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Welcome to the Wikinews World News Quiz, giving you a chance to test your knowledge on this week's news.

Last Updated: April 19, 2009

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1. The senatorial elections in Minnesota were extremely close, prompting a recount. Which one of the candidates won?

DFL candidate Al Franken
See Minnesota court declares Franken winner; Coleman considers appeal
Republican candidate Norm Coleman
Independence Party candidate Dean Barkley
Constitution Party candidate James Niemackl

2. A bridge collapsed in Peru this week. How many people were injured?

7
17
70
See Nine dead and more than 70 injured after bridge collapses in Peru
71

3. Violent protests occurred in Thailand this week, with protestors demanding the immediate resignation of the government and fresh elections. Which of the following did NOT happen as a result?

Abhisit Vejjajiva's Mercedes was attacked
Ex-president Thaksin Shinawatra returned from his exile in the United Kingdom
See State of emergency in Thailand; protestors attack PM's car
The ASEAN summit was cancelled
A state of emergency was declared

4. The fishermen of what country blockaded the Channel with their vessels recently, protesting tighter industrial quotas?

France
See French fishermen blockade Channel ports
United Kingdom
Belgium
Netherlands

5. The Pacific Islands Forum denounced the actions of what country's leader, after the latter decided to abrogate his nation's constitution?

Tuvalu
Kiribati
Nauru
Fiji
See Pacific Islands Forum condemns Fiji takeover



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