Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video covers several news topics: Mike Pompeo's delayed trip to Ukraine due to protests at the US Embassy in Baghdad, the US deploying 750 soldiers to the Middle East, Julian Castro ending his presidential campaign, and the ongoing wildfires in Australia, which have led to a state of emergency in NSW. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison faced criticism for vacationing during the crisis.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Mike Pompeo delay his trip to Ukraine?

Due to protests at the American Embassy in Baghdad

Due to weather conditions

To attend a meeting in Washington

Because of a personal emergency

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many soldiers did the US plan to deploy to the Middle East?

1500

500

1000

750

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Democratic candidate ended their presidential campaign?

Julian Castro

Elizabeth Warren

Joe Biden

Bernie Sanders

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event is approaching in the Democratic presidential race?

The Nevada caucuses

The South Carolina primary

The Iowa caucuses

The New Hampshire primary

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the criticism faced by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison?

For not visiting the affected areas

For increasing taxes

For taking a vacation during the crisis

For not addressing the wildfires