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1. UK Prime Minister, David Cameron proposed new measures that would give British Police the power to seize the passports of Britons suspected of travelling abroad to fight with terrorist troops. The plans to widen the Briton’s anti-terror laws are likely to be approved by parliament.

2. Pro-Russian rebels softened¹ their demands for full independence Monday at the negotiations² in Belarus saying they would respect Ukraine’s sovereignty in exchange for autonomy. The shift reflects Moscow’s desire to strike a deal at a new around peace talks.

3. Almost 4,000 migrants were picked up by Italian Navy over the weekend, after they tried to reach Italian coast line from North Africa. According to the UN, nearly 110,000 people have been rescued since January. But at least 1,889 have died making the crossing.

4. Vice³ President Joe Biden says strong unions and a strong middle class have kept America stable through the generations. He honoured the unions, which he says built the middle class, while speaking alongside union leaders during a Labour Day rally in Detroit.

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1 softened
（使）变软( soften的过去式和过去分词 )；缓解打击；缓和；安慰
参考例句：
His smile softened slightly. 他的微笑稍柔和了些。 The ice cream softened and began to melt. 冰淇淋开始变软并开始融化。

2 negotiations
协商( negotiation的名词复数 )；谈判；完成（难事）；通过
参考例句：
negotiations for a durable peace 为持久和平而进行的谈判 Negotiations have failed to establish any middle ground. 谈判未能达成任何妥协。

3 vice
n.坏事；恶习；[pl.]台钳，老虎钳；adj.副的
参考例句：
He guarded himself against vice.他避免染上坏习惯。 They are sunk in the depth of vice.他们堕入了罪恶的深渊。

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美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2014-09-06