Conflicts, wars, terrorism

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Israeli-Palestinian violence escalates

Israelis considering a further response to the latest wave of attacks by Palestinian militants, which have left at least 20 Israelis dead since Saturday. The Israeli cabinet met Sunday to discuss the situation shortly after a lone Palestinian sniper shot and killed seven Israeli soldiers and three Jewish settlers at an army roadblock. Another Israeli soldier was killed in a shooting along the border with the Gaza Strip. On Saturday nine Israelis were killed and 35 injured in a suicide bombing in Jerusalem. Israeli helicopters responded to the latest attacks with raids on Palestinian positions in the West Bank. At least four Palestinian policemen were killed. And Israeli tanks moved back into refugee camps that were the targets of Israeli raids last week. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade claimed responsibility for the violence. The group has promised to avenge the Israeli raids on the refugee camps.

2. Give Russian equivalents of the following words and phrases.

Jewish settlers; militants; to claim responsibility; injured; a suicide bombing; a refugee camp.

3. Give English equivalents of the following words and phrases

Боевики, атака террориста-смертника, раненные еврейские поселенцы, взять ответственность за, лагерь беженцев.

4. Complete the statements using the active vocabulary.

1) Israel is considering response to

2) Nine people were killed and several dozens injured in

3) israeli helicopters responded

4) Israeli tanks moved back into

5)... for the violence.

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Pakistan move angers India

NEW DELHI — India accused Pakistan provocative troop movements near the Line of Control in the disputed Kashmir region as tension between the nuclear foes mounted. A senior Indian official said that the Pakistani Army had moved an armored brigade closer to the line dividing the Himalayan territory that his been claimed by both countries. India has bolstered its defenses in response, said an official, who did not wish to be identified.

Pakistan has accused India of exploiting the tense situation on its border with Afghanistan by massing troops along its eastern flank. Tensions have escalated since the American strikes against Afghanistan began, even though the United States has put strong pressure on the nuclear foes to moderate their hostile talk for the duration of the military campaign. The Prime Minister of India and the leader of Pakistan both vowed Lv repulse any military action by the other.

The two countries have not once gone to war over Kashmir.

2. Give Russian equivalents of the following words and phrases.

To vow; disputed (territory/question); to accuse smb of smtb; to escalate (tensions); a foe; to mass troops; to put pressure on; to repulse; to claim (territory).

3. Give English equivalents of the following words and phrases. Оказывать давление на кого-либо; клясться (давать обет); спорная территория; отразить (нападение); обвинить кого-либо в чем-либо; враг; сосредоточивать (стягивать) войска; претендовать на (территорию); усиливать напряженность.

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Chechen warlord in trial for terror

MAKHACHKALA, Russia — The Chechen separatist warlord Salman Raduev went on trial in the southern Russian republic of Dagestan on charges of terrorism in connection with an armed attack that killed 78 people. Mr. Radue the most prominent Checheri rebel to be arrested and tried so far, also faces charges of banditry, hostage-taking and plotting murder. The prosecutor called the trial “a demonstration of the triumph of justice over terrorism.” 2. Give Russian equivalents of the following words and phrases. Hostage-taking; justice; in connection with; a prosecutor; on charges of; a rebel; to go/bc on trial.

3. Give English equivalents of the following words and phrases, make up your own sentences to illustrate their meaning.

В связи с, взятие заложников, предстать перед судом, обвинение, правосудие, прокурор

4. Answer the questions on the text using the active vocabulary.

1) Who went on trial and on what charges?

2) ‘What other charges does the warlord face?

3) \Vhat did the prosecutor call this trial?

4) Why do you think the prosecutor calls the trial “a demonstration ofjustice over terrorism”? Do you agree?

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Realignment of priorities

The September 11 terrorist attacks that hit the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon forcibly realigned the nation’s political priorities. All have dropped to the bottom of a list that is now dominated by a single word: “war.” With “retaliation” on the lips of the president and many lawmakers in both parties, Congress ensured that the US president would have the funds at his disposal to help rebuild the damaged Pentagon, clean up the debris from collapsed buildings in New York and bolster rescue and security efforts. In an unusual display of unity, Democratic and Republican leaders backed the use of force by the US president under the War Powers Act. Many expressed solidarity with the president in his determination to “punish the pemetrators of these attacks as well as their sponsors.”

“The nation must understand this is now the focus of my administration,” he said.

2. Give Russian equivalents of the following words and phrases.

To clean up the debris; to realign priorities; at one’s disposal; the use of force; retaliation; a perpetrator; determination.

. Give English equivalents of the following words and phrases. Reproduce the sentences from the article with them.

В чьем-либо распоряжении, виновный, исполнитель, решимость, расчистить завалы, ответный удар, перераспределить приоритеты, применение силы

4. Answer the questions on the text using the active vocabulary.

I) What changes in the US foreign and home policy took place after the September 11 terrorist attacks?

2) Why does the US president need funds at his disposal?

3) What did Democratic and Republican leaders back unanimously?

4) What determination did the president express?

5) Do you think the unity, which the nation demonstrated, helped in overcoming difficulties and fighting terrorism’?

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Russia gives strong backing to US

The Russian president strongly backed the US strikes but said Russia couId not go beyond its limited contribution to the US-led actions. The attacks on the US had united the world against terrorism, and must not be ignored, he said. He also expressed confidence the US to do everything in its power to avoid civilian casualties. Russia is offering to exchange intelligence, to help with search and missions in the region and to open air corridors for humanitarian aid.

Give Russian equivalents of the following words and phrases.

To express confidence; to go beyond (the limit); to avoid casualties; contribution to; civilian; intelligence; a search and rescue mission.

I. Give English equivalents of the following words and phrases. Reproduce the sentences from the article with them.

поисково-спасательная операция; выражать уверенность; вклад в; выходить за рамки; гражданский; избегать потерь (гибели); разведка.

Переведите на английский язык:

1. Глава Пентагона начал вчера официальный визит в три государства Закавказья — Азербайджан, Грузию и Армению. Главной темой переговоров министра обороны с руководством этих стран станет борьба с терроризмом.

2 Вчера израильские танки в очередной раз вторглись в три палестинские деревни на Западном берегу реки Иордан1. Арестованы 20 палестинцев. Накануне на переговорах недалеко от Тель-Авива представители Израиля и палестинцев так и не смогли достичь договоренности о прекращении огня

З В прошлое воскресение госсекретарь США после своего визита в Бейрут и Дамаск встретился с палестинским лидером и премьер-министром Израиля. Последний3 призвал к созыву ближневосточной конференции на нейтральной территории. Лидер палестинской автономии сказал, что поддержит эту идею, если Израиль выведет свои войска с палестинских территорий. Насилие на оккупированных территориях между тем продолжается.

4 Как сообщает Рейтер, премьер-министр Великобритании в интервью австралийскому телевидению назвал страну «угрозой мировой стабильности, обвинив правящий режим этой страны в попытках создания оружия массового поражения. И добавил, что полностью разделяет точку зрения президента С ША, назвавшего страну «одним из звеньев оси зла» Британский премьер заявил, что в ходе своего визита в США он намерен уточнить направление следующего удара антитеррористической кампании.

5 Искоренение террора и окончательное урегулирование на Ближнем Востоке, включая создание палестинского государства, отвечают коренным интересам израильтян и палестинцев, заявил представитель РФ при ООН. Эти цели могут быть достигнуты только мирным путем, через переговоры и при активном сотрудничестве с ООН.; Сейчас, подчеркнул он, есть уникальный шанс не только остановить насилие, но и добиться всеобъемлющего урегулирования в Ближневосточном регионе.

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