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1. Western leaders are condemning¹ Crimea’s declaration of independent from Ukraine and Russia’s support of that break. President Barak Obama froze US assets of seven Russian officials. The European Union issued similar freezes in travel ban.

2. President Obama met with Palestinian President Muhammad Abbas Monday. The two are meeting ahead of next moth's deadline for creating a framework for peace negotiations² with Israel. Obama held the similar meeting with Israel’s Prime Minister a couple of weeks ago.

3. Paris is fighting back against smog. Officials banned about half of the city’s vehicles from driving on Monday, those with even numbered license³ plates. Police issued tickets to offenders⁴.

4. Some dapper dogs competed in the 4th annual beautiful bulldog contest. Dress in their finest tutus and bow ties, they raised money for scholarships to South Carolina’s Citadel⁵ College.

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1 condemning
v.（通常因道义上的原因而）谴责( condemn的现在分词 )；宣判；宣布…不能使用；迫使…陷于不幸的境地
参考例句：
The government issued a statement condemning the killings. 政府发表声明谴责这些凶杀事件。 I concur with the speaker in condemning what has been done. 我同意发言者对所做的事加以谴责。来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

2 negotiations
协商( negotiation的名词复数 )；谈判；完成（难事）；通过
参考例句：
negotiations for a durable peace 为持久和平而进行的谈判 Negotiations have failed to establish any middle ground. 谈判未能达成任何妥协。

3 license
n.执照，许可证，特许；v.许可，特许
参考例句：
The foreign guest has a license on the person.这个外国客人随身携带执照。 The driver was arrested for having false license plates on his car.司机由于使用假车牌而被捕。

4 offenders
n.冒犯者( offender的名词复数 )；犯规者；罪犯；妨害…的人（或事物）
参考例句：
Long prison sentences can be a very effective deterrent for offenders. 判处长期徒刑可对违法者起到强有力的威慑作用。 Purposeful work is an important part of the regime for young offenders. 使从事有意义的劳动是管理少年犯的重要方法。

5 citadel
n.城堡；堡垒；避难所
参考例句：
The citadel was solid.城堡是坚固的。 This citadel is built on high ground for protecting the city.这座城堡建于高处是为保护城市。

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美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2014-03-20