英语听力：澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2014-06-12（在线收听） |
Leading the news this morning, Iraq is sliding further towards anarchy as a second city has now fallen to the militants. They’ve now controlled Tikrit the former hometown of former dictator Saddam Hussein after seizing the northern city of Mosol. Dozens of staff for the Turkish consular in Mosol have also been taken in hostage. “I am condemning in the strongest possible terms as such terrorist attack against diplomatic officers.”
Joe Hockey has delivered a spiritual defense of his budget in the speech in Sydney. The treasurer has rejected claim is unfair and says it stands by controversial measures, including an overhauled university fees and a new fee on GP visas.
In London, the jury in the phone hacking trial has retired to consider its verdict. Seven former News of World employees, including former editor Rebecca Brooks and Andy Coulson face a range of charges including conspiring to hack phones and bribery.
Tony Abbott has arrived in Washington where he will meet US President Barack Obama. The Prime Minister stands on climate change remains a souring issue. He’s defended his direct action plan, saying the US would have to spend 40 billion dollars to match it.
And the Victorian government is on a night fare draft. Balance power Geoff Shaw was suspended from parliament after a lengthy debate. Labor’s bid to have him expelled failed, and he won’t return to parliament until September. |
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