Displaced Iraqis fear returning home
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More than 1.5 million Iraqis have fled their homes due to threats from a militant Islamic group that is seeking to overthrow the government. Continue reading
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U.S. sends weapons to stem violence in Iraq
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Officials stated this morning that the U.S. has begun arming Kurdish forces in Iraq to stop the advancement of a militant Islamic group that threatens to take over the region. Continue reading
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed lawmakers in the U.S. Congress this week in a speech that criticized negotiations with Iran and urged tighter restrictions. Continue reading
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The offensive marks a test for Iraqi forces as they prepare to retake the city of Mosul from ISIL control. Continue reading
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This lesson explores the careers of 19 great female scientists, the challenges they overcame and whether those challenges are still present in students’ lives. Continue reading
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Boris Nemtsov, who was an influential Russian political figure and outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, was assassinated on Friday, raising deep concerns about Russia’s future. Continue reading
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A series of paintings by African-American artist Hale Woodruff gives a new view to the story of a slave rebellion. Continue reading
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