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Bbc Newsround:what Roman Tablets Found in London Dig Tell Us

For Students 3rd - 5th
Archaeologists say that they've discovered over 400 Roman tablets at a site in London, including the oldest handwritten document ever found in Britain.
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Bbc: Russia: Fall and Rise in 25 Years

For Students 9th - 10th
Steve Rosenberg looks back at the unpredictable events in Russia in 25 years since communism fell.
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Bbc: Mohandas "Mahatma" Gandhi

For Students 9th - 10th
The idea of protesting by using non-violent means was a philosophy Gandhi modeled in India. Read about his background and how his religious beliefs inspired his peaceful ways. Included are conversations with Millie Polak who lived with...
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Bbc: Death of Saddam Hussein

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent site that features views, reactions, and analysis of the rule and death of Saddam Hussein.
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Bbc News: Inside Iran

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look at the changes going on in Iran both political and cultural. Also examines the relationship between Iran and the United States post 9/11. Updated 19 February 2008.
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Bbc: Europe's View of the Reform Treaty

For Students 9th - 10th
A July 2007 look at the level of public support in six different nations for the newly proposed European Reform Treaty. Also provides links to related topics.
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Bbc News: Week of 5 26 14: Army 'Knows Where Boko Haram Are Holding Girls'

For Students 9th - 10th
Reports now say that the Nigerian army knows where the group of hundreds of kidnapped girls is being held. Includes video.
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Bbc News: Week of 5 26 14: Thai Coup: Protests Begin in Bangkok

For Students 9th - 10th
Following a military coup, protests are happening on the streets of Bangkok. Includes video.
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Bbc: History: The American War of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
This account of the American War of Independence looks at the war objectively, acknowledging that it was, in fact, both a civil war and a world war. The author begins with the prelude to the war, discusses the theater of war and the...
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Bbc: History: Ages of English Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Interactive timeline breaks the history of the English language into ten periods. For each period, you can learn some history, hear a sample of the language spoken as it would have sounded at the time, learn how the language was changing...
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Bbc News: Sudan a Nation Divided

For Students 9th - 10th
Continually updated in-depth reports and news on the troubled nation of Sudan. Stories covered include the Darfur conflict, peace in Sudan, personal profiles, and more.
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Bbc News: North Korea Secretive State

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of in-depth reports all highlighting updated news on the country of North Korea. Discussions include nuclear testing, economic problems, history, and the people.
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Bbc News: Russian Ex President Yeltsin Dies

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the death of Russia's first President, Boris Yeltsin. Provides highlights of his political career including his banning of the Communist Party in the early 1990s. (4/23/07)
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Bbc: France Decides 2007

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC highlights all the latest news on France's new President-elect, Nicolas Sarkozy. Features in-depth analysis of the election which was held 5/6/07 and provides both video and audio coverage.
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Bbc News: Falklands War 25 Years On

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive look back at the Falkland War between the UK and Argentina. Maps, images, video, audio, timelines, quizzes are all featured.
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Bbc News: The Blair Years (1997 2007)

For Students 9th - 10th
From BBC News, a vast collection of stories highlighting the decade that Tony Blair was the British Prime Minister. Having announced his resignation in May 2007, featured are reactions to his departure, a timeline, photos, video clips,...
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Bbc: Eu Warns Macedonia Over Entry

For Students 9th - 10th
A February 2007 news report on a warning from the European Union to Macedonia, a candidate for entry into the EU, about its treatment of ethnic Albanians.
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Bbc: Genocide Ruling Frustrates Bosnia

For Students 9th - 10th
A February 2007 news report detailing the frustration of Bosnians with the International Court of Justice finding that Serbia was not responsible for the massacre of 8,000 men at Srebrenica.
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Bbc: Death of Milosevic

For Students 9th - 10th
An April 2010 special in-depth report on the life of Slobodan Milosevic. Provides numerous links to related stories.
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Bbc: The Enigma of Prabhakaran

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biographical piece from May 2009, on the mysterious leader of the Tamil Tigers, Velupillai Prabhakaran.
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Bbc: Russia's Missile Fears

For Students 9th - 10th
From the pages of the BBC an analysis of Russian opposition to the proposed American missile defense system by Fyodor Lukyanov, a journalist who specializes in foreign affairs. Provides interesting reactions to the analysis from around...
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Bbc: Islamabad's Red Mosque

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative BBC report on the significance of the Islamabad's Red Mosque to Pakistan's Islamic fundamentalist movement. Provides context for understanding the July 2007 siege of the mosque. (7/27/2007)
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Bbc: Bird Flu

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive overview on the avian flu, its spread, potential for global pandemic, and advice on preventive measures against it. Provides numerous links to related topics.
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Bbc: Buyers Line Up for China's Arms

For Students 9th - 10th
A June 2006 examination of the growing market for the Chinese arms industry and the countries they supply including Sudan and Burma, two of the world's most repressive regimes.