Curated Video
Prominent Shiite and Sunni politicians called on Iraqi civilians to take up arms to defend themselves after a weekend of violence that claimed more than 220 lives
HEADLINE: Violence Prompts Call to Arms From Iraqi Leaders. (iraq)
CAPTION: Prominent Shiite and Sunni politicians called on Iraqi civilians to take up arms to defend themselves after a weekend of violence that claimed more than 220...
Curated Video
A look at Sunni issues ahead of election
Baghdad, Iraq - 26 January 2005
1. Arabian Knight square in Azamiyah neighbourhood
2. US Bradley tanks passing in Azamiyah street
3. Street scenes and cars
4. Shops children toys and stuffs in Azamiyah
5. Banners for election
6....
Bloomberg
Ground Troops Needed in Islamic State Fight: Brennan
Sept. 24 -- Rand Corp.'s Rick Brennan reacts to President Barack Obama's UN speech and comments on U.S. foreign policy. He speaks with Pimm Fox on ""Taking Stock."" (Source: Bloomberg)
Curated Video
VOICED Explosion kills 32 worshippers at Shiite Muslim mosque
Quetta, Pakistan
00:00 Blood splattered across sandles at entrance of mosque
00:04 Blood covered blankets outside mosque
00:09 Various of wounded being carried into hospital
00:18 Wide exterior of mosque
00:23 Various of broken...
Curated Video
DV Saddam Iraq Reax
HEADLINE: Iraqis mixed on Saddam execution
CAPTION: The execution of Saddam Hussein has sparked dramatic reactions among the people of Iraq. Iraqis of different tribal affiliations comment on the death of the former President. (dec....
Curated Video
Police free some hostages grabbed from factory
Taji, north of Baghdad
1. Wide shot of the al Nasr General Complex
2. Sign reading 'Ministry of Industry and Minerals, Al Nasr General State Company'
3. Wide shot of US humvees inside complex
4. Mid shot two US humvees
5. US soldiers...
Curated Video
Political analyst on militants' call on Muslims to help build Islamic state
A political analyst speaking in Lebanon on Wednesday said that the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant's announcement that they had established an Islamic state or caliph on Sunday will appeal to a "perceived marginalised youth" in the...
Curated Video
Vice President Dick Cheney got a first-hand briefing on conditions in Iraq and the effectiveness of the U.S. military buildup on Wednesday from the top U.S. commander in Iraq in an unscheduled visit.
HEADLINE: Cheney makes unannounced visit to Iraq (cheney)
CAPTION: Vice President Dick Cheney got a first-hand briefing on conditions in Iraq and the effectiveness of the U.S. military buildup on Wednesday from the top U.S. commander in...
AFP News Agency
VOICED: Lebanon braces for electoral showdown
Lebanese voters go to the polls on Sunday for a crucial parliamentary election which will help determine whether the tiny Mediterranean country bordered by Syria and Israel continues to look West or whether it tilts more towards Iran. ...
AFP News Agency
VOICED: Tensions high as Bahrain braces for elections
Bahrain goes to the polls on Saturday for a parliamentary election that will be a key test of the willingness of the pro-Western Gulf state's Sunni royal family to relax its stranglehold on power. Manama, Bahrain. (Footage by AFP/Getty...
AFP News Agency
VOICED : Crisis hit Iraq turns to Shiite militias for support
Iraqs government once battled entrenched Shiite militias but is now making common cause with them against a Sunni jihadist led onslaught that Baghdads forces failed to contain on their own
AFP News Agency
VOICED: Syria's Christians: pro-change, but pro-regime
VOICED: Syria's Christians: pro-change, but pro-regime
AFP News Agency
VOICED: The loneliness of Iraq's medal-winning runner
VOICED: The loneliness of Iraq's medal-winning runner
Bloomberg
David Petraeus Says Russia's Hacking Is 'Major Issue'
Apr.26 -- Retired General David Petraeus discusses NATO, Russia's hacking efforts, and the future of Iraq. He spoke to David Rubenstein for the latest episode of Bloomberg Television's "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer...
Bridgeman Arts
Wazir Khan Mosque - Outside 1
Different views of the exquisite Wazir Khan mosque in Lahore, famous for its faience tile decorations. colour corrected
Bridgeman Arts
Koranic School in Lahore, Wazir Khan
Young and adult students memorising verses from the Holy Quran, at the Wazir Khan mosque in Lahore
Bridgeman Arts
Wazir Khan Mosque Central Courtyard
The main courtyard inside the Wazir Khan's mosque in Lahore
Bridgeman Arts
Wazir Khan Mosque - Inside
Details of calligraphy artwork and decorations from inside the Wazir Khan's mosque in Lahore
Bridgeman Arts
Wazir Khan Mosque - Outside
Different views of the exquisite Wazir Khan mosque in Lahore, famous for its faience tile decorations
Bridgeman Arts
Koranic School in Lahore, Wazir Khan 1
Young and adult students memorising verses from the Holy Quran, at the Wazir Khan mosque in Lahore. Colour corrected.
Bridgeman Arts
Wazir Khan Mosque Central Courtyard 1
The main courtyard inside the Wazir Khan's mosque in Lahore. Colour corrected.
Bridgeman Arts
Wazir Khan Mosque - Inside 1
Details of calligraphy artwork and decorations from inside the Wazir Khan's mosque in Lahore. Colour corrected.
TED-Ed
Islam, the Quran, and the Five Pillars
Support your learners' understanding of Islam and the profound effect it has had on the development of our world community. In this episode of a fabulous history series, Green begins by describing the history of Mohammed, the founder of...
Curated OER
Sunni and Shiite Religions
The Sunni and Shiite religions are explained in this short video. Students explain where people practice each religion, who participates, and different facts about both.