Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video covers three major news stories: Iran's demand for the US to lift sanctions to rejoin the 2015 nuclear deal, a deadly glacier break in India causing a disaster, and ongoing protests in Myanmar following a military coup. Iran insists its nuclear program is peaceful, while India deals with the aftermath of a glacier disaster. In Myanmar, protests continue against the military's actions, which are deemed unconstitutional by the ousted party.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What condition has Iran set for the US to fully recommit to the 2015 nuclear deal?

The US must provide financial aid.

The US must lift all sanctions.

The US must allow Iran to continue its nuclear program.

The US must apologize for past actions.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event caused the disaster in northern India?

A Himalayan glacier breaking

A severe earthquake

A volcanic eruption

A massive landslide

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What have environmental experts suggested in response to the Himalayan disaster?

Build more dams

Ignore environmental concerns

Halt big hydroelectric projects

Increase hydroelectric projects

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason given by Myanmar's military for detaining Aung San Suu Kyi?

Economic mismanagement

National security threats

Corruption charges

Allegations of voter fraud

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has Aung San Suu Kyi's party called for in response to the military's actions?

International intervention

Violent protests

Nonviolent resistance

Immediate elections