Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers three main stories: Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison faces backlash for vacationing during catastrophic wildfires, with only 46 of 105 fires contained and a state of emergency declared. In India, protests against a new citizenship law that critics say excludes Muslims have resulted in 23 deaths, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi defending the law as a humanitarian gesture. Lastly, the video provides an update on President Donald Trump's impeachment, noting that while the House has approved the articles, they have not yet been sent to the Senate, where a trial is expected after the New Year.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the criticism faced by Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison?

His decision to cut funding for fire services

His comments on climate change

His vacation in Hawaii during wildfires

His refusal to declare a state of emergency

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main criticism of the new citizenship law in India?

It limits freedom of speech

It requires mandatory military service

It excludes Muslims from its provisions

It increases taxes on citizens

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Prime Minister Narendra Modi justify the new citizenship law?

As a measure to boost the economy

As a humanitarian gesture

As a way to strengthen national security

As a response to international pressure

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of the impeachment articles against President Donald Trump?

They have been rejected by the Senate

They have not yet been sent to the Senate

They have been sent to the Supreme Court

They have been approved by the Senate

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is expected to happen after the holiday recess regarding Trump's impeachment?

A new election will be held

The articles will be sent to the Supreme Court

The impeachment process will be canceled

A trial will be held in the Senate