The Biggest Headlines of 2012 (According to Google)
a headline
according to sb
10. Pussy Riot
They are a feminist punk band.
perform
On March 3, two members were arrested for hooliganism.
Three members were sentenced to 3 years in prison.
9. a 17 year old African American
racial tension 人種間の緊張［敵対意識］
Many people think it was Zimmerman's fault.
Nobody believed him at first.
New evidence emerged.
to emerge = to come out
evidence = 証拠
Trayvon had a good reputation.
a reputation = 評判
8. Penn State child sex abuse scandal
The assistant coach sexually assaulted 8 boys.
to molest: 性的ないたずらをする
to assault: 攻撃する、襲撃する
7. Stratosphere jump
That takes courage.
That takes bravery.
That takes guts.
That takes nerve. (神経)
That takes balls.
He has nerves of steel.
6. Presidential Debate 大統領候補討論会
Just a minute. Let me see if I can fix it.
5. Costa Concordia crash
Costa Concordia disaster
There were 4,252 people on board.
4. SOPA = Stop Online Piracy Act.
3. Olympics 2012
Did you watch the Olympics?
2. Kate Middleton pictures released
Many people are obsessed with royalty.
1. Hurricane Sandy
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Other big news stories.
The gang rape in India.
The riots in China.
Gangnam Style.
Arab Spring=《the ～》アラブの春◆2010年から2011年にかけて中東や北アフリカ諸国で発生した民主化運動の総称。
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