The US front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on President Obama's foreign policy. It's his first major speech on international affairs. Mr Trump describes Mr Obama's strategy is reckless,rudderless, and aimless. Laura Becca reports from Washington.
The speech was delivered by a Donald Trump we don't see very often, toned down and tie to the words in the teleprompter, he sent a mixed message to US allies. Above all else he said they'd be left to defend themselves if they didn't pay their fair share and yet he also assured that US wouldbe a reliable ally if he was president. The Republican front-runner is trying to calm the nerves of those who fear he doesn't have the experience or the temperament to be president.
The New York Times is reporting that the Democratic Party's trailing presidential aspirant Bernie Sanders, says he is planning to lay off hundreds of campaign staffers across the country. Mr Sanders said he would remain in the presidential race, through to the party's convention in July and could take on staffer again if his political fortunes improved.
The Austrian parliament has approved controversial measures to control the number of migrants crossing into the country. From Vienna, here is Bethony Bell.
The new asylum law is one of the toughest in Europe, the bill allows the government to declare state of emergency if migrant numbers suddenly rise and it gives the power to reject most of themat the border. Critics say the law goes against the principle of offering refugee from war and persecution. Tens of thousands of migrants have transited through Austria in recent months, andaround 100000 have applied for asylum. Austria initially welcome refugees but it’s recently introduced much tougher measures.
The key suspect in November's terror attacks in Paris Salam Abdaslam has been charged with murder using bombs and weapons and association with terrorist group. He left the court in Parisunder heavy arm guard. Salam Abdslam arrived in Paris this morning after been extradited fromBelgium.
A BBC poll has found that about half of the people in countries across the world see themselves as global rather than national citizens. This trend is driven by emerging economies, such as Nigeria,China and India. While in industrialized countries, a majority see themselves as citizens of their owncountry. Niaomi Grimly reports.
Only 30% of German's question saw themselves as global citizens. That's the lowest figure theresince 2001. Germany accepted more than a million refugees last year, but German respondents inthe poll will less convinced about the case for taking in refugees than other European nationalitiessuch as the British. Germans also appear to be more disapproving of marriages between differentraces.
United Nation's special envoy for Syria Stephen O'Brien is briefing the security council on the peaceprocess and hopes it set a date in May for another round of talks. The Syrian opposition cut short their participation in the previous round last week saying they would not return until more aidwere sent to besieged towns.
The Iraqi government has ordered the satellite broadcasting network out to zero to close itsBaghdad bureau and suspended journalists from reporting in the country. The authorities accused the broadcaster of breaking Iraqi Media guidelines which include restrictions on covering insurgentgroups. Out to zero said they were shocked by the decision and denied any violations ofprofessional standards.
伊拉克政府下令卫星广播网络out to zero关闭巴格达广播局，制止记者在这个国家进行报道。伊拉克当局指控该广播公司违反了伊拉克媒体指导方针，其中包括禁止报道反叛组织。Out to zero广播网表示，他们对该决定感到震惊，他们没有任何违反职业标准的行为。
A vigil has taken place in Liverpool for the 96 football fans killed in Britain's worst sporting disaster.The commemoration came a day after inquest concluded that the Liverpool supporters were unlawfully killed when they were crashed to death of the Hillce Stadium in 1989. Danny Savage sentthis report from Liverpool.
On the huge banners bearing the words truth and justice, tens of thousands of Liverpudlian gatheredon the sunny but cold evening to acknowledge the battle this city has won, every vantage pointwas taken, people perched on top of red telephone boxes, red scarfs were tied to lamp posts.During the ever long service, several people address the crowd including Magrette Asperno whose18 year old son James died in the disaster. Mayor of Liverpool, Jone Anderson praised the determination shown by the heros' families.
Police in the US city Milwaukee have been given details of how a two year old boy accidentally shotand killed his mother. Batrice Price was shot once in the back while driving on the highway. Policesay the gun has been left in the car by her boyfriend, a security guard.
He then launched a scathing attack on previousleaders.
他接着严厉地斥责了几位前任领导者。
2.reckless adj.鲁莽的，不顾危险的
The rap against Conn was that he was far too reckless.
科恩被人们认为做事太不计后果。
3.assure vt.向…保证; 使…确信
He hastened to assure me that there was nothing traumatic to report.
他急忙向我保证没有什么不快的事情要说。
4.temperament n.性格;（人或动物的）气质
Her mental capacity and temperament are as remarkable as his.
她的才智和气质和他一样出众。
5.participation n.参加，参与;分享
Only in this way can the critical mass of participation be reached.
只有这样才能凑足参与人数。
6.commemoration n.纪念，纪念仪式
We caused a medal to be struck in commemoration of this discovery.
我们铸造了一枚徽章来纪念这个发现。
7.determination n.决心;决定
It must have reinforced my determination to blend into my surroundings.
这势必让我更加下定决心融入周围环境。
8.accidentally adv.偶然地，意外地
She accidentally knocked the tea tin off the shelf.
她不小心把架子上的茶叶罐碰了下来。
内容解析
1.Above all else he said they'd be left to defendthemselves if they didn't pay their fair share andyet he also assured that US would be a reliableally if he was president.
above all else最，其中
Above all else I hate the cold.
我最讨厌寒冷。
2.The New York Times is reporting that the Democratic Party's trailing presidential aspirantBernie Sanders, says he is planning to lay off hundreds of campaign staffers across thecountry.
lay off暂时解雇
100,000 federal workers will be laid off to reduce the deficit...
10万联邦公务人员将被辞退以减少赤字。
3.The Syrian opposition cut short their participation in the previous round last week sayingthey would not return until more aid were sent to besieged towns.
cut short突然停止
His glittering career was cut short by a heart attack.
