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A Nation at War
Complete coverage of the war in Iraq from The New York
Times, with related domestic and international news.
Includes multimedia coverage, wire news, interactive
graphics, maps, Gulf War archived articles, and more.
Requires free, one-time registration; there is a sign-up
option for e-mail news alerts.
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/world/worldspecial/
Subjects: Iraq War, 2003-
Created by cdt
Attack on Iraq
Iraq-related news updated daily including headlines,
special reports, daily summaries, audio and video features,
galleries and maps, key documents, Canada's perspective,
and an impressive collection of links. Searchable. From the
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).
http://www.cbc.ca/news/iraq/
Subjects: Iraq...
Created by cdt
Blogs of War
A blog (Web journal) updated many times each day with
live reporting from the Iraq War front. Due to heavy server
loads, this site may be sluggish or non-responsive from
time to time.
http://www.blogsofwar.com/
Subjects: Iraq -- News...
Created by kgs
Country Profile: Iraq
Profile of Iraq including the latest news, demographic and
economic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events,
and information about Iraqi leaders and media. Site also
includes key stories, news analysis, links, audio features,
and a video for the most recent live coverage. From the
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/country_profiles/791014.stm
Subjects: Iraq...
Created by cdt
Iraq (War on Terrorism)
Librarian selected and annotated links to Iraq-related Web
sites organized into the following topics: country
information; government reports; government websites;
maps; military and war-related sites; news-related sites
and special news reports; non-governmental
organizations; reports from other organizations; Saddam
Hussein; sanctions, human rights and the anti-war
movement; and United Nations and weapons-inspection
sites. From the Special Libraries Association News Division.
http://www.ibiblio.org/slanews/internet/iraq.htm
Subjects: Iraq...
Created by cdt
Lt. Smash: Live from the Sandbox
An Iraq War blog from a U.S. Navy reservist stationed in
the Gulf. Less newsy and more leisurely in tone than some
war blogs, but with interesting insights into the combat
lifestyle.
http://www.lt-smash.us/
Subjects: Iraq -- News...
Created by kgs
Online NewsHour: The Iraq War
The online version of PBS's NewsHour covers several
aspects of the current situation in Iraq: The Military
Campaign, The International Impact, The Home Front, The
Humanitarian Situation, and The Road to War. Includes key
map and player sections as well as an area for students
and teachers.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/middle_east/iraq/
Subjects: Iraq...
Created by mrm
UN News Centre
News from the United Nations updated daily. Site provides
an events calendar, UN statements, briefings, press
releases, and news conferences, and UN links. Includes
audio and video. Searchable from April 2001 to the
present. Email news alerts available with sign-up. Also in
French and Arabic.
http://www.un.org/News/
Subjects: United Nations...
Created by cdt
Warblogs:CC: One Source for War News
A collection of blogs about the Iraq war, primarily critical of
U.S. engagement, "designed to provide you with a
birds-eye view of Gulf War Redux, the American
government and civil liberties issues in the United States."
Also provides newsfeeds from major sources such as the
New York Times and the British Broadcasting Corporation
(BBC).
http://www.warblogs.cc/
Subjects: Iraq -- News...
Created by kgs
Air Force Link
The official Web site of the United States Air Force provides
current Air Force and Department of Defense news, Air
Force history, headquarters, major commands,
organizations, and information on its career and
educational options. There are links to Air Force
publications, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard, and
other related resources.
http://www.af.mil/
Subjects: Armed Forces
Created by jh
Are you ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness
This guide "provides a step-by-step outline on how to
prepare a disaster kit, emergency planning for people with
disabilities, how to locate and evacuate to a shelter, and
contingency planning for family pets. Man-made threats
from hazardous materials and terrorism are also treated in
detail." From the U.S. Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA).
http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/
Subjects: Emergency management...
Created by jm
Backgrounder: Iraq
Provides background information on the Iraqi conflict and
the war, military forces, weapons inspections, the United
Nations, foreign relations, biographical information,
weapons of mass destruction, and war protests. Includes
links. Searchable. From the Canadian Broadcasting
Corporation (CBC).
http://www.cbc.ca/news/indepth/iraq/
Subjects: Iraq...
Created by cdt
Bill Thompson's Image Gallery
These several dozen "photographs were taken in Iraq in
August and September of 1999." They are divided into
categories that include children, people and culture,
bombings, and historical landmarks.
http://216.97.43.230/images/bt/billhome.htm
Subjects: Iraq...
Created by dl
Bioterrorism: A Journalist's Guide to Covering
Bioterrorism
This downloadable PDF file, approximately 50 pages,
contains details about bioweapons, a glossary, and
national contacts. Its goal is to help media cover a
potential biological attack quickly and accurately. From the
Radio and Television News Directors Foundation.
http://www.rtnda.org/resources/bioguide.pdf
Subjects: Bioterrorism...
Created by cdt
Buzz Words and Catch Phrases: A Glossary for
Our Changing World
This resource has definitions of "people, places, agencies,
technology, jargon and clichés used in the aftermath of the
[September 11, 2001 terrorist] attack on the United
States." Topics include terrorism, war, geopolitics, religion,
homeland security, and disaster recovery. Also find
alternative spellings of some Arabic and other non-English
words. From NewsLab, a nonprofit organization associated
with the Columbia University Graduate School of
Journalism.
http://www.newslab.org/terrorgloss.htm
Subjects: War on Terrorism, 2001- ...
Created by cdt
Children's Peace Bibliography
This list of children's books about global and personal
peace, war, interpersonal relationships, and friendship
includes fiction and non-fiction. Each title has a short
description, and its recommended age range is noted. It
includes books for pre-school through junior high school.
From the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse.
http://www.mincava.umn.edu/reports/Book/CPB.asp
Subjects: Peace...
Created by ml
Conflict and Terrorism
An annotated collection of links on the conflict with Iraq,
war on terrorism, homeland security, and nuclear weapons
possession and proliferation. There are also links to
background issues, relief work, and refugee support sites;
a booklist; and a section for families and educators. From
the Multnomah County (Oregon) Library.
http://www.multcolib.org/ref/conflict/
Subjects: Iraq War, 2003- ...
Created by dlm
Conflict in Iraq
News, classroom activities, lesson plans, historical
background information, and other resources on the
situation in Iraq for children, parents, and teachers.
Designed for elementary school level. Includes advice on
helping children cope with conflict. From the publishers of
Weekly Reader.
http://weeklyreader.com/teachers/iraq/
Subjects: Parenting...
Created by mg
FirstGov: America Responds
News about the Iraq war and background on Iraq, plus
tips for preparing for emergencies and disasters, including
terrorist attacks; travel safety; contact information for
elected officials; and information for employers with
Reservist and National Guard employees. The section Help
Your Country provides information about donating blood,
volunteering, and how to "Alert the FBI if you have Leads
about Terrorist Activity." From Firstgov, "the U.S.
government's official web portal."
http://www.firstgov.gov/Topics/Usgresponse.shtml
Subjects: Iraq...
Created by kgs
Forces: U.S. and Coalition Casualties
This site from CNN lists confirmed coalition deaths in the
war in Iraq. The list "reflects the names of the U.S. and
British troops whose families have been notified." Includes
the name, age, unit, hometown, details of death, and a
photograph.
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/
Subjects: Iraq War, 2003- ...
Created by mrm
Geneva Convention Relative to the Treatment of
Prisoners of War
The complete text of this instrument of international human
rights for prisoners of war (POWs), which went into force
October 21, 1950. From the United Nations High
Commissioner for Human Rights.
http://www.unhchr.ch/html/menu3/b/91.htm
Subjects: Prisoners of war...
Created by cdt
Great Iraq Conflict Coverage Gallery
Annotated links to weblogs and diaries from embedded
journalists and other Iraq-related weblogs. Includes links
for multimedia coverage, interactive graphics and stories,
special war-related topics, and complete coverage pages
of multiple news sites. Searchable. From
CyberJournalist.net.
http://cyberjournalist.net/features/iraqcoverage.html
Subjects: Iraq...
Created by cdt
Institute for Media, Peace and Security:
Resource Center
The site "aims to educate people in the many ways the
media interact with issues of war and peace." Searchable
site includes annotated links to over 2000 sites, books and
articles. Provides links for media, education, peace and
conflict resolution, country profiles, regional conflicts,
governmental bodies, and news groups. From the
University for Peace.
http://www.mediapeace.org
Subjects: Peace...
Created by cdt
Iraq Crisis
Annotated links about the situation in Iraq. Categories
include background reports, librarian's webliographies,
news sources, United Nations, the U.S. government, and
non-profits and think tanks. Also includes information
about depleted uranium, and peace, nonviolence, and
antiwar sites. From the Charles B. Sears Law Library, State
University of New York at Buffalo.
http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/units/law/guides_handouts/Iraq.html
Subjects: Iraq...
Created by dl
Iraq: Concern and Compassion in a Time of War
Contacts for learning about humanitarian relief efforts in
the Middle East and volunteering or making donations.
From the Network for Good.
http://www.networkforgood.org/topics/international/iraq/
Subjects: Iraq | Middle East | Charities | Humanitarian assistance
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Voluntarism | New this week
Created by cdt
Iraq: The Military Campaign Objectives
The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence presents its
"objectives for the military campaign in Iraq." Includes
related links.
http://www.ukonline.gov.uk/NewsRoom/NRHotTopic/0,1175,186937~2c6c3a~ea~e
n,00.html
Subjects: Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Iraq...
Created by cdt
Iraq: Weapons of Mass Destruction
A discussion of Iraq and its weapons of mass destruction
(WMD) including chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons.
Features links to international and domestic reports. Also
available in French. From the Department of Foreign Affairs
and International Trade, Canada.
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/middle_east/iraq_weapons-en.asp
Subjects: Weapons of mass destruction...
Created by cdt
Journalism.org: Research, Resources and Ideas
to Improve Journalism
Provides daily news briefings, reports and tools for
journalists, an excellent site map, and links for journalism,
education, and jobs. From Project for Excellence in
Journalism and Committee of Concerned Journalists.
http://www.journalism.org/
Subjects: Journalism...
Created by cdt
Office of the Iraq Programme: Oil-for-Food
Information about United Nations' Oil-for-Food program
(originating from UN Resolution 986, 1995), designed " to
provide for the humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people."
Provides weekly updates, a chronology, oil export
information, and UN resolutions and reports. Includes
contact information for journalists. Also available in French
and Arabic.
http://www.un.org/Depts/oip/
Subjects: Iraq | United Nations. Oil-for-Food Program...
Created by cdt
Official Website for the United States Marine
Corps
Current news, top and featured stories, information about
family services, Marine Corps publications. There are links
to information on headquarters, officer biographies, unit
locations, recruiting, and many other related sites.
http://www.usmc.mil/
Subjects: Armed Forces...
Created by jh
Perils of Publication
Discussion of self-censorship by scientific journals on
information that might be of use to terrorists, with
emphasis on potential biological weapons. Includes
bibliography. Searchable. From the WhyFiles, University of
Wisconsin.
http://whyfiles.org/172publish/
Subjects: Research -- Periodicals...
Created by cdt
Shaking Hands with Saddam Hussein: The U.S.
Tilts toward Iraq, 1980-1984
The National Security Archive provides declassified
documents on the United States-Iraqi relationship in the
1980s and includes a detailed historical essay. Links within
the essay provide access to the documents, which are also
described individually. Topics include oil, terrorism, the
Iran-Iraq War, arms sales, and chemical warfare and
weapons. People include Donald Rumsfeld, Ronald Reagan,
George Shultz, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., William L. Eagleton,
Jr., and Tariq Aziz.
http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB82/
Subjects: United States -- Foreign relations -- Iraq...
Created by cdt
Special Reports: Iraq Conflict
A special report from OneWorld.net presenting "news,
analysis, comment and background" on the "economic,
political, and humanitarian consequences" of the Iraq war.
Includes annotated links on multiple issues (including
environmental concerns and women's and children's
issues) and wire stories from around the world.
Searchable. From OneWorld International Foundation.
http://www.oneworld.org/specialreports/iraqunderpressure/
Subjects: Iraq War, 2003-...
Created by cdt
Support American Troops Overseas
Contacts for volunteering or making donations to support
U.S. troops in Iraq and their families. From the Network for
Good.
http://www.networkforgood.org/topics/international/iraq/troops.html
Subjects: United States -- Armed Forces...
Created by cdt
The United States Army
This official Web site of the U.S. Army has thousands of
searchable and browsable links to all components of Army
service and information, including current news, leadership,
headquarters, installations, education and careers
(including the National Guard and Reserve), and numerous
guides and references.
http://www.army.mil/
Subjects: Armed Forces...
Created by jh
Timeline: Iraq
A brief chronology of key events covering 1922 to the
present about Iraqi government and politics. Includes
topics such as political history, foreign relations, Iran-Iraq
War, oil, chemical weapons, Kuwait, Kurds, Oil-for-Food,
weapons inspectors, United Nations resolutions, and the
United States. Site also includes links to related key
stories, news analysis, and a video feature for the most
recent live coverage. From the British Broadcasting
Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/737483.stm
Subjects: Iraq...
Created by cdt
Today's Front Pages
Online graphic reproductions of front pages from dozens of
newspapers around the world. Most of the 50 states are
represented. Pages are presented in original language
only and are posted daily by 9:30 a.m., Eastern Time.
Browse in alphabetical order or search for pages
geographically or alphabetically. From Newseum.
http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/
Subjects: Newspapers...
Created by cdt
U. S. Coast Guard
This official site has current Coast Guard news, services,
jobs, and history, including facts and timelines on its
establishment in 1789. It outlines its multi-mission maritime
service under the Department of Transportation during
peacetime and the Secretary of the Navy during wartime. It
includes information on its people, the Coast Guard
Academy, Coast Guard Institute, headquarters, retirees,
and Units; FAQ; Fact File; and more.
http://www.uscg.mil/USCG.shtm
Subjects: Armed Forces...
Created by jh
United States Navy
This official Web site has current news and information
about the U.S. Navy. It contains a huge A-Z index of all
matters related to Navy life past and present, leaders,
education and careers options, lifelines (e.g. Operation
Dear Abby), and much more.
http://www.navy.mil/
Subjects: Armed Forces...
Created by jh
Weapons of Mass Destruction in the Middle East
Detailed information as of September 2001 on nuclear,
biological and chemical weapons in the Middle East,
including Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Libya, Saudi
Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Turkey, and Yemen. Provides
information on weapons, usage, treaties, capabilities, and
a clickable regional map. Searchable. From the Center for
Nonproliferation Studies (CNS), Monterey Institute of
International Studies.
http://cns.miis.edu/research/wmdme/
Subjects: Weapons of mass destruction...
Created by cdt
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