Kurdish Fighters Amass on Turkey-Syria Border

A group of fighters has gathered at Turkey's border with Syria to join the fight against militants, cheered on by Kurds in Turkey. Meanwhile, Volkswagen has reported profits that exceed analyst expectations, driven by sales growth in its Audi and Skoda brands. The Federal Reserve has ended its six-year bond-buying program, known as quantitative easing, as it believes the economy no longer requires such support, although it plans to keep short-term interest rates near zero for a considerable time.

What was the reaction of the Kurds in Turkey to the armed convoy heading to the Syrian border?

• They protested against it.

• They cheered the convoy.

• They were indifferent.

• They blocked the convoy.

Which brands contributed to Volkswagen's profit increase?

• Ford and Chevrolet

• Audi and Skoda

• Toyota and Honda

• BMW and Mercedes

By how much did Volkswagen's earnings before interest and taxes rise?

• 20%

• 16%

• 10%

• 25%

What significant action did the Federal Reserve take regarding its economic policy?

• Decreased taxes

• Ended quantitative easing

• Increased interest rates

• Started a new bond-buying program

What is the Federal Reserve's plan for short-term interest rates?

• Increase them immediately

• Eliminate them entirely

• Raise them gradually over the next year

• Keep them near zero for a considerable time