AP 2011-04-02（在线收听）

1. A defense official says the US has unleashed a barrage of cruise missiles at Libyan targets yesterday and today. However, the Libyan government says its tanks and rockets have driven back rebels who attempted an assault on Muammar Gaddafi’s hometown.

2. Dozens of people have been killed in an hours-long siege in Iraq. It took place at a local government headquarters. A spokesman says some of those people were executed.

3. The Supreme Court has heard arguments on a massive sex discrimination suit targeting Wal-Mart. The suit on behalf of at least 500,000 women claims the retail giant favors men over women in pay and promotions. Wal-Mart denied the allegations.

4. It’s been a solemn day in Japan where the nation held mass burials for earthquake and tsunami victims. More than 11,000 bodies have been recovered, and the final death toll is expected to exceed 18,000.