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1. Pope Benedict's Christmas message highlighted tensions between the Catholic church and China. The Pope urged loyal Catholics in China to have courage in the face of Communist limits on religious freedom and conscience.

2. More than 40 people are dead after an attack by a female suicide bomber¹ on an aid distribution center in northwestern Pakistan. It appears to be the first suicide attack staged by a woman in Pakistan.

3. A rocket carrying an Indian communication satellite exploded just after liftoff Saturday. It was the second launch failure for India's space agency this year.

4. About 40 swimmers unwrapped themselves for Christmas in London’s Hyde Park despite frigid² temperature that canceled a race. They headed into the water anyway.

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1 bomber
n.轰炸机，投弹手，投掷炸弹者
参考例句：
He flew a bomber during the war.他在战时驾驶轰炸机。 Detectives hunting the London bombers will be keen to interview him.追查伦敦爆炸案凶犯的侦探们急于对他进行讯问。

2 frigid
adj.寒冷的，凛冽的；冷淡的；拘禁的
参考例句：
The water was too frigid to allow him to remain submerged for long.水冰冷彻骨，他在下面呆不了太长时间。 She returned his smile with a frigid glance.对他的微笑她报以冷冷的一瞥。