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Which country has just voted to allow in major Western supermarkets? And has also been suspended from the Olympic Committee? The U.S. Senate has passed the Magnitsky Act, concerning trade with which country? The former leader of which country is now facing murder charges?

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Which country joined the U.S. and Israel in supporting America’s embargo against Cuba? Which country announced last week it will hold a general election next month?

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Which country has just lowered its voting age to 16? How many members of China's current politburo Standing Committee are women? Which country is slashing the number of provinces?

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Why was the New York Times website blocked in China? Where has unemployment reached a record 25 percent? Why were six Italian scientists sentenced to prison terms?

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Which five nations have been elected non-permanent members of the U.N. Security Council? Which country has been invited to observe U.S. military operation Cobra Gold? Who is relaxing travel restrictions?

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