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The Guardian
The imams, the Taliban and the condom
In Afghanistan, half of all deaths among women aged 15 to 49 are because of pregnancy and childbirth, according to Unicef – and most are preventable. But two imams, Mansour Mahsoom and Najiba Qureishi, are on a quest to educate men and...
The Guardian
Guantánamo Diary: rendition, torture and detention without charge
Watch our exclusive animated documentary about Mohamedou Ould Slahi's declassified memoir, Guantánamo Diary, and its extraordinary eight-year journey from inside the US detention facility to worldwide publication. Mohamedou's brother,...
Jabzy
Division of Central Asia - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Division of Central Asia
Step Back History
Al-Qaeda's Road to 9/11
Al-Qaeda had been born in the fires of war against the Soviets, but as the 80s turned into the 90s Al-Qaeda made the transition to a terrorist network. This is that story.
AllTime 10s
10 Ridiculous Ways Governments Wasted Your Money
"If there's one thing governments can do, it's waste your money. From the US air dropping in cashmere goats to Dubai's jetpacking firemen, here are 10 Ridiculous Times Government Wasted Your Money.
Curated Video
The war in Afghanistan, 1979
The Afghan president calls for the Russian help to control rebels called Mujahideen which turned into a relegion war and the cost of huge civilian casualties.
Schooling Online
Nailing Non-fiction: I Am Malala - Prologue & Part 1 Summary: Before the Taliban (Chapters 1-8)
On the 9th of October 2012, 15-year-old Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head by a Taliban terrorist. But this is only part of her incredible story, which deserves to be told from the very beginning. Join us for the first part of...
NPR
Farming and Vets
Nearly 4,000 Vermont veterans have served in Iraq and Afghanistan since 9/11. Many veterans are still dealing with the invisible wounds of war. Some of them, however, have begun to find healing through farming. One veteran who is raising...
TLDR News
Withdrawing Troops & Making Allies Pay a 'Fair Share': Trump's 2016 Foreign Policies - TLDR News
When Trump was running for office in 2016 he made some big promises about foreign policy & international relations. He said that he'd end wars, withdraw troops and make NATO allies pay a fair share. So in this video we're going to...
Step Back History
The Death of Bin Laden and the Birth of ISIS
Within a week of 9/11, the United States announced a global war on terror which continues to this day and would spend every last dollar they had and sacrifice thousands of their young people to get their revenge. What was next for both...
The Economist
Where does foreign aid go?
Rich countries are giving more in foreign aid than ever before. But which countries are the most generous?
Next Animation Studio
Afghan commandos, Northern Alliance prepare to fight Taliban
Ancient enemies of the Taliban and elite Afghan commandos who were trained by U.S. Special Forces are regrouping in a part of Afghanistan that had always hated the Taliban.
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TLDR News
September 11th 2001: The 20th Anniversary of 9/11 - TLDR News
A list of charities committed to raising money and distributing support to the families of those killed or injured on September 11, 2001 and the first responders who were affected
Jabzy
The Great Game - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about The Great Game
ACDC Leadership
Which country has the worst economy?
Which is worse? Tuvalu has the lowest GDP, Burundi has the lowest GDP per capita, Venezuela has massive inflation and long lines for basic necessities, and the economy of North Korea is...well, broken. What do you think? Which country...
AllTime 10s
10 Most Corrupt Countries
Shady dealing, bribery and extortion. Those are just a few of the various underhand schemes that are taking place in these corrupt countries
Curated Video
Foreign aid: who gives the most, and where does it go?
Rich countries are giving more in foreign aid than ever before. We analysed the data to see which countries are spending and receiving the most
John D Ruddy
Cold War in 9 Minutes
An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the Cold War, Capitalism vs Communism, Red Scare, the Berlin Wall, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan etc.
Espresso Media
Inside the Taliban Leadership in Afghanistan
Join journalist Mohsen Eslamzadeh as he travels with Hajji "Zeraa," the operations commander, to the devastated city of Bramcheh. Witness Eslamzadeh's pivotal role in capturing a special operations team on film as he prepares to meet...
Ancient Lights Media
Afghanistan
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Afghanistan.
Geography Now
Geography Now! Afghanistan
While Afghanistan may be known for its role in international politics, the lush farming country's other attributes are sometimes overlooked. For example, the country grows a large amount of pomegranates, apricots, and almonds for export....
Curated OER
War in Iraq
The events leading up to war in Iraq are shown, starting with Desert Storm and President George W. Bush taking office. This news report is peppered with interviews with members of the cabinet and ends with President Bush's decision to...
New York Times
New York Times: Held by the Taliban
[Free Registration/Login Required] Listen to an incredible story delivered by David Rohde detailing his experiences of being kidnapped along with two Afghan colleagues by the Taliban and held for seven months and ten days before he and...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Wide Angle: Video Bank: Shugufa: Struggle to Study
Video excerpt [2:53] with learning material on the conflict Afghan women often experience when moving between tradition and the modern world.