Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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President Joe Biden embarks on his first overseas trip as the US leader, visiting the UK for the G7 summit, Brussels for a NATO summit, and Geneva for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. A report by the James W Foley Legacy Foundation highlights challenges in bringing home American captives post-US withdrawal from Afghanistan. The Biden administration plans to complete the withdrawal by September 11th. Meanwhile, EU lawmakers have approved a travel certificate allowing movement without quarantine or additional COVID-19 testing, with some countries already implementing it.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of President Biden's first overseas trip as the U.S. leader?

To attend a family reunion

To participate in international summits and meet with world leaders

To conduct a trade mission

To visit historical sites

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city is President Biden scheduled to visit for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin?

Paris

London

Brussels

Geneva

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concern does the James W Foley Legacy Foundation report raise about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan?

Increased military presence

Difficulty in gathering intelligence for hostage rescue

Economic instability

Environmental impact

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the new EU travel certificate allow people to do?

Work in any EU country

Access free healthcare

Move within the EU without quarantine or extra COVID-19 tests

Travel without a passport

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following countries has started using the EU travel certificate system?

France

Italy

Denmark

Spain