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Dozens of Egyptians have been arrested after deadly clashes between Christians¹, Muslims and security forces. At least 24 people were killed and more than 200 were injured this weekend.A recent attack on a southern Egyptian church sparked the violence.

Some seasoned activists² in anti-wallstreet protest near New York's financial district could come up with a powerful movement. Reven Dacy Jackson says the demonstration³ now entering its fourth week could turn * into a voting power. Other similar protests have popped up around the country.

The first two weeks of the NBA season could be cancelled. NBA players and oweners would be back to the bargaining table later today to work out issues of revenue sharing. The sesason is set to start Nov.1.

And Taiwan celebrated⁴ its 100th anniversay of a large grade. The Taiwanese president urged China's government on Monday to pursue democracy and respect the island's self governments.

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1 Christians
n.基督教徒( Christian的名词复数 )
参考例句：
Christians of all denominations attended the conference. 基督教所有教派的人都出席了这次会议。 His novel about Jesus caused a furore among Christians. 他关于耶稣的小说激起了基督教徒的公愤。

2 activists
n.（政治活动的）积极分子，活动家( activist的名词复数 )
参考例句：
His research work was attacked by animal rights activists . 他的研究受到了动物权益维护者的抨击。 Party activists with lower middle class pedigrees are numerous. 党的激进分子中有很多出身于中产阶级下层。来自《简明英汉词典》

3 demonstration
n.表明，示范，论证，示威
参考例句：
His new book is a demonstration of his patriotism.他写的新书是他的爱国精神的证明。 He gave a demonstration of the new technique then and there.他当场表演了这种新的操作方法。

4 celebrated
adj.有名的，声誉卓著的
参考例句：
He was soon one of the most celebrated young painters in England.不久他就成了英格兰最负盛名的年轻画家之一。 The celebrated violinist was mobbed by the audience.观众团团围住了这位著名的小提琴演奏家。