Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The US Treasury announced new sanctions on Iran targeting officials involved in missile attacks on US bases and Iranian metal and mining entities. NATO's Secretary General commented on the possibility of Iran mistakenly shooting down a Ukrainian passenger jet, urging patience for the investigation. Ukraine's intelligence is considering a missile strike or terrorist attack as causes. Meanwhile, Marianne Williamson suspended her 2020 presidential campaign due to insufficient support, following a layoff of her campaign staff.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for the new U.S. sanctions against Iran?

Iran's cyber attacks

Iran's nuclear program

Iran's involvement in missile attacks on U.S. bases

Iran's oil exports

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which entities are targeted by the U.S. sanctions on Iran?

Iranian oil companies

Iranian metal and mining entities

Iranian tech firms

Iranian banks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two possible causes of the Ukrainian plane crash according to Ukraine's intelligence agencies?

Engine failure or fuel shortage

Weather conditions or bird strike

Missile strike or terrorist attack

Pilot error or technical failure

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did NATO Secretary General suggest regarding the investigation of the Ukrainian plane crash?

To let the investigation play out

To dismiss all claims

To involve the United Nations

To immediately blame Iran

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Marianne Williamson suspend her presidential campaign?

She was leading in the polls

She wanted to support another progressive candidate

She had enough financial resources

She was appointed to a government position