Were you taking notes on the news this week. Find out if you're an informed citizen.
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Were you taking notes on the news this week. Find out if you're an informed citizen.
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Twenty years ago this week, Osama bin Laden and his cohorts founded the infamous militant group al-Qaeda. For two decades the terrorist network has sought to end foreign influence in Muslim countries, kill US citizens and their allies everywhere, and create a perfect Islamic form of government in the Muslim world.
The past 20 years have seen many gruesome al-Qaeda successes, but the group also faces feasible fragmentation and failure in the future.
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What, besides the Olympics, happened around the world this week?
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While the rest of us watch the Olympic Opening Ceremonies held at China's National Stadium on TV, leaders from around the world flew to the "Bird Nest" for the occasion. An exceptional number of leaders — 104 according to planners — attended the event. But not everyone showed up.
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News to you. Find out what you may have missed this week.
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Were you distracted from the news this week. Find out with this quiz!
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Yesterday the German government approved a plan to begin testing would-be citizens on German customs and history, as a condition of citizenship. Critics say the questions and language of the multiple choice test are too difficult. It has also caused a stir among Germany's religious communities.
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The Olympic Games have been going on since 776 BC. That's a whoooole lot of time for trivia. Did you know that when you put together the names of this year's five Olympic mascots — Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni — they say "Welcome to Beijing?" Go for the gold, and test your knowledge of Olympic history.
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While the US may have had 43 male presidents, gearing up to elect another XY come November, the world isn't as "no girls allowed." Currently, there are reigning queens in three countries, six female presidents and seven female prime ministers — how much do you know about these gals in charge. Take our Women in Power Positions quiz and find out!
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