美联社新闻一分钟 2005-11-16(在线收听

1. The Republican-controlled Senate defeats a Democratic effort to pressure President Bush to outline a timetable for a phased withdrawal from Iraq.

2. Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito distances himself from 1985 comments that there was no constitutional right to abortion.

3. President Bush arrives in Japan where he is to meet the country's prime minister and deliver remarks on the power of democracy.

4. Israel and the Palestinians agree on details for opening Gaza Strip borders and allowing Palestinians freer movement elsewhere.

5. And at the Australia Zoo, a giant tortoise celebrates her 175th birthday. She's thought to be the oldest living creature in the world.

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