By — Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/how-well-do-you-know-the-world-forces-to-be-reckoned-with Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter How well do you know the world: Forces to be reckoned with World May 6, 2016 9:46 AM EDT In world news this week, Kenyans torched tons of a precious product, a Turkish official quit, and an Aussie claimed to create bitcoin. Oh, and did we mention it was Star Wars Day? Take our quiz on this and more. Follow @NewsHourWorld A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko produced multimedia web features and broadcast reports with a focus on foreign affairs for the PBS NewsHour. She has reported in places such as Jordan, Pakistan, Iraq, Haiti, Sudan, Western Sahara, Guantanamo Bay, China, Vietnam, South Korea, Turkey, Germany and Ireland. @NewsHourWorld
In world news this week, Kenyans torched tons of a precious product, a Turkish official quit, and an Aussie claimed to create bitcoin. Oh, and did we mention it was Star Wars Day? Take our quiz on this and more. Follow @NewsHourWorld A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now