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I have been teaching courses about the Middle East at Northfield Mount Hermon School since 1977. History of the Middle East Database was launched in unpublished print form in 1987 as a reference work for my students. It has since then passed through other (electronic) formats and appeared on the Web for the first time in 2000. Updates and revisions occur frequently. All photographs were taken by me unless otherwise credited. The Bibliography includes sources from which most of the material was drawn. Other references occur in the text. The content is mainly intended as an introduction, a means of creating interest, and a quick reference resource.
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BBC Middle East News Feed Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:01:09 GMT
UN critical of Israel over Gaza blockade
The UN's top humanitarian official strongly criticises Israel's Gaza blockade and its expanding settlements.
Israel charges over human shield
Israel charges two of soldiers over the use of a Palestinian boy as a human shield during its offensive against Hamas in Gaza.
Protests as Egypt jails blogger
A human rights organisation in Egypt accuses the interior ministry of manipulating the legal system to target a blogger.
Iraq results point to tight race
First results from Iraq's election suggest a tight contest may be developing between PM Nouri Maliki and main rival Iyad Allawi.
Hamas releases British journalist
Hamas releases a British journalist it had held for a month in Gaza, saying at a news conference that it suspects him of being a spy.
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