美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2015-12-03_在线英语听力室

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This is AP News Minute.

1. Leaders from around the world met in Paris on Monday to continue ongoing¹ talks regarding the growing threat of climate change. President Obama called the climate conference “a turning point” for the nations’ ability to save the planet.

2. An Illinois judge has set bond at 1.5 million dollars for a white Chicago police officer charged with murder. Officer Jason Van Dyke² was seen in police dashcam video shooting a black teenager 16 times.

3. Pope Francis is returning to Italy after a two-day visit to Central African Republic. The pontiff visited a mosque³ and met with members of a Muslim community before delivering a mass in a packed stadium.

4. And after 20 years with the Lakers, basketball legend Kobe Bryant announced his retirement⁴ this weekend. Bryant has said his aching body and passion for the game had both grown weaker and this season will be his last.

Emily Roseman, the Associated Press, with AP News Minute.

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1 ongoing
adj.进行中的，前进的
参考例句：
The problem is ongoing.这个问题尚未解决。 The issues raised in the report relate directly to Age Concern's ongoing work in this area.报告中提出的问题与“关心老人”组织在这方面正在做的工作有直接的关系。

2 dyke
n.堤，水坝，排水沟
参考例句：
If one sheep leap over the dyke,all the rest will follow.一只羊跳过沟，其余的羊也跟着跳。 One ant-hole may cause the collapse of a thousand-li dyke.千里长堤，溃于蚁穴。

3 mosque
n.清真寺
参考例句：
The mosque is a activity site and culture center of Muslim religion.清真寺为穆斯林宗教活动场所和文化中心。 Some years ago the clock in the tower of the mosque got out of order.几年前，清真寺钟楼里的大钟失灵了。

4 retirement
n.退休，退职
参考例句：
She wanted to enjoy her retirement without being beset by financial worries.她想享受退休生活而不必为金钱担忧。 I have to put everything away for my retirement.我必须把一切都积蓄起来以便退休后用。

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美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2015-12-03