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1. President Bush and other leaders attending a summit in Vietnam have released a statement that they will try to resume global trade talks. Discussions fell apart after countries failed to agree on the terms of farm trade. The leaders are also urging North Korea to stop its nuclear weapons program.
2. Thousands marched in Indonesia Sunday to protest Monday's scheduled visit by President Bush. Demonstrators chanted and carried anti-Bush signs. Many Islamic followers in Indonesia are angry over the US-led invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan which they see as attacks on Muslims.
3. Fans filled Times Square Sunday eager to get their hands on the newest Nintendo video game console. Wii is hitting the shelves just in time for the holiday season. Nintendo says it expects the new console will carve out its own niche in the gaming market which it will share with Sony's Play Station 3.
4. "Say cheese". These are the first photos released from the star-studded wedding of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. Both bride and groom wore Giorgio Armani designs. Holmes and Cruise were married Saturday outside Rome.
WORDS IN THE NEWS
1. get one's hands on : PHR-V
If you get your hands on something or lay your hands on something, you manage to find it or obtain it, usually after some difficulty.
2. console : N-COUNT
A console is a panel with a number of switches or knobs that is used to operate a machine. 在这里指"游戏平台"
3. say cheese : PHR
If someone tells you to say 'cheese'when they are taking your photograph, they are indicating that they want you to smile.
4. star-studded : ADJ
A star-studded show, event, or cast is one that includes a large number of famous performers.(Journalism)
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