The U. n. World Food Program says Israel's decision to hold its fire for three hours a day in Gaza City will help ease the plight of the conflict-stricken population.

联合国世界粮食计划署表示，以色列有关每天在加沙城停火三小时的决定有助于缓解受到战火围困的居民的困境。

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U. S. banking regulators on Friday said they would not require commercial banks to build up more capital to compensate for the lower rating on the Treasury securities they now hold as a cushion.

上周五，美国银行监管机构表示，不会因为债券降级，而要求商业银行建立更多的准备金。

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For example, Japan will hold on to less U. s public debts, whose demand will then decrease.

例如日本会减少对美国国债的购买，美国国债需求会有所下降。

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Barro said President Obama did not hold Israel to account for the violence it has inflicted on Palestinian civilians, asking why the U.S.leader did not bring up the latest Israeli incursions into Gaza.

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