Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem says his nation is willing to work with the international community in the fight against Islamic State militants. He also appealed to others to end their support for the militants. The official spoke Monday; the day after Syria lost a major airbase in the northern Raqqa province.
Mr. Moallem said, My government is ready to cooperate and coordinate both regionally and internationally to fight terrorism.
He said that the Islamic State militants and Jabhat al-Nusrat, another jihadist group, are more dangerous than the Taliban or al-Qaida. The two groups have fought against the U.S. and its NATO allies since 2001
But, Mr. Moallem warned against U.S. airstrikes in Syria. He said any action in Syria must be approved by Syria. He warned that Syria could attempt to shoot down U.S. warplanes that take action without approval. The Syrian foreign minister also accused both Qatar and Turkey of supporting the militants.
Ukraine Says Russian Military Has Crossed Its Border
A top Ukrainian official said Monday Russian tanks and other military vehicles had crossed into southeastern Ukraine.
A spokesman for Ukraines National Security Council, Andriy Lysenko, said the group of 10 tanks, two armored vehicles and two trucks crossed the border near Shcherbak. He said the Russian military vehicles were flying flags of separatist Donetsk rebels.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told reporters he had not heard about the border crossing. He said there is plenty of misinformation about invasions.
Thousands Attend Teenagers Funeral in Ferguson
Mourners sang, clapped and danced on Monday at funeral services for Michael Brown. A white police officer shot and killed the unarmed teen August eleventh. His death led to several days of protests in Ferguson, Missouri. Some were violent.
Browns father appealed for calm before the funeral. He said, All I want is peace while my son is laid to rest. Please, please. Id like a day of silence so we can lay our son to rest. Please. Thats all I ask. And, thank you.
New Prime Minister in Thailand
The army general who led the May 22nd overthrow in Thailand has officially taken office as prime minister.
General Prayuth Chan-ocha bowed before a large photograph of King Bhumibol Adulyadej after an order from the King was read. The order inaugurated the general as Thailands 29th prime minister.
Fighting Continues in Gaza
Israeli airstrikes killed eight more people in Gaza on Monday. It was the 49th day of the conflict in Gaza. The Israeli army said Hamas militants fired 80 rockets across the border into Israel. No one was hurt in those attacks.
词汇讲解：
1. appeal vi.要求; 有吸引力; 求助; 提请注意
例句：Parish conservatives want to appeal.
保守派教会意欲上诉。
2. cooperate vi.合作，配合
例句：I cant do it alone. Lets cooperate.
我一个人做不了，咱们合作吧。
3. approve vt. 赞成，同意
例句：I quite approve of the idea of your plan.
我很赞成你的计划中的构想。
4. protest vi.抗议; 断言
例句：I feel constrained to write and protest the decision.
我不得不写信抗议这一决定。
5. overthrow vt.打倒，推翻
例句：Their plot to overthrow the government was crushed.
他们企图推翻政府的阴谋被粉碎了。
6. inaugurate vt.开创; 创始
例句：The city inaugurate the clean - air campaign with a bicycle parade
该市举行了一次自行车队游行以示净化空气运动的开始。
短语讲解：
1. Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem says his nation is willing to work with the international community in the fight against Islamic State militants.
be willing to 乐于; 甘于
例句：He is willing to go through the mill.
他愿接受磨炼。
2. Mr. Moallem said, My government is ready to cooperate and coordinate both regionally and internationally to fight terrorism.
be ready to 预备，即将; 甘于
例句：You should be ready to solve any problem that may come along.
你应该随时准备解决可能出现的问题。
3. He warned that Syria could attempt to shoot down U.S.
shoot down 朝下射击; 击落
例句：These are missiles used to shoot down other missiles.
拦截导弹用于击落其他国家入侵的导弹。
4. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told reporters he had not heard about the border crossing.
hear about 得悉，听说
例句：I was sorry to hear about your illness.
听说你病了，我很难过。
5. A white police officer shot and killed the unarmed teen August eleventh. His death led to several days of protests in Ferguson, Missouri. Some were violent.
lead to 导致
例句：Smoking can lead to lung cancer.
抽烟可能导致肺癌。