International Studies

Access World News is a collection of local, regional, and international news sources. Additionally it provides access to many sources of foreign news in translation.

Search major newspapers, many available from 1980 to present

Nexis Uni includes thousands of U.S. and non-U.S. news sources; legal materials: case law, statutes and law reviews; and company/business information. Strength from 1990 to the present. Nexis Uni replaces Lexis-Nexis Academic.

Search across the New York Times (1980-present), Washington Post (1987-present), Los Angeles Times (1985-present), Chicago Tribune (1985-present), and the Wall Street Journal (1984-present).

Provides same day access and 10 year archive. Note: First-time users: complete the sign-in form using your BC email address. After registering, the Boston College subscription will be recognized automatically.

1851 to present (1923-1980 is limited to five view/downloads per day) Site-wide license to the New York Times, including Chinese and Spanish editions. Access Requirements: Create a personal account using your Boston College email address.
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Full access to wsj.com. Provides same day access and a four year archive. BC login required.

Full-text access to the national and world news provided by The Washington Post with coverage on a rolling basis for the previous 15 years. Use the BC Libraries' link to access the website. No sign in or registration is required.
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Chinese news in translation from 2015 to present.

Russian news in translation from 1949 to present.

Since 1967, LatinNews (Latin American Newsletters) has been acknowledged as the foremost source of intelligence on political and economic developments in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Transitions Online covers political, social, cultural, and economic issues in the former communist countries of Europe and Central Asia. The magazine has a strong network of local contributors, who provide valuable insight into events in the regions 29 countries.

Research and analysis of terrorist networks and activities, including monitoring of jihadist propaganda. Latest news and articles in translation

Terrorism and political violence research and analysis including articles, news, group profiles and videos