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米その他大国がイランへの新制裁に合意

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The United States and other major world powers have agreed on a version of a resolution that would place new restrictions on Iran. The U.N. Security Council discussed the proposed resolution Tuesday. The American Ambassador to the United Nations said the resolution increases the cost to Iranian leaders for Iran's refusal to stop uranium enrichment activities. The measure aims at strengthening existing restrictions on Iran. It also calls for more inspections of ships suspected of carrying materials related to Iran's nuclear program.

カブールで自爆テロ、18人が死亡

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A suicide bomber killed at least eighteen people Tuesday in Kabul, Afghanistan. The dead include six NATO soldiers: five Americans and a Canadian. Afghan officials said twelve civilians were killed and at least forty-seven others wounded in the explosion. The bomber exploded his vehicle near several government buildings. The explosion destroyed many military and civilian vehicles, including a bus. The Taliban has claimed responsibility. The Obama administration says the Taliban offers only destruction. The administration said the United States and [the] Afghan government will continue to build security in Afghanistan.

ニューヨーク爆弾テロ未遂の容疑者が連邦裁判所に出廷

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United States officials say the suspect in the recent failed car bombing in New York City has appeared in federal court for the first time. Faizal Shahzad is an American citizen born in Pakistan. He did not admit or deny guilt. A judge ordered that he continue to be held until his trial. Mr. Shahzad faces five charges related to the attempted bombing in Times Square on May first. They include attempting to kill and injure Americans using a weapon of great destruction. Officials say he has admitted receiving bomb-making training in Pakistan.

米株式取引所、政府に5分内で株価急落の株式の取引停止を希望

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American stock exchange operators are expected to ask the government to halt trading of stocks that fall more than ten percent in value within five minutes. Media reports say unidentified people say the measures are meant to avoid selling that caused markets to drop sharply for a while on May sixth. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost nearly one thousand points in a few minutes that day. Other reports show some improvement in the economy. Reports showed a rise in home building in April while inflation decreased. A Commerce Department report says the building of new houses and apartment buildings rose almost six percent last month. Sales were supported by a government tax reduction for new homebuyers.

イラン抑留中の3人のアメリカ人の母、イランへ

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The mothers of three Americans detained in Iran are traveling to Tehran to visit their children and appeal for their release. The three women flew from New York Tuesday after the Iranian government gave them visas for humanitarian reasons. Before leaving, the women said they hope Iran will let them bring their children home. Iran says the two men and a woman entered the country illegally from Iraq last June. Iran has accused them of spying, but the United States denies the accusation.