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Current events are a major part of each of our Social Studies courses, and these news sites from around the world offer different perspectives on global events. Stay informed with current events around the world and be able to connect the past that you are studying in class to present-day issues in the news.
British Broadcasting Corporation
(United Kingdom)
The Economist (United Kingdom)
Al Jazeera (Qatar)
Cable News Network (U.S.)
The New York Times (U.S.)
China Daily (China)
The Japan Times (Japan)
National Public Radio (U.S.)
The Guardian (United Kingdom)
Der Spiegel (Germany)
Mail & Guardian (South Africa)
Democracy Now! (U.S.)
Several news sites put together news programs specifically designed for students. Watching the videos of these daily news programs can be very helpful to students trying to get a grasp on major events happening in the U.S. and around the world and can help out in Social Studies classes. Check out these two sites:
CNN Student News is a 10-minute daily news program for high school students.
Channel One News is a daily 12-minute news program for high school students across the United States.
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