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Answer FIVE Geography questions each week based on major news events.

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Parrots harass towns in Argentina

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This Week's lesson:

'Code red time:' Israel reacts forcefully in Lebanon and Gaza, stirring fear of wider war

The Middle East, a chronically unstable region, is even more on edge now. Israel has intensified military responses to attacks by two terrorist groups in separate areas. On its northern border with Lebanon, Israel is responding forcefully to mon...

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Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.

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How well do you keep up with the world around you? Take this week’s quiz to test your knowledge of recent national and world events.

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A huge cavern helps Tokyo prepare for a changing climate

Japan spent $1.63 billion to build a giant underground cavern and a vast network of large tunnels to capture, store and remove floodwaters that threaten Tokyo and its 41 million metropolitan residents. Since it was built in 2006, it has saved more th...

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The news media shape how we see and understand the world around us. With its new video series, NBCU Academy takes a deep dive into what it means to be a journalist today, how the industry is evolving, and how the next generation can help.

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