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On New Year's Eve, protesters in Iraq demanded the US withdraw its forces, storming the US Embassy in Baghdad. This followed US airstrikes on Hezbollah facilities. Meanwhile, the US President announced plans to sign a new trade deal with China, focusing on intellectual property and reducing the trade deficit. Wall Street ended 2019 on a high note, with major indices achieving significant gains.

What was the main demand of the protesters outside the US Embassy in Baghdad?

• Closure of the embassy

• Increase in US aid to Iraq

• Withdrawal of US forces from Iraq

• Release of detained protesters

What event prompted the US to carry out airstrikes in Iraq and Syria?

• A diplomatic dispute

• Attacks on US military bases

• Protests at the US Embassy

• A terrorist attack in the US

When is the US President expected to sign the new trade deal with China?

• January 1st

• January 15th

• February 1st

• February 15th

Which of the following was a major issue in the US-China trade negotiations?

• Tourism

• Intellectual property protections

• Climate change

• Military cooperation

Which stock index gained more than 35% in 2019?

• FTSE 100

• NASDAQ

• S&P 500

• Dow Jones