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Adam Elrashidy reports on key global and national news. Lebanese PM Hassan Diab resigns following the Beirut explosion, which killed 160 and injured 6000, amid protests and accusations of negligence. In the US, a new coronavirus relief package is under discussion, with President Trump issuing an executive order after negotiations stalled. In Chicago, unrest leads to over 100 arrests following a police shootout. The report concludes with a preview of upcoming news coverage.

What event led to the resignation of Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab?

• A financial crisis

• A deadly explosion in Beirut

• A political scandal

• An international conflict

What was the cause of the explosion in Beirut according to the report?

• A fire igniting chemicals

• An electrical fault

• A terrorist attack

• A natural disaster

What action did President Trump take in response to the stalled coronavirus relief package negotiations?

• He resigned from office

• He declared a state of emergency

• He issued an executive order

• He called for a new election

What was the reaction of Democrats to President Trump's executive order?

• They celebrated it

• They supported it

• They called it unconstitutional

• They ignored it

What triggered the unrest in Chicago's Magnificent Mile?

• A political rally

• A music festival

• A sports event

• A confrontation between police and protesters