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AP News:苏伊士运河堵塞威胁全球贸易

2021-04-01来源:和谐英语

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Trial began Monday for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged with murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. Prosecutor Jerry Blackwell showed jurors the video of Chauvin pressing his knee against the Black man's neck.

A massive container ship is moving again. It was stuck in a narrow section of the Suez Canal for nearly a week. The huge traffic jam caused by the ship heldup global trade and strained supply chains

President Joe Biden and CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky are pleading with Americans not to relent in the fight against COVID-19. Walensky warns of a potential fourth wave and a feeling of impending doom. Biden says the virus will get worse if people let their guard down.

Hindus in India threw colored powder and sprayed water in Holi celebrations on Monday, despite coronavirus restrictions. Holi marks the start of spring and it's the second year people were urged to stay home during the festivities.