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How Do You Talk to the Enemy?
Students will develop a briefing paper on the current conditions and develop and evaluate a plan for resolving the conflict in Afghanistan.
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Look at the Country and Culture of Pakistan
After learning about
the customs and culture of Pakistan students compare Pakistani and American life.
India
& Pakistan at 60
Students will receive an overview of events leading
to independence, and analyze the state of the issues facing the subcontinent today. Afghanistan
- People, Places and Politics
Students learn about the central Asian
country especially as it relates to U.S. policy there in the five years since
American troops invaded to oust the Taliban. Bird
Flu: The Next Pandemic?
Students participate in a class simulation
to learn how viruses spread, discuss what they know about bird flu and check the
accuracy of their facts. Finally, students examine the process used for developing
disease fighting vaccines. China's
Economy
Students identify basic economic facts and indicators for
the U.S. and China in order to compare and contrast these two large economies.
The
Science of Tsunamis
After learning the fundamentals of the physics
of waves propagated through water, students will seek to understand the nature
and causes of tsunamis. North
Korea
Students study the creation of the divide between North and
South Korea, the ideological differences between them, and the international tension
that has resulted over North Korea's possession of nuclear weapons. Terrorism
Attacks
A series of educator resources for use following
the terrorist attacks on the United States on
September 11, 2001.
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A Country Recovering From Crisis -- Kenya
Students will examine life in Kenya and how it differs from the United States.
Are
Nigeria's Elections 'Free and Fair?'
Students will brainstorm the
qualities of a "free and fair" election, compare them to the U.S. Department of
State criteria and apply those qualities to the upcoming election in Nigeria.
Analyzing
Sharia Law
Students examine Sharia in the context of cultural and
religious beliefs in Muslim societies and worldwide. Looking
at U.S. Policy in Somalia
After learning about the country students
participate in a mock policy meeting to determine the most effective plan for
restoring peace and stability to Somalia. Analyzing
Conflict Diamonds
Students examine how diamonds are portrayed in American
culture and role play potential solutions for the illicit diamond trade that fuels
global conflicts. Life
in the Sahara
Study the climate, people and geography of the Sahara
region and the effects of desertification on countries like Niger, where more
than 1 million people are facing drought and starvation. Crisis
in Sudan: Responding to Medical Emergencies
This lesson addresses
the medical nature of the humanitarian crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan and
aids students in better understanding the nature of the diseases of major concern
to humanitarian aid personnel working in the region. Sudan:
Efforts to Avert Genocide in the Making
Students learn about events
in the country of Sudan and efforts to prevent another genocide.
Child
Soldiers
Students examine both the causes and consequences of the
extensive use of children in combat throughout the world.
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How Should the United States Respond to the Demonstrations in the Middle East?
Students will look at the ongoing situation in the Middle East with several countries experiencing demonstrations demanding more political freedom and economic opportunity. They will develop foreign policy briefing presentations on key Middle East countries providing recommendations on the best course of action for the United States.
Middle East and North Africa Geography
This lesson plan gives students an overview of the region’s geographical past, while exposing students to the complexity and diversity of the region. It also ensures a basic geographical starting point for any unit plan about the region, or for any mini-unit delving into Middle Eastern current affairs.
How Do You Talk to the Enemy?
Students will develop a briefing paper on the current conditions and develop and evaluate a plan for resolving the conflict in Afghanistan.
The World Is Watching: Iran 2009
Students examine several examples of citizen journalism and evaluate its value to furthering the goals of a free press.
The Possibility for Democracy in Iran
Students review Iran’s political history particularly as it relates to the United States and attempt to understand Iran’s internal political structure and operation.
Is
Iraq in the U.S.'s Best Interests?
Students will join the National
Discussion and Debate Series created by the Miller Center for Public Affairs at
the University of Virginia. (Lesson
Plans)
Analyzing
the U.S. Policy in Iraq
Students analyze and compare President Bush's
new plan for Iraq with options suggested by the Baker-Hamilton Commission and
others.
Debating
Iraq-Vocabulary
Students study the use of vocabulary words in President
Bush's and U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan's speeches on Iraq.
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Palestinian Conflict Between Fatah and Hamas
Students examine and
analyze the growing conflict between the two major Palestinian political parties,
Fatah and Hamas.
Analyzing
Sharia Law
Students examine Sharia in the context of cultural and
religious beliefs in Muslim societies and worldwide. International
Role Play on Iran's Nuclear Program
Students role play as the various
stakeholders in the debate over whether Iran should obtain nuclear capabilities. Democracy
in the Middle East
Students examine recent Middle East events showcasing
citizens practicing democracy, analyze the extent of democracy in these areas,
and analyze diverse views of the prospects for democracy in the region. Syria's
Role in the Middle East
Students gain an understanding of the role
of Syria in 20th Century Middle Eastern politics and review brief histories of
Syria's relations with its neighbors and the United States. Hopes
for Peace in Israel and Palestine
This lesson will engage students
in reading reflective essays from youth living in areas of political conflict.
The
Iraq War Begins: Daily Lesson Plans
A series of teaching resources designed to help
students make sense of the barrage of complicated
and troubling stories that arose during the
first weeks of the Iraq War.
One
Year Anniversary of Sept. 11
This lesson plan serves as a basis for
discussion and reflection on the one year anniversary of September 11, 2001. Defining
Terrorism
Students use case studies to investigate the
difference between revolutionaries and terrorists.
In the second, they role-play four policy options
and then write their views.
Israeli-Palestinian
Conflict
Students will determine the common elements of disputes and
the challenges in resolving them, identify the key factors in the Middle East
crisis, analyze a past peace plan for resolving Arab/Israeli crisis and design
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United Nations and Reform
Students study the history and mission
of the U.N., understand the major accomplishments
of the U.N. over the past 60 years, examine
criticisms of the organization and calls for
reform.
International
Role Play on Iran's Nuclear Program
Students role play as the various stakeholders
in the debate over whether Iran should obtain
nuclear capabilities.
Controlling
Nuclear Weapons
Students research nuclear weapons and the Nuclear
Nonproliferation Treaty, then utilize timelines
and maps to learn about the nuclear arms race
and the development of nuclear weapons by various
countries.
History
of the International Criminal Court
Students analyze and come to understand the
history behind the formation of the International
Criminal Court; the recent controversy facing
the Court; and current crises that warrant the
Court's attention.
Global
Trade
Students will understand the key points of the
debate on free trade and U.S. trade policy,
compare and contrast attitudes, and formulate
their own opinions on the topic.
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Blind Chinese Activist Is Center Of China-U.S. Diplomatic Crisis
The dramatic escape of a blind Chinese activist from a well-guarded house in the countryside is now at the center of a delicate diplomatic situation between China and the U.S. as they try to figure out their respective roles in the global economy of the future. 05.03.12
Nobel Laureate Claims Victory in Myanmar's Election
After being persecuted for two decades for her beliefs, Aung San Suu Kyi, a key leader in Myanmar's pro-democracy movement, won a seat in the country’s parliament. 04.02.12
Reports of Harmful Conditions in iPhone Factories Spur Action
As products like the iPad, iPod and iPhone gain popularity, there are more questions about the harsh labor practices at Chinese factories where they are made. 03.29.12.
Nuclear Power Plant Failures in Japan Raise Safety Questions
Radiation leaks and fires at Japan's nuclear reactors following a massive earthquake and tsunami have refueled the debate over whether nuclear power is a safe option for generating electricity. 03.17.11.
Quake Strikes Japan, Alters Earth's Axis
The most powerful earthquake in Japan's history has killed thousands of people, displaced hundreds of thousands, literally moved the country closer to the United States and altered the planet's weight distribution. 03.15.11.
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Remains in Chinese Prison
On Friday the Nobel committee will present the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize to Liu Xiaobo, but Xiaobo will be unable to accept the award in person because he remains in a Chinese prison for speaking out against Communist rule in China. 12.07.10.
Obama Visits India, World’s Second-Fastest Growing Economy
President Barack Obama began his 10-day trip to Asia by stopping first in India, the world’s largest democracy. The president announced his support for India’s quest to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and worked on trade deals to help the U.S. economy. 11.19.10.
Natural Disasters Are Fact of Life in Indonesia's 'Ring of Fire'
Thousands of people were displaced and hundreds died after a pair of natural disasters struck the Southeast Asian country of Indonesia. The island nation's most active volcano, Mount Merapi, continues to spew hot ash and lava into a farming region, following an earthquake that sent a tsunami toward remote villages. 11.05.10.
North Korea Prepares for Critical Transfer of Power
The reclusive, communist nation of North Korea is believed to be undergoing a major leadership change, with the longtime dictator Kim Jong-Il preparing his youngest son to take over. 10.05.10.
Indian and Pakistani Tennis Partners Call for Peace as Kashmir Conflict Intensifies
Recently, the flood-ravaged and war-torn country of Pakistan experienced a moment of joy as it welcomed home national sports hero Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, a professional tennis player who took second place in the U.S. Open men’s doubles tournament. Qureshi and his partner, Indian player Rohan Bopanna, used their place on the international sports stage to call for an end to the decades-long conflict between India and Pakistan. 09.24.10.
North and South Korea Square Off After Warship Attack
In response to the deadly sinking of a South Korean warship by North Korean forces, South Korea has threatened retaliation, sparking fears of a military conflict with nuclear-armed North Korea. The March 26 torpedo attack on South Korea's warship, the Cheonan, killed 46 soldiers -- the country's worst military disaster since the Korean War ended in 1953. 05.25.10.
Red Shirts’ Spill 60 Gallons of Blood to Protest Thai Government
Politics in the South Asian nation of Thailand turned gory this month, as thousands of Red Shirt protesters took to the streets and spilled 60 gallons of their own blood – a scene that was part curse, part ceremony and part civil disobedience against the sitting government. 03.19.10.
China-Google Battle Over Internet Freedom
Google has threatened to pull its business out of China, ending a 2006 compromise in which the popular search engine company agreed to allow the government to filter taboo topics on searches done inside the populous Communist Party-run country. 01.26.2010.
Attack Against C.I.A. Agents Highlights Intelligence Efforts in War on Terror
A deadly suicide attack by an alleged double agent against a Central Intelligence Agency base in the remote Khost Province of Afghanistan, has raised questions about the role of secret missions and intelligence agencies in the war on terror. While the C.I.A. refuses to comment, news organizations count 5 C.I.A. agents and 2 contractors from the agency formally known as Blackwater among the dead. 01.08.10
Amid Flagging Support for War, Obama Unveils New Afghan Strategy
President Barack Obama outlined his new plan for the U.S. war in Afghanistan this week after months of deliberation, pledging to send an additional 30,000 U.S. soldiers to stabilize and rebuild the country, but to begin withdrawing American forces in July 2011. 12.02.09
Afghan President Hamid Karzai Begins Closely Watched Second Term
Facing rampant government corruption and a growing Taliban presence, Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai was sworn in for his second five-year term on Thursday. 11.20.09
U.S., China Redefine Relationship During Obama's Asia Tour
Admitting that his thumbs "are too clumsy" to post to Twitter, President Barack Obama made a pitch for greater access to the Internet while visiting China and other parts of Asia this week, calling freedom a source of strength and not weakness. 11.17.09
Afghanistan at Dangerous New Crossroads
Almost eight years after American and NATO forces invaded Afghanistan in response to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, a new report from the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, stated that the situation is deteriorating. 09.02.09
Former President Brokers Release of American Journalists From North Korea
Most Americans were surprised to find out that former President Bill Clinton traveled to the secretive and antagonistic nation of North Korea to facilitate the release of two American journalists sentenced to 12 years hard labor for entering North Korea illegally. 08.05.09
North Korea's Military Posturing May Signal Leadership Shift
The secretive leader of North Korea Kim Jong Il, who recently set off international alarm bells by testing missiles and a nuclear device, has signaled that his 26-year-old son will assume the ruling family dynasty. 06.02.09
Pro-Democracy Icon Suu Kyi Detained After Surprise Visit
Aung San Suu Kyi, a key leader in Myanmar's pro-democracy movement, has been charged with violating the terms of her 13-year house arrest by the government’s repressive military regime after an American man swam across a lake to reach her compound, just weeks before her sentence was supposed to expire. 05.22.09
Pakistan Asks For Money to Battle Taliban
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari was in Washington last week to ask for help fighting the Taliban, the same group that supported the Sept. 11 al-Qaida terrorists and now threatens the stability of Pakistan, one of the world's few nuclear powers. 05.12.09
Decades After Cambodian Genocide, Khmer Rouge Leaders Face Trial
The first of five Khmer Rouge leaders will appear before a tribunal next week for committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in Cambodia from 1975 to 1979. 03.27.09
Pakistan's Swat Valley Becoming Terrorism Battle Frontline
The dramatic mountains and beautiful landscape of the Swat Valley in northwest Pakistan used to host tourists at swank ski chalets, but is now believed to shelter Al-Qaeda and Taliban militants accused of planning attacks on U.S. troops across the border in Afghanistan. 03.03.09
In New Role as Chief Diplomat, Secretary of State Clinton Tours Asia
Promising to usher in a new era of American diplomacy, Hillary Clinton is touring Asia on her first trip abroad as secretary of state, amid growing concerns over North Korea’s nuclear program and Japan's sinking economy. 02.20.09
Residents of India Blame Pakistan and Their Own Leaders for Attack
Residents of Mumbai, India, where a three-day terrorist siege killed over 170 people last week, are blaming neighboring Pakistan, but also their own government for a lack of leadership and security.
12.01.08
Governments Reassess School Building Safety Following China Quake
The horrifying earthquake that killed more than 10,000 students in China has forced governments around the world to examine the construction of their own schools and scramble to repair structures in hopes of preventing similar tragedies. 09.19.08
Olympics
Host China Under Fire for Human Rights Abuses
As China prepares to open the highly anticipated
2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, human
rights experts are claiming the country has
not kept its promise to curb human rights abuses.
08.05.08
Aid
Agencies Scramble to Prevent Humanitarian Crisis
in Myanmar
The first shipment of U.S. aid landed in Myanmar
(formerly called Burma) 10 days after a cyclone
killed up to 100,000 people and impacted 2 million
others in the isolated South Asian nation.
05.12.08
Afghanistan
Remains Unstable, 6 Years After U.S.-led Invasion
More than six years after the start of the war
in Afghanistan, U.S. military deaths in the
country are nearing the 500 mark and violent
attacks by militants are threatening the fragile
government. 05.07.08
High
Food Prices Cause Concern Worldwide
A combination of factors has caused food prices
around the world to soar, making it difficult
for poor people across the planet to feed their
families. 04.21.08
China
Restricts Bad Habits and Free Speech Ahead of
Olympics
The Chinese have been anxiously awaiting the
2008 Olympics since 2001, but concerns over
human rights issues, press freedoms and pollution
are threatening to put a dark cloud over the
global event. 04.16.08
China
Cracks Down on Violent Protests in Tibet
Chinese paramilitary police have clamped down
on anti-Chinese protesters in Tibet, the Himalayan
region with a history of struggling against
Chinese rule. 03.24.08
2008
Olympic Games in China Draw Criticism Over Darfur
Celebrities and advocates are using the 2008
Summer Olympics in Beijing as an opportunity
to force the Chinese government to confront
its allies in Sudan about the violence in war-torn
Darfur. 02.27.08
President
Musharraf's Party Defeated in Pakistan Elections
Early results from Pakistan's first parliamentary
election in six years showed opposition parties
solidly defeating the partyled by President
Pervez Musharraf. 02.19.08
Pakistan
Faces Turmoil After Assassination
After the death of Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan's
parliamentary elections are delayed and her
19-year-old son has risen to the top of her
party. 01.07.08
Pressure
Mounts for U.S. to Join Kyoto Treaty
Policymakers, scientists and activists are on
the island of Bali, Indonesia to negotiate a
new U.N. global climate change treaty. 12.03.07
Pakistani
President Leaves Military Post
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf stepped
down as commander of the military in an attempt
to restore confidence and democracy. 11.28.07
Pakistan's
President Promises Elections
Clashes between protesters and police renewed
pressure on President Pervez Musharraf to hold
democratic elections in Pakistan. 11.12.07
Dalai
Lama Award Angers China
In a move that has upset China, the United States
awarded the Dalai Lama, Tibet's exiled spiritual
leader, the Congressional Gold Medal. 10.17.07
Military,
Monks Face Off in Myanmar
Security forces in Myanmar (also called Burma)
opened fire on thousands of Buddhist monks and
civilians protesting the military regime. 09.26.07
Race
to Secure Arctic Riches Heats Up
Countries are racing to claim areas of the Arctic
seabed, which could become more accessible as
global warming melts the polar ice. 09.10.07
Chinese
Toy Recall Impacts U.S. Businesses
Following a massive recall by Mattel, toymakers
and other manufacturers are reexamining how
they do business with China. 08.22.07
Drug
Trade Fuels Terrorism in Afghanistan
Once seen as only one of the problems facing
Afghanistan, its thriving poppy crop is now
thought to be linked to support of the Taliban.
05.23.07
Voice
of America: At a Global Crossroads
Voice of America may soon scrap its broadcasts
in English altogether and focus on news programming
in Arabic, Farsi and Korean. 03.05.07
North
Korea Agrees to Halt Nuclear Program
The secretive communist nation of North Korea
has agreed to freeze its nuclear program in
return for aid, ending a long diplomatic stalemate.
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Former Libyan Leader Gadhafi Confirmed Dead
Longtime Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi was killed after forces gained control of Sirte, the dictator’s hometown and last military stronghold of forces loyal to him. Libyans are marking the end of his regime with raucous celebrations and gathered to view the body of the deceased dictator 10.25.11
Drought and Famine Plague Horn of Africa
More than 11 million people are in danger of malnutrition or starvation in the Horn of Africa region, a geographic area made up of Eritrea, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Somalia. 07.19.11
South Sudan Will Become World's Newest Country
On July 9, just five days after America celebrates its Independence Day, the world will welcome its 196th country, the Republic of South Sudan. However, violence in the North threatens celebrations as the region braces for another round of civil war. 07.01.11
U.S., Allies Enforce 'No-Fly Zone' in Libya
The United Nations Security Council has created a no-fly zone in the North African country of Libya to deter Moammar Gadhafi and his forces from killing civilians in the almost month-long civil war. 02.29.11
Arab Democracy Movement Turns Violent in Libya
Libya is the latest Arab country to be rocked by anti-government protests that threaten the regime of its longtime dictator, Colonel Moammar Gadhafi. But instead of quickly submitting to the will of the people, as President Mubarak did in Egypt, Gadhafi has unleashed his supporters and hired mercenaries to violently crack down on democracy demonstrators. 02.25.11
Vote in Sudan Could Form World’s Newest Country
The southern part of the oil-rich Republic of Sudan, the largest country in Africa, is holding a vote that could result in a split from the region in the north and the formation of the world’s newest country. 01.07.11
Democracy in Africa Threatened By Election Stand-off in Ivory Coast
The concept of democracy is being tested in West Africa, where the president of Ivory Coast refuses to leave the presidential palace after losing elections more than a month ago. African leaders worry that the stand-off will make people in other African nations lose faith in the ability of elections to transfer power peacefully. 01.04.11
South Africa Welcomes World Cup Tournament
The FIFA World Cup -- soccer’s biggest tournament and one of the most-watched sporting events in the world -- will be held in Africa for the first time. 06.09.10
Civil War in Congo Tied to Natural Resources and Ethnic Rivalries
In the Central African nation of Democratic Republic of Congo, a conflict largely financed by mining the metals that make video games and cell phones has driven hundreds of thousands from their homes and spread death and destruction in what the United Nations is calling one of the most dangerous crises on Earth. 11.11.08
In Turbulent Time, South Africa Picks Interim President
South African President Thabo Mbeki resigned this month after nine years in power, forcing Parliament to elect a temporary president and throwing one of the most stable and successful countries in Africa into political turmoil. 09.29.08
New
Brand of High-seas Pirates Lurks Off Somali
Coast
Old-fashioned high-seas swashbuckling has made
an alarming 21st century resurgence in parts
of the world, and for mariners, the threat of
pirates is real. 09.09.08
High
Food Prices Cause Concern Worldwide
A combination of factors has caused food prices
around the world to soar, making it difficult
for poor people across the planet to feed their
families. 04.21.08
Zimbabwe
Anxiously Awaits Election Results
People in the African nation of Zimbabwe are
awaiting election results between a charismatic
opposition leader and President Robert Mugabe,
who has ruled the nation with a heavy hand since
1980. 04.07.08
Violence
Reignites in Darfur
People in Darfur, the western region of Sudan
in Africa, remain the target of Arab militia
attacks and Sudanese military strikes as the
government tries to eliminate a rebel movement.
03.31.08
Bush
Visits African Nations on Health Tour
President Bush visited Africa this week to highlight
U.S. relief efforts and urge Congress to reauthorize
and increase funding for his AIDS initiative.
02.21.08
Kenya Erupts in Ethnic Violence Following Election
What began as a political dispute in Kenya has
set off deadly clashes between tribal groups
over issues of land and power that date back
to British colonial rule. 02.04.08
President
Pressures Sudan with Sanctions
Demanding that Sudan stop the genocide in the
troubled Darfur region, President Bush rolled
out new sanctions against the African country.
05.31.07
Corruption
Charges Taint Nigeria's Elections
International monitors and opposition candidates
condemned questionable voting practices during
Nigeria's presidential election Saturday. 04.23.07
Bombings
Renew Fear of War in Algeria
Three recent suicide bombings have security
experts worried that Islamic terrorism is returning
to a nation still recovering from civil war.
04.16.07
United
States Goes After Al-Qaida in Somalia
The United States sent warplanes to Somalia
to kill al-Qaida terrorists suspected of planning
the 1998 African embassy attacks. 01.10.07
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Riots Erupt After Greek Parliament Passes More Cuts
Athens, Greece was rocked by violent rioting over the weekend in reaction to more massive spending cuts passed by the government. The cuts were put in place to make sure Greece can pay its bills and keep the world economy from taking a nosedive.02.13.12.
As Political Protests Grip Russia, New Candidates Emerge
For the first time since the fall of the Soviet Union, Russians have come out in large numbers to march against the government. Protesters say the country’s prime minister, Vladimir Putin, and his ruling party rigged parliamentary elections this month to put him back in power as the country’s president.12.13.11.
Italy Hopes 'Super Mario' Can Save the Day
Italy’s long-embattled prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, stepped down amid fears that if unaddressed, his country's debt would worsen the European financial crisis. His successor, a respected economist, is meant to show the world that Italy can take charge of its finances and enact legislation to bring down its debt.11.14.11.
Greece at Center of Europe’s Economic Crisis
In Athens, Greece, large protests and strikes have become a way of life. At least 100,000 people demonstrated last week against the government’s attempts to fix its budget problems by raising taxes and cutting jobs. 10.25.11.
Girls in France Dress Up to Protest New Law Banning Veils
Police in France have begun enforcing a new law that makes it illegal for women to wear full-face veils in public, which some Muslims consider a religious obligation. The government passed the law to counter religious extremism, but many say it violates freedoms of religion and speech.04.15.11.
Hungary's Toxic Eco-Disaster Seen As Warning Signal
Earlier this month, villages in the European country of Hungary were flooded with bright red toxic sludge from a nearby industrial facility, and environmentalists warned there are other lethal accidents waiting to happen across the region. 10.19.10.
France's Immigration Policy Criticized for Targeting 'Gypsies'
A European Union official set off a political firestorm this week when she likened France’s new immigration policy of rounding up and deporting members of the Roma population -- commonly called Gypsies -- to Nazi ethnic cleansing in World War II. 09.21.10.
British Leadership Scramble Ends with First Coalition Government in 70 Years
After the recent British election failed to decide who would be the next prime minister, the leaders of three major political parties scrambled to make a deal, resulting in the first coalition government since Winston Churchill’s national unity government during World War II. 05.14.10.
Ash Cloud From Icelandic Volcano Disrupts Global Trade
An erupting Icelandic volcano has sent clouds of ash spewing into the atmosphere, triggering massive and costly airline delays starting earlier this month. Researchers are trying to figure out how long the disruption will last and if a more dangerous eruption from a neighboring volcano is possible. 04.20.10.
Poland Rebuilds After Plane Crash Decimates Government
Tragedy befell Poland April 10 when a plane carrying the president, the first lady, head of the central bank, and scores of political and military elites crashed en route to an event in Russia commemorating a massacre of Polish officers by the Soviet Army during World War II. 04.13.10.
Dozens Killed in Twin Russian Metro Bombings
At least 39 people were killed and another 72 injured in twin suicide bombings that rocked the Moscow subway Monday morning as commuters returned to the work week. 03.30.10.
U .S. and Russia Agree to Historic Nuclear Arms Treaty
The United States and Russia have reached a historic arms agreement that would reduce the number of nuclear weapons in each country to the lowest number in 50 years. The U.S. and Russia, which possess the largest nuclear arsenals in the world, have been steadily working to reduce their weapons stockpiles since the Cold War between them ended in 1989. 03.26.10.
The Berlin Wall 20 Years After the Fall
November 9, 2009 marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, an event that precipitated the collapse of the communist-run Soviet Union and signaled the end of a division that had separated Europe for decades.
11.06.09
Bosnian Serb Wartime President Boycotts Own Genocide Trial
Scores of mothers whose children were killed during the Bosnian War between 1992 and 1995 traveled hundreds of miles to the war crimes trial of Bosnian Serb wartime leader Radovan Karadzic, who has tried to delay the proceedings.
10.27.09
Obama Visits Russia Hoping to "Reset" Tense Relations
President Barack Obama visited Moscow this week for a two-day summit with Russian leaders that focused on resetting sometimes tense U.S.-Russia relations and renewing cooperation on issues such as nuclear proliferation and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
07.08.09
Georgia
Violence Highlights Tensions in Caucasus
Tension between Georgia and Russia exploded
into violence when Georgia sought control over
the breakaway South Ossetia province, but Russian
tanks moved in to defend the pro-Russian enclave.
08.12.08
War
Criminal Karadzic Caught After Long Chase
Former Bosnian Serb wartime president Radovan
Karadzic, one of the world's most-wanted men
for his role in atrocities committed during
the 1992-95 Bosnian War, was arrested after
a decade in hiding. .07.29.08
Kosovo
Declares Independence
The Serbian province of Kosovo declared its
independence Sunday, becoming the world's newest
nation. 02.20.08
Kosovo on the Cusp of Independence
The Serbian province of Kosovo is expected to
declare its independence, while Serbia and Russia
push to keep the area under Serbian control.
01.23.08
Russian
President's Power Grab Questioned
European election officials said Russia's parliamentary
vote was neither free nor fair and blamed Russian
President Vladimir Putin. 12.05.07
Genocide
Resolution Outrages Turkey
The U.S. House of Representatives is considering
a resolution that labels the 1915 mass killings
of Armenians by Ottoman Turks as a genocide.
10.15.07
Sputnik
Launches 50 Years of Space Race
When the Soviet Union launched a basketball-sized
satellite into space October 4, 1957, it shocked
the world and set off a space race. 10.03.07
Race
to Secure Arctic Riches Heats Up
Countries are racing to claim areas of the Arctic
seabed, which could become more accessible as
global warming melts the polar ice. 09.10.07
Doping
Scandal Tests Cycling's Mettle
Performance-enhancing drug scandals at this
year's Tour de France bike race raise questions
about cycling's integrity and the sport's future.
08.01.07
Brown
Takes Over as British Prime Minister
Tony Blair handed over Britain's premiership
Wednesday to his former economic minister Gordon
Brown in an election-less transition. 06.27.07
World
Leaders Clash over Climate Change
Amid growing international pressure, leaders
of the major industrial nations will debate
climate change proposals in Germany. 06.06.07
Sarkozy
Wins French Presidential Election
Record numbers of voters turned out for France's
presidential runoff Sunday, electing conservative
candidate Nicolas Sarkozy. 05.07.07
Genocide
Charge Dropped Against Serbia
The International Court of Justice cleared the
Serbian government of charges of genocide for
the 1995 slaughter of 8,000 Bosnian Muslims.
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Violence Against Women is Epidemic in Guatemala
In the small Latin American country of Guatemala, violence against women is a widespread problem girls deal with from a young age. 02.22.11
Cholera Epidemic in Haiti Causes Havoc
On the island nation of Haiti, where 1.3 million people are living in tent cities following a catastrophic earthquake almost a year ago, an outbreak of the deadly disease, cholera, has claimed the lives of over 1,000 Haitians with more than 18,000 cases reported in recent weeks. 11.19.10
Trapped Miners Rescued in Chile After Months Underground
Thirty-three gold and copper miners in Chile have been rescued after their mine collapsed and they were trapped a half mile underground for more than two agonizing months - the longest anyone has ever survived below ground. Their plight, which has riveted people around the world, raises questions about mine safety and human reliance on substances found deep beneath the Earth’s surface. 10.15.10
Devastating Earthquake in Chile Recalls Crisis in Haiti
A devastating 8.8 earthquake ravaged the South American nation of Chile Saturday, and while it was more powerful than the quake that struck Haiti in January, it caused less damage and fewer deaths because of strict building rules and a history of quake preparedness. 03.02.10
Military Removes President of Honduras in Central America
Three months after armed military officials roused Honduran President Manuel Zelaya in the middle of the night and sent him on a plane out of the country in his pajamas, he is back in Honduras, hiding out in the Brazilian Embassy and demanding to be reinstated. 09.29.09
Swine Flu Sweeps Across Globe, Raising Fears of Flu Pandemic
A new strain of the swine flu, a disease in pigs that sometimes infects humans, has killed more than 150 people in Mexico and has spread to Europe, Asia and the United States. 04.28.09
Obama Heads to Summit of the Americas to Shore Up the Neighborhood
President Barack Obama is heading to the island nation of Trinidad and Tobago for the fifth Summit of the Americas to meet face-to-face with his counterparts from Latin America and discuss trade, security, poverty reduction, environmental sustainability and democracy, but the global financial crisis is expected to consume much of the leaders’ time. 04.17.09
Daring
Hostage Rescue in Colombia
The Colombian army rescued 15 hostages, including
three Americans, in a daring military operation
that many say signals the decline of the rebel
group known as FARC. . 07.08.08
High
Food Prices Cause Concern Worldwide
A combination of factors has caused food prices
around the world to soar, making it difficult
for poor people across the planet to feed their
families. 04.21.08
Yale
Returns Incan Artifacts to Peru
Yale University agreed to return a massive collection
of artifacts taken from Peru's Machu Picchu
ruins nearly 100 years ago. 11.14.07
President
Bush Visits Latin America
President Bush spent six days in Latin America
trying to strengthen U.S. economic ties and
address social issues affecting the region.
03.14.07
New
Passport Rules Take Effect
All U.S.-bound air travelers, even those coming
from Canada or Mexico, are now required to carry
a passport as part of new security measures.
01.22.07
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Voting Continues in Egypt’s Historic Presidential Election
Across Egypt, polls opened for the second and final day of voting in the country's groundbreaking presidential election. At least 50 million people were eligible to choose from a field of 13 candidates in the country's first free presidential election. 05.24.12
In Test of Democracy, Egypt Disqualifies Leading Presidential Candidates
Voters in Egypt’s first presidential election since the fall of President Hosni Mubarak will find far fewer candidates to choose from on the ballot than they originally thought. Ten candidates, including three front-runners, have been disqualified, causing protests and unrest among Egyptians and bringing into question whether the elections will be free and democratic. 04.23.12
Syrian Forces Stop Attacking Rebel Cities - For Now
The 13-month-long conflict in Syria has calmed a bit due to the start of a United Nations-negotiated cease fire. However, there are reports that skirmishes continue between rebel forces and those loyal to Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, and no one is sure whether the cease fire will hold through more protests against Assad’s rule. 04.12.12
U.S.-Afghan Tensions Escalate After Shootings
Tensions reached a new high between the United States and Afghanistan after reports a U.S. Army staff sergeant went on a shooting spree killing at least 16 civilians including nine children in rural southern Afghanistan on Sunday. 03.12.12
Afghans Protest After U.S. Soldiers Burn Muslim Holy Book
Tensions are high between the U.S. and Afghanistan after reports that American troops burned the Muslim holy book as part of routine trash disposal. 03.01.12
Tensions Rise Over Iranian Nuclear Program
Tensions between Iran and other countries, particularly Israel and the United States, are escalating over Iran’s nuclear research and suspected terrorist attacks, leading some to speculate whether Iran will be the next warzone. 2.23.12
After U.N. Veto, U.S. Closes Embassy in Syria
Uprisings against Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad have turned increasingly bloody in recent weeks, with the military cracking down on protesters just outside the Syrian capital, Damascus. The violence has led the United States to close its embassy in Damascus following the failure of a United Nations resolution intended to stem the crackdown. 2.06.12
Syrians Flee to Turkey as Unrest Grows
I As Syrian President Bashar al-Assad continues to crack down on protesters who want him to step down, many Syrians are fleeing to nearby Turkey, one of the few democratic countries in the region. 6.10.11
Syrians Flee to Turkey as Unrest Grows
I As Syrian President Bashar al-Assad continues to crack down on protesters who want him to step down, many Syrians are fleeing to nearby Turkey, one of the few democratic countries in the region. 6.10.11
President Obama Angers Israel With Call for 1967 Borders
In a speech reacting to the democratic uprisings in the Middle East, President Barack Obama called for a revival of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks and, in a move that angered the Israeli government, outlined a negotiation starting point based on Israel's original borders before the Six Day War in 1967. 5.20.11
Syrian Government Continues Crackdown on Protesters
In the Middle Eastern nation of Syria, security forces are cracking down on an anti-government movement, arresting hundreds of protesters and firing on demonstrators. Protesters want to end the rule of President Bashar al-Assad in favor of a democratically elected government. 05.10.11
Political and Social Unrest Escalates to Violence in Middle East
The revolutions in North Africa that began in January have set off a chain reaction of protests in the Middle East, with more countries in the region experiencing social and political uprisings. Syria's government has resigned amid protests and demonstrations in Bahrain and Yemen have escalated, with reports of shooting deaths, kidnappings, torture and other human rights violations against protestors. 03.29.11
Egypt's Uprising Has Characteristics of Past Revolutions
The peaceful uprising underway in Egypt took a bloody turn in recent days, with those supporting President Hosni Mubarak’s government fighting protesters who want him out. While the world waits to see what the outcome will be, analysts are comparing this uprising to famous revolutions in history. 02.04.10
Egyptian Protesters Demand President Step Down
Intense protests continue in the Middle Eastern country of Egypt as citizens rally to oust their country’s longtime president, Hosni Mubarak, in favor of democracy and freedom. Egypt’s young people are especially active in the protests, since they have been unhappy with the lack of good jobs and educational opportunities in their country. 02.01.10
Tunisian Popular Uprising Puts Arab World on Edge
A wave of protests that forced Tunisia's president to step down has galvanized the Arab world, raising the question of whether democratic revolutions against other repressive regimes will follow. 01.18.10
Israeli and Palestinian Leaders Meet for Peace Talks
For the first time in almost two years, Israeli and Palestinian heads of state are meeting face to face in a round of Middle East peace talks hosted by the Obama administration. The talks are a step toward the U.S.’s long-term goal of formalizing a peace agreement that would create a Palestinian state, but the negotiation process is expected to be long and difficult. 09.03.10
U.S. Combat Troops Leave Iraq
August 31 marks the deadline that ends U.S. combat operations in Iraq and reduces troop levels to 50,000. The remaining U.S. service members will help train and assist Iraqis forces. 08.31.10
Afghanistan Contains Treasure Trove of Valuable Minerals, Report Finds
The Pentagon this week confirmed reports that untapped mineral fields with a potential value of nearly $1 trillion lie beneath much of Afghanistan. The discovery could generate economic growth for a very poor country whose economy relies heavily on illicit drug trade. 06.18.10
Israeli Settlement Proposal Angers U.S. Officials
A deadly encounter between pro-Palestinian peace activists and Israeli commandos in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of the Gaza Strip is threatening the delicate relationship between Israel and its strongest Arab ally, Turkey. 06.02.10
Israeli Settlement Proposal Angers U.S. Officials
Israel's announcement of a plan to build new homes in Palestinian territories sparked angry words from Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vice President Joe Biden, who visited the region to begin peace talks between Israel and Palestinian leadership for the first time in more than a year. 03.16.10
Thwarted Bomb Attack Points Spotlight at Yemen
After passengers stopped a man from blowing up a plane on Christmas Day, U.S. security efforts are again focused on the small Arab country of Yemen, where poverty and a weak government have allowed terrorist groups to organize and train for attacks. 01.05.10
Contested Iranian Presidential Election Erupts in Protest
Hundreds of thousands of students and moderates defied a protest ban and rallied in the capital Tehran after the government announced president election results declaring victory for Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad over pro-reform leader Mir Hossein Mousavi. 06.16.09
Contested Iranian Presidential Election Erupts in Protest
Hundreds of thousands of students and moderates defied a protest ban and rallied in the capital Tehran after the government announced president election results declaring victory for Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad over pro-reform leader Mir Hossein Mousavi. 06.16.09
Obama's Cairo Speech Calls For 'New Beginning' With Muslim World
President Obama visited Egypt and Saudi Arabia this week in an effort to reset relations with the Arab and Muslim worlds, and encourage young people in the region to move beyond the recent history of violence and anti-Americanism. 06.04.09
Iran Launches Satellite, Escalating Tensions With U.S.
Iran launched a satellite for the first time this week, raising tensions with the United States just as President Barack Obama signaled he might be open to improving relations with the Islamic republic. 02.06.09
Israel Strikes Hamas Targets in Gaza
Israel bombed Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip in its deadliest assault on the Palestinian territory in decades, in response to repeated rocket fire by Hamas militants on southern Israeli towns. 12.30.08
Iraqis, U.S. Military Negotiate Future of American Troop Presence
Heated debates in the Iraqi cabinet have stalled negotiations over a deal allowing 150,000 U.S. troops to stay in the country after a United Nations mandate expires December 31. 10.28.08
Israel-Syria
Engage in New Peace Negotiations
Israel and Syria, countries at the center of
many of the current disputes in the Middle East,
have been engaged in top secret negotiations
over conditions for a possible peace deal. 05.27.08
High
Food Prices Cause Concern Worldwide
A combination of factors has caused food prices
around the world to soar, making it difficult
for poor people across the planet to feed their
families. 04.21.08
Five
Years In, Iraq War Pushes On
Five years into the war in Iraq, the United
States is still working to secure the country
and create conditions for a lasting peace between
religious factions. 03.19.08
President Bush Tours Middle East to Build Support
President Bush visited six Middle East countries
in eight days to discuss peace between the Israelis
and the Palestinians and unified pressure on
Iran. 01.16.08
Contractors
Criticized for Violence in Iraq
The American security firm Blackwater is under
scrutiny after its contractors shot and killed
17 Iraqis. 10.10.07
Iranian
President Booed in New York
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's visit
to New York City attracted protests and sparked
debate over Iran's role in the Middle East.
10.01.07
Iraq
War Central Issue in 2008 Primary
Although the 2008 presidential primaries are
still months away, candidates are scrambling
to define their positions on the war in Iraq.
09.05.07
Iraqi
Insurgents Spread Message Via Internet
Insurgent groups in Iraq are using the Internet
to spread propaganda, share information about
enemies and influence media around the world.
07.16.07
Thousands
on the Move in War-torn Iraq
As the war in Iraq enters its fifth year, continued
violence has forced hundreds of thousands of
Iraqis to flee their homes and neighborhoods.
03.26.07
Voice
of America: At a Global Crossroads
Voice of America may soon scrap its broadcasts
in English altogether and focus on news programming
in Arabic, Farsi and Korean. 03.05.07
Rival
Palestinian Groups Opt for Unity
Palestinian political groups, Hamas and Fatah,
agreed to end infighting and create a coalition
government for the first time. 02.12.07
Militants
Target Electricity But Spare Phones
Iraqi insurgents intent on disrupting society
target water and electricity plants, but spare
cell phone towers, which they need to coordinate
attacks. 01.29.07
President
Bush Sends More Troops to Iraq
President Bush's plan to deploy 21,000 more
U.S. troops to Iraq received harsh criticism
from many Democrats and some Republicans. 01.16.07
Iraqi
Former President Saddam Hussein Executed
Iraq's former president, Saddam Hussein, was
executed by hanging for war crimes. 01.02.07
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Six Months After Quake, Progress in Haiti is Slow
Six months ago, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake rocked the Caribbean nation of Haiti, killing 300,000 people and displacing millions more from their homes. A team of reporters from the NewsHour has been on the ground in Haiti looking at what has improved and what still needs to be done to ease the country’s suffering. 07.21.10
2010 Winter Olympics Begin in Vancouver, Canada
Athletes from all over the world have arrived in Vancouver, Canada, for the 2010 Winter Olympics, but unusually warm weather, a lack of snow and a lagging interest in winter sports are worrying organizers. 02.12.10
Arrests Highlight Plight of Haitian Orphans
The arrest of 10 U.S. missionaries for allegedly trying to smuggle children out of Haiti highlights the difficulties of taking care of children after a natural disaster such as the January earthquake, especially since many children in Haitian orphanages aren't orphans at all, but have been given up by their desperately poor families. 02.09.10
A Week After Quake, Haitians Still Looking for Aid
A week after a 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti, an impoverished island nation off the coast of Florida, survivors in and around the capital are living in tents waiting for enough medical aid, water, and food to arrive. International aid has been flowing from around the world but communications and coordination between groups were slow to begin. 01.19.10
North American Neighbors Meet to Discuss Cross-Border Issues
At a time of strained regional relations over trade and border security, President Barack Obama met with the leaders of neighboring Mexico and Canada for a two-day summit to discuss cooperation on issues such as organized crime and trade. 08.11.09
Obama Heads to Summit of the Americas to Shore Up the Neighborhood
President Barack Obama is heading to the island nation of Trinidad and Tobago for the fifth Summit of the Americas to meet face-to-face with his counterparts from Latin America and discuss trade, security, poverty reduction, environmental sustainability and democracy, but the global financial crisis is expected to consume much of the leaders’ time. 04.17.09
Drug Violence Wreaks Havoc in Mexico
More than 1,000 people have been killed in Mexico over the past two months as drug cartels resist a government crackdown on their traffic of illegal narcotics, prompting some U.S. officials to warn that America's southern neighbor could become a surprise foreign policy challenge for President Obama. 03.06.09
High Food Prices Cause Concern Worldwide
A combination of factors has caused food prices around the world to soar, making it difficult for poor people across the planet to feed their families. 04.21.08
Race
to Secure Arctic Riches Heats Up
Countries are racing to claim areas of the Arctic
seabed, which could become more accessible as
global warming melts the polar ice. 09.10.07
New
Passport Rules Take Effect
All U.S.-bound air travelers, even those
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World Population Hits 7 Billion Milestone
A U.N. report predicts that on Oct. 31, humanity will hit a major milestone when the seven billionth person enters the world, doubling the planet’s population from what it was in 1965.10.31.11
Climate Change Summit Ends With Lukewarm Statement of Intention
After two weeks of tough negotiations, heated protests and frantic deal-making, the United Nations climate change summit in Copenhagen ended with a final accord that President Obama called a "modest step" towards slowing the rate of global warming. 12.21.09
G20 Summit in London Aims to Prevent Deeper Global Recession
President Barack Obama took his first overseas trip this week to talk to world leaders about how to fix the global economy, and keep it from sliding into a crisis rivaling the Great Depression. 04.06.09
Decades After Cambodian Genocide, Khmer Rouge Leaders Face Trial
The first of five Khmer Rouge leaders will appear before a tribunal next week for committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in Cambodia from 1975 to 1979. 03.27.09
Water Fights Present Dangerous Challenges in Coming Decades
By the year 2030, about half the world's population -- 3.9 billion people -- could be living in water-stressed areas where health and sanitation are at risk, according to a new report. 03.20.09
Race
to Secure Arctic Riches Heats Up
Countries are racing to claim areas of the Arctic
seabed, which could become more accessible as
global warming melts the polar ice. 09.10.07
Genocide
Charge Dropped Against Serbia
The International Court of Justice cleared
the Serbian government of charges of genocide for the 1995 slaughter of 8,000
Bosnian Muslims. 02.28.07 Global
Warming Report Blames Humans
The world's top climate scientists said
last week that human activity, such as the burning of fossil fuels, has caused
the Earth's temperature to rise. 02.05.07 United
Nations Gets New Leadership
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Afghan Teens Respond to Student Questions
Kaihan and Leema
Through a partnership with Save the Children, NewsHour Extra has been following the lives of Afghan teens Kaihan and Leema. Numerous classrooms and individuals sent in questions for Kaihan and Leema in response to their last reflections, and their answers are posted here.
Greek-American Students Report on Economic Protests
Alexis, Vasiliki and Maria
A group of Greek-Americans traveled to Athens this summer as youth reporting fellows for the organization Reinventing Greece.
Women's Vote Promising But Not Enough, Says Student
Nora
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah granted women the right to vote and run in municipal elections. However women there continue to face other restrictions such as not having the freedom to drive.
Young Photographer Documents Egypt's Revolution
Yasser
Eighteen-year-old Egyptian student and photographer Yasser Alaa has been documenting his country’s revolution from behind the lens of a camera.
Afghan Students Share Life’s Daily Challenges
Kaihan and Leema
Getting a good education is key for Kaihan and Leema, who are both in the 10th grade in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. Below, they recount the challenges they face in their everyday lives, including having to work to support their families while going to school and having to worry about security in the midst of a war zone.
Syrian-American Teen Shares His Opinion on Protests
Muneib
Fifteen-year-old Muneib has unique ties to the mass protests currently taking place in Syria: his parents came to America from Syria, and much of his family still lives there. Below, he reacts to recent events and explains why he probably wouldn’t participate in the protests if he were there.
Survivor Shares Account of Attack on Utoya
Emma
The European nation of Norway and its people continue to grieve for the victims of the shooting and bombing attacks that occured in Oslo and the island of Utoya. PBS NewsHour reports 76 people died in the attacks.
Teen Flees Somalia, Plans to Return as Doctor
Dawude
Dawude abandoned his home in Somalia and embarked on a lonely four-day walk to the Kenyan border and the Dadaab refugee camp where World Food Programme is providing food assistance to refugees.
Indian Teen Reports on Latest Mumbai Attacks
Pushkal
On July 13, terrorists struck a neighborhood in Mumbai, India's largest city, killing 21 people and injuring more than 130. Pushkal Shivam, a senior reporter for Youth Journalism International, rushed to the scene and filed the following report from his hometown.
Afghan Youth Celebrate ‘Go Skateboarding Day’ in Kabul
Young people growing up in Kabul, Afghanistan face many challenges: an ongoing war, a lack of access to education and few resources. Skateistan, an organization that built Afghanistan’s first skate park, is teaching kids in Kabul to skateboard and build confidence along the way. Skateboarding has become so popular that Tuesday, June 21 has been declared Afghanistan’s third annual ‘Go Skateboarding Day.’ Three students involved in Skateistan share what life is like in the Afghan capital, and why they skateboard.
Should the U.S. Intervene in Libya?
Aarif and Tyler
The ongoing protests and violence in Libya have sparked debate over whether the U.S. and other countries should intervene to help the protesters. Two students from Roseville High School in Roseville, Calif. share differing views on U.S. intervention in Libya.
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Student Recounts Alternative Spring Break in Haiti
Phelisha
For many students, spring break is a time to relax, but for those embarking on "alternative spring break" trips, it's an opportunity to serve others. Phelisha Midy, a student at Howard University in Washington, D.C., traveled to Haiti on her spring break to help with earthquake recovery efforts. Below, she reports on her experience and what Haiti looks like today.
Students in Hawaii Reflect on Japan Quake, Tsunami
Kelsie, Mika and Skylar
When a massive earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, students at Hongwanji Mission School in Honolulu, Hawaii paid attention because many of them have close ties to Japan and because tsunami warnings were issued for much of the Pacific, including Hawaii. Below, they reflect on the tragedy in Japan and how it has affected them.
Student in Tunisia Recounts Revolution
Dualeh
Dualeh, a teenager living in Tunis, Tunisia, witnessed the revolution that brought down his country's longtime leader and sparked similar movements in Egypt and across the Middle East. Below, he recounts his hopes, fears and experiences from the moment the revolution began through the aftermath that continues today.
Egyptian Teen Documents President's Resignation
Jessica
Jessica Elsayed, a teen from Alexandria, Egypt, describes the atmosphere in her country after its longtime president stepped down as well as the disappointment felt by protesters when he, at first, gave a speech stating he would not leave office immediately.
Egyptian Teen Reports on Political Protests in AlexandriaJessica
Jessica Elsayed, a teen from Alexandria, Egypt who is a senior reporter for Youth Journalism International, has been experiencing her country's revolution firsthand. She describes participating in a massive march with her mother.
In South Korea, a ‘Fever’ for Higher Education
Park
The NewsHour visited the Coex mall in Seoul, where we met shopper and art lover Park Kyuran and asked her to tell us a little more about life in and out of school and her impression of the U.S.
British Student Journalists Discuss Education Cuts, Protests
Lusi and Kieran
Recently, proposed cuts in education funding prompted students across Great Britain to take to the streets in protest. Young journalists at Headliners, a British news website for teens, covered the event from a student perspective. Below, they reflect on the trickiness of reporting on an issue that directly affected them.
Spanish Student Reflects on Religious Tolerance
Irene, age 19
Nineteen-year-old Irene Dorado, who grew up in Andalucia, Spain, shares what religious tolerance means to her and how Andalucia’s rich religious past is reflected in its people and monuments.
Bosnian Teen Weighs In on Country’s Elections
Alen, age 18
Alen Alic, who voted for the first time in this year’s Bosnian presidential election, tells NewsHour Extra why he’s cautiously optimistic about the outcome but would someday like to see his country fully united.
Roma Teen Speaks Out About Discrimination
Nikolas, age 19
The history of the Roma people, commonly known as "Gypsies,“ is one of frequent discrimination and the search for a place to call home. Nineteen-year-old Nikolas Rybár grew up in the Roma culture and had the opportunity to visit the U.S. as part of a State Department-sponsored exchange program which placed Roma teens in an American high school setting.
Venezuelan Youth Embrace National Orchestra Program
The South American country of Venezuela often makes the news because of issues like high crime and a volatile government. But, Venezuela also has one of the most revered and accomplished arts programs in the world: a national orchestra system called “El Sistema” that benefits hundreds of thousands of young people.
Olympic Swimmer in Iraq Hopes for Better Days
Saif Al-Islam Saad
Saif Al-Islam Saad, 18, is training for the Iraqi Olympic swim team. The NewsHour interviewed him at a swimming pool in Baghdad, where he and other members of the team were about to begin their day of training. As the temperature outside pushed 110 degrees, the indoor pool didn’t offer much sanctuary. Without a reliable source of electricity – as in most places in Iraq – the water was toasty and the air conditioning non-existent.
South African Teens Battle HIV with Drama and Sports
South Africa has more people infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, than any other country. Regions like the Nkomazi, near South Africa’s borders with Swaziland and Mozambique, have been hit especially hard, with 65% of the population infected. Recently announced advances in AIDS prevention are giving the country some hope. And, thanks to education programs that teach young people about AIDS prevention through song, drama and sports, South Africa’s youth are learning to cope with, prevent and avoid the devastating disease.
Youth Journalists Reflect on World Cup Experience
Armed with video cameras, Macbooks and editing software, youth journalists from the iSchoolAfrica World Cup Youth Press Team Project captured the month-long World Cup spectacle in broadcast videos seen around South Africa. The iSchoolAfrica teams interviewed citizens, soccer players and even their country’s president, Jacob Zuma.
British Youth Chime in on Lowering Voting Age
Chinwe
Should young people be allowed to vote at age 16? That was the question British student journalists asked several members of Parliament, or MPs, ahead of their country’s national election on May 6. The students created the video for the news Web site Headliners.
Sudanese Youth Describes Life in Contested Town
Abuk Ngor Kiir
As part of a collaboration with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting covering Sudan's national elections in April and 2011 referendum on southern Sudan secession, the PBS NewsHour's Larisa Epatko talks to Abuk Ngor Kiir, 23, about her life in Abyei, Sudan and her participation in the youth union there.
Nigerian Youth Use Sports to Bridge Religious Divide
Abdulmalik and Sandra
Violent religious conflict has made life difficult for many of Nigeria's young people. NewsHour Extra's Jason Kane talks to Abdulmalik, 19, and Sandra, 17, who helped pioneer “Peace Club” several years ago as a way of teaching and learning about tolerance and cooperation through sports.
Is it Right for President Obama to Send More Troops to Afghanistan?
Alma Villa and Karina Santellano
President Obama has pledged to send an additional 30,000 troops to Afghanistan. Alma, 17, writes that the war in Afghanistan is expensive and unnecessary. She opposes President Obama's decision to expand troop presence there. Karina, 16, believes that the Afghan people need the protection of U.S. forces.
Haitian-American Teen Reflects on Haiti Disaster
Jean-Bernard Lauture, Age 16
A 7.0 earthquake ripped through the small Caribbean country of Haiti this week, devasting the capital of Port-au-Prince and killing thousands. Jean-Bernard Lauture, of Tacoma Park, MD, was born in Haiti. He describes discovering that his brother was safe and reflects on Haiti's hope for recovery.
Young People With Ties to Haiti Await Word From Family Members
A 7.0 earthquake ripped through the small Caribbean country of Haiti, devasting the capital of Port-au-Prince and killing thousands. Smith Paul, Naeemah Philippeaux and Jeffrey Tillus, all 19, are worried about family members unaccounted for. Listen to and read their stories below.
2007 Children's Peace Prize Winner Promotes Youth Education
Baruani Ndume, Age 16
Thandiwe Chama, 18, is the 2007 winner of the International Children's Peace Prize, presented to a child who works to further the interests of children around the world.
Teen's Radio Show Brings Hope to Refugee Children
Baruani Ndume, Age 16
Baruani Ndume, 16, is the 2009 winner of the International Children's Peace Prize, presented to a child who works to further the interests of children around the world.
Student Reporters Interview Palestinian Family Living in an Israeli Settlement
By Omar Chu & Mahmoud Jabari
Since the 1967 Arab-Israel war, Israeli government officials have permitted Israeli civilians to move into villages and towns occupied by Palestinians. Daniel Pearl Foundation reporters Omar Chu and Mahmoud Jabari interviewed Suhail, 13, and her family, Palestinians who live in the West Bank alongside Israeli settlers.
Bosnian Youth Still Feel the Effects of the Ethnic Conflict That Ravaged their Country
High school and university students in Sarajevo discuss their recollections of the war, the progress of the Bosnia since the fighting and their aspirations for the country's future. Online NewsHour correspondent Meaghan Wilson reports from Sarajevo, Bosnia.
Wilma from Bolivia Attends Boarding School in Tents After Floods Ruined Her School Building
Wilma
Wilma Menchaca Sanchez, age 16, attends boarding school in a village in the San Julian district of Santa Cruz, Bolivia. In this slideshow, photos show how she and her classmates live and attend school in tents after her school building was flooded.
How High Food Prices Impact Everyone in Southern Sudan
Peter
Peter, a student a Juba Day School in Juba, Southern Sudan, reports on the high food prices that are affecting everyone in his community. Peter is one of the participants in a week-long radio production workshop for 10 young people from Juba conducted by UNICEF Radio.
Kekenus Talks About Her Family's Struggle for Uighur Rights
Kekenus
Uighurs are a Turkic-speaking Muslim ethnic group living in East Turkestan, or what China calls Xinjiang. The Chinese government has ruled the region with a tight hand and many Uighurs are fighting for autonomy. Kekenus, 19, was born in the region's capital, Urumqi, and moved to the U.S. at the age of eight. Her mother is Rebiya Kadeer, a prominent Uighur democracy leader.
Nikta Supports Iran's Young Demonstrators
Nikta
After President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won decisively in Iran's presidential election, supporters of his opponent, Mir Hossein Mousavi, are protesting the results in huge numbers. Nikta, an Iranian-American student, is proud of the young Iranian protesters who are making their voices heard.
Iran Protests Signal Hope for the Future
Sepanta
After President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won decisively in Iran's presidential election, supporters of his opponent Mir Hossein Mousavi are protesting the results in huge numbers. Sepanta, 18, is an Iranian-American student who identifies with the demonstrators' hope for a new Iran.
Gustavo From Colombia Confronts Stereotypes About His Country
Gustavo
Gustavo Orozco, 17, from Cali, Colombia, talked to NewsHour Extra about his country's national identity and conflict with neighboring Ecuador.
Mario from Mexico Shares His Views on the U.S., Drug War
Mario
Mario Eduardo López Ahumada is a 21-year-old student studying International Relations at Tec de Monterrey in Querétaro, Mexico. He spoke to NewsHour Extra about what it is like living in Mexico and what he thinks about the drug violence there, among other topics.
Neelam from Curacao Reveals Details About Her Island Nation
Neelam
Neelam Melwani, 18, is a high school senior from Curacao, a Dutch territory island near Venezuela. She spoke with NewsHour Extra about her country and her opinions about regional issues as the several nations meet at the Summit of the Americas.
Students Discuss Recent Israeli Actions in Gaza
Walfred and Alma
In December 2008, Israel began a three-week offensive in the Gaza Strip in retaliation to rocket attacks by the Palestinian group Hamas. Walfred argues that Israel was justified in defending itself. Alma disagrees, saying that Israel caused undue harm to innocent civilians.
Increasing
Understanding in Atlanta and South Africa
Imani
Imani wrote about how the racial and socioeconomic
divides that exist in her home city of Atlanta
are not so different from those found half
way around the world in Johannesburg, South
Africa.
Students
Spread Awareness of Climate Change
Dmitry, Kate, Sveta and Nidhi
A group of high school students were selected from
13 countries across the globe to act as International
Climate Champions and get other students involved
in stopping climate change.
Latina Student Embraces New and Old Traditions
Jalisa
Jalisa interviewed Katy Hernandez, a Latina student
who moved to the United States from Mexico ten years
ago and now attends Concord High School. Katy talked
about what life was like in Mexico and how she has
balanced the two countries' cultures.
Myanmar
Cyclone Hits Close to Home for Refugees
Bebe
Bebe was raised in a refugee camp on the border of
Thailand and Myanmar. She talked to NewsHour Extra
about the cyclone in Myanmar and her own experience
coming to the United States.
Returning
to China
Tian
During Tian Yang's trip to China she visited overcrowded
cities, and observed a striking gap between the upper
and lower classes.
Iraqi
Refugee Split Between Very Different Worlds
Omer
Omer Kassim, 17, is an Iraqi refugee living in Cleveland,
Ohio. He was recently granted asylum to stay in the
country, but longs for home as well.
The
Armenian Genocide Resolution is a Danger to US Troops
Erika
Erika Martin writes that Congress will endanger U,S.
troops' lives if the Armenian Genocide resolution
is passed.
Congress
Must Pass the Armenian Genocide Resolution
Kim
Junior Kim Kinden argues that the Armenian Genocide
resolution would give overdue acknowledgment to the
victims of a tragic event.
Americans
Should Look to Adopt British Health Care Model
Elizabeth
Following a trip to England with her family, Elizabeth
DeSimone thinks that the United States should adopt
a system in which all Americans are guaranteed free
health care.
Sixty
Years on, Dreams for Pakistan Remain Elusive
Shahryar
Shahryar Kamal Malik, a student at the Karachi Grammar
School, believes that Pakistan has a long way to go
to achieve the goals of peace, prosperity and religious
tolerance envisioned by its founders sixty years ago.
Indian
Independence is a Day to Celebrate, Remember
Vishal
Vishal Rajput, a 17-year-old Indian student, believes
that sixty years later Independence Day should remain
a day to celebrate, recall the sacrifices made by
those before and refresh friendships with neighbors.
Darfur
Crisis Tests US Superpower Status
Shannon
Rising 11th grader Shannon Mason argues that the United
States needs to ramp up its action in Darfur to prevent
the loss of innocent lives.
The
Need for More Troops in Iraq
Beverly
Editorial writer Beverly Congdon, 17, argues that
Congress is overstepping its authority in opposing
President Bush's plan to send more troops to Iraq.
US
Military Strategies Ignore Iraqi Girls' Rights
Natalia
As the president requests more troops for the Iraq
war, teen Natalia Thompson criticizes the lack of
attention on the waning freedoms of Iraqi women.
The
Paradox of Kabul
Nick
After teaching English to street children in Kabul,
Nick Steiner, now an 18-year-old college freshman,
aims to dispel misconceptions about war-torn Afghanistan.
From
Fear to Hope for Afghanistan
In 1998, after threats by the Taliban, an 8-year-old
Afghan student fled her home with her family. She
returned 5 years later after the ousting of the Taliban
regime.
My
Journey from Afghanistan to the United States
A 16-year-old from Afghanistan writes about his memories
of Taliban violence, the Sept. 11 attacks and recent
changes in the lifestyle of Afghan youth.
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