Archive for August, 2008

Senior U.S. Official Visits Syria to Discuss Iraqi Refugees

James Foley, the U.S. State Department senior coordinator for Iraqi refugees, is meeting with Middle East officials this week to discuss Iraqi refugee needs in the region and, ultimately, to speed up the process of admitting Iraqi refugees to the U.S.

Aug 19th, 2008

Iraqi Exodus: Production Diary II: A Day at the Museum

As the stories of suffering in Iraq and subsequent frustration in Syria pile up, director Tania Rahkmanova takes a short break and visits a museum.

Aug 19th, 2008

Iraqi Exodus: Video: Syrian Ambassador on the Impact of Refugees

In this WIDE ANGLE web exclusive, Bashar Ja'afari, the Syrian ambassador to the United Nations, describes how Iraqi refugees have changed life in Syria.

Aug 19th, 2008

Iraqi Exodus: Production Diary I: Welcome to Syria

Filmmaker Tania Rahkmanova arrives in Syria to film "Iraqi Exodus."

Aug 19th, 2008

Iraqi Exodus: Donation Information for Refugees in Portland

Donation information for refugees resettling in Portland, Oregon.

Aug 19th, 2008

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Iraqi Exodus: Video: Full Episode

WIDE ANGLE reports from the frontlines of the staggering refugee crisis in the Middle East as Iraqis flee their war-torn country.

Aug 19th, 2008

Iraqi Exodus: Credits




Aug 19th, 2008

Iraqi Exodus: Additional Web Resources

Learn more about the Iraqi refugee crisis from these sources.

Aug 19th, 2008

Iraqi Exodus: Production Diary III: A Family Still Torn Apart by War

Filmmaker Tania Rahkmanova recounts the story of a family still separated by war.

Aug 19th, 2008

China Prep: Credits

Credits for China Prep.

Aug 14th, 2008

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China Prep: Video: Full Episode

China Prep follows five Chinese students through their final high-pressure year at an elite high school in Sichuan Province.

Aug 14th, 2008

China Prep: Aaron Brown Interview: Vanessa Fong

Aaron Brown sits down with Vanessa Fong, assistant professor of education at Harvard University, whose work has focused on Chinese youth and identity.

Aug 13th, 2008

China Prep: The Gaokao: How Would You Fare?

Try these sample questions from China's national college entrance exam.

Aug 13th, 2008

China Prep: Video: Students Around the World Relive Entrance Exams

In this WIDE ANGLE web exclusive, five students and recent graduates share their experiences with these stressful, sometimes life-altering tests.

Aug 12th, 2008

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