Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers several major news stories. The US is experiencing a significant surge in COVID-19 cases, with hospitals struggling to manage the influx of patients. The nation has recorded over 61,000 hospitalizations and surpassed 10 million total cases, with a daily death toll averaging 930. In Armenia, thousands protested a ceasefire agreement with Azerbaijan over the Nagorno Karabakh region, which was brokered by Russia. The Armenian Prime Minister described the deal as catastrophic. Additionally, Prince Khalifa of Bahrain has died at the age of 84 in the US, where he was receiving care. He was one of the world's longest-serving prime ministers, despite allegations of corruption. The video concludes with a preview of upcoming news stories.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the average number of Americans dying daily from COVID-19 as reported in the video?

750

500

930

1200

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the protests in Armenia?

Environmental issues

Election results

Economic crisis

Ceasefire agreement with Azerbaijan

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Armenian Prime Minister describe the ceasefire agreement?

A victory

A success

A catastrophe

A compromise

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa pass away?

In Bahrain

In the US at the Mayo Clinic

In the UK

In Saudi Arabia

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year was Prince Khalifa appointed as Bahrain's Prime Minister?

1971

1965

1980

1990