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1. My life is in your hands. That's the plea¹ an American kidnapped in Pakistan is making to President Barack Obama. Warren Weinstein says in an Al Qaeda video he'll be killed if certain demands aren't met. The 70-year-old was kidnapped nine months ago.

2. Homicide detectives in Kentucky are looking for crews in the mysterious deaths of a Churchill Downs track worker. The 48-year-old's body was discovered in a horse stable Sunday. So far, officials say they have no suspects.

3. Secretary of State Clinton is urging India to reduce its Iranian oil imports. India could face US sanction² if the Obama Administration determines it hasn't made enough cuts. It's part of a law aimed at keeping up pressure on Iran to come clean about its nuclear program.

4. And Vladimir Putin has taken the oath³ of office. It's his third term after four years as prime minister. The new six-year term will keep him in power until 2018.

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1 plea
n.恳求，申诉，请愿，抗辩，借口
参考例句：
The naughty boy left the classroom on the plea of a headache.那淘气的男孩借口头疼，离开了教室。 In making that plea he will breathe in vain.他做那种恳求是白费口舌的。

2 sanction
v.同意（某事），批准，认可；n.批准，国际制裁
参考例句：
Prison is the best sanction against a crime like this.为遏止这类罪行，监禁手段是上策。 Official sanction has not yet been given.尚未获得正式批准。

3 oath
n.誓言，誓约，咒骂，诅咒语
参考例句：
They swore an oath to carry out their duties faithfully.他们宣誓忠实履行自己的职责。 They swore an oath of loyalty to the country.他们宣誓要报效祖国。