Current Events Quizzes: CEQ5

Thursday, February 23, 2006

The Olympics are currently taking place in what country?
At his trial last week, Saddam Hussein announced he was doing what as a form of rebellion and in protest against what he saw as an unjust prosecution?
New pictures and videos have been released showing abuse of Iraqi prisoners by US soldiers that took place at what famous Iraqi prison?
In a seemingly related story, film has been released of British soldiers doing what to a group of Iraqi teenagers?
After investigations of widespread electoral fraud, Rene Preval was declared president of what Carribean country?
Ismail Haniya was officially sworn in as the new Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority. From what victorious political party is he?
The United States continues to face international criticism demanding that the US close what prison camp, located on the island of Cuba?
A mudslide in what country killed hundreds and possibly thousands?
What is the controversy about the hiring of a certain company by the United States government to provide shipping operations and security for six major US ports?
The largest what was discovered under the border of the United States and Mexico?

ANSWER ONLY ONE OF THE QUESTIONS BELOW.

11) Who is the “flying tomato”? What event did he win?
12) What was Shani Davis’s historic accomplishment?
13) Which country currently has the highest medal total and the greatest number of golds?