http://middleeaststudies.edublogs.org A forum for discussing events in the Middle East Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:04:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Please read the two articles found at these links: BBC - Questions and Answers about Iran's Nuclear Program Christian Science Monitor - Iran's Pursuit of Nuclear Power Using the Comment button below, respond the following question: • Do you think world leaders should take additional steps to try to stop Iran from developing nuclear ... http://middleeaststudies.edublogs.org/2008/11/05/irans-nuclear-program/ Website Name: NPR Link: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95940942 Summary: The role of woman in Islam, has always been a topic to discuss and debate. In this article, a woman by the name of Zeynep Fadillioglu is a team member of a group of interior designers whom are contributing to the construction of the Sakirin Mosque. ... http://middleeaststudies.edublogs.org/2008/10/31/in-turkey-mosque-gets-a-womans-touch/ You did a nice job as a class today listening attentively and respectfully to our guest speaker. It was a bonus to have our young, inquisitive guest visit too. Mr. Abdulhameed shared perspectives and viewpoints that we have not frequently heard in the US, including what you might consider to ... http://middleeaststudies.edublogs.org/2008/10/20/guest-speaker-visit/ Source: BBC Link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7656356.stm Summary: A deal between the Iraqi government and US a troop to keep troops in Iraq past 2008 is close to being passed.  A UN mandate requiring multi-national forces in Iraq ends at the end of 2008, but the Iraqi government does not yet feel ready to take on ... http://middleeaststudies.edublogs.org/2008/10/07/iraq-says-us-troop-deal-is-close/ Iraq Withdrawal Signe Wilkinson 10/06/08 http://cartoonbox.slate.com/hottopic/?image=19&topicid=47     What issue, event or idea does the cartoon address? This cartoon deals with the time of withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. There is no real answer to the question to when the troops will be taken out of Iraq. There is no consensus in popular opinion or ... http://middleeaststudies.edublogs.org/2008/10/07/iraq-withdrawal/ Title: “2 U.S. Helicopters Crash; Poland Ends Its Iraq Role” Source: The New York Times URL: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/05/world/middleeast/05iraq.html?_r=1&scp=2& sq=poland&st=cse&oref=slogin   Summary: On October 4, 2008, two U.S. helicopters crashed in northern Baghdad. One Iraqi soldier was killed, and two Iraqi and three American soldiers were hurt. However, this crash is not considered to be the result ... http://middleeaststudies.edublogs.org/2008/10/07/2-us-helicopters-crash-poland-ends-its-iraq-role-2/ Title of newspaper article: US soldier jailed for Iraq deaths Newspaper: BBC News Summary: US soldier Ribordy is jailed for being part in the unlawful killing of four Iraqi prisoners in April 2007. He has to spend eight months in prison. He stood guard and watched how six other soldiers shot the prisoners ... http://middleeaststudies.edublogs.org/2008/10/07/us-soldier-jailed-for-iraq-deaths/ Article Name: “2 U.S. Helicopters Crash, Poland ends its Iraq Role” Newspaper name: The New York Times Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/05/world/middleeast/05iraq.html?_r=2&ref=middleeast&oref=slogin&oref=slogin   Summary:             Two American black hawk helicopters crashed in Northern Baghdad. One solider was killed and two Iraqi soldiers and three Americans were wounded. Lt. Patrick Evans said that the military didn’t think the ... http://middleeaststudies.edublogs.org/2008/10/07/2-us-helicopters-crash-poland-ends-its-iraq-role/ New Site: Reuters Date of Publication: Sunday October 5, 2008 Link: http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSTRE4940N120081005?rpc=64 Summary: Last month Tehran rejected a resolution from the United Nations, demanding that they suspend any activities related to enriching uranium. Israel declared that they would not wait for Tehran to produce nuclear weapons before they would respond. When France caught wind ... http://middleeaststudies.edublogs.org/2008/10/06/france-urges-israel-not-to-attack-iran/ Title of Newspaper Article: Gaza-Egypt Border crossing opens Newspaper: BBC News Summary: The border between the Gaza Stripe and Egypt, which had been closed since the Hamas rule the territory of Gaza in June 2005, is being opened for two days. Students, Pilgrims and medical cases are allowed to leave to country. About ... http://middleeaststudies.edublogs.org/2008/09/23/gaza-egypt-border-crossing-opens/