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The video covers several major news events. Federal authorities are increasing security around the White House with a non-scalable fence due to potential protests during the election. In Afghanistan, an attack on Kabul University resulted in multiple casualties, occurring amid peace talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government. In France, schools held a moment of silence for a teacher killed in a free speech debate, highlighting ongoing tensions over religious extremism. The video concludes with a prompt to stay tuned for more global news updates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompted the authorities to increase security around the White House?

A visit from a foreign dignitary

Concerns over potential protests during the election

A recent attack on a government building

A national holiday celebration

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event took place at Kabul University in Afghanistan?

A graduation ceremony

A peace conference

A cultural festival

An attack during a book fair

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was attending the book fair at Kabul University when the attack occurred?

The French ambassador to Afghanistan

The US ambassador to Afghanistan

The British ambassador to Afghanistan

The Iranian ambassador to Afghanistan

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason behind the beheading of a teacher in Paris?

The teacher criticized a political leader

The teacher refused to teach a specific subject

The teacher was involved in a legal dispute

The teacher showed caricatures of the Islamic Prophet Mohammed

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has France responded to the recent extremist attacks?

By negotiating with extremist groups

By closing all schools temporarily

By increasing military presence in public areas

By defending the publication of controversial cartoons