美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2011-01-030(在线收听) |
1. President Barack Obama is calling abortion a constitutional right that he's committed to protecting. Saturday is the 38th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Obama also says he remains committed to policies designed to prevent unintended pregnancies.
2. Former vice presidential candidate R. Sargent Shriver was remembered today for being courageous and idealistic. Former President Clinton spoke at his funeral and performers Bono, Wyclef Jean and Vanessa Williams sang at the ceremony.
3. A vigil was held today in Tunisia for all of those killed in the mass protesting that led to the removal of the country's president. Meantime the US is encouraging swift political reform there.
4. Men in Belgium are wearing their disgust over the lack of a proper government on their faces. Many are growing beards to protest the situation there. They are even organizing a mass march of bearded men set for Sunday. |
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