10, 2007) discusses that even though Australia's economy is doing well under Prime Minister John Howard, he is rapidly losing ground to the opposition Labor Party. Registration is required.
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The Economist: Rudd's Rise: Labor's Leader Tops the Polls for Now

For Students 9th - 10th
This article shows the rise of Kevin Rudd, leader of the Labor Party in Australia, as a potential threat to take over as Prime Minister.
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The Economist: Sudan: The Oil Factor

For Students 9th - 10th
A 2007 analysis of the challenges faced by Sudan in developing its key industry, oil.
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The Economist: Dengue Fever: A Deadly Scourge

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the growing epidemic of dengue fever, or DHF, in Mexico and other tropical areas. The virus is caused by mosquitos. Registration is required.
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The Economist: Felipe Calderon Unveils a Bold Fiscal Reform Package

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes Mexican President Felipe Calderon's tax change plan that could keep the Mexican government out of a deficit. Registration is required.
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The Economist: Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
From the latest news articles to facts about the country and its economy, this source gives a great deal of useful information about Argentina. Links are provided to other news sources and websites.
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The Economist: Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of articles with an emphasis on the economy from a variety of news sources brings you current information on Brazil. Also provides a country profile with economic facts and data, a map, brief articles on history and...
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The Economist: Australia: World News

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an online world news site from Australia featuring world news, politics, economics, and business and finance.
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The Economist: Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
From the latest news articles to facts about the country and its economy, this source gives a great deal of useful information about Peru. Links are provided to other news sources and websites.
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The Economist: Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
From the latest news articles to facts about the country and its economy, this source gives a great deal of useful information about Chile. Links are provided to other news sources and websites.