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Publisher: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Taiwan Vote 2000 
 News and analysis about Taiwan's 2000 election of Chen Shui-bian as president. Features a timeline about Taiwanese political events from 1945 to 2002, candidate profiles, and stories on related topics such as Taiwan-Beijing and Taiwan-U.S. relations. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/asia_pacific/2000/taiwan_election/default.stm Topics: Heads of State, Politics by Place Last updated Sep 22, 2009 BBC Sport: Olympics 2004
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Sport's coverage of the Olympic Games planned for Athens, Greece, in August 2004. Includes Olympics history, athlete profiles, a venue guide, a schedule of events, news stories, photos, and video and audio clips. Also covers concerns over security. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/olympics_2004/ Topics: Photograph Collections, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated Apr 22, 2004 American Playwright Miller Dies
Feature about the February 2005 death of playwright Arthur Miller. Provides an obituary, photos, video clips from Miller's plays, a list of his works, quotes about Miller, and a tribute to Miller by playwright Harold Pinter. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4258065.stm Topics: Literary Movements and Periods, Performing Arts, Writing Last updated Jul 29, 2009 French Literary Icon Sagan Dies
News article about the September 2004 death of French novelist Francoise Sagan. "Sagan published her first and best-known work 'Bonjour Tristesse' — an anthem to disillusioned youth — in 1954 at the age of just 18." Includes an overview of her early success and links to related stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/3688296.stm Topics: Authors by Region, Literary Movements and Periods, Literature by Place Last updated Sep 29, 2004 Profile: Aung San Suu Kyi
Profile of Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi, the "pro-democracy campaigner and leader of the opposition National League for Democracy party (NLD) ... [who] has spent more than 10 of the past 17 years in some form of detention under Burma's military regime." Includes details of the life of this 1991 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, photos, and related news stories and information about Burma. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/1950505.stm Topics: Notable People: Government, Notable People: Women Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Profile: Ex-king Zahir Shah
An October 2001 article on the life of Mohammad Zahir Shah, who returned to Afghanistan in April 2002 after 28 years in exile. From BBC News. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/1573181.stm Topics: Heads of State, Notable People: Government, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Q&A: Democracy in Afghanistan
Questions and answers about the October 9, 2004, presidential election in Afghanistan. Features links to profiles of the main candidates, and articles about methods for promoting voter registration and participation and related topics. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/3238271.stm Topics: Politics, Politics by Place, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Oct 6, 2004 Country Profile: Sao Tome and Principe
Profile of Sao Tome and Principe, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1064541.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: South Africa
Profile of South Africa, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about South African leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio and video of selected stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1071886.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Politics by Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Secrets in the Sand
"In the last few years, the Sahara desert has become a focus of interest for the US military ... it is seen by Washington as a perfect hideout for terrorists. The BBC's Catherine Fellows sets out to separate fact from fiction in this two part [audio] series [from August 2005] and asks how do people living there feel about their home being labelled a terror zone?" From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/documentary_archive/4131336.stm Topics: Geography, Geology, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Terrorism Last updated Oct 5, 2009 Egyptian Police "Identify Bomber"
Article about the July 2005 bombings at Egypt's Red Sea resort Sharm al-Sheikh. Includes links to news, reactions, and background information. Also includes photos and video clips. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4720421.stm Topics: Death & Dying, Photograph Collections: Regional, Terrorism, Weapons Last updated Jul 27, 2005 Regions and Territories: British Virgin Islands
Profile of the British Virgin Islands "or BVI, [which] comprise more than 40 Caribbean islands and islets." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/3776675.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Regions and Territories: Cayman Islands
Profile of this "British overseas territory in the Caribbean [that] has more registered businesses than it has people." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. Also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/3709816.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Obituary: Johnnie Cochran
March 2005 article about the death of this celebrity lawyer, who is best known for his representation of O.J. Simpson relating to Simpson's charge of murdering his ex-wife and her lover. Includes a brief biography and photos. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4393617.stm Topics: Black Resources, Crime, Judicial Process, Law, Notable People Last updated Apr 5, 2005 Bin Laden Video Threatens America
News article about Arabic television station al-Jazeera's October 2004 airing of "a videotape in which Osama Bin Laden threatens fresh attacks on the US." Includes a transcript of those excerpts broadcast by al-Jazeera, a news video, and links to stories about bin Laden, al-Qaida, and related topics. Also includes links to stories from other news agencies. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3966741.stm Topics: September 11 & Beyond Last updated Aug 16, 2005 Madrid Train Attacks
News and analysis about the 10 bombs that exploded on four trains in three stations in Madrid during rush hour on March 11, 2004. Features a timeline, map, eyewitness accounts, and a video. Also provides links to related stories, including information about al-Qaida and the Euskadi Ta Azkatasuna (Eta) party, "whose name stands for Basque Homeland and Freedom." From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/europe/2004/madrid_train_attacks/default.stm Topics: History By Place, September 11 & Beyond, Terrorism Last updated Sep 29, 2009 In Depth: Hurricane Katrina
Collection of news stories and analysis about Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, from a British perspective. Includes a timeline, animations of the path of the storm and how hurricanes happen, map of evacuee destinations, amounts of foreign aid offered to the United States, information about draining New Orleans, eyewitness accounts, photos, and more. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/americas/2005/hurricane_katrina/default.stm Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Media, Photograph Collections Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Regions and Territories: Kosovo
Profile of this UN-administered "landlocked province within the union of Serbia and Montenegro." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. Also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/3524092.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Satellite Images "Show Atlantis"
This June 2004 news article discusses how a German scientist believes that "satellite photos of southern Spain reveal features on the ground appearing to match descriptions made by Greek scholar Plato of the fabled utopia." Also includes links to articles about other recent hunts for Atlantis near England and Gibraltar, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3766863.stm Topics: Geography, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Philosophy, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Nov 15, 2004 Egyptians
Explores ancient Egyptian history through articles, images, and interactive media. Articles include The Decipherment of Hieroglyphs and Careers for Women in Ancient Egypt . Features embalming and pyramid building games, a timeline (covering kingdoms, pharaohs, dynasties, and main events), and image galleries. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/ Topics: Archaeology, History, History By Place Last updated May 20, 2003 Sikh Millions Gather for Historic Jubilee
News article about the September 1, 2004, anniversary celebration in "Amritsar, northern India, to commemorate the 400th year of the Sikh holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib." The celebration was centered at the Golden Temple in the northern Indian state of Punjab. Includes links to related stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/3609182.stm Topics: Architecture, Faiths, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Sep 8, 2004 Russia Cosmodrome 50 Years Old
News story about "Russia's main space centre, the Baikonur Cosmodrome, [which] celebrates its 50th anniversary" in June 2005. Features a video on the Baikonur, which is "the world's oldest space-launching facility." Includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4602083.stm Topics: Astronomy, Holidays and Observances Individually, Technology Last updated Jun 8, 2005 Asia Quake Disaster
News, background, videos, analysis, eyewitness accounts, death tolls, survivors' accounts, and more about the Southeast Asia earthquake and tsunami of December 2004. Includes information on individual countries with links to related news, message boards, and video clips. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/world/2004/asia_quake_disaster/default.stm Topics: Geography, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Water, Weather Last updated Aug 31, 2009 Regions and Territories: Kalmykia
Profile of "the Republic of Kalmykia [which] is a constituent republic of the Russian Federation situated south of the Volga on the north-western shores of the Caspian Sea." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/4580467.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Q&A: Taiwan's Election Dispute
News and analysis about the March 2004 re-election of President Chen Shui-bian, which came "just hours after he was shot during a campaign rally." Includes candidate profiles, stories about relations between Taiwan and China, and photo galleries. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/3560355.stm Topics: Heads of State Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Regions and Territories: Nagorno-Karabakh
Profile of this area "situated in south-western Azerbaijan." This history of the area is dominated by "[an] ongoing bitter rivalry for control between ethnic Armenians and Azeris [that] has roots dating back well over a century into competition between Christian Armenian and Muslim Turkic and Persian influences." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/3658938.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Country Profile: Australia
Profile of Australia, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Australian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, audio of the national anthem, and audio and video of some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1250188.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Regions and Territories: Cook Islands
Profile of this "former British protectorate ... [that] is a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand." Its "15 volcanic islands and coral atolls are scattered over 770,000 square miles of the South Pacific." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, a timeline of key event, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/3697804.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Regions and Territories: Tibet
Profile of this "remote and strongly-Buddhist territory known as the 'roof of the world,' [and which] is governed as an autonomous region of China." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. Also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/4152353.stm Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Regions and Territories: Ajaria
Profile of this European "mountainous semi-autonomous region of Georgia ... [which] is situated on the Black Sea coast on Georgia's southwestern border with Turkey." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/3520322.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Regions and Territories: Northern Ireland
Profile of "[this] part of the United Kingdom." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. Also includes links to related news stories, with a focus on stories about the IRA (Irish Republican Army). From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/4172307.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Poetry: Poems to Make, Watch & Hear
A compilation of materials by and for poets. Features poets such as Seamus Heaney, W.H. Auden, and Sylvia Plath reading their own works; a showcase of visual poetry; and opportunities for users to compose poems. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/poetry/ondisplay/ Topics: Communications, English Language, Literature & Books, Writing Last updated Sep 6, 2004 Last Launch for the UK Skylark Rocket
Article commemorating the final launch on May 1, 2005, of the "Skylark sounding rocket." This rocket, "which first flew in 1957, became a very inexpensive but effective way of carrying scientific experiments into suborbital space." Includes a description of Skylark experiments and a diagram of the final mission. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4490253.stm Topics: Transportation Last updated May 3, 2005 BBC Food: Tea
Brief overview of tea drinking in the United Kingdom, covering history, traditions, and instructions for preparing tea. Includes recipes for afternoon tea, such as sandwiches, biscuits, and fruit tarts. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/mostof_tea.shtml Topics: Beverages, Snacks and Baked Goods, Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Dec 2, 2004 Tour de France Stage Guides
This interactive map of the Tour de France bicycle race provides information about each of the 21 stages of the event. Features information about climbs and sprints, what riders might expect during the stage, and quotes from riders and commentators about each section of the course. The main "Cycling" page features news stories, photos, and other information about the Tour de France. From BBC Sport. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/4631639.stm Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Transportation Last updated Jul 6, 2005 S Korea Unveils First Dog Clone
August 2005 article reporting that "scientists in South Korea have produced the first dog clones." Includes a video of the cloned dog, Snuppy ("whose name stands for Seoul National University puppy"), a discussion of moral concerns, a diagram of how the cloning process took place, and links to related articles. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4742453.stm Topics: Ethics, Mammals, Pets, Science, Social Issues, Technology Last updated Aug 9, 2005 Bali Terror Attack
"BBC News Online collects news, analysis and features from the terror attack in Bali on 12 October, 2002." Includes key stories and analysis on the attack, a country profile of Indonesia, and an article on the role of tourism in Bali. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/asia_pacific/2002/bali/default.stm Topics: Regions of the World, Terrorism Last updated Sep 4, 2009 In Depth: London Explosions
Information about the July 7, 2005, terrorist attacks on the London Underground and a London bus. Includes a map of the four central London blast locations, images of the scenes (including eyewitness photos), video clips, and a timeline. Find news stories about the blasts, and follow the impact of the attacks on London hospitals, transit, and communication. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/uk/2005/london_explosions/default.stm Topics: Photograph Collections: Regional, Terrorism, Weapons Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Mary, Queen of Scots, and the Earl of Bothwell
This article looks at Mary, Queen of Scots (Mary Stuart), "the role of Mary's lover, the Earl of Bothwell, and the web of intrigue that surrounds ... [the] 16th-century murder mystery" in which "Lord Darnley, the husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, was murdered" in 1567. Includes a brief bibliography and links to related information about Mary, Queen of Scots, and Scottish monarchy and history. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/tudors/mary_queenscots_bothwell_01.shtml Topics: Heads of State, History By Place, Mysteries and More, Notable People: Government, Notable People: Women Last updated Jul 28, 2006 France Shows Off Tallest Bridge
December 2004 article about the opening of "the Millau bridge over the River Tarn in the Massif Central mountains [in France. The bridge] is more than 300m (984ft) high — taller even than the country's Eiffel Tower." Includes images and a description of this bridge designed by a British architect, and links to related stories on funding and construction. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4091813.stm Topics: Automobiles, Transportation Last updated Dec 20, 2004 Conflict with Iraq
This news site covers the Conflict with Iraq . Includes links to and a discussion of a "dossier" detailing alleged Iraqi human rights violations. Maps provide Iraqi bases, army bases, oilfields, weapon sites, and other related information. Includes profiles of key players in the conflict, including Saddam Hussein and George W. Bush. Includes relevant documents and related links. An In Depth British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) report. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/middle_east/2002/conflict_with_iraq/default.stm Topics: Presidents by Name, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 8, 2009 The Hajj Ending in Eid-ul-Adha
Background information about "Eid-ul-Adha ('Celebration of Sacrifice'), also known as the Greater Eid, [which] is the second most important festival in the Muslim calendar. It marks the end of the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca). It takes place on the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar" (during December, January, or February). Includes classroom activities and related links about the holiday. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/religion/islam/eid_haj.shtml Topics: Faiths, Holidays & Observances, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Jan 1, 2005 Prisons in the UK
Collection of news and features about the prison system in the United Kingdom. Includes a timeline of prisons in the U.K., data about prison populations, and materials about topics such as women's prison closures, prison overcrowding, and the possibility of prison ships. Also includes data about prison populations around the world. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/uk/2006/prisons/ Topics: Crime Last updated Oct 23, 2006 Regions and Territories: Falkland Islands
Profile of this "British overseas territory in the south-west Atlantic Ocean, [which] remain[s] the subject of a sovereignty dispute between Britain and Argentina." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. Also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/4087743.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Killing Fields Deal Sparks Anger
April 2005 news article about how "a plan to privatise the Killing Fields memorial near Phnom Penh has caused outrage in Cambodia. Thousands of people died at the Choeung Ek site during the Khmer Rouge rule in the late 1970s." Includes links to related stories, such as "Pol Pot: The Life of a Tyrant," and "Khmer Rouge Genocide Admission." From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4415873.stm Topics: History, History By Place, Military Last updated Apr 19, 2005 Vote USA 2004
In-depth reporting on the U.S. presidential campaigns, candidates, and election from a British perspective. Includes news, analysis, features, polls, a quiz, calendar, multimedia features, background on how the election works, links to key resources, and profiles of candidates, states, and political parties. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/americas/2004/vote_usa_2004/default.stm Topics: 2004 Presidential Election Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Iran Election Crisis
This site from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) presents news and commentary about the February 2004 Iranian parliamentary elections. Features a guide to this Islamic republic's power structure, profiles of political leaders and parties, vital statistics and background information on Iran, women's role in the elections, and related material. Includes images, video, and audio. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/middle_east/2004/iran/default.stm Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Politics by Place Last updated Oct 5, 2009 Anglicans Buy Time in Same Sex Row
News article about the October 2004 rift in the Anglican Church caused by the ordination of an openly gay bishop by U.S. Anglicans. Includes links to related articles on topics such as the Anglican Church around the world, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the response by the leaders of the Anglican Church in Africa. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/3753038.stm Topics: Christianity, Families, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Social Issues Last updated Aug 31, 2009 Profile: Mahmoud Abbas
"Mahmoud Abbas, also known as Abu Mazen, was named as chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) after Yasser Arafat died in November 2004, and in January 2005 he won convincingly in the election for president of the Palestinian Authority." This profile provides brief information about his political background. Also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/1933453.stm Topics: Heads of State, International Governments Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Mothering Sunday
Brief information about this British holiday celebrated on "the fourth Sunday of Lent. ... Traditionally, it was a day when children, mainly daughters, who had gone to work as domestic servants were given a day off to visit their mother and family. Today it is a day when children give presents, flowers, and home made cards to their mothers." From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/holydays/motheringsunday_1.shtml Topics: Families, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Sep 23, 2006 The Struggle for Iraq
News and analysis about life in post-Saddam Iraq. Includes a timeline since the fall of Saddam Hussein in April 2003, news about the constitution (charter) proposed in August 2005, the August 2005 human stampede during a Shia ceremony, and information about reconstruction, security, cost-of-living, education, civilian casualties, and related topics. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/middle_east/2002/conflict_with_iraq/default.stm Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 22, 2009 In Depth: Pope Benedict XVI
Profile of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, 78, who was chosen on April 19, 2005, to succeed Pope John Paul II. He will be known as Benedict XVI. Also includes related news stories, the English text of his first speech as pope, background and analysis, an explanation of relativism, images, and video and audio clips. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/world/2005/pope_benedict_xvi/default.stm Topics: Christianity Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Dr. Who: The Classic Series
The official site about this cult science fiction television program features an episode guide to the classic series that ran from 1963 until the 1980s, cast and crew information, audio and video clips, photo galleries, features and interviews, information about the current Dr. Who show, and more. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/classic/ Topics: Literature: Fiction, Recreation, Television Last updated Aug 14, 2005 BBC Food
Articles, recipes, and other food-related information from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Features a searchable and browsable directory of recipes from the BBC's cooking shows, including vegetarian and seasonal dishes. Also offers interviews with chefs, feature articles, program details, a glossary, and sections on healthy eating, children's nutrition, and cooking basics. lii.org Record of the Month for October, 2003. http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/ Topics: Food & Cooking, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated May 11, 2005 China: 50 Years of Communism
This compilation of stories from 1999 "looks back at the birth of the People's Republic and takes stock of what the future might hold." Features information on topics such as the legacy of Mao Zedong and the Long March, private lives (cyberspace and Falun Gong), and China's foreign policy fears. Also includes a glossary with terms such as the Cultural Revolution, Gang of Four, and Tiananmen Square. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/special_report/1999/09/99/china_50_years_of_communism/default.stm Topics: Activism, Communities & Groups, History By Place, Political Parties & Theories Last updated Oct 7, 2009 Chinese Press Hails Deng Centenary
A compilation of quotes from Chinese news stories about the August 2004 centenary of the birth of China's late supreme leader Deng Xiaoping. Also includes links to profiles of Deng and China's ruling party and to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/3587962.stm Topics: Heads of State, History By Place Last updated Jul 26, 2005 BBC: On This Day
Highlights worldwide historical events using audio and video clips from the archives of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Browse events by date, year (1950 to present), or themes such as conflicts and wars, disasters, science, and royalty. Also include witness accounts and reports from specific BBC correspondents. http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/ Topics: History, History By Place Last updated May 3, 2005 Sudan: A Nation Divided
BBC's in-depth reporting on Sudan includes news, analysis, profiles of militia and rebels, and features on refugees, rape, and the humanitarian crisis. Links lead to key stories and the BBC's Country Profile of Sudan. From the British Broadcasting Corporation. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/africa/2004/sudan/default.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Crime, Regions of the World, Wars & Conflicts, Women Last updated Sep 22, 2009 Yalta Casts Its Shadow 60 Years On
February 2005 article that notes that "the dark memories" of the Yalta Conference still linger in the "60 years since the three major allied leaders, Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin, met to divide up the world in the old summer palace of the tsars in the Crimean resort of Yalta." Includes links to related articles. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4241863.stm Topics: History, Military, Politics by Place, Presidents by Name, Travel, Wars & Conflicts Last updated May 18, 2005 Country Profile: Grenada
Profile of this island nation in the Caribbean, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to the 1498 sighting of the island by Christopher Columbus, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1209605.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Holidays and Observances Individually, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 The Joy of Text
Collection of fun features related to text messaging, including facts and figures (emphasis is on UK statistics), video clips, examples of emoticons and abbreviations, and hundreds of funny, romantic, and weird text messages. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/breakfast/3024891.stm Topics: Technology Last updated Jun 29, 2007 Q&A: EU Constitution — What Happens Next?
Questions and answers about the status of the European Union (EU) Constitution after the 2005 rejections of the constitution by The Netherlands and France. Includes links to information about the status of ratification of the constitution by other EU countries, a quick guide to the constitution, the text of the constitution, and related news. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4596005.stm Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Government, International Governments, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Sep 18, 2005 Text: Iraqi Interim Constitution
This site from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) provides "a summary of the Iraqi interim constitution--signed on 8 March 2004--as provided by the Iraqi Governing Council." Also includes links to related BBC articles. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3543237.stm Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Government, International Governments, Nonfiction by Genre, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Central America: Legacies of Rebellion
"In a four-part series, we travel back to the region synonymous with civil war and political strife of the 1980s with Mike Lanchin, a former BBC correspondent who lived in the region for 15 years." Includes audio and links to related material about Nicaragua's Sandinista revolution, El Salvador, Honduras, and Costa Rica. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/specials/1731_centralamerica/ Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Jul 27, 2004 Timeline: Oil-for-Food Scandal
Timeline of events related to the "oil-for-food programme (OFF) [which] was set up to allow Iraq to sell its oil in return for humanitarian relief, so it would not breach sanctions imposed after the first Iraq war. The programme was administered by the United Nations and is now [2004-2005] embroiled in a corruption scandal." Includes links to related news stories and background information about the oil-for-food program. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4445609.stm Topics: Business, Corruption & Fraud, Food & Cooking, International Governments, Nutrition & Food Safety, Oil & Gas, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Birth Cry of the Cosmos Heard
Reports on sounds of the early universe, which have been recaptured by an astronomy professor. Features sound files resulting from analysis of the "so-called background radiation that was born 400,000 years after the Big Bang." Includes related links. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3832711.stm Topics: Astronomy, Science, Science Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Country Profile: Algeria
Profile of this country in northern Africa, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1962 (the year it gained its independence from France), and information about Algerian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, audio of the national anthem, and related audio and video clips. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/790556.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Country Profile: Chile
Provides an overview of the country's political history, statistics, leader profiles, information about media outlets, a chronology of key events, and related news stories and links. Also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1222764.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: China
Profile of "the world's most populous country," including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1949, and information about Chinese leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, audio of the national anthem, and audio and video of some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1287798.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Dominican Republic
Profile of this country in the Caribbean, which was once ruled by Spain and shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, a former French colony. Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1216926.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: El Salvador
Profile of the Central American country of El Salvador, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem and some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1220684.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Fiji
Profile of this country in the Pacific Ocean "comprised of more than 800 volcanic and coral islands," including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1300477.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Guyana
Profile of "the only English-speaking country in South America," including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1211325.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Haiti
Profile of this country in the Caribbean, which was once ruled by France and shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic, a former Spanish colony. Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem and links to related stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1202772.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: St Vincent and the Grenadines
Profile of this multi-island country in the Caribbean, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1210689.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Angola
Profile of Angola, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Angolan leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem and some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1063073.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Country Profile: Antigua and Barbuda
Profile of Antigua and Barbuda, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1191111.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Country Profile: Argentina
Profile of Argentina, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1916, and information about Argentine leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, audio of the national anthem, and audio and video of some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1192478.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Country Profile: Austria
Profile of Austria, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1918, and information about Austrian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/1032215.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Country Profile: Bahamas
Profile of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas (an archipelago of 700 islands and islets located between the United States and Cuba), including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/1235976.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Country Profile: Bahrain
Profile of Bahrain, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1913, and information about its leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/790690.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Country Profile: Barbados
Profile of Barbados, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1154116.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Country Profile: Belize
Profile of Belize (formerly known as British Honduras), including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1211472.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Country Profile: Benin
Profile of Benin, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1946, and information about Benin's leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1064527.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Country Profile: Bosnia-Hercegovina
Profile of the Republic of Bosnia-Hercegovina, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1908 when it was annexed to Austria-Hungary, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories (on topics such as the 1994 Sarajevo and 1995 Srebrenica massacres), and audio of the national anthem and some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/1066886.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Country Profile: Botswana
Profile of Botswana, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1867, and information about Botswana's leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1068674.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Country Profile: Burkina Faso
Profile of Burkina Faso, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1919, and information about Burkina Faso leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1032616.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Burundi
Profile of Burundi, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Burundian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem and some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1068873.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Cameroon
Profile of Cameroon, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Cameroonian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem and some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1042937.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Canada
Profile of Canada, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1497, and information about Canadian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, audio of the national anthem, and audio and video of some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1198865.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Cape Verde
Profile of Cape Verde, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Cape Verde leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1021202.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Colombia
This news site provides an overview of Colombia, including a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, background on political issues, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1212798.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Comoros
Profile of Comoros, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Comoros leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1070727.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Costa Rica
Profile of Costa Rica, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Costa Rican leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1166587.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Cuba
Profile of Cuba, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Cuban leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories on subjects such as Che Guevara and Fidel Castro, audio of the national anthem, and audio and video of some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1203299.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Democratic Republic of Congo
Profile of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about DR Congo leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of some stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1076399.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Djibouti
Profile of Djibouti, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Djibouti leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1070579.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Dominica
Profile of this island in the Caribbean, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Dominican leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1166435.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: East Timor
Profile of the "first new nation of the [21st] century," which was founded on May 20, 2002, and which previously had been governed by Indonesia and Portugal. Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and video of some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1508119.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, History By Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Egypt
Profile of Egypt, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Egyptian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, historical audio and video clips, and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/737642.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Equatorial Guinea
Profile of Equatorial Guinea, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Equatorial Guinea leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1023151.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Gabon
Profile of Gabon, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Gabonese leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1023203.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Ghana
Profile of Ghana, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Ghanaian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, audio and video clips, and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1023355.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Guinea
Profile of Guinea, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1891, and information about Guinea's leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1032311.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Guinea-Bissau
Profile of Guinea-Bissau, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Guinea-Bissau's leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1043287.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Honduras
Profile of Honduras, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Honduran leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1225416.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: India
This news site provides an overview of India, including a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, background on political issues, and links to related sites. Includes audio and video files. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/country_profiles/1154019.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Iran
Profile of Iran, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1907, and information about Iranian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/790877.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Israel and Palestinian Territories
Profile of this area in the Middle East, including demographic facts, historical overview, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes links to numerous related news stories, audio of the Israeli national anthem, and audio and video of some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/803257.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, International Governments, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Italy
Profile of Italy, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1915, and information about Italian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Note: the audio files do not work. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/1065345.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Jamaica
Profile of this Caribbean island, "the birthplace of Rastafarianism." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Jamaican leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, audio of the national anthem, and video of some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1190968.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Jordan
Profile of Jordan, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1948, and information about Jordanian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, historical audio and video clips, and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/828763.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Kenya
Profile of Kenya, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Kenyan leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, audio clips of news items, and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1024563.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Kuwait
Profile of Kuwait, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Kuwaiti leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/791053.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Liberia
This profile of Liberia provides statistics, a timeline of key historical events, an overview of the media (including newspapers, news agencies, and television and radio stations), audio clips (such as the national anthem), and links to news sources. From BBC News. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1043500.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, History By Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Statistics Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Libya
Profile of Libya, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Libyan leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, historical audio and video clips, and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/819291.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Madagascar
Profile of Madagascar, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Malagasy leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem and some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1063208.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Mali
Profile of Mali, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Malian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1021454.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Mauritania
Profile of Mauritania, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Mauritanian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/791083.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Mauritius
Profile of Mauritius, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Mauritian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1063172.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Mexico
Profile of Mexico, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1910, and information about Mexican leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, audio of the national anthem, and audio and video of some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1210779.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Monaco
Profile of Monaco, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1297, and information about its leaders and media. Includes related links. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/2530481.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Mongolia
Profile of Mongolia, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Mongolian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1235560.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Morocco
Profile of Morocco, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Moroccan leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem and some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/791867.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Mozambique
Profile of Mozambique, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about its leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1063120.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Namibia
Profile of Namibia, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Namibian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1063245.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Niger
Profile of Niger, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about its leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1054396.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Nigeria
Profile of Nigeria, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Nigerian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem and some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1064557.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Oman
Profile of the Sultanate of Oman, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Omani leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/791892.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Panama
Profile of Panama, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Panamanian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1229332.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Papua New Guinea
Profile of Papua New Guinea, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about its leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1246074.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Portugal
Profile of Portugal, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1908, and information about Portuguese leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/994099.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, History By Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Qatar
Profile of the State of Qatar, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Qatari leaders and media. Site provides brief information about Al-Jazeera, the "influential pan-Arab satellite broadcaster, financed by the Qatar government." From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/791921.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Republic of Congo
Profile of the Republic of Congo, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Congolese leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1076794.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Saudi Arabia
Profile of Saudi Arabia, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Saudi Arabian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/791936.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Senegal
Profile of Senegal, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about its leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1064496.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Seychelles
Profile of the Seychelles, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about its leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1070461.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Somalia
Profile of Somalia, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Somali leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem and some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1072592.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: South Korea
Profile of South Korea including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events dating back to 1945, and information about South Korean leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1123668.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: St Kitts and Nevis
Profile of the nation made up of the Caribbean islands of St. Kitts (also known as St. Christopher) and Nevis, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1493, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1202982.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: St Lucia
Profile of the Caribbean island nation of St. Lucia, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1501, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1210491.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Sudan
Profile of Sudan, featuring demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events dating back to 1881, and information about Sudanese leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem and links to related news articles. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/820864.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Surinam
Profile of Surinam (formerly known as Dutch Guiana), including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1498, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1211306.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Swaziland
Profile of Swaziland, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1894, and information about Swazi leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1069035.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Country Profile: Tanzania
Profile of Tanzania, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Tanzanian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1072330.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Country Profile: Thailand
This news site provides an overview of Thailand, including a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, audio files, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1237845.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Country Profile: The Gambia
Profile of The Gambia, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Gambian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, audio and video clips, and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1032156.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Country Profile: The Maldives
This news site provides an overview of Maldives, including a brief history, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Features news stories, audio files, and links to related sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/country_profiles/1166511.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Country Profile: Togo
Profile of Togo, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about its leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1064470.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Country Profile: Trinidad and Tobago
Profile of this island nation in the Caribbean, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1498, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1209827.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Country Profile: Tunisia
Profile of Tunisia, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Tunisian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/791969.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Country Profile: Ukraine
Profile of Ukraine, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1917, and information about Ukrainian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/1102303.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 29, 2008 Country Profile: United Arab Emirates
Profile of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1820, and information about UAE leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/737620.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Country Profile: United States of America
Profile of the United States, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1565, and information about U.S. leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, audio of the national anthem, and audio and video of some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1217752.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Country Profile: Uruguay
Profile of Uruguay, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1516, and information about Uruguayan leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1229360.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Country Profile: Yemen
Profile of Yemen, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Yemeni leaders and media. Site also includes audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/784383.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Country Profile: Japan
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