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 1. There are at least five dead and more hurt after a series of attacks in southern Israel. Israeli officials say gunmen attacked a passenger bus and a car. An explosion targeting Israeli soldiers was also reported. 

 
 
 
2. The Obama administration may formally call for Syrian President Bashar al Assad to step down today. The speculation1 comes as a UN panel says the crackdown in Syria may amount to crimes against humanity. He should be looked at by the international criminal court. Meanwhile, at least nine people were reportedly killed overnight in the city of Homs. 
 
 
 
3. A frequent contributor to a jihadist website has threatened David Letterman. In an online posting, he urges Muslim followers2 to cut the tongue of the Late Night host because of a joke he made on his show. A spokesman for the FBI office in New York says it is looking into the threat. 
 
 
 
4. And hundreds of pilgrims came out to welcome Pope Benedict XVI to Spain. The pontiff is kicking off a four-day trip to Madrid for World Youth Day. A million or more young people are expected in the capital this week. 

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1 speculation 9vGwe     
n.思索，沉思；猜测；投机
参考例句：
  • Her mind is occupied with speculation.她的头脑忙于思考。
  • There is widespread speculation that he is going to resign.人们普遍推测他要辞职。
2 followers 5c342ee9ce1bf07932a1f66af2be7652     
追随者( follower的名词复数 )； 用户； 契据的附面； 从动件
参考例句：
  • the followers of Mahatma Gandhi 圣雄甘地的拥护者
  • The reformer soon gathered a band of followers round him. 改革者很快就获得一群追随者支持他。

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