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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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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.
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.
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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
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the challenges in resolving them, identify the key factors in the Middle East
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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
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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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U.S. Shifts Sudan Policy Towards Engagement
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced a new strategy for Sudan this week, forgoing the president's campaign promise of isolating the country's leadership and committing to greater engagement with the Sudanese government to end genocide and war in Darfur. 10.21.09
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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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
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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
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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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