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Daily News Lesson January 08 2020

Iran retaliates, fires missiles at U.S. forces in Iraq

Use this NewsHour lesson plan to learn more about Iran's missile strikes on an Iraqi airbase that houses American and other international troops.

Protest against the assassination of Iranian Major-General Soleimani in Tehran

Daily Video January 06 2020

Study guide: US kills Iran's top general

In this NewsHour lesson plan, students will learn about the hostilities taking place in Iraq, including the U.S. killing of Iran's top General Qassem Soleimani.

Woman is taken out of a building after it was hit by mortar shells fired from Syria, in the Turkish border town of Akcakale

Daily Video October 14 2019

Turkish offensive in northern Syria leads to ‘chaos’ for Kurds

Use this NewsHour lesson to learn about the Turkish offensive into northern Syria and the chaos that has ensued for the Kurds of that region.

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Daily Video October 02 2019

Frontline's "The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia" and the murder of Jamal Khashoggi

In this NewsHour lesson, learn more about Saudi Arabia's Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the latest PBS Frontline special.

FILE PHOTO: A combination photo of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump

Daily News Lesson May 07 2018

Use this study guide with your students ahead of the U.S-North Korea summit

Here's a breakdown for your students ahead of the U.S.-North Korea summit on why the Korean War never formally ended and the latest update on efforts for peace in the region.

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Daily Video April 05 2017

U.S. condemns chemical weapons attack in Syria

A chemical weapons attack killed dozens of civilians in a town in Idlib province in Syria on Tuesday.

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Daily Video January 05 2017

Outgoing CIA director describes threats facing next administration

CIA Director John Brennan discusses his concerns with Russia's alleged interference with the U.S. election and North Korea's continued pursuit of nuclear weapons.

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