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 NE China sees worst flood in century

 
Local officials from northeast China's Heilongjiang Province say the Heilong River bordering China and Russia is currently seeing the worst flooding in over a century.
Several observatories1 have reported record-high water level – some of which are even 1 meter higher than previous records.
Over 100 people have been killed with millions affected2 across China as a result of the recent floods.
 
 
Bo Xilai trail continues today
 
Former leading party official Bo Xilai is due back in court again later on this Monday to continue his trial for alledgedly taking bribes3, embezzlement4 and abuse of power.
Sunday's hearing was centered on the testimony5 given by Bo's subordinate, former vice6 mayor and police chief of Chongqing, Wang Lijun over the charge of Bo's power abuse.
Bo Xilai is accused of obstructing7 a criminal investigation8 into the murder charges his wife faced while he served as Party chief in Chongqing.
Bo has admitted he made mistakes in handling the case involving Wang Lijun and his wife Bogu Kailai.
However, he insists it did not constitute abuse of power and says his wife and another man surnamed Wu should take full responsibility.
 
 
Japan radiation yet to threaten China: oceanic authorities
 
China's oceanic authorities say the radioactive pollutants9 leaking from Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant have not yet threatened waters near China.
However, the State Oceanic Administration says the polluted areas near Japan have expanded.
The oceanic authorities say they will continue to monitor the Western Pacific Ocean.
 
 
U.N. mission to probe latest chemical weapon incident in Syria on Monday
 
The U.N. chemical investigation team in Syria will start on-site fact-finding activities on Monday in the Ghouta area.
The Syrian government has agreed to provide the necessary cooperation for on-site probes of the recent alleged10 chemical attack in the Ghouta area.
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is urging all relevant parties to equally share the responsibility of cooperating in urgently generating a safe environment for the mission.
The Syrian opposition11 claims 13-hundred people were killed in a government chemical attack on militant12 strongholds in the Damascus suburbs. 
Syria's information minister Omran Zoabi has denied the allegations.
U.S. Secretary of Defense13 Chuck Hagel said on Sunday that the United States would continue intelligence assessments14 before making a decision on potential military intervention15 in Syria.
 
 
Egypt court adjourns17 Mubarak trial to Sept. 14
 
An Egyptian court has adjourned18 the trial of ex-president Hosni Mubarak until next month after the month long state of emergency ends.
The decision to adjourn16 comes in light of the large number of documents involved in the case. 
Mubarak attended a trial on Sunday on charges of inciting19 violence and murdering protesters.
The former President was ordered under house arrest, after being released from the last case of corruption20 last week.
 
 
Bomb blasts kill over 40 in Iraq
 
At least 45 are dead and 100 others injured after several bomb blasts hit the Iraqi capital Baghdad and surrounding areas. 
The Islamic holy month of Ramadan, which ended in early August, has become one of the deadliest months in the country for years, with some 670 people killed.
Sectarian attacks have killed some 4-thousand people in Iraq so far this year.
The continuing violence is raising fears of a return to the peak of the conflict in 2006 and 2007.
 
 
Tougher punishment for stock market offence
 
China's securities regulator pledges to intensify21 punishment for severe stock market violations22 amid rising offences.
China Securities Regulatory Commission is set to enhance pre-emptive oversight23, streamline24 administrative25 procedures, and rely on laws to regulate the capital market.
Meanwhile, CSRC will also enhance crackdown on false information disclosure, listing fraud and illegal activities by brokerages.
26 cases have been reported for investigations26 during the first six months. 
The number represents a hefty increase from the same period a year ago.
CSRC says stricter supervision27 and enforcement has played a positive role in promoting openness and fairness, and protecting small investors28' interests.
 
 
Shanghai bourse defends handling of Everbright glitch29
 
The Shanghai Stock Exchange has defended its handling of the Everbright glitch. 
The stock exchange is saying its reaction to the incident on August 16th was in accordance with regulations and precedents30. 
Erroneous trading by Everbright Securities on the 16th caused a 5.96-percent spike31 in the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index in just three minutes.
 
 
Newly born panda cub32 at Washington zoo doing fine
 
The U.S. National Zoo's panda team says a newly born cub is healthy and robust33. 
The team conducted the first physical examination after the cub was born Friday afternoon. 
The newly born baby panda reportedly weighs 137 grams.
Further tests and analysis will also be conducted to identify the cub's sex or its paternity in two or three weeks.
The cub was born to female giant panda Mei Xiang who also gave birth to a second but stillborn cub late Saturday.
 

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1 observatories d730b278442c711432218e89314e2a09     
n.天文台，气象台( observatory的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • John Heilbron, The Sun in the Church: Cathedrals as Solar Observatories, 3-23. 约翰．海耳布隆，《教会里的太阳：教堂即太阳观测台》，第3-23页。 来自互联网
  • Meteorologists use satellites, land observatories and historical data to provide information about the weather. 气象学家使用卫星、上天文台和历史资料来提供有关天气的信息。 来自互联网
2 affected TzUzg0     
adj.不自然的，假装的
参考例句：
  • She showed an affected interest in our subject.她假装对我们的课题感到兴趣。
  • His manners are affected.他的态度不自然。
3 bribes f3132f875c572eefabf4271b3ea7b2ca     
n.贿赂( bribe的名词复数 )；向（某人）行贿，贿赂v.贿赂( bribe的第三人称单数 )；向（某人）行贿，贿赂
参考例句：
  • It was alleged that he had taken bribes while in office. 他被指称在任时收受贿赂。
  • corrupt officials accepting bribes 接受贿赂的贪官污吏
4 embezzlement RqoxY     
n.盗用，贪污
参考例句：
  • He was accused of graft and embezzlement and was chained and thrown into prison.他因被指控贪污盗窃而锒铛入狱。
  • The judge sent him to prison for embezzlement of funds.法官因他盗用公款将其送入监牢。
5 testimony zpbwO     
n.证词；见证，证明
参考例句：
  • The testimony given by him is dubious.他所作的证据是可疑的。
  • He was called in to bear testimony to what the police officer said.他被传入为警官所说的话作证。
6 vice NU0zQ     
n.坏事；恶习；[pl.]台钳，老虎钳；adj.副的
参考例句：
  • He guarded himself against vice.他避免染上坏习惯。
  • They are sunk in the depth of vice.他们堕入了罪恶的深渊。
7 obstructing 34d98df4530e378b11391bdaa73cf7b5     
阻塞( obstruct的现在分词 )； 堵塞； 阻碍； 阻止
参考例句：
  • You can't park here, you're obstructing my driveway. 你不能在这里停车，你挡住了我家的车道。
  • He was charged for obstructing the highway. 他因阻碍交通而受控告。
8 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。
9 pollutants 694861490fe64672170a0da250a277c7     
污染物质（尤指工业废物）( pollutant的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • Pollutants are constantly being released into the atmosphere. 污染物质正在不断地被排放到大气中去。
  • The 1987 Amendments limit 301(g) discharges to a few well-studied nonconventional pollutants. 1987年的修正案把第301条（g）的普通排放限制施加在一些认真研究过的几种非常规污染物上。 来自英汉非文学 - 环境法 - 环境法
10 alleged gzaz3i     
a.被指控的，嫌疑的
参考例句：
  • It was alleged that he had taken bribes while in office. 他被指称在任时收受贿赂。
  • alleged irregularities in the election campaign 被指称竞选运动中的不正当行为
11 opposition eIUxU     
n.反对，敌对
参考例句：
  • The party leader is facing opposition in his own backyard.该党领袖在自己的党內遇到了反对。
  • The police tried to break down the prisoner's opposition.警察设法制住了那个囚犯的反抗。
12 militant 8DZxh     
adj.激进的，好斗的；n.激进分子，斗士
参考例句：
  • Some militant leaders want to merge with white radicals.一些好斗的领导人要和白人中的激进派联合。
  • He is a militant in the movement.他在那次运动中是个激进人物。
13 defense AxbxB     
n.防御，保卫；[pl.]防务工事；辩护，答辩
参考例句：
  • The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。
  • The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。
14 assessments 7d0657785d6e5832f8576c61c78262ef     
n.评估( assessment的名词复数 )；评价；（应偿付金额的）估定；（为征税对财产所作的）估价
参考例句：
  • He was shrewd in his personal assessments. 他总能对人作出精明的评价。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • Surveys show about two-thirds use such assessments, while half employ personality tests. 调查表明，约有三分之二的公司采用了这种测评；而一半的公司则采用工作人员个人品质测试。 来自百科语句
15 intervention e5sxZ     
n.介入，干涉，干预
参考例句：
  • The government's intervention in this dispute will not help.政府对这场争论的干预不会起作用。
  • Many people felt he would be hostile to the idea of foreign intervention.许多人觉得他会反对外来干预。
16 adjourn goRyc     
v.（使）休会，（使）休庭
参考例句：
  • The motion to adjourn was carried.休会的提议通过了。
  • I am afraid the court may not adjourn until three or even later.我担心法庭要到3点或更晚时才会休庭。
17 adjourns 25f21b5f56e8c826208a0a64f309155a     
（使）休会， （使）休庭( adjourn的第三人称单数 )
参考例句：
  • Congress adjourns in 3 weeks, we can't do this alone. 距国会开会只有3个星期，我们不能单干。
  • And so, at six in the morning, a victorious Convention adjourns. 这样，早上六点，胜利的国民议会休会了。
18 adjourned 1e5a5e61da11d317191a820abad1664d     
（使）休会， （使）休庭( adjourn的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句：
  • The court adjourned for lunch. 午餐时间法庭休庭。
  • The trial was adjourned following the presentation of new evidence to the court. 新证据呈到庭上后，审讯就宣告暂停。
19 inciting 400c07a996057ecbd0e695a596404e52     
刺激的，煽动的
参考例句：
  • What are you up to inciting mutiny and insubordination? 你们干吗在这里煽动骚动的叛乱呀。
  • He was charged with inciting people to rebel. 他被控煽动民众起来叛乱。
20 corruption TzCxn     
n.腐败，堕落，贪污
参考例句：
  • The people asked the government to hit out against corruption and theft.人民要求政府严惩贪污盗窃。
  • The old man reviled against corruption.那老人痛斥了贪污舞弊。
21 intensify S5Pxe     
vt.加强；变强；加剧
参考例句：
  • We must intensify our educational work among our own troops.我们必须加强自己部队的教育工作。
  • They were ordered to intensify their patrols to protect our air space.他们奉命加强巡逻，保卫我国的领空。
22 violations 403b65677d39097086593415b650ca21     
违反( violation的名词复数 )； 冒犯； 违反（行为、事例）； 强奸
参考例句：
  • This is one of the commonest traffic violations. 这是常见的违反交通规则之例。
  • These violations of the code must cease forthwith. 这些违犯法规的行为必须立即停止。
23 oversight WvgyJ     
n.勘漏，失察，疏忽
参考例句：
  • I consider this a gross oversight on your part.我把这件事看作是你的一大疏忽。
  • Your essay was not marked through an oversight on my part.由于我的疏忽你的文章没有打分。
24 streamline dtiwk     
vt.使成流线型；使简化；使现代化
参考例句：
  • We must streamline our methods.我们必须简化方法。
  • Any liquid or gas passing it will have streamline flow.任何通过它的液体或气体将呈流线型的流动。
25 administrative fzDzkc     
adj.行政的，管理的
参考例句：
  • The administrative burden must be lifted from local government.必须解除地方政府的行政负担。
  • He regarded all these administrative details as beneath his notice.他认为行政管理上的这些琐事都不值一顾。
26 investigations 02de25420938593f7db7bd4052010b32     
（正式的）调查( investigation的名词复数 )； 侦查； 科学研究； 学术研究
参考例句：
  • His investigations were intensive and thorough but revealed nothing. 他进行了深入彻底的调查，但没有发现什么。
  • He often sent them out to make investigations. 他常常派他们出去作调查。
27 supervision hr6wv     
n.监督，管理
参考例句：
  • The work was done under my supervision.这项工作是在我的监督之下完成的。
  • The old man's will was executed under the personal supervision of the lawyer.老人的遗嘱是在律师的亲自监督下执行的。
28 investors dffc64354445b947454450e472276b99     
n.投资者，出资者( investor的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • a con man who bilked investors out of millions of dollars 诈取投资者几百万元的骗子
  • a cash bonanza for investors 投资者的赚钱机会
29 glitch Pejzq     
n.干扰；误操作，小故障
参考例句：
  • There is a glitch in the computer program somewhere.这个计算机程序中的某个部分有点小问题。
  • It could just be a random glitch that can be solved by restarting the machine.可能只是一个小故障，重新启动主机就能解决了。
30 precedents 822d1685d50ee9bc7c3ee15a208b4a7e     
引用单元； 范例( precedent的名词复数 )； 先前出现的事例； 前例； 先例
参考例句：
  • There is no lack of precedents in this connection. 不乏先例。
  • He copied after bad precedents. 他仿效恶例。
31 spike lTNzO     
n.长钉，钉鞋；v.以大钉钉牢，使...失效
参考例句：
  • The spike pierced the receipts and held them in order.那个钉子穿过那些收据并使之按顺序排列。
  • They'll do anything to spike the guns of the opposition.他们会使出各种手段来挫败对手。
32 cub ny5xt     
n.幼兽，年轻无经验的人
参考例句：
  • The lion cub's mother was hunting for what she needs. 这只幼师的母亲正在捕猎。
  • The cub licked the milk from its mother's breast. 这头幼兽吸吮着它妈妈的奶水。
33 robust FXvx7     
adj.强壮的，强健的，粗野的，需要体力的，浓的
参考例句：
  • She is too tall and robust.她个子太高，身体太壮。
  • China wants to keep growth robust to reduce poverty and avoid job losses,AP commented.美联社评论道，中国希望保持经济强势增长，以减少贫困和失业状况。

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