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FILE PHOTO: The Russian flag is seen through barbed wire as it flies on the roof of the Russian embassy in Kiev
Daily News Lesson January 10 2022

U.S., Russia begin tense talks amid stark disagreements over Ukraine
Learn how Russia and the U.S. are approaching high stakes talks over Eastern Europe
FILE PHOTO: A woman holds a small bottle labeled with a 'Coronavirus COVID-19 Vaccine' sticker and a medical syringe in front of displayed Pfizer logo in this illustration
Daily News Lesson September 23 2021

U.S. plan to share Pfizer shots globally ‘too little and too late,’ ex-CDC director says
The Biden administration announced Wednesday that the U.S. was purchasing an additional 500 million Pfizer COVID vaccines to donate to other nations
A student makes an AIDS red ribbon during a World AIDS Day event
Daily News Lesson June 16 2021

After four decades of AIDS, progress has been made but major problems remain
After 40 years of AIDS, progress has been made but major problems remain. Learn about the impacts of policy and stigma on the fight against the HIV epidemic
Russian opposition leader Navalny attends a court hearing in Moscow
Daily Video February 03 2021

Classroom Resource: Calls for mass protests in Russia after opposition leader is sentenced to prison
In this NewsHour lesson, learn how supporters of Alexei Navalny have asked democratic governments to pressure Russia to release Navalny.
Myanmar's military checkpoint is seen on the way to the congress compound in Naypyitaw, Myanmar
Daily Video February 03 2021

Classroom Resource: Why Myanmar’s military overthrew the nation’s democratically-elected government
What is at stake for Myanmar as it returns to military dictatorship?
Demonstrators wave Lebanese flags during protests near the site of a blast at Beirut's port area
Daily Video August 14 2020

How Beirut blasts have pushed Lebanon to breaking point
Use this NewsHour lesson to learn more about the blast that shook Beirut, Lebanon, in early August.
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Student Voices March 31 2020

Student Voice: Students share what learning is like under COVID-19
Hear from middle school to college-aged students in the U.S. and China about the effects of coronavirus on their education.
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Daily Video March 23 2020

PBS 2-minute news summary: coronavirus, 2020 Olympics postponed, Afghanistan
In this current events lesson, check out the PBS NewsHour from Mon. March 23rd, on the cancellation of the Olympics and an update on Afghanistan.
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.
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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.
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