AP 2010-12-30（在线收听）

1. Pope Benedict's Christmas message highlighted tensions between the Catholic church and China. The Pope urged loyal Catholics in China to have courage in the face of Communist limits on religious freedom and conscience.

2. More than 40 people are dead after an attack by a female suicide bomber on an aid distribution center in northwestern Pakistan. It appears to be the first suicide attack staged by a woman in Pakistan.

3. A rocket carrying an Indian communication satellite exploded just after liftoff Saturday. It was the second launch failure for India's space agency this year.

4. About 40 swimmers unwrapped themselves for Christmas in London’s Hyde Park despite frigid temperature that canceled a race. They headed into the water anyway.