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Zimbabwe Issues Coins for Christmas

WORLD Zimbabwe, which abandoned its currency in 2009, has issued special coins to go into circulation in the run-up to Christmas. (BBC) Use our maps to find Zimbabwe and put it in context in Africa. Teachers, scroll down for a short list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas The short BBC article says that Zimbabwe “abandoned its currency” in 2009. What is … Continue reading Zimbabwe Issues Coins for Christmas

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Janet Yellen to Lead the Fed

POLITICS The Senate has confirmed Janet Yellen as the next chairperson of the Federal Reserve. Yellen, 67, the Fed’s vice-chair since 2010, will become the first woman to head the U.S. central bank when her four-year term begins February 1. (USA Today) Use our resources to learn more about the Fed’s powerful Board of Governors. Discussion Ideas Read our basic media spotlight on the Fed’s … Continue reading Janet Yellen to Lead the Fed

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