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1. For each of the 3 countries, give the following information:
a) location/the countries that share its borders
b) the religious breakdown of the population
c) the type of government
d) the chief of state (and head of government if different) [If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? - include name of heir apparent for monarch]
e) the population

[Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the "Geography" "People" and "Government" headings.  Go to worldatlas.com for a list of continents.]

2. For EUROPE:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What type of damage has al-Qaeda's arson caused?
c) What options do European authorities have to end this new type of terrorism? (hunt all al-Qaeda members down and destroy them; negotiate or use diplomatic talks with the al-Qaeda leaders to convince them to stop; deport all suspected terrorists and close the borders of Europe; there is nothing leaders can do; hire more firefighters; pray for rain; another answer)  Explain your answer.

3. For PAKISTAN:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Read the "Background" on Pakistan posted below the questions. Pakistan's government will not and/or can not stop terrorists from operating out of Pakistan.  Do you think Khan's public move to win votes will win him the election in Pakistan?
c) Should the U.S. end the drone program targeting terrorists in Pakistan?  Explain your answer.

4. For RUSSIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What were some of the activities planned for President Putin's birthday?