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 1. My life is in your hands. That's the plea1 an American kidnapped in Pakistan is making to President Barack Obama. Warren Weinstein says in an Al Qaeda video he'll be killed if certain demands aren't met. The 70-year-old was kidnapped nine months ago.

 
 
 
2. Homicide detectives in Kentucky are looking for crews in the mysterious deaths of a Churchill Downs track worker. The 48-year-old's body was discovered in a horse stable Sunday. So far, officials say they have no suspects.
 
 
 
3. Secretary of State Clinton is urging India to reduce its Iranian oil imports. India could face US sanction2 if the Obama Administration determines it hasn't made enough cuts. It's part of a law aimed at keeping up pressure on Iran to come clean about its nuclear program.
 
 
 
4. And Vladimir Putin has taken the oath3 of office. It's his third term after four years as prime minister. The new six-year term will keep him in power until 2018.

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1 plea VO1xo     
n.恳求，申诉，请愿，抗辩，借口
参考例句：
  • The naughty boy left the classroom on the plea of a headache.那淘气的男孩借口头疼，离开了教室。
  • In making that plea he will breathe in vain.他做那种恳求是白费口舌的。
2 sanction OCdzD     
v.同意（某事），批准，认可；n.批准，国际制裁
参考例句：
  • Prison is the best sanction against a crime like this.为遏止这类罪行，监禁手段是上策。
  • Official sanction has not yet been given.尚未获得正式批准。
3 oath ZH2xR     
n.誓言，誓约，咒骂，诅咒语
参考例句：
  • They swore an oath to carry out their duties faithfully.他们宣誓忠实履行自己的职责。
  • They swore an oath of loyalty to the country.他们宣誓要报效祖国。

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