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 In Jerusalem, while clean up crews removed debris1 from weekend demonstrations2, three Israelis confessed to the murder of a Palestinian teenager. Israeli police say the trio has been re-enacting the abduction and murder during questioning. Tensions remain high in the predominately Arab sections of east Jerusalem.

 
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake shook southern Mexico and central America this morning. At least 4 deaths are reported. Dozens of homes along the Pacific coast were damaged.
 
Pope Francis is begging forgiveness from victims of clergy3 sex abuse. The Pope held his first meeting with survivors4 today, celebrating mass with 6 of them in his Vatican hotel. Several victims' groups are dismissing the Pope's actions.
 
And in Germany, Nelly the the Elephant weighed in with a prediction for Tursday's semi-final World Cup match between Germany and Brazil. Her prediction, Germany wins. The floppy5 eared oracle's predictions have been on the mark so far in this World Cup.
 
Tom Ritchie, The Associated Press with AP News Minute.

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1 debris debris     
n.瓦砾堆，废墟，碎片
参考例句：
  • After the bombing there was a lot of debris everywhere.轰炸之后到处瓦砾成堆。
  • Bacteria sticks to food debris in the teeth,causing decay.细菌附着在牙缝中的食物残渣上，导致蛀牙。
2 demonstrations 0922be6a2a3be4bdbebd28c620ab8f2d     
证明( demonstration的名词复数 )； 表明； 表达； 游行示威
参考例句：
  • Lectures will be interspersed with practical demonstrations. 讲课中将不时插入实际示范。
  • The new military government has banned strikes and demonstrations. 新的军人政府禁止罢工和示威活动。
3 clergy SnZy2     
n.[总称]牧师，神职人员
参考例句：
  • I could heartily wish that more of our country clergy would follow this example.我衷心希望，我国有更多的牧师效法这个榜样。
  • All the local clergy attended the ceremony.当地所有的牧师出席了仪式。
4 survivors 02ddbdca4c6dba0b46d9d823ed2b4b62     
幸存者，残存者，生还者( survivor的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • The survivors were adrift in a lifeboat for six days. 幸存者在救生艇上漂流了六天。
  • survivors clinging to a raft 紧紧抓住救生筏的幸存者
5 floppy xjGx1     
adj.松软的，衰弱的
参考例句：
  • She was wearing a big floppy hat.她戴了顶松软的大帽子。
  • Can you copy those files onto this floppy disk?你能把那些文件复制到这张软盘上吗？

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