Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers several major news events. WHO experts are meeting in Geneva to address the coronavirus outbreak, with 17 deaths and over 500 infections reported in China. Protests have erupted in Lebanon due to economic issues and government corruption. In the US, the Senate impeachment trial is beginning, with each side having 24 hours to present their case. The video also provides information on how to watch live coverage of the trial without partisan bias.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the World Health Organization considering in response to the coronavirus outbreak?

Declaring a public health emergency

Issuing travel bans

Developing a vaccine

Closing international borders

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What sparked the protests in Lebanon?

A new tax law

A foreign policy decision

A controversial election

The first cabinet meeting of the new government

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the police respond to the protests in Lebanon?

Used water cannons

Used tear gas

Called for military backup

Arrested all protesters

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many hours does each side have to present their case in the US Senate impeachment trial?

48 hours

12 hours

24 hours

36 hours

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Republican-controlled Senate vote against during the impeachment trial?

Postponing the trial

Changing the trial location

Allowing new witnesses

Amendments to trial rules