Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers several major news events. It begins with a report on a 5.6 magnitude earthquake in Albania, which injured 37 people. The earthquake struck the central coast near Tirana. Next, Iran's Revolutionary Guards issued a warning to potential aggressors, stating they would pursue and destroy them. This follows the US decision to send troops to Saudi Arabia after oil plants were attacked, an act blamed on Tehran. Finally, the video discusses the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, where 52 people are confirmed dead and 1300 remain missing. US medics describe the situation as overwhelming, with many bodies still unaccounted for.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that hit Albania?

4.5

5.6

6.7

7.8

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the earthquake in Albania occur relative to the capital, Tirana?

South

West

North

East

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Iran's Revolutionary Guards threaten against aggressors?

Negotiate peace

Pursue and destroy

Impose sanctions

Seek international support

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the U.S. decide to send troops to Saudi Arabia?

To counter a military threat

To support oil production

To establish a new base

In response to an oil plant attack

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the official death toll in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian?

500

200

100

52