(单词翻译:单击)
Car bombs and mortar1 attacks have killed at least 54 people in Syrian government-held areas of Damascus and the central city of Homs.
Two car bombs exploded in a pro-government neighborhood in Homs on Tuesday, killing2 at least 40 and wounding over a hundred. Most of those killed were women and children. The official SANA news agency blamed the attack on anti-government rebels.
In central Damascus, two mortar shells struck an education complex in a mainly Shi’ite Muslim district, killing at least 14 students and wounding dozens. The fresh wave of violence comes as the country gears up for a presidential election on June the 3rd.
On Monday, President Bashar al-Assad announced his candidacy for a third seven-year term in office. On Tuesday, four new candidates announced their bid for the top post, bringing the total number of contenders to 11.
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n.灰浆,灰泥;迫击炮;v.把…用灰浆涂接合 | |
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n.巨额利润;突然赚大钱,发大财 | |
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