Toward the end of 2023, Iran has been in the news due to a perceived connection with tension in Gaza. Last year, Iran was in the news due to concerns about how women and dissidents were being treated. [View 2022 Report] This document provides some context and current news about Iran. Historic Sites Iran is… Continue reading Iran Report 2023
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Palestine-Israel Report 2023
Summary An ABC News report provides an ongoing timeline of events relating to the recent conflict in Palestine and Israel. [Source] On 7 Oct 2023 at 6:30 AM, approximately 2,200 rockets were fired from the Palestinian Gaza Strip territory into Israel. This was accompanied by a ground invasion and some use of air gliders to… Continue reading Palestine-Israel Report 2023
Countries in Crisis 2023
Summary This page provides an overview of countries in crisis as a result of war, natural disasters, economic instability, and social unrest. From one year to the next, the list is generally growing. Typically one or two stories are provided as a starting point for further research, study, and discussion. Some one-time catastrophic events have… Continue reading Countries in Crisis 2023
Lebanon News 2023
Summary This page offers selected news stories and reports about Lebanon. Today there are three-times as many Lebanese people living abroad than are living in Lebanon. They are doctors, engineers, inventors, and entrepreneurs — all contributing to the communities they live in. This results in a global awareness of Lebanon and an appreciation for the… Continue reading Lebanon News 2023
2022 Year in Review
Summary This page contains some videos from news agencies, leaders, and companies offering reflections on the year 2022. They are listed in chronological order with the most recent at the top. News PBS (30 Dec 2022) “NewsHour viewers reflect on the biggest moments of the year” — As we close out one year and look… Continue reading 2022 Year in Review
Women’s Rights News 2022
Summary This is a 2022 year-end report on the state of women’s rights around the world, with a curated selection of stories. News reports are listed below in chronological order with source and date used for each entry heading. Historic Context For context, in the United States, as recent as a few generations ago, in… Continue reading Women’s Rights News 2022
China-India Relations 2022
Summary In December 2022, tensions between China and India escalated slightly. Hopefully this reference page will be of little necessity going forward, but it’s being created to track related stories. News stories are below in chronological order with the most recent at the top. Source and date are provided for each entry. CNN (15 Dec… Continue reading China-India Relations 2022
Ebola News 2022
Summary As of 26 Nov 2022, all schools in Uganda have been closed due to an Ebola outbreak. This document provides some news stories in chronological order with entry headings showing the source and date. BBC (25 Nov 2022) “Ebola outbreak closes all schools in Uganda” — Millions of students in Uganda have been sent… Continue reading Ebola News 2022
Iran News 2022
Summary This document offers some selected news about Iran as of November 2022. Entries are in chronological order with the most recent at the top. Entry headers provide source and date. The 2023 Report is now available. [View] About Iran Iran is home to one of the world’s oldest civilizations, beginning with the formation of… Continue reading Iran News 2022
Qatar News 2022
Summary There is usually some scandal associated with high-profile world events such as the Olympics or World Cup. So, the expected concerns and news stories seem to be surfacing with regard to Qatar. Some are documented and well-founded, while others are speculative. An additional concern with Qatar are the conservative laws about social behavior. This… Continue reading Qatar News 2022
Lebanon Report 2022
Summary This document contains selected news reports about Lebanon in 2022 as well as some past context. Information is provided in chronological order with the most recent at the top. Source and date are used for entry headings. Support The following efforts are being made to assist the people of Lebanon. News Al Jazeera (29… Continue reading Lebanon Report 2022
Ukraine War News 2022
Summary This page offers recent news about the war in Ukraine. Entries are listed in chronological order with the source and date used as entry headers. The featured photo at the top of this page is of the Motherland Monument in Kyiv. [Source] Support Here are some links to ways you can support Ukraine. News… Continue reading Ukraine War News 2022