Israels Netanyahu Calls Early Elections for March

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed two cabinet ministers, dissolved his coalition government, and called for early elections expected in March. In the US, President Barack Obama plans to nominate Ashton Carter as the new Secretary of Defense. Meanwhile, international cricket stars and fans paid tribute to Australian batsman Phillip Hughes at his funeral, following his tragic death from a head injury.

What action did Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu take regarding his government?

• He expanded his cabinet.

• He dissolved his coalition government.

• He increased the budget for defense.

• He signed a peace treaty.

Who were the two ministers fired by Netanyahu?

• Finance Minister Yair Lapid and Justice Minister Tzipi Livni

• Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon and Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman

• Health Minister Yaakov Litzman and Education Minister Naftali Bennett

• Interior Minister Aryeh Deri and Culture Minister Miri Regev

Who is expected to be nominated as the new U.S. Secretary of Defense?

• Leon Panetta

• Ashton Carter

• Chuck Hagel

• Robert Gates

What was Ashton Carter's role before being nominated as Secretary of Defense?

• He was a U.S. Senator.

• He was a Pentagon veteran.

• He was a National Security Advisor.

• He was a CIA Director.

What was the cause of Phillip Hughes' death?

• A skiing accident

• Head injuries from a cricket ball

• A car accident

• A heart attack