BBC
Bbc News: Saddam Appears Before Iraqi Judge
An account of Saddam Hussein's first encounter with an Iraqi judge and the reading of his rights under the new Iraqi court. This occurred on June 30, 2004 and was before his first actual court appearance on July 1, 2004.
BBC
Bbc News: Saddam's "Special Tribunal"
A short description of the Iraqi court which has been established to try former officials of Saddam Hussein's government for war crimes. Those accused include Saddam Hussein himself and other top leaders such as "Chemical Ali".
BBC
Bbc News: Saddam Fights Back in Court
An article by British journalist John Simpson on his reaction to seeing and hearing Saddam Hussein in his first court appearance on July 1, 2001.
BBC
Bbc: Iraqi Press Reactions to Trial of Saddam Hussein
A series of excerpts taken from various Iraqi newspapers on their reaction to Saddam Hussein and his first appearance in an Iraqi court on July 1, 2004.
BBC
Bbc: Allawi to Stand in Iraq Elections
Despite the insurgency and violence in Iraq, hopes are high for elections to take place. Here is a report on the situation as of December, 2004.
BBC
Bbc News: Arab Media Urge Fair Trial for Saddam Hussein
An article which discusses the reactions of the Arab world media to the trial of Saddam Hussein and his first appearance in court on July 1, 2004. The Arab media seems to be supporting Saddam.
BBC
Bbc News: Saddam Trial Head Vows Justice
An interview with Salam Chalabi, the head of the Iraqi Special Tribunal, which is trying Saddam Hussein for war crimes and other charges. The article also gives details on Saddam Hussein's first court appearance on July 1, 2004.
BBC
Bbc News: British Iraqis Celebrate Saddam Trial
The article discusses the reactions of Iraqi citizens living in Great Britain to Saddam Hussein and his first appearance in an Iraqi court room on July 1, 2004.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Marketplace: Iraq's Supply and Demand
For this lesson, students listen to an audio file about how the growing demand for workers in Iraq in May 2004 affected the job market, and how the effects of low growth in the supply of workers shaped companies' hiring practices and...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Ibn Battuta 1304 1378
Discover some interesting details about the life of this fascinating Muslim leader. Read about his travels as he journeyed around the world and the incredible places he visited. Click on the globes for maps of his journey.
National Archives (UK)
United Kingdom: Butler Report [Pdf]
The complete text of the Butler Report from the United Kingdom. A group of leaders from the British Parliament were asked to review the reasons why Britain went to war against Iraq. There is a lengthy discussion on WMDs in Iraq. The...
Other
The Middle East Media Research Institute: Iraq
This resource explores the country of Iraq through its media outlets. Content includes the latest news (sometimes translated from Arabic), as well as providing analysis on the political, ideological, intellectual, social, cultural, and...
Other
Saaid.net: Depleted Uranium (In Arabic)
This article (in Arabic) explains what depleted uranium is, how it is used, and its adverse effects on the environment and human health. Much of the information here is based on research done about the effects on European and US soldiers...
Other
New Internationalist Magazine: Muslims: The Facts
Facts and statistical data of Muslim populations around the world. Includes geographical distribution of different groups and sectors.
Yale University
Yale Law: Baghdad Pact, February 4, 1955
The Avalon Project at Yale Law School provides the articles of the Baghdad Pact of mutual cooperation between Iraq, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Pakistan, and Iran on February 4, 1955.
PBS
Pbs: Gulf War Chronology
This site provides a map and dates concerning the chronology of the Gulf War.
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Other
The Heartland of Iraq Women's Conference [Pdf]
A summary report on a conference held in Iraq on the status of women both under the Saddam regime but also under the American occupation. (October 2003)
CBS
Cbs News: New Leaders in Iraq
Discusses information about Iraq's new government and its leaders. Provides an in-depth analysis of each of the leaders and explains how they came to be involved in the new Iraqi government. (12 April 2005)
Council of Foreign Relations
Council of Foreign Rel.: How to Build a Democratic Iraq
A scholarly article from the Council of Foreign Relations which focuses on the issues facing the Iraqi people as they try to rebuild a new government. The authors argue that the Iraqi people do have several advantages in helping them...
Choices Program, Brown University
The Choices Program: History and Current Events
This page engages students in international issues. Curricular resources and instructional programs bring international public policy to life. Students engage in research and high-level thinking activities that revolve around what is in...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Iraqis
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Iraqis. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content is...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Ma'dan (Marsh Arabs)
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Ma'dan, Marsh Arabs who live in Iraq. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Other
Aljazeera.com: Iraqi Kurds Fight for Independence
This resource presents an account which describes the efforts of the Kurdish minority to obtain their rights and freedoms under the new Iraqi government. (21 March 2004)
The Guardian
Guardian: Iraq Insurgency Outpaced Attempts for Peace
The liberal British daily reports on the state of the Iraqi insurgency in this archive article from September 30, 2004.