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A well-organized starting point for reliable, librarian-selected Internet resources.
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Links to mainly official sites for legislative, executive, and judicial branches of governments of the world. Includes political parties and organizations, as well as special topics such as media, currency, elections, statistics, etc. More than 17,000 entries from more than 220 countries and territories.
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Search 'Foreign Embassies on the World Wide Web,' the 'International Business Center,' and the 'Help and Reference Center.' Plus links to culture, education, commerce, travel and tourism, and employment.
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Works for freedom of religion and belief at a global level. Members cover a wide range of faith traditions. Reports on legislation and persecution related to religious freedom.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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History of the League of Nations, which became official in 1919, welcomed its first assembly in 1920, and ceased to exist in 1946 after the birth of the United Nations. Features an overview, chronology, and details about the collections of the League of Nations archives and museum.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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This organization 'assists countries pursuing accountability for past mass atrocity or human rights abuse.' Describes past and current programs, and features press releases and papers on topics. Some material available in several languages.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Record Compilation of documents related to Palestine, Israel, and other countries and regions in the Middle East.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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This volume of Foreign Relations in the United States 'documents U.S. policy immediately before, during, and after the June 1967 Arab-Israeli war and includes ... declassified documentation on the USS Liberty incident regarding Israeli involvement.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Central page for U.S. Department of State materials on North Korea. Provides statements and briefings (back to 2001), press releases, reports (including annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices and International Religious Freedom reports), background material, and related documents.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Companion to a 2005-2006 national retrospective tour of this 'cache of 'lost films'' that had been used to promote the Marshall Plan (the post-World War II 'European Recovery Program'). Has an overview of the Marshall Plan, brief biographies of the producers, a list of films with synopses, and a poster archive. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Explains terms such as bilateralism, diplomatic protection, privileges and immunities, protocol, and reciprocity. Include profiles of key agencies, such as the Council of Europe, European Union, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization. In several languages. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Collection of declassified U.S. government documents related to Cuba, covering the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Bay of Pigs invasion, the death of Che Guevara, relations between Fidel Castro and John F. Kennedy, and U.S.-Cuba 'baseball diplomacy.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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An Internet news service specializing in South and southern African news. Links to several South African newspapers.
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This 2003 report discusses human rights concerns with children working as bonded laborers ('bound to their employers in exchange for a loan') in the silk industry in India. It provides background on the India's silk industry (including sari weaving) and industry conditions and recommendations for change.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Answers 'questions about the trial of Saddam Hussein by Iraq's Special Tribunal (IST). Discusses the trial process, charges against Hussein..., other officials on trial, concerns about the tribunal, and related topics. Includes links to other news stories about the trial.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Text of an unpublished book about the U.S. table tennis team's 1971 'ping-pong diplomacy' trip to China. This trip, taken during the Nixon administration, was considered to be a turning point in improvements in U.S.-China relations. The personal account includes some photos from the trip.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Background information and documents on European Union (EU) involvement with Israel, the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and Israel-Palestine relations and the Middle East peace process. Includes a FAQ, maps, speeches and remarks, plans and policy documents, and related material.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Information from the U.S. government about peace efforts in the Middle East, including efforts by the Middle East Quartet (U.S., Russian Federation, European Union, and United Nations) in support of 'the goal of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Articles, background information, opinion pieces, interviews, and other documents on government and politics in Israel. Covers Israeli-Palestinian relations, the West Bank and Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, the Middle East peace process, U.S.-Middle East policy, and terrorism. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Topics include Iraq elections and post-war Iraq, Israeli-U.S. relations, Middle East peace talks, the Morocco-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, and others. Note: The Congressional Research Service 'does not make its publications directly available to the public online.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)