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1. More than three dozen people have been killed in the terror attacks that were carried out across Nigeria by a radical¹ Muslim sect². Most of the victims died on the steps of a Catholic church after celebrating Christmas Mass.

2. The Mayor of Stamford, Connecticut says the city has probably never seen a worse Christmas Day. Five people, two adults and three children died in an early morning house fire. Two others escaped

3. Princes William and Harry³ of Britain's royal family visited their grandfather in a hospital. Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, is recovering from heart surgery.

4. Pope Benedict has called for an end to the bloodshed in Syria and the resumption of Israeli peace talks in his Christmas message. The Pope said he prayed that the birth of Jesus would send a message to all who need to be saved from hardships.

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1 radical
n.激进份子，原子团，根号；adj.根本的，激进的，彻底的
参考例句：
The patient got a radical cure in the hospital.病人在医院得到了根治。 She is radical in her demands.她的要求十分偏激。

2 sect
n.派别，宗教，学派，派系
参考例句：
When he was sixteen he joined a religious sect.他16岁的时候加入了一个宗教教派。 Each religious sect in the town had its own church.该城每一个宗教教派都有自己的教堂。

3 harry
vt.掠夺，蹂躏，使苦恼
参考例句：
Today,people feel more hurried and harried.今天，人们感到更加忙碌和苦恼。 Obama harried business by Healthcare Reform plan.奥巴马用医改掠夺了商界。