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President Trump lifts sanctions on Turkey following a ceasefire agreement in Syria, with Russian and Syrian forces expected to provide security. Hong Kong's legislature withdraws an extradition bill, but it's uncertain if this will appease protesters. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg defends the proposed Libra cryptocurrency before Congress, citing the need for innovation in the stagnant financial industry.

What was the condition for lifting sanctions on Turkey?

• Turkey had to withdraw its troops from Syria.

• Syrian and Kurdish fighters had to pull back from the region.

• Turkey had to agree to a peace treaty with Syria.

• The United Nations had to intervene in the conflict.

Who is expected to provide security in the northeast Syria region after the ceasefire?

• Turkish military

• NATO forces

• Russian and Syrian government forces

• United Nations peacekeepers

What was the initial cause of the protests in Hong Kong?

• A change in leadership

• A proposed extradition bill

• A new tax law

• An economic recession

What is one reason Mark Zuckerberg gave for proposing Libra?

• To compete with Bitcoin

• To bypass government regulations

• To address the stagnant financial industry

• To increase Facebook's user base

What legal challenge is Facebook facing regarding Libra?

• Legal scrutiny over its rollout

• Data privacy breaches

• Antitrust violations

• Patent infringement