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BBC

Bbc Urdu: Learning English

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this area of the BBC's Urdu language site to find grammar tips and read short English passages on current world events and culture. Explanations and introductions are in Urdu. Passages and tips are in English. You can also jump to...
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Asia Society: Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive storehouse of all types of information on Asia, both current and past: maps and statistics, Asian food, travel guides, photographs, articles, timelines, and more. Asia Source is the work of the Asia Society, a national...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: India

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive site from the Library of Congress that covers all kinds of topics about India. Includes a very detailed history of British India under "Company Rule, 1757-1857," "The British Raj, 1858-1947," and "Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-59."...
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CNN

Cnn en Espanol: Week of 11 4 13: El Rostro Humano a Los Ataques Con Drones

For Students 9th - 10th
In Spanish. Article covers the story of a 9-year-old Pakistani girl who traveled to Washington D.C. to tell her story of surviving a drone attack.
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University of California

Ucla: Manas: British India

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the British presence in India, 1600-1947, from university professor Vinay Lal. Includes links to related topics, such as the British East India Company, and to biographical details of many key figures from this period in...
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British Library

British Library: 20th Century Works: East Is East

For Students 9th - 10th
Ayub Khan Din based his debut play "East Is East" on his own childhood in Salford. Read an overview and view additional resources such as articles and collection items.
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BBC

Bbc News: Quake's Terrible Toll Is Revealed

For Students 9th - 10th
This in depth article by the BBC sheds light on the devastation caused by the Pakistani earthquake in 2005. Videos and maps can be viewed on this site also.
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Welcome to the Cns Website

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource from the Non Nuclear Proliferation Studies. Provides links to news items, publications and content related to the arms race.
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New York Times

New York Times: Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times covers the latest news, issues and events occurring in the Middle East. In addition to breaking stories, the New York Times also provides focused information and maps.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Earthquake in Kashmir, Land of Upheaval

For Students 9th - 10th
NPR discusses the 2005 Kashmir earthquake and also what the earthquake means for the disputed land politically.
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The Washington Post

The Washington Post: Asia and Pacific

For Students 9th - 10th
The Washington Post provides the latest news for and about countries in Asia and the Pacific, as well as several reference resources. PLEASE NOTE THAT A WASHINGTON POST REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO VIEW THESE ARTICLES beyond a small...
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USA Today

Usa Today: South Asian Earthquake Death Toll at 73,276

For Students 9th - 10th
An article from the USA Today reports on the conditions after the Asian earthquake on Oct. 8 2005. 11/2/2005
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Benazir Bhutto

For Students 9th - 10th
A short, but comprehensive bio and picture of Benazir Bhutto.
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Story of Pakistan: Decline of Mughal Rule and the Battle of Plassey

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a discussion of the fall of Nawab Siraj-Ud Daulah to the British.
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Curated OER

Pakistan Hatf Missiles

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the first articles to tell of possible misconduct by Pakistani scientists in selling nuclear technology to other countries. 1/31/04
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Baghdad Pact

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides a description of the alliance between Turkey, Great Britain, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, and the United States named the Baghdad Pact, and made during the Cold War. Links are provided for additional information.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Sir Garfield Sobers

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Sir Garfield Sobers, a West Indian cricketer, considered by many authorities the most gifted all-around player of all time. As a batsman, he established a record for Test (international)...
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Death of Osama Bin Laden

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed facts and information on the events leading to the death of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan on May 2, 2011.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Taliban

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover interesting facts and information about the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the diverse countries of Asia. Primarily a travel guide, Geographia offers information on other topics, such as economy, geography, climate, history, and people of selected Asian countries. Pictures are included.
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PBS

Pbs Frontline: Al Qaeda's New Front

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS Frontline investigates the threat radical jihadists pose to Western Europe and it allies - including the United States.
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New Internationalist Magazine: Muslims: The Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts and statistical data of Muslim populations around the world. Includes geographical distribution of different groups and sectors.
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BBC

Bbc: History: The British Raj in India 1858 1947

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed and insightful article which examines the colonial rule of the British in India. The author explores the origins, the Indian independence movement, how the British gave up India and more. Archived.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: India

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a travel guide and country profile of the Southern Asia nation of India including background details and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...

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