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You vs. the News: GZERO's Weekly News Quiz


<section><h2>GZERO's Weekly News Quiz, March 22nd, 2024</h2><p><p dir="ltr">Think you know what's going on around the world? Here's your chance to prove it. <br /></p></p></section><section><h2><p dir="ltr">Leo Varadkar announced his resignation as Ireland’s Taoiseach (prime minister) this week. His tenure was ground-breaking because Varadkar was…</p></h2></section><section><h3><p dir="ltr">Cubans frustrated by severe economic shortages took to the streets of Santiago this week in risky and rare protests against the government. What Spanish phrase did they shout to express their needs?<br /></p></h3></section><section><h3><p dir="ltr">What preventable disease is making a comeback in the US?</p></h3></section><section><h3><p><strong></strong>What African country is considering revoking its ban on female genital cutting?</p></h3></section><section><h3><p dir="ltr">Extra credit: Guess which country has these folks guarding their leader</p></h3></section><section><h2></h2><p>Thanks for playing. Better luck next time.</p></section><section><h3></h3><p>Score! Well done!</p></section>

Think you know what's going on around the world? Here's your chance to prove it.

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