美联社新闻一分钟 2005-11-02

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1. President Bush outlines a 7-billion-dollar strategy to prepare for a pandemic influenza¹ outbreak, aiming to protect 20 million Americans against bird flu.

2. In Iraq, eight are killed by roadside bombs and shootings as the government accuses a Moroccan of involvement in a September triple car bombing.

3. Israel kills 2 top Palestinian fugitives³ in missile attacks on their cars in Gaza, triggering threats of revenge by militants⁴.

4. Britain's Prince Charles and wife Camilla begin a weeklong tour of the United States in New York, paying tribute to victims of the 9/11 attacks.

5. The observation deck atop 30 Rockefeller Plaza⁵ reopens for the first time in 20 years, offering a stunning⁶ view of New York City

WORDS IN THE NEWS

1. fugitive²
fugitive fugitives
A fugitive is someone who is running away or hiding, usually in order to avoid being caught by the police.
The rebel leader was a fugitive from justice.
...the fugitive train robber.
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2. plaza
plaza plazas⁷
A plaza is an open square in a city.
Across the busy plaza, vendors⁸ sell hot dogs and croissant sandwiches.
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