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1. In Egypt's deadliest terror attack, devastating blasts in a Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheik kill dozens, wounding more than a hundred.
2. London police expressing regrets say a man killed by police on a subway car in front of commuters is not linked to this month's bombings.
3. In the Mideast, Secretary of State Rice meets with Palestinian leaders with less than a month before Israel's planned Gaza pullout.
4. NASA managers are guardedly optimistic as they restart the countdown for Shuttle Discovery now aiming for a Tuesday morning lift-off.
5. And cyclist Lance Armstrong wins the last time trial of his career, all but guaranteeing his 7th victory in a row in the Tour de France.
WORDS IN THE NEWS
1. resort :N-COUNT;resort,resorts
A resort is a place where a lot of people spend their holidays.
eg.The ski resorts are expanding to meet the growing number of skiers that come here.
2. guarded :ADJ=cagey,cautious;guarded
If you describe someone as guarded, you mean that they are careful not to show their feelings or give away information.
eg. The boy gave him a guarded look.
eg. In the office, Dr. Lahey seemed less guarded, more relaxed.
· guardedly :ADV
eg. `I am happy, so far,' he says guardedly.
eg. They are guardedly optimistic that the market is on the road to recovery.
3. trial :N-COUNT;trial,trials
In some sports or outdoor activities, trials are a series of contests that test a competitor's skill and ability.
eg. He has been riding in horse trials for less than a year.
4. guarantee :VB;guarantee,guarantees,guaranteeing,guaranteed
If one thing guarantees another, the first is certain to cause the second thing to happen.
eg. Surplus resources alone do not guarantee growth.
eg. ...a man whose fame guarantees that his calls will nearly always be returned.
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