PBS
Pbs: Nature: Braving Iraq
PBS unravels the tale about Iraq's physical environment in this comprehensive look at what was once one of the richest countries in the world. Includes videos, interviews, and images.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Syria to Become World's Largest Source of Refugees
Article reports on the dire conditions in Syria and the vast amount of refugees who are fleeing the country.
New York Times
New York Times: Jordan News
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides a concise overview of Jordan's history as well as links to a collection of news articles published about the country that date back to 1865. Links to articles about unrest in the Arab...
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.
New York Times
New York Times: Pakistan
[Free Registration/Login Required] This resource provides up-to-the-minute reports on ongoing conflicts and other news in Pakistan with an emphasis on major events and public reaction.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Week of June 18th 2016: u.s., Russia Working to Coordinate Bombing in Syria
The U.S. and Russia are working on a controversial plan for greater military cooperation in Syria, where both powers are bombing the Islamic State but have starkly different views of the country's future.The Washington Post on Thursday...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Regional and World Maps
Maps of major areas of the world can be downloaded here. The maps have excellent detail and are in color.
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World Press Review Online
Find overviews of issues from international perspectives, views of U.S. from abroad.
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Iran's Nuclear Program
Greg Bruno discusses Iran's Nuclear Program from its conception in the 1950s to the present day, focusing specifically on the tenuous relationship between Iran and the United States. Updated March 10, 2010.
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Tehran Times
The Tehran Times is a daily Iranian local/national/international newspaper based out of Tehran. Coverage includes the top domestic stories; Iranian politics, business, and economy; international news; and more. Written in English.
The Guardian
Guardian: Afghanistan News
This site provides links to the most recent news articles and videos concerning events in Afghanistan.
The Guardian
Guardian: Iran News
This site provides links to the most recent news articles and videos published concerning events in Iran.
The Guardian
Guardian: Israel News
This site provides links to the most recent news articles and videos published about Israel. Links to slideshows and articles about the Arab-Israeli conflict and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict are featured.
Other
Voa News
Listen to VOA broadcasts from around the world, in many different languages, and read short articles on world and US current events.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: The Iraq War: 10 Years Later, Where Do We Stand?
The U.S. invasion of Iraq was ten years ago this week. This article describes the impact that the war has had on both the U.S. and Iraq, as well as other countries in the region.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: The Establishment of the United Arab Emirates
Photographic exhibit showcases historic moments that formed the United Arab Emirates.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Jimmy Carter
Learn about the inspiring life of President Jimmy Carter. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: The Conflict in Syria
Excellent resource for students learning about the conflict in Syria and trying to understand the international response to the problem. Students work in small groups and independently to research and formulate answers to the given...
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: Debating the u.s. Response to Syria
Learning module with multi-media lesson and resources in which students work in small groups to analyze the issues that frame the debate around U.S. policy.
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: The Lessons of Iraq
Lesson with comprehensive multi-media materials in which learners analyze the lessons of Iraq and consider implications for U.S. foreign policy and international response.
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: Egypt's Uprising
Lesson in which students use a video, handouts, and other reading material to investigate events in Egypt, identify the causes of the demonstrations, and consider the U.S. response to these events.
BBC
Bbc: Week of 9 1 14: Steven Sotloff's Mother in Plea to Is: Free My Son
The terrorist group ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and Syria) has been holding American journalis Steven Sotloff hostage since hist disappearance last year in Syria. Learn about his mother's pleas for his release.
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Project Visa
A comprehensive internet resource guide to visa and embassy information for all countries around the world. Search by region or view the entire country list. Links to other travel, visa, and immigration sites.
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The Jerusalem Post
The Jerusalem Post is a daily Israeli national newspaper based out of Jerusalem. Coverage includes the top news stories from Israel and around the world, as well as Israeli business, culture, sports, health, and tourism. Written in English.
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