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1. A gunman has killed two American military advisors¹ inside a heavily guarded government building in Kabul. This comes as violent protests continue across Afghanistan over the burning of the Muslim holy book at a US base.

2. It's a day full of campaigning for Mitt² Romney and Rick Santorum. Two are neck to neck in polls ahead of the Republican primary in Michigan. A win there would boost either campaign.

3. Former South African President Nelson Mandela has been hospitalized for a test to determine what's behind a stomach ailment³. Officials say they expect him to be discharged tomorrow or Monday.

4. Snow may still be on the ground. But Ukrainians are already celebrating the end of winter. It's part of a traditional festival featuring pancakes. It marks the last feast before orthodox Lent.

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1 advisors
n.顾问，劝告者( advisor的名词复数 )；（指导大学新生学科问题等的）指导教授
参考例句：
The governors felt that they were being strung along by their advisors. 地方长官感到他们一直在受顾问们的愚弄。来自《现代汉英综合大词典》 We will consult together with advisors about her education. 我们将一起和专家商议她的教育事宜。来自互联网

2 mitt
n.棒球手套，拳击手套，无指手套；vt.铐住，握手
参考例句：
I gave him a baseball mitt for his birthday.为祝贺他的生日，我送给他一只棒球手套。 Tom squeezed a mitt and a glove into the bag.汤姆把棒球手套和手套都塞进袋子里。

3 ailment
n.疾病，小病
参考例句：
I don't have even the slightest ailment.我什么毛病也没有。 He got timely treatment for his ailment.他的病得到了及时治疗。