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Last Updated: Thursday, 17 July, 2003, 16:45 GMT 17:45 UK
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Weekly world news quiz

It's the end of another week, so take the world news quiz to see how much you remember.
What unusual discovery have scientists made on the sea bed in the western Pacific?
A: The wreck of a Spanish galleon containing jewellery thought to be worth millions of dollars
B: A 13-tonne gelatinous blob
C: A hole 11,000 metres deep
A dispute over how to clean Michelangelo's David hit the news this week. Which of the following is NOT being considered as a way of cleaning the 500-year-old statue?
A: Hair brushes should be used to remove years of accumulated dust
B: Wet cloths should be used to penetrate the pores and veins of the marble, removing deep-seated grime
C: The statue should be placed in an ultrasonic chamber, which will use low frequencies to dislodge dirt
"Bald never looked so good!" Praise for which follically-challenged figure this week?
A: Actor James Gandolfini, nominated for an Emmy for his portrayal of mafia boss Tony Soprano
B: Ari Fleischer, stepping down as President Bush's spokesman
C: Hans Blix, until recently the UN's chief weapons inspector
Why were three Kenyan MPs thrown out of parliament this week?
A: For not wearing suits
B: For singing all the way through a debate
C: For swearing at the speaker
What international competitive event may be hosted in India in the near future?
A: International ballroom dancing championships
B: Formula One motor racing
C: Global Chef's Challenge cooking contest
Destiny's Child diva Beyonce Knowles has earned an unlikely rebuke from a group of US historians - for doing what?
A: Performing a scantily-clad dance near the tomb of former US President Ulysses S Grant. The site is a national monument
B: Misquoting from the US constitution on her new solo album
C: Announcing plans to buy and refurbish Sun Studios in Memphis - where Elvis Presley cut his first records
Britain has been basking in soaring temperatures this week - and humans and animals alike have been feeling the heat. What have otters been given to help them keep cool?
A: Cold showers
B: Swimming pools filled with ice cubes
C: Ice lollies containing fish

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