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Ten Questions: Iran seizes UK troops at sea, European Union turns 50

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(CNN Student News) -- March 26, 2007

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

1. When and where were 15 British Royal Navy Sailors and Royal Marines taken into custody by Iran?

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2. According to the segment: How have British officials, including Prime Minister Tony Blair, responded to the arrests? What statement did Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki issue in response to the situation?

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3. What are your thoughts and feelings about the arrests? What additional action, if any, do you think should be taken to address the situation?

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4. According to the story, why did the U.N. Security Council recently vote to impose new sanctions on Iran?

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5. How has Iran responded to the new sanctions?

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6. What is the European Union (EU), and when was it established?

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7. According to the program: How did the EU get its start? Name one of the pivotal events in the EU's history.

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8. How many nations now belong to the EU? How would you describe the celebrations that are portrayed in the segment?

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9. What information is known about the recent incidents of pet food contamination in the U.S.? What toxic substance was found in the contaminated food?

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10. How have authorities and the Menu Foods company responded to the situation?

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