Daily News Article - November 8, 2010
1. Read the "Background" below the questions on the United Nations Security Council. List the five permanent members of the Security Council.
2. a) What announcement did President Obama make about India and the U.N. Security Council in his speech to India's parliament on the last day of his stay?
b) Why is this important to India?
3. Why is former President George W. Bush so popular in India?
4. What has President Obama endeavored to portray as the reason for his visit to India?
5. How did President Obama and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh respond when questioned about Pakistan's role in terrorism?
CHALLENGE QUESTION: President Obama has said the aim of his trip to India is to "...create jobs here in the United States." Not included in this news article are any specifics on these jobs. Do an internet search for details on the types of jobs or benefits Americans will get from the President's trip. List specifics. Include URL's for the articles where you found your information.