(CNN Student News) -- October 22, 2007
1. According to the program, what extreme conditions have affected parts of California, Michigan and Georgia?
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2. What action did Georgia's governor recently take in response to his state's water shortage problem?
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3. In your view, how might the drought in northern Georgia impact local residents and businesses in the short-term and long-term?
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4. What emotions do you think that disaster victims in California and Michigan might experience in the days and months ahead?
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5. Who are the Kurds?
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6. What is the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK)? According to the report: What clashes have recently taken place between the PKK and the Turkish military? Why has the U.S. urged Turkey to refrain from invading northern Iraq?
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7. In your opinion, how should the Turkish government respond to the recent spate of violence between the PKK and the Turkish military?
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8. According to the report, what segment of Mexico's restaurant industry is Taco Bell targeting?
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9. In your opinion, will the presence of Taco Bell impact existing restaurants in Mexico? If so, how? If not, why not?
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10. Do you think that Taco Bell will be a hit in Mexico? Why or why not?
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