Scientists in the United States say the first baby has been born using a new three-person-fertility technic. The baby boy who was now five months old was born to Jordanian parents who were treated by an American team in Mexico as procedures are not approved in the US. The technic could allow parents with rare genetic mutations to avoid passing them onto their babies.
The World Health Organization has announced the eradication of measles from the Americas. This makes them the first regions in the world to be free of the disease.
Reports from Aleppo say Syrian government forces have been making advances on the ground in the central of the divided city. Military sources and rebels say pro-government forces appear to be mobilizing for a possible ground assault after several days of airstrikes against the rebel-held east of Aleppo.
The health of the veteran Israeli politician and statesman Shimon Peres is deteriorating. Close relatives have gone to the hospital where he has been since suffering a major stroke two weeks ago. Shimon Peres won the Nobel Peace Prize for his part in a political deal with the Palestinians in the 1990s.
The England football manager Sam Allardyce has left his job after just 67 days and one game in charge. The Football Association said his conduct was inappropriate for his post. It follows newspaper allegations that Mr. Allardyce used his position to negotiate a business deal worth half a million dollars and offered advice on how to get around the FA's rules on player transfers.
The head of the FBI in the United States says the investigation into a man accused of bombing targets in New York and New Jersey does not point to a larger terror cell. The FBI director James Comey told the congress the organization would look into prior warnings about Ahmad Khan Rahami which had received from his father.
And the Swiss House of Representatives has voted in favor by just one vote of a ban on wearing Burkas in public. Right wing Swiss Peoples' Party say the Burka and radical Islam must be seen as connected, but the Swiss senate is unlikely to back a ban.
British Parliamentary procedure is perplexing at the best of times.
即使在最好情况下，英国议会的程序也很费解。
2.eradication n.摧毁，根除
The eradication of an established infestation is not easy.
根除昆虫蔓延是不容易的。
3.mutation n.变化；转变；突变
This mutation makes it better adapted than the other four.
这种变异使它具有比其他四只猪为大的适应能力。
4.deteriorate vi.恶化，变坏
The position of the have-nots in our society could deteriorate even further.
穷人的社会地位可能会进一步恶化。
5.inappropriate adj.不恰当的，不适宜的
I feel the remark was inappropriate for such a serious issue.
我认为对如此严肃的问题来说，该评论不合时宜。
6.radical adj.根本的，基本的；激进的
Radical feminism is currently the fashionable topic among the chattering classes.
激进的女权主义是时下名嘴阶层热议的话题。
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1.This makes them the first regions in the world to be free of the disease.
free of摒除，打消…
She retains her slim figure and is free of wrinkles.
她保持着苗条的身材，脸上也没有皱纹。
2.Reports from Aleppo say Syrian government forces have been making advances on the ground in the central of the divided city.
make advances取得进展
Farmers soon found that electricity enabled them to make great technological advances.
农民们很快发现电力使他们能够取得技术上的巨大进步。
3.The England football manager Sam Allardyce has left his job after just 67 days and one game in charge.
in charge主管，看管
Those in charge deluded themselves they were up to speed.
那些负责人自以为掌握了最新情况。
4.It follows newspaper allegations that Mr. Allardyce used his position to negotiate a business deal worth half a million dollars and offered advice on how to get around the FA's rules on player transfers.
get around绕开
Although tobacco ads are prohibited, companies get around the ban by sponsoring music shows.
