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Syrian officials say the Islamic state groups have blown up a renowned¹ ancient temple in the city of Palmyra. The city is one of the most important archelogical site in the middle east, more from Vincent. Parts of Palmyra, known as the pearl of the desert go back to 2000 BC and earlier. The Baalshamin temple was one of the city's best known and most complete buildings, but now Syria's head of antiquities² Maamoun Abdulkarim has said the site has been blown up by Islamic state militants³. He said the inside of temple had been destroyed, and the columns around it had collapsed⁴. The oldest part of the Baalshamin temple are thought to have dated from the year of 17 AD.

Asian stock market have fallen sharply in early trading as fears continue for China's economic health. Shanghai's main share index plunged⁵ and was down more than 8% at one point. Tokyo and Hongkong also recorded heavy falls. From Singapore, Harishman reports. The recent intensity⁶ of the falls on Asian market has caught many by surprise. Analysts⁷ say that investors⁸ are primarily concerned about a China led global slowdown. And that leads to a contagious⁹ affects, which has been reflected in share prices across the region. Over the weekend, China allowed pension funds to invest in the stocks for the first time, and apparent attempted by the government to show up confidence. But the latest selloff has raised concerns that investors do not think government is doing enough to help.

The South Korea president Park Geun-hye says cross border propaganda broadcast to North Korea will continue unless Pyongyang apologizes for planting landmines¹⁰ that injured South Korea soldiers. North Korea has threatened to use forces to stop the broadcast raising fears of military conflict. Marathon talk to try to resolve the issue have continued through a second night.

The Guatemala president Otto Perez Molina has said he will not stand down over a corruption¹¹ allegations made against him on Friday despite mounting pressure for him to do so. In a televised address to the nation, Mr.Perez Molina dismissed accusation¹² that he received money from a customed bribery¹³ scheme, and insisted that his conscience was clear. And from this perspective I reaffirm to you that I will not resign. I will face these charges, will subject myself to the legal process as necessary, good night. 8 members of Mr Perez Molina's government have already resigned over the allegations.

President Francois Hollande will shortly present France's highest honor to 4 men who foiled a suspected terror attack on a high speed train to Paris on Friday. A US service man, Spencer Stone, who was injured as he wrestled¹⁴ the heavily armed gunman to the floor will receive the Legion d'honneur medal alongside two other Americans and one Briton. World news from the BBC.

Australia's prime minister Tony Abbot has begun a week-long visit to a remote aboriginal¹⁵ community, fulfilling an election promise. Mr Abbot will visit communities in the Torres Strait Islands in Northern Queensland. From Sydney, here is Phil Mercer. "The prime minister wants to see for himself the tribes in hardships of the nation's original inhabitants. Schooling¹⁶ is a particular concern. Poor standards of education are a decisive factor in disproportionally-high rate on unemployments and imprisonments. In West Australia, indigenous¹⁷ children are more than 50 times more likely to be incarserated than their non-aboriginal counterparts."

Reports from Tunisia say a border guard has been killed in an exchange of fire with the Jihadist group. Local media say the gun battle happened in Bushiker, close to the border of Algeria. In June, an Islamist gunmen killed 38 people at a Tunisan beach resort.

Thousands more asylum-seekers are expected to cross into the European Union by Hungray over the next few days, they were able to travel through to Serbia, after Macedonia abandoned forceful attempts to stop them at its border with Greece. Nick Thorpe reports from Budapest. "Here in Hungary, the right-wing Fidesz government is building a razor-wire fence along its southern border, threatening prison sentences to those who cross the borders illegally. But for now， at least refugees are simply walking around the incomplete fence, or climbing over it. On Saturday night, police in Budapest took all migrants off one train bound for Vienna. But on Sunday, the same people continued their journey unhindered.

Police in the US say they have arrested two Pokemon players on firearm charges. Ahead of the games of world championships in Boston, Kevin Norton and James Stumbo were reported to have made violent threats on social media ahead of the championship. They were stopped as they tried to enter the venue¹⁸. That's the BBC news.

1 renowned   

adj.著名的，有名望的，声誉鹊起的

参考例句：

• He is one of the world's renowned writers.他是世界上知名的作家之一。
• She is renowned for her advocacy of human rights.她以提倡人权而闻名。

2 antiquities   

n.古老( antiquity的名词复数 )；古迹；古人们；古代的风俗习惯

参考例句：

• There is rest and healing in the contemplation of antiquities. 欣赏古物有休息和疗养之功。 来自辞典例句
• Bertha developed a fine enthusiasm for the antiquities of London. 伯沙对伦敦的古迹产生了很大的热情。 来自辞典例句

3 militants   

激进分子，好斗分子( militant的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• The militants have been sporadically fighting the government for years. 几年来，反叛分子一直对政府实施零星的战斗。
• Despite the onslaught, Palestinian militants managed to fire off rockets. 尽管如此，巴勒斯坦的激进分子仍然发射导弹。

4 collapsed   

adj.倒塌的

参考例句：

• Jack collapsed in agony on the floor. 杰克十分痛苦地瘫倒在地板上。
• The roof collapsed under the weight of snow. 房顶在雪的重压下突然坍塌下来。

5 plunged   

v.颠簸( plunge的过去式和过去分词 )；暴跌；骤降；突降

参考例句：

• The train derailed and plunged into the river. 火车脱轨栽进了河里。
• She lost her balance and plunged 100 feet to her death. 她没有站稳，从100英尺的高处跌下摔死了。

6 intensity   

n.强烈，剧烈；强度；烈度

参考例句：

• I didn't realize the intensity of people's feelings on this issue.我没有意识到这一问题能引起群情激奋。
• The strike is growing in intensity.罢工日益加剧。

7 analysts   

分析家，化验员( analyst的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• City analysts forecast huge profits this year. 伦敦金融分析家预测今年的利润非常丰厚。
• I was impressed by the high calibre of the researchers and analysts. 研究人员和分析人员的高素质给我留下了深刻印象。

8 investors   

n.投资者，出资者( investor的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• a con man who bilked investors out of millions of dollars 诈取投资者几百万元的骗子
• a cash bonanza for investors 投资者的赚钱机会

9 contagious   

adj.传染性的，有感染力的

参考例句：

• It's a highly contagious infection.这种病极易传染。
• He's got a contagious laugh.他的笑富有感染力。

10 landmines   

潜在的冲突； 地雷，投伞水雷( landmine的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• The treaty bans the use production and trade of landmines. 该条约规定，禁止使用地雷相关产品及贸易。
• One of the weapon's of special concern was landmines. 在引起人们特别关注的武器中就有地雷。

11 corruption   

n.腐败，堕落，贪污

参考例句：

• The people asked the government to hit out against corruption and theft.人民要求政府严惩贪污盗窃。
• The old man reviled against corruption.那老人痛斥了贪污舞弊。

12 accusation   

n.控告，指责，谴责

参考例句：

• I was furious at his making such an accusation.我对他的这种责备非常气愤。
• She knew that no one would believe her accusation.她知道没人会相信她的指控。

13 bribery   

n.贿络行为，行贿，受贿

参考例句：

• FBI found out that the senator committed bribery.美国联邦调查局查明这个参议员有受贿行为。
• He was charged with bribery.他被指控受贿。

14 wrestled   

v.（与某人）搏斗( wrestle的过去式和过去分词 )；扭成一团；扭打；（与…）摔跤

参考例句：

• As a boy he had boxed and wrestled. 他小的时候又是打拳又是摔跤。
• Armed guards wrestled with the intruder. 武装警卫和闯入者扭打起来。 来自《简明英汉词典》

15 aboriginal   

adj.（指动植物）土生的，原产地的，土著的

参考例句：

• They managed to wipe out the entire aboriginal population.他们终于把那些土著人全部消灭了。
• The lndians are the aboriginal Americans.印第安人是美国的土著人。

16 schooling   

n.教育；正规学校教育

参考例句：

• A child's access to schooling varies greatly from area to area.孩子获得学校教育的机会因地区不同而大相径庭。
• Backward children need a special kind of schooling.天赋差的孩子需要特殊的教育。

17 indigenous   

adj.土产的，土生土长的，本地的

参考例句：

• Each country has its own indigenous cultural tradition.每个国家都有自己本土的文化传统。
• Indians were the indigenous inhabitants of America.印第安人是美洲的土著居民。

18 venue   

n.犯罪地点，审判地，管辖地，发生地点，集合地点

参考例句：

• The hall provided a venue for weddings and other functions.大厅给婚礼和其他社会活动提供了场所。
• The chosen venue caused great controversy among the people.人们就审判地点的问题产生了极大的争议。