current events/people in the news february 12, 2007

Current Events/People in the News

February 12, 2007

Who is this man? What is he asking of the international community?

Who is this man and what is his position in the Palestine Authority?

What is Shanghai’s food fad for Valentine’s Day?

This man has been on trial in Washington DC regarding a news leak. What is his

name and what is he accused of leaking?

The citizens of this man’s country are being asked to contribute to his 83rd birthday bash. Inflation in that country is currently running

nearly 1,600% Who is he and what country does he head?

What did this “honest” NY cabbie who is in the US on a green card from Bangladesh do that made him the toast of New York City?

What country’s trade surplus jumped to 67% in January 2007, in part

because of its undervalued currency?

A India

B China

C the US

D Germany

What happened near the Christian town of Bikfaya last night as Lebanon approaches the two year anniversary of Rafik Harriri’s death?

What has North Korea agreed to in the latest round of six nation

talks?

Who are the six nations engaged in these talks?

Where is Abuja and what are its problems?