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The video covers several major news stories. AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine is reported to be 90% effective and easier to distribute than others, pending regulatory approval. There are reports of a secret meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, which Saudi Arabia denies. In Ethiopia, the federal government is surrounding the Tigray region's capital, with a deadline for surrender set by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The conflict has displaced thousands to Sudan. The video concludes with a teaser for more news stories on Newsy.

Which university collaborated with AstraZeneca to develop a COVID-19 vaccine?

• Harvard University

• Stanford University

• Cambridge University

• Oxford University

What is a significant advantage of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine?

• It is 100% effective

• It requires no regulatory approval

• It does not need ultracold storage

• It is the first vaccine developed

Who reportedly met with the Israeli Prime Minister in Saudi Arabia?

• President Joe Biden

• Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

• King Salman

• Prime Minister Boris Johnson

What was the Saudi Foreign Ministry's response to the reported meeting?

• They had no comment

• They postponed the meeting

• They denied the meeting took place

• They confirmed the meeting

What ultimatum did the Ethiopian Prime Minister give to the Tigray regional government?

• To evacuate the capital

• To negotiate peace

• To surrender within 72 hours

• To hold elections