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1) Name the three countries the Obamas will be visiting this week. *
Russia, Italy, Ghana
Russia, Israel, Ghana
Russia, Italy, Kenya
2) Which day last week saw the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq? *
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
3) What was unveiled in Israel last week? *
An ancient Roman chamber pot
An ancient Roman floor mosaic
An ancient Roman abacus
4) Silvio Berlusconi was last week criticised for attending dinner where? *
The home of a judge
The home of a political rival
The home of an 18-year-old girl
5) Name the Great Train robber who was refused parole after years in prison last week. *
Roger Cordrey
William Boal
Ronnie Biggs
6) Liquid gas on a cargo train led to an explosion and fire at a seaside town in which mediterranean country? *
Spain
Italy
Greece
7) What is the name of the Honduran president forced into exile after a coup last week? *
Manuel Zapata
Manuel Zolonqua
Manuel Zelaya
8) What was the cost of keeping the monarchy for British taxpayers last year? *
£30m
£40m
£50m
9) Where did rescuers find the sole survivors of last week's Yemeni plane crash? *
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
10) How did Gordon Brown describe UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon's visit to Burma, before the trip? *
The chance to check it out
The chance to chat
The chance for a new beginning
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Which day last week saw the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq?
There was no US forces withdrawal. in Iraq
At least a months ago they allowed the Iraqi Army to take over in Baghdad and other major cities, However there is still fighting in Faluja and Mosul using US forces.
Last week was only an "official" handover. American forces still go on patrols but with Iraqi troops.
The Huffington Post
First Posted: 07- 6-09 12:38 PM | Updated: 08- 6-09 05:12 AM