美联社新闻一分钟 2006-06-10

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1. It's unclear how, but Abu Musab al-Zarqawi apparently¹ survived for some time after bombs were dropped on his hideout. The US military says the militant² leader died yesterday shortly after US forces arrived on the scene. Five others were killed in the air raid.

2. One soldier was killed when a Blackhawk helicopter made a "precautionary landing". The army says the chopper didn't crash, rather it landed after a warning light came on. Four others were injured during the incident at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

3. Delphi says it has reached a deal with the United Auto³ Workers and General Motors to offer buyouts to hourly employees who aren't eligible⁴ for early retirement⁵. Under the agreement, workers with 26 years of service would reportedly be eligible for early retirement incentives⁶.

4. German soccer fans were dancing in the streets, literally⁷. A large crowd celebrated⁸ in the streets of Berlin today after the host nation beat Costa Rica in the opening match of the World Cup.

WORDS IN THE NEWS

1. precautionary : adj
Precautionary actions are taken in order to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening. (FORMAL)
e.g. The local administration says the curfew is a precautionary measure.

2. chopper : n-count
A chopper is a helicopter. (INFORMAL)
e.g. Overhead, the chopper roared and the big blades churned the air.

3. come on : phrasal verb
When something such as a machine or system comes on, it starts working or functioning.
e.g. The central heating was coming on and the ancient wooden boards creaked.

4. buyout : n-count
A buyout is the buying of a company, especially by its managers or employees. (BUSINESS)
e.g. It is thought that a management buyout is one option.