U.K.s Cameron Makes Case for Islamic State Airstrikes

President Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine announced that the worst of the conflict with pro-Russian separatists is over, allowing Ukraine to focus on elections, securing gas supplies, and EU membership. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister David Cameron is addressing Parliament about the direct threat posed by Islamic State extremists to the UK, with lawmakers considering joining US-led airstrikes. Kurdish fighters are resisting IS advances in northern Syria, with many Kurds fleeing to Turkey or joining the fight. This follows US, Saudi, and UAE airstrikes on IS-operated oil refineries in Syria.

What is Ukraine focusing on after the end of the war with pro-Russian separatists?

• Military expansion

• Elections and EU membership

• Building new alliances

• Tourism development

What did UK Prime Minister David Cameron address in Parliament?

• Economic reforms

• Climate change policies

• Threat from Islamic State extremists

• Healthcare improvements

What action is the UK considering in response to the Islamic State threat?

• Deploying ground troops

• Negotiating peace talks

• Imposing economic sanctions

• Joining US-led airstrikes

Where are Kurdish fighters battling Islamic State advances?

• Southern Iraq

• Northern Syria

• Eastern Turkey

• Western Iran

Which countries conducted airstrikes targeting IS-operated oil refineries in Syria?

• US, Saudi Arabia, and UAE

• Russia and China

• France and Germany

• India and Pakistan