英语新闻:APNews 美联社新闻
2016-01-06
This is AP news minute.
1. Residents in the Southeast are cleaning up after tornadoes and strong winds pumped in the region. At least 10 were (reported) dead and score injured. Records show 14 tornadoes touched down in Mississippi alone.
2. Afghan officials say their forces (supported) by U.S air force pushed back a Taliban onslaught in Helmand region. A Taliban assault threatened to overrun the Sangin district, a major poppy-growing area.
3. A soul Christmas in Seoul, South Korea this year. Hundreds volunteer Santas gathered to deliver Christmas gifts to (disadvantage) children. The annual event is now 10 years old.
4. And with just hours ago, shoppers scrambled for those last minute Christmas gifts. Mid-town Manhattan was shoulder to shoulder shoppers. (Retailers) remain optimistic that this year's sales will be better than last.