Syrians Flee to Turkey to Avoid Clashes

The transcript covers France's limited military involvement against Islamic State militants, denying ransom payments for hostages. A video of a British journalist held by Islamic State is released, criticizing the war. Thousands of Syrians flee to the Turkish border due to conflict between Islamic State and Kurdish militias. The UN addresses the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, calling for increased aid. The US pledges $46 million in military aid to Ukraine to combat Pro-Russian separatists.

What did President Francois Hollande emphasize about France's military actions?

• France will strike targets in Syria.

• France will not go beyond its current commitments.

• France will increase its military presence in Iraq.

• France will pay ransoms to free hostages.

Who was shown in the video released by Islamic State militants?

• A Syrian citizen

• An American soldier

• A French journalist

• A British journalist

What was the response of the British government to the hostage video?

• They condemned the video.

• They declined to comment.

• They negotiated with the militants.

• They launched a rescue mission.

What did the UN Secretary General call for in response to the Ebola outbreak?

• A 30-fold increase in aid

• A 40-fold increase in aid

• A 20-fold increase in aid

• A 10-fold increase in aid

How much additional military aid did the US agree to provide Ukraine?

• $36 million

• $46 million

• $66 million

• $56 million