Current Events Quiz, March 23, 2010

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A diplomatic effort by the government of Japan last week ended efforts by the United States and Europe to

transfer authority for United Nations operations in Afghanistan to U.S. command.establish a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Darfur.end scientific whaling research in the Antarctic Ocean.ban trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna.

In the first fatal attack since the end of military hostilities last year, a rocket fired by Palestinian militants in ______ landed on an Israeli farm, killing a Thai worker last week.

the Gaza Stripthe Golan Heightsthe West BankEast Jerusalem

A Chicago man on Thursday pleaded guilty on charges that he helped to plan the

2005 London bombings2004 Madrid train bombings2008 Mumbai terror attacks.September 11 terror attacks.

The government of South Korea announced last week that it would phase out import of ______ from North Korea, dealing a severe blow to the North’s already fragile economy

sandconsumer electronicsshrimpautomobiles

According to a report in the Financial Times last week, plans to introduce stricter sanctions against Iran’s nuclear program through the UN Security Council have been delayed due to opposition from the governments of

Russia and China.France and Germany.the United States.Japan and Brazil.

In an interview on Sunday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned against raising “false expectations” of a eurozone rescue of the Greek government, signaling a sharp division on the issue between the German government and _____, which strongly supports intervention.

the British government.the French government.the European Commission.the European parliament.

On Saturday, Pope Benedict released a videotaped message in which he

called for the United States to withdraw from Iraq as soon as possible.called for greater unity between the world’s major religions.increased support for the poor in Africa. apologized to victims of a child sex abuse scandal in Ireland.

Thousands of passengers have been stranded due to a strike by cabin crew at _____, the airlines first strike in 13 years.

US AirwaysUnited AirlinesBritish AirwaysAir France

Thousands of pro-democracy protestors took to the streets in _____ on Saturday, declaring a “Day of Wrath” protesting declining standards of living and the increasing concentration of political power in the country.

ArgentinaChinaIndiaRussia

The political uncertainty surrounding the illness of President Umaru Yar’Adua intensified over the weekend, when acting President Goodluck Jonathan dissolved the entire cabinet in

South Africa.Sudan.Nigeria.Kenya.

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