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Ten Questions: Saddam Hussein's trial, White House reacts to Hamas victory

(CNN Student News) -- January 30, 2006

Answer the following questions about today's featured news stories. Write your answers in the space provided.

1. What were some of the highlights of yesterday's court proceedings in the trial against Saddam Hussein?

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2. Do you think that Hussein and his half-brother Barzan Ibrahim al-Hassan al-Tikriti should have been removed from the courtroom? Why or why not?

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3. Do you think that the chief judge should have appointed a new defense team? State your rationale.

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4. What do you think the judge should do if Hussein doesn't show up for court on Wednesday?

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5. What is Hamas? How does the U.S. view this group?

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6. According to the segment, what must Hamas do to gain the support of the United States? How could this U.S. mandate affect the Palestinian people?

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7. What is your view of U.S.-Hamas relations? If you were in President George W. Bush's shoes, how would you handle this situation?

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8. According to the Chinese calendar, what year began on Sunday?

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9. What are some of the customs and traditions associated with Chinese New Year celebrations in Hong Kong? How do you think that these customs and traditions compare to New Year's celebrations in the U.S. and other parts of the world?

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10. If it were possible, would you want to know what the future holds for you? Why or why not?

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