Read this heart wrenching expose demonstrating the discrimination and hatred toward the Untouchables of India.
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/print/features/world/asia/india/untouchables-text
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/print/features/world/asia/india/untouchables-text
The Mystery Behind the Eyes
Read the following articles pertaining to the mystery behind Leonardo's masterpiece, The Mona Lisa and be prepared to discuss them for Monday, January 28.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/art/art-news/8197896/Mona-Lisa-painting-contains-hidden-code.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-16835270
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/art/art-news/8197896/Mona-Lisa-painting-contains-hidden-code.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-16835270
Another Al Qaeda Attack
Please Read this article and be prepared to discuss in class, Wednesday, October 17.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/11/us-yemen-assassination-idUSBRE89A0F820121011
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/11/us-yemen-assassination-idUSBRE89A0F820121011
Honor Killings: Don't disgrace your family.
In class we learned about the practice of "Honor Killings" when women or girls bring shame upon their families and the consequences that follow. Read the following article and write a 5 paragraph summary highlighting 3 main points. Follow the same format as the Presidential Debate. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2002/02/0212_020212_honorkilling_2.html
Child Brides: Another form of modern day slavery
In class we learned about how young girls around the world are being subjected to marrying men 5x's their age. Read the following article and write a 5 paragraph summary highlighting 3 main points. Follow the same format as the Presidential Debate. http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2011/06/child-brides/gorney-text
The attack on the Libyan Embassy was not random.
Tensions Rise between Israel and Iran.
Riots around the globe
In the news......
Iranian Students Raid the British Embassy ~New York Times
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Polygamy? Should it be legal?
Agencies Question the Need for Iran's Family Protection Bill
~ Fox News
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~ Fox News
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Was this a preemptive strike by Israel?
(watch the video) Image Shows 'Extensively Damaged' Iranian Missile Site
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/11/29/satellite-image-shows-extensively-damaged-iranian-missile-site/#ixzz1f9Rc1RQK
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/11/29/satellite-image-shows-extensively-damaged-iranian-missile-site/#ixzz1f9Rc1RQK