Egyptians Rejoice After Forcing President Out
After more than 18 days of gathering in the streets, the Egyptian people were victorious: on Friday, February 11, Egyptian President Mubarak was forced out.
Middle East
Secret Government Documents Get Out
More than 250,000 secret U.S. government documents about the United States’ relationship with other countries are slowly being released to the public by the media organization, WikiLeaks.
Countries Recognize Palestine
In December, Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay formally recognized Palestine as an independent nation.
Meet Hourmazdt from Iran
Meet 8-year-old Hourmazdt, learn a little Farsi and some basic facts about the country, Iran.
Opposition to War in Afghanistan Grows
Eight years after the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan, the war continues with record numbers of U.S. troops killed. Now more Americans and Afghanis would like to see the U.S. military out of Afghanistan.
Palestinians in Gaza Killed Under Israeli Bombs
On December 27, Israeli warplanes started bombing the Palestinian territory of Gaza as people were returning from work and school. A week later, on January 3, Israel launched a ground invasion.
More Steps Toward War
Relations between the United States and Iran worsen.
Funding for Iraq War
Congress voted to give $96 billion more for the military to continue fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.
U.S. Threats to Iran
President Bush plans to punish Iran for its nuclear program, a program that Iran’s government says is for peaceful purposes, not weapons.
Pictures From a Refugee Camp
Picture Balata puts cameras into the hands of Palestinian children born and raised inside the Israeli-occupied territory.
