Current Events Quiz, October 3, 2011

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Anwar al-Awlaki, considered by many to be the most dangerous man in Al Qaeda's network, was killed last week

by U.S. special operations soldiers in Pakistan.by a CIA drone strike in Yemen.in a firefight with U.S. troops in Afghanistan.by British intelligence in London.

European Union leaders issued a warning this week to _______________ over its trial of former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko.

UkrainePolandBelarusRussia

It was reported last week that China will respond to America's $5.9 billion arms sales to Taiwan by

raising tariffs on U.S. automobiles and other goods.refusing to buy any more American debt.declaring the South China Sea "off limits" to U.S. vessels.suspending some ties with the U.S. military.

According to a new report, inflation in the troubled Eurozone has

declined dramatically as key European economies have begun to contract.remained unchanged despite the bloc's financial difficulties.officially reached the dreaded "hyperinflation" level.risen unexpectedly to a three-year high.

Surveillance data from the recent attack on America's embassy in Kabul has reportedly revealed links between the anti-American Haqqani network and their handlers in

the Iraqi military.Pakistan's intelligence agency.the Karzai government of Afghanistan.the Iranian Quds force.

On Sunday it was announced that many important figures who oppose this country's government have joined a united opposition group.

BahrainSyriaYemenLibya

In what some have described as a turning point in the struggle of Syria's anti-government protest movement, a band of Syrian soldiers last week

refused to fire on protesters and deserted their posts.declared themselves the legitimate government of Syria.defected and battled against the Assad regime's army.fled to Lebanon with a large cache of weapons.

In an effort to reduce Europe's dependence on Russian gas, BP is planning a gas pipeline to Europe from

Uzbekistan.Azerbaijan.Kazakhstan.Armenia.

This body is planning to meet to consider how to handle the Palestinian request for full membership.

the UN General Assemblythe UN Security Councilthe Arab Leaguethe World Court

A new split has emerged among European countries over the terms of a bailout to this country, which has struggled to reduce its deficits in the face of strident domestic protests against these austerity measures.

PortugalGreeceFranceItaly

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