VOA慢速英语:美军联盟瞄准拉马迪城内伊斯兰武装力量

A coalition led by the United States has increased airstrikes targeting Islamic state militants in the city of Ramadi. And Shi'ite Muslim forces are also preparing to deploy to the city.

由美国领导的联盟军加强了对伊斯兰武装分子拉马迪城市据点的空袭。同时什叶派穆斯林部队也正在准备向该城市派遣武装力量。

Over the weekend, the Islamic State group claimed to have seized the entire city. However, the U.S. Defense Department questions that claim.

在上周末，伊斯兰组织声称已经占领了整个城市。然而，美国国防部对这一声明表示怀疑。

Hundreds of people reportedly were killed when militants entered the city overpowering Iraqi troops. AP and Reuters news agencies say thousands of people have fled the city in the past few days.

据报道当武装分子与伊拉克部队相比具有绝对优势，在攻占该城市时造成数百人死亡。美联社和路透社新闻称在过去的几天里有数千人逃离了该城市。

Ramadi is mainly a Sunni Muslim city. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi approves the Shi'ite militia's redeployment to Ramadi although he had concerns over sectarian divisions there.

拉马迪城市主要是一座逊尼派穆斯林城市。总理阿巴迪批准什叶派民兵组织向拉马迪调派力量，尽管他也曾担心那里的宗派纠纷问题。

US Secretary of State has strong words for North Korea

The U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says the US has almost ruled out renewed talks with North Korea over its nuclear program. Instead, Mr. Kerry called for strengthening U.S. military alliances in the area. He also called for increasing international pressure to counter North Korea's behavior and disregard for human rights.

美国国务卿克里称美国几乎不考虑重谈朝鲜核计划问题。相反，克里呼吁加强美国在该地区的军事联盟。他还呼吁国际社会就朝鲜行为和对人权问题的忽视施加压力。

Mr. Kerry noted North Korea's recent submarine-launched ballistic missile test as an example of a violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions. He also denounced the reported execution of North Korean defense minister Hyon Yong Chol with anti-aircraft guns.

克里指出朝鲜最近发射潜艇导弹试验的行为是违反联合国安理会决议的行为。他还谴责了朝鲜对朝鲜国防部长玄永哲执行高射机枪处决的行为。

Mr. Kerry said the U.S., South Korea, and Japan alliance will continue to deploy the weapons and forces needed in the area.

克里说美国，韩国，日本同盟将继续对需要地区部署武器和部队。

Fighting in South Sudan condemned by UN

The United Nations Security Council has condemned fighting in two northern states in South Sudan. It also noted repeated violations of a ceasefire agreement the government and rebels signed early last year.

联合国安理会对南苏丹北部两州发生的冲突行为表示谴责。安理会还指出其屡次违反政府与叛军于去年签订的停火协议。

The Council said in a statement last Sunday that a government offensive in Unity State causes violence that displaced 100,000 people. The unrest also halted aid delivery to civilians in the area.

安理会称在上周日发布的声明中，团结州政府的暴力行为造成10万人无家可归。动乱也造成对该地区居民的援助工作被迫停止。

The Security Council also blamed the rebels for launching an attack on the town of Malakal in Upper Nile state.

安理会还指责反政府武装分子发动对上尼罗州的马拉卡尔城的攻击。

A group of East African nations has been trying to mediate the conflict between President Salva Kiir's government and rebels supporting former Vice President Riek Machar.

一组由非洲东部几国组成的国际小组一直试图调节总统Salva Kiir的政府力量和副总统Riek Machar支持的叛军力量之间的冲突。

Nine killed in gun violence in Waco, Texas

And nine people were killed in gun violence between members of at least three opposing motorcycle gangs in the city of Waco, Texas. The violence took place Sunday at a drinking place. Members fought with knives and fists. Police say several people were injured in addition to those killed.

在德克萨斯州韦科市发生摩托车帮派间冲突闹事事件造成至少9人死亡。暴力事件发生在周日一个喝下午茶的地方。帮派成员间用刀子和拳头展开打斗。警方称斗殴事件不仅造成人员死亡还造成数人受伤。

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Words in the News

overpowering – adj. very strong, powerful

sectarian – adj. relating to different religious sects, or groups

rule out – v. to no longer consider

counter – v. to do something in reaction to an action or event

humanitarian – adj. meant to improve the living conditions of others

mediate – v. to work with opposing sides in an argument or dispute