Current Events 11/11

Question 0

Spain

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The notorious leader of one of Colombia’s most violent drug gangs, Palencia Gonzalez, has been arrested in Madrid, Spanish police say. (Drug lord)

Question 1

U.s.a economy

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Added a better-than-expected 204,000 jobs in October, despite the 16-day shutdown of some government services last month

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Somalia

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At least 6 people have been killed and 15 injured after a suspected suicide attack at a hotel in somalia’s capital

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South Africa

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An orphanage employee in Pretoria has been charged with poisoning 20 children- many of them aids orphans- in her care. None dies. She thought she was putting them out of their misery

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Philippines

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Officials struggle to bring aid to areas of the Philippines worst affected by Typhoon Haiyan, with up to 10,000 people feared dead in tacloban city

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U.S. movies

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Levels of gun violence have more than tripled since 1985 in films rated as suitable for teenagers aged 13 and older, according to a US study

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USA healthcare

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Initial reports suggest that fewer then 50,000 people successfully navigated the health-care website and enrolled

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Target

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Target has come up with an answer to Amazon.com. Copy it. Te discount Chain’s latest online offerings have a distinct amazon feel, including on-demand videos

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China

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Considering letting private investors take larger stakes in state- controlled companies

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Iran and UN

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Iran and the UN’s nuclear chief reached a deal to allow expanded monitoring of the country’s nuclear sites, including at a planned reactor

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Clinton, Obama

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Bill Clinton says Obama should honor his pledge to let people keep their medical coverage, even if it means changing the health law

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Hawaii

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Is set to become the latest US state to allow gay marriage after it passed a bill legalizing same-sex unions

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Airlines

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American Airlines and US airways settle an anti-trust suit, paving the way for a merger which would create the worlds biggest airline

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Starbucks

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Has been ordered to pay $2 bn in damages and other costs in dispute with Kraft foods over packaged coffee

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U.S. terrorist group

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The US is to designate the Nigerian Islamist militant group, Boko haram, a foreign terrorist group, blocking all financial transactions

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US gasoline

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Prices have fallen to their lowest level in nearly 33 months amid a boom in domestic oil drilling, leaving consumers with extra disposable income just in time for the holiday shopping season

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Michelle Obama

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Is launching an effort to persuade more low-income students to commit I higher education, as she broadens her policy profile