Window Washers Rescued After Platform Malfunction

Window Washers Rescued After Platform Malfunction

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Business, Social Studies

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The video covers three main stories: the advance of Islamic State militants on a Kurdish stronghold in Syria, the final debate of Brazil's presidential candidates before the election, and the rescue of two window washers in Oakland after their platform malfunctioned. The Syrian conflict sees intensified fighting as Turkey authorizes military action. In Brazil, President Dilma Rousseff leads the polls, but a second round of voting is likely. The window washers' rescue operation was successful, with no injuries reported.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What city did Islamic State militants target in their recent advancement in Syria?

Aleppo

Kobani

Damascus

Raqqa

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country's parliament authorized expanded military force in Syria and Iraq?

Turkey

Jordan

Iran

Saudi Arabia

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was leading in the polls ahead of the Brazilian presidential election?

Fernando Haddad

Marina Silva

Dilma Rousseff

Aécio Neves

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required by law in Brazil if no presidential candidate wins an outright majority?

A coalition government

A second round of voting

A recount

A parliamentary vote

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which city did two window washers get stranded due to a platform malfunction?

San Diego

Oakland

San Francisco

Los Angeles