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Coal mines(矿)claim more lives
A coal mine explosion(爆炸)in Jixi, Heilongjiang left more than 100 miners dead on Thursday.The mines in Jixi were ordered to stop production.The government has tried to shut down thousands of small, illegal mines in the country that do not meet safety standards.
Bombers continue to kill
Palestinians killed 32 Israelis in three major attacks between Tuesday and Thursday.There were two suicide bombings(自杀性爆炸)and a militant attack on a Jewish settlement.They rang one of the highest Israeli death bell in such a short period over the last two years.
Young people stand tall
The average height of Chinese young people has risen by 6 centimeters compared to that of 20 years ago.This is far over the world’s average growth speed.A survey on health conducted by a group of Chinese students found the results.According to the world average level, youths get taller by 1 centimeter every 10 years.
Talking about world problems
The Group of Eight(G8)-the US, Japan, Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Canada and Russia-will hold a summit on June 26 and 27 in Kananasiks, Canada.The G8 are the richest and most powerful countries in the world.G8 leaders and some African presidents will discuss strengthening world’s economic growth and helping Africa.Kofi Annan, United Nations Secretary-General, will also attend.