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The video covers the expiration of a ceasefire between Turkey and Syrian Kurds, with Turkish President Erdogan planning to meet Russian President Putin to discuss next steps. The US-brokered deal requires Kurdish forces to withdraw, but tensions remain high. In the US, political tensions rise as House Democrats block efforts to censure Adam Schiff over the impeachment inquiry, while a key diplomat is set to testify about a potential quid pro quo with Ukraine. Meanwhile, in Chicago, a teachers' strike continues, affecting 300,000 students as negotiations stall.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main condition of the US-brokered deal between Turkey and the Syrian Kurds?

Turkey will provide military support to the Kurds.

Turkey will withdraw from Syria completely.

The US will impose sanctions on Turkey.

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces will withdraw from northern communities.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the blocked efforts to censure Adam Schiff?

His handling of the impeachment inquiry.

His involvement in a financial scandal.

His stance on healthcare reform.

His foreign policy decisions.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is set to testify as part of the Ukraine probe?

Adam Schiff

Lori Lightfoot

Gordon Sandlin

Bill Taylor

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue causing the Chicago Teachers' Strike?

A conflict over student testing policies.

Disagreements over school funding.

The city's inability to meet all of the union's requests.

A demand for longer school hours.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many students are affected by the Chicago Teachers' Strike?

200,000

100,000

400,000

300,000