Hagel Orders Quarantine for U.S. Troops From Africa

Hagel Orders Quarantine for U.S. Troops From Africa

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The US Defense Secretary ordered a 21-day quarantine for troops returning from Ebola-affected areas in West Africa. President Obama emphasized the need to address Ebola at its source. In Brazil, the central bank raised interest rates to tackle economic issues. Meanwhile, the UK and Germany discussed a financial dispute over a €2.1 billion EU surcharge, with the UK confident in negotiating a change.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What measure did the US Defense Secretary implement for troops returning from Ebola-affected regions?

Immediate return to duty

21-day quarantine

Medical check-up only

No specific measures

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to President Obama, what is crucial for the US to be safe from Ebola?

Dealing with the disease in West Africa

Sealing the US borders

Reducing air travel

Vaccinating all US citizens

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected action did Brazil's central bank take during Dilma Rousseff's new administration?

Lowered interest rates

Abolished interest rates

Kept interest rates unchanged

Raised interest rates

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge is NOT mentioned as faced by President Rousseff?

Controlling inflation

Narrowing the budget deficit

Reducing unemployment

Reviving economic growth

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the UK Chancellor's stance on the EU's financial demand?

He was confident in negotiating a change

He planned to leave the EU

He agreed to pay the surcharge

He refused to comment