New York Times
New York Times: Iran News
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides a concise overview of Iran's history in addition to links to news articles about the country that date back to 1980.
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United States Institute of Peace: Iraq
Continuing information provided on Iraq by the United States Institute of Peace(USIP) covering a variety of topics.The USIP is an independent, nonpartisan organization funded by Congress dedicated to studying world problems.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: The Impact of Egypt's Political Revolution
Lesson plan provides a summary of the impact of the Egyptian revolution of 2011 on other countries in North Africa and the Middle East. Cartoons are provided that comment on the emergence of democracy and the importance of oil and...
BBC
Bbc: Timeline: Iraq
In order to grasp the events that are currently taking place in a country, it is imperative to know its background. Here, the BBC, provides a succinct timeline of Iraq beginning in 1920.