AP 2011-06-22(在线收听

1. Defense Secretary Robert Gates told FOX News Sunday that he believes President Barack Obama is not required to seek congressional authorization for the US military operation in Libya. Some lawmakers say Obama needs approval for the US to continue its participation in the NATO-led air strikes against Moammar Gadhafi's forces.

 

2. Greece is talking with international creditors about a second bailout package. Prime Minister George Papandreou says the deal would be roughly equal to the first 157-billion-dollar rescue it accepted a year ago.

 

3. Fans have gathered at this legendary rock club in New Jersey to mourn the death of saxophonist Clarence Clemons. Clemons, an original member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, died over the weekend from complications of a stroke.

 

4. A five-year-old boy in northern China found himself in a tight spot after getting trapped between two buildings. Firefighters had to use an inflatable mattress to widen the gap between the walls so the boy could get out.

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