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1. Harsh statements from North Korea, a week after it returned to disarmament talks. Pyongyang is reportedly denounced US leaders as war mongers. The country is also demanding that Japan not participate in negotiations because Japanese officials have said they will not accept Pyongyang as a nuclear power.
2. Anti-American sentiments ran high Saturday in Iran. Hundreds of demonstrators shouted anti-US slogans during a celebration commemorating the takeover of the US embassy in Teheran 27 years ago. A government official warned threats and sanctions would not influence the nation's will in the future.
3. Members of the Reverend Ted Haggard's Colorado church are coping with the news their pastor allegedly had encounters with the male prostitute. The evangelist has admitted buying drugs and receiving a massage from the man. But he denies they had a sexual relationship.
4. Three lion cubs have made their big debut at the San Diego Zoo. Visitors watch them play around their new home. The cubs make up the second little showcase to the wild animal park. They are just over three months old.
WORDS IN THE NEWS
1. pastor: [N-COUNT]
A pastor is a member of the Christian clergy in some Protestant churches. 牧师
2. evangelist: [N-COUNT]
An evangelist is a person who travels from place to place in order to try to convert people to Christianity.福音传播者
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