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 NATO has now taken full control of military operations in Libya. The battle has moved decisively in the rebels’ favour. They’ve now recaptured another four coastal1 towns as Colonel Gaddafi’s troops flee from coalition2 air strikes. Rebel forces are moving towards the Libyan leader’s hometown of Sirte.

 
Barry O'Farrell is expected to be sworn in as the New South Wales Premier3 today after Saturday’s emphatic4 victory. Labor5 has been left with barely 20 seats after a swing against it of almost 17 per cent. Mr O’Farrell has ordered a review of the state’s finances and is promising6 fixing transport will be his top priority.
 
A Four Corners investigation7 into last year’s mid-air explosion of a Qantas A380 jet engine raises serious concerns about quality controls at Rolls-Royce. It reveals the engine manufacturer was aware of a faulty weld in one of the engine’s oil pipes a year before the explosion happened. And despite the initial warning, the company went on to manufacture another faulty pipe.
 
The jury in the murder trial of a Melbourne man who threw his four-year-old daughter off a bridge is struggling to reach a verdict. After four days of deliberations, jurors have told the judge they don’t think they can reach a unanimous verdict. Arthur Freeman has pleaded not guilty of murder on the grounds of mental impairment.

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1 coastal WWiyh     
adj.海岸的，沿海的，沿岸的
参考例句：
  • The ocean waves are slowly eating away the coastal rocks.大海的波浪慢慢地侵蚀着岸边的岩石。
  • This country will fortify the coastal areas.该国将加强沿海地区的防御。
2 coalition pWlyi     
n.结合体，同盟，结合，联合
参考例句：
  • The several parties formed a coalition.这几个政党组成了政治联盟。
  • Coalition forces take great care to avoid civilian casualties.联盟军队竭尽全力避免造成平民伤亡。
3 premier R19z3     
adj.首要的；n.总理，首相
参考例句：
  • The Irish Premier is paying an official visit to Britain.爱尔兰总理正在对英国进行正式访问。
  • He requested that the premier grant him an internview.他要求那位总理接见他一次。
4 emphatic 0P1zA     
adj.强调的，着重的；无可置疑的，明显的
参考例句：
  • Their reply was too emphatic for anyone to doubt them.他们的回答很坚决，不容有任何人怀疑。
  • He was emphatic about the importance of being punctual.他强调严守时间的重要性。
5 labor P9Tzs     
n.劳动，努力，工作，劳工；分娩；vi.劳动，努力，苦干；vt.详细分析；麻烦
参考例句：
  • We are never late in satisfying him for his labor.我们从不延误付给他劳动报酬。
  • He was completely spent after two weeks of hard labor.艰苦劳动两周后，他已经疲惫不堪了。
6 promising BkQzsk     
adj.有希望的，有前途的
参考例句：
  • The results of the experiments are very promising.实验的结果充满了希望。
  • We're trying to bring along one or two promising young swimmers.我们正设法培养出一两名有前途的年轻游泳选手。
7 investigation MRKzq     
n.调查，调查研究
参考例句：
  • In an investigation,a new fact became known, which told against him.在调查中新发现了一件对他不利的事实。
  • He drew the conclusion by building on his own investigation.他根据自己的调查研究作出结论。

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