英语新闻:APNews 美联社新闻
2016-04-22
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1. The Islamic State group has claimed (responsibility) for the attacks at Brussels airport on Tuesday, after bombs detonated at the departure hall and a nearby subway, leading over 30 dead and scores injured. Airport Security (across) the globe has been boosted as a result of the attack.
2. President Barack Obama is praising a group of Cuban dissidents for showing "Extraordinary Courage". Obama met with about a dozens of (activities) at the U.S embassy in Havana on the last day of his trip to Cuba.
3. Former mayor of Toronto Rob Ford died Tuesday after battling cancer. Ford's 10 years as mayor was marred by revelation about his (drinking) problems and illegal drug use. Ford was 46.
4. And 7 decades after their "We can do it" attitude proved invaluable to the allied victory in World War II, about 30 "Rosie the Riveters" were honored Tuesday with the visit to Washington. The group toured the nation's capital, had lunch at a (library) of congress, and later planned a visit to the national World War II memorial.