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Secretary of State John Kerry returned to Iraq for the second day in a row for talks with the leader of Iraq's northern autonomous¹ Kurdish region. Kerry is trying to convince Iraq's political leaders that an overhaul² of the

government is the best way to tackle the insurgency³ pushing the country towards civil war.

U.S. women's team goalkeeper Hope Solo has entered a not guilty plea following her demostic violence arrest at her sister's home in suburban⁴ Seattle. Solo's next court appearance is scheduled for July 11th.

A security officer was killed and at least 20 people were injuried in a suicide car bombing in Lebanon's capital, Beirut. The blast took place just after midnight local time outside a cafe near a Lebanese army checkpoint.

The battle for the heart of the Republican party is playing out in Mississippi where a high-stakes primary runoff is underway. Incumbent⁵ Republican senator Thad Cochran is fighting for his political life against state senator

Chris McDaniel, a Republican with tea party backing.

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1 autonomous
adj.自治的；独立的
参考例句：
They proudly declared themselves part of a new autonomous province.他们自豪地宣布成为新自治省的一部分。 This is a matter that comes within the jurisdiction of the autonomous region.这件事是属于自治区权限以内的事务。

2 overhaul
v./n.大修，仔细检查
参考例句：
Master Worker Wang is responsible for the overhaul of this grinder.王师傅主修这台磨床。 It is generally appreciated that the rail network needs a complete overhaul.众所周知，铁路系统需要大检修。

3 insurgency
n.起义；暴动；叛变
参考例句：
And as in China, unrest and even insurgency are widespread. 而在中国，动乱甚至暴乱都普遍存在。来自互联网 Dr Zyphur is part an insurgency against this idea. 塞弗博士是这一观点逆流的一部分。来自互联网

4 suburban
adj.城郊的，在郊区的
参考例句：
Suburban shopping centers were springing up all over America. 效区的商业中心在美国如雨后春笋般地兴起。 There's a lot of good things about suburban living.郊区生活是有许多优点。

5 incumbent
adj.成为责任的，有义务的；现任的，在职的
参考例句：
He defeated the incumbent governor by a large plurality.他以压倒多数票击败了现任州长。 It is incumbent upon you to warn them.你有责任警告他们。

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美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2014-06-27