CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- March 31, 2008

1. According to the report, why did U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice meet with Israel's Defense Minister Ehud Barak and Palestinian Prime Minister Salaam Fayyad?

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2. Following the meeting, what actions did Israel say it would take to move toward establishing a Middle East peace plan?

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3. Do you think that negotiators will be able to reach a peace deal in the Middle East by the year's end? Why or why not?

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4. What is the status of Zimbabwe's presidential election?

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5. According to the report: Why is Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe a controversial figure? What questions and concerns have been raised regarding this presidential election?

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6. Why do you think that the Zimbabwean government has denied international news organizations permission to enter the country to report on the election?

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7. Do you think that countries should be allowed to ban news agencies from covering their national elections? Why or why not?

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8. What are some of Lynne Cox's athletic accomplishments? What risks do you think are associated with her sport?

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9. Why do you think that some athletes like Cox strive to push their physical limits and set new records?

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10. What do you do with your disposable income? When money is tight, do you cut back on leisure activities? If so, which ones? If not, why not?

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