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　　Officials in China now say at least 56 people werekilled in powerful explosions in the port city of TianjinWednesday. More than 700 injured are being treatedat hospitals. It is not known how many other peoplemay be missing.

　　Chinese investigators are trying to learn what caused the explosions. They took place at abuilding that holds chemicals. Safety officials in Tianjin said they do not know what kinds ofchemicals were stored in the building. China's officials Xinhua news agency says a team of 217experts has been sent to the area.

　　US investigating reports of IS chemical weapons use

　　The United States is investigating reports an Islamic State attack earlier this week on Kurdishfighters in Iraq. German officials had reported that some Kurdish forces suffered injuries thatcan result from chemical weapons.

　　A White House National Security Council spokesman said Thursday that the United States isseeking more information on the attack. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Samantha Power alsosaid the U.S. is studying the reports.

　　Japanese prime minister offers apology on WW2 Anniversary

　　Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe spoke Friday to mark the 70th anniversary of the end ofWorld War Two. He offered, in his words, Japan's "profound grief" and "sincere condolences"to all who suffered and died as a result of Japanese military aggression. Mr. Abe said Japancaused innocent people "immeasurable damage and suffering."

　　It is not likely that the Japanese leader's statement will satisfy the country's neighbors,especially South Korea and China. Each has repeatedly called on Mr. Abe to directly discussatrocities committed by the Japanese military during its colonization of parts of Asia.

　　Eurozone ministers expected to support Greek bailout

　　The Greek parliament approved a bailout deal for the country Friday. Now, European financeministers meeting in Brussels are to consider the $93 billion financial rescue. They are expectedto approve it.

　　Greece needs the money from international creditors by August 20. That is when it must pay$3.5 billion in debt to the European Central Bank.

　　Greece has been in a financial crisis for more than five years. The country has already receivedtwo major financial rescues, which have require strong austerity, or cost-cutting measures.Some critics say the measures will further damage Greece's economy.

　　North Korea: No involvement in landmine explosions

　　North Korea said Friday it was not involved in landmine explosions that wounded South Koreansoldiers. North Korea's National Defense Commission said it is "absurd" to suggest it sentsoldiers across the border to bury the mines.

　　A joint U.S.-South Korean investigation accused the North Korean military of planting mineson South Korean territory. South Korea said the incident was a "total violation" of thecountries' truce agreement.

　　1.condolence n. 哀悼;慰问

　　He expressed his condolences to the families of thepeople who died in the incident.

　　他向那次事故遇难者家属表达了哀悼。

　　2.immeasurable adj. 的;[数] 不可计量的;不能测量的

　　His contribution is immeasurable.

　　他居功至伟。

　　3.colonization n. 殖民;殖民地化

　　These countries took part in the colonization of Africa.

　　这些国家参与非洲殖民地的开发。

　　4.truce n. 停战;休战;休战协定 vt. 以休战结束;停止争执 vi. 停战

　　The fighting of recent days has given way to an uneasy truce between the two sides.

　　最近几天的交战已结束，双方好不容易达成了休战协议。

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