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Die Bundesregierung Federal Government of Germany
The official website of the Federal Government of Germany contains the latest news from Germany dealing with all aspects of government; from the European Union to climate policy to the economy. This site can be viewed in English, German,...
Other
St. Martin: Iron Curtain 1945 1947
This article discusses the development of the Soviet Union's Communist buffer zone after World War II and its evolution into the Iron Curtain of the Cold War.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: News Flash: The End of the Cold War
This lesson is an inquiry into events that occurred during the Cold War era. It is a technology-based project on one event that occurred during the Cold War(1945-1991). The Cold War describes the tense and hostile relationship between...
abcteach
Abcteach: Social Studies: History
[Free Registration/Login Required] A directory of history resources (games, activities, puzzles, graphics) to be used as part of elementary study of Ancient Egypt and Greece, the Middle Ages, the Revolutionary War, and other topics....
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The End of the American Century
A quick look at America in the 20th century and a peek at the challenges of the 21st century.
European Union
Europa: Eu Member Countries: Austria
Here you will find basic information about the various sects of Austria's political system. You are provided links to obtain more in-depth information about specific areas.
Other
University of Exeter: Britain and European Monetary Union
A discussion of the strength of the British pound sterling and why England has chosen not to join its European neighbors in the use of the Euro as a common currency. The author has a background in research and in the history of finance.
Other
University of Exeter: History of Money From Ancient Times to the Present Day
A collection of fairly in-depth essays using information from a book on the history of money. Some titles include "The History of Celtic Coinage," "Money in North American History," and "Britain and European Monetary Union."
Other
Parallel History Project: Nato and the Warsaw Pact
Provides documentation and further information about the development of NATO and the Warsaw Pact during the Cold War, their mutual threat perceptions and military plans, and their significance for our time.
BBC
Bbc: Anger at Us Climate Retreat
A great article that looks at the US decision not to enter into the Kyoto Treaty from a European/World perspective. Article gives both the US and European/World sides of the issue.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Some Help for Refugees and Migrants Agreed
Article reports on agreements made within Europe regarding how to help the many refugees and migrants that are arriving from the Middle East.
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch: Macedonia
An account of the six-month struggle in 2001 between the Macedonian government and Albanian insurgents, the National Liberation Army. What caused this to happen? What crimes against humanity did each side impose on innocent civilians?...
Other
Groups Urge Bush to Keep Steel Tariffs
This is an article by the Pittsburgh Times about groups that are trying to persuade the Bush Administration from revoking the controversial steel tariffs. A great article that describes how the tariffs are a way to help the ailing...
BBC
Bbc: Eu Concern Over Ethiopia Election
Discussed is the European Union's concern over the 2005 Ethiopia election.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Marketplace: Let's Go Euro!
With the start of the new year in 2002, the 12 members of the European Union launched a single currency across their borders, replacing individual country currencies and singling out the Euro as their one shared monetary denomination....
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Totalitarianism
A detailed treatment on the practice of totalitarianism. The article provides a historical background and how it was a major force in 20th century European history (in Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union).
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Netherlands
BBC News features a general summary of the Netherlands, a constitutional monarchy. Includes a brief history, current information, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Links to related websites and...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Belgium
BBC News presents a general review of the small European country of Belgium. Includes a brief history, current information, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Links to related websites and news...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Portugal
Excellent online resource that provides a country profile of the Southwestern European nation of Portugal, background details, and numerous links to in-depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Sweden: History
Read an overview of Swedish history from the time of the Vikings until now. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
European Union
Eu: Assessing Environmentall Impacts of Research/innovation Policy [Pdf]
A short guide to assessing the environmental impacts of scientific research and innovation policy.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Cheese Made in Stilton Can't Be Call Stilton
Article reports on why cheese made in the village of Stilton cannot be called Stilton cheese.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Serbia and Montenegro
A brief profile of Serbia and Montenegro by the BBC and explanation of the split of these two nation in June 2006.
BBC
Bbc: Why Greece's Problems Matter
BBC correspondent Jorn Madslien summarizes the economic problems plaguing Greece and discusses why these problems are significant to the global community. (February 11, 2010)